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Board approves homestay special exception for 6316 Estes Lane in Whitehall district
Summary
The Board approved SE-2024-14 permitting an accessory-structure homestay on a 26.87-acre Whitehall parcel (existing 880 sq ft dwelling to be converted after owners occupy new home). Staff found the use compatible and recommended approval; the motion passed by roll call.
Albemarle County supervisors voted Sept. 4 to approve Special Exception SE-2024-14, allowing the conversion of an existing small family dwelling on 6316 Estes Lane into an accessory-structure homestay once the owners build and occupy a new primary residence.
Senior Planner Leah Brumfield presented the application and noted the parcel is 26.87 acres in the Whitehall District and meets setback and development-rights requirements. The existing structure (about 880 square feet, built 2021) would be converted to an accessory homestay only after the owners complete a new primary dwelling; staff said the parcel's size allows a single-family homestay by right while conversion of that dwelling into an accessory structure requires the special exception.
Supervisor Lupisto Kirtley asked whether the applicants could rent the existing dwelling before the replacement house is permitted; staff clarified that they could host by-right stays while they occupy the dwelling but the accessory-structure homestay requires approval. Supervisor Malek moved approval, seconded by Supervisor McKeel; roll-call votes were recorded and the motion carried.
Staff identified required follow-up steps including building and fire inspections as part of homestay zoning clearance if/when the owners apply for homestay use following conversion.
