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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB199100024 Correspondence.L§n1%0_ Apatunents �.__..:.., ue:ahra Apartments 250 Colonnade Dive Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 (804) 296 -6337 The owners of University Heights Apartments, Charlottesville Investment Properties, are requesting a variance to replace a previously existing sign, approximately eight feet in height above grade, thirty -two square feet per single sign face, and indirect lighting as the enclosed sketches indicate. The variance is necessary due to the initial lack of visibility of the recently approved sign at the entrance to the complex. Eastbound traffic on the 250 Bypass cannot observe the existing sign at all because it is obscured by the grade of the Townside Shopping Center complex. The sign does not come into full view until traffic is almost perpendicular with the sign, at which time it is too late to turn into the property. The view of westbound traffic on the 250 Bypass is obstructed by vehicles that have been allowed to park at the University Shell parking lot, as well as by the planting and signage at that location. The signage for this 426 -unit complex is critical for several reasons. University Heights is a high profile rental property, leasing apartments on a daily basis. The signage is also necessary to provide adequate visibility for current residents and as an aid to visitors to the property. Currently anyone coming Apartments University Heights Apartments 250 Colonnade Drive Charlottesville, Virgjnia 22901 (804) 296 -6337 hts must slow down and at times make unexpected to University Heig im to the property. This causes traffic interruptions and, turns in with ortantly, potential accidents due to the uncertainity more P in the past the the point of entrance. From a business standpoint, complex has received a great deal of rental traffic from our P reduced since the signage, and that traffic has been significantly owed to its current location. Also the proposed sign is sign was m n which square feet smaller than the almost 20- year -old sign sixteen sQ respects s much closer to Route 250 and better located from all have wa located). We (where Townside Shopping Center is currently also endeavored to insure that an appropriate sign is designed in harmony with the scenic beauty of the area. We appreciate your careful consideration of this request and hope you will concur with our justification.