AGENDA DATE: 8/16/2023
TITLE:
Title
ACSA202300001 Hunters Way Limited Water Service Request
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing on a proposed amendment of the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) Jurisdictional Area Boundary to permit limited water service to Parcel 07900-00-00-004P0 to provide fire suppression to a proposed 43,600 square foot warehouse (Scottsville District)
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Rosenberg, Herrick, Filardo, McDermott, Benish, Ragsdale
PRESENTER (S): Rebecca Ragsdale
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-5111, the Board has adopted jurisdictional areas for parcels that may be served by Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) water and sewer. The boundaries of the Development Areas generally define the ACSA’s Jurisdictional Area (ACSAJA). The subject parcel (described in the Attachment A application and shown on the map in Attachment B) and others within the Hunters Way commercial and industrial subdivision are not designated for any public water or sewer service.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Safety & Well-Being - Nurture a safe and healthy community
DISCUSSION: As noted in the Community Facilities chapter of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, changes to ACSAJA boundaries outside of the Development Areas should be the exception and should be allowed only when: (1) the area to be included is adjacent to existing lines; and (2) public health and/or safety is in danger. A detailed staff analysis is provided as Attachment C and the ACSAJA Service Designations Map is provided as Attachment D. Staff has found that the application does not meet the second criterion as no policy currently exists that addresses criteria for limited service for fire suppression. However, other factors that may be considered with this application potentially support approval of the request.
BUDGET IMPACT: If this application were approved, there would be no budget impact to the County. The property owner would bear the cost of the water connection.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt Attachment E, a resolution to disapprove the proposed amendment to the ACSAJA. Alternatively, if the Board chooses to approve the proposed amendment, staff has also provided a resolution to approve (Attachment F).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Applicant Request
B - Location Map
C - Staff Analysis
D - ACSAJA Service Designations Map
E - Resolution to Disapprove
F - Resolution to Approve