HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA200700007 Correspondence 2007-06-20-----Original Message -----
From: Bill Fritz
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 2:50 PM
To: 'Lindy Auberry'
Subject: RE: Zoning Notices - Sign No. 34
We do take into account the impact on the neighborhood, and that will
be a factor in the analysis and I appreciate your comments. As for the
RiverRun Property Owners Association restrictions, we have notified the
homeowners association so that they will have the opportunity to
provide comments if they like.
Without the ability to use your name I cannot provide your comments to
the Board of Zoning Appeals. Therefore, they will not have the benefit
of your comments in making a decision. It is the Board of Zoning
Appeals and not the staff who authorizes variances. I understand your
reluctance to comment on this. I would recommend that if you do not
want your name used, but want to insure that some comments are
provided, that you contact your homeowners association to insure that
they do provide comments on this application.
William D. Fritz, AICP
Chief of Zoning
Albemarle County
434-296-5832 ext 3225
-----Original Message -----
From: Lindy Auberry [mailto:rosa allegra@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:51 PM
To: Bill Fritz
Subject: Zoning Notices - Sign No. 34
6/20/07
Dear Mr. Fritz:
I am a neighbor of Ms. Lindsay Eckford on Exton Court, both properties
of which belong to the RiverRun Property Owners Association.
Ms. Eckford is applying for a variance at 726 Exton Court to extend a
planned porch closer than is usually allowed from her back property
line. In reviewing her request, are you taking into account all
RiverRun Property Owners Association restrictions as applies to
additions and modifications of the exterior of these townhouses?
Those of us who live on Exton Court have the pleasure of great views in
the back of our properties, be it on a patio or a deck, to a lovely
undeveloped area that covers almost a block. This scenic area is
comprised of both lawn and tall trees. I am VERY worried about Ms.
Eckford setting a precedent in which others of our neighbors will want
to build out to the limits of their property lines, thereby destroying
the views that all of us have come to love.
Therefore, I urge you NOT to allow this variance request.
Also, I ask you NOT to use my name in any conversations or
correspondence with Ms. Eckford. As I say, I am a neighbor and have to
maintain a cordial relationship with her, despite my thoughts about her
proposed building project.
Thank you very much for your kind attention. Please feel free to
contact me if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Rosalind Auberry
740 Exton Court
Charlottesville, VA 22901