HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200100017 Action Letter Special Use Permit 2002-05-23COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Planning & Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 218
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
(434) 296 - 5823
Fax (434) 972 - 4012
May 23, 2002
David M. Rutt
2860 Cindy Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22911
RE: SP -2001-017 Merrie Meadows, Tax Map48, Parcel 15A
Dear Mr. Rutt:
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on May 15, 2002, unanimously approved the
above -noted request. Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The improvements shall be constructed on the parcel in substantial conformance with the plan
included in this report as Attachment E, titled Merrie Meadows Site Plan and dated 6-13-01;
2. A commercial entrance, subject to Virginia Department of Transportation standards, shall be
constructed prior to the first camping event or regional event under this permit. Adequate sight
distance will be required by either a dedication of a twenty-five (25) -foot right-of-way along the
property line abutting Route 20 or the provision of a sight easement for the entrance, subject to the
approval of the Virginia Department of Transportation;
3. All required Health Department approvals shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit;
4. All structures and parking areas not in existence as of the date of the approval of this special use
permit shall maintain Commercial Zone setback standards [fifty (50) feet for rear and sides], as set
forth in Section 21.7.2 of the Albemarle Zoning Ordinance;
5. All outdoor activities and activities within any buildings on the subject site that produce noise that can
be heard from adjoining properties shall cease between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.;
6. SP -81-18 and all uses authorized thereby are terminated,-
7.
erminated;7. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, evergreen trees, such at Virginia Cedar, shall be
installed between the access road and the adjacent parcel (TM 48 Parcel 74). The landscape
materials type, size and location of installation shall provide a natural barrier to prevent direct glare
onto the aforementioned adjacent residential property from headlights of vehicles traveling along the
access road and shall be subject to approval of the Planning Director or designee. The landscape
screening shall be maintained in such a manner that the screening shall be preserved;
8. The number of non -camping assemblies permitted on site exceeding one -hundred -seventy-five (175)
people shall be limited to no more than seven (7) days per calendar year. Assemblies shall not
include overnight stays by the attendees;
9. No more than three -hundred -fifty (350) people shall be permitted on the site at any time,-
10.
ime;10. The camping operation shall be limited to the following:
• The maximum number of camping (overnight) assemblies shall be five (5) per calendar year,
• The maximum length of time of the camping assemblies shall be limited to three (3) consecutive
days and nights,
• No more than five (5) cabins (existing), five (5) primitive campsites, and four (4) recreational
vehicle sites shall be permitted. Primitive car be defined as a building r site without kitchen or
bathroom facilities attached; and,
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11. All expansions of the church operation and its accessory uses shall require an amendment to this
special use permit.
In the event that the use, structure or activity for which this special use permit is issued shall not be
commenced within twenty-four (24) months after the issuance of such permit, the same shall be deemed
abandoned and the authority granted thereunder shall thereupon terminate. For purposes of this section,
the term "commenced" shall be construed to include the commencement of construction of any structure
necessary to the use of such permit within two (2) years from the date of the issuance.
Before beginning this use, you must obtain a zoning clearance from the Zoning Department. Before the
Zoning Department will issue a clearance, you must comply with the conditions in this letter. For further
information, please call Jan Sprinkle at 296-5832.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above -noted action, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
Sincerely,
t0—'5
V. Wayne riDirector of
VWC/jcf
Cc: Amelia McCulley
Jack Kelsey
Tex Weaver
Steve Allshouse
Matt Grimes, VDOT
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