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Home My WebLink AboutVA200800007 Action Letter 2008-09-09 ��pF ALBS J$ i11111�' 9� 01,1 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 September 11, 2008 Randy Smith P.O. Box 6585 Charlottesville, VA 22906 RE: Board of Zoning Appeals Action VA-2008-007 American Legion Post 74 Lodge Inc. (owner/applicant) Tax Map 79, Parcel 19 Dear Mr. Smith: At their meeting on September 9, 2008, the Board of Zoning Appeals voted 4-0 to approve your variance request to increase the size for a proposed freestanding sign from 32 to 35 square feet, an increase of 3 square feet. This approval is subject to the following conditions with modifications: 1. This variance of 3 feet is approved for a sign located at the existing entrance. This shall be either a modification of the existing sign or a replacement of the existing freestanding sign. 2. The sign shall be approved by the Architectural Review Board. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, John Shepherd Manager of Zoning Administrator Cc: American Legion Post 74 Lodge Inc. P.O. Box 6566 Charlottesville, VA 22906 Sherri Proctor, Permit Planner / 9'-8" / / 8'-0" / NOTES: 1.) LOGO COLORS TO BE SPECIFIED /10"/ /10"/ BY CUSTOMER PRIOR TO Jl� 2"RETAINER MANUFACTURING. r/ (BLACK) 2.)ALL COLORS TO BE VERIFIED k 16" 7 PRIOR TO MANUFACTURING. ■ill Iiiiii R I 8"SOLDIER AMERICAN ?= LEGIOL'Ta SIGN ALUM.D/F SIGN CABINET • NM all POST :, 74, ...I. PAN&EMBOSSED LTRS In LOGO TO BE VINYL/PRINT I I SUPPORT OUR �� "DARK RED"PMS 201 -i (3M 3630-73) VETERANSinli 4"LTRS(3)ROWS OF SUPPORT OUR ZIP-TRACK(181/4")upr aaaaaai '---w A1a11111111. 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Sales Rep: RS Start Date: 04/29/2008 Co File#: A1042908 ❑ 120 An +i-1 •LED Designer: MM Last Revision: 09-03-08 WM (2) Scale: 3/8"=1'-0" 0 277 Volts Amy+Y-i ❑H.O.LAMPS Page:1 of 2 C COPYRIGHT 2008,8Y TALIEYANCHOR SIGN COMPANY ALL DESIGNS PRESENTED ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TALLEYANCHOR SIGN COMPANY,AND MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN PART OR WHOLE KNOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM TALLEYANCHCR SIGN COMPANY of A • Qb COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road,North Wing Charlottesville,Virginia 22902-4596 Phone(434) 296-5832 Fax(434)972-4012 September 10,2008 Randy Smith P.O.Box 6585 Charlottesville,Virginia 22906 RE: ARB2008-00070 American Legion—Sign Tax Map 79,Parcel 19 Dear Mr.Smith: I have reviewed your submittal for the above-referenced project received September 4, 2008. Outstanding issues that will need to be further addressed are shown in italics after the original comment from the Action Letter of July 10,2008. 1. Revise the sign location to the island at the east side of the entrance to the site,avoiding easements and meeting setbacks. Provide a revised site plan drawing showing the sign located in the island located at the east side of the entrance to the site, avoiding easements and meeting setbacks. 2. Brick sample submitted is approved. Revise the design of the structure with all signs shown recessed within the structure. Revise the sign drawing by adding a note stating: "The reader board shall be flush with the brick faces." 3. The background of the sign panels shall be opaque. The logo and letters may illuminate. External illumination is permitted.Provide cut sheets of the proposed lights.All lighting emitting 3,000 lumens or more shall be a full cutoff style fixture. If internal illumination of the sign panel (with logo), and reader board is approved,revise the drawings to indicate that the backgrounds of both will be opaque. Revise the sign drawing with a note indicating the type of illumination(bulb type), intensity and color. If LED is proposed, add a note stating• "The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp(ma)neon." Revise the sign drawing by adding a note stating- "The background of the sign panel shall be opaque, and the letters and logo shall illuminate. The black background of the reader board shall remain in place with no white showing except for the white letters." 4. Revise the site plan drawing to show the dimensioned location of the sign structure, clearly indicating that it meets the 5'minimum setback requirement. Revise the site plan drawing to show the dimensioned location of the sign structure, clearly indicating that it meets the 5'minimum setback requirement. 5. Provide a site plan showing the location of the proposed sign, and base plantings consistent with the existing condition. Provide a site plan showing the location of the proposed sign, and base plantings consistent with the existing condition. Please provide: 1. Two full sets of revised drawings addressing each of these conditions. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing and an ARB approval signature panel. 2. A memo includmg detailed responses indicating how each condition has been satisfied. If changes other than those requested have been made, identify those changes in the memo also.Highlighting the changes in the drawing with"clouding"or by other means will facilitate review and approval. 3. The attached "Revised Application Submittal" form. This form must be returned with your revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution. When staffs review of this information indicates that all conditions of approval have been met,a Certificate of Appropriateness may be issued. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Brent Nelson Landscape Planner cc: AMERICAN LEGION POST 74 LODGE INC P O BOX 6566 CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22906 ARB File Amelia McCulley,Zoning Admimstrator(via email) COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development REVISED APPLICATION SUBMITTAL This form must be returned with your revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution. County staff has indicated below what they think will be required as a resubmission of revisions. If you need to submit additional information please explain on this form for the benefit of the intake staff. All plans must be collated and folded to fit into legal size files,in order to be accepted for submittal. TO: Brent W.Nelson DATE: PROJECT NAME: ARB 2008-70 Amencan Legion Submittal Type Requiring Revisions()indicates County Project Number # Copies Submittal Code Erosion&Sediment Control Plan(E&S) Mitigation Plan(MP) Waiver Request(WR) Stormwater Management Plan(SWMP) Road Plan(RP) Private Road Request,with pnvate/public comparison (PRR) Private Road Request—Development Area(PRR-DA) Preliminary Site Plan(PSP) Final Site Plan(or amendment)(FSP) Final Plat(FP) Preliminary Plat(PP) Easement Plat(EP) Boundary Adjustment Plat(BAP) Rezoning Plan(REZ) Special Use Permit Concept Plan(SP-CP) Reduced Concept Plan(R-CP) Proffers(P) Bond Estimate Request(BER) Draft Groundwater Management Plan(D-GWMP) Final Groundwater Management Plan(F-GWMP) Aquifer Testing Work Plan(ATWP) Groundwater Assessment Report(GWAR) Architectural Review Board(ARB) ARB 2008-70 2 Other: Please explain (For staff use only) Submittal Code #Copies Distribute To: Submittal Code # Copies Distribute To: 2 Brent W.Nelson �pF A1,6"y arA r.. `iRGio• County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Board of Zoning Appeals From: Ana Kilmer Division: Zoning Date: September 5, 2008 Subject: Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting 9/9/08 VA-2008-007 American Legion Post 74 Lodge Inc. Sign Attached is a copy of the Final Action Memo (pages 5-6) from the Architectural Review Board Meeting on 9/2/08. If you have any questions, please call me at 296-5832, ext. 3277. Thank you. The meeting reconvened at 3:35 p.m. REGULAR REVIEW ITEMS: ARB-2008-107: Airport Road Office Plaza - Final Review of a Site Development Plan (Tax Map 32, Parcel 4lE) Proposal: To construct a 60,710 sf, 3-story office building with rear parking. Motion: Ms. Smith moved for approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness for ARB-2008- 107, Airport Road Office Plaza—Final Review of Site Development Plan,with the conditions stated in the staff report, amended as follows, including a work session as indicated in#7: 1. Revise the building elevation drawings to clearly indicate the brand name and color name of the two proposed color samples and the building materials (EIFS or metal panel) they would be paired with. Revise Sheet A502 Elevations by providing details, including color, of the proposed railing around the pergola. 2. Revise Sheet C5 Final Landscape Plan by showing flowering ornamental trees interspersed amongst the Everclear Chinese Elm EC street trees. 3. Revise Sheet C5-1 Plaza Landscape Plan to include all the plaza details shown on the rendered plan view of the plaza and the details of the water feature outlined in the applicant's memo. Revise the photometric plan to include a detail of the planter containing the water feature, clearly showing where the LED flood lights would be located. 4. Revise the luminaire schedule to indicate the color and finish of all proposed light poles and fixtures. 5. Revise the Sheet 5 Final Landscape Plan by adjusting the location of the freestanding sign to meet the required 5' setback, with the landscape design revised to integrate the sign with the planting. Final approval of the sign and sign location comes with the sign permit application and review. Sign details including lighting, if any, will require ARB review and approval. 6. Reduce the building cornice to a maximum of 3'-3 '/2' deep. 7. A work session is required to review the proportions of the pergola details, including the boxes and the columns. 8. If the metal panels are selected, the joints will necessarily be more delicate and will contrast in reflectivity with the panels. If EIFS is selected, the joints should be more pronounced, more heavily detailed, wider and deeper,to create a balance with the texture of that material. 9. If metal panels are selected the pergola shall be gray. If the EIFS is selected, the pergola shall be cream to match the finishes. Second: Mr. Missel. Vote: The motion carried by a vote of 5:0. WORK SESSION: ARB-2008-70: American Legion Sign ALBEMARLE COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD-PAGE 5 September 2,2008 FINAL ACTION MEMO Motion: Regarding the reader board design and the overall sign height, Ms. Smith moved for approval of ARB-2008-70: American Legion Sign, with the following additional conditions to supplement those previously established: 1. Maximum sign height shall be 10'. 2. The reader board shall be flush with the brick faces. 3. The black background of the reader board shall remain in place with no white showing except for the white letters. 4. Revised sign drawings shall be submitted for staff administrative approval. Second: Mr. Lebo Vote: The motion carried by a vote of 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Missel left the meeting at 4:35 p.m. ARB-2008-58: Holly Memorial Gardens: Revised sign design Regarding the revised design for the Holly Memorial Gardens freestanding sign, it was the consensus of the ARB that the lettering should not exceed the size of the previous proposal displayed on August 8, that the sign may be double-sided if perpendicular to the road, that graphics shall not be illuminated, the rose size can be approved as illustrated in the new drawing displayed September 2, and the sign frame shall be black, not white. ARB-2007-10: Northtown Center: Building H Elevations Regarding the revised elevations and the proposed use of EIFS for the Northtown Center building, it was the consensus of the ARB that the reduced cornice height and EIFS are appropriate. Mr.Lebo left the meeting at 4:40 p.m. He indicated that he would not be able to attend the September 10, 2008 meeting. Telecommunication Facilities and ARB Review Staff informed the ARB that a resolution of intent for changes to the EC sections of the Zoning Ordinance will go to the Planning Commission in September. Next Joint ARB/PC/BOS meeting: September 10, 2008, 2:00, 1 hour long Regarding the joint meeting, it was the consensus of the ARB that they would like to review the ARB document from the last meeting. Safety Fencing: ALBEMARLE COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD-PAGE 6 September 2,2008 FINAL ACTION MEMO