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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHO201600030 Approval - County 2016-09-09FOR OFFICE USE ONLY H pO N y 0tv For Ammmt s 22 Date Paid By who? Receipt N d !�% L( CkN„ARt�__ By: Application for Major Home Occupation Clearance (Only for parcels in the Rural Areas Zoning District) ® Major Home Occupation Clearance = $27.00 + applicable fees Home Occwwion, Ab or: 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 Pam] 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 orintine of aerial mans. Name of Budiats: Joshua Farnsworth Inc. 1 DBA "Wood and Shop Productions' Type of Business: Traditional woodworldng videos 1 blog Tax map and paned: Parcel ID: 019004)o-00-007F0 Contact Person (Who should we caldwviu concerning this pmjccM: Joshua Farnsworth Address 5700 Buffalo River Rd airy Earl sville state VA zip 22936 Daytime Phwe 4( 34 ) 996 26BS Fax N ( ] E-mail loshfarnsworthiftmall.corn Owner of Record Joshua T & !aura R Farnsworth Address 6700 Buffalo River Rd City Eariysville sate VA zip 22936 Da}alme Phone 434 996.2685 r.n N ( E-mail loshfamsworth§gmail.com 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.): Please see attached additional sheets. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-SB32 Fax: (434) 972-4126 1 in/2o15 Pre r 8f4 la PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The home occupation shall comply with the performance standards in section 4.14. [Section 5.2A (ir)] Does the use involve procedures, machinery or Chemicals that may cause the following? YES NO NOISE X VIBRATION X GLARE X HEAT X AIR POLLUTION X WATER POLLUTION X RADIOACTIVITY X ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE X NON DOMESTIC WASTE DISCHARGED TO A SEPTIC FIELD OR SEWER X If YES, then applicable standards must be addlressW with a Certified Engineer's Report (available from staff). 10 PROIIIBrrED USES (I) any use requiring a special use permit under section 10.2.2 (2) animal rescue centers (3) autamobile 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)] 16 NOTIFICATIONS & INSPECTIONS (l 0) 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)) ® 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 4.15.91 ® ADDITIONAL IlMPROVEMENTS 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 Heath 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 11/112015 Pape 3 of4 Each major home occupation authorized in the Rural Areas zoning district is subject to the following. PLEASE CHECK EACH BOX SO THAT I1 IS CLEAR THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS 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 arcs 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 occupation do not count toward the one thousand five hundred (I500) square feet limitation. [Section 5.2A (b) (1)] ® EXTERIOR APPEARANCE 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 fapade 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 development 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) (I)] ® 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 Dames 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)i ® PARKING Al I 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 (I)] ® 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. [Sectlon 12A (g)] ® 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)] ® NUMBER 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 &2A (j)] County of Albemarle Department orCommunity Development 401 McIntire Road Char k0esville, VA 22982 Voices (434) 296-3832 Fax: (434) 9724126 11/112015 Page 2 or4 WAIVERS ORII+iODIFI�ONS NLIY BE SOUG, 'ONLY FOR THE FOiIAWING3 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) (I)] 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 WITHOUT WAIVER REQUEST (S27 + notice fees) WITH A SPECIAL EXCEPTION (527 + $457 + notice fees 1. Submit Home Occupation application ($27). 1. Submit Home Occupation application and Waiver 2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting application ($25 + $457). owner notification (Fee varies based on number of 2. Staff will review for completion and mail abutting letters). owner notification (Fee varies based on number of 3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign, fetters review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and 3. Staff will visit property to post public notice sign, storage areas (if applicable). review parking areas, proposed location of sign, and 4. Staff will approve application if requirements have storage areas (if applicable) been met and pick-up public notice sign. 4. Staff will coordinate date of next available Planning Commission meeting to process special exception 5. Staff will approve application if requirements have s been met andpick-up public notice sign. Owner/Applicant Most Reed and Sign 1 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 1 understand them, and that 1 will abide by them. This certificate, in conjunction with a business license, represents zoning approval to conduct the Major Home Occupation identified above. Sf tune of Appli Other Official 08/1512016 Date Date Building Official Dote ,_�. '' Zoning Official.