AGENDA DATE: 12/14/2016
TITLE: ZMA 2015-00001 Old Trail Special Exception to Modify Freestanding Sign Regulations
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution approving a special exception to modify regulations of County Code ? 18-4.15.10 to increase freestanding sign area and increase sign height
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Kamptner, Higgins, McCulley and Ragsdale
PRESENTER (S): Rebecca Ragsdale
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: White Hall
SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Western Albemarle HS, Henley MS, Brownsville ES
BACKGROUND: This request was initially submitted and processed with an Old Trail rezoning (ZMA 2015-00001) application that was approved by the Board on February 10, 2016. While the sign ordinance modifications were discussed, the Board acted to indefinitely defer the special exception request to modify the sign regulations (Attachment A). Since February, the applicant has revised its request (Attachment B), submitted photo simulations, and the request has been reviewed by the Architectural Review Board. (Attachment D)
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 3: Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods.
Goal 4: Economic Prosperity: Foster an environment that stimulates diversified job creation, capital investments, and tax revenues that support community goals.
DISCUSSION: The applicant requests a special exception to increase sign area and sign height for two freestanding signs proposed at the entrance to Old Trail from Rt. 250. (Attachments B and C). Old Trail is zoned Neighborhood Model District (NMD) and under County Code ? 18-8.2(b), Planned Development districts may request a modification of County Code ? 18-4.15. Under the NMD sign regulations, Old Trail is permitted one...
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