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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201800135 Checklist 2018-12-19 HNM APPLICATION REVIEW HISTORY ARB #/Name ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Initial Site Plan_ ACTION _ DATE NOTES County received application 10/22/18 Corresponding submittal 10/22/18 filing deadline/ARB meeting date deadline; 12/3/18 ARB meeting Transfer from intake to ARB Staff 10/23/18 Received from principal planner Comments to applicant 10/30/18 Notification letter sent First ARB staff review 11/14/18; 11/15- Application complete;reviewed; staff 19/18; 11/20-26/18 report written Comments to applicant 11/27/18 Staff report sent to ARB,applicant,and uploaded to laserfiche ARB meeting date 12/3/18 ARB action Requested changes Resubmittal received 12/18/18 Resubmittal reviewed 12/18/18 Were all comments addressed? yes Comments to applicant 12/18/18 Sent via email and mail Resubmittal received Resubmittal reviewed Were all comments addressed? Comments to applicant Approval letter sent CLOSED OUT 12/19/18 ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary SDP HNM 11/14/18 Architectural Review Board Preliminary Site Development Plan Checklist for Completeness ® 8 collated copies A. Written description of the proposal ® Provide a general description of all proposed work. ® Explain how the proposal is compatible with the surrounding area and the Entrance Corridor. B. Site plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of f "=20', clearly legible and folded): ® Location(s) of proposed building(s) on the site. ® Schematic layout of parking, travelways, and other improvements. ❑ Location of existing and proposed tree lines. Individually identify trees of a 6-inch caliper or greater. Commented [HM1]: Existing Conditions sheet not inelnded in ® Existing and proposed topography drawn with contour intervals of 2-feet, and with sufficient off -site site plan set topography to describe prominent and pertinent off -site features and physical characteristics, but in no case less than 50-feet outside of the site. M Location and size of existing and proposed utilities and easements. Identify type of utility and extent — Commented [HM2]: Not provided of easement. ❑ Conceptual stormwater management plan. ® Conceptual landscaping that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in the ARB guidelines. ® 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. C. Appearance of the proposed building(s) ® Show a representation of the appearance of the proposed building(s). This must include architectural elevations drawn to the scale of at least 1/16"=1'-0". This may also include perspective sketches, or photos of the proposed building(s). These documents should provide a basic understanding of: ® The size, form, and scale of the building. ® The architectural style of the building. ® The proposed building materials and color(s). D. Additional material ® Provide labeled, color, 8-'/2" x 11" photographs of the site as seen from both directions on the Entrance Corridor. ❑ The applicant is welcome to submit any additional material that will make the preliminary review more productive. Drawings or other submittal items that clarify topography, visibility, utilities, landscaping, or other unique or unusual conditions are welcome. ❑ Site sections may be useful. ® Signatures ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11/19/18 ENTRANCE CORRIDOR GUIDELINES CHECKLIST for INITIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW 21412013 Gray highlight = guideline can't be reviewed at initial site plan stage, can provide recommendations for final Yellow highlight = can only review for location/configuration at initial site plan Regular text = guideline can be reviewed at initial site plan stage, can make condition of initial plan approval, can be basis for denial REF # I GUIDELINE NOTES GENERAL GUIDELINES Pur ose 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the designated The proposed building and fuel pump canopy are Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within the corridors contemporary, universal, trademark designs that have reflects the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of been superficially and moderately amended to look more ARB review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development within the "Albemarle," primarily through materials and forms, such designated Entrance Corridors as: the use of brick; the use of a gable (rather than shed) canopy roof; and metal panels that are abstracted reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle Chippendale railings used at the parapet. The latter is an area, and to promote orderly and attractive development within these inauthentic form that's a pantomime of a traditional corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic structures is building element and is non -sequitur in its use/placement. neither required nor desired. 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle The development is suburban, in keeping with the present area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In appearance of the EC but not with the community's future order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation aspirations for the corridor. Monticello is concerned about characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary the size of the fuel -pump canopy and its visibility from the factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; the character mountaintop. Site development is largely paved (1.39, or of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping. 66.5% of a 2.09-acre site) for surface parking (0.98, or 46.9%) and vehicular travel. Landscaping meets minimum requirements. Com a ifity with significant historic sites: 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect The proposed architectural design incorporates metal the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the panels that are abstracted Chippendale railings at the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the parapet. This is an inauthentic gesture that's a pantomime area, as well as drawings of architectural features, which provide important of a traditional building element and is non -sequitur in its examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. use/placement. An actual railing would be more desired. ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11 / 19/ 18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for REPLICATION: see above comment. SCALE: The building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic proposed building height is 22'-6" from grade to top of structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new parapet, 33'-0" from grade to peak of the central tower's development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the pyramidal roof. As a one-story building that reads as a area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of single story (from its fenestration), it's over -scaled. The compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which 4'-5" parapet presumably hides the rooftop -mounted may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as mechanical equipment from view. FORM: The form is a traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate modern, pared -down Classicism, with a main block varying tastes as well as special functional requirements. bisected by a central, projecting tower element. However, the fenestration isn't symmetrical and the door isn't centered. MATERIALS: brick is a cultural reference, as it is a traditional local building material. Com a bility with the character of the Entrance Corridor 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of See comment in #2 compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with the existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. Site development and layout 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and The parcel is currently being cleared for future should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This may development; it is being significantly graded, and three 6'- be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling tall, terraced retaining walls will be placed on the eastern terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian end of the site to navigate the severe slopes of Pantops ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that mountain as it descends on its western slope. No extant any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a vegetation will remain; all proposed landscaping is new. continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant Trees are proposed along streets and sidewalks on the river and stream valleys which may be located on the site and integrating perimeter of the site. these features into the design of surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the natural The suburban site layout is in keeping with neighboring settings of the site or the Entrance Corridor. ' parcels on this EC. Together, the 6,049 sf building and 8,160 sf fuel -pump canopy cover 20% of the developed portion of the 2.09-acre site, which is 1.63 acres (or 71,002.8 sf). ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11/19/18 REF # I GUIDELINE NOTES Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to As a suburban development, the landscaping on this reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant historic parcel will not reflect the area's historic sites that are sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping known for their large shade trees and lawns. The amount should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor and help to of proposed green space is approximately 0.24 acres (1.63 integrate buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. acres of the 2.09-acres site will be disturbed, while 1.39 acres of that 1.63 are devoted to impervious surface — 0.98 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such acres to paved parking areas). Street trees will be the common elements allow for more flexibility in the design of structures extent of landscaping on this site. 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 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, SCALE: At 22'-6" from grade to top of parapet, the colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the single -story building is tall for a single volume. The top of significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) wall plate is actually 18'-1", meaning that the parapet the buildings described in Appendix A. The standard of compatibility can be measures 4'-5" high — presumably to hide the rooftop - met through scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in mounted mechanical equipment. The scale of the fuel - architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of pump canopy is oversized. FORM: The use of a gable important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these roof on the canopy and porch elements on the building guidelines. alludes to historical forms. While the building is a streamlined Classicism, with a volume bifurcated by a projecting central tower, the fenestration is not symmetrical and the door is not centered, making the asymmetrical composition Post-modern and not allusive to traditional building forms. The abstracted Chippendale railing, which is nothing more than incised metal panels with no opacity, is a n empty gesture to a historical element that has no meaning in this context since it does not serve as a railing at all, but merely decorative applique. MATERIALS: brick alludes to local building traditions. It is noted that the support columns of the fuel - pump canopy and the dumpster enclosure are proposed to be brick as well. Other materials include metal panels in two shades of white, grey, and silver as well as stucco- ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11 / 19/ 18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES textured EIFS panels in an ecru color. While these are not traditional building materials, they are frequently employed in contemporary building. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. While the suburban design reflects that which is already extant and which is developing on the EC, the scale of the 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the building and site design. fuel -pump canopy, which covers 8,160 square feet and measures 14'-0" from grade to bottom of truss, 14'-9" 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. from grade to bottom of eave, and 23'-2" from grade to top of ridgepole, is oversized for the site and the EC. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be It is unfortunate that only 2/3 of the fagade is fenestrated relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. and thus transparent; the east elevation, the southernmost portion of which will be visible from the EC, is 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development. completely blind; the west elevation holds three windows in three out of six bays; and the rear elevation is blind except for a central entrance with a glass door and sidelights. While this latter elevation will not be visible from the EC, it is disappointing that only one "front" is being presented in this design, when other gas stations in the larger Virginia Piedmont region are known to have designed three fronts plus a fenestrated "rear". No connecting devices are proposed here. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the This trademark design has been modified to meet the EC requirements of the Guidelines. DG; 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 south elevation which shelters outdoor seating oriented towards the gas pumps; and the metal panels along the parapet that mimic Chippendale railings in abstracted form. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly The standard window -glass note has not been provided on reflective. Reflectance off the outside pane of glass should be kept below 7%. the architectural drawings: Visible light transmittance Specifications on the proposed window glass and samples of tinted window (VLT) shall not drop below 4001o. Visible light reflectance glass should be submitted with the application for final review. (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. However a sample has been provided: the VLT = 74%, the VLR = 11 %. This is within the limits set by the above note. Provide note on the architectural drawings. Accessory structures and equipment ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11 / 19/ 18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan The fuel -pump canopy can be considered an accessory of development structure to the convenience store, yet it takes a primary position in the "front" of the site, adjacent to the EC, and and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the building designs used on the site. has a 2,000 sf larger footprint than the building, which should be, hierarchically, the primary structure on the site. The large dumpster enclosure (37' x 17') is located at the northwest corner of the site, farthest from the EC. Both utilize the same brick as the store. 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance The loading area spans the length of the east (side) Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a elevation and will be visible from the EC. While the negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be majority of parking spaces have been relegated behind the provided to eliminate visibility. building, a row of 8 parking spaces separate the building's a. Loading areas, fagade from the fuel -pump canopy area, while another row b. Service areas, of 5 parking spaces line the southwest corner of the site, c. Refuse areas, close to the EC. The latter have two air stations on 4'x3' d. Storage areas, concrete pads as well as a proposed pole sign announcing e. Mechanical equipment, the air pump; these are considered mechanical equipment f. Above -ground utilities, and and should be relegated from the EC. Underground g. Chain link fence barbed wire razor wire and similar security fencing storage tanks are proposed for the southernmost edge of devices. the site, abutting the EC; a 6' x 6' concrete pad with 2 bollards and a vent stack are on the eastern end of the proposed tanks; their visibility from the EC is clearly not eliminated. The dumpster pad, which measures 26' x 40', holds a 37' x 17' brick enclosure; it is relegated away from the EC, yet its visibility has not been eliminated. Mechanical equipment is presumably rooftop -mounted. Provide a roof plan for final review. Show how the visibility of all mechanical equipment will be eliminated from the EC. 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and Plantings are the only means of screening devices surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of: proposed, but they are not substantial and gaps in the a. Walls, street trees plus low-lying shrubs and ground covers as b. Plantings, and shown in the renderings provide clear and consistent c. Fencing. views to the fuel -pump canopy, building, and paved areas. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into the An underground SWM system is proposed throughout the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the site. ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11/19/18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES 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 architectural plan: Note not provided. Provide note on the site plan set and on "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be the architectural drawings. eliminated." Lighting 22-29 General Guidelines Provide a lighting plan for review. 30-31 Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting Landsca in 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include 5 deciduous trees have been provided on the EC frontage, the following: at 3.5" caliper; however, these are not full shade trees, but a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor two species of "columnar" trees: Bowhall maple and a Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2 inches caliper (measured 6 inches Columnar European Hornbeam. The former is native to above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such the region as well as the country; the latter is an exotic and trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. will not promote or sustain local habitats. Two ornamental b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be trees have been provided flanking the single row of five interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The "shade" trees; three options have been provided for these ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. two trees: Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry, Cherokee They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing Princess Dogwood, or Sweet Bay magnolias. Only the latter is native to the region. In the plant schedule, their pattern. proposed height at planting is 6'. All trees along the EC c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone are planted 20' o.c. However, the southwest corner of the wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor site is devoid of trees for a span of 70'. 