AGENDA DATE: 6/2/2021
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Rivanna Greenway Project Study Update (Old Mills Trail Extension)ODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Provide the Board with a status update of the planned Rivanna Greenway, including a summary of a feasibility study for the planned Old Mills Trail Extension.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson; Henry; Crickenberger; Smith, Padalino
PRESENTER (S): Tim Padalino
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan identifies the future development of a public greenway and blueway (water trail/linear park) along the Scenic Rivanna River. The section of the planned "Rivanna Greenway" through the Pantops Development Area, the adjoining Rural Area, and the Village of Rivanna Development Area is referred to as the Old Mills Trail. Relevant excerpts from the Comprehensive Plan are provided as Attachment A.
Implementation of the Old Mills Trail Extension between Pantops and Milton will require the acquisition of easements across multiple properties. This easement acquisition process is partially complete. The remaining properties where greenway easements must be obtained are now all owned by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (Monticello) following their recent acquisition of the last remaining privately-owned riverfront parcel in this planned greenway corridor.
Accordingly, Ms. Liz Russell, Assistant Director for Safety + Sustainability at Monticello, has recently indicated to Parks & Recreation (ACPR) staff Monticello's ability and intention to begin engaging with the County on the planning and coordination process for the dedication of the remaining necessary greenway easements. These intended dedications are largely pursuant to the terms and obligations established in Monticello's Proffer Statement for ZMA200400005 (ZMA-04-05) for the "Monticello Historic District" that was approved by the Board on June 8, 2005. The Approval Letter an...
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