HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP198000010 Other 2022-02-15March 11, 1980
STAFF REPORT
SP-80-10 Foxfield Association
Request: Weekend campground for military historic meeting
( Section 2-1-25(8): SwwRer Camp�doa„A
Acreage: 178.592 acres
Zoning: A-1 Agriculture
Location: Property, described as Tax Map 43, Parcels 21 and 21A, is located
on the south side of Route 601 east of its intersection with Route 676.
Character of the Area
This property is bordered on the west by the Farmington Hunt Club. Reynard Woods
subdivision is on the north side of Route 601 on which the subject property has
about 4800 feet of frontage. Properties to the south and east are forested.
Single-family development is scattered throughout the area. The Foxfield property
is largely open pasture.
Staff Comment
This petition is before you in an attempt to accommodate the Company of Military
Historians who desire a one-time weekend event at Foxfield in May. Staff opinion
is that this use is more appropriate to the alternatives staff has offered in
ZTA-80-01 which is also before you tonight.
The "Albemarle Rifles" propose a re-creation of a Civil War encampment on May 2, 3,
and 4, 1980, involving 200-500 participants and their families, possibly drawing
500 spectators on May 3 and 4. In addition to the encampment, one mock battle
would be held on May 3 and 4 involving muskets and cannon ( See attached letter
of October 15, 1979 ).
Should the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors choose to approve this
petition, staff recommends the following conditions:
1. This special permit is issued to authorize only the activities proposed for
May 2, 3, and 4 as outlined by Art Beltrone in letter to Raymond Wolf dated
October 15, 1979. Dates, times and duration of activities shall be in
accordance with said letter. This special use permit and all authority granted
hereunder shall expire upon termination of such activities. Should such
activities not be held these dates, the Zoning Administrator may approve
alternate dates not exceeding three (3) consecutive days;
2. Fire Official approval in accordance with his memo of February 28, 1980;
3. Notification of Sheriff, rescue squad, and Health Department thirty (30)
days prior to commencement of activities.