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Home My WebLink AboutHO202100057 Approval - County 2021-05-21OFFICE USE ONLY HO # i-x —'714 Fee Amount $� DdY.h ate Pait� By wh)1 / 1 ipt ilFlc{jl Y I ('�]y mil a }wJ� Application for Major Home Occupation Clearance a (Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District) 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 by the Fire Prevention Code Fee Schedule. A copy of the schedule is available from the Fire Marshal Honte 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 viewine and Drintina of aerial mans. Name of Business: Division Road, Inc. Type of Business: E-Commerce Menswear Retailer Tax map and parcel: 103-33 Contact Person (who should we call/write concerning this project?): Jason PeCariCh Address 3104 Western Ave. #406 city Seattle state WA_ zip 98121 Daytime Phone 8( 05 1 746-5203 Fax # E-mail Jan@diyiSlonroadmic.COm Owner of Record Randolph & Gwyn Kohr Address 3612 Rollin; Rd. city Scottsville state VA zip 24590 Daytime Phone ( 434 1 906-2140 Fax # Email randy@kohrbros.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.): Division Road is seeking a Major Home Occupation Clearance for a Home -based, e-commerce retail business within a niche, low -volume menswear marketplace focused on quality goods made in the USA with high standards of craftsmanship. Continued on Page 5... County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296.5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 7/11/2019 Page 1 of 00 Each MaJOr home occupation authorized in the Rural Areas zoning distriM is subject C. to the following: EASE HECK EACH BOX cn TIIAT __ viruERSIAND THE RE — ,� 1-1,EAR THAT Y �REMENTS FOR OU HAVE READ AND LOCATION & AREA CLEARANCE This home occupation shall be conducted within the dwellin more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor 8 unit or accessory further provided that the cumulative area Of the dwelling all be a Structures or or both, provided that not unit or an area used for the home occupation, including thee used for the home within thousand five hand ed structure the ear plants for that are �yn� in the uPation and ( ) q g gross floor area within the dwellin Provided in section 5.2A(g), shall not exceed one Occupation do not coam toward the oae thousand free P ground [hat areto be used for a major home • -' EXTERIOR APPEARANCE hundred (1500) square feet hm`tetron, [fin 5.2A (b) (I)] 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 structures shall n, similar in t one h to home dwelling, , expected in a residential n7ed by section 4.15. Accessory area and shall be s 8 Private garage, shed, barn or other structure no in the area in which it is located. Any accessory structure that does not conform to the rural] pecifically compatible in design and scale with other residential development requirements for ;,r/ Primary structures shall act be used for a home occupation. [applicable setback and yard �J VISITORS & SALES �2A Customers, clients and students are Permitted to visit the that are hand-crafted on -site and goods that a directly Property where the home on for pottery making and frames for artwork are ermi y related to dre home Occupauonurpna�udiIs onduct limo myed gods [Section 5 2A (d) (I)] P tied to be for sale to customers who comes to the site to tools dTRAFFIC The traffic generated by the home occupation shad not exceed ten (10) vehicle round trips Per day or more than thirty xiti vehicle round tri exitips per week. For the Purposes of this section, a "vehicle round trip ng the site. [Sectlon S. (e)] PARKING " means one vehicle entering and All vehicles used in the home occupation and an home occupation shall be parked on -site. [Section 2A es employees, customers, clients or students related to flte �7 OUTIXIOR STORAGE The storage of goods, products, equipment other than vehicles used in the home occupation, or an With the home occup ation other than natural landscaping materials such as mulch and plants, Outside of an enclosed structure is prohibited. [Section 5.2A (g)] Y materials associated GIrHOURS OF OPERATION The home occupation may operate up to six (6) days P IS p.m. for those home occupations that have employees, customers, clients or students visiting the site. Y per week and the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and n 5.2A (h)] NUMBER OF VEHICLES The number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation that are parked or scared on -site shall not exceed two ((22))inmotor vehicles and two (2) trailer [Section 5.2A (i)] u NUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS More than one home occupation is permitted on a home occupations shah] be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. Parcel, provided that the area occupied and the traffic generated U) the PP Y. [Section 5.2A (j)] 1.48 O� O_Upaam Gamma 7/11/19 Page 2 of4 CJ 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 tbat may cause the following? YES NO N NOISE X VIBRATION X GLARE X HEAT X AIR POLLUTION X WATER POLLUTION X RADIOACTIVITY X ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE X NON -DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER X %If