Six candidates who hope to become Charlottesville’s next director of neighborhood development services came to town late last week to explain why they are qualified to take on the task. “They were asked to address numerous topics, including the future of zoning in Charlottesville, how they would continue our commitment to providing excellent customer service […]
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Albemarle and Charlottesville planners tackle Franklin Street slopes
Charlottesville Planning Commission members had a rare chance this week to weigh in on an action pending before their counterparts in Albemarle County. “This is the first instance of us [jointly] talking about a county project that has a direct effect on a city neighborhood and other city resources,” said Genevieve Keller, a city planning […]
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Smith kicks off campaign for Scottsville Supervisor
A self-proclaimed “country boy” has launched his campaign to represent the Scottsville Magisterial District on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. “I think there have been many issues left unattended far too long in the Scottsville District, and I want folks there to know I hear [them] loud and clear,” said Earl Smith at his […]
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Albemarle rezoning fees likely to be much lower
The amount of money developers pay in exchange for a rezoning is likely to decrease significantly after a committee concludes a review of Albemarle County’s cash proffer policy later this summer. The amount developers pay per new home could return once again to levels previously thought inadequate to cover the costs of community infrastructure. “The […]
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Neighbors concerned about tall building planned for Water Street
The Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review has recommended that the City Council deny a special-use permit for a proposed nine-story tower on Water Street in one of the city’s design review districts. “What we are charged with is helping to manage and mediate change and growth and the evolution of buildings within this architecturally controlled […]
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Council majority favors amendment for William Taylor Plaza
The Charlottesville City Council is poised to grant a zoning amendment that will allow a proposed mixed-use development at the corner of Cherry Avenue and Ridge Street to proceed. A majority of councilors indicated their support Monday to allow more surface parking at the site to satisfy the needs of a Marriott-brand hotel expected to […]
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Charlottesville panel recommends denial of dense downtown residential tower
Developer Oliver Kuttner’s plan to build a 233-unit, nine-story residential tower in downtown Charlottesville has been dealt a setback by the city’s Planning Commission. Commissioners voted 4 to 2 at their meeting last week to recommend denial of a special-use permit that would allow Kuttner to build at a much higher level of residential density […]
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Work underway to connect Pollocks Branch to city trails
Charlottesville’s Strategic Investment Area plan recommends development of a greenway along Pollocks Branch, a tributary of Moores Creek, much of which currently either runs through an underground pipe or is hidden from view. While no plan has been established to “daylight” the stream as it flows underneath Friendship Court and the Ix property, a crew […]
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Albemarle Supervisors to vote on growth area expansion in September
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has approved an expedited review process to determine if land southwest of the U.S. 29-Interstate 64 interchange should be added to the county’s designated growth area. “This issue is before you because of the county’s stated goal of expanding job opportunities and capital investment,” County Executive Tom Foley said. […]
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Supervisors adopt Comprehensive Plan after four years of study
After four years of review, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors has adopted a new Comprehensive Plan, a document that establishes guidelines for major policy decisions in the county. “I’m glad to see that we’re coming to the end,” said Elaine Echols, a principal planner with the county. Work on this Comprehensive Plan review began in […]
