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Home My WebLink AboutSE202200001 Application 2022-01-06• • APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION ® Request for a waiver, modification, variation or ❑ Variation to a previously approved Planned substitution permitted by Chapter 18 Development rezoning application plan or Code of Development OR ❑ Relief from a condition of approval Provide the following 1 copy of a written request specifying the section or sections being requested to be waived, modified, varied or substituted, and any other exhibit documents stating the reasons for the request and addressing the applicable findings of the section authorized to be waived, modified, varied or substituted. Provide the following 1 copy of the existing approved plan illustrating the area where the change is requested or the applicable section(s) or the Code of Development. Provide a graphic representation of the requested change. 1 copy of a written request specifying the provision of the plan, code or standard for which the variation is sought, and state the reason for the requested variation. FEE = 523.12 Application $503 + Technology surcharge $20.12 Project Name: Cove Lawn Current Assigned Application Number (HS, HO, CLE, SDP, SP or ZMA) Tax map and parcel(s): Tax Map 108 Parcel 7A1 Applicant / Contact Person Steve Davis Address 1611 Greenleaf Lane Daytime Phone# (434 ) 962-7241 Fax# ( Owner of Record Stephen B. and Deborah L. Davis Address 1611 Greenleaf lane Daytime Phone# (434 ) 962-7241 Fax# ( City Charlottesville City Charlottesville State VA Zip 22903 Email davis@thrive-architecture.com State VA Zip 22903 Email davis@thrive-architecture.com County of Albemarle Community Development Department 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 Revised 7/1/2021 • • APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION SIGNATURE PAGE If the person signing the application is someone other than the owner of record, then a signed copy of the "CERTIFICATION THAT NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE LANDOWNER" form must be provided in addition to the signing the application below. (page 3) Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign By signing this application, I hereby certify that I own the subject property, or have the legal power to act on behalf of the owner of the subject parcel(s) listed in County Records. I also certify that the information provided on this application and accompanying information is accurate, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge. By signing this application, I am consenting to written comments, letters and or notifications regarding this application being provided to me or my designated contact via fax and or email. This consent does not preclude such written communication from also being sent via first class mail. ✓vim. Stephen Davis Print Name FOR OFFICE USE ONLY APPLICATION# By who? Receipt # 3 January 2022 Date 434-962-7241 Daytime phone number of Signatory Fee Amount S Date Paid Ck# By. Revised 7/1/2021 9111k ■■'m• APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION CERTIFICATION THAT NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE LANDOWNER This form must accompany this zoning application if the application is not signed by the owner of the property. I certify that notice of the application for, [Name of the application type & if known the assigned application #] was provided to [Name(s) of the record owners of the parcel] the owner of record of Tax Map and Parcel Number by delivering a copy of the application in the manner identified below: nHand delivery of a copy of the application to [Name of the record owner if the record owner is a person; if the owner of record is an entity, identify the recipient of the record and the recipients title or office for that entity] on Date EMailing a copy of the application to [Name of the record owner if the record owner is a person; if the owner of record is an entity, identify the recipient of the record and the recipients title or office for that entity] on Date to the following address [Address; written notice mailed to the owner at the last known address of the owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records satisfies this requirement]. Signature of Applicant Print Applicant Name Date Revised 7/1/2021 Written Request for Special Exception We are requesting a Special Exception