AGENDA DATE: 8/17/2022
TITLE:
Title
ACSA202200004 Jurisdictional Area Amendment Request, Old Dominion Village (Crozet)
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing for amendment of the Jurisdictional Area Boundary for water and sewer service to Tax Map 56 Parcels 67B and 74A in Crozet (TMP056000000067B0 and TMP056000000074A0).
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Filardo, Rosenberg, Herrick, Rapp, Benish, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The applicant/parcel owner is requesting Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) Jurisdictional Area designation for “Water and Sewer” service for the two above noted parcels, located on the north side of Three Notched Road, Route 240 (Attachment A). The subject property is in the Crozet Development Area and is designated for Neighborhood Density and Middle Density Residential uses, with a Green Systems designation along a stream located on-site. The water supply for Crozet is provided by the Beaver Creek Reservoir. Sewer service is provided by the Moore's Creek Treatment Plant via the Crozet Interceptor. The parcel is currently designated in the ACSA Jurisdictional Area map for “Water Only” service. The applicant is requesting an amendment at this time to provide “Water and Sewer” service to the proposed Old Dominion Village development (ZMA 202000005, Old Dominion Village).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Thriving Development Areas - Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION: The Comprehensive Plan, in the Community Facilities chapter, provides the following guidance concerning the provision of water and sewer service:
Objective 9: Provide public water and sewer in the Development Areas.
Strategy 9a: Continue to provide public water and sewer in jurisdictional areas.
Water and sewer jurisdictional areas ensure the County’s Growth Management Policy, Land Use Plan, and Develop Area Master Plans are implemented by guiding the direction of public utility placement. The areas also permit these services to be provided in a manner that can be supported by the utility’s physical and financial capabilities. The jurisdictional areas are those portions of the County that can be served by water or sewer service, or both, and generally follow the Development Areas boundaries…The boundaries of the Development Areas are to be followed in delineating jurisdictional areas. (p.12.30)
The Comprehensive Plan recommends that land within the Development Areas be served by public water and sewer service. Because these parcels are located within a designated Development Area and are recommended for further development (See Attachment A), this request for a “Water and Sewer” service designation on the ACSA Jurisdictional Area map is consistent with Comprehensive Plan policies and recommendations.
A small portion of Parcel 74A is located outside of the designated Development Area. That area is proposed to remain undeveloped/greenspace based on the proposed application plan for the Old Dominion Village development (ZMA202000005). Staff would recommend that the “Water and Sewer” designation for this parcel be limited to only the area within the designated Development Area. The remainder of the property (outside of the Development Area) would not be designated for public water or sewer service.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no direct budget impact from this request. The property owners would bear the cost for water and/or sewer connections.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board approve an amendment to the Albemarle County Service Authority Jurisdictional Area to designate Tax Map 56, Parcel 67B and the portion of Tax Map 56, Parcel 74A within the designated Development Area for “Water and Sewer” service. The remainder of Parcel 74A would not be designated for public water or sewer service.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Location Map with Crozet Master Plan Land Use Recommendations
B - Existing ACSA Jurisdictional Area designation
C - Resolution