Members of the Albemarle Planning Commission look on On June 17, 2008, the Albemarle County Planning Commission voted 6-1 to approve the final site plan for phase one of the Northtown Center development on Route 29 North across from Kegler’s. This approval allows for construction of about 89,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, […]
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Citizens talk transportation at legislator’s town hall meeting
On June 16, 2008, Delegate David Toscano (D-57) held a transportation town hall meeting with Virginia Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Barbara Reese. Reese presented Governor Tim Kaine’s (D) plan for fixing the transportation funding shortfall, a plan which will be considered by the General Assembly at a special session on June 23, 2008. The rest […]
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Commission denies critical slope waiver for wireless tower
The Albemarle County Planning Commission has denied a critical slope waiver that would allow Verizon Wireless to construct a 73 foot tall tower along Interstate 64, even though it narrowly approved a special use permit for same structure. The denial came despite claims by attorney Stephen Blaine that his client was being held to a […]
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VDOT pledges to speed up Advance Mills replacement project; temporary bridge cancelled
The current Advance Mills bridge was closed in April 2007 (Image source: VDOT) The Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has directed his staff to abandon a project to build a temporary replacement of the Advance Mills bridge on Route 743 in Northern Albemarle County. In a statement, David S. Ekern said his […]
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Cooperation on regional transit gets support from elected officials
Councilor Holly Edwards,Supervisor David Slutzky (both seated), and TJPDC’s Harrison Rue (standing) On February 11, 2008, the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors met jointly in a work session to review regional transit opportunities and challenges. Officials reached consensus to pursue a Regional Transit Authority (RTA), though some thought the scope […]
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Supervisors approve rural area ordinances… and more
PLUS : Crozet project moves ahead, a traffic signal for Glenmore, Advance Mills Bridge faces setback, sewers for Albemarle Place, and the rising water and sewer rates Rural Areas Ordinances At their meeting on February 6, 2008, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approved three rural area ordinance changes related to holding periods on family […]
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Commission recommends denial for McCauley Crossing
The Albemarle County Planning Commission split 3-3 on a recommendation to approve the McCauley Crossing development, a proposed rezoning for property off Proffit Road. In the case of a tie, the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors is for denial. McCauley Crossing would feature 30 townhouses in an undeveloped area between Forest Lakes and the […]
