Albemarle County Planning Commission Meeting 08/112026

The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on two special use permit (SP) requests. The first was for the Beaver Creek pump station project, involving the placement of 450 cubic yards of fill in the floodplain to support construction of a new raw water pump station and associated infrastructure. The project was presented by the applicant and county staff, with discussion on environmental impacts, floodplain regulations, and mitigation measures. The commission recommended approval of the permit with conditions. The second major agenda item was an amendment request for Camp Watermarks, a family-owned boarding camp seeking to expand its capacity from 100 to 250 people, increase the number of sessions, and adjust the camp's footprint. Staff presented the proposal, noting ongoing efforts to bring the camp into compliance with county codes and addressing concerns about noise, traffic, and environmental impacts. Public comments were largely supportive, emphasizing the camp's positive community role, though some concerns about increased activity were raised. The commission voted to recommend approval of the amendment with conditions. Additionally, committee reports included updates on water and sewer authority projects and transportation infrastructure, notably the Barracks Road project with significant cost increases. The commission discussed potential future presentations on these infrastructure projects. No new or old business items were introduced during the meeting.