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Project #/Name
ARB-2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner
Review Type
Preliminary Site Development Plan
Parcel Identification
078000000005AO (portion)
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HQ, Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Pantops Corner LC c/o Henry Liscio Company/Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Ryan Perkins)
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To construct a fuel station with a 6,049 sf building, a 8,892 sf fuel -pump canopy, and associated site improvements
on approximately 2 acres.
Location/Context
The site is situated at the north side of Richmond Road (Route 250), approximately 500' east of Stony Point Road
(Route 20). Commercial and industrial enterprises as well as services characterize the area: Flow Mazda and the
Goodwill Store and Donation Center lies to the immediate west; Malloy Ford's dealership lies to the east of the
parcel; BMW and Flow Volkswagen dealerships lie to the southeast; and the Virginia National Bank office building
to the southwest. The parcel and the abutting parcel to the north have been cleared and are vacant. Until recently, this
parcel held a small cabin and four associated ancillary structures that dated to 1949 that have been demolished.
Visibility
The site will have maximum visibility from Richmond Road (Route 250).
ARB Meeting Date
December 3, 2018
Staff Contact
Heather N. McMahon
PROJECT HISTORY
DATE
APPLICATION
REVIEW TYPE
RESULT
5/5/2014
ARB-2014-43
Pantops Corner, Initial Site Plan
The ARB forwarded recommendations to the agent for the
SRC
10/3/2016
ARB-2016-107
Lidl, Concept Plan Review
The ARB provided recommendations for future review
12/5/2016
ARB-2016-136
Lidl, Concept Plan Review
The ARB provided recommendations for future review
12/19/2016
ARB-2016-136
Lidl, Work Session, Concept Plan
The ARB provided a work session and further
recommendations
1/3/2017
ARB-2016-151
Lidl, Initial Site Plan
The ARB forwarded recommendations to the agent for the
SRC
9/5/2017
ARB-2017-79
Lidl, Final Site Plan
Approval with conditions
7/2/2018
ARB-2018-72
Pantops Corner, Initial Site Plan (hotel)
The ARB forwarded recommendations to the agent for the
SRC
7/16/2018
ARB-2018-72
Pantops Corner, Initial Site Plan (hotel), Work Session
The ARB provided a work session and further
recommendations
8/10/2018
ARB-2018-72
Pantops Corner, Initial Site Plan (hotel), Work Session
The ARB recommended approval to the agent for the SRC
10/1/2018
N/A
Wawa at Pantops Corner, Work Session
The ARB held a work session and provided
recommendations
12/3/2018
ARB-2018-135
Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan
This will be the first review of the Preliminary Site Plan
In 2013, the owners of TMP 78-58G1 undertook a Zoning Map Amendment application (ZMA-2013-2) to rezone the parcel from Residential (R-1) to
Highway Commercial (HQ. The property owners also own TMPs 78-5A and 78-513, abutting to the south, which are also zoned Highway Commercial.
The three parcels combined (6.31 acres) will be redeveloped as Pantops Corner, a development for which the ARB reviewed the Initial Site Plan in May
2014.
Between October 2016 and September 2017, the ARB reviewed a Concept Plan, the Initial Site Plan, and the Final Site Plan for the Lidl Grocery Store at
Pantops Corner a total of five times. However, the Lidl project was not realized and two other development proposals have been reviewed by the ARB
since 2017. The first is the Initial Site Plan for a five -story hotel in the north end of the site, which was reviewed by the ARB this past July and approved
in August. In October, the ARB held a work session and provided comments (Attachment A) for a proposed Wawa convenience store and fuel -pump
canopy on this site.
CHANGES SINCE LAST REVIEW
Resulting from the work session held at the October 1 ARB meeting, the applicant was advised to consider the fuel -pump canopy's scale; the fuel -pump
canopy's orientation towards the Entrance Corridor street; the location of the fuel -pump canopy on the site vis-a-vis the building; design solutions that
would better integrate the fuel -pump canopy with the building; a single -slope (shed) or flat roof option for the fuel -pump canopy; the landscaping along
the Entrance Corridor street; and making the historic detail replicated in the building's parapet more accurate. The applicant has responded (Attachment
B) with the following revisions:
1. The fuel -pump area has been reduced from housing 12 dispensers (24 fueling stations) in a 4x3 configuration to 9 dispensers (18 fueling stations)
in a 3x3 configuration.
2. The fuel -pump canopy's orientation remains the same (i.e., the gable ends are perpendicular to the Entrance Corridor).
3. The site layout remains the same (i.e., in regards to the positions of the fuel -pump canopy and building vis-a-vis the Entrance Corridor).
4. The design and materials of the fuel -pump canopy and the building remain the same.
5. The design of the fuel -pump canopy roof remains the same (i.e., gable form).
6. The landscaping along the Entrance Corridor has been increased (i.e., from three shade trees to five shade trees and two ornamental trees).
