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PROJECT NUMBER THAT HAS BEEN ASSIGNED: SP202100014 Reclaimed Hope Initiative
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Signature of Owner, Contract Purchaser
Paul Stevens
11/01/2021
Date
434-270-3380
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Camp Hope Day and Boarding Camp
Application for Special Use Permit
November 1, 2021 1 Page 1
A. PROPOSAL
The Applicant, Reclaimed Hope Initiative, seeks the issuance of a Special Use Permit
(SUP) for the operation of a Boarding Camp/Day Camp with supporting accessory uses to
occupy parcels 0800-00-00-02300 (2104/2106 Mooreland Lane) and 08800-00-00-023E0
(2102 Mooreland Lane), shown in photos 1 and 2 below, hereby referred to as the Site.
The Site is 22 and 32 acres respectively and zoned rural, which allows Boarding/Day
Camps with approval of a SUP. The Site is currently used for residential use, and the
surrounding area is rural with a few immediate neighbors, all with residential use and a
combination of wooded and lands cleared for pasture use.
Photo 1 Photo 2
The Site is located in south-central Albemarle County approximately 11 miles southwest
of Charlottesville. Upon approval of this SUP application, The Applicant will occupy the
current properties located at these sites to carry out their programming. Additionally, the
Applicant intends to make improvements to the existing structures as well as build new
structures to allow for full utilization of organizational programming. The current structures
on The Site include approximately 7,500 Sqft of finished/unfinished space. Over the
course of multiple phases, the Applicant will add approximately 14,000 Sqft in new
construction to the already cleared areas of the site (see table below for breakdown of
structures). The size and scale of the new structures will serve to complement the current
character of The Site, and we will work with architects and builders to make as many
structures as possible reasonably reversible so that the land can return to farming,
forestry, conservation, or other rural uses. We have also modified our conceptual plan to
relocate structures outside of locally important soil areas. This will in turn conserve and
protect natural resources wherever possible, which include mountains, hills, valleys,
rivers, streams, groundwater, and retain continuous and unfragmented land for
agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and natural resource protection. Additionally, these
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parcels will be utilized under one organization for a common mission which will keep the
current properties intact rather than subdividing further.
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Exisfina and Planned
Program Element
Existing
Sqft
New
Sqft
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Main House (Modern Farmhouse)
2.800
19265
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Activity Center
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2,000
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The Hall
0
4,300
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The Lodge (Old House)
3.660
0
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The Cottage (Guest House)
1,060
0
K + L
Camp Cabins
0
3.450
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Barn/Small Event Space
0
12500
S
Groundskeeper House
0
1,200
On the Site, the Applicant aims to further their services to foster, adoptive and special
needs families by providing rest/respite services to parents in these demographics while
concurrently offering a trauma -informed, medically equipped onsite camp for children.
The purpose of the camp is to alleviate the burden of caregiving and give margin for
mental, physical and emotional health gains for both child and parent. The camp will
serve to offer parents a break from the rigors of caregiving and will allow children with
varying intellectual, developmental and physical needs the ability to come enjoy a camp
experience with safety and inclusion. Success of the camp and its programming is based
on its setting in a rural area. The goal of the Applicant is to provide a beautiful, natural
environment for families to find healing in nature.
Despite the fact that the surrounding parcels are also for residential use, the Applicant
intends to ensure the camp will not be a detriment to the adjacent lots. Based on the
current model of programming and intended programming, the Site will primarily be used
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as intermittent respite between September -May, with a maximum of six (6) household
families staying overnight and utilizing the property per week. Maximum occupancy
during non -camp months (September -May) would be 40 people, including children, adults
and staff, however the typical weekly occupancy would be 20-25 based on current
programming and need. No family reunions or large family functions will be permitted.
This will not disrupt traffic entering or leaving the property as only six (6) guest cars would
be present, and would arrive at staggered times limiting any unintentional impacts on
traffic. Additionally, since the property is located directly off Rt. 29 South, there would be
no appreciable increase of traffic/use of rural roads. For a more detailed traffic analysis,
please see the attached trip generation summary.
