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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA199800010 Application 1998-04-07 County of Albemarle Department of Zoning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 �,�^ (804) 296-5875 FAX (804) 972-4060 VA- CIS HD DATE: SI' 7// - 7-9r FEE: $95. 00 FA---- 1/07 7 STAFF: 51 It 4o 4 (, VARIANCE APPLICATION OWNER (as currently listed in Real Estate) Name kAm„,, C- . �� . Phone r-j-10) AddressR b.Ro k- 0"\ �(`C\c�S ate.�a� . �o.. APPLICANT (if different from above) Name 4-tcz,1�G ,S��c��o� Phone (ibZi-d c1c65$103 Address \\Efl XJs� CONTACT PERSON (if different from above) �PXYI� t70t - 1 III Name . -M s-\tmv-• Phone (10Li)c\aS-8`'o3 Day Phone (itakk\) Address LOCO ‘ _1.3��\--- V%- LOCATION:�10O '' PLEASE PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION OF YOUR REQUEST ON THE BACK OF THIS SHEET. OFFICE USE ONLY ' 116 Cti(A ) TAX MAP a.42 , PARCEL AA ; TM , P ; TM , P ZONED: !1� ORDINANCE SECTION: (2/, -:MA ao Board of Zoning Appeals Date: /_/_ '5�-��` �� ( ) Special Permit (Xi Variance VA-(g_i -143 ( ) Proffers \IA ,78 _[f 1 VA -? -SO i BZA ACTIPN: a CMP VA-98-10. (Signs #40, 41, & 42) Adnan M. and Brenda J. Yousef, (owners); Shannon D. Herring, (applicant), T/A Herringbone's Deli & Grill. Located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Rt. 250/Rt. 240 near Crozet. TM 56 Parcel 32A is zoned HC, Highway Commercial. Request to reduce the front setback from 30 feet to zero to allow the addition of a canopy over the existing gas pumps.\qlr\ . e SEE ATTACHED DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: JUSTIFICATION SHALL BE BASED ON THESE THREE (3) CRITERIA: 1) That the strict application of this ordinance would produce undue hardship. 2) That such hardship is not shared generally by other properties in the same zoning district and the same vicinity. 411110 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. 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 my knowledge and belief. tl u- 6 - cl Signature Date Receipt# •Date TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed please find a variance application, plat, copy of deed with property description, justification statement below, drawing showing all existing and proposed improvements on the property and photos of canopies which have previously been approved. Description of Request: A 30 foot variance, to locate a canopy 0 feet from the Route 250 right of way. JUSTIFICATION SHALL BE BASED ON THESE THREE (3) CRITERIA: 1. That the strict application of this ordinance would produce undue hardship: The property has been used as a convenience store for over 25 years as well as a restaurant before that time. The store predates the 1969 Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. All we want to do is cover the existing pump area. The only other alternative would be to demolish the existing store and this is not financially possible. We would need for this variance to be granted in order for my business to be competive with other businesses in the area. The canopy would provide the convenience of shelter during inclement weather to my customers. It would be an advantage to the elderly persons using my facilities. 2. That such hardship is not shared generally by other properties in the same zoning district and the same vicinity: Other businesses in the county who have received similar variances for canopies are Belaire Exxon, Route 250 West, Trading Post,Route 29 South, Shadwell Market, Route 250 East, Rio Superette, Route 29 North, and The Ridge Mini Mart which is located within 1 mile of my business. Due to the fact that a canopy provides convenience and comfort in inclement weather, I feel persons having a choice as to whether to purchase gas under a canopy as opposed to purchasing gas without any cover would of course prefer to have the advantage of staying dry. Therefore if not granted a variance I would not be able to be competitive in my gas sales. 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: Due to the location of my business the granting of the variance will not affect any adjacent property and will not be detrimental to the character of the district. I hope you will consider my request favorably as I feel it will be an added convenience for everyone patronizing my business. 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J96 ACRE 3.5.00• DH 526-990 i �, ses 2830E b_ 6 I +� • N O.239.AGftE ( O.l02 AG. Plaf 0 o O/ �r• , 62.60. 1,,,,i D8 276-244 Plo! S 39 07'40"[ p'. / Sn ;. • se 2(2.78' D O. Iron 5R e5. 47.33' Se O set N B5 43%0"W 13219' �J 4 NBT34%0"ty . 4$'c' / iron N$67.4!10"W — - — sa/ U. S. ROUTE 52 0 of • .