Restoring Criglersville Elementary

Introductions

• Felix Schapiro, Developer

• Richmond-born son of writers

• Worked for six years in the Governor’s office, serving as an aide
to the Secretary of Natural Resources, workforce policy analyst,
and the Assistant Secretary of Labor
• Began development career in 2017, now full-time in the field
and focused exclusively on the successful redevelopment of
Criglersville Elementary School

• Ashley Kyle, Land Use Attorney, Roth Jackson

 Project Vision

Criglersville Elementary School will be restored into an

event venue, boutique hotel, restaurant and retail
establishment and community asset.
 Project Progress

November, 2021 January, 2022 May, 2022 July, 2022 August, 2022
See Criglersville Felix makes a Madison County Site plan is Second planning
Elementary public comment accepts publicly workshop
School and its to the Board of purchase offer presented at occurs, site plan
for-sale sign. Supervisors on Criglersville planning is once again
expressing his Elementary. The commission presented for
interest in project becomes meeting. public comment.
purchasing the Felix’s full-time
school. focus.
 Initial Site Plan
(Publicly Presented to Planning Commission on 7/20)
 Updated Site Plan
(Publicly Presented to Planning Commission on 8/17)
 Density

Events/Noise

Flooding Concerns
Concerns
Raised By Spot Zoning
Community
Conformance with Comprehensive Plan
 Response to Community Concerns

• Density – Reduce rear lodging to 7 one-bedroom units, each under 400 sq. ft.,
equates to a 75% reduction in guest bedrooms in the rear.
• Noise/Events – Landscaping, designated representative, and public calendar
• Flooding Concerns – Submit a LOMA to FEMA, allowing Criglersville Elementary
School and our neighbors to access federally subsidized flood insurance.
• Spot Zoning – see County Zoning Map
https://www.madisonco.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/
zoning_amp_planning/page/4320/madisonco_zoning.pdf
• Conformance with Comprehensive Plan – (see next slide)
 Conformance with Comprehensive Plan

• Vision Statement: “. . . preserve the County’s scenic beauty, rural environment,

farms and forests, friendly atmosphere, balanced economy, and good schools.”
• Goal #1: “Preserve, protect, and enhance the natural beauty, rural character, and
air and water quality of Madison County, and sustain agriculture/forestry as the
County’s primary land use.”
• Rezoning to M-1 limited to these uses does preserve and enhance the area.
• Proceeds from project will support the continuing maintenance of school.
• Goal #2: “Promote tourism and tourist/visitor-related enterprises, attractions
and events, and aggressively market Madison County as an attractive place to
visit.”
• Not just weddings, but corporate events and birthday parties as well.
• Create synergy with other local businesses
Revised Cabin Layout
 Questions

Contact:
Felix Schapiro
(804) 432-9652
Felix.Schapiro@gmail.com