Crozet’s best (and only) coffee shop, Kokopelli’s sent out this email this afternoon.Kokopelli’s is reaching new heights!… We will be offering breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm.Taking over the dinner and music business will be Charlie Mayer, opening “Uncle Charlie’s Smokehouse,” featuring great BBQ and other treats. Both businesses should open around Thanksgiving.Being the only hotspot in town is a nice deal too, I hope that continues. One day I was in there and saw an iPod running the music during the day and found out that the Scots, owners of Kokopelli’s, are mac people too – good to have around!
US Joiner coming to Crozet
In one of the few reasons to read the print version of the Daily Progress, they had a story yesterday about US Joiner moving from Waynesboro to Crozet. The article made it sound like they are going to bring high quality jobs to the area. This could be a very good move for them and for Crozet. As soon as it gets put online, I’ll post it.
Crozet’s water supply is sufficient
Brent, ACSA’s Executive Director – To facilitate orderly development as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan, many millions of dollars have been invested in establishing the water and sewer infrastructure in Crozet. In addition to developing the utility backbone for future development, the authority is committed to maintaining the reliability of service to existing customers in Crozet. A $1.7 million project is currently under construction to replace existing water lines in the downtown area and residential areas north of downtown. There are no requests for water or sewer service or complaints of inadequate service in Crozet that have not been dealt with by the service authority.It just seems like there should be problems created by the growth in Crozet.
Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival
The Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival is this weekend. The Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival is the premier juried arts and crafts show in Central Virginia. Twice a year, on Mothers’ Day weekend in May and on the second weekend in October, 125 of the nation’s finest artists and craftspeople gather to showcase their exhibits in pottery, textiles, leather, glass, wood, metal, photography and art, providing a tantalizing array of beautiful handmade articles for sale…. Grab a flyer from the house I am marketing in Parkside Village and don’t forget to stop by my listing in the Highlands!
Huge Yard Sale this weekend
If you happen to be coming to Crozet this Saturday (8 October) morning, stop by Western Ridge for their annual community yard sale. Located right off of route 240, there will be sure to be some “good stuff.”
New listing in the Highlands
I just put this property on the market in the Highlands. Two bedrooms, two baths … $205,000. Google map of the location.Call or email me for more.
October Newsletter
I have just released my October Newsletter! This version is mostly the same as the general Newsletter, but is tailored a bit specifically for Crozet.Email me if you would like a copy mailed or emailed to you.
Innisfree Village
In light of last week’s posting on realcentralva.com about a “greener” Albemarle County comes this story from today’s Daily Progress about Innisfree Village in Crozet.“We want people to know about Innisfree and realize the incredible wealth of our gardens,†Ohle said. “It also provides more therapeutic work opportunities for our co-workers, which is our term for the people with developmental disabilities who live here.“As a result of the program, we now have extra work in harvesting and preparing the vegetables that are sent out to the subscribers. The number of different tasks and skill levels this provides is wonderful for our folks.We are lucky to have organizations such as this in our area.
Weather Hill’s plans for Crozet
The DepotLocated next to the existing Crozet Shopping Center, this plan features two office/commercial buildings and adequate parking.Wickham PondThis proposed Neighborhood Model Development is located adjacent to the “Highlands at Mechums River” in Crozet.Liberty HallThe neighborhood includes single-family homes, townhouses, and a commercial center. (County review pending.)Everybody wants to build in Crozet. Let’s see how Weather Hill does. Getting a project approved and developed through Albemarle’s planning process is an achievement in and of itself.
More on Crozet’s Master Plan
Thanks to today’s DP article for this excerpt – Crozet was the first of the county’s seven designated-growth areas to be planned for pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development…. According to the county’s plan, such improvements are supposed to be made simultaneously with development, and that’s the point of frustration for residents.“If they don’t use planning to cause development to happen the right way, it isn’t going to just happen,†resident Sandy Wilcox said.The plan specifically includes improvements to Jarman’s Gap Road, parking downtown, sidewalks and new connector roads. So far, Crozet residents say, they’ve been left out to dry.Loach said the people continuing to speak out since the Old Trail decision are not reactionary, but defensive. “It’s not fire and brimstone as much as it’s disappointment and betrayal.â€The short story is that there is a tremendous amount of growth planned for Crozet with relatively few infrastructure planned to be provided.