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Home My WebLink AboutCPA200800003 Legacy Document 2009-08-26age Ot K-ivanna Master P E Rivanna Development" ` Area Boundary r EAST myhxirA . ypCUxTEER FIRE CO .r Rivann i Extended Study Boundary Executive Summary Developed by citizens within the Village, the vision for the Village of Rivanna is for a distinct small community surrounded by rural Albemarle. Medium and low density residential neighborhoods will have easy access to the Village Center through multiple modes of travel. The community will preserve historic features, provide open spaces for recreation, and focus commercial activity within the Village Center. The Village of Rivanna Master Plan is intended to provide guidance on where and how new residential and nonresidential uses should develop in the Village of Rivanna development area. It is further intended to make recommendations on the future of Route 250 East across the northern boundary of the development area. Finally, its purpose is to guide the timing of new development in the Village. The key recommendations of this Master Plan are: Residential Uses and Housing Types • Residential uses will be the predominant use in this Development Area. • A mix of housing types will be provided with the greatest variety of types being in the Village Center. • Density will radiate from the Village Center with the lowest densities at the edges of the Development Area. • Existing neighborhoods of Glenmore, Running Deer, and the Magruder subdivision are expected to retain their low-density character. • The Glenmore development is expected to remain unchanged, except for orderly future expansion of approved additions. • Developed land on the east side of Carroll Creek is not expected to change in character, as it provides for a transition to the Rural Areas. • Future residential development between the Village Center and Carroll Creek will transition from the highest density near the Center to no more than 3 units per acre near Carroll Creek. Density near the Village Center adjacent to the proposed park can be higher if it is compensated for with lower density elsewhere in this area. Development of this area should include centralized amenities such as a pocket park or neighborhood green. • Future residential development should only be approved if and when adequate infrastructure is in place to support that development. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 1 Mixed -Use Center • The only commercial uses allowed in the Village are in the Village Center. Inclusive of the Fire Station, this area should not have more than 125,000 square feet of non-residential uses. Parks and Green Systems • A naturalistic landscape buffer of approximately 50 feet in depth should remain or be provided across the frontage of Route 250 to screen development in the Village from Route 250. • A Rivanna greenway trail will be provided along the Rivanna River. • A community park will be developed within the Village Center to serve the development area and the eastern part of the County. • Pocket parks are expected with new development. Streets and Roads • Regional improvements include widening Route 250 to 4 -lanes 250/64 Shadwell interchange to Glenmore Way, improving the intersection of Black Cat Road with Route 250, replacing or improving the railroad bridge at Route 22 and Route 250, and improving the intersection of Rt. 250 and Rt. 729. • Only two additional points of access from Route 250 into the Village should be provided. They would be at Hacktown Road across Route 250 and near or in the same location as Breezy Hill Lane. • A signal or roundabout at Hacktown Road should be provided when warrants are met. • Except for the area near Ashton Road, no additional development should be added to Glenmore without a 2nd gate • Consideration should be given to replacing the proffered signal at Glenmore Way with a roundabout Paths • A pedestrian crossing should be provided over Carroll Creek to link the residential area of Running Deer Drive to the Village Center. Development in this area should not preclude a future vehicular crossing, if viewed as desirable in the future. • Pedestrian connections from the Village Center should be made to Glenmore and other nearby residential developments • An asphalt pedestrian path should be provided across the frontage of the Development Area which abuts Route 250 which will connect Glenmore Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 2 Way with Running Deer and all intervening streets. Transit • Transit should be provided to the Village of Rivanna where and when feasible. Timing of Development Approval of future development proposals should be timed with provision of adequate infrastructure. Approval of future development should be monitored in conjunction with available sewer capacity so that approvals do not exceed capacity. Historic and Environmental Resources • Historic resources should be preserved within the Village. • Development inside the Village should respect historic resources outside of the Village. • Floodplain, wetlands, stream valleys, and slopes should be preserved and enhanced as important features of the Village. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Area Included in this Master Plan The Village of Rivanna is located east of the City of Charlottesville and south of Route 250 East. The development area is formed by the Rivanna River to the southwest, Route 250 to the north, an unnamed stream east of Camp Branch forms the western boundary, and the drainage area for Carroll Creek/Route 808 (Running Deer Drive) forms the eastern boundary. As part of the development of the plan a larger area was studied, which included additional territory to the east, to the north and to the west as shown on the map to the left. The larger area was studied to see if any conditions had changed since adoption of the prior land use plan for the area. It was also studied to assess the impacts of the Development Area on the adjacent Rural Area fringe. If conditions had changed, boundary area expansions would be considered. As no significant conditions had changed, no boundary expansions were recommended with the adoption of the master plan. Purpose of the Plan The plan is intended to provide guidance on where and how new residential and nonresidential uses should develop. It is further intended to make recommendations on the future of Route 250 East across the northern boundary of the development area. Finally, its purpose is to guide the timing of new development in