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Board of Supervisors Meeting of July 3, 2002
July 10, 2002
AGENDA ITEM/ACTION
Call to Order.
· Meeting was called to order 9:00 a.m., by the
Vice-Chairman, Mr. Dorrier. BOS members
absent were Charles Martin and Sally Thomas.
Also present were Bob Tucker, Larry Davis, Ella
Carey and Wayne Cilimberg.
From the Public: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
· Lois Rochester presented a statement on behalf
of the League of Women Voters urging the Board
to not withdraw the water emergency resolution.
Resolution of Appreciation to Carter Myers.
· Read and presented to Carter Myers.
Resolution in Recognition of TdPDC 30TM Anniversary.
· Read and presented to Harrison Rue.
Clerk:
7.2 ZMA-1999-13. Young America (Sign # 70), Proffers.
· APPROVED ZMA-1999-13 as proffered.
(Attachment 1 )
7.3 SP-1999-059. Young America (Sign #67).
· APPROVED SP-1999-059 as presented.
7.4 Clerk:
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Resolution to amend the Albemarle County
Personnel Policy pertaining to military leaves of
absence for County employees.
· ADOPTED the attached resolution and revised
policy.
Resolution to accept roads in Foxcroft, Phase 3, into
the Secondary System of State Highways.
· ADOPTED the attached resolution.
Resolution to accept roads in Parkside Village, Phase
1, into the Secondary System of State Highways.
· ADOPTED the attached resolution.
Water Emergency Termination.
· The Board DID NOT rescind the water
emergency declaration. DIRECTED
Engineering and PublicWorks to develop, in
coordination with ACSA, City of Charlottes-
ville, and RWSA, an easy to understand
measure that provides the public the status
and appropriate actions for various drought
conditions. This should include a plan for
implementing this measure in a way that
keeps County residents informed as to
existing conditions and recognizes that well
users not served by ACSA may require a
separate warning.
Revisions to Community Use of County Facilities
Policy.
· APPROVED proposed changes to the
Community Use of Facilities Policy.
Appraisal of ACE Properties.
· SUPPORTED staff's recommendation to remove
the Mehring application from an appraisal and
consideration this year, and APPROVED the
appraisal of Hart and Scharer from the FY 2001-
02 applicant pool.
FY 2003 Appropriation: Constitutional Officers' Staff
Compensation Bonus (Form #2003001 ).
· APPROVED Appropriation #2003001 as
ASSIGNMENT
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Acknowledge comments in letter for Chairman's
signature.
Forward signed resolution to Wendy Roberman,
for distribution, with copy to County Attorney's
office. (Attachment 2)
Clerk:
Forward signed resolution and SR-5A form to
Glenn Brooks. (Attachment 3)
Clerk:
Forward signed resolution and SR-5A form to
Glenn Brooks. (Attachment 4)
Engineering and Public Works: Schedule for future agenda
when information is ready to come back to
Board.
Engineering and Public Works: Provide copy of new policy
to appropriate individuals.
Ches Goodall:
Proceed as approved.
Clerk:
Forward signed form to Melvin Breeden with
copy to Roger Hildebeidel.
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recommended.
Set public hearing for August 7, 2002, on an
ordinance authorizing Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement between the County and the
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority.
· SET public hearing for August 7, 2002.
Transportation Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
· ADOPTED resolution to install obelisks at
Carter's Bridge.
Walter Perkins
· Asked about Allen Road. Mr. Bryan commented
that there was some miscommunication on who
granted permission to apply some dust
suppressant. VDOT is working with the
individual who had it applied on how to make it
right and help him solve the problem. VDOT will
be meeting with the individual on Monday (July
· Asked about the public hearing on Jarmans Gap
Road. Mr. Bryan said he will know the exact
date next month, and will inform the Board
members.
Dennis Rooker
· Thanked VDOT for its quick response to a citizen
regarding the schedule for maintenance improve-
ments to Bennington Road.
· Referring to Outstanding Traffic Engineering
issues, he asked about the Rt 29 and Rt 649
intersection. Mr. Bryan said that has to do with
cars turning. VDOT is doing a traffic count to
see the best way to proceed, whether to make
the right lane a through lane or leave it as a right
lane.
· Asked about left turns at light on Rt 743. Mr.
Bryan responded that he will have to check on
that.
· Asked about the intersection of Rts 29 and 1670.
Mr. Bryan said that probably is for a light warrant
and has to do with the timing of the turns. He will
provide an update.
· Said it might be helpful to get a little blurb of
information on these items. (This pertains to
information contained in VDOT's monthly report.)
Mr. Bryan agreed.
· Asked if VDOT would look at reducing the speed
limit from 55 mph to 45 mph near Colthurst. Mr.
Bryan said when VDOT evaluates the site plan,
they will look at that. Mr. Rooker also asked if
VDOT would look at doing a study to install left
and right turn lanes. It is a safety issue.
Lindsay Dorrier
· Received a couple of calls from residents living
along Rt 708. About 2 1/2 miles of that road is
unpaved. He understands there are one or two
holdouts on donation of right-of-way. He asked if
anything can be done. Mr. Bryan said the road is
in the Six Year Plan. VDOT will look at it to see
if it is a candidate for Rustic Roads.
· Asked if VDOT has any plans to look at an
Eastern Bypass. Mr. Bryan commented that
VDOT looked at that possibility years ago but it
was ruled out after some studies were done. Mr.
Rooker explained that Carter Myers earlier
comments referred to an eastern connector
which is not at the level of a bypass. The MPO
is looking into that. He believes there is some
Laurie Bentley: Advertise as directed.
Clerk:
Forward signed resolution to Jim Bryan.
(Attachment 5)
Forward comments to Jim Bryan.
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momentum to further study and possibly come
up with some potential routes to alleviate the
pressure on Free Bridge. The MPO is also
looking at a series of roads on the eastern side
of Free Bridge that would enable parallel
movements up and down Pantops without
getting onto Route 250. Mr. Dorrier said he
thinks the time has come to look at traffic in that
area.
Request to set a public hearing to amend the
jurisdictional areas of the ACSA for water service to
TM136, P50 (Charisse Andrews), located at 9130
Totier Creek Road, Scottsville Dist.
· SET public hearing for August 7, 2002.
Review of Board Strategic Planning Retreat Results.
· APPROVED the Mission, Vision and Goal
Statements of the County with the following
revisions made at the Board meeting:
o Rewrite Mission statement to read:
"To enhance the well being and qualify
of life for all citizens through the
provision of the highest level of public
service consistent with prudent use of
public resources."
o Under Quality of Life- Move
statement "To make Albemarle County
a safe and healthy community .... play."
as the first item.
o Under Efficient, Effective and
Courteous Service - revise sentence
to read: "To maintain and improve
effective and efficient relationships with
the University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, other adjoining localities,
... government."
· Mr. Rooker asked staff to provide a written
timeline on this process.
Public Meeting Room Renovations.
· AUTHORIZED Engineering and Public Works to
proceed with "Modified Option C".
Laurie Bentley: Advertise as directed.
David Benish: Update executive summary.
Roger Hildebeidel/Lee Catlin: Revise as indicated.
Engineering and Public Works: Proceed as directed.
12 Board to Board Presentation, School Board
Chairman.
· PRESENTED.
13 Clerk:
Public hearing on proposed FY 2002 Budget
Amendments.
· APPROVED the FY 2002 budget amendments in
the amount of $1,559,172.93, and APPROVED
the nine appropriations as presented.
Public hearing to receive comments on the proposed
adoption of an ordinance to amend Sec 2-103,
Rivanna Magisterial District, of Article I, Elections, of
Chapter 2, Administration, of the Albemarle County
Code, to change the polling place for the Burnley
Precinct of the Rivanna Magisterial District from the
Bethel Baptist Church, 5401, Watts Passage, to the
Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene, 5100
Dickerson Road.
· ADOPTED the attached Ordinance.
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Forward signed appropriation forms to Melvin
Breeden and copy appropriate persons. Prepare
"thank you" letters, for Chairman's signature, for
donations received.
Clerk:
Forward signed ordinance to County Attorney's
office for inclusion in next update of County
Code, copy Registrar. (Attachment 6)
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Public hearing pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-1800(B)
on a proposed Right of Way Agreement with
Dominion Virginia Power involving the provision of
electrical service to the Monticello Fire and Rescue
Station.
· AUTHORIZED County Executive to execute
right-of-way agreement, on behalf of the County,
for electrical service with Dominion Virginia
Power to the new Monticello.
CPA-2002-01. Neighborhood Model Amendments to
the Land Use Plan (deferred from June 5, 2002).
· DEFERRED until July 10, 2002.
ZTA-2001-06. Fill and Waste (deferred from June 5,
2002).
· ADOPTED the attached ordinance.
Closed Session: Personnel Matters.
· At 12:16 p.m., the Board went into closed
session to consider appointments to boards and
commissions.
19 Certify Closed Session.
· The Board reconvened into open session at 1:30
p.m., and certified the closed session.
20 Appointments.
· APPOINTED Hovey Dabney to the Jefferson
Area Board on Aging, to fill the unexpired term of
Sanford P. Wilcox, with term to expire March 31,
2003.
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SP-2002-006. Four Seasons Learning Center (Signs
#26&27).
· APPROVED as recommended by Planning
Commission.
SP-2002-018. Rosewood Village Amendment (Signs
#30&31 ).
· APPROVED as recommended by Planning
Commission.
ZTA-2002-02. Fees.
· ADOPTED the attached Ordinance to be
effective August 1, 2002.
STA-2002-01. Fees.
· ADOPTED the attached Ordinance to be
effective August 1, 2002.
An ordinance to amend §§ 17-209, Fees, and 17-310,
Fees, of Chapter 17, Water Protection, of the
Albemarle County Code.
· ADOPTED the attached Ordinance to be
effective August 1, 2002.
Clerk:
Forward original signed agreements to Marsha
Davis for further signature and processing.
Marsha Davis:
Provide Clerk with fully executed copy of
agreement after all signatures received.
Clerk: Include on July 10TM agenda.
Forward signed ordinance to County Attorney's
office for inclusion in next update of Zoning
Ordinance, with copies to Planning and Zoning
and Engineering. (Attachment 7)
Clerk:
Laurie Bentley: Prepare appointment letters for Chairman's
signature. Update Boards and Commissions'
book.
Set out conditions of approval below.
(Attachment 8)
Clerk:
Set out conditions of approval below.
(Attachment 8)
Clerk:
Forward signed ordinance to County Attorney's
office for inclusion in next update of Zoning
Ordinance, with copies to Planning and Zoning
and Engineering. (Attachment 9)
Clerk:
Forward signed ordinance to County Attorney's
office for inclusion in next update of Subdivision
Ordinance, with copies to Planning and Zoning
and Engineering. (Attachment 10)
Clerk:
Forward signed ordinance to County Attorney's
office for inclusion in next update of Water
Protection Ordinance, with copy to Engineering.
(Attachment 11 )
Clerk:
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From the Board: Matters Not Listed on The Agenda.
Dennis Rooker
· Noted that there is an open yard area behind the
Whitewood Village apartments. He asked if
proposed improvements include playground
equipment.
Bob Tucker
· He received an email from Ms. Thomas
regarding a call from a gentleman who was
concerned about allowing fireworks to be sold in
Albemarle County due to the dryness and
drought. The County does not have the authority
to ban the sale of fireworks. If the Governor
declared a state of emergency because of fire
conditions then we could impose a ban. Mr.
Rooker asked about requirements for temporary
stands for sale of fireworks. Mr. Tucker
responded that the Fire Official approves and
issues the temporary permit. Staff keeps track of
when the permit expires and when the stand
must be removed.
Walter Perkins
· Mentioned an article in the Daily Progress about
Virginia's lack of sites for activities. The article
mentions a $3.0 million matching grant from the
Federal government, and a study that was
recently completed that recommends the
creation of up to eight more state parks. He
asked staff to take a look at the Preddy Creek
property for this purpose. He asked staff to
correspond with state park officials. It would be
a state or regional park because of its location
and its' accessibility. Mr. Dorrier said along
those lines, the staff could look at the concept of
a lineal park along the James River to connect
Scottsville and Howardsville.
Lindsay Dorrier
· Mentioned the Boys and Girls Club that wanted
to use the Mountainwood Center. Mr. Cilimberg
said they are working with Zoning on that issue.
There was a pre-application meeting with
Mountainwood on Monday. A special use permit
application has been submitted by Mountain-
wood for a change in use.
27 Adjourn to July 8, 2002, 4:30 p.m.
· At 1:59 p.m., the Board adjourned until July 8, for
a joint meeting with the School Board.
Bob Tucker: To check with Ron White.
Pat Mullaney: Look into and report back to Board.
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1 - ZMA-1999-13 Young America (Sign #70), Proffers
2 - Resolution pertaining to military leave
3 - Resolution - Foxcroft, Phase 3
4 - Resolution - Parkside Village, Phase 1
5 - Carter's Bridge Resolution
6 - Ordinance - Polling Place
7 - ZTA-01-008. Fill and Waste Ordinance.
8 - Planning items conditions of approval
9 - ZTA-2002-Fees
10 - STA-2002-01. Fees
11 - Water Protection Ordinance Amendment
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Attachment 1
Original Proffer: 4/3/02
Amended Proffer: 6/6/02
(Amendment # 3_)
PROFFER FORM
Date: 5/7/02
ZMA #: 99-59
Tax Map and Parcel Number(s):
76M(1)-1 and 76-55A
2.20 Acres to be rezoned from LI to HC (0.43 acres unzoned former VDOT right-of-way)
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 request.
1. The development of the site will be in general accord with the plan entitled "Conceptual Site Plan",
prepared by John McNair and Associates, dated January 8, 2002 and revised on April 2, 2002.
2. The Owners shall restrict the uses on the property to hotels, motels, restaurants, service stations,
convenience stores and gift, craft or antique shops.
Vehiclar access from 5th street to development on the properties subject to ZMA 99-13 and SP 99-59
shall be provided by a single entrance to be shared with the existing Holiday Inn. The final site plan
for development of the subject properties shall cause the existing entrance to the Holiday Inn to be
modified to be used as an "in only" entrance as shown on the Conceptual Site Plan and the modified
entrance shall meet Virginia Department of Transportation standards for one-way commercial
entrances. Additionally, the final site plan shall provide the Holiday Inn with an additional entrance for
two-way traffic flow. This additional entrance shall be at a minimum safe distance from the "in only"
entrance as determined by the Albemarle County Engineering Department.
4. All proposed buildings shall be sited so that the fronts of the buildings are oriented to face 5th Street
as generally shown on the Conceptual Site Plan.
5. All fuel islands shall be located behind a building as generally shown on the Conceptual Site Plan.
All existing and new utility lines on the proposed site shall be underground. The placement of these
underground utilities shall be shown and constructed as part of any final site plan for development of
the rezoned properties.
As part of preliminary site plan submitted for any development on the rezoned property, the owner
shall conduct a Traffic Study which reflects the traffic impacts of all the proposed uses and the
existing Holiday Inn C'ax Map 76 Parcel 55C). All improvements identified by the traffic study shall be
subject to VDOT and County Engineering approval and provided prior to the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy. These improvements, if required by the traffic study, may include, but shall not be
th
limited to, a traffic signal at the entrance from 5 Street; an extension of the turn lane in the
th
northbound lane of 5 Street coming from Interstate 64, and an extension of the existing turn lane
from 5th Street southbound to the entrance of the proposed development.
The Owners shall grant an easement to the County for the "Greenway Easement" as shown on the
accompanying Conceptual Site Plan provided that the County holds the owner harmless as provided
in Virginia Code §29.1-509(E). This easement shall be granted within 90 days of approval by the
Board of Supervisors of ZMA 99-13 and SP 99-59.
In conjunction with the Greenway, the Owner(s) shall:
A. In addition to the screening requirements of the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board
and section 32 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, the owner shall provide a vegetated
buffer for the purposes of screening the development from the proposed greenway trail shown on
the Conceptual Site Plan. This vegetated buffer shall be provided in a manner consistent with
section 32.7.9.2 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance and the landscaping shall be shown
on the final site plan and installed as part of any final site plan for development of the rezoned
properties.
B. Steps and a vehicle travelway from the proposed parking area to the edge of the proposed
Greenway Easement shall be constructed in the approximate locations shown on the Conceptual
Site Plan. These improvements shall be shown and constructed as part of any final site plan for
development of the rezoned properties and maintained by the owner.
C. A contribution of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be made to the County to upgrade the
existing bridge that formerly served the Old Lynchburg Road that lies in the proposed Greenway
easement. This contribution shall be made prior to Final Site Plan approval.
(Signed)
Signatures of All Owners
for Morris Creek Yacht Club
Kevin P. Mahane¥, Pes.
Printed Names of All Owners
for Morris Creek Yacht Club
6-13-02
Date
6-13-02
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Attachment 2
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle Personnel Policy has been adopted by the Board of
Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, changes to state law authorize the Board of Supervisors to provide enhanced
benefits to County Employees called into military service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, hereby amends Section P-83, Military Leave, of the County of Albemarle Personnel Policy, as
follows:
Section P-83. Military Leave
Upon presentation of a copy of final orders or other equivalent notice, an employee who is a member of
an officially-recognized reserve or national guard unit shall be entitled to 15 work days of military leave for
training purposes or active duty per federal fiscal year and shall be paid regular pay.
An employee who is drafted, volunteers for full-time military service or is called to active duty in the
uniformed services shall be placed on military leave without pay when military leave is exhausted.
However, for any employee who is engaged in active federally funded military duty as a result of being
drafted or involuntarily called to duty, the County, after the expiration of 15 workdays of military leave,
shall pay the difference between the employee's regular pay and the military pay received during all or
any part of the term of active federally funded duty, up to a maximum of six (6) months. At the expiration
of the six-month period, the Board of Supervisors may, upon application by the employee, extend
payment of the military pay differential for an additional three (3) month period.
During military leave with pay, the employee will continue to accrue seniority, annual leave and sick
leave. Employees who are on military leave without pay will continue to accrue seniority but not annual
leave or sick leave.
During the period of active duty military service, an employee's health insurance coverage may continue
with no change in coverage from what the employee has during regular employment. An employee may
elect to continue such coverage under COBRA for the maximum time allowed.
An employee who is drafted, or involuntarily recalled to active military service, may request the County
pay the employer portion of the applicable health care premium for the lesser of 18 months or the day
after the date on which the person fails to apply for or return to a position of employment with the County
as required by federal law. The employee shall continue to pay the remainder of the cost of employee
coverage and the cost of any dependent coverage.
Any employee whose absence from employment with the County is necessitated by reason of service in
the uniformed services shall be entitled to all reemployment rights and benefits as set forth in the federal
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and other applicable federal or state
laws.
Legal References:
Amended: 7/3/02
Virginia Code § 44-93. Leaves of absence for employees of the Commonwealth
and political subdivisions.
38 U.S.C. §§ 4301-4333. Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of
the Uniformed Services.
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Attachment 3
The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the 3rd of
July 2002, adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the streets in Foxcroft Subdivision, Phase 3, described on the attached Additions
Form SR-5(A) dated July 3, 2002, fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in
the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the
Board that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the roads in Foxcroft, Phase 3, as described
on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 3, 2002, to the secondary system of state highways,
pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the
recorded plats; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident
Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The roads described on Additions Form SR-5(A) are:
Foxvale Lane (State Route 1141)from the intersection of Route 1148 and Route 1147
to the intersection of Route 1149, Leaping Fox Court, and Route 1118, Leaping Fox
Lane, as shown on plat recorded 4/9/1999 in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of
Albemarle County in Deed Book 1805, pages 82-87, with a 50-foot right-of-way width, for
a length of 0.06 mile.
2)
Leapin,q Fox Court (State Route 1149) from the intersection of Route 1141, Foxvale
Lane, to the cul-de-sac as shown on plat recorded 4/9/1999 in the office the Clerk of
Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1805, pages 82-87, with a 50-foot right-
of-way width, for a length of 0.04 mile.
3)
Leapin,q Fox Lane (State Route 1118) from the intersection of Route 1141, Foxvale
Lane, to the cul-de-sac as shown on plat recorded 3/15/2001 in the office the Clerk of
Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1805, pages 82-87, 132-136 and 138-
141, with a 50-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.10 mile.
Total Mileage - 0.20 mile.
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Attachment 4
The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the 3rd of
July 2002, adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the streets in Parkside Village Subdivision, Phase 1, described on the attached
Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 3, 2002, fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats
recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the
Board that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the roads in Parkside Village, Phase 1, as
described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 3, 2002, to the secondary system of state
highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Require-
ments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as
described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the
recorded plats; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident
Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The roads described on Additions Form SR-5(A) are:
1)
Cranberry Lane (State Route 1234) from the intersection of Route 1233, Indigo Road,
to the cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded 12/4/2000 in the office the Clerk of Circuit
Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1974, pages 487-492, with a 40-foot right-of-
way width, for a length of 0.06 mile.
2)
Hill Top Street (State Route 691) from the existing end of maintenance of Route 691,
Hill Top Street, to the intersection of Route 1233, Indigo Road, as shown on plat recorded
12/4/2000 in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1974,
pages 487-492, with a 40-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.02 mile.
3)
Indi.qo Road (State Route 1233) from the intersection of Route 691, Hill Top Street, to
the intersection of Route 1234, Cranberry Lane, as shown on plat recorded 12/4/2000 in
the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1974, pages 487-
492, with a 40-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.09 mile.
Total Mileage - 0.17 mile.
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Attachment 5
RESOLUTION
TO INSTALL OBELISKS IN REPLACEMENT
OF CARTER'S BRIDGE
WHEREAS
the Virginia Department of Transportation has planned a bridge replacement for Carter's
Bridge, located on Route 20 South; and
WHEREAS
the Carter's Bridge replacement is part of Albemarle County's Six Year Plan and
construction is slated to begin in 2003; and
WHEREAS
Carter's Bridge has important historical significance for the citizens of Albemarle County
and the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS
as part of this historical significance, Carter's Bridge was utilized by many of the first
families of this area, to include the Jeffersons, the Carters, the Walkers, the Scotts, and
many other families and landowners and farmers of Albemarle County; and
WHEREAS
Carter's Bridge has served as an important historical link along Route 20, joining the
original Albemarle County seat of Scottsville with the City of Charlottesville, providing an
important commercial link to all residents of Albemarle County and to the citizens of
Virginia; and
WHEREAS
the Virginia Department of Transportation installs obelisks and historical bridge markers
on bridges of historical significance; and
WHEREAS
Carter's Bridge is historically significant and is a vital part of the transportation system of
Albemarle County; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that because of Carter's Bridge historical significance and its
importance in the overall transportation network of Albemarle County, the Board of
Supervisors of Albemarle County hereby endorses and encourages the installation of
obelisks and an historical plaque at Carter's Bridge in Albemarle County.
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Attachment 6
ORDINANCE NO. 02-2(4)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I, ELECTIONS, OF THE
CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 2,
Administration, Article I, Elections, is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 2-103 Rivanna Magisterial District
Chapter 2. Administration
Article I. Elections
Sec. 2-103 Rivanna Magisterial District.
The Rivanna Magisterial District shall be bounded, and contain voting precincts and polling
places, as follows:
A. Description of district: Beginning at the intersection of Interstate 64 and the
Albemarle/Fluvanna County line; then northeast along the Albemarle/Fluvanna County line to its
intersection with the Albemarle/Louisa County line; then northeast along the Albemarle/Louisa County line
to its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County line; then west along the Albemarle/Orange County
line to its intersection with the Albemarle/Greene County line; then west along the Albemarle/Greene
County line to its intersection with Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29); then southwest on Seminole Trail to its
intersection with Dickerson Lane (State Route 763); then west on Dickerson Lane to its intersection with
Dickerson Road (State Route 606); then south on Dickerson Road to its intersection with the North Fork
Rivanna River; then southeast along the North Fork Rivanna River to its intersection with Seminole Trail
(U.S. Route 29); then south along Seminole Trail to its intersection with the South Fork Rivanna River;
then meandering southeast along the South Fork Rivanna River to its confluence with the North Fork
Rivanna River and Rivanna River; then meandering southeast along the Rivanna River to its intersection
with Interstate 64; then following Interstate 64 east to its intersection with the Albemarle/Fluvanna County
line, the point of origin.
herein:
Voting precincts: The district shall be divided into five (5) voting precincts, as described
1. Burnley Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29)
and the Albemarle/Greene County line; then southeast along the Albemarle/Greene County line to its
intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County line; then southeast along the Albemarle/Orange County
line to its intersection with the Southern Railway right-of-way; then southwest along the Southern Railway
right-of-way to its intersection with the North Fork Rivanna River; then meandering northwest along the
North Fork Rivanna River to its intersection with Dickerson Road (State Route 606); then northeast on
Dickerson Road to its intersection with Dickerson Lane (State Route 763); then east on Dickerson Lane to
Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29); then north on Seminole Trail to its intersection with the Albemarle/Greene
County line, the point of origin.
2. Free Bridge Precinct: Beginning at the confluence of the Rivanna River and
Redbud Creek; then east with Redbud Creek to its origin near the ridge of Wolfpit Mountain of the
Southwest Mountain range; then southwest with the ridge line of the Southwest Mountain range to its
intersection with the origin of Barn Branch; then southeast with Barn Branch to its intersection with
Interstate 64; then west on Interstate 64 to its intersection with the Rivanna River; then meandering
northwest with the Rivanna River to its confluence with Redbud Creek, the point of origin.
Hollymead Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the Southern Railroad right-
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of-way and the South Fork Rivanna River; then meandering northwest with the South Fork Rivanna River
to its intersection with Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29); then north on Seminole Trail to its intersection with
the North Fork Rivanna River; then meandering southeast along the North Fork Rivanna River to its
intersection with the Southern Railroad right-of-way; then southwest with the Southern Railroad right-of-
way to its intersection with the South Fork Rivanna River, the point of origin.
4. Keswick Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the Albemarle/Orange/Louisa
County line; then southwest with the Albemarle/Louisa County line to its intersection with the
Albemarle/Fluvanna County line; then southwest with the Albemarle/ Fluvanna County line to its
intersection with Interstate 64; then west on Interstate 64 to its intersection with Barn Branch; then
northwest with Barn Branch to its origin near the ridge of the Southwest Mountain range; then northeast
with the ridge line of the Southwest Mountain Range to its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County
line; then east with the Albemarle/Orange County line to its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange/
Louisa County line, the point of origin.
5. Stony Point Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the South Fork Rivanna
River and the Southern Railroad right-of-way; then meandering southeast to its confluence with the North
Fork Rivanna River and Rivanna River; then meandering south along the Rivanna River to its confluence
with Redbud Creek; then east with Redbud Creek to its origin near the ridge of Wolfpit Mountain of the
Southwest Mountain range; then northeast with the ridgeline of the Southwest Mountain range to its
intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County line; then west with the Albemarle/Orange County line to
its intersection with the Southern Railroad right-of-way; then southwest with the Southern Railroad right-
of-way to its intersection with the South Fork Rivanna River, the point of origin.
below:
Polling places: Each voting precinct shall have a polling place at the location identified
Dickerson Road.
Bumley Precinct: Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene, 5100
2. Free Bridge Precinct: Elk's Lodge Hall, 389 Elk Drive.
3. Hollymead Precinct: Hollymead Elementary School, 2775 Powell Creek Drive.
4. Keswick Precinct: Union Grove Baptist Church, 471 Black Cat Road.
5. Stony Point Precinct: Stony Point Elementary School, 3893 Stony Point Road.
(8-19-71, § 1; 9-5-72; 7-15-81; Code 1988, § 6-1; 5-15-91; Ord. 95-6(1), 1-11-95; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98, §
2-100(3), § 2-103; Ord. 01-2(1), 5-9-01; Ord. 02-2(3), 5-1-02; Ord. 02-(4), 7-3-02)
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Attachment 7
ORDINANCE NO. 02-18(5)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE I, GENERAL PROVISIONS, AND
ARTICLE II, BASIC REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 18,
Zoning, Article I, General Provisions, and Article II, Basic Regulations, of the Code of the County of
Albemarle are amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 3.1
Sec. 5.1.28
Definitions
Borrow, fill or waste areas
Chapter 18. Zoning
Article I. General Provisions
Sec. 3.1 Definitions
Fill area or waste area: A location at which soil or inert materials is placed on a site other than the site
where the material was excavated or removed. The placement of soil or inert materials as necessary to
establish a permitted use on the parcel or development from which it was excavated shall not be
considered a fill area or a waste area.
Inert materials: Solid materials that are physically, chemically and biologically stable from further
degradation and considered to be nonreactive, including rubble, concrete, bricks, broken bricks and
blocks, and asphalt pavement.
Program authority: The department of engineering and public works, including any officer or employee of
the department authorized by the county engineer to act pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Code of
Albemarle.
(§ 3.1, 12-10-80, 7-1-81, 12-16-81, 2-10-82, 6-2-82, 1-1-83, 7-6-83, 11-7-84, 7-17-85, 3-5-86, 1-1-87, 6-
10-87, 12-2-87, 7-20-88, 12-7-88, 11-1-89, 6-10-92, 7-8-92, 9-15-93, 8-10-94, 10-11-95, 11-15-95, 10-9-
96, 12-10-97; Ord. 01-18(6), 10-3-01; Ord. 01-18(9), 10-17-01; Ord. 02-18(2), 2-6-02; Ord. 02-18(5), 7-3-
O2)
Article II. Basic Regulations
Sec. 5.1.28 Borrow, fill or waste areas
a. Each borrow, fill or waste area shall be subject to the following:
1. Each active borrow, fill or waste area shall be shaped and sloped so that no undrained
pockets or stagnant pools of water are created to the maximum extent reasonably practicable
as determined by the program authority. All undrained pockets and stagnant pools of water
resulting from drainage shall be treated as required by the Virginia Department of Health to
eliminate breeding places for mosquitoes and other insects.
2. No fill or waste area shall be located either within the flood hazard overlay district, except as
authorized by section 30.3 of this chapter, or in any stream buffer area as defined by Chapter
17 of the Code of Albemarle.
3. Each fill or waste area shall be only for the disposal of soil or inert materials. The disposal of
any other materials in a fill or waste area is prohibited.
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Each borrow, fill or waste area shall be reclaimed within seven (7) days of completion of the
borrow, fill or waste activity, or such later time authorized by the program authority for
reclamation activities of a seasonal nature. Reclamation shall include, but not be limited to,
restoring the area so that it approximates natural contours; shaping and sloping the area to
satisfy the requirements of subsection (a)(1); covering the area with clean fill to a minimum
depth of two (2)feet in order to allow for permanent stabilization and reclamation; and
establishing a permanent vegetative ground cover; provided that the program authority may
reduce the minimum depth of clean fill to one (1) foot if the area is unlikely to be redeveloped.
The zoning administrator, or the program authority for those borrow, fill or waste areas
subject to subsection (b), may require the owner to submit a reasonable performance bond
with surety, cash escrow, letter of credit, any combination thereof, or such other legal
arrangement acceptable to the county attorney, to ensure that measures could be taken by
the county or the program authority at the owner's expense should he fail, after notice is
given to perform required reclamation work specified in the notice. The amount of the bond
or other surety shall be based on unit pricing for new public or private sector construction in
Albemarle County, Virginia, and a reasonable allowance for estimated administrative costs
and inflation which shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the estimated cost to initiate
and complete the reclamation of the borrow, fill or waste area, and to comply with all other
terms and conditions of the plan or narrative required by subsection (b). If reclamation work
is required to be taken by the county or the program authority upon the failure of the owner to
do so, the county or the program authority may collect the reasonable cost of the work
directly from the owner, to the extent that the cost exceeds the unexpended or unobligated
amount of the surety. Within sixty (60) days after the reclamation work is completed and
inspected and approved by the county engineer, the bond or other surety, or any unexpended
or unobligated portion thereof, shall be refunded to the owner.
If the aggregate area of a borrow, fill or waste activity will be greater than ten thousand (10,000)
square feet, then, as part of any permit issued pursuant to section 17-207 of the Code of
Albemarle, the program authority shall first approve a plan or a narrative for such activity that
satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) and the following:
All inert materials shall be transported in compliance with section 13-301 of the Code of
Albemarle. Before a transporting vehicle leaves the parcel or parcels on which the borrow, fill
or waste area is located, it shall be cleaned so that no inert materials outside of the vehicle's
load-bed can be deposited on a public street.
2. The borrow, fill or waste area and the access roads thereto shall be treated or maintained to
prevent dust or debris from blowing or spreading onto adjacent properties or public streets.
Depending on the anticipated intensity and duration of the activity and the character of the
development of adjoining properties, the program authority may require setback, fencing and
landscaping requirements as deemed appropriate, but which shall not exceed the
requirements of sections 30.4.6, 30.4.7 and 30.4.9 of this chapter.
3. Borrow, fill or waste activity involving industrial-type power equipment shall be limited to the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., except in cases of a public emergency declared pursuant to
section 2-1003 of the Code of Albemarle.
Borrow, fill or waste activity shall be conducted in a safe manner that maintains lateral
support, in order to minimize any hazard to persons, physical damage to adjacent land and
improvements, and damage to any public street because of slides, sinking, or collapse.
The placement of fill or waste shall be completed within one (1) year of its commencement,
except for reclamation activities and any other activities associated with the final stabilization
of the area. The program authority may extend the date of completion upon the written
request of the applicant, demonstrating that factors beyond the control of the applicant
prevented the completion within the one-year period. The program authority may then extend
the permit for a period of time that, in its sole discretion, is determined adequate to complete
the work.
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In lieu of a plan or narrative, the program authority may accept a contractual agreement
between the Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor for a public road project;
provided that the program authority determines that the agreement satisfies at least to an
equivalent extent the requirements and intent of this section.
(§ 5.1.28, 12-10-80, 7-6-83; Ord. 01-18(6), 10-3-01; Ord. 02-18(5), 7-3-02)
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Attachment 8
Agenda Item No. 21. SP-2002-006. Four Seasons Learninq Center (Si.qns #26&27). A
request to amend an existing SUP to allow total of 40 children at existing daycare facility in accord w/Sec
20.3.2.1of the Zoning Ord. TM 61X1, P 5 contains 0.35 acs. Loc at 254 Lakeview Dr at intersec of
Lakeview Dr & Four Seasons Dr. Znd PUD. Rio Dist.
This permit is approved for an office or a nursery school and daycare center; provided, however,
both uses shall not exist simultaneously;
If the building is to be used for a nursery school and daycare center, the following conditions shall
apply:
a. Development of the site shall be in general conformity with the Minor Site Plan
Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of Planning and Community
Development. If modifications are made to the site, a twenty (20)-foot buffer shall be
provided and retained between the property and Lot B shown on the Minor Site Plan
Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of Planning and Community
Development;
b. The maximum number of children shall not exceed forty (40) at any given time or the
number approved by the Department of Social Services, whichever is less;
c. An outdoor play area with equipment shall be provided and maintained by the applicant.
The play area shall be fenced with a chain link fence;
d. The fence across the front of the property shall be a barrier fence, four and one-half (4 %)
feet high, set back twenty-five (25) feet from the property line. The fencing on the other
three (3) sides of the property is to be chain link;
e. No certificate of occupancy for BP 2000-01520 (one [1]-story addition with finished
basement) and no zoning clearance for any increase in the number of children more than
the thirty-two (32) allowed under SP 74-412 shall be provided prior to completion of: i)
construction of the building addition, and ii) parking lot approved in the Minor Site Plan
Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of Planning and Community
Development; and
f. No residential use of the property shall be allowed without abandonment of the special
use permit;
If the building is to be used for an office, the following conditions shall apply:
a. The maximum number of employees shall be ten (10) employees;
b. A twenty (20)-foot buffer shall be provided and retained between the property and Lot B
shown on the Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of
Planning and Community Development; and
c. No residential use of the property shall be allowed without abandonment of the special
use permit; and
No sign shall be located less than five (5) feet from the right-of-way of Four Seasons Drive. It
shall be placed in the general location depicted on the Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July
15, 2000 by the Department of Planning and Community Development. It shall be single-faced
and not exceed eight (8) square feet. Materials, color, and lettering shall be consistent with the
photograph initialed RSK and dated May 17, 1959, in the file of SP $9-23. Any replacement sign
shall be of materials, color, and lettering compatible to the Four Seasons Patio Homes sign, as
approved by the Zoning Administrator.
Agenda Item No. 22. SP-2002-018. Rosewood Villaqe Amendment (Si.qns #30&31). A
request to increase the number of beds from 60 to 90 at the Rosewood Village Assisted Living Fac.
TM61W, Sec2, P1, contains 2.1 acs. Znd C-1. Loc at NE corner of Greenbrier Dr & Westfield Rd. Rio
Dist.
Maximum usage is limited to ninety (90) residential beds in the facility;
No part of the property may be utilized for any activities other than those directly related to the
adult care residence. This condition is intended to regulate parking; and
This special use permit authorizes only an adult care residence which provides an assisted living
level of service, as defined in 22VAC40-71-10 as provided under the Virginia Administrative
Code.
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Attachment 9
ORDINANCE NO. 02-18(4)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE IV, PROCEDURE, OF THE CODE OF
THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 18,
Zoning, Article IV, Procedure, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is amended and reordained as
follows:
By Amending:
35.0 Fees
CHAPTER 18. ZONING
ARTICLE IV. PROCEDURE
35.0 FEES.
Except as herein otherwise provided, every application made to the zoning administrator, the
commission, or the board of supervisors shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth hereinafter, to
defray the cost of processing such application. Neither the County nor the School Board of
Albemarle County shall be required to pay any fee required by this section if it is the applicant.
a. For a special use permit:
1. Rural area division for the purpose of "family division" where all original 1980
development rights have been exhausted under "family division" as defined under section
18-56 of the subdivision ordinance - $220.00. (Amended effective 1-1-94)
2. Rural area divisions - $1,240.00.
3. Commercial use - $980.00.
4. Industrial use - $1,020.00.
5. Private club/recreational facility - $1,020.00.
6. Mobile home park or subdivision - $980.00.
7. Public utilities - $1,020.00.
8. Grade/fill in the flood plain - $870.00.
9. Minor amendment to valid special use permit or a special use permit to allow minor
expansion of a non-conforming use $110.00. (Amended effective 1-1-94)
10. Extending special use permits - $70.00.
11. Home Occupation-Class A - $13.00;
Home Occupation-Class B - $440.00.
12. For day care centers - six (6) to nine (9) children - $490.00. (Added 6-3-92)
13. For day care centers - ten (10) or more children - $980.00. (Added 6-3-92)
14. All other uses except signs - $980.00. (Amended 7-8- 92)
b. For amendment to text of zoning ordinance - $840.00.
c. Amendment to the zoning map:
1. For planned developments - under 50 acres - $1,020.00.
2. For planned developments - 50 or more acres - $1,570.00.
3. For all other zoning map amendments - under 50 acres - $1,020.00.
4. For all other zoning map amendments - 50 or more acres - $1,570.00.
5. Minor amendment to a zoning map amendment - $220.00.
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Board of Zoning Appeals:
1. Request for a variance or sign special use permit - $120.00. (Amended 7-8-92)
2. For other appeals to the board of zoning appeals (including appeals of zoning
administrator's decision) - $120.00, to be refunded if the decision of the zoning
administrator is overturned.
e. Preliminary site development plan:
1. Residential - $1,190.00, plus $13.00/unit.
2. Non-residential - $1,580.00, plus $13.00/1000 square feet.
f. Final site development plan:
1.
2.
Approved administratively- $410.00.
If reviewed by the commission before approval of preliminary site development plan -
$1,130.00.
3. If reviewed by the commission after approval of the preliminary site development plan -
$790.00.
4. For site development plan waiver- $270.00.
5. For site development plan amendment:
a) Minor- alterations to parking, circulation, building size, location - $95.00.
b) Major- commission review- $270.00.
6. Review of site development plan by the architectural review board - $200.00.
7. Appeal of site development plan to the board of super visors - 0 $240.00.
8. Rehearing of site development plan by commission or board of supervisors - $190.00.
9. Rejection by agent of incomplete site development plan:
a) Rejected within ten days - $200.00.
b) Suspended after site plan review - site plan fee shall not be refunded. $65.00 fee
shall be required to reinstate project.
For relief from a condition of approval from commission or landscape waiver by agent -
$18o.oo.
Change in road or development name after submittal of site development plan:
1. Road - $20.00.
2. Development - $25.00.
Extending approval of site development plan - $45.00.
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j. Granting request to defer action on site development plan, special use permit or zoning map
amendment:
1. To a specific date - $35.00.
2. Indefinitely- $75.00.
k. Bond inspection for site development plan, for each inspection after the first bond estimate -
$6O.OO.
I. Zoning clearance- $35.00.
m. Accessory lodging permits - $35.00.
n. Official Letters:
1. Of determination- $75.00.
2. Of compliance with county ordinances- $75.00.
3. Stating number of development rights - $40.00.
o. Sign Permits:
1. Any sign, except exempted signs and signs requiring review by the architectural review
board - $35.00.
2. Signs required to be reviewed by the architectural review board - $75.00.
In addition to the foregoing, the actual costs of any notice required under Chapter 22, Title 15.2 of
the Code shall be charged to the applicant, to the extent that the same shall exceed the
applicable fee set forth in this section. Failure to pay all applicable fees shall constitute grounds
for the denial of any application. For any application withdrawn after public notice has been
given, no part of the fee will be refunded. (Amended 5-5-82; 9-1-85; 7-1-87; 6-7-89; 12-11-91 to
be effective 4-1-92; 7- 8-92)
(§ 35.0, 12-10-80; 5-5-82; 9-1-85; 7-1-87; 6-7-89; 12-11-91 to be effective 4-1-92; 7- 8-92; *to be
effective 1-1-94; Ord. 02-18(4), 7-3-02)
This ordinance shall be effective on and after August 1, 2002.
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Attachment 10
ORDINANCE NO. 02-14(2)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14, SUBDIVISION OF LAND, ARTICLE II, ADMINISTRATION
AND PROCEDURE, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 14,
Subdivision of Land, Article II, Administration and Procedure, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is
amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 14-203 Fees
CHAPTER 14. SUBDIVISION OF LAND
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 14-203 Fees.
Except as otherwise provided herein, each subdivider shall pay a fee upon submittal of a plat or
other request provided herein, in an amount according to the schedule set forth below. The fee shall be
in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." Neither the County nor the School
Board of Albemarle County shall be required to pay any fee required by this section if it is the applicant.
A. Preliminary plat for subdivision:
If subject to review by the commission:
(a) 1 to 9 lots: $720.00.
(b) 10 to 19 lots: $1,100.00.
(c) 20 or more lots: $1,330.00.
If subject to review by the agent:
(a) Two-lot subdivision as described in section 14-232(B)(1) or if all lots front
on an existing public street: $95.00.
(b) 1 to 9 lots: $360.00.
(c) 10 to 19 lots: $550.00.
(d) 20 or more lots: $670.00.
3. Reinstatement of review: $65.00.
Each filing of a preliminary plat, whether or not a preliminary plat for the same
property has been filed previously, shall be subject to the same requirements.
B. Final plat for subdivision:
If subject to review by the commission:
(a) 1 to 9 lots: $720.00.
(b) 10 to 19 lots: $1,100.00.
(c) 20 or more lots: $1,330.00.
If subject to review by the agent:
(a) Two-lot subdivision as described in section 14-232(B)(1) or if all lots front
on an existing public street: $95.00.
(b) 1 to 9 lots: $360.00.
(c) 10 to 19 lots: $550.00.
(d) 20 or more lots: $670.00.
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3. Condominium plat: $100.00.
4. Reinstatement of review: $65.00.
5. In addition to the foregoing, if the subdivider is required to construct a public
street or a private road, he shall pay to the county a fee equal to the cost of the
inspection of the construction of any such street or road. These fees shall be
paid prior to completion of all necessary inspections and shall be deemed a part
of the cost of construction of the street or road for purposes of section 14-413(B).
C. Plat for rural division: $95.00.
D. Plat for family division: $95.00.
E. Other matters subject to review:
1. Waiver, variation or substitution of subdivision requirements: $180.00.
2. Relief from plat conditions imposed by commission prior to the date of adoption
of this chapter: $180.00.
3. Appeal of plat to board of supervisors: $240.00.
4. Extension of plat approval: $45.00.
5. Request to defer action on plat to an indefinite date: $75.00.
6. Bonding inspection for plat: $60.00.
7. Vacation of plat or part thereof: $170.00.
(9-5-96, 12-11-91, 6-7-89, 4-17-85, 12-1-82, 12-14-77, 3-2-77, 11-10-76, 8-28-74 (§ 3); 1988 Code, § 18-
43; Ord. 98-A(1), 7-15-98; Ord. 99-14(1), 6-16-99; Ord. 02-14(2), 7-3-02)
State law reference--Va. Code § 15.2-2241 (9).
This ordinance shall be effective on and after August 1, 2002.
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Attachment 11
ORDINANCE NO. 02-17(1)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, WATER PROTECTION, ARTICLE I, EROSION AND
SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND ARTICLE II, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY, OF
THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 17,
Water Protection, Article I, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Article II, Stormwater Management and
Water Quality, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 17-209 Fees
Sec. 17-310 Fees
Chapter 17
Water Protection
Article II. Erosion and Sediment Control
Sec. 17-209 Fees.
Each owner seeking approval of an erosion and sediment control plan or entering into an
agreement in lieu of a plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each
reinspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash
or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle."
A. Land disturbing activity pertaining to single family dwelling unit:
1. Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit located in a residential
development: $20.
2. Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit not located in a
residential development: $30.
3. Plan for a single family dwelling unit: $130.
4. Each reinspection: $30.
B. Land disturbing activity pertaining to non-exempt agricultural land:
1. Plan: $130.
2. Each reinspection: $30.
C. All other land disturbing activity:
1. Plan: $320 + $125 per acre of disturbed area or portion thereof, not to exceed $3000.
2. Annual renewal of approved plan: $320.
3. Major amendment of plan: $150.
4. Each reinspection: $70.
(9 7-4, 6-18-75, 9 6, 10-22-75, 4-21-76, 11-10-76, 3-2-77, 4-17-85, 2-11-87, 12-11-91, 3-18-92; 9 19.3-
17, 2-11-98; Code 1988, 99 7-4, 19.3-17; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 98-17(1), 11-11-98; Ord. 02-17(1), 7-
3-02)
State law reference--Va. Code § 10.1-562.
Article III. Stormwater Management and Water Quality
Sec. 17-310 Fees.
Each owner seeking approval of a stormwater management/BMP plan shall pay a fee upon
submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each inspection, in amounts according to the schedule set
forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle."
1. Plan: $130.
2. Major amendment of plan: $100.
3. Request for exception (section 17-308): $240.
4. Request for development in a stream buffer or for reduction or modification of stream
buffer (section 17-321) and mitigation plan (if not part of another document) (section 17-
322): $70.
5. Each inspection: $60.
(ss 19.3-34, 2-11-98; SS 19.1-8, 9-29-77, art. II, SS 3, 7-11-90; Code 1988, SSSS 19.1-8, 19.3-34; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98;
Ord. 02-17(1), 7-3-02)
State law reference--Va. Code § 10.1-603.10.
This ordinance shall be effective on and after August 1, 2002.
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To:
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RECEIVED AT BOS MEETING
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Agenda Item tit: .....
Oierk's Initials:.
In regard to the Consent Agenda item 7.7 on Water Emergency Termination, the
League of Women Voters urges you not to withdraw the emergency resolution at
this time. We fear that an official lifting of the emergency would send a message to
the public that all is well when, in fact, the on-going drought is very serious and
destined to become worse during the summer. Heavy summer rains that replenish
the reservoirs only give the illusion that water is plentiful. In actuality, most such
rainfall quickly drains away.
The staff's recommendation to develop an easy-to-understand measure that
provides the public the status and appropriate actions for various drought
conditions is commendable and should be implemented. However, it will take
time to develop it, to get approval from ail the players, and to educate the public.
In the interim, it seems prudent to maintain the emergency status quo: so that
conservation measures can be declared and enforced in a timely fashion, ff and
when needed.
On behalf of the citizens, local government staff and the Board
of Supervisors of Albemarle County, I would like to recognize
H. CarterMyers III
for your outstanding efforts in serving on the Commonwealth
Transportation Board from February 1994 until June 2002, a truly
significant and impressive accomplishment.
We are most grateful for the time, energy and dedication you have
committed to serving the transportation needs of this region.
We particularly appreciate your responsiveness to local
transportation needs as expressed to you by the Board of Supervisors
and by individual citizens of our community, and your support of
fundingforprimary road improvements in the county.
We also recognize the important support you have given to major
transportation projects such as the widening of Route 29 North and
the Meadow Creek Parkway which have and will enhance area
mobility and trajflc safety
Signed and sealed this ya day of July 2002.
Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Board of Supervisors
On behalf of the citizens, local government staff and the Board of
Supervisors of Albemarle County, I would like to congratulate
on the occasion of its thirtieth year of service to our community.
The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) has been a
valuable regional partner in wide-ranging planning efforts to better our
community's quality of life.
TJPDC has been a leader in coordinating area-wide transportation
planning efforts focusing on creating effective road networks as well as
alternative transportation options.
TJPDC has continued to monitor regional demographic trends and to
raise critical issues relating to population growth and development
patterns to a high level of community attention and dialogue.
TJPDC has also devoted time and energy to housing, juvenile justice,
workforce and employment, cultural tourism and other pressing regional
issues.
TJPDC has brought these topics to the public's attention via community
forums and interactive meetings designed to enhance awareness and
promote informed citizen participation in public policy decision making.
Signed and sealed this 3rd day of July 2002.
Lindsag G. Dottier, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Board of Supervisors
To: Members, Board of Supervisors
From: Ella Washington Carey, CP1C, Clerk
Subject: Reading List for July 3, 2002
Date: June 25, 2002
February 6, 2002
March 18, 2002 (A)
May I, 2002
May 15, 2002
Pages I- 27 (end with Item #12) - Ms. Thomas
Mr. Rooker
Pages I - 16 (end #7)- Mr. Dottier
Pages 16 (begin #7) - end - Mr. Perkins
Pages I - 5 (end #1 I)- Mr. Bowerman
Pages 15 begin #11) - end - Mr. Martin
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: ZMA 99-13 and SP 99-59 -- Young America/
Morris Creek Yacht Club
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant requests a
zoning map amendment of approximately 3.50 acres to allow
for HC (Highway Commercial) uses. The properties are located
on approximately 9.099 acres zoned LI (Light Industrial) and an
unzoned, abandoned highway right-of-way. The property is
described as portions of Tax Map 76MI-Parcel 1 and is located
on the east side of Fifth Street Extended just north of its
intersection with Interstate 64. This property is located in the
Scottsville Magisterial District and is designated for Industrial
and Regional Service uses in Neighborhood 5 as identified in
the Comprehensive Plan.
The Special Use Permit is for approval of approximately 4.00
acres for grading in the floodplain of Biscuit Run at its
confluence with Moores Creek. The properties, TMP 76M1-1,
TMP 76-55A, and the abandoned right-of-way, comprise
approximately 12.$97 acres and are zoned LI (Light Industrial),
HC (Highway Commercial), and no zoning, respectively.
STAFF CONTACT(S): Mr. Barnes; Mr. Cilimberg
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ITEM NUMBERS:
INFORMATION:
ACTION: Yes INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes · Proffers
REVIEWED BY:
Discussion:
At the June 5, 2002 meeting, the Board held a public hearing on the Young America/Morris Creek Yacht
Club application (ZMA 99-13 and SP 99-59). While the applicant had provided a set of proffers, the
person signing the proffers was not legally enabled to sign the proffers. Attached is legally signed set of
proffers. Additionally, the applicant has struck the language in proffer number 2, which would have
allowed "truck stops" as a by-right use on the site, per the Board's directive.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of ZMA-1999-13 with the attached proffers and SP-1999-59 as presented.
PROFFER FORM
Original Proffer: 4/3/02
Amended Proffer 6/6/02
(Amendment # 3_l
Date: 5/7/02
ZMA #: 99-59
Tax Map and Parcel Number(s):
76M(1)-1 and 76-55A
2.20 Acres to be rezoned from LI to HC (0.43 acres unzoned former VDOT fight-of-way)
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 request.
1. The development of the site will be in general accord with the plan entitled "Conceptual Site Plan", prepared by
John McNair and Associates, dated January 8, 2002 and revised on April 2, 2002.
2. The Owners shall restrict the uses on the property to hotels, motels, restaurants, service stations, convenience stores
and gift, craft or antique shops.
3. Vehiclar access from 5th street to development on the properties subject to ZMA 99-13 and SP 99-59 shall be
provided by a single entrance to be shared with the existing Holiday Inn. The final site plan for development of the
subject properties shall cause the existing entrance to the Holiday Inn to be modified to be used as an "in only"
entrance as shown on the Conceptual Site Plan and the modified entrance shall meet Virginia Department of
Transportation standards for one-way commercial entrances. Additionally, the final site plan shall provide the
Holiday Inn with an additional entrance for two-way traffic flow. This additional entrance shall be at a minimum
safe distance from the "in only" entrance as determined by the Albemarle County Engineering Department.
