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'''Biscuit Run State Park''' is a planned 1,200-acre Virginia State Park in [[Albemarle County]]'s [[Neighborhood 5]] [[designated growth area]]. | '''Biscuit Run State Park''' is a planned 1,200-acre Virginia State Park in [[Albemarle County]]'s [[Neighborhood 5]] [[designated growth area]]. | ||
The land for the park was once intended for the large [[Biscuit Run (development)|Biscuit Run development]] as well as a 400-acre county park, but was purchased from the developer, [[Forest Lodge LLC]], by the Commonwealth in January 2010. | The land for the park was once intended for the large [[Biscuit Run (development)|Biscuit Run development]] as well as a 400-acre county park, but was purchased from the developer, [[Forest Lodge LLC]], by the Commonwealth in January 2010. A lack of state funds could mean the park does not open until 2020. <ref>{{cite-hook|title=The flip that flopped: Biscuit Run men want $20 million more from taxpayers|url=http://www.readthehook.com/101906/flip-flopped-biscuit-run-men-want-20-million-more-taxpayers|author=Hawes Spencer|pageno=|printno=1045|printdate=November 10, 2011|publishdate=November 9, 2011|accessdate=November 10, 2011}}</ref> | ||
==Master Planning== | ==Master Planning== |
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Biscuit Run State Park is a planned 1,200-acre Virginia State Park in Albemarle County's Neighborhood 5 designated growth area.
The land for the park was once intended for the large Biscuit Run development as well as a 400-acre county park, but was purchased from the developer, Forest Lodge LLC, by the Commonwealth in January 2010. A lack of state funds could mean the park does not open until 2020. [1]
Master Planning
The Biscuit Run State Park Master Plan Advisory Committee held several meetings to develop the park’s master plan, including an inventory of natural and cultural resources. [2] This process concluded with a final public hearing on September 19, 2011. [3] The goal is to have a master plan in place by the end of 2011. [2]
Advisory Committee
Member Name | Organization | |
Johnny Finch | Virginia Association for Parks, President | |
Lonnie Murray | Albemarle Natural Heritage Committee, Chair | |
William Sanford | Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club | |
Christopher Gist | Certified League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor | |
Barbara Landes | Virginia Horse Council | |
Rex Linville | Piedmont Environmental Council | |
Rosanne Simon | Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, Board Member | |
Steven G. Meeks | Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, President | |
Thomas Foley | Albemarle County Executive | |
Bryan Elliott | Assistant Albemarle County Executive | |
Wayne Cilimberg | Albemarle County, Director of Planning | |
Ann Mallek | Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Chair | |
Bob Crickenberger | Albemarle County Parks and Recreation, Director | |
Stephen W. Williams | Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, Executive Director | |
Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr. | Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (Scottsville) | |
Forrest Marshall | adjacent landowner | |
Peter Clark | property owner | |
Chris Scott | IMBA- state representative. Owner of Shenandoah Mountain Touring | |
Charlie Armstrong | Southern Development, Vice President, Land Development | |
Ken Boyd | Albemarle County Board of Supervisors (Rivanna) | |
David J. Toscano | Delegate | |
Robert B. Bell | Delegate | |
R. Creigh Deeds | Senator | |
Tom Smith | Division of Natural Heritage | |
Marshall Barron | VDOT District planning staff | |
Dan Painter | VDOT District planning staff | |
Ursula Lemanski | NPS Rivers and Trails Program |
County fair?
Commonwealth officials have indicated willingness to discuss the Albemarle County Fair operating at the site until they find a permanent home[5]. However, nothing official materialized for the 2011 County fair.
Timeline
Map
References
- ↑ Web. The flip that flopped: Biscuit Run men want $20 million more from taxpayers, Hawes Spencer, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, November 9, 2011, retrieved November 10, 2011. Print. November 10, 2011 , 1045, .
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Web. Biscuit Run State Park goals and objectives refined in advance of public hearing, Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 3, 2011, retrieved May 3, 2011.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle increasing lobbying effort for new athletic fields, Kurt Walters, Charlottesville Tomorrow, September 25, 2011, retrieved September 26, 2011.
- ↑ E-mail. Gary Waugh, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. "Copy of Biscuit Run advisory committee roster." Message to Brian Wheeler, Charlottesville Tomorrow. 26 January 2011.
- ↑ Web. County fair to find new home at Biscuit Run?, Will Goldsmith, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, September 21, 2010, retrieved September 21, 2010. Print. 09/21/2010 - 09/27/2010 .