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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600146 Staff Report 2017-01-03 of A�.Lr COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE $ 1- i IljjK 3 Department of Community Development 8 ®= 401 McIntire Road,North Wing Charlottesville,Virginia 22902-4596 `r ISV r 434-296-5832 ALBEMARLE COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD TENTATIVE Agenda for January 03, 2017 TUESDAY ALBEMARLE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 1:00 PM — Room 241 NOTE: Plans and other items submitted for the regular review items listed below are available for viewing at the County Office Building. If you are interested in viewing these documents, please contact the Department of Community Development using the information listed in the letterhead. 2. Call to order 3. Establish a quorum 4. Disclosures 5. Public comment 6. Consent Agenda(See Below) 7. Regular Review Items 8. Work Session 9. Other Business a. Approval of Minutes: b. Next ARB Meeting: January 17, 2017 TUESDAY 10. Adjournment izyA..", Consent Agenda .r-----_° a. ARB-2016-146: Shops at Westfield Road Initial Site Plan / Z_/ /! 'b. ARB-2016-151: LiDL / Applicant: Alan Taylor Applicant: Craig Kotarski NOTES REGARDING PUBLIC MEETINGS 1. Each applicant is allowed to make a single presentation not exceeding 15 minutes in length.The applicant may divide the 15-minute allotment among various presenters,but the total presentation time will not exceed 15 minutes. 2. Each member of the general public who wishes to speak on a matter shall be allowed one appearance not to exceed 3 minutes. 3. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Architectural Review Board may demand a review of the application by the Board of Supervisors. Such demand shall be made by filing a request therefore in writing with the clerk of the Board of Supervisors within ten calendar days of the date of such decision.For additional information see section 30.6.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. NOTES REGARDING ARB ACTIONS I. Certificates of Appropriateness are valid for the same period that the corresponding site plan is valid. If there is no site plan required for the proposed work,the Certificate of Appropriateness is valid for 3 years.Applicants requesting an extension of the period of validity must do so in writing.The letter must be received by the Director of Planning prior to the expiration date. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB -2016-146: The Shops at Westfield Road Initial Review Type Initial Site Plan Parcel Identification 061WOOlOA00300 Location At the southwest corner of the intersection of Rt. 29 with Westfield Road Zoned Commercial (C1)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant University of Virginia Real Estate FoundationBohler Engineering (Daniel Hines) Magisterial District Rio Proposal To construct a retail/restaurant building with a drive-thru and associated site improvements. Context This site is located in a heavily developed commercial area that includes a mix of retail and office buildings, motels and gas stations. Visibility The development will be readily visible from the Entrance Corridor. ARB Meeting Date January 3, 2017 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY A restaurant building (the Asian Buffet) that predated the establishment of the Entrance Corridors was previously located at this site. A demolition permit was issued for that building in 2011. Prior to demolition, the ARB had reviewed two applications associated with the development. 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 Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the Architectural drawings are not required None at this time. designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development to be submitted with Initial Site Plans, within the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area. and no architectural designs have been Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, submitted for this proposal at this time. that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical The plan shows a drive-thru window on landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and the south elevation of the proposed Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development building. The drive-thru will be readily within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of visible from the EC, but vehicles historic structures is neither required nor desired. waiting in line for the drive-thru will stack around the back of the building. The plan shows a projecting window with no canopy, so the visual impacts of the drive-thru may be reduced. 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a This section of the corridor is None at this time. pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the substantially developed, and many of Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Buildin] the nearby buildings predate the designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures establishment of the Entrance Corridor. within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is The buildings immediately to the south substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful (Pet Supplies Plus and the Shell balance between harmonizing new development with the existing station), and the 7-11 and United Bank character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the buildings across Rt. 29, are buildings in significant historic sites in the area. the immediate area that were reviewed and approved by the ARB. 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, This guideline will be assessed when None at this time. materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the form$ architectural designs are submitted for and features of the significant historic buildings in the area, review. exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of This guideline will be assessed when None at this time. buildings. architectural designs are submitted for review. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale This guideline will be assessed when None at this time. should be integral to the building and site design. architectural designs are submitted for review. 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, This guideline will be assessed when None at this time. shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. architectural designs are submitted for review. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should This guideline will be assessed when None at this time. be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. architectural designs are submitted for review. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should A single building is proposed. None. be used to unify groups of buildings within a development. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet The building design is not expected to None at this time. the requirements of the Guidelines. be a trademark design. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or A sample of the window glass will be Provide specs and a highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should needed. The window glass note will be sample of the window meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall needed on the architectural drawings. glass for review. Provide not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceell the standard window 30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be glass note on the submitted with the application for final review. architectural drawings. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the A drive-thru window is located on the Provide details on the overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be south elevation of the building, with a drive-thru window compatible with the building designs used on the site. drive-thru lane wrapping around the back of the building. Architectural design, including location and appearance of menu 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will drawings will be needed to determine boards and other drive - still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, visual impacts of the drive-thru. thru related items. screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, A loading space is proposed on the Provide screening for the c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical Equipment, f. Above- north side of the building. It will be loading space. ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and visible from the EC. similar security fencing devices. Dumpsters are located just north of the Include a dumpster enclosure detail in the site 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of'a. loading space. The enclosure gates are plan. Coordinate Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. angled away from the EC, but the enclosure materials with enclosure will be visible from the EC. building materials. There is no dumpster enclosure detail in the plan. Enclosure materials Show how views of coordinated with building materials will ground -mounted and help establish an appropriate building -mounted appearance for the corridor. equipment will be eliminated from the Some equipment already exists on site, corridor. including a gas meter, gas vent, vaults, etc. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural The note is needed on the plan. Add the standard plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance mechanical equipment Corridor shall be eliminated." note to the plan. Lighting Six light poles are proposed, but details Provide a complete have not been provided. lan for review. Landscaping -lighting 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Landscaping will be needed to integrate Provide all planting clear Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, this site into the corridor. Existing and of all utilities and land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of proposed utilities will need to be easements, increasing buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the coordinated with landscaping planting area as needed, Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility requirements. An increase in planting or provide documentation with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance area may be needed to satisfy those from easement holders Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping. requirements. indicating no objection to the planting. 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the Proposed tree spacing doesn't meet area's significant historic sites which is characterized by large shade guidelines requirements in some trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order within the locations and trees are missing in other Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing locations. A significant amount of environment of the corridor. landscaping is proposed in utility easements. Documentation is needed 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained y planting different types of plant materials that share similar from easement holders stating that there characteristics. Such common elements allow for more flexibility A is no objection to the planting, or the the design of structures because common landscape features will help planting area will need to be increased to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the street to accommodate the required plants. upon which the Corridor is centered. 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should Shade trees are shown along the EC Space the shade trees include the following: frontage, but they are spaced further along the Rt. 29 frontage a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance apart than 35' on center and sizes and at 35' on center. Planting Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2 inches caliper species are not yet identified. No size shall be 3V2" caliper. (measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant ornamental trees are shown. A row of Intersperse ornamental species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least shrubs is included. trees among the shade every 35 feet on center. trees. Provide this b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should Landscaping along the EC frontage falls planting clear of all be interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. within a utility easement(s). utilities and easements, or The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shat Documentation from easement holders provided documentation trees. They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular indicating no objection to the planting from easement holders spacing pattern. will be needed. If such documentation indicating no objection to c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or lol can't be obtained, the planting area will the planting. stone wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the need to be increased to accommodate Entrance Corridor street. the required trees and shrubs. d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: Shade trees are shown along Westfield Space the trees on the a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such Road, but spacing is wider than 40' on north side of the site at trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches abo4 center. Size and species are not yet 40' on center. Planting the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. identified. size shall be 2'h" caliper. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: The proposed building is surrounded by Note that trees may be a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian sidewalk. No trees are proposed along required along the ways. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper (measured six the sidewalk, although three trees on the building to soften the inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the north side of the building that count as appearance. area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center. interior parking lot trees are located adjacent to the sidewalk. 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The No trees are proposed along the east or spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be south elevations. Architectural determined by the length, height, and blankness of such walls. elevations are needed to determine if b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other trees are required in these areas. structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: Trees along Rt. 29 and Westfield Road Perimeter parking lot a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 41 double as perimeter parking lot trees on trees (2'/2" caliper, 40' on feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas the north and east sides of the site, but center) are required on at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and there are no perimeter trees on the south the south and west sides should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking and west sides. The trees on the north of the site. area. side are spaced wider than the b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 214 requirement. Space the trees on the inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be north side of the site at evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to the area. Such 75 parking spaces are proposed, 40' on center. Planting trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to requiring 8 interior parking lot trees. 8 size shall be 2%" caliper. maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing. interior trees are provided. c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking Provide shrubs, 24" high area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 Shrubs are not provided along the at planting, along the inches in height. southern parking lot perimeter. southern perimeter of the parking area. Sizes and species have not yet been identified. 37 Plant species: Species have not yet been identified. Provide a complete plant a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based schedule on the landscape upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended plan. Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). 