AGENDA DATE: 9/5/2018
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Brook Hill River Park
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Consideration of offer to donate 20.4 acre property to Albemarle County for a public park.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Kamptner, Herrick, Crickenberger, Smith, Mahon
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Crockett Corporation gifted Albemarle County with a 20.4 acre property located on the Southwest corner of Route 29 and Rio Mills Road along the South Fork of the Rivanna River (Attachment A). A condition of the gift (Attachment B) from the Crockett Corporation is naming the boat launch and trail park "Brook Hill River Park."
The property is designated as Open Space, is located on properties designated as Rural Area in the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, and is not within the watershed of the drinking water supply protection areas.
This site provides the opportunity for the addition of a boat launch at Rio Mills which would offer an upstream public boat launch. Currently, there are currently only three public launch/landing sites along this section of the river: Darden Towe Park, Riverview Park, and Milton. The County's Parks and Recreation Department is proposing to develop and manage a public boat launch and trail head within a small river front trail park on the Brook Hill River Park site.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Engaged Citizens: Successfully engage citizens so that local government reflects their values and aspirations; 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; Rural Area Character: Preserve the character of rural life with thriving farms and forests, traditional crossroad communities, and protected scenic areas, historic sites, and biodiversity.
DISCUSSION: This p...
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