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Home My WebLink AboutHO201200061 Legacy Document 2012-04-25COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4012 April 24, 2012 Sandy Rakowitz 3379 Walnut Hill Farm Charlottesville, VA 22911 RE: HO2012-61 One Heart Healing Center Tax Map 33, Parcel 25A Dear Ms Rakowitz, This letter and attached Application for Zoning Clearance serve as approval of a Major Home Occupation for One Heart Healing Center. This approval is based on the information provided by you with your application following conditions: • Use of approximately 360 square feet of the existing residential dwelling at 3379 Walnut Hill Farm for a home office for One Heart Healing Center. • Client visits are permitted but may not exceed 5 per day or 15 per week per Section 5.2A(e). 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(cD,albemarle.org Sincerely, (eebecca Ragsde, Sen ranner Zoning Services FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HO # ))!J Fee Amount $ � C)D Date Paid _ L&&ho? t ,i� �� 1� -x ce eip # � Ck# - By: \r6 Application for Major Home Occupation Clearancefi9;;' (Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District) ':; ; Major Home Occupation Clearance = $25.00 + applicable fees Home Occupation, Major: An 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 up 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 associated with the home occupation. The GIS Web enables easy viewing and printing of aerial maps. 4) Certification that notice of this application has been provided to the property owner, if owner is different from aDDlicant. Name of Business: ef,AA-n �Y�'�YMC.-�C�t CLc>Sul�� E��" �Es�lrg� �c7[`', wcuu�vi .•.�� . ...,. -.. Type of Business: Tax map and parcel: Q'J 3 Ub - O0 - 00 ' 03-S 0o Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): SJGt Y1G� ('0 4-S Address 33`75 Q a A o 0 + V� 1k 5x rv� City Man l0 NQS U 1 1 StateA Daytime Phone ( 34) q-23 —WO �I Fax # ( E-mail 'COOK Owner of Record ffl & -% n ``P A 16rt I Pe aa U 4-0'4 f Address 3Q' W &ano T BA ttLM City. Cka'l I D —State V'E Zip Daytime Phone ` t -i--� _ Fax # ( ) E-mail MLl, 2Y C e 6) Z_ C1 1 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.): So1e- no 0AW R-&k.010L'b O - qyeyv, ckle 5 neu ct"t" Q ext" - 6 a i A 'T,.e„ - Grf roc��ne, �— 1 Cntt nrror+�s onkX no CL(Cas'50134 !qbo2e_�S ,)a.i nc ctpo�,t •+ � m *& -6, consuls in person' 6LOl't on\;ne.. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 7/1/2011 Page 1 of4 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 REOUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLEARANCE LOCATION & AREA This home occupation shall be conducted within the dwelling unit or accessory structures, or both, provided that not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit shall 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 (1500) square feet. Plants that are planted in the ground that are to be used for a major home 2 occupation do not count toward the one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet limitation. [Section 5.2A (b) (1)] 0 EXTERIOR APPEARANCE is There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of a dwelling unit or other visible evidence of the conduct of the home occupation, except that one home occupation sign may be erected as authorized by section 4.15. Accessory 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 developments.( 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)] d VISITORS & SALES Customers, clients and students are permitted to visit the property where the home occupation is conducted. Only goods 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. [Section 5.2A (d) (1)] TRAFFIC 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)] !a Jo� 1 q ,K W7„A `j c[C ✓As k+w% r u ' 5 C[i Id PARKING��0 All vehicles used in the home occupation and all vehicles of employees, customers, clients or students related to the home occupation shall be parked on-site. [Section 5.2A (f)] Q OUTDOOR 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 structure is prohibited. [Section 5.2A (g)] ff HOURS OF OPERATION The 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. [Section 5.2A (h)] dNUMBER OF VEHICLES The number of vehicles that may be used in the home occupation that are parked or stored on-site shall not exceed two (2) motor 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 by the home occupations shall be considered cumulatively and all requirements of this section shall apply. [Section 5.2A (j)] County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 7/1/2011 Page 2 of4 ❑ PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. [Section 5.2A (k)] Does the use involve procedures, machinery or chemicals that may cause the following? If YES, then applicable standards must be addressed with a Certified Engineer's Report (available from staff). �_P PROMBITED USES (1) any use requiring a special use permit under section 10.2.2 (2) animal rescue centers (3) automobile graveyards (4) restaurants (5) storage yards (6) gun sales, unless the guns are made on-site by one or more family members residing within the dwelling unit (7) on-site pet grooming (8) body shops (9) equipment, trailers, vehicles or machinery rentals [Section 5.2A (1)] ❑ NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS (10) shooting ranges (11) commercial stables (12) rummage or garage sales other than those determined by the zoning administrator to be occasional (13) veterinary clinics or hospitals (14) pyrotechnic (fireworks or bomb) device manufacturing or sale (15) Any other use not expressly listed that is determined by the zoning administrator to be contrary to the purpose and intent of section 5.2A. Written notice that an application for a zoning clearance for a major home occupation has been submitted will be sent to the owner of each abutting parcel under different ownership than the parcel on which the proposed home occupation would be located. The notice will identify the proposed home occupation, its size, its location, and whether there is a request for a waiver or modification. The notice shall invite the recipient to submit any comments before the zoning clearance is acted upon. The notice shall be mailed at least five (5) days prior to the action on the zoning clearance as provided in section 32.4.2.5. In addition, a public notice sign will posted on the property for the duration of the review. [Section 5.2A (n)] t! I� SIGNAGE One sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area and only states the name of the person occupying the dwelling and identifies the product or service offered by the home occupation is permitted. No additional permit is required for this sign, however, it must not exceed 6 ft. in height and must be setback at least 5 ft. from the public road right-of-way. [Section 4.15.2 (25) and 4.15.81 ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND REVIEWS FROM OTHER AGENCIES A zoning clearance shall not be issued if, after review of any site, additional improvements are necessary to protect public health or safety. [Section 31.5 (c)] Other state and local resources, including but not limited to the Health Department, Virginia Department of Transportation, Building Official, and County Engineer are commonly asked to comment on Home Occupation applications. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 7/1/2011 Page 3 of 4 YES NO NOISE VIBRATION K GLARE X HEAT AIR POLLUTION WATER POLLUTION �S RADIOACTIVITY ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE X NON-DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER X If YES, then applicable standards must be addressed with a Certified Engineer's Report (available from staff). �_P PROMBITED USES (1) any use requiring a special use permit under section 10.2.2 (2) animal rescue centers (3) automobile graveyards (4) restaurants (5) storage yards (6) gun sales, unless the guns are made on-site by one or more family members residing within the dwelling unit (7) on-site pet grooming (8) body shops (9) equipment, trailers, vehicles or machinery rentals [Section 5.2A (1)] ❑ NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS (10) shooting ranges (11) commercial stables (12) rummage or garage sales other than those determined by the zoning administrator to be occasional (13) veterinary clinics or hospitals (14) pyrotechnic (fireworks or bomb) device manufacturing or sale (15) Any other use not expressly listed that is determined by the zoning administrator to be contrary to the purpose and intent of section 5.2A. Written notice that an application for a zoning clearance for a major home occupation has been submitted will be sent to the owner of each abutting parcel under different ownership than the parcel on which the proposed home occupation would be located. The notice will identify the proposed home occupation, its size, its location, and whether there is a request for a waiver or modification. The notice shall invite the recipient to submit any comments before the zoning clearance is acted upon. The notice shall be mailed at least five (5) days prior to the action on the zoning clearance as provided in section 32.4.2.5. In addition, a public notice sign will posted on the property for the duration of the review. [Section 5.2A (n)] t! I� SIGNAGE One sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area and only states the name of the person occupying the dwelling and identifies the product or service offered by the home occupation is permitted. No additional permit is required for this sign, however, it must not exceed 6 ft. in height and must be setback at least 5 ft. from the public road right-of-way. [Section 4.15.2 (25) and 4.15.81 ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AND REVIEWS FROM OTHER AGENCIES A zoning clearance shall not be issued if, after review of any site, additional improvements are necessary to protect public health or safety. [Section 31.5 (c)] Other state and local resources, including but not limited to the Health Department, Virginia Department of Transportation, Building Official, and County Engineer are commonly asked to comment on Home Occupation applications. