Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-01 Capon Valley Bank - Back Creek - BackfileI BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Appeal of Decision by Zoning Administrator Date: File opened Reference Manual updated/number assigned VD-base updated ✓ 1 black & white location map requested from GIS Two sets of labels requested from Data Processing 5, AO- U 1 File given to Renee' to update Application Action Summary -a6/ed uhfi/ No ✓ Z0, .2001 MEETING DATE: _ FINAL ACTION: APPROWT) CLOSE OUT FILE: (( Approval (or denial) letter mailed to applicant/copy made for file File stamped "approved", "denied" or "withdrawn" ✓ Reference Manual updated D-base updated File given to Renee' for final update to Application Action Summary f 50, U.\Carol\Common\Appeal_trk. wpd Revised 11/30/00 • Date161 002313 Received From Address ws ,I ffar/s For -a AMT OF .� CASH ACCOUNT t AMT. PAID _ CHECK BALANCE MONEY DUE ::.." ORDER CAPO VALLEY - "EXHIBIT 4" - "EXHIBIT 5" COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/ 665-5651 FAX: 540/ 665-6395 MEMORANDUM TO: Finance Department FROM: Karen A. Cain, Office Assistant II SUBJECT: Return Of Sign Deposit DATE • November 29, 2001 The amount of $50.00 was deposited in line item 4f3-010-019110-0008 for the business named below as a deposit far a sign for Board of Zoning Appeals Application 417-01. They have now returned the sign and are therefore entitled to the return of.their deposit. You may pay this through the regular bill cycle. '* Please send a check in the amount of $50.00 to: The Capon Valley Bank P.O. Box 124 Clore, VA 22637 RSA/kac IJIITOa DEIRI��� IC epart:naen' of 1t 1mining a:�ad De��el€.p neat IWO/665-5651 MEMORA -UM M. Finance Department Karen A. Cain, Office Assistant II SUBJECT Return of Sign Deposit DATE: November 29, 2001 The amount of $50.00 was deposited in line item#3-010- Application #17-01r the business ey nnamed below as a deposit for a sage for Board of Zoning .Appeals this through the regular the sign and are therefore entitled to the return of their deposit. You array pay hill cycle. Please send a check in the amount of $50.00 to: The Capon Valley Dank P.O. Box 124 Gore, VA 22637 SA./kac 6, 6 FILE COPY COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/ 665-6395 November 21, 2001 Capon Valley Bank Mr. Allen Brill, President P.O. Box 119 Wardensville WV 26851 RE: APPEAL APPLICATION #17-01 OF THE CAPON VALLEY BANK Property Identification Numbers 28-A-14B and 8-A-141) Dear Mr. Brill: This letter is to confirm action taken by the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals at their meeting on November 20, 2001. The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to sustain your appeal in regard to the denial of a time and temperature clock in a bank sign. If you have any questions regarding the approval of this appeal, please feel free to call this office. Sincerely, fa414 -(&4141� Patrick T. Davenport Zoning Administrator PTD/ch cc: Clinton Ritter, Attorney at Law Building Inspections Jane Anderson, Real Estate 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 BZA REVIEW DATE: 9/25/01 (tabled); 11/20/01 APPLICATION #17-01 APPEAL OF DECISION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAPON VALLEY BANK LOCATION: The property is located at 6701 Northwestern Pike. MAGISTERIAL.DISTRICT: Back Creek PROPERTY ID NUMBERS: 28-A-1413 and 28-A-141) PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned: B2 (Business General) District Land Use: Bank ADJOINING PROPERTY ZONING & USE: Zoned: RA (Rural Areas) District Land Use: Agricultural and Residential APPEAL: To appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator in the administration of the Zoning Ordinance, concerning the denial of a time and temperature clock in a bank sign. REASON FOR APPEAL: Please see #10 and 11 on the application form. STAFF COMMENTS: On June 6, 2001, the Department of Planning and Development received a complaint regarding a sign on the property of Capon Valley Bank which was modified to display the time and temperature. The Capon Valley Bank was cited on June 15, 2001 for having an unapproved sign and also for constructing/making modifications to an existing sign without an approved permit issued by the Inspections Department. The Notice of Violation referenced the unapproved sign as being animated and also included a reference of a failure to obtain a sign permit. On June 18, 2001, the applicant requested a letter of determination from the Zoning Administrator regarding the permissibility of a sign which indicates time and temperature. The response, dated July 2, 2001 indicated that the