HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLE202200156 Correspondence 2022-12-20Betty Slough
From:
Betty Slough
Sent:
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 4:27 PM
To:
Denise Way
Subject:
RE: CLE2022-156
Good afternoon, Dr. Way,
Based on your statement below, I will approve the Clearance. However, if any equipment changes, it will be your
responsibility to comply with all current codes.
Regards,
Betty R. Slough, CBO
Deputy Building Official
Albemarle County
(434) 295-5832 X3362
(434) 872-3793 Cell
bslough@albemarle.org
From: Denise Way <drway@skylinefamilymed.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 3:41 PM
To: Betty Slough <bslough@albemarle.org>
Subject: Re: CLE2022-156
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Hello Betty,
I am reaching out again because time is of the essence for I will have to terminate my lease if I do not have your
clearance. In addition, the slated opening date for my practice, 1/4/2022, and the supplies I ordered will have to be
significantly delayed. I virtually cannot move forward until this particular electrical issue is cleared. Do you think the
email I sent is adequate and acceptable? I am happy to amend any insufficiency.
Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Denise A. Way, MD
Skyline Family Medicine, LLC
145 Ednam Drive, Suite 214
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Peace and Happiness Always
On Mon, Dec 19, 2022 at 11:19 AM Denise Way <drwav@skvlinefamilvmed.com> wrote:
1 Dear Betty Slough,
I am so thankful for our conversation today and appreciate your insight.
I am writing to inform you that nothing used in my physician office, Skyline Family Medicine ,LLC at 145 Ednam Drive,
Suite 214, Charlottesville VA, 22903, will involve any electrical equipment that touches patients. I have confirmed that
all equipment such as a speculum light, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, and EKG machine run on rechargeable batteries
that are never operable when plugged into an electrical wall socket. They only operate when removed from an
electrical source. In other words this equipment never touches patients while being attached to an electrical source.
I am hopeful that this statement allows for me to get zoning clearance for my new physician office.
I appreciate your work, your concern, and your diligence for patient safety.
Thank you also for your time.
Sincerely,
Denise Annie Way, MD
On Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 5:14 PM Denise Way <drway@skylinefamilymed.com> wrote:
Hello I am reaching out to Betty Slough,
I called her two days ago and left a message but did not hear back.
I have already moved into this 253 square foot office rental with the intent to open a small medical practice
on 1/4/2023. 1 started paying for rent on December 1, 2022. My landlord looked into the electrical compliance you
are asking for. In this office there will be one exam table and the only electrical equipment I will be using is simply
turning on the lights. I am having an exam table that is 250 Ibs delivered on Saturday 12/17/2022. 1 am told by my
office rental landlord that in order to comply with the county's electrical coding you are asking for, I will have to pay
for my own electrical wiring into the suite. If I am unable to afford this wiring which the landlord said is expensive I
will have to move out and terminate my lease. I am starting this new micro -medical practice and this is certainly not
an obstacle I intended to have.
Is there any chance that a practice this small and this simple does not have to meet the same criteria as a clinic with
20 exam rooms or a procedure facility, or an ER?
Thank you for your time and for any adjustments or considerations that can be made.
Your quick response would be much appreciated.
Denise Annie Way, MD
Skyline Family Medicine, LLC
145 Ednam Drive, Suite 214
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Peace and Happiness Always
On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 10:16 AM Ethan Busching <ebusching@albemarle.org> wrote:
Good morning,
Please see the attached, conditionally approved Zoning Clearance for Skyline Family Medicine LLC. Please note the
conditions of approval per Betty Slough (copied).
Thank you,
Ethan Busching
Zoning Permit Planner
Albemarle Countv
ebusching@albemarie.org
office 434-296-5832 x3004
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Skyline Family Medicine, LLC
145 Ednam Drive, Suite 214
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Peace and Happiness Always