the Village. Planning in Albemarle County's Development Areas Albemarle County has a long-standing goal of directing development into designated Development Areas. With the continuance of County growth management goals, the current development area concept remains a critical Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 4 planning component. The Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan, including the Neighborhood Model, presents mechanisms that will provide the best opportunity for the County to achieve the goals of having compact livable development in designated Development Areas and keeping the Rural Areas rural. The Comprehensive Plan establishes three types of Development Areas: Urban Areas (Neighborhoods 1 — 7), Communities (Crozet, Hollymead, and Piney Mountain) and Villages (the Village of Rivanna). Villages provide for a specialized opportunity to accommodate growth. Villages are places that combine the feeling of "country living" with the amenities of a Development Area. Villages consist of a variety of housing types including single-family, two-family and townhouse units, with a gross density not to exceed 6 dwellings per acre. They are to be served by a village center of mixed service and residential uses. They are to be served by public water and sewer and provide public facilities that support the Village and the immediate surrounding Rural Area. Villages should reflect the principles of The Neighborhood Model. The Neighborhood Model is a County policy and a component of the Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the Neighborhood Model is to create places, following twelve principles: 1. Pedestrian orientation 2. Neighborhood friendly streets and paths 3. Interconnected streets and transportation networks 4. Parks and open space 5. Neighborhood centers 6. Building and spaces of human scale 7. Relegated parking 8. Mixture of uses 9. Mixture of housing types and affordability 10. Redevelopment 11. Site planning that respects terrain 12. Clear boundaries with Rural Areas Development proposals to introduce mixed use development and add density to the Village in keeping with the Comprehensive Plan goals raised concerns of the community. As a result, the master plan process was applied to the Village to guide future development. The Village of Rivanna as a Development Area The County's designated Development Areas originally were established in 1971. Since that time most of the boundaries of those areas have been modified. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 5 Some Development Areas were eliminated and one was created, which was the Village of Rivanna. The Village was approved as a development area on Dec. 13, 1989 after application was made by a private developer and study by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The area designated for the Village is exactly the same as in this master plan. Expected density was one unit per 1.3 acres. In 1996, the County's Land Use Plan changed the density to match the desired minimum residential density for all Development Areas which was 3 — 6 units per acre. The 1996 Land Use Plan showed the development area for this area to be at 3 — 6 units per acre for neighborhood density residential uses. In May of 2002, after application by a private developer and study by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, the Land Use Plan for the Village changed to allow for a mixed use center. Residential density for the Village did not change; however, the plan added a provision for non-residential uses, mostly in small commercial, office, retail and restaurant/inn uses. Planning Process and Public Involvement In 2005, citizens of the Village requested that the County's next master plan be developed for the Village of Rivanna. The Board of Supervisors approved this request and the master planning process for the Village began in July 2007. As with all master plans, the process began with a Citizens Planning Academy. The objective of the Academy was to create a foundation of planning context for Albemarle citizens. On July 30, 2007 the first community workshop on the Village of Rivanna Master Plan was held. The purpose of this workshop was to begin to develop a vision for the Village of Rivanna Master Plan and to identify its important elements. Around 100 participants attended the public workshop. All participants were asked to identify three key issues they felt were important to the Village of Rivanna Master Plan Vision. The comments in their entirety are appended to this document. Through small group exercises, citizens were given the opportunity to express themselves and learn from what others had to say. The following points represent the main ideas expressed at the meeting. • Preserve historic structures and rural character of area • Improve ability of residents to access Rt. 250 and surrounding corridors and destinations • Increase walkability of development area • Develop new ways to get around and enhance existing ones • Maintain public safety • Install necessary water, sewer, and transportation infrastructure before constructing additional development in the growth area Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 6 • Protect environmental resources • Maintain rural character of Rt. 250 • Develop Rivanna Village at a neighborhood scale with a sense of character • Manage the location and style of commercial development • Create a "soft boundary" in edge neighborhoods, including Running Deer Following the first public workshop a Stakeholders Work Group was formed, at the direction of the Albemarle County Planning Commission. The Stakeholder Work Group met for several months to advise County staff and the consultant on how best to improve community engagement. The Stakeholders Work Group provided guidance between November 2007 and June 2008. Public workshops were held on January 30, 2008, February 11, 2008, and March 3, 2008 to focus on the vision for the area, land use, and transportation. At the fourth public workshop, held on November 19, 2008, work -to -date was reviewed, including the vision and guiding principles, and participants reviewed and chose the preferred future land use arrangement. The Future Land Use Framework, including the Future Land Use Map. in this master plan is a refinement of the preferred future land use arrangement that was recommended by the public. