As expected, Crozet Park’s expansion has been approved.
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An expansion of Claudius Crozet Park can move forward once the nonprofit that owns it raises enough funds.
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment Wednesday evening of a special-use permit for the park to expand.
Supporters of the park have said that the expansion would allow more recreation opportunities, but some neighbors don’t think the expansion should happen due to the lack of sidewalks and potential for increased traffic.
The plan will add a two-story, 34,200-square-foot recreation building, which is set to include exercise areas, sports courts, community meeting spaces and a pool expansion. A second phase of the project would include an indoor pool facility adjacent to the existing pool deck.
Here’s hoping that the County is able to build sidewalks and bike lanes leading to and from the Park so that people won’t be forced to drive to take advantage of the new Park.
The approval comes with nine conditions, including sound and lighting limitations and a number of fencing and screening requirements.
The commission added a 10th proposed condition that the park should include additional on-site bicycle infrastructure, such as bike racks, bike lockers, bike lanes and other on-road or adjacent bicycle access. They also recommended that the county prioritize the installation and/or repair of sidewalks along High Street, Hill Top Street and Park Road.
