HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA200000009 Application 2000-03-06 County of Albemarle f;
Department of Zoning
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401 McIntire Road
Q Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596
(804) 296-5875 FAX (804) 972-4060
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DATE: 3 (0 0c�
FEE: $95. 00 STAFF:
VARIANCE APPLICATION
OWNER (as currently listed in Real Estate)
Name �rcwces& -. a-r•d "C- m;c..Jald u-5A6.cae,^ Phone (e3o4) G`l(- Lab-
Address .25)135 S1,1 c S Yh p 1 Cy-oz • VA 22.932
APPLICANT (if different from above)
Name 161,m P 0,11 T nliC_p 4 Lth-,S-{-Ad ►' Phone 03b 40l4 - (two-7
Address 29,6S Sh;•ct Ie+ls 1'►- ( 12rA C }oa.e ,s - )2.93 2_
CONTACT PERSON (if different from above)
Name 1(4►—. Phone (&4) '14- WAJO .
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Address SQ.r-,e A3
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PLEASE PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION OF YOUR REQUEST ON
THE BACK OF THIS SHEET.
OFFICE USE ONLY
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Board of Zoning Appeals Date: Oil tyl t64/491
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( ) Special Permit ( ) Variance 3`
( ) Proffers
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VA 2000-009 (Sign #9) - Frances G. and T. Michael Umstadter (owners)/ Kim
F. and T. Michael Umstadter (applicants). Located on S side Rt. 687, approx.
1/2 mile E of inters w/Rt. 810 just S of Boonesville (2985 Shift-lefts Mill Road). TM
7/Parcel 30, zoned Rural Areas. Request reduction in front setback from Rt. 687
from 75 to 69 feet to allow construction of an addition to an existing single-family
dwelling.
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JUSTIFICATION SHALL BE BASED ON THESE THREE (3) CRITERIA:
1) That the strict application of this ordinance would produc- '
undue hardship.
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2) That such hardship is not shared generally by other properties
in the same zoning district and the same vicinity.
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3) That the authorization of such variance will not be of
substantial detriment to adjacent property and that the
character of the district will not be changed by the granting
of the variance.
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The application may be deferred by the staff or the Board of
Zoning Appeals, if sufficient information necessary to this review
has not be submitted by the deadline.
I hereby certify that the information provided on this application
and accompanying information is accurate, true and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
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Si�at r Date Receipt# Date
Kim F. and T. Michael Umstadter
2985 Shiffletts Mill Road
Crozet, VA 22932-1530
(804) 974-6267
March 6, 2000
Board of Zoning Appeals
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Dear Sirs:
We are writing to request a six foot variance from the setback requirement for new construction in
the County ordinance. We hope to build an addition to our home which would be sixty-nine feet from
the public road right-of-way, which is six feet closer than the required seventy-five foot setback from
a public road.
We request this variance for the following reasons:
1. Strict application of this setback ordinance would produce undue hardship on our
growing family. Our existing home is less than 1,000 square feet and has only one
bedroom and one bath. Due to the mountainous terrain encroaching on the south side
of our home, it would be extremely difficult and financially prohibitive to build an
addition on the south. Building to the east of the home would require relocation of
the driveway and electric, water and drainage lines. Building to the north would
require relocation of the septic system and would also bring us closer to the public
road. Building to the west is the only logical placement of our addition for the above-
listed reasons. Failure to receive the requested variance would unreasonably restrict
our use of our property.
Furthermore, we purchased our property six and three quarter years ago with the
intention of adding on to the home, not realizing that our plans would not meet the
setback requirement. Our yard and the level of the home compared to the roadway
to the road are drastically different, with the roadway sitting approximately twelve to
fifteen feet below the yard. Visually, this marked difference in levels gave us no
reason to suspect that meeting the setback requirement would be an issue.
2. There are no other homes on Shiffletts Mill Road(Rt. 687) of similar square footage
that are as close to the road as ours, with the exception of one mobile home that is a
rental property.
3. The authorization of this variance request would not be detrimental to adjacent
properties or to the character of the neighborhood. In fact, the authorization of this
request and subsequent completion of our proposed addition would only enhance the
neighborhood and its character. We have contacted our adjoining neighbors
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regarding our plans and none have reservations or objections. In fact, we have
attached a letter from Mr. Walter Rails, whose property borders ours on the west and
on the south, who supports our plans and our request for a variance. In addition, our
plans call for the addition to be consistent with the existing style of the home and will
complement the topography.
4. Lastly, we have received an opinion from the Assistant Resident Engineer of the local
office of the Virginia Department of Transportation, Mr. H. W. Mills, that it is
unlikely that Shi$Ietts Mill Road (Rt. 687)will be widened or paved in the near future
due to the low traffic count of thirty vehicles per day. It is the opinion of Mr. Mills
that our proposed addition would not interfere with such widening or paving.
We respectfully request a favorable response to our request for a six foot variance from the setback
requirement.
