AGENDA DATE: 11/18/2026
TITLE:
Title
Schedule a Public Hearing for Conveyance of a Portion of County Owned Parcel 32-18B (ACFR Station 12 - Hollymead )
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Schedule a Public Hearing for Conveyance of a Portion of County Owned Parcel 32-18B (ACFR Station 12 - Hollymead) to support the VDOT Transportation Improvement Project for the Berkmar Road Extension and Airport Road Roundabout.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Svoboda, Barnes, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is acquiring the necessary property and temporary construction easements to construct the extension of Berkmar Drive to Airport Road and the roundabout at the intersection of Airport Road, Lewis and Clark Drive, and the new Berkmar Extension. This project requires a portion of the County owned Parcel 03200-00-00-018B0 (32-18B) to be conveyed to VDOT for roadway infrastructure. This project is funded through the Virginia Revenue Sharing Program based on a County application.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: The proposed extension of Berkmar Drive to Airport Road with a new roundabout at the intersection of Airport Road, Lewis and Clark Drive and the new Berkmar Extension, will also reconstruct and improve the existing shared-use path on Lewis and Clark Drive. This shared-use path runs along the frontage of the Hollymead Fire Station (Station 12) and will require a small amount of additional right-of-way from Parcel 32-18B. Total right-of-way required from Parcel 32-18B is approximately 6,700 square feet paralleling the existing Lewis and Clark Drive roadway. Staff have spoken with Albemarle County Fire and Rescue about this need, and they have no objections. VDOT and County staff will coordinate to ensure no impacts to emergency access occur. Attachment A shows the existing conditions of the area.
A public hearing is required whenever County property is being conveyed. The public hearing is proposed to be scheduled for January 13, 2027.
BUDGET IMPACT: No budget impact is associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board authorize a public hearing to consider the proposed conveyance of portions of Parcel 32-18B to VDOT.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Existing Conditions