HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15 ApplicationAPPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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Variance Application # (i �� �i Submittal Deadline
Submittal Date 1 - 16 -YI IS For the BZA Meeting ofj - P9_j 5
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The applicant is the owner Fs-/] other F] . (Check one) Please list all owners, occupants (adult
individuals as well as any entities occupying the property), or parties in interest of the property.
2. APPLICANT: OCCUPANT: (if different)
NAME: Casey Greathouse NAME:
ADDRESS: 886 Woods Mill Road ADDRESS:
Stephenson, VA 22656
TELEPHONE: 540-771-7355 TELEPHONE:
3. The property is located at (give exact directions and include State Route Numbers):
Lot 10 of Babbs Creek Estates at the end of Cheran Lane. Babbs Creek Estates is located on Glaize
Orchard Road about 3/4 miles from Hunting Ridge Road. Tax Parcel 29-((9))-(1)-10.
4. The property has a road frontage of 321.89' feet and a depth of +/- 970' feet and consists of
8.856 acres (please be exact).
5. The property is owned by Casey Greathouse as evidenced by deed from
Capon Valley Bank recorded (previous owner) in deed book no. on page
or instrument number 150004753 ofthe deed books of the Clerk
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of the Court for Frederick County. Please attach a copy of the recorded deed.
6. Magisterial District: Gainesboro
7. Property Identification Number (P.I.N.): 21-((9))-(1)-10
8. The existing zoning of the property is: RA (Rural Areas)
9. The existing use of the property is: Vacant
10. Adjoining Property:
ZONING
RA - Ag District
RA - Ag District
RA
RA
11. Describe the variance sought in terms of distance and type. (For example: "A 3.5' rear yard
variance for an attached two -car garage.")
A 93.0' side yard variance for a single family home. The home will still be 107.0' from the neighboring parcel
and lower in elevation. The neighboring parcel is in an Agriultural and Forestal District, has been timbered,
and is vacant. The neighbor has been contacted, provided the drawing, and said he "has no problems with
the variance".
12. List specific reason(s) why the variance is being sought in terms of, such as:
► Exceptional narrowness, shallowness, size or shape of property, or
►Exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary situation or condition of property, or
► The use or development of property immediately adjacent thereto
The lot has extreme topography issues as well as ponds and streams that does not leave a suitable house site
within the current setbacks. The eastern side yard was a 100' setback when the subdivision was created; however, the
neighboring parcel was added to an Agricultural District recently and the setback increased to 200' overlapping the house
site. A lot consolidation was performed by the previous owner (Capon Valley Bank) that relocated
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USE
North
Agricultural and Forestral
East
Agricultural and Forestral
South
Vacant Building Lot
West
Vacant Building Lot
ZONING
RA - Ag District
RA - Ag District
RA
RA
11. Describe the variance sought in terms of distance and type. (For example: "A 3.5' rear yard
variance for an attached two -car garage.")
A 93.0' side yard variance for a single family home. The home will still be 107.0' from the neighboring parcel
and lower in elevation. The neighboring parcel is in an Agriultural and Forestal District, has been timbered,
and is vacant. The neighbor has been contacted, provided the drawing, and said he "has no problems with
the variance".
12. List specific reason(s) why the variance is being sought in terms of, such as:
► Exceptional narrowness, shallowness, size or shape of property, or
►Exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary situation or condition of property, or
► The use or development of property immediately adjacent thereto
The lot has extreme topography issues as well as ponds and streams that does not leave a suitable house site
within the current setbacks. The eastern side yard was a 100' setback when the subdivision was created; however, the
neighboring parcel was added to an Agricultural District recently and the setback increased to 200' overlapping the house
site. A lot consolidation was performed by the previous owner (Capon Valley Bank) that relocated
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13. Additional comments, if any:
the setback to its current position. The driveway, pond, drainfield, well site, and house site were placed and
prepared while the 100' BRL applied. Within the last six months the BRL was increased to 200' when Mr.
Greathouse purchased the property and the Board of Supervisors approved the neighboring parcel into the
Ag District.
14. The following names and addresses are all of the individuals, firms, or corporations owning
property adjacent to the property for which the variance is being sought, including properties at the
sides, rear and in front of (across street from) the subject property. (Use additional pages if
necessary.) These people will be notified by mail of this application:
Name and Property Identification Number
Address
NameCharles S. DeHaven
2075 Martinsburg Pike
Winchester, Virginia 22603
Property # 21-(A)-36
NameCapon Valley Bank
PO Box 119
Wardensville, WV 26851
Property #21-((9))-(1)-9
NameCasey Greathouse
886 Woods Mill Road
Stephenson, VA 22656
Property #21 -(A)-37
Name
Property #
Name
Property #
Name
Property #
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Property #
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AGREEMENT
VARIANCE # C)8-15—
(Number
5—
(Number to be assigned by the Planning Dept)
I (we), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application, and petition the Frederick County
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to grant a variance to the terms of the Frederick County Zoning
Ordinance as described herein. I agree to comply with any conditions for the variance required by
the BZA.
I authorize the members of the BZA and Frederick County officials to go upon the property for site
inspection purposes.
I understand that the sign issued to me when this application is submitted must be placed at the front
property line at least seven (7) days prior to the BZA public hearing and maintained so as to be
visible from the road or right-of-way until the hearing.
I hereby certify that all of the statements and information contained herein are, to the best of my
knowledge, true.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
DATE
SIGNATURE OF OWNER ,,,^, DATE /,d 9 /
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BZA PUBLIC HEARING OF ( I i ACTION:
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SIGNED
APPROVAL
BZA CHAIRMAN
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