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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900015 Checklist 2019-02-25ARB2019-15: Bank of America, Rio Road E., lighting and landscaping renovations HNM 2/25/19 LANDSCAPE REVIEW CHECKLIST Updated May 5, 2011 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES GENERAL GUIDELINES Site development and layout ❑ 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and The site has been previously developed should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This (SDP 1996-35) and landscaped. Not all of the may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and approved landscaping (from SDP1996-35) pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; appears to have been put in place or it's been removed; this puts the landscape/site plan insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, not in compliance, and that missing existing significant river and stream valleys which may be located on the vegetative screening will have to be site and integrating these features into the design of surrounding provided. Furthermore, the provided site development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that does plans do not appear to record what is existing not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. on the site today and must be rectified. Landscaping ❑ 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to Mature street trees exist on the site's EC reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant frontage; vegetation is missing from the historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns. southeastern corner of the eastern property Landscaping should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor and boundary, and the plan does not illustrate the help to integrate buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. existing landscaping on the western property ❑ 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such line or the island with shrubs at the Putt Putt Place entrance to the site. 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 Accessory structures and equipment ❑ 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance A dumpster is shown on the site plans that Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a does not appear on the approved SDP-1996- negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be 35; this is the third letter of revision (the provided to eliminate visibility. second was for increased parking and a. Loading areas, I pavement, in 2014). There is no record of ARB2019-15: Bank of America, Rio Road E., lighting and landscaping renovations HNM 2/25/19 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES b. Service areas, what the first LOR was for, so I cannot c. Refuse areas, determine whether the dumpster location has d. Storage areas, been previously approved or if it is in e. Mechanical equipment, violation of the approved plan. The dumpster f. Above -ground utilities, and was approved in ARB2013-5 Minor g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing Amendment; it needs to be reviewed with devices. this LOR for location and load. ❑ 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings N/A: no screening devices proposed and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. ❑ 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit N/A: existing into the natural topography to avoid the need 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. Landscaping ❑ 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include OK the following: a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'h inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ,ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street. d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and ARB2019-15: Bank of America, Rio Road E., lighting and landscaping renovations HNM 2/25/19 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. ❑ 33 Landscaping along interior roads: The street trees along Putt Putt Place r-o-w a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees are not shown on the site plans. should be at least 2% inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center. ❑ 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: N/A a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center. ❑ 35 Landscaping of parking areas: Only one tree is proposed to be removed, and a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on another to be put in its approximate location; center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of this is presumably because an exiting light one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly pole is being replaced by a new light pole, distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. and not in the exact location but in the b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2%2 inches location of the existing tree. A landscape caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; schedule needs to be provided that shows the and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of proposed new tree, s species, common name, the tree and shall be protected by curbing. quantity (one), caliper at time of planting, c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area'setc. impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches iin height. ❑ 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: N/A a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type 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: See #35 a. Plantspecies required should be as approved by the Staff based u on. but ARB2019-15: Bank of America, Rio Road E., lighting