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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA199300036 Application 1993-10-07 it County of Albemarle Department of Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 (804) 296-5875 FAX (804) 972-4060 VA- q3-3 DATE: juI'7Cq3 FEE: $95. 00 10 STAFF: R.f VARIANCE APPLICATION OWNER (as currently listed in Real Estate) (‘C,N) - 3q00. (w1 Name aci, A. +- LiA j.. S Phone ( $cy- ) 973 - 4s6S (h Address -.;211 pin ,dtt Lan,; GRe& Iit- , VA 61 - APPLICANT (if different from above) Name Phone ( ) - Address CONTACT PERSON (if different from above) Name Phone ( ) - Day Phone ( ) - Address (� �,2 LOCATION: -1 T&(t J(?G(}j( ,. PLEASE PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION OF YOUR REQUEST ON THE BACK OF THIS SHEET. OFFICE USE ONLY OI' TAX MAP fr, PARCEL ,Q ; TM , P ; TM , P ZONED: RA ORDINANCE SECTION: ( o *) A reA R&L4 Board of Zoning Appeals Date: L/9 /93 ( >=j Special Permit IQ (A ( ) Variance N O ( ) Proffers B ZA ACTION: 6,90ce (.57-ei) W�fikcZh �/-4- 3 3) VA-93-36. James and Linda Schmidt (owners). Property located in Terrbrook Subd on the N side of Pineridge Ln near the cul-de-sac, off Terrybrook Dr on the N side of Rt 649, TM32F/P01-B25, zoned Rural Areas. Variance to reduce the side setback from 25 to 10 ft, for the construction of a carport addition to the house.\qlr\ DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: la A Aq.aL w wends,, ca.r sri.— C4 S f fur R e 4 kov s t Ak•(ac6.I A5 tb k c se_ LA U �v"G6Z►tom c. sr+o,re_ 6,44-6n5 if`cs'CL 1%c.a arid. 14 Lt .. 101 c.- nno c4 tat LI StGv +l.a.n et Acts +Q..kd;e1_, Cak.ar p4 r-+ , A lfL(,1. t l Jfa-r c.Ctrs bt e recte.l ws44ku,,,r- -. Vcsr sn,Le._ t� iuuold. be c4A scr 1-c z nlec�ti�a,'s Io+ („r,e i w+., to r Sil cn et.tS inS CoAcre4( 'Fad �.y.al t+ LI J(d no+ b-e_ as v�s. _[ Ptc.csin5 . JUSTIFICATION SHALL BE BASED ON THESE THREE (3) CRITERIA: 1) That the strict application of this ordinance would produce undue hardship. 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Strop I� biz-+.use- t# t`s clacd + is 11z:'S2 - Tl�_ 0 us+..- S&{ 0+ -rt , l0 r G1..v1/4.d '%L lay 0-c 'l'1n.t_ l<nd make- ii- iwposs.bI, to Cat s1 (} cc CAP tlsew,ktre_ +v "ANL ko"�• 04-4.sr lofs hays- two r.t GoASt-vG{'r.oA SP0.C� 3) That the authorization of such variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and that the character of the district will not be changed by the granting of the variance. +-r.,r Art T we is t►+,t, i -t- ,t }ra c 1 c v; `}-v a.11 doe -(-0 ' crroc}u(-n4 Sc.vnAAcsS and if 1 cal T+ (esvCs +all a -eke. Cur ra.,- 6 'e r o-E }Ir.is to t he eta.). h.) I°t', ,i- V S-LS -tLc kC.V:it_ as.•K d EIC ristis t ,r,Crc}t P -k {}r fPci + 4,44 i+ w`,1I t sk 4 1n 11\I- S0,1.,t de--Ji r'_s '1't.t Cur CA^oo-F live , e-+ -.) The application may be deferred by the staff or the Board of Zoning Appeals, if sufficient information necessary to this review has not be submitted by the deadline. I hereby certify that the information provided on this application and accompanying information is accurate, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. loss-iR3 (pub Si►:tune Date Receipt# a e • c , \ : O H 1 Ti Q'1NT I 7 7r c. v 11 + r . \\ 7 to if . Is tt .. I II '� *to • I Ik1 r tri . P T.K 0, q N _ L rhitN I •-•'•'• k -f-...1 ...,4 -fir r T \ in '' £ D r f _ c a- '� Fi Pn ;• y V.t1 it s L J cm N Z .b • 1 K O F r From the Desk of O JAMES A. SCHMIDT October 11, 1993 Albemarle County Zoning Commission Variance Hearing Panel To Whom It May Concern: We have recently completed a request for a variance at Lot 25, Block B, Section I Terrybrook to construct an attached carport to our existing house. Although