-l.1.11lnu� PLAT SHOWING SURVEY OF q�V 17�J.fd,l i�r,,. ���fff zJ, THREE PARCELS OF LAND OWNED BY u VIM. f ORRIS FOSTER ADMAN M. 8 BRENDA J. YOUSEF ',:r 54 13 3;a1933 5 1 j;. a173(bun Jw Situated at Brownsville in the i L^�' S`' White Hall Magisterial District of ALBEMARLE COUNTY , VIRGINIA " W. MORRIS FOSTER SCALE:1"= 60' Sept. 8, I98B Land surveyor - Nellystord,Virginia REVISED 9-26498 4"4,CIZ 11111 E.,,K 9 :x 5 PAGE'16 9 0 UUf;titif) THIS DEED made this 22nd day of June, 1987 by and between LYNWOOD W. SANDY, JR. , and WILLIAM R. SANDY, (each's wife executing with their respective husband to release their respective interest of dower be it ever in e' xstence or not) , ("the Grantors") and ADNAN M. YOUSEF and BRENDA J. YOUSEF, husband and wife, ("the Grantees") , for tax purposes the mailing address will be P. O. Box 71, Crozet, Virginia 22932. WITNESSETH FOR TEN DOLLARS and other valuaole consideration receiot of which the 'raptors hereby acknowledge, the Grantors hereby GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL AND CONVEY WITH GENERAL WARRANTY OF TITLE and ENGLISH COVENANTS OF TITLE unto ADNAN M. YOUSEF and BRENDA J. YOUEEF, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety with full rights of survivorship as to common law, and not as tenants in common, all that certain lot or parcel of land together with improvements thereon and appurtc.oances thereunto 1-nown as Tax Map 56, Parcel 32, of the Albemarle County Tax Map, Samuel Miller District, located in the northeast most corner of the intersection of Stata Routes 250 West and 240, being less or more than 2 acres of land, and being in all respects the same land part of a tract of 51 acres conveyed to Lynwood W. Sandy by instrument of deed dated August 5, 1935 wherein R. S. Goodman and wife conveyed to Lynwood W. Sandy said 51 acres, Deed Book 228 at page 436 of the Clerk's Office of Circuit 1111111 9 l 5 PacEO 6 Court of Albemarle County, this parcel here conveyed being off and residue of said 51 acres, first conveyed off of said 51 acres being 31/10 acres by Lynwood W. Sandy to W. and wife A. Young/ as described and recorded in Deed Book 312 at page 391 of said Clerk's office, the residue being this 2 acres, more or less, being in all respects the same land Lynwood W. Sandy conveyed a life estate interest to his wife, now deceased, and upon her death, the remainder in said land be conveyed jointly to his sons, Lynwood W. Sandy, Jr. , and William R. Sandy, instrument of deed dated June 5, 1948 as re,.. rded in Deed Book 288 at page 189 of said Clerk's Office in fee simple. Lynwood W. Sandy, father, and Merle E. Sandy, husband and wife are now both deceased, and, by operation of law, the above said described piece of land with improvements and appurtenances thereto became seized to the said Grantors in fee simple. This conveyance is made subject to all restrictions, easements, rights of ways, and covenants of record. In execution hereof, note the Grantors signatures and seals. Y OOD W/SANDY, R. 1 - JEAN�,i !t `4 _ . SANDY c -2- 9 r. 5 PACEl) 6 5 2 WI R. AND le,, J / Pam'• ' S. SANDY NOTARY ^ubscribed, sworn and acknowledged before me by Lynwood W. Sandy, Jr. and Jean W. Sandy, husband and wife and William R. Sandy and Peggy S. Sandy, husband and wife, this 22nd day of June, 1987. ILJ�,n NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission expires: July 15, 1989. -3- ;r.!K 9 4. 5 PACE) 693 INSTRIPENT MISER VIRGINIA: IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CF ALBEMARLE COUNTY: THIS DEED WAS PRESENTED, AND WITH CERTIFICATE ANNEXED, ADMITTED TO RECORD ON -1 rc , 19$? , at ` e- O'CLOCK 9 M STATE TAX $ : 31j. 0a (039) LOCAL TAX $ y s. Od (213) TRANSFER FEE (212) CI CLERK'S FEE $ /4) . (301) Sec.58.1-502 TESTS: STATE TAX $ L J •0 0 (038) SHE BY J. MARSHAL L, CLERK LOCAL TAX $ (220) LOCAL TAX $ (223) BY: AP TOTAL $ •cc: Mr. Dick stated the ultimate result would be a sign consistent with the scenic highway. The motion stood as previously made by Mr. Smith receiving a second from Mr. Roberson. Mr. Smith also stated this variance was granted to Mr. Yousef and could not be transferred to another lesse or to the owner of the property. Mr. Bain - Yea Mr. Heath - Yea Mr. Smith - Yea • Mr. Roberson - Yea The next public hearing was VA-78-42, John and Martha Johnson. Mr. Dick read the staff report at this time. VA-78-42. John and Martha Johnson, property described as Tax Map 71, Parcel 12, Zoned A-1, Acreage 5. 116. Applicants request relief from section 2-2 of the County Zoning Ordinance requiring 2 acres per unit to allow 2 single family dwellings and a non-conforming mobile home on 5. 