subject sign is considered animated whether displayed individually or in a tandem fashion and, • Capon Valley Bank Appeal Page 2 September 7, 2001 therefore, not allowed under the Zoning Ordinance. Upon realization of an administrative error, another determination letter was sent on August 20, 2001 which correctly referenced the determination of a sign indicating time and temperature as flashing, therefore, not allowed. Chapter 165-4 C of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance states that "The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to make interpretations concerning the application of the requirements in this Chapter. Interpretations of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals." Chapter 165-30, Section A(1), contains the sign regulations pertaining to the types of signs prohibited in all districts. This Section states that animated or flashing signs are among the types of prohibited signs. Webster's New World Dictionary, 3`d Edition, provides a relevant definition offlash as an intransitive verb: "To send out or reflect a sudden, brief blaze or light, especially at intervals." A sign indicating time and temperature creates a flashing presence merely by the evolution of time and temperature itself and flashing also occurs if the time and temperature data alternates. The New Illustrated Book of Development Definitions by Moskowitz and Lindbloom defines a flashing sign as: "Any directly or indirectly illuminated sign that exhibits changing natural or artificial light or color effects by any means whatsoever." Under 165-4C, the Zoning Administrator used these definitions to make a clear interpretation which established a sign indicating time and temperature is considered flashing. The strict application of the zoning ordinance would not produce an undue hardship due to the fact that no relationship between a decrease in customer base and the lack of a time and temperature sign. As evidenced by the aforementioned complaint, a flashing sign is a detriment to the surrounding areas. In a rural area where the subject property is located, flashing signs exhibit an annoying light glare and also detract from the character of the surrounding area. Furthermore, flashing signs are also a distraction for motorists whose attention may be directed away from the road for more than a safe period of time to read the displayed information. STAFF CONCLUSION FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 MEETING: The application of the Zoning Ordinance in this case does not produce an undue hardship, nor is the use of a flashing sign commonplace for other properties in the same zoning district and the same vicinity. Approval of this request would be of detriment to adjacent properties and the character of the district. Affirmation of the determination of the Zoning Administrator would be justified in this case. STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM - November 7, 2001 On October 23, 2001, staff visited the subject site and observed the sign and its function of displaying time and temperature, which is the issue in this appeal. The time and temperature data was displayed in 15-second alternating increments. The Zoning Administrator's determination remains identical as Capon Valley Bank Appeal Page 3 September 7, 2001 the previous; that this time and increment or any other incremental period is considered flashing. For the Board Members' information, please find attached a specification sheet provided by the sign manufacturer, which details available increments of data display possibilities. O: Agendas\BZA\Staff Report\APPEAMCaponValleyBank.wpd Meridian® Series Installation and Operating Manual Operation Switch 2: Display Information Set this switch to select the type of information to display on the sign. Switch Position Type of Information Displayed 0 Time (12 hour), Temperature (°F) 1 Time (12 hour), Temperature (°C) 2 Time (12 hour), Temperature (°F), Temperature (°C) 3 Time (12 hour) Only 4 Temperature (°F) Only 5 Temperature (°C) Only 6* Time (12 hour), Temperature (°F), Date 7* Time (12 hour), Temperature (°F), Temperature (°C), Date 8* Time (12 hour), Date 9* Date Only A** Time (24 hour), Temperature (°F) B** Time (24 hour), Temperature (°C) C** Time (24 hour), Temperature (°F), Temperature (°C) D** Time (24 hour) Only E** Time (24 hour), Temperature (°F), Date F** Time (24 hour), Temperature (°C), Date * Note: The date can be displayed only if the GPS time keeping option is installed. * * Note: 24 hour time display is available only if this option installed. Switc�HoldTime oh of time that a particular kind of information will be displayed on the sign. For example, with a hold time of 2 the sign may display the time for 2 seconds, display the temperature for 2 seconds, then display the time again. Note that if only one type of information is selected by switch 2, the hold time determines how often the information on the sign will be updated. Switch Position Hold Time (Seconds) 0 2 1 4 2 6 3 8 4 10 5 12 IS 20 7 8 25 9 30' A 35 B 40 C 45 D 50 E 55 F 60 Page 20 A DERSON 28 A 15 A DERSDN ANDERSCN 28 A 14E 28 A 14 ��eRt TF :CAPCNl 26 A 148 g1,OpZSGN TtE GAPQV VALLEY a" 28 A 14 A SAD / BRYANI ] c \ 1 A DERSON 2B A 125A BRYANf 28 A 63D 1111 UNEBERG W"ERG 28 A 13 28 A 12 DMM 28 A 12!" 