4. All proposed buildings shall be sited so that the fronts of the buildings are oriented to face 5th Street as generally
shown on the Conceptual Site Plan.
5. All fuel islands shall be located behind a building as generally shown on the Conceptual Site Plan.
6. All existing and new utility lines on the proposed site shall be underground. The placement of these underground
utilities shall be shown and constructed as part of any final site plan for development of the rezoned properties
7. As part of preliminary site plan submitted for any development on the rezoned property, the owner shall conduct a
Traffic Study which reflects the traffic impacts of all the proposed uses and the existing Holiday Inn (Tax Map 76
Parcel 55C). All improvements identified by the traffic study shall be subject to VDOT and County Engineering
approval and provided prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. These improvements, if required by the
traffic study, may include, but shall not be limited to, a traffic signal at the entrance from 5a~ Street; an extension of
the turn lane in the northbound lane of 5th Street coming from Interstate 64, and an extension of the existing turn
lane from 5a~ Street southbound to the entrance of the proposed development.
8. The Owners shall grant an easement to the County for the "Greenway Easement" as shown on the accompanying
Conceptual Site Plan provided that the County holds the owner harmless as provided in Virginia Code §29.1-509(E).
This easement shall be granted within 90 days of approval by the Board of Supervisors of ZMA 99-13 and SP 99-59.
In conjunction with the Greenway, the Owner(s) shall:
A. In addition to the screening requirements of the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board and section 32
of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, the owner shall provide a vegetated buffer for the purposes of
screening the development from the proposed greenway trail shown on the Conceptual Site Plan. This
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vegetated buffer shall be provided in a manner consistent with section 32.7.9.2 of the Albemarle County Zoning
Ordinance and the landscaping shall be shown on the final site plan and installed as part of any final site plan
for development of the rezoned properties.
Steps and a vehicle travelway from the proposed parking area to the edge of the proposed Greenway Easement
shall be constructed in the approximate locations shown on the Conceptual Site Plan. These improvements
shall be shown and constructed as part of any final site plan for development of the rezoned properties and
maintained by the owner.
A contribution of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be made to the County to upgrade the existing bridge that
formerly served the Old Lynchburg Road that lies in the proposed Greenway easement. This contribution shall
be made prior to Final Site Plan approval.
Signatures of All Owners
Printed Names of All Owners
Printed Name of Attorney-in-Fact
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Resolution to amend Albemarle County Personnel Policy
pertaining to military leaves of absence
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request BOS approval of a resolution amending Section
P-83 of the Albemarle County Personnel Policy pertaining
to military leaves of absence for County employees.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Tucker, White, Davis, Trank
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
Resolution
DISCUSSION:
Legislation passed by the 2002 General Assembly and approved by the Governor amended state law (Virginia Code § 44-93)
pertaining to military leave for state and local government employees. State law provides that such employees are entitled to a
maximum of 15 paid days of military leave for training purposes or active duty per federal fiscal year. Once this 15-day period is
exhausted, an employee typically begins to receive military pay and is placed on unpaid leave status by the locality. Under this
legislation, local governments have the enabling authority to pay the difference between an employee's regular pay and the
military pay received.
The proposed changes to County personnel policy implement this enabling authority and would bring current policy in line with
state law. Specifically, the proposed policy provides that, for any employee who is engaged in active federally funded military
duty as a result of being drafted or involuntarily called to duty, the County will make up the difference in pay between the
employee's regular pay and the military pay received during the period of active military service, for up to six (6) months. At the
expiration of the six (6) month period, the employee may apply for a three (3) month extension of the pay differential.
The policy revisions also provide that employees will accrue leave and seniority in accordance with current County leave policies.
Finally, the policy provides that, during the period of active duty military service, an employee's health insurance coverage may
continue with no change in coverage from what the employee has during regular employment. Extended health care coverage
may continue for the lesser of 18 months (under COBRA) or the day after the date on which the person fails to apply for or return
to a position of employment with the County as required by federal law. At the employee's request, the policy provides that the
County shall pay the employer portion of the applicable health care premium during this period, with the employee continuing to
pay the cost of dependent coverage.
Many localities are adopting similar changes in light of the federal military call-up that has occurred in the aftermath of the
terrorist attacks on the United States and subsequent military operations overseas. Currently, at least one County employee is
serving on an active duty basis overseas and would be affected by this policy change.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution and revised policy.
02.089
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle Personnel Policy has been adopted by the Board of
Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, changes to state law authorize the Board of Supervisors to provide enhanced
benefits to County Employees called into military service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, hereby amends Section P-83, Military Leave, of the County of Albemarle Personnel
Policy, as follows:
Section P-83. Military Leave
Upon presentation of a copy of final orders or other equivalent notice, an employee who is a member of
an officially-recognized reserve or national guard unit shall be entitled to 15 work days of military leave
for training purposes or active duty per federal fiscal year and shall be paid regular pay.
An employee who is drafted, volunteers for full-time military service or is called to active duty in the
uniformed services shall be placed on military leave without pay when military leave is exhausted.
However, for any employee who is engaged in active federally funded military duty as a result of being
drafted or involuntarily called to duty, the County, after the expiration of 15 workdays of military leave,
shall pay the difference between the employee's regular pay and the military pay received during all or
any part of the term of active federally funded duty, up to a maximum of six (6) months. At the
expiration of the six-month period, the Board of Supervisors may, upon application by the employee,
extend payment of the military pay differential for an additional three (3) month period.
During military leave with pay, the employee will continue to accrue seniority, annual leave and sick
leave. Employees who are on military leave without pay will continue to accrue seniority but not annual
leave or sick leave.
During the period of active duty military service, an employee's health insurance coverage may continue
with no change in coverage from what the employee has during regular employment. An employee may
elect to continue such coverage under COBRA for the maximum time allowed.
An employee who is drafted, or involuntarily recalled to active military service, may request the County
pay the employer portion of the applicable health care premium for the lesser of 18 months or the day
after the date on which the person fails to apply for or return to a position of employment with the County
as required by federal law. The employee shall continue to pay the remainder of the cost of employee
coverage and the cost of any dependent coverage.
Any employee whose absence from employment with the County is necessitated by reason of service in
the uniformed services shall be entitled to all reemployment rights and benefits as set forth in the federal
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and other applicable federal or state
laws.
Legal References:
Amended: 7/3/02
Virginia Code § 44-93. Leaves of absence for employees of the Commonwealth
and political subdivisions.
38 U.S.C. §§ 4301-4333. Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of
the Uniformed Services.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by a vote of four to zero, as recorded below, at
a regular meeting held on July 3, 2002.
Aye Nay
Mr. Bowerman Y
Mr. Dorrier Y
Mr. Martin Absent
Mr. Perkins Y
Mr. Rooker Y
Ms. Thomas Absent
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Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
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DRAFT: June 19, 2002
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle Personnel Policy has been adopted by the Board
of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, changes to state law authorize the Board of Supervisors to provide
enhanced benefits to County Employees called into military service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, hereby amends Section P-83, Military Leave, of the County of Albemarle
Personnel Policy, as follows:
Section P-83. Military Leave
Upon presentation of a copy of final orders or other equivalent notice, an employee who is a
member of an officially-recognized reserve or national guard unit shall be entitled to 15 work
days of military leave for training purposes or active duty per federal fiscal year and shall be paid
regular pay.
An employee who is drafted, volunteers for full-time military service or is called to active duty
in the uniformed services shall be placed on military leave without pay when military leave is
exhausted. However, for any employee who is engaged in active federally funded military duty
as a result of being drafted or involuntarily called to duty, the County, after the expiration of 15
workdays of military leave, shall pay the difference between the employee's regular pay and the
military pay received during all or any part of the term of active federally funded duty, up to a
maximum of six (6) months. At the expiration of the six-month period, the Board of Supervisors
may, upon application by the employee, extend payment of the military pay differential for an
additional three (3) month period.
DRAFT: June 19, 2002
During military leave with pay, the employee will continue to accrue seniority, annual leave and
sick leave. Employees who are on military leave without pay will continue to accrue seniority
but not annual leave or sick leave.
During the period of active duty military service, an employee's health insurance coverage may
continue with no change in coverage from what the employee has during regular employment.
An employee may elect to continue such coverage under COBRA for the maximum time
allowed.
An employee who is drafted, or involuntarily recalled to active military service, may request the
County pay the employer portion of the applicable health care premium for the lesser of 18
months or the day after the date on which the person fails to apply for or return to a position of
employment with the County as required by federal law. The employee shall continue to pay the
remainder of the cost of employee coverage and the cost of any dependent coverage.
Any employee whose absence from employment with the County is necessitated by reason of
service in the uniformed services shall be entitled to all reemployment rights and benefits as set
forth in the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and other
applicable federal or state laws.
Legal References:
Amended:
Virginia Code § 44-93. Leaves of absence for employees of the Commonwealth
and political subdivisions.
38 U.S.C. §§ 4301-4333. Employment and Reemployment Rights of Members of
the Uniformed Services.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a
Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by vote of__ to __
on ,2002.
Mr. Bowerman
Mr. Dorrier
Mr. Martin
Mr. Perkins
Mr. Rooker
Ms. Thomas
Aye Nay
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
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The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the
3rd of July 2002, adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the streets in Foxcroft Subdivision, Phase 3, described on the attached
Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 3, 2002, fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on
plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has
advised the Board that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street
Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the roads in Foxcroft, Phase 3, as
described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 3, 2002, to the secondary system
of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision
Street Requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-
way, as described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described
on the recorded plats; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident
Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Recorded vote:
Moved by: Mr. Rooker
Seconded by: Mr. Bowerman
Yeas: Mr. Bowerman, Mr. Dorrier, Mr. Perkins and Mr. Rooker
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Martin and Ms. Thomas
A Copy Teste:
Ella W. Carey, Clerk, CMC
Board of County Supervisors
The roads described on Additions Form SR-5(A) are:
Foxvale Lane (State Route 1141)from the intersection of Route 1148 and Route
1147 to the intersection of Route 1149, Leaping Fox Court, and Route 1118,
Leaping Fox Lane, as shown on plat recorded 4/9/1999 in the office the Clerk of
Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1805, pages 82-87, with a 50-foot
right-of-way width, for a length of 0.06 mile.
2)
Leapin.q Fox Court (State Route 1149) from the intersection of Route 1141,
Foxvale Lane, to the cul-de-sac as shown on plat recorded 4/9/1999 in the office
the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1805, pages 82-87,
with a 50-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.04 mile.
3)
Leapin.q Fox Lane (State Route 1118) from the intersection of Route 1141,
Foxvale Lane, to the cul-de-sac as shown on plat recorded 3/15/2001 in the office
the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1805, pages 82-87,
132-136 and 138-141, with a 50-foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.10 mile.
Total Mileage - 0.20 mile.
In the County of Albemarle
By resolution of the governing body adopted July 03, 2002
The following Form SR-SA i~ hereby attached and incorporated as part of the governing body's resolution for changes in the
secondary system of state highways.
Form SR-5A
Secondary Roads Division 5/1/99
Project/Subdivision
Foxcroft Phase 3
A Copy Testee Signed (County Official): ~
Report of Changes in the Secondary System of State. Highw
Type of Change:
Addition
The following additions to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to the statutory provision or provisions cited are
hereby requested, the right of way for which, including additional easements for drainage as required, is guaranteed:
Reason for Change: Addition, New subdivision street
Pursuant to Code of Virginia Statute: {}33.1-229
Route Number and/or Street Name
· Foxvale Lane, State Route Number 1141
· Description: From: Intersection Rt. 1148 & Rt. 1147
To: Int. Rt. 1149 Leaping Fox Court & Rt. 1118 Leaping Fox Lane
A distance of: 0.06 miles.
Right of Way Record: Filed with the Albemarle County Clerks Office on 4/9/199S~ Deed Book 1805 Pg.82-87, with a width
of 50'
· Leaping Fox Court, State Route Number 1149
· Description: From: Intersection Rt. 1141foxvale Lane
To: Cul-de-sac
A distance of: 0.04 miles.
Right of Way Record: Filed with the Albemarle County Clerk's Office on 4/9/199g Deed Book 1805, Pgs. 82-87, with a
width of 50'
· Leaping Fox Lane, State Route Number 1118
· Description: From: Intersection Rt. 1141 Foxvale Lane
To: Cul De Sac
A distance of: 0.10 miles.
Right of Way Record: Filed with the Albemarle County Clerks Office on 3/15/2001 Deed Book 1805,2001 ,pg.82-87 132-
136,138-141, with a width of 50' ' '
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The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the
3rd of July 2002, adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the streets in Parkside Village Subdivision, Phase 1, described on the
attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 3, 2002, fully incorporated herein by reference, are
shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia;
and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has
advised the Board that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street
Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors
requests the Virginia Department of Transportation to add the roads in Parkside Village, Phase
1, as described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 3, 2002, to the secondary
system of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's
Subdivision Street Requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-
way, as described, exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described
on the recorded plats; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident
Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Recorded vote:
Moved by: Mr. Rooker
Seconded by: Mr. Bowerman
Yeas: Mr. Bowerman, Mr. Dorrier, Mr. Perkins and Mr. Rooker
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Martin and Ms. Thomas
A Copy Teste:
Ella W. Carey, Clerk, CMC
Board of County Supervisors
The roads described on Additions Form SR-5(A) are:
Cranberqf Lane (State Route 1234) from the intersection of Route 1233, Indigo
Road, to the cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded 12/4/2000 in the office the Clerk
of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 1974, pages 487-492, with a 40-
foot right-of-way width, for a length of 0.06 mile.
2)
Hill Top Street (State Route 691) from the existing end of maintenance of Route
691, Hill Top Street, to the intersection of Route 1233, Indigo Road, as shown on
plat recorded 12/4/2000 in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County
in Deed Book 1974, pages 487-492, with a 40-foot right-of-way width, for a length of
0.02 mile.
3)
Indi.qo Road (State Route 1233) from the intersection of Route 691, Hill Top
Street, to the intersection of Route 1234, Cranberry Lane, as shown on plat
recorded 12/4/2000 in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of Albemarle County in
Deed Book 1974, pages 487-492, with a 40-foot right-of-way width, for a length of
0.09 mile.
Total Mileage - 0.17 mile.
In the CountY_of Albemarle
By resolution of the governing body adopted July 03, 2002
7he following Form SR-5A is hereby, attached and incorporated as part of the governing body's resolution for changes in the
secondary system of state highways.
Form SR-5A
A Copy Testee Signed (County OfficiaO: ~
RePOrt---of C----hange-~ in th-~e- Seco~ ~ ~-~ S-~ate ~
Secondary Roads Division 5/1/99
Project/Subdivision
Parkside Village Phase 1
Type of Change:
Addition
The following additions to the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to the statutory provision or provisions cited, are
hereby requested, the right of way for which, including additional easements for drainage as required, is guaranteed:
Reason for Change: Addition, New subdivision street
Pursuant to Code of Virg nia Statute: §33.1-229
Route Number and/or Street Name
Cranberry Lane, State Route Number 1234
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To: Cul De Sac
A distance of: 0.06 miles.
Right of Way Record: Filed with the Albemarle County Clerks Office on 12/4/2000, Deed Book 1974 Pg.487-492. with a
width of 40'
· Hill Top Street, State Route Number 691
· Description: From: Existing End Of Maintenance Rt.691 Hill Top Street
To: Intersection Of Rt. 1233 Indigo Road
A distance of: 0.02 miles.
Right of Way Record: Filed with [he Albemarle County Clerks Office on 12/4/2000, Deed Book 1974 Pg.487-492, with a
width of 40'
· Indigo Road, State Route Number 1233
· Description: From: Intersection Of Rt.691 Hill Top Street
To: Intersection Of Rt. 1234 Cranberry Lane
A distance of: 0.09 miles.
Right of Way Record: Filed with the Albemarle County Clerks Office on 12/4/2000. Deed Book 1974 Pg.487-492, with a
width of 40'
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Water Emergency Termination
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request by Albemarle County Service Authority to rescind
current water emergency declaration.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Graham, Hirschman
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution from Albemarle County Service Authority
REVIEWED BY:
DISCUSSION:
In November 2001, the Albemarle County Board, at the request of the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA), declared a
water emergency. ACSA had made this request based on the drought conditions and decreasing levels at the water supply
reservoirs. On May 16, 2002, the ACSA requested the Albemarle County Board to declare an end to the water emergency. The
request to end the water emergency is based on the fact that reservoirs are approaching 100% of capacity due to recent rains,
which alleviates the need for emergency controls. In making this recent request, the ACSA has recognized that, despite the fact that
the reservoirs are almost full, there is an ongoing drought that is severely impacting groundwater levels and water conservation must
remain a high priority. The ACSA also recognizes that the Iow groundwater levels translate into lower base flows in the streams
feeding the reservoirs and that the reservoirs will drop more quickly during extended dry periods this summer. Despite the ongoing
threat to reservoir capacity, the ACSA believes continuing the water emergency at this time will be less effective that declaring a new
water emergency, if required, later this year. Staff concurs that keeping the water emergency in place when reservoirs are full
diminishes the effectiveness of that measure, but is also sensitive to the concern that lifting the water emergency can be viewed as
misinforming the public as to the seriousness of the ongoing drought. This is especially true for those County residents using wells,
as there appears to be no improvement in groundwater conditions despite the spring rains.
The only current means used for the County Board to advise County residents on the extent of the drought is the declaration of a
water emergency. While declaring a water emergency addresses an imminent crisis, it does not provide a good means of
addressing the serious and lingering effects of the ongoing drought. The analogy might be similar to the prohibition on open air
burning the Governor issued last fall. The burn prohibition provides a means to address an imminent crisis, but doesn't really
address relative fire dangers when there is no burn prohibition. In both the water emergency and the burn prohibition, there can still
be a need for strong advisories even when the declaration is not in place. For open burning, simple measuresto explain the relative
risk can be seen by anyone driving by a fire station or seeking information on current conditions from a number of government
agencies. It appears that a similar type of measure for water conditions could allow the County Board to provide advisories for
circumstances where emergency conditions might not exist, but significant concerns remain. Such a measure would be a simple,
easy to understand relative scale that provides County residents an appreciation of the current conditions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Rescind the water emergency declaration while directing Engineering & Public Works to develop, in coordination with the ACSA, City
of Charlottesville, and Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority, an easy to understand measure that provides the public the status and
appropriate actions for various drought conditions. This should include a plan for implementing this measure in a way that keeps
County residents informed as to existing conditions and recognizes that well users not served by ACSA may require a separate
warning.
Albemad. eCoun_ty . .
Service
RECEIVED
MAY ~ ? 2002
County of AIlsemade
County Executive's Office
May 16,2002
Hand Delivered
Mr. Robert W. Tucker, Jr
County Executive
Albemarle County Office Building
401 Mclntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Dear Bob:
Enclosed you will find a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors today
asking the Board of Supervisors to terminate the water emergency declared on
November 7, 2001. I ask that you place this before the Board of Supervisors at the
eadiest appropriate time.
FS,
J.W. Brent
Executive Director
JWB/slrb
Enclosure
168 Spotnap Road · P.O. Box 2738 · Charlottesville, VA 22902 ° Tel (434) 977-4511 ° Fax (434) 979-0698
www. acsanet, com
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2001, due to drought conditions and an
alarming reduction in the amount of water stored and available for use in the
Charlottesville-Albemarle urban water system, the Albemarle County Board of
Supervisors declared, at the request of the Albemarle County Service Authority
Board of Directors, a water emergency; and
WHEREAS, after additional months of drought and relatively static water
supplies, due to our receiving much-needed rainfall in the past two and one-half
months as well as due to the conservation efforts of the community, the amount of
water stored in the urban water system has increased to almost 97% of available
capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Albemarle County Service Authority
remains concerned about groundwater reserves in Albemarle County while
recognizing that groundwater reserves are not the direct responsibility of Albemarle
County Service Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Albemarle County Service Authority
remains committed to water conservation, including the 10% conservation program
with which the Albemarle County Service Authority is currently partnering with the
City of Charlottesville; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Albemarle County Service Authority
remains committed to the responsible stewardship of our water supplies, which it
views as a precious resource;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Directors of the
Albemarle County Service Authority respectfully recommends that the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors at this time declare an end to the present water
emergency, and requests that the public continue with laudable efforts to conserve
our water.
Certified to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Albemarle County
Service Authority Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled meeting on May 16,
2002 by a roll-call vote of_5 to O.
J.W. Brent, Secretary-Treasurer
JOHN COLLIER MARTIN
5115 CATTERTON ROAD
FREE UNION, VIRGINIA 22940
(434) 978-2872
FAX: (434) 978-4107
July 1, 2002
The Honorable Sally H. Thomas
Chairman, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
401 Mclntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Re: Proposed Rescission of The Declaration of Water Emergency
Dear Mrs. Thomas:
This is in regard to Item 7.7 of the July 3 Consent Agenda, involving the recommendation of
the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) and County Stafl~ that the declaration of water
emergency issued by the Board of Supervisors in November 2001, under the provisions of Article
V., Sec. 16-500 of the Albemarle County Code, be terminated. The purpose of this letter is to
express serious reservation as to whether such an action would be in the overall best public
interest at this time. Due to the complexity of this matter, and due to the pressing need that the
public be fully informed regarding the ongoing drought and the important need for aggressive
water conservation, it is recommended that this matter be "pulled" l~om the Consent Agenda, and
that it be scheduled for consideration at a work session, in the near future, at which time this
matter could be more fully considered.
An action to terminate the declaration of water emergency issued in November 2001, without
complete explanation, reasonablely may be construed by the public as a determination that an
emergency has passed, and that citizens no longer need be concerned about drought. As
recognized in the Staff report concerning this matter, and in a newsletter forwarded by the County
government to property owners with tax bills in May, however, this community remains in the
grip of a serious, persistent and unprecedented drought. As stated in the County government
newsletter:
In terms of rainfall we are a total of one year behind average over
the last four years. It is as ifwe have had only three years of
groundwater replenishment over the last four years while still
having had four years of hot summers, plant growth and human
demand.
As a resuk, 'ground water levels across the County are at record lows, and rivers and streams are
running at record low levels. Although the reservoirs, as of today are at 95.6 % of capacity, Staff
acknowledges that due to low base flows in streams feeding the reservoirs, reservoir levels will
drop more quickly during extended dry periods this summer. Significantly, it is presently
anticipated, that there will be no relief from present drought conditions without replenishment
from normal or above normal rainfall during one or more winter periods, and perhaps, from
tropical storm events not experienced during the past several years.
Under the totality of present circumstances, therefore, it is clear that the drought presently
being experienced is a persistent drought, which must be dealt with by persistent drought
rvamagement, including aggressive water conservation. The drought is not an "on again-off
again" drought, and it should not be managed with "on again-offagain" emergency declarations,
which can only further confuse the public as to the seriousness of the present situation, and worse,
lead to water conservation apathy. It is suggested, therefore, that the better course now, would
be to continue the current declaration of water emergency, at least until Staff completes work on
the outline ora program to better inform the public as to the nature and seriousness of current
drought conditions, and .the need for continuing water conservation. The risk in not taking such an
approach, will be to inadvertently mislead the public into believing that a water supply crisis has
passed, when it clearly has not. Moreover, failure adequately to partner with the public in
drought management efforts at the beginning of this summer, by itself, could lead most directly to
the need for the imposition of mandatory_ restrictions by the end of the summer, a circumstance
which certainly would elicit significant public resentment.
Alternatively, it is suggested that the Board revise and extend its earlier declaration of a water
emergency. This alternative suggestion is made upon the observation, that the Board's November
2001 declaration of the a water emergency, and the ACSA's May 2002 recommendation that the
emergency be terminated, may have been premised, almost exclusively, on the basis of reservoir
levels. As indicated in the discussion above, however, a yard stick dipped into our reservoirs is
not an adequate measure of the overall drought situation, nor the extent of present emergency.
Indeed, as circumstances have demonstrated, exclusive reliance upon reservoir levels, to the
exclusion of all other drought indices, can be extremely misleading. Although our reservoirs may
be at approximately 96% of capacity todhy, k is expected that they will decline during the summer
due to record low stream flows. It is highly unlikely that our reservoirs can be maintained by rrm-
off'from spotty thunderstorms through the entire course of the summer. Accordingly, it is
suggested that the Board may wish to consider re-issuance of a declaration of water emergency
based upon the totality of circumstances with consideration of all drought indices, an action that
would serve to better inform the public, and encourage continued water conservation. Whatever
action the Board decides to take with respect to this matter, its action should have a clear rational
basis, that can be clearly articulated to the public and to the media.
It may also be worth considering, that the drought that will be continuing through the summer
could produce unexpectedly high and unusual demands for water, over and above the level of
demand that might be expected under non-drought conditions.. If the record low levels of ground
water produce wide spread failures of wells, for example, the County certainly would be called
upon to produce potable water to protect the health and safety of persons will failed wells, and to
otherwise sustain them through the drought2 It would be difficult to deny such relief, particularly
to the elderly, infirm and to those with income insufficient to remedy a failed well. It may well be
advisable, therefore, to begin an assessment of the level of risk that will be experienced by County
residents reliant upon wells through the summer, and begin some level of contingency planning to
protect public health and safety under a ',worst case," September drought, scenario.
Additionally, as evidenced by recent events in Colorado and Arizona, the threat of forest fires
is ever present, and water from our reservoirs could be required to fight fires within the
Shenandoah National Park, or within the County. In fact, water was drawn by helicopters from
the Sugar Hollow Reservoir several years ago to fight a fire in the Shenandoah National Park.
Accordingly, there is absolutely no reason to draw solace from the fact that our reservoirs, at the
beginning of July, happen to be 96% of capacity. The drought will continue through the summer,
and the extent of total demand is unpredictable. Every effort must be made to keep the reservoirs
as full as possible for as long as possible through the summer. A fully informed public can assist
materially in this effort, but again, only if it is fully informed.
Finally, it is suggested that determinations regarding the gravity of threats to our water supply
caused by persistent drought, and the degree of "emergency" created by these threats should be
guided by clear and unequivocal appreciation of the value of the resources to be protected. The
water contained in our reservoirs should not be regarded as "liquid gold" for organizational
revenue balance sheet purposes, and to the extent that present budgeting practices tend to require
that our waters be treated as such, those practices should be reformed in fairness to those upon
whom we depend to make difficult decisions. Water is a finite and most precious resource, to be
used sparingly and frugally to meet the needs of this and future generations. This is ingrained in
the public conscience, and there is no room for equivocal "on again~ffagain" signals of the type
present circumstances might suggest.
Sincerely,
John C. Martin
CC: (by e-mail transmission)
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
Mr. Robert W. Tucker
Mr. J. Randolph Parker, Esq.
Mr. Richard Collins
Mr. J. William Brent
Mr. Lawrence C. Tropea, Jr.
Mr. Mark B. Graham
Ms. Judith M. Mueller
Mr. Gary O'Connell
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Revisions to Community Use of County Facilities Policy
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Approve proposed revisions
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Graham, Muhlberger
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Revised Community Use
Facilities Policy
REVIEWED BY:
of County
BACKGROUND:
Albemarle County custodians provide security and maintenance service during weekend events atthe County Office Building (COB).
In an effort to continue the trend of implementing increased security measures at the COB, staff is proposing use of off-duty
Albemarle County Police Officers during weekend events at this facility.
DISCUSSION:
Section E of the Community Use of County Facilities Policy requires that an employee of the County shall be on duty on the property
at times when facilities are in use. To date, County custodians have served this role. Although the custodians have performed
admirably, staff feels a higher level of security should be provided. Therefore, staff suggests using Albemarle County Police
Department (ACPD) Officers to provide security during weekend use at the COB. The ACPD would charge Public Works $28/hr for
the security service. Additionally, staff proposes to charge a $100 refundable custodial fee. These fees would be passed onto
organizations defined as "11" through "V" in section B of the attached policy. Public Works would absorb security and custodial fees
for School and County government affiliated or related groups who conduct weekend use at the COB. The elimination of overtime
expenses for weekend custodial service should provide Public Works adequate funds to cover the above-mentioned fees for School
and County government affiliated or related group weekend events.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board approve the proposed changes in Sections D and G of the attached Community Use of County
Facilities Policy.
Application Number
APPLICATION FOR RESERVATION OF
ALBEMARLE COUNTY BUILDING AND GROUNDS
I (we). representing the
(organization) have read and understand the attached rules
and regulations and in accordance with same, I (we) hereby make application for the use of Room (space
wanted) on (date), between the hours of and
under the conditions indicated below:
1)
The exact purposes, for which the space will be used, including the exact kind of equipment, apparatus or
animals to be brought on the property and any special equipment desired to be used:
2) The following person(s) will be in charge of the program:
3) The schedule of admission charges will be as follows:
4) The proceeds from such charges will be distributed and used as indicated below:
Number of anticipated people attending:
Number of anticipated parking spaces needed:
It is understood and agreed that, if this application is approved, (1) the undersigned and the above organization will be
responsible for all damage to property and will protect and indemnify the County of Albemarle from all liability to any
person on any account in connection with the above use of County property; and (2) the rental fee will be paid prior to
the rental date.
The using organization must comply with the following County policy:
Albemarle County does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, national origin, age, military service or
disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to persons with disabilities, if requested.
Signed
By
(Applicant)
Address
Phone Number
1)
2)
3)
4)
ACTION TAKEN
( ) Approved for use of Room on
pending receipt of rental fee.
Total rental fee: $ Due Date(s):
Classification:
( ) Disapproved for reason described below:
9/30/99
Up-dated 1/11/02
County of Albemarle
By:
(Engineering & Public Works)
A)
B)
C)
COMMUNITY USE OF COUNTY FACILITIES
Generally
The Board of Supervisors believes in the full and best possible utilization of the physical facilities
belonging to the citizens of the County. To achieve this end, the use of County facilities for
governmental, school and related activities, as well as by outside organizations and groups, shall be
encouraged when these activities will not interfere with the routine business of the County.
Proper protection, safety and care of County property shall be primary considerations in the use of
County facilities.
Eligible Organizations
The Board has classified various organizations and groups for the purposes of priority and the
charging of fees.
1. Classification
I. School and County government affiliated or related groups.
II. Youth agencies, educational, recreational and cultural groups or organizations.
III. Political, civic, charitable, social or veteran's groups and organizations.
IV. Profit making organizations, business or private groups.
V. Religious organizations.
2. Membership
The membership of any group or organization requesting the use of County facilities must
be largely from the County of Albemarle. This restriction shall not exclude the use of certain
facilities, as determined by the County Executive, by state and national organizations that
have a local sponsoring division of such organization.
Applications and Approval
Applications must be sponsored by reputable and established clubs, societies or organizations that
reasonably can be held responsible for the payment of charges, compensation for damages to
property and for use of the property in reasonable conformity with the regulations on the application.
The Board authorizes the County Executive or his designee to approve all applications for the use of
County facilities that meet the requirements of the Board, that comply with implementing regulations
the County Executive deems necessary to protect County property and that do not conflict with
established business or commercial interests in the community. The County Executive shall design
such application forms as are required. The completed and signed form shall be a binding agreement
upon the applicant and the County.
No rental application will be considered more than six months prior to the desired rental date.
The County Executive or his designee reserves the right to cancel a rental contract up to ten days
prior to a scheduled rental.
The Lane Auditorium is available during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday) only if the applicant provides shuttle bus services or off-site parking for participants of the
meeting. On-site parking is not available for large meetings during business hours.
Meeting rooms are normally available except on holidays when the Coun _ty Office Building is closed.
Fees (See Attachment)
The County Executive shall establish a minimum schedule of fees and may make additional
adjustments in the fees. The minimum schedule and additional adjustments shall be based upon the
classification of the group or organization, the facilities to be used, the size of the group, the
objectives of the organization, the approximate cost to the County and the purpose for which the
facility will be used.
In general, the following guidelines will apply:
Classification
Fees: Monday-Friday
Fees: Weekends
I No Charge No Charge
II and III
One Hour Custodial Charge
Security Personnel Fee, plus
refundable custodial fee
IV
Basic Rental Fee Per Hour
Plus One Hour Custodial Charge
Rental Fee Pi'as C'~:stodia]
Security Personnel Fee, plus
refundable custodial fee
V
One Hour Custodial Charge
Security Personnel Fee, plus
refundable custodial fee
F)
*A full rental fee shall be charged to all classifications except I when County facilities are to be used
for fund raising and/or when an admission charge is levied.
All fees must be paid in advance, and the sponsoring organization whose name appears on the
application shall be held responsible for any and all damages to property and equipment.
Protection of County Property
An employee of the County shall be on duty on the property at times when the facilities are in use.
No equipment or furnishings may be used or moved without the consent of the employee in charge if
such usage is not in conformity with the contracted agreement.
The sponsoring organization shall be responsible for crowd control measures, including the
employment of police protection when required. Such control shall be arranged in advance when
deemed necessary by the County Executive or his designee.
Organizations and individuals using the facility shall be responsible for familiarizing themselves with
the nearest exits in case of emergency evacuation. Each conference room has a Fire Escape Plan
posted at its entrance which shows the primary and secondary escape routes.
G)
Deposits
A cash bond or deposit may be required at the discretion of the County Executive or his designee
prior to use of the property.
County Office Building Rental Charges (~) (July 3, 2002)
Classification
Weekday-Business Hours Weekday-Evening
Weekends
I. County/Schools* No Charge No Charge No Charge
ii. Youth agencies, Educational,
Recreational, & Cultural Groups
& Organizations
returned
No Charge
$16.00 custodial charge
~**~*r:,~' .... $28/hr. Security Personnel Fee.
$100 Custodial Deposit, to be
upon satisfactory inspection
iii. Political, Civic, Charitable, Social
or Veteran's Groups & Organizations
No Charge
$16.00 custodial charge
charge $28/hr. Security Personnel Fee.
$100 Custodial Deposit, to be returned
upon satisfactory inspection
IV. Profit Making and/or Private Groups
Organizations or Businesses
$15.00 per hour plus
$16.00 custodial charge
$15.00 per hour plus
$16.00 custodial charge
$15.00 per hour plus
$28/hr. Security Personnel Fee.
$1 O0 Custodial Deposit, to be returned
upon satisfactory inspection
V. Religious Organizations
$16.00 custodial charge
$16.00 custodial charge
charge $28/hr. Security Personnel Fee.
$100 Custodial Deposit, to be returned
upon satisfactory inspection
*Defined as those Departments directly supervised by the County Executive/Superintendent or sponsored by VPI Extension.
1)
2)
3)
4)
Additional Charges
Each additional room used shall be an additional charge per the above schedule.
Requests to set up additional chairs/tables shall be a flat $10.00 charge.
Rental of the auditorium shall be a flat fee of $100.00 plus the applicable custodial charge for all groups
except Classification I when rented on weekends. Rental at other times shall be at the same rate as other
rooms listed above except for Classification IV, which shall always be charged the $100.00 flat fee plus
applicable custodial charge. The Lane Auditorium is available during business hours (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday) only if the applicant provides shuttle bus services or off-site parking for
Participants of the meeting. On-site parking is not available for large meetings during business
Hours.
Any meeting scheduled past 5:30 p.m. will be subject to the applicable custodial charge.
Revised: 7/3/02
File: I:\dept\engineer~tbnns\public worksLmeeting room application form.doc
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Appraisal of ACE Properties
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request approval of appraisals on two substitute ACE
properties from year 2001-02 applicant pool
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Cilimberg, Benish, Goodall
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION: X
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Final Ranking - Year 2001-02 ACE Applicants
2) What can ACE afford in year 2001 with Mehring
3) What can ACE afford in year 2001 without Mehring
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
At its January 9, 2002 meeting, the Board of Supervisors formally approved the ACE Committees recommendation to appraise
the top seven (7) properties from the 2001-02 applicant pool. The Mehring application was included in this pool. Before a
property can be appraised, however, the application and Deed of Easement (among other things) must be sufficiently
complete to meet the standards and requirements of the County. Since the Mehring family has not resolved howto subdivide
their property (for a family subdivision) and have appealed the Zoning Departments determination of theoretical development
rights for a second time, the ACE committee recommends that the Mehring application be removed from consideration this
year, thus eliminating the need for an appraisal. The removal of the Mehring application opens the door for two new applicants
to replace it. The two applicants, Hart and Scharer, were in the 2001-02 applicant pool and scored enough points to be eligible
for ACE funding, however, their final ranking was not high enough to justify having their properties appraised (see Attachment
A).
DISCUSSION:
By dropping the Mehring application from the current applicant pool, the projected cost of acquiring easements on the
remaining six (6) properties is approximately $719,587 - nearly $300,000 under the annual budget of $1,000,000 (see
Attachments B & C). With this new balance of unused funds, the County should be able to pursue the purchase of easements
on both Hart and Scharer. Even with the addition of these properties, a balance should be left to cover all appraisal and
closing costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
The following recommendation is provided for action by the Board of Supervisors:
Remove the Mehring application from an appraisal and consideration this year and approve the appraisal of Hart and Scharer
from the FY 2001-02 applicant pool.
Attachment "A"
ACE Applications for Year 2001 (deadline of August 1st, 2001)
(15 points are needed to qualify for ACE Funding)
Applicant Tax Map (Acreage) Points
Travel/Tourism Value*
MehringFamilyLP TM 97, Parcel 2lB (565.363 acres)
(Covesville)
41.96 yes
Pollock, JasonK. TM 71, Parcel 26 ( 21.730 acres)
(Batesville) TM 85A, Parcel 1 ( 23.990 acres)
TH 85, Parcel 22B ( 56.710 acres)
Total (102.430 acres)
24.70 no
Byrom, Robert M. TM 6,
(Boonesville) TM 6,
Parcel 16 (115.350 acres) 23.10 yes
Parcel 29 (484.240 acres)
Total (599.590 acres)
W. B. McCaskill **
(Batesville)
TH 72, Parcel 51 (167.602 acres) 22.48 no
Hughes, Massie E. TH 84 ·
(Batesville) TM 84,
Parcel 57
Parcel 58
29.200 acres) 20.18
89.620 acres)
Total (118.820 acres)
no
Clarke, Gladys W. TM 55,
(Greenwood) TH 55,
Parcel 7 ( 54.700 acres) 19.53
Parcel llA ( 65.550 acres)
Total (120.250 acres)
no
MillwoodLandTrust TM 65, Parcel 86 (105.360 acres)
(Cismont)
19.28 yes
Hart, James ** TH 103· Parcel 31 (227. 030 acres) 17.55
(Buck Island Creek)
Scharer, Edward** TM 93, Parcel 5lA (113.725 acres) 17.45
(Boyd Tavern)
no
yes
* Travel/tourism value is determined by the presence of specific elements from the ranking evaluation criteria
making certain properties eligible for funding from the transient lodging tax. The specific criteria include the
following: contains historic resources or lies in a historic district; lies in the primary Monticello viewshed; adjoins
a Virginia scenic highway, byway or entrance corridor; lies on a state scenic river; provides mountaintop
protection.
** Re-enrolled from last year.
Attachment "B"
What can ACE afford for year 2001 with Mehring?
(with a $1,000,000 budget)
Property County Assessment Projected Appraisal~ Easement Value: Adjusted Value3
Mehring $ 527,400 $ 727,812 $145,562 $ 145,562
Pollock $ 360,929 $ 498,082 $ 99,616 $ 99,616
Byrom $ 630,100 $ 869,538 $173,908 $ 121,735
(70%)
*McCaskill a year 2000 applicant bumped into this pool $ 84,000 $ 63,840
(76%)
Hughes $ 345,000 $ 476,100 $ 95,220 $ 95,220
Clarke $ 690,000 $ 952,200 $ 222,525 $ 190,440
Gildea $ 538,'900 $ 743,682 $148.736 $ 148,736
Total Projected Easement Value =
$ 865,149
*Hart $ 447,100 $ 616,998 $123,400 $ 123,400
*Scharer $ 326,800 $ 450,984 $ 90,197 $ 90,197
Total Projected Easement Value =
$1,078, 746
Notes:
~ "Projected Appraisal" is the estimated property value based on The Appraisal Group (TAG)
appraisals from last year which were 38% above the County fair market assessments.
2 "Easement Value" is the value of an easement relative to the County fair market assessment.
Based on TAG results, easement values were 27.6% of FMV.
3 "Adjusted Value" is the actual value ACE would pay after adjustments from the income grid.
* Applicants from Year 2000-01 pool.
Summary: Since Hart and Sharer are only 0.10 points apart (in the final ranking), we cannot
buy an easement on one without the other. A purchase of both, however, would put us $78,746
over budget (before associated closing and appraisal costs). Since we were $136,200 over
budget for FY 2000-01, it may make more sense to be under budget in FY 2001-02.
Attachment "C"
What can ACE afford for year 2001 without Mehring?
(with a $1,000,000 budget)
Property County Assessment Projected Appraisal~ Easement Value: Adjusted Value3
Pollock $ 360,929 $ 498,082 $ 99,616 $ 99,616
Byrom $ 630,100 $ 869,538 $173,908 $ 121,735
(70%)
*McCaskill a year 2000 applicant bumped into this pool $ 84,000 $ 63,840
(76%)
Hughes $ 345,000 $ 476,100 $ 95,220 $ 95,220
Clarke $ 690,000 $ 952,200 $ 222,525 $ 190,440
Gildea $ 538,'900 $ 743,682 $148.736 $ 148,736
Total Projected Easement Value =
$ 824,005 $ 719,587
*Hart $ 447,100 $ 616,998 $123,400 $ 123,400
*Scharer $ 326,800 $ 450,984 $ 90,197 $ 90,197
Total Projected Easement Value =
$ 933,184
Notes:
~ "Projected Appraisal" is the estimated property value based on The Appraisal Group (TAG)
appraisals from last year which were 38% above the County fair market assessments.
2 "Easement Value" is the value of an easement relative to the County fair market assessment.
Based on TAG results, easement values were 27.6% of FMV.
3 "Adjusted Value" is the actual value ACE would pay after adjustments from the income grid.
* Applicants from Year 2000-01 pool.
Summary: By removing Mehring from the mix, we could afford both Hart and Sharer and still
be $66,816 under budget (before closing & appraisal costs). We would have to obtain BOS
approval to have these two additional properties appraised. Because of delays in the appraisal
process, we probably have time to do this. Since the projected values are based on appraisals
from only one year, the actual appraisal values (and what ACE can afford) may be markedly
different from the projected values.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
FY 2003 Appropriation Request - Constitutional Officers'
Staff Compensation Bonus
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request approval of Appropriation #2003001 in the
amount of $36,152 to provide a 2.5% one-time
compensation bonus to the staff employees of the
County's Constitutional Officers.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Hildebeidel, Breeden; Ms. White
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
At the meeting on June 5, 2002, the Board of Supervisors considered the issue of providing additional
compensation to the staffs of the three Constitutional Officers of the County, since the Virginia Compensation Board
had not provided any general pay increase for these employees for FY 2003. At the same time, the Commonwealth
was offering its own employees the choice of either a 2.5% bonus or compensatory time-off in lieu of a general pay
increase during FY 2003. After discussion and consideration of this issue and two options for compensating the
Constitutional Officers' staffs, the Board approved an action to provide each of the staff employees of the
Constitutional Officers, but not the three Constitutional Officers themselves, with a one-time compensation bonus of
2.5% of their current salary during FY 2003. This appropriation would authorize the additional funds needed in FY
2003 to provide this bonus.
The following appropriation is an expenditure transfer between previously appropriated line items for FY 2003, and
does not increase the total current year budget; therefore, it does not require a budget amendment.
DISCUSSION:
Appropriation #2003001
Appropriates a total of $36,152 in FY 2003 to pay for the 2.5% bonus for the staffs of the Constitutional Officers as
follows: 1) to the Sheriff's Office: +$19,360; 2) to the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office: +$7,473; and 3) to the
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office: +$9,319. Line item details are provided on Attachment A.
The $36,152 is derived by transferring that amount from the FY 2003 Board Contingency Reserve Fund (original
appropriation of $152,182), for a revised Contingency Reserve amount of $116,030.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board approve Appropriation #2003001, for the above purpose.
02.099
Constitutional Officers 2.5% Bonus
FY 2002-2003
Attachment A
Sheriff Original Revised Increase
Salaries 1-1000-21070-110000 738,207 754,783 16,577
FICA 1-1000-21070-210000 56,473 57,741 1,268
VRS 1-1000-21070-221000 55,366 56,609 1,243
Worker's Comp 1-1000-21070-270000 12,195 12,467 272
862,240 881,600 19,360
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Original Revised New Approp
Salaries 1-1000-21060-110000 358,329 364,811 6,482
FICA 1-1000-21060-210000 26,534 27,030 495
VRS 1-1000-21060-221000 26,875 27,361 486
Worker's Comp 1-1000-21060-270000 502 511 9
412,239 419,712 7,473
Commonwealth Attorney
Original Revised New Approp
Salaries 1-1000-22010-110000 429,734 437,821 8,086
FICA 1-1000-22010-210000 31,549 32,167 619
VRS 1-1000-22010-221000 32,230 32,837 606
Worker's Comp 1-1000-22010-270000 417 425 8
493,930 503,249 9,319
TOTAL 1,768,409 1,804,561 36,152
FMS2 I COUN~ OF AEBEMAREE APP # 2003 004
REVISED 6/84 APPROPRIATION DATE 8/5/02
BATCH NUMBER
EXPLANATION: BONUS FOR STAFF OF COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES.
SUB. LEDGER GENERAL LEDGER
TYPE FUND DEPT OBJEC3 ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION CODEAMOUNT DEBIT CREDIT
1 1000 21070 110000SHERIFF SALARIES J 1 $ 16,577.00
1 1000 21070 210000 FICA J 1 1,268.00
1 1000 21070 221000 VRS J 1 1,243.00
1 1000 21070 270000 WORKER'S COMP J 1 272.00
1 1000 21060 110000 CIRCUIT C3 SALARIES J 1 6,482.00
1 1000 21060 210000 FICA J 1 495.00
1 1000 21060 221000 VRS J 1 486.00
1 1000 21060 270000 WORKER'S COMP J 1 9.00
1 1000 22010 110000 COMM ATT SALARIES J 1 8,086.00
1 1000 22010 210000 FICA J 1 619.00
1 1000 22010 221000 VRS J 1 606.00
1 1000 22010 270000 WORKER'S COMP J 1 9.00
J
1 1000 95000 999990 BOARD RESERVE J 1 {36,152.00)
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00
I
PREPARED BY: MELVIN BREEDEN DATE: 08/05/02
I
BD. OF SUPV. APPROVAL: DATE: 0710310~
ACCT. APPROVAL: DATE:
ENTERED BY: DATE:
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Request to Advertise for a Public Hearing for approval of
Ordinance Authorizing a Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement between the County and the Charlottesville-
Albemarle Airport Authority.
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
BOS authorization to set public hearing to approve an
Ordinance authorizing a Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement between the County and the Charlottesville-
Albemarle Airport Authority. Under the Agreement, the
Albemarle County Police Department will provide training,
support and related assistance to the Airport in order to
enhance security and law enforcement services at the
Airport.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Trank, Miller
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
Draft Ordinance and Agreement
DISCUSSION:
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority has requested that the County enter into an agreement authorizing the County
Police Department to provide support and assistance to Airport Special Police Officers (SPOs), who are appointed bythe Circuit
Court to perform law enforcement services on Airport property, in order to facilitate the performance of law enforcement duties
by the SPOs. Under the Agreement, the County Police Department would provide support for the law enforcement activities
conducted by SPOs at the Airport, by providing services, supervision and training. The County Police will continue to be the
primary agency when involved with a law enforcement incident/event on Airport property.
The Agreement also provides that revenue resulting from the fines collected from parking tickets issued on Airport property shall
be retained by the County to cover the costs of administering the provisions of the Agreement.
Virginia Code § 15.2-1300, which authorizes the County to enter into this Agreement as a joint exercise of powers by political
subdivisions, requires that the parties approve the Agreement before the Agreement may enter into force, and requires the
County to approve the Agreement by ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that a public hearing be set for August 7, 2002 to consider approval of the proposed Ordinance and
Agreement.
02.101
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND APPROVE A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA AND THE
CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that,
pursuant to the authority set forth in Va. Code § 15.2-1300, the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
between the County of Albemarle and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority dated
,2002 pertaining to the provision of support and assistance by the Albemarle
County Police Department to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is hereby approved.
This ordinance shall be effective immediately.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an
Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of
__ to __, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Mr. Bowerman
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Dorrier
Mr. Martin
Mr. Perkins
Ms. Thomas
Aye Nay
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the __ day of 2002 by and
between THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA ("County") and THE
CHARLaTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY, a political subdivision of the
Commonwealth of Virginia ("Authority").
WHEREAS, federal law governing airport security requires the Authority to provide or arrange for
on-site law enforcement officers at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, and this requirement has
historically been fulfilled by the appointment of certain Authority employees to serve as Special
Police Officers for the County of Albemarle (hereinafter, "SPas") pursuant to provisions of the Code
of Virginia, Title 15.2, Chapter 17, Article 4; and
WHEREAS, the County Police Department has an interest in monitoring the performance of law
enforcement activities conducted by the sPas, and benefits from their presence at the Airport; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement intend to establish policies and procedures by which the
County Police Department will provide support and assistance to the sPas, to facilitate the
performance of law enforcement duties by the sPas; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 15.2-1300 authorizes the parties to enter into this Agreement as a joint
exercise of powers by political subdivisions, requires that the parties shall approve the Agreement
before the Agreement may enter into force, and requires the County to approve the Agreement by
ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
SECTION ONE: EMPLOYMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF SPOs
1.1. The Authority will be responsible for the employment functions of hiring, firing, discipline,
employee benefits, maintenance of regular personnel files and other employment-related duties for
the spas, except as otherwise expressly provided by this Agreement. The County's Chief of Police
shall have the right to require the dismissal, de-certification or discipline of any sPa, if such sPa at
any time fails or refuses to meet law-enforcement training or other requirements established by the
Department of Criminal Justice Services of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
1.2. The Authority shall be responsible for verifying that the SPOs meet the minimum qualifications
specified within Virginia Code section 15.2-1705 for law enforcement officers, i.e., each spa shall
be required (i) to be a citizen of the United States; (ii) to undergo a background investigation,
including fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the Central Criminal Records
Exchange and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; (iii) to have a high school education or have
passed the General Educational Development exam; (iv) to possess a valid driver's license if required
by his Airport duties to operate a motor vehicle; (v) to undergo a physical examination subsequent to
a conditional offer of employment, conducted under the supervision of a licensed physician; (vi) to
be at least eighteen years of age; (vii) not to have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to
a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia; and (viii) to undergo a pre-
employment drug screening, and not produce a positive result on such screening, unless a positive
result can be explained to the satisfaction of the Authority and the County's Chief of Police.
1.3. The Authority shall ensure that, to be eligible for appointment or employment, each sPa obtains
certification through successful completion of training at an approved Virginia criminal justice
training academy.
1.4. The Authority shall be responsible for preparing the documents and court applications necessary
to obtain court-appointment of the sPas, and shall present such documents and applications to the
County's Chief of Police for his review and endorsement.
1.5. At the request of the County Police Department, the Authority will offer training to County
Police officers as to the special security and operational requirements pertaining to Airport premises.
SECTION TWO: COUNTY SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO BE PROVIDED
2.1. The County Police Department shall provide support for the law enforcement activities
conducted by spas at the Airport, by providing services, supervision and training described within
this section.
2.2. As has been the historical practice, the County's Chief of Police will join with Authority in
making application to the Albemarle County Circuit Court for the sPa appointment of an Authority
employee who meets the minimum qualification and certification requirements described in this
section. The County Police Department will initiate and complete the background investigation
required by Va. Code sections 15.2-1705 and 15.2-1737(B), including fingerprint-based criminal
history records inquiries to both the Central Criminal Records Exchange and the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. The County Police will inquire, and will verify to the Authority, whether or not the
proposed spa has ever been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, a felony, domestic
assault, or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Virginia, and whether or not the
proposed spa holds a valid Virginia driver's license. At least one complete copy of the final written
report of the County Police Department's investigation and inquiries shall be provided to the
Authority's Director of Finance and Administration, for use in the Albemarle County Circuit Court
appointment proceedings.
2.3. The County Police Department shall assist and cooperate with the Authority to complete the
Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) forms and paperwork required in connection with
an spa appointment, including, without limitation: DCJS Form 21 (Initial Appointment) and DCJS
Form B-13 (Field Training for Law Enforcement). If necessary, the County Police Department will
supply DCJS forms to the Authority. The Authority will provide all information necessary to
complete the forms, and then the County Police Department will execute the forms (signing as the
"Agency Administrator," or as the submitting agency, as a particular form may require) and shall file
such forms with DCJS.
2.4. As required by the Library of Virginia, General Schedule 17, the County Police Department shall
keep and maintain records documenting applications pertaining to the appointment of the sPas, for a
period of at least two (2) years after an sPa's appointment becomes inactive. Records to be
maintained include, without limitation, background investigation materials, interviews, copies of
birth certificates, diplomas, military discharge papers, reference letters, and a copy of the report
submitted to the Authority summarizing the results of the Police Department's investigation.
