CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



 Agenda Date:        March 20, 2023

 Action Required:    No Council Action Required

 Presenter:          Lauren Hildebrand, Director of Utilities

 Staff Contacts:     Lauren Hildebrand, Director of Utilities

 Title:              Land Use and Environmental Planning Committee Semi-Annual Report
                     (written report only)


Background
In 1986, the Planning and Coordination Council (PACC) was established with the purpose of
promoting cooperation in planning and community development among the City of Charlottesville,
Albemarle County and the University of Virginia (UVA). As an advisory body, PACC fostered
cooperative planning and provided guidance and recommendations for decisions made by the City,
the County and UVA.

In November 2019, City Council, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and UVA approved
dissolution of the PACC and established the Land Use and Environmental Planning Committee
(LUEPC) in order to broaden PACC’s collaboration beyond land use and to include environmental
topics and sustainability. Also, LUEPC would allow professional staff to develop solutions on a
continuous basis with regularly scheduled reports to leadership of all three entities. LUEPC is
intended to be a vehicle to collaborate and coordinate land use and development plans and projects
and to consider environmental and infrastructure issues facing the community.

Discussion
LUEPC met virtually for the second half of 2022. The committee has continued concentrating on
project discussion and coordination. The agendas for the monthly meeting are developed around
themes – either geographical areas or specific topics. LUEPC’s Semi-Annual Report for the second
half of 2022 (attached) has been compiled and includes the highlights of the meetings.

Alignment with City Council's Vision and Strategic Plan
This contributes to Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan: A Beautiful and Sustainable Natural and Built
Environment.

Community Engagement
The agenda and meeting minutes for the LUEPC’s meetings are published on the Thomas Jefferson
Planning District Commission’s website for the community to review.
Budgetary Impact
There are no budget impacts.

Recommendation
There are no staff recommendations and the report is intended to inform City Council of the LUEPC
meetings.

Alternatives

Attachments
1.   LUEPC Semi-Annual Report - JUL thru DEC 2022