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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01 BOS Staff ReportPC REVIEW: 08/01/01 BOS REVIEW: 02101 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #10-01 Route 37 Self -Storage, L.L.C. LOCATION: This property is located at 3862 Valley Pike. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Back Creek PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 75A -6-B-41 B PROPERTY ZONING & PRESENT USE: Zoned B2 (Business General) District; Land Use: Vacant ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned B2 (Business General) District; Land Use: Residential and Commercial PROPOSED USE: Off -premises business sign REVIEW EVALUATIONS: Virginia Dept. of Transportation: In accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, no private advertisement sign can be placed on the State's right-of-way. Prior to erection on private property, a permit may have to be applied for through our District Office in Staunton. You may do so by contacting Mr. Larry Curry at (540)-332-9098. Inspections Department: Structure shall comply with The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and Section 312, Use Group U (Utility), of The BOCA National Building Code/1996. Please submit sign plan including foundation detail at the time of building permit application. Planning and Zoning: The subject application is a request for an off -premises business sign. The applicant would like to construct a 4 x 8 sign to advertise Route 37 Self -Storage, L.L.C. The sign would be located on an adjoining parcel of land to Route 37 Self -Storage. The lot is presently vacant and owned by another individual. Off -premises business signs are only permitted in Frederick County with an approved Conditional Use Permit. In considering such a sign, the following standards are required by the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance: Route 37 Self -Storage, L.L.C.; CUP #10-01 Page 2 August 31, 2001 (1) No off -premise business sign shall be allowed in the RP (Residential Performance), R4 (Residential Planned Community), R5 Residential Recreational Community, or the MHl (Mobile Home Community District). (2) Appropriate separation shall be provided between the off -premises business sign and surrounding residences and other uses. The Board of Supervisors may require that such signs not be visible from surrounding residences. (3) Off -premises business signs shall be limited to a size, scale and height that does not detract from surrounding properties and uses. (4) Off -premises business signs shall be properly separated from each other to avoid clutter along road corridors. (5) Off -premises business signs shall not be of a type that will distract motorists or cause other safety hazards. (6) Off -premises business signs shall be properly maintained. The property is two (2) acres in size, is zoned B-2 (Business, General District), and is located in the Back Creek Magisterial District along Valley Pike (Route 11), just south of the Route 37 underpass. The applicant would like to construct the sign near the middle of the property line that adjoins Valley Pike. The Frederick County Zoning Ordinance would require the sign to be at least 10 feet from this property line. Adjoining land uses are residential, commercial, and vacant. No other business signs are located in the vicinity. However, there is a temporary real estate sign located on the lot, because the property is for sale. STAFF CONCLUSIONS FOR THE 08-01-01 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: Staff is of the opinion that this application for an off -premises business sign has adequately addressed the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The following comments are recommended by Staff to help prevent future problems that could arise. At this time, no adverse comments have been made by any of the relevant review agencies. There should be minimal impact to land uses within proximity of this site due to the location, size, and height of the proposed sign. Should the Planning Commission choose to recommend approval of this application, the following conditions of approval would be appropriate: Route 37 Self -Storage, L.L.C.; CUP #10-01 Page 3 August 31, 2001 All review agency comments shall be complied with at all times. 2. A sign permit shall be obtained from the County Building Inspections Department prior to the placement of the sign. Any alteration of the sign shall require a new sign permit and zoning approval. 3. All applicable permits from the Virginia Department of Transportation shall be obtained prior to the placement of the sign. Any alteration of the sign shall require additional VDOT review and approval. 4. The sign shall be no greater than 35 square feet in size and 10 feet in height. The sign shall be properly maintained at all times, and shall be completely removed within 30 days by the property owner should the business cease to operate at the location advertised by the sign. PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY & ACTION OF 08/01/01: The applicant described the proposed sign as a painted wooden sign on wooden posts. She said the sign will be temporary because the property where the sign will be located is for sale. She explained that when the property is sold, she will have to re -negotiate the placement and size of the sign with the new owners. There were no public comments. No issues of concern were raised by any of the Planning Commissioners. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the CUP with the same conditions as recommended by the staff, as follows: 1. All review agency comments shall be complied with at all times. 2. A sign permit shall be obtained from the County Building Inspections Department prior to the placement of the sign. Any alteration of the sign shall require a new sign permit and zoning approval. All applicable permits from the Virginia Department of Transportation shall be obtained prior to the placement of the sign. Any alteration of the sign shall require additional VDOT review and approval. 4. The sign shall be no greater than 35 square feet in size and 10 feet in height. Route 37 Self -Storage, L.L.C.; CUP #10-01 Page 4 August 31, 2001 5. The sign shall be properly maintained at all times, and shall be completely removed within 30 days by the property owner should the business cease to operate at the location advertised by the sign. (Note: Mr. Fisher abstained from voting; Mr. Wilson and Mr. Thomas were absent for this vote.) 0:\Agendas\CONDv1ENTS\CUP's\2001 \RouteMel f-Storage.wpd