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Planning commission finds Stillhouse Mountain conservation easement in compliance with comp plan (6–1)
Summary
After public comment and a staff report, the commission voted 6–1 to find the owner‑initiated Stillhouse Mountain conservation easement in compliance with the comprehensive plan. Staff said about 77% of the parcel is rural or parks/green‑systems and recommended the finding despite some development‑area designations on the property.
The Albemarle County Planning Commission on Dec. 9 voted 6–1 to find that a proposed conservation easement on Stillhouse Mountain (CCP‑2025‑001) is in compliance with the county comprehensive plan.
Scott Clark, the county’s conservation program manager, told the commission that roughly 77% of the parcel is designated either rural area or parks and green systems and that a mountain protection overlay covers a large portion of the site. Clark said portions of the parcel fall within the county’s development area and have neighborhood density or institutional designations, but that steep slopes, limited access and partial lack of sewer make substantial development unlikely. Staff therefore recommended a favorable finding.
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