38 Plant health: The note is needed on the plan. Add the standard plant The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site health note to the plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be landscape plan. 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." Site Development and layout 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape This site has already been developed, so None. and should contribute to the creation of an organized development no natural landscape or rolling terrain plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving remain. The proposed layout appears the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees organized. The proposed building is along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect oriented parallel to the EC, and the front native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the of the building appears to face the EC. surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; Building height is noted as 40'. This is preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river and taller than the buildings immediately stream valleys which may be located on the site and integrating these adjacent to the south and across Rt. 29, features into the design of surrounding development; and limiting the but it is consistent with some other building mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the buildings in the area. Sidewalks are natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. provided on Rt. 29 and Westfield Road. 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance No views or vistas are expected to be Corridor street and to other development within the corridor should impacted by this development. be as follows: a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site. b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street. c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems. d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor. 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. f. The placement of structures on the site should respect existing views and vistas on and around the site. Site Gradin 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to The site has already been cleared and None. surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by graded. Existing grade falls from a high shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that of 470' at the north/northwest corner of blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally the site to 457' at the south/southeast unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded corner. Proposed grading would ith a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition establish a level area for the building Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than engineered, with a finished floor elevation of 464'. appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessA No retaining walls are proposed. shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of There are existing trees and shrubs on If existing trees or shrubs any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the site, but they do not appear on the are to remain, locate them final Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing existing conditions plan. on the existing conditions should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, and landscape plans and landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans. show tree protection fencing on the grading, 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. Planting and utility conflicts 2. The drive-thru window 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: 1. Provide all planting clear of all utilities and easements, increasing planting area as needed, or provide documentation from easement holders indicating no objection to the planting. This includes sufficient space to accommodate large shade trees, ornamental trees and shrubs along the Rt. 29 frontage; large shade trees and shrubs along the Westfield Road frontage; and large shade trees and shrubs along the south and west perimeters of the parking lot. • Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None. 0 Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None. Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on the site landscaping and E&S prior to any grading activity on the site. This protection should plans. 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. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit An underground stormwater facility is None. into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When proposed under the parking and visible from the Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully travelway area at the south end of the integrated into the landscape. They should not have the appearance of site. engineered features. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. Planting and utility conflicts 2. The drive-thru window 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: 1. Provide all planting clear of all utilities and easements, increasing planting area as needed, or provide documentation from easement holders indicating no objection to the planting. This includes sufficient space to accommodate large shade trees, ornamental trees and shrubs along the Rt. 29 frontage; large shade trees and shrubs along the Westfield Road frontage; and large shade trees and shrubs along the south and west perimeters of the parking lot. • Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None. 0 Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None. Regarding the final site plan submittal: A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following items shall be addressed in the final site plan submittal: 1. Provide specs and a sample of the window glass for review. Provide the standard window glass note on the architectural drawings: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. 2. Provide details on the drive-thru window design, including location and appearance of menu boards and other drive-thru related items. 3. Provide screening for the loading space. 4. Include a dumpster enclosure detail in the site plan. Coordinate enclosure materials with building materials. 5. Show how views of ground-mounted and building-mounted equipment will be eliminated from the Entrance Corridor. 6. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the plan: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated. 7. Provide a complete lighting plan for review. 8. Provide all planting clear of all utilities and easements, increasing planting area as needed, or provide documentation from easement holders indicating no objection to the planting. This includes sufficient space to accommodate large shade trees, ornamental trees and shrubs along the Rt. 29 frontage; large shade trees and shrubs along the Westfield Road frontage; large shade trees and shrubs along the south and west perimeters of the parking lot. 9. Provide shade trees along the Rt. 29 frontage at 35' on center, 31/2" caliper at planting. Intersperse ornamental trees among the shade trees. 10. Provide trees on the north side of the site at 40' on center, 2%2" caliper at planting. 11. Note that trees may be required along the building to soften the appearance. 12. Provide perimeter parking lot trees (21/2" caliper, 40' on center) on the south and west sides of the site. 13. Provide shrubs, 24" high at planting, along the southern perimeter of the parking area. 14. Provide a complete plant schedule on the landscape plan. 15. Add the standard plant health note 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 the plant. 16. If existing trees or shrubs are to remain, locate them on the existing conditions and landscape plans and show tree protection fencing on the grading, landscaping and E&S plans. 0M:3 0 W.1 This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawin Date/Revision Date 1 Cover Sheet 11/11/2016 2-3 General Notes and Details 11/11/2016 4 Topographic Survey 11/11/2016 5 Existing Conditions & Demolition Plan 11/11/2016 6 Site & Utility Plan 11/11/2016 7 Grading Plan 11/11/2016 8 Landscape Plan 11/11/2016 9 SWM & BMP Computations 11/11/2016 10