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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Dept. of Planning & Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
(804) 296-5823
April 22, 1999
Barbara S. Gentry
939 Hammocks Gap Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911
RE: SP-98-71 Stony Mountain Fibers, Tax Map 63, Parcel41A
Dear Ms. Gentry:
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on April 14, 1999, unanimously
approved the above-noted request to allow sheep farming with retail sales on 4.766 acres. Please
note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Zoning Adminstrator approval of adequacy of existing parking.
2. Widening of the entrance to allow two cars to pass in the entrance.
3. Compliance with Section 5.2, Supplementary Regulations, except:
Waiver of Section 5 .2.2.1.c to allow retail sales of equipment and accessories used to make the
handcrafted items.
4. The home occupation use shall be substantially as described below:
· Processing of natural fibers by shearing, dyeing with natural materials, spinning, knitting, and weaving;
· Retail sales of items hand crafted on the premises, such as wool, clothing, and rugs:
· Retail sales of equipment and accessories used to make these items, such as spinning wheels, weaving and
knitting supplies, etc. (requires waiver of Supplementary Regulations);
· Classes in spinning and weaving once a week. Classes usually contain five students at a time; at the most
they will contain 8-10 students;
· Proposed operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., by appointment
only;
· Three (two-day) weekend open houses a year are proposed; and
· No employees are proposed.
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In the event that the use, structure or activity for which this special use permit is issued shall not be
commenced within eighteen (18) 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
thereof which is thereafter completed within one (1) year.
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 296-5875.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above-noted action, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Cc: Amelia McCulley
Jack Kelsey
Tex VVeaver
Steve Allshouse