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Annie Gould Gallery
A unique art gallery located in the heart of historic Gordonsville.
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Stacking up
A dangerous Charlottesville intersection could become more crowded
By Sean Tubbs
If implemented as planners hope, Charlottesville’s new development rules will provide more places for people to live by making it easier for builders to navigate the process. Less certain is what will happen when more of those homes are constructed on a road network with known areas of concern.
Perhaps one of the most dangerous intersections in Charlottesville is at Fifth Street SW and Harris Road, which has seen at least three fatalities since 2016 and many more just to the north on a stretch of roadway designed to be a highway. Thousands of vehicles pass through this junction every weekday.
To the west is the city’s Fry’s Spring neighborhood and the Willoughby Shopping Center and to the east and up a hill is the Willoughby neighborhood, which has several dozen homes with city addresses until the roadway passes into Albemarle County.
Moores Creek LLC, a company associated with Woodard Properties, has plans pending before the city to build a development called Willoughby Place with 84 twobedroom apartments in two buildings on 4.8 acres. The driveway to this by-right development would be 350' from the Harris Road intersection. That’s one reason the Willoughby Property Owners Association is opposed to the development.
“Line of sight expressed by [Moores Creek LLC’s] plans from Harris Road to [the Willoughby Place] entrance is twodimensional and doesn’t take into account the hill,” reads an August 7 letter from the association to the city requesting a denial of a preliminary site plan.
The Willoughby Place plans also show a connection to a parcel in Albemarle Coun-
ty, but correspondence between the city and the firm Shimp Engineering indicates there are no efforts to develop that land at this time. There was an effort to do so in 2014 that did not meet with the favor of the county’s planning commission.
The plans for 610 Harris Rd. were filed under the city’s previous rules, which means that none of the units have to be rented at below-market rates to satisfy affordability requirements, known in the new code as “inclusionary zoning.” Plans filed now require 10 percent of the units to be affordable.
The northwest quadrant of the Fifth and Harris intersection is a 46-unit townhouse community built by Southern Development in the mid-2000s. The future of the southwest quadrant is wide open with a new owner.
On August 5, an entity based in Staunton called TAP Investments LLC purchased 1113 Fifth St. SW for $1.375 million, slightly above the 2024 assessment. The new zoning code is Commercial Mixed Use 8, which would allow for an eight-story building with unlimited residential density as well as many commercial possibilities.
A bank operated on the 0.9-acre property for many years and in the fall of 2022, City Council granted a special use permit allowing for Green Clean Albemarle LLC to operate a car wash on the property.
So far, there are no applications to develop the property.
No matter what gets built, the city is working to make the roadway safer with plans for a “road diet” between Harris Road and Cherry Avenue.
“We’re expecting to bring those conceptual plans to the public for review this fall,” says Afton Schneider, the city’s director of communications and public engagement.
The entrance to Willoughby Place would be 350' from the intersection of Fifth Street SW and Harris Road along a winding road.
SPRING BROOK
Classic 2 story brick residence set on a 3.6 acre lot in the Ivy Elementary School District. First floor guest suite. Bright, updated kitchen. Front and rear staircases. Spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors and brick fireplaces. The sunroom opens from family room and out to the deck. Full basement features a family room with brick fireplace. $999,000
FREE UNION ROAD
Character filled home totally remodeled and updated by the finest craftsmen with top quality products and attention to detail. A bright comfortable home featuring first and second floor primary suites. The large windows bring the beautiful setting into each room. The screened front porch is extended living area, it opens to the side terrace and overlooks the pond. Serene setting. Immaculate home and property! $780,000
