The Crozet population matter comes to a head this Wednesday, 5 July.The full text of the proposed resolution. One (sarcastic) question: why all the “Whereas'”? From Crozet’s Community Association’s newsletter:This is the resolution that sets Crozet’s target population at 24,000, not 12,000. (As of 2005, Crozet had a population somewhere between 3,500-4,000). Because those links did not work in the last message, THE FULL TEXT OF THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND THE RESOLUTION ARE BELOW. In January, the Board voted unanimously to affirm that 12,000 was not the ultimate target population figure for Crozet, but apparently they feel that that resolution was not strong enough, so this resolution is in front of them for a vote this Wednesday. This would be a good time to speak up regarding what your thoughts were regarding the size of Crozet if you were involved in any Master Planning meetings or have read about the Crozet Master Plan over the years…. IF YOU WANT TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ABOUT THIS MATTER, PLEASE COME AT 9 A.M. AND SPEAK IN THE FIRST PART OF THE MEETING WHERE ANYONE CAN SPEAK FOR THREE MINUTES ON ANY MATTER.
Carnival!
Don’t forget about the Crozet Carnival this week. Tonight is the opening night! The Carnival is located at Crozet Park. Come one come all!Map is here. Directions are here.
New Newspaper in Crozet – Crozet Gazette
Welcome to the Crozet Gazette, a now-monthly, soon-to-be bi-monthly newspaper distributed locally Ã¥ la The HooK and C-Ville. The stories are well-written, informative, timely and most importantly, Crozet-centric.One aspect is exciting – a good Crozet newspaper is on the scene. On the other hand, part of this is saddening. It highlights the further segmentation of the CharlAlbemarle region. Now, one needs to look for the 29 North Gazette, the Scottsville Post, Pantops Times. For all I know, they might already exist.
Evan Almighty’s Ark
Has anybody else thought about the possible similarities between Evan Almighty and its Ark and Bill Cosby’s famous “Noah” routine?Two more photos at FlickrNoah: But I’m sick and tired of this. I’ve been working all day everyday like crazy for months now, dawn to dusk. I’m tired of this.God: Noah.Noah: Yeah?God: How long can you tread water?Driving home yesterday, we saw two giraffes, two elephants, two ox … and me without my camera.
Goodbye Crozet Pizza?
Maybe. (as usual) CvilleTomorrow provides an outstanding summary of last night’s work session. Read the whole thing. Referring to Crozet Pizza and the neighboring businesses:All existing buildings would be demolished with this redevelopment proposal.Part of what makes “Crozet” is Crozet Pizza … what will Crozet look like without its foundations?
Another development in Crozet
Coming soon … Crozet Station: A conceptual redevelopment project located in Downtown Crozet along the north side of Three Notched Road from Route 240/Crozet Avenue to the Crozet Shopping Center parcel. The proposal is mixed use commercial and residential, including approximately 42,000 square feet of commercial and 72 residential units. This is a pre-application submittal scheduled for a work session with the Planning Commission on May 23 30, 2006. Staff contact is Rebecca Ragsdale. Via Albemarle.org. The sign has been there for some time announcing the impending development … go to the Planning Commission to learn more.
Crozet’s new library inches forward
This is the type of information dissemination that this blog is about – Crozet-specific announcements, news, etc. This new library has the potential to invigorate Crozet even more.We are pleased to announce that Albemarle County is in final contract negotiations with the architectural firm of Grimm and Parker for site selection analysis and design of our new Crozet Library…. These eight proposals were reviewed and scored by county and Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) representatives, and the top three firms were identified. These three firms were then invited to make formal presentations to, and be interviewed by an architect selection committee, consisting of five county representatives, JMRL library director, John Halliday, Library Board Representative, Tim Tolson, Building Advisory Committee representatives, Tom Hurst and William Schrader, and myself…. Out of McLean, Virginia, Grimm and Parker will partner with the local firm of Heyward Boyd, and will bring thirty years of library design experience to our project. Factors contributing to this firms selection include the firms dedication to the community input process, creative and innovative design concepts, and the ability to stay on budget…. This Friday, library representatives, representatives of the Building Advisory Committee and county staff will be visiting two Grimm and Parker libraries in Maryland…. I feel certain that, with Grimm and Parker as our design team and the creative input and energies of the dedicated library community, were headed for a beautiful and dynamic Crozet Library, a true reflection of our community. If you’d like more information, or have suggestions or concerns, please feel free to contact: Building Advisory Committee Representatives: William Schrader and Thomas Hurst, Library Board Representative Tim Tolson.The “staying on budget” aspect is exciting – will penalty clauses be written into the Contract?
Crozet Community Association May meeting
There is no dearth of ways to get involved and learn more about the goings-on of Crozet. Mark your calendars for this Thursday at 7pm.Our May Crozet Community Association Meeting is this Thursday at 7:30 at the Firehouse. Please send me any items for the agenda you would like presented or discussed. At the moment we have these items: a report from the newly formed Crozet Advisory Committee of the Board of Supervisors; announcement of a new newspaper serving Western Albemarle; a paid job opening; and several other matters.A new newspaper in Western Albemarle?
Crozet Community Arts Festival
The semi-annual tradition continues – This weekend is the Spring Crozet Arts and Crafts Show at Claudius Crozet Park…. Show hours are 10-5PM on Saturday May 13, and Sunday May 14th. Please come by and support your park !Come on out to Crozet this weekend!There will also be a yard sale in Parkside Village.The PVHOA would like to hold a semi-annual Parkside Village community yard sale…. These dates coincide with the Crozet Park’s Arts and Crafts Festival. It seems that much of the traffic from the festival finds its way into our neighborhood. With this in mind, I thought these dates would be ideal.Yard sales will be set up and run by individual households on their property. If there are students in the neighborhood in need of community service hours we would love to turn the sign making and advertising over to you. It would be a great way to serve your immediate community and fill up some of those service hours.
Traffic signals in Crozet
Crozet is getting two traffic signals! Might they consider making them flashing lights that do not require stopping during non-school hours?There was a nasty multi-vehicle wreck the other day on Route 240/Crozet Avenue at about 8:45 am – right when everybody was trying to make it to the schools. Some were able to turn around and make their way to the new Old Trail connector road. Others were stuck in the backup. Most surprising was that the police guarding the movie set in Old Trail couldn’t be bothered to leave their posts chit-chatting. I have little doubt that they were off-duty police, but they were in uniform and were driving County police cars – my thought is that public safety should come first. Silly me.