The County Parks and Recreation department has prepared an overview of the draft Biscuit Run easement. This document gives you a quick overview of easement provisions and refers to the easement text directly for more detail. Biscuit Run Greenway: Project Detail & Commitments
A copy of the survey for the Greenway can be found here: Physical survey completed in April 2026 of proposed Biscuit Run trail easement along the old roadbed
Mill Creek HOA 2026 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7:00-9:00 PM
The Annual Meeting of the Mill Creek Homeowners Association will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7 pm. We will meet at the County office building at 1600 Fifth Street, located on the east side of Fifth Street south of I-64.
The Annual Meeting is our once-a-year opportunity to come together as friends and neighbors to conduct the necessary business of the association that we share and is critical to the successful continuation of the association as an organization. Agenda items will include the election of Directors to the Board, an update on the Biscuit Run Greenway, and reports from the Treasurer, Architectural Review Committee, and Grounds Committee.
The HOA Board of Directors has been negotiating with Albemarle County for more than eight years regarding an easement through HOA property along Biscuit Run. The County desires an easement to establish a greenway trail between Biscuit Run Park and the future trail hub to be developed near the Fifth Street Station shopping center (Wegman's). The easement would run along the old roadbed from the Southern Parkway right-of-way to the southern boundary of HOA property and allow for an improved trail to be 6 to 8 ft in width. A copy of the easement text is on the HOA website https://millcreekhomeowners.org and will be emailed or mailed to Mill Creek property owners. A legal surveyed plat of the proposed easement is being prepared and will be displayed at the annual meeting. Approval of this easement requires a two-thirds vote of approval by homeowners to allow the Board to agree to the easement. Information about the easement will be presented at the meeting with lots of time for questions. Each property is entitled to one vote, and voting will begin at the annual meeting on May 6.
We look forward to seeing you!
Mill Creek HOA Board of Directors
We are excited to invite community members to a special meeting with Albemarle County to discuss the future of the Biscuit Run Greenway project. This meeting aims to foster an open dialogue about the current status and next steps of this proposed project that would run alongside your community. We encourage residents to attend, learn more about the project, and share their thoughts, questions, and concerns.
Date: Thursday February 1, 2024
Location: Monticello High School Auditorium and Lobby
Time:
Some key things to know:
Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our community. We look forward to seeing you there. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Abbey Stumpf at astumpf@albemarle.org with any questions about this community meeting.
Some additional information on the Biscuit Run Greenway project can be found attached and here:
The Biscuit Run Greenway project is a strategically-important initiative for Albemarle County. This long-planned bicycle and pedestrian greenway trail will increase vital connections for our community and visitors. It will help generate important public benefits: enhanced public health and personal wellness, expanded options for sustainable multi-modal transportation, increased access to economic opportunity, and equitable access to public facilities for underserved communities.
Although planned and (partially) funded through the FY23-FY27 Capital Improvement Program, this project requires multiple greenway easements across private properties before any significant public investments and progress can be made.
If the required greenway easements are acquired, Albemarle County’s proposed trail improvements for the planned Biscuit Run Connector Greenway span between VDOT’s "5th Street Station Trails Hub" project at the 5th Street Station shopping center (at the north end) and the planned Hickory Street Trailhead for future Biscuit Run Park (at the south end). The planned route generally follows and re-uses the existing historic roadbed along the east side of Biscuit Run, and will connect with the planned multi-use trail network in future Biscuit Run Park. VDOT’s "5th Street Station Trails Hub" project will also connect the planned Biscuit Run Greenway with the existing Rivanna Trail, which will be an exciting expansion of the regional network of recreational trails and bike/ped connections throughout Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville.
Proposed greenway trail improvements along this section of Biscuit Run include improved grading, drainage, and surface materials along the entire trail corridor; bridges across streams and tributaries; greenway trail signage; greenway boundary signage to identify private property; seating in appropriate locations; maintenance access points; and access management features to proactively deter misuse (such as motorized vehicles).
As summer approaches and many of us get out more, this quick note about an important Mill Creek Covenant restriction will help us live in greater harmony with each other and our neighbors.
The Mill Creek HOA owns five parcels (Common Areas) comprising over 57 acres of wooded lands. All of these parcels serve a storm water resources function, as defined by state and federal regulations that are monitored and enforced by our county government. Our common areas abut hundreds more acres of wooded lands that are owned by various other public or private entities, such as our neighbors in Lake Reynovia, Mill Creek South and Foxcroft. Some parcels, such as 'A5' outlined in the accompanying photo, have foot trails running thru them which are part of a wider network of trails. Mill Creek common areas constitute the HOA's 'back yard' and are open to all Mill Creek homeowners (in good standing) and their guests. Because these areas belong to all homeowners, they must not be altered by anyone not expressly authorized to do so. To underscore this point, our Covenants, which are typically broad and open to interpretation by the Board, are very specific in regards to use restrictions in the common areas, stating in Article VIII, Section 1. (g) "Nothing shall be altered or constructed in or removed from the Common Area, except upon the written consent of the Association."
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As the next big storm nears, there are several things we should all do to prepare, survive and recover:
- If you have a high school aged snow shoveler in your home, let your neighbors know by commenting here, or email the Board at HOA@MillCreekClassic.org . Blizzard conditions are a good time for strong backs to make money, while helping the community!
- Move all vehicles OFF the street. Park at the end of your driveway, but not beyond it. If you think your neighbor isn't getting this important safety message, please remind them. This is absolutely essential for snow plows to clear our roads and first responders to ensure our safety. If you need help clearing your driveway after the snowplows deposit a wall of snow there, just ask.
- Ask your elderly or infirm neighbors what help they might need. Keep an eye on them and be ready to assist.
- If a tree falls and blocks a Mill Creek street and you are unable to move/remove it, email us immediately at HOA@millcreekclassic.org
- use www.511virginia.org to check local, regional or state road conditions after any major storm. Use the Albemarle County Schools page for parents, or the UVA closing information page for school info. Comment to this article and share any other helpful resources/info with your neighbors.
- Prepare for power outages! Fill your clean bathtub with water, know the nearest shelter, stock supplies, etc. For official guidance, see: FEMA's Winter Storm Preparathon
- Did you know you should bang on your car hood after storms, to warn cats that might be sheltering there? Or that your dog benefits from boots too? Winter pet safety tips are a Google search away. Don't forget to bring your pets inside!