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 7 Chapter 2 — Vision Statement & Guiding Principles Introduction The visioning process was the first step to know the desires and expectations for the Village of Rivanna. The vision has set the direction of the Village of Rivanna Master Plan. It builds on existing planning work and County policy, such as the Neighborhood Model. Residents and property owners developed the vision as well as the seven guiding principles, which capture what is most important for a high quality of life in the Village. Vision The Village of Rivanna will be a distinct small community surrounded by rural Albemarle. Medium and low density residential neighborhoods will have easy access to the Village Center through multiple modes of travel. The community will preserve historic features, provide open spaces for recreation, and focus commercial activity within the Village Center. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 8 Village of Rivanna Master Plan Guiding Principles 1. The density, design, and character of existing residential neighborhoods will be protected as the Village of Rivanna further develops. 2. The size and scale of new development will be compatible with existing neighborhoods within the Village of Rivanna. 3. The Village of Rivanna will integrate the natural landscape and incorporate designs that complement the area's rural ambiance. Development along the boundaries of the Village of Rivanna will be sensitive to adjacent rural areas. 4. The Village of Rivanna will concentrate commercial uses into a pedestrian - friendly Village Center where commercial and public services are at an appropriate scale for meeting the community's common needs. 5. Street connections to and pedestrian paths between residential areas and the Village Center, and between the Village of Rivanna and larger community, will be sensitive to existing development. Options for different types of travel will be provided, including driving, walking, cycling, and public transit. Street designs will promote good driver behavior and be appropriately sized for the volume and speed of traffic. 6. Historic sites in the Village of Rivanna and surrounding area, including Glenmore Manor, the Hacktown community, Clifton Inn, and Stump Island, will be respected. 7. Water, sewer and streets will keep pace with changes and growth that occur within the Village of Rivanna. 8. Public and private common space, parks, and sports fields will be provided and located to foster a vibrant community Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 9 Chapter 3 Existing Conditions and Future Trends Introduction This chapter of the Master Plan provides a snapshot of the natural and built environmental in the Development Area and nearby study area. It examines the existing demographics and the demographic trends. Existing land uses, the transportation network and current and planned infrastructure are discussed as well. Natural, Scenic and Historic Assets The Village of Rivanna lies within the Rivanna River watershed. The Rivanna River is the largest tributary of the James River, flowing into the James at the Town of Columbia in Fluvanna County. It has important historical, recreational and natural significance and is a key resource for water and wastewater management. The River offers recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing, and there are County plans for a greenway trail along the Rivanna River. The Rivanna River and its tributaries, particularly Carroll Creek, are home to a variety of wildlife. In 1975, the Rivanna River was designated a state scenic river from Woolen Mills south of Pantops to its confluence with the James River. Virginia's scenic rivers program is set up to identify, designate and help protect rivers and streams that have outstanding scenic, recreational and natural characteristics of statewide significance. In 2009, the Virginia Scenic River designation was extended upstream to the South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir dam. Within the Development Area, the Rivanna River is the most prominent environmental feature. It has a significant floodplain and associated wetlands. Carroll Creek, as well as another tributary to the Rivanna River near Milton Heights, flow into the Rivanna River. There are many smaller streams that also feed into the Rivanna River within the Development Area. These streams have steep and shallow valleys and some also have associated floodplains and wetlands. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 10 The Rivanna River has also played an important role in the history of the area. Used for navigation, it allowed for economic growth of the communities of Shadwell and Milton. Thomas Jefferson had grist mill on the Rivanna and he helped to develop sluices, locks, and dams to help with navigation to his mill in Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 11 the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Ruins of a series of canals, dams, and locks exist along the Rivanna in and near the Village. A full description of the series of locks and dams is provided in the 1995 report, "From the Monacans to Monticello and Beyond: Prehistoric and Historic Contexts for Albemarle County, Virginia", provided by Garrow and Associates, Inc. The most significant historical resource of Albemarle County is Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello. Monticello was constructed between 1770 and 1809 and is located on Route 53 to the southwest of the Village of Rivanna. Jefferson owned 5000 acres of land that included Monticello and portions of that land are to the south and west of the Village. Protecting Monticello is an important theme throughout the Comprehensive Plan and is referenced in the Historic Preservation Plan, the Mountain Protection Plan and the Open Space Plan. It is a National Historic Landmark and the only home in America on the World Heritage List. Monticello's elevated location gives it broad vistas and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, and the County, seek to protect these viewsheds although there are no formal County requirements to address this issue. County staff coordinates with Monticello staff in an informal manner to encourage viewshed protection. Y Shadwell._ ` [ � Union-Run•Baptist Ch rch ravey.ard Jackso_ n Camp, 862, C. No-3 Jefferson's Mill C^liftn Inn * I nGlenmore Man r an veyar q CanoeyandinjMj The Milt' C nal, i Aft �Hende . on'. Fj Is sl ices' i � J agr . der' Mill St mp Island Lock an m Historical Resources Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 12 There are other significant historical sites within or in close proximity to the Village of Rivanna. The