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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA198900046 Action Letter 1989-07-12 • COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Zoning 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296-5875 July 12 , 1989 Albemarle County School Board 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 Re: Hollymead Elementary School Tax Map 46B1, Parcel 01-1 Dear Sir: This letter is to inform you that on July 11, 1989, during the regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning Appeals, your application for VA-89-46 was approved. This variance approval allows relief from Section 5.8 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to allow permanent use of one (1) mobile office trailer as classroom subject to the following conditions. 1) that the variance be granted for a period not to exceed three (3) years. 2) that the location of the (1) mobile classroom be approved by the Zoning Administrator, and 3) the screening be approved by the Zoning Administrator If you have any questions, please contact our office. Sincerely, OLY}AktiC , ,,:t c,( /\ Amelia M. Patterson Zoning Administrator AMP/mlm cc: Inspections Department STAFF REPORT - VA-89-46 OWNER/APPLICANT: Albemarle County School Board (Hollymead Elementary School) TAX MAP/PARCEL: 46B1-01-1 ZONING: PUD, Planned Unit Development ACREAGE: 41. 07 Acres LOCATION: On the south side of Powell Creek at the intersection with Hollymead Road REQUEST: The applicant seeks a variance from Section 5.8 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. This section states: "5.8 Temporary Nonresidential Mobile Homes A temporary nonresidential mobile home may be authorized by the zoning administrator provided the mobile home is used to house a planned permanent use and the applicant has received site plan approval for such permanent use on the same site . . . " The applicant proposes to use one ( 1) office trailer for a period not to exceed five ( 5 ) years. Due to the length of this period of time, it is listed as permanent and not temporary use. An existing storage shed will be relocated for the office trailer. RECOMMENDATION: Variances for this purpose (public or private) are commonly recurring to the extent that additional ordinance provisions may be warranted. Public uses such as schools, are considered essential to the welfare of the community, and as such are given special consideration. For example, public uses and buildings such as schools are permitted by right in all zoning district. With fluctuating enrollment from one school year to another, the use of the temporary classroom space becomes necessary to the school operation. Because it serves a public purpose and as such is essential to the welfare of the community, this application should be approved. The following conditions are recommended for approval: 1 ) That the variance be granted for a period not to exceed five ( 5 ) years. 2 ) That the location of the office trailer shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator. m1m10