Cordially,
Kim F. Umstadter
T. Michael Umstadter
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Attachments
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4 March 2000
To Whom It May Concern :
The plans for constructions and changes by my
neighbors Mike and Kim Umstadter is entirely
acceptable to me . I have no criticism or
reservations of any kind.
Signed : r /'�.w�-
Walter A. Rails
#2915 Rt . 687
P .O. Box 264
Free Union VA 22940
( 804) 973-9170
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
701 VDOT WAY
CHARLOTTESVILLE, 22911 A. G.TUCKER
COMMISSIONER RESIDENT ENGINEER
March 2, 2000
Route 687
Albemarle County
Ms. Ameila McCulley
Director of Zoning
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA. 22902-4596
Dear Ms. McCulley:
I am attaching a letter from Ms. Kim F. Umstadter who is asking for any comments
we have about the widening or paving of Route 687, from Route 601 to Route 810. We
cannot say that this road would never be widened or paved, but it is unlikely for some
time with an average annual daily traffic of 30 vehicles per day, counted last in 1997.
It would be our opinion that any future road improvements should not impact the
home located above the road except for minimum widening of road that would be
necessary which would cause the slope of embankment to be a little farther into yard.
The centerline of existing roadway should not change in the future.
If you have any questions, please advise.
o s ruly,
HWM/ldw H. W. Mills
Ass't. Res. Engineer
Attachment
cc: Ms. Kim F. Umstadter
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
03/02/2000 09:44 8049747201 KIM UMSTADTER PAGE 01
Kim F. and 1'. Michael Umstadter
2985 Shiffletts Mill Road
Crozet, VA 22932-1530
(804) 974-6267
FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION
Fax# (804) 979-3759
March 2, 2000
Mr. H. W. Mills, Assistant Resident Engineer
Virginia Department of Transportation
701 VDOT Way
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Dear Mr. Mills:
Thank you for speaking with me this morning regarding our zoning variance application and the
Department of Transportation's future plans for Shiffletts Mill Road (Rt. 687). Our property is
located approximately one mile from Free Unibn Road(Rt. 601) and approximately one and one half
mile from Blackwell's Hollow Road (Rt. 810')
As we discussed, my husband and I are hoping to build an addition to our home,which does not meet
the county setback requirement from Shitetts Mill Road (Rt. 687). Due to the topography of our
property and the road, we feel it is unlikely j that our addition would intrude on any future road
widening or paving. Our home is approximately 12-15 feet above the road level and the corner of
the proposed addition would be 69 feet away from the state right-of-way at the same level as the
existing home.
I would appreciate any statement you might be able to make to the Board of Zoning Appeals
regarding the likelihood that Shiffletts Mill Rottd(Rt. 687)might ever be paved or widened and if our
proposed addition might impede any such future road improvements. I suggest that you visit the site
in order to better understand the topography anal our conviction that our proposed addition would
be unlikely to impede future road improvements.
Your letter should be directed to the Board ofiZoning Appeals, County of Albemarle, 401 McIntire
Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 and should reference building permit 42000-142AR, TM 7,
Parcel 30, Lot 2, owned by Frances G. and T.1 Michael Umstadter. Please also send a copy of your
letter to me. Our variance application deadlkne is Monday, March 6 and the application will be
reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals on April 4, 2000.
If you have any questions or if you would like to take a look at our building plans, please feel free to
call me. I thank you for your assistance
Cordially,
Kim F. Umstadter
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SMALL PROJECTS & RENOVATIONS
1 March .000
Albemarl: County Building Codes and Zoning
Attention; Zoning Dept
re: Mike . Kim Umstadter renovations.
To whom it may concern:
Mike and! • Umstadter recently informed me that the addition they planned to build on
their ho .i. in Albemarle County was approximately six feet inside the county road right of
way.
I drew the plans for this addition, and given the site conditions,we never considered this
possibility The house sits well above the level of the road, and would seem to be entirely
above any .rush clearing or road improvements that may be done. The lines of sight along
the road not be changed, again because the house sits so far above the road.
Given the - conditions, and since there are only a few feet in question, I suggested they
request a, ariance. Due to the location of the existing driveway, and the design_of the
existing h. e, the only option they have is to add onto the house towards the road, The
plans they a:ve for their addition are well thought out and reflect the needs of their
recently _ ji a wing family. The renovations will be sympathetic to the old house, and the
addition make the best possible use of their site.
Please giv: me a call with any questions.
Thank yo
FA
Enoch E.i : yder III
SPAR Des • .
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Enoch E. Sn der III • 6 Westwood Road • Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 • 804.984.2729
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Tax Map Z Parcel 30 L7 N 68'15'3D' E 65.61 Charlottesville. Ve 22902
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5.000 Acres LG N 650054" £ 177.01 220 East nigh Street
Tax Map 7. Parcel 30 L7 N 68'15'30" £ 65.61 Charlottesville, Va 22902
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