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Project #/Name
ARB-2019-24: C&F Bank at Stonefield
Review Type
Concept Plan/Advisory Review (first review)
Parcel Identification
061 WO0300019AO
Location
West of Seminole Trail (Rt. 29), south of Lenox Avenue, north of Blackbird Lane, and east of Stoneridge Avenue.
Zoned
Neighborhood Model District (NMD)/Entrance Corridor (EC)/Airport Impact Area (AIA)
Owner/Applicant
OCT Stonefield Property Owner LLC/Design Develop (Bob Pineo)
Magisterial District
Jack Jouett
Proposal
To build a single -story, 64' x 45' bank building and associated drive-thru, travelway, and parking spaces.
Context and Visibility
The small area (acreage not provided) on which the proposed bank building will be sited is adjacent to and south of
3918 Lennox Avenue, in Block G of Stonefield Town Center. [Figure 1 ] It lies approximately 320 feet west of the
Entrance Corridor. The east (fagade) and south (side) elevations will be visible from the Entrance Corridor, but the west
(rear) and north (side) will not be visible. [Figure 21
ARB Meeting Date
April 15, 2019
Staff Contact
Heather McMahon
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PROPOSED
C&F BANK AT STONEFIELD NORTHBOUND ON HYDRAULIC RD. ARB SUBMISSION
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA ENTRANCE CQRR.IQQ.R MARCH 4, 2019
Figure 2: Existing site conditions as viewed from the northbound lanes of Rt. 29 and the proposed building's visibility from the EC. Courtesy of the applicant.
PROJECT HISTORY
The Albemarle Place rezoning was approved in 2003. ARB review of some site plans for the development followed in 2005 and 2006. This was followed
by a change in developers, and no plans received final approval. In 2011, review resumed with the Regal Cinema, the Hyatt Place Hotel, and 8 of the
retail buildings in Blocks A, B and C, with approvals in 2012 and 2013. The townhouses in Block D and shops in Blocks F and G were approved in 2014
— 2016. Approximately 80 sign and County -wide Certificate of Appropriateness applications were approved administratively throughout these years.
This is the first review of the concept plan for the C&F Bank in Block G by the ARB. (See Attachment A)
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSAL
This is a proposal to develop a single -story, 64' x 45' bank building and associated drive-thru, travelway, and parking spaces to the immediate south of
the row of commercial spaces at 3918 Lennox Avenue, immediately north of the Sperry Marine property, and east of the surface parking for Costco. The
approved plan for Block G (the Certificate of Appropriateness was issued April 20, 2015) does not show a building in the proposed location [Figure 3]:
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Therefore, future development here will require a Major Amendment to the Site Plan that must be reviewed by both the Site Review Committee and the
ARB. As per the last updated Code of Development (ZMA-2013-9) for Albemarle Place (the former name of Stonefield), financial institutions are a
permitted (or by -right) use in Block G; however, "Drive-in windows serving or associated with permitted uses" in Block G require a special use permit.
In 2016, a Zoning Text Amendment was approved to make drive-thru windows a by -right use. Consequently, the applicant may request a Special
Exception to revise the use table in the Code of Development, rather than apply for a Special Use Permit for this drive-thru window. ARB comments on
the proposal will considered in the review of the Special Exception. (See Attachment B)
ANALYSIS
REF GUIDELINE
CURRENT ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
Purpose
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The goal of the regulation of the design of development within
The style of the building is contemporary;
See recommendations
the designated Entrance Corridors is to ensure that new
while the style does not reflect the traditional
below.
development within the corridors reflects the traditional
architecture of the area, it is in keeping with
architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB
contemporary building designs in Block G of
review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development within
Stonefield, which the ARB reviewed and
the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design
approved in 2014 and 2015. The proposed
characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, buildings,
building is neither close to nor associated
and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to
with historic sites in the region; thus, the
promote orderly and attractive development within these
choice of a contemporary design is not
corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic
incompatible, especially given the local
structures is neither required nor desired.
context of Route 29. The proposed design is
in character with the mixed -use and
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Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and
Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings,
commercial character of Stonefield and this
land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of
portion of the Route 29 EC.
buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the
Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility
with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the
Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping.
Com a ifity with significant historic sites// Compatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor
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New structures and substantial additions to existing structures
This new structure has been described as
None
should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically
blending in "with the scale and aesthetics of
significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area.
the adjacent commercial uses" in Block G of
Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings
Stonefield. These considerations express a
of architectural features, which provide important examples of
respect for neighboring buildings if not
this tradition are contained in Appendix A.
historically significant buildings in the
Charlottesville -Albemarle area. Contextual
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The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide
for building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's
compatibility has been met in scale, form,
historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid design
materials, and style. Visibility of the east
REF
GUIDELINE
CURRENT ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
solution for new development. Replication of the design of the
fagade and south side of the building will be
important historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired.
clear from the Route 29 EC.
The Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through
building scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in
architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The
Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate varying
tastes as well asspecial functional requirements.
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It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a
The character of this portion of the EC is
See recommendations
pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the
mixed, with two sections of Stonefield's
below.
Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence.
mixed -use and commercial character
Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby
interrupted by the light -industrial Sperry
structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated
Marine property. The overall character of
corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require
this EC, however, is car -oriented suburban
striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development
fabric. This addition does not detract from
with the existing character of the corridor and achieving
the melange already present. Site
compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area.
development, layout, and landscaping are
compatible with earlier 20th- and 21 st-century
development in the vicinity.
Site development and layout
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Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural
Although the area of Block G is currently
None.
landscape and should contribute to the creation of an organized
underutilized, it has been cleared and graded.
development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent
[Figure 4] There are no mature trees, rolling
practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the
terrain, significant water or landscape
area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and
features to preserve. The proposed site plan
choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that
does not appear to include additional
any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby
grading, but it does propose to enlarge the
creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent
amount of asphalt/impervious surface by
practical, existing significant river and stream valleys which may
creating a travelway that will connect the
be located on the site and integrating these features into the
throat at the east terminus of Blackbird Lane
design of surrounding development; and limiting the building
with the travelway that runs east of the
mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the natural
commercial buildings at 3918 Lenox
settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor.
Avenue. The site development, therefore, is
minimal. [Figure 5 and 6
Figure 3: Aerial view of the proposed location (marked with red crosshairs, in center -right of image)
shows an undeveloped open space that has been cleared and graded. Imagery courtesy of Pictometry
C&F BANK AT STONEFIELD
„ALBEMP, I ITY, VA
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ARB
EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS SUBMISSION
MARCH 4, 2019
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C&F BANK ARMED
ALBFIMARLECQ9NT'i, VA 'POSED 'A MAR.
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Figure 5 (top) and 6 (bottom): Existing site conditions and
Proposed site plan. Note that the eastern terminus of Blackbird
Lane in top image will be continued eastward and then
northward to connect with the existing travelway east of the
commercial buildings at 3918 Lenox Avenue.
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Landscaping
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The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are
The submittal includes the portion of the
See recommendations in
intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the
approved landscape plan that was approved
`Landscaping' section
area's significant historic sites which is characterized by large
for Block G in 2015; no new landscaping is
below.
shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order
proposed. Some of the landscaping depicted
within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into
on the approved plan along the south side of
the existing environment of the corridor.
the site has not been planted.
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Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by
planting different types of plant materials that share similar
characteristics. Such common elements allow for more flexibility
in the design of structures because common landscape features
will help to harmonize the appearance of development as seen
from the street upon which the Corridor is centered.
Structure design
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Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors,
The proposed single -story building will
Provide dimensioned
materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the
encompass 2,880 square feet (64' x 45').
elevations and floorplans
forms and features of the significant historic buildings in the area,
Only the east (fagade) and south (side)
as well as material and
exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in
elevations will be visible from the EC and
color samples of the
Appendix A. The standard of compatibility can be met through
therefore fall under ARB purview.
stone veneer and Hardie
scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in
Panel for review.
architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The
The east fagade is broken into three bays,
Correlate all renderings
replication of important historic sites in Albemarle County is not
with the middle (entrance) bay rising to 24'-
and elevations regarding
the objective of these guidelines.
6" from grade; the flanking wings have a
height of 20'-0" from slab to top of parapet.
the materials in the
entrance bay.
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Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context
of buildings.
These heights are consistent with the
neighboring commercial spaces to the
Provide window -glass
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The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale
should be integral to the building and site design.
immediate north, where the main wall rises
22'-8" from grade and the corner towers rise
specifications for review.
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Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use
forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
26'-8" from grade. The taller tower form
marks the entrance and is not unlike those
Revise the window glass
note to eliminate the first
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Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design
should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
central features found at the Jared jewelry or
BJ's Restaurant buildings, which are nearby
clause, "Window glass in
the Entrance Corridors
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Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices
should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development.
in Block G. Not only do the height and form
relate the building to its surrounding
should meet the
following criteria:" If
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Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to
meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
contextibuilt fabric, but they also maintain a
human scale.
spandrel glass is
approved, the standard
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Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted
or highly reflective. Reflectance off the outside pane of glass should
window glass note must
be kept below 7%. Specifications on the proposed window glass and
The flat -roofed structure, in plan, is a simple
be revised to further
samples of tinted window glass should be submitted with the
rectangle. The east facade [Figure 7] is
qualify its allowance.
application for final review. Window glass in the Entrance
broken vertically by four pilasters that mark
Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light
the three bays. The facade is demarcated
The conceptual
transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light
horizontally in a tripartite configuration:
architectural design
reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.
adhered thin brick painted white (PPG
suggests that a
`Delicate White' 518-1) forms the bases of
development of the
the pilasters while the foundation is clad in a
illustrated size, scale, and
stone veneer (Alpine Ledgestone in `Dark
form can be constructed
Ridge'). The adjacent building has a dark tile
with an appropriate
base (Daltile, "Diamante-Grigio") of similar
appearance for the
proportions. The stone veneer previously
Entrance Corridor.
approved for Block G is Charles Luck
Mastercut, "Sterling Rustic" and "Charcoal
Gray." If the applicant wishes to use a
different stone veneer, material samples will
be required for review.