2.5. The SPas shall participate in the County Police Department's In-Service Training Program. The
County Police Department and the Authority shall cooperate in developing a specific plan and
schedule for each sPa to be incorporated into the Training Program.
2.6. The County Police Department shall maintain a file for each SPO, in which file shall be kept the
following records:
2.6.1. For a period of five (5) years, any documents, records or information provided by a
criminal justice training academy pertaining to the sPa's attendance and completion of
entry-level training, and documentation of the successful completion by each sPa of all
compulsory training required by the Criminal Justice Services Board or DCJS. A copy of
all such documentation verifying successful completion of training shall be provided to the
Authority.
2.6.2. For a period of five (5) years, documentation of the completion of in-service training
provided to and received by the spa, including attendance records, curriculum/schedule,
documentation of specialized training on particular topics (e.g., canine, crime scene, basic
investigations, etc.) and the results of any evaluations or testing of the sPa.
2.6.3. Correspondence and other documentation received or created by the County Police
pertaining to the appointment, re-appointment or expiration of the term of appointment of
each spa.
2.7. The County Police Department shall promptly respond to a request received from an SPO for
assistance in handling any law enforcement matter(s), such response to be provided within a time that
is reasonable under the circumstances of the request. In the event an sPa makes an arrest on Airport
property, the sPa shall immediately notify the County Police Department and the Police Department
shall dispatch a County Police Officer to transport the arrestee to the Magistrate's office. All
offense/incident reports initiated by spas will be on appropriate IBR forms. The County Police shall
keep the SPas informed as to current individual or departmental contact numbers (telephone,
facsimile, pagers, etc.) to be used to arrange for such transportation.
2.8. When an on-duty County Police Officer is present on Airport property, in the event that an
offense for which an arrest may be made or for which a summons may be issued is committed in the
presence of such Police Officer, the County Police Officer will make the arrest or issue the summons
with respect to that offense. The County Police will be the primary agency when involved with a law
enforcement incident/event on Airport property.
2.9. The SPas must be cross-trained for the provision of aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF)
services. During aircraft rescue and fire-fighting emergencies and calls, at the request of the
Authority the County Police Department will assign regular County police officers to assist in
handling security, traffic, crowd control and other support duties which may be necessary to
supplement the Authority's law enforcement and security forces.
2.10. On request, the County's Police Department shall keep the SPOs supplied with Virginia
Uniform Summons forms, for which the County's Chief of Police shall account pursuant to
applicable state law and regulation. The County Police Department shall also keep the SPas
supplied with County parking tickets, in numbers sufficient to facilitate Airport parking enforcement
activities. The County Police Department shall provide the Authority's SPas with sufficient training
to enable the effective and lawful use of all such forms by the sPas.
SECTION THREE: MISCELLANEOUS
3.1. Revenue resulting from the fines collected as a result of parking tickets issued on Airport
property shall be 100% retained by the County to cover the costs of administering the provisions of
this Agreement.
3.2. Nothing contained within this Agreement is intended by either party, nor shall any provision
herein be deemed or construed as a waiver of any sovereign or governmental immunity to which the
County of Albemarle or the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority, or their respective officers,
officials and employees may be entitled under the law.
3.3. This Agreement shall be and remain effective, as of the date first set forth above, until
terminated in writing by one of the parties hereto. To terminate this Agreement, a party shall give
thirty (30) days' advance written notice to the other.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
By:
Robert W. Tucker, Jr.
County Executive
Approved As To Form:
Office of the Albemarle County Attorney
By:
CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
By:
Its:
Approved as to Form:
Office of the Charlottesville City Attorney
Of Counsel to the Authority
By:
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Year 2003 Legislative Proposals
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Legislative Proposals to Submit to VACo
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Tucker, White, AIIshouse, Blount
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS: No
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION: X
BACKGROUND:
Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) has requested that the County submit legislative proposals that we would like to have
addressed in VACo's 2003 Legislative Program. The following proposals are submitted for the Board's consideration and will
be transmitted to VACo for discussion in their summer steering committee sessions.
DISCUSSION:
Staff plans to ask VACo to include the following items in their 2003 legislative program:
Taxin.q Structure - Request the state initiate changes to the state's income tax provisions that would enable the
state to meet its financial obligations to localities; fully fund agencies such as constitutional officers, jails, juvenile
detention centers; and provide funding for any unfunded mandates.
Education Technology Funding - Request the state provide a dedicated funding stream for educational technology
replacement and renewal costs.
Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) - Request the state fully fund CSA mandates.
Growth Manaqement - Request legislation to provide high-growth jurisdictions with growth management tools and to
provide statewide funding for the Purchase of Development Rights program for localities that establish and locally
fund such a program.
Scenic Protection and Tourist Enhancement - Request enabling legislation to provide for a scenic protection and
tourist enhancement overlay district. As the County pursues options to protect the visual quality of land as an
aesthetic and economic resource, this legislation would provide localities with a method to ensure full consideration
of visual resources and scenic areas when the County or State makes land use decisions in designated areas.
Passenqer Rail Service - The County supports and endorses the provision of passenger rail service from Bristol, VA
to the Richmond, VA and Washington, DC areas with links to communities along the way.
Virginia Department Of Transportation (VDOT) standards - Request legislation that would direct VDOT to work with
urbanizing counties to create separate and distinct classifications and standards for urban streets in the secondary
road system, as well as standards associated with amenities such as the location of utilities, sidewalks, bike lanes,
and street trees.
Local Departments of Social Services - Request that the state doesn't force consolidation of local governments'
Department of Social Services if it is not in the best interest of localities to do so.
AGENDA TITLE:
Year 2003 Legislative Proposals
July 3, 2001
Page 2
Reauthorization of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program - Request the state take advantage
of the federal reauthorization of TANF by streamlining eligibility requirements and providing maximum flexibility to
localities so that counties can implement the TANF program that best meets local needs.
Substitution of Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) funds for general funds -
Request that the state does not continue to fund the Healthy Family Program, Children's Health Insurance Program
(CHIP), and the CSA Trust Fund Program with federal TANF funds which can not be used by a locality as match for
federally-funded prevention programs. The state's continual use of TANF funding for these purposes reduces or
eliminates a Iocality's ability to obtain certain federally-funded prevention services and could further erode the
state's TANF emergency reserve fund. We request that the state continue to support these programs with general
funds.
VACo plans to complete the first drafts of their 2003 Legislative Program by mid-August. Should the County identify additional
legislative issues that we would like to have considered, the County can submit additional proposals to VACo later in the
summer or in the fall. VACo's Legislative Program and Policy Statements will not be finalized until November 2002.
RECOMMENDATION:
This information is provided for the Board's review and comment prior to communicating our legislative proposals to VACo.
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COMMONWEALTH VIRQINIA
DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DI~VELOPMENT
June 12, 2002
Wirli~'r'~ C, 8belton
b]r~ctor
The Hrmomble S~flly H. Thom~
Ch a{q>~rso~, Bo~rd O'f Supcv)i~or~
~un~ of Albem~lc
401 Mcln~ Road
Chat]~svflle, V~g~a 22902
Thank you tot submitting ~r Comf~five Grant proposal in [h~ 2002 competition
under the Vkgin/~, Communhty Doveiopment Block Gmat Progran~ The Dcpai-tment of
Bgush~g and Commm~ity Development has c~m~preted tm review oF lh~e pmposal~ pursuit
to ,an objective rating system Of the 1,OO0 points avaibblc in the rating system, yo~
,.prop0s~ .xe...cei~¢ ,60O,.po.inU_ ...Gkant,.Jofl~'s have been made-to loll governmen~ with
· pr~pos~ils rt~6/~ix~iig'Ti,~ or t~ore l~oinls.
;Fh¢ II~artrnemt received fort'-y-tirade Competitive Grant propomla f~om
localities amounting to $34,867,359 in t-hndi~g' reque~B, Although most of these proposals
were £o~- very worthwhile projem~ gmat offem could be m-~tc to only twenty-~i'x localities
wi/d~ ~e $18,106,259 available,
If'you would like ttq discuss the review pmcem furth~ or the r~ng of your
applioafion, plea.~ ,ontr~t Denise. Am~ose, Program Manager, at (~04).37.1.-?!)61. We .
. 'alypreci.ate. your interest ~ the Vh-gqiija Community Development 'g!o. ck.Gran't
Sincerely,
Wfll iam C. Shelton
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June 10, 2002
Roger W. Ray
1717-2B Allied Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
RE: OFFICIAL DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND PARCELS-Tax Map 71, Parcel
27 {Property of Steven L. and Codie C. Peters) Section 10.3.1
Dear Mr. Ray:
The County Attorney and I have reviewed the title information for the above-noted property. It is the
County Attorney's advisory opinion and my official determination that
Tax Map 71, Parcel 27 is comprised of two separate parcels. Parcel One, containing 49.1 acres and
described in Deed Book 2160, page 608 contains three (3) theoretical development rights. Parcel Two,
containing 0.193 acres and described in Deed Book 2160, page 608 contains no development rights. The
basis for this determination is summarized as follows:
Our records indicate Tax Map 71, Parcel 27 contains 49.293 acres and 1 dwelling. The property is not in
an Agricultural Forestal District. The most recent deed for this property is recorded in Deed Book 2160,
page 608. The most recent deed for the 49.1 acre parcel prior to the date of adoption of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance (December 10, 1980) is recorded in Deed Book 453, page 473. The most
recent deed for the 0.193 acre parcel prior to the date of adoption of the Albemarle County Zoning
Ordinance (December 10, 1980) is recorded in Deed Book 500, page 458.
Deed Book 453, page 473, dated January 20, 1969 conveyed 64 1/10 acres from Lewis V. Woods & Mary
P. Woods to Sylvester C. Webb & Doris M. Webb. The property is further described as being all that
certain lot, piece or parcel of land with all improvements shown on plat by Higgs and Shumate dated
January 20,1969. This deed states this is the same property conveyed on August 21, 1957, recorded in
Deed Book 334, page 261. On the basis of this deed, this 64.1 acre parcel is determined to be a lot
of record as provided in Section 10.3 of the zoning ordinance.
Deed Book 500, page 458, dated September 16, 1971 conveyed 0.193 from Newman R. Burch & Doris
Butch, Charles W. Butch & Virginia Butch, Warren A. Butch and Lavonia B. Hawes to S. C. Webb. The
property is further described as being all that tract or parcel shown on plat dated August 30, 1971, made
by William Roudabush. The plat is titled, "Plat showing a parcel of land containing 0.193 acres to be
acquired by S. C. Webb from Charles W. Butch to be used as access to State Route 637 located near
Miller School Albemarle County Virginia." The County approved this plat on September 7, 1971. The
zoning ordinance in effect at that time, adopted on December 22, 1969, required a minimum lot
area of two acres for single family dwellings; therefore, this parcel could not have been created as
a lawful building lot. Rather, this parcel was created as a special lot, for the express sole purpose
of access. This lot is in a class with well lots, cemetery lots and other special use lots created for
a specific limited purpose. It is determined that this 0.193 acre parcel is not a lot of record as
provided in Sections 10.3 and 10.3.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. As used in those sections, it is
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June 10, 2002
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reasonably implied that a lot of record must be one that was established as a building lot. Thus, it
is determined that the 0.193 acre parcel, established for access purposes only, does not have a
development right.
Deed Book 717, page 451, dated May 20, 1981 conveyed 15 acres from Sylvester C. Webb & Doris M.
Webb to Gary G. Webb & Pamela S. Webb. The property is described as being more particularly set forth
on a plat prepared by Tom Shumate dated January 19, 1981. The deed states this is a portion of the
same property that was conveyed on August 21, 1957, recorded in Deed Book 334, page 261. The deed
makes no reference to the 0.193 acre strip conveyed in Deed Book 500, page 458.
Deed Book 754, page 238 is a certificate of plat dated December 23, 1982. It contains the plat by Tom
Shumate dated January 19, 1981 and revised on January 20, 1981 that is referenced in the above deed,
dated May 20, 1981. The County approved the plat on November 17, 1982. The 15 acre parcel, now
Parcel 27A was assigned two development rights. The 49.1 acre residue retained three development
rights. The residue is not subject to the "31 acre rule" provided in Section 10.3.1 because this transaction
occurred prior to November 8, 1989.
Deed Book 2160, page 608, dated December 18, 2001 conveyed a certain tract of land described in
Schedule A from Doris M. Webb to Steven L. Peters and Codie C. Peters. Schedule A describes this tract
as two parcels:
PARCEL ONE: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land containing 64.1 acres with all
improvements shown on plat by Higgs and Shumate dated January 20, 1969, recorded in Deed
Book 453, page 475, LESS AND EXCEPT 15 acres conveyed in Deed Book 717, page 451.
PARCEL TWO: All that tract or parcel of land containing 0.193 acres shown on the plat recorded
in Deed Book 500, page 460.
There have been no off-conveyances since the recordation of this deed.
Based on this history, this property is determined to consist of two parcels. The 49.1 acre parcel is
entitled to the noted development rights if all other applicable regulations can be met. These development
rights may only be utilized within the bounds of the original parcels with which they are associated. These
development rights are theoretical in nature but do represent the maximum number of lots containing less
than twenty one acres allowed to be created by right. In addition to the development right lots, the parcel
may create as many smaller parcels containing a minimum of twenty-one acres as it has land to make.
The 0.193 acre parcel does not have a development right.
If you are aggrieved by this determination, you have a right to appeal it within thirty days of the date
notice of this determination is given, in accordance with Section 15.2-2311 of the Code of Virginia. If you
do not file a timely appeal, this determination shall be final and unappealable. An appeal shall be taken
only by filing with the Zoning Administrator and the Board of Zoning Appeals a notice of appeal which
specifies the grounds for the appeal. An appeal application must be completed and filed along with the
fee of $95. The date notice of this determination was given is the same as the date of this letter.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
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Peters Determination
June 10, 2002
Page 3
Sincerely,
John Shepherd
Manager of Zoning Administration
Copies:
Steven L. and Codie C. Peters
2920 Doctors Crossing
Charlottesville, VA 22911-5732
Gay Carver, Real Estate Department
Ella Carey, Clerk Board of Supervisors
Reading Files
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MONTHLY REPORT
JULY 2002
· Mission
· Essential Tasks Assessment
· Construction & Maintenance
· Planning & Traffic Engineering
· Budget and Issues
· Return to Consent Agenda 1
Mission
The VDOT Charlottesville Residency builds and maintains
roads, provides transportation expertise and regulatory
authority and facilitates traffic engineering issues for
Albemarle and Greene Counties in ways that are:
focused on public safety
fiscally and environmentally responsible
supportive of alternative transportation means
supportive of neighborhood and regional development
2
ESSENTIAL TASKS
TASK
MAINTAIN SECONDARY &
PRIMARY ROADS
o ROW: mow, ditch, pipes, trim,
signs, patrols
ASSESSMENT
(see legend below)
REMARKS
Secondary & primary mowing
objectives met
Installed pipes, guardrails/trim brush;
shoulder repair
o ROADWAY: grade, pave, patch
o EMERGENCY OPS
o REPAIR & BUILD BRIDGES
o MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Legend:
Green: 90-100% Excellent
Amber: 80-90% Good, room for improvement
Red: 70-80% Needs improvement
Black: Below minimum standards
- Patched for schedules
- Storm damage cleanup
- Route 33, Greene County, widen bridge,
40% complete
- PMs completed
3
ESSENTIAL TASKS (continued)
TASK
2. MANAGE CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAM
o PE Activities
ASSESSMENT
(see legend below)
o Project Construction
REMARKS
- Secondary 6YP revised;
submitted to county for
review & approval
- Route 615 project completed
Legend:
Green: 90-100% Excellent
Amber: 80-90% Good, room for
improvement
Red: 70-80% Needs improvement
Black: Below minimum standards
4
ESSENTIAL TASKS (continued)
Task Assessment
(See legend below)
3. CONDUCT PLANNING ACTIVITIES
Remarks
o Issue and review permits
o Review site plans and rezoning request
o Conduct studies and advise
o Inspect and monitor subdivisions
Legend:
Green: 90-100% Excellent
Amber: 80-90% Good, room for
improvement
Red: 70-80% Needs improvement
Black: Below minimum standards
- 30 land use permits issued
- 8 new site plans reviewed & comments
provided
- 6 developments in planning stages
- 4 subdivision plan reviews
- 4 subdivisions being inspected for
acceptance
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ESSENTIAL TASKS (continued)
TASK
ASSESSMENT
(see legend below)
4. FACILITATE TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING
o Request and advise on signals & signs
o Request and advise on studies & data
o Assist with design
REMARKS
- 10 Traffic issues reviewed
- 8 Traffic issues under review
Legend:
Green: 90-100% Excellent
Amber: 80-90% Good, room for improvement
Red: 70-80% Needs improvement
Black: Below minimum standards
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PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
July 2002 Albemarle County Six Year Plan Project Status Primary Projects
PPM L&D Scop- Field Field
Route S Contact ProjectNumber Description ing Survey Review P.H. Insp. R/W Adv. Comments
20 15996 BAA 0020-002-126,P El01 Bridge Replacement - Carters Bridge 6-03
53 18897 BAA 0053-002-101,B601 Bridge Replacement-Buck Island Creek 2-02 8-02 2-03 10-03 12-03
250 50569 DWS 0250-002-114,115,C501 Bridge Repl.-Carroll&Limestone Ck. ::::~0~:: 2-02 1-03
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PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
July 2002 Albemarle County Six-Year Plan Project Status Secondary Projects
PPM L&D StreetName/ Field Field
Route S DesignerProjectNumber Description Scoph~g Survey Revie~v P .H.h~spect.R/W Adv. Comments
Airport Road
649 2456 SLM 0649-002-158,C501 4-1 ...... /sid .... lks &bike l .... 12-03 On schedule (updated 12/01)
Jarman Gap Rd Adjustment due to FY2003 allocation
691 11129 DWS 0691-002-158,C501 2-1 ....... /bikel ..... &sid .... lk 8-02 4-03 3-04 6-06 adjustment. (updated 5/02)
M chttire Rd. Ext. Ne~vAlignm ent Adjustment due to assessment of r/w
631 2530 BAA 0631-002-128,C502 Meado~vCreekPark~vay 10-02 2-03 4-03 6-03 6-05 & utilities requirements (updated 5/02)
Free State Rd. Connector
-- 52393 JWH R000-002-259,C501 Construct2 1 ........ 4-lane R/W ...... 10 months inactivity
Gravel Roads
Linds ay Rd. Rte. 639 to Lo uis a Co . Line Project complete pending final
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615 54422 0615-002-P 64,N501 Widen and P ave N/^ N/^ N/^ N/^ Gravel Road Project
MountainVista Rd. Route 6to 1.2 Mi.E. Rte.6
737 54425 - 0737-002-P 68,N501 Widen,pave &replace bridge :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: N/^ N/^ N/^ N/^ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 12-02 Gravel Road Project
Secretarys Road R/W not available on 2 parcels
708 11130 0708-002-P77,N501 Widen and P ave 3-02 N/A N/A N/A N/A 6-02 8 03 GravelRoad Project
Welt Leigh Dr. Rte 250 to 0.4 Mi.N.Rte 250
1641 56085 - 1641-002-269,N501 T .... h 2',replace Pipe & .... lay :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: N/A N/A N/A N/A :::::::::::::::::::::: 12-02 Rural addition
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PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
Field Field
Route PP1VIg Desi~,er Project Descr~fion Scope Strmy Rev~w P]t Imp. R/W Aiv. Comments
BaconHollowRoad
627 51022 RDL 0627-039-195,C501 Fr. Rte. 615 to Rte 632 5-02 9-02 1-03 6-03 12-04 Vqdenax~dstraJghten 2-1areroaduay
Dyke Road
810 2920 DV& 0810-039-146,C501 Fr. 1.7kmE. Rte. 624to Rte. 624 124)5 Vqdenax~dstraJghten 2-1are roadmy
May~ Road
650 57314 0650-039-P56,N501 Fr. Rte. 810toRte. 615 ::::::::~ :::::::: :::::::: :::::: :::::::::: :::::::: :::::: :::::: :::::: :::::: :::::::: :::::: 12-02 Vqdenax~dSurface Treat-Cravelroad
0.35MERte 619
618 0618-(02-P ,N Oarlge Co. Line 02-02 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 11-03 Vqdenax~dSurface Treat-Cravelroad
V~tsonRoad
640 2515 064)4J39-137N501 Fr. Rte.633toDeadEnd 0(~33 :::::::::: :::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::: :::: :::::::: :::: :::::::: :::::: 11-05 VqdenardSurfaceTreatOa~elRd~
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CONSTRUCTION
PAVING & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENCY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 2002 Percent
Street Name Project Description Duration Complete Contract
Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Cost
0615-002-P64, N501 Gravel Road Improvement
L indsay Rd Comments' Project Complete 100 100
0022-002-1010, SR02 I Bridge Replacement
~i~ ~ Comments: Traffic reduced to single lane at bridge with signals. Anticipate settin~?((((((~ ~ ~
~J i BriagJ ~J~ ~Jgi~i~g ~ia JGi~: m
Various PM-7B-02 Asphalt Plant Mix
m m
Se~qnda[ie~ a~d C~mme~s~ P!a~ ~ ~ide~ R~e: 20 f[~m Kedge ~0 R~: ~08 b~gi~i~g fi[s~fj~!~ a~d
Primaries )roceed to Rte. 742 widening, then Rte. 250 widening from Rte. 240 E to Rte. 676.
Various ST-7B-02 ~ Asphalt Surface Treatment
Secondaries Comments: Plan to begin in Albemarle Co. in late July to early August. ?((((((: :: ?((((((: :: ?((((((::: b b
Various SS-7B-02 I Asphalt Slurry Seal
Subdivisions Comments: Plan to begin in Albemarle Co. in late July to early August. ?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~ ~ ~
Various TP-7B-02 ~ Pavement Marking
Secondaries Comments: Plan to begin in Albemarle Co. in late July. :~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~::~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~: ~ ~
Various PCR-7-02 ~ Pipe Culvert Rehabilitation
Secondaries and Comments' Plan to begin at culvert under Rte. 692 at North Garden the last week i~ ?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~ ?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~?~ ~ ~
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Mowing
Patching
Grade/machine/add stone
Ditch/Pipe
Guardrail
Equip Maint
Emergency Ops
Other
MAINTENANCE
YANCEY MILLS HQ
JUNE
Half of secondaries mowed;
started long arm mowing on
guardrail 29
Patching for Seal in Brookwood
Machined 633,702,782,
689,811
Cleaned drains 29 & 64bridges
rip rap ditches 635
As scheduled
JULY
Secondary mowing; long arm
on 29, 240, 250; finish
secondary mowing
Patching on secondaries
635,689,693,691
Shoulders 240
Install pipe 689
Per schedule
Clean up 64 from storm
Daylight signs
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Mowing
Patching
Grade/machine/
add stone
Ditch/Pipe
Guardrail
Equip Maint
Emergency Ops
Other
MAINTENANCE
FREE UNION HQ
JUNE
Mowing on secondary roads;
contract mowing on primary rds;
trimmed for sight distance ~ 677
bridge
Patched low spots, edges on 1407; 810
Repaired shoulders Belair Sub,
1555, 1565; machined 666,668,643,
606,673; repaired drop inlet & sink
hole on 1403
As scheduled;
Cleaned up tree & brush
677, 614,601,665,668,658
Swept intersections 676, 601,664,
663,660,743; applied calcium to
668, 666, 671,674,643,606,829,648
JULY
Primary guardrail mowing &
gravel roads
Patch w/motor grader 810,674
Repair shoulders 29/250 bypass
Route 250 West; machine
gravel roads; apply calcium
Clean drains 601,665,664,
810,29
Per schedule
Continue clean up from
storms 6/6 & 6/19
Sweep subd w/contractor
daylight signs on secondaries
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Mowing
Patching
Grade/machine/add stone
Ditch/Pipe
Guardrail
Equip Maint
Emergency Ops
Other
MAINTENANCE
BOYD TAVERN HQ
JUNE
Secondary mowing 610,612,769,623
Patching ahead of schedule work
Shoulder repair 616;
Cleaned pipes 641
Per schedule
Storm cleanup 22,20
Dead animal/litter pickup
JULY
Guardrail mowing 53, 250,
22, 231;
Gradall Rt 20; repair
shoulders 231; machine
secondaries
Shoulders/ditches 600
As scheduled
Dead animal/litter pickup
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· Mowing
Patching
Grade/machine/add stone
Ditch/Pipe
Guardrail
Equip Maint
Emergency Ops
Other
MAINTENANCE
KEENE HQ
JUNE
Mowed guardrail 29 (left side);
finished sec mowing
Patched 712 (712-778)
Machined 712,713,795,708,728
Replaced pipe 712 (631 to 778);
cleaned pipes 630,717,715,627,
719,723; extend pipes 20,715
Per schedule
Cleaned up storm damage on
728,631,727,
Applied calcium on gravel roads;
daylighted signs on 20
JULY
Boom ax 29,20,6,627,
729,727,602,708; cut limbs
627 (726 to James River)
Patch 715
Machine 633,722,723,703
Replace pipe 708; ditch
633 (gravel portion)
As scheduled
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Mowing
Patching
Grade/machine/add stone
Ditch/Pipe
Guardrail
Equip Maint
Emergency Ops
Other
MAINTENANCE
STANARDSVILLE HQ
JUNE
Tractor mowing on secondaries,
604,634,615,810,663,667,637,
646,650,628; hand mowing 29,33;
contract mowing 29 & 33
Skin patching 610; plant mix 810,628
Machined 637,638,605,627,650,
614
Completed all due PMs;
cleaned/lubed spreaders
Cleaned up after storm on
610, 609, 646, 663
Dust control 629,640,618,634,637
JULY
Tractor mowing secondaries
605,806,632,676,601,630,
614,650,642,638; long arm
mowing 617,743,633,609
Patching on secondaries
810,663,603,604
Ditching on 603, 663, 609
Daily PM per schedule
Dust control on secondaries
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Equipment
E Q U IP M E N T ITEM OP O P R A T iG N A L (~O !-0 O P ER A T IO N A L
Y A N C E Y M il. L $
T ~a c ~ ........ 4 120 21 99 82.000/0 Am b e r
R o lie rs 1 3 0 0 3 0 10 0 .0 0 % G reen
Trucks 7 ~ i 6 i 6 ~ 6 6 ~ ~ i~ 4 % 5 ~ ~~
30 0 30 100.00% G reen
30 107 30 1 00:00 % G reen
Tractor m o w e rs 3 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ % A m be r
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13200 0 13102 100 0 0 % G ree
T ra c to r m o w e rs 4 ~ ~~ ~ ~ % G ree
R o ~e ~s 2 6 0 4 5 6 93 33% G ree
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PLANNING
Traffic Traffic
Study Study Site Plan
Project Scoping Review Review Current Status
Albemarle Towne Center (Sperry) Traffic Study Review for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment stage
has been completed. Additonal submissions will be made at the
Rezoning stage.
Peter Jefferson/Martha Jefferson Site Zoning Map Amendment, Special Use Permits,and Traffic Study
comments have been forwarded to the County. Awaiting site plan to
respond to study recommendations.
Awaiting site plan to respond to study recommendations. County to
revise comprehensive plan.
i North Pointe iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i ~ iiiiiiiii i Awaiting submittal of revisions to traffic study.
iHollymead iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~ii iCommentsonlastsubmissionforwardedtocounty.
Fontaine Ave. Condos iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Traffic Study has been waived. Proffered improvements under review.
Buck's Elbow Golf Course i ZMA deferred
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BUDGET
% of Time Budget Budget
Section Remaining Remaining Status Comments
Administration & Support 0.00% 10.95% Vacant Positions
Construction Managemenl 0.00% 29.97% Vacant Positions
Over budget expenditures being
Buildings & Grounds 0.00% -7.61% ~ researched
On Track-Includes AHQ expenditures
Asphalt Schedules and Reimbursible
Maintenance 0.00% 12.79% Emergency Snow Expenses.
aoyds Tavern AHQ 0.00% 10.80% On Track
Free Union AHQ 0.00% 3.07% On Track
Yancey Mills AHQ 0.00% 6.83% On Track
Stanardsville AHQ 0.00% 5.09% On Track
Residency Wide Overall 0.00% 10.14% On Track
Data based on the June 22, 2002 FMS
II RepealS
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728
643
676
250
250
658
29
738
875
29
250
602
1270
729
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743
637
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1140
800
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606
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TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Outstanding Traffic Engineering Issues
Issue Description
Post Speed Limit Sign and Advisory signs for ford
Blind Curve Sight Distance
Installing Warning Sign at Int of 601 & 676 near Foxfield & Hunt Country Store
Install Left Turn Must Yield Signs at int of 616 & 250
Signage Study
Speed Study
Warrant Analysis at the Intersection of 29 and 641
Traffic Patterns, Speeding, Cut thru traffic, Signage, etc. on Morgantown Rd
Review Traffic Controls at Int. with Sunset Ave. Ext.
Traffic Calming in Hollymead
Int. 29 & 649
Passing Zone/Accident
Speed Study, wants centerline put on Rt 602
Review for guardrail
Review Route 1120 for sight distance
Wants school bus warning sign in the curve near 4390 Rolling Road
Left turns at light
Speed limit study and advisory sign review
Speed Study
Int of Rt 29 and 1670 (Ashwood Blvd),
Int of Rt 29 and 649
Install a NO U-TURN sign at int of Rt 1140 and 1116
Speed Study between Rt 602 and Rt 6
Signing Study for Yield Sign
Pavement marking study
Speed Study requested
Signing Study (No Parking)
Speed study
Sign study (No Parking)
Sign study for Yield Sign
Speed study requested
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ISSUES
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Crozet Master Plan Consulting Contracts
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Additional Cost
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Mr. Tucker, Mr. Foley, Mr. Cilimberg
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM NUMBERS:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION: x
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Planning and Community Development is in the process of finalizing contracts with two consultants
for the Crozet Master Plan, one for public involvement (Becky Clay Christensen) and the other for technical planning and
design services (Renaissance Planning Group, "RPG"). The two contracts total $213,665. In the Department of
Planning and Community Development's FY2001-02 budget, $129,922.96 was budgeted for Development Area's Study
Activities, primarily for this first Neighborhood Master Plan, and approximately $121,000 remains unencumbered at the
present time.
DISCUSSION:
The contract for Becky Clay Christensen totals $22,400. The high expectations, ambivalence about growth, and
demands of the Crozet community require that careful attention be directed to the public involvement process. Use of
the public process consultant better enables significant citizen involvement that more quickly achieves consensus in the
community and among stakeholders, thereby allowing the project to be completed within the timeframe laid out in the
technical planning and design consultant's contract.
Consulting costs for the technical services portion of the project, totaling $191,265, are higher than originally anticipated
for the following reasons:
· This is the first Neighborhood Master Plan undertaken, and thus historic cost information was not available when
prior budgeting occurred;
· The original estimate was based on a prototype that did not involve the level of urban design that will be provided by
RPG (RPG plans to provide 3 fully illustrated design alternatives using 10 illustrated "prototype neighborhoods"
which they will develop, working with the community);
· Utilizing illustrations like these, it is anticipated that the public's understanding of the project should be enhanced
tremendously, thereby reducing the amount of "deliberation time" necessary to select the desired alternative;
· In addition to the urban design component, the County will also receive recommended implementation strategies
including suggestions for achieving or working towards concurrency;
· RPG was recommended by a review committee made up of two citizens, two Planning Commissioners, and four staff
members. RPG was the overwhelming choice of this group, based on the firm's recent experience in the community
with the Eastern Planning Initiative, familiarity with Crozet and current issues there, unique urban design capabilities,
expertise integrating land use and transportation and experience with concurrency issues.
Funds necessary to cover these higher costs will be provided from a transfer of unexpended funds in other line items of
the Department of Planning and Community Development's FY2001-02 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
No action is necessary. This is provided for the Board's information.
RESOLUTION
TO INSTALL OBELISKS IN REPLACEMENT
OF CARTER'S BRIDGE
WHEREAS,
the Virginia Department of Transportation has planned a bridge replacement for Carter's
Bridge, located on Route 20 South; and
WHEREAS,
the Carter's Bridge replacement is part of Albemarle County's Six Year Plan and
construction is slated to begin in 2003; and
WHEREAS,
Carter's Bridge has important historical significance for the citizens of Albemarle County
and the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS,
as part of this historical significance, Carter's Bridge was utilized by many of the first
families of this area, to include the Jeffersons, the Carters, the Walkers, the Scotts, and
many other families and landowners and farmers of Albemarle County; and
WHEREAS,
Carter's Bridge has served as an important historical link along Route 20, joining the
original Albemarle County seat of Scottsville with the City of Charlottesville, providing an
important commercial link to all residents of Albemarle County and to the citizens of
Virginia; and
WHEREAS,
the Virginia Department of Transportation installs obelisks and historical bridge markers
on bridges of historical significance; and
WHEREAS,
Carter's Bridge is historically significant and is a vital part of the transportation system of
Albemarle County; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that because of Carter's Bridge historical significance and its
importance in the overall transportation network of Albemarle County, the Board of
Supervisors of Albemarle County hereby endorses and encourages the installation of
obelisks and an historical plaque at Carter's Bridge in Albemarle County.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of four to zero, as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on July 3, 2002.
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Aye Nay
Mr. Bowerman Y
Mr. Dorrier Y
Mr. Martin Absent
Mr. Perkins Y
Mr. Rooker Y
Ms. Thomas Absent
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Charisse Andrews -- Request to amend Albemarle County
Service Authority Jurisdictional Area
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Public hearing to consider amending the ACSA
Jurisdictional Area boundary to provide water service to
Tax Map 136, Parcel 50.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Biel, Benish
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting Jurisdictional Area designation for water service to a 21.007 acre parcel located on the west
side of Totier Creek Road, approximately 900 feet south of Route 726 (Attachment A - applicant's request, Attachment B
- tax map). The property is located within the designated Rural Area, in the Scottsville Magisterial District, and is part of
the Valmont Estates subdivision. The applicant has recently built a home and is requesting water service because the
Fred Jones Well Company has determined that there is not an adequate location for a well on the site. Two sites have
been drilled on the property to a depth of 305 feet, with both sites coming up dry (Attachment D).
Valmont Estates adjoins the Totier Creek Reservoir to the south and west. The applicant's property adjoins the reservoir
to the west. The applicant would have to run a water line approximately 900 feet to Route 726 to connect to an existing
service line which serves two nearby parcels. Parcels 53 and 36 are connected to public water (Attachment C).
DISCUSSION:
The subject property is located in the Rural Area. The Comprehensive Plan provides the following concerning the
provision of water and sewer service to the Rural Areas:
"General Principle: Urban Areas, Communities, and Villages are to be served by public water and sewer (p. 109)."
"Provide water and sewer service only to areas within the ACSA Jurisdictional Areas (p. 125)."
"Follow the boundaries of the designated Development Areas in delineating Jurisdictional Areas (p.125)."
"Only allow changes in the jurisdictional areas outside of the designated Development Areas in cases where the property
is: 1) adjacent to existing lines; and 2) public health and/or safety are in danger (p.125)."
Staff believes that, based on the size of the parcel, drilling only two wells sites may not be adequate to determine
avavailability of groundwater. The applicant will need to provide additional information from the Health Department, well
driller and/or hydrogeologist regarding the potential for obtaining water on-site.
Regarding the potential extension of public water service, there is also concern that while the parcel is in close proximity
to the Jurisdictional Area, it is not technically adjacent. Furthermore, by providing public water to this parcel, additional
parcels would become adjacent to the Jurisdictional Area.
AGENDA TITLE:
AGENDA DATE:
Page 2 of 2
Charisse Andrews -- Request to amend Albemarle County Service Authority Jurisdictional Area
July 3, 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the applicant provide further information to be reviewed by staff regarding on-site options for providing
adequate water service to the site. However, in order to allow for a timely review of this request, and given the applicant's
current situation, staff recommends the Board of Supervisors set a public hearing to consider providing public water
service to the site at which time staff can provide further analysis based on additional applicant information.
Attachments:
A - Application
B- General Location Map
C - Jurisdictional Area Map
D - Well Driller's Report
E - Survey Plat
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Board Strategic Planning Retreat Results
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Approve the edited products of the Board's Strategic
Planning Retreat as the County's Mission, Vision, and
Goal Statements.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Hildebeidel; Ms. White, Ms. Catlin, Ms.
AIIshouse.
AGENDA DATE:
June 5, 2002
ACTION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors engaged in a Strategic Planning Retreat on April 26 & 27, 2002, consisting of two facilitated
sessions with Dr. Richard Zody, as facilitator and consultant. During the Retreat, the Board Members addressed issues and
developed initial Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goal Statements (for the next 4 years or so) for Albemarle County.
Among the input items that the Board used at the Retreat were: materials developed by the Consultant, the recent Albemarle
County Citizen Survey document, a summary of the County staff developed "SWOT"
(StrengthsNVeaknesses/Opportunities/Threats) analysis, and a summary of the previous County Strategic Plan document.
DISCUSSION:
The products of the Board Retreat were as follows:
Mission Statement,
Vision Statements from each of the members present,
(The individual vision statements were reviewed by the Board members and assigned to the County Executive's
Staff to be synthesized into a single draft Vision statement, which is presented in Attachment A).
Strategic Goal Statements (14), and a Board combined prioritization of the Goals.
To facilitate working with the Goals and development of the specific Objectives that will begin implementation of these Goals,
the Staff recommended grouping the 14 Goals into four broad Themes of related Goals, as shown on Attachment A.
The products of the Retreat are from Dr. Zody's minutes of the meeting, and have been edited and refined by the County
Staff. They are summarized in Attachment A, which contains the Recommended Albemarle County Mission Statement, Vision
Statement, and Strategic Goal Statements grouped into 4 Themes. As requested by the Board during the Retreat, the goals
for the human services and affordable housing areas are those included in the County's current strategic plan and the goal for
the Transportation area was developed from the County's Pre-allocation statement to VDOT regarding the County's
transportation priorities.
Next Steps (June through September):The next steps after the Board approves the recommended County Mission, Vision and
Goal Statements is for the County Staff to develop the specific Strategic Objectives for each Goal identified by the Board.
Working in cross-departmental teams, members of the County's Leadership Council, Management Group and others will
work on this task during the next several months. (See Attachment B).
The staff will also provide an identification of the intended Results and time horizon for attaining each Strategic Objective,
and while working on the Objectives, staff may identify and recommend additional Goals, with their related Strategic
Objectives, for the Board's future consideration and adoption.
AGENDA TITLE:
Board Strategic Planning Retreat Results
June 5, 2002
Page 2
Further, the staffwill identify recommended priorities for implementation of the Strategic Objectives developed, which would
begin to tie strategic direction into the FY 2004 Budget Development process.
Finally, the staffwill bring the recommended Strategic Objectives that are developed and any supporting information backto
the Board for its further consideration at the first Board meeting in October 2002.
The process to establish objectives for the Education area will begin at a later date and will be developed in coordination with
the County's school system and other appropriate parties.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board review the language of the Statements included on Attachment A, and revise or approve
them as the formal Mission, Vision, and Goal Statements of the County.
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ATTACHMENT A
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
MISSION
To enhance the well being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of
the highest level of public service.
VISION
To maintain Albemarle County's stature as a quality community by promoting the values of
education and lifelong learning, historic and scenic preservation, safety, affordability,
cultural diversity, citizen participation and economic opportunity that make the county a
desirable place in which to grow up, raise a family and grow old while preserving our
natural resources, rural character and visual beauty for future generations.
GOALS
Education and Life-long Learning
To provide high quality education opportunities for Albemarle citizens of all ages. (#1)
Natural Beauty and Rural Areas
To protect and preserve our community's natural resources. (#2)
To protect and/or preserve our rural and historic areas. (#3)
To plan for, encourage and approve development areas that are attractive, safe and convenient to live, work
and play. (#10)
To provide for an efficient and environmentally sensitive solid waste management program. (#11)
Quality of Life
To provide opportunities for the pursuit of happiness. (#4)
To make Albemarle County a safe and healthy community in which citizens feel secure to live, work and play.
(#1)
To provide an integrated, efficient, accessible and humane system of human services that emphasizes
prevention services for at-risk children and youth, and fosters self-sufficiency among its families. (#6)
To promote a variety of safe, sanitary and affordable housing types for County residents of all income groups.
(#7)
To plan for, develop and maintain a diverse transportation system (for vehicles, mass transit systems,
pedestrians and bicycles) that meets the increasing demands of a growing and diversifying population while
protecting the neighborhoods and community attributes that create our County's character and sense of
place. (#8)
To maintain a strong and sustainable economy. (#14)
Efficient, Effective and Courteous Services
To provide effective and efficient County services in a courteous manner. (#5)
To fund County services in a fair and efficient manner. (#9)
To plan for, fund and maintain the County's necessary and appropriate public facilities and infrastructure.
(#12)
To maintain and improve effective and efficient relationships with the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, our
adjoining localities, and with other local governments, the state and federal government. (#13)
Note: The number in parentheses indicates the Board members' combined initial priority ranking of each Goal;
several Goals were given equal ranking by the Board.
ATTACHMENT B STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM STRUCTURE
June - September 2002
Goals Developed by Staff
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
County Office Building
Public Meeting Room Renovations
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Decision on Option for Meeting Room Upgrades
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Graham, Lilley, Ms. Catlin
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
Yes
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND:
Over the past several months, the Board has considered a number of options for upgrading the Board meeting room to improve
communication with the public and improve the functionality of the room (see attachments). Most recently, the Board also considered
the potential construction of new meeting space in the courtyard behind the County Office Building.
After reviewing these various options, the Board expressed a preference for upgrading the current Board Room most in line with the
original Option C, but without changes to room 235. The Board asked for additional information on this "modified Option C" for further
consideration.
DISCUSSION:
The attached information includes a new cost estimate of $289,945 for the modified Option C. The majority of this cost ($141,700) is
for audio/visual upgrades similar to what would be included in any of the Options that have been considered. The remainder of the cost
($99,921) is for the upgrade of the room itself. Some concern was expressed by the Board regarding the cost per square foot for this
renovation. While reference was made to the total cost per square foot, including the audio/visual upgrades, a more accurate
comparison of square foot costs should consider only the $99,921 upgrade of the room itself. If this cost is still considered too high,
Option A includes minimal changes to the room itself at a cost of $8,100, with the $141,700 still being spent on the audio/visual
improvements. Assuming the Board agrees with the need for audio/visual upgrades, the decision based on square foot cost comes
down to a choice between Option A room renovations at $8,100 and Option C room renovations at $99,921.
The evaluation of the Board Room meeting space has been an on-going, detailed process involving input from the many groups that
use the room on a regular basis. Groups represented during these discussions include the County Executive's Office, the School Board
Clerk's Office, the Board of Supervisors Clerk's Office, the Architectural Review Board, the Board of Zoning Appeals and stafffrom the
Planning and Community Development Department. Common needs and priorities were established early on bythe evaluating group.
All parties involved identified visibility, reliable sound quality, and ease and quality of display and presentation elements as crucial to the
effective functioning of this meeting space. Each of these groups also brought a diverse set of needs and concerns to the process
which have been resolved as much as possible by the recommended option. The consensus of the group was that an upgrade of the
Board meeting space was crucial in providing the public with an adequate forum for hearing and discussing county business.
The group also pointed out the pressing need for "smart meeting space" in the building beyond the meetings and public hearings
conducted by county boards and commissions which would be provided by the proposed upgrade. With the emerging technology
available in both the public and private sector, many county customers come to conduct meetings or presentations with county staffwith
the expectation that certain basic technology such as Internet access, multimedia projection, etc. will be available to them. Currentlywe
are not able to offer dedicated meeting space that is equipped to meet those needs. Because this room is virtually the only designated
public space in the building and is the forum where the public interacts with County officials on a number of critical issues, stafffeels the
audio/visual upgrade is justified and necessary.
A recap of the "Modified Option C" (deleting the Room 235 elements) upgrades to the Public Meeting Room, and the associated cost
estimate, is attached. As suggested, the plan was reviewed for suitability for television coverage by Denny Barberio at Monticello High
School and was deemed suitable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize Engineering and Public Works to proceed with "Modified Option C".
02.096
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
County Office Building
Public Meeting Room Renovations
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Decision on Options for Meeting Room Upgrades
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Graham, Lilley
AGENDA DATE:
April 3, 2002
ITEM NUMBER:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
INFORMATION:
Cost Summary of Options
BACKGROUND:
We are experiencing an increasing need for more sophisticated technology and presentation capabilities in the Board
Meeting Room as presentations by county staff, applicants, community groups and others have demanded more complex
technical support. It has become a very standard expectation that we will accommodate power point presentations, other
projection displays, and visual displays as groups present to the Board of Supervisors, School Board, Planning
Commission, Architectural Review Board, and other public bodies that use Meeting Room 241. In order for elected and
appointed officials, staff and members of the audience to receive maximum benefit from these more advanced
presentations without major disruptions setting up during the actual meetings, significant changes in the room's
arrangement and equipment are critical. Instituting these changes will transform the Board meeting room into a
technologically "smart" room that will be appropriate for numerous other uses beyond the meeting of the various public
bodies that currently use the space. Also, if our long-range space plans create a new public meeting space for major
Board meetings, this room will be ideal for continued use as a "smart" space for in-house as well as external meetings and
presentation.
After meetings with the various users of the County Office Building Public Meeting Room (Board Room/Room 241), a
number of changes to the A/V systems in the room and the basic configuration of the room, as well as tie-ins with the
adjacent conference room (Room 235) were deemed desirable. A schematic plan of the reconfiguration proposal
developed by our consultant in response to this input, including A/V system components, is provided as an attachment.
A schematic-level cost estimate indicates that the complete upgrades would cost approximately $360,000, which exceeds
the current budget placeholder. For this reason, options for some incremental upgrades were developed. Cost estimates
for 3 options are provided as an attachment and are summarized as follows:
Option A -
Basic A/V Renovations - Approx $180,000
This would include a presenters station with a projection display system, enhanced sound system, archival
recording system, integrated multimedia control system, hearing assistance system for ADA compliance,
agenda display, and remote monitors in the hall. This setup would allow us to have electronic presentations,
display the board agenda items in the hall, and provide the backbone for broadcasting of meetings.
Option B -
Basic A/V Renovations w/Room 235 as a "smart room" - Approx. $250,000
This option is the same as "A" with A/V extended to Room 235 that would allow it to be a smart room,
somewhat similar to the conference room on the third floor. This allows Room 235 to serve both as an
enhanced conference/meeting room and an overflow space allowing people to view Board Room meetings for
those times the Board Room is full.
AGENDA TITLE:
County Office Building
Pnbfic Meeting Room Renovations
April 3, 2002
Page 2
Option C - A/V Renovations w/Room 235 as a "smart room" and Room 241 rehab'ed - Approx. 360,000
This option is the same as "B" with Room 241 also receiving a new Board dais, raised ceiling to allow for
better display from the projection system and new seating. Essentially, a rehab'ed Board Room.
DISCUSSION:
Staff recommendation is option "A', with the possible addition of new audience seating if funds are available. This
accomplishes the initial objectives at the smallest cost and fits within the current budget placeholder. This
recommendation is based, in part, on the assumption that the physical space in the current Board Room will become too
small at some point in the future and a larger space will be required. With this timeframe and anticipated technology
changes, it does not appear prudent to make substantial improvements. It does appear prudent to invest in the
technology described in option A at this time. Use of this technology should extend the useful life of the current space by
allowing the meetings to be displayed outside of the physical space. In addition, experience with this new technology will
provide us with valuable insights into the design of any new space in the future.
RECOMMENDATION:
Proceed with option "A', with the possible addition of new audience seating if funds are available.
02.043
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
County Office Building
Public Meeting Room Renovations
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Decision on Options for Meeting Room Upgrades
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley,Graham, Lilley
AGENDA DATE:
June 5,2002
ACTION: X
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: IN FORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: April 3rd Executive Summary, Architect's
sketches of 2 alternatives for a new Board meeting room
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
Several options for possible renovation of the Board meeting room were discussed at the April 3rd meeting. A copy of that executive
summary is attached. The Board appeared to indicate a preference for option C without the work to convert Room 235 into a "smart"
room with audio-visual components. The Board also requested Engineering and Public Works examine the feasibility of building a new
Board meeting room, preferably using the existing courtyard to the rear of the building. That work has been done and two options were
developed for your consideration.
DISCUSSION:
The attached sketches provide two options for constructing a new Board meeting room connected to the existing building. Option A
shows a one-story addition that has an estimated cost of approximately $1.1 Million. This addition would simply provide a new meeting
room with full audio-visual capabilities. Option B shows a two-story addition that has an estimated cost of approximately $1.7 Million.
This addition would provide approximately 2,500 square feet of office space on the first level and the meeting room on the second level
with the same type of audio-visual components as option A. As directed by the Board, we have tried to keep the time and expense of
investigating these alternatives to a minimum. As such, both options only reflect a "first cut" at such a meeting room and would require
significant refinement and input to reach a more accurate cost estimate.
At the same time as this work has been occurring, County staff has been working on a long-term space needs analysis for the County.
While that analysis will not be completed until later this summer, it appears likely this analysis will include a recommendation for new
office space to meet the County's needs. It also appears that if the decision were made to construct additional space, it would be
relatively easy to include a new Board meeting room with that construction. That would provide the opportunity to design a Board
meeting room based on careful study which would assure it meets the long-term needs of the County. Thus, it appears that
consideration of constructing a new County Board meeting room could be better considered as part of the overall needs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the County Board's input from the April 3rd meeting, we recommend proceeding with the original option C without the work on
Room 235. Should the Board wish to proceed with consideration of a new Board meeting room, we would recommend postponing that
discussion until it could be considered with the long-term space needs analysis that is anticipated to come before the Board early this
fall.
02.078
Albemarle County Office Building
Public Meeting Room
Courtyard Infill Options
Developed May, 2002
Scheme A - 1 Floor (Meeting Room at ground level)
Approx. 2,800 SF
198 seats
Constuction Costs =
$ 850,000
$ 200,000
$1,050,000
A/V systems
Scheme B - 2 Floors (Meeting Room on second floor)
Approx. 5,000 SF (2,500 meeting room, 2,500 offices)
198 seats
Constuction Costs =
$1,500,000
$ 200,000
$1,700,000
A/V systems
file: \lilley\board room\courtyard infill options summary
Public Meeting Room: Planning Budgets
12.19.2001
Construction Cost Estimate for Board Room Renovations
Option A - Basic AiV Improvements Only (Board Room)
Item Quantityunit Unit cost Cost
Presenter station 6 If 500 3,000
Pin-up board 180 sf 20 3,600
Electrical for dais/projector/presenter station 1,500
Subtotal $8,100
AN systems
Projection-Display (1 set) 20,000
Source and control for Projection-Display (1 set) 20,000
Sound Systems 20,000
Archival Recording System 8,000
Integrated Multimedia Control System 20,000
Agenda display system 10,000
Remote monitors (2) 10,000
Hearing assistance system 1,000
Labor and installation (30%) 32,700
Subtotal $141,700
Professional Fees (10%) $14,980
Contingency (10%) $14,980.00
TOTAL $179,760
Construction Cost Estimate for Board Room Renovations
Option B - Basic AiV Improvements (Board Room and Room 235)
Item Quantityunit Unit cost Cost
Presenter station 6 If 500 3,000
Pin-up board 180 sf 20 3,600
Electrical for dais/projector/presenter station 1,500
Subtotal $8,100
AN systems
Projection-Display (2 sets) 40,000
Source and control for Projection-Display (2 sets) 40,000
Sound Systems 25,000
Archival Recording System 8,000
Integrated Multimedia Control System 20,000
Agenda display system 10,000
Remote monitors (2) 10,000
Hearing assistance system 1,000
Labor and installation (30%) 46,200
Subtotal $200,200
Professional Fees (10%) $20,830
Contingency (10%) $20,830.00
TOTAL $249,960
Construction Cost Estimate for Board Room Renovations
Option C - Full-Blown Renovations (Board Room only -- no work in Room 235)
Item Quantityunit Unit cost Cost
Demolition 1,283 sf 3 3,849
Wall patch & paint 2,568 sf 2 5,136
Partitions 28 If 20 560
New platform 300 sf 5 1,500
New ceiling 1,077 sf 3 3,231
New flooring 1,077 sf 5 5,385
Board desk 25 If 500 12,500
Staff desk 8 If 500 4,000
Presenter station 6 If 500 3,000
Clerk's desk 6 If 500 3,000
Reporter's desk 6 If 500 3,000
Pin-up board 180 sf 20 3,600
Board/staff seating15 ea 500 7,500
Audience seating 60 ea 300 18,000
HVAC rework 1,283 sf 5 6,415
New lighting 1,283 sf 10 12,830
New electrical 1,283 sf 5 6,415
Subtotal $99,921
AN systems
Projection-Display (1 set) 20,000
Source and control for Projection-Display (1 set) 20,000
Sound Systems 20,000
Archival Recording System 8,000
Integrated Multimedia Control System 20,000
Agenda display system 10,000
Remote monitors (2) 10,000
Hearing assistance system 1,000
Labor and installation (30%) 32,700
Subtotal $141,700
Professional Fees (10%) $24,162
Contingency (10%) $24,162
TOTAL $289,945
BOARD- -TO
July 3, 2002 - 10:30 a.m. n~o.da~#:
Clerk's Initials:
A Monthly Communications Report of activities from the Albemarle County School Board to
the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.
