Public concerns over a proposed development just outside of Albemarle’s growth area came to the forefront of a Albemarle planning meeting on proposed land use changes in the county’s southern and western urban areas. A developer, Wendell Wood, has asked the county to consider expanding the growth area east of the Mill Creek neighborhood so […]
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Plan in works for land swap to create athletic fields at Biscuit Run
By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, December 30, 2011 Throughout this year’s master planning process for the new Biscuit Run State Park , local officials repeatedly pushed for the inclusion of athletic fields. It was also the No. 1 request from the public. CONCEPT illustration provided by Habitat for Humanity However, the state’s Department of […]
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Albemarle planning commission considers growth area expansion
The Albemarle Planning Commission began the review of the county comprehensive plan Tuesday with a work session on whether to expand the growth area to accommodate new development. The county adopted a comprehensive plan in 1980 that designated 5 percent of its land to be used for dense residential and commercial use. Development is discouraged […]
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Albemarle planners look favorably on expansion of growth area along Route 20
The Albemarle Planning Commission has provided significant support to a proposal from local developer Wendell Wood to move more than 317 acres along Route 20 south of Charlottesville into the designated growth area. If ultimately approved after further study, the project would represent a significant change for Albemarle’s Comprehensive Plan. Somerset Farm sits south of […]
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Public gives feedback on plans for Biscuit Run State Park
Related Biscuit Run Stories: Biscuit Run State Park goals and objectives refined in advance of public hearing – 5/3/2011 , By Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow Planning team calls for athletic fields at Biscuit Run State Park – 3/8/2011 , By Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow State kicks off Biscuit Run State Park planning effort as deal […]
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City Council’s sixth town hall dominated by traffic concerns
By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Friday, May 13, 2011 About 90 city residents gathered at Johnson Elementary School on Thursday for the sixth community town hall meeting held by Charlottesville’s City Council during the past year. Mullberry Avenue residents Beth Stein & David Tooley Neighbors from Fry’s Spring and Johnson Village provided abundant feedback on […]
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Biscuit Run State Park goals and objectives refined in advance of public hearing
This article is an extended version of what appears in today’s Daily Progress By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Tuesday, May 3, 2011 The Charlottesville-Albemarle community continues to put its unique imprint on the plans for the future Biscuit Run State Park . A 27-member advisory committee held its third meeting Monday after spending two […]
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Planning team calls for athletic fields at Biscuit Run State Park
Related Biscuit Run Stories: State kicks off Biscuit Run State Park planning effort as deal remains under scrutiny – 1/30/2011 , By Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow Biscuit Run state park could open in 2014 – 7/27/2010 , By Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow Kaine speaks at Monticello to announce success on conservation goal, Biscuit Run acquisition […]
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State kicks off Biscuit Run State Park planning effort as deal remains under scrutiny
Related Biscuit Run Stories: Biscuit Run state park could open in 2014 – 7/27/2010 , By Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow Kaine speaks at Monticello to announce success on conservation goal, Biscuit Run acquisition – 1/8/2010 , By Sean Tubbs, Charlottesville Tomorrow Biscuit Run bought by Virginia to create new state park in Albemarle – 12/31/2009 […]
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Biscuit Run state park could open in 2014
By Sean Tubbs Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, July 27, 2010 The director of Virginia’s state park system said Biscuit Run could open as a park within four years, depending on whether the General Assembly approves a bond referendum in 2012. “If the stars all line up, it could happen,” said Joe Elton, state parks director. The […]
