AGENDA DATE: 11/6/2019
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Improving Stream Health in Development Areas
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Discuss final proposals and staff recommendations to improve stream health in the County's Development Areas and receive direction from the Board regarding proposals.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Pohl, Hannah
PRESENTER (S): David Hannah, Frank Pohl
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: During 2017, staff conducted a public review of the County's stream buffer regulations, culminating in a work session with the Board on December 6, 2017. Based on Board direction during the work session, staff developed thirteen proposals designed to improve stream health in the Development Areas while remaining true to the County's Growth Management Policy. None of the proposals should limit or hinder growth and development in the County's Development Areas.
From October through December of 2018, staff conducted a public engagement process to receive feedback and public comment on the proposed strategies. During a work session on January 9, 2019, the Board directed staff to work on nine of the thirteen proposals to improve stream health in the County's Development Areas. A joint work session with the Board and Planning Commission was held on July 9, 2019. More detailed proposals and staff recommendations were presented and discussed. Staff was directed to continue working on seven proposals, develop final proposals, and make recommendations to the Board.
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: A summary report (Attachment A) includes more details about the process of developing and reviewing the stream health proposals. Attachment B provides th...
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