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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201800112 Application 2018-09-19Architectural Review Board Application Part A: Applicant, Contact and Parcel Information Project Name: Yancey Mill Sorter -Stacker Building Tax map and parcel(s): 55-12 and 55-111 B Physical street Address: 6317 Rockfish Gap Turnpike Contact Person: Valerie W. Lon Business Name: Williams Mullen Address 321 East Main Street, Suite 400 _ city Charlottesville state Virginia zip 22902 Daytime Phone () 951-5709 Fax # (___) E-mail vlong@williamsmullen.com Owner of Record: R. A. Yancey Lumber Corporation c/o Dan Yancey Address 6317 Rockfish Gap Turnpike City Charlottesville state Virginia zip 22932 Daytime Phone(_) 823-4107 Fax # (_) E-mail dompal@aol..com Part B: Review Type and Fee Select review type FOR OFFICE USE ONLY BP# Fee Amount $ Date Paid By who? Receipt # Check # By County of Albemarle Dept of Community Development, 401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 10/2015 Page I of 2 OVER —+ Review by the Architectural Review Board Conceptual Plan/Advisory Review (for a Special Use Permit or a No Fee Rezoning) Preliminary/Initial Review of a Site Development Plan No Fee Final Review of a Site Development Plan $1075.00 Amendment to an approved Certificate of Appropriateness $ 242.00 X Building Permit Review $ 634.00 County -wide Certificate of Appropriateness Structures 750' or more from the EC, no taller than 5 stories No Fee Structures located behind a structure that fronts the EC No Fee Personal wireless service facilities No Fee Fencing or Equipment or Lighting No Fee Additions to ARB -approved buildings No Fee Minor amendments to site or architectural plans No Fee Building permits where the change is 50% or less of the altered elevation No Fee NOTE: For SIGNS, use the combined APPLICATION AND CHEKLIST FOR SIGNS. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY BP# Fee Amount $ Date Paid By who? Receipt # Check # By County of Albemarle Dept of Community Development, 401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 10/2015 Page I of 2 OVER —+ Part C: Description of Proposal Describe your proposal. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. See enclosed. Part D: Applicant Agreement Applicant must read and sign • Each application package must contain (8) folded copies of all plans and documents being submitted. Only (1) set of building material samples is required. All submittal items, including building material samples, become the property of Albemarle County. Applicants are encouraged to maintain duplicate copies of all submittal items in their own files. Only complete application packages will be scheduled for ARB review. The application package is not complete without the appropriate checklist, completed, signed, and included with the required submittal materials indicated on the checklist. I hereby certify that I own the subject property or have the legal power to act on behalf of the owner in filing this application. *See submittal requirements below. I also certify that the information provided on this application and accompanying information is accurate, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that the attached plans contain all information required by the appropriate checklist. Signature of owner, wner's represe five Date or contract purchas l — Printed name, T 1 Daytime phone number of Signatory *Ownership Information: • If ownership of the property is in the name of any type of legal entity or organization including, but not limited to, the name of a corporation, partnership or association, or in the name of a trust, or in a fictitious name, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted certifying that the person signing above has the authority to do so. • If the applicant is a contract purchaser, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted containing the owner's written consent to the application. • If the applicant is the agent of the owner, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted that is evidence of the existence and scope of theagency. Attach the owner's written consent. 11/2010 Page 2 of 2 OVER --+ ' ' J • ,�J Architectural Review Board Building Permit Review (Preliminary/Final) Submittal Requirements Checklist Part A: Applicant Contact and Parcel Information Project name: Yancey Mill Sorter -Stacker Building Tax map and parcel #: 55-12 and 55-111 B Physical street address (if assigned): 6317 Rockfish Gap Turnpike Location of property (landmarks, intersections, or other): Yancey Mill off of I-64 Contact person: Valerie W. Lon Business name: Williams Mullen Address: 321 East Main Street, Suite 400 Daytime phone: 434-951-5709 _ Fax: City: Charlottesville State: VA Zip: 22902 Email: vlong@williamsmullen.com Part B: Building Permit Review Requirements Checklist Important Note: Submittal packages must contain (8) collated copies of all information unless otherwise indicated. A. Written description of the proposal [Provide a general description of all proposed work. [fir Explain how the proposal is compatible with the surrounding area and the Entrance Corridor. B. Site plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of