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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA198800065 Action Letter 1988-11-09 i of rA,2 ALN J "' : ' IRG1 ly- COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296-5875 November 9, 1988 Forest Lakes Associates P. O. Box 5207 Charlottesville, VA 22905 ATTN: Frank A. Kessler Re: Board of Zoning Appeals Action VA-88-65, Tax Map 46, Parcel 29D Dear Mr. Kessler: This letter is to inform you that on November 8, 1988, during the regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning Appeals, your application for VA-88-65 was approved. This variance approval allows relief from Sections 4 . 15. 3 . 3 and 15. 3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to increase the sign area allowed for an identification sign from the maximum area of two (2) square feet to thirty-nine (39) square feet and to reduce the required setback for an identification sign from twenty-five (25) feet to one (1) foot. If you have any questions, please contact our office. Sincerely, aide girt asrisiewstA Charles W. Burgess, Jr. Zoning Administrator CWBJr/st cc: VA-88-65 Sign Permit Inspections Department STAFF REPORT - VA-88-65 OWNER: Forest Lakes Associates TAX MAP/PARCEL: 46/29D ACREAGE: 130.278 Acres ZONING: R4 (Residential) LOCATION: Located on the east side of Timberwood Boulevard, +/- . 5 miles south of its intersection with Route 29 . The applicant seeks a variance from Sections 4. 15.3 . 3 and 15. 3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, which states: "4 . 15. 3 Permitted Signs 4 . 15. 3 . 3 Residential (R-2 and R-4) Identification Signs: provided: (a) not more than two (2) square feet in area . . . " 15. 3 Area and Bulk Regulations . . . yards, minimum . . . Front . . 25 feet . . . " The applicant proposes to erect an identification sign for the Forest Lakes Swim and Tennis Club and seeks a variance to increase the size of the sign from the maximum allowable area of two (2) square feet to thirty-nine (39) square feet and to reduce the setback for the sign from the minimum requirement of twenty-five (25) feet to one (1) foot. The sign is to be located in a landscaped median at the entrance to the swim and tennis club. The proposed wood and masonry sign has an overall height of approximately seven (7) feet and is of similar design to other subdivision signs to be erected throughout the Forest Lakes development. The applicant states that the Zoning Ordinance signage provisions are not adequate to identify the swim and tennis center. The staff is inclined to agree with the applicant. The applicant's request to reduce the sign setback to one (1) foot is caused by both the curvature of Timberwood Boulevard to the South and in an effort to maximize visibility of the sign to motorists. The applicant states that the proposed location of the sign will not adversely effect sight distance at the intersection. Recommendation The application should be approved for cause: 1) The applicant has demonstrated that the zoning ordinance has created a hardship in that no provision is made for signage adequate to identify the swim and tennis club development. Staff Report - VA-88-65 (2) The applicant's hardship is not generally shared by other properties in the general vicinity or same zoing district. (3) The authorization of the variance will not be of sub- stantial detriment to the adjacent properties nor will the character of the district be altered. STAFF REPORT - VA-88-65 OWNER: Forest Lakes Associates TAX MAP/PARCEL: 46/29D ACREAGE: 130.278 Acres ZONING: R4 (Residential) LOCATION: Located on the east side of Timberwood Boulevard, +/- . 5 miles south of its intersection with Route 29. The applicant seeks a variance from Sections 4 . 15. 3 . 3 and 15. 3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, which states: "4. 15. 3 Permitted Signs 4 . 15. 3 . 3 Residential (R-2 and R-4) Identification Signs: provided: (a) not more than two (2) square feet in area . . . " 15. 3 Area and Bulk Regulations . . . yards, minimum . . . Front . . 25 feet . . . " The applicant proposes to erect an identification sign for the Forest Lakes Swim and Tennis Club and seeks a variance to increase the size of the sign from the maximum allowable area of two (2) square feet to thirty-nine (39) square feet and to reduce the setback for the sign from the minimum requirement of twenty-five (25) feet to one (1) foot. The sign is to be located in a landscaped median at the entrance to the swim and tennis club. The proposed wood and masonry sign has an overall height of approximately seven (7) feet and is of similar design to other subdivision signs to be erected throughout the Forest Lakes development. The applicant states that the Zoning Ordinance signage provisions are not adequate to identify the swim and tennis center. The staff is inclined to agree with the applicant. The applicant's request to reduce the sign setback to one (1) foot is caused by both the curvature of Timberwood Boulevard to the South and in an effort to maximize visibility of the sign to motorists. The applicant states that the proposed location of the sign will not adversely effect sight distance at the intersection. Recommendation The application should be approved for cause: 1) The applicant has demonstrated that the zoning ordinance has created a hardship in that no provision is made for signage adequate to identify the swim and tennis club development. Staff Report - VA-88-65 (2) The applicant's hardship is not generally shared by other properties in the general vicinity or same zoing district. (3) The authorization of the variance will not be of sub- stantial detriment to the adjacent properties nor will the character of the district be altered.