HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA198500055 Action Letter 1986-01-14MICHAEL E. TOMPKINS
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
ANDREW O. EVANS
DEPUTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
o F a L e�,�q
OF At
C •tia,
�RGIN�I`
DEPARTMENT OF ZONING
401 MCINTIRE ROAD
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. 22901-4596
(804) 296-5875
January 15, 1986
Mr'. Richard Jones
P.O. Box 5608
Charlottesville, VA 22905
Re: Board of Zoning Appeals Action VA -85-55
Tax Map 61X(2), Parcel lA
Dear Mr. Jones:
KENNY THACKER
ZONING INSPECTOR
JOHN GRADY
ZONING INSPECTOR
KATHY 9RITTAIN
AGENCY COORDINATOR
This letter is to inform you that on January 14, 1986,
during the regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of
Zoning Appeals, your application for VA -85-55 was approved
with the stipulation that the lighting on the sign be subject
to the review of the Zoning Administrator upon completion.
This variance approval allows relief from Section 4.15.3.5
of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to allow an existing
8 square foot identification sign to be increased to 18 square
feet, a variance of 16 square feet. Also, allows relief from
Sections 20.8.6 & 16.3 to allow an identification sign to
remain in its present location within the required setback of
25 feet, a variance of 25 feet.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sin rely,
A% .F' .+f a :� �j �/ f �-^�'-•,ti�..i Ps�'»..Su' s.e-........-•__...'
Michael E. Tompkins (f
Zoning Administrator
MET/mv
cc: S-85-92
VA -85-55
Inspections Department
Four Seasons Apts. Ltd. Ptr.
STAFF REPORT - VA -85-55
APPLICANT: Four Seasons Apartments Limited Partnership
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 61X(2)/lA
ACREAGE: 7.86 acres
ZONING: PUD - R-6
LOCATION: 146 Four Seasons Drive, + 900 feet west of
Commonwealth Drive
VARIANCE REQUEST
The applicant requests relief from Section 4.15.3.5 of the
Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to allow an existing 8 square
foot identification sign to be increased to 18 square feet, a
variance of 16 square feet. Also, requests relief from Sections
20.8.6 & 16.3 to allow an identification sign to remain in its
present location within the required setback of 25 feet, a
variance of 25 feet.
AREA CHARACTERISTICS
The Four Seasons Apartments are located on the west side of
Four Seasons Drive within the Planned Development. Four Seasons
Drive connects the access from Rio Road to the one from Common-
wealth Drive.
Across from the apartment section is the Recreation Area which
includes the Club House, Swimming Pool, and Tennis Courts.
This has been purchased by a private party and in the foreseeable
future will open as a Health/Sport facility.
The apartment area of the development spans from the townhouse
section of Woodlake Drive to a location just opposite Lakeview
Drive, which is a portion of the patio house area.
ZONING HISTORY
Four Seasons (PUD) development was approved in the late 1960's
and early 1970's.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Urban Land Use Plan has the immediate area designated Medium
Density Residential.
STAFF COMMENTS
Four Seasons (PUD) development was established in the late 1960's
and early 1970's, at which time setbacks were set for the patio
house, and townhouse sections. Our files do not indicate any
mention to setback in regard to the apartment section.
STAFF REPORT - VA -85-55
2
Having no previous setback designation, therefore, the applicant
should adhere to the current PUD - R-6 zoning setback of twenty-
five (25) feet.
The complex has an existing eight (8) square foot sign located
in a grassy area between the road and a parking area for the
residency units.
Majority of the parking lot areas adjacent to the complex entrance
are within the required setback.
Drainage ditches, stream, or water courses located within the
grassy areas combined with the changes in the elevation do
restrict locations for a sign.
A sign with a low height as presented by the applicant does
display a more harmonious effect as intended by the PUD restric-
tions.
Overall the staff feels that the special circumstances, and
physical conditions of the property warrants relief.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The staff recommends approval subject to the limitation of the
one (1) sign as presented, and sign light will will be subject
to the Zoning Administrator's review aftesign is erected.