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Staff Report for the Planning Commission
Prepared: February 17, 2010
Staff Contact: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator
This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the
Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on
this request. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter.
Reviewed
Planning Commission: 02/03/10
Board of Supervisors: 02/24/10
Action
Recommended approval
Pending
EXECUTIVE SUMARY: This is a request for an Off Premises Sign.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of CUP #01-10 at their
February 3, 2010 meeting with the following conditions:
1. Sign shall be properly maintained.
2. This illuminated off premises business sign shall not exceed 15 feet in height and 150
square feet in face area.
3. Only the Westminster Canterbury sign shall be on this sign structure.
4. Any expansion or modification shall require approval of a new Conditional Use Permit.
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Staff Report for the Planning Commission
Prepared: February 17, 2010
Staff Contact: Mark R. Cheran, Zoning Administrator
This report is prepared by the Frederick County Planning Staff to provide information to the
Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to assist them in making a decision on
this request. It may also be useful to others interested in this zoning matter.
Reviewed Action
Planning Commission: 02/03/10 Recommended approval
Board of Supervisors: 02/24/10 Pending
LOCATION: This property is located at 1379 North Frederick Pike, at the intersection of
North Frederick Pike (Route 522) and Westminster -Canterbury Drive (Route 1318).
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Stonewall
PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 53A -A-5
PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE:
Zoned: B-2 (Business, General)
Land Use: Retail
ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE:
North: B-2 (Business, General)
Land Use: Commercial
South: RP (Residential Performance)
Land Use: Residential
East: B-2 (Business General)
Land Use: Commercial
West: B-2 (Business General)
Land Use: Commercial
PROPOSED USE: This application is for an off -premises sign.
CUP #01-10, Westminster -Canterbury
February 17, 2010
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REVIEW EVALUATIONS:
Planning and Zoning: This application for a Conditional Use Permit is in response to a zoning
violation received by staff. The applicant was cited for violation of approved Conditional Use
Permit #05-08 for increasing the face area size and number of signs. Applying for an updated
CUP is an available option to resolve this violation. CUP #05-08 was approved for one (1) sign
no larger than fifty (50) square feet in face area. The Frederick County Zoning Ordinance
specifies that when considering an off premises business sign, additional performance standards
should be considered to promote orderly economic development. These performance standards
are to ensure that residential properties, land use patterns, scenic areas, and properties of
significant historic value are not negatively impacted. In addition, standards shall include: height
and size limitations of signs, placement of signs along highway corridors, and illumination of
signs to mitigate any negative impacts to adjoining properties and uses.
The sign will be located on property that is adjacent to the intersection of North Frederick Pike
(Route 522 North) and Westminster -Canterbury Drive (Route 1318). This proposed off premises
business sign will be illuminated, standing approximately 15 feet in height and face area size of
150 square feet with two (2) business signs located on the sign structure reading "Westminster
Canterbury" and "The Premier Retirement Community in the Shenandoah Valley" (see
illustration by applicant). The off premises sign will be used for "Westminster Canterbury" only
and no other signage will be allowed on this site. This proposed sign meets the distance
requirements for signage, as noted within the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance
STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE 02/03/10 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
Should the Planning Commission find this use appropriate, Staff would recommend the
following conditions:
1. Sign shall be properly maintained.
2. This illuminated off premises business sign shall not exceed 15 feet in height and150
square feet in face area.
3. Only the Westminster Canterbury sign shall be on this sign structure.
4. Any expansion or modification shall require approval of a new Conditional Use Permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY AND ACTION OF THE 02/03/10 MEETING:
Representatives of Westminster -Canterbury were available to answer questions from the
Commission.
CUP #01-10, Westminster -Canterbury
February 17, 2010
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There were no citizen comments regarding the proposed CUP.
Commissioners inquired if there was a visibility problem with the sign or if neighbors had voiced
concerns about the sign. Staff replied no to both questions. No other questions or areas of
concern were raised by the Commission.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the CUP with the following
recommended conditions:
1. The sign shall be properly maintained.
2. The illuminated off -premise business sign shall not exceed 15 -feet in height and 150
square -feet in face area.
3. Only the Westminster -Canterbury sign shall be on this sign structure.
4. Any expansion or modification shall require approval of a new conditional use permit.
(Note: Commissioner Triplett was absent from the meeting.)