AGENDA DATE: 9/10/2025
TITLE:itle
AC44 – Initial Draft Document
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Work session to solicit feedback on the initial complete draft of AC44.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Filardo, Barnes, McDermott, Swartzendruber, Benish, Holt, Wilkinson
PRESENTER (S): Tonya Swartzendruber
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County is updating the Comprehensive Plan through the Albemarle County 2044 (AC44) project. The project is in Phase 4: finalizing the language for the four-part Comprehensive Plan document followed by plan adoption.
Over the past year, staff has brought chapters to both the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors during work sessions as identified in Attachment A – AC44 Outline. The feedback obtained during these work sessions along with feedback from the community has been incorporated into the initial complete draft of AC44.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality of life – Encourage a vibrant community with economic and recreational opportunities that serve all community members.
DISCUSSION: An updated AC44 outline is provided as Attachment A. This work session will focus on Board feedback on proposed comprehensive plan draft chapter language within Attachments B-E.
Staff will make a brief presentation at this work session to summarize the notable revisions to the document and public engagement to date. The intention is to provide ample time for the Supervisors to provide feedback on the draft document.
The focus of the discussion should be on critical issues that need additional discussion between the Board and staff, missing items or topics, or revisions to items that do not meet Board expectations. The Public Hearing to bring the final Comprehensive Plan document before the Board is currently scheduled for October 15, 2025 at which time, staff will seek the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with this agenda item.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff requests the Board review and provide feedback on the initial draft of AC44.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attach A – AC44 Outline
Attach B – Part I - Plan Policy
Attach C – Part II - Growth Management Policy
Attach D – Part III – Plan Implementation
Attach E – Part IV - Appendices