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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900020 Checklist 2019-03-01ARB2019-20: Birchwood UVA Community Credit Union, minor amendment LANDSCAPE REVIEW CHECKLIST Updated May S, 2011 HNM 3/1/19 REF # I GUIDELINE NOTES GENERAL GUIDELINES Site develo ment and layout ❑ 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and should The site has been previously developed; the first contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This may be phase included grading; laying of asphalt for accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain parking and travelways; laying of a concrete slab typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and for a building pad; and installation of choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that any grading will landscaping, which is now mature. The blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; landscaping includes street trees and shrubs, preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river and stream valleys perimeter trees and shrubs, and two interior trees; which may be located on the site and integrating these features into the design of the landscaping met ARB approval in 2007. This surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that second phase of development involves the does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. construction of the building; the erection of a monument sign on the EC frontage; and the addition of new landscaping as well as the removal of one mature tree. If the majority of the landscaping now present is preserved through this disturbance, it will provide a sensitive and naturalistic landscaping. Landsca in ❑ 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to reflect the This commercial property has been extensively landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant historic sites which is planted around the perimeter with ornamental characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual and shade trees as well as shrubbery. The street order within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing frontage has five elms and several inkberries environment of the corridor. lining it; to this, the amendment proposes to add a monument sign with six Nandina domestica ❑ 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such common elements "firepower." The whole assemblage is coherent allow for more flexibility in the design of structures because common landscape and comprehensive. 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 Corridor A previous LOR enabled the drive -through street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a negative visual impact canopy and footprint, situated on the rear north ARB2019-20: Birchwood UVA Community Credit Union, minor amendment HNM 3/1/19 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. side) of the building, to expand towards the west. a. Loading areas, While the west elevation of the canopy may be b. Service areas, visible to east -bound drivers on the EC, no other c. Refuse areas, elevation will be visible due to the canopy being d. Storage areas, obscured by the building itself. No loading or e. Mechanical equipment, service areas are marked on the site plan. No f. Above -ground utilities, and refuse (dumpster) area is marked on the site plan; g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. note, if a dumpster is desired, another LOR will be required. Mechanical equipment on the northeast corner of the building is screened by a low brick wall and 3 Steeds Japanese holly bushes. ❑ 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and N/A: no screening devices proposed 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 into the natural N/A: SWMF were installed in previous (first) topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor phase of development. street, these features must be fully integrated into the landscape. They should not have the appearance of engineered features. Landsca in ❑ 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the OK: the EC frontage is currently lined with 5 following: mature Allee Chinese elms, spaced 35' o.c. or a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such less. A row of Dense inkberries also lines the trees should be at least 3'/2 inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and frontage. should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. To this, the amendment proposes to add a b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be interspersed monument sign and 6 Nandina domestica among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not `Firepower' shrubs (3 each on the west and east alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large sides of the sign). Note that, according to the shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. Missouri Botanical Garden and Invasive Plant c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone wall, Atlas resources, this species is invasive in forests typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street. throughout the Southern United states. A d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing regionally -native, non-invasive species should be should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road selected instead. Additionally, the base of the ARB2019-20: Birchwood UVA Community Credit Union, minor amendment HNM 3/1/19 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES right-of-way and utility easements. monument sign (previously approved, ARB- 2019-3) is only 6.5" high above grade; these plants mature to 1-2', potentially obscuring the text at the bottom of the sign. Lower -growing shrubbery should be considered, or the placement of the shrubs to the sides, and not directly in front of, the sign should be considered. ❑ 33 Landscaping along interior roads: OR sufficient interior travelway trees have been a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees should be at provided in previous development that have least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a reached maturity plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center. ❑ 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: OK: 2 interior trees have been provided in a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees previous development that have reached maturity 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: OK: 14 spaces are shown on this section (Phase a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on center. 