for Tax Map 108, parcel 7A1 in Covesville. The primary address of the property is 5576 Boaz Road (Main House), and the property is commonly referred to as Cove Lawn. Based on Chapter 18, Section 5.1.48.i.1.ii, we request a "reduction in minimum applicable yards for a structure...:' for a Homestay use. Background Cove Lawn Farm was established along the headwaters of Cove Creek in the Rich Cove area of Albemarle County circa 1782. The nearby village later became known as Covesville, and six of the current farm buildings are contributing structures to the Covesville Historic District. The farm's main house and the cottage date to the earliest period and are the two oldest buildings in the historic district. Over time, the farm grew to several hundred acres. In the early 2000's, the property was subdivided, separating the farmhouse and outbuildings from most of the farmland. The current parcel is 24.66 acres. Context The parcel is located on a modest country lane, with few other dwellings. The setting is predominantly pastoral with hayfields and interconnected tracts of forest. The parcel is surrounded on three sides by an undeveloped property (the original Cove Lawn farm) which is now in conservation easement and contains one abandoned dwelling. On the opposite side of Boaz Rd, a larger parcel was subdivided approximately twenty years ago, but all of the parcels there remain undeveloped. To the northeast, closer to Route 29, there are two parcels, both under the same ownership, collectively containing three dwellings. Also see attached site diagrams. Homestay Overview Three of the historic buildings at Cove Lawn are candidates for the Homestay use; however, all three of these structures are less than 125' from the current boundary. The Homestay provisions otherwise permit up to five guest bedrooms on the property. We are proposing to utilize the historic cottage as a Homestay with two guest bedrooms. We do not currently have plans for other Homestay guest rooms on the property; but on the recommendation of planning department staff, we are including all three historic structures in this application. This would enable the full by -right complement of five guest bedrooms on the property at a future date. The special exception is requested to enable the use of these three historic structures for a Homestay use. Cottage The original cottage was built circa 1782 and has been an integral part of the pastoral setting for more than 200 years. It was expanded on at least two occasions, with the last modest expansion completed in the mid-1900's. We propose to utilize the historic cottage adjacent to the main house as a Homestay. The cottage will accommodate two guest bedrooms. The house sits approximately 61 feet from the property line along Boaz Road. The back side of the cottage faces the road, and there are no doors on the road side. Because of the disposition, there is little connectivity between the road and the daily activity of cottage occupants. The cottage is situated in mature landscaping. Large foundation plantings of boxwood and rhododendron, and a large spruce tree conceal much of the facade facing Boaz Road. Other evergreen trees and dense plantings screen the cottage completely from east and west approaches along the road. The cottage parking lot is largely concealed by boxwoods and evergreen trees on three sides. The closest dwelling to the cottage is the secondary dwelling at 5585 Boaz Road. There is not a direct line of sight between this building and the cottage. The next most proximate dwelling is the main house at 5639 Boaz Road, which is approximately 900 feet distant. A previous owner of Cove Lawn strategically planted large boxwoods and evergreen spruce trees to conceal that dwelling from view. In turn these plantings help to conceal the cottage and cottage parking from the neighbor's view. Also note that the Cottage is less than 30' away from the Owner's residence, so excessive noise generated by the Homestay, if any, will be quickly identified and addressed. Please reference attached photos Garage Building The garage building was constructed in the early 1900's to serve the larger farm, before the current boundary was established. It was originally part of an apple production facility and was later converted to the farm manager's apartment and migrant orchard worker housing. The building contributes to the Covesville Historic District. The