Household families will stay for a period of 1-7 days and will be accommodated by
reservation only. They will be in separate parts of the property during their stay which will
limit noise or other disturbances. Household families will utilize programming on the
property during their stay. Children will participate in camp -like activities including, but not
limited to: fishing, swimming, outdoor sports/games, arts/crafts, challenge courses,
playground structures, nature exploration and hiking. Adults will also participate in
camp -like activities, but will be centered around nature -based relaxation activities
including but not limited to: hiking/nature exploration, gardening, picnicking, outdoor
group activities, camp fires, and water activities (kayaking, fishing, swimming, etc). The
purpose of an adult camp on -site is two -fold: 1) to maintain proximity to their children due
to mental health or medical health needs, and 2) to provide a peaceful place in nature to
take in the beauty of their surroundings, while enjoying activities that bring healing to their
mind and body. Quiet hours will be in effect nightly from 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m, and the
noise level will stay below 60 dB during daytime activities. No loudspeaker system will be
utilized for day/boarding camp announcements or activities, and no outdoor amplified
sound will be used, except in the case of an emergency. There will be two (2) overnight
staff to accommodate the adults, and an overnight staff ratio of 1:3 for children. For
example, if we had twelve (12) children utilizing the respite camp, we would have four (4)
overnight staff to assist with childcare needs.
From June -August (a maximum of twelve (12) weeks in total), the Site will be used as a
youth day camp for children ages 4-12. The program intends to be smaller in size, having
a maximum of 45 campers per week, with a staff ratio of 1:3, for a maximum total of
fifteen (15) caregiving staff paired with our groups and five (5) additional support staff.
Maximum occupancy during Camp months (June -August) would be 65 people, including
children and staff. Full day camp will run Monday -Friday for the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. and half day camp will run Monday -Friday for the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Staff
will arrive onsite at a minimum of 30 minutes before the campers, and will leave at least
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30 minutes after the campers. Staggered drop-off and pick-up times will be utilized by the
camp to limit any significant increase in traffic. Additionally, approximately fifteen (15) of
our campers will utilize a half day schedule, which will have them picked up by 1:00 p.m.
lending to a natural staggering of camper pick-up. No overnight campers will be permitted
during the Summer months.
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Estimated Monthly Peak Occupants
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Note: Graphic does not include peak occupancies for supplemental activities orrental events
Supplemental activities that further the mission will also be performed onsite. We intend
to build an event space (see structures table) on a portion of parcel 0800-00-00-023E0
which will be utilized for staff training, staff/board meetings, educational conferences (100
people maximum), community/parent training, support groups, and small fundraising
events (100 people maximum). All regular supplemental activities will be capped at a
maximum of thirty (30) people, and would occur 1-2 times per month. Large events
greater than fifty (50) people will be capped at a maximum of four (4) per year, with the
future intent of having one (1) per quarter. During all events, all other regular
programming will not occur. No weddings, airbnb rentals, or family reunions will be
permitted. Parking lots will be used for all initial parking for a larger event, and then
overflow parking on the grass will be used to supplement the increased number of
vehicles.
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Non -camp related events will be utilized with the intention of renting out a portion of the
camp as an event/host space for other community organizations to use, in turn generating
supplemental revenue for The Applicant. All outside events would be limited to fifty (50)
people or less and would occur no more than 4-6 times per year. These events will abide
by all sound restrictions as listed previously in our camp requirements, and all sounds will
not exceed the limits described in the noise ordinance. During these events, all other
regular programming will not occur. Outside organizations will be held to strict contractual
regulations, and only organizations who align with our mission and vision will be approved
for facility use ( ex. youth mentorship opportunities, small group nature explorations, small
group therapeutic activities, etc.). Renting the facility for outside events is not meant to
be a regular occurrence due to the nature of our programming, however, we do want to
offer opportunities to further serve our community through the offering of space to other
nonprofit organizations. No overlap will occur between the Applicant's programming and
other organizations utilizing the space. For property maintenance, we will have two (2)
full-time homes onsite; one (1) for a groundskeeper and family, and one (1) for the Camp
Director and their family. The rest of our staff will be hourly, and will be present based on
needed ratio during household family reservations.
