Albemarle County Architectural Review Board Meeting 10/19/2026

The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board’s October 19, 2026 meeting included an advisory review of rezoning application ZMA 2026-10 for Westminster Canterbury at the Blue Ridge. The proposal would consolidate zoning across the existing campus and expansion property and allow development in phases, including a 12-story independent-living building with 167 units, a health center near Route 250, and additional residential buildings. The discussion also covered road improvements, steep-slope impacts, retaining walls, and preserving green space.

Board members focused on the proposed Phase 2 building’s height and visibility from Route 250 and other viewpoints. Members sought additional visual information and discussed reducing visual impacts, while some considered the proposed height reasonable given the site constraints and open space. The board voted unanimously to provide the applicant with the staff report’s comments and recommendations as amended for consideration by the Planning Commission. No procurement, contract award, or spending decision was identified.