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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA198900080 Action Letter 1989-10-19 „W \I/r,, :17.4 ititf COUNTY OF ALI3EMARLE D P=rrtnx=n1 (If 7.oning 41)1 McIntire Road CIo1rl,,ttesville, Virginia 22901 45% (SO4) 296-5875 October 19 , 1989 Southside Church of God 1807 Avon Street Extended Charlottesville, VA 22901 Re: Board of Zoning Appeals Action VA-89-80, Tax Map 90, Parcel 35B Dear Sirs: ring This letter is to inform you that on October 17 , 1989, deurs our the meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning App , Y application for VA-89-80 was approved to allow an identification sign to be ten (10) square feet in size and to be located ten (10) feet from the right-of-way. This variance approval allows relief from Sections 4 . 15.3 .2 and 13 . 3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. Anyone aggrieved by a decision of the Board can appeal the decision to the Circuit Court of Albemarle County within thirty (30) days of the decision. If you have any questions, please contact our office. Sincerely, Amelia M. Patterson Zoning Administrator AMP/st cc: VA-89-80 Inspections Department COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296-5875 June 15, 1992 Southside Church of God 1807 Avon Street Extended Charlottesville, VA 22902 Re: Sign Application Tax Map 90 Parcel 35B & 35E Dear Pastor Hudson: The variance you have received for the signage on your site will allow a sign ten (10) square feet. The sign face with the message measures ten (10) square feet. The cross on the stone pillar will also be considered part of the sign. This addition will add square footage to the sign area. This increase in the area of the sign does not conform to the approved variance. However, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will blbe reviewing changes to the existing sign ordinance in a p hearing on July 8 , 1992 . The changes include an increase in the area allowed within the R-1 zone. You will find enclosed a draft of the portion of the ordinance pertaining to the R-1 zone The proposed change to this zone will allow a twenty-four (24) square foot sign, ten (10) feet in height. Your construction s drawings indicate that you could build the low sign, pillar message area. Once the proposed ordinance is adopted, the cross could be installed at a later date. Your other alternative is to request a variance for the size of the sign to include the addition of the cross. Southside Church of God June 15, 1992 Page 2 You will find enclosed an application for the variance, and a schedule for filing a variance application. The next date for filing1 , 9 the uce isJuly ill have the proposed ordinance2 , with a hearing date of August approved 11, 1992 . Hopefully, by that time. If you have any questions, please call me. Sincerely, 4 • 46(IHN-sr-- Marcia Joseph Design Planner cc: Amelia Patterson STAFF REPORT - VA-89-80 OWNER/APPLICANT: Southside Church of God TAX MAP/PARCEL: 90/35B ZONING: R-1 (Residential) ACREAGE: 3 .929 Acres LOCATION: 1807 Avon Street Extended (Formerly Free Will Baptist Church) REQUEST: The applicant requests relief from Sections 4 . 15. 3 .2 and 13 . 3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. These sections state: "4 . 15. 3 .2 Village Residential (VR) and Residential (R-1) Identification Signs: Provided: (a) not more than two (2) square feet in area; and (b) not more than one (1) on any lot or premises. " "13 . 3 Area and Bulk Regulations �� Yards, minimum: front 25 feet . . . The applicant proposes to install a 30 square foot identification sign to be located 1 foot from the front property line. The sign will be internally illuminated with a fiberglass message board and aluminum frame. The skirting of the sign will be brick. RELEVANT HISTORY: Staff recognizes that each variance is reviewed on its own merits, and is not on its face, precedent-setting. The following history is provided for information: On December 14 , 1982 , the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance (VA-82-63) to allow a sign for J.V. Farm Equipment (adjacent to the south of this property) to be 10 feet from the right-of-way. RECOMMENDATION: From the turn lane of Route 742 to the front of the church there is an increase in elevation of approximately 16 feet. At that point the property starts to decline in elevation, prohibiting full visibility of the church building. To the north of the property on an adjacent parcel of land there is a tree line which decreases the visibility of the church. Coming from the north, you do not see the church until you are at the entrance. To the south, there is adjacent landscaping which also affects the church's visibility. The proposed sign would be more visible than the church building coming from either direction. The church 55 rch, you property has 242 feet of road frontage. At speed would pass the church in less than two (2) seconds. Staff Report - VA-89-80 Southside Church of God Page 2 Staff recognizes that the authorization of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent properties and that the character of the district will not be altered. The applicant has demonstrated that because of the topography of the property and adjacent landscaping, the perceived hardship is unique to this property in contradistinction to other properties in the same zoning district. Staff recommends that the application 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 clearly demonstrable hardship approaching confiscation as distinguished from a special privilege or convenience. STAFF REPORT - VA-89-80 ) . l ) OWNER/APPLICANT: Southside Church of God TAX MAP/PARCEL: 90/35B ZONING: R-1 (Residential) ACREAGE: 3 .929 Acres LOCATION: 1807 Avon Street Extended (Formerly Free Will Baptist Church) REQUEST: The applicant requests relief from Sections 4 . 15. 3 . 2 and 13 . 3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. These sections state: "4 . 15 . 3 . 2 Village Residential (VR) and Residential (R-1) Identification Signs: provided: (a) not more than two (2) scuar-e feet in ar.ca ; and (b) not more than one (1) on any lot or premises. " "13 . 3 Area and Bulk Regulations �� Yards, minimum: front 25 feet . . The applicant proposes to install a 30 square foot identification sign to be located 1 foot from the front property line. The sign will be internally illuminated with a fiberglass message board and aluminum frame. The skirting of the sign will be brick. RELEVANT HISTORY : Staff recognizes that each variance is reviewed on its own merits, end is not on its face, precedent-setting. The following history is provided for information: On December 14 , 1982 , the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a ad acen (to theC�south of3) to low a sign for this property)Jto•bearm Equipment 10 feet (adjacentfrom the right-of-way. RECOMMENDATION: From the turn lane of Route 742 to the front of the church there is an increase in elevation of approximately 16 feet. At that point the property starts to decline in elevation, prohibiting full visibility of the church building. To the north of the property on an adjacent parcel of land there is a tree line which decreases the visibility of the church. Coming from the north, you do not see the church until you are at the entrance. To the south, there is adjacent landscaping which also affects the church's visibility. The proposed sign would be more visible than the church building oofngoadfrom frontage.direction. speedThe of 55church mph, you property has 242 feetseconds. would pass the church in less than two (2) Staff Report - VA-89-80 Southside Church of God Page 2 Staff recognizes that the authorization of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent properties and that the character of the district will not be altered. The applicant has demonstrated that because of the topography of the property and adjacent landscaping, the perceived hardship is unique to this property in contradistinction to other properties in the same zoning district. Staff recommends that the application 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 clearly demonstrable hardship approaching confiscation as distinguished from a special privilege or convenience.