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==Adoption and revision==
==Adoption and revision==
The plan was adopted on December 1, 2004, as the result of a two-year process involving the community, staff and other stakeholders{{fact}}. Implementation is overseen by the [[Crozet Community Advisory Council]].
The plan was adopted on December 1, 2004, as the result of a two-year process involving the community, staff and other stakeholders. Implementation is overseen by the [[Crozet Community Advisory Council]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Community Development: Crozet Master Plan Home|url=http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=cdd&relpage=3733|author=|work=|publisher=County of Albemarle|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=9 July 2013}}</ref> A five-year revision was adopted on October 13, 2010. The revision process began in 2009, when planners held five community forums to consider changes. Then, the [[Crozet Community Advisory Council]] recommended changes to the [[Albemarle Planning Commission]]. The commission held work sessions and a public hearing to review the proposals. Finally, the [[Albemarle Board of Supervisors]] adopted the updated plan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crozet Master Plan|url=http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Crozet_Master_Plan/Chapter_1-Introduction_10-13-10final.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=County of Albemarle|location=|publishdate=13 Oct 2010|accessdate=9 July 2013}}</ref>
 
[[image:20100822-Crozet-Mall.gif|300px|left|One item of future concern is whether the downtown area will be vibrant enough as a downtown area to compete with other centers. This image depicts the potential of a pedestrian mall where the Barnes lumber yard currently stands]]The plan is up for reconsideration in 2009 with a final report before the Board of Supervisors in 2010. Items under consideration include a possible expansion and population projections.
 


[[image:20100822-Crozet-Mall.gif|300px|left|One item of concern is whether the downtown area will be vibrant enough as a downtown area to compete with other centers. This image depicts the potential of a pedestrian mall where the Barnes lumber yard currently stands]].


===Expansion===
===Expansion===
One of the items to be discussed is a comprehensive plan amendment to bring 184 acres in [[Yancey Mills]] and owned by the Yancey family into the designated growth area, to accommodate a proposed business park<ref>{{cite web|author=Tubbs, Sean|title=Supervisors vote to include Yancey Mills proposal as part of Crozet Master Plan review|work=Charlottesville Tomorow News Center|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|publishdate=4 Dec. 2008|accessdate=10 Sept. 2009|url=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2008/12/supervisors_yancey.html}}</ref>. At a public forum Jan 28 2010, citizens and members of the [[Crozet Community Advisory Council]] were mostly critical of the planned expansion<ref name=ctyanceyquestioned>{{cite-progress|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/crozet_residents_question_yancey_plan/51639/|title=Crozet residents question Yancey plan|author=Sean Tubbs|publishdate=January 29, 2010|cturl=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/01/crozet.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cvilletomorrow_rss+%28Charlottesville+Tomorrow+News+Center%29}}</ref>.
One of the most controversial items discussed was a comprehensive plan amendment to bring 184 acres in [[Yancey Mills]] and owned by the Yancey family into the designated growth area, to accommodate a proposed business park.<ref>{{cite web|author=Tubbs, Sean|title=Supervisors vote to include Yancey Mills proposal as part of Crozet Master Plan review|work=Charlottesville Tomorow News Center|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|publishdate=4 Dec. 2008|accessdate=10 Sept. 2009|url=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2008/12/supervisors_yancey.html}}</ref> At a public forum on January 28, 2010, citizens and members of the [[Crozet Community Advisory Council]] were mostly critical of the planned expansion.<ref name=ctyanceyquestioned>{{cite-progress|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/crozet_residents_question_yancey_plan/51639/|title=Crozet residents question Yancey plan|author=Sean Tubbs|publishdate=January 29, 2010|cturl=http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/01/crozet.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cvilletomorrow_rss+%28Charlottesville+Tomorrow+News+Center%29}}</ref>


