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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA199200016 Action Letter 1992-05-13 (Ij :, •inci1; 73P COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296-5875 May 13 , 1992 Peachtree Little League Rt 2, Box 163 Charlottesville, VA 22901 ATTN: Lowry W. Abell RE: Board of Zoning Appeals Action Tax Map 56A2 , Parcel 01-72A Dear Mr. Abell: This letter is to inform you that on May 12, 1992 , during the meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning Appeals, the Board unanimously approved your request for VA-92-16, subject to the following conditions: 1) Approval shall be for building permit #92-456 NNC only, and 2) Dugouts be painted the color approved by the Zoning Administrator. This variance approval allows relief from Section 10.4 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the front setback from Park Road from 25 feet to 13 feet and to reduce the side setback from 25 feet to 14 feet for a little league baseball dugout. If you have any questions, please contact our office. Sincerely, iL L John Grady Deputy Zoning Administrator JG/sg/;- cc: Claudius Crozet Park, Inc. Inspections Department CORRECTED COPY STAFF PERSON: John Grady PUBLIC HEARING: May 12 , 1992 STAFF REPORT - VA-92-16 OWNER: Claudius Crozet Park, Inc. (owner) APPLICANT: Peachtree Little League TAX MAP/PARCEL: 56A2/01-72A ZONING: Rural Areas ACREAGE: 22 acres LOCATION: On the north side of Park Road approximately .4 mile east of High Street. REQUEST: The applicant requests relief from Section 10. 4 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, which states: "10.4 AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS yards minimum: side 25 feet, front 25 feet" The applicant requests a twelve (12) foot variance from Park Road and an eleven (11) foot variance from a side property line for two (2) dugouts to remain as built. The dugouts were constructed with cinderblock walls, a wood and asphalt shingle roof. The dugout will be thirteen (13) feet from Park Road and fourteen (14) feet from the side property line. The applicant's justification includes the following: 1) The dugouts were built to protect the players from the weather and foul balls. 2) The dugouts help keep the team together. 3) The volunteer group that relocated the field and built the dugouts were unaware that a building permit or a building setback would be required. 4) The new location of the field helps to protect the players' eyes from the afternoon sun. 5) The new location was chosen for its economic and environmental benefit. There was only minimal grading for the infield to be constructed; no trees had to be cut and no fill was required. 6) The new field location also allows for a permanent pitcher's mound to be constructed. 7) It was never the intention of the Peachtree Little League or Park Association to violate County regulations. Staff Report - VA-92-16 Page 2 RELEVANT HISTORY: Staff recognizes that each variance is reviewed on it own merits, and is not on its face, precedent-setting. The following history is provided for information: The reason the baseball field was relocated was to allow the park better use of the land adjacent to the entrance road into the park. Previously the area adjacent to the entrance road was shared by Peachtree, the Arts and Crafts Festival, the Fourth of July Festival, and other events sponsored by the Park. The Peachtree Little League Association along with a group of volunteers, using materials donated by local merchants, agreed to relocate the little leaguer field. T i-s- s to -allow-for°better—= uss of-.-the--•park Viands adjacent -to' thre parks-.,.entrance: RECOMMENDATION: It is staff's opinion that moving the field 300 to 400 feet further down the property adjacent to Park Road should not be of substantial detriment, nor change the character of the district. It is also apparent because of the limited space and rolling topography that this hardship is not shared by other park properties in this vicinity, such as Mint Springs. Staff is sympathetic and believes the volunteer groups were working in good faith for a good cause. However, the applicant does not meet the remaining criteria listed below, therefore staff must recommend denial for cause. 1) The applicant has not provided evidence that a strict application of the ordinance would produce an undue hardship; Should the Board find cause to approve this request, staff recommends the following conditions: 1) Approval shall be for building permit 92-456 NNC only.