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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201000085 Review CommentsARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF COMMENTS (from Eryn Brennan) 11/15/10 I have reviewed the Special Use Permit application for the above referenced proposal, including the following Site Plan Sheets dated 9/18/10: T -1— T -2, N -1, TS -1, C -1, C -1A, C -2 — C -7, A -1, and S -1. I have the following comments: The personal wireless services facility is proposed for a site approximately four miles south of the intersection of Interstate 64 and the Route 20 South Entrance Corridor (EC). A balloon test was conducted on November 10, 2010. The balloon was flown ten feet above the reference tree, the height of which is 96.8 feet. Route 20, Woodchuck Lane, David Road, and two private driveways immediately north of the site were traveled to determine the extent of visibility of the proposal. The balloon was flown approximately 550 feet southeast of Route 20. Entrance Corridor The balloon was only slightly visible from the EC at the entrance to Woodchuck Lane. It is anticipated that during the months when the trees are in full -leaf, the balloon will not be visible from the EC. Due to the heavily wooded site on which the tower is proposed, the distance of the site from the EC, and the mountainous area, the balloon was not visible from any other part of the EC.. The proposed pole color (SW Java #6090) will help the pole blend with the surrounding trees, and the accessory equipment associated with the facility is not anticipated to be visible from the EC. Historic Resources The proposed site for the facility is located in the Southern Albemarle Rural Historic District, and the residential structure located on the property is identified as a contributing resource to the district. The facility is proposed approximately 150 feet southeast of the residence, and would be easily visible from the residence. This degree of visibility would have a negative impact on the resource. However, the balloon was not visible from other locations visited within the district, and the heavily wooded site and wooded, mountainous surroundings sufficiently reduce visibility of the facility from important public views and adjacent properties in the district. Although the individual property would be impacted, the proposal is not expected to have a detrimental impact on the historic district in general. .