Highlights: School Board Briefs- June 13 and 27, 2002 Board Briefs were
provided Via e-mail.
RECENT
POST HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: At its June
13 meeting, the board voted to place the Post High School Special Education
Program, which serves special needs students ages 18-22, on the Burley
Middle School campus. The program is currently located on Rugby Avenue,
but the lease will not be renewed. The board plans to purchase a house
constructed by CATEC students and adapted specifically for this program.
SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT: The board held its annual mid-year retreat
on June 15 at JABA. At the retreat, the Board reviewed its annual evaluations
of the board, the School Board/Superintendent Priorities, and the
Superintendent. The process for revising our Biennial Board/Superintendent
Priorities started and will continue through the next couple of months.
SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT: On June 27, the Board voted to
renegotiate and extend Dr. Castner's contract through June 30, 2006. Reasons
for the Board's action include Dr. Castner's strong instructional leadership
and keen oversight of the planning and evaluation of the Division's
curriculum and instruction, the outstanding organizational structure Dr.
Castner has developed, and his strong work ethic.
PRELIMINARY SOL RESULTS: At the June 27 meeting, Dr. Castner
reported to the Board that Preliminary SOL results indicate that 23 out of our
24 schools are accredited. We have made significant progress in meeting our
School Board/Superintendent Priority of having all schools accredited by
2002. In 2000, we had 5 schools accredited, and in 2001 we had 16 schools
accredited.
COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS: The Board is re-advertising for
applicants for the Long-Range Planning Committee from the Samuel Miller
and Jack Jouett Districts. In addition to the Long-Range Planning Committee,
the Board is also re-advertising for applicants to serve on the School Health
Advisory Board from the White Hall, Samuel Miller, Jack Jouett, Rio and
Rivanna magisterial districts. Applications are available from the School
Board Clerk. Deadline for application is 4:30 p.m., July 19th.
BAKER-BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: On July 1, staff began the
process of moving in to Baker-Butler Elementary School. The school
construction is on time and on budget. Our board will be scheduling a tour of
the facility shortly after the beginning of the school year. We will let you
know of the tour date and hope you will join us.
FUTURE ITEMS OF INTEREST
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT: The Board received an overview of the
No Child Left Behind Act at its June 27 meeting. The Board will be further
discussing this issue as we develop our Priorities because it will have
significant impacts on the Division. One impact will be on recruitment,
hiring, retention and professional development. "Highly qualified teachers"
must be in all core academic area positions in all schools by 2005-06 and in
Title I schools beginning this year. Another impact is additional testing and
data reporting coordination. A total of six additional annual SOL tests will be
added to grades 4, 6, and 7 by 2005-06 beginning with projected field-testing
in 2002-03. Revision of the Annual Progress Report will also occur due to
the need to report adequate yearly progress data for subgroups including
Limited English Proficiency (LEP), economically disadvantaged students,
minority students, and students with disabilities.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Proposed FY 2002 Budget Amendment
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2002 Budget
Amendment in the amount of $1,559,172.93 and
requested approval for the amendment and
Appropriations #2001072, 2001073, 2001074, 2001075,
2001076, 2001077, 2001078, 2001079, and 2001080 for
various school and local government projects.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Breeden; Ms. White; Mr. Hildebeidel
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ITEM NUMBER:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND:
The Code of Virginia {}15.2-2507 stipulates that the County must amend its current budget if additional appropriated
amounts exceed 1% of the original budget or $500,000, whichever is the lesser. The Code section applies to all
funds, i.e, Capital, E-911, School Self-Sustaining, etc., not just the General Fund or County's adopted operating
budget.
DISCUSSION:
This proposed FY 2002 Budget Amendment totals $1,559,172.93. The chad below breaks out the estimated
expenses and revenues of the amendment by fund and revenue source.
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
General Fund
Local Government Programs/Projects
School Fund
Piedmont Regional Education Program
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES -All Funds
1,000.00
1,473,776.51
822.00
83,574.42
$1,559,172.93
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Local Revenues
Federal Revenues
Fund Balances
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES -All Funds
$ 1,822.00
919,386.46
637,964.47
$1,559,172.93
This budget amendment consists of nine appropriations. A detailed description of each of these appropriations is
provided on Attachment A.
AGENDA TITLE:
AGENDA DATE:
Page 2 of 2
Proposed FY 2002 Budget Amendment
July 3, 2002
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that, after the public hearing, the Board approve the FY 2002 Budget Amendment in the amount of
$1,559,172.93 and approve the nine Appropriations #2001072, 2001073, 2001074, 2001075, 2001076, 2001077,
2001078, 2001079, and 2001080 as detailed on Attachment A.
02.090
Attachment A
APPROPRIATION #2001072 $7,914.17
The Social Services Departments of the County of Albemarle and City of Charlottesville, in partnership with the
Region Ten Community Services Board, were awarded a federal grant to establish mental health and substance
abuse services. The grant focuses on social services clients who are public assistance recipients or "welfare-
to-work" participants with the goal of improving their employment prospects and outcomes.
The project will hire two mental health and substance abuse clinicians with salaries and fringe benefits paid by
Region Ten. Both social services departments will make "in-kind" contributions; including clerical and
supervisory support as well as professional consultation services as necessary. Supplies and equipment will be
purchased with federal grant monies.
This is the second half of a 2-year grant that expires June 30, 2002. The grant is funded with federal monies.
There is no local match.
APPROPRIATION #2001073
$1,500.00
Traffic activity continues to increase in the County of Albemarle. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
recognizes this problem and has funded grants using federal pass through monies to increase traffic enforcement
through selective enforcement assignments employing officers working overtime. The grant period extends from
October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
The operations for this program are funded with a $1,500 federal grant. There is no local match.
APPROPRIATION #2001074
$1,500.00
The County of Albemarle recently received a grant to replace the old SMART sign. This is a related grant to
purchase the statistical computer package to collect and analyze traffic activity. The operations for this program
are funded with a $1,500 federal grant. There is no local match.
APPROPRIATION #2001075
$822.00
Murray Elementary School received a donation in the amount of $500.00 from Thomas and Janice Brown. This
donation will be used to help with expenses for the D.I. Team to compete at Global.
Monticello High School received a donation in the amount of $322.00 from Ernest and Paula Pippin.
APPROPRIATION #2001076
$1,000.00
Since the Albemarle County Greenway program was shifted to the Parks and Recreation Department as of
January 1, 2002, work in this program has revealed much potential community support for the Greenway
program. This support includes considerable interest in land donations, trail easements, volunteer labor, and
cash contributions.
With the anticipation that cash contributions will become a regular occurrence, the Parks and Recreation
Department has requested the Finance Department to set up a procedure to efficiently handle the acceptance
and expenditure of greenway contributions. According to this procedure all contributions will be accepted into a
Greenway Contribution revenue code, and the Parks and Recreation Department will request a Board
appropriation of these funds to a line item in the Parks and Recreation budget entitled Greenway Contributions.
When a specific use of the funds is identified, the Director of Parks and Recreation will request the Director of
Finance to move the necessary funds from the Greenway Contributions line item to the appropriate line item in
the Parks and Recreation operating budget for expenditure. Any balance remaining in the Greenway
Contributions line item at the end of the fiscal year will be requested for reappropriation.
The initial contribution to this fund has been made by the Charlottesville store of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports,
which won the National "TRAILS FOR TOMORROW" cash award from DuPont. This award is given to the one
retailer who has done the most nationally for America's trails. From this award, the Blue Ridge Mountain Sports
store has donated $1,000.00 each to the Rivanna Trails Foundation and the Albemarle County
Greenway/Blueway Program. This item is requested to appropriate the $1,000 from the Greenway Contribution
revenue fund to the Greenway Contribution line item in the Parks and Recreation Department operating budget.
APPROPRIATION #2001077
$8,472.29
This Criminal History Records Grant was awarded and appropriated in FY01 for the period January 1, 2001
through December 31, 2001. The grant was awarded for equipment, data file conversion, and training. This
request appropriates the balance of the grant operations funded with federal grant money. There is no local
match.
APPROPRIATION #2001078
$1,244,390.05
The certified audit for the 2000/01 fiscal year has been completed. The HUD Section 8 Housing grant had a
$344,390.05 balance to be carried over to fund remaining operations. This appropriation requests approval to
expend those funds.
In addition, there has been a substantial increase in utilization of the Housing programs resulting in increased
federal revenue. Total current federal revenues are anticipated to be $2.2 million, an increase of $900,000 over
the initial FY 2002 budget.
APPROPRIATION #2001079
$83,574.42
The P.R.E.P. (Piedmont Regional Education Program) project was originally funded with an advance of $60,000
from P.R.E.P. that was to be refunded if available at completion of the project. They later requested that this
amount be retained by the County for ongoing improvements and equipment at P.R.E.P. The unexpended
balance of funding for this project at June 30, 2001 was $83,574.42. Expenditures in FY 02 have totaled
$23,275.37 to date. The remaining balance of $60,299.05 will be requested for reappropriation in FY 03.
APPROPRIATION #2001080
$210,000.00
The Department of Social Services has requested an appropriation from the Family Support fund balance in the
amount of $210,000. This request is to cover expenses for the Community Pass Thru and Professional
Consultant line items that were not appropriated in the original budget process for FY02. These line items
return revenue to community agencies that participate in the IV-E program and pay for evaluation of the overall
program. The $210,000 represents April and May expenditures of $70,000 each, a payment to Weldon Cooper
of $52,000 and a payment to a community partner of $18,100.
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR:
01/02
NUMBER
2001072
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
X
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED? YES
· NO X
FUND: GRANT
PURPOSE OFAPPROPRIATION:
APPROPRIATION OF MENTALHEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSESERVICES GRANT
CODE
1660 53014 410000
1660 53014 520300
1660 53014 540000
1660 53014 550100
1660 53014 550402
1660 53014 600100
1660 53014
1660 53014
DATA PROCESSING
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
RENT
TRAVEL-MILEAGE
TRAINING
OFFICE SUPPLIES
800200 FURNITURE & FIXTURES
800700 ADP EQUIPMENT
EXPENDITURE
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
$100.00
800.00
1,800.00
175.00
500.00
85.83
3,573.34
880.00
TOTAL 7,914.17
REVENUE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2 1660 33000 330001 FEDERAL GRANT $7,914.17
TOTAL 7,914.17
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER:
SOCIAL SERVICES
APPROVALS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR5
SIGNATURE
DATE
17-May-02
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 01/02
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ?
NUMBER
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
X
YES
NO X
FUND: GRANT
PURPOSE OFAPPROPRIATION:
Funding ~rOperationSa~ Holidays Ove~imeGrant
EXPENDITURE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2001073
1 1535 31013 120000OVERTIME $ 1,393.40
1 1535 31013 210000 FICA 106.60
CODE
2 1535 33000
TOTAL $ 1~500.00
REVENUE
DESCRIP~'ION AMOUNT
330011 FEDERAL DMV GRANT $ 1,500.00
TOTAL $ 1,500.00
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER:
POLICE
APPROVALS: SIGNATURE DATE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OFSUPERVISOR~
20-May-02
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 01/02
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ?
FUND:
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION:
Funding for SMART Sign Usage Grant
NUMBER
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
YES
NO
GRANT
EXPENDITURE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2001074
I 1534 31013 800100 EQUIPMENT $ 1,500.00
TOTAL $ 1,500.00
REVENUE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2 1534 33000 330011 FEDERAL DMV GRANT $ 1,500.00
TOTAL $ 1,500.00
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER: POLICE
APPROVALS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR5
SIGNATURE
DATE
20-May-02
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 01/02
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
NUMBER
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
X
20O1075
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ?
YES
NO
FUND: SCHOOL
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION:
SCHOOL DONATIONS.
EXPENDITURE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1 2215 61411 580000 Misc Expenses $ 500.00
1 2304 61104 6013001nst/RecSupplies 322.00
TOTAL $ 822.00
REVENUE
CODE DESCRIF;TION AMOUNT
2 2000 18100 181109Donation $ 822.00
TOTAL $ 822.00
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER:
EDUCATION
APPROVALS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR.~
SIGNATURE
DATE
18-Jun-02
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 01/02
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ?
NUMBER
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
YES
NO
X
2001076
FUND: GENERAL
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION:
DONATION TO GREENWAY PLAN.
EXPENDITURE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1 1000 71018 999875 GREENWAYCONTRIBUTION PROJECTS $ 1 000.00
TOTAL $ 1,000.00
REVENUE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2 1000 18110 181218 GREENWAY CONTRIBUTIONS $ 1,000.00
TOTAL $ 1.000.00
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER: PARKS & RECREATION
APPROVALS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR~
SIGNATURE DATE
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 01/02
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
NUMBER
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
X
2001077
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ?
YES
NO X
FUND: GRANT
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION:
FUNDING FOR CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS GRANT
EXPENDITURE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1 1526 31013 550400 EDUCATION $ 2,600.00
I 1526 31013 800700 ADP EQUIPMENT 3,872.29
I 1526 31013 800711 SOFTWARE 2,000.00
TOTAL $ 8,472.29
REVENUE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2 1526 33000 330001 FEDERAL GRANT $ 8,472.29
TOTAL $ 8,472.29
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER: POLICE
APPROVALS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR,<
SIGNATURE
DATE
18-Jun-02
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR:
01/02
NUMBER
2001078
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
X
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ?
YES
NO X
FUND: GRANT
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION:
APPROPRIATION OF HUD SECTION 8 HOUSING GRANT FUND BALANCE AFTER AUDIT AND
ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING.
EXPENDITURE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1 1227 81920 579001 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS $44,390.05
1 1227 81921 579001 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS 300,000.00
1 1227 81921 579001 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS 900,000.00
TOTAL $ 1,244,390.05
REVENUE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2 1227 51000 510100 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION $344,390.05
2 1227 33000 330016 VOUCHER PROGRAM 900,000.00
TOTAL $ 1,244,390.05
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER: HOUSING
APPROVALS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR,'
SIGNATURE
DATE
18-Jun-02
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR:
01/02
NUMBER
2001079
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ?
YES
NO
X
FUND:
P.R.E.P.
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION:
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT P.R.E.P.
EXPENDITURE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1 9810 61194 800605CONSTRUCTION $83,574.42
TOTAL $ 83,574.42
REVENUE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2 9810 51000 510100 FUND BALANCE $83,574.42
TOTAL $ 83,574.42
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER:
EDUCATION
APPROVALS: SIGNATURE DATE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR,'
APPROPRIATION REQUEST
FISCAL YEAR: 01/02
TYPE OF APPROPRIATION:
NUMBER
ADDITIONAL
TRANSFER
NEW
2001080
ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED ?
YES
NO
X
FUND:
FAMILY SUPPORT
PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION:
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM.
EXPENDITURE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
I 1557 53150 310000 PROF. SERVICES $85,000.00
1 1557 53150 312250 COMMUNITY PASS THRU 35,000.00
I 1557 53150 312700 PROF. SERVICES-CONSULTANTS 90,000.00
TOTAL $ 210,000.00
REVENUE
CODE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
2 1557 51000 510100 FUND BALANCE $210,000.00
TOTAL $ 210,000.00
TRANSFERS
REQUESTING COST CENTER:
SOCIAL SERVICES
APPROVALS: SIGNATURE DATE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR,'
~ 18-Jun-02
I
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Ordinance Amendment - Elections - Rivanna
Magisterial District - Change of Polling Place
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Public hearing on the proposed ordinance changing the
location of the polling place for the Burnley Precinct in
the Rivanna Magisterial District.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Davis, Harris
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ITEM NUMBER:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance
REVIEWED BY:
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND:
Virginia Code § 24.2-307 requires that the Board of Supervisors establish polling places by ordinance. Albemarle
County Code § 2-103(C)(1) establishes the Bethel Baptist Church as the polling place for the Burnley Precinct in the
Rivanna Magisterial District. The Albemarle County Electoral Board recently recommended that the polling place be
changed to the Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene.
DISCUSSION:
The Albemarle County Electoral Board has recommended that the Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene
replace the Bethel Baptist Church as the polling place for the Burnley Precinct. This change is necessary because
the Bethel Baptist Church is not compliant with the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act. The
polling place in the church is in a room accessible only by an interior stairway, and the church does not desire to have the
alterations made that are needed to comply with the Act. The Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene is
located at 5100 Dickerson Road, which is outside of the Burnley Precinct. However, it may be used as a polling
place for the Burnley Precinct because it is within 1,500 yards of the precinct boundary (Virginia Code § 24.2-310).
The Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene is currently under construction, and will comply with the Act.
RECOMMENDATION:
Following the public hearing, staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance which changes the polling place
from Bethel Baptist Church to the Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene.
02.102
ORDINANCE NO. 02-2(4)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I, ELECTIONS, OF
THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 2,
Administration, Article I, Elections, is hereby amended and reordained as follows;
By Amending:
Sec. 2-103 Rivanna Magisterial District
Chapter 2. Administration
Article I. Elections
Sec. 2-103 Rivanna Magisterial District.
The Rivanna Magisterial District shall be bounded, and contain voting precincts and polling
places, as follows:
A. Description of district: Beginning at the intersection of Interstate 64 and the
Albemarle/Fluvanna County line; then northeast along the Albemarle/Fluvanna County line to its
intersection with the Albemarle/Louisa County line; then northeast along the Albemarle/Louisa
County line to its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County line; then west along the
Albemarle/Orange County line to its intersection with the Albemarle/Greene County line; then west
along the Albemarle/Greene County line to its intersection with Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29); then
southwest on Seminole Trail to its intersection with Dickerson Lane (State Route 763); then west on
Dickerson Lane to its intersection with Dickerson Road (State Route 606); then south on Dickerson
Road to its intersection with the Noah Fork Rivanna River; then southeast along the Noah Fork
Rivanna River to its intersection with Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29); then south along Seminole Trail
to its intersection with the South Fork Rivanna River; then meandering southeast along the South Fork
Rivanna River to its confluence with the Noah Fork Rivanna River and Rivanna River; then
meandering southeast along the Rivanna River to its intersection with Interstate 64; then following
Interstate 64 east to its intersection with the Albemarle/Fluvanna County line, the point of origin.
B. Voting precincts': The district shall be divided into five (5) voting precincts, as
described herein:
1. Burnley Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of Seminole Trail (U.S. Route
29) and the Albemarle/Greene County line; then southeast along the Albemarle/Greene County line to
its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County line; then southeast along the Albemarle/Orange
County line to its intersection with the Southern Railway right-of-way; then southwest along the
Southern Railway right-of-way to its intersection with the Noah Fork Rivanna River; then meandering
northwest along the Noah Fork Rivanna River to its intersection with Dickerson Road (State Route
606); then northeast on Dickerson Road to its intersection with Dickerson Lane (State Route 763);
then east on Dickerson Lane to Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29); then noah on Seminole Trail to its
intersection with the Albemarle/Greene County line, the point of origin.
2. Free Bridge Precinct: Beginning at the confluence of the Rivanna River and
Redbud Creek; then east with Redbud Creek to its origin near the ridge of Wolfpit Mountain of the
Southwest Mountain range; then southwest with the ridge line of the Southwest Mountain range to its
intersection with the origin of Barn Branch; then southeast with Barn Branch to its intersection with
Interstate 64; then west on Interstate 64 to its intersection with the Rivanna River; then meandering
northwest with the Rivanna River to its confluence with Redbud Creek, the point of origin.
3. Hollymead Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the Southern Railroad
right-of-way and the South Fork Rivanna River; then meandering northwest with the South Fork
Rivanna River to its intersection with Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29); then north on Seminole Trail to
its intersection with the North Fork Rivanna River; then meandering southeast along the North Fork
Rivanna River to its intersection with the Southern Railroad right-of-way; then southwest with the
Southern Railroad right-of-way to its intersection with the South Fork Rivanna River, the point of
origin.
4. Keswick Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the
Albemarle/Orange/Louisa County line; then southwest with the Albemarle/Louisa County line to its
intersection with the Albemarle/Fluvanna County line; then southwest with the Albemarle/Fluvanna
County line to its intersection with Interstate 64; then west on Interstate 64 to its intersection with
Barn Branch; then northwest with Barn Branch to its origin near the ridge of the Southwest Mountain
range; then northeast with the ridge line of the Southwest Mountain Range to its intersection with the
Albemarle/Orange County line; then east with the Albemarle/Orange County line to its intersection
with the Albemarle/Orange/Louisa County line, the point of origin.
5. Stony Point Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the South Fork Rivanna
River and the Southern Railroad right-of-way; then meandering southeast to its confluence with the
North Fork Rivanna River and Rivanna River; then meandering south along the Rivanna River to its
confluence with Redbud Creek; then east with Redbud Creek to its origin near the ridge of Wolfpit
Mountain of the Southwest Mountain range; then northeast with the ridgeline of the Southwest
Mountain range to its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County line; then west with the
Albemarle/Orange County line to its intersection with the Southern Railroad right-of-way; then
southwest with the Southern Railroad right-of-way to its intersection with the South Fork Rivanna
River, the point of origin.
C. Polling places: Each voting precinct shall have a polling place at the location
identified below:
Dickerson Road.
Burnley Precinct: Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene, 5100
2. Free Bridge Precinct: Elk's Lodge Hall, 389 Elk Drive.
Hollymead Precinct: Hollymead Elementary School, 2775 Powell Creek
Drive.
4. Keswick Precinct: Union Grove Baptist Church, 471 Black Cat Road.
Stony Point Precinct: Stony Point Elementary School, 3893 Stony Point
Road.
(8-19-71, § 1; 9-5-72; 7-15-81; Code 1988, § 6-1; 5-15-91; Ord. 95-6(1), 1-11-95; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-
98, § 2-100(3), § 2-103; Ord. 01-2(1), 5-9-01; Ord. 02-2(3), 5-1-02; Ord. 02-(4), 7-3-02)
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance
duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of four to zero, as
recorded below, at a regular meeting held on July 3, 2002.
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Aye Nay
Mr. Bowerman Y
Mr. Dorrier Y
Mr. Martin Absent
Mr. Perkins Y
Mr. Rooker Y
Ms. Thomas Absent
2
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-2( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I,
ELECTIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia,
that Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Elections, is hereby amended and reordained as
follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 2-103 Rivanna Magisterial District
Chapter 2. Administration
Article I. Elections
Sec. 2-103 Rivanna Magisterial District.
The Rivanna Magisterial District shall be bounded, and contain voting precincts
and polling places, as follows:
A. Description of district: Beginning at the intersection of Interstate 64 and
the Albemarle/Fluvanna County line; then northeast along the Albemarle/Fluvanna
County line to its intersection with the Albemarle/Louisa County line; then northeast
along the Albemarle/Louisa County line to its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange
County line; then west along the Albemarle/Orange County line to its intersection with
the Albemarle/Greene County line; then west along the Albemarle/Greene County line to
its intersection with Seminole Trail (U. S. Route 29); then southwest on Seminole Trail to
its intersection with Dickerson Lane (State Route 763); then west on Dickerson Lane to
its intersection with Dickerson Road (State Route 606); then south on Dickerson Road to
its intersection with the North Fork Rivanna River; then southeast along the North Fork
Rivanna River to its intersection with Seminole Trail (U. S. Route 29); then south along
Seminole Trail to its intersection with the South Fork Rivanna River; then meandering
southeast along the South Fork Rivanna River to its confluence with the North Fork
Rivanna River and Rivanna River; then meandering southeast along the Rivanna River to
its intersection with Interstate 64; then following Interstate 64 east to its intersection with
the Albemarle/Fluvanna County line, the point of origin.
B. Voting precincts': The district shall be divided into five (5) voting
precincts, as described herein:
1. Burnley Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of Seminole Trail
(U.S. Route 29) and the Albemarle/Greene County line; then southeast along the
Albemarle/Greene County line to its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County line;
then southeast along the Albemarle/Orange County line to its intersection with the
Draft: 06/10/02
Southern Railway right-of-way; then southwest along the Southern Railway right-of-way
to its intersection with the North Fork Rivanna River; then meandering northwest along
the North Fork Rivanna River to its intersection with Dickerson Road (State Route 606);
then northeast on Dickerson Road to its intersection with Dickerson Lane (State Route
763); then east on Dickerson Lane to Seminole Trail (U.S. Route 29); then north on
Seminole Trail to its intersection with the Albemarle/Greene County line, the point of
origin.
2. Free Bridge Precinct: Beginning at the confluence of the Rivanna
River and Redbud Creek; then east with Redbud Creek to its origin near the ridge of
Wolfpit Mountain of the Southwest Mountain range; then southwest with the ridge line of
the Southwest Mountain range to its intersection with the origin of Barn Branch; then
southeast with Barn Branch to its intersection with Interstate 64; then west on Interstate
64 to its intersection with the Rivanna River; then meandering northwest with the
Rivanna River to its confluence with Redbud Creek, the point of origin.
3. Hollymead Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the Southern
Railroad right-of-way and the South Fork Rivanna River; then meandering northwest
with the South Fork Rivanna River to its intersection with Seminole Trail (U.S. Route
29); then north on Seminole Trail to its intersection with the North Fork Rivanna River;
then meandering southeast along the North Fork Rivanna River to its intersection with
the Southern Railroad right-of-way; then southwest with the Southern Railroad right-of-
way to its intersection with the South Fork Rivanna River, the point of origin.
4. Keswick Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the
Albemarle/Orange/Louisa County line; then southwest with the Albemarle/Louisa
County line to its intersection with the Albemarle/Fluvanna County line; then southwest
with the Albemarle/Fluvanna County line to its intersection with Interstate 64; then west
on Interstate 64 to its intersection with Barn Branch; then northwest with Barn Branch to
its origin near the ridge of the Southwest Mountain range; then northeast with the ridge
line of the Southwest Mountain Range to its intersection with the Albemarle/Orange
County line; then east with the Albemarle/Orange County line to its intersection with the
Albemarle/Orange/Louisa County line, the point of origin.
5. Stony Point Precinct: Beginning at the intersection of the South
Fork Rivanna River and the Southern Railroad right-of-way; then meandering southeast
to its confluence with the North Fork Rivanna River and Rivanna River; then meandering
south along the Rivanna River to its confluence with Redbud Creek; then east with
Redbud Creek to its origin near the ridge of Wolfpit Mountain of the Southwest
Mountain range; then northeast with the ridgeline of the Southwest Mountain range to its
intersection with the Albemarle/Orange County line; then west with the
Albemarle/Orange County line to its intersection with the Southern Railroad right-of-
way; then southwest with the Southern Railroad right-of-way to its intersection with the
South Fork Rivanna River, the point of origin.
2
Draft: 06/10/02
location identified below:
Polling places: Each voting precinct shall have a polling place at the
l. Burnley Precinct:
Northridge Community Church of the Nazarene, 5100 Dickerson Road.
Creek Drive.
Road.
Point Road.
Free Bridge Precinct: Elk's Lodge Hall, 389 Elk Drive.
Ho//ymead Precinct: Hollymead Elementary School, 2775 Powell
Keswick Precinct: Union Grove Baptist Church, 471 Black Cat
Stony Point Precinct: Stony Point Elementary School, 3893 Stony
(8-19-71, {} 1; 9-5-72; 7-15-81; Code 1988, {} 6-1; 5-15-91; Ord. 95-6(1), 1-11-95; Ord.
98-A(1), 8-5-98, {} 2-100(3), {} 2-103; Ord. 01-2(1), 5-9-01; Ord. 02-2(3), 5-1-02)
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an
Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a
vote of__ to __, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Mr. Bowerman
Mr. Dorrier
Mr. Martin
Mr. Perkins
Mr. Rooker
Ms. Thomas
Aye Nay
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
3
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Right of Way Agreement for Electrical Service with
Dominion Virginia Power.
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Authorize the County Executive to execute a Right of Way
Agreement for electrical service to the new Monticello
Fire and Rescue Station.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Trank
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
Right of Way Agreement dated 5/31/02
DISCUSSION:
Va. Code § 15.2-1800(B) requires that the Board conduct a public hearing before agreeing to convey any interest in County-
owned property. Dominion Virginia Power seeks an easement and right of way over County-owned property where the new
Monticello Fire and Rescue Station is currently being constructed. The attached Right of Way Agreement reflects the proposed
easement and right of way, and is required in order to provide electrical service to the Station.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board approve the conveyance to Dominion Virginia Power and authorize the County Executive to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.
02.088
Right of Way Agreement
THIS RIGH.T O]= WAY AGREEMENT, is made and en{ere(f in(a 1~is 31~ day of Ma.y, 2002, by' and
b~tween
C0t_'~'1'¥ OF AI,BEM_ARL~E
{"GRANTOF¢t and VIRGINIA ELECIRIC AND POWER COMPANY, a V'irginie pul01i¢ servic~ 9,arpomt[on,
doing business in Virgiaia as Dominion Vircjinia Power, with its principal office in Richmond, ¥irgiria ("
GRAf, i'rEE~'}.
WITNE$SE/H:
1. That for arid in consideration of the sum of'One Dolta'r (,$1 .OD) cash ir~ hand paid and c4hef good and
valuabre consideration, Lhe receipt and sufficiency whereo¢ is hereby acknowledged, GRANTOR. grants
and conveys unto GRANTEE, its successors a_ncl assigns, the perpe~uaJ dght, privilege and easement
over, under, through, u~gn and across fhe property described her~in, for the purpose of transmitting and
distTibuUng elec[ric power by one ct more circuits; for its own ~elephone, lbelevisien en~ other
communication purposes; far righting purposes; and for the attnchment of ~:he wires and ~ciIit[es oi' any
other pubiic service compar-ry, including but not Ilrnite~ to the dght:
1.1 t~ lay, ccn~tmCf,, operate and mainlain one or more lines of uqdergmund'oonduits and cables
inc[udin~l, without L[mi'b'~ien, one or more Ifghfing ~upport~ anc~ li,~hting flx~ure,s as GRANTEE may fi.em
time to tfme determine, and all wires, c~nduit~, cables, ~ransformem, trer~former enclosures, concr~:~
· p~cgs, r~anholes, handholea, cor[nect~on boxes, acce,sories and appurtenances desirable ir~ c~nnec~n
ral-'U'~ls:
· This Document Prepare(I by Virginia Electric and Power Company and should be returned to:
Dominion Virginia Power, 1 ')19 Hy(]zau]_i¢ Road Charlr~tt~J. llc VA Z29L~}.
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therewith; the width of said easement shalr e×lCnd ~t"~en {15) fee'r iN width across ~he lands of
GRANTOR; and,
1.2 to c~nstruc[, operate a~ld main'cab a pole line including' without limi~a[i~n, all wires, pole%
attachments, greurld coru'~ctic]ns one or more lighting suppor-~ and lighting FL~tures as GRANTEE may
fror~ time t:o Ume deem ad¥isab~e, equipment, a~sofies and appurte, nanc~s' desirable ~ cc~rtection
therewith, including thc right ~ increase of decrease the number of wires; the width of s~d e'-~.sement
shalJ cz'tend -- (--) feet in w~th across the lands of GRANTOR,
2. The easement gra~ed herein shalt e~tend aer~sa the lands o¢ GRANTOR situated in A]~e]lzl~J~c
Co~t:i-y, ~inia, as mom full~ described on Plat[s)Num~ 8 ~A~039, a~c~ed to and made
o~ ~[s Righ~ of Way ~m~n~ fha Io~tion ~ ~e boundmrie¢ o~ saM'easement being sh~n b b~ka~
lines on ~srd Pl~(s}, ~feren~ being ma~e t~ ~r a mo~ p~diculaF d~ip~on.~he~of,
3, AJI facililies construda~d hereunder shsrl remain the property of GRANTEE. GRANTEE sha[~ have bhe
r~ght to inspect, recor~s~ruct, remove, re. ir, improve, relocate on the e-e~ement, and rrrake such changes.
alterations, subs~itLr[i~)ns, addiUons to or eAensions of its faciliEes a3 GRA['-EI'EE may from time. to time
deem advisable.
4. GRANTEE shall ha~e.~he.right to keep the easement clear of ali buiidin~s,.stru61ures,
Lmdergr~wth .a~d other, obstructions: which would' int~K-ere, with' its e×erc. Jse of. the ri~hts-'granted'
hereunder, inclading, without IimrfaUor~, the right to trim, t<~p~ retr~m, .retop, cur: and,keep.cleaF any' trees or
bnush in~ide and outside the bourtcfarbs of the eeserrt~t that may-endanger the safe and proper..
operation of J~ faci~ies, All ~reea and fimbs cut by GRANTEE ~halr remain the properly of GRANTOR.
· 5. For the purpose of exercising the dght grar~ed herein, GRANTEE shall have the right o¢ ing-ress to.and
egress fr~rrr ~is easement: over 3uch- private roads as. may now or .hereafter exist', ar~ the property
QRA'NTOR. ]-he right, howeve, r, is reserved to GRANTOR to shift, relocate, ctese..er aba~qdon, such·
private roads a~ any time. Jf there are no. public or pdw~e roads rea~;~nably.' convenient..tg the, easement;
GRANTEE. shall have such rigl~ of ingress and egress ~]'~er the la_fids or GRANTOR' adjace[~t to the
easement. GRANTEE shaJF exercise such dght~ in such manner ~s shall occasior~ the least practicable
damage and~ [nconvenience to GRANTOR.
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6. GRANTEE shall repair damage to roads, :fences dr ~ther improvements ~ubside the bour}daries of the
easement and shatl repair or pay GP..AN-[QR, at: GRANTEE's option, for clUb. er damage done ~ OP,.ANTOR's
prope.r'by oulside the b[~undaries of the easement caused by GRA, NTEE in the prDCe.ss ~]f ~,e construction,
inspection, and maintenance of GRANTEE', facilities, or in the exercise et.its right of ingress and egress;
provided GRANTOR ~[ves wrftten notice thereof to GP-..ANTEE within sixty (60) days afler such damage
OCOUi%.
7. GRANTOR, its succe..~sore and assigns, may use the easemer~t for any reasonable purpose not
fnco~s~tent w~ ~e ~h~ h~e~ gmat, p~vide~ such use do~ no~ r~e~re wi~ GRAN~E'~ ~erc[se
~ ~ny of its dghts ginned ~reunder. G~NTOR shaJl not have the r~ght to cons~u~ any building, stetro,
Dr ~er above g~nd'o~truc~on on the ea~emen~ p~ided, ~wevor, G~NTQR may ~ns~ on the
~ment fen~ and below' g~und obs~ctio~ as bng as sa~ ~n~ ~nd ~J~ ground o~mcticns
not intedere w~ GRANTEE's ~emise of any ¢ r~ rights granted beceundec, fn be ~nt such u~ does
inte~em~h GRA~EE's oxem~eCany of its ~ghb grant~ he.under, G~NTEE m~, in i(s ma~nable
d~on, mleca~ .such ¢ its ~cili~es ~ m~ be pr~bJe ~ a new si~ ~ighated by G~NTOR. and
a~e~ble ~. GRAN~E, In ~e event any s~h faoiliti~ a~e ~ r¢~o~te~, GRAN~R sh~l reimbume
G~NfEE ~r be.c~ theft and co~ey to ~NTEE an ~u~ent ea~ent at the n~
8. GRANTEE shall have the right to assign Or [Fans{eT, withc~ut limit~(Ion, f~ any publfc service compar~ ail or
arty part of. tl~ Fe~petu~aJ right, privilege and easement granted hereir.~,.
9. If ~here is 8n Exhibit A aBached hereto, then the easement grar~d ~ereby' sh~ll addff:iortall¥.be su~ect to'
all (erm~ ar~¢. conditions.'con~ined therein provide4;l said IE×hibi( A. i~ execute~,.t~y GRANTO~
conbamporane~usly her'e~,x~ and is'recorded with and as a part of thi.s Right.~f ~y.'Agreemer]t_
10. Whenev~rthe c~ntext of'l~is Right (~f Way Agreement so r~quires, the singurar.'nLu-nber shal~ meart the.
pruner e~d the plural i:he. singular.
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11. GRANTOR covenants that [tis selsed Canal has the right to convey this easement and the righ~ and
pdv]~ges gran~d he~unde~ ~at G~NTEE shall ~a~ quiet' an~ pea~able ~S~s~on, ~e snd
enjoyment ¢ the a~resaid ~men[, ~ights and privilege; a~ that G~NTOR sh~l exec~e such
~er assar~s thereof as m~y be reasonably mqui~d.
12. ~e [nd~dual executrng' thfs Rfgh~ ¢ WAy Ag~ement on ~alf of G~N'TOR warm.ts that
~AN~R is a c~r~¢ation dul~ organized ~d ~stJng under ~e [a~ of ~e st~ hemin~bove
~(i~n~ and that ha Dr s~e bas ~en duly auBodzed to e~cute this ea~ment on behalf of ~id
c~por~ion,
NOTICE TO LANDOWNER; You are oonveyin9 fights t~ a public servbce c~rpora~ion. A public sewfce
coq3oration may have lbo right to obtain ~Orr~ or all of [here rights through ~,~ercise 0¢ eminent domain.
To the extent that any of the rights being conveyed are not ~ubiect to eminent, domain, yO~Lr have Me right
to ¢hoos~ not I~ ~nvey nose dghls arid yo~ could not be compelled to do s~, You have tbs right to
negotiate c¢~npensat~r3 for any rights r~at you sro voluntarffy conveying.
IN WITNI=E,E; WHEREOF, GRANTQR has'caused its corporate name'.fO be. sfgned'here~ t~y its'
au~c]rized ~icer or agent, described below, on the date tir~ above writtem.
Corporate Name: COUNTY 0~' .A.LB'E. MAP,.L~
By:
~ts;
Slate of Virg~ia
Cily/Cour~ty of ,&LBEMA.RLE
The foregoing instrument w~s acknowledged before me th[s__ day of
{N~ Of ~r or agen[) ~e ~e~r or ~ent)
of C~)UNTY ()'F ALBEMARLE , a Vb~nia
~oq:~mf:ion~ ~n b~haff of~h~ ~pomtbn.
(Si¢~e- ot= Jlq. CO,$13Oratior~)
Notary Pubric
.My commission expires:
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
CPA-02-01, Neighborhood Model Comprehensive Plan Text
Amendment.
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Review and adopt revisions to the Land Use Plan section of the
Comprehensive Plan which incorporate Neighborhood Model
principles.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Cilimberg, Benish
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Yes
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors referred the proposed amendment language to the DISC II and the Planning Commission to evaluate
issues/questions raised by members of the public and the Board. DISC II and the representatives of Commission held four meetings
to discuss these issues, including those raised by Mr. Chuck Rotgin and Mr. Rooker.
DISCUSSION:
Attached are two versions of the proposed amendment. Attachment A is a "clean" version of the amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan originally proposed by staff. The gray highlighted text notes the recent changes that were made by DISC II and the Planning
Commission, as a result of review and discussion during their four meetings. Staff recommends that the Board use Attachment A for
discussion at the upcoming Board work session. Attachment B (for reference, if necessary) is a version that shows the proposed
changes to existing Comprehensive Plan text through the use of strikethrough and underlined type. Attachment B also includes the
gray highlight changes made during the DISC II/Planning Commission review process.
In summary, most of the changes made by DISC II/Planning Commission focused on providing additional clarity to the intent of the
amendment language. Staff and representatives of the DISC II will available for further discuss these changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the proposed Comprehensive Plan text, as recommended in Attachment A.
Attachments:
A. "Clean" version of Land Use Plan text amendment
B. Strikethrough and underlined version of land Use Plan amendment
C. DISC II/planning Commission meeting minutes, May 20, 2002
D. DISC II/planning Commission meeting minutes, May 30, 2002
E. DISC II/planning Commission meeting minutes, June 6, 2002
F. DISC II/planning Commission meeting minutes, June 20, 2002
ATTACHMENT A
Changes from DISC Il/Planning Commission meetings
(DISC changes are highlighted in gray)
Introduction to the Land Use Component of
the Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is the County's most important document regarding growth,
development and change. It establishes government policy to help guide public and
private activities as they relate to land use and resource utilization. It is the basis for
land development regulations and decisions (rezonings, special use permits), capital
improvements (public projects such as schools, parks, libraries), transportation,
environmental and historic resource protection initiatives, new county programs and
decisions on the distribution of county budget dollars to a multitude of programs and
agencies.
State law governing the development of a Comprehensive Plan (Virginia Code § 15.2-
2223) requires every county, city and town to adopt a comprehensive plan for the
physical development of its territory. It also requires that the Comprehensive Plan be
reviewed every five years. Regardless of State Code requirements it is important to
periodically revisit and update the Plan to ensure that it is consistent with community
views and is addressing current issues within the community.
The Land Use Plan is a major component of the Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use
Plan provides direction for the physical development of the County. It recognizes
existing land use arrangements, supporting facilities and physical development
limitations. At the same time, the Plan proposes a future land use pattern that may alter
the physical character of the County as it exists today.
The Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 1996.
This updated document largely retains the recommendations of the 1996 Land Use
Plan. One recommendation that has been implemented is the Development Areas
Initiative. The Development Areas project was initiated to help improve the quality of
development in the designated Development Areas as well as more efficiently use those
areas rather than expand the Development Area boundaries.
In early 1997, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors appointed the Development
Areas Initiative Steering Committee (DISC). The committee worked from 1997 until
2000 to develop a set of recommendations to the Board known as "The Neighborhood
Model". The Neighborhood Model is a guideline for new development, redevelopment,
and master planning of the Development Areas. The Board of Supervisors adopted it on
May 16, 2001. The Neighborhood Model is Appendix A of this document.
Growth Management
GOAL: Protect and efficiently utilize County resources by:
A. Emphasizing the importance of protecting the elements that define the Rural Area:
1) Agricultural and forestry resources
2) water supply resources
3) natural resources
4) scenic resources
5) historic and cultural resources
6) limited service delivery
B. Of these, the protection of agricultural and forestry resources is the highest priority.
Promoting the Development Areas as the place where a variety of land uses, facilities, and
services exist and are planned to support the County's future growth, with emphasis placed on
infill development.
Introduction
The County's primary growth management goal directs development into designated areas and
conserves the balance of the County for rural areas and resource protection. Resource protection is
the basic theme behind the County's growth management approach. To this ongoing theme are added
new emphases on intelligent use of Development Areas, public facilities and resources. Thus,
planning efforts aim to channel growth into designated areas to facilitate economical service delivery
in those areas, to promote a sense of neighborhood-style development as the preferred design in
those areas, and to conserve the Rural Areas.
Planning efforts also focus on means to discourage development in the Rural Areas and support
activities consistent with the character of the Rural Areas. This is accomplished through education,
incentives, and voluntary and regulatory measures. Agricultural and forestal resources have been
identified as the most critical County resources and the desired primary land use in the Rural Area.
Such uses play an important and long standing role in the environment, heritage, and economy of the
County. Loss of these resources to development is irreversible and irreplaceable. Maintenance of
these resources also provides an opportunity to conserve and efficiently use other resources such as:
(1) water resources (with use of property conservation techniques); (2) natural, scenic, and historic
resources with the maintenance of pasture land, farmland, and forested areas; and, (3) fiscal
resources by limiting development and lessening the need to provide public services to wide areas of
the County. In the interest of this growth management strategy, residential development is
considered a secondary use in the Rural Areas.
It is important that this and future Comprehensive Plans make adjustments that can influence
development patterns to better meet the growth management goals. Such adjustments can include
more active County support of Development Areas development, adjustments to location and/or
holding capacity, and additional protective or support measures for the Rural Areas. This plan
emphasizes the County's role in providing necessa~ ~e ~ ~e~d ~ di~e~ ~g ~ati~
support services and infrastructure for development, and more efficient use of Development Areas,
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Facilities Planning
GOAL: Strongly support and effectively implement the County's growth management
priorities in the planning and provision of transportation infrastructure, public facilities
and public utilities.
Introduction
Residents of the County expect high quality facilities and services. It is recognized that the provision
of such facilities and services significantly affects the location, timing, and extent of development.
By their very nature, public facilities are capital-intensive, requiring significant funding not only for
the initial development of the facility, but also for its continual maintenance and operation. It is
becoming increasingly difficult for communities to find adequate fiscal resources to pay for new or
improved facilities, as well as maintenance of existing facilities. Therefore, to provide facilities in a
fiscally responsible and equitable manner, adequate planning is necessary to ensure that the highest
benefit is provided to the citizens in exchange for the cost required to provide the service. The
policies, objectives, and strategies presented in this chapter outline an active process to assure this
success.
The Nature of Public Service Delivery
The County's growth management goals are to be supported through the appropriate provision of
transportation, public utilities, and public facilities and services to designated Development Areas.
The provision of fire, rescue, and police protection, roads, utilities, school bus service, and other
governmental activities and functions to a large, dispersed rural population is viewed as inefficient
and contrary to the overall public interest in guiding new development to the designated
Development Areas.
Emphasis is placed on providing a level of public service delivery that will support development in,
and direct development to, designated Development Areas. To accomplish this, service and facilities
will be provided at a much higher level in the Development Areas than in the Rural Areas. Those
persons living in the Rural Areas should not anticipate levels of public service delivery equal to
services provided in the Development Areas.
Capital Improvements Program
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) serves as the major financial planning guide for County
expenditures towards capital facilities and equipment over a five-year period. It is primarily based on
the physical needs of the County as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. It is one of the primary
tools used to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Albemarle County adopted its first CIP on March
5, 1978. The CIP is reviewed annually by the Planning Commission, as authorized by Virginia Code
§ 15.2-2239, and is approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The CIP establishes a five-year funding schedule for the purchase, construction or replacement of the
physical assets of the community. A capital project typically requires a minimum expenditure of
$20,000 and has a useful life of a minimum of ten years. County departments and affiliated agencies
initiate their capital project requests, which span the five-year period of the CIE A CIP Technical
Committee reviews all requests. Recommendations are then made by this Committee to the Planning
Commission, which subsequently makes its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for
adoption as part of the County's budget.
In conjunction with the CIP process, the County develops a comprehensive long-range capital needs
assessment that forms the basis for the county's five-year capital improvement plan. This ten-year
needs assessment is updated every other year as part of the CIP process when departments are asked
to submit capital requests spanning a ten-year planning period.
Land Use Plan
Land Use
Introduction
The Land Use Plan provides direction for physical development in the County. It reflects the
"Community Vision Statement" as well as the County's projections for economic, population, and
housing demands. It balances these projections against growth management goals and emphasizes
the preservation and intelligent utilization of limited resources. The Plan recognizes existing land use
arrangements, supporting facilities, and physical development limitations. The Land Use Plan
recognizes the County's existence in a regional setting and attempts to integrate the County's
physical development with that of neighboring jurisdictions. Such integration may be enhanced by
future analysis and cooperative regional planning efforts similar to the cooperative planning
occurring among Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia.
The Land Use Plan is but one element of the Comprehensive Plan, and must be viewed as
interrelated and interdependent with other goals and objectives. Proper Comprehensive Plan
decisions must be made by reviewing the Land Use Plan in concert with all other Plan elements.
The Land Use Plan provides guidance for development that will be harmonious to the natural and
man-made environments and consistent with the County's Growth management goals-which are to
channel development into designated Development Areas while conserving the balance of the County
as rural areas.
The Land Use Plan for Designated Development Areas
In this section, the Neighborhood Model, a key component in the Land Use Plan, and its goals are
outlined. A general description of Development Areas is followed by functional descriptions of the
three types of Development Areas: the Urban Area, Communities, and Villages. Thereafter, General
Principles and standards for physical development in the Development Areas, and specific standards
for nonresidential land uses are outlined. Finally, the Development Areas are profiled through
narratives and maps that convey both descriptive references and visual impressions of land-use
relationships.
The Neighborhood Model
The Land Use Plan relies heavily on the Neighborhood Model that was appended to the
Comprehensive Plan in 2001. The Neighborhood Model supports a change in the form of urban
development from what currently exists. It recognizes that, if the Development Areas are to be the
primary areas receiving residential growth, density must be increased to at least the low end of the
density scale that is recommended on the land use plans for the individual Development Areas. To
achieve that density, the form of development must change and that form must be more urban and
less suburban.
Another key element is that master planning process guide growth in the Development Areas. Also
included with the Neighborhood Model are descriptions of innovative design tools for creating more
urban livable neighborhoods. Master Planning and ordinance revisions require time for writing,
adoption, and implementation.
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~U~li~ h~ghe d~nSitv fo~ ~dev~l~P~n~ ~s ~n~ieiPg~d B ~h~N~ighb~h~dM~d~l As a
result, there will be a time lag between the adoption of the Neighborhood Model and its ~11
implementation. It is intended that the pa~s of this Plan which do not require a Master Plan or
ordinance revision, including but not limited to the 12 Principles described in later paragraphs, will
guide a new form of development for the County's designated Development Meas.
What the Neighborhood Model Offers
The Neighborhood Model seeks to change the form of development from a pattern of sprawling,
isolated buildings to a more compact and interconnected design. The Neighborhood Model:
1. Accommodates walkers, bikers, and public transportation so that mobility can be a reality for the
elderly, the young, and those with limited access to automobiles.
2. Makes open space integral to overall design so that residents and workers can walk to a public
park, experience preserved natural areas, and enjoy public gathering spaces.
3. Keeps buildings and spaces at a human scale so that street views are attractive and pedestrian -
friendly.
4. Incorporates varying densities and gradually allows for an overall increase in density in the
Development Areas to meet the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Contains a mixture of residential and non-residential uses so residents have convenient access to
work, to services, and to entertainment.
Requires interconnected streets within developments and between developments so that
pedestrians can walk easily to many destinations, traffic has alternative routes, and car trips are
reduced in number and length.
7. Moves off-street parking out of sight and encourages on-street parking.
8. Mixes housing types and markets so that a full range of housing choices is offered within the
neighborhood.
9. Emphasizes re-use of sites.
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10. Adapts development to site terrain so that natural topography can be preserved.
11. Maintains a clear boundary between Development Areas and Rural Areas.
12. Provides for neighborhoods to have a designated center to bring diverse and continuous activity
to a neighborhood.
The Neighborhood Model Goals:
Goals for the Neighborhoods are as follows:
Centers - Neighborhoods within the Development Areas will have centers or focal points for
congregating. These may include schools, parks, places of worship, civic centers, or small
commercial and social areas. Such features will be an easy walk for most residents in the
neighborhood,
· Open Space - Each Development Area will offer opportunities for public and private outdoor
recreational areas for active and passive recreation.
· Network - A network of streets, bikeways, pedestrian paths, and bus routes will connect new
neighborhoods as well as existing residential areas and nonresidential districts.
· Mixed Uses - Neighborhoods will contain a true mix of uses, including residences, shops, and
places of employment, as well as civic, religious, and cultural institutions.
Building Placement and Scale - Consideration will be given to massing, height, setbacks, and
orientation of buildings so that these characteristics enhance the public realm. In particular,
garages will be less dominant at street view than houses.
· Alleys - Where topography permits, alleys will provide rear access to parcels, allowing for and
facilitating the provision of garages and utilities to the rear of houses.
Relegated Parking - Parking for the automobile will not result in an excessive amount of paved
area; parking on the street will be the norm, andth~Pefee e~i!!Befo Pgrki~gl~t be
~at~g to the rear and/or sides of buildings.
Variety of Housing Types - Each neighborhood will possess a variety of housing types
accommodating a range of incomes. Affordable units will be dispersed throughout the
Neighborhood and will be visually indistinguishable from other units.
Appealing Streetscapes - As the fundamental element of public space within the neighborhood,
the street will make the neighborhood inviting with street trees and landscaping. Sidewalks or
paths that connect houses to each other and to centers and common areas will be the norm.
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Walks will connect sidewalks to front doors and main entrances.
Transportation Options - Convenient routes for pedestrians, bicyclists, and buses and other
transit including light rail will augment the street network. Public transit stops will be located
within each Development Area. Walking to them will be safe and convenient. Waiting for
transit will be comfortable and a normal part of activity in the Neighborhood Center.
General Principle for Land Use in Designated Development
Areas:
For the County's growth management goals to be achieved, the Development Areas must be
attractive places to live and work. The land within the Development Areas must also be used
efficiently if designation of these Areas is to realistically help prevent sprawl development. To this
end, the Land Use Plan for the Development Areas is designed to concentrate development in the
Development Areas, particularly in the locations designated "Urban Areas" or "Communities."
Planning for future development in the Development Areas is at densities higher than in the past,
with more varied uses. Furthermore, revised plans for the Development Areas emphasize the
County's desire for design strategies that are more characteristic of small, well-planned city
neighborhoods or towns than of typical low-density suburban areas. Inevitably, some people will
experience more significant change than others and will find that nearby land uses may not be the
same character as their residential area. However, through careful design of the land use plan and its
development standards and recommendations, this situation can be beneficial for the community.
Listed below are the principles that guide development of Development Areas. The Development
Areas Land Use Plan, as well as subsequent decisions regarding land use in these areas should be
reflective of, and consistent with, these principles:
1. Accommodate new growth in the County within Development Areas.
2. Encourage greater utilization of land in designated Development Areas by achieving higher gross
densities for residential and non-residential development than in the past.