28 A 127 �_A 28 A 14B 28 A 14D APP#17 01 Location Map For: Capon Valley Bank PIN: 28-A-14B 28-A-14D Dept. of Planning and Development, 08/01, Agray E • FILE COPY COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 5401665-5651 FAX: 540/ 665-6395 August 20, 2001 Mr. Allen Brill P.O: Box 119 Wardensville, WV 26851 CERTIFIED MAIL RE: 6701 Northwestern Pike; Property Identification Number (PIN): 28-A-14B; Zoning District: B2 (Business General) Dear Mr. Brill: We have received your letter dated, June 18, 2001 in which you requested this office provide a determination regarding the permissibility of a sign that indicates time and/or temperature. A sign which displays information that changes, such as time and temperature, whether indicated individually or in a tandem fashion, is considered flashing. In accordance with Section 165-30(A) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, animated or flashing signs are prohibited in all zoning districts. Therefore, the presence of animated or flashing signs are not permitted under the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. You may have the right to appeal this notice of violation within thirty (30) days of the date of this fetter in accordance with Section 15.2-2311 of the Code of Virginia. This decision shall be final and unappealable, if it is not appealed within thirty (30) days. Should you choose to appeal, the appeal must be filed with the Zoning Administrator and the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in accordance with Article XX, Section 165-144A(1) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. This provision requires the submission of an application form, a written statement setting forth the decision being appealed, the date of decision, the grounds for the appeal, how the appellant is an aggrieved party, any other information you may want to submit, and a $250.00 filing fee. Once the appeal application is accepted, it will be scheduled for public hearing and decision before the BZA. You have submitted to this office an appeal application and the BZA date is September 18, 2001. This office had to modify its determination and violation notice to include flashing as set forth in the zoning ordinance. If you wish to proceed with the September 18, 2001 BZA meeting, please contact this office in writing so a modification can be made to your application to reflect this change. If no correspondence is received by August 24, 2001, you will have to appeal in accordance with Section 15.2-2311 Code of Virginia and Article XX, Section 156-144A(1) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. Sincerely, Patrick T. Davenport Zoning Administrator PTD/rsa cc: Clinton R. Ritter, Esq. 107 North Kent Street - Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 1 SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION I COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Received by (Please Print Clearly) B. Date of Delivery 1 item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. C. Sign re ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, X ❑Agent or on the front if space permits. ❑ Addressee D. Is delivery7add 1? ❑Yes 1. Article Addressed to: If YES, : ❑ No MR. ALLEN BRILL PO. Bog 119p j WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851 3. Service Ty PM 8/20/01 XICertified M.-,1 press Maii ❑ Registered ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number (Copy from service label) 7000 1670 0012 9296 1627 PS Form 3811, July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-00-M-0952 • APPLICATION FOR APPEAL IN THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA -OFFICE USE ONLY- AUG 1 6 2001 eu r�r s� Ak1N11k1n!nPvPj OPMEN7 MUST BE TYPED R FILLED OUT IN INK - PLEASE PRINT 1. The applicant is the owner X other 2. APPLICANT: NAME: The Capon Valley Bank ADDRESS P.O. Box 124 Gore. VA 22637 TELEPHONE: 540-858-3010 (Check one) OCCUPANT: (if different) NAME: The Capon Valley Bank ADDRESS: P.O. Box 124 Gore, VA 22637 TELEPHONE: 540-8 58-3010 3. The property is located at (give exact directions and include State Route numbers): Located on the south side of U.S. Route 50, West of Winchester, Gore Virginia, Back Creek Magisterial District of Frederick County 4. Magisterial District Back Creek 5. 