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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Zoning
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596
(804) 296-5875
March 11, 1992
Lea S. Schultz
University of VA Health Sciences Center
Box 492
Charlottesville, VA 22908
RE: Board of Zoning Appeals Action
UVA Linear Accelerator VA-92-05
Tax Map 59, Parcel 23C
Dear Mr. Schultz:
This letter is to inform you that on March 10, 1992, during the
meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Zoning Appeals, the Board
approved (5: 0) your request for VA-92-05, subject to the following
conditions:
1) Sign height shall be limited to eight (8) feet;
2) Sign size shall be limited to eighteen (18) square feet.
This variance approval allows relief from Section 30.5.2 .2 of the
Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the front setback from
Route 250 West, a scenic highway, from 150 to 50 feet for the
location of a 18 square foot freestanding sign.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
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Amelia M. Patterson
Zoning Administrator
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cc: UVA Real Estate Foundation
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STAFF PERSON: Amelia M. Patterson
PUBLIC HEARING: March 10, 1992
STAFF REPORT - VA-92-05
OWNER/APPLICANT: UVA Real Estate Foundation (Linear Accelerator)
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 59/23C
ZONING: LI, Light Industry and C-1, Commercial
ACREAGE: 2 .53 acres
LOCATION: On the east side of Route 250 West, adjacent to
the west of J. W. Sieg.
REQUEST:
The applicant requests relief from Section 30.5.2 . 2, Scenic
Highway Overlay, of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, which
requires a setback of 150 feet for a freestanding sign. The
applicant requests a reduction in setback from Route 250 West,
from 150 to 50 feet for the location of a proposed 18 square foot
sign.
The proposed sign will comply with the scenic highway and entrance
corridor size and height limitations. The sign will be painted
metal, on a brick base matching the building. It will read
"University of VA Health Sciences Center Moser Radiation Therapy
Center. "
The applicant's justification includes:
1. The building is located at a 75 foot setback, in accordance
with ordinance provisions. A freestanding sign at 150 or 75
feet would not be practical or effective.
2 . In accordance with the approved site plan, which was subject to
architectural review, substantial landscaping exists in front
of the building.
3. The location chosen is the furthest from the road that would
not be obstructed by landscaping, and would be effective in
identifying the entrance.
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:
Prior to the scenic highway overlay, the adjoining property,
Kirtley Distributing Company received a variance (VA-75-21) to
locate a freestanding sign with no setback. There are numerous
other examples of variances for reduced sign and/or building
setbacks on this segment of Route 250 West.
STAFF REPORT - VA-92-05
Page 2
STAFF COMMENTS:
This site plan received approval signatures on April 4, 1991.
This development is based on a proffered rezoning, ZMA-90-26.
Additional landscaping in front of the building was among the
design requirements from the Architectural Review Board.
The building location at a 75 foot setback is approved under an
ordinance provision to reduce the building setback when the
parking is buffered from the scenic highway. This parking is
located behind the building.
This property is on a developing stretch of Route 250 West. There
are several business entrances in this short distance. Alternative
signage, such as on the wall, would not adequately identify the
entrance.
Staff concurs with the applicant's justification. It is staff's
opinion that the proposed location is the minimum variance, or
maximum distance that will allow visibility through the
landscaping along a curving portion of Route 250 West. The
proposed sign will be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board.
The size and height are within the existing and proposed sign
regulations.
Staff recommends approval for cause:
1. The applicant has provided evidence that the strict application
of the ordinance would produce undue hardship;
2. The applicant has provided evidence that such hardship is not
shared generally by other properties in the same zoning
district and the same vicinity;
3 . The applicant has provided evidence that the authorization of
such variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent
property and that the character of the district will not be
changed by the granting of the variance.
Should the Board find cause for approval, staff recommends the
following conditions of approval:
1. Sign height shall be limited to eight (8) feet;
2. Sign size shall be limited to 18 square feet.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Zoning
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596
(804) 296-5875
March 3 , 1992
University of Virginia
Health Science Center
Box 492
Charlottesville VA 22908
ATTN: Lea Schultz
Re: ARB-F(SIGN) -92-05 UVA Linear Accelerator
TM 59, Parcel 23C
Dear Mr. Schultz:
The above noted sign was reviewed by the Albemarle County
Architectural Review Board at its meeting on March 2, 1992. The
Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the signage as
presented to the Board as an Exhibit dated 3/2/92 initialed MJ.
A Certificate of Appropriateness has been issued.
If you have questions please call me.
Scerely,
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