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campus. Creating paths for non-motorized movement is critical, both to the quality of life in the Village as well as for minimizing vehicular traffic. The sewer and water line routes in Fig. 5 should be maintained as non-paved pathways, with additional east-west linkages added where feasible and needed. The sewer line recently completed along the western bank of Courthouse Creek should be designated and maintained as a public path for non-motorized use, including horse, bicycle, and pedestrian, where the property is owned by the county or the community college. This Courthouse Creek watershed pathway shall be designed in accordance with the Monocan Soil and Water Conservation District, as set out in the document ‘Land for Water’s Sake: Phase 1 in the Development of a Watershed Management Plan’, approved by the Goochland Board of Supervisors. Budgeting is needed for a trafficcalming, landscaped island triangle (or something like it) at the 3-way intersection at Rt. 6 and 522; and, for excellent crossing walk features and lighting. Land Use – Residential We recommend that all future residential development be considered adaptable for a mix of single family, townhouse and cluster housing so that people of a variety of ages and differing income-levels will live in the village. Land Use – Public We recommend creation of new parks to accommodate the need for playing fields, the need for community green space, and the need for a public access to the James River. First, running north-south through the center of the village lies the Courthouse Creek watershed, which will become a pathway for non-motorized users. Second, we also recommend creating a park adjacent to this watershed, with adequate parking, on the county-owned land at the end of Salmon Lane. This park should have trees, benches, no-maintenance picnic tables, some playground equipment, and a covered area such as a gazebo. This park should be nature-friendly and a calming place to enjoy the outdoors or have a picnic. Along the bank of the James River, south of the railroad right-of-way, exists a field which we’ve identified as a candidate for a wateraccess park. Visitors could access this potential park by driving past Maidens’ post office and the existing small commercial businesses located by the post office. Because of the severe shortage of playing fields in the village and the courthouse, we recommend building playing fields on land near the western gateway to the Village. Ideally, fields for soccer, along with sufficient parking, could be created on land between the river and Rt 6. To maximize the area available for fields, the design may not include the amenities included in the Courthouse Creek park at the end of Salmon Lane. Hidden Rock Park shall be included in the Village Boundary. It currently provides two lighted baseball and two lighted softball fields, one outdoor basketball court, walking paths, a playground, and an area atop the landfill designated for soccer. The Courthouse Creek watershed pathway should be developed along the watershed located on the eastern edge of Hidden Rock Park. The playing fields behind the old high school should remain playing fields for the community with lights added for nighttime use. Village Green – This is considered desirable as the center of the major commercial district, i.e., and the Fairgrounds property. Research the property at Irvin for a Park. Historic Seek historical protection for older buildings in and outside of the Village boundaries. Place all currently known historic sites on the GIS and develop site guidelines to protect, preserve, and enhance these locations when development of these properties may be pursued in the future. A Master Plan for Courthouse Village Page 87 of 96 Spring, 2006 Goochland County
Land Use – Commercial Commercial development shall be in scale and directed by a distinct set of design standards in order to guide the aesthetic quality of new development. Infill along the Rt. 6 Gateway west into the Village should match the existing buildings, with sidewalks, close to the road. Materials and design should conform to the existing buildings and parking should be in the rear. This area would include the south side of Rt. 6 across from the Courthouse Commons. This area would seem appropriate for professional offices, services and retail shops. All new buildings, including food franchises, must conform to village architectural guidelines, setbacks, etc. for the specific commercial area in which they wish to locate. Exclude all industrial use in and adjacent to the Village Boundaries. Require clean up of sites within the boundary i.e. the equipment rental on the north side of Rt. 6 owned by Marsh Oil on the way into town on Rt. 6. Signage Disallow any type of neighborhood entrance or announcement signage. In keeping with the gateways to the Village itself, entrance into residential neighborhoods shall be designated with landscaped corridors and natural materials. Conclusion This draft of the Comprehensive Plan for the Courthouse Village includes a synthesis of perspectives and opinions expressed by residents of the Village, Goochland citizens residing beyond the Village, individuals with proposals for development, county authorities, and published authorities on the subject of developing a village. Every stakeholder has been considered. The resulting Plan’s value will lie in its dependability. Future needs will arise for interpreting the Plan under new conditions as well as for hearing requests for flexibility. Consequently, we recommend the establishment of a process requiring every applicant to meet with the Planning Director before submitting an application for rezoning or a site-plan for development. We want to be able to read and understand our long-range plan for growth and the decisions that are made by our representatives. Therefore, we want the County Comprehensive Plan to cross- reference applicable county ordinances and to be written in language that we can understand. We want the county to adopt the ordinances necessary to enforce the vision expressed in this Comprehensive Plan. Respectfully Submitted, Bill Haskins Cathy Haskins Eleanor Towers Tom Towers Claudia Lawton Dee Phillips Molly Lennarz A Master Plan for Courthouse Village Page 88 of 96 Spring, 2006 Goochland County
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