COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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AGENDA TITLE: Crozet Downtown Zoning District - Zoning Map Amendment Resolution of Intent
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Adoption of a Resolution of Intent to amend the zoning map and establish the Crozet Downtown Zoning District
STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Kamptner, Graham, and Cilimberg, and Ms. Ragsdale
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes |
AGENDA DATE: April 9, 2008
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
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BACKGROUND:
The Crozet Master Plan identifies the need for zoning changes in downtown Crozet in order to fully implement the Plan’s land use recommendations and goal of economic vitality for downtown Crozet. On March 17, 2008, after numerous Crozet community meetings and County Planning Commission work sessions, the Board held a work session to discuss the draft outline of zoning regulations for the new Crozet Downtown Zoning District, as well as the boundaries for the proposed County-initiated zoning map amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Board provided feedback to staff regarding the recommendations, and directed staff to draft the zoning text amendment for the Crozet Downtown Zoning District and to schedule a joint public hearing of the Board and the Planning Commission to receive public comment on the proposed zoning text amendment and zoning map amendment. Please see background information provided to the Board at its March 5, 2008 and March 17, 2008 meetings at
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 1: Enhance the Quality of Life for all Albemarle County Residents. (Economic Vitality)
Goal 4: Effectively Manage the County’s Growth and Development.
DISCUSSION:
The Board must adopt a resolution of intent to initiate the recommended comprehensive zoning map amendment for portions of downtown Crozet. The Resolution of Intent is attached as Attachment A and a map setting forth the boundaries of the proposed Crozet Downtown Zoning District are attached as Attachment B.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Fiscal Impact Planners’ analysis concluded that the County-initiated zoning text and zoning map amendments for the Crozet Downtown Zoning District would have a positive impact to County revenues over a 20-year time frame in the amount of $11,900,200. The Board received additional budget impact information as part of its March 17, 2008 staff report.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution of Intent to initiate the zoning map amendment discussed herein (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS