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Application for Major Home Occupation Clearance
(Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District)
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Major Home Occupation Clearance = $31.20
Application fee: $30 + Technology Surcharge: $1.20 + applicable fees
This application may require additional review by the Fire Marshal. Fees in addition to those shown on this application may be required
by the Fire Prevention Code Fee Schedule A copy of the schedule is available from the Fire Marshal
Home Occupation, Major: An occupation, not expressly prohibited by section 5.2A, conducted for profit within a dwelling
unit solely by one or more members of the family residing within the dwelling unit and up to two (2) additional persons not
residing within the dwelling unit, with or without the use of accessory structures; provided that nothing herein prohibits the
occupation from engaging other persons who work off -site and do not come to the dwelling unit or to any accessory structure
to engage in the occupation.
Applicant MUST HAVE the following information to apply:
I) Tax Map and Parcel Number (or Address) and a description of the Home Occupation.
2) A Floor Plan Sketch on the next page with the following:
a) The total square footage of the dwelling;
b) The square footage of area within the home being used for the occupation
(note this cannot be more than 25% of the gross square footage of the dwelling).
3) If applicable, a survey, plat, or aerial map showing accessory structures and parking associated with the
home occupation. The GIS Web enables easy viewing and printing of aerial maps.
Name of Business: Awesomeness Exuberated lnn DBA The Present Group, Dot Matrix Printing
Type of Business:
digital and design consulting and creation
Tax map and parcel: 02000-00-00-016E6
Applicant / Contact Person (Who should we calUwrite concerning this project?): Eleanor Hanson
Address 175 Advance Mills Bluff
Daytime Phone 9( 78 ) 399-4064 Fax #
Owner of Record Eleanor Hanson and Oliver Wise
Address 175 Advance Mills Bluff
Daytime Phone( 978 ) 399-4064
Fax # (�
City Advance Mills
City
Advance Mills
State VA Zip 22968
E-mail eleanor@thepresesntgroup.com
State VA Zip 22968
E-mail eleanor@thepresesntgroup.com
DESCRIPTION OF USE (If necessary, attach an additional sheet. Include information about the number of vehicles and
number of employees associated with the use, hours of operation, use of accessory structures, etc.):
Primary use is office space with remote clients with work performed in the workshop/office space above the detached
garage. We also use it as a physical crafting space and make some physical goods for sale occasionally. Client visits will be
rare, out pernaps up to one time a month. Hours of operation are normal business hours on weekdays, with occasional
weekend work.
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
4/14/2020 Page I of
Each major home occupation authorized in the Rural Areas zoning district is subject to the following:
PLEASE CHECK EACH BOX SO THAT IT IS CLEAR THAT YOU HAVE READ
AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLEARANCE
LY LOCATION & AREA
This home occupation shall be conducted within the dwelling unit or accessory structures, or both, at the address listed
above and by the noted applicant, provided that not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the
dwelling unit shall be used for the home occupation and further provided that the cumulative area used for the home
occupation, including the gross floor area within the dwelling unit or any accessory structure and the area used for
outdoor storage as provided in section 5.2A(g), shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet. Plants that
are planted in the ground that are to be used for a major home occupation do not count toward the one thousand five
hundred (1500) square feet limitation. [Section 5.2A (b) (1)]
aXTERIOR APPEARANCE
There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of a dwelling unit or other visible evidence of the conduct of the
home occupation, except that one home occupation sign may be erected as authorized by section 4.15. Accessory
structures shall be similar in fagade to a single-family dwelling, private garage, shed, barn or other structure normally
expected in a residential area and shall be specifically compatible in design and scale with other residential development
in the area in which it is located. Any accessory structure that does not conform to the applicable setback and yard
requirements for primary structures shall not be used for a home occupation. [Section 5.2A (c) (1)]
NXISITORS & SALES
Customers, clients and students are permitted to visit the property where the home occupation is conducted. Only goods
that are hand-crafted on -site and goods that are directly related to the home occupation, including but not limited to tools
for pottery making and frames for artwork are permitted to be for sale to customers who comes to the site.
