HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP201200024 Approval - County 2012-12-03COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
December 3, 2012
Stephen Waller
536 Pantops Center - PMB# 405
Charlottesville, Va. 22911
RE: SP201200024 — Verizon Wireless Va. Dept. of Forestry "Buckingham Circle" Tier III
TAX MAP 76 PARCEL 17A
Dear Mr. Waller:
On November 14, 2012, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors took action on the above noted
application to allow installation of a 110 foot tall "steath" monopole structure ("monopine") and associated
ground equipment on the above noted parcel in the Samuel Miller District. This special use permit was
approved based on the following conditions:
Development and use shall be in general accord with what is described in the applicant's request
and site plans, entitled "Buckingham Circle Rawland Monopine," with a final zoning drawing
submittal date of 9/25/12 (hereafter "Conceptual Plan"), as determined by the Director of Planning
and Zoning Administrator. To be in general accord with the Conceptual Plan, development and
use shall reflect the following major elements within the development essential to the design of
the development, as shown on the Conceptual Plan:
a. Height
b. Mounting height
C. Antenna type
d. Number of antenna
e. Color
f. Location of ground equipment
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to
ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
The trunk of the tower shall be covered with branches to make the trunk not visible from any point
on the property beyond the existing tree line, to the extent practicable.
In addition, the Board approved these special exceptions for modifications:
1. Section 5.1.40(c)(3) - to permit antenna to project more than 12 inches from a structure
2. Section 5.1.40(d)(6) - to permit height of monopine 47 feet taller than surrounding trees
3. Section 5.1.40(d)(7) - to permit artificial green pine needles that do not match the color of the
structure
Please be advised that although the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors took action on the
project noted above, no uses on the property as approved above may lawfully begin until all
applicable approvals have been received and conditions have been met. This includes:
• compliance with conditions of the SPECIAL USE PERMIT;
• approval of and compliance with a SITE PLAN; and
• approval of a ZONING COMPLIANCE CLEARANCE.
In the event that the use, structure or activity for which this special use permit is issued is not commenced
within twenty-four (24) months from the date of Board approval, it shall be deemed abandoned and the
permit terminated. The term "commenced" means "construction of any structure necessary to the use of
the permit."
Before beginning uses as allowed by this special use permit or if you have questions regarding the
above -noted action, please contact Rebecca Ragsdale at 296-5832.
Sincerely,
V. Wayne limbe g
Director of Planning
Cc: Virginia Public Building Authority C/O Va. Dept Of Forestry
470 George Dean Dr.
Charlottesville, Va. 22903
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Email CC: Rebecca Ragsdale
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
November 8, 2012
Stephen Waller
536 Pantops Center - PMB# 405
Charlottesville, Va. 22911
RE: SP201200024 — Verizon Wireless Va. Dept. of Forestry "Buckingham Circle" Tier III
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 07600-00-00-017AO
Dear Mr, Waller:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on October 23, 2012, by a vote of 4:2,
recommended approval of the above -noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Development and use shall be in general accord with what is described in the applicant's request and site
plans, entitled "Buckingham Circle Rawland Monopine," with a final zoning drawing submittal date of
9/25/12 (hereafter "Conceptual Plan"), as determined by the Director of Planning and Zoning
Administrator. To be in accord with the Conceptual Plan, development and use shall reflect the following
major elements within the development essential to the design of the development, as shown on the
Conceptual Plan:
a. Height
b. Mounting height
c. Antenna type
d. Number of antenna
e. Color
f. Location of ground equipment
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to ensure
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
In addition, the Planning Commission recommended approval, by a vote of 4:2, the modifications for special
exceptions of this personal wireless service facility, as proposed, with an addition to include the two
recommendations as staff works them out to address the color and diameter of the pole.
1. Section 5.1.40(c)(3) -no antenna to project more than 12 inches from a structure
2. Section 5.1.40(d)(5) -maximum base and top of the diameter of the structure
3. Section 5.1.40(d)(6) -height of the structure in relation to the reference tree
4. Section 5.1.40(d)(7) -request for equipment attached to the structure to be a color matching the
structure.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on November 14, 2012.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (434) 296-5832.
Sincerely,
Sarah aldwin
Senior Planner
Zoning Services
Cc: Virginia Public Building Authority C/O Va. Dept Of Forestry
470 George Dean Dr.
Charlottesville, Va. 22903