7. The solid metal panels on the building's parapet have been revised to more accurately reflect Chippendale railings.
ANALYSIS
Gray highlight = means the guideline can't be reviewed at initial site plan stage, but recommendations can be provided for final
Yellow highlight = means the guideline can only be reviewed for location/configuration at the initial plan stage
Regular text = means the guideline can be reviewed at initial plan stage, can be made a condition of initial plan approval, and can be the basis for denial
REF
GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Purpose
I
The goal of the regulation of the design of development
The proposed building and fuel pump canopy are
Reduce the overall size of
within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that
contemporary, trademark designs that have been
the fuel -pump canopy or
new development within the corridors reflects the
superficially and moderately amended to look
explore additional design
traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the
more "Albemarle," primarily through materials
solutions to reduce its
purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that
and forms, such as: the use of brick; the use of a
scale and massiveness.
proposed development within the designated Entrance
gable (rather than shed) canopy roof, and metal
Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the
panels that are abstracted Chippendale railings
significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures
used at the parapet.
of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote
orderly and attractive development within these corridors.
The development is suburban, in keeping with the
Applicants should note that replication of historic structures
present appearance of the EC but not with the
is neither required nor desired.
community's future aspirations for the corridor.
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the
Monticello is concerned about the size of the fuel -
Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites
pump canopy and its visibility from the
as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order
mountaintop. Site development is largely paved
to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and
(1.39 acres, or 66.5% of the site) for surface
vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines
parking (0.98 acres, or 46.9%) and vehicular
require attention to four primary factors: compatibility
travel. Landscaping meets minimum
with significant historic sites in the area; the character of
requirements.
the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and
landscaping.
Compatibility with significant historic sites:
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing
The use of a gable roof on the fuel -pump canopy
Revise the solid panel
structures should respect the traditions of the architecture
and the porch elements on the building allude to
railings at the top of the
of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville
historical forms commonly found in this region.
building to more
and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in
While the building is a streamlined Classicism,
accurately resemble the
the area, as well as drawings of architectural features,
with a rectangular volume bifurcated by a
referenced historic detail.
which provide important examples of this tradition are
projecting central tower, the fenestration is not
contained in Appendix A.
symmetrical and the door is not centered, making
the asymmetrical composition Post-modern and
4
The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as
a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility
not allusive to traditional, local building forms or
with the area's historic structures is not intended to
adherent to basic principles of Classicism. The
impose a rigid design solution for new development.
abstracted Chippendale railing is an incised metal
Replication of the design of the important historic sites in
panel with no opacity that presumably serves to
the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's
screen the rooftop mechanical equipment as well
standard of compatibility can be met through building
as make an allusion to a historical building
scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in
element commonly found in this region. The use
architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional.
of brick alludes to local building traditions.
The Guidelines allow individuality in design to
accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional
requirementil
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Compatibility with significant historic sites
Structure design
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows,
In terms of scale, the proposed building height is
Revise the site layout
doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatibl4
22'-6" from grade to top of parapet, 33'-0" from
and/or the fuel -pump
with the forms and features of the significant historic
grade to peak of the central tower's pyramidal
canopy design so that the
buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to)
roof. As a one-story building that reads as a single
fuel -pump canopy
the buildings described in Appendix A [of the design
story (from its fenestration), it is over -scaled. The
doesn't diminish the
guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met
4'-5" parapet presumably hides the rooftop-
building's presence and
through scale, materials, and forms which may be
mounted mechanical equipment from view. The
the two structures are
embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well al
fuel -pump canopy, which covers an area of 8,160
better integrated.
traditional. The replication of important historic sites in
sf (project data on the cover sheet of the site plan
Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines)
set states the size of the canopy is 8,892 sf,
Clarify and correct the
however, the dimensions provided suggest the
discrepancy between the
former number; the discrepancy should be
stated square footage of
clarified and corrected), is over 2,000 sf larger
the fuel -pump canopy and
than the building (6,049 sf); as a secondary,
the dimensions of the
accessory structure, then, the fuel -pump canopy in
fuel -pump canopy
size and position on the site takes precedence over
provided on the site
the main building. As for materials, the use of
plans.
brick is a cultural reference, as it is a traditional
local building material. It is noted that the support
columns of the fuel -pump canopy and the
dumpster enclosure are brick as well, which are a
means of integrating the building and ancillary
structures. Other materials include metal panels in
two shades of white, grey, and silver as well as
stucco -textured EIFS panels in an ecru color.
These non-traditional materials are frequently
employed in contemporary building.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be
This trademark design has been modified to better
See recommendation in
modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
approximate the criteria in the Entrance Corridor
#9.
Design Guidelines, namely through the use of
brick as the overarching building material; the use
of the gable roof form on the canopy; the addition
of a porch on the building's south elevation; and
the metal panels along the building parapet that
mimic Chippendale railings in abstracted form.
However, these minor alterations are cosmetic and
this Wawa building and fuel -pump canopy will be
immediately recognizable to vehicular travelers as
brand architecture.
Compatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to
The character of this portion of the EC is
Revise the site layout so
establish a pattern of compatible architectural
commercial, with buildings constructed in the late
that the building takes
characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order
20th and early 2 Pt centuries, some of them prior to
precedence on the EC.
to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should
the establishment of the Entrance Corridors. Most
demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within
of these developments exhibit a pattern in which
the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is
the building is set back approximately 20-60'
substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking
from the right-of-way, with parking adjacent to
a careful balance between harmonizing new development
Route 250 as well as relegated to the sides or
with the existing character of the corridor and achieving
behind the building. The proposed site layout is in
compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area]
keeping with the character of this earlier,
suburban pattern of development, but not with
recent trends that attempt to bring buildings closer
to the street and limit parking and paved areas
between the building and the street.
