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February 14, 1996 (Regular Night Meeting)
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A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, was held on February 14, 1996, at 7:00 P.M., Room 241, County Office
Building, McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
PRESENT: Mr. David P. Bowerman (arriving at 7:01 p.m.),
Mrs. Charlotte Y. Humphris (arriving at 7:01 p.m.), Mr. Charles S. Martin
(arriving at 7:02 p.m.), Mr. Walter F. Perkins and Mrs. Sally H. Thomas
(arriving at6 7:02 p.m.).
ABSENT: Mr. Forrest R. Marshall, Jr.
OFFICERS PRESENT: County Executive, Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County
Attorney, Larry W. Davis, and County Planner, V. Wayne Cilimberg.
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at
7:04 p.m. by the Chair, Mrs. Humphris.
Agenda Item No. 2. Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item No. 3. Moment of Silence.
Agenda Item No. 4. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the
Public.
Motion was immediately offered by Mr. Bowerman, seconded by Mrs. Thomas,
to certify a recorded vote that to the best of each Board member's knowledge
only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting require-
ments of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the motion
authorizing the executive session were heard, discussed or considered in this
afternoon's executive session.
Roll was called, and the motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Marshall.
ABSTAINING: Mr. Perkins.
Mr. Phil Waigand was present to request the Board's support for communi-
ty fishing in the County. He said there are five outstanding lakes within
this area, and he wants to put all resources together to make their use more
effective. If the Charlottesville Fathering Initiative, Family Support
groups, Social Services, Boys' & Girls' Club, Kiwanis Clubs, etc. all ban
together and take youth fishing on a rotating basis to the different lakes, it
would be beneficial. He said it is a new concept, but it is supported by the
Department of Fisheries. He thinks it would be a worthwhile thing for the
community to consider.
Mrs. Beverly Waigand said as a child she grew up on the Eastern Shore so
was fortunate to have the ocean and the bays available for fishing. She began
fishing at the age of five with her mother and father, and she feels this
created a life-long bond with them. It has enabled them to have a close
relationship all through their lives. She said there are many wonderful lakes
here and it would be good, and is possible, to have fishing here.
Mr. Perkins said he had asked Mrs. Beard to come tonight to tell the
Board about a program they have called Christ Works Ministries. They are
trying to get a site plan approved in order to relocate, and he had told her
he would bring before this Board the possibility of this Board donating the
fees for their site plans. He asked the County Attorney if that was the
correct wording. Mr. Davis said that is correct. It would have to be in the
form of a donation to a non-profit organization.
Mrs. Beard said that in 1994 they had a formal beginning for Christ
Works Ministry. They had privately given food, which was donated, to people
over a period of several years. They were not able to meet the needs any
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longer in a small setting so they have moved in two tractor-trailer bodies to
help with storage. When she called the County, she was told that was all
right if they were temporary. Their operation then grew and the County
decided it was not a temporary use, so they had to look for other property.
They have a three-acre parcel of land at a reasonable price.
Mrs. Beard said they continue to get requests. They handled over
900,000 pounds of goods last year, and so far this year have handled over
100,000 pounds. They have to turn down requests because they cannot handle
the needs. They need this piece of property with the small warehouse and
storage facility, so they turn food over faster. Their budget is not as much
a month as the fee for processing their site plan. They are totally non-
profit. Their board is only four people. They are Christ Works Ministry, but
they are not a church. She and her husband started this operation. Food is
given to anyone who asks for it. They do not require anything other than to
have the person say they need food. They believe what they are doing is a
valid community service. They have no money coming in other than a few small
donations. She asked the Board members to come by and see their operation at
any time.
Mrs. Humphris asked how the Board should deal with this request. Mr.
Tucker said the County Attorney might be able to draft something for the Board
to consider at the February 21 meeting. The site plan is already moving
forward in the review process, so this discussion will not hold up review of
the site plan in anyway. Mr. Davis said he would have something available for
the February 21 agenda.
Agenda Item No. 5. Motion was offered by Mrs. Thomas, seconded by Mr.
Bowerman, to approve Item 5.1 (a) through (d), and to accept the remaining
items on the consent agenda for information. Roll was called, and the motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Marshall.
Item 5.1(a) . Appropriation: Sheriff's Van for FY 1995-96 (Form
#95035), $19,370.27.
At the November 1st meeting, the Board approved funding up to $20,000 to
replace the Sheriff's van that was involved in an accident. The attached form
appropriates $19,370.27 for the cost of the van plus lights, cages, etc.
Staff recommends approval of Appropriation #95035 in the amount of $19,370.27.
By the recorded vote set out above, the following resolution of appro-
priation was adopted:
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1995-96
NUMBER: 95035
FUND: GENERAL
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FUNDING TO REPLACE VAN IN SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT DUE TO ACCIDENT
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1100031020800501 VEHICLE-REPLACEMENT
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$19,370.27
$19,370.27
REVENUE DESCRIPTION
2100051000510100 FUND BALANCE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$19,370.27
$19,370.27
Item 5.1(b) . Appropriation: EMS Recruitment and Retention Mini-Grant
for FY 1995-96 (Form #95051), $3,469.00.
The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services,
has approved a mini-grant. The grant provides funds to purchase brochures and
other supplies to inform the public about fire and rescue agencies. The State
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has awarded $3,469.00. There is no local match.
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Staff recommends approval of
Appropriation 95051 in the am0~nt of $3'469.00 for the EMS Recruitment and
Retention Mini-Grant.
By the recorded vote set out above, the following resolution of appro-
priation was adopted:
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1995-96
NUMBER: 95051
Fl/ND: GRANT
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION MINI GRANT
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1155051050350000
1155051050600100
REVENUE
2155024000240425
Item 5.1(c) .
PRINTING & BINDING
OFFICE SUPPLIES
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION
CATEGORICAL AID-STATE
TOTAL
Appropriations for Year End Adjustments.
AMOUNT
$3,091.00
378.00
$3,469.00
AMOUNT
$3,469.00
$3,469.00
Duplication Fund - A number of years ago the County established a
reserve fund to monitor the usage and cost of operating the various duplicat-
ing equipment. This fund was also intended to accumulate surplus funds to
replace equipment as needed. All expenses related to duplication are charged
in this fund and individual departments/activities are charged based on their
usage. This fund has been expanded in recent years to include the use of fax
machines. This fund, as of June 30, 1995, had a surplus balance of
$60,764.92. In previous years the auditors have merged this activity with the
General Fund for reporting purposes, however, due to a change in accounting
standards they now feel it should be reported as a separate activity and
budgeted accordingly. Attached Appropriation #940075 details, for your
approval, the FY 1994/95 activity and Appropriation #95053 will establish the
budget for FY 1995/96.
E911 Fund - Due to the restrictions related to the use of the E911
service charge, a reserve fund was created at the time the County began
collecting the fee. All revenues collected (service charge and interest) are
deposited in this fund. Transfers are made to the Capital Improvement Fund
where actual expenditures are incurred, as needed. This fund, as of June 30,
1995, had a balance of $1,695,665.71 of which $1,234,330.81 is currently
appropriated in the Capital Improvement Fund for expenditure in FY 1995/96.
The auditor feels the reserve fund should also be budgeted primarily to
recognize the total revenue received, not just the portion being expended.
Attached Appropriation #940076 details activity from FY 1994/95 and
Appropriation #95054 will establish the budget for FY 1995/96.
Health and Welfare Grant (United Way Scholarship Program) - Due to the
complicated funding formula this program is normally not submitted for your
approval until year end when the actual amounts are known. Appropriation
#940077 details FY 1994/95 activity for your approval. Based on the auditor's
recommendation, a budget has already been approved for FY 1995/96.
Summer Feeding Program - This program was new for FY 1994/95. It was
initiated in June of 1995 based on the request of the Charlottesville Public
Schools that Albemarle prepare school lunch for their summer school. Albe-
marle Food Services agreed to do this on a fee basis. Appropriation #940078
details the FY 1994/95 activity for your approval. A budget for FY 1995/96 is
currently being reviewed by school staff and will be provided in the near
future.
Educational - The Educational Assessment Program had an unexpended
balance of $2,465.64 from FY 1993/94 which was not reappropriated in FY
Results of the FY 1994/95 audit revealed several activities which
require year-end adjustments and approval by the Board of Supervisors.
Original or supplemental appropriations are required for the following:
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1994/95. This balance was, however, expended in FY 1994/95.
%940085 will approve the expenditure of these funds.
OOO0?2
Appropriation
Visitor Center Fund - This fund was established to track the activity
related to the purchase of the Visitor's Center. This property is leased to
the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation. Their lease payments are made
directly to the bank who, in turn, applies it to the loan on this property.
Appropriation %940079 details the FY 1994/95 activity for your approval and
Appropriation %95055 provides a budget for FY 1995/96.
Comprehensive Services - Expenditures for this program exceeded the
appropriation by $14,181.90 for FY 1994/95 which can be funded from the
Comprehensive Services Fund balance. Appropriation %940080 details the
supplemental appropriation for your approval.
Migrant Education - Expenditures for this program exceeded the
appropriation by $12,298.13 for FY 1994/95 which can be funded from program
revenues. Appropriation #940081 details the supplemental appropriation for
your approval.
ED Program - Expenditures for this program exceeded the appropriation by
$11,676.50 for FY 1994/95 which can be funded from program revenues.
Appropriation %940082 details the supplemental appropriation for your
approval.
AHS Food Services Expenditures for this program exceeded the
appropriation by $28,088.53 for FY 1994/95 which can be funded from program
revenues. Appropriation %940083 details the supplemental appropriation for
your approval.
PAL Grant - Expenditures for this program exceeded the appropriation by
$322.27 for FY 1994/95 which can be funded from program revenues.
Appropriation #940084 details the supplemental appropriation for your
approval.
Staff recommends approval of the appropriations as described above.