Supplemental Regulations
We understand this SUP application is subject to supplemental regulations as stated in
Sec. 5.1.05. One of the criteria in the supplemental regulations specifies that provisions
for outdoor cooking, campfires, cooking pits, etc., shall be subject to Albemarle County
fire official approval whether or not a site development plan is required. Since The
Applicant plans to utilize outdoor campfires as part of their programming, they would be
sure to seek official approval from Albemarle County Fire before performing these
activities.
B. CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The proposed development is in accordance with the County's Comprehensive Plan, as is
detailed in the text of this narrative. The Applicant has proposed a number of conditions
to ensure compliance with the ordinance and ongoing responsible operations and
maintenance. Approximately twelve (12) acres of the total 54-acre Site is currently cleared
and developed with three (3) residential structures. The Virginia Department of Historic
Resources identifies Mooreland, the brick residence on parcel 08800-00-00-02300 built in
1850, as a historic resource. There is also a smokehouse/icehouse, which is recorded as
a second historic residence. The Applicant plans to preserve this historic home site and
maintain its structure in the development of the camp. The only modifications intended for
the brick residence would be finding a way to add heating and cooling to the home. The
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Applicant intends to work with a historic preservationist to maintain as much of the
structure and character of the home as possible. Additionally, The Applicant will:
• Retain and maintain all historic resources on the property,
• Document all historic resources on site in photos and drawings prior to making any
changes on site,
• Locate new structures away from the historic resources and such that the
Mooreland residence retains primary focus, and
• Consider listing the property in the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
The rural heritage of the Site is of value to the Applicant as it will provide scenic beauty
and natural resources to the community they serve, and will be in direct correlation with
the vision of their respite facility. We do not believe this further development conflicts with
agricultural/forestal conservation of natural resources or other objectives for the Rural
Area. Additionally, the Applicant will utilize both the surrounding forest and the current
gardens to facilitate connection with nature through earth skills such as plant
identification, bird/animal tracking, fishing, outdoor survival and gardening. The Applicant
will use camp programming to conserve, protect and educate attendees on the need and
use of agricultural and forestal lands. Furthermore, the Site will serve as a way for the
community - patrons, staff and volunteers alike - to enjoy rural and historic landscapes
that enhance the visitor's experience, all of which were formerly utilized exclusively by the
property owners. Since minimal site clearing will be needed for the new structures, this
will keep the current agricultural and forestal lands as valued natural and ecological
resources which provide essential open spaces for clean air sheds, watershed protection,
wildlife habitat, as well as for aesthetic purposes. The Site changes will have a negligible
impact, on natural, cultural, and historic resources, and will not conflict with nearby
agricultural and forestal uses. We intend to provide a larger tree buffer to the left of the
main residence to provide a focal point of the Mooreland house, and all new construction
will be completed behind the tree buffer or behind the Mooreland house. This will keep
the prominence of this historic home, and allow the area to maintain the rural character as
seen from Route 29.
Additionally, based on the age of structures (a majority of new construction) and
programming of the Site, there is little anticipated additional demand for fire, rescue and
police services on the Site. Each building modification, addition and new construction will
involve an engineered water well and septic system, ensuring no need for public water
and sewer. The Site has also sustained a lake for many years, providing irrigation water
for a majority of the Site. The existing structures utilize a well system for potable water,
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indicating the presence of groundwater. Although additional structures are to be added to
the Site, the overall building square footage is still minimal for the total 54 acre site.
C. IMPACTS ON PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
The project proposes no direct impact on public transportation facilities, public safety
facilities, public school facilities, and public parks. The structures will be designed and
built to all applicable Virginia Construction Codes and Regulations. The design of each
building and improvements will incorporate emergency vehicle requirements, specifically
allowing access to the lake and all sides of the ground floor, within 150' of all buildings.
Historically, emergency vehicles have been able to access both the lower and upper
parcels via the current driveways. They have successfully navigated the required turns
and were not limited by the width (20' wide) or load bearing of the bridge over the existing
creek when traveling to the upper parcel. Additionally, this current bridge was part of the
VDOT owned and maintained Monacan Trail Road which was re-routed to its current
location.
D. IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
With the developed area being set in the middle of the property, there will be a substantial
tree buffer on all sides limiting any potential noise disruption to adjacent lots. Additionally,
the traffic noise from Rt. 29 will also mitigate relative sound from the Site. Furthermore,
the children and adults will be separated during their stay, lending to smaller groups which
will limit noise to surrounding lots.
As the site is converted from residential use to a day/ boarding camp, it will increase the
amount of water use and septic requirements. As this property is not connected to
municipal utilities, this will not provide a strain on the overall system. Although the water
and septic use will increase, the Applicant will continue to work with VDH (we have
previously been in contact), a Professional Engineer and a soil consultant to understand
the current septic systems and how additional use will impact these systems. New
systems will be designed to handle the anticipated uses and new structures will
implement the use of low or no flow fixtures to mitigate the impact.
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TRIP GENERATION SUMMARY
Reclaimed Hope Initiative
The Reclaimed Hope Initiative is a proposed day camp in Albemarle County to be located at
2102 Mooreland Lane. It is intended for a varying number of students and faculty throughout
the year, with the peak being the summer months. Please see Figure 1 for the estimated
number of occupants.
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Utilizing the 1Ot6 Edition ITE Trip Generation Manual, the vehicles per day (VPD) visiting the
site were estimated for both the yearly average and the summer peak (refer to Tables 1 and
2).
Table 1. Yearly Average Trips
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Trip Generation Summary
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Based on the trips generated throughout the year and in the peak summer months (both
exceeding 50 VPD), a full volume commercial entrance is required for this site.
A right -turn lane warrant analysis for this entrance shows that the traffic in the peak summer
months does exceed the threshold for a taper; however, the exceedance is minimal and only
for one season of the year. Please see Figure 2 for the warrant analysis showing summer trips,
and Table 3 for a summary of the VDOT Traffic Data used in this analysis.
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Table 3. MOT 2019 Traffic Data
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mile stretch from Red Hill Road to 1-64
PHV into proposed site: 17 VPH
From ITE Trip Generation
PHV Right Turns into entrance: 11.8 VPH
Approach Daily Volume: 18000 AADT
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K Factor: 0.0905
Directional Factor: 0.6941
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RECLAIMED HOPE INITIATIVE Existing Aerial Map
September, 2027
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TAX PARCEL 23E
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water access
existing
development
and clearing
RECLAIMED HOPE INITIATIVE I Analysis Map
*Note: New development is proposed within
the existing clearing zone. Wooded areas to be
protected and retained.
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opportunity
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September, 2027
Main House
Activity Center
Outdoor Spaces
Barn/Small Event Space
Groundskeeper House
0' 300' 600'
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Conceptual Layout - Full Site
September, 2027
The Farm
Key Map
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
A. Main House (Modern
Farmhouse)- EXISTING
B. Activity Center
C. Labyrinth Walk
D. Fire Pit
E. Tree Swings
F. Gardens
G. Trails
P. The Beach
O. Parking
R. Barn/Small Event Space
S. Groundskeeper House
V. Emergency Vehicle Path
RE(LAIMED HOPE INITIATIVE Conceptual Layout - The Farm September,2027
Camp Carol
Key Map
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
D. Fire Pit
F. Gardens
G. Trails
H. The Hall
I. The Lodge (old house) EXISTING
J. The Cottage (guest houe) EXISTING
K. Boy's Dorms
L. Girl's Dorms
M. Overflow Parking
N. Basketball Court
0. Ropes Course
P. The Beach
0. Parking
T. Pool
U. Playground
V. Emergency Vehicle Path
RECLAIMED HOPE INITIATIVE Conceptual Layout - Camp Carol September,2027
(1) "The Lodge"
(J) `The Cottage"
(N) Site for basketball court and gardens
(L+K) Site for boys and girls dorms
(Q) Parking
(H) Site for "The Hall"
n6or/RE(LAIMED HOPE INITIATIVE Existing Site Photos Sepfember,2027
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