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping
As a suburban development, the landscaping on
See recommendations in
are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of
this parcel will not reflect the area's historic sites
#32 and #33.
many of the area's significant historic sites which is
that are known for their large shade trees and
characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping
lawns. The amount of proposed green space is
should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor
approximately 0.24 acres. Street and parking -lot
and help to integrate buildings into the existing
trees and shrubs will be the extent of landscaping
environment of the corridor.
on this site.
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor sou e
obtained by planting different types of plant materials that
share similar characteristics. Such common elements
allow for more flexibility in the design of structures
because common landscape features will help to
harmonize the appearance of development as seen from
the street upon which the Corridor is centered.
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Compatibility with significant historic sites
Structure design
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding
While the suburban design reflects that which is
See recommendation in
context of buildings.
already extant and which is developing on the EC,
the scale of the fuel -pump canopy, which covers
#1.
1 1
The overall design of buildings should have human scale.
Scale should be integral to the building and site design
8,160 square feet and measures 14'-0" from grade
to bottom of truss, 14'-9" from grade to bottom of
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor
should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a
eave, and 23'-2" from grade to top of ridgepole, is
cohesive whole.
oversized for the site and the EC.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building
The south facade will have the greatest visibility
Continue windows across
design should be relieved using design detail or
from Rt. 250. The west elevation will be visible to
the full length of the
vegetation, or both.
eastbound traffic, and the east elevation will have
facade. Relieve blankness
limited visibility to westbound traffic just beyond
on the east and west
the retaining walls. Only 2/3 of the fagade is
elevations by using
fenestrated and thus transparent; the east elevation
landscaping.
is completely blind; and the west elevation holds
three windows in three out of six bays. Carrying
the windows across the full length of the facade
would be appropriate. Landscaping at the base of
the east and west elevations could help relieve
blankness. While the rear elevation is not
expected to be visible from the ECs, it is blind
except for the entrance bay. A greater degree of
fenestration would be more inviting to pedestrians
entering from the hotel property.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting
No such connecting device is proposed.
None.
devices should be used to unify groups of buildings withiil
a development.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be
The standard window -glass note has not been
Provide the standard
highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the
provided on the architectural drawings.
window -glass note on the
Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria:
architectural elevations.
Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below
40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed
Provide a glass sample
30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should
and/or manufacturer's
be submitted with the application for final review.
specifications that
provide the VLR and
VLT values.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated
The fuel pump canopy is the most conspicuous
See recommendations in
into the overall plan of development and shall, to the
accessory structure on the site plan, larger in its
#1, #5, and #9.
extent possible, be compatible with the building designs
footprint than the building behind it. The large
used on the site.
dumpster enclosure (37' x 17') is located at the
Reduce the height of the
northwest corner of the site, farthest from the
fuel -pump canopy to
Route 250 EC. Both utilize the same brick as the
comply with the
store.
Standards for Fuel Pump
Canopies as outlined in
Appendix B of the EC
Design Guidelines.
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from
The loading area spans the length of the east
Relegate loading areas,
the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting,
(side) elevation and will be visible from the EC.
air stations, vent stacks
these features will still have a negative visual impact on the
While the majority of parking spaces have been
and other similar
Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to
relegated behind the building, a row of 8 parking
equipment from the EC.
eliminate visibility.
spaces separates the building's fagade from the
Provide screening.
a. Loading areas,
fuel -pump canopy area, and a row of 5 parking
b. Service areas,
spaces lines the southwest corner of the site, close
Show how the visibility
c. Refuse areas,
to the EC. The latter has two air stations on 4'x3'
of all mechanical
d. Storage areas,
concrete pads (as well as a proposed pole sign
equipment will be
e. Mechanical equipment,
announcing the air pump); these are considered
eliminated from the EC.
f. Above -ground utilities, and
mechanical equipment and should be relegated
g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar
from the EC and screened. Underground storage
Provide a roof plan with
security fencing devices.
tanks are proposed for the southernmost edge of
the site, abutting the EC; a 6' x 6' concrete pad
equipment locations for
review if any proposed
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of
the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may
with 2 bollards and a vent stack are on the eastern
mechanical equipment
consist of:
end of the proposed tanks; their visibility from the
will be roof -mounted.
a. Walls,
EC will not be eliminated without screening. The
Show equipment
b. Plantings, and
dumpster pad, which measures 26' x 40', holds a
locations and heights on
c. Fencing.
37' x 17' brick enclosure; it is relegated away
the elevation drawings.
from the EC, the detail of the refuse enclosure
shows compatibility with the building. The detail
Provide a dumpster
needs to be added to the site plan. HVAC
enclosure detail in the site
mechanical equipment is presumably rooftop-
plans.
mounted and shielded by the building parapet.
Ice machines and recycling containers are located
at the front of the building.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be
An underground SWM system is proposed
None.
designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need
throughout the site.
for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor
street, these features must be fully integrated into the
landscape. They should not have the appearance of
engineered features.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
Note not provided.