116 acres; a variance of .884 acres. The minimum lot area for single family dwellings shall be two acres, except in the case of unusual soil conditions or other physical factors which may impair the health and safety of the neighborhood, in which case upon recommen- dation of the City-County Health Office, the County Planning Commission may increase the lot area requirements. The staff recommends approval of the plat diagram showing the house locations as submitted. The density violation occurred due in part to a faulty county inspection two years ago. The following conditions are recommended: 1. The mobile home on parcel C be removed within 120 days if the present tenant should lease. Mr. Dick stated the Planning Commission had indicated they will approve the request subject to a variance. Mr. Dick stated the mobile home on parcel C would have to be removed if the present tenant should move. John J. Johnson, Jr. was present to represent the application. He stated his father left the land to them. It was surveyed in 1973. Mr. Johnson stated his father died in 1974 and the land had not been put into the children's name. -5- Mr. Dick stated the feeling of the staff was that the variance was merited because of the safety factor and because Mr. Miller could not obtain a permit from the Highway Department to cut the tree. Mr. Roberson suggested a time element be set in case the tree should be removed or if the speed limit be lowered since the General Electric Plant will be nearby. Mr. Roberson made a motion to grant the variance for a period of one year because the tree may be removed some time in the future. Mr. Bain seconded the motion. Mr. Bain - Yea Mr. Heath - Yea Mr. Smith - No Mr. Roberson - Yea Mr. Miller was informed that he must re-apply one year from this date. The next variance application before the Board was VA-78-41, Adnan Yousef. Mr. Dick read the staff report at this time. VA-78-41. Adnan Yousef, property described as Tax Map 56, Parcel 32A, Zoned B-1, located at intersection of Route 250 and Route 240. The applicant requests relief from section 18-3-1 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a free standing sign to be erected; a variance of 145 feet. The applicant placed his signs on the site before this hearing since he desired to open his business on August 1, 1978. He understands his signs are subject to this Board's decision. Please find attached the Zoning Ordinance requirements for signs on the scenic highway. Whatever the Board decides, the applicants will have to follow the Zoning Ordinance procedure. Therefore, at issue is simply the set- back conditions as to the type of sign or structure can be imposed by the Board. The site was once a restaurant. The staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with area requirements and the Board will not entertain a variance for area. 2. The free-standing existing sign shall be replaced in 6 months with an approved sign as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance and the sign be made out of wood or similar material. The sign can be lighted by an overhanging or ground light not offensive to traffic at night. 3. The roof sign shall be removed in 30 days as it is in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. (Roof signs are not allowed - wall signs are., ) -3- • 1 Mn Adnan Yousef was present to represent the application. He stated he established his business August 1, 1978. He stated one would drive right by his place unless you were looking for it. He stated the sign would be 40 feet from the center of the road. Mrs. Martha Seldon, Scenic Roads Committee, was present to express her concern for the precedent for having signs in the new area of 250 west which will be under pressure for development. She stated they did not want a precedent to be established through that area. As there was no one else present to speak for or against this application, the public hearing was closed for action by the Board. Mr. Roberson stated the area is B-1, set aside for business, the building as it exists is not in compliance with the present law. He further stated that the law also allows the businessman a free-standing sign. Mr. Dick stated the staff recommended a sign consistent with the scenic highway; the coca-cola is not consistent with the scenic highway. He stated the Board of Zoning Appeals had to decide if the setback variance would be allowed. The sign would depend on the discretion of Robert Tucker, Director of Planning. If the setback is approved, then a sign structure would have to be submitted and approved. Mr. Smith made a motion to grant the variance of 145 feet Mr. Roberson seconded the motion with the stipulation that the signs be erected according to the specifications of Robert Tucker, Director of Planning. Mr. Dick stated the staff recommendation of replacing the existing coca-cola sign with an approved sign in 6 months was given because his money situation at the time was tight. Staff felt Mr. Yousef would know if his business was going to be a success after six months. -4-