HomeMy WebLinkAboutHS202300004 Correspondence 2023-01-17January 14, 2023
Smith, Charles Henry Trustee of Charles Henry Smith Trust
604 Kings Cloister Circle
Alexandria VA, 22302
RE: Homestay use at 697 Ivy Depot Rd.
Dear Karen and Buzz,
As you know, we recently (in November 2022) moved in next door to the property in Ivy, VA owned by
the Charles Henry Smith Trust. Our property includes the small cottage, at 697 Ivy Depot Rd.,
Charlottesville, VA 22903, next to our parking area. As 1 think I mentioned on that first day we met, we
intend to rent the cottage as a short-term rental, or "homestay," as the county refers to it. We have
applied to the county for authorization to conduct a homestay on our property.
Prior owners have informed me that the cottage has been rented for decades. The most recent owners
before us rented it on a month -to -month basis. We intend to rent it on a part-time basis only, as we also
intend to use it as a guest cottage for our friends and family.
Pursuant to county rules, and common sense for good neighbors, we wanted you to know of our
intentions and to give you our contact information should you have any questions or concerns about the
rental or complaints about of our renters. The official purpose of this notice letter is to identify for you the
emergency contact information (below) and responsible agents (us) for this homestay.
We aim to be good neighbors, and of course we live next to the cottage, so I assure you we will strive to
operate a quiet and well -maintained homestay that does not impact our neighbors or intrude on the quiet
rural nature of the little comer of Ivy we all share. However, if any concerns at all arise during a guest's
stay, please do not hesitate to contact either of us at the phone or email information below and we will
respond to any issues and attempt to resolve them within 60 minutes of being contacted. You can reach us
at:
DJ and Juli Gerken
(DJ) 828-337-228
(Juli) 828-252-7027
gerken.dj@gmail.com
juligerken@gmaii.com
Sincerely,
DJ and Juli Gerken
699 Ivy Depot Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22903