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The Albemarle County Planning Commission is | [[Image:20090714-Commission.jpg|thumb|300px|The Albemarle Planning Commission meeting in Lane Auditorium on July 14, 2009]] | ||
The [[Albemarle County Planning Commission]] is an eight-member body that provides guidance to the [[Board of Supervisors]] on issues of planning and development. | |||
Six of its members serve four-year terms and are appointed by each member of the [[Albemarle Board of Supervisors]] to represent a specific magisterial district. A seventh is selected by the Board to be at-large and also serves a four-year term. One member is selected among the commissioners to serve as Chair. <ref name="code">{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Code, Chapter 2, Administration|url=http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/County_Attorney/Forms/Albemarle_County_Code_Ch02_Administration.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=County of Albemarle|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=May 26, 2019}}</ref> | |||
The President of the [[University of Virginia]] selects a non-voting member, a practice in place since [[1986]] with the Three-Party Agreement between Albemarle, Charlottesville, and UVA. <ref name="mins">{{Minutes-boardofsupervisors|url=https://lfweb.albemarle.org/weblink/DocView.aspx?id=1627&page=1&dbid=0|when=September 9, 1986|documentid=1627|accessdate=May 26, 2019}}</ref> {{fact}} | |||
== | ==Meetings== | ||
Meetings are held on Tuesday nights beginning at 6:00 PM in [[Lane Auditorium]] at the [[Albemarle County Office Building]]. Members of the public may make a comment in the form of three-minute speeches at the start of every meeting. It is up to the Chair whether to take public comment during work sessions, though most generally do. | |||
==Current members== | |||
*[[Karen Firehock]], Chair ([[Samuel Miller District]]) | |||
*[[Corey Clayborne]] Vice Chair,([[Rivanna District]]) | |||
*[[Julian Bivins]], ([[Jack Jouett District]]) | |||
*[[Fred Missel]] ([[Scottsville District]]) | |||
*Vacant, ([[Rio District]]) | |||
*[[Lonnie Murray]], ([[White Hall District]]) | |||
*[[Luis Carrazana]], (At-Large Member) | |||
<ref>{{cite web|title=Planning Commission|url=https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/advisory-boards/planning-commission|publisher=Albemarle County|accessdate=May 30, 2022}}</ref> | |||
== Duties == | |||
From Albemarle County's website: | |||
"The duties and functions of the Albemarle County Planning Commission are to promote the orderly development of Albemarle County and its environment.The Commission serves primarily in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors in accomplishing the objectives of §15.2-2210 of the Code of Virginia.This Commission also serves to improve public health, safety, convenience and welfare of County citizens and to plan for the future development of the County to the end that transportation systems be carefully planned; that new community centers be developed with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry and business be recognized in future growth; that residential areas be provided with healthy surroundings for family life; that agricultural and forestal land be preserved; and that the growth of the community be consonant with the efficient and economical use of public funds." | |||
According to County Code, | ==Compensation== | ||
*According to County Code, Commissioners are charged with promoting "the orderly development of Albemarle County and its environment." They make $4,100 a year, and whoever serves as chair gets an extra $1,500. <ref name="code" /> | |||
==Duties and functions as of January 2016== | |||
*Straight from Albemarle County's website: The duties and functions of the Albemarle County Planning Commission are to promote the orderly development of Albemarle County and its environment. The Commission serves primarily in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission also serves to improve public health, safety, convenience and welfare of County citizens and to plan for the future development of the County to the end that transportation systems be carefully planned; that new community centers be developed with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry and business be recognized in future growth; that residential areas be provided with healthy surroundings for family life; that agricultural and forestal land be preserved; and that the growth of the community be consonant with the efficient and economical use of public funds.{{cite web|title=Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Appoint New Planning Commission Members|url=https://www.albemarle.org/navpages.asp?info=release&ID=19804|author=|work=|publisher=County of Albemarle, VA and its licensors|location=|publishdate=January 7, 2016|accessdate=January 25, 2019}}</ref> | |||
== | ===Historical studies=== | ||
In 1948, the planning commission was charged with studying fire protection measures in the rural area. <ref>{{cite-progress-lindsay|title=Planners Study Fire Protection|url=http://search.lib.virginia.edu/catalog/uva-lib:2791682/view#openLayer/uva-lib:2791690/5050/844.5/3/1/1|author=Staff Reports|pageno=8|printdate=April 1, 1948|publishdate=April 1, 1948|accessdate=April 1, 2016 from University of Virginia Library}}</ref> | |||
In 1948, the planning commission also heard from state officials who wanted to modernize 137 miles of roadway in Albemarle County. They sought the commission's input on a protective highway ordinance that would prevent buildings from needing to be moved. <ref>{{cite-progress-lindsay|title=Saving Seen in Highway Zoning|url=http://search.lib.virginia.edu/catalog/uva-lib:2791738/view#openLayer/uva-lib:2791741/4713.5/1462/3/1/0|author=Staff Reports|pageno=3|printdate=April 6, 1948|publishdate=April 6, 1948|accessdate=December 24, 2016 from University of Virginia Library}}</ref> | |||
The role of the University on the Planning Commission was discussed at a public hearing on [[September 10]], 1986. <ref name="mins" /> | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
[https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/advisory-boards/planning-commission Planning Commission Info and Agendas] | |||
===Meetings=== | |||
====March 2, 2021==== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GPpjqST83c</youtube> | |||
====February 2, 2021==== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QCd_75LtOo</youtube> | |||
====January 12, 2021==== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCsOn-Ol9-c</youtube> | |||
====December 15, 2020==== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37fiyGXNLyQM</youtube> | |||
====November 24, 2020==== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dMdoVcYtUk</youtube> | |||
====November 17, 2020==== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktmjHOaLxoo</youtube> | |||
====November 10, 2020==== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdRJVJF8r-A</youtube> | |||
== References == | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
== | ==External links== | ||
[https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-development/advisory-boards/planning-commission Official site] | |||
[[Category: Albemarle County Boards and Commissions]] | |||
Revision as of 09:07, 24 December 2022
The Albemarle County Planning Commission is an eight-member body that provides guidance to the Board of Supervisors on issues of planning and development.