building sits askew from the current property boundary and is approximately 48 feet from the boundary at its closest point. The portion of the building that would house the Homestay is approximately 85 feet from the boundary. The area between the Garage Building and the boundary is densely forested, and extremely difficult for one to walk through. The forest continues on the abutter's side of the boundary line. In addition, the area behind the building is steeply sloping. The combination of slope and vegetation make it extremely difficult to see the building from the west. The building naturally faces down the slope and away from the boundary, so all guest activity would also be further screened by the building itself. An existing gravel parking area is approximately 165 feet from the boundary and screened from the boundary by the building. The building is more than 475 feet from Boaz Road and nearly imperceptible from the public way. The closest occupied dwelling is over one -quarter mile away. Barn The Barn was constructed in the mid-1900's to serve the larger farm, before the current boundary was established. The building is a contributing building to the historic district. The building sits askew from the property boundary and is approximately 78 feet from the boundary at its closest point. Like the Garage Building, the Barn is sits adjacent to a steep slope and dense forest. The combination of slope and vegetation make it extremely difficult to see the building from the west. If developed, the Barn would likely share the parking area with the Garage Building, and that parking is currently 165' from the boundary. The Barn is nearly imperceptible from Boaz Road. The closest occupied dwelling is over one -quarter mile away. 0 100 200 400 Owners: Survey performed without the benefit of a title This is to certify that on March 9, 2021, Jason P. & Laura M. Lavallee report and may not indicate all encumbrances on I surveyed the property shown on this plat L�� the property, and the title line and walls of the building Z SCALE IN FEET Legal Reference: are shown hereon. A portion of this property a v lies in a 100 Year Flood Hazard and in The property lines shown hereon are according Zone X which is not an area designated o D.B.4664 Pg.626 to field evidence and plats of record. a 100 Year Flood Hazard as shown on w ✓Y Federal Flood Insurance Rate Maps. MOD This plat was prepared for: effective date: Feb. 4, 2005 ¢ N Stephen B. & Deborah L. Davis Map No. 51003CO400D o- U m W Legend: #1 = 1 1/2 Story Frame w/cellar MAIN HOUSE PARKING addressed as: 5574 Boaz Rd. 2+ VEHICLES #2 = 2 Story Frame w/Basement addressed as: 5576 Boaz Rd. Uri 9s 8 #3 = Block residence/garage CIZ @21A1 �-- (30 PrescrjptpR�ad 5550 Boaz addressed Rd, county GIS map as: In F�dN77 53`#4 = Block Barn 37-W 11 d HOMESTAY ZESVEHICLES PARKING BS = Block Shed UP = Utility Pole GO = Gravel Driveway - TP = Telephone Pedestal MULTI -VEHICLE '� ��1� BS �"1 #1 i� 'TP PARKING stream 100 Year m Flood Harare /% %GD ran Pd. TMP 108-7 ~ ; ,_� __ '.•_� 2 COTTAGE @ 11.98, Oakwood Prcperties Inc. HOMESTAY O.9.4619 Pg.463 idg? .:metal 2 GUEST ROOM 1 i wl barn Iro,Wel ii Fd n S,culvert MAIN HOUSE 48.3' \ OWNER RESIDENCE ry UP #3 \� \ i Ip 4 BEDROOM o GARAGE BUILDING m FUTURE HOMESTAY m o 1 GUEST ROOM v _; /5 / o a 1 / 0akwoodod PrWOr ies Inc. BARN m ` 1� }' / Iron olu O.8.4619 P7.463 FUTURE HOMESTAY m 1 / Pd. o 2 GUEST ROOM. ` o ,8•_6• silo / 90 metal 1 / Tax Map 108 z � \ ' r." metal shed .� i / Parcel7A1 CO shed ometal 1 ` / 1 24.66 Acres Pipe 1 a-3/23/21 Fd.shed! f.9 ZS7g50,51.E Trn CD D 1119.98-(tota1,B32.11- PLAT SHOWING n, Jr. PepePHYSICAL SURVEY 0F 07 Fd.,OQ TAP 108-7 T.M.F.I I OV — IN ° `"oe 6 P.-Oaxy x ADDRESSED AS RESIDENTIAL 5574 & 5576 BOAZ ROAD SURVEYING SERVICES ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA (434) 245-8744 MARCH 23, 2021 1710 ALLIED STREET, SUITE 20A HARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22903 1"= 100' 21-022 PARCEL 108-5 IS PRIMARILY FOREST. THE PARCEL CONTAINS ONE DWELLING WHICH IS OVER 3,000 FEET AWAY. 1 � I � RN1�11 11 11 11 i1 r PARCEL 108-71B IS HAYFIELD AND FOREST, WITH A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN PLACE. THE PARCEL IS UNIMPROVED. PARCELS ARE UNDEVELOPED, PRIMARILY IN HAYFIELD AND PINE PLANTATION. Mlco; i1 81"w 108-7 IS HAYFIELD AND WITH A CONSERVATION TIN PLACE. 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