HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200900024 Action Letter 2010-05-11COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
February 3, 2010
Nathou Attinger
8242 Rockfish River Road.
Schuyler, Va 22969
RE: SP200900024 Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
Tax Map Parcel 07200000003200
Dear Ms. Attinger:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on January 12 2010, recommended approval
of the above -noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
Regarding SP200900024
The Planning Commission, by a vote of 7:0, recommended approval of SP- 2009 - 00024, Rockfish Wildlife
Sanctuary subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the use shall be in substantial accord with the concept plan entitled "Rockfish
Sanctuary, Inc. Concept Plan," prepared by Jill Trisch man- Marks, Landscape Architect, and dated
August 18, 2009, (hereinafter, the "Concept Plan ") as determined by the Director of Planning and
the zoning Administrator. To be in accord with the Concept Plan, the development shall reflect the
following major elements within the development essential to the design of the development:
— Cages, chambers, and aviary located within the fenced meadow
— Structures limited to the renovated barn and the aviary
— Limit of three parking spaces
as shown on the Concept Plan. Minor modifications to the Plan that do not conflict with the
elements above may be made to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. 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.
3. The hours of operation shall not begin earlier than 7:00 a.m. and shall end not later than 7:00 pm
each day, seven days per week.
4. All animals being treated must be kept within the barn or the three- (3 -) acre area around the barn
that is leased to the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary, as shown in Attachment C.
5. There shall be no more than two (2) employees on the site at any time.
6. There shall be no visitors to the Wildlife Sanctuary.
7. Renovation of the barn shall commence on or before twenty -four (24) months from the date of
approval by the Board of Supervisors or this special use permit shall expire.
8. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding water supply shall be verified
by the Health Department prior to issuance of a zoni8ng compliance clearance and the
commencement of the special use.
9. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding septic systems shall be
verified by the Health Department prior to issuance of a zoning compliance clearance and the
commencement of the special use.
10. Approval of Waivers from Sections 5. 1.11 (a) and (c) shall be required.
11. In order to maintain the driveway within the right -of -way on Route 637, the applicant shall obtain a
Land Use Permit from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Regarding Waivers
The Planning Commission, by a vote of 7:0, approved the applicant's requested waivers from Section
5.1.11 Commercial Kennel, Veterinary Service, Office or Hospital, Animal Hospital, Animal Shelter, as
follows:
(a) Except where animals are confined in soundproofed, air - conditioned buildings, no structure or
area occupied by animals shall be closer than five hundred (500) feet to any agricultural or
residential lot line. For non - soundproofed animal confinements, an external solid fence not less
than six (6) feet in height shall be located within fifty (50) feet of the animal confinement and shall
be composed of concrete block, brick, or other material approved by the zoning administrator.
(b) In all cases, animals shall be confined in an enclosed building form 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on March 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,
Judith Wiegand
Senior Planner
Planning Division
cc: Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary
P.O. Box 3
Charlottesville, Va 22902
Miller School Of Albemarle The
1000 Samuel Miller Loop
Charlottesville Va 22903