A proposed mixed-use development in Belmont has some residents raising questions about impacts of growth in their neighborhood on traffic, parking and walkability. “We have not really enhanced the infrastructure there to keep pace with the development that’s going on,” said Tomas Rahal, owner of Mas Tapas on Monticello Road. A site plan review conference […]
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Albemarle panel weighs in on UVa Foundation’s proposed golf facility, plans for Birdwood
One week after Albemarle County officials toured the site of a proposed University of Virginia indoor golf facility at the Birdwood Golf Course, members of the county Planning Commission weighed in on the plans Tuesday night. Although commissioners did not make any formal recommendations during their work session, their discussion delved into a proposed parking […]
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Albemarle County pushes back on Charlottesville’s claims in Ragged Mountain dispute
Albemarle County is refuting the city of Charlottesville’s counterclaim in an ongoing legal dispute over which jurisdiction’s rules apply to recreational activities at the Ragged Mountain Natural Area. The 980-acre property is owned by the city but located within the county. The controversy stems from an ordinance passed by the Charlottesville City Council in December […]
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County officials tour proposed UVa indoor golf facility site at Birdwood
Members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission toured the site of a proposed indoor golf facility at the Birdwood Golf Course on Tuesday. The county approved a similar facility two years ago, but the University of Virginia Foundation has since changed its plans and is proposing a new location nearby. “Up […]
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Students enjoy summer library hours at Meriwether Lewis Elementary
When summer rolls around, school libraries usually shut down and go dormant as students go on break — but that’s not the case at Meriwether Lewis Elementary School in Albemarle County. On Tuesday afternoon, children of various ages were curled up with books, playing games on tablets and eagerly checking out library materials. “This is […]
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City Council reallocates funds for McIntire skate park, pedestrian railroad crossing
Charlottesville’s City Council on Monday made funds available for two long-planned projects in McIntire Park. By a 4-0 vote, City Council approved a reallocation of about $1.75 million in existing capital improvement program funds to fully support a relocated and improved skate park, as well as a bicycle and pedestrian bridge that will cross over […]
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Two City Planning Commissioners to continue work after terms expire, new appointments delayed
Two term-limited members of the Charlottesville Planning Commission will be allowed to serve a few additional months after their terms expire next month so that they can continue their work on the city’s Comprehensive Plan update, according to city staff. The term extensions are happening despite city code requirements, pending applications from three residents […]
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New residential energy efficiency certification has local roots
One Virginia-based startup with ties to the Charlottesville community is working to help homeowners and the real estate market realize the gains of environmentally friendly and efficient features — and they are hoping to take their services to a national level. “We need to help homeowners understand that they can make these investments in their […]
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New car wash planned for Crozet
A new car wash will soon be under construction across from Starr Hill Brewery in Crozet. The 2.3-acre lot on Three Notch’d Road is slated for redevelopment with a car wash and two new mixed-use buildings. According to Jeff Sprouse, who owns the property, construction on the car wash will start this month. “We’re going […]
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Albemarle panel endorses change to farmers’ markets application process
The Albemarle County Planning Commission has endorsed a change to the county’s zoning rules that could potentially make it easier to develop farmers markets, but it is not recommending that the county change its current requirement for a special-use permit. At its meeting Tuesday, the commission considered two proposed zoning text amendments related to farmers […]
