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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Dept. of Planning & Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596
(804) 296-5823
October 13, 1989
Bethel Baptist Church
P. o. Box 4881
Charlottesville, VA 22905
RE: SP-89-67 Bethel Baptist Church
Dear Sir:
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on
October 4, 1989, unanimously approved the above-noted
request to add a social room onto an existing church
facility. Property, located on the west side of Rt. 745
adjacent to the Southern Railroad tracks, approximately
one-half mile south of the intersection with Rt. 29. Tax
map 89, Parcel SA. Samuel Miller Magisterial District.
Please note that this approval is subject to the following
conditions:
1. Board of Zoning Appeals approval of variance for
reduced setback. Approval of this petition shall not
be deemed to influence Board of Zoning Appeals
deliberations in any manner;
2. Social hall not to exceed 24' x 32' or equivalent area;
3. Approval is for worship services and other church
related activities only. Such uses as day care,
private school, and the like shall require amendment to
this special use permit.
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Bethel Baptist Church
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October 13, 1989
If you should have any questions or comments règarding the
above noted action, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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~i October 4, 1989 (Regular Night Heeting)
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Mr. Bowie then said that since Mr. Iachetta and his church group do not
plan to have any other night lights besides security lighting. he would add as
a Board condition to his motion that night lighting be limited to security
lighting.
Mr. Lindstrom said that in the future. staff reports should include items
such as significant vegetation at the site.
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There being no further discussion at this time. roll was called and the
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Bowie, Mrs. Cooke. Messrs. Lindstrom, Perkins and Way.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINING: Mr. Bain.
(Note: The conditions of approval for SP-89-66 read as follows:)
1. Department of Engineering approval of final design of the stream
crossing;
2. Department of Engineering issuance of an erosion control permit as
applicable;
3. Compliance with all Federal. State, and local permit requirements
pertaining to construction. reconstruction or alteration of any
perennial streams. creeks or rivers.
(Note: The conditions of approval for SP-89-63 read as follows:)
1. Planning Commission approval of site plan;
2.
Any future uses, to include day care. shall require an additional
special use permit;
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3. Structure to be located on the site approximately as shown on the
plat dated October 4, 1989. and initialed by V. Wayne Cilimberg;
4. Maintenance of existing major vegetation other than scrub;
5. Development in a manner so as to minimize visual impact from
Route 20;
6. Outdoor night lighting is limited to security lighting.
(On the following petition. the applicant erroneously indicated "Bethel"
when the church is actually known as Bethany Baptist Church.)
Agenda Item No. 11. SP-89-67. Bethany Baptist Church. To add a social
room onto an existing church facility. Property located on the west side of
Route 745 adjacent to the Southern Railroad tracks. approximately one-half
mile south of intersection with Route 29. Tax Map 89, Parcel 5A. Samuel
Miller District. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on September 19 and
September 26. 1989.)
Mr. Cilimberg gave the staff report as follows:
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"Proposal: To construct a social room of approximately 24 feet x 32
feet.
Character of the Area: The site contains an existing church and
adjacent cemetery. The topography is steep. with limited flat surface
for major expansion or vehicle parking. The property is in close
proximity to Moores Creek, but is outside the one hundred year flood
plain. The surrounding area is rural in character.
Staff Comment: This proposal would allow the church to construct a
separate meeting room where various social events could take place.
The existing church sanctuary serves as a meeting room for church
suppers and other social events for the 28 member congregation.
However. church pews must be moved for each such social event. This