By the recorded vote set out above, the following fourteen resolutions
of appropriation were adopted:
Duplication Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form #940075), $218,241.14;
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
NUMBER: 940075
FUND: DUPLICATION
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FISCAL YEAR FY 94-95 OPERATIONS
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY
1191010010331604
1191010020601700
1191010021800720
1191010030601700
1191010035601700
1191010036601700
1191010040601700
1191010041601700
1191010042601700
1191010043800720
1191010044800720
1191010045800720
1191010046601700
1191010050800720
1191010051800720
1191010052601700
1191010060601700
1191010070601700
1191010071601700
1191010073800720
1191010080601700
1191010081800720
DESCRIPTION
COPY CENTER
XEROX 5100
XEROX 1090
A B DICK 1
A B DICK 9
XEROX 2515
XEROX CTY
FIRE/RESCUE
REGISTRAR
PARKS-CANON
GEN DIST CT
SHERIFF
CNTY ATTORNEY
XEROX 5028
ACCOUNTING
PURCHASING
STAFF SERVICES
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
MINOLTA EP
SOCIAL SERVICES
AMOUNT
$2,110.23
96,604.77
20,539.49
952.80
33,665.42
1,346.60
2,550.31
105.78
529.15
2,939.45
5,236.27
3,499.35
174.51
6,787.52
1,301.28
486.20
179.54
2,167.33
621.06
4,875.00
2,216.92
3,652.11
February
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14, 1996
(Regular Night M~ting)
00007 3
1191010090601700
1191020010800720
1191020011601700
1191020040800720
1191020045601700
1191020050800720
1191020070601700
1191020080601700
1191020090800720
1191020100601700
1191020103800723
1191020110601700
1191020120332100
REVENUE
2191010020161811
2191010021161811
2191010030161811
2191010035161811
2191010036161811
2191010040161811
2191010041161811
2191010042161811
2191010043161811
2191010044161811
2191010046161811
2191010050161811
2191010051161811
2191010052161811
2191010060161811
2191010070161811
2191010071161811
2191010072161811
2191010073161811
2191010080161811
2191010081161811
2191010090161811
2191020010161811
2191020040161811
2191020045161811
219102005016~811
2191020070161811
2191020080161811
2191020090161811
2191020100161811
2191020101161811
2191020102161811
2191020110161811
2191020120161811
2191020124161811
2191051000510100
INSPECTION
PERSONNEL
SUPPORT SERVICES
PLANNING
ENGINEERING
REAL ESTATE
HOUSING
ZONING
INFORMATION SERVICES
FAX MACHINE
REGISTRAR
FAX MACHINE
FAX MACHINE
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION
XEROX 5100
XEROX 1090
A B DICK
A B DICK 93
XEROX 2515
XEROX CTY
FIRE/RESCUE
REGISTRAR
PARKS-CANON
GEN DIST CT
CNTY ATTORNEY
XEROX 5028
ACCOUNTING
PURCHASING
STAFF SERVICES
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
MINOLTA EP
SOCIAL SERVICES
INSPECTION
PERSONNEL
PLANNING
ENGINEERING
REAL ESTATE
HOUSING
ZONING
INFORMATION SERVICES
FAX MACHINE
FAX MACHINE
ENGINEERING-FAX
FAX MACHINE
FAX MACHINE
HUMAN RESOURCES
DUPLICATION FUND BALANCE
TOTAL
143.48
8,499.44
169.26
6,665.48
460.41
3,054.18
370.16
723 33
4,092 49
442 42
694 98
377 95
6 47
,241 14
$218
AMOUNT
$63,802 65
13,684 89
150 00
4,983 14
746 80
2,341 08
439 08
326 40
551 97
62 97
346 71
3,211 32
886 26
322 29
199 71
4,191 78
310 26
261 66
302 49
3,626 10
608 82
765 99
5,127 00
3,263.02
1,186.50
3,127.99
528.81
1,123.38
434.46
2,418.15
1,261.05
3,055.85
3,440.50
2,303.70
112 . 70
58,835.66
$218,241.14
Duplication Fund for FY 1995-96 (Form
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR 1995-96
NUMBER: 95053
FUND: DUPLICATION
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FISCAL YEAR
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY
1191010010601700
1191010020601700
1191010021601700
1191010030601700
1191010035601700
1191010036601700
1191010040601700
DESCRIPTION
COPY CENTER
XEROX 5100
XEROX 1090
A B DICK 1
A B DICK 9
XEROX 2515
XEROX CTY
%95053), $232,900.00;
FY 1995-96 BUDGET
AMOUNT
$2,200.00
98,000.00
21,000.00
1,000.00
34,000.00
1,400.00
2,700.00
0000?4
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1191010041601700
1191010042601700
1191010043601700
1191010044601700
1/191010045601700
1191010046601700
1191010050601700
1191010051601700
1191010052601700
1191010060601700
1191010070601700
1191010071601700
1191010072601700
1191010073601700
1191010080601700
1191010081601700
1191010090601700
1191020010601700
1191020011601700
1191020040601700
1191020045601700
1191020050601700
1191020070601700
1191020080601700
1191020090601700
1191020100601700
1191020101601700
1191020102601700
1191020103601700
1191020110601700
1191020120601700
1191020124601700
REVEN!JE
2191010100161811
2191010020161811
2191010021161811
2191010030161811
2191010035161811
2191010036161811
2191010040161811
2191010041161811
219101.0042161811
2191010043161811
2191010044161811
2191010045161811
2191010046161811
2191010050161811
2191010051161811
2191010052161811
2191010060161811
2191010070161811
2191010071161811
2191010072161811
2191010073161811
2191010080161811
2191010081161811
2191010090161811
2191020010161811
2191020011161811
2191020040161811
2191020045161811
2191020050161811
2191020070161811
2191020080161811
2191020090161811
2191020100161811
2191020101161811
2191020102161811
2191020103161811
2191020110161811
2191020120161811
FIRE/RESCUE
REGISTRAR
PARKS-CANON
GEN DIST CT
SHERIFF
CNTY ATTORNEY
XEROX 5028
ACCOUNTING
PURCHASING
STAFF SERVICES
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
MINOLTA EP
SOCIAL SERVICES
INSPECTION
PERSONNEL
SUPPORT SERVICES
PLANNING
ENGINEERING
REAL ESTATE
HOUSING
ZONING
INFORMATION SERVICES
FAX MACHINE
FAX MACHINE
FAX MACHINE
REGISTRAR
FAX MACHINE
FAX MACHINE
HUMAN RESOURCES
TOTAL
DESCRIPTION
COPY CENTER
XEROX 5100
XEROX 1090
A B DICK 1
A B DICK 9
XEROX 2515
XEROX CTY
FIRE/RESCUE
REGISTRAR
PARKS-CANON
GEN DIST CT
SHERIFF
CNTY ATTORNEY
XEROX 5028
ACCOUNTING
PURCHASING
STAFF SERVICES
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
POLICE
MINOLTA EP
SOCIAL SERVICES
INSPECTION
PERSONNEL
SUPPORT SERVICES
PLANNING
ENGINEERING
REAL ESTATE
HOUSING
ZONING
INFORMATION SERVICES
FAX MACHINE
FAX MACHINE
ENGINEERING-FAX
REGISTRAR-FAX
FAX MACHINE
FAX MACHINE
500 00
1,000 00
3,300 00
5,500 00
3,700 00
500 00
7,000 00
1,500 00
600 00
500 00
2,500 00
1,000 00
1,000 00
5,500 00
2,500 00
4,000 00
500 00
9,000 00
500 00
7,0O0 00
700 00
3,500 00
700 00
1,000 00
4,500 00
1,000 00
500 00
500 00
1,000 00
600 00
500.00
500.00
$232,900.00
AMOUNT
$2,2oo.0o
98 000.00
21 000.00
1 000.00
34 000.00
1,400.00
2 700. O0
500.00
1,000.00
3,300.00
5,500.00
3,700.00
500.00
7,000.00
1,500.00
600.00
500.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
5,500.00
2,500.00
4,000.00
500.00
9,000.00
500.00
7,000.00
700.00
3,500.00
700.00
1,000.00
4,500.00
1,000.00
500.00
500.00
1,000.00
600.00
500.00
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2191020124161811 HUMAN RESOURCES
TOTAL
000075
500.00
$232,900.00
Appropriation: E-911 Reserve Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form #940076),
$232,161.68;
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
NUMBER: 940076
FUND: E911 RESERVE
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 OPER3~TIONS
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1410193010930000 E911-TRANSFER TO CIP
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$232,161.68
$232,161.68
REVENUE
2410112000120605
DESCRIPTION
TELEPHONE SERVICE CHARGE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$232,161.68
$232,161.68
E-911 Reserve Fund for FY 1995-96 (Form #95054), $1,234,330.81;
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1995-96
NUMBER: 95054
FUND: E911-RESERVE
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1995-96 OPERATING BUDGET
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1410193010930000 E911-TRANSFER TO CIP
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$1,234 , 330 . 81
$1,234,330.81
REVENUE
2410112000120605
2410115000150101
2410151000510100
DESCRIPTION
TELEPHONE SERVICE CHARGE
INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS
FUND BALANCE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$600,000.00
60,000.00
574,330.81
$1,234,330.81
United Way Program Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form #940077), $232,885.12;
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
N-JMBER: 940077
FUND: UNITED WAY PROGRAM
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 OPERATIONS
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1155053110390055 ADMIN FEE TO ALB CO
1155053110390056 ADMIN FEE TO UNITED WAY
1155053110567910 DAY CARE GRANT
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$3,072.53
19,844.47
209,968.12
$232,885.12
REVENUE
2155033501160502
2155033501160503
2155033501330014
DESCRIPTION
CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
HHS PASS THRU GRANT
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$67,058.00
31,200.00
134,627.12
$232,885.12
Appropriation: Summer Feeding Program Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form
#940078), $4,662.46.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
February 14, 1996 (Regular Night Meeting)
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000076
NUMBER: 940078
FUND: SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 OPERATIONS
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1300263105301210 CONTRACT SERVICES
1300263105600000 MATERIAL & SUPPLIES
1300263105600200 FOOD SUPPLIES
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$334.80
934.65
3,393.01
$4,662.46
REVENUE
2300216000161204
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
CAFETERIA SALES $4,662.46
TOTAL $4,662.46
Appropriation: ED Assessment Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form #940085),
$2,465.64.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
NUMBER: 940085
FUND: ED ASSESSMENT
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
OVER EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1311361311115000 SALARIES-OFFICE CLERICAL
1311361311160900 SALARY RESERVE
1311361311210000 FICA
TOTAL
AMOUNT
378.44
1,912 . 00
175.22
$2,465.64
REVENUE
2311351000510100
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FUND BALANCE $2.465.64
TOTAL $2,465.64
Appropriation: Visitor Center Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form #940079),
$67,734.48.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
NUMBER: 940079
FUND: VISITOR CENTER
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 OPERATIONS
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1980072050910024 BANK LOAN
1980072050920024 INTEREST
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$25,208.43
42,526.05
$67,734.48
REVENUE
2980015000150229
DESCRIPTION
RENT-VISITOR CENTER
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$67,734.48
$67,734.48
Appropriation: Visitor Center Fund for FY 1995-96 (Form #95055),
$67,734.48.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1995-96
NUMBER: 95055
FI/ND: VISITOR CENTER
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1995-96 BUDGET
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
000077
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1980072050910024
1980072050920024
BANK LOAN $26,000.00
INTEREST 41,734.48
TOTAL $67,734.48
REVENUE
2980015000150229
DESCRIPTION
RENT-VISITOR CENTER
TOTAL
.AMOUNT
$67, 734.48
$67,734.48
Appropriation: Comprehensive Services Act Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form
~940080), $14,181.90.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
NUMBER: 940080
FUND: CSA
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ACT
OVER EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1155153120571212 CSA-RESIDENTIAL PRIVATE MANDATE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$14,181.90
$14,181.90
REVENUE
2155151000510100
DESCRIPTION
FUND BALANCE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$14,181.90
$14,181.9o
Appropriation: Migrant Education Fund for FY 1994-95
$12,298.13.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
NUMBER: 940081
FUND: MIGRANT EDUCATION
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 MIGRANT EDUCATION
OVER EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1310361101112100 SALARIES-TEACHER
TOTAL
REVENI/E
2310333000330102
DESCRIPTION
MIGRANT EDUC-FEDERAL
TOTAL
(Form #940081)
AMOUNT
$12,298.13
$12,298.13
AMOUNT
$12,298.13
$12,298.13
Appropriation: ED Program Fund for FY 1994-95
$11,676.50.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
N-UMBER: 940082
FUND: ED PROGRAM
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 ED PROGRAM
OVER EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1320261102112100 SALARIES-TEACHER
TOTAL
REVENUE
2320218000189906
DESCRIPTION
ED PROGRAM
TOTAL
(Form #940082),
AMOUNT
$11,676.50
$11,676.50
AMOUNT
$11,676.50
$11,676.50
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Appropriation: AHS Food Services Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form #940083),
$28,088.53;
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
NUMBER: 940083
FUND: AIRS FOOD SERVICES
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 FOOD SERVICES
OVER EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1300160301600200 FOOD SUPPLIES
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$28,088.53
$28,088.53
REVENI/E
2300160301161204
2300160301161226
DESCRIPTION
CAFETERIA SALES
CATERING SALES
TOTAL
AMOIINT
$18,476.74
$ 9,611.79
$28,088.53
Appropriation: Pal Grant Fund for FY 1994-95 (Form ~940084), $322.27.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1994-95
NUMBER: 940084
FI/ND: PAL GRANT
PIIRPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: FY 1994-95 PAL GRANT
OVER EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1320361101601300 EDUC & REC SUPPLIES
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$322.27
$322.27
REVENUE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2320333000330208 PAL GRANT $322.27
TOTAL $322.27
Item 5.1(d) . Appropriation: Planning Department for FY 1995-96 (Form
#95O58), $15,700.00.