Glenmore House, which lies within the Glenmore subdivision, was built beginning circa 1750 with extensive additions added thereafter. The pre-Revolutionary Glenmore was one room and a basement heart, built of stone with mud mortar. Historically, much of the agrarian activity in the area centered on Glenmore plantation. Like other Piedmont plantations, Glenmore goes back to a grant of George II in 1732. The Clifton estate, located east of the Development Area, was part of a 3,000 acre grant belonging to Peter Jefferson. Approximately 350 acres of the land was passed on to Thomas Jefferson's daughter and her husband Thomas Mann Randolph. Today Clifton is a five -room county inn with three historic dependencies, used today as additional gust accommodations. Other nearby significant areas include the Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District and a property to the east of Running Deer Drive which has a conservation easement. The Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District is listed on the state and national registers. It is a 31,000 acre historic district designated by the National Park Service for cultural, architectural and landscape features of the state and nation. The conservation easement to the east of the Village covers 466 acres and is held by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. Demographics Over the past decade, growth in the Village of Rivanna has been steady with almost all new permits being issued for the Glenmore development. The Glenmore development has potential for 966 units and, as of March 2009, had 693 dwellings. These 683 units represent almost 90% of the existing homes in the Village. Based on March 2009 estimates, there were 761 dwellings in the Village of Rivanna with an estimated population of 1617 residents. For the area around the Village which was part of the overall study area, there were approximately 1902 residents. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 13 Existing Land Use Within the Development Area, there are two businesses; however, in the nearby area, there are a total of sixteen institutional and commercial uses. Institutional uses include Stone Robinson Elementary School, churches, the Moose Lodge, the Glenmore Country Club/Golf Course and a day care center. Commercial uses include the Clifton Inn, and small country stores. The Village of Rivanna is located approximately four miles from a major shopping center and other commercial areas on Pantops Mountain. r Uhion.Run - — -- — East Rivanna ' Baptist ['hurch� � Volunteer Fire Stone=Rubinson CompanvL,--"\�y Elementary.School r Moose L'adge 250 Colonial B► )tistt Church Glenmore Country Club Institutional Uses - The map on the following page provides a snapshot of existing land use. The Development Area is approximately 2.7 square miles. As the map shows, the largest part of the Development Area is the Glenmore development. Low density residential development is the primary land use in the Village. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 14 Vi•Ilage of Rivanna Lxis- ing\L\and Use `f��__—__ 250_ y•~� �. l •• �, =� •fes-•' �� '1.. La ora.w aw. _ •. •l. C.rnm...ao-..n� n Awe EMWI,s Lu d Uu � cam..... uw.�w a ons sw�• -` rrerxm�r–rwt.nm •��. c 25 5 a .-5 i' • M I -s Community Facilities Schools The area is served by the Stone Robinson Elementary School, which is located nearby. Students then transfer to Burley Middle School and Monticello High School. There are no public schools located within the Village. Parks The Glenmore development has private recreational facilities which serve most of the residents of the Village. These facilities include a golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, practice soccer field, and equestrian center. A new public park has been planned for the Village Center. It will be an 18 acre park with amenities such as tennis courts, play areas, restrooms, trails, and shelters. The existing quarry is recommended to be incorporated into the park as a feature. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 15 Outside of the Village, there is a public boat access to the Rivanna River at the Route 729 bridge. A public greenway is planned along the Rivanna River in the Village. Police and Fire Rescue Police service is provided by the County from the Albemarle County Office Building on 5t" Street south of Charlottesville. A room at the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire station provides an on-site office for police use when needed. Police officers work on a sector/beat system and the Village of Rivanna is included as part of the rural area's patrol program. Response times meet standards for the Rural Areas which are to respond on first priority items within ten minutes of the call. The East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Department operates a joint County/Volunteer fire station near the entrance of Glenmore. The facility serves the fire and rescue needs of not only the Village of Rivanna but the areas east of the Village. The facility is also used by the community for civic events and fund-raising activities. Library Public library service is provided through the Jefferson -Madison Regional Library system. The Downtown Charlottesville branch of the library is located approximately five miles from the Village of Rivanna. As a general guideline, libraries are not usually located within six miles of other libraries. A future library is planned for the urban neighborhoods south of Charlottesville to be built within the next ten years. This library will also be accessible to residents of the Village. Water and Sewer Water treatment comes from the South Rivanna and Observatory Water Treatment Plants. A waterline along Route 250 from Pantops is sized adequately to serve the entire Village. Wastewater treatment is provided at the Glenmore sewage treatment plant on Carroll Creek. Capacity of the facility, including an upgrade to be provided by a private developer is 381,000 gallons per day. At present, average daily usage is 120,000 gallons per day. The sewage treatment plant with the upgrade has capacity to serve the Village Center as well as undeveloped properties approved for the Glenmore planned development. It also has capacity for development of the remainder of the Village if the Village is developed at 3 dwelling units per acre or less, based on current per household usage. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 16 Existing Transportation Network Roads The Village of Rivanna is served through a network of private and public roads. The Glenmore subdivision is served by an extensive internal private road system. 