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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Scott Clark
FROM:
Margaret Maliszewski
RE:
SP- 2011 -26 and ARB- 2011 -113: Flatwoods Land Trust (AT &T)
DATE:
November 11, 2011
A balloon test was conducted on November 10, 2011 for the above referenced applications. Route 20,
Route 712 and Route 627 in the vicinity of the site were traveled to determine visibility of the balloon. The
balloon was only visible from the Route 20 Entrance Corridor, for a short distance along the EC, in an area
more or less directly across from the balloon site. When visible, the balloon was viewed through a densely
wooded area where the trees significantly minimized visibility, even though some had already lost their
leaves. When viewed along the EC, the balloon did not have a wooded backdrop, but given the density of
the wooded area between the balloon and the road, the lack of backdrop did not appear to be a concern.
The balloon was not seen above the treetops on any of the routes traveled. On Routes 712 and 627 and on
most of Route 20, topography, the narrow width of the roads, and the location of the wooded area so close
to the road eliminated the opportunity to see the balloon. Also, given the density of the wooded area, the
ground equipment is not expected to be visible. Overall, the visibility of the balloon was minimal and the
proposed facility is not expected to have a negative impact on the EC.