The FY 1994/95 budget included funding for a centralized filing system
that would serve the development departments. Installation of the system was
delayed when it was discovered that the weight of the selected system exceeded
the load limits of the floor. Currently a system is being designed that will
more evenly distribute the weight over the floor area. Due to an oversight,
the funding for this project was not included in the annual reappropriation
request. Total funding in FY 1994/95 was $16,000 of which $300 was expended
for design work. This request is to reappropriate the remaining $15,700.
Staff recommends approval of this request as detailed on Appropriation
#95058 in the amount of $15,700.
By the recorded vote set out above, the following resolution of
appropriation was adopted:
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 1995-96
NUMBER: 95058
FUND: GENERAL
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR
DEVELOPMENT FILING SYSTEM
EXPENDITURE
COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
1100081010800100 EQUIPMENT
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$15,700.00
$15,700.00
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REVENIIE
2100051000510100
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL FUND BALANCE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$15,700.00
$15,700.00
Item 5.2. Copy of Planning Commission minutes for December 12, 1995,
received as information.
Item 5.3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the County of
Albemarle for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1995, received as information.
It was noted in the staff's report that the 1994/95 Audit has been
completed and is submitted for your review. The field work and audit testing
was completed by Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates, the County's external
auditors. The General Purpose Financial Statements and the Comparative Report
Transmittal Forms were delivered to the Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts
(APA) by December 5, 1995 as required. Since that time, County and audit
staff have worked to convert the County's audit from a General Purpose
Financial Statement to a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The primary
differences are the inclusion of a letter of transmittal which is a brief
narrative report on the County's financial activities, several schedules on
the County's fixed assets, and some minor changes in format.
This Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) was submitted to the
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Certificate of Excel-
lence in Financial Reporting. This award is coveted by localities throughout
the United States and Canada. We anticipate approval and expect to receive
notification within six months.
Government Accounting Standards Board - This Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report reflects a change in reporting standards required by the
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 10. This Statement
requires Public Entity Risk Pools to report Health Insurance Funds as Internal
Service Funds.
Component Unit - The County School System is required to be reported as
a component unit and as such has a significant impact on the way information
is reported when compared to previous years. Prior to the 1993/94 fiscal
year, data on the Debt Service Fund and Capital Improvement Fund were reported
in the financial statements inclusive of both general and school operations.
These activities are now required to be segregated and reported as part of
their respective operations. This is the second year of component unit
reporting.
General Fund - The General Fund experienced better than anticipated
revenues as well as significant savings in various departmental budgets.
General Fund revenues exceeded budget by $2.3 million. The primary
sources of the additional revenues were: General Property Tax $1.3 million,
Sales Tax $500 thousand, and Interest $800 thousand.
General Fund experienced expenditure savings under budget of $780
thousand. The primary sources of savings were: Public Safety $149 thousand,
Public Works (Landfill) $278 thousand, and Community Development $145
thousand.
SCHOOL FUND - The School Fund revenues exceed budget by $153 thousand.
The School Fund experienced expenditure savings under budget of $683
thousand. The primary sources of savings were: Executive Services $119
thousand, Building Services $128 thousand, and Self-Sustaining Funds $195
thousand.
Fund Balance - The Fund Balance Report show balances at June 30, 1995 to
be $14.8 million for the General Fund, $1.5 million for the School Fund, and
$4.5 million for the Capital Improvements Fund.
Staff recommends acceptance of the 1994/95 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report as presented.
Mr. Perkins requested that a formal presentation be made by the Auditors
at the March 6 meeting of the Board.
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Item 5.4. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Charlottes-
ville-Albemarle Rivanna Solid Waste Authority for Fiscal Year ended June 30,
1995 (on file in Clerks office), received as information.
Item 5.5. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Rivanna Water &
Sewer Authority for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1995 (on file in Clerks
office), received as information.
Item 5.6. November, 1995 County Financial Report, received as follows:
Item 5.7. Letter dated January 19, 1996 from Julie L. Vosmik, Manager,
Division of Survey & Register, Department of Historic Resources, to Walter F.
Perkins, Chairman, re: Earlysville Union Church, Albemarle County, received
as information.
Agenda Item No. 6. Public Hearing on a request to grant a temporary
easement to Jayel Industries, Inc., and John E. Campbell, developers of Lake
Relrnovia, and to grant a permanent easement to the Albemarle County Service
Authority for a waterline to be located in a right-of-way across County-owned
property in the Lake Reynovia Subdivision. (Advertised in the Daily Progress
on February 6, 1996.)
Mr. Tucker discussed the background of the County-owned property located
between Lake Reynovia and Mill Creek where a connector road was once intended.
He said the County took possession of this property for use as an emergency
access way. He noted the developers of Lake Reynovia desire to place an eight
inch waterline across this property, but they did not reserve an easement for
this purpose when it was dedicated to the County, although the location has
been approved by the Planning and Engineering Departments. Upon completion
and acceptance of the waterline, it will be dedicated to the Albemarle County
Service Authority. He explained that a public hearing is required prior to
the Board granting this easement. The staff is recommending that the
Supervisors authorize the County Executive to execute a temporary waterline
construction easement for Jayel Industries, Inc. and John E. Campbell, the
developers of Lake Reynovia, and a permanent waterline easement for the
Albemarle County Service Authority for an eight inch waterline. This public
hearing is being held to hear any comments regarding this easement.
Mrs. Humphris opened the public hearing, but no one came forward to
speak.
Mrs. Humphris then closed the public hearing.
Motion by Martin, seconded by Mrs. Thomas to authorize the County
Executive to execute a temporary waterline construction easement for Jayel
Industries, Inc. and John E. Campbell, the developers of Lake Reynovia, and to
authorize the County Executive to execute a permanent waterline easement for
the Albemarle County Service Authority for an eight-inch waterline.
Roll was called, and the motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
None.
Mr. Marshall.
Agenda Item No. 7. Public Hearing on FY 1996-97/2000-01 Capital
Improvement Program. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on January 29 and
February 5, 1996.)
Ms. Roxanne White, Assistant County Executive, gave a brief overview of
the handout which was given to the Board members and also made available to
the public. She noted that the total CIP projects for the five year period
total approximately $80,000,000 which amounts to $69,000,000 for the school
system's CIP fund and $10,600,000 for General Government's CIP fund. The
school division's projects represent approximately 86 percent of the total CIP
budget. She called attention to the revenue portion of the handout which
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shows how the CIP budget will be funded. She stated that 95 percent of the
revenues are coming from General Fund appropriations for General Government
and the biggest revenue for the school system's CIP is 70 percent from VPSA
bonds. She added that approximately 24 percent of the revenues is coming from
split billing.
Board members had no questions for Ms. White, so Mrs. Humphris opened
the public hearing. She went on to explain the Board rules for the public
hearing which allow individuals to speak for two minutes on an issue. She
said representatives of an identifiable group will have four minutes to speak.
She stated that Mr. Bowerman is the timekeeper for tonight's meeting so
speakers will take their signals from him.
Mr. Bob Mohler, President of the Charlottesville Youth Aquatics Club,
stated that he lives at 832 Harris Road. His children have been involved in
year around swimming for approximately five years, and he represents 88 County
families and 30 City families. His team has approximately 180 swimmers and
currently they swim at Smith's Pool, which is a City facility. The team can
count on City sponsorship for its activities, as well as the YMCA's
sponsorship. He would like to speak out in favor of the new pool included in
the projects for the new high school. He understands the pool construction
may be one of the last projects, and he suggested that the project be moved
forward perhaps as early as 1997. He explained that his team knows the area
has limited facilities for year around access. There are a number of clubs
open during the summer, and swimming is very popular in the area. He said,
though, a considerable fraction of the summer swimmers would also like to swim
during the winter months. Everyone agrees that swimming is a very wholesome
sport, and it should be supported. The population in Albemarle County is
increasing, but there is some perspective for the future that certain private
pools and, even a large University of Virginia pool, may close down. The
demand is already exceeding the supply, and the future needs to be considered.
He asked that some balance be established between the sports when a new school
is built. He noted that there will be a football field, a soccer field and a
basketball court, which he feels should be supported but, comparatively
speaking, they are favored over swimming. He said the very fact that County
children are swimming at a City pool indicates the County has not matched the
City in this progressive thinking. Pool space is already lacking. There
would be more swimmers in the water, if they could be better accommodated. He
then requested that some consideration be done in regard to moving forward
with construction of the pool at the new high school.
No one else came forward to speak, so Mrs. Humphris closed the public
hearing. She pointed out that the Board would not be making a decision
tonight, but it would be a good time for members to ask questions of the staff
members.
Mrs. Thomas called attention to Page 29 of the CIP relating to the
Police NCIC 2000 Upgrade. She said the project is being moved back to the
year 2000, but it indicates that if the project is not funded, County police
will not be able to function safely and effectively. She stated that this
wording sounds very important to her. Ms. White responded that this timing is
at the Police Department's request. She said it involves phasing in the
project with the State's NCIC system.
Next, Mrs. Thomas referred to Page 40 of the CIP involving the Route 29
North landscaping project which is being moved back a year. She said there is
a lot of interest in the community about this project, and she wondered if it
was simply not going to be ready before then. Mr. Tucker answered that the
County's funding needs are not required as early as originally planned. He
said the County officials requested the state to fund any carryover money for
landscaping and lighting, and there was quite a bit of money available for
landscaping which was not needed for actual construction in other areas. He
stated that the North Charlottesville Business Council will also be funding
part of this project through some in-kind services and actual plant material.
Mrs. Thomas said she was just making certain the project had not been delayed,
and the delay related only to when the County's portion of the funding would
be needed. Mr. Tucker replied that he knows of no reason the project has been
delayed.
Mrs. Thomas then mentioned the Parks and Recreation Department's
improvement at Walnut Creek Park. She said the community is very much behind
this project, and she called attention to the Cove Garden Ruritans' offer to
provide labor to renovate the old house located there. She noted that the
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project is not taking place for a number of years, and she requested that
everything possible be done to keep moving the project forward. A lot of
people are interested in it and would appreciate the completion of the
project.
Mrs. Thomas mentioned that the Planning Commission questioned the County
Land Athletic Field Study. She thinks the Study is needed earlier than 2001,
and she thinks it needs to be done in-house, if at all possible. She referred
to the amount of calls she has gotten on this subject during the last year,
and said there is a tremendous need for athletic fields. She believes it is
too long to wait for such a survey when it relates to something that is in
fact already in need.
No other Board member had any comments or questions.
Mrs. Humphris said the Supervisors would deal with the CIP, as far as
approval is concerned, at the time they are considering the Operating Budget.
Agenda Item No. 8. Public Hearing on an ordinance to amend and reenact
Chapter 2.1, Agricultural & Forestal Districts, Section 2.1-4, subsection (n)
Ivy Creek Agricultural/Forestal District, by recreating the district for an
additional seven years. ADOPTED the attached ordinance. (Advertised in the
Daily Progress on January 29 and February 5, 1996.)
Mr. Cilimberg stated that there has been a request for reapproval of the
Ivy Agricultural/Forestal District originally approved in November of 1988 for
a period of seven years. The district actually expired on November 2, 1995,
but it could be reauthorized and reapproved by this Board's action. He noted
one withdrawal from the district during the seven year period, which occurred
in April of 1993. He pointed out that the original Ivy Creek District
contained 579 acres and 18 parcels, and this request is for 495 acres and 16
parcels. He said the Planning Commission, staff and Advisory Council have all
recommended reapproval of this district.
Mr. Davis advised that there is a revised ordinance in front of the
Board members which provides that the district shall be reviewed no later than
seven years from February 14, 1996. He said this date is different from the
information included in the Board members' packets, and the ordinance in front
of the Supervisors is the one they need to consider.
There were no questions or comments from Board members, so Mrs. Humphris
opened the public hearing.
Mrs. Humphris immediately closed the public hearing since there was no
one present who wished to speak.
Motion was offered by Mrs. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Martin, to adopt an
ordinance to Amend and Reordain Chapter 2.1, Agricultural and Forestal
Districts, Section 2.1.4, Districts Described, of the Code of the County of
Albemarle, Virginia.