14-Digit Property Identification No.: 28000OA000014B & 28000OA000014D 6. The existing zoning of the property is 7. The existing use of,the property is:_ 8. Adjoining Property: USE Rural Area North B-2 Bank ZQNIN . RA Agx�cultura East RA' South RA West " RA 9. Describe the decision being appealed. (Attach a copy of the written decision.) Denying the use of a time & tempera ure clock with Bank Sign. 10. Describe the basis of the appeal, indicating your reason(s) for disagreeing with the decision. (This may be provided on separate sheet.) First we believe the ordinance may be void for vagueness. Second and most important we do not believe that a time and temperature clock meets the definition of a animated sign as set forth in the county code. 11. Additional comments, if any: The bank simply, as a matter of courtesy and appreciation for its customer's business is trying to give the "Time of Day". 12. The following names and addresses are all of the individuals, .firms, or corporations owning property adjacent to the property for which the appeal is tieing sought, including properties at the sides, rear, and in front of (across street from) the subject property. (Usc additional pages if necessary.) These people will be notified by mail of this application: Please list complete 14-digit property identification number.) NAME Kenneth L. & Ruth B. Lineberg Address 6640 NW Pike, Gore Va 22637 Property ID # ,28000OA0000130 Arthur Lyndall & Betty K. Anderson Address P.O. Box 8, Gore, Va 22637 Property ID # 28000OA0001125 Arthur Lyndall & Betty K. Anderson .Address P.O. Box 8, Gore, Va 22637 Property ID # 28000OA0000140 Arthur Lyndall & Betty K. Anderson Address P.O. Box 8, Gore, Va 22637 Property ID # 28000OA000014E Address 6757 NW Pike, Gore Va 22637 Arthur J. Anderson, Jr. Property.ID # 28000OA0001125A Address Property ID # Address Property ID # Address Property ID # Address Property ID # Address Property ID # Address Property ID # • AGREEMENT APPEAL # I (we), the undersigned; do hereby respectfully petition the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to overrule the administrative interpretation of the County Zoning Ordinance as described herein. I agree to comply with any conditions required by the BZA. I authorize the members of the BZA and Frederick County officials to go upon the property for site inspection purposes. I hereby certify that all of the statements and information contained herein are, to the best of my knowledge, true. The Capon Valley Bank SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT G � -� � =�== DATE -X '%o -a i Duly Authorized officer SIGNATURE OF OWNER (if other than applicant) DATE -OFFICE USE ONLY- -� BZA PUBLIC HE ARING OF _ — ACTION: /Gt6�G� �► low: I1-20-01 - DATE - APPEAL OVERRULED i APPEAL SUSTAINED R.: KAWPTMN\APPL1CAr,APPEAL Re,. 1 /97 SIGNED: B A CHAIRMAN DATE: .+ NI_I[G-13-2001 13: 0M M 0 5406621038 P.02 "EXHIBIT 1" 'ANN COUNTY of FREDERIM i� Department of Planning and Development, 540/ 665-56511 FAX: 540/ 665.6395 CERTIFFED MAIL July 17, 2001 Allen L. Brill, President and CEO Capon Valley Bank Wardensville, WV 126851 RE: 6701 Northwestern Pike; Property Identification Number (PIN): MA-14B Zoning District: B2 (Business General) Dear Mr. Brill: We have received your letter dated, June 18, 2001 requesting a determination regarding the allowance of a sign that indicates time and/or temperature. Our previous two letters to you, dated Julie 7, 2001 and June 15, 2001, cited the incorrect section of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance; therefore, this letter supersedes all previous letters on this matter regarding the violation on the above -referenced property and will be your official notice of a ,6olation of an unapproved animated sign A sign which displays changing information, such as time and teanperature, wfiether indicated individually or in a tandem fashion, is considered animated. In accordance with Section 165-30(A) (I) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, animated signs are prohibited in all zoning districts_ Furthermore; there is also no record of a sign permit issued by the Frederick County Building Official at this property. Therefore, the presence of this animated sign constitutes a violation of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. This offic8 will allow thirty (30) days from receipt of this letter to resolve this violation. Specifically, such resolution may be accomplished by the immediate removal or modification of the animated sign from the subject property. You must also apply for a perrrtit for an approved business sign, if you wish to keep anti modify the existing sign. Failure to comply with the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance will result in a criminal complaint being filed against you. You may have the right to appeal this notice of violation within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter in accordance with Section 15.2-2311 of the Code of Virginia. This decision shall be final and unappealable, if it is not appealed within thirty (30) days. Should you choose to appeal, the appeal must be filed with the Zoning Administrator and the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in accordance with Article XX, Section 165- 144A(1) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. This provision requires the subcrission of an application form, a written statement setting forth the decision being appealed, the date of decision, the grounds for the 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 AUG-13-2001 13:03 FROM CAPO6ALLEY BANK TO & 5406621038 P.03 Page 2 Allen L. Brill, President & CEO, Capon Valley Bank Re: 6701 Northwestern Pike July 17, 2001 appeal, how the appellant is an aggrieved party, any other information you may want to submit, and a $250.00 filing fee. Once the appeal application is accepted, it will be scheduled for public hearing and decision before the BZA Please do not hesitate to coattact me regarding any questions that you may have at (540) 665-5651. eran Planner I MRC/rsa U lWark"S)Capon.xrd TOTAL P.U_ M? ,� c14 ev g9 m a H 14 as LM 00 N a .-1 i tl >? a02 ar •b 4 0 0 A ac� Aft� "EXHIBIT 2" 010005601") C:) DEEP THIS DEED, made and dated this �q day of May, 2001, by and between BARBARA A. SELDOM, party of the first part, hereinafter called Grantor, and THE CAPON VALLEY BANK, a banking institution, party of the second part, hereinafter called Grantee. WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00), and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Grantor does hereby grant and convey with General Warranty and English Covenants of Title unto the Grantee, in fee simple, all those certain lots or parcels land, together with the improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging, lying and being situate in Back Creek Magisterial District, Frederick County, Virginia, located on the Southern side of U.S. Route 50, and more particularly described as follows: PARCEL ONE: All of that certain lot or parcel of land, containing 3.18644 acres, and being more particularly described by that certain plat drawn by Charles H. Kirkland, C.L.S., dated January 8, 1974, of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County, Virginia, in Deed Book 427, at Page 634. PARCEL TWO: All of that certain lot or parcel of land, containing 3.11393 acres, and being more particularly described by that certain plat drawn by Charles H. Kirkland, C.L.S., dated April 9, 1976, of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County, Virginia, in Deed Book 485,.at,Page 575. Parcel One and Parcel Two are the same parcels of real estate conveyed unto Barbara A. Seldon by Deed dated the 30th day of January, 2001 from F & M Bank -Winchester, a banking institution, of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office as 14 2 t s. 17 15 16 63A e 63C 61 J C) flo) (o 5 4 1156_!57' 5 8 5 5 <D "EXHIBIT 3" 2 MEAUS \1 4 3\14D .1 25A 124 63D Lucas Lane 50 F 19 128 ,8 9 "EXHIBIT 4" - "EXHIBIT 5" Computer Assisted Mass Enter Criteria: Parcel Master File Record/Dwelling No.: 0 0 Name: Account: Map: Parcel Location: Re -Appraisal FREDERICK CO Search "EXHIBIT 611 (last name first) 0 28000OA0000130 Mm dD B Ls 0- House# Op Name _ SPRINGMANN, MICHAEL J _ MARKS, CHARLES L _ POTOMAC APPALACHIAN _ PLUMLY, ANNA CARMELITA LUTTRELL, PAUL R LEIGHT, JOHN MAX & JOANN G _ SMITH, W. E.