YES, then applicable standards mast be addressed with a Certitled Engineer's Report (available from staffj. Ll7 PROHMITED USES (1) any use requiring a special use permit under section (10) shooting ranges 10.2.2 (2) animal rescue centers (I D commercial stables (3) automobile graveyards (12) rummage or garage sales other than those (4) restaurants determined by the zoning administrator to be occasional (5) storage yards 03) veterinary clinics or hospitals (6) gun sales, unless the guns are made on -site by one or (14) pyrotechnic (fireworks or bomb) device more family members residing within the dwelling unit manufacturing or sale (7) on -site pet grooming (15) Any other use not expressly listed that is (8) body shops determined by the zoning administrator to be contrary (9) equipment, trailers, vehicles or machinery rentals to the purpose and intent of section 5.2A. n 5.2A (1)) 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 trailed 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)] IJ 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] LI ADDMONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND REVDEWS 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 7/I1/19 Page 3 of 4 AREA WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE SOUGHT ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING: 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 -[tine (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)J 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 me[ and ick-u ublic notice si n. 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 Major Home Occupa on id tifi above. Si lure of Applicant /otdn��l�Lll� Dat05/ 7/ � Other Official �; Building OffMial� �� 5 t bt l Zoning Official1' ENGINEER'S Y��RER��T ATTACHED: YES NO D� t CONDITIONS: 1-, cw y(' i L✓pyo f Cnhp fi Date Date 51l `i 2i Date 5- Z J — LPL ,r Malin Home Occupation Cleamace 7/11/19 Page 4 of 4 oiwv_ rye, a �, ��cc . DESCRIPTION OF USE: Division Road is seeking a Major Home Occupation Clearance for a Home -based, e-commerce retail business within a niche, low - volume menswear marketplace focused on quality goods made in the USA with high standards of craftsmanship. Functionally, Division Road will be running web -store operations from 3612 Rolling Rd in the form of: Product and Editorial Photography, Design, Client Communication via Phone and Email, Shipping and Receiving. Operational hours will be from 10am-6pm Monday -Saturday. Two employees will be on -site with two vehicles associated, with parking provided on property. Roughly four vehicle trips per day including deliveries, estimated 20 trips per week. No engagement of Physical Retail Sales will be conducted on site, but we will have some visits from remote clients. No outdoor storage of goods or any visible signs of occupation. Home Occupation will take place in portions of the Accessory building, specifically the "Studio" building at 1,350 Sq Ft in total. This will include a photography studio, product and supply storage, and an office -related space. Residential "Dwelling" and Accessory "Barn" buildings will not be used for business. Please feel free to request further information via any means and thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. Best Regards, Jason Pecarich President v' �5."40 5�0> '. e j _�i_@�li ci iwi-o a..it -ory � w li ais 3o� r diiu.cwu Accessory Building "Studio" Being Used for Home Business Occupation: (30' x 30') + (30' x 15') = 1350 Sq. Ft. Not Being Used For Home Business Occupation 25 Kw GENERATOR SHELVES STUDIO 30' x 30' SITTING �I Me CH. RM.IIF1,0 `"elves AREA ® RM/2 BATHr uATH WASH STALL KITCHEN x I� IL. °""°" 1� U GALLERY 30' X FOALIN STALL G 1 WORKSHOP WORKBENCH HELVES TACK RM. COVERED AREA STALL3 STALL 2 HORSE BARN AND STUDIO SPACE 3612 Rolling Road Legend Parking Being Us ad For Home B ua ineae Occ u P a Hon: / 'Nccea ea ry' Bu'rrtl Ong studio Not Being Hk.d For Hama Business Occupation: 'Accessory' BuilEing - Barn 'Dwegin p' Home 3 33 / y - 10]-3I 1} V r Legend Pv0 Pwuh Parkinguw.. Used For Home rsa occupation: Used For Home Occupation: COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4012 May 21, 2021 RE: H02021-0057: Division Road, Inc. Tax Map Parcel ID: 10300-00-00-03300 3612 Rolling Rd., Scottsville, VA 24590 Dear Adjoining Property Owner: 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 3612 Rolling Rd., Scottsville, VA 24590 This request is to utilize 1,350sq.ft of an existing "studio' accessory structure to conduct a home occupation, for the purposes of engaging in e-commerce retail business for the sale of menswear. The space will be used for storage, office and as a photography studio. Two employees will work on -site and operational hours will be from 1 Oam to 6pm Monday -Saturday. Roughly 4 vehicle trips per day and 20/week are expected and there will be no on -site sales or outdoor storage of goods. No waiver or modification is being requested with this proposed Home Occupation. 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 Rebecca Ragsdale at (434) 296-5832, ext. 3226 or ragsdale@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, Jeff Baker, Senior Planner Zoning Services