Roll was called, and the motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
None.
Mr. Marshall.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 2.1, AGRICULTURAL AND
FORESTAL DISTRICTS, SECTION 2.1.4, DISTRICTS DESCRIBED, OF THE
CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Supervisors of the
County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 2.1, Agricultural and
Forestal Districts, is hereby amended and reordained by amending
Section 2.1.4(n), Ivy Creek Agricultural and Forestal District, as
follows:
Sec. 2.1-4. Districts described.
(n)
The district known as the "Ivy Creek Agricultural and
Forestal District" consists of the following described
properties; Tax map 44, parcels 20, 20A, 20B, 20C,
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20D, 20E, 20F, 20G, 21, 21D, 35, 35A; tax map 45,
parcels 3C, 5F, 5F4, 7A. This district shall be
reviewed no more than seven (7) years from February
14, 1996.
Agenda Item No. 9. SP-95-38. Ruth & Russell Shifflett. Public Hearing
on a request to locate bridge across Doyles River within the flood plain of
river on E sd of Rt 810 between Mount Fair & Browns Cove. TM15,P12. White
Hall Dist. This property is not located in a designated growth area.
(Advertised in the Daily Progress on January 29 and February 5, 1996.))
Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff's report which is on file and made a
permanent part of the records of the Board of Supervisors. He said that the
Planning Commission, at its meeting on December 12, 1995, unanimously recom-
mended approval of SP-95-38, subject to six conditions.
Mrs. Humphris referred to the top paragraph of Page Two of the staff
report relating to a recommendation by staff that access easements for Parcel
28A and Parcel 13A be made a condition of approval for this bridge and,
similarly, future divisions of the subject parcel should be required to use
this crossing for access to Route 810. She said Condition Number Six states
that all future divisions of Tax Map 15, Parcel 12, shall use this stream
crossing for access to Route 810, but she pointed out that Parcels 28A and 13A
were not mentioned in this condition.
Mr. Cilimberg responded that after writing the staff report and taking
the matter to the Planning Commission it was found that legally such a
condition for access to adjacent properties could not be required. It can be
required for any further division of this property.
Mrs. Thomas asked if the adverse impact situation will be handled by the
Engineering Department. Mr. Cilimberg answered affirmatively.
There were no further questions for Mr. Cilimberg from Board members, so
Mrs. Humphris opened the public hearing.
The public hearing was opened. The Shiffletts were present but did not
wish to speak. With no one from the public rising to speak, the public
hearing was closed.
Motion was offered by Mr. Perkins, seconded by Mr. Martin, to approve
SP-95-38 subject to the following conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission:
1. Albemarle County Engineering approval of final bridge plans and
details. The plans must include grading plans for the road and
abutments in the flood plain with details of culverts through the
embankment. Bridge plans must be sealed and signed by a profes-
sional engineer;
2. Albemarle County Engineering approval of hydrologic, hydraulic and
structural computations prepared by a professional engineer.
Computations shall include an analysis of the impacts to the one
hundred year flood plain;
3. Albemarle County Engineering approval of an erosion control plan
if the disturbance is more than 10,000 square feet;
4. Albemarle County Engineering receipt of proof of compliance with
Federal and State agencies regulating activities affecting wet-
lands and watercourses. This will involve a Joint Permit Applica-
tion through the Virginia Marine Resources Commission;
- 5. Albemarle County Engineering approval of a Water Quality Impact
Assessment;
6. All future divisions of Tax Map 15, Parcel 12, shall use this
stream crossing for access to Route 810.
Roll was called on the foregoing motion which carried by the following
recorded vote:
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AYES: Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Marshall.
Agenda Item No. 10. SP-95-43. Claudius Crozet Park. Public Hearing on
a request to relocate existing pool & construct addt'l recreational facilities
on 22.4 ac zoned RA known as Claudius Crozet Park. TM56A2,Sec 1,P's72&72A.
White Hall Dist. This site is recommended for public/semi-public use in the
Community of Crozet. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on January 29 and
February 5, 1996.)
Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff's report which is on file and made a
part of the permanent records of the Board of Supervisors. He said the
Planning Commission, at its meeting on December 12, 1995, unanimously recom-
mended approval of SP-95-43 subject to six conditions. Mr. Cilimberg said at
the Planning Commission there was concern expressed about the open-ended
nature for uses under Condition #1 in the staff's report. The wording of that
condition was changed by the Commission to read: "The use of the property
shall be limited to the new pool complex, new parking and new walking trails,
in addition to the uses which presently exist." Mr. Cilimberg asked that the
Board also take action on one other item in addition to the special use
permit. There is a property line which runs through the existing pool.
Because of the way the building permit regulations and the Zoning Ordinance
apply, that creates complications that would require unnecessary construction.
After consulting with the County Attorney and with the Parks and Recreation
Department, they have determined that the best way to avoid any of those
complications would be to do a property line alteration that would go around
the pool. That can be handled administratively, but staff asks that the Board
take action to authorize staff to vary the section regarding setback from
adjacent residential areas to accommodate the proposed pool under the require-
ments of the Building Code.
Mr. Cilimberg said this petition will come under the application of the
mandatory connection changes to the ordinance recently made. It has been
determined that the new pool house and the existing community building would
be hooked to public sewer; the existing pool house septic system which will
still exist on the site will be refit to allow it to be used for recreational
vehicles (a dump station for the occasional recreational vehicle). This
matter should also be considered as part of this approval.
Mr. Perkins said he thinks the decibel level of 40 as stated in Condi-
tion ~5 is extremely low. It is not much louder than a whisper. He suggested
that it be changed to 65 or 70. Mr. Cilimberg said this number was used
because it is the number shown in the supplementary regulations at this time.
Mrs. Humphris wondered how the Supervisors will know the appropriate
noise level. Mr. Cilimberg replied that he is unsure if he has any advice on
this matter. The noise regulation has been at the heart of some of the
discussions the Supervisors have had, and the Zoning Department staff members
have been working with this issue. The staff did not do an analysis of an
alternative decibel level.
Mrs. Humphris recalled some letters of complaint from neighbors about a
concert held at this park recently. Mr. Cilimberg answered that this was an
event activity the staff felt could be addressed through the conditions. This
has not existed under any special use permit previously, so the condition
regarding noise would be one way to address this issue. He reiterated,
though, that he cannot comment on the noise level of 40 decibels versus 60
decibels.
Mrs. Thomas asked if there was any type of comparison which could be
used as far as the noise levels are concerned. Mr. Martin inquired if a
comparison could be made between this project and the noise level allowed at
the tent at Boar's Head. He recalled that the maximum level at the Boar's
Head tent is 45 decibels. Mr. Tucker suggested the staff look through the
ordinance for this information while the public hearing is taking place.
Mrs. Humphris agreed to Mr. Tucker's suggestion and immediately opened
the public hearing on SP-95-43.
Mr. David Anhold, President of the Claudius Crozet Park Board, said the
project is making progress, which is due to a large part to the Board of
SuPervisors' financial, as well as its overall support of the Crozet Park.
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He wanted to publicly thank the Supervisors for this support. The Park Board
voted this past week to go into debt to get the final funding for the project.
He noted that the pieces are starting to fall into place, and if things go
fairly smoothly and details can be worked out with the County staff, as well
as the VDoT staff, it is hoped construction can begin either the middle or end
_ of March. He hopes the pool will be open by the end of May or the middle of
June at the latest. The Park Board members are very excited to be moving
ahead to this new facility. He handed out a copy of the preliminary plan for
the pool showing how the project is being pulled together, and he noted the
tot pool, as well as the fountain on the plan. The project is being oriented
toward families and children, and he thinks it will be a topnotch facility.
He said the Park Board is currently in the process of going through the final
engineering and architectural stages. He would be glad to answer any
questions.
Mrs. Thomas asked if Mr. Anhold had anything to offer concerning the
decibel level question. Mr. Anhold concurred with Mr. Perkins' comments. It
seemed to him that the decibel level is low, although he knows there have been
some complaints from neighbors about the Country Music Festival. He noted
that this event is actually brought in by the local Mental Health Association,
and the event is not run by the Park Board. The Park is rented to the Mental
Health Association for this event, and it is one of the Association's biggest
sources of funding. He mentioned other events held at the Park such as the
Indian Pow Wow which has been very popular over the last couple of years, as
well as use of the Park for a week by the local Fire Department during the
summer for its carnival which is one of its primary sources of fund raising.
His concern is that if the decibel level is set too low, it may cause a
problem for other people who use the Park for fund raising purposes. He would
hate for the decibel level to be set so low that the people for the
organizations he mentioned would have to be told that they can't use the Park,
because of the noise.
Mrs. Humphris inquired if there was anyone else who wished to speak
relative to the Claudius Crozet Pool project. No one else came forward.
Mr. Perkins pointed out that there were a number of people in the room
who were members of the Park Board. Mrs. Humphris asked the people, to which
Mr. Perkins referred, to raise their hands. She thanked them for coming.
Mr. Tucker informed the Board that the staff had no luck finding any
examples of those types of uses and noise levels and how they would compare to
an actual decibel reading. He said it is not specifically spelled out in the
performance standards of the Zoning Ordinance. He went on to say that since
there are no other problems with the conditions, it might be better to defer
this matter until next week's Board meeting, rather than setting an inaccurate
noise level. He said by that time, the staff can suggest a proper decibel
level.
Mr. Bowerman asked if this matter could be put on the Consent Agenda for
next week. Mr. Tucker replied that it could be put on the Consent Agenda,
unless the Board members want to discuss it at some length. He thinks the
staff has a sense of what the Supervisors are looking for, and he thinks the
staff can use some judgment as to the decibel level. He agreed with Mr.
Perkins' earlier suggestion of a 60 to 65 decibels level, which he believes
will probably be appropriate.
Mrs. Thomas wondered if this is the decibel level suggested for the
Putt-Putt project. Mr. Martin recalled that the Putt-Putt project had a 65
decibel level at the property line.
Mr. Bowerman stated that he thinks it is appropriate for the matter to
be put on the Consent Agenda rather than having a formal hearing on it again.
Mrs. Humphris inquired how this item would be handled legally on the Consent
Agenda, since a roll call vote has to be taken on special use permits. Mr.
Tucker responded that approving the Consent Agenda, with this item included,
will be sufficient.
Mr. Bowerman asked if there should be a Condition Number Seven with the
wording suggested by Mr. Cilimberg relative to authorization by staff
concerning setback restrictions. Mr. Cilimberg replied that this can actually
be a separate action. He said it does not need to be a condition.
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Mr. Martin mentioned that it would be helpful to inform the Crozet
residents whether or not there is general approval among the Supervisors of
this special use permit, and the only thing being considered later is the
noise decibel level. Mr. Bowerman stated that this is the reason he suggested
the matter be put on the Consent Agenda, This will be sufficient unless there
is a problem arising at that time with the decibel level.
Motion was then offered by Mr. Bowerman, seconded by Mr. Martin, to
defer this petition to February 21, 1996, so that an appropriate decibel level
can be placed in Condition #5, and also that a condition #7 as recommended by
Mr. Cilimberg can also be inserted.
Roll was called on the foregoing motion which carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Marshall.
Mr. Perkins said he would also like for the County Attorney to look into
donating the fees to the Park Board for site plan review. He said the County
is providing money for the Crozet Park in its CIP, so he believes the County
will pay the fees one way or the other.
Mr. Bowerman stated that the Supervisors could be getting into a
difficult situation by donating these fees. Mr. Perkins pointed out that the
Park Board is a public, nonprofit group. Mr. Bowerman remarked that he has no
problem with the County Attorney examining the matter, but he suggested that
there will be a lot of difficulties.
Mr. Davis noted that the Park Board is one of many organizations which
would qualify for a donation from the County. He stated that it falls into a
class where the County could legally make a donation to it, so the decision is
whether or not the Board wishes to do so. He went on to say the County is
prohibited from giving donations to churches and religious societies, but the
other nonprofit corporations are generally eligible for County donations.