Provide the mechanical
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
equipment note on the
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
site plan set and on the
architectural drawings.
Lighting
22-
General Guidelines
No lighting plan has been submitted. However,
Provide a lighting plan
29
the renderings include a white -colored pole light.
Note that the majority of pole lights on Route 250
for review. Provide
standard lighting note on
30-
Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting
31
are bronze, black, or grey. Proposed lighting
fixtures should maintain the character of the
extant streetlights by selecting a dark color.
the lighting plan.
Landscaping
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor
Five deciduous trees have been provided on the
Specify the exact species
streets should include the following:
EC frontage, at 3.5" caliper; however, these are
for each tree and shrub
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the
not conventional shade trees, but two species of
proposed in the plant
Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 31
"columnar" trees: Bowhall maple and a Columnar
schedule. If multiple
inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and
European Hornbeam. The former is native to the
species are proposed,
should be of a plant species common to the area. Such
region as well as the country; the latter is an
provide distinct symbols
trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center!
exotic and will not promote or sustain local
for each and call them out
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the
habitats. Two ornamental trees have been
on the landscape plan.
area should be interspersed among the trees required by the
provided flanking the single row of five "shade"
preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not
trees; three options have been provided for these
Provide a more robust
alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They may be
two trees: Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry,
landscape plan at the
planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing
Cherokee Princess Dogwood, or Sweet Bay
front of the property
pattern.
magnolias. Only the latter is native to the region.
which is consistent with
c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board
In the plant schedule, their proposed height at
previous reviews and
fence or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align
planting is 6'. All trees along the EC are planted
approvals.
the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street.
20' o.c. However, the southwest corner of the site
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the
is devoid of trees for a span of 70'. 34 shrubs are
Identify the plant material
foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved
linearly and regularly placed beneath the trees.
surrounding the proposed
parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of
Four options have been provided: abelia, dwarf
entrance sign.
road right-of-way and utility easements.
holly, inkberry, and wax myrtle. They are listed as
24" height. It is ARB policy to request that no one
Ensure that all proposed
species of tree or shrub account for more than
trees are clear of utilities
25% the total; this criterion cannot be determined
and their easements.
until the "concept plant schedule" is clarified and
specific species are selected and listed. The
Provide plantings in the
quantity of trees and shrubs proposed along the
southwest corner of the
EC is considerably less than was shown on the
site.
last Pantops Corner and LIDL plans reviewed by
the ARB. A more robust landscape along the EC
See recommendation in
frontage would offset the impacts of the fuel-
#37.
pump canopy on the corridor.
The landscape area is approximately 13' wide, the
5 southernmost feet appear to be underneath the
proposed "relocated VEPCO easement," which
would not safeguard the trees from topping and
other unsightly cutting maintenance entirely,
however, the choice of a columnar shape will
mitigate these potential issues. There is also a
proposed monument sign with landscaping in the
southwest corner of the site; the hatched area
around the sign is not explained. The sign location
is provided only for information, and will not be
approved until a sign permit is submitted.
33
Landscaping along interior roads:
Four large shade trees and 10 columnar deciduous
Consider substituting tree
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior
trees are proposed for the western edge of the
and shrub species native
roads. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper
property, lining an interior street ("Pantops Corner
to the Piedmont region
(measured six inches above the ground) and should be of
Way"). They are listed as 3.5" caliper and are
for those exotic species
plant species common to the area. Such trees should be
spaced between 20'-30' o.c. Various species are
found in the plant
located at least every 40 feet on center.
listed in the "concept" plant schedule; of the large
shade trees, the red maple is native to the region,
schedule.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior
while the swamp white oak is native to the
Ensure that the centers of
pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches
country and the zelkova is an exotic. Of those
proposed trees are a
caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and shoul4
trees lining Pantops Corner Way, one columnar
minimum of 7 feet from
be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be
tree's center is proposed 5' from the center of the
the centers of
located at least every 25 feet on center.
sanitary sewer line connection while one of the
underground utility lines.
shade trees, north of the entrance, is proposed to
be planted less than 5' from the center of the
Provide landscaping
water line and water meters. A minimum of 7'
along interior pedestrian
distance is desired between the center of a large
ways.
tree and the center of any underground utility. No
interior trees are proposed along the interior
pedestrian ways (i.e., the sidewalks that
circumference the building). Bollards are
proposed at all sidewalks around the building.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
The four shade trees and 10 columnar trees that
Provide three additional
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas,
line Pantops Corner Way, an interior road, also
interior parking trees.
located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the
line 20 parking spaces. The north edge of the
interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10
group of 15 parking spaces are also shaded by one
Revise the landscape plan
parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed
large shade tree, while the southern edge of the 5
to show the appropriate
throughout the interior of the parking area.
spaces are also shaded by one ornamental tree.
spacing of proposed
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should
Five spaces on the northern edge of the site have
shrubs based on the final
measure 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the
one ornamental, one large shade, and one
species chosen.
