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We, the residents of Northfields in Albemarle County, are opposed to the Homestay special exception request for 2405 Northfield Road. We believe this application is an attempt to circumvent the intent of Albemarle County's Homestay ordinance. We believe that our neighborhood - and all Ablemarle County neighborhoods - should be protected from potential abuses of the short-term rental industry. If the Board were to grant this special exception, it will disregard the neighborhood safeguards that were put in place by the new ordinance and set a precedent that invites corporate entities to build small hotels in residential neighborhoods.
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April 29, 2020
I have been spending my evenings reviewing the zoning files and gathering documentation on how these loopholes could change the character of our quiet streets forever. Many of you have reached out with your own concerns about traffic and safety that mirror exactly what I see happening right outside my window. We are preparing to present these arguments directly to the planning commission to ensure they understand the true impact of this request.
April 29, 2020
Seeing this level of support confirms that my neighbors share my deep anxiety about the character of our streets. We are finally proving that our homes are not just assets for out of town investors to exploit.
24 Comments
We oppose the homestay exception for 2405 Northfield. This compound is way too large, akin more to a small hotel than a low-profile Air B&B accommodation. We would like rental accommodations in our neighborhood to be limited to those who are living in their homes and renting out a portion of the home to AirB&B renters, or full-time rentals managed by the owners of the residence. Though we do not live in extremely close proximity to the property in question, we know this could set up a negative precedent for other such accommodations within the neighborhood.
I have written letters since this project began. I am opposed to the request for a variance. Why did you labor so hard to craft a well done ordinance if you were going to entertain petitions such as this. This appears to be a boutique hotel!!! Ronald P. Sykes
I oppose this Homestay special exception. This is a neighborhood. B&B ok with a full -time owner in residence but this exception makes this property a small motel.
Do not approve.
I strongly oppose this special exception. It will set a bad precedent for our neighborhood and others throughout the County. The proposed use of this property as a short term rental will only benefit the owner to the detriment of rest of the neighborhood. Don't grant the exception!
Why not let Holiday Inn build a transient facility. Who knows, Hilton next? This is a residential community, not a short stay rental community. It is despicable that a developer who will build and leave, should leave his commercial mark on this community.
Strongly oppose the near complete commercialization of this residential setting. The extent of this special exception application makes a mockery of the new Homestay ordnance.
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Final supporters
We, the residents of Northfields in Albemarle County, are opposed to the Homestay special exception request for 2405 Northfield Road. We believe this application is an attempt to circumvent the intent of Albemarle County's Homestay ordinance. We believe that our neighborhood - and all Ablemarle County neighborhoods - should be protected from potential abuses of the short-term rental industry. If the Board were to grant this special exception, it will disregard the neighborhood safeguards that were put in place by the new ordinance and set a precedent that invites corporate entities to build small hotels in residential neighborhoods.
Updates
April 29, 2020
I have been spending my evenings reviewing the zoning files and gathering documentation on how these loopholes could change the character of our quiet streets forever. Many of you have reached out with your own concerns about traffic and safety that mirror exactly what I see happening right outside my window. We are preparing to present these arguments directly to the planning commission to ensure they understand the true impact of this request.
April 29, 2020
Seeing this level of support confirms that my neighbors share my deep anxiety about the character of our streets. We are finally proving that our homes are not just assets for out of town investors to exploit.
24 Comments
We are adamantly opposed to this Homestay exception for 2405 Northfield Rd. Setting a precedent with this exception would have far reaching and negative impacts throughout the County. It’s unacceptable! Traffic , noise and transient hotel guests will disrupt normal communal life in the neighborhood. Would be better just to change the zoning and build a Holiday Inn there? This is just how good intentions by the County via zoning changes go to hell.
We oppose the homestay exception for 2405 Northfield. This compound is way too large, akin more to a small hotel than a low-profile Air B&B accommodation. We would like rental accommodations in our neighborhood to be limited to those who are living in their homes and renting out a portion of the home to AirB&B renters, or full-time rentals managed by the owners of the residence. Though we do not live in extremely close proximity to the property in question, we know this could set up a negative precedent for other such accommodations within the neighborhood.
I have written letters since this project began. I am opposed to the request for a variance. Why did you labor so hard to craft a well done ordinance if you were going to entertain petitions such as this. This appears to be a boutique hotel!!! Ronald P. Sykes
I oppose this Homestay special exception. This is a neighborhood. B&B ok with a full -time owner in residence but this exception makes this property a small motel.
Do not approve.
I strongly oppose this special exception. It will set a bad precedent for our neighborhood and others throughout the County. The proposed use of this property as a short term rental will only benefit the owner to the detriment of rest of the neighborhood. Don't grant the exception!
Why not let Holiday Inn build a transient facility. Who knows, Hilton next? This is a residential community, not a short stay rental community. It is despicable that a developer who will build and leave, should leave his commercial mark on this community.
Strongly oppose the near complete commercialization of this residential setting. The extent of this special exception application makes a mockery of the new Homestay ordnance.
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We are adamantly opposed to this Homestay exception for 2405 Northfield Rd. Setting a precedent with this exception would have far reaching and negative impacts throughout the County. It’s unacceptable! Traffic , noise and transient hotel guests will disrupt normal communal life in the neighborhood. Would be better just to change the zoning and build a Holiday Inn there? This is just how good intentions by the County via zoning changes go to hell.