5 J - si ��3Go iso G ..n " Leye�rd°m Roads y :y Railroad ,TAUNT Route River/Stream Q VOR Development Area Q Master Plan Study Area 2001 AADT *OV 9300 Vehicles/Day 12000 VehicleslDay 22000 Vehicles/Day Running Deer Drive forms most of the eastern boundary of the Development Area. It is a public road accessed directly off of Route 250. There are also private accessways which serve rural style development within the Development Areas. When developed, Rivanna Village at Glenmore will have a network of internal roads connecting to development within the Village and to Route 250. Route 250 serves the Village of Rivanna for trips outside the village. Destinations include Pantops, the City of Charlottesville and Zion Crossroads. As the following table shows, Route 250 traffic is at its greatest from the eastern City line to Route 20. Traffic volume decreases on Route 250 east of Shadwell with approximately 5,500 vehicles from Route 22 to the Fluvanna County line as an annual average daily traffic count. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 17 Annual Average Daily Traffic Volume Estimates, 2007 Source: Virginia Department of Transportation Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations are primarily within the Glenmore subdivision. There is a network of internal sidewalks and trails serving the residents of Glenmore. There are no external connections linking the Glenmore network to destinations outside Glenmore. Rivanna Village at Glenmore will have an internal network for pedestrians and bicyclists. Transit � T There is no transit service in the Village of Rivanna except for JAUNT complementary accessible service. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 18 AADT Route Length From To (Volume) Route 250 East City Line SR 20 Stony Point Richmond Rd. 0.20 Charlottesville Rd 52,000 Route 250 SR 20 Stony Point 1-64 East of Richmond Rd 1.64 Rd Charlottesville 37,000 Route 250 1-64 East of Richmond Rd 2.16 Charlottesville SR 22 Louisa Rd 23,000 Route 250 Fluvanna County Richmond Rd 4.40 SR 22 Louisa Rd Line 5,500 Source: Virginia Department of Transportation Pedestrian and Bicycle Networks Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations are primarily within the Glenmore subdivision. There is a network of internal sidewalks and trails serving the residents of Glenmore. There are no external connections linking the Glenmore network to destinations outside Glenmore. Rivanna Village at Glenmore will have an internal network for pedestrians and bicyclists. Transit � T There is no transit service in the Village of Rivanna except for JAUNT complementary accessible service. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 18 Future Trends and Conditions Population As mentioned earlier in the report, the Village was designated for development in late 1989 growth in that development area has taken place since that time. The table below shows growth in the Village of Rivanna over almost twenty years. Residential Units and Population Growth 1990 - 2009 Year Units Population 1990 75 211 2000 502 1,355 2009 761 1,617 Sources: U.S. Census; Albemarle County Department of Community Development Although the rate of growth has been great over the last almost twenty years, this Development Area currently is restricted in growth by existing zoning. Except for the Village Center and Glenmore, the zoning on the properties in the Village is currently Rural Area (RA) which has a density of 1 unit per 21 acres, where development rights have been already used. Capacity in the sewer system exists for the low end of the density range for the remainder of the Village (3 dwelling units per acre). Capacity for the middle and higher end of the County's neighborhood density range (4.5 — 6 dwelling units per acre) will likely involve significantly more investment in the sewage treatment facility. Current density recommendations of this Master Plan are based on the existing sewer capacity. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 19 Chapter 4 Future Land Use and Transportation Framework Village of Rivanna Master Plan Framework and Framework Map The Future Land Use Framework and Future Land Use Framework Map identify the land use designations, the standards regarding uses, recommended densities and identifies the village center. The Transportation Map details the transportation network and makes recommendations for their improvement. A multimodal approach is taken so all modes of travel — vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit — are considered. Based on traffic projections, improvements to the transportation network are recommended. The Parks and Green Systems Map identifies existing and recommended parks, open space and greenways. In addition, the Village of Rivanna Master Plan makes recommendations for the preservation and protection of historical and cultural resources. Future Land Use Framework Proposed land uses are shown on the Future Land Use Map shown on the next page. The land use map reflects an expectation that the density, design, and character of existing residential neighborhoods in the Village of Rivanna will be retained as the Village of Rivanna further develops. A single Village Center will be one of the two focal points for the Village. The other focal point is the existing private golf course and recreational features of the Glenmore development. Residential Areas Residential uses will be the predominant use in this Development Area. A mix of housing types will be provided with the greatest variety of types being in the Village Center. Density will radiate from the Village Center with the lowest densities at the edges of the Development Area. Existing neighborhoods of Glenmore, Running Deer, and the Magruder subdivision are expected to retain their low-density character. The Glenmore development is expected to remain unchanged, except for orderly future expansion of approved additions. Developed land on the east side of Carroll Creek is not expected to change in character, as it provides for a transition to the Rural Areas. Future residential development between the Village Center and Carroll Creek will transition from the highest density near the Center to no more than 3 units per Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 20 acre near Carroll Creek. Future residential development should only be approved if and when adequate infrastructure is in place to support that development. It is expected to be