===Population projections===
===Population projections===
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The population of Crozet was estimated to be 5,501 in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crozet Master Plan|url=http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Crozet_Master_Plan/Chapter_3-ExistingConditions_10-13-10final.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=County of Albemarle|location=|publishdate=13 Oct 2010|accessdate=9 July 2013}}</ref> The master plan projects that there will be up to 12,000 Crozet residents in 2030, but land use designations on the master plan map imply that there could be as many as 24,760 residents. [[Mike Marshall]], chair of the [[Crozet Community Advisory Council]] and editor-publisher of the [[Crozet Gazette]], said that measures should be taken to prevent such rapid growth.<ref>{{cite-cville|title=|url=http://www.c-ville.com/Crozet_prepares_for_tough_redevelopment_discussions/#.Udx04ZXSGWc|author=Erika Howshare|pageno=|printno=|printdate=|publishdate=6 Oct 2009|accessdate=9 July 2013}}</ref> In June 2009, seven hundred people filled out a survey conducted by the [[Crozet Community Advisory Council]]. One of the top concerns expressed by respondents was population growth; they wanted to see population limits included in the 2010 master plan update, as well as protections for existing neighborhoods.<ref>{{cite-gazette|title=Population Concern Tops Survey Results|url=http://www.crozetgazette.com/2009/08/population-concern-tops-survey-results/|author=Editor|pageno=|printno=|printdate=|publishdate=6 Aug 2009|accessdate=9 July 2013}}</ref>
The opening pages of the plan describes why it anticipates a projected build-out of 12,000 people over the 20 years in which it will serve as a guide for Crozet growth. That matches the by-right build-out figure of 12,500. In 2004, the Crozet development area had a population of around 3,000. However, the land use map included population densities that could allow an ultimate build-out of 24,758 people. That would mean that every single parcel land developed at its maximum density. The most recent population estimate for Crozet is 5,336 for August 2007.


== Transportation elements ==
== Transportation elements ==

Revision as of 16:57, 9 July 2013

The Crozet Master Plan guides the future development of the Crozet designated growth area.

Adoption and revision

The plan was adopted on December 1, 2004, as the result of a two-year process involving the community, staff and other stakeholders. Implementation is overseen by the Crozet Community Advisory Council.[1] A five-year revision was adopted on October 13, 2010. The revision process began in 2009, when planners held five community forums to consider changes. Then, the Crozet Community Advisory Council recommended changes to the Albemarle Planning Commission. The commission held work sessions and a public hearing to review the proposals. Finally, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors adopted the updated plan.[2]

One item of concern is whether the downtown area will be vibrant enough as a downtown area to compete with other centers. This image depicts the potential of a pedestrian mall where the Barnes lumber yard currently stands

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Expansion

One of the most controversial items discussed was a comprehensive plan amendment to bring 184 acres in Yancey Mills and owned by the Yancey family into the designated growth area, to accommodate a proposed business park.[3] At a public forum on January 28, 2010, citizens and members of the Crozet Community Advisory Council were mostly critical of the planned expansion.[4]

Population projections

The population of Crozet was estimated to be 5,501 in 2010.[5] The master plan projects that there will be up to 12,000 Crozet residents in 2030, but land use designations on the master plan map imply that there could be as many as 24,760 residents. Mike Marshall, chair of the Crozet Community Advisory Council and editor-publisher of the Crozet Gazette, said that measures should be taken to prevent such rapid growth.[6] In June 2009, seven hundred people filled out a survey conducted by the Crozet Community Advisory Council. One of the top concerns expressed by respondents was population growth; they wanted to see population limits included in the 2010 master plan update, as well as protections for existing neighborhoods.[7]

Transportation elements

References

  1. Web. Community Development: Crozet Master Plan Home, County of Albemarle, retrieved 9 July 2013.
  2. Web. Crozet Master Plan, County of Albemarle, 13 Oct 2010, retrieved 9 July 2013.
  3. Web. Supervisors vote to include Yancey Mills proposal as part of Crozet Master Plan review, Tubbs, Sean, Charlottesville Tomorow News Center, Charlottesville Tomorrow, 4 Dec. 2008, retrieved 10 Sept. 2009.
  4. Web. Crozet residents question Yancey plan, Sean Tubbs, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, January 29, 2010 Also available at the Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center.
  5. Web. Crozet Master Plan, County of Albemarle, 13 Oct 2010, retrieved 9 July 2013.
  6. Web. [1], Erika Howshare, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, 6 Oct 2009, retrieved 9 July 2013.
  7. Web. Population Concern Tops Survey Results, Editor, Crozet Gazette, Crozet Gazette, 6 Aug 2009, retrieved 9 July 2013.

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