Committees
We have committees that address certain topical areas. Come to the next neighborhood meeting for an update on each, and to make input or give suggestions.
Traffic(Chris Gensic) – In 2005 we built sidewalk on Meridian and curb extensions on Monticello Avenue at the Clark School crosswalk. Still underway are speed humps on Monticello Road, and raised crosswalks at both Belmont Park and the Industries for the Blind. The CIP cycle should be renewed sometime in 2006 allowing new projects to get on the list. Currently on the list are:
- Stop signs at Rialto/Rockland
- Stop signs at Hinton/Monticello
- Adding a left turn lane from Avon to Hinton
- Sidewalks on 6th SE, Florence, Monticello Rd., Druid, 20 south
- Hampton St. & Rives St. intersection
- Monticello Rd. & Carlton Rd. intersection
- Rialto/Druid intersection (at the Park)
Lyman Street is being worked on, changes include restricting parking on the railroad side for emergency vehicle access, and working to complete the curb and gutter on that side.
Beautification – Spring Clean up March 18 2006. Moore’s Creek
Parks – The City Parks Department has nearly completed its park system plan. The plan is currently in front of City Council for work sessions.
Development (John Woodriff) – To sign up for the Planning Commission agenda via email, contact Brenda Weatherford at NDS weatherf@charlottesville.org. To see what on the planning departments plate, contact Neil Curry to recieve the NDS “In Our Backyards” newsletter, or view it online at www.charlottesville.org
Current developments include:
Avon Terraces – townhomes at Avon and Palatine
Eddins Cottages – Chestnut & Carlton: 5 houses and 4 townhomes
Avon between Palatine and Moore’s Creek
Sunset Park project: Carlton Avenue – www.urban-habitats.org.
Single family homes in formerly empty lots on Elliott and Avon
Belmont Neighborhood Study
A task force was formed to participate in a Belmont Neighborhood Study. This study was financed with Community Development Block Grant funds and identifies areas of need in the neighborhood that can be addressed through the Block Grant such as housing, social and recreational programs as well as transportation, lighting and infrastructure improvements. If Belmont is successful in becoming a “target neighborhood”, a neighborhood task force will be established to identify specific projects, prioritize them and recommend funding.