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�tion 5.2A (d) (1)]
OdTRAFFIC
The traffic generated by the home occupation shall not exceed ten (10) vehicle round trips per day or more than thirty
(30) vehicle round trips per week. For the purposes of this section, a "vehicle round trip" means one vehicle entering and
exiting the site. [Section 5.2A (e)]
N PARKING
All vehicles used in the home occupation and all vehicles of employees, customers, clients or students related to the
home occupation shall be parked on -site. [Section 5.2A (f)]
&VOUTDOOR STORAGE
The storage of goods, products, equipment other than vehicles used in the home occupation, or any materials associated
with the home occupation, other than natural landscaping materials such as mulch and plants, outside of an enclosed
structure is prohibited. [Section 5.2A (g)]
OURS OF OPERATION
The home occupation may operate up to six (6) days per week and the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. for those home occupations that have employees, customers, clients or students visiting the site.
[Section 5.2A (h)]
IDS NUMBER OF VEHICLES
The number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation that are parked or stored on -site shall not exceed two
(2) motor vehicles and two (2) trailers. [Section 5.2A (i)]
SINUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS
More than one home occupation is permitted on a parcel, provided that the area occupied and the traffic generated by the
home occupations shall be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A (j)]
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!1 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. [Section 5.2A (k)]
Does the use involve prOcedureSq machinery Or chemicals that may cause the following?
NOISE
VIBRATION
GLARE
HEAT
AIR POLLUTION
WATER POLLUTION
RADIOACTIVITY
ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE
NON -DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER
,�If YES, then applicable standards must be addressed with a Certified Engineer's Report (available from staff).
& PROHIBITED USES
(1) any use requiring a special use permit under section (10) shooting ranges
10.2.2
(2) animal rescue centers
(3) automobile graveyards
(4) restaurants
(11) commercial stables
(12) rummage or garage sales other than those
determined by the zoning administrator to be
occasional
(5) storage yards (13) veterinary clinics or hospitals
(6) gun sales, unless the guns are made on -site by one or (14) pyrotechnic (fireworks or bomb) device
more family members residing within the dwelling unit manufacturing or sale
(7) on -site pet grooming (15) Any other use not expressly listed that is
(8) body shops determined by the zoning administrator to be contrary
(9) equipment, trailers, vehicles or machinery rentals to the purpose and intent of section 5.2A.
[Section 5.2A (1)]
Lf NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS
Written notice that an application for a zoning clearance for a major home occupation has been submitted will be sent to
the owner of each abutting parcel under different ownership than the parcel on which the proposed home occupation
would be located. The notice will identify the proposed home occupation, its size, its location, and whether there is a
request for a waiver or modification. The notice shall invite the recipient to submit any comments before the zoning
clearance is acted upon. The notice shall be mailed at least five (5) days prior to the action on the zoning clearance as
provided in section 32.4.2.5. [Section 5.2A (n)]
�SIGNAGE
One sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area and only states the name of the person occupying the
dwelling and identifies the product or service offered by the home occupation is permitted. No additional permit is
required for this sign, however, it must not exceed 6 ft. in height and must be setback at least 5 ft. from the public road
right-of-way. [Section 4.15.2 (25) and 4.15.81
Q04ITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND REVIEWS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
A zoning clearance shall not be issued if, after review of any site, additional improvements are necessary to protect
public health or safety. [Section 31.5 (c)]
Other state and local resources, including but not limited to the Health Department, Virginia Department of
Transportation, Building Official, and County Engineer are commonly asked to comment on Home Occupation
applications.
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WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE SOUGHT ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
AREA
The area requirements in section 5.2A(b) may be waived or modified, provided that the waiver or modification shall not
authorize the home occupation to occupy more than forty-nine (49) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling. In granting
a waiver or modification of the area requirement, the commission shall make the following findings in addition to those
findings in section 5.1: (1) the nature of the home occupation requires storage or additional space within the dwelling unit to
conduct the home occupation; (2) the primary use of the dwelling unit as a residence is maintained; and (3) the waiver or
modification would not change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood.
