By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Saturday, December 19, 2009 Albemarle County officials gathered more input on potential changes to the twenty-year Crozet Master Plan at a forum held Thursday evening. The Crozet community continues to weigh in on modifications to the county’s first ever master plan, originally approved in 2004, which is now getting its […]
Tag: Land Use – Crozet
Amid growth in Crozet, Albemarle seeks to maintain US 250 as a scenic byway
This article is the third in a four-part series on the future of Route 250 published jointly by The Daily Progress and Charlottesville Tomorrow . Part: One , Two , Three , Four By Brian Wheeler Charlottesville Tomorrow Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Stacy and Jonathan Hunt looked all over Albemarle County to find their first […]
County planners vote to end review of Crozet business park proposal; Boyd asks for discussion by Supervisors
On November 11, 2008, the Albemarle County Planning Commission held a work session on the proposed Yancey Mills Business Park in Crozet. The Commission came close to recommending that the development be reviewed as part of the upcoming Crozet Master Plan update, however, the discussion concluded with a 6-1 vote to end all further consideration […]
Edgerton calls for more resources for County’s master planning; Increased fees will be considered for subdivision applications
Two things were readily apparent in work sessions at the Albemarle County Planning Commission meeting on October 7, 2008. First, the County is anticipating a very substantial community engagement effort for the Crozet Master Plan’s five-year review. Second, when it comes to new development and master plans, the Planning Commission would like more resources, both […]
County planners oppose expansion of growth area for proposed business park near Yancey Lumber
Albemarle County has a shrinking quantity of light industrial (LI) land available for business development. At their work session on July 29, 2008, the Albemarle County Planning Commission discussed how land zoned for industry can contribute to the County’s economic development goals. The Commission was asked to provide direction on changes that could be made […]
Supervisors approve several new development projects
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approved four development requests at their meeting on March 19, 2008. The projects included two small residential developments, a church expansion, and a commercial building. New Housing and the Interconnection Conundrum The neighbors in attendance at the two residential public hearings raised similar concerns about the expansion of the […]
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 […]
County Planning Commission recommends denial of new Crozet subdivision
For the second time in three months, the Albemarle County Planning Commission has recommended denial of a rezoning to build a new single family subdivision near Crozet. Newly appointed Commissioner Tom Loach (White Hall) was the leading critic of the application. Emile Bethanne and J. Daniel Patterson are seeking the rezoning of 3.5 acres so […]
Planning Commission summary for December 11, 2007
SPCA to get fences for walking trails SPCA Executive Director Susanne Kogut The Albemarle County Planning Commission Commission has approved two waiver requests from the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA that will allow the organization to build a fenced-in exercise area for dogs held at the facility. The County usually requires structures that hold animals to have […]
Commissioners act on community concerns for Crozet’s downtown rezoning
This draft map dated November 19, 2007 shows staff recommendations for the boundaries of the proposed Downtown Crozet zoning district. The two general areas outlined in red (by Charlottesville Tomorrow) were taken out of consideration, prompting concerns from Crozet leaders. The Commission later restored them. When arriving in Lane Auditorium before another Albemarle County Planning […]