10
ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a
evergreen tree adjacent. The calipers are 3.5" or 6'
species common to the area. Such trees should be planted
tall; the spacing ranges from 20'-30' o.c. No trees
See recommendation in
in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the
shade the combined 16 spaces on the south and
#33.
health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
north elevations of the building. Shrubs are shown
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the
at the perimeter of parking spaces, but spacing
parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrub
will need to be adjusted based on species chosen.
should measure 24 inches in height.
All shrubs are listed as 24" height. For 48 parking
spaces, 5 internal trees are required, yet only two
large shade trees (planted for the 7 parking spaces
to the north (rear) of the building) have been
provided. The site is required to have 31 parking
spaces, yet 48 are proposed; three spaces could be
converted to planting beds and still the proposed
total parking would exceed the minimum parking
requirement by 14 spaces.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
No vegetation is proposed around the building.
See recommendation in
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the
Trees could be provided at the corners of the
#33.
front of long buildings as necessary to soften the
building to shade the adjacent parking spaces on
appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type
the north and south sides of the building.
of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the
length, height, and blankness of such walls.
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings,
and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and
structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs.
Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height.
37
Plant species:
While all of the proposed species are in the
Ensure that any proposed
a. Plant species required should be as approved by the
approved plant lists, only the red maple, emerald
tree or shrub species does
Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape
arborvitae, Bowhall maple, sweet bay magnolia,
not exceed 25% of the
Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for,
and inkberry are native to the region.
total trees or shrubs
Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D).
proposed on the site.
In addition, it is ARB policy to request that no one
species of tree or shrub account for more than
25% the total; this criterion cannot be determined
until the "concept plant schedule" is clarified and
specific species are selected and listed.
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Plant health:
Note not provided.
Provided the standard
The following note should be added to the landscape plan:
plant health note on the
"All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to
landscape plan (CP-101).
reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of
trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned
minimally and only to support the overall health of thJ
plant."
Site development and layout
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing
The parcel is currently being cleared for future
None.
natural landscape and should contribute to the creation of
development; it is being significantly graded, and
an organized development plan. This may be
three 6'-tall, terraced retaining walls are proposed
accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the
on the eastern side of the site to navigate the
trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new
severe slopes of Pantops mountain as it descends
trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing
on its western slope. No extant vegetation will
species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that
remain; all landscaping will be new. Trees are
any grading will blend into the surrounding topography
proposed along streets and sidewalks on the
thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the
perimeter of the site.
extent practical, existing significant river and stream
valleys which may be located on the site and integrating
The suburban site layout is in keeping with
these features into the design of surrounding development;
neighboring parcels on this EC. Together, the
and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that
6,049 sf building and 8,160 sf fuel -pump canopy
does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the
cover 20% of the developed portion of the site
Entrance Corridor.
(which is 1.63 acres or 71,002.8 sf).
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The relationship of buildings and other structures to the
The site plan shows an organized pattern of roads,
See recommendations in
Entrance Corridor street and to other development within
travel lanes, and sidewalks.
#1, #5, and #9.
the corridor should be as follows:
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths,
The building is parallel to the EC, but is separated
and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site.
from the street by the fuel -pump canopy, which is
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor
oriented parallel to the street.
street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings
should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street.
One pedestrian connection between the west
c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent
elevation of the building and the sidewalk on the
pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems.
west side of the site (along Pantops Corner Way)
d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to
has been provided, as a stamped asphalt
provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor.
crosswalk.
e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including
creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock
No open spaces proposed.
outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such natural
features should be reflected in the site layout. If the
No significant natural features or views exist to
provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle County
preserve. However, representatives from
Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements required by
Monticello have voiced concern over the potential
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that section should be located so as to maximize the use of
visibility of the fuel -pump canopy and building
existing features in screening such improvements from
roofs from the mountaintop. Measures should be
Entrance Corridor streets.
explored to mitigate the roofs effects on the
f. The placement of structures on the site should respect
Monticello viewshed.
existing views and vistas on and around the site.
Site Grading
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Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the
The proposed grading is extensive and entails a
Clarify the height of the
site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of
flattening of a naturally sloping site (401' in the
retaining wall on the
retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of
southeast corner to 386' in the northwest corner)
northwest corner of the
smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing
as well as extensive retaining walls: three 6'-tall,
site. If the wall is over 6'
terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable.
terraced walls on the east side of the site (the
tall, it must be terraced
roposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded WIN
longest is 365' long) and a terraced retaining wall
and landscaped, and this
ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent
that wraps around the northwest corner of the site
must be shown on the site
condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather th
and is approximately 240' long. The latter is
plans.
engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height an
stated to be 2-8' tall; if it is 6' or over, the wall
taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blen
must be terraced and landscaped. Top -of -wall and
Provide top -of -wall and
with the landscape.
bottom -of -wall elevations are not provided.
bottom -of -wall elevations
for the retaining walls.
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No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the
No areas or trees are marked for preservation.
None.
drip line of any trees or other existing features designated
for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness.
Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and
erosion and sediment control plans.
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Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate
of Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and
protected on the site prior to any grading activity on the
site. This protection should remain in place until
completion of the development of the site.
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Preservation areas should be protected from storage or
movement of heavy equipment within this area.
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Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new
drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished
site to the extent possible.