Six of its members serve four-year terms and are appointed by each member of the Albemarle Board of Supervisors to represent a specific magisterial district. A seventh is selected by the Board to be at-large and also serves a four-year term. One member is selected among the commissioners to serve as Chair. [1]
The President of the University of Virginia selects a non-voting member, a practice in place since 1986 with the Three-Party Agreement between Albemarle, Charlottesville, and UVA. [2] [citation needed]
Meetings
Meetings are held on Tuesday nights beginning at 6:00 PM in Lane Auditorium at the Albemarle County Office Building. Members of the public may make a comment in the form of three-minute speeches at the start of every meeting. It is up to the Chair whether to take public comment during work sessions, though most generally do.
Current members
- Karen Firehock, Chair (Samuel Miller District)
- Corey Clayborne Vice Chair,(Rivanna District)
- Julian Bivins, (Jack Jouett District)
- Fred Missel (Scottsville District)
- Vacant, (Rio District)
- Lonnie Murray, (White Hall District)
- Luis Carrazana, (At-Large Member)
Duties
From Albemarle County's website: "The duties and functions of the Albemarle County Planning Commission are to promote the orderly development of Albemarle County and its environment.The Commission serves primarily in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors in accomplishing the objectives of §15.2-2210 of the Code of Virginia.This Commission also serves to improve public health, safety, convenience and welfare of County citizens and to plan for the future development of the County to the end that transportation systems be carefully planned; that new community centers be developed with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry and business be recognized in future growth; that residential areas be provided with healthy surroundings for family life; that agricultural and forestal land be preserved; and that the growth of the community be consonant with the efficient and economical use of public funds."
Compensation
- According to County Code, Commissioners are charged with promoting "the orderly development of Albemarle County and its environment." They make $4,100 a year, and whoever serves as chair gets an extra $1,500. [1]
Duties and functions as of January 2016
- Straight from Albemarle County's website: The duties and functions of the Albemarle County Planning Commission are to promote the orderly development of Albemarle County and its environment. The Commission serves primarily in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission also serves to improve public health, safety, convenience and welfare of County citizens and to plan for the future development of the County to the end that transportation systems be carefully planned; that new community centers be developed with adequate highway, utility, health, educational, and recreational facilities; that the needs of agriculture, industry and business be recognized in future growth; that residential areas be provided with healthy surroundings for family life; that agricultural and forestal land be preserved; and that the growth of the community be consonant with the efficient and economical use of public funds.Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Appoint New Planning Commission Members, County of Albemarle, VA and its licensors, January 7, 2016, retrieved January 25, 2019.</ref>
Historical studies
In 1948, the planning commission was charged with studying fire protection measures in the rural area. [4]
In 1948, the planning commission also heard from state officials who wanted to modernize 137 miles of roadway in Albemarle County. They sought the commission's input on a protective highway ordinance that would prevent buildings from needing to be moved. [5]
The role of the University on the Planning Commission was discussed at a public hearing on September 10, 1986. [2]
Resources
Planning Commission Info and Agendas
Meetings
March 2, 2021
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GPpjqST83c</youtube>
February 2, 2021
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QCd_75LtOo</youtube>
January 12, 2021
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCsOn-Ol9-c</youtube>
December 15, 2020
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37fiyGXNLyQM</youtube>
November 24, 2020
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dMdoVcYtUk</youtube>
November 17, 2020
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktmjHOaLxoo</youtube>
November 10, 2020
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdRJVJF8r-A</youtube>
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Web. Albemarle County Code, Chapter 2, Administration, County of Albemarle, retrieved May 26, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Web. County of Albemarle, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Minutes, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Albemarle County, September 9, 1986, retrieved May 26, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Planning Commission, Albemarle County, retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ↑ Web. Planners Study Fire Protection, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, April 1, 1948, retrieved April 1, 2016 from University of Virginia Library. Print. April 1, 1948 page 8.
- ↑ Web. Saving Seen in Highway Zoning, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, April 6, 1948, retrieved December 24, 2016 from University of Virginia Library. Print. April 6, 1948 page 3.