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Albemarle County ARB approves Carter Machinery amendment for construction equipment rental at 721 Ryo Road West

Albemarle County Architectural Review Board · December 2, 2025
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Summary

The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board approved a major amendment to allow a construction equipment rental facility at 721 Ryo Road West, accepting staff-recommended design revisions including adjusted window heights, revised landscaping and a larger west-side landscape island. The vote was unanimous among members present.

The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board on a unanimous vote approved a major amendment (ARB‑2025‑18) to permit a construction equipment rental facility and associated site improvements at 721 Ryo Road West.

County staff recommended approval after reviewing revised elevations and sitework. Staff said updated drawings revised window heights to match storefront windows, shortened the roof overhang to align with the existing exterior wall and added landscape elements intended to soften blank portions of the west elevation. The staff presentation noted the landscape plan was revised to include required shrub heights and interior parking-area trees…

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