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PLEASE PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION OF YOUR REQUEST ON
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ZONED: (5) ORDINANCE SECTION: M.'?.2,
Board of Zoning Appeals Date: 4/ 3151
( ) Special Permit ( ) Variance
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1) VA-97-07 . Jefferson National Bank, owner and applicant.
(Signs #5 & 6) The property is located on the north side of Stagecoach
Road approximately 0. 13 miles south of its intersection with Fifth Street
Extended. Tax map 76 parcels 54P and 54Z are zoned CO, Commercial Office. I.
The variance request is to decrease the setback from 50 feet to as much
as 20 feet to allow a structure adjacent to residential zoning. \qlr\
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JUSTIFICATION SHALL BE BASED ON THESE THREE (3) CRITERIA:
1) That the strict application of this ordinance would produce
undue hardship.
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2) That such hardship is not shared generally by other properties
in the same zoning district and the same vicinity.
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3) 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.
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The application may be deferred by the staff or the Board of
Zoning Appeals, if sufficient information necessary to this review
has not be submitted by the deadline.
I hereby certify that the information provided on this application
and accompanying information is accurate, true and correct to the
best of y knowledge and belief.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
PLANNERS
29 May 1997
Ms.Jan Sprinkle-Zoning Office
Albemarle County
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville,VA 22902
RE: Jefferson National Bank Operations Center;Fuel Storage Tank
Dear Ms.Sprinkle:
Please allow this correspondence to serve as an attachment to and in support of the
current request for a variance application submitted herewith. Generally,the request is
for a reduction of the minimum yard requirement found in Section 21.7.2 of the
Commercial District regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Specifically we are
requesting a reduction from 50' to 25'for an above-ground fuel storage tank.
Background
The site plan submitted and approved for the facility,currently approaching
completion,included as part of its service yard improvements an above-grade fuel
storage tank which would provide fuel for a back-up power supply system for the
complex. The tank is located to the rear of the property on a concrete pad within a
confined yard at the toe of a significant manmade slope. At the top of the slope is
residential property which supports dwellings.
Recently the tank itself had been delivered and placed on its concrete supports. The
Inspections Department was contacted by the contractor to acquire a mechanical permit
to provide physical connections to the tank. At this point in time it was discovered that
the tank,constructed per plans,was in violation of the above referenced ordinance
section. The permit has been delayed pending resolution.
As civil engineers for the developer,McKee/Carson had never before dealt with tanks
of this nature. Our office did not consider it to be a structure,but rather an accessory to
the building's mechanical systems. For that reason we did not restrict its placement to
areas 50'or more distant from the property line.
The site plans underwent thorough review by the County without this matter being
brought to our attention. It is likely that the tank could have been placed in a
conforming location in the same vicinity,however,it is now in place, along with a
sizable concrete pad and supports,and requisite underground piping from its location
to the building. We view this matter as simple oversight on a series of parties,but one
which now places a significant logistical and financial hardship on Jefferson National
Bank,who is trying to move into the facility in July. Consequently,we are requesting
relief from this unique situation through a reduction in the minimum yard requirement.
QUEEN CHARLOTTE SQUARE
256 EAST HIGH STREET
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VIRGINIA 22902
804-979-7522
FAX:804-977-1194
Ms.Jan Sprinkle
29 May 1997
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Justification
The entire matter centers around the fact that the fuel tank is considered by County staff
to be a structure. Were it considered an accessory structure it would be subject to a
minimum 6'setback with which it would conform-see Section 4.11.2.1. In review of
the definition of a "structure"in the ordinance one will find that the description is very
broad and hence not very"definitive." Witness:
"Structure: Anything constructed or erected,the use of which requires
permanent location on the ground,or attachment to something having a
permanent location on the ground. This includes,among other things,
dwellings,buildings,etc. For the purpose of the determination of
setback,signs shall be excluded as a structure."
The ordinance also defines accessory structures:
"Accessory Use Buildings or Structure:A subordinate use,building or structure
customarily incidental to and located upon the same lot occupied by the main
use or building."
This situation has never arose in reference to a storage shed,light pole,retaining wall or
other improvement within a setback,yet according to the definition of a structure they
would be treated the sameltems of this nature have always been regarded as"accessory
to the main use." It is felt that the fuel tank is also an accessory. It meets all the criteria
of an accessory use and its definition should be further refined specifically as an
accessory use,building or structure.
Beyond the above source of the situation before us,we would like to offer several salient
points which we feel strengthen our request and classify the situation as both unique
and benign. First,the BOCA code requirements governing these types of installations
will not be violated by an approval of the variance. Second,a large,steep slope
separates the tank from all adjacent residential property;the tank being located at the
bottom of the slope. Many neighbors cannot even see the tank from their homes due to
the topography. Next,the tank is neither regularly used nor filled. It serves as a
reservoir for a secondary emergency back-up power system for the bank. The primary
back-up system is provided through uninterrupted power sources within the building
itself. The fuel within the tanks is diesel. It is not as highly volatile as other bulk fuel
product. In any event,the site is located in reasonable proximity to the City fire station
on Ridge Street. The City fire department has stated that they respond to calls in the
subject area and beyond as a matter of policy. Finally,the neighbors have all been in
favor of the project from the outset. We have always kept them fully informed of our
plans and we expect that if they are present they will support our request.
Ms.Jan Sprinkle
29 May 1997
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We hope this information assists you in preparing your brief of our request and also
forwards our cause. We appreciate your patience and assistance in this regard.
Sin AN ly yours,
Mark E. Kell r
McKEE/CARSON
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