I"=20', clearly legible and folded): F�J' Location of all proposed changes. ['Sheet number, total number of sheets, date of the drawing, date and description of the latest revision, and contact information for the firm preparing the drawings in the title block on all drawings. ['If mechanical equipment or accessory structures are altered or added, then identify those features, their locations, and screening that will eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor. C. Landscape plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of 1"=20', clearly legible and folded): Proposed landscaping that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in the ARB guidelines. ❑ Existing landscaping to be removed. Include the location, size, and species. N11+ Landscape key including all landscape symbols and a description of what they represent. [/Location of existing and proposed tree lines. [9' Location of existing natural features. ❑ Location of individual trees of 6 -inch caliper or greater and alt significant groups of trees indicated by botanical name and caliper. N/�_ - 14'Location and height of above -ground utilities and associated easements, and location of below - ground utilities and associated easements. S'e c. S kJ eCf C,1 o D ❑ Stormwater facilities. Nll/ - ❑ Provide a signed, tree conservation checklist with all checklist items drawn on the landscape plans. NIA - 1 Revised 7/28/10 D. Lighting plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of 1"=20', clearly legible and folded if new lighting is proposed or existing lighting will be modifiedj: IqI A-- ❑ Location of all proposed bullding and site lighting, ❑ Lighting schedule identifying all proposed light fixtures, poles and brackets. ❑ Manufacturer's cut sheets illustrating proposed lighting fixtures and information on illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, finish, and installation height. ❑ Photometric plan addressing all fixtures and indicating that lighting meets the requirements of section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. ❑ Coordination of lighting with landscaping and other site elements. E. Appearance of the proposed building(s) [Architectural elevations of the proposed building(s). Elevations must be drawn to the scale of at least 1l8"=V-0". Include a building materials schedule and key. [One set of all building material samples and colors. [}' A floor plan adequate to show exterior walls, windows and doors. F. Additional material Q Provide labeled, color, 8-1/2' x 11" photographs of the site as seen from both directions on the Entrance Corridor. ❑ The applicant is welcome to submit any additional material that they believe may make the building permit review more productive. Drawings or other submittal items that clarify topography, visibility, utilities, landscaping, or other unique or unusual conditions are welcome. Part C: Applicant Agreement I Applicant must read and sign • Each application package must contain (8) folded copies of all plans and documents being submitted. Only (1) set of building material samples is required. All submittal items, including building material samples, become the property of Albemarle County. Applicants are encouraged to maintain duplicate copies of all submittal items in their own files. • All information in this checklist is required, unless specifically waived by the ARB, prior to processing a building permit review by the ARB. Additional submittal materials may be required, depending on the proposal. • Only complete application packages will be scheduled for ARB review. The application pacKaLge is not complete without this checklist completed signed, and included with the required submittal materials indicated on the checklist. In representing the above referenced firm submitting this application for review, I hereby state that the information provided in this application, and all accompanying information, is accurate, true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that the attached plans contain all information required by this checklist. 2n ignature o�perso�comp�letinhec. t Date ` Printed Name / TV Daytime phone number of Signatory �1ill��s (VtAA) U-%, County of Albemarle Department of Planning and Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 (434) 296-5832 Tel, (434) 972-4126 Fax www,albemarle.o�rr 2 Revised 7/28/10 WILLIAMS M U LLE N Direct Dial: 434.951.5709 vlong@williamsmullen.com August 6, 2018 VIA EMAIL & AND HAND DELIVERY: m m a l i szews ki @ albemarle _ o M Margaret Maliszewski Chief of Planning - Resource Management Albemarle County Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: Building Permit Application — Yancey Mill Sorter -Stacker Building Dear Margaret: R. A. Yancey Lumber Corporation (the "Company") is the owner of two parcels of land identified as tax map parcels 55-112 and 55-111 B (the "Property"), Members of the Yancey family have operated a saw mill and lumber yard business on the Property continuously since 1949 (the "Mill"). The Mill employs approximately 70 workers. The Property contains 35.74 acres and is zoned Heavy Industry. The Mill has expanded over time with the growth of its customer base. It periodically invests