HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP201000058 Approval - County Special Use Permit 2011-04-22COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832
April 22, 2011
Kevin C. Carson
c/o Charlottesville Power Equipment
1525 E. Rio Rd
Charlottesville, Va 22901
RE: SP20100058 Charlottesville Power Equipment
TAX MAP /PARCEL: 06100- 00- 00 -124FO
Dear Mr. Carson:
Fax (434) 972 -4126
On April 6, 2011, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors took action on the above referenced special
use permit request to establish outdoor storage, display and /or sales of power equipment in the Entrance
Corridor (EC) Overlay District on the above referenced parcel in the Rio District. This special use permit
was approved based on the following conditions:
1. Equipment shall be displayed only in Areas A, B, C, D and E shown on sheets 1, 2 and 3 of the
plan entitled "Tax Map 61 Parcel 124F Amended Site Plan" prepared by Roudabush, Gale &
Associates, Inc., revised January 18, 2011.
2. The site shall be landscaped as follows:
a. Add one tree in the planting strip between Putt Putt Place and the parking row labeled "Area
C' and one tree in the planting area between the rows labeled "Area B" and "Area C ". These
trees shall be a species whose mature height is coordinated with the overhead electric lines
and shall be planted at a minimum of 3'/2" caliper (if reasonable for the species). Provide the
height of the overhead lines.
b. Add three small trees or large shrubs between the existing trees in the planting strip along
Display Area D.
c. Add shrubs in the planting strips between the parking lot and Putt Putt Place, including the
corner at the intersection with Rio Road. The shrubs shall be a mix of species and shall
include evergreen shrubs, but may also include deciduous species. The shrubs shall be a
minimum of 30" high at planting.
d. Add this note to the plan: All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and
be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be
pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant.
3. Display items in areas A, B and C shall not be taller than T, which corresponds to the bottom of
the soffit on the existing building.
4. Display items shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
5. Balloons, banners, signs, and /or other similar items shall not be attached to equipment on display
or installed anywhere within the approved display areas.
6. Items stored in the fenced storage area shall not rise above the height of the fence.
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 amendment; 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."
If you have questions or comments regarding the above -noted action, please do not hesitate to contact
Ron Higgins at 296 -5832.
Sincerely,
V. Wayne Cilimberg
Director of Planning
Email cc: Tex Weaver; Ron Higgins
cc: Wood, L F Jr & Patricia E
724 Chapel Hill Rd
Charlottesville Va 22901
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