AGENDA DATE: 4/3/2019
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Amending the Comprehensive Plan to Incorporate Biodiversity Strategies
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Review proposed revisions to Objective 4 of the Natural Resources chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Receive confirmation from the Board that proposed revisions are ready for proceeding to a public hearing with the Planning Commission.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Graham, Hannah
PRESENTER (S): David Hannah
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Biodiversity Action Plan for Albemarle County (BAP) was completed in June 2018. On July 5, 2018, the Board endorsed the BAP and directed staff to begin working with the Planning Commission to amend the Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). On September 4, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution of Intent to amend the Comp Plan to incorporate strategies for conserving biodiversity. County staff developed draft revisions for the Comp Plan.
An online survey and one public meeting were conducted to solicit public comment. Two work sessions were held with the Planning Commission to review the proposed revisions, on November 20, 2018 and February 12, 2019. At the more recent of the two work sessions, the Planning Commission approved proceeding to a work session with the Board of Supervisors to review the proposed Comp Plan revisions.
STRATEGIC PLAN: 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.
DISCUSSION: Objective 4 of the Natural Resources chapter of the Comp Plan states: "Protect the biological diversity and ecological integrity of the County in both the Rural Area and Development Areas." Strategy 4a states: "Develop an Action for Biodiversity to protect significant areas of biological importance...
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