AGENDA DATE: 1/21/2026
TITLE: Schedule a Public Hearing for Conveyance of Utility Easements on Colonnade Drive (SUB-2025-00215)
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Schedule a Public Hearing for Conveyance of Utility Easements to Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) across a segment of Colonnade Drive.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Filardo, Svoboda, Barnes, McDermott, Ragsdale
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Skyline Ridge Apartments were approved with site development plan SDP202400007 on March 12, 2025, for Parcel 060000000040C8 (Parcel 60-40C8). Parcel 60-40C8 will develop 96 multifamily units, including 11 affordable units, under the existing R15 Residential Zoning. Access to Parcel 60-40C8 is provided by Colonnade Drive, an existing road dedicated to public use that has not been accepted into the State Secondary Highway System. Since Colonnade Drive has not been accepted into the State Secondary Highway System, the County would need to authorize the conveyance of any utility easements on the road.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: In order to facilitate development of Parcel 60-40C8, public drainage easements and utility easements are needed within a portion of the Colonnade Drive for ACSA to provide service to Parcel 60-40C8 (Attachment A). The proposed improvements and placement of easements were reviewed and approved with SDP202400007 and will not impede the use of the roadway. A public hearing and Board authorization is required before the easements can be conveyed.
BUDGET IMPACT: There would be no budget impact for the proposed easements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the Board authorize a public hearing to consider the conveyance of utility easements to ACSA and drainage easements on Colonnade Drive.
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