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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA198900031 Application 1989-04-05 April 5 , 1989 Board of Zoning Appeals Albemarle County Zoning Department Gentlemen: I am hereby requesting a variance from the requirements of the Albemarle Zoning Ordinance , specifically to reduce the required setback distance from an existing right-of-way to the edge of a dwelling unit from 75 feet to 50 feet . The reasons for my request are as follows: 1 . The site where this dwelling unit is to be located has one large mature Oak tree measuring seven feet in circumference at its base which would be positioned perilously close to the new construction as required by the 75-foot setback. The foundation wall of the dwelling unit would be approximately 6 feet from the base of the tree , which would almost certainly destroy the root system of the tree , which also happens to be the only tree in the vicinity of the proposed dwelling unit . As a critical element of the landscape this majestic oak hopefully can be maintained to provide not only an esthetically pleasing environment , but also potential energy savings to this dwelling unit by providing substantial shade in summer as it is sited on the southern exposure of the dwelling unit . 2 . Concerning the topography of the site , the required setback would place the proposed structure on rather sloping terrain. Moving the requested 25 feet would provide less sloping terrain and would facilitate drainage around the dwelling unit . I have attempted to show on the accompanying sketch the lay of the land with the natural barrier of a wooded low area separating the existing home site with the new site. By reducing the setback, the new dwelling unit would be placed in a more central location of the site , providing a more esthetically pleasing position. 3 . I would ask also that consideration be given the broader perspective concerning the location of this site , being approximately 1200 feet from Route 637 and not visible from any state or county road. 4 . By allowing a small reduction of the setback distance required by the zoning ordinance , the placement of this dwelling unit would reflect a more rational use of the land, considering topographical and physical features and the natural boundaries of the site . This would precisely reflect the environmental standards set forth in the Comprehensive Plan with regard to residential development . Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully, James M. Bonner ANTIOCH FORGE Jim Bonner Lynnhaven Farm Route 1, Box 249 Scottsville, Va. 24590 p c ( - p , -t" 011,4, r's) 1 4 1 .s- . .... - . . KU 894 P*518.4.8 . • • . , - I . I . i Mal WAL1611/ 1 . IWO Pe'd 4 L, i , ri.rittit As y ,_''/..:&.......- 0.11.314-215 / 44r311.dle.a ..,. ...... .44.e.‘wstrw :::,....At__7,..... 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" ., .„..,-( .73, ' '' ''//'' 70.''' \ L,-- >'. / . 90 Oa /117 rc i 7,..8 7, , AmmAAA ''''''' VA-89-31 Bonner, James M. -- ..:-_-T 1 4 — .'"'4eP' • ,,^-----;',/ A Atillf;1 Tax Map 131, Parcel 59 78 ,gir i a 84 g --) . , I CA ,..— II. 7e/. •7 / //v,":, l'• '''',' °' h7-'', .,/vAj 7 • ' ' ''/' 4 ,/,/,,2,/z, : f? 6 . / V ,; % 1: / , .,,,._...i.. ,, ,, ,,,,o,...____.- \ --..., -.P. .., 6' \ ''SE4 -- 0 4 •fr,$)., " \.' v,30-.• at. _„..t> dr eis 00. ,iy i i..........°L. \ '. 1 3 7 DALE , FEET I'.V° SCOTTSVILLE DISTRICT SECTION 131 ok-or-oir.-ovommour 1.0)y ALB. A S .� -,'I r FILE NUMBER PPLICATION FOR: � ycheck o ) 1 i'IIIIil '1 ii ,1 VARIANCE w; DATE ITTED ❑ SPECIAL USE PERMIT * C � '',-Z,I A i ID REZONING �� - tEE PAID (see re+erse) ElZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 4I41P 0 MOBILE HOME DATE OF PRELIM CONF. ❑ HOME OCCUPATION 1 It l 1. ❑ ACCESSORY TOURIST LODGING F AT P IM. CONF. OWNER (as currently listed in Real Estate) Name ✓it/J7es /'7. &e.•ti•ie`A'' Phone (ett)an -;,;.7 8S" Address k'7= / fox e. S"9 5-co ns //c,, L/4►. 4's y a APPLICANT (if different from owner) • Name Phone ( ) - Address CONTACT PERSON (if different from above) Name - Phone ( ) - Address y / 1 LOCATION: It t (f (// 1/ / i 1 t, /�_- ) 1 )l AL.[ u' TAX MAP/PARCEL NUMBERS (use reverse if needed) V 1. L 1 L C - cx_ - ' _. -C_ Li t., 3. - - - 2. - - - 4. - - - EXISTING ZONING (7 ik PROFFERED? Yes _ No _ Acreage if different DESIRED ZONING PROFFERED? Yes _ No _ Acreage if different EXISTING USE ,) i, .\yt.: ( -, �; t. (&& .'c `c I /PROPOSED USE , k:,. c t i , ,,I( 1)ctt• I; --11i;2 ( r ) ,.1( ,x ORDINANCE SECTION(S): /0 V t-DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (� t, (•(_.. 1 t(! '6/ C'I ( . //1: Pi: ) VA-89-31. James M. Bonner (owner) , property known as tax map 131, parcel 59, located on the west side of Rt. 637 , +/- . 1 mile north / of the intersection of Rt. 6 & Rt. 637 . The applicant seeks a variance from Section 10.4 (RA zoning district) of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to allow the reduction of front yard requirement of seventy-five (75) feet to fifty (50) feet to locate a new single-family residence. • The foregoing information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand the provisions of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance applicable to this application. Signed /• Date �/.5` , 1987 . (Owner, Contract Purchaser, Agent) Fee $ Date Paid / / Received By Notes: S. Site Review Date: / / PLANNER: Recommendation: !. a Planning Commission Date: / / Action: PBoard of Supervisors Date: / / Action: C Board of Zoning ppeals Date: /C'�,/ Action: n. b / l/Py �ss� ,