HomeMy WebLinkAboutHO202000114 Application 2020-07-01FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HO#
fee AnIoU111
iltlE
Application for Minor Home occupation Clearance
(Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District)
Minor Home Occupation Clearance = $27.00 + applicable fees
This application may require additional review by the Fire Marshal. Fccs in addition to those shown on this application may he
re 2iied by-Lhe Fire Prevention Code Fee Schedule, ,\ copy of the schedule is available from the Fire Marshal.
Horne Oc-cupatioij, Winor: An occupation, not expressly prohibited by section 5.2A, conducted for profit within a dwelling
unit solely by one or more inembers of the family residing within the dwelling unit; provided that nothing herein prohibits the
occupation from engaging other persons who work off -site and do not come to the dwelling unit to engage in the occupation.
Applicant MUST HAVE the following information to apply:
1) Tax Map and Parcel Number (or Address) and a description of the Home Occupation.
2) A Floor Plan Sketch on the next page with the following:
a) The total square footage of the dwelling-,
b) The square footage of area within the home being used for the occupation
(note this cannot be more than 25% of the gross square footage of the dwelling).
Name of Business: Meghan Cooper Fine Art, LLC
Type of Business: Direct retail seller _Tax map and parcel: Map 43 Parcel 6C
Applicant.! contact Person (Who should we call;writc concerning this proje&)): Meghan Cooper
Address 2404 Pine Garth Run city Charlottesville State VA Zit) 22901
Daytime Phone (804 1 337-2919 Fax E-111ail drmooper@gmaii.com —
0-A ner of Record Meghan Cooper and Eric Davis
Address 2404 Pine Garth Run (,itv Charlottesville State VA Lip 22901
Daytime Phone (804 )337-2919 Fax E-mail drmooper@gmail.com —
DESCRIPTION OF USE (If necessary, attach an additional sheet. Include information about the number of vehicles and
parking areas, hours of operation, etc.):
I will use an area in my basement as an art studio for the production and storage of fine art. There will be no
anticipated increase in people or vehicles at my address ,a
Each minor home occupation authorized in the Rural Areas zoning district is subject to the following:
PLEASE CHECK EACH BOX SO THAT IT IS CLEAR THAT YOU HAVE READ
AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLEARANCE
10 APPLICANT, LOCATION & AREA listed above and by the noted
The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit at the address
applicant, provided that not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used for
the home occupation and further provided that the gross floor area used for the home occupation shall not exceed one
thousand five hundred (1500) square feet.
(Section 5.2A (b)]
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
41114i2O20 Pale I of 3
0 EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of a dwelling unit or other visible evidence of the conduct of the home
occupation. (Section 5.2A (c)]
0 VISITORS & SALES
No customers, clients or students may visit for a purpose related to the home occupation. The sale of goods or the provision
of services by the home occupation to a customer, client or student at the site is prohibited.
(Section 5.2A (d)(2)]
0 OUTDOOR STORAGE
The storage of goods, products, equipment other than vehicles used in a home occupation, or any materials associated with
the home occupation,. other than natural landscaping materials such as mulch and plants, outside of an enclosed structure is
prohibited. (Section 5.2A (.,,)]
0 NUTMBER OF VEHICLES & PARKING
The number of vehicles that may be used in the hoine occupation shall not exceed two (2) motor vehicles and two (2) trailers.
All vehicles used in a home occupation shall be parked on -site. [Section 5.2A (i)] (Section 5.2A (f)l
0 NUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS
More than one home occupation is permitted on a parcel, provided that the area occupied and by the home occupations shall
be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A (j)] '
10 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. [Section 5.2A (k)J
Does the use involve procedures, Inachinery or chemicals that may cause the following?
YES, NO
NOISE
VIBRATION
GLARE
X
X
HEAT
AIR POLLUTION
X
WATER POLLUTION
X
RADIOACTIVITY
X
ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE
X
NON -DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER
X
x
If YES, then applicable standards must be addressed with a Certified Engineer's Report (available from staff).
