AGENDA DATE: 9/9/2015
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Resolution of Intent for Phase 2 of Route 29 Business Signage
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution of Intent for Phase 2 of Route 29 Business Signage
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, McCulley, Burbage, Wright, Kamptner
PRESENTER (S): Amelia McCulley
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: As part of its broader Route 29 Solutions Business Assistance Program effort, the County is considering changes to its sign regulations for businesses affected by Route 29 Solutions construction. The Board adopted ZTA 2015-4 on May 6, 2015 to implement the Phase 1 changes (See Attachment A). That Zoning Text Amendment extended the 60 day temporary sign period for businesses losing their permanent signs as a result of utility work associated with the construction of the Rio-29 grade-separated interchange.
For Phases 2 and 3, the County was asked to consider changes to temporary and permanent sign regulations for the over 200 businesses located within the project limits of construction. From June to August 2015, County staff reached out to businesses in the affected corridor to solicit feedback on the impacts of construction on their business signage and to discuss their signage needs prior to, during, and after construction. A summary of those findings can be found in Attachment B.
Staff understands that VDOT is also relaxing restrictions and fees for their tourist oriented directional signage ("TODS") program during construction, but the program is not being expanded to include additional types of businesses. This should allow approximately 30 businesses to qualify for the signage that motorists recognize for direction to businesses. The remaining businesses that do not fit within the TODS criteria can find value in a relaxation of the sign standards.
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