at a size and scale compatible with existing neighborhoods within the Village of Rivanna. The expected number of new dwellings, in addition to approved developments at the adoption of this Master Plan, is between 300 — 400 units. In order to maintain this number of new dwellings, if higher density development is focused in the area adjacent to the Village Center (Rivanna Village at Glenmore), then a proportionately lower density in remaining areas will occur. The Village Center The Village Center (approved in 2007 as the Rivanna Village at Glenmore) will have a mixture of residential and non-residential uses. Other characteristics include: • Neo -traditional streets characterized by narrow widths, on -street parking, curb, gutter, sidewalks, and street trees • A "main street" with retail and office buildings. • Street connections to both Glenmore Way, Route 250 East and properties to the south and east of the Village Center. • A variety of housing types that provide opportunities for all age groups, including senior housing and housing for all socioeconomic levels to live in the Village of Rivanna. • Non-residential uses, mostly in small commercial, office, retail and restaurant/inn uses. Total square footage should not exceed 125,000 for retail, office and institutional uses including the East Rivanna fire station. Automobile repair and self -storage areas are not considered to be appropriate uses for the Village. • Design at a pedestrian scale that reflects the architectural tradition of Williamsburg and other historic towns in Virginia • A well -integrated pedestrian system, including sidewalks and paths. • A variety of park and recreational amenities including open space appropriate to the residential needs of the Village. • Development in a manner that is sensitive to its location within Monticello's viewshed in accordance with the Monticello Viewshed Guidelines for Developers. • Minimization of adverse impacts on residential properties adjoining the Village Center by preserving mature vegetation, having residences abut adjoining residential properties, use of buffering, screening and berming and use of wide buffer strips. • Shared parking. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 21 Historic Sites Historic sites both inside and outside the Village are affected by development of the Village. Care should be taken with new development that size, scale, and visibility of new development complements surrounding sites. Coordination with Monticello on impacts to the viewshed should continue when new development is considered. Protection of the ruins along the Rivanna River and the Glenmore Manor should also take place. Outside of the Development Area Outside of the Village of Rivanna, Rural Areas are to remain rural, including the areas between Route 250 and Interstate 64 which were included in the study area for this Master Plan. No expansion of the Development Area east of Running Deer Drive is to occur. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 22 Future Land Use Maps v z Vi I lager of "'Ri canna j1 K -.Future`Land..Use-Context a • XSO . f� �, •. 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While vehicular travel the dominant means of transportation, transit service and accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists are included with this plan. Vehicular Traffic Route 250 East is a state highway which extends from Richmond to West Virginia. It is the northern boundary of the Village of Rivanna development area. As a regional thoroughfare, it serves a much greater area than the Village of Rivanna. It is a major commuter route between Louisa & Fluvanna counties and Charlottesville. Because of its function in a larger network, traffic from the Village is only a small portion of the overall volume. As indicated in the prior chapter, traffic near the County line with Fluvanna represents the lowest volume of traffic on Route 250 East between the County line and the City of Charlottesville. By the time Route 250 East reaches Route 20 north, traffic has increased tenfold. Traffic on Route 250 East overall is expected to grow significantly in the next 25 years as a result of growth east of Albemarle County and other growth in the area. Additional growth resulting from new rezonings within the Village of Rivanna is not expected to have an impact on Route 250 East. Projections provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation are below: 2007 and Projected 2035 Average Annual Daily Traffic Source: Virginia Department of Transportation Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 25 AADT AADT Volume Projected Route Length From To 2007 2035 Route 250 SR 20 Richmond East City Line Stony Point 78,747 Rd. 0.20 Charlottesville Rd 52,000 Route 250 1-64 East of Richmond SR 20 Stony Charlottesvi Rd 1.64 Point Rd Ile 37,000 79,384 Route 250 Richmond 1-64 East of SR 22 42,185 Rd 2.16 Charlottesville Louisa Rd 23,000 Route 250 Richmond SR 22 Louisa Fluvanna 24,400 Rd 4.40 Rd I County Line 1 5,500 Source: Virginia Department of Transportation Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 25 To deal with the additional traffic, several recommendations which affect the regional nature of Route 250 East are made. They include: • Improving the interchange improvements at the 1-64/Shadwell interchange to install dual left turn lanes on the southbound exit ramp onto Route 250 East • Widening Rt. 250 East from two -three lanes to four lanes east of the Interstate 64/Shadwell interchange • Repairing/replacing the bridge over the railroad at Route 22 to solve short- term safety problems • Improving the intersection of Rt. 250 East and Route 729 (Milton Road) and optimizing signal timing • Improving the intersection of Blackcat Road and Route 250 East • Monitoring the signal at Glenmore Way and Route 250 East, when installed, to evaluate whether a roundabout is more appropriate Recommended Characteristics of Route 250 East The following recommendations relate to the character of the improvements on Route 250 East as they affect the Village of Rivanna. • Route 250 should be a rural section road of 4 lanes from 250/64 Shadwell interchange to Glenmore Way. This road section should include a median and a walking/bicycling path on the southern side of Route 250. V, Walking/biking path on far left • Route 250 should be a rural section road of 2 lanes from Glenmore Way eastward to Black Cat Road, Route 616. Left hand turn lanes may be needed to accommodate existing entrances. This road section should include a walking/bicycling path on the southern side of Route 250. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 26 Walking/biking path on far left Walking/biking path on far left • A naturalistic landscape buffer should be established along the southern side of Route 250 so that the non-residential uses in the Village Center are not visible from Route 250. Other Recommendations for Vehicular Transportation in Village • Additional points of access from Route 250 into the Development Area should be limited to Hacktown Road and near or in the same location as Breezy Hill Lane. The intersection with Hacktown Road may require a roundabout or signal when warrants are met. • Except for the area around Ashton Road, no additional development should be added to Glenmore without a second gate. • For the long term, consideration should be given to replace the proffered signal light at Glenmore Way with a roundabout for improved traffic flow. • A Park and Ride lot should be established within the Village. Transit Service • Fixed- route transit service should be provided to the Village of Rivanna when ridership levels can support transit. • New development should be transit -ready design. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 5-25-09 Page 27 Pedestrian and Bicycle Network • A pedestrian crossing over Carroll Creek should be provided to link new residential development and the residential area of Running Deer to the Village Center. • Pedestrian connections to the Village Center should be established, linking Glenmore and nearby residential development to the Village Center. • An asphalt pedestrian/bicycle path should be provided across the frontage of the Development Area, abutting Route 250 between Route 250 and the landscape buffer. Such a path would connect Glenmore Way with Running Deer and all intervening streets Parks and Green Systems The Guiding Principles for the Village of Rivanna emphasize integration of the natural landscape and that public and private common space, parks, and sports fields will be provided and located to foster a vibrant community. These emphases are reflected in the following Green Infrastructure framework map. It is especially important that the Rivanna River corridor be protected and be available to the public. The Parks and Green Systems are intended to protect natural systems and provide resources to residents. To that end, floodplains, critical slopes and riparian buffers are preserved. In addition, the Village Center — Rivanna Village at Glenmore — will include an 18 acre community park. The Rivanna River greenway trail, which is also part of the County's Greenway Plan, will follow the northern side of the river and ultimately become part of a larger Rivanna River trail system. Pocket parks should be included in future development with amenities for new residents which are within close proximity to homes. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 28 Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 29 . -•=-��;. ,•�. - _.. lage�p�-vanna - Vi fR� a Parks and GreenySystems 250 0 .. Pocket Parks Reconmmended in New Development { r L=ave Open For Potentia] ^ s x - Road(with gate) orTrail I r �•` t Leave Open For Potential + Road or Trail -�• �� Text .. i! r? a ` Y a 01 - w 0 .25 A6,5 a. 59 1 Miles=� . P � Inferslate� Village of Rive nna Development Area 9" g ;• �„ CJs or State Route Cntical Slope Courny or Private Road modplams 1 0 ---- Proposed Access Polnt ® Stream Buffer Waiter Feature NFafkabitity Circles Green CORIdOFS - Corrs rvation Easement t .,• a -df Rivanna River Trail - Rt 250 Vegetalian buffer 6 .Wlage of Rivama Sourly Area 1 '• r' Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 29 Chapter 5 Implementation The implementation initiatives of the Village of Rivanna Master Plan have been organized based on priority needs identified by residents and stakeholders during the master plan process (See Table below). Implementation of these initiatives will take place in several different forms: through county capital expenditures (CIP), land use decisions, private sector investment, community initiatives, and programs and services provided by the county. Addressing traffic issues on Route 250 is the highest priority for the Village of Rivanna. The regional projects identified in the plan will be necessary to address future growth of a larger area but also affect the Village of Rivanna. Public road projects are the responsibility of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The County's Capital Improvements Program (CIP), based on a two-year financial cycle, represents the County's funding policy, including funding level, timing and sources associated with specific improvements. The actual programming of projects in the CIP will be based on priority needs and availability of funding from the sources anticipated in this section The County will take the lead in initiating non-public road projects and coordinating with other entities and agencies and may need to partner with VDOT on some road improvement projects. In some instances, initiatives will be joint projects and the project manager would not necessarily be the County. However, a point person from the County will always be assigned to the project. The table below indicates who would be anticipated as the project lead and then where necessary, who would be the liason from the County if the County is not the lead. Village of Rivanna Community Advisory Council (RCAC) As with other master -planned Development Areas, the County's Board of Supervisors will establish the village of Rivanna Community Advisory Council (RCAC) to work with Staff to monitor the implementation of the Village of Rivanna Master Plan. The form and composition of the RCAC will be determined after adoption of the plan. The projects needed to implement the plan are as follows: Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 30 Village ofPovanna lmplemer►tation Prnjects Implementation Strategy Estimated Responsible Issues to Be Addressed Miestones Timing Cost/Funding Departrne * Division Actions Required Short-term (FY08 to FY12) Mid-term (FY 13 to FY 17) Lon -term(FYI 8 and out T .4NSRXrATION US Route 250 East 1-64 at Shadv\ll $3.14 nillion \/DOT and developer ■ Install dual left -tum lanes on ■ Design Short-term Interchange improven eats contributions southbound exit rarrps onto US ■ Construct — Regional — outside of 250 Village Four -lane from Shadv%d1 $12 million \/DOT ■ Provide capacity/maintain ■ Design for road sections Design — mid-term Interchange to Glenmo-e adequate level of