in the business with the addition or replacement of large pieces of equipment with more modern, safe and efficient equipment to remain competitive within its industry, to better serve its customers, and to implement safer and more productive manufacturing practices. Over the years, changes to the County's zoning regulations adopted since the Mill began operating have imposed setback requirements that now affect most of the Property. The impact of these zoning regulations serves to hamstring just about any change to the Mill. Compliance with all the currently applicable regulations without relief in the form of special exceptions will arguably leave the Company without room to operate on a sustainable basis — much less to operate safely. The Company was unaware of these regulations when it invested in a new major, multi -million - dollar piece of equipment in the summer of 2017 known as a "Sorter -Stacker." As part of the Mill's core operation, freshly cut lumber of various sizes (2x4s, 4x4s, 6x6s, 2x1 Os, among others) emerges from the Mill in a continuous stream at a relatively rapid pace. The sorter component of the new Sorter -Stacker equipment sorts lumber from the continuous stream into various sizes using bins based on the size of the lumber. The stacker component then stacks, separates, and bands lumber of the same type for drying. The Mill is one of the last of its size that does not have a Sorter -Stacker, as the industry has become increasingly mechanized, making it nearly impossible for the Mill to remain competitive within its industry without it. Management of the Mill became aware of setback requirements upon the completion of a current survey by Timmons Group in December, 2017. Following the advice of counsel, Management has stopped assembly of the Sorter -Stacker and is seeking, through the special .;� fi nd i ngyes 321 East Main Street, Suite 400 Charlottesville, VA 22902 T 434.951.5700 F 434.817.0977 williamsmullen.comI A Professional Corporation WILLIAMS M U LLE N August 6, 2018 Page 2 exception application process, to abide by applicable rules and regulations, while also assuring the survival of the Mill, along with the jobs and tax revenue associated with its continued successful operation. Therefore, on January 26, 2018, we submitted an application requesting special exceptions to Sections 4.20(b) and 5.1.15 of the County Zoning Ordinance, proposing to modify several setback regulations. As part of that application we have also been working with the County building official and FPW Architects on a building permit application for the Sorter -Stacker building. Given the Property's location along the Route 250 Entrance Corridor, this application is for a building permit. Bill Fritz is leading the staff review of the Special Exception application, and has determined that a full site plan is not required for the proposed building. The metal panels of the Sorter -Stacker building, including the roof, consist of a "Light Stone" color by Arco of Norcross, Georgia, which is a light tan and the trim of the Sorter -Stacker building will be "Koko Brown" color, also from Arco of Norcross, Georgia, and which is a medium brown. These colors minimize the appearance of soiling in a dusty environment and are consistent with the colors of other the existing structures on the Property. The proposed landscaping will further screen the Sorter -Stacker building, which is 34 feet in height at the tallest point. The Sorter -Stacker building rendering on Sheet A101 of the Plans shows the accurate coloring and height of the building. In addition, enclosed with this application are samples of both the metal paneling and trim. No lighting is proposed on the building. This application proposes new plantings to be installed in front of an existing fence that aligns with the existing office building, noted on Sheet A101 of the enclosed plans prepared by FPW Architects, dated August 6, 2018 (the "Plans"). As evidenced by the photo labeled "Proposed Sorter -Stacker and Landscaping — View from Rt. 250," the proposed new plantings will screen the majority of the Sorter -Stacker building from Route 250. The new plantings will be located in the existing gravel area, necessitating excavation and installation of a large planting soil bed. The existing gravel area, which has been compacted by many years of truck traffic, comprises much of the property in front of the Sorter -Stacker building and therefore makes further landscaping difficult and costly. In addition, the truck traffic requires that large areas of the Property be available for turning radii and sight distance so that trucks can safely navigate the site, further limiting the available planting areas. We have proposed landscaping wherever we have determined it is possible, given the above limitations. As evidenced by the photos labeled "Commercial Structures along Route 250 Travel Corridor" on Sheet A002 of the Plans, the surrounding area consists of several commercial establishments located close to the Entrance Corridor right-of-way without typical screening seen on other properties within Entrance Corridors in the County. Many of these establishments predate the design standards of the Entrance