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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA198900085 Action Letter 1989-10-11 „N AL,04,1! o i�I►II r' ,1 it COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296-5875 October 11, 1989 Albemarle County Public Schools c/o Robert Thraves 2751 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 RE: Greer Elementary School Tax Map 60, Parcel 78A Dear Sir: This letter is to inform you that on October 10, 1989, during the regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning Appeals, your application for VA-89-85 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 classrooms subject to the following conditions: 1) That the variance be granted for a period not to exceed four (4) years, and 2) That the location of the office trailer shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator. If you have any questions, please contact our office. Sincerely, John Grady Deputy Zoning Administrator JG/wje cc: Inspections Department Staff Person: Amelia Patterson Public Hearing: October 10, 1989 STAFF REPORT - VA-89-85 APPLICANT: Albemarle County School Board (Greer Elementary School) TAX MAP/PARCEL: 60/78A ACREAGE: 216.762 acres ZONING: RA, Rural Areas LOCATION: Located off Hydraulic Road (Rt. 743) and Lamb's Road (Rt. 657) behind Albemarle High and Jack Jouett Middle Schools 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 as classrooms, for four (4) years. It is proposed to be located behind the school, near the playground. The perimeter of this area is heavily wooded, and it will not be visible from adjacent property. RECOMMENDATION: Variances for this purpose (public or private) are commonly recurring to the extent that the additional ordinance provisions may be warranted. See the attached letter from Robert Thraves to Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning and Community Development. 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 districts. With fluctuating enrollment from one school year to another, the use of temporary classroom space becomes necessary to the school operation. Staff Report - VA-89-85 Albemarle County School Board (Greer Elementary School) Page 2 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 four (4) years. 2) That the location of the office trailer shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator.