AGENDA DATE: 7/8/2015
TITLE: Old Trail Village Greenway Boundary Line Adjustment
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consideration of real property exchange along Old Trail Village greenway boundary line.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Crickenberger, Mahon
PRESENTER (S): Larry Davis
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: The County acquired TMP 055E0-01-00-000H0 at Old Trail Village to be used as part of the greenway trail in Crozet through proffers associated with ZMA 2004-24 (Old Trail Village) on November 8, 2010. The greenway trail is consistent with and complements the Crozet master plan. One section of the trail connects the neighborhoods of Crozet with a safe, hikeable/bikeable, off-road route to three County schools in Crozet. The original plan for the route ensured a suitable alignment between the proposed Old Trail Village subdivision and the schools, with the greenway proffer including an agreement that the developer would build the trail and bridge needed to connect the neighborhood to the school properties. The original development plan for the Old Trail Village subdivision has subsequently been revised, prompting a proposed realignment of a section of the greenway trail.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Natural Resources: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County’s ecosystems and natural resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations
Critical Infrastructure: Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs
DISCUSSION: In order to provide a suitable alignment between the revised development plan to the school properties, a boundary line adjustment is being proposed. Parks & Recreation staff has been involved in the proposed re-alignment and agrees that it is a much safer alignment for a bike/pedestrian route. The proposed boundary line adjustment would involve the County conveying TMP 055E0-01-00-000H0, a 0.232-acre parcel, to March Mountain Properties, L.L.C., in exchange for TMP 055E0-01-00-000A1, a 0.277-acre parcel, resulting in a net gain of 0.045 acre to be used for the greenway trail. The attached deed (Attachment A) and plat (Attachment B) depict the proposed exchange.
Virginia Code § 15.2-1800 requires that the Board hold a public hearing prior to conveying this interest in County-owned real property.
BUDGET IMPACT: This proposed exchange of greenway property has no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:Recommendation
Staff recommends scheduling a public hearing on August 5, 2015 to consider the proposed real property exchange.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Deed of Exchange and Deed of Dedication
B - Plat of Proposed Exchange