(Section 5.2A (m) (I)]
TRAFFIC
The traffic limitation in section 5.2A (e) may be waived or modified. In granting a waiver or modification of the traffic
limitation, the commission shall find, in addition to those findings in section 5.1, that the waiver or modification would not
change the character of the neighboring agricultural area or the residential neighborhood.
(Section 5.2A (m) (2)]
A public notice sign will posted on the property for the duration of the review of the special exception.
REVIEW PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES
WITHOUT SPECIAL EXCEPTION
WITH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
1. Submit Home Occupation application ($31.20).
1. Submit Home Occupation application and Special
2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting
Exception application ($31.20 + $523.12).
owner notification
2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting
3. Staff will visit property to review parking areas,
owner notification ($448).
proposed location of sign, and storage areas (if
3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign,
applicable).
review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and
4. Staff will approve application if requirements have
storage areas (if applicable).
been met.
4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Board of
Supervisors meeting to process special exception
5. Staff will approve application if requirements have
been met andpick-up public notice sign.
Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign
I hereby apply for approval to conduct the Home Occupation identified above and certify that this address is my legal
residence. I also certify that I have read the restrictions on Home Occupations, that I understand them, and that I will abide
by them. This certificate, in conjunction with a business license, represents zoning approval to conduct the Home Occupation
identified above.
Signature of Applicant
Other Official
12/8/21
Date
Date
Building Official Date /I/ ? o2.
Zoning Official
ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: YES NO
CONDITIONS:
Date
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Project 1 L" J magicplan
175 Advance Mills Bluff, 22968 Advance Mills, VA, USA SUBMITTED BY Eleanor Hanson
TOTAL AREA: 3745.43 sq ft - LIVING AREA: 3745.43 sq ft • FLOORS: 3 - ROOMS: 8 eleanorhanson@gmail.com
♦ Studio -Above Garage TOTAL AREA:667.79 sq ft' LIVING AREA: 667.79 sq ft- ROOMS:1
Accessory Structure
Location of Work
♦ Home - 1 st Floor
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TOTAL AREA: 1869,72 sq ft - LIVING AREA: 1869.72 sq ft - ROOMS: 4
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Parcel ID: O2000-00-00-016E6
Owner: WISE, OLIVER L & ELEANOR B HANSON
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434)972 4012
January 20, 2022
RE: H02021-0142: Hunter Lewis, LLC.
Tax Map Parcel ID: 02000-00-00-016E6
175 Advance Mills Bluff
Dear Adjoining Property Owner:
Albemarle County has received a request to establish a Major Home Occupation on the parcel
listed above. Per Section 5.2A (n) of the Zoning Ordinance, you are receiving this notification
because you are the owner or agent of abutting property or property immediately across the street
from the site under review. The location of the site under review is shown on the attached
vicinity map as 175 Advance Mills Bluff, VA 22968.
This request is to utilize a 529 sq.ft space over an existing detached garage for office space and to
produce hand-crafted goods for occasional sale. No outside employees are proposed and
clients/customer to the site are expected to be rare, perhaps one per month. Hours of operation
will be normal business hours on weekdays with occasional weekend work taking place.
The County will not take action on this request until at least five days after the date of this letter.
We invite any comments, questions, or concerns you may have about this proposal. However, if
the application meets all ordinance requirements, it will be approved. Please contact Jeff Baker at
(434) 296-5832, ext. 3024 or jbkerna,albemarle.org for additional information.
All information related to this request is available for review in the Department of Community
Development during normal business hours (8 a.m.-5p.m., Mon -Fri). To assure the information
is ready for your viewing and to allow staff to be available to help with any questions, we
encourage you to schedule a viewing time. Please call (434) 296-5832 during business hours to
schedule an appointment.
Sincerely,
Jeff Baker, Senior Planner
Zoning Services
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