Crozet Needs a Bigger Library

In Crozet, Library by Jim6 Comments

Duh . Here is the report referenced by NBC29 and commissioned by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) board. This information isn’t new: Crozet Library – Some numbers on why it’s Needed (12/09) Parking at the Crozet Library is an issue. The Twitter responses were pretty one-sided .

Two Notes from Crozet Readers

In Crozet by Jim15 Comments

Two emails from the RealCrozetVA inbox this week : It’s nearly Christmas:

…I would love to give it to Crozet for the Christmas Tree in the Square.

…There have been several cats found dead in the Wayland’s Grant/Jarmans Gap area. … It is concerning as a parent with small children who like to play outside.

Restore N Station *Does* Need a Special Use Permit

In Crozet by Jim2 Comments

Basically, Ron Higgins’ determination has been negated and the current status of the RestoreNStation is that it is still denied and must/may proceed with the Special Use Permit process. This determination supercedes the August 19, 2010 determination , which is hereby withdrawn. … It is my determination, after careful review of the information in your July 21, 2010 memorandum, the pertinent sections of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance and furhter discusssions with Albemarle County Officials, that the proposed Re-Store N’ Station continues to require a special use permit for water consumption in accordance with County Code … … Re-Store N’ Station New Determination-Signed

Wireless in Crozet? (2010 Edition)

In Crozet by Jim3 Comments

Four years ago, there were no options for wifi in Crozet. @brbs asks: … I am in dire need of a internet hotspot at lunchtime in Crozet, any ideas? Now, there are plenty of options. – Trailside Coffee in Old Trail – Mudhouse in the …

Streetscape Phase II Begins in Crozet

In Crozet by Jim3 Comments

From the press release: Construction is beginning this week on Main Street and alley improvements as part of the next phase of the Destination Downtown infrastructure improvements scheduled for Crozet. The project includes construction of a new road, called Main Street, as called for in …

So … is the Restore N Station Getting Built?

In Crozet by Jim30 Comments

Last I heard the Restore N Station’s special use permit was denied . Now it seems that that denial has been rescinded and the Head of Albemarle County Zoning …

… is facing allegations that he trumped the power of the Board of Supervisors … Higgins determined in writing on August 19th that water usage on the land where the large gas station would be built wouldn’t need a special use permit, effectively determining that Re-Store ‘N’ Station could go ahead with construction, because the project would use less than 400 gallons of water per site acre per day.

$10 Miracle – Help Out Two Crozetians

In Crozet by Jim3 Comments

Jim, can you help spread the word about the efforts to help WAHS 2010 grads and cross country runners (twins) Sarah and Rebecca Gaunt whose Mom and step-dad were killed in a car accident a few weeks ago? Their college loan has been withdrawn because their mom was the guarantor. The community is rallying to pull off a miracle for them for a semester.

…Or send a check: Member One Federal Credit Union, PO BOX 12288, Roanoke VA 24024-2288.