34 shrubs are street. linearly and regularly placed beneath the trees. Four options have been provided: abelia, dwarf holly, inkberry, d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and and wax myrtle. They are listed as 24" height. The exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. 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. 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. Clarify the material of the area surrounding the proposed entrance sign. Ensure that all proposed trees are clear of utilities and their easements. ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11 / 19/ 18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES 33 Landscaping along interior roads: Four large shade trees and 10 columnar deciduous trees a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. are proposed for the western edge of the property, lining an interior street ("Pantops Corner Way"). They are listed Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees as 3.5" caliper and are spaced between 20'-30' o.c. should be located at least every 40 feet on center. Various species are listed in the "concept" plant schedule; of the large shade trees, the red maple is native to the region, while the swamp white oak is native to the country and the zolkova is an exotic. Consider using plant species native to the country if not the Piedmont region to foster biodiversity habitats. Of those trees on the west side of the site, lining Pantops Corner Way, one columnar tree's center is proposed 5' from the center of the sanitary sewer line connection while one of the shade trees, north of the entrance, is proposed to be planted less than 5' from the center of the water line and water meters. A minimum of 7' distance is desired between the center of a large tree and the center of any underground utility. Ensure that there are no potential conflicts between the placement of proposed trees and proposed utilities. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: No interior trees are proposed along interior pedestrian a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. ways, which circumference the building. Provide landscaping along interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 21/2 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: PERIMETER PARKING: The four shade trees and 10 a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, columnar trees that line Pantops Corner Way, an interior road, also line 20 parking spaces. The north edge of the group of 15 parking spaces are also shaded by one large located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed shade tree, while the southern edge of the 5 spaces are throughout the interior of the parking area. also shaded by one ornamental tree. 5 spaces on the northern edge of the site have one ornamental, one large b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and shade and one evergreen tree adjacent. The calipers are should be of a species common to the area. 3.5" or 6' tall; the spacing ranges from 20'-30' o.c. No trees shade the combined 16 spaces on the south and north Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to elevations of the building. All shrubs are listed as 24" ht. maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing. ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11 / 19/ 18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's INTERIOR PARKING: For 48 parking spaces, 5 internal impact on Entrance Corridor streets. trees are required, yet only two large shade trees (for 7 parking spaces to the norther (rear) of the building) have Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height. 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. Provide an additional 3 interior parking trees. 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: No vegetation is proposed around the building, although a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long two islands holding "rock mulch" lie on the western side buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The of the building and abutting parking spaces which could spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined by hold a tree each. 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 approved plant a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based upon but lists, only the red maple, emerald arborvitae, Bowhall not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and maple, sweet bay magnolia, and shamrock inkberry are Native Plants or Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D . native to the region. 38 Plant health: The note has not been provided. Provided standard The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site plantings plant health note on the landscape plan (CP-101). 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 These criteria cannot be determined until the "concept number of plants shown on the plan plant schedule" is clarified and specific species are selected and listed. 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 The site plan shows an organized pattern of roads, travel street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: lanes, and sidewalks. a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site. The building is parallel to the EC, but is separated from ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11 / 19/ 18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be the street by the fuel -pump canopy, which is oriented parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the parallel to the street as far as I can discern from the Entrance Corridor street. renderings and elevations provided. c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems. One pedestrian connection between the west elevation of d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide continuity the building and the sidewalk on the west side of the site within the Entrance Corridor. has been provided, a stamped asphalt crosswalk. e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including creek valleys, steepslopes, significant trees or rock outcroppings),to the extent practical, p � p , No open spaces proposed. then such natural features should be reflected in the site layout. If the No significant natural features exist, nor views to speak provisions of Section 32.5.2.n of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance of. However, it has been brought to my attention that apply, then improvements required by that section should be