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414 EAST MARKET STREET
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VIRG INIA 22901
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FROM: Julie Anderson, Planning Department(,
DATE: December 14, 1977
RE: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - REPEAL OF SECTIONS 2-1-27, 3-1-15, 2-1-14,
5-1-17 and 6-1-22 OF THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE AS THEY
PERTAIN TO ACCESSORY TOURIST LODGING, AS WELL AS SECTION 16-2-1
ACCESSORY TOURIST LODGING (DEFINITION)
The Albemarle County Planning Commission at their meeting on December 13, 1977
voted 7-2 not to repeal the above mentioned sections of the Albemarle County
Zoning Ordinance. Upon staff recommendation, the Commission voted 6-3 to waive
the yearly review of these provisions.
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cc: Lettie Neher, Clerk to Board
December 13, 1977
STAFF REPORT
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ACCESSORY Review for Possible Repealer
In spring, 1976, the Zoning Ordinance was amended to provide for accessroy
in all residential zones. The primary purpose at
hat time was to assist in the accommodation of an expected 2,000,000
tourists during the Bicentennial Celebration. The amendments were reviewed
in December,1976 for possible repealer. The decision at that time was to
review this use again in December, 1977.
The Zoning Administrator has indicated that this use has not been a problem
and that he has received no complaints. Likewise there has been little demand
to establish this use. Should the Planning Commission determine not to
recommend repealer of this use, staff would recommend discontinuance of annual
review.
Charlottesville and Albemarle county Chamber of Commerce
December 12, 1977
Gerald Fisher, Chairman
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
David W. Carr, Chairman
Albemarle County Planning Commission
Dear Messrs Fisher and Carr:
RE: Guesthouses Reservation Service
During this last year or so, the Albemarle community has been
fortunate to have a service which has proven to be of value to
residents and guests of this community.
This service provided by Guesthouses Reservation Service is
designed to be a liaison and contact between guests to this
community and residents who would like to open their homes for
overnight visitors.
Conceived during the Bicentennial year, it was originally set
up to provide additional accommodations during peak or over-
loaded conditions. This it has done, but a much greater service
has been provided. . .that of catering to a different type of
visitor who would wish to see the real Virginia countryside
and travel in a much more leisurely fashion.
Operating as an information center and one who works with
tourists, I can say this service is one worth keeping.
I would encourage you to do as much as possible to assist and
promote this business.
Best re ds,
Fre
d E. Ferguson
Executive Vice President
cc: Sally Reger
P. O. BOX 1564 PRESTON AVENUE AND MCINTIRE ROAD CHARLOTTESVILLE. VIRGINIA 22902 TEL. 804/295-3141
Western Virginia Bicentennial Center
Post Office Box 550
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Telephone 804/977-1783
December 13, 1977
Mr. Robert Tucker
Albemarle County Planning Department C
414 East Market Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
Dear Mr. Tucker:
Mrs. Reger requested I write you and relay to you what we have observed
at the Information Center concerning Guesthouse Reservation Services.
Guesthouse Reservation Services has offered another dimension to lodg-
ing in the Albemarle/Charlottesville area. There have been occasions where
the visitor to our Information Center has preferred this type of accommodation
instead of motels. There have also been occasions where all motels were filled
and we placed visitors with the Guesthouse Service, thus keeping them in the
area.
Many communities that are involved in tourism offer some type of guest-
house situation in addition, and as an alternative to motels.
At the Information Center we maintain a policy of strict impartiality
in directing the visitor toward overnight accommodations. Our staff shows
the visitor what is available and then assists in making the arrangements
once the visitor has selected a preference. Our feedback indicates such a
service as Guesthouses is desirable in a community that attracts as many
tourists as Albemarle and Charlottesville.
Sincerely, .�y}
Betty W. McLemore
Manager
cc: Cole Hendrix, City Manager
Mrs. Sally Reger
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CHARLOTTESVILLB. VIRGINIA 22901
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Mrs. Sally Reger
147 Georgetown Green
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
Dear Mrs. Reger:
For you information, the Albemarle County Planning Commission at its meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 1977, 7:30 p.m., Board Room, County Office Building,
Charlottesville, Virginia, will review Sections 2-1-27, 3-1-15, 4-1-14, 5-1-17,
and 6-1-22 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance as they pertain to Accessory
Tourist Lodging, as well as Section 16-2-1 ACCESSORY TOURIST LODGING (definition)
for possible repeal.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Keeler at
296-5823.
Sincerely,
Jane Gloeckner
Planning Department
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