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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA198800026 Action Letter 1988-05-12•.i''„s gym. " �...,..d.v+r'n «.e, : �.� IV AL O f">RGIN1� COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296-5875 May 12, 1988 Mr. Robert T. Marrone 1625 Raven's Place Charlottesville, VA 22901-7527 Re: Board of Zoning Appeals Action VA-88-26, Tax Map 46B1, Parcel 02-70 Dear Mr. Marrone: This letter is to inform you that on May 10, 1988, during the regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning Appeals, your application for VA-88-26 was granted. This variance approval allows relief from Section 6.5.01 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the side yard measurement from the minimum requirement of ten (10) feet to one (1) foot to allow construction of a carport. If you have any questions, please contact our office. Sincerely, Charles W. Burgess, Jr. Zoning Administrator CWB:JR/st cc: VA-88-26 Inspections Department CORRECTED COPY STAFF REPORT - VA-88-26 APPLICANT: Robert T. Marrone TAX MAP/PARCEL: 46B(1)/02-70 ZONING: PUD (Planned Unit Development) LOCATION: Located on south side of Raven's Place off Hollymead Drive The applicant requests relief from Section 6.5.01 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, which states: 116.5.01 In the case of any subdivision which was approved pursuant to Chapter 18 of the County Code prior to the adoption of this ordinance and which was of record at the time of the adoption hereof, the rear, side and front yard and setback regulations of the Zoning Ordinance in effect at the time of such approval shall apply to all lots within such subdivision. (Addition 4-15-81) The applicant proposes to construct a carport which will be attached to the residence. The outer most portion of the carport will be one (1) foot from the side property line, requiring a nine (9) foot variance from the 10 foot side yard setback. Limited space is available on either side of the residence as shown on the survey plat. A detached unit would have to be located either to the rear or to the front of the structure thus causing an off -set of the driveway in either case to arrive at the structure. The staff makes a favorable recommendation based on the following: A) The applicant's house is of a larger scale than a majority of the adjoining properties, thus reducing the availability of side yard additions. The applicant's hardship is not generally shared by other properties in the subdivision. B) The size of the side yard again causes a physical difficulty even locating a detached unit 6 feet from the side property line. Mobility of a vehicle entering and exiting the proposed unit would almost dictate locating the unit horizontally on the lot rather than perpendicular with the residence. C) The authorization of the variance should not be of substantial detriment to the adjacent properties or alter the character of the district. With the foregoing recommendation we ask the Board to make it conditioned that the carport unit not be enclosed anytime in the future for use as habitable space. STAFF REPORT - VA-88-26 APPLICANT: Robert T. Marrone TAX MAP/PARCEL: 46B(1)/02-70 ZONING: PUD (Planned Unit Development) LOCATION: Located on south side of Raven's Place off Hollymead Drive The applicant requests relief from Section 6.5.01 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, which states: 116.5.01 In the case of any subdivision which was approved pursuant to Chapter 18 of the County Code prior to the adoption of this ordinance and which was of record at the time of the adoption hereof, the rear, side and front yard and setback regulations of the Zoning Ordinance in effect at the time of such approval shall apply to all lots within such subdivision. (Addition 4-15-81) The applicant proposes to construct a carport which will be attached to the residence. The outer most portion of the carport will be one (1) foot from the side property line, requiring a nine (9) foot variance from the 10 foot side yard setback. Limited space is available on either side of the residence as shown on the survey plat. A detached unit would have to be located either to the rear or to the front of the structure thus causing an off -set of the driveway in either case to arrive at the structure. The staff makes a favorable recommendation based on the following: A) The applicant's house is of a larger scale than a majority of the adjoining properties, thus reducing the availability of side yard additions. The applicant's hardship is not generally shared by other properties in the subdivision. B) The size of the side yard again causes a physical difficulty even locating a detached unit 6 feet from the side property line. Mobility of a vehicle entering and existing the proposed unit would almost dictate locating the unit horizontally on the lot rather than perpendicular with the residence. C) The authorization of the variance should not be of substantial detriment to the adjacent properties or alter the character of the district. With the foregoing recommendation we ask the Board to make it conditioned that the carport unit not be enclosed anytime in the future for use as habitable space.