1) of the site plan; this necessitates 2 interior Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for parking trees, which have been provided in every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the previous development. interior of the parking area. b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2%2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; 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 the tree and shall be protected by curbing. c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height. ❑ 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: OK: 2 new dragon lady hollies are proposed to a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as flank the entrance of the building, facing the EC; necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of the facade (south elevation) is also lined with 24 such trees or vegetation should be determined by the length, height, and blankness inkberry hollies, as per this proposal. The former of such walls. are proposed to be planted at 6' while the latter b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other structures; are listed in the landscape schedule as 24-36". dum stern, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; The nandina proposed around the monument sign ARB2019-20: Birchwood UVA Community Credit Union, minor amendment HNM 3/1/19 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height. are listed in the schedule as 18-24"; this should be revised to 24" in height minimum on the EC. ❑ 37 Plant species: OK, all of the species (ilex glabra `Nigra,' ilex x a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based upon but not aquipernyi `Meschick,' and nandina domestica limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native `Firepower') are all in the Context Sensitive Site Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). Design and County approved lists; however, according to the Missouri Botanical Garden and Invasive Plant Atlas resources, this species is invasive in forests throughout the Southern United States. A regionally -native, non-invasive species should be selected instead. Additionally, the base of the monument sign (previously approved, ARB-2019-3) is only 6.5" high above grade; these plants mature to 1-2', potentially obscuring the text at the bottom of the sign. Lower -growing shrubbery should be considered, or the placement of the shrubs to the sides, and not directly in front of, the sign should be considered. ❑ 38 Plant health: OK, note included on the landscape plan. 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 number of The number of red sunset maples is listed as 4 in plants shown on the plan the landscape schedule, although only 3 are proposed/extant: the fourth red maple is to be removed. This one is not drawn on the plan and should be illustrated with a label that provides size and species. It should be grayed or hatched to distinguish it from existing and proposed landscaping. ❑ Check Limit the number of proposed plants for any one OK: no new proposed species over 25% species to 25% of the total proposed for that plant type (tree, shrub). threshold Site Development and layout Development pattern ARB2019-20: Birchwood UVA Community Credit Union, minor amendment HNM 3/1/19 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES ❑ 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street OK: no significant features exist on site, which and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: was previously cleared, graded, and asphalted 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 trees or Two mature Allee Chinese elms in the interior of other existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of the site, adjacent to the building pad, and 2-4 Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and mature Foster hollies at the north end of the site coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment control may be adversely affected by the construction of Tans. the building and the drive -through canopy. These trees/shrubs should be marked for preservation ❑ 42 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 on the site plan (adequate tree protection fencing site. This protection should remain in place until completion of the development of should be shown) and provided on the ground in the site. advance of construction. ❑ 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. ARB2019-20: Birchwood UVA Community Credit Union HNM 3/1/19 COUNTY -WIDE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Minor amendments to site plans DESIGN CRITERIA Grading Revised grading should not change If revised grading adds a retaining wall N/A: no grading proposed the relationship of the building to or increases the height of a retaining the site, or the site to adjacent wall: Any wall 6' in height or more properties, or change the general shall be terraced and the terraces shall view from the EC. 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 approved if All planting guidelines apply to new or New species are proposed: ilex glabra the proposed species is included in increased parking areas. nigra, ilex x aquipernyi `Meschick', the "recommended" or "acceptable" and nandina domestic `Firepower'. All plant lists in "Context Sensitive are within the Context Sensitive Site Site Design", if the species is Design as recommended species. Only similar in character to the ARB- one is native to the region (ilex approved species, and if the species glabra). One red maple is to be is consistent with the general removed; it is in the rear of the site, in character of the approved site plan. a portion not visible from the EC. Phasing Planting along the EC will likely be OK: planting was provided in the first required to be included in the first phase of development; this amendment phase. is to add new landscaping and remove one red maple that exists at the rear of the site. NOTES See criteria for screening, fencing, additions, lighting, and equipment for other re uirements. ARB2019-20: Birchwood UVA Community Credit Union HNM 3/1/19 Architectural Review Board COUNTY -WIDE Minor Amendment Completeness check 2 collated A. Written description of the proposal 1❑j Provide a description of the proposed work. — Commented [HM1]: Not provided 2 J❑1 Explain how the proposal is compatible with the surrounding area and the Entrance Corridor. _ commented [HM2]: Not provided B. For Minor Site Plan Amendments, provide a plan showing the approved site condition and the following (drawn to the scale of f"=20, clearly legible): 1 ® Location and identification of all proposed changes, including new site features and features to be demolished such as but not limited to: a ❑ parking, travelways, walkways b ❑ mechanical equipment, trash containers, loading and service areas, and associated screening c ❑ proposed grading changes drawn with contour intervals of 5-feet or less d ❑ proposed utilities and easements or changes to utilities and easements, identify easement type and extent e ❑ changes to stormwater management facilities f ❑ retaining walls with top and bottom elevations, maximum wall heights, proposed materials, and material and color samples g ❑ changes to site lighting (see the lighting checklist) h ® existing landscaping and changes to landscaping, including landscaping to be removed commented [HM3]: Not shown with location, size and species; proposed landscaping with a landscape schedule indicating plant species with common and botanical names, quantity, size at planting, and symbol used; location and height of above -ground utilities and associated easements, and location of below -ground utilities and associated easements; Dee protection fencing and limits of work on the landscape, grading and E&S plans. Commented [HMa]: Not provided 9 For Minor Amendments to Architectural Plans, provide the following: — Commented [HM5]: N/A 1 ❑ Dimensioned architectural elevations of the existing condition and the proposed changes. Elevations must be drawn to the scale of 1/8"=1'-0". Include a building materials schedule and key on the elevation drawings. 2 ❑ One set of material and color samples for all proposed materials. 3 ❑ A floor plan adequate to show exterior walls, windows and doors. D. Additional material 1 ® Sheet number, total number of sheets, date of the drawing, date and description of the latest revision, and contact information for the firm preparing the drawings in the title block on all drawings. For revised drawings, clearly identify revisions made. 2 ❑ Labeled, color 8-'/2' x 11" photos of the site as seen from both directions on the Entrance Corridor. ❑ Signatures Architectural Review Board Final Site Plan Checklist — 1