and landscaping renovations HNM 2/25/19 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants or Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). ❑ 38 Plant health: Note not provided The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "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 theplant." ❑ Check The number of plants shown in the plant schedule corresponds to the See #35 number of plants shown on the plan ❑ Check Limit the number of proposed plants for any one species to 25% of the total proposed for that plant type tree, shrub). Site Development and layout Development pattern ❑ 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor OK street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such natural features should be reflected in the site layout. If the provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements required by that section should be located so as to maximize the use of existing features in screening such improvements from Entrance Corridor streets. ❑ 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any N/A: no grading proposed 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. ❑ 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness N/A 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. ❑ 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. ARB2019-15: Bank of America, Rio Road E, lighting and landscaping changes HNM 2/14/19 COUNTY -WIDE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Minor amendments to site plans DESIGN CRITERIA Grading Revised grading should not If revised grading adds a N/A: no grading proposed change the relationship of retaining wall or increases the the building to the site, or height of a retaining wall: the site to adjacent Any wall 6' in height or more properties, or change the shall be terraced and the general view from the EC. terraces shall be planted. Retaining wall material must be coordinated with the building and site design; oversized blocks will not be approved if visible from the EC. Planting Species changes can be All planting guidelines apply No species changes proposed; approved if the .proposed to new or increased parking however, one Thuj a Plicata species is included in the areas. "Green Giant" proposed to be "recommended" or removed with no replacement "acceptable" plant lists in proposed; a replacement is "Context Sensitive Site required. In addition, A03.01 Design", if the species is does not show the correct similar in character to the quantity and placement of all ARB-approved species, landscape on the site nor the and if the species is approved landscaping on the consistent with the general 1996 SDP. There are character of the approved discrepancies between 1) site plan. what was approved in 1996 and what is on the ground today; and b) what is on the ground today and what is drawn in the "current" site plan that need to be rectified Phasing Planting along the EC will N/A likely be required to be included in the first phase. NOTES See criteria for screening, OK, lighting criteria fencing, additions, lighting, addressed elsewhere. No and equipment for other fencing, additions, or requirements. equipment proposed. However, a dumpster exists on the site with no record of approvals and has not been added to the LOR. ARB2019-15: Bank of America, Rio Road E, lighting and landscaping changes HNM 2/14/19 COUNTY -WIDE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Minor amendments to architectural designs DESIGN CRITERIA Structure Design Changes to the architectural design of a building OK: 1-2 lights. should be consistent with the design of the building replaced and one new as it was originally approved by the ARB or light on west elevation consistent with the design of a building that proposed; 1 light otherwise meets the EC Guidelines. For buildings removed and 2 lights that have not been approved by the ARB and do not replaced on east meet the EC Guidelines, changes should increase elevation. Lights the consistency of the building with the EC visible in Google Map Guidelines. images on east elevation not drawn on A09.11; one light drawn on west elevation on A09.11 not visible in Google line c, /tYC..6 40ICt - 1- t5 11,4(-- -0t= ?d--(MICA ) K31) Y1_1b, 6i 4 ISM O/22 05- / vni LIGHTING REVIEW CHECKLIST Updated May 5, 2011 REF # I GUIDELINE NOTES Lighting General Guidelines ❑ 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent Spillover in excess of 0.5 fc on N and E properties or streets; property lines, but abutting parcels zoned HC and PDC; spillover in excess of 0.5 on W property line, which abuts r-o-w (Putt Putt PI) ❑ 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. OK, all light models over 3,000 lumens are All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff full cut-off fixtures fixtures. ❑ 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots Highest fc value is 24; should be reduced to in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other 20 fc uses in the Entrance Corridors. ❑ 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow; OK, all fixtures at 40k = `natural white' however, a consistent appearance throughout a site or development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be required to match them. ❑ 26 Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing OK, all fixtures bronze. Two new poles pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors. proposed, but colors not stated; must match ❑ 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures should The mounting height proposed for the two be compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the sites new freestanding pole fixtures is 25 ft AFG they are illuminating, and with the use of the site. Typically, the height and must be reduced to 20 ft, inclusive of of freestanding pole -mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors base. should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in height will typically require additional screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from the Entrance Corridor. ❑ 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance OK Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis. ❑ 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each Note not included outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial REF # GUIDELINE NOTES 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 half footcandle." Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting ❑ 30 light used for decorative effect shall: N/A a. be compatible with the character of the Entrance Corridor. Compatibility of exterior lighting and lighting fixtures is assessed in terms of design, use, size, scale, color, and brightness. b. impact only the immediate site. The effect of the illumination should not be discernible from distances along the Entrance Corridor. ❑ 31 Where used for decorative effect, outdoor light fixtures shall: N/A a. be equipped with automatic timing devices and shall be extinguished between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and dawn. b. be shielded and focused to eliminate glare. Glare control shall be achieved primarily through the use of such means as cutoff fixtures, shields and baffles, and appropriate application of mounting height, wattage, aiming angle, fixture placement, etc. c. be cutoff luminaires, aimed so as not to project their output beyond the objects intended to be illuminated; or non -cutoff luminaires, equipped with glare shields, visors, barn doors, and/or other similar shielding accessories as required to meet the following criteria: Light distribution from all lighting installations shall be cut-off at all angles beyond those required to restrict direct illumination to within the perimeter of the landscape feature being illuminated. d. never exceed 3,000 lumens. Further restrictions on lumens may be imposed by the ARB. e. not be modified to reflect seasonal colors. f. be of a number that is compatible with the scale of the object and the development to be illuminated, such that the light emitted will not over - illuminate or overpower the site, as determined by the ARB. LIGHTING PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Cut sheets ❑ Lumen level 3000 or more must be full cutoff) 8 fixtures above 3000 lumens 4 all full cutoff ❑ Bulb/lamp location (must be totally within house to be full cutoff) OK Luminaire schedule ❑ Catalog # coordinated with cut sheets Provide luminaire schedule on E2.01 ❑ Fixture quantity/types coordinated with quantity/types on lightin plan OK ❑ Pole height/mounting height (ARB) Must be reduced to 20 ft, inclusive of base. ❑ Colors/finishes (ARB) OK, all are bronze. 2 new poles proposed 4 must match ❑ Tilt (must be 0 for full cutoff) OK Fixture locations ❑ Location conflicts with trees, utilities, etc. OK ❑ Coordination with other site plan sheets OK ❑ Shielding issues(freestanding signs, wall fixtures, etc. Seespillover, below Photometric plan ❑ Adjacent zoning Spillover in excess of 0.5 fc on N and E property lines, but abutting parcels zoned HC and PDC; ❑ Property lines ❑ Excessive spillover Spillover in excess of 0.5 fc on W property line into R-o-W Putt Putt Pl. ❑ Excessive lighting levels (ARB) Highest fe under drive-thru canopy = 24 fc ❑ Maintenance factor = 1.0 No LLF is given in luminaire schedule on E0.01 ❑ Standard lighting notes: 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-hal ootcandle. Note not provided DESIGN CRITERIA Height Intensity Colors COUNTY -WIDE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS New structure/site lighting & changes to existing structure/site li Pole height shall be compatible with building height. Typically, height shall not exceed 20'. 15' is appropriate for most uses. Base height is included in overall pole height. A maximum of 30 footcandles may be approved for display uses. Lower light levels will apply to other uses. Fixtures and poles shall have a dark brown, dark bronze or black finish. Other dark colors, if coordinated with the building (for example, hunter green), may be approved. Lamp type Incandescent, quartz halogen, fluorescent, mercury vapor, metal halide, high pressure sodium, low pressure sodium, and LED lamps may be approved. However, a consistent appearance is required within a Planting/Screening Planting may be required to reduce impacts of glare. The mounting height proposed for the two new freestanding pole fixtures is 25 ft AFG and must be reduced to 20 ft, inclusive of base. The highest fc value is 24, under the drive-thru canopy. Standard is 20 and this should be reduced. OK: all fixtures proposed are bronze (what canister lights will not be seen from EC). 2 new poles proposed and their colors not provided 4 must match existina Doles on site. OK: LED lights proposed. Consistent appearance provided by light color/temp all equal to 40K Explain why one existing evergreen (noted as Thuja ?licata `Green Giant') must've removed to install new proposed poll. Current images of the site suggests the tree is healthy. If the tree is removed, it must be replaced. Rooftop Lighting Height and intensity of rooftop pole None proposed lights shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Light shall not spill over outside the walls of the structure. NOTE All lighting idelines apply. OK Why is E1.01 entitled demolition when no demolition is shown? Remove. 4