3. Encourage infill development of vacant lands and development of under-used areas within the
designated Development Areas.
Development Areas shall not encroach into water supply watersheds, except for the Crozet
Community that shall not be expanded beyond the watershed boundary of the Lickinghole Creek
detention basin.
5. Avoid development of "Significant Areas" as designated in the Open Space Plan.
6. Discourage extensive linear style development along major roads.
7. All Development Areas shall be served by public sewer and water.
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8. Plan for a system of transportation and community facilities and services that support and
enhance the Development Areas.
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A General Description of Development Areas
OBJECTIVE: Direct growth into designated Development Areas.
A long-standing goal of Albemarle County's comprehensive planning effort has been to direct
development into designated Development Areas. With the continuance of County growth
management goals, the current Development Area concept remains a critical planning component.
The Land Use Plan, including the Neighborhood Model, presents mechanisms that will provide the
best opportunity for the Development Area concept to work. In combination with objectives and
strategies presented in the Community Facilities section of this Chapter, this requires establishing in
the Land Use Plan a Development Areas concept and design that demonstrates efficient utilization of
land and services, while responding to long-term market demands (see Map A).
As the Development Areas are intended to capture the wide range of development and land uses
necessary in Albemarle County, it should be recognized that complete separation of different uses is
not expected. Rather, a balance of efficient land use and appropriate separation and buffering is
sought which may result in areas with a variety and mix of uses. Residential uses may end up next to,
or near, non-residential uses, with the goal of achieving a harmonious relationship between the two.
Functional Description of Development Area
OBJECTIVE: Establish functional descriptions of the Urban Area, Communities, and Villages.
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Three types of Development Areas are traditional to the County's comprehensive planning. As a
group, they are intended to provide for the variety of land use designations necessary to meet varied
local market demands. They are also considered the focal point for the provision of public services
and facilities, either at a countywide or more localized level.
There are no minimum or maximum population standards for the different types of Development
Areas. It is intended that the functional descriptions guide the development scale of the Urban Area,
Communities, and Villages. Determination of boundaries for each Development Area is necessary to
distinguish a self-contained geographic place and preclude sprawl of development. For the purpose
of accommodating future growth, boundaries do not necessarily reflect entire existing social
communities, but instead attempt to delineate areas with some sense of place that contain significant
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areas of developable land contiguous to existing developed areas. Boundaries are based on resource
protection priorities, primarily water supply watershed areas, and the opportunity for the geographic
area to be adequately supported by public services and facilities.
To the greatest extent possible, boundaries are defined by natural and man-made physical features.
Because Development Area boundaries do not follow property boundaries, development proposals
may extend outside of Development Areas. For those parcels extending from Development Areas
into the Rural Areas, development of the Rural Area portion should not exceed Rural Area densities.
The functions of the three types of Development Area are hierarchical, as the following descriptions
indicate:
Urban Area (Neighborhoods 1 - 7)
Albemarle County's Urban Area, together with the City of Charlottesville, serves as a regional urban
center. It is intended to provide for a full variety and range of land uses and densities, both residential
and non-residential. It is intended to be more urban, or "city like," in character and less suburban. It
is to be supported by a full range of public utilities, facilities, services and amenities.
The Urban Area is comprised of:
1. A full array of residential types and densities with an urban character of
development.
All service levels of retail, professional business, and industrial
activities (See service-level descriptions in the Land Use
Designations" section below).
3. Regional employment centers.
4. Regional water and sewer services.
5. Extensive urban and regional public facilities and services.
6. Access from. inter-county and major intra-county roadways and
transportation services.
7. Geographically defined neighborhoods that:
Contain well-defined residential areas, which are well integrated with
non-residential areas and may include any of the land use designations
defined in the "Land Use Designations" section: open space,
transitional, neighborhood service, community service, regional
service, office/regional service, or industrial service;
b. Are supported by transportation systems that include interconnected
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streets, pedestrian paths, bicycle circulation systems, and mass transit.
Communities
Communities are smaller urban centers that are geographically removed from the Urban Area. Like
the Urban Area, they provide for a full variety and range of land uses and densities, both residential
and non-residential. They are intended to be more urban, or "town like" in character. Communities
are to be supported by a full range of public utilities, facilities, services, and amenities.
Communities consist of:
1. Urban centers geographically removed from the Urban Area.
Full range of residential uses and densities and the full range of
non-residential uses described in the Land Use Designations
section.
3. Community core of mixed service and residential use, including
community and/or regional services.
4. Regional employment centers.
5. Well-defined residential areas.
6. Major intra-County roadways linked to the Urban Area.
Residential areas supported by an integrated and interconnected system
of streets; pedestrian and bicycle circulation systems; neighborhood
commercial, professional, business, and public service uses; and public
water and sewer.
8. Public facilities supporting the Communities and surrounding
County areas.
Villages
Villages provide for a specialized opportunity to accommodate growth. It is anticipated that future
Villages will more likely be established based on public requests rather than County initiative.
Therefore, more detailed design guidelines for future Village designation are provided. Review of
future requests for Village designations should be based on these guidelines as well as other
applicable goals, objectives, strategies, standards and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
Village Development/Design Guidelines
Villages are places that combine the feeling of "country living" with the amenities of a Development
Area.
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Villages consist of:
A variety of housing types including single-family, two-family and
townhouse units, with a gross density not to exceed 6 dwellings
per acre.
A village center of mixed service and residential uses. Such uses
shall be limited to neighborhood scale services, including
convenience shopping, other general retail and service uses,
medical and professional offices, and accessory apartments and
attached housing.
Public sewer and water systems. This reflects a concern that,
without public utilities, it is not possible to achieve village density
or land use patterns which, in turn, serve to protect farmland and
rural open space. It also reflects concern for protecting the
environment, and for the economical and reliable provision of
sewer and water services.
4. Public facilities which support the Village and the immediate
surrounding Rural Area.
A linkage to the Urban Area and City of Charlottesville by roads
with adequate capacity (traffic-carrying ability, safety
considerations, physical condition) in order to move residents
conveniently between the Village and the urban core. This
guideline reflects a concern for using, but not overloading, the
County s main roads (arterial and major collector), and a concern
that minor roads (minor collector and local) not become subjected
to traffic loads which they cannot tolerate, or which alters their
character over time. This also reflects a concept of a Village as
including some local services, but not major community or
regional services, which are better, provided in the Urban Area.
Designated Village Development Areas that are located at places
where historically a settlement has existed. The proposed design
should be a logical and harmonious outgrowth of what currently
remains of that settlement. Most often, such locations will be at a
crossroads, which provides a central focus for village activities. A
proposal for an entirely new village location should demonstrate
that it maintains this principle of a central village area at the logical
confluence of streets and movement patterns.
7. Development around a focal point, such as a public building,
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main street, park, greenway, or other open space or common
area. Preferably, this focal point would incorporate an existing
natural or cultural amenity. Within a proposed Village,
development shall emulate historic regional patterns of village
density and design, such that the feel of a traditional village is
created. Elements, which can contribute to such a quality, could
include:
· A rectilinear or interconnecting street pattern without cul-
de-sacs;
· Connections to existing streets;
· Compact lots;
· Shallow front/sideyard setbacks;
· A village center of mixed uses and public facilities and
spaces;
· Walkways and paths which encourage pedestrians to be the
dominant mode of travel within the village center; and
· Preservation and reuse of existing structures.
A unified Village plan developed in accordance with the requirements for a
planned development. In particular, the impact of the plan on existing
development should be emphasized. It is expected that consideration will be
given to the needs and wishes of those already living and owning property in
the area.
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Infill Development Policy
OBJECTIVE:
Facilitate infill development, including redevelopment of existing
structures or new development of vacant and under-utilized areas,
within existing Development Areas.
For the purposes of this Plan, infill development is defined as the establishment of new land uses,
either residential or non-residential, on undeveloped or under-developed sites within the designated
Development Areas. Infill development is considered one of the key initiatives for implementing
the growth management policy and is encouraged for the following reasons:
· To use Development Area lands in the most efficient manner possible.
· To discourage sprawl development.
To maximize the use/support of community services and facilities (roads, utilities,
transit, other services).
In the Development Areas, undeveloped areas consist of both small tracts of land (5 acres or less)
and large tracts (over 100 acres). The reasons why these areas have not developed to date vary,
but the primary reasons which can be cited are:
The property owners desire to retain existing use and/or are unwilling to sell for
development at this time.
Physical characteristics such as topography (slopes, soils, streams), size/shape of
property make development more difficult as well as incompatible existing adjacent
uses.
Condition of existing roads, utilities or possibly other community services are not
able to accommodate anticipated scales of development.
Proposed public projects on, or near, vacant areas often affect planning and
development potential of an area.
Also, the cost to develop infill lots is often relatively high compared to other sites. This is due to
the fact that these areas are often surrounded by developed or zoned properties which tend to
escalate the speculative value of the property. The potential for public/neighborhood opposition to
new development proposals adjacent to existing developed areas can also limit developer interest,
particularly for smaller sites. Consideration of permitting more intensive uses or densities on some
properties may be necessary to offset development costs including measures necessary to minimize
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impacts of development. A commitment of the County to support infill development proposals
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The Master Planning effort for each Development Area will help to implement infill development
and will address impediments limiting the opportunity or attractiveness of sites for development. It
will also encourage market forces to operate in a manner that makes these areas attractive for
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Strategies for Infill Development
Strategy: Plan/provide for necessary infrastructure improvements that are
currently impediments to development of vacant sites.
Recommendations:
Schedule public improvements needed to support/encourage infill development
within undeveloped portions of the Development Areas;
Develop plans for proposed public projects in a timely fashion so that they may be
incorporated into new developments, as necessary.
Strategy:
Provide for greater flexibility in type of use and density of
development.
Recommendations:
Provide for greater flexibility in gross development densities within the Land Use
Plan residential categories, with a focus on increasing gross densities.
Consider rezoning vacant properties designated for residential use to reflect the
recommended densities of the Land Use Plan.
Support innovative development and design concepts, particularly those that
maximize gross density of development.
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Strategy:
Consider greater flexibility in development regulations which may limit
development opportunities (without compromising issues of general
health or safety).
Recommendations:
Evaluate and amend zoning and subdivision regulations in a manner that results in
opportunities for increased development densities (including, but not limited to:
critical slope regulations and open space requirements; reduction of area
requirements for planned developments; density bonus provisions; commercial
parking requirements, subdivision street and lot access requirements; possible
impediments to "alternative" development designs).
Utilize the Open Space Plan Development Area Composite Maps as a guide for
waiver requests from the critical slopes regulations.
Land Use Standards for Designated Development Areas
Land Use standards provide guidelines for development which are consistent with the Growth
Management goals and are in keeping with the man-made and natural environment. These
standards provide the basic framework for the review of development proposals for the
Development Areas, in conjunction with other applicable ordinances and regulations.
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General Land Use Standards
Standards that apply to all types of development in the Development Areas are provided as
"General Land Use Standards." These standards include the twelve principles of the Neighborhood
Model. More specific standards for non-residential and residential land uses are provided to
address the different locational and surrounding character aspects of those categories.
General Land Use Standards for Designated Development Areas
Pedestrian Orientation - A pedestrian orientation should be reflected throughout the
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Development Areas. Sidewalks and pedestrian paths should be provided in new developments,
redevelopment projects and in County projects funded through the Capital Improvements Program.
Neighborhood-Friendly Streets and Paths -- Streets should be recognized for their function
within neighborhoods rather than merely transportation routes for cars. Curb and gutter, sidewalks
and street-trees help to give streets a more human scale.
Interconnected Streets and Transportation Networks -Connections between developments
with an appropriately scaled transportation network, should be provided to maximize a sense of
community and provide additional transportation links. Emphasis is placed on linkage between
developments and just not within each development. Minimize t The impact of developments
should be minimized on major roads to the greatest extent feasible by limiting access points to
major roads arterials such as Route 29, by providing side street access, service roads, and/or joint
accesses. Provide for Ultimate future transportation improvements and new road locations should
take place through the reservation of adequate right-of-way and by designing and constructing
utilities in a manner consistent with planned transportation improvements. While interconnected
street systems will be the primary form of interconnection, other modes of travel should be
incorporated into the transportation system including bikeways, pedestrian paths and mass transit.
Parks, Recreational Amenities, and Open Space - Parks and recreational amenities should
become centralized features in the Development Areas and in individual developments. Important
environmental features, such as floodplains, critical slopes, and forested areas shown on the
County's Open Space Plan, should be protected and preserved as open space. Development should
be concentrated and clustered around these features to the maximum extent possible and provide
vistas for public enjoyment. Existing forested areas acting as buffers between subdivisions should
be maintained.
Neighborhood Centers - A neighborhood center provides a focal point for residents and
pedestrians. Centers may be employment hubs, areas of mixed uses, parks, places of worship, or
other activity areas. Centers should be recognized and enhanced within neighborhoods. New
centers should be built with pedestrian access in mind.
Buildings and Spaces of Human Scale - New and redeveloped buildings should be sited and
arranged to emphasize a positive relationship between pedestrians and buildings and to provide
appropriate spatial enclosure. As a rule, building orientation should be to public streets and to
private streets when the private street is in located in front of the building. Yards should be
shallow in order to allow for good spatial enclosure. Massing and scale should be appropriate to
the area in which buildings are proposed. Attention should be paid to architectural details.
Relegated Parking - Parking should be located to the side and rear of structures ~g gene ~
~I~ ~ ~ the dominant feature seen from the public road ° °~he adja en aea~ New
development or major redevelopment design plans should include features to prevent impact from
impervious surfaces on water quality. Parking areas, roads, and other impervious areas should
meet only the reasonable needs of the proposed use and possible future uses. Avoid parking areas
which exceed that which is necessary for the anticipated development. ~ l~rg~ etail
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Mixture of Uses --Where appropriate, residences can exist side-by-side or within close proximity
to shops and places of employment, as well as civic, religious, and cultural institutions.
Mixture of Housing Types and Affordability--The Development Areas should reflect a variety
of housing types and costs. Unless a mixture of housing types can be found in close proximity to
an infill site, new development proposals should offer a variety of housing types for different
income levels. The Development Areas are recognized as the most appropriate places in the
County for affordable housing. Provision of services to the Development Areas as well as a more
compact area for development increases opportunities for use of transit. The Development Areas
also offer opportunities for housing to be in close proximity to jobs, shopping, parks, and public
schools. Affordable housing should not be built in "enclaves; rather, it should be incorporated into
new housing developments and units should have a similar exterior appearance to other units in the
neighborhood.
Redevelopment -The County and developers alike should concentrate on redeveloping existing
sites where the capacity of development has not been met. Adding second stories to buildings and
mixing residential uses with commercial uses make for better urban/rural relationships and can
reduce pressure to expand the Development Area boundaries. Adaptive re-use of historic buildings
to uses which preserve the building's architecture and site character should be encouraged as a
method of historic preservation.
Site Planning that Respects Terrain - New development and redevelopment should reflect
sensitivity to existing grades to the greatest extent possible and promote architectural design that
fits into grades. Emphasis should be placed on preserving areas of environmental sensitivity shown
on the Open Space Plan. Where extensive grading is necessary, site grading should result in slopes
that are attractive, functional, easy to maintain, and which promote interconnectivity of parcels.
Clear Boundaries with the Rural Areas -Distinctive boundaries should be made between the
Development Areas and the Rural Areas. In most cases, development should abut the rural
boundary rather than transition down to it.
Fiscal Impact Analyses - The County should nti~ ~ ~ide ~al i~ct ~g~ ~nd
s~i~s ~h~n evaluating ~ 1~ use ~g~s Pri° ° ~°ning ~P~val~ Appropriate
planning/phasing of development to match service/infrastructure availability and capacity should be
established.
Specific Standards for Residential, Commercial, and
Industrial Land Uses
Residential Land Use Standards
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In addition to the general standards noted above, residential standards are presented here as a basic
framework to guide future residential development proposals. It should be recognized that
substantial changes in the economy, housing market, and housing industry may warrant flexibility
in the application of these standards. These standards are intended to encourage the provision of
various housing types and provide for affordable housing. It is intended that all dwelling types and
forms of ownership be permitted within the County.
Residential Densities and Relationships to Other Land Uses
Neighborhood Model However~ it ~s ~nte,~ed that where possible, and practical
due to terrain, availability of public utilities and adequate public infrastructure and
consistency with the Neighborhood Model, that overall development density, be at
as high a level as practical.
The use of bonus provisions to increase density and provide for affordable housing
is encouraged. Where demonstrated, by economic or other considerations, that
density in excess of that recommended by the Plan is warranted to accommodate an
affordable housing proposal, a reasonable density increase should be provided.
In rezoning deliberations, the County should be mindful of the intent to encourage
infill development, contain most future growth within designated Development
Areas, and avoid rural development pressure. Unless contrary to matters of public
health and safety, residential rezoning to the upper end of the Comprehensive Plan
recommended land use density-ranges (i.e. Neighborhood or Urban scale) should be
favored even if the density exceeds that of surrounding developments.
Maintenance of the integrity of residential areas can be accomplished with standards
for the relationship of residential use to adjacent non-residential uses. Buffering,
screening and physical separation of non-residential uses can alleviate such
relational problems. The current provisions of the Zoning Ordinance addressing the
screening of objectionable features and dissimilar uses provide for appropriate
protection. These features should be retained. In addition to these regulatory
requirements, care should be taken in residential design to provide for buffering,
orientation, and other measures to avoid conflicts with surrounding uses.
Identification of appropriate land use relationships is important in applying land use
designations as well as in considering development proposals.
Commercial Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards noted above, the following standards are recommended to
guide commercial development. These standards apply to commercial, commercial-office and
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service type uses.
Commercial zoning districts should be permitted only in designated Villages,
Communities and the Urban Area. Only limited supporting commercial uses
appropriate to the Rural Areas should be included in the Rural Areas zoning
provisions.
Rezoning to a commercial designation for sites of three acres or more should be
accomplished under a planned approach accompanied by a traffic analysis.
Mixed commercial and residential areas as well as mixed uses within buildings
should be encouraged as land and energy-efficient developments, along with infill of
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Commercial uses should locate in areas where public utilities and facilities are
adequate to support such uses. Upgrading and extension of roads, water, sewer,
electrical, telephone, natural gas systems, and community facilities should be
considered in review of a commercial rezoning request.
Industrial Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards, the following standards are recommended to guide industrial
development. These standards apply to light and heavy industrial uses, warehousing, "flex" type
uses, and research/development/technology centers having characteristics more in keeping with
industrial type uses.
Industrial zoning districts should be permitted only in designated Communities and
the Urban area.
While single-use industrial sites must be accommodated, rezonings which propose
multiple sites served by common access points should be encouraged. To
encourage multiple-site development, areas designated for industrial development
should not be less than five acres and should be of reasonable topography to allow
unified access.
Mixtures of residential, commercial, and industrial uses may be appropriate where
objectionable aspects can be addressed through a combination of realistic
performance standards, buffering, and special setback regulations. This approach
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should be flexible so as to accomplish the objective without creating burdensome
and arbitrary regulations. Methods to mitigate objectionable aspects should be
addressed at the time of rezoning. Industrial traffic should avoid residential areas
and roadways not designed for such traffic.
Industrial uses should locate in areas where public utilities and facilities are
adequate to support such uses. Upgrading and extension of roads, water, sewer,
electrical, telephone, and natural gas systems should be considered in review of an
industrial rezoning request.
Rezoning to industrial designations for sites of 20 acres or more should be
accomplished under a planned approach accompanied by a traffic analysis.
Land Use Designations
Residential Land Use
OBJECTIVE:
Establish flexible residential land use densities for the designated
Development Areas.
The success of Development Area Initiative depends greatly on the provision of residential land
use areas that are developable, locationally desirable, and responsive to changing market demands.
Two density categories are provided in the Development Area, each with a range of acceptable
density. Flexibility in residential density ranges leaves some discretion to the market in proposing
development characteristics (such as housing type and arrangements), but relies heavily on County
standards to evaluate the suitability and acceptability of the proposal. A mixture of housing types
is in each category provides for diversity of income levels within neighborhoods. While residential
uses are the dominant land use in these designations, supporting institutional and commercial
services are allowed.
Strategy:
Establish maximum gross development density of each residential category, but
determine density of development up to maximum based on specific standards.
Two ranges of residential development densities applicable in the Development
Areas stipulated below are as follows:
Designations:
Neighborhood Density Residential
Neighborhood Density Residential areas are intended to have a gross density of
between 3 to 6 dwellings per acre.
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Neighborhood Density Residential may be located within the Urban Area,
Communities and Villages.
Neighborhood Density Residential areas are intended to accommodate all dwelling
unit types as well as institutional uses such as places of worship, public and private
schools, and early childhood education centers including day care centers and
preschools.
It is anticipated that Neighborhood Density Residential areas will accommodate
small areas of non-residential land uses on the scale of Neighborhood Service, as
defined later in this chapter, to serve residential uses.
Any new development within an existing subdivision shall be in keeping with the
character and density of the existing development. New developments adjacent to
existing subdivisions or developments shall be developed at higher densities and a
form in keeping with the Neighborhood Model to support infill development efforts.
Urban Density Residential
Urban Density Residential areas are intended to have a gross density of between
6.01 to 20 dwellings per acre, with possible densities of up to 34 dwellings per acre
under a planned development approach.
Urban Density Residential areas may be located within the Urban Area and
Communities only. This designation may be appropriate within Villages.
Urban Density Residential areas are intended to accommodate all dwelling types as
well as institutional uses such as places of worship, public and private schools, and
early childhood education centers including day care centers and preschools.
Urban Density Residential designations are not intended for development at
densities below 6 dwellings per acre.
Developments within an Urban Density Residential areas are expected to occur
within the designated range of 6.01 to 34 dwelling units per acre and, to the
greatest extent practicable, to maximize the developed density with a form in
keeping with the Neighborhood Model.
Development densities within the Urban Density Residential area should ultimately
be based on environmental criteria, road function and condition, available utilities,
adjacent land uses, and site requirements.
It is anticipated that Urban Density Residential areas will accommodate areas of
non-residential land uses on the scale of Neighborhood Service and Office Service
as defined later in this chapter.
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Maintain statements in the Zoning Ordinance that site development within Urban
Density residential areas be based on standards in both the Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinance.
Transitional
Transitional areas are intended to be used primarily between residential areas and
commercial or industrial areas, or in areas where flexibility of land uses may be
necessary or appropriate to blend changing circumstances (e.g., where long-term
public improvements are anticipated, or areas where redevelopment/re-use is
encouraged).
Transitional areas provide an opportunity to develop mixed use areas with Urban
Density Residential uses and non-residential land uses on the scale of Neighborhood
Service and Office Service, as defined in the next section of this chapter.
Uses include neighborhood-scale commercial areas, office buildings, townhouses
and apartment buildings.
Areas should be developed under an overall plan for the designated area to ensure
coordination of uses, access and circulation, landscaping, and maintenance of
natural/environmentally sensitive areas.
Transitional designation requires a small to medium size site (1-30 acres), collector
road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent land
uses.
Other Land Use Designations
OBJECTIVE:
Establish a mix of commercial, industrial, residential, open space,
and public land uses in designated Development Areas to support
County needs.
The County's Neighborhood Model calls for a mix of residential with non-residential uses where
such uses can be made compatible. To that end the Other Land Use Designations category of uses
provides for commercial uses, industrial uses, and office uses that support the Economic
Development policy of the County and allows for residents to live, work, and shop in close
proximity.
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The County' s Economic Development policy indicates the desirability of a wide range of business
and employment opportunities. The availability of jobs and services for the County's future
population requires sufficient land to locate such activities. The County's growth management
approach requires that such land be located in Development Areas. Commercial and industrial
designations are confined to designated Development Areas. It was established that more than
sufficient designated acreage exists to meet commercial and industrial land use needs for the next
twenty years. The actual use of this land will be dependent on its developability, availability, and
locational desirability.
To assure that development of these areas adequately address environmental, infrastructure, and
land use considerations necessitates appropriate County standards and guidelines identified in this
Plan.
Strategy:
Establish land use designations for Development Areas that provide for a variety of
scales of commercial, industrial, and service uses that may be developed with
associated residential uses.
Designations:
Neighborhood Service
Uses allowed in this designation include neighborhood-scale commercial; specialty
shops; professional and office uses providing retail, wholesale, and/or business
within a Village, Urban Neighborhood, Community, or Village.
Areas designated as Neighborhood Service typically comprise (1-5 acres), collector
road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent land
uses.
Areas designated as Neighborhood Service should have a specific relationship to
nearby and surrounding residential uses and, t° t~ g eat~S e ~n~ P°~si~le be
connected to those uses through a system of sidewalks or pedestrian paths.
A mixture of Urban Density residential uses and Neighborhood Service uses is
encouraged within this designation.
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Larger areas may be designated as Neighborhood Service if a mixture of uses
includes residential units relating to the commercial area. In these mixed use areas,
green space (vegetated areas) should occupy at least 20% of the area. Amenities
should occupy at least 20% of the area.
Community Service
Uses allowed in this designation include community-scale commercial, professional,
and office uses providing retail, wholesale, business, medical offices, small office
buildings, mixed-use core communities and/or employment services to the
Development Areas and larger geographic sections of the County.
Areas designated as Community Service typically encompass a medium site size (5
to 30 acres), collector road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and
compatibility with adjacent land uses.
A mixture of Urban Density Residential uses and community service uses is
anticipated within this designation.
Larger areas may be designated as Community Service if a mixture of uses includes
residential units relating to the commercial area. The proportion of residential
square footage to non-residential square footage may be as high as 50%. In these
mixed use areas, green space should occupy at least 20% of the area. Amenities
such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian
paths, and the like should occupy at least 20% of the area.
Regional Service
Uses allowed within this designation include regional-scale commercial, regional
malls, medical centers, mixed-use developments, h~t~l ~fe ~ fa~lit~e~,
professional ~nd °rp° at~ °fti~e~ interstate interchange developments
providing retail, wholesale, business, and/or employment services to Albemarle
County and the region.
Areas designated as Regional Service typically encompass a large site (+ 30 acres),
arterial road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with
adjacent land uses. Both vehicular and pedestrian interconnections are expected to
nearby residential areas.
A mixture of Urban Density Residential uses and community service uses is
anticipated within this designation.
Larger areas may be designated as Regional Service if a mixture of uses includes
residential units relating to the commercial area. The proportion of residential
square footage to non-residential square footage should be at least 25 %. In these
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mixed use areas, green space should occupy at least 15% of the area. Amenities
such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian
paths, and the like should occupy at least 10% of the area.
Office Service
Uses allowed within this designation include office parks and mixed-use planned
development emphasizing office uses, residential uses~ and regional-scale research
and office uses providing information and professional services to the County and
the larger region. Limited production activities and marketing of products may be
included.
Urban density residential, commercial and motel/hotel/conference facilities are
appropriate in this land use designation.
Office Service designation requires a large site size (+ 20 acres), arterial road
accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent land uses.
The proportion of residential square footage to non-residential square footage may
be as high as 50%. In these mixed-use areas, green space should occupy at least
20% of the area. Amenities such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor
gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like should occupy at least 10% of
the area.
Office/Regional Service
Uses allowed within this designation include large, mixed-use developments
typically located on contiguous parcels under common ownership. Such areas
provide large-scale employment centers and major retail/commercial services and
housing opportunities. All primary and secondary office and regional service uses
may be found in such areas. Regional Service uses are not to exceed 15 percent of
the total gross floor area in Office Service uses.
Areas must be developed under one consolidated application plan providing for an
integration of all uses and establishing location of all uses, access and circulation,
landscaping, and maintenance of natural areas and environmentally sensitive areas.
Office/Regional designation requires a large site size (+ 200 acres), major collector
or arterial road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with
adjacent uses.
The proportion of residential square footage to non-residential square footage
should be at least 20%. In these mixed-use areas, green space should occupy at
least 15% of the area. Amenities such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor
gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like should occupy at least 10% of
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the area.
Industrial Service
Uses allowed within this designation include warehousing., light industry, research,
heavy industrial uses, as well as uses allowed under Office Service.
· Commercial uses are allowed in this designation as a secondary use.
Residential uses may be appropriate in the Industrial Service designation if such
uses are compatible with the nearby and adjacent Industrial Service uses. Care
should be taken to insure that the impacts of the Industrial Service uses, including
traffic, noise, odors, and vibrations will not affect residential uses. Where
residential uses are provided, both vehicular and pedestrian interconnections are
expected to nearby industrial areas.
Industrial Service designation requires appropriate site size (+ 5 acres), arterial road
accessibility, water and/or sewer availability, compatibility with adjacent uses. Rail
access may be necessary.
Areas for less-intensive industrial uses may act as transitional areas between
commercial and industrial areas. Uses in these areas may not require major
infrastructure provisions. A zoning district to distinguish between general industrial
and transitional industrial may be appropriate as an amendment to the zoning
ordinance.
Institutional
Uses allowed within this designation include public and private schools, universities
and colleges, and ancillary facilities such as ~g~ l,_J~ ~ity ~vi~gini~ ~ P~
g ~s g ~ ~ se~ st~i~ ~n~~P~fa~iti~ Also included are
public facilities and utilities, including police, fire and rescue stations, libraries, solid
waste facilities, major public water and sewer facilities, and P~BIi~ e~ ~i~gal ~d
This land use designation also includes undeveloped land reserved or dedicated to
future public use. It may include a mix of commercial and residential uses,
depending on the compatibility with the institutional uses.
The scale of the facilities in the Institutional designation should be in keeping with
the design characteristics promoted in the Neighborhood Model. Of particular
importance are the principles of pedestrian access, interconnected streets and
transportation systems, and site planning that respects terrain.
Parks and Greenways
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Uses allowed within this designation include public and private parks, and existing
and proposed greenways along streams.
Although public schools, identified on the Land Use Plan as institutional uses, may
provide active recreation facilities/parks (ballfields, courts, playgrounds) to the
community, they are not to be considered the sole providers of parks and open
space to a neighborhood.
Pedestrian and bicycle access to parks and greenways, and especially to parks
provided on school grounds, is viewed as essential to their viability.
Table I summarizes non-residential land use guidelines. Other standards included in both "The
Natural Environment" and "The Developed Environment" chapters should be reviewed in
conjunction with these guidelines for development proposals. Table I! provides an inventory of
developable acres within the designated Development Areas. Developable acreage is considered
land void of slopes greater than 25% and 100 year floodplain. The calculations for determining
developable areas were based on the identification of significant areas of floodplains and critical
slopes. Some acreage identified as developable in the table may contain smaller more isolated areas
of critical slopes, 100-year floodplains or other constraints for development such as wetlands and
poor soils.
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Introduction to the Land Use Component of
the Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is the County's most important document regarding growth,
development and change. It establishes government policy to help guide public and
private activities as they relate to land use and resource utilization. It is the basis for
land development regulations and decisions (rezonings, special use permits), capital
improvements (public projects such as schools, parks, libraries), transportation,
environmental and historic resource protection initiatives, new county programs and
decisions on the distribution of county budget dollars to a multitude of programs and
agencies.
State law governing the development of a Comprehensive Plan\v,.,,..,,../("r"4~ ,.,,,'",¢ \/ir,.-~inlo,, ,, ~" ,,'-", Tit-I~, ,,,,..
!5. !, ,A r*~,-~,~,, ,,,,,,.. 7,'4 ,.,,-.,,,,,,,q'~"*~'""', ~'"/'4'4~ (Virflinia Code § 15.2-2223) requires every county, city and
town to adopt a comprehensive plan for the physical development of its territory. It also
requires that the Comprehensive Plan be reviewed every five years. Regardless of State
Code requirements it is important to periodically revisit and update the Plan to ensure
that it is consistent with community views and is addressing current issues within the
community.
The Land Use Plan is a major component of the Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use
Plan provides direction for the physical development of the County. It recognizes
existing land use arrangements, supporting facilities and physical development
limitations. At the same time, the Plan proposes a future land use pattern that may alter
the physical character of the County as it exists today.
The Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan was prev4eus~ last updated
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rocommendat~ons of the 1996 Land Use Plan. One rocommendat~on that has been
implemented is the Development Areas Initiative. The Development Areas project was
initiated to help improve the quality of development in the designated Development
Areas as weft as more efficiently use those areas rather than expand the Development
Area boundaries.
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In early 1997, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors appointed the Development
Areas Initiative Steerinq Committee (DISC) The committee worked from 1997 until
2000 to develop a set of recommendations to the Board known as "The Neiqhborhood
Model". The Neiqhborhood Model is a guidefine for new development, redevelopment,
and master planning of the Development Areas. The Board of Supervisors adopted it on
May 16, 2001. The Neiqhborhood Model is Appendix A of this document.
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Growth Management
GOAL: Protect and efficiently utilize County resources by:
A. Emphasizing the importance of protecting the elements that define the Rural Area:
1) Agricultural and forestry resources
2) water supply resources
3) natural resources
4) scenic resources
5) historic and cultural resources
6) limited service delivery
B. Of these, the protection of agricultural and forestry resources is the highest priority.
t3esigaa!4~g-Promoting the Development Areas ax the place where a variety of land uses,
facilities, and services am-ptamqed exist and are planned to support the County' s future
growth, with emphasis placed on infill development.
Introduction
The County's primary growth management goal directs development into designated areas and
conserves the balance of the County for rural areas and resource protection. Resource protection is
the basic theme behind the County's growth management approach. To this ongoing theme are added
new emphases on intelligent use of Development Areas, public facilities and resources. Thus,
planning efforts aim to channel growth into designated areas to facilitate economical service delivery
in those areas, to promote a sense of neighborhood-style development as the preferred design in
those areas, and to conserve the Rural Areas.
Planning efforts also focus on means to discourage development in the Rural Areas and support
activities consistent with the character of the Rural Areas. This is accomplished through education,
incentives, and voluntary and regulatory measures. Agricultural and forestal resources have been
identified as the most critical County resources and the desired primary land use in the Rural Area.
Such uses play an important and long standing role in the environment, heritage, and economy of the
County. Loss of these resources to development is irreversible and irreplaceable. Maintenance of
these resources also provides an opportunity to conserve and efficiently use other resources such as:
(1) water resources (with use of property conservation techniques); (2) natural, scenic, and historic
resources with the maintenance of pasture land, farmland, and forested areas; and, (3) fiscal
resources by limiting development and lessening the need to provide public services to wide areas of
the County. In the interest of this growth management strategy, residential development is
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considered a secondary use in the Rural Areas.
It is important that this and future Comprehensive Plans make adjustments that can influence
development patterns to better meet the growth management goals. Such adjustments can include
more active County support of Development Areas development, adjustments to location and/or
holding capacity, and additional protective or support measures for the Rural Areas. This plan
emphasizes the County's role in providing necessary ~de~ lation
support services and infrastructure for development, and more efficient use of Development Areas,
including more urban and pedestrian oriented development styles.
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Facilities Planning
GOAL: Strongly support and effectively implement the County's growth
management priorities in the planning and provision to o. ftransportation
in. frastructure, public facilities and public utilities.
Introduction
Residents of the County expect high quality facilities and services. It is recognized that the provision
of such facilities and services significantly affects the location, timing, and extent of development.
By their very nature, public facilities are capital-intensive, requiring significant funding not only for
the initial development of the facility, but also for its continual maintenance and operation. It is
becoming increasingly difficult for communities to find adequate fiscal resources to pay for new or
improved facilities, as well as maintenance of existing facilities. Therefore, to provide facilities in a
fiscally responsible and equitable manner, adequate planning is necessary to ensure that the highest
benefit is provided to the citizens in exchange for the cost required to provide the service. The
policies, objectives, and strategies presented in this chapter outline an active process to assure this
success.
The Nature of Public Service Delivery
The County's growth management goals are to be supported through the appropriate provision of
transportation, public utilities, and public facilities and services to designated Development Areas.
The provision of fire, rescue, and police protection, roads, utilities, school bus service, and other
governmental activities and functions to a large, dispersed rural population is viewed as inefficient
and contrary to the overall public interest in guiding new development to the designated
Development Areas.
Emphasis is placed on providing a level of public service delivery that will support development in,
and direct development to, designated Development Areas. To accomplish this, service and facilities
will be provided at a much higher level in the Development Areas than in the Rural Areas. ~his4ov¢~
~tThose persons living in the Rural Areas should not anticipate levels of public service
delivery equal to those provided in the Development Areas.
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Capital Improvements Program
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) serves as the major financial planning guide for County
expenditures towards capital facilities and equipment over a five-year period. It is primarily based on
the physical needs of the County as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. It is one of the primary
tools used to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Albemarle County adopted its first CIP on March
5, 1978. The CIP is reviewed annually by the Planning Commission, as authorized by ~
A~A ~C ,~,~ r'~,~ ~C xr;~;,;~ Virginia Code .~ 15.2-2239 and is approved by the Board of
Supervisors.
The CIP establishes a five-year funding schedule for the purchase, construction or replacement of the
physical assets of the community. A capital project typically requires a minimum expenditure of
$20,000 and has a useful life of a minimum of ten years. County departments and affiliated agencies
initiate their capital project requests, which span the five-year period of the CIP. A CIP Technical
Committee reviews all requests. Recommendations are then made by this Committee to the Planning
Commission, which subsequently makes its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for
adoption as part qf the Coun~ ' s budget.
In conjunction with the CIP process, the CounW develops a comprehensive long-range capital
needs assessment that forms the basis for the coun~ 's five:year capital improvement plan. This
ten-year needs assessment is updated eve(y other .year as part of the CIP process when departments
are asked to submit capital requests spanning a ten:year planning period
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Land Use Plan
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The Land Use Plan reties heavily on the Neighborhood Model that was appended to the
Comprehensive Plan in 2001. The Neighborhood Model supports' a change in the form of urban
development from what currently exists'. It recognizes that, ~f the Development Areas are to be the
prima~y areas receiving residential growth, densi~ must be increased to at least the low end of the
density scale that is recommended on the land use plans for the individual Development Areas. To
achieve that densi~, the form of development must change and that form must be more urban and
less suburban.
Another key element is that master planning process guide growth in the Development Areas. Also
included with the Neighborhood Model are descriptions of innovative design tools' for creating
more urban tivable neighborhoods'. Master Planning and ordinance revisions require time for
writing, adoption, and implementation. It is imp~tan~ th~ th~ an~ ~ ision~ de~
~tegtob~gg~gfri~ an~thg~th~ontainat~ giateig~gtivegto~g~Oura,zeth~
de ~ h~gh lit¥, h~ de~t;v fo~ ~ de ~ ~ as ~ti ~ted ~ th~ iVeigh~ Ood
)dodel. As a result, there will be a time lag between the adoption eft he Neighborhood Model and
its' full implementation. It is intended that the parts' ef this Plan which do not require a Master Plan
or ordinance revision, including but not limited to the 12 Principles described in later paragraphs,
will guide a new form qf development for the Coun~ ' s designated Development Areas.
What the Neighborhood Model Qf. fers
The Neighborhood Model seeks' to change the form of development from a pattern of sprawting,
isolated buildings to a more compact and interconnected design The Neighborhood Model:
1. Accommodates walkers, bikers, and pubtic transportation so that mobititv can be a reati~ for
the elderly, the .young, and those with timited access to automobiles.
2. Makes open space integral to overall design so that residents' and workers can walk to a pubtic
park, experience preserved natural areas, and enjo. y public gathering spaces.
3. Keeps buildings and spaces at a human scale so that street views are attractive and pedestrian
,friendly.
4. Incorporates varying densities and gradually allows for an overall increase in density in the
Development Areas to meet the goals' of the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Contains a mixture of residential and non-residential uses so residents' have convenient access
to work, to services, and to entertainment.
Requires interconnected streets' within developments' and between developments' so that
pedestrians can walk easily to man. y destinations, trqffic has alternative routes, and car trips
are reduced in number and length.
7. Moves off-street parking out qf sight and encourages on-street parking.
8. Mixes housing ~pes and markets' so that a full range of housing choices is offered within the
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neighborhood.
9. Emphasizes re-use of sites.
10. Adapts' development to site terrain so that natural topography can be preserved.
11. Maintains a clear boundary between Development Areas and Rural Areas.
12. Provides for neighborhoods' to have a designated center to bring diverse and continuous
activity to a neighborhood.
The Neighborhood Model Goals:
Goals for the Neighborhoods are as follows:
Centers Neighborhoods within the Development Areas will have centers or focal points' for
congregating. These may include schools, parks, places of worship, civic centers, or small
commercial and social areas. Such features will be an easy walk for most residents' in the
neighborhood,
Open Space -Each Development Area will qffer opportunities for pubfic and private outdoor
recreational areas for active and passive recreation.
Network - A network of streets', bikewa, ys, pedestrian paths, and bus routes will connect new
neighborhoods' as well as existing residential areas and nonresidential districts'.
Mixed Uses Neighborhoods' will contain a true mix qf uses, including residences, shops, and
places qf emplo, yment, as well as civic, religious, and cultural institutions.
Building Placement and Scale Consideration will be given to massing, height, setbacks', and
orientation of buildings so that these characteristics enhance the pubfic realm. In particular,
garages will be less dominant at street view than houses.
Alleys Where topography permits', alleys will provide rear access to parcels', allowing for and
facilitating the provision of garages and utilities to the rear of houses.
Relegated Parking Parking for the automobile will not result in an excessive amount of paved
area: t~arkin,z on the street will be the norm, and thg fere~ g ~ll b~ fog lots to g~
lo~g~d to the rear and/or sides of buildings.
Varie.ty o.f Housing Types Each neighborhood will possess a varie.~, o.f housin.g .~,pes
accommodating a range qf incomes. 4£fordable units' will be dispersed throughout the
Neighborhood and will be visually indistinguishable from other units'.
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Appealing Streetscapes As the fundamental element qf public space within the neighborhood,
the street will make the neighborhood inviting with street trees and landscaping. Sidewalks or
paths that connect houses to each other and to centers and common areas will be the norm.
Walks will connect sidewalks to front doors and main entrances.
Transportation Options Convenient routes .for pedestrians, bic. ycfists, and buses and other
transit including light rail will augment the street network. Pubfic transit stops will be located
within each Development Area. Walking to them will be safe and convenient. Waiting for
transit will be comfortable and a normal part of activi~ in the Neighborhood Center.
General Principle for Land Use in Designated Development
Areas:
For the County's growth management goals to be achieved, the Development Areas must be
attractive places to live and work. The land within the Development Areas must also be used
efficiently if designation of these Areas is to realistically help prevent sprawl development. To this
end, the Land Use Plan for the Development Areas is designed to concentrate development in the
Development Areas, particularly in the locations designated "Urban Areas" or "Communities."
Planning for future development in the Development Areas is at densities higher than in the past,
with more varied uses. Furthermore, revised plans for the Development Areas emphasize the
County's desire for design strategies that are more characteristic of small, well-planned city
neighborhoods or towns than of typical low-density suburban areas. Inevitably, some people will
experience more significant change than others and will find that nearby land uses may not be the
same character as their residential area. However, through careful design of the land use plan and its
development standards and recommendations, this situation ,,may -~' r, ......... a., r,~a ~.a ;. c~,
can be beneficial for the community.
Listed below are the principles that guide development of Development Areas. The Development
Areas Land Use Plan, as well as subsequent decisions regarding land use in these areas should be
reflective of, and consistent with, these principles:
1. Accommodate new growth in the County within Development Areas.
2. Encourage greater utilization of land in designated Development Areas by achieving higher
gross densities for residential and non-residential development than in the past.
3. Encourage infill development of vacant lands and development of under-used areas within the
designated Development Areas.
Development Areas shall not encroach into water supply watersheds, except for the Crozet
Community that shall not be expanded beyond the watershed boundary of the Lickinghole
Creek detention basin.
5. Avoid development of "Significant Areas" as designated in the Open Space Plan.
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6. Discourage extensive linear style development along major roads.
7. All Development Areas shall be served by public sewer and water.
8. Plan for a system of transportation and community facilities and services that support and
enhance the Development Areas.
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A General Description of Development Areas
OBJECTIVE: Direct growth into designated Development Areas.
A long-standing goal of Albemarle County's comprehensive planning effort has been to direct
development into designated Development Areas. With the continuance of County growth
management goals, the current Development Area concept remains a critical planning component.
The Land Use Plan including the Neighborhood Model presents mechanisms that will provide the
best opportunity for the Development Area concept to work. In combination with objectives and
strategies presented in the Community Facilities section of this Chapter, this requires establishing in
the Land Use Plan a Development Areas concept and design that demonstrates efficient utilization of
land and services, while responding to long-term market demands (see Map A).
As the Development Areas are intended to capture the wide range of development and land uses
necessary in Albemarle County, it should be recognized that complete separation of different uses is
not expected. Rather, a balance of efficient land use and appropriate separation and buffering is
sought which may result in areas with a variety and mix of uses. Residential uses may end up next to,
or near, non-residential uses, with the goal of achieving a harmonious relationship between the two.
Functional Description of Development Area
OBJECTIVE: Establish functional descriptions of the Urban Area, Communities, and Villages.
Three c!ass~ficafions .~,pes of Development Areas are traditional to the County's comprehensive
planning. As a group, they are intended to provide for the variety of land use designations necessary
to meet varied local market demands. They are also considered the focal point for the provision of
public services and facilities, either at a countywide or more localized level.
There are no minimum or maximum population standards for the different types of Development
Areas. It is intended that the functional descriptions guide the development scale of the Urban Area,
Communities, and Villages. Determination of boundaries for each Development Area is necessary to
distinguish a self-contained geographic place and preclude sprawl of development. For the purpose
of accommodating future growth, boundaries do not necessarily reflect entire existing social
communities, but instead attempt to delineate areas with some sense of place that contain significant
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areas of developable land contiguous to existing developed areas. Boundaries are based on resource
protection priorities, primarily water supply watershed areas, and the opportunity for the geographic
area to be adequately supported by public services and facilities.
To the greatest extent possible, boundaries are defined by natural and man-made physical features·
Because Development Area boundaries do not follow property boundaries, development proposals
may extend outside of Development Areas. For those parcels extending from Development Areas
into the Rural Areas, development of the Rural Area portion should not exceed Rural Area densities.
The functions of the three types of Development Area are hierarchical, as the following descriptions
indicate:
Urban Area (Neighborhoods 1 - 7)
Albemarle County's Urban Area, together with the City of Charlottesville, serves as a regional urban
center. It is intended to provide for a full variety and range of land uses and densities, both residential
and non-residential. It is intended to be more urban, or "city like," in character and less suburban. It
is to be supported by a full range of public utilities, facilities, services and amenities.
The Urban Area is comprised of:
full array of residential types and densities, vgt~thempper
....... c ....... '~ '~"~;*; .... *;~;~*~'~ with an urban character of development.
All service levels of retail, professional business, and industrial
activities (See service-level descriptions in the Land Use
Designations" section below).
3. Regional employment centers.
4. Regional water and sewer services.
5. Extensive urban and regional public facilities and services.
6. Access from. inter-county and major intra-county roadways and
transportation services.
7. Geographically defined neighborhoods that:
a. Contain well-defined residential areas, which are well integrated with
non-residential areas and may include any of the land use designations
defined in the "Land Use Designations" section: open space,
transitional, neighborhood service, community service, regional
service, office/regional service, or industrial service;
· Are supporte .................................. transportation
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s. ystems that include interconnected streets, and pedestrian paths, and
bicycle circulation systems, and mass transit.
Communities
Communities are smaller urban centers that are geographically removed from the Urban Area. Like
the Urban Area, they provide for a full variety and range of land uses and densities, both residential
and non-residential. They are intended to be more urban, or "town like" in character. Communities
are to be supported by a full range of public utilities, facilities, services, and amenities.
Communities consist of:
1. Urban centers geographically removed from the Urban Area.
Full range of residential vcoes uses and densities and the full range of
non-residential uses described in the Land Use Designations
section.
3. Community core of mixed service and residential use, including
community and/or regional services.
4. Regional employment centers.
5. Well-defined residential areas.
6. Major intra-County roadways linked to the Urban Area.
Residential areas supported by ~ and integrated and
interconnected s. ystem of streets; pedestrian and
bicycle circulation systems; neighborhood commercial,
professional, business, and public service uses; and public water
and sewer.
8. Public facilities supporting the Communities and surrounding
County areas.
Villages
Villages provide for a specialized opportunity to accommodate growth. It is anticipated that future
Villages will more likely be established based on public requests rather than County initiative.
Therefore, more detailed design guidelines for future Village designation are provided. Review of
future requests for Village designations should be based on these guidelines as well as other
applicable goals, objectives, strategies, standards and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Village Development/Design Guidelines
Villages are places that combine the feeling of "country living" with the amenities of a Development
Villages consist of:
A variety of housing types including single-family, two-family and
townhouse units, with a gross density not to exceed 6 dwellings
per acre.
A village center of mixed service and residential uses. Such uses
shall be limited to neighborhood scale services, including
convenience shopping, other general retail and service uses,
medical and professional offices, and accessory apartments and
attached housing.
Public sewer and water systems. This reflects a concern that,
without public utilities, it is not possible to achieve village density
or land use patterns which, in turn, serve to protect farmland and
rural open space. It also reflects concern for protecting the
environment, and for the economical and reliable provision of
sewer and water services.
4. Public facilities which support the Village and the immediate
surrounding Rural Area.
A linkage to the Urban Area and City of Charlottesville by roads
with adequate capacity (traffic-carrying ability, safety
considerations, physical condition) in order to move residents
conveniently between the Village and the urban core. This
guideline reflects a concern for using, but not overloading, the
County s main roads (arterial and major collector), and a concern
that minor roads (minor collector and local) not become subjected
to traffic loads which they cannot tolerate, or which alters their
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character over time. This also reflects a concept of a Village as
including some local services, but not major community or
regional services, which are better, provided in the Urban Area.
Designated Village Development Areas that are located at places
where historically a settlement has existed. The proposed design
should be a logical and harmonious outgrowth of what currently
remains of that settlement. Most often, such locations will be at a
crossroads, which provides a central focus for village activities. A
proposal for an entirely new village location should ~
prove that it maintains this principle of a central village area at the
logical confluence of streets and movement patterns.
Development around a focal point, such as a public building,
main street, park, greenway, or other open space or common
area. Preferably, this focal point would incorporate an existing
natural or cultural amenity. Within a proposed Village,
development shall emulate historic regional patterns of village
density and design, such that the feel of a traditional village is
created. Elements, which can contribute to such a quality, could
include:
· A rectilinear or interconnecting street pattern without cul-
de-sacs;
· Connections to existing streets;
· Compact lots;
· Shallow front/sideyard setbacks;
· A village center of mixed uses and public facilities and
spaces;
· Walkways and paths which encourage pedestrians to be the
dominant mode of travel within the village center; and
· Preservation and reuse of existing structures.
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A unified Village plan developed in accordance with the
requirements for a planned development. In particular, the impact
of the plan on existing development should be emphasized. It is
expected that consideration will be given to the needs and wishes
of those already living and owning property in the area.
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Infill Development Policy
OBJECTIVE:
r~ .... ~ .... ~ ,~,,~,,,,,"~' ~,g, ~,~,~,,,T c,~. ~ r~ .... *-T Facilitate infill
development, including redevelopment of existing structures or new
development of vacant and under-utilized areas, within existing
Development Areas.
For the purposes of this Plan, infill development is defined as the establishment of new land uses,
either residential or non-residential, on undeveloped or under-developed sites within the designated
Development Areas. Infill development is considered one of the key initiatives for implementing
the growth management policy and is encouraged for the following reasons:
· To use Development Area lands in the most efficient manner possible.
· To discourage sprawl development.
· To maximize the use/support of community services and facilities (roads, utilities, transit, other
services).
In the Development Areas, undeveloped areas consist of both small tracts of land (5 acres or less)
and large tracts (over 100 acres). The reasons why these areas haves not developed to date vary,
but the primary reasons which can be cited are:
The property owners desire to retain existing use and/or are unwilling to sell for development at
this time.
· Physical characteristics such as topography (slopes, soils, streams), size/shape of property
make development more difficult as well as incompatible existing adjacent uses.
· Condition of existing roads, utilities or possibly other community services are not able to
accommodate anticipated scales of development.
· Proposed public projects on, or near, vacant areas often affect planning and development
potential of an area.
Also, the cost to develop infill lots is often relatively high compared to other sites. This is due to
the fact that these areas are often surrounded by developed or zoned properties which tend to
escalate the speculative value of the property. The potential for public/neighborhood opposition to
new development proposals adjacent to existing developed areas can also limit developer interest,
particularly for smaller sites. Consideration ofpermittinxr more intensive uses or densities on some
properties may be necessary to offset development costs including measures necessary to minimize
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impacts of development. A commitment of the County to support infill development proposals
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan is essential in facilitating infill development. Toh~lp
ach~v~ in~ll, an ~ ~ ~ unde ~lo~d and u rdevelov~ ~ ti~ ~th~h th~ Coun~'s
u ~an ~rh~ ~u~s, an~ vi ~ wh~h ~la3le for de~ ~h~ sh~ld ~
u te~ ~
^ ...... ~'~-~: .... *~* .... The Master Planning effort.for each Development Area will help tofor
implementiag infill development and will address impediments limiting the opportunity or
attractiveness of sites for development. It will also encourage market forces to operate in a manner
that makes these areas attractive for development. This~~Rin~ ch ~
to ~tin~ ~ th~ ~ti~ ~ on~ to ~ ~ ze in~ll de ~lovm~ th~
Strategies for Infill Development
STRATEGY:
Plan/provide for necessary infrastructure improvements that are
currently impediments to development of vacant sites.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· Schedule public improvements needed to support/encourage infill development within
undeveloped portions of the Development Areas;
· Develop plans for proposed public projects in a timely fashion so that they may be
incorporated into new developments, as necessary.