— Date 9 . � ENGINEER'S REPORT ATTACHED: YES NO x CONDITIONS: 1 b rL, i i-t=rc TC 4k c— C(az T"o CI Fv,&-6 n County of Albemark Department of Community Development 401 Melntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Yoke: (434) 2%-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 $11112015 t'age 4 of4 MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION CLEARANCE: 5700 BUFFALO RIVER RD. EARLSYVILLE, VA 22936 - Summary of the project proposal, including its public need or benefit: I am applying for a Major Home Occupation Clearance to allow classes on historical hand tool woodworking topics in my personal workshop. I previously went through the process for a Special Use Permit, but the county attorneys and planners determined that a Major Home Occupation Clearance is more appropriate and my use should be by -right. These historical woodworking classes would complement the historical significance of Albemarle County and offer its residents a skill set to preserve ancient methods of furniture making, with antique hand tools. Many residents of Albemarle county, and surrounding areas, have talked with me about how they inherited old hand tools from their ancestors and want to learn how to use them to build quality furniture that will last long enough to pass down to their posterity. I would love to be able to facilitate the revival of these skills in such a historically significant county. My workshop has room for 10 antique -style workbenches, so classes would likely be limited to 10 students and 1 or 2 instructors (including myself). However, the county planners explained to me that there would not be a limit on number of students, but on car trips. My classes should fall within the limit that they explained. No classes have been taught here yet, so I'm not certain about the frequency or demand for classes, but I anticipate 0-3 classes per month starting off, and probably 3 classes per week, at the most. This school would not be my full-time profession, so barring any unforeseen changes in my profession, this should likely remain a part-time endeavor. Most classes will be 1-3 days in length, with some more complex classes extending to 5 or 6 days (on a less frequent basis). Even at maximum capacity, car traffic would be very insignificant and not noticeable, as confirmed by a VDOT inspector who visited my property (while going through my special user permit process). He also specified that there would be no need for modifications to my driveway entrance due to the very minimal traffic that this school would generate. Parking is plentiful in our large driveway, garage bays, parking pads, and in front of the workshop (gravel parking pad mixed with grass). Our property is currently occupied just by my wife, my children, and me. The parcel is 6.39 acres, so plenty of parking would be available. See the following aerial photo: I anticipate that there will be no detriment to adjacent lots, because the majority of class work will focus on using historical hand tools, which produce minimal noise. On less -frequent occasions there may be some class work out in my 4 acres of forest, but the noise produced should not be any more than that of other land owners, or than what I do as part of my small farm. The only neighbor that is fully visible from the workshop is very supportive of the school. He actually holds a special use permit for his former commercial woodworking shop (in his garage), which sits right next to my workshop (although he doesn't work as a furniture maker anymore). Per the county planners, he would now only be required to hold a Major Home Occupation clearance. From what I have been told, all neighbors were fully supportive of his workshop when he applied for his permit. My community meeting visitors revealed no objections to my use. 14 I have personal signage on my workshop that is colonial in nature, with a simple outline of a hand plane, and no words (as seen at Colonial Williamsburg). It currently hangs on my workshop. Classes will typically run from 9:00 am to 5:00 or 6:00 pm and will not be held on Sundays. As previously mentioned, the vast majority of work will be done using fairly quiet hand tools (hand saws, hand planes, mallets, chisels, etc.) so the noise should be minimal and more quiet than a typical modern cabinet shop. The noise should be less than the farm work I typically do on my property (building fences, cutting firewood, etc.). Very limited power tool use is anticipated during school operation. Further, the workshop is heated & air-conditioned, and low humidity is desirable, so the doors & windows will not be open very often, which further reduces the noise level. I do not believe that the character of the Rural Areas zoning district will be changed by my use, because the noise and traffic will be very minimal due to the limited nature of these small craft classes. Furniture making with hand tools is a trade that was practiced for generations in rural and agricultural areas, often by farmers.