Town of Charlotte Court House
Planning Commission Recommendations with Council Changes (in red)
1.) Application to Rezone from R-1 Limited Residential to B-1 Light Business
The Planning Commission recommended that the Charlotte Court House Town Council deny the application to rezone from R-1 Limited Residential to B-1 Light Business because B-1 zoning of that parcel would be contrary to the intended characteristics of that area of Town. PASSED BY COUNCIL
2.) Application to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add Bed & Breakfast to the list of permitted uses in R-1 district with a Special Use Permit.
The Planning Commission recommended that the Town Council add “Bed & Breakfast” to Article 2 of the Limited Residential District (R-1) under section 2-2 Use Regulations by Special Use Permit. PASSED BY COUNCIL
3.) Application to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add Bed & Breakfast to Article 18: Definitions of Words & Terms using supplied definition.
The Planning Commission recommended that the Town Council approve adding term Bed & Breakfast to Article 18 – Definitions of Words and Terms with the following definition:
“A dwelling in which overnight accommodations are provided for not more than ten (10) guests; when located in the R-1 Limited Residential district and/or H-1 Historic District, the following additional conditions apply:
– No more than five (5) bedrooms can be designated as guest quarters;
– The only meal served shall be breakfast, for guests only; unless it is a catered event.
– Off street parking of one space per guest bedroom shall be provided.
– The exterior of the single-family dwelling in which the bed & breakfast establishment is operated shall maintain its single-family dwelling character;
– Additional requirements may be set by the Town Council due to specific conditions of a particular application.” PASSED BY COUNCIL
4.) Application for a Special Use Permit to operate a Bed & Breakfast
The Planning Commission recommended that the Town Council approve the Hall’s application for a Special Use Permit to operate a Bed & Breakfast in the Limited Residential District (R-1) subject to the following conditions:
a) Special events such as weddings, receptions, charity fundraisers and business meetings may be held on the premises only after:
i) the Town is notified if 100 or more people are expected to attend;
ii) if required by VDOT, a copy of the Virginia Dept. of Transportation (VDOT) event application shall be provided to the Charlotte Court House Town Council prior to the Council’s approval of the event;
iii) adjoining property owners are notified in writing of upcoming events as soon as possible, but no less than ten days prior to an event; if requested the Town will provide a list of neighboring property owners;
iv) outdoor sound amplification provided during events must cease by 10:00 p.m.
b) The dwelling may have a gift shop or boutique that is open and/or available to guests at Diamond Hill only.
c) If the bed & breakfast ceases operation for twelve consecutive months (365 days), this Special Use Permit is voided.
d) An unlighted 2’x2’ sign displaying the name of the bed & breakfast establishment may be attached to the front of the structure; any variance from this would have to approved by the Town Council. PASSED BY COUNCIL
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