2 MANICURED ACRES!
Amazing, quality built home with attention to details and custom features. Stunning spiral staircase overlooking 20x30 great room with 18’ high ceilings. 20x40’ kitchen with custom cabinets, beautiful granite counters tops and all new appliances. Large walk-in pantry. Primary suites on first and second floors. The family room addition opens to the outdoor kitchen and pool. Set on 2 extensively landscaped acres. Fabulous one floor living is possible or use the multi-room primary suite on the second floor. The terrace level opens to a large patio with outside bar, fantastic bedroom suite, sunken living room and kitchen. Over-sized 2 car garage and workshop and tremendous. Home can covey with most of the furnishings. $1,477,000
EDGEMONT
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 15 miles south of Charlottesville, is this rare 572-acre historic estate whose design is reputed to be the only remaining private residence attributed to Thomas Jefferson. $15,000,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700 www.HistoricEdgemont.com
HISTORIC STAUNTON
Meticulously renovated National Historic Register home, blending modern amenities with remarkable charm. 5-BR with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, stained glass windows, and trim. Quartz kitchen, magnificent primary suite, terrace apartment. MLS#653080 $1,295,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700
CROZET
Quality-built residence, circa 2017, in the heart of Crozet, minutes from shopping, Western Schools, and Blue Ridge Mountains. Highlights include a main-level master suite, high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, screened porch, and 2-car garage. MLS#655239 $989,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455
BAILEY’S QUARTERS
One level living with full basement, two acres and a spectacular view of Buck Mountain and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Home is 10 miles northwest of Charlottesville near Free Union. MLS#654595
$525,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455
BENTIVAR MANOR
Exquisite brick home on 88 acres less than 5 miles from city limits. Residence is in excellent condition, 7-BR & 11,000+ sf. Property is a mix of pastures & woods with long frontage on the Rivanna River, & miles of trails. MLS#652353 $4,875,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455
FRAYS MILL
Wooded 81.395-acre preservation tract near Frays Mill Subdivision in Albemarle Co., 6 miles from Charlottesville Airport, shops, restaurants. Ideal for recreation, agriculture, and private home with mountain views. MLS#651664 $995,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455
CARRSBROOK
This family friendly home has been thoughtfully updated with a blend of style and comfort for modern living. Spacious with 5 bedrooms, dual purpose main floor bed or office with adjacent full bath, 3 full baths, living room and den, plus 3 season sunroom. MLS#654829 $675,000 Jeremy Fields, 434.270.1220
KESWICK ESTATE
Discover Keswick Estate, a gated community near Keswick Hall, offering a 2.10± acre building site harmonizing country life and resort living in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Create your dream home close to golf, dining, tennis, and more. MLS#650785 $470,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700
FIELDS
OF BOAZ
A country French estate on 24 acres 6 miles from the University of Virginia. Timeless charm and modern luxury with soaring ceilings, spacious primary suite, home office, wine cellar, guest quarters, and private pond. MLS#652608
$3,995,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700
UNDERCONTRACT
PARK STREET
Transform into private residence, maintain as offices, or envision mixed-use development. Expansive rooms, lofty ceilings, architectural detailing, covered porch, private parking. Immediate access to dining, cultural amenities, and shops. MLS#654741 $1,195,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700
TAYLORS GAP RD
Charming cottage on 3+ acres in Ivy! Light-filled w/living, dining, kitchen, sunroom, study, primary BR, bath, second BR on main floor. Lower level has bonus room, BR & bath. Recently updated floors, roof, sunroom tile. Private deck, mature landscaping, pond, Fiber Optic available. MLS#655171 $598,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250
COUNTRY GREEN RD
Modern living at a great value! Open-concept living on first floor w/bright great room, oversized kitchen, dining area and half bath. Upstairs, enjoy a primary BR with en suite, 2 additional BRs, full bath, and stackable washer/dryer. 2 off-street parking spots. Easy access to local amenities. MLS#654818
$434,900 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250
When the moon doth rise and the stars twinkle bright, we gather to revel in the myth and magic of the night.
Mystic
INTO THE
FRI, AUG 23, 2024
We look forward to celebrating the city’s most captivating players on a magical summer night we’ll not soon forget, where ancient myths come to life, and a world of legend and lore unfurls before your eyes.
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