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• There will be no physical effect on the property since the structures have been this
way for 20-25 years;
• The garage is not visible from any structure on the closest property and can be seen
only in the winter from one other residence which is approximately 500 feet away;
• The adjacent property is part of a several hundred—acre working farm;
• This entire area is heavily wooded with parcels ranging from two to several hundred
acres allowing little visibility from one lot to the next.
Staff agrees that granting the variance will not cause a change in the character of the
district. It will simply allow the existing situation to remain.
3. The applicant has provided evidence 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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since two criteria have not been met, staff cannot
recommend approval. However, should the board find cause to approve the request,
staff recommends the following condition:
This variance is to allow the current "one story residence" to remain as
shown on the physical survey of Tax Map 31, parcel 8, dated June 8, 1994
by Kirk Hughes that is part of this file. Any future additions or expansions
to that residence must meet the setbacks at the time of application.
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COUN Pi OF ALBEMARLE
Hardship Claim:
The Muse's assert that an undue and unreasonable hardship would result from the strict
application of the County building code on their property. This hardship arises from "an
extraordinary situation or condition of such piece of property", specifically that a part of
the existing structure was previously constructed with a 2.2 foot side lot encroachment.
The Muse's further assert that:
1. The County's suggested remedy for this problem, demolition of the garage,
would "effectively prohibit or unreasonable restrict the use of the property"
and would "approach confiscation".
2. That no "special privilege or convenience" is sought by their claim to the use
of the garage.
3. They have a right to the quiet, beneficial use and enjoyment of their lawfully
acquired property.
History:
The hardship was created in 1979 when a previous owner, a Mr. Charles Bates McLain,
applied for and received building permits to build a garage and to build an enclosed
breezeway structure to attach the garage to the house. It is not known whether the garage
permit application showed the setback as conforming (greater than, or equal to 25 feet) or
non-conforming (less than 25 feet). In any event, the permits were approved and the
buildings constructed. Mr. McLain's intention to comply with the county zoning
ordinance is evidenced by his application for these permits.
The hardship was perpetuated through five ownership changes:
1. McLain to East (1986)
2. East to Averill/Dutlinger.
3. Averill/Dutlinger to Quigg/Helleberg
4. Quigg/Helleberg to Mitchell
5. Mitchell to Muse (2000)
Because the hardship was the result of a mistake made by McLain (or possible the
County), and a long chain of ownership separates McLain from the Muses, the Muses
cannot be said to have "self-created" this hardship.
P.O. Box 152
Earlysville, VA. 22936
August 6. 2001
Albemarle County Board of Zoning Adjustments
Albemarle County Zoning Department
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Dear Members of the Board and Zoning Department:
My neighbor, Warren Muse, whose property borders mine on Link Evans Lane, has informed me that he
wishes to repair his garage, the corner of which encroaches upon the required 25' setback from his side
property line Given the current use of the garage and the small impingement upon the setback, I have
no objections to the repairs or the location of his building and feel this slight "encroachment" has no
impact upon my land I support Mr. Muse's efforts to maintain his property and hope approval will be
forthcoming from the County.
Sincerely,
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Marjorie H. Webber
231 Buck Mountain Road, Earlysville
STAFF PERSON: Jan Sprinkle
PUBLIC HEARING: August 7, 2001
STAFF REPORT VA-01-014
OWNER/APPLICANT: Warren F. And Roberta W. Muse
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 03100-00-00-008C0
ZONING: RA, Rural Areas
ACREAGE: 2.0
LOCATION: North side of Rt. 764, approximately one-half mile west of its
intersection with Rt. 663 near Earlysville
TECHNICAL REQUEST AND EXPLANATION: The applicant requests relief from
Section 10.4, Area and Bulk Regulations of the RA district, which requires a side yard of
25 feet. A variance of three feet is requested to allow the existing house with its
attached garage to remain. The encroachment was noticed during the review of a
building permit application to repair the foundation of the garage portion of the structure.
RELEVANT HISTORY: None.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFYING CONDITIONS: This property was
acquired in good faith by the Muses in June 2000. The parcel is the same size and
shape now that it was in 1980 when the Zoning Ordinance was adopted. At 2.0 acres,
this is a conforming, triangularly shaped parcel. It does not have any topographic or
other features to consider in a variance request. The property is improved with a house
including a garage that is attached by a "Florida room," and a shed. Only one small
corner of the garage encroaches into the setback. The encroachment amounts to
approximately 13.5 square feet. The house was constructed in 1975, and the garage
with the connecting room were added in 1979 under separate building permits. It is
speculated that the garage was constructed as detached, which required only a 5-foot
setback at that time, and then the "breezeway" added, which in effect made one primary
structure which should have met the 25-foot setback. However, the current survey
shows that the corner is only 22.8 feet from the line.
APPLICANT'S JUSTIFICATION AND STAFF COMMENT: A review of the variance
criteria provided by the applicant and comments by staff follows:
Variance Report, VA 2001-01, 2 August 7, 2001
Hardship
The applicant comments that the variance is necessary because:
• They had no knowledge of, nor reason to suspect a zoning violation;
• The adjacent property owner closest to the encroachment has declined to consider a
property exchange or sale;
• Demolition of the garage would burden the owners by: 1) being deprived of the
garage use; 2) creating equity issues with the current lien-holders; 3) diminishing
the resale value; and 4) adding costs of the demolition, repair of the common wall
with the breezeway, landscaping, etc.
Although sympathetic, staff cannot identify any hardship as described under the Code of
Virginia relating to granting a variance. Although constructed by the former owner, the
house, garage and connecting room are man-made improvements, not to be considered
under State Code for variances. Monetary issues can be considered with other criteria,
but not alone.
1. The applicant has not provided evidence that the strict application of the
ordinance would produce undue hardship.
Uniqueness of Hardship
The applicant notes:
• The existing violation was caused by a unique set of events. It is unlikely that any
other property in the zoning district shares the problem.
Staff concurs that the circumstances are unique, but we cannot find a qualifying
hardship, therefore there is no uniqueness under this criteria.
2. The applicant has not provided evidence that such hardship is not shared
generally by other properties in the same zoning district and the same
vicinity.
Impact on Character of the Area
The applicant offers:
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ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
401 MCINTIRE ROAD
MEETING ROOM#241,2:00 P.M.
DRAFT AGENDA
TUESDAY,AUGUST 7,2001
I Call to Order
II Establish a Quorum
III Deferred Appeal Hearing
• AP-2000-005 Peter R. Hanchak(owner/appellant)
Staff Person: Amelia McCulley
IV Variance Hearings
A. VA-2001-012 John&Janice Linkous (owners)/Hightech Signs (applicant)
Staff Person: Amelia McCulley
B. VA-2001-013 Emmanuel Episcopal Church(owner/applicant)
Staff Person: Jan Sprinkle
C. VA-2001-014 Warren &Roberta Muse (owners/applicants)
Staff Person: Jan Sprinkle
V Old Business
VI New Business
VII Adjournment
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