Corridor. Examples include the Citgo and Exxon gas stations, the Foxtail Cottage Floral building, the Warren James Auto Body buildings, and the original Froehling & Robertson building. None of these buildings are screened from the Entrance Corridor, and many are located very close to the right-of-way. We are proposing landscaping that will screen most of the Sorter -Stacker for almost the entirety of applicable stretch of the Entrance Corridor. In addition, the Property slopes down and away from the right-of-way, further concealing the building and equipment from the road. Therefore, ifindingyes WILLIAMS M U LLE N August 6, 2018 Page 3 the proposed landscaping improves the current conditions of the Mill, making the proposed building better screened than the surrounding existing buildings are from the Entrance Corridor. Notwithstanding the above noted compatibility of the Mill with the surrounding area, negotiations with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VODT) are ongoing with regards to acquiring portions of the right-of-way located in front of the Property so that additional landscaping can be installed along the Property's frontage, screening more of the Mill's operations. It is unclear whether the Company will be able to acquire such additional property within the right-of-way, and without such acquisition, there is no additional space for the installation of landscaping above what is currently proposed. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration of this application. Sincerely, Valerie W, Long cc: R. A. Yancey Lumber Company Enclosures: Plans prepared by FPW Architects, dated August 6th, 2018 Sample Building Materials of Sorter -Stacker Building 36687310 3 fi nd i ngyes R. A. YANCEY LUMBER CORPORATION R. A. Yancey Lumber Corporation is the landowner of that certain real property designated on Albemarle County Tax Maps as Parcel Nos. 55-112 and 550-111B (together, the "Property"). The undersigned (the "Owner") hereby consents to, authorizes and directs: (1) Williams Mullen, and employees thereof; and (2) Timmons Group, and employees thereof to execute any and all documents related to the submittal to the Albemarle County Department of Planning and Community Development of one or more land use applications, including, but not limited to, special exception, Architectural Review Board applications and any other applications or documentation related to such special exception applications. R. A. YANCEY LUMBER CORPORATION, a Virginia corporation By: L DATED: ), 0 35482434_1 Save *.•1100 R. A. YANCEY LUMBER CORPORATION MINUTES OF ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING APRIL 21, 2017 / MAY 19, 2017 The annual meeting of shareholders of R. A. Yancey Lumber Corporation (the "Company") scheduled pursuant to notice duly given, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A, for 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at the offices of Williams Mullen, 321 East Main Street, Suite 400, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 was brought to order by the President and immediately adjourned until May 19, 2017 on motion from E. Daniel B. "Dan" Yancey and seconded by Richard A. "Dick" Yancey, Jr. The motion was unanimously approved by Dan Yancey, Dick Yancey and Sarah May, being all the shareholders present and holders of a majority of the shares. Counsel for the Company was instructed to notify the remaining shareholders of such adjournment and rescheduling. A copy of that notice is attached as Exhibit B. The meeting was resumed at 2:00 p.m. on May 19, 2017. Present were Richard A. "Dick" Yancey, Jr., E. Daniel B. "Dan" Yancey, Elizabeth D. "Betsy" Yancey, and Sarah Y. May, shareholders of the Company, and W. Patrick Yancey, Jr., proxy for William P. "Bill" May and Elizabeth Thomas Yancey, proxy for Jane T. Yancey. In addition, David L. Dallas, Jr., counsel for the Company, attended the meeting, along with his colleague, Caroline W. Stanton, and his assistant, Delores L. Brock, who served as recording secretary. A quorum was met with all shareholders present in person or by proxy. The shareholders then reviewed Sarah's suggested changes to the draft minutes of the April 22, 2016 special shareholders meeting. Brief discussion ensued, and after an additional suggested change, motion was made by Sarah and seconded by Dan to approve the meeting minutes as modified. The minutes were approved by a majority vote of the shareholders with Dick and Jane opposing. Next, Sarah reported on the Company's financial status by company fiscal years 2016 and 2015. She observed an increase in Company sales and income, and in many areas, a decrease in expenses. Discussion then ensued regarding the increase in overrun. Patrick provided a detailed explanation of overrun. Sarah then presented an overview of projects for 2017, which included an improved drying process in the kiln area and a new sorter/stacker that will decrease labor costs. Dick is overseeing the excavation of the sorter/stacker site. Computer software has been upgraded for the edger. Discussion ensued regarding the recent purchase of a chipper, on which the Company owes a balance of$48,850. Repairs will be made to a debarker in June. Collectors