-EST. _ ORNDORFF, JAMES H. _ ANDERSON, ARTHUR LYNDALL & B _ ANDERSON, ARTHUR L. JR. _ DUNLAP, DANIEL B JR & DEBRA Enter: Any Char=view Detail (must be spaced correctly) Direct Street Name Type Direct Acreage Map # Rec # DW OCr -C 11.72 28 A 117A 0005222 01 1 � Y 45.03 28 A 119 0005225 01 1&Y 23.44 28 A 119A 0005224 01 15 Y 136.50 - 28 A 120 0005226 01 15. Y 24.42 28 A 121 0005227 01 1-=Y 90.00 28 A 122 0005228 01 1 i-Y 203.23 28 A 123 0005229 01 1-Y .75 28 A 124 0005230 01 1 Y 14.85 28 A 125 0005231 01 15-Y ; 2.17 28 A 125A 0032056 01 21 Y .42 28 A 126 0005232 01 10 + P=CFS F3 Cancel Computer Assisted Mass Re -Appraisal FREDERICK CO Enter Criteria: Parcel Master File Search Record/Dwelling No.: 0 0 Name: Account: Map: Parcel Location: 0 28000OA0000130 Mm dD B Ls 0 House# Op Name _ LINEBERG, KENNETH L. & RUTH _ LINEBERG, KENNETH L. & RUTH _ ANDERSON, ARTHUR LYNDALL & B _ WHITACRE, ROBERT G. _ THE CAPON VALLEY BANK _ SPAID, PAMELA ANDERSON _ THE CAPON VALLEY BANK _ ANDERSON, ARTHUR LYNDALL & B _ ANDERSON, ARLAN IVON & MARY _ ANDERSON, ARLAN I & MARY N _ BRILL,, CHARLES THRUSHIE JR (last name first) (must be spaced correctly) Direct street Name Acreage Map # .33 28 A 12 .33 28 A 13 108.62 28 A 14 3.00 28 A 14A 3.19 28 A 14B 3.32 28 A 14C 3.11 28 A 14D 1.62 28 A 14E 1.24 28 A 15 1.34 28 A 16 5.87 28 A 17 Enter: Any Char=View Detail P=CFS F3 Cancel Type Direct Rec # 0005113 0005114 0005120 0005115 0005116 0005117 0005118 0005119 0005121 0005122 0005123 DW 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 OC 10 10 10 10 13 10 15 10 15 10 10 C Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y s i CLINTON R. RITTER ATTORNEY AT LAW 205 EAST BOSCAWEN STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601 LICENSED IN VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA August 15, 2001 Lawrence R. Ambrogi County Attorney 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, Va 22601 RE: Bank Sign - Zoning Appeal Application Dear Mr. Ambrogi: TELEPHONE 540-662-7175 FAX 540-662-1038 Please find enclosed a. copy of the application on behalf of the Capon Valley Bank. I believe the contents are self explanatory. After the review of the County Code and the sign i.n questions, I would deeply appreciate if you would advise the county Planning Department and my office whether or not you concur with my legal opinion in referent to this matter. With kind regards, Since ely, Clinton R. Ritter Attorney at Law CRR/dj t enclosures as stated cc: Th. Capon Valley Bank ark Cheran, Planner Frederick County • LICENSED IN VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA CLINTON R. RITTER ATTORNEY AT LAW 205 EAST BOSCAWEN STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601 August 22, 2001 Patrick T. Davenport Zoning Administrator Dept. of Planning and Development 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, VA 22601 TELEPHONE 540-662-7175 FAX 540-662-1038 RE: 6701 Northwestern Pike, Property Identification number (PIN) 28-A-14B - Zoning District B2 Dear Mr. Davenport: Please be advised that the Capon Valley Bank will proceed with their application. Be also advised that I cannot appear on September 18, 2001, due to a conflict in court schedule. I was advised by your staff that we could appear the following week. Please advise of available dates and times. I do not agree to any further modification of the Capon Valley Bank's application. My client was informed that their request was denied because it was an animated sign. Please provide my office with the original provision of the ordinance which you relied upon when my client was first informed of the denial and copies of any recent amendments to the original ordinance. With kind regards, Sincerely, " f Clinton R. Ritter Attorney at Law CRR/dj t cc: Capon Valley Bank Lawrence Ambrogi, County Attorney RECEIVED AUG 2 2 2001 1EPT, OF PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT 0 0 LICENSED IN VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA CLINTON R. RITTER ATTORNEY AT LAW 205 EAST BOSCAWEN STREET WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22601 August 15, 2001 Mark R. Cheran, Planner 1 Department of Planning and Development for Frederick County 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, Va 22601 RE: Bank Sign - Zoning Appeal Application TELEPHONE 540-662-7175 FAX 540-662-1038 Dear Mr. Cheran: Please be advised that I represent the Capon Valley Bank in reference to the zoning appeal. Please find enclosed the original application and two (2) copies, along with a check in the amount of $300.00. I have also enclosed a copy of a letter which I have sent to Lawrence Ambrogi, County Attorney. I have advised my client to pay the $25.00 sign application fee and apply for the sign permit. Please advise me of the proposed hearing date and time as soon as possible due to my heavy trial docket. With kind regards, Sinc - ely, Clinton R. Ritter Attorney at Law CRR/dj t enclosures as stated li` L GEIVED cc: The Capon Valley Bank AUG 1 6 2001 Lawrence Ambrogi, County Attorney 'rPT, OF PI AA'IN"tr10PITI-OPMENT 0 *FILE COPY COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/ 665-6395 August 20, 2001 Mr. Allen Brill P.O. Box 119 Wardensville, WV 26851 CERTIFIED MAIL RE: 6701 