AGENDA DATE: 11/4/2026
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Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) Forest School - Private Central Sewerage System and Central Water Supply...BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution to approve a private central sewerage system and private central water supply at the CBI Forest School.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Svoboda, Pohl
PRESENTER (S): Frank Pohl
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: In accordance with County Code § 16-102, CBI Forest School has notified the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of its intent to construct a central sewerage system and central water supply (Attachment A) located on Tax Parcel 08900-00-00-06400(Property). Under County Code §§ 16-104 and 16-105, the Board must consider this proposal and either approve or deny this request.
On August 6, 2025, the Board approved Special Use Permit (SP202400023), with conditions, to allow CBI Forest School to operate a private school on the Property, along with Special Exception (SE202400027) to waive curb and gutter requirements in parking areas and travelways. The Initial Site Plan (SDP-2025-00087) was subsequently approved on September 17, 2025. A Final Site Plan (SDP-2026-00003), a Road Plan (SUB-2026-00017) for widening Dudley Mountain Road, and a Water Protection Ordinance Plan (WPO-2026-00094) are currently under review. The Property is in the Rural Area 4 Comprehensive Plan area and lies outside both the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) jurisdictional area for water/sewer services and any Water Supply Protection Area.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking – Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: This request seeks approval to operate a new central sewerage system and central water supply serving seven buildings – a central building, guardhouse, outdoor pavilion, and four classroom buildings – on the Pro...
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