Mrs. Humphris commented that if the Supervisors make this commitment to
the Park Board, they will probably be asked to do the same thing for the JABA
Board and other organizations which are also in the process of building.
Mr. Davis responded that there could be hundreds of organizations which
would be eligible for donations.
Mr. Martin stated that the first people who came to this Board with such
a request basically had no operating budget, and they represented a nonprofit
organization. He mentioned the Park Board's operating budget, and he said
this is a different situation.
Mr. Perkins again requested Mr. Davis to consider the matter and come
back to this Board with specifics of the law. He said the Supervisors can
take action after that.
Agenda Item No. 11. ZMA-95-18. Lloyd Wood. Public Hearing on a re-
quest to rezone approx 5.5 ac from C-1 to HC on N sd of Rio Rd N of & adjacent
to existing Putt-Putt miniature golf course. Site is recommended for Communi-
ty Service in Neighborhood 2 by Comprehensive Plan. TM61,P124E(part of).
Rivanna Dist. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on January 29 and February 5,
1996.)
Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff's report which is on file and made a
permanent part of the records of the Board. He noted that the final proffers
had just been received tonight, so he had not had time to review them in
detail. He remarked that these proffers address the questions and issues
raised at the Planning Commission Meeting regarding the relationship of this
use to adjacent property, and he noted that he has a signed copy for the file.
Mr. Bowerman inquired if the applicant was present for this hearing.
Mr. Cilimberg replied that Mr. Wood knows the public hearing is being held
tonight. He added that Mr. Wood, in fact~ brought the proffers in to the
office today.
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A gentleman from the audience announced that he could answer the Board
members' questions. Mr. Bowerman asked if this gentleman was representing the
applicant. The gentleman responded that he is representing the contract
purchaser. He said Mr. Wood knows about this hearing, and he will be here.
_ Mrs. Humphris said Mr. Cilimberg could continue his presentation while
waiting for Mr. Wood.
Mr. Cilimberg continued with the staff report, and he mentioned that
there is a total of five proffers. He said the proffers address only the
matters before the Planning Commission and the things expected to be rectified
by the time this application got to the Board. He went on to describe the
proffers. He stated that the Commission has recommended, that with these
proffers, the application can be approved.
Mrs. Humphris inquired if there is any regulation or policy about when
proffers need to be delivered to the Board of Supervisors before they can be
considered. She is finding it increasingly difficult when the Supervisors
get these very complex things at the last minute. Mr. Cilimberg answered that
the proffer has to be signed, before this Board can take action.
Mr. Davis stated that the law requires that a proffer be delivered in
writing prior to the public hearing. He said many jurisdiction officials
establish guidelines as to when 5hey want to receive proffers so they can be
properly reviewed. Usually, in such cases, the Board proceeds with the public
hearing and then defers action on the petition in order to consider the
proffers. He said Albemarle County officials have not established such
guidelines here. Mrs. Thomas asked if this could be done tonight. Mr. Davis
answered affirmatively.
Mr. Cilimberg mentioned that the first form of this proffer came in late
last week and was provided to the County Attorney's Office. He noted that it
has been back and forth for a couple of changes between the County staff and
the applicant, and this form of the proffer was unavailable until this
afternoon. He stated that the original form provided earlier was very similar
to this one, but the staff had some suggested changes that the applicant had
to undertake.
Mrs. Humphris referred to the changes in the by-right allowances, and
she wondered if they were done at Mr. Cilimberg's suggestion. Mr. Cilimberg
replied that the staff went over with the applicant those uses consistent with
C-1 zoning in addition to the mini-warehousing. These were uses identified by
the County staff with the applicant, but it was the applicant's choice as to
what was actually proffered. This list of uses is the same as was listed in
the staff report.
Mrs. Humphris pointed out that she had found some differences when she
examined the material. She said at least one use was added and at least two
were deleted. She stated that this makes it a little confusing.
Mr. Cilimberg stated that the staff asked the applicant not to include
Use Number Seven relating to convenience stores, because of the potential for
traffic associated with this use. He said the staff felt convenience stores
are more of a highway oriented use, and it was not as appropriate for an
internal location. Mr. Bowerman mentioned that Use Number Sixteen, pertaining
to food and grocery stores, is missing from the proffer in the original
request. Mr. Davis said the funeral homes use was added in its place.
Mrs. Thomas inquired if everything on the list is what will continue to
be considered as appropriate for the property. Mr. Cilimberg answered, "yes."
~ He said, as an example, the modular building sales has been included, but it
has actually been taking place on this property for some time.
Mr. Bowerman commented that, if the light warehousing use is not
- considered, there are fewer uses left, than are included with C-1 zoning. He
said this proposal is more restrictive with the exception of the light
warehousing use. Mr. Cilimberg agreed that this is a fair statement.
There were no further questions from Board members for Mr. Cilimberg, so
Mrs. Humphris opened the public hearing on ZMA-95-18. She inquired if
Mr. Wood was present.
wanted to speak.
He was not. She then asked if members of the public
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NO one came forward.
Mrs. Humphris closed the public hearing and announced that the Board
would continue discussion on ZMA-95-18 following Item Number 13 on the Agenda.
She then asked if Mr. Davis would examine restrictions on the receipt of
proffers. She said the problem of proffers coming in just before meetings are
held is happening regularly.
Mr. Bowerman stated that Mr. Davis should at least have the opportunity
to review proffers at his discretion prior to the meeting, so that he has
ample time to make sure they are complete and in the proper form.
Mr. Davis replied that his office had reviewed Mr. Wood's proffers in
several generations. He said the problem is that revisions usually come in
very late. He said, at the Planning Commission level, there is the chance to
look at the proffers and make comments. This is where the slowing down
starts, because the proffers do not come back in time for the staff to get
them into the Board members' packets. If there are additional changes with
the last review then they generally come back the day of the meeting and that
causes this Board, as well as the staff, problems.
Mr. Tucker explained that he believes the Board members are saying if
this happens, they may hold the public hearing, since it has already been
advertised, but they may not take action at that time.
Mrs. Humphris stated that this Board may have to adopt a policy that it
will not take action when this problem occurs. She said this allows the
Supervisors a chance to ensure themselves, and it will also give Mr. Davis a
chance to ensure the supervisors, that everything is in order.
(The Board returned to this item after approval of minutes.)
Agenda Item No. 12. ZMA-95-20. C. Ray Beard. Public Hearing on a
request to amend existing agreements of Briarwood PRD to allow construction of
single-family attached units at end of St Ives Rd on N & S sds. TM32E,P2.
Site recommended for low density residential (1-4 du/ac) in Village of
Earlysville by Comprehensive Plan. Rivanna Dist. (Advertised in the Daily
Progress on January 29 and February 5, 1996.)
Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff's report which is on file and made a
permanent part of the records of the Board. He said staff recommended denial
of the application, but the Planning Commission, at its meeting on December
12, 1995, unanimously recommended approval subject to the amended agreements.
Mr. Cilimberg noted concerns by Camelot residents during the initial
review of Briarwood regarding the potential of a change in the character of
the area due to the development in Briarwood. The Commission members
recommended this approval because of their interest in infill for development
of residential areas and the fact that this particular request was to go to
six attached units from four single family detached units.
Mrs. Humphris remarked that the change needing to be clarified is that
single family attached homes would be across the street from single family
detached homes. Mr. Cilimberg answered affirmatively.
Mr. Bowerman inquired if the parcel in question is part of the Camelot
Subdivision or Briarwood Subdivision. Mr. Cilimberg replied that the parcel
is part of the Briarwood Planned Residential Development, and it is not owned
by the same owner as the rest of Briarwood. Mr. Bowerman clarified that the
Camelot Subdivision did not include that particular parcel. Mr. Cilimberg
answered that this parcel has been given a lot number which is not part of the
Camelot section. He explained that the parcel is part of Lot Two, but there
is also a Lot Two in the Camelot Subdivision. He does not know how the
division originally occurred, but Mr. Beard had ownership in Camelot
originally. He assumes this was additional property that was incorporated as
part of Briarwood rather than the Camelot development. Mr. Bowerman next
inquired as to when this additional property was incorporated. Mr. Tucker
pointed out that Lot One is all of the vast uncolored area on the map. He
said Lot Two is the rectangular shaped area. Mr. Cilimberg also noted the
location of Lot 1-A. Mr. Bowerman asked if this was part of the proposal when
Mr. Wood made his petition to build Briarwood. Mr. Cilimberg said he believes
it was part of the Briarwood petition. Mr. Tucker added that if this section
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was part of a PRD, it would have to have been part of the original petition.
He said Mr. Beard can explain how he was involved at the time this occurred.
Mrs. Thomas mentioned the North Rivanna Filter Plant being located at
the end of St. Ives Road, and she wondered if this is something that needs
consideration. Mr. Cilimberg answered that the Filter Plant is located on Lot
1-A. This request has no effect on any access or use of the property for the
Filter Plant. This plan will also continue to preserve the necessary access
to this area for recreation in the future. He stated that the Briarwood PRD
calls for this recreation area.
Mr. Martin asked if the access to the particular units is through
Camelot. However, in the future there could be access through Briarwood. Mr.
Cilimberg responded that there will actually be a road which will connect in
Briarwood, and this access will be aligned on the other side of that road to
go into the recreational area.
There were no further questions from the Board for Mr. Cilimberg, so
Mrs. Humphris opened the public hearing for ZMA-95-20.
Mr. Beard corrected Mr. Cilimberg's statement that there were going to
be six attached houses. He said there would only be four attached, because
there are already two single family detached homes there. Mr. Beard stated
that he bought the property nine years ago, and it was part of the Briarwood
Subdivision, originally. When Briarwood was zoned, the records stated that
there could only be single family detached homes on Camelot Drive and St. Ives
Road. He noted that when he purchased the property, County representatives
were asking for a 25 foot right-of-way through the property. He indicated,
though, that when he petitioned to have three additional single family
detached homes in this area, the County representatives indicated that a 50
foot right-of-way was needed. He said that is when he decided on putting in
four attached homes. He would be glad to answer questions.
No one else wished to speak, so Mrs. Humphris closed the public hearing.
Motion was offered by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Thomas, to approve
ZMA-95-20 with the following amended proffers as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Marshall.
Approval is for a maximum of 663 dwellings subject to condi-
tions contained herein. Locations and acreages of various
land uses shall comply with the approved plan. In the final
site plan and subdivision process, open space shall be
dedicated in proportion to the number of lots approved.
Primary recreation areas to be owned and maintained through
a homeowners association approved by the County Attorney.
Off street parking and access shall be limited to the rec-
reation area designated on "Plan A" and the means to limit
such access shall be part of the site plan review;
No grading permit or building permit shall be issued in any
area until final site plan and subdivision approval for that
area has been obtained;
Albemarle County Service Authority verification of adequate
sewer capacity owned by Woodbriar Associates and allocated
to serve the Briarwood development before approval of each
phase;
Ail road plan and entrance plan approval shall be obtained
prior to any final site plan or subdivision approval. All
roads shall be designed and constructed to Virginia Depart-
ment of Transportation specifications and dedicated for
acceptance into the State Secondary Road System except the
private roads shown on the Briarwood PRD Amended Application
and Phasing Plan with a (PR) label;
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No grading or construction on slopes of 25 percent or great-
er except as is necessary for road construction as approved
by the County Engineer. Any lot which is unbuildable due to
slope shall be combined with a buildable lot and/or added to
common open space subject to Planning Commission approval;
Fire Official approval of fire protection system including,
but not limited to: fire flow rates, hydrant locations, and
emergency access provisions. Such system shall be provided
prior to issuance-of any certificate of occupancy in the
area to be served;
Albemarle County Service Authority approval of plans for
water lines, sewer lines, pumping station, and manholes and
appurtenances which are to be constructed at the expense of
the developer;
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Staff approval of recreational facilities to include: one
tot lot with Phase 3C and one tot lot with Phase lB; the
dedication of open space with the approval of Phases 4 and 5
for the passive recreational area which shall include con-
struction of walking/jogging trails; and, the primary recre-
ation area south of Camelot shall be built or bonded for its
construction prior to final plat approval of Phase 4. This
recreational area shall be built prior to completion of
Phase 4 and shall consist of a baseball/multi-purpose field,
two basketball courts, playground equipment and picnic
facilities. All recreation facilities shall be installed by
the developer;
Sidewalks shall be provided along the southern side of
Austin Drive from Route 29 North to Briarwood Drive and
along the westerly side of the entire length of Briarwood
Drive;
10.
