HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOD201400005 Letter of Determination 2014-06-19COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
June 18, 2014
Matthew Lucas
P.O. Box 189
Free Union, VA 22940
RE: LOD201400005
Tax Map 56A1-01-00-11800, 1278 Crozet Avenue
Dear Mr. Lucas:
You have asked for an official determination of the nonconforming status of the dwelling located
on this parcel. It is my official determination that the original constructed dwelling on this parcel
is a legal, nonconforming dwelling. This is based on the following information.
Our records indicate this parcel is zoned R2, Residential -2. The R2 zoning district yard
requirements setbacks are 25' for the front, 10' for the sides and 20' for the rear. The parcel
contains .90 acres and one dwelling unit. Our records indicate that the original structure was
built in 1870. At a later time, an addition was built onto the rear of the original structure.
A survey of this property shows the original structure 8.3' away from the side property line,
which renders it nonconforming as to setbacks. However, the original structure was constructed
and a use commenced prior to the establishment of zoning ordinance in 1969, which makes the
original structure legally nonconforming. The addition does not run the full width of the original
structure, is in conformance with the zoning ordinance and can be demoed and rebuilt or
enlarged provided it meets all other ordinance requirements and is no closer than 8.3' from the
side property line which is legally nonconforming. A copy of that section is enclosed.
If you are aggrieved by this determination, you have a right to appeal it within thirty days of the
date notice of this determination is given, in accordance with Section 15.2-2311 of the Code of
Virginia. If you do not file a timely appeal, this determination shall be final and unappealable.
An appeal shall be taken only by filing with the Zoning Administrator and the Board of Zoning
Appeals a notice of appeal which specifies the grounds for the appeal. An appeal application
must be completed and filed along with the fee of $120. The date notice of this determination
was given is the same as the date of this letter.
Sincerely,
S*ra
aldwin
Sner
Enclosed: Section 6, Nonconformities