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Fuel Pump Cano ies
a
Fuel pump canopies may be required to provide customerl
The gable -roofed canopy is neither minimal nor
See recommendation in
with protection from the elements and to provide lighting
designed merely for utility. It is a formidable
#1.
levels required for dispensing fuel. Such fuel pump
structure, placed in a primary position that
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Fanopies are functional elements of present-day
relegates the building to the background. It acts as
kas/convenience stores and their character and appearan
signage in its scale and form.
hall reflect a minimalist design consistent with that
[unction,
b
Fuel pump canopies shall be the smallest size possible to
This canopy area has 9 dispensers and 18 fueling
See recommendations in
offer protection from the elements. Canopies shall not
stations, encompassing 8,160 sf. All dimensions
#1 and #17.
exceed the sizes identified in Standards for Fuel Pump
greatly exceed the length, width, and height of the
Canopies as outlined in Appendix B.
Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies (Attachment
C), which was created in 1998 and did not provide
c
The size of the canopy fascia and canopy support columns
shall be in proportion to the overall size of the canopy
for the varying orientations and extreme sizes of
structure. The fascia shall not exceed 36" in total height,
fuel pump canopies as are currently being
including any accent bands.
proposed. The maximum acceptable height from
ground to bottom of fascia permitted is 14'-6' ; the
proposed canopy is 14'-9.5" from the bottom of
the eave to the grade. This can be reduced and still
achieve clearance.
d
Canopy fascias shall not be illuminated.
The canopy lacks a fascia and will not be
internally illuminated; however, lighting will be
See recommendation in
#22.
e
Lighting of fuel pump canopies shall be of the lowest level
that will provide safe dispensing of fuel. All canopy
provided, presumably as recessed (can) fixtures
lighting shall be flush -mounted and shielded, downward
underneath the canopy. Illumination information
Show how glare from
directed, and shall not emit light above the horizontal
has not been provided. The perspective views
canopy fixtures will be
plane. All canopy lighting shall meet the .5 foot-candle
suggest that drivers and pedestrians will have
eliminated.
spillover requirement in compliance with zoning
direct views of the canopy lights. Glare is a
ordinance regulations.
potential issue.
f
Canopy related elements, including fuel dispensers,
The bases of the piers supporting the canopy are
See recommendation in
support columns, spandrels, planters, etc. shall be
composed of the same brick proposed for the
#1.
compatible with the character of the building and site and
building. The grey metal canopy roofing is the
shall not be used for advertising.
same material proposed for the building.
Traditional fuel -pump canopy signage isn't
g
The architectural elements of a building should not be
ltered to reflect trademark canopy design.
proposed because there is no fascia, but the
drawings show multiple signs spanning the
h
ranopy fascias shall be limited to the use of one principal
olor, with ARB review.
columns that support the canopy; in addition, the
structure itself acts as a signifier. The canopy
i
olors, materials, forms, and detailing may be used to
loordinate
canopies with a site, its building(s), and
colors and general form proposed are consistent
structures.
with those reviewed by the ARB for the Wawa at
Proffit Rd and Rt. 29.
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Fuel pump canopy applicants should refer to ARB
The standards have not been met.
Address the standards and
Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies. (Appendix B)
criteria established in the
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Standards for Fuel Pump
Canopies as outlined in
Appendix B of the EC
Design Guidelines.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. Reducing the size of the fuel -pump canopy, better integrating it with the building, and prominently positioning the building on the EC.
2. The proposed landscaping along the EC and any potential utility conflicts.
3. Appropriate landscaping of retaining walls (at the August 6 review of Pantops Corner, the ARB indicated that landscaping would need to be
intensified for certain 8' retaining walls.)
Staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendations to the Agent for the Site Review Committee:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5) and recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
o Prior to Initial Plan approval the following items shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the ARB:
1. Reduce the height dimension of the fuel -pump canopy to comply with the Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies as outlined in Appendix B of
the EC Design Guidelines.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines:
1. Consider substituting tree and shrub species native to the Piedmont region for those exotic species found in the plant schedule.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None.
Regarding the final site plan submittal:
1. Reduce the overall size of the fuel -pump canopy or explore additional design solutions to reduce its scale and massiveness.
2. Revise the site layout and/or the fuel -pump canopy design so that the fuel -pump canopy doesn't diminish the building's presence and the
two structures are better integrated.
3. Clarify and correct the discrepancy between the stated square footage of the fuel -pump canopy and the dimensions of the fuel -pump canopy
provided on the site plans.
4. Revise the site layout so that the building takes precedence on the EC.
5. Continue windows across the full length of the fagade. Relieve blankness on the east and west elevations by using landscaping.
6. Provide the standard glass note on the elevations: Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light
transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.
7. Reduce the height of the fuel -pump canopy to comply with the Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies as outlined in Appendix B of the EC
Design Guidelines.
8. Relegate loading areas, air stations, vent stacks and other similar equipment from the EC. Provide screening.
9. Show how the visibility of all mechanical equipment will be eliminated from the EC.
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10. Provide a roof plan with equipment locations for review if any proposed mechanical equipment will be roof -mounted. Show equipment
locations and heights on the elevation drawings.
11. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail in the plan. Show how the enclosure is compatible with the building design.
12. Provide the standard mechanical equipment note on the site plan set and on the architectural drawings: Visibility of all mechanical
equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
13. Provide a lighting plan for review.
14. Provide standard lighting note on the lighting plan: Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens
shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from
adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall
not exceed one halffootcandle.
15. Provide a glass sample and/or manufacturer's specifications that provide the VLR and VLT values.
16. Specify the exact species for each tree and shrub proposed in the plant schedule. If multiple species are proposed, provide distinct symbols
for each and call them out on the landscape plan.
17. Provide a more robust landscape plan at the front of the property which is consistent with previous reviews and approvals.
18. Clarify the material of the area surrounding the proposed entrance sign.
19. Ensure that all proposed trees are clear of utilities and their easements.
20. Provide plantings in the southwest corner of the site.
21. Consider substituting tree and shrub species native to the Piedmont region for those exotic species found in the plant schedule.
22. Ensure that the centers of proposed trees are a minimum of 7 feet from the centers of underground utility lines.
23. Provide landscaping along interior pedestrian ways.
24. Provide three additional interior parking trees.
25. Revise the landscape plan to show the appropriate spacing of proposed shrubs based on the final species chosen.
26. Ensure that any proposed tree or shrub species does not exceed 25% of the total trees or shrubs proposed on the site.
27. Provided the standard plant health note on the landscape plan (CP-101): All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and
be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the
overall health of the plant.
28. Clarify the height of the retaining wall on the northwest corner of the site. If the wall is over 6' tall, it must be terraced and landscaped, and
this must be shown on the site plans.
29. Provide top -of -wall and bottom -of -wall elevations for the retaining walls.
30. Show how glare from canopy fixtures will be eliminated.
31. Address the standards and criteria established in the Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies as outlined in Appendix B of the EC Design
Guidelines.
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This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date/Revision Date
CA-100
Cover Sheet
10/19/18
CS-101
Site & Utility Plan
10/19/18
CG-101
Grading Plan
10/19/18
CP-101
Landscape Plan
10/19/18
Wawa W50 FB VA V.2018.01 — Store #8661 (building elevations and floorplan)
10/17/18
Wawa Gas Canopy Stacked 9 A Frame — Trash Compound MASQ17-L — Store #8661
10/17/18
3 Photographs of the site, including one aerial
n.d.
3 renderings of the site
n.d.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARU
Deparimeut uribrntnunitr Ilrvrlopmcnl
44ll Mclntire Ruud. North Wing,
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 2M-5832
f ickiber 1. N 1 S
Ryan Parkins, 1'.E-
ximley Horn
1100 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 2 32 30
RF: %kawa at Pantups Curncr
Dear Applicant,
Fax(434)972-4126
The Alberruirle Co-.Emy ATcUCcltiral Rcvicw Board, w ilc meeting on OWahcr I, 2018, held a workk-ssion on Wawa w Putops
Comer. Tbo 13cmrd discussed the site layout, the sim of the canopy. the building designs, and the landscaping and made the
folliowing comments without teaching consensus-
t, Tho t2nOp}' �5 [+v 9r4C�11Cd twie;C �i hig as thn one pnrpcs�d ar RC 24 and Pm1Tit Roru1. The in�rexrrZd site i5 � dr2rEEaiiC
d ilNxtmt'. Arc flicru olhur canopy options that rcdwuu the scale and mnssrvcncss? Can the area be divided info
cxnopic5?
2. is rotating the canepyan option' That miglit provide transparency thruueh to the building lltat migln increase gJarc on
the street to an inappropriate level.
3. Switching the pus ilions of the canopy and shire unuId m- duce the visual impacts oft lic canopy on the street xnd would
allow the building to he the prunary clement of tlto site. How can the dcs:gr be revised so !hat the canopy docs0
diminish the store's prescncc?
4. What options arc available For snaking the building and canopy more consistent in appearance? How to integrate the
canopy mid the building'!
5. Is a single slope or t[at canopy a better option?
b. The landscaping Exnds rn he rr.-e rxrhus partic.larly Rlong the street.
7. The -Qli4 panel milin�7 al the rop flk- building shrrukl be tevisad to accurately rescmhlc the hi-OIN c detail.
You niay suZ�mtt your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application fnmis, chocklistsand
schedulesarcavailableon-line atwtyw_.ahet�lar[e,nr ARQ.YoursuhEnittal.A5ouldaddress theitemslisted above. aswell es
411 checklist items, It Wu havr any cTre ions woncCrning any 4F1hc above, please' Fepl Free fo wuniaw[ mC.