County Attorney approval of amended Homeowners' Association
agreements prior to final approval of Phase lB or 3C to
include provision for maintenance of private roads. Such
maintenance shall be the responsibility of the homeowners in
Phase lB and 3C respectively;
11.
Only those areas where a structure, utilities, pedestrian
ways, recreation areas, roads, and other improvements are to
be located shall be disturbed; all other land shall remain
in its natural state;
12.
No more than two phases with signed site plans or subdivi-
sion plats shall be under simultaneous development. This
phasing limitation shall not be interpreted as limiting the
construction of infrastructure (roads, utilities, drainage,
etc.). The development shall proceed in the following
order: Phase 3A, 3B, 3C, the completion of Phase 7, iA, 6,
5, and 4. Phase lB may be developed following completion of
Phase IA. Phase 8 shall not be subject to the phasing
order. A phase shall be considered complete for purposes of
satisfying phasing requirements when the following is com-
plete:
Ail public roads shown in the phase have been given
final inspection of the Virginia Department of Trans-
portation (VDOT) Charlottesville Residency. A com-
plete assembly package has been submitted to the
residency. The maintenance fee has been paid and the
one-year VDOT performance bond has been posted;
All private roads shown in the phase have been com-
pleted to the satisfaction of the County Engineer and
all road bonds have been released;
Ail ~ecessary water and sewer lines shall have been
installed and dedicated with the exception of individ-
ual-connections;
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13.
Lots along Camelot Drive are to be developed with single-
family detached dwellings and shall have a minimum lots
width of 65 feet. All other lots shall be developed with
single-family attached units unless otherwise specified in
condition #15;
14.
Briarwood Drive shall be built or bonded for its entire
length from Austin Drive to Route 29 prior to any final plat
approval for Phase lA. Briarwood Drive shall be completed
to its intersection with Route 29 prior to approval of Phase
lB. The eastern portion of Briarwood Drive through the
commercial area shall be designed to Category VI standards
with a four-lane cross-section;
15.
The mix of dwelling unit types shall be as shown on the
Briarwood PRD Amended Application and Phasing Plan;
16.
Site plan approvals for phases four and beyond shall be
contingent upon evidence that dwelling units in the earlier
phases have substantially met the County's goals and the
developers' assurances that moderate income housing has been
provided;
17.
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Section
32.7.9.8 along the front of townhouse units which constitute
double frontage lots;
18.
Administrative approval of future site plans and plats to be
in accordance with the Briarwood PRD Amended Application and
Phasing Plan provided no waivers or modifications of ordi-
nance regulations are required;
19.
Lots along St. Ives Road may be developed in accord with the
attached plat by S. L. Key dated September 27, 1995.
Agenda Item No. 13. Public Hearing to receive comments on the concept
and corridor alignment recommendations for the section of the Meadow Creek
Parkway between Rio Road and Route 29 North. (Advertised in the Daily
Progress on January 29 and February 5, 1996.)
Mrs. Humphris announced that the public hearing on the concept and
corridor alignment recommendations for Meadow Creek Parkway would be handled
as other public comments have been handled in the past when there are a number
of people who wish to speak. She said each individual is allowed two minutes
to speak and four minutes are allowed for the representative of a group. She
stated that Mr. Bowerman would be the timekeeper. She mentioned that if
representatives want people to raise their hands to indicate the size of the
group they are representing, it would be appropriate when they are talking.
She then asked how many people wished to speak at this public hearing, and 14
or 15 people responded.
Ms. Mary Anne Kasevich, a resident of 1001 Dunlora Drive, stated that
the point of this meeting is to study the concept of the Parkway, as well as
its general corridor. She said, though, that concepts are built on details,
and she would like to address a detail relating to alignment. The Dunlora
community was developed under the auspices of this Board, and she believes it
deserves the Board members' most serious consideration of the impact this
particular alignment might have on Dunlora. She also brought with her 25
signed statements from families of Dunlora indicating they were unable to come
to this meeting. Their comments indicate that if the concept of the Parkway
is approved, they would support an alignment running along the railroad tracks
west of Dunlora, but absolutely would not support an alignment running closer
to the Dunlora property, which would negatively impact this rapidly growing
community. She handed the statements to the Clerk of the Board.
Mr. Scott Williams stated that he is President of the Dunlora Community
Association, which is Dunlora's homeowners association. He said there are
currently 97 families living in Dunlora, there are 20 homes under
construction, and by the end of 1996 there will probably be 135 families
located there. He noted that over the last two years, approximately 36
families are added each year. The ultimate build-out of the community is
approximately 275, based on the plan. He believes he can say for certain, the
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residents of Dunlora do not support Plan B-2, which comes closer to the
Dunlora entrance and property. He added that B-1 is the alignment running
along the railroad track. If this Board moves forward with this project, the
Dunlora community would support a B-1 alignment with the opinion that the
intersection with the McIntire extension be moved closer to the railroad
_ tracks and further from the Dunlora entrance. The way it was shown in the
handout presented to the Planning Commission, Dunlora residents support
shifting the alignment and the corridor further away from their community. It
makes sense to have transportation areas in one place, and with the B-1
alignment, the Parkway would be close to the railroad tracks and concentrated
into a single area. He said it lessens the impact on Dunlora and the
undeveloped property around Dunlora. He next mentioned some criteria in a
handout that the Board was going to present to the Commonwealth Transportation
Board for study. He said there were five points of interest which were
unevaluated, and he asked if any of these have been resolved. Mr. Cilimberg
responded that these things have not yet been answered.
Mr. Williams stated that there are nine points of interest or criteria,
and based on what he has seen, only two of those can be answered
affirmatively. If funding is going to be requested, he thinks these points
should be answered first. He then asked if the North Fork Research Park was
taken into consideration when the traffic analysis was done. Mr. Cilimberg
answered, ~yes."
Mr. Williams next commented that he thinks it is appropriate for the
Supervisors to pursue the connection to Proffit Road. He said this makes
sense, and it is good planning when future growth is considered.
Dr. Ted Keats, a resident of 421 Key West Drive, spoke as a concerned
citizen livinH on the Rivanna River Basin. His comments are more fundamental
in nature, and he would like to raise four points about the whole concept.
This proposal seems to him to be the nullification of the oriHinat concept of
this road which was to provide an easy access from the developments to the
north, such as Forest Lakes and Northfields, to the City. He said this
proposal does not do that. The people there rejected that idea so it
disappeared for awhile. He then asked what is this road for and whom does it
serve. Secondly, Dr. Keats questioned the completed City portion of the
Meadow Creek Parkway and the widening of Rio Road which seems to serve a
similar purpose. He wondered if it would not have made good sense to wait and
see what the impact of this completed road is before developing still another
road. Thirdly, he asked if the cost of this road is justified by its proposed
utilization. His figures suggest this is not so. He commented that this is
an enormous amount of money which can be diverted from projects needed more
desperately by the County. Next, Dr. Keats mentioned the impact of this
construction on the neighborhoods to which it will go, as well as the
environmental impact on the Rivanna River and the wetlands around it.
Mrs. Pat Keats, a resident of 421 Key West Drive, displayed pictures,
and indicated that the Supervisors had these pictures included in their
packets. She noted that the Meadow Creek Parkway is not in her backyard, and
the people who she is with are not an organized group, but they are connected
by a geographic area which they call the Rivanna River Basin. She then
displayed a map showing their joint area of concern. They are all property
owners on the Basin, and the Rivanna River is pinched between Key West and Pen
Park causing the shallow basin to fill very quickly. She recalled that on
January 19, the river rose approximately one to two feet per hour until it was
over its banks at noon. She stated that the fields in one of the pictures
were completely covered by 2:30 p.m., and the speed and power of the river
when this happens is truly awesome. She said this is not an unusual
occurrence, and she has seen it happen so many times, she has stopped
photographing it. These events are called, by the local people there, the
annual 100 year floods. She referred to October of 1993 when the Planning
Commission voted five to two against all alignments of the Meadow Creek
Parkway which were under consideration at that time. The following February
of 1994, the Board of Supervisors asked the Planning Commission to again
review the Parkway. In May of 1995, Mrs. Keats said the Task Force was
established to try to lower the cost and include additional access points at
the affected properties along the corridor to determine the willingness of
property owners to cooperate in the rights-of-way acquisition and/or the
construction of the Parkway, and to complete the study in time by this spring
to possibly go for funding. She mentioned that everything is already a month
behind because of snow. She also stated that contacting property owners along
the corridor was not done and only developers with vested interests were
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apparently approached. She called attention to the Executive Summary where it
states, ~The primary purpose of the Meadow Creek Parkway will be to serve
local commuting, shopping and recreational traffic. The Parkway will also
serve through traffic although the Parkway is not being proposed as a bypass."
She then quoted from Attachment B in the Board members' packets which stated,
_ .~While the largest single benefit of this facility will be reduced traffic on
Route 29 North, Meadow Creek Parkway is not being developed as a Route 29
bypass." She stated that by using the same rejected alignments from October
of .1993, the Task Force has in fact just re-priced Alternate 10 of the bypass
issue. She next referred to Number Four on the work sheets relating to the
sPecific cost elements.
Mr. Bowerman informed Mrs. Keats that she had a minute left to speak.
Mrs. Keats stated her reluctance to stop speaking and indicated that she
could not say everything she wanted to say in a minute. Mrs. Humphris asked
if what Mrs. Keats wanted to say to the Supervisors was included the
information she gave to them. Mrs. Keats answered affirmatively and asked if
the Supervisors would have time to read the material before they acted on the
issue. Mrs. Humphris assured Mrs. Keats that the Board members were not going
to act on the matter tonight. She explained that this is a public hearing to
get recommendations and input. She said that between the pictures, Mrs.
Keats' information to the Board and the petitions, the Supervisors understand
what she is trying to tell them. She stated that Mrs. Keats' information was
beautifully done.
Ms. Irene Soderquist remarked that she lives on the Rivanna River near
the bend of the confluence of the north and south forks. In 1980, the
Sverdrup Study included information based on site visits. She was personally
involved in one of these visits that was conducted along the flood plain in
the proposed Meadow Creek Parkway area. During flooding the river in the
basin rises on the average of 20 to 25 feet above the normal level. She also
conducted a dense clouds fog study, and over a three month period, she has
observed heavy fog covering the river basin 70 out of 101 days. She explained
that the condition would start around 5:00 p.m. and not let up until
approximately 9:00 a.m. the following morning. When she gave this information
i to the consultant, she was told this might indicate the need for elevated
highways and airport runway lights. Her first thought was what a monster of a
road this would be, as well as the cost. An additional cost might be the
cleanup and repair or possible replacement of this road and these bridges
after a flood. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, between 1934 and
1969, there were 36 floods in 35 years. The suggested elevated road and
bridges over the wetlands are supposed to let the water flow freely. After
every flood, there are mounds of debris left behind. She has personally
observed a mountain of debris left on the field in the bend of the river about
15 feet above the water level. This pile of debris measured 100 by 100 feet
wide and averaged between three to six feet in height or enough trash to cover
a football field by a foot and a half with debris. Included in this debris
was dozens of full trees, huge hay bales weighing about 1,000 pounds, farm
equipment, lawn furniture, tires and a refrigerator.
