HomeMy WebLinkAboutHS202000050 Correspondence 2022-06-06Elke Zschaebitz & David C. Gordon
1112 Arden Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Date: October 18, 2020
Re: Notice of Emergency Contact for Homestay #2020-50
Tax Map Parcel 090F0000001300
1112 Arden Dr. Charlottesville VA 22902
Dear Avon Park Neighbor
Happy Fall. We hope you are enjoying die changing foliage on Carter's Momhtain and die beautiful afternoon,
October light.
As required, we are writing to notify you, as an adjacent property owner and as is permitted through our Avon Park
HOA agreement, that we started conducting limited homestay use on our property at 1112 Arden Drive. While
visiting our son this past Jamary, we stayed at an Airbub it California and found die experience to be so much more
personal dian staying in a hotel. We loved it. With die separate suite in our basement used by our other sou with
autism, we decided to offer select, weekend, guest opportunities in that space.'11is has afforded us the opportunity to
manage hospital debt incurred from ongoing major illness. It has, as well, helped us defray some of the constantly
recurring costs related die notorious sewage pump issues that impacts our entire block.
To ensure we were making good choices, we did our homework about the increase of value for our home and
neighborhood so refer you to:
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To see how we promote our space, you tali also go to the Airbub site and type in Mouvlain-taewhot tub near
Downtown Cvihe. So you are aware, our policy is no additional visitors and no parties/groups of people (we limit die
stay and to 2 people) and have found this to be a positive factor in attracting guests. Please head die reviews. We hope
you see that we are dedicated to creating a traliquil, quiet retreat. In terms of details, our homestay operates
approximately 2-3 weekends a mouth for a two-huplit stay (from Friday through Sunday morning). Our link to our
homestay space is:
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We have absolutely no intention of ever having more guests more days of the month as we also provide ongoing care
to our disabled soil. Our Airbnb targets couples or family members (2) who are looking to relax mid enjoy the area in
our quiet neighborhood on the occasional weekend. We believe die guests have been respectful of our covenants.
We also know that we have adjoining properties that do rent to others. Our neighbors are nice folks mid we very much
enjoy having them next door. Indeed, our neighborhood is diverse mid lovely as any neighborhood could be.
We believe our efforts add value to the community. To illustrate die impact, we have had guests ask us about how
much our home costs, would we consider selling, would we provide gardening advice, etc. —all because of our beautiful
space, garden, neighborhood mid views. Since moving to Avon Park in 2014, we have invested thousands in our
landscaping which consisted formerly of an unsale, eroding hill, limited landscaping mid a sewage chomper, serving as
die primary focal point of our back yard. We now have a lush garden designed to focus on our beautiful hillside
neighborhood. Our estimated property value has increased $50-60,000 just from these landscaping improvements.
Clearly travelers want to visit our region. We have approximately 2,500-3,500 views for our listing each month.
Individuals are choosing to stay away from crowded hotels due to COVID-19. We follow (and will follow) all state,
local and CDC guidance on cleaning, masks, safety mid contacts. We also ensure our listing meets all Airbrhb standards
as well as state licensure and all needed safety mid insurance requirements.
Elke Zschaebitz & David C. Gordon
1112 Arden Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
According to the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, each applicant for a homestay must designate a responsible
agent (Elke) to prompdy address complaints regarding the homestay use. The responsible agent must be available
within 30 miles of the homestay at all times during a homestay use. The responsible agent must respond and attempt
in good faith to resolve any complaint(s) within 60 minutes of being contacted. The responsible agent may initially
respond to a complaint by requesting homestay guest(s) to take such action as is required to resolve the complaint. The
responsible agent also may be required to visit the homestay if necessary to resolve tine complaint.
We want you to have to our phone number for any questions or concern you might have about this notice.
We may be reached at 434-327-7707.
Warm regards,
Elke Zsclraebitz & David Gordon