STRATEGY:
Provide for greater flexibility in type of use and density of
development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
· Provide for greater flexibility in gross development densities within the Land Use Plan
residential categories, with a focus on increasing gross densities.
· Consider rezoning vacant properties designated for residential use to reflect the
recommended densities of the Land Use Plan.
· Support innovative development and design concepts, particularly those that maximize
gross density of development.
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STRATEGY:
Consider greater flexibility in development regulations which
may limit development opportunities (without compromising
issues of general health or safety).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Evaluate and amend zoning and subdivision regulations in a manner that results in
opportunities for increased development densities (including, but not limited to: critical
slope regulations and open space requirements; reduction of area requirements for
planned developments; density bonus provisions; commercial parking requirements,
subdivision street and lot access requirements; possible impediments to "alternative"
development designs).
· Utilize the Open Space Plan Development Area Composite Maps as a guide for waiver
requests from the critical slopes regulations.
Land Use Standards for Designated Development Areas
Land Use standards provide guidelines for development which are consistent with the Growth
Management goals and are in keeping with the man-made and natural environment. These
standards provide the basic framework for the review of development proposals for the
Development Areas, in conjunction with other applicable ordinances and regulations.
~lt~le ~Ii ~!~.s of th~ ~ in~ivle of th~ Ne~b ~od de~ an~ balan~ ral~na~
General Land Use Standards
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Standards that apply to all types of development in the Development Areas are provided as
"General Land Use Standards." These standards include the twelve principles of the
Neighborhood Model. More specific standards for,~,,...,~l,~l,,,:~ ..,~o,:-~"~*~:~.,,, non-residential and
residential land uses are provided to address the different locational and surrounding character
aspects of those categories.
General Land Use Standards for Designated Development Areas
Pedestrian Orientation - .4 pedestrian orientation shouM be reflected throughout the
Development Areas. Sidewalks' and pedestrian paths shouM be provided in new
developments', redevelopment projects' and in Coun~ projects' funded through the Capital
Neiehborhood-Friendlv Streets and Paths --
between su~d;~v;~s;~ons. Streets' shouM be recognized for their function within neighborhoods
rather than merely transportation routes for cars. Curb and gutter, sidewalks' and street-trees
help to give streets' a more human scale.
Interconnected Streets and Transportation Networks - fc__o__n__t__a_[_n__s___3_,___4_,___q_n_d____5_]Connections
between developments with an appropriately scaled transportation network, should be
provided to maximize a sense of community and provide additional transportation links.
...... · ~ o~ .... ~ .... ~ ~.~ ..... r,~:~ c~:~:.:~o T~e Emphasis is placed on linkage between
developments and just not within each development.~Snh~ze+The impact of developments
shouM be minimized on major roads to the greatest extent feasible by limiting access points to
major roads arterials' such as Route 29, b.y providing side street access, service roads, and/or
joint accesses. ~ Ultimate future transportation improvements and new road
locations shouM take place through the reservation of adequate right-of-way and by designing
and constructing utilities in a manner consistent with planned transportation improvements.
I4~hile interconnected street systems will be the prima(y form of interconnection, other
T ...... '-~*;~" ; .......... *~ ~"~ ;"~"~ ~" modes of travel shouM be incorporated into
the transportation system., including (auto, r,,,o~oo, r,:~,,~2 .... ,~,,~,~ pe,~es~r:~anjbikewa, ys, pedestrian paths
and mass transit.
Parks, Recreational Amenities, and Open Space Parks' and recreational amenities shouM
become centralized features in the Development Areas and in individual developments'.
Important environmental features, such as floodplains, critical slopes, and forested areas
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shown on the Coun~ 's Open Space Plan, shouM be protected and preserved as open space.
Development should be concentrated and clustered around these £eatures to the maximum
extent possible and provide vistas for public en/oyment to
areas acting as buffers between subdivisions shouM be maintained.
Neighborhood Centers - A neighborhood center provides a .focal point .for residents' and
pedestrians. Centers ma.y be emplo, yment hubs, areas of mixed uses, parks, places of worship,
or other activity areas. Centers should be recognized and enhanced within neighborhoods'.
New centers should be built with pedestrian access in mind
Buildings and Spaces o. f Human Scale New and redeveloped buildings shouM be sited and
arranged to emphasize a positive relationship between pedestrians and buildings and to
provide appropriate spatial enclosure. As a rule, building orientation should be to public
streets' and to private streets' when the private street is in located in front of the building.
Yards' should be shallow in order to allow for good spatial enclosure. Massing and scale
should be appropriate to the area in which buildings are proposed Attention should be paid
to architectural details'. To +~ .... +~-+ ....... r,~ ~,a c~:r,~ ~: ..... :+ ..... +~:,+~ ~:+~
Relegated Parking - Parking should be located to the side and rear of structu{es ~
geg~ sh~gld g~i be the dominant feature seen from the public road ~ ~thg ~
areas. New development or major redevelopment design plans should include features to
prevent impact from impervious surfaces on water quality. Parking areas, roads, and other
impervious areas should meet only the reasonable needs of the proposed use and possible
future uses. Avoid parking areas which exceed that which is necessary for the anticipated
development. For large retail developments, parking capacity needed only on a few peak
shopping days of the year is amenable to design alternatives to flat blacktop.-C-reat4vety
8 Mixture qf Uses -- Where appropriate, residences can exist side-by-side or within close
proximi .~, to shops and places of employment, as well as civic, religious, and cultural institutions..
Mixture o.f Housing Types and A.f. fordabili.~ The Development Areas shouM reflect a
varie~ of housing ~pes and costs'. Unless a mixture of housing ~pes can be found in close
proximity to an iqfill site, new development proposals' should offer a varie~ of housing ~pes
for d~fferent income levels'. The Development Areas are recognized as the most appropriate
places in the Coun~ for qffordable housing. Provision of services to the Development Areas
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as well as a more compact area for development increases opportunities for use of transit.
The Development Areas also offer opportunities for housing to be in close proximity to jobs,
shopping, parks, and public schools'. Affordable housing shouM not be built in "enclaves;
rather, it shouM be incorporated into new housing developments' and units' shouM have a
similar exterior appearance to other units' in the neighborhood.
IO.
__ Redevelopment The County and developers ahke shouM concentrate on redeveloping
existing sites where the capaci.~, qf development has not been met. Adding second stories to
buildings and mixing residential uses with commercial uses make for better urban/rural
relationships and can reduce pressure to expand the Development Area boundaries. Adaptive
re-use of historic buildings to uses which preserve the building's architecture and site character
should be encouraged as a method of historic preservation.
II.
__ Site Planning that Respects Terrain - New development and redevelopment shouM reflect
sensitivity to existing grades to the greatest extent possible and promote architectural design
that fits into grades. Emphasis shouM be placed on preserving areas of environmental
sensitivi.~, shown on the Open Space Plan. Where extensive grading is necessa(y, site grading
shouM result in slopes that are attractive, functional, eas. y to maintain, and which promote
interconnectivi~ of parcels.
12. Clear Boundaries with the Rural Areas -Distinctive boundaries shouM be made between the
Development Areas and the Rural Areas. In most cases, development shouM abut the rural
boundary rather than transition down to it.
13. Fiscal Impact Analyses - The County shouM Ensure continue to conside~~
!and use changes under the fiscal impact models ~~lu~futu~
prior to rezoning approvals. Appropriate planning/phasing of development to match
service/infrastructure availability and capacity should be established.
Specific Standards for Residential, Commercial, and
Industrial Land Uses
Residential Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards noted above, residential standards are presented here as a basic
framework to guide future residential development proposals. It should be recognized that
substantial changes in the economy, housing market, and housing industry may warrant flexibility
in the application of these standards. These standards are intended to encourage the provision of
various housing types and provide for affordable housing. It is intended that all dwelling types and
forms of ownership be permitted within the County.
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Residential
1.
Densities and Relationships to Other Land Uses
Neighborhood del. everit is intended that where possible, and practical
due to terrain, availability of public utilities and adequate public infrastructure and
consistency with the Neighborhood Model, that overall development density, be at
as high a level as practical.
The use of bonus provisions to increase density and provide for affordable housing
shoutd~oe i~ encouraged. Where demonstrated, by economic or other
considerations, that density in excess of that recommended by the Plan is warranted
to accommodate an affordable housing proposal, a reasonable density increase
should be provided.
In rezoning deliberations, the County should be mindful of the intent to encourage
infill development, contain most future growth within designated Development
Areas, and avoid rural development pressure. Unless contrary to matters of public
health and safety, residential rezoning to the upper end of the Comprehensive Plan
recommended land use density-ranges (i.e. Neighborhood or Urban scale) should be
favored even if the density exceeds that of surrounding developments.
Maintenance of the integrity of residential areas can be accomplished with standards
for the relationship of residential use to adjacent non-residential uses. Buffering,
screening and physical separation of non-residential uses can alleviate such
relational problems. The current provisions of the Zoning Ordinance addressing the
screening of objectionable ~ aspects qf dissimilar uses provide for
appropriate protection. These ~ regulations should be retained. In addition to
these regulatory requirements, care should be taken in residential design to provide
for buffering, orientation, and other measures to avoid conflicts with surrounding
uses. Identification of appropriate land use relationships is important in applying
land use designations as well as in considering development proposals.
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Commercial Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards noted above, the following standards are recommended to
guide commercial development. These standards apply to commercial, commercial-office and
service type uses.
Commercial zoning districts should be permitted only in designated Villages,
Communities and the Urban Area. Only limited supporting commercial uses
appropriate to the Rural Areas should be included in the Rural Areas zoning
provisions.
Rezoning to a commercial designation for sites of three acres or more should be
accomplished under a planned approach accompanied by a traffic analysis.
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Mixed commercial and residential areas as well as mixed uses within buildings
should be encouraged as land and energy-efficient developments, along with infill of
existing commercial areas.
Commercial uses should locate in areas where public utilities and facilities are
adequate to support such uses. Upgrading and extension of roads, water, sewer,
electrical, telephone, natural gas systems, and community facilities should be
considered in review of a commercial rezoning request.
Industrial Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards, the following standards are recommended to guide industrial
development. These standards apply to light and heavy industrial uses, warehousing, "flex" type
uses, and research/development/technology centers having characteristics more in keeping with
industrial type uses.
Industrial zoning districts should be permitted only in designated Communities and
the Urban area.
While single-use industrial sites must be accommodated, rezonings which propose
multiple sites served by common access points should be encouraged. To
encourage multiple-site development, areas designated for industrial development
should not be less than five acres and should be of reasonable topography to allow
unified access.
other sensitive areas. Mixtures of residential, commercial, and industrial uses ma.y
be appropriate where ectionable aspects of ........................ can be
addressed through a combination of realistic performance standards, buffering, and
special setback regulations. This approach should be flexible so as to accomplish
the objective without creating burdensome and arbitrary regulations. Methods to
mitigate objectionable aspects should be addressed at the time of rezoning.
Industrial traffic should avoid residential areas and roadways not designed for such
~ Objectionable aspects are factors which could reasonably be anticipated to disrupt a residential atmosphere
including such factors as extensive hours of operation (i.e. delivery traffic), and factors which may trespass into
residential areas to an objectionable level such as lighting, noise, smoke, and odors.
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traffic.
Industrial uses should locate in areas where public utilities and facilities are
adequate to support such uses. Upgrading and extension of roads, water, sewer,
electrical, telephone, and natural gas systems should be considered in review of an
industrial rezoning request.
Rezoning to industrial designations for sites of 20 acres or more should be
accomplished under a planned approach accompanied by a traffic analysis.
Land Use Designations
Residential Land Use
OBJECTIVE:
Establish flexible residential land use densities for the designated
Development Areas.
The success of Development Area Initiative w:,!! depends greatly on the provision of residential
land use areas that are developable, locationally desirable, and responsive to changing market
demands. Two density categories are provided in the Development Area, each with a range of
acceptable density. Flexibility in residential density ranges leaves some discretion to the market in
proposing development characteristics (such as housing type and arrangements), but relies heavily
on County standards to evaluate the suitability and acceptability of the proposal. A mixture of
housing ~pes is in each catego(y provides for diversi~ of income levels within neighborhoods.
14/bile residential uses are the dominant land use in these designations, supporting institutional
and commercial services are allowed.
STRATEGY:
Establish maximum gross development density of each residential
category, but determine density of development up to maximum based on
specific standards. Two ranges of residential development densities
applicable in the Development Areas stipulated below are as follows:
DESIGNATIONS:
Neighborhood Density Residential
· Neighborhood Density Residential areas are intended to have a gross density of
between 3 to 6 dwellings per acre.
· Neighborhood Density Residential may be located within the Urban Area, Communities
and Villages.
· Neighborhood Density Residential areas are intended to accommodate all dwelling unit
types as well as institutional uses such as places qf worship, public and private
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school,', and early childhood education centers including day care centers and
preschool,'.
It is anticipated that Neighborhood Density Residential areas will accommodate small
areas of non-residential land uses on the scale of Neighborhood Service, as defined
later in this chapter, to serve residential uses.
Any new development within an existing subdivision shall be in keeping with the
character and density of the existing development. New developments adjacent to
existing subdivisions or development; shall be developed at higher densities and a form
in keeping with the Neighborhood Model to support infill development efforts.
Urban Density Residential
Urban Density Residential areas are intended to have a gross density of between 6.01 to
20 dwellings per acre, with possible densities of up to 34 dwellings per acre under a
planned development approach rrm r~/r,T rr~
~ Urban Density Residential areas may be located within the Urban Area, and
Communities, and Villages .... 2 .......... ~ ................. ~. ~-~ ,,vv,,~v ..............
Urban Density Residential areas are intended to accommodate res:~denfia! uses other
· ~, ~:,~ c~:~,, A~,~A dwe!!in elling .~,pes as well as institutional uses
.......... ~ ......... 2 ......... gs all dw
such as places of worship, public and private school,', and ear& childhood education
centers including da.y care centers and preschools.
· Urban Density Residential designations are not intended for development at densities
below 6 dwellings per acre.
Developments within an Urban Density Residential areas are expected to occur within
the designated range of 6.01 to 34 dwelling units per acre and, to the greatest extent
practicable, to maximize the developed density with a form in keeping with the
Neighborhood Model.
Development densities within the Urban Density Residential area should ultimately be
based on environmental criteria, road function and condition, available utilities, adjacent
land uses, and site requirements.
· It is anticipated that Urban Density Residential areas will accommodate areas of non-
residential land uses on the scale of Neighborhood Service and Qffice Service as
defined later in this chapter.
Maintain statements in the Zoning Ordinance that site development within Urban
Density residential areas be based on standards in both the Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinance.
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Transitional
Transitional areas are intended to be used primarily between residential areas and
commercial or industrial areas, or in areas where flexibility of land uses may be
necessary or appropriate to blend changing circumstances (e.g., where long-term public
improvements are anticipated, or areas where redevelopment/re-use is encouraged).
Transitional areas provide an opportunity to develop mixed use areas with Urban
Density Residential uses and non-residential land uses on the scale of Neighborhood
Service and Office Service, as defined in the next section of this chapter.
· Uses include neighborhood-scale commercial areas, office buildings, townhouses and
apartment buildings.
Areas should be developed under an overall plan for the designated area to ensure
coordination of uses, access and circulation, landscaping, and maintenance of
natural/environmentally sensitive areas.
Transitional designation requires a small to medium size site (1-30 acres), collector
road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent land
uses.
Non Res denfia! Other Land Use Designations
OBJECTIVE:
Establish a mix of commercial, industrial, residential, an~ open
space, and public land uses in designated Development Areas to
support County needs.
The County's Neighborhood Model calls' for a mix of residential with non-residential uses where
such uses can be made compatible. To that end the Other Land Use Designations catego(y Qf
uses provides for commercial uses, industrial uses, and office uses that support the Economic
Development policy Qf the County and allows for residents' to live, work, and shop in close
proximity.
The Coun~ 's Economic Development policy indicates the desirability of a wide range of business
and employment opportunities. The availability of jobs and services for the County's future
population requires sufficient land to locate such activities. The County's growth management
approach requires that such land be located in Development Areas. Commercial and industrial
designations are confined to designated Development Areas. It was established that more than
sufficient designated acreage exists to meet commercial and industrial land use needs for the next
twenty years. The actual use of this land will be dependent on its developability, availability, and
locational desirability.
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To assure that development of these areas adequately address environmental, infrastructure, and
land use considerations necessitates appropriate County standards and guidelines identified in this
Plan.
STRATEGY:
Establish ~ land use designations for Development Areas that
provide for a variety of scales of commercial, industrial, and service uses
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that may be developed with associated residential uses .......
DESIGNATIONS:
Neighborhood Service
Uses allowed in this designation include neighborhood-scale commercial; specialty
shops; professional and office uses providing retail, wholesale, and/or business within a
Viii g U b N ighb h d C ity Village T~; .... ~ ~C ....... ;~ ;~
a e, r an e or oo , o~ ommun , or ..... o o,~,.,~ ,~ ,~,~ ...... ,~,,,. ~o
Areas designated as Neighborhood Service A~o;~.~+; ....... ; ....... 11 ~1~-~ ~1~
~picall. y comprise (1-5 acres), collector road accessibility, water and sewer availability,
and compatibility with adjacent land uses.
Areas designated as Neighborhood Service shouM have a specific relationship to
nearby and surrounding residential uses and to th~ ~te~ exte~ ~ble be
connected to those uses through a system of sidewalks or pedestrian paths.
· A mixture qf Uurban density residential uses and Neighborhood Service uses are
allowed is encouraged within this designation. -
Larger areas may be designated as Neighborhood Service ~f a mixture qf uses includes
residential units relating to the commercial area. In these mixed use areas, green space
(vegetated areas) should occupy at least 20°.4 of the area. Amenities such as parks,
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paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian paths, and the tike
should occupy at least 20% of the area.
Community Service
Uses allowed in this designation include community-scale commercial, professional, and
office uses providing retail, wholesale, business, medical offices, small office buildings,
mixed-use core communities and/or employment services to the Development Areas
I~T~I~ ]XT~;~I~I~I~A t~...... ;i-;~o and larger geographic sections of the County.
Areas designated as Community Service,~,~ol~.,.,,,.A~o:~"~*: ....... ·'~u~'":"~o'~° .~.picall. y encompass a
medium site size (5 to 30 acres), collector road accessibility, water and sewer
availability, and compatibility with adjacent land uses.
· A mixture of Urban Density Residential uses and communi~ service uses
ip d ithi thi dig ti
is antic ate w n s es na on.,.o~
Larger areas may be designated as Community Service ~f a mixture qf uses includes
residential units relating to the commercial area. The proportion of residential square
footage to non-residential square footage mqy be as high as 50%. In these mixed use
areas, green space should occupy at least 20% of the area. Amenities such as parks,
paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like
should occupy at least 20% of the area.
Regional Service
Uses allowed within this designation include regional-scale commercial, regional malls,
medical centers, mixed-use developments, ~te~te~onfere~g~liti,
professional ~~teffi~g interstate interchange developments ~-~ ....... *~
~ ~s providing retail, wholesale, business, and/or employment services
to Albemarle County and the region.
Areas designated as Regional Service,~,~o·~.,.,,,.A~o:""~*: ..... ·,~uU-:"~o,~o .~.picall. y encompass a large
site (+ 30 acres), arterial road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and
compatibility with adjacent land uses. Both vehicular and pedestrian interconnections
are expected to nearby residential areas.
· A mixture of Urban Density Residential uses and communi~ service uses
ip d ithi thi dig ti
is antic ate w n s es na on.,,o~o
Larger areas may be designated as Regional Service ~f a mixture of uses includes
residential units relating to the commercial area. The proportion of residential square
footage to non-residential square footage shouM be at least 25 %. In these mixed use
areas, green space shouM occupy at least 15% of the area. Amenities such as parks,
paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like
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shouM occupy at least 10% of the area.
Office Service
Uses allowed within this designation include office parks and mixed-use planned
development emphasizing office uses, residential uses, and regional-scale research and
office uses providing information and professional services to the County and the larger
region. Limited production activities and marketing of products may be included.
· Iaggh Urban density residential, commercial and motel/hotel/conference facilities may
....................... 2 .... are appropriate in this land use des ation.
· Office Service designation requires a large site size (+ 20 acres), arterial road
accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent land uses.
The proportion of residential square.footage to non-residential square.footage mqy be
as high as 50%. In these mixed use areas, green space should occupy at least 20% of
the area. Amenities such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas,
lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like should occupy at least 10% of the area.
Office/Regional Service
Uses allowed within this designation include large, mixed-use developments typically
located on contiguous parcels under common ownership. Such areas provide large-
scale employment centers and major retail/commercial services and housing
opportunities. All primary and secondary office and regional service uses may be found
in such areas. Regional Service uses are not to exceed 15 percent of the total gross
floor area in Office Service uses.
Areas must be developed under one consolidated application plan providing for an
integration of all uses and establishing location of all uses, access and circulation,
landscaping, and maintenance of natural areas and environmentally sensitive areas.
Office/Regional designation requires a large site size (+ 200 acres), major collector or
arterial road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent
uses.
The proportion qf residential square .footage to non-residential square .footage shouM
be at least 20%. In these mixed use areas, green space should occupy at least 15% of
the area. Amenities such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas,
lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like should occupy at least 10% of the area.
Industrial Service
· Uses allowed within this designation include warehousing., light industry, research,
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heavy industrial uses, as well as uses allowed under Office Service.
Commercial uses are allowed in this designation as a secondary use.
Residential uses mqy be appropriate in the Industrial Service designation ~f such uses
are compatible with the nearby and adjacent Industrial Service uses. Care shouM be
taken to insure that the impacts' qf the Industrial Service uses, including trqffic, noise,
odors, and vibrations will not qffect residential uses. 14/here residential uses are
provided, both vehicular and pedestrian interconnections are expected to nearb, y
industrial areas.
Industrial Service designation requires appropriate site size (+ 5 acres), arterial road
accessibility, water and/or sewer availability, compatibility with adjacent uses. Rail
access may be necessary.
Areas for less-intensive industrial uses may act as transitional areas between
commercial and industrial areas. Uses in these areas may not require major
infrastructure provisions. A zoning district to distinguish between general industrial and
transitional industrial may be appropriate as an amendment to the zoning ordinance.
Institutional
Uses allowed within this designation include ta/~ublic and private schools,
universities and colleges, and ancillary facilities such as the University of Virginia's
.........r~;~ ..... ~ ~e ............. ......... '~ polo ground s, ~lf~ ~s,~di ~sports
facilities. Also included are tapublic facilities and utilities, including police, fire and
rescue stations, libraries, solid waste facilities, ~? major public water and sewer
facilities an~. tm3li ~ti~nal steP,ts faCilities:
This land use designation also includes Id-undeveloped land reserved or dedicated to
future public use. It mqy include a mix of commercial and residential uses, depending
on the compatibili.~, with the institutional uses.
The scale qf the facifities in the Institutional designation shouM be in keeping with the
design characteristics promoted in the Neighborhood Modet Qf particular
importance are the principles of pedestrian access, interconnected streets' and
transportation systems, and site planning that respects' terrain.
Parks and Greenways
· Uses allowed within this designation include E,Asfmg public andprivate parks, and
existing and proposed greenways along streams.
· Although iepublic schools, identified on the Land Use Maps Plan as institutional uses,
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mqy provide active recreation facilities/parks (ballfields, courts, playgrounds) to the
community, they are not to be considered the sole providers of parks and open space
to a neighborhood.
· Pedestrian and bicycle access to park; and greenwqys, and especially to park;
provided on school grounds, is viewed as essential to their viabili~.
Table I summarizes non-residential land use guidelines. Other standards included in both "The
Natural Environment" and "The Developed Environment" chapters should be reviewed in
conjunction with these guidelines for development proposals. Table I! provides an inventory of
developable acres within the designated Development Areas. Developable acreage is considered
land void of slopes greater than 25% and 100 year floodplain. The calculations for determining
developable areas were based on the identification of significant areas of floodplains and critical
slopes. Some acreage identified as developable in the table may contain smaller more isolated areas
of critical slopes, 100-year floodplains or other constraints for development such as wetlands and
poor soils.
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development patterns to better meet the growth management goals. Such adjustments can include
more active County support of Development Areas development, adjustments to location and/or
holding capacity, and additional protective or support measures for the Rural Areas. This
emphasizes the County's role in providing
support services and infrastructure for deVelopment, and more efficient use
more urban and oriented
density scale that is recommended on the land use plans for the individual Development Areas. To
achieve that density, the form of development must change and that form must be more urban and
less suburban.
Another key element is that master planning process guide growth in the Development Areas. Also
included with the Neighborhood Model are descriptions of innovative design tools for creating
more urban livable neighborhoods. Master Plannin and ordinance revisions uire time for
and
As
a result, there will be a time lag between the adoption of the Neighborhood Model and its full
implementation. It is intended that the parts of this Plan which do not require a Master Plan or
ordinance revision, including but not limited to the 12 Principles described in later paragraphs, will
guide a new form of development for the County's designated Development Areas.
What the Neighborhood Model Offers
The Neighborhood Model seeks to change the form of development from a pattern of sprawling,
isolated buildings to a more compact and interconnected design. The Neighborhood Model:
1. Accommodates walkers, bikers, and public transportation so that mobility can be a reality for
the elderly, the young, and those with limited access to automobiles.
2. Makes open space integral to overall design so that residents and workers can walk to a publiC
park, experience preserved natural areas, and enjoy public gathering spaces.
3. Keeps buildings and spaces at a human scale so that street views are attractive and pedestrian -
friendly.
4. Incorporates varying densities and gradually allows for an overall increase in density in the
Development Areas to meet the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Contains a mixture of residential and non-residential uses so residents have convenient access to
work, to services, and to entertainment.
Requires interconnected streets within developments and between developments so that
pedestrians can walk easily to many destinations, traffic has alternative routes, and car trips are
reduced in number and length.
7. Moves off-street parking out of sight and encourages on-street parking.
8. Mixes housing types and markets so that a full range of housing choices is offered within the
neighborhood.
9. Emphasizes re-use of sites.
10. Adapts development to site terrain so that natural topography can be preserved.
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11. Maintains a clear boundary between Development Areas and Rural Areas.
12. Provides for neighborhoods to have a designated center to bring diverse and continuous activity
to a neighborhood.
The Neighborhood Model Goals:
Goals for the Neighborhoods are as follows:
Centers Neighborhoods within the Development Areas Will have centers or focal points for
congregating. These may include schools, parks, places of worship, civic centers, or small
commercial and social areas. Such features will be an easy walk for most residents in the
neighborhood,
Open Space - Each Development Area will offer opportunities for public and private outdoor
recreational areas for active and passive recreation.
Network - A network of streets, bikeways, pedestrian paths, and bus routes will connect new
neighborhoods as well as existing residential areas and nonresidential districts.
Mixed Uses Neighborhoods will contain a true mix of uses, including residences, shops, and
places of employment, as well as civic, religious, and cultural institutions.
Building Placement and Scale Consideration will be given to massing, height, setbacks, and
orientation of buildings so that these characteristics enhance the public realm. In particular,
garages will be less dominant at street view than houses.
Alleys Where topography permits, alleys will provide rear access to parcels, allowing for and
facilitating the provision of garages and utilities to the rear of houses.
Relegated Parking - Parking for the automobile will not-result in an excessive amount of ~aved
on the street will be the norm, and
the rear and/or sides of buildings.
Variety of Housing Types - Each neighborhood will possess a variety of housing types
accommodating a range of incomes. Affordable units will be dispersed throughout the
Neighborhood and will be visually indistinguishable from other units.
Appealing Streetscapes As the fundamental element of public space within the neighborhood,
the street will make the neighborhood inviting with street trees and landscaping. Sidewalks or
paths that connect houses to each other and to centers and common areas will be the norm.
Walks will connect sidewalks to front doors and main entrances.
Transportation Options Convenient routes for pedestrians, bicyclists, and buses and other
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A General Description of Development Areas
OBJECTIVE: Direct growth into designated Development Areas.
A long-standing goal of Albemarle County's comprehensive planning effort has been to direct
development into designated Development Areas. With the continuance of County growth
management goals, the current Development Area concept remains a critical planning component.
The Land Use Plan, including the Neighborhood Model, presents mechanisms that will provide the
best opportunity for the Development Area concept to work. In combination with objectives and
strategies presented in the Community Facilities section of this Chapter, this requires establishing in
the Land Use Plan a Development Areas concept and design that demonstrates efficient utilization
of land and services, while responding to long-term market demands (see Map A).
As the Development Areas are intended to capture the wide range of development, and land uses
necessary in Albemarle County, it should be recognized that complete separation of different uses is
not expected. Rather, a balance of efficient land use and appropriate separation and buffering is
sought which may result in areas with a variety and mix of uses. Residential uses may end up next
to, or near, non-residential uses, with the goal of achieving a harmonious relationShip between the
two.
Functional Description of Development Area
OBJECTIVE: Establish functional descriptions of the Urban Area, Communities, and Villages.
Three types of Development Areas are traditional to the County's comprehensive planning. As a
group, they are intended to provide for the variety of land use designations necessary to meet varied
local market demands. They are also considered the focal point for the provision of public services
and facilities, either at a countywide or more localized level.
There are no minimum or maximum population standards for the different types of Development
Areas. It is intended that the functional descriptions guide the development scale of the Urban Area,
Communities, and Villages. Determination of boundaries for each Development Area is necessary
to distinguish a self-contained geographic place and preclude sprawl of development. For the
purpose of accommodating future growth, boundaries do not necessarily reflect entire existing
social communities, but instead attempt to delineate areas with some sense of place that contain
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natural or cultural amenity. Within a proposed Village,
development shall emulate historic regional patterns of village
density and design, such that the feel of a traditional village is
created. Elements, which can contribute to such a quality, could
include:
· A rectilinear or interconnecting street pattern without cul-
de-sacs;
· Connections to existing streets;
· Compact lots;
· Shallow front/sideyard setbacks;
· A village center of mixed uses and public facilities and
spaces;
· Walkways and paths which encourage pedestrians to be
the dominant mode of travel within the village center; and
· Preservation and reuse of existing structures.
A unified Village plan developed in accordance with the requirements for a
planned development. In particular, the impact of the plan on existing
development should be emphasized. It is expected that consideration will be
given to the needs and wishes of those already living and owning property in
the area.
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consistent with the
Plan is essential in
infill
The Master Planning effort for each Development Area will help to implement infill development
and will address impediments limiting the opportunity or attractiveness of sites for development.
It will also market forces to in a manner that makes these areas attractive for
Strategies for Infill Development
Strategy: Plan/provide for necessary infrastructure improvements that are
currently impediments to development of vacant sites.
Recommendations:
Schedule public improvements needed to support/encourage infill development
within undeveloped portions of the Development Areas;
Develop plans for proposed public projects in a timely fashion so that they may be
incorporated into new developments, as necessary.
Strategy:
Provide for greater flexibility in type of use and density of
development.
Recommendations:
·
Strategy:
Provide for greater flexibility in gross development densities within the Land Use
Plan residential categories, with a focus on increasing gross densities.
Consider rezoning vacant properties designated for residential use to reflect the
recommended densities of the Land Use Plan.
Support innovative development and design concepts, particularly those that
maximize gross density of development.
P~?r~mote,,a~ as'e~ i ~ ~
Consider greater flexibility in development regulations which may
limit development opportunities (without compromising issues of
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general health or safety).
Recommendations:
Evaluate and amend zoning and subdivision regulations in a manner that results in
opportunities for increased development densities (including, but not limited to:
critical slope regulations and open space requirements; reduction of area
requirements for planned developments; density bonus provisions; commercial
parking requirements, subdivision street and lot access requirements; possible
impediments to "alternative" development designs).
Utilize the Open Space Plan Development Area Composite Maps as a guide for
waiver requests fi:om the critical slopes regulations.
Land Use Standards for Designated Development Areas
Land Use standards provide guidelines for development which are consistent with the Growth
Management goals and are in keeping with the man-made and natural environment. These
standards provide the basic fi:amework for the review of development proposals for the
Development Areas, in conjunction with other applicable ordinances and regulations.
General Land Use Standards
Standards that apply to all types of development in the Development Areas are provided as
"General Land Use Standards." These standards include the twelve principles of the
Neighborhood Model. More specific standards for non-residential and residential land uses are
provided to address the different locational and surrounding character aspects of those categories.
General L and Use Standards for Designated Development Areas
Pedestrian Orientation - A pedestrian orientation should be reflected throughout the
Development Areas. Sidewalks and pedestrian paths should be provided in new developments,
redevelopment projects and in County projects funded through the Capital Improvements
Program.
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Neighborhood-Friendly Streets and Paths -- Streets should be recognized for their function
within neighborhoods rather than merely transportation routes for cars. Curb and gutter, sidewalks
and street-trees help to give streets a more human scale.
Interconnected Streets and Transportation Networks -Connections between developments
with an appropriately scaled transportation network, should be provided to maximize a sense of
community and provide additional transportation links. Emphasis is placed on linkage between
developments and just not within each development. Minimize t The impact of developments
should be minimized on major roads to the greatest extent feasible by limiting access points to
major roads arterials such as Route 29, by providing side street access, service roads, and/or joint
accesses. Provide for Ultimate future transportation improvements and new road locations should
take place through the reservation of adequate right-of-way and by designing and constructing
utilities in a manner consistent with planned transportation improvements. While interconnected
street systems will be the primary form of intercormection, other modes of travel should be
incorporated into the transportation system including bikeways, pedestrian paths and mass transit.
Parks, Recreational Amenities, and Open Space - Parks and recreational amenities should
become centralized features in the Development Areas and in individUal developments. Important
environmental features, such as floodplains, critical slopes, and forested areas shown on the
County's Open Space Plan, should be protected and preserved as open space. Development
should be concentrated and clustered around these features to the maximum extent possible and
provide vistas for public enjoyment. Existing forested areas acting as buffers between
subdivisions should be maintained.
Neighborhood Centers - A neighborhood center provides a focal point for residents and
pedestrians. Centers may be employment hubs, areas of mixed uses, parks, places of worship, or
other activity areas. Centers should be recognized and enhanced within neighborhoods. New
centers should be built with pedestrian access in mind.
Buildings and Spaces of Human Scale - New and redeveloped buildings should be sited and
arranged to emphasize a positive relationship between pedestrians and buildings and to provide
appropriate spatial enclosure. As a rule, building orientation should be to public streets and to
private streets when the private street is in located in front of the building. Yards should be
shallow in order to allow for good spatial enclosure. Massing and scale should be appropriate to
the area in which buildings are proposed. Attention should be paid to architectural details.
Relega~d Parking - Parking should be located to the side and rear of structures
~~ ~he the dominant feature seen from the public road ~r New
development or major redevelopment design plans should include features to prevent impact from
impervious surfaces on water quality. Parking areas, roads, and other impervious areas should
meet only the reasonable needs of the proposed use and possible future uses. Avoid areas
which exceed that which is for the )ated
Mixture of Uses --Where appropriate, residences can exist side-by-side or within close proximity
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to shops and places of employment, as well as civic, religious, and cultural institutions.
Mixture of Housing Types and Affordability--The Development Areas should reflect a variety
of housing types and costs. Unless a mixture of housing types can be found in close proximity to
an infill site, new development proposals should offer a variety of housing types for different
income levels. The Development Areas are recognized as the most appropriate places in the
County for affordable housing. Provision of services to the Development Areas as well as a more
compact area for development increases opportunities for use of transit. The Development Areas
also offer opportunities for housing to be in close proximity to jobs, shopping, parks, and public
schools. Affordable housing should not be built in "enclaves; rather, it should be incorporated
into new housing developments and units should have a similar exterior appearance to other units
in thc neighborhood.
Redevelopment -The County and developers alike should concentrate on redeveloping existing
sites where the capacity of development has not been met. Adding second stories to buildings and
mixing residential uses with commercial uses make for better urban/rural relationships and can
reduce pressure to expand the Development Area boundaries. Adaptive re-use of historic
buildings to uses which preserve the building's architecture and site character should be
encouraged as a method of historic preservation.
Site Planning that Respects Terrain - New development and redevelopment should reflect
sensitivity to existing grades to the greatest extent possible and promote architectural design that
fits into grades. Emphasis should be placed on preserving areas of environmental sensitivity
shown on the Open Space Plan. Where extensive grading is necessary, site grading should result
in slopes that are attractive, functional, easy to' maintain, and which promote interconnectivity of
parcels.
Clear Boundaries with the Rural Areas -Distinctive boundaries should be made between the
Development Areas and the Rural Areas. In most cases, development should abut the rural
boundary rather than transition down to it.
Fiscal }act An, The
Appropriate
planning/phasing of development to match service/infrastructure availability and capacity should
be established.
Specific Standards for Residential, Commercial, and
Industrial Land Uses
Residential Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards noted above, residential standards are presented here as a
basic framework to guide future residential development proposals. It should be recognized that
substantial changes in the economy, housing market, and housing industry may warrant flexibility
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in the application of these standards. These standards are intended to encourage the provision of
various housing types and provide for affordable housing. It is intended that all dwelling types
and forms of ownership be permitted within the County.
Residential Densities and Relationships to Other Land Uses
that where possible, and practical
due to terrain, availability of public utilities and adequate public infrastructure and
consistency with the Neighborhood Model, that overall development density, be at
as high a level as practical.
The use of bonus provisions to increase density and provide for affordable housing
is encouraged. Where demonstrated, by economic or other considerations, that
density in excess of that recommended by the Plan is warranted to accommodate
an affordable housing proposal, a reasonable density increase should be provided.
In rezoning deliberations, the County should be mindful of the intent to encourage
infill development, contain most future growth within designated Development
Areas, and avoid rural ~development pressure. Unless contrary to matters of public
health and safety, residential rezoning to the upper end of the Comprehensive Plan
recommended land use density-ranges (i.e. Neighborhood or Urban scale) should
be favored even if the density exceeds that of surrounding developments.
Maintenance of the integrity of residential areas can be accomplished with
standards for the relationship of residential use to adjacent non-residential uses.
Buffering, screening and physical separation of non-residential uses can alleviate
such relational problems. The current provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
addressing the screening of objectionable features and dissimilar uses provide for
appropriate protection. These features should be retained. In addition to these
regulatory requirements, care should be taken in residential design to provide for
buffering, orientation, and other measures to avoid conflicts with surrounding uses.
Identification of appropriate land use relationships is important in applying land
use designations as well as in considering development proposals.
Commercial Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards noted above, the following standards are recommended to
e uide commercial development. These standards apply to commercial, commercial-office and
rvice type uses.
Commercial zoning districts should be permitted only in designated Villages,
Communities and the Urban Area. OnlY limited supporting commercial uses
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appropriate to the Rural Areas should be included in the Rural Areas zoning
provisions.
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Rezoning to a commercial designation for sites of three acres or more should be
accomplished under a planned approach accompanied by a traffic analysis.
Mixed commercial and residential areas as well as mixed uses within buildings
should be encouraged as land and along with infill
of existin commercial areas.
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Commercial uses should locate in areas where public utilities and facilities are
adequate to support such uses. Upgrading and extension of roads, water, sewer,
electrical, telephone, natural gas systems, and community facilities should be
considered in review of a commercial rezoning request.
Industrial Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards, the following standards are recommended to guide industrial
development. These standards apply to light and heavy industrial uses, warehousing, "flex" type
uses, and research/development/technology centers having characteristics more in keeping with
industrial type uses.
Industrial zoning districts should be permitted only in designated Communities and
the Urban area.
While single-use industrial sites must be accommodated, rezonings which propose
multiple sites served by common access points should be encouraged. To
encourage multiple-site development, areas designated for industrial development
should not be less than five acres and should be of reasonable topography to allow
unified access.
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Mixtures of residential, commercial, and industrial uses may be appropriate where
objectionable aspects can be addressed through a combination of realistic
performance standards, buffering, and special setback regulations. This approach
should be flexible so as to accomplish the objective without creating burdensome
and arbitrary regulations. Methods to mitigate objectionable aspects should be
addressed at the time of rezoning. Industrial traffic should avoid residential areas
and roadways not designed for such traffic.
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Al..b~arl.~ C.o~Wc~ La~d Pts~
Transitional areas are intended to be used primarily between residential areas and
commercial or industrial areas, or in areas where flexibility of land uses may be
necessary or appropriate to blend changing circumstances (e.g., where long-term
public improvements are anticipated, or areas where redevelopment/re-use is
encouraged).
Transitional areas provide an opportunity to develop mixed use areas with Urban
Density Residential uses and non-residential land uses on the scale of
Neighborhood Service and Office Service, as defined in the next section of this
chapter.
Uses include neighborhood-scale commercial areas, office buildings, townhouses
and apartment buildings.
Areas should be developed under an overall plan ~'or the designated area to ensure
coordination of uses, access and circulation, landscaping, and maintenance of
natural/environmentally sensitive areas.
Transitional designation requires a small to medium size site (1-30 acres), collector
road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent
land uses.
Other Land Use Designations
OBJECTIVE:
Establish a mix of commercial, industrial, residential, open
space, and public land uses in designated Development Areas to
support County needs.
The County's Neighborhood Model calls for a mix of residential with non-residential uses where
such uses can be made compatible. To that end the Other Land Use Designations category of uses
provides for commercial uses, industrial uses, and office uses that support the Economic
Development policy of the County and allows for residents to live, work, and shop in close
proximity.
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The County's Economic Development policy indicates the desirability of a wide range of business
and employment opportunities. The availability of jobs and services for the County's future
population requires sufficient land to locate such activities. The County's growth management
approach requires that such land be located in Development Areas. Commercial and industrial
designations are conf'med to designated Development Areas. It was established that more than
sufficient designated acreage exists to meet commercial and industrial land use needs for the next
twenty years. The actual use of this land will be dependent on its developability, availability, and
locational desirability.
To assure that development of these areas adequately address environmental, infrastructure, and
land use considerations necessitates appropriate County standards and guidelines identified in this
Plan.
Strategy:
Establish land use designations for Development Areas that provide for a variety of
scales of commercial, industrial, and service uses that may be developed with
associated residential uses.
Designations:
Neighborhood Service
Uses allowed in this designation include neighborhood-scale commercial; specialty
shops; professional and office uses providing retail, wholesale, and/or business
within a Village, Urban Neighborhood, Community, or Village.
Areas designated as Neighborhood Service typically comprise (1-5 acres), collector
road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent
land uses.
Areas designated as Neighborhood Service should have a >ecific rel',
nearby and surrounding residential uses and, ![p: gg~:
connected to those uses through a system of sidewalks or pedestrian paths.
to
A mixture of Urban Density residential uses and Neighborhood Service uses is
encouraged within this designation.
Larger areas may be designated as Neighborhood Service if a mixture of uses
includes residential units relating to the commercial area. In these mixed use areas,
green space (vegetated areas) should occupy at least 20% of the area. Amenities
should occupy at least 20% of the area.
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Communi _ty Service
Uses allowed in this designation include community-scale commercial,
professional, and office uses providing retail, wholesale, business, medical offices,
small office buildings, mixed-use core communities and/or employment services to
the Development Areas and larger geographic sections of the County.
Areas designated as Community Service typically encompass a medium site size (5
to 30 acres), collector road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and
compatibility with adjacent land uses.
A mixture of Urban Density Residential uses and community service uses is
anticipated within this designation.
Larger areas may be designated as Community Service if a mixture of uses
includes residential units relating to the commercial area. The proportion of
residential square footage to non-residential square footage may be as high as 50%.
In these mixed use areas, green space should occupy at least 20% of the area.
Amenities such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes,
pedestrian paths, and the like should occupy at least 20% of the area.
Regional Service
Uses allowed within this designation include regional-scale commercial, regional
malls, medical centers, mixed-use developments,
professional - ~~'~'"
u~0m~e?omces, interstate interchange developments
providing retail, wholesale, business, and/or employment services to Albemarle
County and the region.
Areas designated as Regional Service typically encompass a large site (+ 30 acres),
arterial road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with
adjacent land uses. Both vehicular and pedestrian interconnections are expected to
nearby residential areas.
A mixture of Urban Density Residential uses and community service uses is
anticipated within this designation.
Larger areas may be designated as Regional Service if a mixture of uses includes
residential units relating to the commercial area. The proportion of residential
square footage to non-residential square footage should be at least 25 %. In these
mixed use areas, green space should occupy at least 15% of the area. Amenities
such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian
paths, and the like should occupy at least 10% of the area.
Office Service
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Commercial uses are allowed in this designation as a secondary use.
Residential uses may be appropriate in the Industrial Service designation if such
uses are compatible with the nearby and adjacent Industrial Service uses. Care
should be taken to insure that the impacts of the Industrial Service uses, including
traffic, noise, odors, and vibrations will not affect residential uses. Where
residential uses are provided, both vehicular and pedestrian interconnections are
expected to nearby industrial areas.
Industrial Service designation requires appropriate site size (+ 5 acres), arterial
road accessibility, water and/or sewer availability, compatibility with adjacent
uses. Rail access may be necessary.
Areas for less-intensive industrial uses may act as transitional areas between
commercial and industrial areas. Uses in these areas may not require major
infrastructure provisions. A zoning district to distinguish between general
industrial and transitional industrial may be appropriate as an amendment to the
zoning ordinance.
Institutional
Uses allowed within this designation include pUblic and schools,
universities colle and facilities such as
Also
included are public facilities and utilities, including police, fire and rescue stations,
libraries, solid waste facilities, major public water and sewer facilities,an ~
This land use designation also includes undeveloped land reserved or dedicated to
future public use. It may include a mix of commercial and residential uses,
depending on the compatibility with the institutional uses.
The scale of the facilities in the Institutional designation should be in keeping with
the design characteristics promoted in the Neighborhood Model. Of particular
importance are the principles of pedestrian access, interconnected streets and
transportation systems, and site planning that respects terrain.
Parks and Greenways
Uses allowed within this designation include public and private parks, and existing
and proposed greenways along streams.
Although public schools, identified on the Land Use Plan as institutional uses, may
provide active recreation facilities/parks (ballfields, courts, playgrounds) to the
community, they are not to be considered the sole providers of parks and open
space to a neighborhood.
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RECEIVED AT BOS MEETING
Date: __~~..
Agenda Item #:_ //~
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Changes from DISC II/Planning Commission meetings
(DISC changes are highlighted in gray)
Introduction to the Land Use Component of
the Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is the County's most important document regarding growth,
development and change. It establishes government policy to help guide public and
private activities as they relate to land use and resource utilization. It is the basis for land
development regulations and decisions (rezonings, special use permits), capital
improvements (public projects such as schools, parks, libraries), transportation,
environmental and historic resource protection initiatives, new county programs and
decisions on the distribution of county budget dollars to a multitude of programs and
agencies.
State law governing the development of a Comprehensive Plan (Virginia Code § 15.2-
2223) requires every county, city and town to adopt a comprehensive plan for the
physical development of its territory. It also requires that the Comprehensive Plan be
reviewed every five years. Regardless of State Code requirements it is important to
periodically revisit and update the Plan to ensure that it is consistent with community
views and is addressing current issues within the community.
The Land Use Plan is a major component of the Comprehensive Plan. The Land Use
Plan provides direction for the physical development of the County. It recognizes existing
land use arrangements, supporting facilities and physical development limitations. At the
same time, the Plan proposes a future land use pattern that may alter the Physical
character of the County as it exists today.
The Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 1996.
This updated document largely retains the recommendations of the 1996 Land Use
Plan. One recommendation that has been implemented is the Development Areas
Initiative. The Development Areas project was initiated to help improve the quality of
development in the designated Development Areas as well as more efficiently use those
areas rather than expand the Development Area boundaries.
In early 1997, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors appointed the Development
Areas Initiative Steering Committee (DISC). The committee worked from 1997 until
2000 to develop a set.of recommendations to the Board known as "The Neighborhood
Model". The Neighborhood Model is a guideline for another alternate style of new
development, redevelopment, and master planning of the Development Areas. The
Board of Supervisors adopted it on May 16, 2001. 'The Neighborhood Model is Appendix
A of this document.
Growth Management
GOAL: Protect and efficiently utilize County resources by:
Emphasizing the importance of protecting the elements that define the Rural Area:
1) Agricultural and forestry resources
2) water supply resources
3) natural resources
4) scenic resources
5) historic and cultural resources
6) limited service delivery
Of these, the protection of agricultural and forestry resources is the highest profity.
Promoting the Development Areas as the place where a variety of land uses, facilities, and
services exist and are planned to support the County's future growth, with emphasis placed on
infill development.
Introduction
The County's primary growth management goal directs development into designated areas and
conserves the balance of the County for rural areas and resource protection. Resource protection is
the basic theme behind the County's growth management approach. To this ongoing theme are
added new emphases on intelligent use of Development Areas, public facilities and resources. Thus,
planning efforts aim to channel growth into designated areas to facilitate economical service
delivery in those areas, to promote a sense of neighborhood-style development as the preferred
design in those areas, and to conserve the Rural Areas.
Planning efforts also focus on means to discourage development in the Rural Areas and support
activities consistent with the character of the Rural Areas. This is accomplished through education,
incentives, and voluntary and regulatory measures. Agricultural and forestal resources have been
identified as the most critical County resources and the desired primary land use in the Rural Area.
Such uses play an important and long standing role in the environment, heritage, and economy of
the County. Loss of these resources to development is irreversible and irreplaceable. Maintenance of
these resources also provides an opportunity to conserve and efficiently use other resources such as:
(1) water resources (with use of property conservation techniques); (2) natural, scenic, and historic
resources with the maintenance of pasture land, farmland, and forested areas; and, (3) fiscal
resources by limiting development and lessening the need to provide public services to wide areas
of the County. In this
considered a
strategy, residential development is
It is important that thi
development pattems to"
more active County support
holding capacity, and
emphasizes the County's ro
support services and
more urban
Plans make adjustments that can influence
management goals. Such adjustments can include
Areas development, adjustments to location and/or
or support measures ~r ~ ~ ~as. Thisplan
necessary~
and more efficient use of Areas,
Facilities Planning
GOAL: Strongly support andeffectively implement the County's growth
management priorities in the planning and provision of transportation infrastructure,
public facilities and public utilities.
Introduction
Residents of the County expect high quality facilities and services. It is recognized that the
provision of such facilities and services significantly affects the location, timing, and extent of
development.
By their very nature, public facilities are capital-intensive, requiting significant fundingnot only for
the initial development of the facility, but also for its continual maintenance and operation. It is
becoming increasingly difficult for communities to find adequate fiscal resources to pay for new or
improved facilities, as well as maintenance of existing facilities. Therefore, to provide facilities in a
fiscally responsible and equitable manner, adequate planning is necessary to ensure that the highest
benefit is provided to the citizens in exchange for the cost required to provide the service. The
policies, objectives, and strategies presented in this chapter outline an active process to assure this
success.
The Nature of Public Service Delivery
The County's growth management goals are to be supported through the appropriate provision of
transportation, public utilities, and public facilities and services to designated Development Areas.
The provision of fire, rescue, and police protection, roads, utilities, school bus service, and other
governmental activities and functions to a large, dispersed rural population is viewed as inefficient
and contrary to the overall public interest in guiding new development to the designated
Development Areas.
Emphasis is placed on providing a level of public service delivery that will support development in,
and direct development to, designated Development Areas. To accomplish this, service and
facilities will be provided at a much higher level in the Development Areas than in the Rural Areas.
Those persons living in the Rural Areas should not anticipate levels of public service delivery equal
to services provided in the Development Areas
Capital Improvements Program
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) serves as the major financial planning guide for County
expenditures towards capital facilities and equipment over a five-year period. It is primarily based
on the physical needs of the County as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. It is one of the primary
tools used to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Albemarle County adopted its first CIP on March
5, 1978. The CIP is reviewed annually by the Planning Commission, as authorized by Virginia Code
§ 15.2-2239, and is approved by the Board of Supervisors.
The CIP establishes a five-year funding schedule for the purchase, construction or replacement of
the physical assets of the community. A capital project typically requires a minimum expenditure of
$20,000 and has a useful life ora minimum often years. County departments and affiliated agencies
initiate their capital project requests, which span the five-year period of the CIP. A CIP Technical
Committee reviews all requests. Recommendations are then made by this Committee to the
Planning Commission, which subsequently makes its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors
for adoption as part of the County's budget.
In conjunction with the CIP process, the County develops a comprehensive long-range capital needs
assessment that forms the basis for the county's five-year capital improvement plan. This ten-year
needs assessment is updated every other year as part of the CIP process when departments are asked
to submit capital requests spanning a ten-year planning period.
