HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOD200000016 Letter of Determination 2001-01-24January 24, 2001
Albert J. Lawson Estate
Merle U. Lawson & Robert J. Lawson, Trustees
8258 Gordonsville Road
Gordonsville, VA 22942
RE: OFFICIAL DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND PARCELS
Tax Map 37, Parcel 11 (Property of Albert J. Lawson Estate)
Section 10.3.1
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Lawson:
The County Attorney and I have reviewed the title information for the above -noted
property. It is the County Attorney's advisory opinion and my official determination that
Tax Map 37, Parcel 11 consists of two (2) separate parcels. Each of these two separate
parcels contains five (5) theoretical development rights. The basis for this determination
is provided below.
Our records indicate this parcel contains 250.901 acres and one dwelling. The most
recent deed for this property prior to the date of adoption of the Albemarle County
Zoning Ordinance (December 10, 1980) is found in Deed Book 517 on page 434, dated
May 25, 1972 between Albert J. Lawson & Merle U. Lawson and Virginia Electric and
Power Company. This deed divided 9.389 acres from the parcel. There have been no
off -conveyances from this parcel since December 10, 1980 so it retains its full
compliment of development rights.
Further, it is my determination that Parcel 11 consists of two separate parcels acquired
by separate deeds. Deed Book 210, page 31 is dated September 17, 1930 between W.
L. Flannagan and W. M. Lawson. This deed conveyed 111.1 acres that are described
and shown on a plat. Deed Book 210, page 32 is dated June 11, 1930 between W. G.
Buckner and W. M. Lawson. This deed conveyed 149.3 acres by description.
Each of the above mentioned parcels is entitled to the noted development rights if all
other applicable regulations can be met. These development rights are hypothetical in
nature but do represent the maximum number of lots containing less than twenty one
acres allowed to be created by right. In addition to the development right lots, a "parent
parcel" may create as many parcels containing a minimum of twenty one acres as it has
Lawson Parcel and Development Rights Determination
January 24, 2001
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land to make. Be aware that the development rights of the above noted parcels must be
used within the bounds of each separate parcel.
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 $95.
The date notice of this determination was given is the same as the date of this letter.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
John Shepherd
Manager of Zoning Administration
Copies: McChesney Goodall, ACE Program Coordinator
Gay Carver, Real Estate Department
Ella Carey, Clerk Board of Supervisors
Reading Files
One additional parcel by determination