we could build (with a variance) a free-standing structure within the space selected (3 feet from the house and 6 feet from the east lot line), it is our plan to attach it to the house for the following reasons: (1) It would be more structurally sound; (2) It would be built using roof trusses so that it would be consistent with the house roof line (etc.) and be more esthetically pleasing; (3) It would sit upon an existing concrete pad (additional support); and (4) It would allow us to retain all of the existing tree buffer between our lot and Lot 24. To this end, we have talked with all of our adjoining neighbors and have asked them to sign a statement of support for our project. You will find a copy attached to this letter. Although the hearing is scheduled for November 9, 1993, it will be impossible for me to attend as I have a commitment to provide two program presentations at a Conference in Greenville, South Carolina that week. Therefore, given the nature of the request and the support of the adjoining neighbors, I would like to ask that the Board consider the variance request even though I am unable to attend the scheduled meeting. I would like to complete the project before cold weather comes in (Thanksgiving) and since the roof trusses must be made to order, it will take some time to order them. If it is not possible to consider the request without us being in attendance, we will ensure that a representative or other arrangements are made. Please let me know one way or the other. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, 1 ames A. Schmidt, Ph.D. 217 Pineridge Lane Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 (804) 973-4205 a °` A Note From the Desk of JAMES A. SCHMIDT November 4, 1993 Dear Zoning Committee Members: This letter is being written because I have several concerns regarding the Staff Report (VA 93-36) submitted in regard to my request for a variance to attach a carport to my house. The report provides the appropriate details and the staff person appears to agree with our request for a variance in regard to Items #2 (unique location hardship) and #3 (no detriment to adjoining property). It is with Item #1 that I disagree with the staff members' t assessment. Recognizing that her overall recommendation must be based on agreeing with all 3 Items (agreeing with 2 out of 3 items will not merit a positive recommendation), I feel 4 x that I must respond to her assessment regarding Item #1 (that strict application of the f ordinance would not produce undue hardship). Essentially, the staff members' view is that "because there is the alternative of l reconstructing the existing carport" this Item criterion is not met (undue hardship) and the ;- "staff must recommend denial". Although I was willing to meet with the staff person at `, the location in order to help explain items such as this, at no time was the option of reconstructing the existing carport discussed with me. It is not a viable option for the following reasons: The current carport is 16' x 16' x 7' (tall). The van is 17'3" long and 17'6+" tall. Therefore, the van will not fit in the current side carport. Restructuring the structure would not be a simple process as the existing carport can't just be heightened or dug out (made taller). The existing carport would need to be totally dismantled and cut out of the hill (deeper and wider) in order to accommodate the van. The approximate cost of this option would be $15,000+. Further, even if it were possible to alter the existing carport, it is not located in an area of the driveway that provides enough maneuverability to get the van into the carport space. At