AGENDA DATE: 1/10/2018
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Pantops Master Plan Update
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Affirmation of Pantops Master Plan Update Topics and Process
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Blair, Graham, Gast-Bray, Echols
PRESENTER (S): Elaine Echols
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County's five master plans guide development, decision-making, and public and private investment in Albemarle County's Development Areas. Each master plan should be updated regularly on a five-year schedule. Adopted in 2008, the Pantops Master Plan is the oldest of the current master plans and most in need of an update. Master Plans for the Village of Rivanna and Crozet were last adopted in 2010. The Places29 master plan was approved in 2011 and the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods plan was adopted along with the Comprehensive Plan update in 2015.
To date, the County has not been able to keep pace with this schedule because of work on other plans such as the Comprehensive Plan update in 2015 and the Places 29 Rio Small Area Plan. With completion of the former and work nearing a close on the latter, staff is ready to begin work on the Pantops Master Plan update.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Thriving Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods. Economic Prosperity: Foster an environment that stimulates diversified job creation, capital investments, and tax revenues that support community goals. Natural Resources Stewardship: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County's ecosystems and natural resources in both the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations. The Strategic Plan also includes the following ...
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