PROHIBITED USES
(1) any use requiring a special use permit under
section 10.2.2
(2) animal rescue centers
(3) automobile graveyards
(4) restaurants
(5) storage yards
(6) gun sales. unless the guns are made on -site by
one or more family members residing within the
dwelling unit
(7) on -site pet grooming
(8) body shops
(9) equipment, trailers, vehicles or machlnelA!
rentals
[Section 5.2A (I)]
(10) shooting ranges
(11) commercial stables
(12) rummage or garage sales other than those determined
by the zoning administrator to be occasional
(13) veterinary clinics or hospitals
(14) pyrotechnic (fireworks or bomb) device manufacturing
or sale
(15) Any other use not expressly listed that Is determined by
the zoning administrator to be contrary to the purpose and
intent of section 5.2A.
Minor 1-forlic Occupation 0earance 4!141;2()20 Page 2 of
WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE SOUGHT ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING. -
AREA
The area requirements in section 5.2A(b) may be waived or modified, provided that the vkaiver or modification shall not
authorize the home occupation to occupy more than fort-y-nine (49) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling. In ranting
a waiver or modification of the area requirement, the commission shall make the following Findings in addition to those
findings in section 5.1: (1) the nature of the hotne occupation requires storage or additional space within the dwelling unit to
conduct the home occupation; (2) the primary use of the dwelling unit as a residence is maintained; and (3) the waiver or
modification would not change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood.
[Section 5.2A (m) (I)l
❑ NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS
Written notice that an application for a waiver or modification has been requested for a minor home
occupation has been submitted will be sent to the owner of each abutting parcel under different ownership
than the parcel on which the proposed home Occupation would be located. The notice will identify the
proposed home occupation, its size. its location, and the request for a waiver or modification. The notice
shall invite the recipient to submit any comments before the zoning clearance is acted upon. The notice shall
be mailed at least five (5) days prior to the action on the zoning , clearance as provided in section 32.4.2.5. In
addition, a public notice sign will be posted on the property for the duration ofthe review.
(Section 5.2A (n))
REVIEW PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
VA
WITHOUT WAIVER REQUEST ($27)
WITH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION ($27 + $457 + notice
1. Submit Home Occupation application (S27).
F
-fees)
1. Submit Home Occupation application and Waiver
'A' review
Staff 11 vie
2. Staff will review for completion and approve the
application 627 + S457).
annI iVj .
t'011 f r,
application if requirements have been met.
21. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting
owner notification (Fee. varies based on number of
letters).
3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign.
4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Planning
Commission meeting to process special exception
5. Staff will approve application if requirements have
been met and pick -tip public notice sign.
Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign
I hereby apply for approval to conduct the Home Occupation identified above within the dwelling at address listed above and
certify that this address is my legal residence. I also certify that I have read the restrictions on Home Occupations. that I
understand them, and that I will abide by them. This certificate, in conjunction with a business license, represents zoning
approval to conduct the Home Occupation identified above.
6/2412020
Signature of Owne cant Date
Meghan N. Cooper 804-337-2919
Print Name Daytime phone number of Signatory
Reviewer Date
ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: YES NO L-/
Minor Home (keupation Clearance 4/14/2020 Page 3 of'3
. CERTIFICATION THAT NOTICE OF THE
APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE LANDOWNER
This farm must accompany any of the following zoning applications if the application is not signed by the
owner of the property. (Name Occupation, Zoning Clearance, Zoning Administrator Determinations or
Appeals, Sign Permits, Building Permits, Special Use Permits, Zoning hlap Amendments)
I certify that notice of the application for, Minor Home Occupaiton Clearance
[Name of the application type & if known the assigned application {t]
was provided to Meghan Cooper and Eric Davis
[narne(s) of the record owners of the parcel]
the owner of record of Tax Map and Parcel Number Tax Map 43 Parcel Number 6C
by delivering a copy of the application in the manner identified below:
X Hand delivery of a copy of the application to Meghan Cooper and Eric Davis
[Name of the record owner if the record owner is a
person; if the owner of record is an entity, identify
the recipient of the record and the recipient's title or
Oil 612412020 office for that entity]
Date
Mailing a copy of the application to
[Name of the record owner if the record owner is a
person; if the owner of record is an entity, identify
the recipient of the record and the recipient's title or
office for that entity]
o n to the following address
Date
(address; written notice mailed to the owner at the
last known address of the owner as shown on the
current real estate tax assessment books or current
real estate tax assessment records satisfies this
requirement].
Signature of Ap n
Meghan Cooper
Print Applicant Name
6/24/2020
Date
Revised 2f2512019