At least that’s my reading … read the story at the Crozet Gazette. But … “Developer Jeff Sprouse, or the county, has until Jan. 17 to file an appeal of the decision.”
A few background stories:
Claudius Place – Coming Soon
I asked Katurah Roell if he’d mind giving me an update on when Claudius Place would be breaking ground. He was kind enough to say that they’re hoping to break ground soon:
“We have several commitments for spaces in the building and would anticipate starting after the first of the year with an early summer opening. I currently have two remaining spaces left in the building, one on the main floor with 1665 sf and one on the lower level that is 2400 sf. “
Lots of changes in Crozet …
Steve Landes Town Hall – 5 January 2013
Be there. Or be less informed and connected.
Town Hall Meeting with Delegate Landes
January 5, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
The Lodge at Old Trail (in the main dining room)
330 Claremont Lane, Crozet, VA 22
Keep up to date with what Del. Landes is doing in the upcoming General Assembly at Richmond Sunlight. Find out who is giving him money at the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP).
(click through to see the interactive map)
Update 5 January 2013: Only 12 people showed up.
Crozet Park Master Plan
I had no idea the Crozet Park was poised to add a skateboard park.
Download the PDF of the Crozet Park Master Plan or click through to see it embedded below.
Full Size Tennis Courts coming to Crozet Park
via press release:
QuickStart Tennis of Central Virginia, Inc. (QCV) is pleased to report it recently received three grants totaling $13,000 for Phase Two of Bring Tennis Back to the Park! – the construction of two full-size tennis courts at Claudius Crozet Park. Bama Works Fund of the Dave Matthews Band, the Community Endowment of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and the Ix Foundation stepped up to support tennis in western Albemarle County. Two full-size courts will complement the three 36-foot QuickStart tennis courts for kids ages eight and under that were completed in June and provide a place for kids ages nine and over (as well as adults) to play at the Park. These facilities will complete the tennis pathway in Crozet.
Lynda Harrill, QuickStart Tennis Coordinator, says, “With these three generous grants, we are getting very close to our goal. So far we’ve received funds or have commitments totaling $80,000 towards the $108,000 construction cost. We hope to have all funding in place soon so we can begin construction in the spring and have programming in place for the summer season. Raising funds for tennis courts in the current economic environment has been challenging. Basic needs must always come first, but we can’t forget that kids need to be active and have FUN in any environment. That’s how they learn and thrive. And a FUN physical activity like QuickStart tennis is a great way to teach kids to keep fit and be active for a lifetime.”
Until they get their site set up, you can donate by sending checks to QCV, PO Box 422, Ivy, VA.
Now … about more fields for soccer and lacrosse …
I think it’s interesting that no public notices signs were posted, as is seemingly the custom when changes are underway. I’m not opposed to tennis courts, just curious.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree at Crozet Park
Take your tree to Crozet Park so that Albemarle County can convert them into mulch.
As in the past, the Albemarle County Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program beginning December 26, 2012 through January 16, 2013. The Christmas Tree Recycling Program collects discarded Christmas trees which are chipped into mulch and then offered to the public at no cost. This program has been in operation since 1988 and recycles over 2400 trees each year, which in turn yields over 114 cubic yards of mulch. Not only does this recycling program provide citizens a place to dispose of a potentially large and cumbersome item, it also reduces the impact on our landfill.
Don’t forget to undecorated your tree first.
The Crozet Running Club
Food For Thought – No National Chains?
When thinking about the future of Crozet and what makes Crozet special and unique … The Business Case for Saying No to National Chains
“… a strong hometown identity is, in the end, good for business.”
No School Redistricting (This Time)
Seeing the wisdom of short-term reactionary redistricting has advised no changes to Western Albemarle school districts’ boundaries. (if you think this discussion is over, don’t)