service ■ Construct Way entrance — Regional — ■ Design sensitivity towards historic Construction — mid to long term outside of Village setting, EC, adjacent historic construction Wth or after properties and easements improvement to US 2250 in Pantops Intersection $850,000 \/DOT ■ Improve capacity and functionality ■ Design Coordinate with bridge over improvementsioptimize of intersection ■ Construct railroad at R. 22—short or mid - signal timing at intersection ■ Additional tum lanes on R. 729 ■ Coordinate with bridge term of US 250 and R. 729 (N. ■ Lengthen tum lanes of R. 729 improvement project Nllton Road) - Regional — outside of Village Bridge over railroad at $8.75 million \/DOT ■ Address deteriorating condition of ■ CaTplete design -term Route 22 to solve short- bridge ■ Construct term safety - Regional — ■ Design/oonstruct to ultimate future outside of Village need ■ Accommodate pedestrians and bikes Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 31 Implementation Strategy Estimated Responsible Issues to Be Addressed Milestones Timing Cost/Funding Department/ Division Actions Required Short-term (FY08 to FY12) Mid-term (FY 13 to FY 17) Long-term (FY 18 and out) Possible replacement of $350,000 \/DOT ■ Evaluate functionYcapaaty benefit ■ Periodic monitoring and evaluation Long - term traffic signal at Genmore of roundabout over signal of intersection Way and US 250 with roundabout "Regional" Transit- Short term—establish regional Express Bus (Fluvanna Co. Capital: County/CTS/possibly ■ Provide alt to auto travel, reduce ■ Establish RTA or an equivalent planning/management process to City on US 250) - $305,000 to JAUNT or future future auto trips on Rt 250 planning/rranagen-ent organization Regional — but includes $575,000 Transit Authority or ■ Implement service Short to Md term priority (w/in Village equivalent next 5-10 years), next regional Operation: organization transit plan update. $200,000 to $400,000/yr Long-term Implementation (after 2017) depending on study results. PARKS AND GREEN SYSTEMS Rivanna River Greenway Short and mid-term timeframe. completion ■ Provide passive recreation ■ Easements/Fee obtained Ongoing planning/ Cultural -Natural Heritage $50,000 Parks and opportunity & alt ped -bike route. ■ Complete Trail Construction acq/construction throughout Sites/Boat Launch/oomplete Rec/Planning ■ Interpret cult -Nat sites length of corridor in strategic trails — Regional locations Upgrade to Rivanna River TBD County/private ■ Upgrade existing reiver access ■ Acquire additional land or Md -term Access Pant (Rt. 729— developer pant along ad road r.o.w. at R. easements IVllton) — Regional contributions 729 bridge ■ Construct ■ Provide additional parking ■ Construct shelter and trail to river Neighborhood Trails Not known at Private developer ■ P & R Tillage of Rvanna's planner ■ Connections made betwen Ongoing, initiative; trails may Connect Deerwood this time contributions with to coordinate assistance to neighborhoods and to be public or private neighborhood to Vllage rezonings neighborhoods to construct trails greenway/public lands Center Parks & Rec./Ranningt neighborhood assoc.'s Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 32 Implementation Strategy Estimated Responsible Issues to Be Addressed Milestones Timing Cost/Funding Department/ Division Actions Required Short-term (FY08 to FY12) Mid-term (FY 13 to FY 17) Lon -term (FY 18 and out) Corr mnity Park Private development/ ■ Stormn�ater management and ■ Intended to be publicly In conjunction with first phase Planning/Parks & Rec. retention of quarry owned/maintained of Rivanna Mllage at Glenmore ■ P&R/ Mllage of Rivanna's planner development to coordinate assistance in corrpletion of plan LAND USE & DESIGN PRINCIPLES Residential density near Private developers, ■ Monitor capacity of sewage ■ No additional density in Mllage if Short and and -term Village Center Mllage of Rivanna treatment plant LOS on R. 250 goes below at Planner/ PC/BOS location Monticello Viewshed Mllage of Rivanna ■ Minimize visual impact of new ■ Implementation of designs in Short, md, and long-term Protection Planner/ Preservation development to the Montioello Master Plan; Revise EC guidelines; Require Monticello review Planner Mewshed of all projects COMPAJINITY FACIUTIES & SERVICES Recycling Programs $250,000- $500,000—to RSWNCounty (General Services, ■ Provide convenient drop center. RSWA Solid Waste Mgt Plan ■ Revieww/ RSWA during update of Solid Waste Plan. Funding Dependent on implementation recornrnendations of Solid be determined Planning) ■ Review may indicate different requested in GP. Waste plan as recon vended on revised approach to recycle (curbside may ■ Construction in adopted plan regional solid be considered) waste Pan Fire/Rescue Service — Mllage of Rivanna ■ Monitor need for ambulance ■ Evaluate facility needs w/ yearly CnKloing yearly evaluation of monitor needs — region is Planner/Fre&Rescue/ service from station long range planning process growth in eastern part of served by ERFRS Facilities staff County and facility needs. Police Service— monitor Milage of Rivanna ■ Evaluate future facility/service ■ Evaluate facility needs Ongoing yearly evaluation of needs Planner/Police, needs ■ Monitor needs for satellite office for population growth and facility Facilities staff beat officer located in fire station needs. Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 33 Implementation Strategy Estimated Responsible Issues to Be Addressed Milestones Timing Cost/Funding Department/ Division Actions Required Short-term (FY08 to FY12) Mid-term (FY 13 to FY 17) Long-term (FY 18 and out) library Service— monitor Village of Rivanna ■ Continue to consider facility needs ■ Evaluate facility needs Ongoing yearly evaluation of needs Planner/JN/RL Board, w/ long range planning process of growth in eastern part of Facilities staff the JN/RL Board. County and facility needs. Schools — monitor needs Village of Rivanna ■ Continue to consider facility needs ■ Evaluate fad Iity needs Ongoing yearly evaluation of Planner/Dept of Ed., w/ long range Planning Committee. school growth and facility Facilities staff needs with long range Planning Co Tr ittee Historic/Cultural not known at Village of Rivanna ■ Evaluate opportunities for ■ Investigate support to provide Short to mid-term Resources programs this tine Planner/Historic Pres interpretation of area history locate history interpretation at local Interpretation Opportunities Conrn/commnity institutions Village of Rivanna Master Plan DRAFT 8-25-09 Page 34