for the boiler will be installed. Dick cautioned about dropping down the water switches on the boiler. ftre `%001 The shareholders then proceeded to vote for directors. Dan made a motion to keep the same slate of directors, constituting Dick, Sarah and himself. The shareholders unanimously approved by voting "aye". Next, the shareholders voted for officers of the Company. Dan made a motion to keep the same slate of officers, seconded by Sarah, which included himself as President, Sarah as Secretary/Treasurer and Patrick as Vice President. Dick and Jane abstained. The motion carried by a majority of the shareholders voting in favor of the slate. Upon motion from Sarah, the meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Delores L. Brock Recording Secretary of the Meeting APPROVED: l E. Daniel B. y.41 y, Pre= List of Exhibits: Exhibit A - Notice of April 21, 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Exhibit B - Notice of May 19, 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders 33606436_1 2 ‘17ILLIAMS MULLS`"' MEMORANDUM TO: Shareholders of record as of April 3, 2017 of R. A. Yancey Lumber Corporation (the "Company") FV,OM: E. Daniel B. Yancey, President RATE: April 3, 2017 RE: Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders —April 21, 2017 Please take notice that the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company will be held at the offices of Williams Mullen, at 321 East Main Street, Suite 400, Charlottesville, Virginia122902, on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. for the purposes of (i) electing directors and officers of the Company, and (ii) such other matters as may be duly brought before the meeting. Arrangements will be made for you to attend by conference call if you are unable to attend in person or by proxy. Counsel for the Company also will be asked to attend. Respectfully submitted, C67krfj E. Daniel B. anc y, Presid nt 32745878_1.docx R. A. YANCEY LUMBER CORPORATOIN Notice of Annual Meeting of the Shareholders Please be advised that the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of R. A. Yancey Lumber Corporation called for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 has been adjourned until Friday, May 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the offices of Williams Mullen, 321 East Main Street, Suite 400, Charlottesville, Virginia upon motion approved by a majority of the Shareholders. We hope you can attend in person or by proxy on May 19th, but we will be pleased to make arrangements for participation by teleconference if necessary. Respectfully submitted per direction of the Shareholders. David . Dallas, Jr.,Ca'nsel 33618060_1 WILLIAMS M U LLEW Direct Dial: 434.951.5709 vlong@williamsmullen.com August 6, 2018 VIA EMAIL & AND HAND DELIVERY: mmaliszewski a(�albemarle.orq Margaret Maliszewski Chief of Planning - Resource Management Albemarle County Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: Building Permit Application —Yancey Mill Sorter-Stacker Building Dear Margaret: R. A. Yancey Lumber Corporation (the "Company") is the owner of two parcels of land identified as tax map parcels 55-112 and 55-111B (the "Property"). Members of the Yancey family have operated a saw mill and lumber yard business on the Property continuously since 1949 (the"Mill"). The Mill employs approximately 70 workers. The Property contains 35.74 acres and is zoned Heavy Industry. The Mill has expanded over time with the growth of its customer base. It periodically invests in the business with the addition or replacement of large pieces of equipment with more modern, safe and efficient equipment to remain competitive within its industry, to better serve its customers, and to implement safer and more productive manufacturing practices. Over the years, changes to the County's zoning regulations adopted since the Mill began operating have imposed setback requirements that now affect most of the Property. The impact of these zoning regulations serves to hamstring just about any change to the Mill. Compliance with all the currently applicable regulations without relief in the form of special exceptions will arguably leave the Company without room to operate on a sustainable basis — much less to operate safely. The Company was unaware of these regulations when it invested in a new major, multi-million- dollar piece of equipment in the summer of 2017 known as a "Sorter-Stacker." As part of the Mill's core operation, freshly cut lumber of various sizes (2x4s, 4x4s, 6x6s, 2x10s, among others) emerges from the Mill in a continuous stream at a relatively rapid pace. The sorter component of the new Sorter-Stacker equipment sorts lumber from the continuous stream into various sizes using bins based on the size of the lumber. The stacker component then stacks, separates, and bands lumber of the same type for drying. The Mill is one of the last of its size that does not have a Sorter-Stacker, as the industry has become increasingly mechanized, making it nearly impossible for the Mill to remain competitive within its industry without it. Management of the Mill became aware of setback requirements upon the completion of a current survey by Timmons Group in December, 