Light Industrial Plans and a Walkable Crozet

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The Crozet community continues to weigh in on modifications to the county’s first ever master plan, originally approved in 2004, which is now getting its first five-year review. Mike Marshall , chair of the Crozet Community Advisory Council , welcomed an audience of about 40 residents to the third of five planned community forums on different aspects of the master plan. Marshall said he didn’t think there would be much controversy about the matters on the evening’s agenda, however he foreshadowed concerns about the Yancey Mills Business Park proposal. … … The County’s Community Relations Manager, Lee Catlin, said she also heard residents express a high priority for trails and pedestrian connections that would allow people living in Western Ridge, Highlands to get into downtown Crozet.

Question from a Commenter – What has Crozet lost?

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Rob asks : There is talk of all that crozet has lost–and I’m sure much has been lost with all of the rapid growth of the last several years. But growth, and it’s associated losses will continue with or without master plans or streetscapes. Shouldn’t the conversation be about what are the Specific losses, and how best to plan growth to mitigate those specific losses?

Take the Crozet Master Plan Survey

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At Albemarle.org. (Update 15 November 2016 – the link to Albemarle’s site is dead) Once again, this is a remarkable opportunity to contribute your opinion to the future of Crozet. If you’re pro-growth, anti-growth, indifferent-to-growth, please take the time to express yourself. From the survey’s …

Crozet Community Advisory Council Meeting tonight

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The monthly Crozet Community Advisory Council meeting is this Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Meadows Community Center (Located on Meadows Drive/Route 240, Crozet) Tentative Agenda 1. Agenda Review  (Mike Marshall – CCAC Chair) 2. Historic Resources Study Update …

Crozet Community Advisory Council Meeting 16 April

In Community, Crozet by Jim2 Comments

A reminder that the Crozet Community Advisory Council’s (CCAC) monthly meeting is this Thursday, April 16, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Meadows Community Center (off Route 240, south of town on Meadows Drive). Everyone is welcome to attend. Tentative Agenda 1. Agenda …

Crozet Library Meeting – 19 February

In Crozet, Growth, Politics by Jim4 Comments

Crozet United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 1156 Crozet Ave, Crozet Please join Crozet Library Steering Committee members and Albemarle County staff for an open house on the conceptual design of the new Crozet library and an update on the Destination Downtown project, including the streetscape and stormwater projects. The public is invited to drop in at any point during the Open House to view the conceptual design and other materials, talk with staff and committee members, and provide feedback.

Crozet and Brownsville Redistricting Plan Approved

In Crozet, Growth, Politics, Schools by Jim2 Comments

The expansion, which includes a new wing of classrooms, more kitchen space and a new gymnasium, is slated to be finished in the spring. … If you are thinking about buying (or selling, really) in Crozet – check the school district yourself – don’t necessarily trust the MLS ( as much as it pains me, as a Realtor, to write that) .

Gas Station Coming to 250 in Crozet

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Huge Gas Station coming to Crozet In response to John-N’s comment – What about the imminent approval of a mega gas/diesel fuel station in the Brownsville-Yancey Mills area and its potential impacts on the western Albemarle community on Free State Lane? … Basically, this (bolding mine) – Request for preliminary site plan approval to construct a 7,000 square foot, two (2) story commercial building with eight (8) gas pumps and associated parking 4.06 acres .

No Business Park in Crozet – Yet

In Crozet, Growth, Politics by Jim3 Comments

The Commission came close to recommending that the development be reviewed as part of the upcoming Crozet Master Plan update, however, the discussion concluded with a 6-1 vote to end all further consideration of the matter. … We will reach out to the Crozet community and try to reassure them that have been in the area for a long time, well over a hundred years, and we intend on keeping our word and to do what we say.