Mr. John Schwab said he has lived in Key West most of his life, and he
has had the pleasure of fishing in the Rivanna River for years. He stated
that fish have been rather abundant in the River, and he has caught as many as
20 to 30 fish per trip in the Key West Reservoir. Last summer he came to the
river ten times, caught two bass and both were infested with parasites. He
said the river is dead. There is no grass in the river, and the silt has
built up two feet since the year before. He next mentioned the several
articles in the Daily Progress about the suspected pollution, and he thinks
the immediate problems should be solved before adding to them.
Ms. Jan Schwab, a resident of Key West, remarked that she has two major
concerns about the Meadow Creek Parkway. Her first concern relates to the
concept because the road must justify itself. It must fill the purpose for
which it was intended, and it must be financially feasible. The original
Meadow Creek Parkway was connected to the Proffit Road at the northern end and
to the City at the southern end. Now it is no longer a through road, nor is
it connected to the Proffit Road. She commented that the residents of Forest
Lakes and Hollymead do not seem to want it, and she wondered if its original
purpose has been lost, since the road has gone through so many fundamental
changes. She asked if the road is simply progressing on its own momentum such
as a snowball rolling down a long, winding hill. Her second concern is
ecological. The Highway Department officials agree there is temporary damage,
but in the long run it is not permanent. She does not know if fish can be
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temporarily dead or how long temporary is, but she has a great deal of concern
about the river basin. The Meadow Creek Parkway will be a four lane road plus
a median strip, and there will be a very narrow strip between the railroad and
the river. She referred to two front page articles which have appeared in the
Daily Progress during the last six weeks. One was a state report and both
discuss high levels of contamination such as unacceptable levels of nitrogen,
nitrate, sulfate and cyanide in several areas of the Rivanna River. She
stated that one of these areas borders Key West where she, her husband, their
children and grandchildren have been swimming and fishing for 34 years. She
said they are not scientists, but long before they read the articles they had
noticed a deterioration in the water such as a peculiar foam bubbling up, an
unattractive odor, far fewer fish and globs of something unidentifiable. She
went on to say these things have continued, and the experts have not
pinpointed the causes. She noted that apparently there will be a large
expanse of bridge on this road. Far too frequentl~ in this very rich country,
prudence is deferred to expediency. There is just one major river in this
area, and it has brought beauty, wildlife, recreation, a special history and
now drinking water. She asked what sort of legacy will be left the
grandchildren in this area, if erosion and pollution continue. She inquired
when will disregard do permanent irrevocable damage or has it already, and she
wondered where is the need to extend the roadway beyond the McIntire/Rio
section. She said the additional cost seems prohibitive in comparison to the
gain. Finally, in view of the possible irrevocable ecological damage, the
expense, the lack of pressing need, the abundance of other pressing road needs
and the fact that this road is so different from the original concept, she
wondered if it was justified. She was echoing Dr. Keats' remarks when she
asked for whom was the road being built and at what cost.
Mr. Jay C. Levenson stated that he lives on Belvedere Farm which is
located on the B-1 Alternative route. He said five years ago when the B-1
route was supposedly eliminated in favor of B-2, the predominant reason was a
simple one of economics. The original creation of a B-1 Alternative had been
made from out-of-date and inaccurate topographical maps. He, at that time,
called Mr. Cilimberg and Mr. Benish. He reported that they walked the area
and discovered that the amount of flood plain to be crossed on the railroad
alternative was approximately three times as long as on the other alternative
making the cost prohibitive. He went on to say the length has not shortened
in the interval, and the vacillation only makes it clearer that every
alternative for Meadow Creek Parkway has insuperable defects.
Mr. John Guinn, representing the homeowners in Dunlora as a member of
the Board of the Homeowners Association, stressed his support of Mr. Williams'
and Ms. Kasevich's position. He said there are a number of Dunlora homeowners
present at this meeting, and he asked the Supervisors to acknowledge them when
they stand. Approximately 35 to 40 people responded to his request.
Ms. Ann Zimmerman stated that she lives at Bentivar. She said people in
the Bentivar area are lesser in number, but the concerns are as great. It is
apparent the people in the large communities such as Forest Lakes and
Hollymead, who this road was planned and intended for, rejected it. She
emphasized that this should say something. It is also apparent that the use
of the improved Route 29 and the western bypass, which is supposed to help
diffuse traffic, has not been allowed to see if this can be done. It also
seems apparent to her that the roads behind Sam's Club and Kroger's could be
enlarged, improved and lengthened to go to Airport Road. She commented that
this would diffuse traffic which seems to be the problem being discussed now.
It seems to her that no responsibility is being shown as to what the cost
would be for the County, State, and everyone else. She said it seems that
paving the gravel roads in this County and straightening out severe curves
would be less expensive and would certainly serve everyone in the County to a
greater and safer degree.
Mr. Charles Tracta stated that he is representing the Woodbrook
community. He said Meadow Creek Parkway has been on the books for so long,
and it has never really been put into effect. He remarked that the residents
of Forest Lakes and Hollymead have rejected it. The people who the road is
supposedly going to help do not want it. Since the western bypass will be
done, he thinks the Parkway should be rejected.
Mr. Donald Heineke, a resident of Bentivar, stated that he would re-
emphasize what has already been mentioned about the environmental conditions
of the roadway along the Rivanna River. He has been a pilot for 21 years, and
he has driven back and forth to the Airport along Route 643. He has
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frequently found the bottoms area of the Rivanna River to be particularly
hazardous to vehicle traffic, and having to be cognizant of fog problems, he
notices this problem frequently in the area. He does not think this
particular river valley is the right place for a road that handles vehicular
traffic. He noted that the elevations at the Airport are considerably higher
than the Rivanna River valley. He reported that fog generally accumulates in
the Rivanna River valley starting in early November and lasts until late April
usually between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.
Ms. Margaret Fowler remarked that she lives on undeveloped land next to
Dunlora, and she has lived there 53 years. She would be totally affected by
this proposed construction, because the plans are to cut diagonally across her
28 acres to come up behind her house. She has been looking at this plan for
more than 25 years. She has heard about it, read about it, listened and
wondered how long before it happened. She read that City officials were not
going to allow trucks on their portion of the road, but the road will still be
quite a heavy financial burden, yet it will limit the trucks. She stated that
a $3,600,000 fund supplying this County has to be split between 15 to 20 other
secondary projects such as bridge work after floods, resurfacing, repairs
after winter freezing, and damage such as this cannot be spread to cover the
cost of a private four lane road with limited access. She emphasized that
there are only three areas to enter this four lane road. She recalled that
studies through the years have shown that 90 percent of the traffic from Route
29 North is local to the University, malls and trucks delivering back and
forth from these businesses. She asked why consideration should even be given
to building a four lane road with three connection points just to allow people
to get from Route 29 to downtown Charlottesville, two or three minutes sooner,
and have the remainder of the County residents paying for this type of service
when the money is not that plentiful to be divided. When VDOT workers
complete the construction on Route 29 North, there will be ten lanes available
there, and the downtown commuters should be able to pick up their two or three
minutes of traveling time. She thinks there is no need for this private
parallel Parkway. She recalled a well-known old expression which she thinks
fits this situation very well -- ~Know when to hold them. Know when to fold
them." She said everyone has been held hostage for more than 25 years, with
this road cutting diagonally across her woodland, with three streams. She
does not want to see the wild turkeys, deer and bear driven out of there. She
noted that no money has been collected for this project in 25 years, and the
big fund for it has not been built up, so she asked the Supervisors to just
give it up. She stated that it was a bad idea 25 years ago, with many more
costly studies adding up.
Dr. F. A. Iachetta agreed with Mrs. Fowler that it is time to put this
project to bed and forget it. He was part of the Board of Supervisors who
planned it in the late 1970s. There was then a simple right-of-way involved
costing approximately $11,000,000, there was no Bentivar or Dunlora in the
way, and there was a lot less housing all along the path. The project was
supposed to start construction in 1984, and it is still just being discussed
in 1996. If consideration is given to what has already happened, as well as
the time it will take trying to accumulate the dollars, there will be still
more houses built. He believes the time has been reached when the Supervisors
need to admit that this is no longer a viable project for the money it will
cost. He said with all due respect to Jo Higgins, County Engineer, he does
not believe the road can be built for $42,000,000 even in its presently
reduced size. He went on to say it would be a serious error to build it with
grade crossings at Routes 643 and 29 and invite the kinds of problems with
left hand turns that are taking place on those roads now. He suggested that
the Supervisors forget the project.
Ms. Valerie Shepherd stated that she and her sister own 965 East Rio
Road, which is adjacent to the Dunlora entrance, and the beginning of the
Parkway would go across their front lawn. Her land is undeveloped, and they
like it that way. They like the wildlife on their property, and they have
never been in favor of this Parkway. She asked if the Supervisors have
thought about the fact that building highways leads to more development which
leads to more congestion. There is an odd thing about building highways --
it does not really reduce congestion. She mentioned studies she has read
recently, and she asked that the Supervisors consider all of the undeveloped
land the road will cross. She next referred to someone's proposal to trade a
right-of-way for access. She emphasized that this would be a piece of
property which would then be developed, and all of these people would not just
be using the Parkway. They would be going up and down Route 29 also, and the
congestion will increase for whatever small value it would be for a small
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group of people. She asked the Supervisors to think about the comments from
all of the people who have spoken tonight.
Mr. Ron London, a new resident of Dunlora and Virginia, remarked that he
came from California. He and his wife lost $50,000 in their house six months
ago in order to move here, and with the development of this Parkway, they feel
it is deja vu all over again. He came to this meeting to recommend that the
Supervisors simply move the entrance to the Parkway a little farther to the
west, toward the railroad. He and his wife have a fairly high tolerance for
noise, since they previously lived three miles from an air force base. He
personally as a citizen of the area, finds the uprising of the public fairly
deafening, because no one seems to like the project. He recommended that the
Supervisors listen to the people speaking tonight.
Mrs. Humphris said, if no one else wished to speak, Mrs. Keats could
return to the podium.
Mrs. Keats said that before the Supervisors spend another $4,200,000 of
the County citizens' money for design, the speakers have come tonight to share
some of this information for free. She reminded the Supervisors about the
pictures and maps she had previously handed out, and requested that they look
at them while she is speaking. She said the preliminary cost estimates in the
Supervisors' packets do not include enough money to cross the Rivanna River
Basin. She called attention to Attachment B which she said acknowledges the
bridges necessary to withstand a flood plain, as well as the South Fork of the
Rivanna River, Powell Creek and the Southern Railroad. The worksheet on
bridge costs indicates the river and flood plain areas to the bridge include
wetlands which typically involve poor soil for pier foundations. In this
budget, the span lengths and pier heights have not been investigated. She
recalled a phone conversation where Ms. Higgins said it was her intent to span
all of this water in one expanse, which is why Mrs. Keats brought the picture
to show the actual span. Mrs. Keats remarked that this explains why there is
only one figure in the preliminary cost estimate, but this one figure needs to
be examined. The figure represents a bridge of 67,500 square feet over the
Rivanna River. If she used the right-of-way for the width and figured out the
length of the bridge in this budget, it would be 562 ~ feet long, which is
less than a tenth of a mile. She added that the water represented on the map
cannot be crossed in a tenth of a mile, but this is what is budgeted. If her
map is considered from any point to get across the water in one span, it would
take a one span bridge two miles long to 9'et across all of the structures.
Her second concern relates to the numbers about the traffic projection.