Northwestern Pike; Property Identification Number (PIN): 28-A-14B; Zoning District: B2 (Business General) Dear Mr. Brill: We have received your letter dated, June 18, 2001 in which you requested this office provide a determination regarding the permissibility of a sign that indicates time and/or temperature. A sign which displays information that changes, such as time and temperature, whether indicated individually or in a tandem fashion, is considered flashing. In accordance with Section 165-30(A) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance, animated or flashing signs are prohibited in all zoning districts. Therefore, the presence of animated or flashing signs are not permitted under the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. You may have the right to appeal this notice of violation within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter in accordance with Section 15.2-2311 of the Code of Virginia. This decision shall be final and unappealable, if it is not appealed within thirty (30) days. Should you choose to appeal, the appeal must be filed with the Zoning Administrator and the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) in accordance with Article XX, Section 165-144A(1) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. This provision requires the submission of an application form, a written statement setting forth the decision being appealed, the date of decision, the grounds for the appeal, how the appellant is an aggrieved party, any other information you may want to submit, and a $250.00 filing fee. Once the appeal application is accepted, it will be scheduled for public hearing and decision before the BZA You have submitted to this office an appeal application and the BZA date is September 18, 2001. This office had to modify its determination and violation notice to include flashing as set forth in the zoning ordinance. If you wish to proceed with the September 18, 2001 BZA meeting, please contact this office in writing so a modification can be made to your application to reflect this change. If no correspondence is received by August 24, 2001, you will have to appeal in accordance with Section 15.2-2311 Code of Virginia and Article XX, Section 156-144A(1) of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance. Sincerely, rvj - Patrick T. Davenport Zoning Administrator PTD/rsa cc: Clinton R. Ritter, Esq. U. IPatrick1Common1CVB Deter flash.wpd 107 North Kent Street - Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Y901;15 hile r� O rU Postage $ D" Certified Fee ru r-I Return Receipt Fee O Endorsement Required) Postmark O Restricted Deliver Here (Endorsement Re ry Fee quired) O M1 l TotaPostage � ge &Fees � .SBnr T o ft- ALLEN BRILL Street. Apt No.; or pp Box IVo C3 P-0. BOX 119 ------------------------ ft City, State, ZlP+4 bENSDIL Mo.' 26851 r A • COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 5401665-5651 FAX: 540/ 665-6395 CJ! ITINIUAVI JAI Jr PUBLIC i- LAIRIJINlr' November 7, 2001 TO: THE APPLICANTS) AND/OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) RE: APPEAL' APPLICATION #17-01 OF CAPON VALLEY BANK (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2001) On behalf of the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals, you are hereby notified of a public hearing being held on Tuesday, November 20, 2001, at 3:25 p.m., in the board room of the Frederick County Administration Building at 107 N. Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. This is a public hearing to consider Application #17-01, Appeal of Decision by the Zoning Administrator, submitted by Capon Valley Bank in regard to the denial of a time and temperature clock in a bank sign. The property is located at 6701 Northwestern Pike and is identified with Property Identification Numbers 28-A-14B and 28-A-14D in the Back Creek Magisterial District. Any interested parties having questions or wishing to speak may attend this meeting. A copy of the application will be available for review at the Handley Library the week of the meeting, or at the Department of Planning and Development located at 107 North Kent Street in Winchester, Virginia. Sincerely, pttvl'� /��; I& M4, ly- Patrick T. Davenport Zoning Administrator PTD/ch 0A\Agcndas\BZA\ADI0INER\2001 Adj\CaponValleyBank.wpd 107 North Kent Street - Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 e k • This is to certif that the attached correspondence was mailed to the following on Z 00 / from the Department of Planning and Development, Frederick County, Virginia- - - -- 28 -A. 14•E a i,,d ag A-12 5 P.I.N. 28-A-13� ANDERSON, ARTHUR LYNDALL & BETTY K Kenneth