present, we back the car onto the concrete pad -- this works because it is a "straight slot" in and out of the driveway. With the narrowness of the driveway (hill on the right, slight drop off on the left) and the number of trees lining both sides of the driveway, there is not enough room for the van to be turned into the existing carport. And even if you were able to accomplish this, the van would take up more than half of the carport space requiring us to park the 2 cars currently housed there on the street and next to the house. Therefore, I do not believe that the staff report presents an option reasonably available to us. 217 Pineridge Lane Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 (804) 973-4205 Secondly, although it is possible for me to build a detached carport (without variance approval) by locating it 3' from the house, such an option would also incur additional tremendous expense. Such an effort would require cutting out a hillside, building a retaining wall, extending the concrete pad, cutting down some existing trees and moving the project closer to my neighbors. All of these items would add an additional expense (again, approximately $15,000) to this building permit. It represents an undue hardship to me (financially as well as in regard to land usage) and it doesn't satisfy my neighbor's need to keep the structure as far away from his property as is possible. Further, although the staff member may feel differently, I believe (and my neighbors unanimously agreed) that an attached carport will be more aesthetically pleasing than a detached carport. Further, since I will feel more confident in my building abilities if I attach the carport to the house, I also believe it will be a more structurally sound option. Certainly a free-standing detached carport could be constructed structurally sound, but I think it would require a professional contractor which would also incur additional expense. Therefore, even the option available to me (without a variance approval) is not a reasonable option based on cost factors, aesthetics, neighbor support and structural soundness. Lastly, I am trying to keep a $22,000 van in as good condition as possible. Therefore, it needs to be covered. It is an investment and as the report clearly states, there is no other area in which to build the carport. Strict application of the ordinance would make it impossible for me to protect this investment even when all of my adjoining neighbors have supported this petition. They recognize that the lay of the land, the triangular shape of the lot and the desire of all to keep the existing trees make this a unique request with no other real option available. Although, some may feel that a carport is not a necessary component to one's reasonable use of the land, I disagree in that the land is being used as a residence and, as such, requires a methodology for getting to and from the house. A carport clearly maintains a vehicle in better condition. With such overwhelming support from my neighbors, it is in my best interest to house my vehicles in a carport. This request allows us to do it such that the vehicle is accessible, protected and well maintained. For the above cited reasons, I am hopeful that you will agree with me that denying my variance request would produce undue hardship. Respectfully Submitted, r------tfamesSchmidt, Ph.D. cmg • kl • • ALBEMARLE COUNTY Mk VA-93-36 James & Linda SCHMIDT Tax Map 32F, Parcel O1-B25 12 O 13 2y,� 111111.421 20 11110* 37 4 *.„,4;‘ 05) 035 3� *36 401,1011P 4110 .p F� . ROUTE 649 TER RYBROOK • ®I D.B. 544 Pp 210-212 ®2 ACREAGE • LE 0 "A_o�"'400 SOO OW RtVANNA DISTRICT SECTION 32F {IN;1., __ 4- 1,, r/.