Sirt;:enrly,
Margaret Maliwv"-yk1
C bicf of PlnnninWRcsourcc Manag=nt
434.296.5832 0270
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cc: Pantaps Comer LC, cln HrlIry ].iscitl C'4., 12704 Crimson Court, SMM 101, i-lenrico, VA 23233L%57
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ATTACHMENT B
Heather McMahon
From: Perkins, Ryan4Ryan.Peikiris0kimley-horn.Corn>
Sent Monday, November p5, 201a 2:53 PM
To: Heather McMahon
Cc; Paul Sprou5e;psprou5ePfF-bkee.ram): Margaret Malsxewski
Subject: Vfahva C�Pantcps DeKriplionof<Iiaoges
Attachments- Llevar:ors - ARD Submittal,pdt Elevations - Work Session.pol: Layout - AR9 Plan -puff'
Layout - Work Session.pdf, wawa action IL%Lwr_pdf, Fuel canopy - ARB.PDF
Freieher,
As p•eyiously discussed, far your benefit as well as the memgers DF the Board we fee11 it is beneficlaI to provide a quick
narrative of the cha nge5 that appear in our most recent su hm it La 1. As you kn uw we participated In awork 5e 55ion nn
4c,44er 1" where we presented our project for the First Lrrrie to the Am a. vve requested a work 5e55iOn Versus a formal
submittal so that we could garner feedback and we rk the comments into Our Formal submittal package. AL the work
session we presented the exterim elevations and the layout of the site, which are attached, alorig with the revisions that
were recently submitted, Feedback was provided during the work session and 7 comments were sent to us to help guide
our re5ubmittarjaction Ietrerattached). Be law I wdladdresseach commentand note the changesmade:
1. Canopy is nverscaled: the fuel €a nopysubmitted during the work 5es5ivn housed 12 MPds ina4x3 arrangement. It
was .fear that the Board had 155ues with the scale of the canopy in relation ro the buiJding aS vie11 as the nunnber of
puir.ps doubling from the first Wawa project presented at Route 29 and ProFfit. After reviewing competition in the
wi-inity and rea5se55irig the mtp Wawa was willing to pull back to a 3YS arrangerneIli and 1s now only propmrng 9 MPlDs
For this rncation, depicted on our latest plans Doing so will dramatically reduce the scale of the canopy as requested and
act it more inlme with the size or the conveniencestnre.
2, is rotating the Canopy an option? We feat this orientation has the least impact on the Monticello view5hed and is the
Stan,'ard layout that Wawa uses an thP.lr 5rttm.
3- Switching positions of the store and canopy, how can design be revised €o that the canopy doesn't diminish the
stores appearance? As discussed iit great detail durirg the work session swapping the arientdtion doesn't fit Wa WaS
model. it would rnean the rear of the building would !are Richmond Road and even push thu .uading area and parking
up Closer to the road. A5 dl5cU5sed ahovp reducing the canopy from 12 Lu 9 MPDs will lessen the emphasis of the. canopy
and promote. a tnatrerview tD the building. Furthermore, Wawa has been a leader in Retair Fuels for over 20 years. The
site layout and design details are the end product of thousands of hours of axpprt consideration and profcssronal
insight. Fuel Pumps havehistarically been located in front of their retail serriLe budding For over one -.hundred f100j
year5-
4. options for making canopy and building more consIstCnt In appearance: The bdGk Columns match the bri€k On the
bui:dIng. thegreystaridi,7g searn metal rccFan the canopy adds r.nnsistpnry, the whites;ru€tune of the canopy blends in
well with the building, and the column cadenre is repeated at the front parch of the building which also niiMFc5 those at
the canslaV•
S- $roped or Fla; canopy a hider option? Wawa Is fine with either option but chose to Submit the Fuel canopy with the
A -frame roof which matches what was designed out at the Route 29 and Prpfft site. The A -Frame canopy i5 believed to
he unorcarchitucturallyappropriate, pedestrian friendly and hest addresses the concerns of t]e Monti Eel loviewshed
6, more robust IandscapinR along Richmond Road: the landscaping lids beeri significantly in€ceased along the Richmond
Road trontage as'&MI asinternaI tvthesite sirice the origlnaI concepts}renderings were submitted.
7. Solid panel railings should more 3tturately resemble hittorir conditions: Wawa's architect tried to put their personal
take on the rauIIng design but it has been modified as requested to more closely resemble the historic detail Seethe
attached elevations Wawa`5 intent is t4 make these panels historically appropi late and is willing to coordinate with the
Aft to their mutual satisfaction to achieve the desired lack,
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APPENDIX S
Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies
(Adopted by the _ RB on August 13. 1998)
LENGTH
Maximum length for a single island canopy = 26'
(= 4' comfort zone front + I S' auto length + 4' comfort zone back)
Maximum length for a double island canopy = 42'
(= 2' comfort zone front + 18' auto length + 2' comfort zone middle + 18' auto length + 2' comfort
zone back)
Maximum length for a triple island canopy = 66'
(= 3' comfort zone front + 18' auto length + 3' comfort zone middle + 1 S' auto length + 3' comfort
zone back + 18' auto length + 3' comfort zone back)
C It.-
"
WIDTH
Maximum width for single island canopies = 26. (= 3' {open door overhang) + 6' (car width) +
2'(curb clearance) + 4'(island width) + 2'(curb clearance) + 6'(car width) + 3'(open door
overhang))
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HEIGHT (from ground to bottom of fascia)
Maximum acceptable height is 14' 6
FASCIA HEIGHT
Maximum fascia height is 36".
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FUEL DISPENSER SIZE
A typical site is TV high (approximately half the minimum canopy height), 4'6" wide, 32'
deep.
ISLAND SIZE
A typical size is 12-14' long, 4' wide, 4" tall.
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