HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200900017 Legacy Document 2010-02-19COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
January 13, 2009
Blair L Morgan
5038 Turkey Sag Road
Keswick VA 22947
RE: SP200900017 Hugs and Kisses Day Camp and Hotel for Dogs (Sign # 10)
Tax Map, Parcel 049000000006BO
Dear Ms. Morgan;
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on December 15, 2009, recommended
approval of the above -noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
By a vote of 7:0, the Planning Commission recommended approval of SP- 2009 - 00017, Hugs and Kisses
Day Camp and Hotel for Dogs with the conditions as recommended by staff, as amended.
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, staff recommends approval of SP200900017 Hugs
& Kisses Camp and Hotel for Dogs subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the use shall be in accord with the conceptual plan titled "SP200900017 Hugs
& Kisses Dog Care" prepared by the applicant and submitted on September 21, 2009
(hereafter "Conceptual Plan "), as determined by the Director of Planning and Zoning
Administrator. To be in accord with the Conceptual Plan, the development shall reflect the
following major elements within the development essential to the design of the development:
• Areas noted "where dogs allowed" within fenced areas
• Gate at entrance
• Pond
• Two structures: residence and barn,
as shown on the Conceptual Plan. Minor modifications to the Plan which do not conflict with
the elements above may be made to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The maximum number of dogs attending the Hugs & Kisses daytime camp shall be 20 dogs at
any one time (does not include personal pets owned by the applicant).
3. The maximum number of dogs attending the hotel (overnight) shall be 5 dogs (not including
personal pets owned by the applicant) at any one time.
4. Dogs boarding overnight shall be kept inside between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM,
except for occasional supervised trips outside.
5. The hours of operation for the Dog Camp (day care) shall not begin earlier than 9 A.M. and
shall end not later than 5 P.M., each day, Monday through Friday.
6. An on -site sign for the dog care business shall not be permitted.
7. Transport of the dogs to and from the site shall be by the applicant, except in emergency
situations.
8. All outdoor lighting shall be only full cut -off fixtures and shielded to reflect light away from all
abutting properties. A lighting plan limiting light levels at all property lines to no greater than
0.3 foot candles shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or their designee for approval.
9. Approval of Waivers from Section 5.1.11(a) and (b) shall be required.
10. Dogs attending the daytime camp or boarding overnight shall not howl, bark or make other
animal noise that is audible from any other parcel which continues for thirty (30) consecutive
minutes or more with no cessation of the sounds for greater than five (5) minutes during the
thirty (30) consecutive minute period.
Action on Waivers:
By a vote of 7:0, the Planning Commission approved waivers from sections 5.11.1(a) and 5.11.1(b) of the
Zoning Ordinance pertaining to setbacks, fencing, noise, and other considerations.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on February 10, 2010.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (434) 296 -5832.
Sincerely,
Joan McDowell
Principal Planner
Planning Division
cc: Stratos, Timothy S or Janie M
1612 Kenwood Lane
Charlottesville Va 22901