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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Zoning
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596
(804) 296-5875
July 28, 1988
Charlottesville Lodge No. 1028
Loyal Order of Moose, Inc.
P. O. Box 7124
Charlottesville, VA 22906
Attention: Cecil W. Ryalls
Re: Board of Zoning Appeals Action
VA-88-45, Tax Map 79A1, Parcel B27
Dear Mr. Ryalls:
This letter is to inform you that on July 26, 1988, during
the regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning
Appeals, the Board granted your variance request, VA-88-45,
subject to the following conditions:
1) that the existing sign and base be removed, and
2) there be external shielded lighting on the sign itself.
This variance approval allows relief from Section 10.4 of the
Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the setback for a
freestaning business sign from the minimum requirement of
seventy-five (75) feet to one (1) foot.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
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Charles W. Burgess, Jr.
Zoning Administrator
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cc: VA-88-45
Inspections Dept.
STAFF REPORT - VA-88-45
APPLICANT - Loyal Order of the Moose, Inc.
TAX MAP/PARCEL - 79A1/B-27
ZONING - RA (Rural Areas)
LOCATION - West side of Route 250, +/- .2 miles
north of its intersection with Route 744
The applicant seeks a variance from Section 10.4 of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance, which states:
"10.4 Area and Bulk Regulations
yards, minimum
front 75 feet . . . "
The applicant proposes to erect a twenty-five (25) square foot,
freestanding sign and seeks a reduction of the setback from the
minimum requirement of seventy-five (75) feet to one (1) foot.
A freestanding sign presently exists on the property which is
located within five (5) feet of the front property line. The
applicant proposes to remove the existing sign and desires to
erect the new sign in a location which will maximize its
visibility. The proposed sign has a height of seven (7) feet
and is to be of stone and masonry construction.
Recommendation
The application should be denied for cause:
1) The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show
that a strict application of the Zoning Ordinance would
produce a demonstrable hardship approaching confiscation
as distinguished from a special privilege or convenience.
2) The applicant has not demonstrated that the perceived
hardship is unique to his property in contradistinction
to other properties in the same zoning district and
general vicinity.
3) The applicant has not provided evidence to demonstrate
that the authorization of the variance will not be of
substantial detriment to the adjacent properties or that
the character of the district will not be altered.
In the event the Board of Zoning Appeals should find cause to
approve the applicant's request, the following conditions
should be considered:
1) that the existing freestanding sign be removed
2) that the applicant forfeit his right to any additional
freestanding signage on the property
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Zoning
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596
(804) 296-5875
July 28, 1988
Charlottesville Lodge No. 1028
Loyal Order of Moose, Inc.
P. O. Box 7124
Charlottesville, VA 22906
Attention: Cecil W. Ryalls
Re: Board of Zoning Appeals Action
VA-88-45, Tax Map 79A1, Parcel B27
Dear Mr. Ryalls:
This letter is to inform you that on July 26, 1988, during
the regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning
Appeals, the Board granted your variance request, VA-88-45,
subject to the following conditions:
1) that the existing sign and base be removed, and
2) there be external shielded lighting on the sign itself.
This variance approval allows relief from Section 10.4 of the
Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the setback for a
freestaning business sign from the minimum requirement of
seventy-five (75) feet to one (1) foot.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Burgess, Jr.
Zoning Administrator
CWBJr/st
cc: VA-88-45
Inspections Dept.