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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Zoning
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596
(804) 296-5875
November 15, 1989
Louise D. Fernandez
1488 Minor Ridge Court
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Re: Board of Zoning Appeals Action
VA-89-90, Tax Map 61W2 , Parcel 02-F1
Dear Ms. Fernandez :
This letter is to inform you that on November 14 , 1989, during
the meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning Appeals, the
Board unanimously approved your request for VA-89-90.
This variance approval allows relief from Section 16. 3 of
the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the rear yard
setback requirement from 20 feet to 13 feet to allow construction
of an addition, a variance of 7 feet.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Amelia M. Patterson
Zoning Administrator
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cc: Inspections Dept.
VA-89-90
STAFF PERSON: John Grady
PUBLIC HEARING: November 14, 1989
STAFF REPORT - VA 89-90
OWNER/APPLICANT: Louise D. Fernandez
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 61W2-02-OF-1
ZONING: R-6
ACREAGE: Approximately 3 , 100 square foot lot
LOCATION: 1488 Minor Ridge Court in Minor Ridge
Subdivision
REQUEST:
The applicant requests relief from Section 16. 3 of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance, which states:
" Area and Bulk Regulations:
Yards minimum: Rear 20 feet"
The applicant is requesting a variance of 7 feet to allow
construction of an addition to be located 13 feet from the rear
property line. The addition will consist of a glass sunroom and
storage area.
RELEVANT HISTORY:
Staff recognizes that each variance is reviewed on its own merits,
and is not on its face, precedent-setting. The following history
is provided for information:
The following variances have been granted in the Minor Ridge
Subdivision:
1. VA-84-80 A 5 foot variance to allow a storage shed to be 1
foot from the side property line.
2 . VA-85-29 A 4 foot variance to allow a storage shed to be 2
feet from the rear property line.
3 . VA-85-30 A 6 foot variance to allow a storage shed to be 0
feet from the side property line.
4 . VA-85-31 A 3 foot variance to allow a storage shed to be 3
feet from the side property line.
5. VA-85-32 A 6 foot variance to allow a storage shed to be 0
feet from the rear and side property lines.
6. VA-88-22 A 5 foot variance to allow a storage shed to be 1
foot from the side property line.
Page 2
Staff Report - VA-89-90
RECOMMENDATION:
Given the history of the previous variances for storage sheds in
this area, staff does not feel that this request will be of
substantial detriment nor will the character of the area be
changed.
Staff is also considerate of Mrs. Fernandez' allergic
condition. However, staff does not feel that the applicant meets
the criteria of the two criteria listed below.
Staff recommends denial for cause:
1. The applicant has not provided evidence that the strict
application of the ordinance would produce undue hardship;
2 . The applicant has not provided evidence that such hardship is
not shared generally by other properties in the same zoning
district and the same vicinity.