Michael Crenshaw

@crenshaw-dev

Argo CD stuff, Crozet Virginia stuff Physically can't stop talking about bike/pedestrian infrastructure. It's a problem, please help.

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Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· May 29

Albemarle 👏 County 👏 is 👏 a 👏 rural 👏 county 🚜👨‍🌾🛩

Photo of a small green John deere tractor acting as a tug, pushing a private jet. At Charlottesville-Albemarle airport (CHO).

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· May 26

I'll just post this. He didn't go point by point, but it's all a nice summary.

SUMMARY OF THE REOUEST
Rezoning to permit up to maximum of 18 units on 3.146 acres in the Crozet Growth Area,
Density of 6 units/acre.
• 20% of units to be built as affordable housing. Terms of affordability and qualifying income limits are per Housing Albemarle requirements.
• Infill housing that is in close, walking proximity to amenities including the shops at Clover Lawn
⁃ Further enhances mix of housing units in the existing Cory Farm neighborhood
UPDATES SINCE 02.10.2026 PC
• The applicant has revised the density distribution accross the parcel. Now, the density is less concentratec in the northern portion of the development
⁃ Affordable housing terms have been revised to meet the regulations
• 8' Shared public path has been added for pedestrian connectivity
‣ Bike ramp has been added on Cory Farm Rd for additional connectivity
Designated amenity area has been added to the layout
Setback from 330 Windy Knoll has been increased to 2X the setback requirement. Landscape buffer added

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· May 17

Stay cool out there

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· May 13

Doubled it, we're going parabolic

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· May 5

This is what the area looks like. Wide stroads, no crosswalks.

Aerial view of the 2000 intersection of Rosser Ave. At the intersection, Rosser expands to up to 8 lanes, crossing a road with about 6 lanes. Gas stations, fast food, and hotels line the roads.

Street view photo of Rosser / Lewis Dewitt intersection. The road is very wide. No crosswalks.

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 30

Back for more relaxation

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 23

I've never seen a squirrel this chilled out before

A squirrel laying on its belly on a porch railing, looking straight into the camera

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 17

Since I'm playing with maps, I'd venture to suggest that this area of Crozet probably has more tree coverage today than it did in 1957.

Aerial photo of eastern Crozet in 1957. It's probably 25-40% tree coverage

Recent aerial photo of eastern Crozet (Google maps). It's probably 35-45% tree coverage

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 17

And in 1937, the land still wasn't forest, it was an orchard.

Red rectangle highlights the lot "cleared for development" as being an orchard in 1937.

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 17

In 1957 (no house adjacent to it, that came 5 years later)

Red rectangle highlights clear-cut lot at the end of Hill Top

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 17

Here's what it looked like in 1966

Red rectangle over Crozet shows clear-cut lot at the end of Hill Top Street.

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 17

Here's what it looked like in 1974

Aerial photo of Crozet. Red rectangle outlines the treeless bit of land at the end of Hill Top Street (which was a dead-end beside the lot at that time).

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 17

This is such needlessly NIMBY framing of this project. The single-family house adjacent to the project lot was built in 1962. Crozet was not designated a growth area until 1971. Here's a satellite photo from 1977 showing the lot and a MASSIVE adjacent area were already cleared for farming.

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 2

Apparently the landlord at Old Trail realized that renting out a massive restaurant space is difficult when the tenant is expected to foot the bill to finish the space.

Community Development Department
Building Permit
ALTC-2026-00045 Issue Date:
03/31/2026
Alteration of original white box unit
# 110 to enhance the tenant
space for a "as is" location and
help offset small tenant
construction cost with higher level
of finish. Future Tenant will be
required to obtain final CO (if
required) and zoning clearance
1160 OLD TRAIL DR 110, CROZET, VA 22932
055E00100000C2

OLD TRAIL VILLAGE CENTER LLC
Sanger Carpentry

Photo of unfinished commercial space, basically a floor covered with gravel

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Apr 2

Crozet crew, Wendell House is giving away a bunch of Italian loaves, come get 'em when they open tomorrow at 10!

Picture of a hand holding a round loaf of bread with the Wendell House "flying pig" sign in the background.

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Mar 25

So no mention of general enforcement in that lane, but maybe at least the police vehicle won't be parked illegally.

Good afternoon Mr. Crenshaw,

I wanted to follow up with you on the previous parking complaint. Let me start by thanking you for taking the time to bring this to our attention. This matter has been addressed directly with the officer involved, and steps have been taken to ensure this does not continue. We take concerns like this seriously, and your feedback genuinely helps us do better.

We appreciate the partnership with our community members.

Captain Kevin B. Miller

Patrol Division Commander

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Mar 20

Okee-dokee, progress?

Hello Michael,

We are aware of this matter and have addressed it with our staff member. As it pertains to the other vehicles, the District Commander is aware. I will ensure that he makes contact with you as well.

Thak you for reaching out to ACPD.

Major Randy S. Jamerson

Deputy Chief of Police

Albemarle County Police Department

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Mar 20

Still no response from AskACPD, so I emailed Chief Reeves and Deputy County Executive Henry. I noticed there's plenty of street parking room about 50' away on Anlee Rd.

Four vehicles parked in a bike lane, including an Albemarle County Police Department vehicle.

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Mar 18

Update. The ACPD generic email address is unresponsive after two days. Glad I CC'ed Ann Mallek who immediately responded and has continued to follow up.

Photo of three vehicles parked in a bike lane, one being an Albemarle County police car

Michael Crenshaw@crenshaw-dev· Mar 14

Quick tour of the new 240/250 roundabout in Crozet. Functional but still very work-in-progress. It's already a LOT nicer entering 250. I'm a little worried that 250 through traffic west->east won't slow down enough, but will wait to see the final product.