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Crozet Needs a Bigger Library

Duh.

Here is the report referenced by NBC29 and commissioned by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL) board.

I emailed John Halliday, the Executive Director of the JMRL and asked three questions:

1 – Why was the study commissioned?
2 – Can you tell me how much it cost?
3 – What was the purpose of the study? It seems obvious that the library is too small.

His answers:

The study was done as a routine review of library facilities.  JMRL’s Five-Year Plan, 2009-2014 called for a review of library facilities to be completed by June 2010.  The review was completed in June, even though it had a July date.  The cost was $2000.  We called in a consultant because we wanted JMRL’s facilities to be looked at objectively, from an outsider’s perspective.  The review included space needs (size) based on current standards, condition of physical plant including furnishings and mechanical systems, and security needs.

More on the history of the Crozet Library’s need and plans to build at Charlottesville Tomorrow’s cvillepedia.

The above information isn’t new:

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Two Notes from Crozet Readers

Two emails from the RealCrozetVA inbox this week:

It’s nearly Christmas:

I planted a live tree Christmas tree about 10 years ago. It is now taller than my house and quite gorgeous. I would love to give it to Crozet for the Christmas Tree in the Square. Who do I contact for this??

Cat Killings in Crozet?

There have been several cats found dead in the Wayland’s Grant/Jarmans Gap area. There is speculation about coyotes or other wildlife doing the killing. Have you heard anything about this? It is concerning as a parent with small children who like to play outside. (We keep our cat indoors and will continue to do so!)

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Restore N Station *Does* Need a Special Use Permit

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.

From the letter: (bolding in the letter)

This determination supercedes the August 19, 2010 determination, which is hereby withdrawn.

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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 further discussions 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 …

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Streetscape Phase II Begins in Crozet

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 the Master Plan and significant improvements to the alley leading from the new road to the Square in downtown Crozet.
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$10 Miracle – Help Out Two Crozetians

From a reader:

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.

Donate here on facebook. Or paypal.

Or send a check:

Member One Federal Credit Union, PO BOX 12288, Roanoke VA 24024-2288. Make the check to Sarah and Rebecca Gaunt.