She tried hard to understand the table, but she could not. She then mentioned
the projected 16,000 cars by 2015. If a four lane road is considered, it
would amount to 4,000 cars per lane per day. She suggested that a 20 hour day
be considered, taking out the time between 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. She added
that the traffic on this road would be 200 cars per lane per hour, which is
three cars per lane per minute. This road would not even be a short cut. She
emphasized that she clocked it, and from the entrance points on Rio Road to
where the Parkway would come in is 3.3 miles. She stated that 6.2 miles,
divided by 45 miles per hour, would be approximately a six minute trip with no
access. There are three signal lights in this budget, and she assumes there
is one at each end, but she wonders where the third one will be located. She
asked if there will be stop signs at the other two access points, which means
the time during rush hours has got to be greater than six minutes. She again
quoted from the Executive Summary that, ~With the planned improvements and
projected growth, Route 29 is not expected to be over capacity by the year
2015." She said the question is not can this road be built. She stated that
of course it can be built, but the questions the citizens tonight are asking
is should this road be built, and for whom and at what cost. This modified
Meadow Creek Parkway no longer serves the majority of the citizens of
Albemarle County. The need for this road cannot even be calculated until
Route 29 North is completed, Charlottesville officials have completed their
end of the McIntire portion and VDOT officials have completed the western
bypass. After all this, if Route 29 North is still a problem, the Supervisors
will hear about it. Until a clear need can be demonstrated to the citizens of
Albemarle County, the citizens will ask that the Supervisors reject this
corridor. Secondly, she advised that the County's Land Use Plan not be
modified, nor the CATS study revised. She asked the Supervisors to vote Uno"
for this project.
Mrs. Humphris closed the public hearing on the Meadow Creek Parkway,
since no one else wished to speak. She informed the group that the Board
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members would be taking all of this into consideration, and they would not be
making any decisions tonight. She asked if any of the Supervisors wished to
say anything.
Mr. Martin commented that there were a lot of good points brought up in
the public hearing tonight. He travels the route of the proposed Meadow Creek
Parkway every day beginning with the portion of the Parkway coming from the
City, and where it is proposed to come into Rio Road where it turns into a
four lane road, over to Route 29 and across the Rivanna River. He stated that
it does not take him a long time to travel this route now, although he hears
people complaining about the traffic on Route 29. He always says he does not
run into this problem because he does not go that far into town on Route 29
unless there is an accident, etc. He thinks the significant thing said
tonight is whether or not the cost of the road is going to prove what the
citizens get out of it in terms of three or four minutes saved each morning in
travel time. He is not saying this is his ultimate decision, but it is
something that significantly sticks in his mind.
Mrs. Humphris recalled that the current Supervisors are running into the
same things with the Meadow Creek Parkway project that this Board did with the
Western Bypass project. The two roads would carry approximately the same
amount of traffic, and she recalled that the Western Bypass cost is
approximately $135,000,000 without any of the changes being considered. It is
the same thing over again such as cost effectiveness, how many vehicles will
the road carry, and is it worth the time and environmental damage and cost to
the taxpayers. She said there will be more study on this matter.
Mr. Bowerman stated that since he was on the Planning Commission
fourteen years ago, the Meadow Creek Parkway was one of the things being
considered, because it was looked at as a benefit to the people who lived here
in terms of having better access and shorter driving times between where they
lived, worked and shopped. It seems a lot of people really do not want this
roadway. He emphasized, though, that one of the most effective ways of
planning growth is not to build roadways such as this one. He said vehicle
traffic will be trying to use less resources to get where it wants to go, but
if this is the feeling of the community, then maybe this is what the Board
should consider.
Mrs. Thomas asked the staff to respond to the comments made tonight that
the Rivanna River is dead. She stated that a report is supposed to be coming
to this Board from David Hirschman, Water Resources Manager, and she requested
that this point be addressed in it, also. She remarked that the County's
Watershed Protection Ordinances in effect above the dam are not in effect in
this area. She said perhaps such a change should be made. She emphasized,
though, that she does not want the public to think the Rivanna River comments
are all she heard tonight.
Mrs. Humphris thanked the public for its participation in this public
hearing.
Dr. Iachetta suggested that the Board have a meeting only for the Meadow
Creek Parkway topic so the people will have more time to give the Supervisors
their point of view as clearly as they want to express it. Mrs. Humphris
agreed that this is a point well taken.
Agenda Item No. 14. Approval of Minutes: November 17, 1993; July 12,
September 19(A), September 20, October ii(A), November 15(A) and November
29(A), 1995; January 17 and January 18(A), 1996.
Mr. Martin said he had read the minutes of September 19, 1995, and found
them to be in order.
Mr. Perkins had read the minutes of January 18(A) and noted one correc-
tion - the legislation to be introduced by Mrs. Couric concerning the paving
of roads by VDOT, there would be a public hearing within 30 days, and that is
not included. Mr. Bowerman said the hearing would, have to be held within 30
days.
Mr. Bowerman said he had read September 20, 1995, and found them to be
in order. He also had read the minutes of January 17, 1996, and noted one
change.
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Mrs. Humphris had read November 15(A), 1995, and found them to be in
order.
Motion was offered by Mr. Bowerman, seconded by Mrs. Thomas, to approve
the minutes as read, with corrections noted.
Roll was called on the foregoing motion which carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Marshall.
(At this time the Board continued its hearing on Item #11 ZMA-95-18.)
Mrs. Humphris stated that the public hearing for ZMA-95-18 was opened
and closed, but Mr. Wood, the applicant, was not present at the time. Mr.
Wood had since returned to the meeting, and she asked him if he would like to
speak now. She also informed the members of the public that they could
respond to anything Mr. Wood said, since he was not present earlier.
Mr. Wood thanked the Board members for going ahead with the public
hearing. He was told that it was going to be a long time before the Board
held his public hearing, and because there were so many people present, he
thought he was going to be late on the agenda. He was sitting around the
corner when a friend came running out to get him, but it was too late. He
informed the Supervisors that he has nothing new to add. He has worked
closely with the staff, and he thinks this is a good use which will really
protect the neighborhood.
Mr. Bowerman mentioned that four of Mr. Wood's five proffers start with
the word, "if." He wondered what is the likelihood of the storage units
actually being built. This is the reason for the request for the rezoning,
and the reason it is proffered, which is a less intensive use than the current
C-1 zoning. Mr. Wood answered that there is 100 percent chance the storage
units will be constructed. Mr. Bowerman inquired if Mr. Wood has a contract
purchaser. Mr. Wood replied affirmatively.
Mr. Bowerman asked if this rezoning is just protecting himself for these
other uses in the event this deal could fall through. Mr. Wood stated that
under the current C-1 zoning, he can do more things than he can with the
proffers. In working with the County staff, the ~ifs" were included to
protect the C-1 property as well as the neighborhood. The main reason for the
proffers is to protect the adjoining property owners. He has worked very
closely with these property owners, and they actually helped draft the
proffers.
Mrs. Thomas inquired if the residents of the Rio Hill Apartments were
some of the people with whom he has worked. Mr. Wood answered that he has
worked with these residents, as well as Don Wagner of Great Eastern. He said
Mr. Wagner is here and he can speak to this matter. Mr. Wagner helped draft
the proffers, so he is protected. He emphasized that going from C-1 zoning to
a Highway Commercial use sounds as though it is more intense, but it is a much
less intense use. If for some reason the purchaser disappears, he would like
for the property to still be zoned for C-1 use, or he would at least like ~o
be able to come back to this Board with a new proposal for a new use. He
thinks everybody is protected, such as the County, the Zoning Ordinance, ~he
adjoining property owners and the neighborhoods. He thinks he has done all he
can do, and he thinks the staff has done a super job working with him to get
to this point in a lesSer use for a higher intent such as Highway Commercial
zoning.
Mrs. Humphris asked if anyone else wanted to speak.
Mr. Donald Lyon, President of the Raintree Homeowners Association,
stated that his neighborhood is close to Mr. Wood's property. He missed the
presentation, but with the volunteer proffers Lloyd Wood has given to this
property, he does not think his Association members have any problems with it.
It is a benign use, .and he does not think it will generate any noise whatso-
ever. His Association endorses the proposal.
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Mr. Don Wagner stated that the Board of Zoning Appeals granted a waiver
on the setback requirement with his support. If something other than the
storage facility is built, it Would have to be further from the property line,
because the BZA allowed only the storage facility to be within three feet of
the property line. He commented that anything other than the storage facility
would require greater setback requirements, which is another reason for the
proffers.
No one else wished to speak, so Mrs. Humphris closed the public hearing.
Mr. Bowerman said he is prepared to make a motion for approval, but
would like for Mr. Davis to have an opportunity to review the proffers. Mr.
Davis commented that, in this particular matter, he is satisfied that he has
appropriately reviewed the proffers.
Mrs. Humphris asked that the County Attorney look at language the Board
could adopt which would put some limit on the time that proffers could be
submitted, or policy language as to when the Board would take action on a
petition when proffers are submitted so late, that staff and the attorneys
have not had time to review them.
Motion was then offered by Mr. Bowerman, seconded by Mr. Martin to
approve ZFLA-95-18, with Amended Proffer dated February 12, 1996, received this
date - February 14, 1996.
Roll was called on the foregoing motion which carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Martin, Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Bowerman.
None.
Mr. Marshall.
PROFFER
Date: February 12, 1996
Tax Map Parcel(s)#: TM 61, Parcel 124E
5.45 Acres to be rezoned from C-1 to
HC
Pursuant to Section 33.3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance,
the owner, or its duly authorized agent, hereby voluntarily
proffers the conditions listed below which shall be applied to the
property, if rezoned. These conditions are proffered as a part of
the requested rezoning and it is agreed that: (1) the rezoning
itself gives rise to the need for the conditions; and (2) such
conditions have a reasonable relation to the rezoning requested.
(1) Use of the property shall include only:
Uses contained in Section 24.2.1: 5, 6, 11, 13, 14, 18, 21,
24, 28, 35, 36, 37, and 43 and uses contained in Section
24.2.2 provided a special use permit is obtained, all as
contained in the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance in effect
on February 14, 1996, a copy of these sections which are
attached hereto.
(2
If a self storage facility (*Light Warehousing per Zoning
Ordinance Section 24.2.1, use 21) is built on the property,
it will be of the configuration shown on the October 17,
1995 rezoning application plan, provided as a part of the
rezoning application, a reduced size copy of which is at-
tached hereto.
(*As contained in Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance in
effect on February 14, 1996, a copy of this section which is
attached hereto.)
(3
If a self storage facility is built on the property, the
exterior walls will be of textured block (split face,
ribbed, etc.) of a pastel or earth tone color, and the wall
shall incorporate architectural features to create shade and
shadow in order to prevent monotony.
Approved by
Board /7.5
Date
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(4)
If a self storage facility is built on the property, the
roof of the facility will be either flat or nearly flat
roof, not visible from *Tax Map 61 Parcel 124C by an observ-
er with height of eye of 6', or if another type of roof
which is visible, be a standing seam metal roof or other
type of roof approved by the owner of *Tax Map 61 Parcel
124C at the time of construction of the storage facility.
(*As this parcel exists on February 14, 1996, a copy of the
map which is attached hereto, and any successor parcel or
parcels.)
(5)
If a self storage facility is built on the property, the 3'
strip between the eastern wall of the storage facility and
adjacent parcel will be planted with tall columnar plantings
or with plantings such as pyracantha which are espaliered to
the wall and maintained by the owner/user of the storage
facility.
Agenda Item No. 15.
BOARD.
Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the
Mrs. Thomas said the Mountain Protection Committee (she is the Board's
liaison on this committee) is doing something different in that they have
their report to a draft stage and would like to circulate it to organizations
which often take an interest in this type of thing; people who they think will
take the time and effort to actually read it and respond, such as the Farm
Bureau, environmental concern groups, and the Blue Ridge Home Builders. The
report is not ready to be sent to the Board unless the Board members would
like to see it in this stage. Several Board members indicated that they would
like to see what is available at this time. Mr. Cilimberg said it is also
being circulated to departments and agencies.
Mrs. Thomas said she had one other item to bring up, but believes it
will take toO long to explain at this hour, and that has to do with the Ivy
Landfill. She can do it at next week's meeting. Mrs. Humphris said she would
appreciate an update because she is dismayed at the tone of the letters she
has been receiving. Mrs. Thomas said a lot of the letters indicate that
nothing is happening, but in fact, quite a lot is happening.
Agenda Item No. 16. Adjourn. With no further business to come before
the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.