located so as to representatives from Monticello have voiced concern over maximize the use of existing features in screening such improvements from the potential visibility of the fuel -pump canopy and store Entrance Corridor streets. roofs from the mountaintop (it affects their viewshed). f. The placement of structures on the site should respect existing views and vistas on and around the site. Site Grading 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to surrounding The proposed grading is extensive and entails a flattening conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain of a naturally sloping site (401' in the southeast corner to through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing 386' in the northwest corner) as well as extensive terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. retaining walls: three 6'-tall, terraced walls on the east side of the site (the longest is 365' long) and a terraced Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should retaining wall that wraps around the northwest corner of achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in the site and is approximately 240' long. The latter is stated height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the to be 2-8' tall; if it is 6' or over, the wall must be terraced landscape. and landscaped. This must be shown on future site plans. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any No extant trees are proposed to be retained on the site, trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final which is in the process of being cleared now. 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 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. ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11/19/18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. 45 Fuel Pump Canopies a Fuel pump canopies may be required to provide customers with protection The gable -roofed canopy is anything but minimal and from the elements and to provide lighting levels required for dispensing fuel. utile. It is a formidable structure, placed in a primary Such fuel pump canopies are functional elements of present-day position that relegates the building to the background. It gas/convenience stores and their character and appearance shall reflect a acts as signage in its scale and form. minimalist design consistent with that function. b Fuel pump canopies shall be the smallest size possible to offer protection This canopy area has 9 pumps and 18 fueling stations, from the elements. Canopies shall not exceed the sizes identified in Standards encompassing 8,160 sf. All dimensions greatly exceed the for Fuel Pump Canopies as outlined in Appendix B. length, width, and height of the Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies, which was created in 1998 and only considered c The size of the canopy fascia and canopy support columns shall be in proportion to the overall size of the canopy structure. The fascia shall not three pumps as the greatest number. The maximum exceed 36" in total height, including any accent bands. 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 was reduced (conceded) to 14'-6" at the last ARB meeting for the proposed Wawa at Proffit Rd and Rt. 29. d Canopy fascias shall not be illuminated. Illumination information has not been provided, but as the canopy does not have a fascia, it will not be illuminated. e Lighting of fuel pump canopies shall be of the lowest level that will provide safe dispensing of fuel. All canopy lighting shall be flush -mounted and Provide a lighting plan for future review. shielded, downward directed, and shall not emit light above the horizontal plane. All canopy lighting shall meet the .5 foot-candle spillover requirement in compliance with zoning ordinance regulations. f Canopy related elements, including fuel dispensers, support columns, The bases of the piers supporting the canopy are spandrels, planters, etc. shall be compatible with the character of the building composed of the same brick proposed for the building, and site and shall not be used for advertising. while the grey metal roofing material is the same proposed for the building as well. While signage may not g The architectural elements of a building should not be altered to reflect trademark canopy design. be proposed for the canopy, the structure itself acts as a signifier and sign. The color of the canopy is moot, as a h Canopy fascias shall be limited to the use of one principal color, with ARB review. fascia is not being used; the colors and forms proposed have been previously approved by the ARB for the Initial i Colors, materials, forms, and detailing may be used to coordinate canopies with a site, its building(s), and structures. site plan of the proposed Wawa at Proffit Rd and Rt. 29. 10 ARB2018-135: Wawa at Pantops Corner, Preliminary Site Plan HNM 11/19/18 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES j Fuel pump canopy applicants should refer to ARB Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies. (Appendix B 1) Specify requirements to satisfy the design guidelines. If there are requirements: • Identify the deficiency that makes the proposal not meet the guidelines. For example, significant trees aren't being saved. • Site the specific guideline that hasn't been met. In the tree save example, the relevant guidelines would be #6 and #39e. • Site the specific ordinance section that applies (either 30.6.4(c)(2), or (3) or (5)) In the tree save example, the ordinance section that applies is 30.6.4(c)(5). 2) Specify recommendations regarding the plan as it relates to the guidelines. • Identify any changes that could be made but won't be ARB requirements. For example, if the trees have some limited value, you might say, it would be preferred to save the trees, but it isn't required. 3) Specify recommended conditions of plan approval. • A standard condition of initial site plan approval will be the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to final site plan approval. • If requirements were identified in #1, include here the specific condition that will overcome the deficiency. For example, move the proposed building to save the trees in a designated area. 4) Specify conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit. • Identify specific conditions for the grading permit. For example, provide a tree conservation plan, and show tree protection fencing on the plan prior to issuance of a grading permit. 11