Land Use Plan
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Land Use
Introduction
The Land Use Plan provides direction for physical development in the County. It reflects the
"Community Vision Statement" as well as the County's projections for economic, population, and
housing demands. It balances these projections against growth management goals and emphasizes
the preservation and intelligent utilization of limited resources. The Plan recognizes existing land
use arrangements, supporting facilities, and physical development limitations. The Land Use Plan
recognizes the County's existence in a regional setting and attempts to integrate the County's
physical development with that of neighboring jurisdictions. Such integration may be enhanced by
future analysis and cooperative regional planning efforts similar to the cooperative planning
occurring among Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia.
The Land Use Plan is but one element of the Comprehensive Plan, and must be viewed as
interrelated and interdependent with other goals and objectives. Proper Comprehensive Plan
decisions must be made by reviewing the Land Use Plan in concert with all other Plan elements.
The Land Use Plan provides guidance for development that will be harmonious to the natural and
man-made environments and consistent with the County's Growth management goals-which are to
channel development into designated Development Areas while conserving the balance of the
County as rural areas.
The Land Use Plan for Designated Development Areas
In this section, the Neighborhood Model as an alternate style of development and~ a key
component in the Land Use Plan, and its goals are outlined. A general deScription of Development
Areas is followed by fimctional descriptions of the three types of Development Areas: the Urban
Area, Communities, and Villages. Thereafter, General Principles and standards for physical
development in the Development Areas, and specific standards for nonresidential land uses are
outlined. Finally, the Development Areas are profiled through narratives and maps that convey both
descriptive references and visual impressions of land-use relationships.
The Neighborhood Model
The Land Use Plan relies heavily on the Neighborhood Model that was appended to the
Comprehensive Plan in 2001. The Neighborhood Model supports a change in the form of urban
development from what currently exists. It recognizes that, if the Development Areas are to be the
p~ ~eas receding res~en, t~al ~o~h, densi~ must ~Be ~creased to at least ~e Iow end of the
density scale ~at is reco~e~d~axon the l~d use pl~for the individual Development ~eas. To
achieve that densiW, the fo~ ~of d~elopmem must c~ge
less sub~b~. ~ / ~d ~at fo~ must be more urb~ ~d
~other key element is ~at mas pl~ng ~de ~o~h ~ ~e Development ~eas. ~so
~cluded Mth the Nei~borhood M{del ~e ofi~ovmive desi~ tools for creating more
urb~ livable nei~borhoods. M~r ordinance rehsions uire t~e for ~ting,
~d
result, there will be a time lag
implementation. It is intended that the
ordinance revision, including but not
guide __a new forms of development for t~l~e
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What the Neighborhood Mod~] Offers
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As a
adoption of the Neighborhood Model and its full
of this Plan which do not require a Master Plan or
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designated Development Areas.
The Neighborhood Model seeks tp~ change the forr~i~ of development from a pattern of sprawhng,
isolated buildings to a more compact and interconnec~d design. The Neighborhood Model'
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1 Accommodates walkers, bil~/ers and --ublic tran '~\'' '
· · , p sportation so that mobility can be a reality for
the elderly, the young, and,~fhose with limited access t0~ automobiles
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2. Makes open space integral to overall design so that res}dents and workers can walk to a public
p k, expenence preserved natural areas, and enjoy publi athefing spaces.
3. Keeps buildings and sp~ces at a human scale so that street ~ews are attractive and pedestrian -
friendly. ?
4. Incorporates varying ~ensities and gradually allows for an c5~eralI increase in density in the
Development Areas t°imeet the goals of the Comprehensive Plah.
Contains a mixture of~es]dential and non-residential uses so resi/lents have convenient access to
work, to services, and ito entertainment.
Requires interconnected streets within developments and between developments so that
pedestrians can walk easily to many destinations, traffic has alternative routes, and car trips are
reduced in number and length.
Moves off-street parking out of sight and encourages on-street parking.
Mixes housing types and markets so that a full range of housing choices is offered within the
neighborhood.
9. Emphasizes re-use of sites.
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110,1. MaintainsAdapts developmentclear to~.site terrain so that natural topography can be preserve/~//
a bouncta~y between Development Areas and Rural Areas.
12. Provides for neighborhood~ to have a designated center to bring
to a neighborhood.
The Neighborhood Mode s:
Goals for the Neighborhoods are_as foll\~ws:
· Centers - Neighborhoods w½'thin th~Development
congregating. These may include sdl?ols, parks,
commercial and social areas. Such fe~atures will
neighborhood, 'k
activity
will have centers or focal points for
of worship, civic centers, or small
an easy walk for most residents in the
· Open Space - Each Development Area
recreational areas, for active and
opporttmities for public and private outdoor
· Network - A network of streets, paths, and bus routes will connect new
neighborhoods as well as existing and nonresidential districts.
· Mixed Uses- Neighborhoods will co4ain a role }~ix of uses, including residences, shops, and
places of employment, as well as civic]ireligious, un,cultural institutions.
· Building Placement and Scale - Co~/isideration[ wi'Il- Xkb~given to massing, height, setbacks, and
orientation of buildings so that th?.e characteristics ei~hance the public realm. In particular,
garages will be less dominant at street view than houses.
· Alleys - Where topography pen~}s, alleys will provide r access to parcels, allowing for and
facilitating the provision of gara~s and utilities to the rear of Xhouses.
· Relegated Parking - Parking foJthe automobile will not result~'~g ~ ~cessive~,.arno~f paved
area; parking on the street will ~e the norm encouraged, and
~!~ i~~o the rear un'or sides of buildings." '
· Variety of Housing Types 7./ Each neighborhood will possess ~, variety of housing types
accommodating a range of/incomes. Affordable tm/ts will be~ispersed throughout the
Neighborhood and will be w~sually mdistmgmshable from other units.
Appealing Streetscapes - As the fundamental element of public space within the neighborhood,
the street will make the neighborhood inviting with street trees and landscaping. Sidewalks or
paths that connect houses to each other and to centers and common areas will be the norm.
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Walks will connect sidewalks to front doors and main entrances.
Transportation Options - Convenient routes for pedestrians, bicyclists, and buses and other
transit including light rail will augment the street network. Public transit stops will be located
within each Development Area. Walking to them will be safe and convenient. Waiting for
transit will be comfortable and a normal part of activity in the Neighborhood Center~
General Principle for Land Use in Designated Development
Areas:
For the County's growth management goals to be achieved, the Development Areas must be
attractive places to live and work. The land within the Development Areas must also be used
efficiently if designation of these Areas is to realistically help prevent sprawl development. To this
end, the Land Use Plan for the Development Areas is designed to concentrate development in the
Development Areas, particularly in the locations designated "Urban Areas" or "Communities."
Planning for future development in the Development Areas is at densities higher than in the past,
with more varied uses. Furthermore, revised plans for the Development Areas emphasize the
County's desire for design strategies that are more characteristic of small, well-planned city
neighborhoods or towns than of typical low-density suburban areas. Inevitably, some people will
experience more significant change than others and will find that nearby land uses may not be the
same character as their residential area. However, through careful design of the land use plan and its
development standards and recommendations, this situation can be beneficial for the community.
Listed below are the principles that guide development of Development Areas. The Development
Areas Land Use Plan, as well as subsequent decisions regarding land use in these areas should be
reflective of, and consistent with, these principles:
1. Accommodate new growth in the County within Development Areas.
2. Encourage greater utilization of land in designated Development Areas by achieving higher
gross densities for residential and non-residential development than in the past.
3. Encourage infill development of vacant lands and development of under-used areas within the
designated Development Areas.
Development Areas shall not encroach into water supply watersheds, except for the Crozet
Community that shall not be expanded beyond the watershed boundary of the Lickinghole Creek
detention basin.
5. Avoid development of "Significant Areas" as designated in the Open Space Plan.
6. Discourage extensive linear style development along major roads.
7. All Development Areas shall be served by public sewer and water.
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8. Plan for a system of transportation and community facilities and services that support and
enhance the Development Areas.
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A Gene ral Description of l}evelopment Areas
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OBJECTIVE: Direct growth into desi
A long-standing g°al of Alb}~arle County's
development into designated }Development
management goals, the current
The Land Use Plan, including
best opportunity for the Area
strategies presented in the
the Land Use Plan a Development
of land and services, while
Areas.
planning effort has been to direct
With the continuance of County growth
concept remains a critical planning component.
Model, presents mechanisms that will provide the
to work. In combination with objectives and
section of this Chapter, this requires establishing in
and design that demonstrates efficient utilization
market demands (see Map A).
As the Development Areas are
necessary in Albemarle County, it
not expected. Rather, a balance of effi
sought which may result in areas with a
to, or near, non-residential uses, with-the
tWO.
:apture -the wide range of development and land us~es
recognized that complete separation of different uses is
land use and appropriate separation and buffering is
and mix of uses. Residential uses may end up next
of achieving a harmonious relationship between the
'Functional D,
OBJECTIVE: Establish functional desdriptions
of Development Area
of '~ Urban Area, Communities, and Villages.
Three types of Development Areas are traditional to the
group, they are intended to provide for tire variety of land use desi
local market demands. They are also con§idered the focal point for
and facilities, either at a countywide or more localized level.
comprehensive planning. As a
necessary to meet varied
provision of public services
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There are no minimum or maximum pop~!ation standards for the di~erent types of Development
Areas. It is intended that the functional des6~.'ptions guide the development scale of the Urban Area,
Communities, and Villages. Determination 6,f,~boundaries for each Development Area is necessary
to distinguish a self-contained geographic place and preclude sprawl of development. For the
purpose of accommodating future growth, boundaries do not necessarily reflect entire existing
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social communities, but instead attempt to delineate areas with some sense of place that contain
significant areas of developable land contiguous to existing developed areas. Boundaries are based
on resource protection priorities, primarily water supply watershed areas, and the opportunity for the
geographic area to be adequately supported by public services and facilities.
To the greatest extent possible, boundaries are defined by natural and man-made physical features.
Because Development Area boundaries do not follow property boundaries, development proposals
may extend outside of Development Areas. For those parcels extending from Development Areas
into the Rural Areas, development of the Rural Area portion should not exceed Rural Area
densities.
The fimctions of the three types of Development Area are hierarchical, as the following descriptions
indicate:
Urban Area (Neighborhoods 1 - 7)
Albemarle County's Urban Area, together with the City of Charlottesville, serves as a regional urban
center. It is intended to provide for a full variety and range of land uses and densities, both
residential and non-residential. It is intended to be more urban, or "city like," in character and less
suburban. It is to be supported by a full range of public utilities, facilities, services and amenities.
The Urban Area is comprised of:
1. A full array of residential types and densities includin~ t~hose with an urban
character of development.
All service levels of retail, professional business, and industrial
activities (See service-level descriptions in the Land Use
Designations" section below).
3. Regional employment centers.
4. Regional water and sewer services.
5. Extensive urban and regional public facilities and services.
6. Access from. inter-county and major intra-county roadways and
transportation services.
7. Geographically defined neighborhoods that:
a. Contain well-defined residential areas, which are well integrated with
non-residential areas and may include any of the land use designations
defined in the "Land Use Designations" section: open space,
transitional, neighborhood service, community service, regional
service, office/regional service, or industrial service;
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Communities
b. Are supported by transportation systems that include interconnected
streets, pedestrian paths, bicycle circulation systems, and mass transit.
Communities are smaller urban centers that are geographically removed from the Urban Area. Like
the Urban Area, they provide for a full variety and range of land uses and densities, both residential
and non-residential. They are intended to be more urban, or "town like" in character. Communities
are to be supported by a full range of public utilities, facilities, services, and amenities.
Communities consist of:
Urban centers geographically removed from the Urban Area.
Full range of residential uses and densities and the full range of
non-residential uses described in the Land Use Designations
section.
3. Community core of mixed service and residential use, including
community and/or regional services.
4. Regional employment centers.
5. Well-defined residential areas.
6. Major intra-County roadways linked to the Urban Area.
Residential areas supported by an integrated and interconnected system
of streets; pedestrian and bicycle circulation systems; neighborhood
commercial, professional, business, and public service uses; and public
water and sewer.
8. Public facilities supporting the Communities and surrounding
County areas.
Villages
Villages provide for a specialized opportunity to accommodate growth. It is anticipated that future
Villages will more likely be established based on public requests rather than County initiative.
Therefore, more detailed design guidelines for future Village designation are provided. Review of
future requests for Village designations should be based on these guidelines as well as other
applicable goals, objectives, strategies, standards and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan.
Village Development/Design Guidelines
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Villages are places that combine the feeling of"country living" with the amenities of a
Development Area.
Villages consist off
A variety of housing types including single-family, two-family
and townhouse units, with a gross density not to exceed 6
dwellings per acre.
A village center of mixed service and residential uses. Such uses
shall be limited to neighborhood scale services, including
convenience shopping, other general retail and service uses,
medical and professional offices, and accessory apartments and
attached housing.
Public sewer and water systems. This reflects a concern that,
without public utilities, it is not possible to achieve village density
or land use patterns which, in turn, serve to protect farmland and
rural open space. It also reflects concern for protecting the
environment, and for the economical and reliable provision of
sewer and water services.
4. Public facilities which support the Village and the immediate
surrounding Rural Area.
A linkage to the Urban Area and City of Charlottesville by roads
with adequate capacity (traffic-carrying ability, safety
considerations, physical condition) in order to move residents
conveniently between the Village and the urban core. This
guideline reflects a concern for using, but not overloading, the
County s main roads (arterial and major collector), and a concern
that minor roads (minor collector and local) not become subjected
to traffic loads which they cannot tolerate, or which alters theft
character over time. This also reflects a concept of a Village as
including some local services, but not major community or
regional services, which are better, provided in the Urban Area.
Designated Village Development Areas that are located at places
where historically a settlement has existed. The proposed design
should be a logical and harmonious outgrowth of what currently
remains of that settlement. Most often, such locations will be at a
crossroads, which provides a central focus for village activities. A
proposal for an entirely new village location should demonstrate
that it maintains this principle of a central village area at the
logical confluence of streets and movement patterns.
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Development around a focal point, such as a public building,
main street, park, greenway, or other open space or common
area. Preferably, this focal point would incorporate an existing
natural or cultural amenity. Within a proposed Village,
development shall emulate historic regional patterns of village
density and design, such that the feel of a traditional village is
created. Elements, which can contribute to such a quality, could
include:
· A rectilinear or interconnecting street pattern without cul-
de-sacs;
· Connections to existing streets;
· Compact lots;
· Shallow front/sideyard setbacks;
· A village center of mixed uses and public facilities and
spaces;
· Walkways and paths which encourage pedestrians to be
the dominant mode of travel within the village center; and
· Preservation and reuse of existing structures.
A unified Village plan developed in accordance with the requirements for a
planned development. In particular, the impact of the plan on existing
development should be emphasized. It is expected that consideration will be
given to the needs and wishes of those already living and owning property in
the area.
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Infill Development Policy
OBJECTIVE:
Facilitate infill development, including redevelopment of existing
structures or new development of vacant and under-utilized areas,
within existing Development Areas.
For the purposes of this Plan, infill development is defined as the establishment of new land uses,
either residential or non-residential, on undeveloped or under-developed sites within the
designated Development Areas. Infill development is considered one of the key initiatives for
implementing the growth management policy and is encouraged for the following reasons:
To use Development Area lands in the most efficient manner possible.
· To discourage sprawl development.
To maximize the use/support of community services and facilities (roads, utilities,
transit, other services)D
In the Development Areas, undeveloped areas consist of both small tracts of land (5 acres or less)
and large tracts (over 100 acres). The reasons why these areas have not developed to date vary, but
the primary reasons which can be cited are:
The property owners desire to retain existing use and/or are unwilling to sell for
development at this time.
Physical characteristics such as topography (slopes, soils, streams), size/shape of
property make development more difficult as well as incompatible existing
adjacent uses.
Condition of existing roads, utilities or possibly other community services are not
able to accommodate anticipated scales of development.
Proposed public projects on, or near, vacant areas often affect planning and
development potential of an area.
Also, the cost to develop infill lots is often relatively high compared to other sites. This is due to
the fact that these areas are often surrounded by developed or zoned properties which tend to
escalate the speculative value of the property. The potential for public/neighborhood opposition to
new development proposals adjacent to existing developed areas can also limit developer interest,
particularly for smaller sites. Consideration of permitting more intensive uses or densities on some
properties may be necessary to offset development costs including measures necessary to
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minimize impacts of development. A commitment of the County to support infill development
proposals consistent with the Comprehensive Plan is essential in facilitatin infill evelo m
:~ ~ ,..~ ....................... ~,~ ~ g d ent.
The Master Planning effort for each Development Area will help to implement infill development
and will address impediments limiting the opportunity or attractiveness of sites for development.
It will also encourage market forces to operate in a manner that makes these areas attractive
Strategies for Infill Development
Strategy: Plan/provide for necessary infrastructure improvements that
currently impediments to development of vacant sites.
Recommendations:
are
Schedule public improvements needed to support/encourage infill development
within undeveloped portions of the Development Areas;
Develop plans for proposed public projects in a timely fashion so that they may be
incorporated into new developments, as necessary.
Strategy:
Provide for greater flexibility in type of use and density of
development.
Recommendations:
Provide for greater flexibility in gross development densities within the Land Use
Plan residential categories, with a focus on increasing gross densities.
Consider rezoning vacant properties designated for residential use to reflect the
recommended densities of the Land Use Plan.
Support innovative development and design concepts, particularly those that
maximize gross density of development.
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Strategy:
Consider greater flexibility in development regulations which may
limit development opportunities (without compromising issues of
general health or safety).
Recommendations:
Evaluate and amend zoning and subdivision regulations in a manner that results in
opporttmities for increased development densities (including, but not limited to:
critical slope regulations and open space requirements; reduction of area
requirements for planned developments; density bonus provisions; commercial
parking requirements, subdivision street and lot access requirements; possible
impediments to "alternative" development designs).
Utilize the Open Space Plan Development Area Composite Maps as a guide for
waiver requests from the critical slopes regulations.
To help insure success of these infill strategies, involve the development communi .ty as pai~
of an ad hoc advisory., committee to review and comment on recommendations and to make
additional recommendations to help achieve the Coun .ty's desired objectives~
Land Use Standards for Designated Development Areas
Land Use standards provide guidelines for development which are consistent with the Growth
Management goals and are in keeping with the man-made and natural environment. These
standards provide the basic framework for the review of development proposals for the
Development Areas, in conjunction with other applicable ordinances and regulations.
General Land Use Standards
Standards that apply to all types of development in the Development Areas are provided as
"General Land Use Standards." These standards include the twelve principles of the
Neighborhood Model. More specific standards for non-residential and residential land uses are
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General Land Use Standards for Designated Development Areas
Pedestrian Orientation - A pedestrian orientation should be reflected throughout the
Development Areas. Sidewalks and pedestrian paths should be provided in new developments,
redevelopment projects and in County projects funded through the Capital Improvements
Program.
Neighborhood-Friendly Streets and Paths -- Streets should be recognized for their function
within neighborhoods rather than merely transportation routes for cars. Curb and gutter, sidewalks
and street-trees help to give streets a more human scale.
Interconnected Streets and Transportation Networks -Connections between developments
with an appropriately scaled transportation network, should be provided to maximize a sense of
community and provide additional transportation links. Emphasis is placed on linkage between
developments and just not within each development. Minimize t The impact of developments
should be minimized on major roads to the greatest extent feasible by limiting access points to
major roads arterials such as Route 29, by providing side street access, service roads, and/or joint
accesses. Provide for Ultimate future transportation improvements and new road locations should
take place through the reservation of adequate right-of-way and by designing and constructing
utilities in a manner consistent with planned transportation improvements. While interconnected
street systems will be the primary form of interconnection, other modes of travel should be
incorporated into the transportation system including bikeways, pedestrian paths and mass transit.
Parks, Recreational Amenities, and Open Space - Parks and recreational amenities should
become centralized features in the Development Areas and in individual developments. Important
environmental features, such as floodplains, critical slopes, and forested areas shown on the
County's Open Space Plan, should be protected and preserved as open space. Development should
be concentrated and clustered around these features to the maximum extent possible and provide
vistas for public enjoyment. Existing forested areas acting as buffers between subdivisions should
be maintained.
Neighborhood Centers - A neighborhood center provides a focal point for residents and
pedestrians. Centers may be employment hubs, areas of mixed uses, parks, places of worship, or
other activity areas. Centers should be recognized and enhanced within neighborhoods. New
centers should be built with pedestrian access in mind.
Buildings and Spaces of Human Scale - New and redeveloped buildings should be sited and
arranged to emphasize a positive relationship between pedestrians and buildings and to provide
appropriate spatial enclosure. As a rule, building orientation should be to public streets and to
private streets when the private street is in located in front of the building. Yards should be
shallow in order to allow for good spatial enclosure. Massing and scale should be appropriate to
the area in which buildings are proposed. Attention should be paid to architectural details.
Relegated Parking - The nreference will be for pt~arking should to be located to the side and [
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................... .~ .......... as. r~ew development or major redevelopment design plans should
include features to prevent impact from impervious surfaces on water quality. Parking areas,
roads, and other impervious areas should meet only the reasonable needs of the proposed use and
possible futur~ us~s. Avoid p~ng areas which exceed that'which is necessary for the anticipated
development. ~
Mixture of Uses --Where appropriate, residences can exist side-by-side or within close proximity
to shops and places of employment, as well as civic, ~eligious, and cultural institutions.
Mixture of Housing Types and Affordability--The Development Areas should reflect a variety
of housing types and costs. Unless a mixture of housing types can be found in close proximity to
an infill site, new development proposals should offer a variety of housing types for different
income levels. The Development Areas are recognized as the most appropriate places in the
County for affordable housing. Provision of services to the Development Areas as well as a more
compact area for development increases opportunities for use of transit. The Development Areas
also offer opportunities for housing to be in close proximity to jobs, shopping, parks, and public
schools. Affordable housing should not be built in "enclaves; rather, it should be incorporated
into new housing developments and units should have a similar exterior appearance to other units
in the neighborhood.
Redevelopment -The County and developers alike should concentrate on redeveloping existing
sites where the capacity of development has not been met. Adding second stories to buildings and
mixing residential uses with commercial uses make for better urban/rural relationships and can
reduce pressure to expand the Development Area boundaries. Adaptive re-use of historic
buildings to uses which preserve the building's architecture and site character should be
encouraged as a method of historic preservation.
Site Planning that Respects Terrain - New development and redevelopment should reflect
sensitivity to existing grades to the greatest extent possible and promote architectural design that
fits into grades. Emphasis should be placed on preserving areas of environmental sensitivity
shown on the Open Space Plan. Where extensive grading is necessary, site grading should result
in slopes that are attractive, functional, easy to maintain, and which promote interconnectivity of
parcels.
Clear Boundaries with the Rural Areas -Distinctive boundaries should be made between the
Development Areas and the Rural Areas. In most cases, development should abut the rural
boundary rather than transition down to it.
Fiscal )act Analyses~ ~T~ ~Q~BY shogld CQ~t~ue'~to:~"~?~?::'::~' '~:;~:~m~Je~:?*i~:~g~!~ ~ ~r:~::~:o~:~::~:*~:~r~"~ :'~~!iilmDlt~t ~6~tel~:~"
~;.~ges.~, pgor ~-to i-ovals; Appropriate
planning/phasing of development to match service/infrastructu~:e aV~iabiiit~'~i'~apacity should
be established.
Specific Standards for Residential, Commercial, and
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Industrial Land Uses
Residential Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards noted above, residential standards are presented here as a basic
framework to guide future residential development proposals. It should be recognized that
substantial changes in the economy, housing market, and housing industry may warrant flexibility
in the application of these standards. These standards are intended to encourage the provision of
various housing types and provide for affordable housing. It is intended that all dwelling types and
forms of ownership be permitted within the County.
Residential Densities and Relationships to Other Land Uses
.~ that where possible, and practical
due to terrain, availability of public utilities and adequate public infrastructure and
consistency with the Neighborhood Model, that overall development density, be at
as high a level as. practical. It is recognized, however,, that what is practical and
protective of the Rural Areas must also be responsive to market demands (the
ability to provide single-family homes competitively priced to the same
product in the Rural Areas),
The use of bonus provisions to increase density and provide for affordable housing
is encouraged. Where demonstrated, by economic or other considerations, that
density in excess of that recommended by the Plan is wan-anted to accommodate an
affordable housing proposal, a reasonable density increase should be provided.
In rezoning deliberations, the County should be mindful of the intent to encourage
infill development, contain most future growth within designated Development
Areas, and avoid rural development pressure. Unless contrary to matters of public
health and safety, residential rezoning to the upper end of the Comprehensive Plan
recommended land use density-ranges (i.e. Neighborhood or Urban scale) should
be favored even if the density exceeds that of surrounding developments.
4.3 Maintenance of the integrity of residential areas can be accomplished with
standards for the relationship of residential use to adjacent non-residential uses.
Buffering, screening and physical separation of non-residential uses can alleviate
such relational problems. The current provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
addressing the screening of objectionable features and dissimilar uses provide for
appropriate protection. These features should be retained. In addition to these
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regulatory requirements, care should be taken in residential design to provide for
buffering, orientation, and other measures to avoid conflicts with surrounding uses.
Identification of appropriate land use relationships is important in applying land
use designations as well as in considering development proposals.
Residential Development Design
Residential development should be designed with an internal orientation tc
foster a sense of place and avoid the image of continuous suburban sprawl
To encourage such design~ conventional and cluster options as well as density
bonuses should be provide~l in all residential zoning districts.
Make available a varie .ty of development approaches to the developer thal
encourage innovative design~ increased densities and reduced housing costs~
including zero lot line snbdivisions, and sustainable design incentives.
Lot design and residential layout should be based on a rational use of land
that reflects topopraphic and other physical features rather than imposing a
.layout intended solely to satisfy minimum ordinance requirements or any
specific form of development.
For larger developments? layout and design should provide for vary. int,~
building orientation and setback, dwelling unit type, facade treatment~ and
.size to avoid repetitiveness. Open space and landscape features should bc
employed as a design feature to establish and define smaller neighborhood
areas within the larger development; The PRD/PUD approach together with
new or amended ordinances adopted to facilitate the Neighborhood Model
and other forms of higher quali.ty: higher density development are
particularly a_n_nlicable for larger developments
Encourage recreational facilities for developments where the density, and
size do not allow for meaningful recreational space,
Commercial Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards noted above, the following standards are recommended to
guide commercial development. These standards apply to commercial, commercial-office and
service type uses.
Commercial zoning districts should be permitted only in designated Villages,
Communities and the Urban Area. Only limited supporting commercial uses
appropriate to the Rural Areas should be included in the Rural Areas zoning
provisions.
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Rezoning to a commercial designation for sites of three acres or more should be
accomplished under a planned approach accompanied by a traffic analysis.
Mixed commercial and residential areas as well as mixed uses within buildings
should be encouraged as land and e~y-e~e~ev~?~n~s,~ong ~!th i~ll
of existing commercial areas. '~
Commercial uses should locate in areas where public utilities and facilities are
adequate to support such uses. Upgrading and extension of roads, water, sewer,
electrical, telephone, natural gas systems, and community facilities should be
considered in review of a commercial rezoning request.
Industrial Land Use Standards
In addition to the general standards, the following standards are recommended to guide industrial
development. These standards apply to light and heavy industrial uses, warehousing, "flex" type
uses, and research/development/technology centers having characteristics more in keeping with
industrial type uses.
Industrial zoning districts should be permitted only in designated Communities and
the Urban area.
While single-use industrial sites must be accommodated, rezonings which propose
multiple sites served by common access points should be encouraged. To
encourage multiple-site development, areas designated for industrial development
should not be less than five acres and should be of reasonable topography to allow
unified access.
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Mixtures of residential, commercial, and industrial uses may be appropriate where
objectionable aspects can be addressed through a combination of realistic
performance standards, buffering, and special setback regulations. This approach
should be flexible so as to accomplish the objective without creating burdensome
and arbitrary regulations. Methods to mitigate objectionable aspects should be
addressed at the time of rezoning.= Industrial traffic should avoid residential areas
and roadways not designed for such traffic.
Industrial uses should locate in areas where public utilities and facilities are
adequate to support such uses. Upgrading and extension of roads, water, sewer,
electrical, telephone, and natural gas systems should be considered in review of an
industrial rezoning request.
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Rezoning to industrial designations for sites of 20 acres or more should be
accomplished under a planned approach accompanied by a traffic analysis.
Land Use Designations
Residential Land Use
OBJECTIVE:
Establish flexible residential land use densities for the
designated Development Areas.
The success of Development Area Initiative depends greatly on the provision of residential land
use areas that are developable~ (available, locationally desirable, topopranhieally suited and
with appropriate utilities and other infrastructure in place or planned) and are responsive to
changing market demands. The Coun .ty. will need to periodically review the inventory and
holding capacities of such land areas in order to meet its desired objective. Two density
categories are provided in the Development Area, each with a range of acceptable density.
Flexibility in residential density ranges leaves some discretion to the market in proposing
development characteristics (such as housing type and arrangements), but relies heavily on County
standards to evaluate the suitability and acceptability of the proposal. A mixture of housing types
is in each category provides for diversity of income levels within neighborhoods. While
residential uses are the dominant land use in these designations, supporting institutional and
commercial services are allowed.
Strategy:
Establish maximum gross development density of each residential category, but
determine density of development up to maximum based on specific standards.
Two ranges of residential development densities applicable in the Development
Areas stipulated below are as follows:
Designations:
Neighborhood Density Residential
Neighborhood Density Residential areas are intended to have a gross density of
between 3 to 6 dwellings per acre.
Neighborhood Density Residential may be located within the Urban Area,
Communities and Villages.
Neighborhood Density Residential areas are intended to accommodate all dwelling
unit types as well as institutional uses such as places of worship, public and private
schools, and early childhood education centers including day care centers and
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preschools.
It is anticipated that Neighborhood Density Residential areas will accommodate
small areas of non-residential land uses on the scale of Neighborhood Service, as
defined later in this chapter, to serve residential uses.
Any new development within an existing subdivision shall be in keeping with the
character and density of the existing development. New developments adjacent to
existing subdivisions or developments shall be developed at higher densities and a
form in keeping with the Neighborhood Model to support infill development
efforts.
Urban Density Residential
Urban Density Residential areas are intended to have a gross density of between
6.01 to 20 dwellings per acre, with possible densities of up to 34 dwellings per acre
under a planned development approach.
Urban Density Residential areas may be located within the Urban Area and
Communities only. This designation may be appropriate within Villages.
Urban Density Residential areas are intended to accommodate all dwelling types as
well as institutional uses such as places of worship, public and private schools, and
early childhood education centers including day care centers and preschools.
Urban Density Residential designations are not intended for development at
densities below 6 dwellings per acre.
Developments within an Urban Density Residential areas are expected to occur
within the designated range of 6.01 to 34 dwelling units per acre and, to the
greatest extent practicable, to maximize the developed density with a form ~
~incorporating the principles of the Neighborhood Model.
Development densities within the Urban Density Residential area should ultimately
be based on environmental criteria, road function and condition, available utilities,
adjacent land uses, and site requirements.
It is anticipated that Urban Density Residential areas will accommodate areas of
non-residential land uses on the scale of Neighborhood Service and Office Service
as defined later in this chapter.
Maintain statements in the Zoning Ordinance that site development within Urban
Density residential areas be based on standards in both the Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning Ordinance.
Transitional
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Transitional areas are intended to be used primarily between residential areas and
commercial or industrial areas, or in areas where flexibility of land uses may be
necessary or appropriate to blend changing circumstances (e.g., where long-term
public improvements are anticipated, or areas where redevelopment/re-use is
encouraged).
Transitional areas provide an opportunity to develop mixed use areas with Urban
Density Residential uses and non-residential land uses on the scale of
Neighborhood Service and Office Service, as defined in the next section of this
chapter.
Uses include neighborhood-scale commercial areas, office buildings, townhouses
and apartment buildings.
Areas should be developed under an overall plan for the designated area to ensure
coordination of uses, access and circulation, landscaping, and maintenance of
natural/environmentally sensitive areas.
Transitional designation requires a small to medium size site (1-30 acres), collector
road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent
land uses.
Other Land Use Designations
OBJECTIVE:
Establish a mix of commercial, industrial, residential, open
space, and public land uses in designated Development Areas to
support County needs.
The County's Neighborhood Model calls for a mix of residential with non-residential uses where
such uses can be made compatible. To that end the Other Land Use Designations category of uses
provides for commercial uses, industrial uses, and office uses that support the Economic
Development policy of the County and allows for residents to live, work, and shop in close
proximity.
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The County's Economic Development policy indicates the desirability of a wide range of business
and employment opportunities. The availability of jobs and services for the Countv's future
population requ/res sufficient land to locate such activities. The County's growth management
approach requires that such land be located in Development Areas. Commercial and industrial
designations are confined to designated Development Areas. It was established that more than
sufficient designated acreage exists to meet commercial and industrial land use needs for the next
twenty years (absent any rezonings which reduce the current acreage of any such commercial
or industrial land). The actual use of this land will be dependent on its developability
(to_~oeraphically suited with appro_nriate utilities and infrastructure in place or planned),
availability, and locational desirability.
To assure that development of these areas adequately address environmental, infrastructure, and
land use considerations necessitates appropriate County standards and guidelines identified in this
Plan.
Strategy:
Establish land use designations for Development Areas that provide for a variety of
scales of commercial, industrial, and service uses that may be developed with
associated residential uses.
Designations:
Neighborhood Service
Uses allowed in this designation include neighborhood-scale commercial; specialty
shops; professional and office uses providing retail, wholesale, and/or business
within a Village, Urban Neighborhood, Community, or Village.
Areas designated as Neighborhood Service typically comprise (1-5 acres), collector
road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent
land uses.
Areas designated as Neighborhood Service shoul~ have a specifi~ relationship to
nearby and surrounding residential scs and, .tg~e¢~e ext ¢}[~e~ be
connected to those uses through a system of sidewalks or pedestrian paths.
A mixture of Urban Density residential uses and Neighborhood Service uses is
encouraged within this designation.
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Larger areas may be designated as Neighborhood Service if a mixture of uses
includes residential units relating to the commercial area. In these mixed use areas,
green space (vegetated areas) should occupy at least 20% of the area. Amenities
should occupy at least 20% of the area.
Community Service
Uses allowed in this designation include community-scale commercial,
professional, and office uses providing retail, wholesale, business, medical offices,
small office buildings, mixed-use core communities and/or employment services to
the Development Areas and larger geographic sections of the County.
Areas designated as Community Service typically encompass a medium site size (5
to 30 acres), collector road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and
compatibility with adjacent land uses.
A mixture of Urban Density Residential uses and community service uses is
anticipated within this designation.
Larger areas may be designated as Community Service if a mixture of uses
includes residential units relating to the commercial area. The proportion of
residential square footage to non-residential square footage may be as high as 50%.
In these mixed use areas, green space should occupy at least 20% of the area.
Amenities such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes,
pedestrian paths, and the like should occupy at least 20% of the area.
.Regional Service
Uses allowed within this designation include regi?na?cal~ ~mm~cia!, ~egi~al
malls, medical centers, m~d-use developments, ~
· ' ..... °*'-"*"* .~*u:~P . ~ . ~nterstate ~nterchange developments_ ~,~4x~
providing retail, wholesale, business, and/or employment services to Albemarle
County and the region, together with certain public facilities includin~ police..,
fire and rescue stations and libraries as well as sports-related fields and
Areas designated as Regional Service typically encompass a large site (+ 30 acres),
arterial road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with
adjacent land uses. Both vehicular and pedestrian interconnections are expected to
nearby residential areas.
A mixture of Urban Density Residential uses and community service uses is
anticipated within this designation.
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Larger areas may be designated as Regional Service if a mixture of uses includes
residential units relating to the commercial area. The proportion of residential
square footage to non-residential square footage ,,~.---~,~ ~-~ .~ ~.,o,,
..,, ................. 5~may be
~ In these mixed use areas, green space should occupy at least l_0g%
of the area. Amenities such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering
areas, lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like should occupy at least 10% of the area.
Office Service
Uses allowed within this designation include Office parks and mixed-use planned
development emphasizing office uses, residential uses~ and regional-scale research
and office uses providing information and professionai services to the County and
the larger region. Limited production activities and marketing of products may be
included.
Urban density residential, commercial and motel/hotel/conference facilities are
appropriate in this land use designation.
Office Service designation requires a large site size (+ 20 acres), arterial road
accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with adjacent land
USES.
The proportion of residential square footage to non-residential square footage may
be as high as 50%. In these mixed-use areas, green space should occupy at least
20% of the area. Amenities such as parks, paved plazas, indoor or outdoor
gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like should occupy at least 10% of
the area.
Office/Regional Service
Uses allowed within this designation include large, mixed-use developments
typically located on contiguous parcels under common ownership. Such areas
provide large-scale employment centers and major retail/commercial services and
housing opportunities. All primary and secondary office and regional service uses
may be found in such areas. Regional Service uses are not to exceed 15 50percent
of the total gross floor area in Office Service uses.
Areas must be developed under one consolidated application plan providing for an
integration of all uses and establishing location of all uses, access and circulation,
landscaping, and maintenance of natural areas and environmentally sensitive areas.
Office/Regional designation requires a large site size (+ 200 acres), major collector
or arterial road accessibility, water and sewer availability, and compatibility with
adjacent uses.
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The proportion of residential square footage to non-residential square footage
..~.....m k...., ~+ ',n .... be as high as 50%. In these mixed-use areas, green
space should occupy at least 15% of the area. Amenities such as parks, paved
plazas, indoor or outdoor gathering areas, lakes, pedestrian paths, and the like
should occupy at least 10% of the area.
Industrial Service
Uses allowed within this designation include warehousing., light industry, research,
heavy industrial uses, as well as uses allowed under Office Service.
· Commercial uses are allowed in this designation as a secondary use.
Residential uses may be appropriate in the Industrial Service designation if such
uses are compatible with the nearby and adjacent Industrial Service uses. Care
should be taken to insure that the impacts of the Industrial Service uses, including
traffic, noise, odors, and vibrations will not affect residential uses. Where
residential uses are provided, both vehicular and pedestrian interconnections are
expected to nearby industrial areas.
Industrial Service designation requires appropriate site size (+ 5 acres), arterial
road accessibility, water and/or sewer availability, compatibility with adjacent uses.
Rail access maybe necessary.
Areas for less-intensive industrial uses may act as transitional areas between
commercial and industrial areas. Uses in these areas may not require major
irffrastructure provisions. A zoning district to distinguish between general
industrial and transitional industrial may be appropriate as an amendment to the
zoning ordinance.
Institutional
Uses allowed within this designation include public and private schools,
colle~?, and ancillary facilities such as
included are public facilities and utilities, including police, fire and rescue stations,
libraries, sohd waste facilities, major public water and sewer facilities, an
This land use designation also includes undeveloped land reserved or dedicated to
future public use. It may include a mix of commercial and residential uses,
depending on the compatibility with the institutional uses.
The scale of the facilities in the Institutional designation should be in keeping with
the design characteristics promoted in the Neighborhood Model. Of particular
importance are the principles of pedestrian access, interconnected streets and
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transportation systems, and site planning that respects terrain.
Parks and Greenways
Uses allowed within this designation include public and private parks, and existing
and proposed greenways along streams.
Although public schools, identified on the Land Use Plan as institutional uses, may
provide active recreation facilities/parks (ballfields, courts, playgrounds) to the
c6mmunity, they are not to be considered the sole providers of parks and open
space to a neighborhood.
Pedestrian and bicycle access to parks and greenways, and especially to parks
provided on school grounds, is viewed as essential to their viability.
Table I summarizes non-residential land use guidelines. Other standards included in both "The
Natural Environment" and "The Developed Environment" chapters should be reviewed in
conjunction with these guidelines for development proposals. Table 1I provides an inventory of
developable acres within the designated Development Areas. Developable acreage is considered
land void of slopes greater than 25% and 100 year floodplain. The calculations for determining
developable areas were based on the identification of significant areas of floodplains and critical
slopes. Some acreage identified as developable in the table may contain smaller more isolated
areas of critical slopes, 100-year floodplains or other constraints for development such as
wetlands and poor soils.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Fill and Waste ZTA 01-006
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
To expand the current definition of permitted fill and waste
materials to include inert materials allowed under the State
Code and to increase the review of fill and waste by
requiring permitting at 10,000 square feet instead of 10,000
cubic yards.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Cilimberg, Graham, Ms. McCulley
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM NUMBERS:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND:
This zoning text amendment was briefly discussed by the Board on June 5th and was deferred for staff to provide further
information on several specific issues. Staff wishes to clarify several things that might have been misleading in the prior
discussion. That discussion emphasized concerns about open "dumping" throughout the County rather than the
improvements that will be realized by some of these regulatory changes. These improvements and the legitimate
applications for this text amendment are also important to consider.
DISCUSSION:
Setting aside the issue of fill/waste material type, there are three distinct improvements which will be realized with adoption
of this zoning text amendment:
a) A clean soil cover with established grass will be required at the closure of any fill or waste operation. This is not
currently required for these operations. This reclamation requirement addresses the common public concern of the
visual aspect of this use (open dumping);
b) There will be a time limit on the fill/waste operation; this is not currently required for these operations. This also
addresses the common public concern of the nuisance aspect of this activity associated with this use.
c) There will be more regulatory control of "smaller" operations. This is based on a permitting requirement for fill/waste
operations of 10,000 square feet instead of 10,000 cubic yards.
Regarding fill/waste material type, the legitimate purposes for allowing concrete and asphalt pavement to be used as fill are:
· To maintain consistency with State and Federal environmental law.
· To maintain consistency with surrounding localities and reduce the truck miles on Albemarle roads spent hauling debris
from the County to legally dispose of the material in those surrounding localities.
· To reduce the sedimentation of County streams by reducing the number of fill and waste sites which are not legal and
not inspected. They will often result in excessive erosion because there is no County inspection to assure the site
properly drains. By carefully regulating how these fills occur, the County can assure the material is safely disposed of
under the existing erosion control program.
· When properly placed, these materials can reduce or stop ongoing erosion problems in the rural areas. Many of these
properties have suffered from overgrazing and/or poor maintenance of stream buffers and have serious ongoing erosion
problems.
The issues identified by the Board for further information and staff's findings are addressed on the attached memo from
Mark Graham dated June 19th. They are summarized as follows:
AGENDA TITLE:
Fill and Waste ZTA 01-006
July 3, 2002
Page 2
Further information on asphalt, includinq the Asphalt Industry's website and restrictions on the use of asphalt
by other aqencies:
The Asphalt Industry's website has been previously referenced and nothing has been found to suggest there is any
problem with the burial of asphalt pavement. The restriction on the use of asphalt pavement by the Corps of Engineers
does not appear to be related to what is proposed under this amendment. It appears to be associated with conditions
for wetland permitting and with the use of recycled asphalt for streambank stabilization; neither of these activities are or
would be permitted under Albemarle's regulations. Should concerns remain regarding the inclusion of asphalt in
fill/waste areas, staff recommends approval of the ZTA as recommended by the Planning Commission, without the
inclusion of asphalt.
The feasibility of imposin,q a time limit on the zoninq text amendment to allow asphalt recyclin,q plants to be
established:
While it may be legally possible to do this, staff recommends against it without some certainty that asphalt recycling
plant(s) would be established and cost-effective by a known date. In addition, staff believes it is likely that such a
facility would either necessitate a mandate for recycling or would involve a subsidy to make the operation profitable
because the cost of material preparation (recycling) remains more expensive than the use of raw materials.
Compaction:
Most of these sites are not used for building and other structures. When construction does occur on fill (as known or as
discovered during excavation), we require the applicants to provide a geotechnical report certified by a professional
engineer. While the requirement for a geotechnical report occurs at the time of building permit application, this could
be revised to require this report be submitted as part of site plan or other approvals.
How to keep track of sites, includinq notification of subsequent owners:
The County regularly provides information about properties to potential owners upon request. The Engineering
Department has a database they use to track this activity (fill and waste) when applications for building permit or some
other use are filed. Beyond that, it is simply not possible to definitively know and notify future owners about all
historical activity on their property as property changes hands.
Preview of sites and standards:
This proposed zoning text amendment would not permit fill or waste activity in the floodplain, in wetlands, on
streambanks or in other buffer or resource protection areas currently protected under the Water Protection Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the zoning text amendment as drafted. If there are remaining concerns about the
inclusion of asphalt as fill/waste material, staff recommends adopting the ordinance as proposed by the Planning
Commission (without asphalt as an allowed material).
ATTACHMENT
A Memorandum from Mark Graham dated June 19, 2002
ORDINANCE NO. 02-18(5)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE I, GENERAL PROVISIONS,
AND ARTICLE II, BASIC REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE,
VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 18,
Zoning, Article I, General Provisions, and Article II, Basic Regulations, of the Code of the County of
Albemarle are amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 3.1
Sec. 5.1.28
Definitions
Borrow, fill or waste areas
Chapter 18. Zoning
Article I. General Provisions
Sec. 3.1 Definitions
Fill area or waste area: A location at which soil or inert materials is placed on a site other than the site
where the material was excavated or removed. The placement of soil or inert materials as necessary to
establish a permitted use on the parcel or development from which it was excavated shall not be
considered a fill area or a waste area.
Inert materials: Solid materials that are physically, chemically and biologically stable from further
degradation and considered to be nonreactive, including rubble, concrete, bricks, broken bricks and
blocks, and asphalt pavement.
Program authority: The department of engineering and public works, including any officer or employee
of the department authorized by the county engineer to act pursuant to Chapter 17 of the Code of
Albemarle.
(§ 3.1, 12-10-80, 7-1-81, 12-16-81, 2-10-82, 6-2-82, 1-1-83, 7-6-83, 11-7-84, 7-17-85, 3-5-86, 1-1-87, 6-
10-87, 12-2-87, 7-20-88, 12-7-88, 11-1-89, 6-10-92, 7-8-92, 9-15-93, 8-10-94, 10-11-95, 11-15-95, 10-9-
96, 12-10-97; Ord. 01-18(6), 10-3-01; Ord. 01-18(9), 10-17-01; Ord. 02-18(2), 2-6-02; Ord. 02-18(5), 7-
3-02)
Article II. Basic Regulations
Sec. 5.1.28 Borrow, fill or waste areas
a. Each borrow, fill or waste area shall be subject to the following:
Each active borrow, fill or waste area shall be shaped and sloped so that no undrained pockets
or stagnant pools of water are created to the maximum extent reasonably practicable as
determined by the program authority. All undrained pockets and stagnant pools of water
resulting from drainage shall be treated as required by the Virginia Department of Health to
eliminate breeding places for mosquitoes and other insects.
No fill or waste area shall be located either within the flood hazard overlay district, except as
authorized by section 30.3 of this chapter, or in any stream buffer area as defined by Chapter
17 of the Code of Albemarle.
3. Each fill or waste area shall be only for the disposal of soil or inert materials. The disposal of
any other materials in a fill or waste area is prohibited.
Each borrow, fill or waste area shall be reclaimed within seven (7) days of completion of the
borrow, fill or waste activity, or such later time authorized by the program authority for
reclamation activities of a seasonal nature. Reclamation shall include, but not be limited to,
restoring the area so that it approximates natural contours; shaping and sloping the area to
satisfy the requirements of subsection (a)(1); covering the area with clean fill to a minimum
depth of two (2) feet in order to allow for permanent stabilization and reclamation; and
establishing a permanent vegetative ground cover; provided that the program authority may
reduce the minimum depth of clean fill to one (1) foot if the area is unlikely to be
redeveloped.
5. The zoning administrator, or the program authority for those borrow, fill or waste areas
subject to subsection (b), may require the owner to submit a reasonable performance bond
with surety, cash escrow, letter of credit, any combination thereof, or such other legal
arrangement acceptable to the county attorney, to ensure that measures could be taken by the
county or the program authority at the owner's expense should he fail, after notice is given to
perform required reclamation work specified in the notice. The amount of the bond or other
surety shall be based on unit pricing for new public or private sector construction in
Albemarle County, Virginia, and a reasonable allowance for estimated administrative costs
and inflation which shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the estimated cost to initiate
and complete the reclamation of the borrow, fill or waste area, and to comply with all other
terms and conditions of the plan or narrative required by subsection (b). If reclamation work
is required to be taken by the county or the program authority upon the failure of the owner to
do so, the county or the program authority may collect the reasonable cost of the work
directly from the owner, to the extent that the cost exceeds the unexpended or unobligated
amount of the surety. Within sixty (60) days after the reclamation work is completed and
inspected and approved by the county engineer, the bond or other surety, or any unexpended
or unobligated portion thereof, shall be refunded to the owner.
If the aggregate area of a borrow, fill or waste activity will be greater than ten thousand (10,000)
square feet, then, as part of any permit issued pursuant to section 17-207 of the Code of
Albemarle, the program authority shall first approve a plan or a narrative for such activity that
satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) and the following:
All inert materials shall be transported in compliance with section 13-301 of the Code of
Albemarle. Before a transporting vehicle leaves the parcel or parcels on which the borrow,
fill or waste area is located, it shall be cleaned so that no inert materials outside of the
vehicle's load-bed can be deposited on a public street.
The borrow, fill or waste area and the access roads thereto shall be treated or maintained to
prevent dust or debris from blowing or spreading onto adjacent properties or public streets.
Depending on the anticipated intensity and duration of the activity and the character of the
development of adjoining properties, the program authority may require setback, fencing and
landscaping requirements as deemed appropriate, but which shall not exceed the requirements
of sections 30.4.6, 30.4.7 and 30.4.9 of this chapter.
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Borrow, fill or waste activity involving industrial-type power equipment shall be limited to
the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., except in cases of a public emergency declared pursuant
to section 2-1003 of the Code of Albemarle.
Borrow, fill or waste activity shall be conducted in a safe manner that maintains lateral
support, in order to minimize any hazard to persons, physical damage to adjacent land and
improvements, and damage to any public street because of slides, sinking, or collapse.
The placement of fill or waste shall be completed within one (1) year of its commencement,
except for reclamation activities and any other activities associated with the final stabilization
of the area. The program authority may extend the date of completion upon the written
request of the applicant, demonstrating that factors beyond the control of the applicant
prevented the completion within the one-year period. The program authority may then
extend the permit for a period of time that, in its sole discretion, is determined adequate to
complete the work.
In lieu of a plan or narrative, the program authority may accept a contractual agreement
between the Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor for a public road
project; provided that the program authority determines that the agreement satisfies at least to
an equivalent extent the requirements and intent of this section.
(§ 5.1.28, 12-10-80, 7-6-83; Ord. 01-18(6), 10-3-01; Ord. 02-18(5), 7-3-02)
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of four to zero, as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on July 3, 2002.
Mr. Bowerman
Mr. Dorrier Y
Mr. Martin Absent
Mr. Perkins Y
Mr. Rooker Y
Ms. Thomas Absent
Aye Nay
Y
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Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Engineering & Public Works
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Amelia McCulley, Director of Building Code and Zoning Services
Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning and Comprehensive Development
Greg Kamptner, Assistant County Attorney
FROM:
Mark B. Graham, Director of Engineering and Public Works
DATE: 19 June 2002
RE:
Fill and Waste Zoning Text Amendment
Issues raised at public hearing
I'm offering some information on the concerns raised at the Board's public hearing on the
subject. Hopefully, it helps.
I. Asphalt pavement
A. Corps of Engineers restrictions-
The Piedmont Environmental Council noted that the Corps of Engineers had determined
asphalt pavement was unacceptable for use. This determination appears to be associated with
the general conditions for wetland permitting, as related to the use of recycled asphalt pavement
for streambank stabilization. While I am still trying to find the specific circumstances for
inclusion of that condition, it appears to have been related to concerns with long-term stability
and aesthetics more than any concern with leaching. It also appears the Corps of Engineers
continues to use asphalt pavement with water projects in western states, which supports the
belief it was not an environmental concern with asphalt that generated this condition. All of
that said, we have never proposed that asphalt pavement be used for streambank stabilization
and this amendment doesn't alter anything with regard to fill in floodplains. Thus, this
restriction on the use of asphalt pavement by the Corps of Engineers doesn't appear to be
related to what is proposed under this amendment. Regardless, that restriction does appear
consistent with what the County requires with streambank restoration, both now and with the
amendment including asphalt pavement.
B. Recycling-
There continues to be a large interest in the recycling of asphalt pavement and concrete. While
we want to encourage the recycling of this material, the fact remains nobody in the private
sector has elected to offer this service. It appears the economics are such that the cost of
material preparation remains more expensive than use of raw materials. At the same time, this
material can be legally used as fill in the surrounding communities and the transportation costs
are small enough that this option remains cost effective. Short of market forces determining it
can be profitable to recycle asphalt pavement, it appears a successful recycling program for
asphalt pavement will require either a mandate to recycle the material or a subsidy to make the
recycling operation profitable. If a mandate is pursued, there must be a facility to process the
material. As the private sector hasn't entered this market, the most plausible alternative appears
to be the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) providing this service at its Ivy facility. I've
requested RSWA to develop a cost estimate, both capital investment and operational, for such
a service. While I don't expect that cost estimate for several months, it is anticipated the
disposal fee required to offset the cost of this service would be a significant increase in costs for
contractors and would likely result in contractors continuing to dispose of this material with
their current methods. Thus, my initial reaction is this service would require a significant
subsidy from Albemarle County to reduce the tip fee to a level that contractors would not
experience a cost increase.
