AGENDA DATE: 2/3/2021
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Non-Arterial Entrance Corridors
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Provide direction on alternatives for non-arterial Entrance Corridors
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Filardo, McCulley, Rapp, Maliszewski
PRESENTER (S): Margaret Maliszewski
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Virginia Code ? 15.2-2306 allows localities to establish Entrance Corridor Overlay Districts along streets or highways that are significant routes of tourist access and that are classified as arterial streets or highways by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Albemarle County established an Entrance Corridor Overlay District in 1990. Some of the streets designated as Entrance Corridors at that time do not meet the arterial requirement (as shown in a map in Attachment A). This was brought to the Board of Supervisors at their February 7, 2018 meeting, at which time the Board directed staff to explore options for the roads and road segments that did not meet the arterial requirement.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: Staff has evaluated various characteristics of the non-arterial Entrance Corridors, including traffic volumes, function of the roadway, scenic value, historic value, number of Architectural Review Board (ARB) applications reviewed, likelihood of additional ARB applications to be received, previous scenic highway designation, and Comprehensive Plan recommendations. The topic has been discussed preliminarily with VDOT and with the ARB and the 5th & Avon Community Advisory Committee, and a letter on the subject was received from the Mosby Mountain Community Association during early stages of this effort (available in Attachments B, C and D). The result of thi...
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