-•-ate,t4 p I�+- THIS CERTIFIES THAT ON 7/2.4/ G I SURVEYED THE PROPERTY s Et oy N HEREON, AND THE TITLE LINES AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE AS SHOWN ON THIS PLAT. r-,// 42 VA. CERT. NO. 1443 We acknowledge that the fence around the pool is located on the corner or near the property line and that the gravel drive encroaches onto Pineridge Lane. IRON FOUND 1 '1 U1 W O t / / N N I, rj \�/ N Orik/rR j �''. ALOT 24 / / ° / PUMP FILTER 0 FENCE CORNER ON a OR NEAR LINE. LOT 26 1 K" .11 LOT 25 /� o T.M.32F PAR.258 I I!: 56,363.I SQ.FT. "'1" • r� I ° I i u 2 ' A�o m So.z a ,., • 4` �A I I N �1 • 1 r Two STORY N 24, �a a\� 1 m FRAME -p6.2• +WWI .. • In #217 m 1 y 1 ' 1 � 1 1 III 1 Sp B LDG. LINE m 1 0 N --11-------Dr _ �\\ ° I o r 1 N I , A : 253.64 1 1 R - 632.25 \ 135.55' ; 1 N74 o IRON /5 iv r r FOUND IRON FOUND, pINERIDGE (50') STATE ROUTE /306 • 1 i 014 6Ba0ol( DRIVE 1ERRY SUBDIVISION PLAT: D.B. 583 P.366 SUBJECT PROPERTY LIES WITHIN HUD FLOOD ZONE C. - (NOT A FLOOD HAZARD AREA) • cpiLTif OIL • PLAT SHOWING PHYSICAL SURVEY OF 1 frd ; ,',--..-1 G � i\i, mI .LAN4PC)/ LOT 25, BLOCK B, SECTION I No. 1443 ' . � o�, , TERRY BROOK i 1 ,:.qNO SUR - , ALBEMARLE COUNTY , VIRGINIA Gary M. Whelan I up Land Surveyor SCALE : I : 60' SEPTEMBER 26, IVOS ChorIotteaviIle, Virginia -ssaa`ne..r..w...+++..e�.aT+.s...,aa:.rtn.a".—rru:=.:er.• ..,,:r mac.- ir:•:s... -' ...r,.._e...:r..,m,.rr.e»r•ew..-....r...... .+..+.w.:u.uw..maue^.r,,;::_;. r[ r•i .. _� 4 (21; Irzcu�'titry �c(c.^,eie.4 p(ai-j -1Si-,,ncc 1-0 10fiIn� 6/ fr,(4".,t ck,"f„1-`f" THIS CERTIFIES THAT ON 7/26/616 I SURVEYED THE PROPERTY SHO N HEREON, AND THE TITLE LINES AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE AS SHOWN ON THIS PLAT. � � 41 _ VA. CERT. NO. 1443 • T _ We acknowledge that the fence around the pool is located on the corner or near the property line and that the gravel drive encroaches onto Pineridge Lane. �`-- A. �,_,.,L-.___� C�/ r _ • T 23 IRON FOUND • 14 i N I A o l \ / / N N I, R N O Crt i �� o" LOT 24 / /TE P. / PUMP y FILTER 0 FENCf CORNER ON 'ti LOT 26 OR NEAR LINE. • fi LOT 25 2 -// al T,M,32FPAR,25B In lu' i 56,363.1 SQ.FT, .11 2 PCr°r o�r� `\ 0 I ml 50.2 �1�,'1`I f Af'f"Y 3�s� kph h� ,„ ��It.- ft..n (0 (InZ �. I iu,l TWO STORY ,� 24' N, 2+ front- �tx Q\ m 1 FRAME 26.2' ►S"� `� p� 1`z, #2►7 ' ' a '� r U1 -1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 50'BLDG. LINE m ' - \ --_ I r 1 --ate ' 1 \\ I o t \ I '3 I I m A : 253.64� \. v 1 ' R - 632.25 \ /35.55' ; f N740/5 W ' IRON IRON , FOUND FOUND, pINERI D G E (50) � .T _, _ CANE STATE ROUTE 1506 --------------------- t0 RI,/E 1,014.60RDOK D tERR • SUBDIVISION PLAT.' 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ROUDABUSH, JR. r<l CERTIFIED LAND SURVEYOR SCALE: /"' WO' DATE: AUG_10,1973 /' `w:' Charlottesville Virginia {o,Ih•,n Photo Print{Supply Co.,]00 KDf3 05)59 1/73 PL A T "E l/ FILE NO. 3 785 omit THIS CERTIFIES THAT ON 'fZL(8G I SURVEYED THE PROPERTY SHO N HEREON, AND THE TITLE LINES AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE AS SHOWN ON THIS PLAT. ,'7"/. 4) VA. CERT. NO. 1443 We acknowledge that the fence around the pool is located on the corner or near the property line and that the gravel drive encroaches onto Pineridge Lane . fir k -,/f', / .0/ i IRON FOUND , i i ._ W 0 F A / T N N / N O rtk TRoA LOT 24 I FUP ILTER a FENCE CORNER ON LOT 26 OR NEAR LINE. is x LOT 25 • \ .00L T.M. 32F PAR.258 • • ,� 56,363. 1 SQ.FT. ';;- 2 \o i 50.2 N • 0h0h\ N v ' '. DNA A\co• Two STORY , 24' '. FRAME #217 p6.2' tr ' ' • t_ ' C 50DG. LINE n i ' BL m ----- I r „il ----- _,.. .... 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