L. & Ruth Lineberg j 6640 Northwestern Pike PO BOX 8 GORE, VA 22637.0008 Gore, VA 22637-2438 P.I.N. 28-A-14B 28-A-125A j Capon Valley Bank i ANDERsoN, ARTHIIR L. , .IR. 6757 Northwestern Pike P.O. Box 119 Gore, VA 22637-2445 Wardensville, WV 26851 28-A-14D Ms. Barbara A. Seldon P.O. Box 67 High View, WV 26808 1 E Patrick T. Davenport, Zoning Administrator Frederick County Planning Department STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK I, L�" (1 1 j71 if I M I I , a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Patrick T. Davenport, Zoning Administrator for the Department of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated I I - Fj • (7 I , has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my State and County aforesaid. Given under my hand this (�)th day of nom her, My commission expires on F-�.bj unaj ag, Qxus ARY PUBLIC �_____-� � TO:_-_ Barbara. D�' Data -Processing, r FROM Planninpartment iU �1 Please print .sets of labels by; 12. The following ames and addresses are all of 1 0 THANK YOUR! property adjacent to the property for which :the a et. primp Y 1 p P Y Pp - ... =. sides, rear, and in front of (across street from) the subject property. (Use additional pages if necessary.) These people will he notified by mail of this application: ff lease list complete 14-digit property identification number.) V f v NAME Kenneth L. & Ruth B. Lineberg Address 6640 NW Pike, Gore Va 22637 Property ID #-28000OA0000130 Arthur Lyndall & Betty K. Anderson \ . Address �_----- — — ----__ P.O. Box-8; Gore, Va 22637 Property ID # 28000_QA0001125- Ar thur Lyndall al l Betty t y & Y K. Anderson �` -- .Address P.O. Box 8, Gore, Va 22637 Property ID #_28000OA0000140 Arthur Lyndall & Betty K. Anderson Address P.Box 8, Gore, Va 22637 Property ID # 2$0000A000014E___ _ --- Arthur J. Anderson, Jr. Address 6757 NW Pike, Gore Va 22637 Property ID # 28000OA0001125A C)qpolv V,4// gap,< I Address �`---—_------- — Property ID # :5ddailAddress Po A'q h Ul e, Property ID # g �A - /_T D Address Property ID # q Address Property ID # Address Property ID # Address Property ID # COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX: 540/ 665-6395 PUBLIC HEARING September 11, 2001 TO: THE APPLICANT(S) AND/OR ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER(S) RE: APPEAL APPLICATION #17-01 OF CAPON VALLEY BANK On behalf of the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals, you are hereby notified of a public hearing being held on Tuesday, September 25, 2001, at 3:25 p.m., in the board room of the Frederick County Administration Building at 107 N. Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. This is a public hearing to consider Application #17-01, Appeal of Decision by the Zoning Administrator, submitted by Capon Valley Bank in regard to the denial of a time and temperature clock in a bank sign. The property is located at 6701 Northwestern Pike and is identified with Property Identification Numbers 28-A-1413 and 28-A-14D in the Back Creek Magisterial District. Any interested parties having questions or wishing to speak may attend this meeting. A copy of the application will be available for review at the Handley Library the week of the meeting, or at the Department of Planning and Development located at 107 North Kent Street in Winchester, Virginia. Sincerely, Patrick T. Davenport Zoning Administrator PTD/ch 0:\Agendas\BZA\ADJ0INER\2001 Adj\CaponVa11eyBank.wpd 107 North Kent Street - Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 This is o certify that the attached correspondence was mailed to the following on from the Department of Planning and Development, Frederick County, gima: 28 - A- - 13- LINEBERG, KENNETH L. & RUTH B. 6640 NORTHWESTERN PIKE GORE, VA. 22637.2438 28 - A- - 14-1 1 ¢E) ANDERSON, ARTHUR LYNDALL & BETTY K PO BOX 8 GORE, VA 22637.0008 28-A- 14D Ms. Barbara A. Seldon P.O. Box 67 High View, WV 26808 STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF FREDERICK 28 - A- - 125-A ANDERSON, ARTHUR L. JR. 6757 NORTHWESTERN PIKE GORE, VA 22637.2445 28 - A- - 14-B THE CAPON VALLEY BANK PO BOX 119 WARDENSVILLE, WV 26851 Pj4j L,60W Patrick T. Davenport, Zoning Administrator Frederick County Planning Department I, LXTr I ER 1 2 [ o l I , a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, do hereby certify that Patrick T. Davenport, Zoning Administrator Nf.the De artment of Planning and Development, whose name is signed to the foregoing, dated, has personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same in my State and County aforesaid. Given under my hand this day oft My commission expires on Reb-ZA Q OBI QW3 Haa� ARY PUBLIC