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Home My WebLink AboutHO202000117 Approval - County 2020-08-05APPROVED FrFOR OFFICE USE ONLY rr' nt{ 1 ee $ Date Paid By: Q Application for Major Home Occupation Clearance"'� (Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District) ,,Ft Major Home Occupation Clearance = $27.00 + applicable fees This application may require additional review by the Fire Marshal. Fees in addition to those shown on this application may be required 1 by the Fire Prevention Code Fee Schedule A copy of the schedule is available from the Fire Marshal Home Occupation, Major: An occupation, not expressly prohibited by section 5.2A, conducted for profit within a dwelling unit solely by one or more members of the family residing within the dwelling unit and up to two (2) additional persons not residing within the dwelling unit, with or without the use of accessory structures; provided that nothing herein prohibits the occupation from engaging other persons who work off -site and do not come to the dwelling unit or to any accessory structure 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). 3) If applicable, a survey, plat, or aerial map showing accessory structures and parking associated with the home occupation. The GIS Web enables easv viewing and Drintine of aerial maw_ Name of Business: Hunter Lewis LLC Type of Business: Family Investment Office Tax map and parcel: 027-8 Applicant / Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): Hunter Lewis, the sole owner of Pigeontop LLC 4503 Mount Air Farm Daytime Phone 43( 4 1 996-0309 Fax # Owner of Record Pigeontop LLC City Crozet State VA zip 22932 E-mail lewisl0g@fastmail.com Address 94 Landfill Road city Edinburg State VA zip 22824 Daytime Phone (54[ 0 } 984-3829 —Fax #( E-mail lowisl09@fastmaii.com DESCRIPTION OF USE (If necessary, attach an additional sheet. Include information about the number of vehicles and number of employees associated with the use, hours of operation, use of accessory structures, etc.): Family investment office mploying Hunter wis and ane family member as well as two non rplativc¢ that plan to work at the home office. No vehicle use is associated with business operations but two cars will require parking. There is parkipg spaGeavailable for 2t least 20 cars. No accAssory struGtures— are required and there is no signage. Hours of operation are 9AM to 5PM Monday through Friday. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 4/142020 Page 1 of Each major 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 ® LOCATION & AREA This home occupation shall be conducted within the dwelling unit or accessory structures, or both, at the address listed above and by the noted 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 cumulative area used for the home occupation, including the gross floor area within the dwelling unit or any accessory structure and the area used for outdoor storage as provided in section 5.2A(g), shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet. Plants that are planted in the ground that are to be used for a major home occupation do not count toward the one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet limitation. [Section 5.2A (b) (1)] ® 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, except that one home occupation sign may be erected as authorized by section 4.15. Accessory structures shall be similar in fagade to a single-family dwelling, private garage, shed, barn or other structure normally expected in a residential area and shall be specifically compatible in design and scale with other residential development in the area in which it is located. Any accessory structure that does not conform to the applicable setback and yard requirements for primary structures shall not be used for a home occupation. [Section 5.2A (c) (1)] ® VISITORS & SALES Customers, clients and students are permitted to visit the property where the home occupation is conducted. Only goods that are hand-crafted on -site and goods that are directly related to the home occupation, including but not limited to tools for pottery making and frames for artwork are permitted to be for sale to customers who comes to the site. [Section 5.2A (d) (1)] ® TRAFFIC The traffic generated by the home occupation shall not exceed ten (10) vehicle round trips per day or more than thirty (30) vehicle round trips per week. For the purposes of this section, a "vehicle round trip" means one vehicle entering and exiting the site. [Section 5.2A (e)] ® PARKING All vehicles used in the home occupation and all vehicles of employees, customers, clients or students related to the home occupation shall be parked on -site. [Section 5.2A (f)] ® OUTDOORSTORAGE The storage of goods, products, equipment other than vehicles used in the 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 (g)] ® HOURS OF OPERATION The home occupation may operate up to six (6) days per week and the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for those home occupations that have employees, customers, clients or students visiting the site. [Section 5.2A (h)] ® NUMBER OF VEHICLES The number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation that are parked or stored on -site shall not exceed two (2) motor vehicles and two (2) trailers. [Section 5.2A (i)] ® NUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS More than one home occupation is permitted on a parcel, provided that the area occupied and the traffic generated by the home occupations shall be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A (j)] Major Home Occupation Clearance 4/14/2020 Page 2 of 4 ® PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. [Section 5.2A (k)] Does the use involve procedures, machinery or chemicals that may cause the following? NOISE VIBRATION GLARE HEAT AIR POLLUTION WATER POLLUTION RADIOACTIVITY ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE NON -DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER I YES NO no no no no no no no no I no 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 machinery rentals [Section 5.2A (1)] (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. ® NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS Written notice that an application for a zoning clearance for a major 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 whether there is a 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. [Section 5.2A (n)] ® SIGNAGE One sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area and only states the name of the person occupying the dwelling and identifies the product or service offered by the home occupation is permitted. No additional permit is required for this sign, however, it must not exceed 6 ft. in height and must be setback at least 5 ft. from the public road right-of-way. [Section 4.15.2 (25) and 4.15.8] ® ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND REVIEWS FROM OTHER AGENCIES A zoning clearance shall not be issued if, after review of any site, additional improvements are necessary to protect public health or safety. [Section 31.5 (c)] Other state and local resources, including but not limited to the Health Department, Virginia Department of Transportation, Building Official, and County Engineer are commonly asked to comment on Home Occupation applications. Major Home Occupation Clearance 4/14/2020 Page 3 of 4 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 waiver or modification shall not authorize the home occupation to occupy more than forty-nine (49) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling. In granting 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 home 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) (1)] TRAFFIC The traffic limitation in section 5.2A (e) may be waived or modified. In granting a waiver or modification of the traffic limitation, the commission shall find, in addition to those findings in section 5.1, that the waiver or modification would not change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood. [Section 5.2A (m) (2)] A public notice sign will posted on the property for the duration of the review of the special exception. REVIEW PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES WITHOUT WAIVER REQUEST ($27 + notice fees) WITH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION ($27 + $457 + notice fees 1. Submit Home Occupation application ($27). 1. Submit Home Occupation application and Waiver 2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting application ($25 + $457). owner notification (Fee varies based on number of 2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting letters). owner notification (Fee varies based on number of 3. Staff will visit property to review parking areas, letters). proposed location of sign, and storage areas (if 3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign, applicable). review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and 4. Staff will approve application if requirements have storage areas (if applicable). been met. 4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Board of Supervisors meeting to process special exception 5. Staff will approve application if requirements have been met andpick-up public notice sign. Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign I hereby apply for approval to conduct the Home Occupation identified 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. Hun.1—A,(Jun 10, 202014:47 EDT) Signature of Applicant Other Official Jun 10, 2020 Date Date Building Official Date Zoning Official Date -7 ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: YES NO NO CONDITIONS: Major Home Occupation Clearance 4/14/2020 Page 4 of 4 Available parking highlighted in yellow. 4503 Major Home Office Application Final Audit Report Created: 2020-06-10 By: Brooks Anderson (banderson@hunterlewisllc.wm) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHSCAABAAf1JMcB11uo6jVPsjvo6xiJUgdej_4jAo "4503 Major Home Office Application" History Document created by Brooks Anderson (banderson@huntedewisllc.com) 2020-06-10 - 6:17:25 PM GMT- IP address: 4.28.121.42 L''v Document emailed to Hunter lewis (lewisl09@fastmail.com) for signature 2020-06-10 - 6:18:38 PM GMT 15 Email viewed by Hunter lewis (lewisl09@fastmaii.com) 2020-06-10 - 6:27:18 PM GMT- IP address: 174.226.128.241 CYo Document e-signed by Hunter lewis (lewisl09@fastmaii.com) Signature Date: 2020-06-10 - 6:47:01 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 4.28.121.42 2020-06-10 Signed document emailed to Hunter lewis (lewiS109@fastmail.com) and Brooks Anderson (banderson @ h u nterlewi sl Ic. com) 2020-06-10 - 6:47:01 PM GMT SCALE U52"-1-0' MAIN FLOOR N SCALE: 3132"-1'-0" UPPER FLOOR N Total Square Footage. 10,797 Home Occupation Square Footage: 972' Home occupation location highlighted in yellow. COMPUTER ROOM YP.'t mn, E PASMGE Mtc= sv vmry T7.ZI�C�E STORAGE revnr STORAGE' a114�' STORAGE Aav' (, COLD CELLAR 111 0 FA19LY ROOM 94�NP RFCRM� ATUNN ROM RUCHENETTE Mn DRESS DRESS. SURE: 3132"=1•-0• GROUND FLOOR N PASMGE PAnO POOL ROM t4YW4 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4012 July 23, 2020 RE: HO202000117 Hunter Lewis LLC Tax Map Parcel ID: 02700-00-00-00800; 4503 Mount Air Farm. Dear Sir or Madam: Albemarle County has received a request to establish a Major Home Occupation on the parcel listed above. Per Section 5.2A (n) of the Zoning Ordinance, you are receiving this notification because you are the owner or agent of abutting property or property immediately across the street from the site under review. The location of the site under review is shown on the attached vicinity map as #4503 Mount Air Farm. This request is to conduct a home occupation for a family investment office. The existing home will be used for the home occupation and there will be four total employees. If approved, they will employ two family members and two non -relatives to work in the home office with normal operating hours of 9am to 5pm Monday -Friday. Two cars will require parking on site. The County will not take action on this request until at least five days after the date of this letter. We invite any comments, questions, or concerns you may have about this proposal. However, if the application meets all ordinance requirements, it will be approved. Please contact Kevin McCollum at (434) 296-5832, ext. 3141 or kmccollum@albemarle.org for additional information. All information related to this request is available for review in the Department of Community Development during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5p.m., Mon -Fri). To assure the information is ready for your viewing and to allow staff to be available to help with any questions, we encourage you to schedule a viewing time. Please call (434) 296-5832 during business hours to schedule an appointment. Sincerely, Xez# / F Kevin McCollum, Planner Zoning cc: Hunter Lewis, 4502 Mount Air Farm, Crozet, VA, 22932