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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHO201100204 Review Comments Home Occupation 2011-12-14COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development -Zoning 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 December 15, 2011 Mark Brinson 7047 Plank Road Charlottesville, VA 22903 RE: HO 2011-204 Fosteria Design and Woodworks Tax Map Parcel 71-23; 7047 Plank Road Dear Mr. Brinson, This letter and attached Application for Zoning Clearance serve as approval of a Major Home Occupation for Fosteria Design and Woodworks. This approval is based on the information provided by you with your application following conditions: Use of an existing workshop building approximately 750 square feet in size (B2011- 2177NNR) Compliance with zoning ordinance regulations related to Major Home Occupations and Performance Standards. Visitors and on-site sales are permitted if in compliance with the attached regulations. Compliance with any requirements of Fire Rescue. Please contact their office at (434) 296-5833. If you wish to expand or modify the business beyond the conditions of this approval please contact me and it may be necessary to revise your application and approvals. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or need additional information at (434) 296-5832 ext.3226 or rragsdale(c-albemarle.org Si erely, Cc a ebecca Rags ale Senior Planner -Zoning Cc: Robbie Gilmer, Fire Rescue FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 140 OS111 1 l%V V'-' Pee Amount S�� Date Paid ^� By who? I "I� qCfr&nCk Receipt 1/ IA5 LCK11 i BY - ::: Ma�•�or -#me �Occ- -tiOU �Cl� ara-ace � ,y .�,pp�l:�ca�io�n for � p _ .. �i� ::,;. � (Duly for parcels -in the -Rural Areas Zoning District) n,N,� or ]Home Occupation Cleara-nee=-$25.00+-applicable fees Home-Occupatron,.Major: Rn.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 tip 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: 1) 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 associui:�d _ with the home occupation The GIS Web enables easy viewing and printing of aerial maps. Fame of Business: �� �`��!� � 4/ 1-)E 5 16-f�/ A,-, L) �0ouWDgl� S y p e of Business:�i A.7--`� f�%-0 C--_ _Ir_'T Tax map and parcel: © 7 % V 0 — 00 2-36 Contact Person Who should we call/write concerning this project?):©—7-1 "Y.A Address °$701-1 ? pl_.4 4K r��R� City ��,4,,ela'j��Vl�L� state v,4 Zip 2-2-cla3 Daytime"Phone (�/�)'' �� ~b 76 Fax # ( ) J �+n �E-mail 6FC1 9'FD .M�' , 60"1%1 Owner of Record C 17A4 151 11y F Address �+�'+ %vim City State Zip Daytime Phone (_� ��%n^ Fax # (_� �� ^ E-mail`�G�•'1�1K�2 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.): U 12,1v 1.-- v 12 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 2/1/2011 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 flOCATION & AREA sLhome occupation.shall be conducted within the dwelling unit or accessory structures, or both, provided that not more than-twenty-fi.ve (25).per.cent-of-the.grossfloor_area.of the dwelling unit ,/tall 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 -(1,500) -square -feet. -Plants -that -are planted in:the ground -that are -to - be- Lis ed-for=a-major--home- occupation do not count toward the one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet limitation. [Section 5.2A (b) (1)] EXTERIOR APPEARANCE There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of a dwelling unit or other visible evidence of the conduct of the ion sign may be.erected as authorized by section 4.15, Accessory home occupation, except that one home occupat 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)] IusVISITORS & SALES me occupation is conducted, Only goods tomers, clients and students are permitted to visit the property where the ho 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. [Sec ion 5.2A (d) (1)] OTRAFFIC 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)] PARKING ehi.cles,used in the home occupation and all vehicles of.employees, customers, clients oi.