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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 9724012
November 28, 2005
Keith Whipple
P.O. Box 8147
Charlottesville, VA 22906
RE: ZMA 2004-011 Charlottesville Power Equipment;
SP 2004-036 Charlottesville Power Equipment — Fill in floodplain;
SP 2004-037 Charlottesville Power Equipment — Outdoor sales and display; and
Critical Slopes Waiver Request.
Sign #37 (Tax Map 78, Parcels 4A1 and 4B)
Dear Mr. Whipple:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on November 15, 2005,
recommended approval of the above -noted petitions to the Board of Supervisors.
Regarding ZMA-2004-011:
The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 4:3 vote, subject to the amended proffers
as offered by the applicant to increase the buffering and the fence be opaque.
The additional buffering to be provided included taller vegetation/evergreens.
Regarding SP -2004-036:
The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 5:2 vote, subject to the conditions
recommended in the staff report as amended.
1. A letter of map amendment or a letter of map revision must be obtained from FEMA, if
required.
2. Copies of state and federal permits (DEQ, Army Corps of Engineers) must be provided.
Regarding SP -2004-037:
The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 4:3 vote, subject to the following
conditions, as amended.
I . Site lighting shall be limited to the satisfaction of the ARB, as illustrated in the
conceptual lighting plan, prepared by Terra Partners, dated October 12, 2005.
2. The storage yard fence shall be of material, character, and design that are coordinated
with the building, as approved by the ARB.
3. Regarding items for storage/display:
a. Equipment shall be stored/displayed only in areas indicated for storage/display
on the "Display Area Exhibit" plan dated October 12, 2005.
b. Items located in the storage lot on the north side of the building shall not exceed
10 feet in height.
c. Items located in the storage/display areas under the two easternmost awnings on
the south side of the building shall be limited to small lawn mowers, rototillers,
and other similarly sized items. Items on display shall not extend into sidewalk,
landscape, or parking areas.
d. Items located under the tower shall be fully contained within the structure of the
roofed tower, as shown on the architectural elevation drawing sheet A3
(East/front Elevation) and A5 (South Elevation), plan prepared by C.W. Hurt
Contractors, last revised December 28, 2004.
e. Items for sale/storage/display shall not be elevated anywhere on the site.
4. Retaining wall materials are subject to ARB approval and shall be indicated on the ARB -
approved site development plan.
Regarding action on Critical Slopes Waiver:
The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 5:2 vote, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Placement of the landscape buffer along the edge of the storage yard facing the river shall
be provided.
2. Increase evergreen screening along the ARB evaluated fence line between the river and
the storage area. Provide shade tolerant trees.
3. The site plan shall come back before the Planning Commission for review.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review these petitions and
receive public comment at their meeting on December 7, 2005. Any new or additional
information regarding your applications must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors at least seven days prior to your scheduled hearing date.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted actions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at (434) 296-5832.
Sincerely,
Judith Wiegand
Senior Planner
Planning Division
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Cc: Free Bridge Land Trust II; Charles Wm Hurt & Shirley L Fisher Trustees
Ella Carey Jack Kelsey
Amelia McCulley Steve Allshouse