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Margaret Maliszewski
From: Ben Wilson <ben@rentwithnest.com>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2019 1:48 PM
To: Margaret Maliszewski
Cc: Jeffrey Baker
Subject: Re: Wickham Pond sign application
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Yes, I understand that. When I met with Jeff I explained Jeramiah wasn't working with us anymore and I wasn't in the
loop.This was after over 30 days of leaving regular messages without any response from another staff member. So- it
has been very frustrating from the beginning getting this resolved and I'm running out of time to be able to pour
concrete this year. I had this ready to start next week- Miss Utility has already been marked.
Yes, please assume the same landscaping and we'll adjust if they want to do something different. My understanding is
they want to do something different for both signs(it'll be the same for each sign but different than it is now).
Also - by this email I can confirm that the materials used will be as close a match as physically possible to the existing
sign.
Please let me know if there is anything else you need. And please let me know when we are cleared to start building the
sign.
On Fri, Nov 22, 2019 at 11:46 AM Margaret Maliszewski <MMaliszewski@albemarle.org>wrote:
Good morning, Ben.
The sign requires ARB approval because it is adjacent to an Entrance Corridor.As Jeff indicated in a recent email, and as
is evident from the first message in this chain, I provided comments to Jeramiah in July.
The Entrance Corridor guidelines require landscaping at the base of all freestanding signs. I can approve the sign with
the same landscaping that was approved with the sign at Wickham Pond Drive—15 Parson's Juniper in front of the sign
and 5 Nigra Inkberry Holly behind. I can reference that plan in the approval of this sign so that you would not have to
prepare a landscape plan at this time. If the landscape committee desires alternate landscaping in the spring, you can
follow up with an amended plan at that time. If you would like to proceed in this way, please confirm in a return email.
Margaret
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From: Ben Wilson<ben@rentwithnest.com>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2019 8:45 AM
To: Margaret Maliszewski<MMaliszewski@albemarle.org>
Cc:Jeffrey Baker<jbaker@albemarle.org>
Subject: Re: Wickham Pond sign application
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Why does this sign require ARB approval and why wasn't that shared previously?Why is it that this review process
seems like you look at an application, find an issue, put it down until that issue is resolved...then pick it back up until
you find another issue...rinse and repeat.This is absolutely ridiculous. I've been run around on this sign only to find out
that the original plan was fine and that you misunderstood the code. I applied for this in July and am still not finished
with this?
We don't have a landscape plan and will work with their community landscape committee to install landscaping in the
spring. I'll pay the$129 online per the process Jeff shared with me yesterday. How long will this take?
Ben
On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 6:31 PM Margaret Maliszewski<MMaliszewski@albemarle.org>wrote:
Ben and Jeramiah,
Jeff Baker shared some details about your sign proposal with me today which help provide a better understanding of
your project.There are still some items missing. Without these items I can't complete my review of your proposal, and
your sign permit can't be approved. Please provide:
1.A check for$129 made out to the County of Albemarle for the ARB review of your proposal. Include a note with
the check that indicates the payment is for ARB-2019-86.
2.A sketch plan showing proposed landscaping at the base of the sign.
3.Confirmation in a return email that sign materials and colors are to match the existing previously approved signs
as illustrated in the photographs submitted with the sign permit application.
When complete information is received, review of the application can resume.
If you have questions, please contact me.
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Thanks.
Margaret
From: Margaret Maliszewski
Sent:Thursday,July 18, 2019 9:54 AM
To: jeramiah@rentwithnest.com
Subject:Wickham Pond sign application
Jeramiah,
I have received your application for a freestanding sign at Wickham Pond. Please confirm that you are proposing one
new freestanding sign.
Your application is incomplete. Please resubmit the checklist of submittal requirements with all the information
outlined in the checklist for freestanding signs.The Entrance Corridor review fee is also required. Please submit a
check for$129 made out to the County of Albemarle. Include a note with the check that indicates the payment is for
ARB-2019-86. When complete information is received, review of the application can resume.
If you have questions, please contact me.
Thanks.
Margaret
Margaret Maliszewski,Chief of Planning/Resource Management
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville,VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3276
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BENJAMIN M. WILSON
NEST PROPEP''' '"'—MENT
1006 East Market Street, Suite C
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.218.3540
ben@rentwithnest.com
www.rentwit h n est.corn
BENJAMIN M. WILSON
NEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
1006 East Market Street, Suite C
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.218.3540
ben@rentwithnest.com
www.rentwithnest.com
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