•. students.related to.the horpe occupation shall be parked on-site. [Section 5.2A (f)] IOUTDOOR 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 s ructure is prohibited. [Section 5.2A (g)] HOURS OF OPERATION he 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. ion 5.2A (h)] NUMBER OF VEHICLES he number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation that are parked or stored on-site shall not exceed two (� t otor vehicles and two (2) trailers. [Section 5.2A (i)] NUMBER OF HOME OCCUPATIONS More than one home occupation is permitted on a parcel, provided that the area occupied and the traffic generated l)] he home occupations shall be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 2/1/2011 Page 2 of 4 WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAYBE 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 flow area of the dwelling, In granting a wai��er or:rnodification of the a] ea requirement, the -commission,shal_l make the ,fol.lowing findings in. addition_t.o those findings in section 5.1: (l) the nature ofthe1lome occupation requires storage or additional space within the dwelling unit to conductthe-home occupation; (2)the primary use of -the dwelling-unit-as-a-residernce-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 .._ _ ._.. _ _ _.,..-iflio-..._.,._..__.....__.... _.. The traffic lirnitatlon m section 5:2A (e) ma} be waived or modified. In rantin a waiver or modification o tie tra 1c 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)] REVIEW =PROCESS AND ADDITIONAL FEES WITHOUT WAIVER REQUEST ($25 + notice fees) WITH A WAIVER REQUEST ($25 + $425 +notice fees) 1. Submit Home Occupation application ($25). 1. Submit Home Occupation application and Waiver 2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting application ($25 + $425). owner notification (Fee varies based on number of 2' owneWnlotifioation (Feeiew for varies based onmail number of ng letters), 3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign, letters). review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and 3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign, storage areas (if applicable), review parking areas, proposed locatic,, of .::cn, and 4. Staff will approve application if requirements have storage areas (if applicable). been met and pick-up public notice sign. 4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Planning Commission meeting to process waiver or modification. 5, Staff will approve application if requirements have (� been met and pick-up public notice sign, Owner/A licant Must Read and Sign I hereby apply foi approval to conduct ihe'Home Occupation idenfified above, and cei i that this address is legal fy Y g 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 Major Home Occupation identifie ao, r Signa re of Applicant y Date Official —e Date Other t � i Ta VI G Date�- Building Official Zoning Official Date I 13 h ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: YES NO CONDITIONS: County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902.Voice: (434) 296-5832, Fax: (434) 972-4126 2/1/2011 Page 4 oro Rebecca Ragsdale From: Rebecca Ragsdale Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 1:08 PM To: 'markbrinson@mac.com' Subject: Fosteria Design and Woodworks (H02011-204) Mr. Brinson - Thanks for showing us around your woodworking shop last Thursday as part of our review of your home occupation application. Here are the outstanding items that will need to be addressed before the home occupation can be approved: -V. ' Fire Marshall review --I am still awaiting final word from Fire Rescue as to whether they will need to make an inspection. Building Permit requirements --There is no record of a building permit for the workshop. Below is a link to the building permit information packet. If you have questions, please contact the Building Official, Jay Schlothauer, at 434-296-5832 Ext. 3228. http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms Center/Departments/Community Development/Forms/Build ing and Inspections Forms and Info/Residential Building Permit Handout.pdf Regarding your question about classes, classes conducted with groups of students is not a permitted as part of a home occupation. One-on-one training is permitted and you are allowed up to two employees with a home occupation, which could include apprentices. If you are interested, here is a link to Artisan Trail information: http://artisanscenterofvirginia.org/index.php/artisan trail network/artisan trail monticello Click on the "Become a Trail Participant" link. You can e-mail Zet Cargile at admin@artisanscenterofvirginia.org with questions if you interested in the program. x,.7 h, , aurl F Q,", livII n tr .if n1 Jr of .oil db 4i.e 4 t„s• 7� ,:.a'1 '�' -L'lwli.r 1 .