HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB200500275 Correspondence 2005-10-02W. Scott & Brandy Martin
2933 Martin Kings Rd
Scottsville, VA 24590
434 - 296 -6769
October 2, 2005
William "Pete" Craddock
2041 Milton Rd
Charlottesville,VA 22902
Fax:434- 817 -1269
Email:suecraddaaol .com
Dear Mr. Craddock,
It has come to our attention that there is a proposed subdivision, SUB 2005 -0275 High View,
currently in front of the Site Review Committee. We are adjoining property owners to the
proposed subdivision and have a few concerns that we would like to have addressed.
We met with David Pennock, senior planner of the Zoning and Current Development Division, last
Friday to review the site plans. Upon review of these plans it has come to our attention that the
building sites on three of the lots, specifically lots 5, 6, & 7, are extremely close to the property
line and our front yard. Mr. Pennock stated that the building set back for these three proposed
sites is 35 feet. This set back seems very small given the rural nature of this proposed
subdivision and the lot sizes of 3 -4 acres each.
This is a rural area. Our house sits on 24.5 acres. We do not live in a subdivision, and have no
desire to do so. Having these three houses built within 35 feet of the property line effectively puts
them in our front yard and therefore puts our house in the subdivision.
We are requesting that an increase in the building set back be considered, along with a buffer
zone to help diminish the effects this subdivision will have upon the privacy of our property,
especially with respect to site and sound. I would imagine that those looking to purchase lots in
this rural area would appreciate this as well.
There is also another issue that we would like to have addressed as well. There is a deeded
right -of -way through our property to one of the lots in this proposed subdivision. It is our
understanding that per new county code a lot in a subdivision must be accessed through that
subdivision's road. This is noted on the proposed site plan. Therefore, we would like for the
right -of -way through our property to be legally abandoned as part of the subdivision proposal.
We are not opposed to the development of the subdivision. We do however need to look out for
our interests and our property. It looks like things will be progressing quickly as there is a Site
Review Committee Meeting on Thursday and a planning commission meeting on November 8th.
It is our understanding that you are our spokesman at this point, so please take our concerns
forward. We look forward to talking with you and would love for you to come down so you can
see the situation first hand.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
W.Scott & Brandy Martin