COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

BACKGROUND:

The Board has considered the stormwater management program in three work sessions this year:

• On April 7, the Board learned about existing, mandated, and expected stormwater programs, and discussed level of service issues.  The chief mandated program is a storm sewer permit administered by the Department of Environmental Quality that requires the County to implement six stormwater program elements.
• On May 5, the Board heard a presentation on various funding options for the stormwater program.
• On July 14, the Board held a work session to discuss the funding options based on the level of service desired for the program and instructed staff to return with a Comprehensive Plan amendment to incorporate the stormwater master plan.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

Goal 2.2: Protect and/or preserve the County’s natural resources

Goal 2.3: Provide for environmentally sensitive government operations at the local and regional level.

Goal 3.3: Develop and implement policies that address the County’s growth and urbanization while continuing to enhance the factors that contribute to the quality of life in the County.

DISCUSSION:

The Board can consider the attached resolution of intent in anticipation of acting on a stormwater financing strategy as part of a more comprehensive discussion of urban infrastructure funding.  In the meantime, amending the Comprehensive Plan will allow an integrated approach to stormwater management, allow the policies of the plan to be considered in conjunction with rezonings and special use permits in the Development Areas, and facilitate implementation of the plan’s strategies. 

RECOMMENDATION:

·         Adopt the Resolution of Intent to Amend the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Stormwater Master Plan for the Development Areas.

ATTACHMENTS:  Attachment A: Resolution of Intent to Amend the Comprehensive Plan

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