�i lrs. h -rt lw.d'� wi FTt> � urvd .5 t..i. v35Lb .arirli,efr .�V,Yn. h,�i dfi:R..�.,caa _ e� 4"_A. 4 tw hk,i i'"H'�. i4.'.il 1 Q 'F-NNHIkR. 11{ l t �f Ci Gl+tlll^11d�Gx!ly eu•r'lln aur (.t�tl.�rvlu4i .tPla..Fw..y 1 rt ,A W H.1 _ IVili�..SnM♦., p uitt 1, 1! i'tl. t.. A V�1.;,x-xr .. ..� m�rr.l. d.f,.rc e�K•m^r r',d M'K�r tlli �tic+niWr .� 7 ui�i.`��; i. ryi..n n A W) Pr... tMei'tl Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, -Rebecca Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner County of Albemarle Rebecca Ragsdale From: Robbie Gilmer Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 10:34 AM To: Rebecca Ragsdale Subject: RE: Home Occupation for Woodworking Rebecca, You can go ahead and approve this I will contact Mr. Brinson and set up a Inspection after he opens his business. The things we will be looking for with be fire proof cabinets for the flammable liquids. Sorry for taking so long on this. Thanks, Robbie From: Rebecca Ragsdale Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 20114:07 PM To: Robbie Gilmer Subject: RE: Home Occupation for Woodworking Robbie - Howard said you were the reviewer on this. Would you please let me know if its approved. Thanks, Rebecca Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner County of Albemarle Department of Community Development -Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 (434) 296-58.32 Ext.. 3226 Fax (434) 972-4012 E -trail: rragsclale@albeinarl.e.ora From: Howard Lagomarsino Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 20114:56 PM To: Rebecca Ragsdale Cc: Robbie Gilmer Subject: RE: Home Occupation for Woodworking Rebecca, Not sure we need to look at it ... we would be concerned about the storage of any fin ishes/chemicals.....We are out of town at plans review class and will not be available until next week.... afternoon of Tues or Thurs (around/after3 pm ) next week would work for us. Howard/Robbie From: Rebecca Ragsdale Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 20112:53 PM To: Robbie Gilmer; Howard Lagomarsino Cc: Rebecca Morris - Fire Rescue Subject: RE: Home Occupation for Woodworking Hello, I was just checking to see if you all would need to review/make an inspection of this home occupation? (Also, I would like to ride out with you when you go, if possible.) Thanks, Rebecca Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner County of Albemarle Department of Community Developrnent-Zoning 401. McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 (434) 296-58.32 Ext:. 3226 Fax (434) 972-4012 E-mail: rracsdale@�ill)eiii-,.irle.org From: Rebecca Ragsdale Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 20115:07 PM To: Robbie Gilmer; Howard Lagomarsino Cc: Rebecca Morris - Fire Rescue Subject: Home Occupation for Woodworking Hello, We have received a home occupation for a small woodworking shop (see attached) at 7047 Plank Rd. Please let me know if you need to review/approve this application and work directly with Mr. Brinson at 540-456-6756 if you need additional information or need to make a site visit. We will make a site visit for this type of application and post a public notice sign too. Thanks, Rebecca Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner County of Albemarle Department of Community Development -Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 (434) 296-5832 Ext. 3226 Fax (434) 972-4012 I mail: mgsdale@albemarle.ora V I , r1`�, !� I.. Posting Deadline 1Q ;32.d:1 Sign Posted Sign Removed Planning Commission Hearing Board Hearing BZA Hearing Staff Rebecca Ragsdale Contact Owner Sign Status: in Closet Fosteria Design and Woodworks Sign Location Additional Information Legal Add This request is to use approximately 750 square feet of an existing accessory structure at 7047 Plank Road for a small woodworking shop for arts and crafts items. No large furniture or cabinet items will be crafted. No waiver or modification has been submitted with this request. 84-35 a 84-33 7,0-41" 70-62 t" t, 70 22 i 70-2'II --4w `�- '%0.g3 a, t ;70'20 Q CO n 5g pl ONGSWAY '' RD X0`6 y a co 1 co 0 9 J C - . „=LL - a M ? --"'" 71.23F 3 a>, w .. it z 'U. 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