2017. Following the advice of counsel, Management has stopped assembly of the Sorter-Stacker and is seeking, through the special ifindingyes- 321 East Main Street,Suite 400 Charlottesville,VA 22902 T 434.951.5700 F 434.817.0977 williamsmullen.com I A Professional Corporation alt /w WILLIAMS M U LLE`1' August 6, 2018 Page 2 exception application process, to abide by applicable rules and regulations, while also assuring the survival of the Mill, along with the jobs and tax revenue associated with its continued successful operation. Therefore, on January 26, 2018, we submitted an application requesting special exceptions to Sections 4.20(b) and 5.1.15 of the County Zoning Ordinance, proposing to modify several setback regulations. As part of that application we have also been working with the County building official and FPW Architects on a building permit application for the Sorter-Stacker building. Given the Property's location along the Route 250 Entrance Corridor, this application is for a building permit. Bill Fritz is leading the staff review of the Special Exception application, and has determined that a full site plan is not required for the proposed building. The metal panels of the Sorter-Stacker building, including the roof, consist of a "Light Stone" color by Arco of Norcross, Georgia, which is a light tan and the trim of the Sorter-Stacker building will be "Koko Brown" color, also from Arco of Norcross, Georgia, and which is a medium brown. These colors minimize the appearance of soiling in a dusty environment and are consistent with the colors of other the existing structures on the Property. The proposed landscaping will further screen the Sorter-Stacker building, which is 34 feet in height at the tallest point. The Sorter-Stacker building rendering on Sheet A101 of the Plans shows the accurate coloring and height of the building. In addition, enclosed with this application are samples of both the metal paneling and trim. No lighting is proposed on the building. This application proposes new plantings to be installed in front of an existing fence that aligns with the existing office building, noted on Sheet A101 of the enclosed plans prepared by FPW Architects, dated August 6, 2018 (the "Plans"). As evidenced by the photo labeled "Proposed Sorter-Stacker and Landscaping —View from Rt. 250," the proposed new plantings will screen the majority of the Sorter-Stacker building from Route 250. The new plantings will be located in the existing gravel area, necessitating excavation and installation of a large planting soil bed. The existing gravel area, which has been compacted by many years of truck traffic, comprises much of the property in front of the Sorter-Stacker building and therefore makes further landscaping difficult and costly. In addition, the truck traffic requires that large areas of the Property be available for turning radii and sight distance so that trucks can safely navigate the site, further limiting the available planting areas. We have proposed landscaping wherever we have determined it is possible, given the above limitations. As evidenced by the photos labeled "Commercial Structures along Route 250 Travel Corridor" on Sheet A002 of the Plans, the surrounding area consists of several commercial establishments located close to the Entrance Corridor right-of-way without typical screening seen on other properties within Entrance Corridors in the County. Many of these establishments predate the design standards of the Entrance Corridor. Examples include the Citgo and Exxon gas stations, the Foxtail Cottage Floral building, the Warren James Auto Body buildings, and the original Froehling & Robertson building. None of these buildings are screened from the Entrance Corridor, and many are located very close to the right-of-way. We are proposing landscaping that will screen most of the Sorter-Stacker for almost the entirety of applicable stretch of the Entrance Corridor. In addition, the Property slopes down and away from the right-of-way, further concealing the building and equipment from the road. Therefore, ®findingyes WILLIAMS MULLET" August 6, 2018 Page 3 the proposed landscaping improves the current conditions of the Mill, making the proposed building better screened than the surrounding existing buildings are from the Entrance Corridor. Notwithstanding the above noted compatibility of the Mill with the surrounding area, negotiations with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VODT) are ongoing with regards to acquiring portions of the right-of-way located in front of the Property so that additional landscaping can be installed along the Property's frontage, screening more of the Mill's operations. It is unclear whether the Company will be able to acquire such additional property within the right-of-way, and without such acquisition, there is no additional space for the installation of landscaping above what is currently proposed. Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration of this application. Sincerely, Valerie W. Long cc: R. A. Yancey Lumber Company Enclosures: Plans prepared by FPW Architects, dated August 6th, 2018 Sample Building Materials of Sorter-Stacker Building 36687310_3 -findingyes