20151103_Walkertown Attorney Existing BUA Clarification

TOWN OF WALKERTOWN
November 3, 2015
Marilena Jensen-Cuthold
City of Winston-Salem Attorney's office
Post Office Box 2511
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
Dear Marilena:
As Segal Counsel for the Town of Walkertown, I have been asked to issue a letter
interpreting the Town of Walkertown's Watershed Protection Ordinance, Chapter C.3 of
Walkenown's Environmental Ordinance ("Watershed Ordinance"). A question has arisen in
relation to a private development proposed for 24.06 Old Hollow Road, within the Town of
Walkertown's land use development jurisdiction.. There is an existing structure or structures
situated on the property, currently exempt from regulation under the Watershed Ordinance:,
Section 3-1,5(A)(1)(d), The developer. proposes to demolish the existing structure and build a
new structure or structures which will result in no net increase in the built -upon area
(BUA). After review and consideration, it is the interpretation of the Town of Walkertown
that such demolition and new construction. shall be deemed to constitute "Existing
Development" under Section 3-1.5(A)(1)(d) and Section 3-1.8(B) and is not an. "Expansion"
under Section. 3-1.8(B), because there is no net increase to the BUA as a result of the project.
Please accept this letter as the interpretation of the Town of Walkertown and forward
it to the Inspections Department, the Erosion Control Supervisor and such other persons
who may rewire an interpretation of Walkertown's Watershed Ordinance. If there is a need
for further clarification please advise and I will provide it.
Very truly yours,
Bowen C. Ilouff
cc: Scott Snow, Town Manager 5177 Main Strcel
K 0. BOX 39 Walkeriouii, NC 27051
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Rix (336) 595-61 K3