2. Tracking of fill sites -
All three development departments track permits in databases. Engineering would include any
permits under the proposed ordinance amendment in our erosion control database and
development review database. The new permit automation software currently being
implemented will offer the additional benefit of linking all of this information into one source
and providing a link to the County's geographic information system (GIS). That GIS link will
allow us to provide a map showing not only what has occurred on this site, but what has
occurred on the adjoining properties.
3. Compaction -
Adequate compaction is not a new concern created by the proposed amendment, but an
ongoing issue for us. Under the current ordinances and regulations, there are fill sites where
large boulders and rock are used in the same manner as concrete and asphalt pavement might
be used. Most of these sites are not used for building and other structures, but some are.
With those sites, and with future sites, we rely on our tracking of sites to flag an application for
a building permit or other use where the long-term stability of the property is a concern. This
concern extends beyond boulders, concrete, or asphalt pavement, and includes any fill site. Dirt
can require years to compact in situ if it is not compacted as the material is placed. As the
County doesn't have enough inspectors so we are on the property at all times during a fill
operation, we require applicants to provide a geotechnical report certified by a professional
engineer for all structures on fill. That report demonstrates the site fill is adequate for the
proposed structures regardless of whether it would include rocks, concrete or asphalt
pavement.
4. Notification of future property owners
Upon request, the County regularly provides information to potential property owners regarding
properties. We routinely use our tracking database, files, and institutional knowledge to share
our knowledge with prospective buyers. Beyond this service, I fear we could be providing
potential property owners a disservice by creating the expectation that the County is assuring
them the property has no concerns, while that is simply not possible. For example, there is no
way we could know if a farmer had buried stumps on his property ten years ago or that an
illegal fill had occurred two years ago, but either of those activities could adversely impact the
property owner. The only way that can be discovered is if the potential property owner
diligently investigates the property, with the County as only one part of that investigation.
In conclusion, I believe the current operations satisfy all of these concerns with the exception of
recycling asphalt. If the County Board were interested in further research into this subject, I
would recommend passing the ordinance as proposed by the Planning Commission (without
asphalt as an allowed material). Engineering and Public Works can then bring the estimated
program costs for establishing an asphalt recycling program to them later this year and the
Board members can decide if County support of an asphalt recycling program appears
warranted.
Draft: 04/16/02
ORDINANCE NO. 02-18( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE I, GENERAL PROVISIONS,
AND ARTICLE II, BASIC REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE,
VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors ofthe County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 18,
Zoning, Article I, General Provisions, and Article II, Basic Regulation& ofthe Code ofthe County of
Albemarle are amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 3.1 Definitions
Sec. 5.1.28 Borrow, fill or waste areas
Chapter 18. Zoning
Article I. General Provisions
See. 3.1 Definitions
Fill area or waste area: A location at which soil or inert materials is placed on.a site other than the site
where the .material was excavated Or removed. The placement 0fsoil or inert materials as necessarg m
establish a permitted use on the parcel or. development from which it was excavated shall not be
considered a fill area or a waste area.
Inert materials: Solid materials thatr are physically, chemically and biologically stable from further
degradation and considered to be nonreactive,, including rubble, concrete, bricks, broken bricks and
blocks, and asphalt pavement.
Program authori.~.: The department of engineering and public works, including any.officer or employee
of the department authorized by the county engineer to act.pursuant to. Chapter 17 of the Code of
Albemarle.
Article H. Basic Regulations
Sec. 5.1.28 Borrow, fill or waste areas
a.. Each borrow, fill or waste area shah be subject to the following:
!.. Each active borrow, fill or waste area shall be shaped.and sloped so that no undrained pockets
or stagnant pools of water are created to the maximum extent reasonably practicable a~q
determined bv the nroexam authority. Alt undrained pockets.and stagnant pools of water
resulting from drainage shah be treatexl as required by the Virginia Department of Health to
eliminate breeding places for mosquitoes and other insects.
2. No fill or waste area shah be located either within the flood hazard overiav district, except as
authorized by section 30.3 of this chapter, or in any stream buffer area as detained by Chapter
17 of the Code of Albemarle.
Draft: 04/16/02
3. Each fill or waste area shall be only for the disposal ofsoil or inert materials. The disposal of
any other materials in a fill or waste area is prohibited.
Each borrow, fill.or waste area shall be reclaimed within seven (7) days of completion of the
borrow, fill or waste activity, .or such later time authorized by.the program authority for
reclamation activities of a seasonal nature. Reclamation shall include, but not be limited to,
restoring the area so. that it approximates natural eontours; shaping and sloping the area to
satisfy the requirements of subsection (a)(1); covering !he. area.with, clean fill to a minimum
depthof two (2) feet in order to allow for permanent stabilization and reclamation; anc!~
establishing a permanent vegetative ground cover; provided that the program authority may
reduce the minimum depth of clean fiH to one (1) foot if the area iS unlikely to be
redeveloped.
5. The zoning administrator, or the pro~amauthority for those borrow, fill or waste areas
subject.to subsection (b), may require the owner to submit a reasonable performance bond
with surety, cash escrow, letter of credit, any combination thereo£,or such other legal
arrangemem acceptable to the county attorney, to ensure that measures could betaken by the
county or the program authority at the owner's expense should he fail, after notice is gN. en to
perform required reclamation work` specified in.the notice. The amount of the bond or other
surety shall be based on unit pricing for new.public or private sector construction in
Albemarle County, Virginia, and a reasonable.allowance for.estimated administrative costs
and inflation which shah not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the estimated cost to initiate
and complete the reclamation ofthe borrow,, fill or waste area, and to.comply with all other
terms and conditions of the plan or narrative required by subsectio!l (b). !freclamation work
is required to be taken by the county or the program authority upon the failure of the owner to
do. so, the county or the program .authority may collect the reasonable.cost, of the work
directly from the owner, to the extent that the cost exceeds the unexpended or unobligated
amount 0fthe surety. Within sixty (60) days after the reclamation work is completed and
inspected and approved by the county engineer, the bond or other surety, or any tree. xpended
or unobligated portion thereof; shah be refunded to the owner.
b. If the aggregate area of a borrow, fill or waste activity will be .greater than ten th. ousand (10,000)
square feet. them as part of any permit issued uursuant to section 17-207 ofthe Code Of
Albemarle., the program authority shah first approve a plan or a narrative for such activity that
Satisfies the re~quirements of subsection (a) and the following:
1, AH inert materials shall be transported in compliance ~ with section 13-301 of.the Code of
Albemarle, Before a transporting vehicle leaves the Parcel. or parcels on which the .borrow,
fill or. waste area is located, it shall be cleaned so that no inert materials outside of the
vehicle's, load-bed can be deposited on a public street.
The borrow, fill or waste area and the access .roads thereto shah be treated or maintained to
prevent dust or debris from blowing or spreading onto adjacent properties .or public streets.
Depending on the antic, ipated intensity and duration of the activity and the character of the
devel%ment ofadjoin,~g properties, the program authority may ~luire setback fencing and
landscaping requirements aS deemed appropriate, but which shall not exceed the requirements
of sections 30.4.6, 30.4.7 and 30.4.9 of this chapter.
3. Borrow, fill or waste activity involving industrial-type power equipment shall be limited m
the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., except in cases of a public emergency d~clared, pursuant
to section 2-1003 oftbe Code of Albemarle.
2
Dra~ 04/16/02
Borrow, fill or waste activity shah be conducted.in a safe manner that maintains lateral
support,, in order to minimize any hazard to persons, physical damage to ad. jacent land aha
improvements, and damage to any public street because of slides, sinkings, or c~llapse
The placement.of fill or waste shall be completed within.one .(!) year of its. commencement.
ex,pt for reclamation activities and any.other activities associated with the final stabilization
of the area. The program authority may. extend the date of completion upon the written
request Ofthe,applicant~ demonstrating that.factors l~yond the c0ntrol.ofthe applicant
prevented., the completion within, the one-year veriod. The uroeram authority may then
extend the permit for a period of time that, in its sole discretion, is determined adequate to
complete the work.
6. In lieu of a plan or narrative, the program authority may accept a contractual agreement
between the Virginia Department of Transportation and its contractor for a public rood
nroiect: provided that the program authority determines that the agreement satisfies at least to
an equivalent extent the requirements and intent of this section.
1
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Draft: 04/16/0~
(§ 5,1.28, 12-10-80, 7-6-83; Ord. 01-18(6), 10-3-01)
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a tree, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of__ to . , as
recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Mr. Bowcrman
Mr. Dottier
Mr. Martin
Mr. Perkins
Mr. Rooker
Ms. Thomas
Aye Nay
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
4
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Members of the Board of Supervisors
Laurie Bentley, C.M.C.
Senior Deputy Clerk
June 26, 2002
Vacancies on Boards and Commissions
I have updated the list of vacancies on boards and commissions through October 31, 2002. No
interviews are scheduled for the July 3 meeting.
Thank you.
Cc: Bob Tucker
Larry Davis
Chamber of Commerce (list only)
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Ooard/Cem'tnlssloru'Committee:..Crommlsslon o~ Children ~nct Famil'ies
Applicar~.t's' Name: Seen C, Como
Home 'Plmi~e; ~34-970-7373
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responsib~ty for investment, .credit and rnm~6ng, activities.. For most. of.....
my ...ckire. er; t Supervised others and worked cl0sety with and.made
l~.res'entations to boards.of aireefors. -... "
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June 10, 2002
Barbara & Krzysztok Kalemba-Sliwinski
3516 Doctors Crossing
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: SP-2002-006 Four Seasons Learning Center; Tax Map 61Xl, Parcel 5
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Kalemba-Sliwinski:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on June 4, 2002, unanimously
recommended of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors. Please note that this
approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. This permit is approved for an office or a nursery school and daycare center; provided,
however, both uses shall not exist simultaneously.
2. If the building is to be used for a nursery school and daycare center, the following conditions
shall apply:
a. Development of the site shall be in general conformity with the Minor Site Plan Amendment
approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of Planning and Community Development. If
modifications are made to the site, a twenty-foot buffer shall be provided and retained between
the property and Lot B shown on the Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the
Department of Planning and Community Development.
b. The maximum number of children shall not exceed 40 at any given time or the number approved
by the Department of Social Services, whichever is less.
c. An outdoor play area with equipment shall be provided and maintained by the applicant. The play
area shall be fenced with a chain link fence.
d. The fence across the front of the property shall be a barrier fence, 4 % feet high, set back 25 feet
from the property line. The fencing on the other three sides of the property is to be chain link.
e. No certificate of occupancy for BP 2000-01520 (one-story addition with finished
basement) and no zoning clearance for any increase in the number of children more than
the 32 allowed under SP 74-412 shall be provided prior to completion of i.) construction
of the building addition, and ii.) parking lot approved in the Minor Site Plan Amendment
approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of Planning and Community Development
f. No residential use of the property shall be allowed without abandonment of the special use
permit.
3. If the building is to be used for an office, the following conditions shall apply:
a. The maximum number of employees shall be ten employees.
b. A twenty-foot buffer shall be provided and retained between the property and Lot B shown on the
Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of Planning and
Community Development.
c. No residential use of the property shall be allowed without abandonment of the special use
permit.
4. No sign shall be located less than five feet from the right-of-way of Four Seasons Drive. It shall be
placed in the general location depicted on the Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by
the Department of Planning and Community Development. It shall be single-faced and not exceed
eight square feet. Materials, color, and lettering shall be consistent with the photograph initialed RSK
and dated May 17, 1989, in the file of SP 89-23. Any replacement sign shall be of materials, color,
and lettering compatible to the Four Seasons Patio Homes sign, as approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
View Staff Report
View Planning Commission Minutes
Return to Regular Agenda
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on June 19, 2002. Any new or additional information regarding your
application must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least seven days prior to your
scheduled hearing date.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Elaine K. Echols, AICP
Principal Planner
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Cc:
Ella Carey
Amelia McCulley
Jack Kelsey
Steve AIIshouse
Se~t b~:DE$IGNatio~$ J~1-05-02 08:27a~:.,,. ~po~ 8049755917~454 296 5800
2"2
Donna Schoeny
President
300 Lake Forest Lane
973-8404
dschoeny@earthlink.net
As President of the Four Seasons Patio Home Association, I would like to
express on behalf of the Board and homeowners our concern re: the propOSed
expansion of the Day Care Center, Agenda item 2'1 .SP-2002-006, Four Seasons
Learning Center (Signs #26&27). A request to amend an existing SUP to allow
total of 40 children at existing daycare facility in accord w/Sec 20.3.2,1of
the Zoning Ord. TM 61X1, p .,5 .contains 'Q.35 acs...L.o¢ at 254 Lakeview Dr at
intersec of Lakeview Dr & Four Seasons Bt: Znd PUD. Rio Dist.
We have reviewed the staff report and'would hope that the recommendations in'
that' report would be strictly adhered to if the expans on is approved. Thank
you for your attention. ' '
Donna H. Schoeny
FOUR SEASONS LEARNING CENTER
20 ~ew 1)zive, Chadottesvffie Vi~inia 2291
Amelia McCulley
County of Alben-mrle
Deparm'tent of Planning and Community Development
40I Mclndre Road, Room 218
Charlottesw~e, VA 22902-4596
(434) 296-5823
july 7, 2002
Re: SP 2002-006 Fomr Seasons Learning Center Tax Map 61XI, Parcel 5
To Amelia McCulley;
This letter is to clarify the absence of Four Seasons Learning Center's Representative.
Based on the deferral we sent to your office on June 12, 2002 the representative believed
that the meeting rescheduled for July 3~ 2002 would be the same time as the one
previously scheduled for June t9% Based on tl~s information our Representative called to
wrify the 6 PM m~ting, it was then that our representative was informed that the meeting
had already taken place at 1:30 PM. We would like to apologize for this misunderstanding
and as to m~et with at your earliest convenience. If you could contaot our representative
Krzysz~ofSli~ at (434) - 242 4455, or ifonly voice mail picks up (434) - 975 4455.
Thank You,
Four Seasons Learning Center
20 LAKEVIEW DRIVE · CI-IARLOTTESVILLE, V:\ - 22~01
PIIONE: 434-975-4455 , FAX: 434-975-4455
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: SP 02-006 Four Seasons Learning
Center Special Use Permit Amendment
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request to amend a special use permit to increase the
number of children from 32 to 40 at the Four Seasons
Learning Center. The property, described as Tax Map
61X1 Parcel 5, contains 0.35 acres, and is located in
the Rio Magisterial District on at 254 Lakeview Drive at
the intersection of Lakeview Drive and Four Seasons
Drive. The property is zoned PUD Planned Unit
Development. The Comprehensive Plan designates
this property as Urban Density Residential in
Neighborhood 1. (See Attachments A & B.)
STAFF CONTACT(S): Ms. Echols
PC AGENDA DATE:
NUMBERS:
June 4, 2002
BOS AGENDA DATE:
June 19, 2002
ACTION:
Recommend approval of
Special use permit with
Conditions.
ATTACHMENTS:
yes
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND: On August 27, 1974, the Board of Supervisors approved the original special use permit (SP
74-412). The allowable sign area was changed with SP 89-023 on March 22, 2989. Several site plans and
site plan amendments have been approved over the last 28 years. A complete history of the activities at the
site is included as Attachment C. The conditions of approval for the 1974 & 1989 special use permits are
included as Attachment D. At present the applicants are finishing construction of a building addition. They
would like to add 8 children to the maximum number of children approved for the Learning Center.
DISCUSSION: Staff has reviewed the request and the existing approved minor site plan amendment
(Attachment E). The minor amendment recently approved allowed for a building addition and enlarged
parking area. Construction began in August of 2000. Once construction is finished, the facility and site will
accommodate the additional 8 children and the required parking. The Special Use Permit amendment is to
increase the maximum number of children to 40 from 32.
Only one problem exists with the current use; however, it can easily be rectified. At present, the construction
activities on-site are interfering with the ease in which children are picked up and dropped off. Spaces in the
parking lot are not always available for use. Several residents near the facility have expressed concerns with
traffic backups and turning movements when parents drop off children, especially during the peak morning
period. Concern has also been expressed with the amount of time involved in completing construction and
the possibility of the addition of a dwelling unit or units to the facility. The nearby resident concerned with
residential use of the structure is worried about the level of activity on the site because the development is
already so dense. When all construction is completed and the parking lot is fully functional, the traffic
problems should disappear. The PUD approval for Four Seasons limits the number of residential units in the
development; so, the addition of a dwelling unit to the facility or conversion of the facility to residential units or
other uses would require an amendment to the zoning.
All staff reviewers have recommended approval of the increased numbers of children. The Building Inspector
has indicated that the facility will meet building code requirements. No impact on roads, utilities, adjoining
properties, or schools is expected with the proposal. No adverse impact is expected for the neighborhood,
provided the parking lot is completed prior to allowing the additional children in the facility.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the same general conditions approved with SP 74-412 and 89-
023 be approved with this request with three exceptions. These exceptions are that the maximum number of
children may increase from 32 to 40 children, no certificate of occupancy shall be given until both the building
and parking lot are completed, and no residential use of the property is to be allowed without abandoning the
special use permits. The recommended conditions are:
1. This permit is approved for an office OR nursery school and day-care center. The conditions below apply
to the nursery/day-care center.
a. Development of the site shall be in general conformity with the Minor Site Plan Amendment
approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of Planning and Community Development. If
modifications are made to the site, a twenty-foot buffer shall be provided and retained between the
property and Lot B shown on the Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the
Department of Planning and Community Development.
b. The maximum number of children shall not exceed 40 at any given time or the number approved
by the Department of Social Services, whichever is less.
c. An outdoor play area with equipment shall be provided and maintained by the applicant. The play
area shall be fenced with a chain link fence.
d. The fence across the front of the property shall be a barrier fence, 4 ~ feet high, set back 25 feet
from the property line. The fencing on the other three sides of the property is to be chain link.
e. No certificate of occupancy for BP 2000-01520 (one-stow addition with finished basement) and no
zoning clearance for any increase in the number of children more than the 32 allowed under SP
74-412 shall be provided prior to completion of i.) construction of the building addition, and ii.)
parking lot approved in the Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the
Department of Planning and Community Development
f. No residential use of the property shall be allowed without abandonment of the special use permit.
2. If the building is to be used for an office, the following conditions shall apply:
a. The maximum number of employees shall be ten employees.
b. A twenty-foot buffer shall be provided and retained between the property and Lot B shown on the
Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the Department of Planning and
Community Development.
c. No residential use of the property shall be allowed without abandonment of the special use permit.
3. No sign shall be located less than five feet from the right-of-way of Four Seasons Drive. It shall be placed
in the general location depicted on the Minor Site Plan Amendment approved July 18, 2000 by the
Department of Planning and Community Development. It shall be single-faced and not exceed eight
square feet. Materials, color, and lettering shall be consistent with the photograph initialed RSK and
dated May 17, 1989, in the file of SP 89-23. Any replacement sign shall be of materials, color, and
lettering compatible to the Four Seasons Patio Homes sign, as approved by the Zoning Administrator.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Location Map
Attachment B - Property Map
Attachment C - History of Site
Attachment D - Conditions of Approval of Previous Special Use Permits
Attachment E - Approved Minor Site Plan Amendment
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Sameer & Virginia Tahoub
282 Buck Mountain Road
Earlysville, VA 22936
RE: SP-02-018 Rosewood Village Amendment; Tax Map 61W, Section 2, Parcel 1
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Tahoub:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on May 28, 2002, by a vote of 4:0,
recommended approval of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors. Please note that this
approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Maximum usage is limited to ninety (90) residential beds in the facility.
2. No part of the property may be utilized for any activities other than those directly related to the adult
care residence. This condition is intended to regulate parking; and
3. This special use permit authorizes only an adult care residence which provides an assisted living
level of service, as defined in 22VAC40-71-10 as provided under the Virginia Administrative Code.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on July 3, 2002. Please note that public hearing items for the July srd
meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. Any new or additional information regarding your application must be
submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least seven days prior to your scheduled hearing
date.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
Elaine K. Echols, AICP
Principal Planner
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Cc: Ella Carey Amelia McCulley
Jack Kelsey Steve AIIshouse
Matt Grimes, VDOT
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: SP 02-18 Rosewood Village Special
Use Permit Amendment
Revised 6/17/02
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request to amend a special use permit to increase the
number of beds from 60 to 90 at the Rosewood Village
Assisted Living Facility. The property, described as
Tax Map 61W Section 2 Parcel 1, contains 2.1 acres
and is located at the northeast corner of Greenbrier
Drive and Westfield Road in the Rio Magisterial District.
The property is zoned C-1 (commercial). The
Comprehensive Plan designates this property as
Community Service in Urban Neighborhood 2.
STAFF CONTACT(S): Ms. Echols
PC AGENDA DATE:
NUMBERS:
May 28, 2002
ACTION:
Recommend approval of
Special use permit with
Conditions.
BOS AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
yes
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND: On October 21, 1998, the Board of Supervisors approved the special use permit for
Rosewood Village Assisted Living facility (See Attachment A for conditions of SP 98-043). The facility was
completed in February of last year. In her original submittal, the applicant requested a maximum of 60
residents. The applicant has now requested 30 additional beds.
DISCUSSION: The applicant has a facility, which can accommodate 60 or 90 residents or beds without the
need to change the structure or the parking. No impact on roads, utilities, adjoining properties, or schools is
expected with the proposal. No adverse impact is expected for the neighborhood. All staff reviewers have
recommended approval of the increase.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the same conditions approved with SP 98-043 be approved
with this request with two exceptions: the term "residents" be changed to "beds" and the maximum
usage be limited to 90 beds rather than 60. The recommended conditions are:
1. Maximum usage is limited to ninety (90) residential beds in the facility.
2. No part of the property may be utilized for any activities other than those directly related to the adult care
residence. This condition is intended to regulate parking; and
3. This special use permit authorizes only an adult care residence which provides an assisted living level of
service, as defined in 22VAC40-71-10 as provided under the Virginia Administrative Code.
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· . COUNTY .OF ALBEMARLE
· D~pt, ~ Plan~infl & Commtm~ty.' D~ve]oprnent- ·
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AT.TN: Mike Ley~dly. "
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RE: "~Pos-43'R'os~od'V.i'llage; 'Tax Map 6.lW, =S~tion 2, Parcel
"' · The ~bem~rle County'Board'of Supervi~ot, s,'.at its m~,eting on October 2'I, t998. ipl:i'?bvf~ tf~".
,'ff~" above-not~, req~e.st to .e, omtra-Ct an.a~si~ted living facility ~t/he northeast comer Of G~=nbrier'.
'Dfiv~ and Wesfdeld ROad, The .request is io de.v~lop', a' ii0-bed gacility {ha~.w6uld provid~ '
· ~'es[denti'sk assisted and intensive livirig Care 2~ hours per day: Please notethat thig ap'ptoval is
".. sub.{'ect to the tbl~ow['ng cond~tinits: : · ·
Maximum !osage ts limited to.sixty (60) residents in'the fa¢~lity. " :
No p~ of.~e prePaY may be utilized for ~y ~tiy(lie~ o~er.~ .t~ose'-d~l-y .
rela~ed'to f~ adult 'c~.e resident. This ~ondition. ~a int~ :t0' t~ato p~ng;'.
TNs ~pecia~ use p~mit ~o~* drily an adult rote' reli~nce which pm~d~ ~.
.In the event ttiat the'u~, strumure or sctivity for which this.special use permit' is issued Shlil not.
". ' b~' co m'menced.within eighiein (t 8) months after-[~ issuance of augh permit,-flu= sam~ ~hai,l be
'" ;d~emed abandoned and the.anthod, ty granted .thereunder shall thereupon terminate. 'FOr pu.rpos~s'
· '...6fthis semion,.the term Dcommence.dU,.~il be construed to include the commencement of
.. constructi6n of'a~y .stmcmr.. e n~?eSsar_'_y to.the use o~sucb permit .within two (2) year~ frore.the
date bfthe issuan¢~ t.l~er..cet'which is the2~after completed ,a~i~in' one.(1) year. .. '-
"'Be'fore beginning.this u'se, y.o.u'.must obtain ~t zoning clearance from the. Zoning Department.
· '. ..-..:. B~fore the zoning .D~partment will issue a ctearan'~e, you must c, omply with the. c0nd[tians..in.
· .' thi's'lctter. 'For.._cult.hat. in/brmati.6.~, p!ease cal['Jao"Sprinkte ~t 296-5875.' "
October 2a,.!
.~f you ~90u!~ h.a,~ ~.ques'fions o~?
h6s[ta~ to ¢c,~.a~ me.
Amelia M¢Cu'11ey '
.J~¢k Ketsey
T~x W~v~.
.. iStev¢ Altshoase
~omments
regarding th,..aboy¢-noted ac~k>r~ p~e-ase'do a~
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
ZTA 02-02 and STA 02-01 Fees
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Amend Section 35, Fees, of the Zoning Ordinance and
Section 14-203, Fees, of the Subdivision in order to
establish a schedule of fees that is adequate to cover
the reasonable cost of the services provided.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Cilimberg and Ms. McCulley
AGENDA DATE:
June 18, 2002
ACTION:
Yes
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Yes
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors, in approving the FY02-03 County budget, included provision for the increase of zoning
and subdivision fees of up to 25% to cover the increased County cost of services provided in processing
applications made under these two ordinances. On April 23, 2002, the Planning Commission passed resolutions of
intent to hold public hearings on this matter and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at the earliest
possible date (see Attachment A).
DISCUSSION:
The last comprehensive increase in zoning and subdivision fees was effective December 11, 1991. It was based
on an exhaustive staff study of County costs in processing zoning and subdivision applications and a staff survey
of the fees charged in comparable Virginia localities. With a few exceptions, it was intended to cover the cost of
processing the various zoning and subdivision applications at 100% recovery.
There have been no increases in zoning and subdivision application fees since 1991, leaving the County's cost
recovery far below the 100% benchmark. Over the same period there has been a changing environment that has
contributed to the time and cost of processing such applications in Albemarle County. Comprehensive Plan
amendments and changes have established new and expanded expectations for land use development. There
have been corresponding regulations added to the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances intended to implement these
new policies. With these new and expanded policies in combination with more complex development proposals
has also come an expectation for more detail and information in applicant submittals for legislative action,
particularly zoning map amendment requests. In turn, these submittals have required a higher level of staff review
and coordination, including regularly scheduled pre-application meetings, more planning commission work
sessions and a greater breadth of review by the commission, increased notification regarding applications, and
increased and more detailed proffers and conditions requiring more legal scrutiny. These demands now far exceed
the staff and time accounted for during the last increase in fees.
Even without this changing environment, the basic increase in the cost of staff and overhead justifies a 25%
increase in zoning and subdivision fees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI-U (Consumer Price
Index - Urban Workers) index, which is the generally used measure of consumer prices, stood at 137.9 in
December of 1991. By December of 2001 the index stood at 176.7. This means that prices increased, generally,
by a factor of 176.7/137.9 = 1.2813, or about 28% since fees were set in 1991.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information provided above, it is recommended that the appropriate zoning and subdivision ordinance
sections be amended to increase fees as provided for in the attached (see Attachments B) effective August 1. 2002.
ORDINANCE NO. 02-18(4)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE IV, PROCEDURE, OF THE
CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter
18, Zoning, Article IV, Procedure, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is amended and
reordained as follows:
By Amending:
35.0 Fees
CHAPTER 18. ZONING
ARTICLE IV. PROCEDURE
35.0 FEES.
Except as herein otherwise provided, every application made to the zoning administrator,
the commission, or the board of supervisors shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth
hereinafter, to defray the cost of processing such application. Neither the County nor the
School Board of Albemarle County shall be required to pay any fee required by this
section if it is the applicant.
a. For a special use permit:
1. Rural area division for the purpose of "family division" where all original 1980
development rights have been exhausted under "family division" as defined
under section 18-56 of the subdivision ordinance - $220.00. (Amended effective
1-1-94)
2. Rural area divisions - $1,240.00.
3. Commercial use - $980.00.
4. Industrial use - $1,020.00.
5. Private club/recreational facility - $1,020.00.
6. Mobile home park or subdivision - $980.00.
7. Public utilities - $1,020.00.
8. Grade/fill in the flood plain - $870.00.
9. Minor amendment to valid special use permit or a special use permit to allow
minor expansion of a non-conforming use $110.00. (Amended effective 1-1-94)
10. Extending special use permits - $70.00.
11. Home Occupation-Class A - $13.00;
Home Occupation-Class B - $440.00.
12. For day care centers - six (6) to nine (9) children - $490.00. (Added 6-3-92)
13. For day care centers - ten (10) or more children - $980.00. (Added 6-3-92)
14. All other uses except signs - $980.00. (Amended 7-8- 92)
b. For amendment to text of zoning ordinance - $840.00.
c. Amendment to the zoning map:
1. For planned developments - under 50 acres - $1,020.00.
2. For planned developments - 50 or more acres - $1,570.00.
3. For all other zoning map amendments - under 50 acres - $1,020.00.
4. For all other zoning map amendments - 50 or more acres - $1,570.00.
5. Minor amendment to a zoning map amendment - $220.00.
d. Board of Zoning Appeals:
1. Request for a variance or sign special use permit - $120.00. (Amended 7-8-92)
2. For other appeals to the board of zoning appeals (including appeals of zoning
administrator's decision) - $120.00, to be refunded if the decision of the zoning
administrator is overturned.
e. Preliminary site development plan:
1. Residential - $1,190.00, plus $13.00/unit.
2. Non-residential - $1,580.00, plus $13.00/1000 square feet.
f. Final site development plan:
1. Approved administratively- $410.00.
2. If reviewed by the commission before approval of preliminary site development
plan - $1,130.00.
3. If reviewed by the commission after approval of the preliminary site development
plan - $790.00.
4. For site development plan waiver - $270.00.
5. For site development plan amendment:
a) Minor - alterations to parking, circulation, building size, location - $95.00.
b) Major- commission review - $270.00.
6. Review of site development plan by the architectural review board - $200.00.
7. Appeal of site development plan to the board of super visors - 0 $240.00.
8. Rehearing of site development plan by commission or board of supervisors -
$190.00.
9.Rejection by agent of incomplete site development plan:
a) Rejected within ten days - $200.00.
b) Suspended after site plan review - site plan fee shall not be refunded. $65.00
fee shall be required to reinstate project.
g. For relief from a condition of approval from commission or landscape waiver by agent
- $180.00.
h. Change in road or development name after submittal of site development plan:
1. Road - $20.00.
2. Development - $25.00.
i. Extending approval of site development plan - $45.00.
j. Granting request to defer action on site development plan, special use permit or
zoning map amendment:
1. To a specific date - $35.00.
2. Indefinitely- $75.00.
k. Bond inspection for site development plan, for each inspection after the first bond
estimate - $60.00.
I. Zoning clearance- $35.00.
m. Accessory lodging permits - $35.00.
n. Official Letters:
1. Of determination- $75.00.
2. Of compliance with county ordinances- $75.00.
3. Stating number of development rights - $40.00.
o. Sign Permits:
1. Any sign, except exempted signs and signs requiring review by the architectural
review board - $35.00.
2. Signs required to be reviewed by the architectural review board - $75.00.
In addition to the foregoing, the actual costs of any notice required under Chapter 22,
Title 15.2 of the Code shall be charged to the applicant, to the extent that the same shall
exceed the applicable fee set forth in this section. Failure to pay all applicable fees shall
constitute grounds for the denial of any application. For any application withdrawn after
public notice has been given, no part of the fee will be refunded. (Amended 5-5-82; 9-1-
85; 7-1-87; 6-7-89; 12-11-91 to be effective 4-1-92; 7- 8-92)
(§ 35.0, 12-10-80; 5-5-82; 9-1-85; 7-1-87; 6-7-89; 12-11-91 to be effective 4-1-92; 7- 8-92; *to be
effective 1-1-94; Ord. 02-18(4), 7-3-02)
This ordinance shall be effective on and after August 1, 2002.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an
Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of
four to zero, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on July 3, 2002.
Aye Nay
Mr. Bowerman Y
Mr. Dorrier Y
Mr. Martin Absent
Mr. Perkins Y
Mr. Rooker Y
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Ms. Thomas Absent
ORDINANCE NO. 02-14(2)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14, SUBDIVISION OF LAND, ARTICLE II,
ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE,
VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 14,
Subdivision of Land, Article II, Administration and Procedure, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is
amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 14-203 Fees
CHAPTER 14. SUBDIVISION OF LAND
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 14-203 Fees.
Except as otherwise provided herein, each subdivider shall pay a fee upon submittal of a plat or
other request provided herein, in an amount according to the schedule set forth below. The fee shall be in
the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." Neither the County nor the School
Board of Albemarle County shall be required to pay any fee required by this section if it is the applicant.
A. Preliminary plat for subdivision:
If subject to review by the commission:
(a) 1 to 9 lots: $720.00.
(b) 10 to 19 lots: $1,100.00.
(c) 20 or more lots: $1,330.00.
If subject to review by the agent:
(a) Two-lot subdivision as described in section 14-232(B)(1) or if all lots
front on an existing public street: $95.00.
(b) 1 to 9 lots: $360.00.
(c) 10 to 19 lots: $550.00.
(d) 20 or more lots: $670.00.
3. Reinstatement of review: $65.00.
Each filing of a preliminary plat, whether or not a preliminary plat for the same
property has been filed previously, shall be subject to the same requirements.
B. Final plat for subdivision:
If subject to review by the commission:
(a) 1 to 9 lots: $720.00.
(b) 10 to 19 lots: $1,100.00.
(c) 20 or more lots: $1,330.00.
If subject to review by the agent:
(a) Two-lot subdivision as described in section 14-232(B)(1) or if all lots
front on an existing public street: $95.00.
(b) 1 to 9 lots: $360.00.
(c) 10 to 19 lots: $550.00.
(d) 20 or more lots: $670.00.
3. Condominium plat: $100.00.
4. Reinstatement of review: $65.00.
5. In addition to the foregoing, if the subdivider is required to construct a public
street or a private road, he shall pay to the county a fee equal to the cost of the
inspection of the construction of any such street or road. These fees shall be paid
prior to completion of all necessary inspections and shall be deemed a part of the
cost of construction of the street or road for purposes of section 14-413 (B).
Plat for rural division: $95.00.
Plat for family division: $95.00.
Other matters subject to review:
1. Waiver, variation or substitution of subdivision requirements: $180.00.
2. Relief from plat conditions imposed by commission prior to the date of adoption
of this chapter: $180.00.
3. Appeal of plat to board of supervisors: $240.00.
4. Extension of plat approval: $45.00.
5. Request to defer action on plat to an indefinite date: $75.00.
6. Bonding inspection for plat: $60.00.
7. Vacation of plat or part thereof: $170.00.
(9-5-96, 12-11-91, 6-7-89, 4-17-85, 12-1-82, 12-14-77, 3-2-77, 11-10-76, 8-28-74 (§ 3); 1988 Code, § 18-
43; Ord. 98-A(1), 7-15-98; Ord. 99-14(1), 6-16-99; Ord. 02-14(2), 7-3-02)
State law reference--Va. Code § 15.2-2241 (9).
This ordinance shall be effective on and after August 1, 2002.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of four to zero, as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on July 3, 2002.
Aye Nay
Mr. Bowerman Y
Mr. Dorrier Y
Mr. Martin Absent
Mr. Perkins Y
Mr. Rooker Y
Ms. Thomas Absent
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
2
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Robed W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive
V. Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning & Community Development
June 26, 2002
ZTA-02-02 Fees and STA-02-01 Fees
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on June 18, 2002, unanimously
recommended approval of the above-noted zoning text and subdivision text amendments. Attached
please find a staff report which outlines these amendments.
The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review these amendments at their July 3, 2002 meeting. If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
VWC/jcf
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, Section 14-203, Fees, of the Subdivision Ordinance establishes a schedule of fees for various
subdivision applications and approvals; and
WHEREAS, the fees imposed are inadequate to cover the reasonable cost of the services provided by the
County; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to amend Section 14-203 in order to establish a schedule of fees that is adequate to
cover the reasonable cost of the services provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience, general
welfare and good land development practices, the Albemarle County Planning Commission hereby adopts a
resolution of intent to amend Section 14-203 of the Subdivision Ordinance to achieve the purposes described herein;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the
subdivision text amendment proposed pursuant to this resolution of intent, and make its recommendations to the
Board of Supervisors at the earliest possible date.
Return to Executive Summary
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, Section 35, Fees, of the Zoning Ordinance establishes a schedule of fees for various zoning
applications and approvals; and
WHEREAS, the fees imposed are inadequate to cover the reasonable cost of the services provided by the
County; and
WHEREAS, it is desired to amend Section 35 in order to establish a schedule of fees that is adequate to
cover the reasonable cost of the services provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience, general
welfare and good zoning practices, the Albemarle County Planning Commission hereby adopts a resolution of intent
to amend Section 35 of the Zoning Ordinance to achieve the purposes described herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the zoning
text amendment proposed pursuant to this resolution of intent, and make its recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors at the earliest possible date.
Return to Executive Summary
Draft: May 28, 2002
ORDINANCE NO. 02-14( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 14, SUBDIVISION OF LAND, ARTICLE II,
ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE,
VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 14,
Subdivision of Land, Article II, Administration and Procedure, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is
amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 14-203 Fees
CHAPTER 14. SUBDIVISION OF LAND
ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 14-203 Fees.
Except as otherwise provided herein, each subdivider shall pay a fee upon submittal of a plat or
other request provided herein, in an amount according to the schedule set forth below. The fee shall be in
the form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle." Neither the County nor the School
Board of Albemarle County shall be required to pay any fee required by this section if it is the applicant.
A. Preliminary plat for subdivision:
If subject to review by the commission:
(a) 1 to 9 lots:,~n, v.vvnn $720.00.
(b) 10 to 19 lots: $880.00 $1,100.00.
(c) 20 or more lots: $1,050.00 $1,330.00.
If subject to review by the agent:
(a) Two-lot subdivision as described in section 14-232(B)(1) or if all lots
front on an existing public street: $75.00 $95.00.
(b) 1 to 9 lots: $285.00 $360.00.
(c) 10 to 19 lots: $4404)0 $550.00.
(d) 20 or more lots: $520.00 $670.00.
3. Reinstatement of review: $50.00 $65.00.
Each filing of a preliminary plat, whether or not a preliminary plat for the same
property has been filed previously, shall be subject to the same requirements.
B. Final plat for subdivision:
If subject to review by the commission:
(a) 1 to 9 lots:,~¢~n, v.~nn $720.00.
(b) 10 to 19 lots: $880.00 $1,100.00.
(c) 20 or more lots: $1,060.00 $1,330.00.
If subject to review by the agent:
(a) Two-lot subdivision as described in section 14-232(B)(1) or if all lots
front on an existing public street: $75.00 $95.00.
(b) 1 to 9 lots: $285.00 $360.00.
Draft: May 28, 2002
(c) 10 to 19 lots: $4404~ $550.00.
(d) 20 or more lots: $530.00 $670.00.
3. Condominium plat: $80.00 $100.00.
4. Reinstatement of review: $50.00 $65.00.
5. In addition to the foregoing, if the subdivider is required to construct a public
street or a private road, he shall pay to the county a fee equal to the cost of the
inspection of the construction of any such street or road. These fees shall be paid
prior to completion of all necessary inspections and shall be deemed a part of the
cost of construction of the street or road for purposes of section 14-413 (B).
Plat for rural division:~,~.vv~ nn $95.00.
Plat for family division: $75.00 $95.00.
Other matters subject to review:
1. Waiver, variation or substitution of subdivision requirements: $440430 $180.00.
2. Relief from plat conditions imposed by commission prior to the date of adoption
of this chapter: $440430 $180.00.
3. Appeal of plat to board of supervisors: $199.99 $240.00.
4. Extension of plat approval: $35.00 $45.00.
5. Request to defer action on plat to an indefinite date: $~0.00 $75.00.
6. Bonding inspection for plat: $4-5430 $60.00.
7. Vacation of plat or part thereof: $135.00 $170.00.
(9-5-96, 12-11-91, 6-7-89, 4-17-85, 12-1-82, 12-14-77, 3-2-77, 11-10-76, 8-28-74 (§ 3); 1988 Code, § 18-
43; Ord. 98-A(1), 7-15-98; Ord. 99-14(1), 6-16-99; Ord. 02-14(2), 7-3-02)
State law reference--Va. Code § 15.2-2241 (9).
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of __ to __, as
recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Mr. Bowerman
Mr. Dorrier
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Martin
Mr. Perkins
Ms. Thomas
Aye Nay
2
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Draft: May 28, 2002
ORDINANCE NO. 02-18( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE IV, PROCEDURE, OF THE
CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 18,
Zoning, Article IV, Procedure, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is amended and reordained as
follows:
By Amending:
35.0 Fees
CHAPTER 18. ZONING
ARTICLE IV. PROCEDURE
35.0 FEES.
Except as herein otherwise provided, every application made to the zoning administrator, the
commission, or the board of supervisors shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth hereinafter, to
defray the cost of processing such application. Neither the County nor the School Board of
Albemarle County shall be required to pay any fee required by this section if it is the applicant.
a. For a special use permit:
1. Rural area division for the purpose of "family division" where all original 1980
development rights have been exhausted under "family division" as defined under section
18-56 of the subdivision ordinance - $ ! 75.00 $220.00. (Amended effective 1-1-94)
2. Rural area divisions - $990.00 $1,240.00.
3. Commercial use - $780.00 $980.00.
4. Industrial use -, ...... $1,020.00.
5. Private club/recreational facility - $8 I0.00 $1,020.00.
6. Mobile home park or subdivision -,,~v.vv~h hh $980.00.
7. Public utilities - $810.00 $1,020.00.
8. Grade/fill in the flood plain - $690.00 $870.00.
9. Minor amendment to valid special use permit or a special use permit to allow minor
expansion of a non-conforming use $ 85.00 $110.00. (Amended effective 1-1-94)
10. Extending special use permits - $55.00 $70.00.
11. Home Occupation-Class A - $I0.00 $13.00;
Home Occupation-Class B - $350.00 $440.00.
12. For day care centers - six (6) to nine (9) children -
$390.00 $490.00. (Added 6-3-92)
13. For day care centers - ten (10) or more children - $780.00 $980.00. (Added 6-3-92)
14. All other uses except signs - $780.00 $980.00. (Amended 7-8- 92)
b. For amendment to text of zoning ordinance - $665.00 $840.00.
c. Amendment to the zoning map:
1. For planned developments - under 50 acres - $815.00 $1,020.00.
· ~ ~ hh $1,570.00.
2. For planned developments - 50 or more acres - ,,, ......
3. For all other zoning map amendments - under 50 acres - $815.00 $1,020.00.
4. For all other zoning map amendments - 50 or more acres - $1,255.00 $1,570.00.
5. Minor amendment to a zoning map amendment - $175.00 $220.00.
Board of Zoning Appeals:
1.
2.
Draft: May 28, 2002
Request for a variance or sign special use permit - $95.00 $120.00. (Amended 7-8-92)
For other appeals to the board of zoning appeals (including appeals of zoning
administrator's decision) - $95.00 $120.00, to be refunded if the decision of the zoning
administrator is overturned.
e. Preliminary site development plan:
1. Residential - $94-5d~ $1,190.00, plus $1O.OO $13.00/unit.
2. Non-residential - $1,250.00 $1,580.00, plus $1O.OO $13.00/1000 square feet.
f. Final site development plan:
1. Approved administratively - $325.00 $410.00.
2. If reviewed by the commission before approval of preliminary site development plan -
cnnn nn $1 130.00.
3. If reviewed by the commission after approval of the preliminary site development plan -
ca:~n an $790.00.
4. For site development plan waiver - $215.00 $270.00.
5. For site development plan amendment:
a) Minor - alterations to parking, circulation, building size, location - $75.00 $95.00.
b) Major - commission review -,~,~.vv¢~ ~ q an $270.00.
6. Review of site development plan by the architectural review board - $160.00 $200.00.
7. Appeal of site development plan to the board of super visors - $190.00 $240.00.
8. Rehearing of site development plan by commission or board of supervisors - $150.00
$190.00.
9.Rejection by agent of incomplete site development plan:
a) Rejected within ten days - $160.00 $200.00.
b) Suspended after site plan review - site plan fee shall not be refunded. $50.00 $65.00
fee shall be required to reinstate project.
g. For relief from a condition of approval from commission or landscape waiver by agent -
$440d~ $180.00.
h. Change in road or development name after submittal of site development plan:
1. Road- $15.00 $20.00.
2. Development- $20.00 $25.00.
i. Extending approval of site development plan - $95.00 $45.00.
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Draft: May 28, 2002
j. Granting request to defer action on site development plan, special use permit or zoning map
amendment:
1. To a specific date - $25.00 $35.00.
2. Indefinitely- $60.00 $75.00.
k. Bond inspection for site development plan, for each inspection after the first bond estimate -
$4-54)0 $60.00.
1. Zoning clearance- $25.00 $35.00.
m. Accessory lodging permits - $25.00 $35.00.
n. Official Letters:
1. Of determination- $50.00 $75.00.
2. Of compliance with county ordinances- $50.00 $75.00.
3. Stating number of development rights - $20.00 $40.00.
o. Sign Permits:
1. Any sign, except exempted signs and signs requiring review by the architectural review
board - $25.00 $35.00.
2. Signs required to be reviewed by the architectural review board - $50.00 $75.00.
In addition to the foregoing, the actual costs of any notice required under Chapter 22, Title 15.2
of the Code shall be charged to the applicant, to the extent that the same shall exceed the
applicable fee set forth in this section. Failure to pay all applicable fees shall constitute grounds
for the denial of any application. For any application withdrawn after public notice has been
given, no part of the fee will be refunded. (Amended 5-5-82; 9-1-85; 7-1-87; 6-7-89; 12-11-91 to
be effective 4-1-92; 7- 8-92)
(§ 35.0, 12-10-80; 5-5-82; 9-1-85; 7-1-87; 6-7-89; 12-11-91 to be effective 4-1-92; 7- 8-92; * to be
effective 1-1-94; Ord. 02-18(4), 7-3-02)
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of __ to __, as
recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Mr. Bowerman
Mr. Dorrier
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Martin
Mr. Perkins
Ms. Thomas
Aye Nay
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Amendment to Fees - Water Protection Ordinance
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Amend development review fees associated with the Water
Protection Ordinance.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Graham
AGENDA DATE:
July 3, 2002
ACTION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM NUMBER:
INFORMATION:
INFORMATION:
Yes
BACKGROUND:
In support of the Board's interest in seeing that development review fees are providing support for the cost review, Engineering and
Public Works has evaluated the budgets versus fees collected under the Water Protection Ordinance. For the first eleven months of
the current fiscal year, a total of $40,850.35 in fees has been collected through the Erosion Control program, while the annual
budget for this program is approximately $267,000. Similarly, for the first eleven months of the fiscal year, a total of $3,875.00 in
fees has been collected to support the Water Resources program, while the annual budget for this program is $109,000. Fees
collected in the last month of the fiscal year are anticipated to be similar to the average monthly fees collected over the previous
eleven months. It is apparent that even with the proposed 25% increase in fees, the cost of providing development review services
will still greatly exceed the fees generated by that development.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the fee increase as shown on the proposed ordinance amendment.
ORDINANCE NO. 02-17(1)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, WATER PROTECTION, ARTICLE I, EROSION AND
SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND ARTICLE II, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER
QUALITY, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 17,
Water Protection, Article I, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Article II, Stormwater Management and
Water Quality, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 17-209 Fees
Sec. 17-310 Fees
Chapter 17
Water Protection
Article II. Erosion and Sediment Control
Sec. 17-209 Fees.
Each owner seeking approval of an erosion and sediment control plan or entering into an
agreement in lieu of a plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each
reinspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash
or a check payable to the ~County of Albemarle."
A. Land disturbing activity pertaining to single family dwelling unit:
Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit located in a residential
development: $20.
Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit not located in a
residential development: $30.
Plan for a single family dwelling unit: $130.
Each reinspection: $30.
B. Land disturbing activity pertaining to non-exempt agricultural land:
1. Plan: $130.
2. Each reinspection: $30.
C. All other land disturbing activity:
Plan:
2.
3.
4.
$320 + $125 per acre of disturbed area or portion thereof, not to exceed $3000.
Annual renewal of approved plan: $320.
Major amendment of plan: $150.
Each reinspection: $70.
(8 7-4, 6-18-75, 8 6, 10-22-75, 4-21-76, 11-10-76, 3-2-77, 4-17-85, 2-11-87, 12-11-91, 3-18-92; 8 19.3-
17, 2-11-98; Code 1988, 88 7-4, 19.3-17; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 98-17(1), 11-11-98; Ord. 02-17(1),
7-3 -02)
State law reference--Va. Code § 10.1-562.
Article iii. Stormwater Management and Water Quality
Sec. 17-310 Fees.
Each owner seeking approval of a stormwater management/BMP plan shall pay a fee upon
submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each inspection, in amounts according to the schedule set
forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the ~County of Albemarle."
1. Plan: $130.
2. Major amendment of plan: $100.
3. Request for exception (section 17-308): $240.
4. Request for development in a stream buffer or for reduction or modification of stream
buffer (section 17-321) and mitigation plan (if not part of another document) (section 17-
322): $70.
5. Each inspection: $60.
(8 19.3-34, 2-11-98; 8 19.1-8, 9-29-77, art. II, 8 3, 7-11-90; Code 1988, 88 19.1-8, 19.3-34; Ord. 98-A(1),
8-5-98; Ord. 02-17(1), 7-3-02)
State law reference--Va. Code § 10.1-603.10.
This ordinance shall be effective on and after August 1, 2002.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of four to zero, as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on July 3, 2002.
Aye Nay
Mr. Bowerman Y
Mr. Dorrier Y
Mr. Martin Absent
Mr. Perkins Y
Mr. Rooker Y
Ms. Thomas Absent
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
DRAFT: 06/19/02
ORDINANCE NO. 02-17( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, WATER PROTECTION, ARTICLE I,
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND ARTICLE II, STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that
Chapter 17, Water Protection, Article I, Erosion and Sediment Control, and Article II,
Stormwater Management and Water Quality, of the Code of the County of Albemarle is
amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 17-209 Fees
Sec. 17-310 Fees
Chapter 17
Water Protection
Article II. Erosion and Sediment Control
Sec. 17-209 Fees.
Each owner seeking approval of an erosion and sediment control plan or entering into an
agreement in lieu of a plan shall pay a fee upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for
each reinspection, in amounts according to the schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the
form of cash or a check payable to the "County of Albemarle."
A. Land disturbing activity pertaining to single family dwelling unit:
Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit located in a
residential development: $10 $20.
Agreement in lieu of a plan if single family dwelling unit not located in a
residential development: $25 $30.
Plan for a single family dwelling unit: $!ee $130.
Each reinspection: $ g5 $30.
B. Land disturbing activity pertaining to non-exempt agricultural land:
1. Plan: $!ee $130.
2. Each reinspection: $g5 $30.
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All other land
1. Plan:
disturbing activity:
$320 + $125 per acre of
disturbed area or portion
thereof, not to exceed $3000.
Annual renewal of approved plan: $250 $320.
Major amendment of plan: $!25 $150.
Each reinspection: $50 $70.
({} 7-4, 6-18-75, {} 6, 10-22-75, 4-21-76, 11-10-76, 3-2-77, 4-17-85, 2-11-87, 12-11-91, 3-18-92;
19.3-17, 2-11-98; Code 1988, {}{} 7-4, 19.3-17; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 98-17(1), 11-11-98)
State law reference--Va. Code § 10.1-562.
Article iii. Stormwater Management and Water Quality
Sec. 17-310 Fees.
Each owner seeking approval of a stormwater management/BMP plan shall pay a fee
upon submittal of such plan, and shall pay a fee for each inspection, in amounts according to the
schedule set forth below. Each fee shall be in the form of cash or a check payable to the "County
of Albemarle."
1. Plan:,,,,,,~nn $130.
2. Major amendment of plan: $75 $100.
3. Request for exception (section 17-308): $!90 $240.
Request for development in a stream buffer or for reduction or modification of
stream buffer (section 17-321) and mitigation plan (if not part of another
document) (section 17-322): $50 $70.
5. Each inspection: $45 $60.
({} 19.3-34, 2-11-98; {} 19.1-8, 9-29-77, art. II, {} 3, 7-11-90; Code 1988, {}{} 19.1-8, 19.3-34; Ord.
98-A(1), 8-5-98)
State law reference--Va. Code § 10.1-603.10.
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I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an
Ordinance duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of
__ to __~ as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Mr. Bowerman
Mr. Dorrier
Mr. Martin
Mr. Perkins
Mr. Rooker
Ms. Thomas
Aye Nay
Clerk, Board of Coumy Supervisors
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