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 7/1/2011 Page 3 of 4 WAIVERS OR MODIFICATIONS MAY BE 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 floor area of the dwelling. In granting a waiver or modification of the area requirement, the commission shall make the following findings in addition to those findings in section 5.1: (1) the nature of the home occupation requires storage or additional space within the dwelling unit to conduct the home occupation; (2) the primary use of the dwelling unit as a residence 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) (1)] TRAFFIC The traffic limitation in section 5.2A (e) may be waived or modified. In granting a waiver or modification of the traffic 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 WITUgMT WAIVER REQUEST ($25 + notice fees) WITH A WAIVER REQUEST ($25 + $42 + notice fees) 1 Submit Home Occupation application ($25). 1. Submit Home Occupation applic ion and Waiver 2.-,,Ka'ff will review for completion and mail abutting application ($25 + $425). owner notification e�ef i1` t �/ -wW 0 b j16�P 2. Staff will review for coin tion and mail abutting owner notification (Fe aries based on number of 3 Staff will visit property to post public notice sign, letters). review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and 3. Staff will visit p perry to post public notice sign, s rage areas (if applicable). review par ' areas, proposed location of sign, and Staff will approve application if requirements have storage at s (if applicable). been met and pick=a"u13,1ioiietkvTW. 1 4. Staff w' coordinate date of next available Planning Cossion meeting to process waiver or dification. 5. tall will approve application if requirements have been met and pick-up public notice sign. Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign I hereby apply for approval to conduct the Home Occupation identified above, and certify that this address is my legal 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 identified above. sellt�&�1124-461-14�t I 1 Z Signature of A p 'eaDt Date Other Official _Y _ Date I Building Officia C Date `{ 1 X04 1 Zoning Official Date ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: S NO 1./ CONDITIONS: County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 7/1/2011 Page4of4 i5�� nog 331 0a&,)� k-,�1 �a,✓An �3L1-X73-My ZM 1oc�r : t�e�5pral [��► ��ca w Useice 13Z3.1-4. -Iasi 13. Zn 4. G2 .� .ace �p 7 a SA TT 7D7-9l vv-A F[tvr ' -7 4h°` 3zot Sur Room 11.E TVA !"Iff G2 .� .ace �p 7 a SA TT County of Albemarle - GIS -Web - Property Information Parcel6,ID: 03300-00-00 0215A0 Parcel Assessment Data (CAMA) Last Updated On: 03/17/2012 Other Parcel Data Last Updated On: 03/18/2012 GIS/Mapping Data Last Updated On: 03/18/2012 Summary Information Parcel Information 2012 Total Acres 62.2830 Primary Prop Address ess 3381 WALNUT HILL FARM OtherQ.Address _ _ 3379 WALNUT HILL FARM _ . .. Property Card(s) 2 Lot PARCEL Property Name N/A Subdivision N/A Notes WALNUT HILL FARM / 07/22/2002 39.260 - 37.260 AC TO TM 33-25A = 2.000 PER PB 2233 PG 675 Owner Information http://gi sweb.albemarle.org/GIS WEB/PropertyInfo.aspx?pin=03300... Owner ",ALBERT, MARTIN P & PEGGY A WRIGHT TRS OF MARTIN P ALBERT REV TR ETAL Address 3381 WALNUT HILL FARM RD CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, 22911 Owner as of Jan 1st ALBERT, MARTIN P & PEGGY A WRIGHT TRS OF Most Recent Assessment Information Year 2012 Assessment Date 01/01/2012 Assessment Reason Reassessment Land Value $154,900 Land Use Value $0 Improvements Value $333,200 Total Value $488,100 Most Recent Sales History Previous Owner ALBERT, MARTIN P OR PEGGY A WRIGHT Owner ALBERT, MARTIN P & PEGGY A WRIGHT TRS OF Sale Date 10/28/2009 Sale Price $0 Deed Book/Page 3812/718 Other Tax Information as of Jan 1st State Code Ag/Undev 20.1 to 100 Acres Tax Type Conservation Use Parcel Level Use Code Single Family 1 of 2 33-� c1 ocO-n �AV� �� n'-\- CERTIFICATION THAT NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE LANDOWNER This form must accompany zoning applications (Some Occupation, Zoning Clearance, Zoning Administrator Determinations or Appeals, Sign Permits, Building Permits) if the application is not the owner. I certify that notice of the application, &-, k R -�- ` Z- L [Co application name and number] was provided to X A, U)rs .1 C the owner of record of Tax Map [name(s) of the record owners (;Hhe parcel V'5300 -- 00 — 00 - A0 and Parcel Number by delivering a copy of the application in the manner identified below: nn X Hand delivering a copy of the application to M a�� n F, X1'1 6,6k� vo . Oil - [Name of the record owner if th r cord owne s a person; if the owner of record is an entity, identify the recipient of the record and the recipient's title or office for that entity] on 3121 12 -- Date Mailing a copy of the application to [Name of the record owner if the record owner is a person; if the owner of record is an entity, identify the recipient of the record and the recipient's title or office for that entity] on Date to the following address: [address; written notice mailed to the owner at the last known address of the owner as shown on the current real estate tax assessment books or current real estate tax assessment records satisfies this requirement]. ,Z-"- &/ Signator Appfteaht Print Applid�Ait Name Date 020 021 022 CNFID CID CVCIO 61CVit N O M w O —52 IL 046 047 048 Albemarle County Tax Map: Sple 033 ! ..... 0 a00 1,600 2,400 , ,�+C'`•v'61 Feet - V * Note., This map is fordisplay purposes only �•• 1 ti and shows parcels as of 1213112010 . ��[�{+' See Map Book Introduction for additional details. 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