Running government as a business – now there’s a thought. (via Commonwealth Conservative)More to the point, Richman said, governments don’t have to make a profit – “they don’t have to satisfy consumers who can simply turn around and take their money elsewhere,” Richman said, “so they don’t face the same kind of pressures as businesses.”Crozet to pass 12,000 – by the County’s own admission! (and here)Bloggers and ethics.
Browsing Category Fluvanna
Afternoon links, regional real estate stuff
Predatory Lending article (PDF)Orange County is joining the trend and raising property taxesBiscuit Run headed to the Albemarle County PlannersDo you want your employer to provide health care or buy you a house?
Greene and Fluvanna news
I try to stay regionally involved and up to date; it is very difficult to do.
Growth, politics and the market (morning reading)
Tom McCrystal has a nice post.Conserve energy.The NYTimes causes a stir this morning with a report on the housing market.Greene faces its future with their Board of Supervisors elections.Development issues in Louisa and Fluvanna.Everything in this region always comes down to money, politics and growth.
October Forum Watch
IN THIS ISSUE: Important Dates Zoning Issues Master PlanningWater Supply Transportation Policy Other Land Use Editorial Important Dates October 3rd – Greene County Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum – 7:00 pm William Monroe Middle SchoolOctober 8th – Charlottesville Neighborhood Design Day 9:00 – 3:00 pm Various locations see article in Master PlanningOctober 10th – TJPDC MPO Transportation Improvement Program Public Hearing – 5:00 pm 401 E. Water StreetOctober 10th – Albemarle County Jack Jouett Supervisor Candidate Forum – 7:00 pm Jack Jouett Middle SchoolOctober 17th – Albemarle County Rio District Supervisor Candidate Forum – 7:00 pm Woodbrook Elementary SchoolOctober 27th – Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Water Supply Community Outreach meeting – 6:30 Monticello HSOctober 31st – HalloweenOctober 31 – November 4 Places 29 Charrette #2 details to follow soon ACOBACOB – Albemarle County Office Building CCH- Charlottesville City HallGCAB – Greene County Administration BuildingFCGC – Fluvanna County Government Center Return to Top Transportation Policy Meadowcreek Parkway – The Free Enterprise Forum released a report indicating the Meadowcreek Parkway Project could be completed prior to the separate federally funded US 250/McIntire Meadowcreek Parkway interchange project…. Details and locations of the meeting can be found at http://www.charlottesville.org/content/files/2CCD2AF7-2578-49B6-9DA3-C82AB79DD19E.pdf Fluvanna County In what may be one of the most overreaching decisions to date, the Free Enterprise Forum has learned that Fluvanna County is requiring Army Corps of Engineers and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality approvals on yield plans (A yield plan is a fictitious development that indicates how many units could be built on a particular parcel by right) submitted to determine density of their required cluster subdivision…. A map of the study area can be found here http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Board_of_Supervisors/Forms/Agenda/2005Files/20050504/Northerndevelopmentattachb.pdfReturn to Top Other Land Use Albemarle County Mountain Overlay Committee – This committee is now idle waiting for staff to draft proposed language for a Mountain Overlay District (MOD) Ordinance.
Regional Transportation Poll
I am trying out a new feature – a poll to the right. Our transportation/infrastructure issues are not isolated to the City of C’Ville, County of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, et…. If you have the time and inclination, please take a moment to vote …… If you have any ideas or additions to the poll, please post your comments below.
Southern Pines development in Fluvanna
While it was clear that the Fluvanna County Planning Commission was unhappy with Barry Meade’s proposed Southern Pines development, some members felt they did not have the necessary legal grounds to reject it…. 630 (Mountain Laurel Road) in the Columbia district.Speakers cited concerns about a dwindling water supply, displaced wildlife, increased traffic, overcrowded schools, overburdened emergency services, and lack of infrastructure. Some castigated the commission for penning a set of zoning ordinances they viewed as “disastrous.â€And then the Developer’s attorney speaks – “We appreciate the citizen input,†said Boyd, but reiterated that Southern Pines is a by right development. “We are fully confident that we have addressed the ordinances’ requirements.â€She told the commissioners that Meade was trying to create a neighborhood that anyone would be happy to live in. While the homeowners association would not own the open space, the landowner would continue to grow and harvest trees and would grant homeowners an easement around the houses that could contain walking trails.By right is one thing; but should developers be held responsible for providing the necessary infrastructure that will enable their developments and the surrounding community, will be sustainable?