COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE

 At your meeting on September 2, 1997, you requested staff to develop amendments to the original conditions recommended by the Planning Commission for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the Ragged Mountain Natural Area.  The amendments are shown below for your review and approval at your meeting on September 17th.
 

(1) The trail must conform generally with the proposed plan and be approved by the Water Resources Manager, ensuring that the protection of water quality is of paramount priority.

(2) The ICF and the County will continue to work with adjacent landowners to minimize adverse impacts in the development and use of trails.

(3) The ICF will conduct a general survey of natural heritage resources and design trails to avoid areas with identified resources.

(4) The County will work with the City of Charlottesville and the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority, including an annual review, to ensure that the proposal, including indirect effects such as increased boating access, use of the Ragged Mountain Area, including trail use and fishing, does not adversely impact water quality.

(5) A site plan must be approved by the Planning Commission.

(6) While the ICF generally supports the prohibition of hunting and trapping of animals in the Ragged Mountain Natural Area, the County believes that there may be a need to reduce certain animal populations in order to protect the area.  Any measures to control animal populations must be in collaboration with the state game biologist and/or the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.