HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOD202000007 Correspondence 2020-05-07April 13, 2020
To: Francis H. MacCall, Principal Planner, County of Albemarle
From: Bruce W. Kirtley, Board President, The Greencroft Club
Re: 1.) Official Letter of Determination Tax Map 58, Parcel 91A
2.) Questions resulting from February 26th meeting at the COB
The purpose of The Greencroft Club's Application for Official Letter of
Determination is to clarify uses of certain aspects of the property referred to
as The Greencroft Club, located at 575 Rodes Drive, Charlottesville 22903.
Along with the main clubhouse, there is a small cottage on the premises
which, by all accounts, goes back to the purchase of the property in the mid-
1960s. The use can only be described as a cottage intended for habitation.
The Greencroft Club is considering refurbishing and using the cottage in
several ways:
• Club related use, including, but not be limited to, renting it for
overnight stays to enhance the Club's attractiveness and suitability for
weddings and/or special events. Additionally, lodging could be made
available for rent related to other club functions. Please confirm that
this is permissible under existing County zoning regulations.
• Use as a short-term rental, using the "Airbnb model. Please confirm if
this is permissible, based on the County's current homestay ordinance.
Additionally, please address any limitations placed on the Club based
on the ordinance (number of short term rentals per year, etc.).
Francis, during our February 26th meeting you, Diantha McKeel, and I
discussed the history and buildout of The Greencroft Club. We requested
a written confirmation regarding the current number of development rights
associated with the Club property and any information that would be helpful
to future Greencroft Boards regarding future development possibilities. This
request is only intended to document and inform future Greencroft Boards.
While the current Board is not discussing using any development rights, we
cannot foresee what may be needed in the future.
In addition to this letter is the Club's application for Official Letter of
Determination. Thank you for your guidance and help as we discuss how to
best position The Greencroft Club currently and into the future.
Please let me know if I can answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Thank you,
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Bruce W. Kirtley
Board President, The Greencroft Club
Copy to: John Van Peppen, General Manager, The Greencroft Club
Attached: AC Application for Official Letter of Determination
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