Al UYMIINUM CHANNEL LE11ER SIGNAGE
FAINTED PANroNE 343 C
-- ROOF ACCESS 1 AfJf7ER
C CHANNEL C ANi}PY WITH aNGLE6 SLATS .... .
?AINTE❑ PANTONE 343 C
E}fISTING
DUMPSTER ENClpSURC
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Figure 7: Elevation of east facade. Courtesy of the applicant.
The middle horizontal section, which is
largely fenestrated, includes the engaged
pilasters in EIFS siding PPG `Delicate
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White' 518-1, a color previously approved in
Stonefield), wall plane in EIFS siding (PPG
`Sharkskin' 513-5, also a previously
approved color), and anodized bronze
aluminum storefront systems in clear glazing
topped by Ipe canopies with C-channel
frames painted green (Pantone 343C):
PANTONE'
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Note that, while the approved building
material and colors for Block G (ARB-2014-
140) (See Attachment C) include Sunbrella
awnings in black, natural, charcoal gray,
navy blue, alpine green, and panorama taupe,
the neighboring commercial building has
only black awnings. And while several
buildings throughout the Stonefield complex
have canopies, staff is unaware of another
instance in which the canopy frames are
forest green. The proposed shade of green is
a relatively dark one and is expected to have
an appropriate appearance for the EC.
The upper wall is composed of Hardie panel
fiber cement boards with 6" exposure and a
3/4" aluminum reveal trim; while the color of
the Hardie panel has not been provided, the
"exterior finishes" page of the applicant's
package shows an off-white color that is
between the two shades of EIFS white and
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taupe [Figure 8]. The materials and color
palette are consistent with the neighboring
buildings in Block G of Stonefield. The
variation in colors and textures as well as the
fenestration eliminate any concern of
blankness on this elevation.
Staff notes that there is a discrepancy
between the east elevation provided and the
renderings of the facade: the latter shows
stone veneer surrounding the entrance
storefront, rising from the stone foundation
to the Hardie panel top, while the elevations
depict EIFS. The stone veneer, which is more
appropriate to the function of the entrance
bay, is recommended.
The south (side) elevation (labeled "left
elevation" in the application package) will
also be visible from the EC [Figure 9]. This
elevation includes an ATM and two drive-
thru teller windows that will require a
Special Exception application to amend the
language in the Code of Development. The
design handles this blank and utilitarian
facade by raising the stone veneer foundation
higher, thereby reducing the amount of EIFS,
and by adding two Ipe wood, C-Channel
canopies to the two bays on level with the
three canopies provided on the facade. The
side elevation therefore is not expected to
read as drive-thru windows as viewed from
the EC, but a continuation of the same
architectural elements provided on the front.
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CULTURFD STONE
PRO•fIT ALPINE LEDGESTONE I DARK RIDGE
IPE WOOD ENTRANCE CANOPY
WITH CHANNEL STEEL FRAME
PA" _) PA.NTONE 343 C
C&E BANK ATIMMItLD
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, V/-�
EIFS SIDING
PAINTED IN PPG DELICATE WHITE 518-1
BRONZE ALUMINUM SIOREFRONT
EIFS SIDING
PAINTED IN PPG SHARKSKIN 513.5
ALUMINUM CHANNEL LETTER SIGNAGE
PAINTED PANTONE 343 C
Figure 8: Proposed materials and color palette. Courtesy of the applicant.
HARDIE PANEL FIBER CEMENT BOARD
5" EXPOSURE WITH 314" ALUMINUM REVEAL
TRIM
ADHERED THIN 7 518" X 2 114'' BRICK
PAINTED IN PPG DELICATE WHITE 518-1
iRB SUBMISSION
MARCH 4 2n10
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C&F BANK ATSTONEFIELD FRONT ELEVATION FROM ARB SUBMISSION
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA INTER IQR PARKING LOT MARCH 4, 2019
Figure 9: Proposed south (side) and east (fagade) elevations. Courtesy of the applicant.
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Lastly, the standard window glass note has
been provided on the elevations, but the first
clause, "Window glass in the Entrance
Corridors should meet the following
criteria," should be deleted. Manufacturers
specifications for the windows have not been
provided. In addition, the applicant has
proposed an anodized bronze aluminum
storefront system with clear glazing, but also
spandrel -glazed transoms on the east fagade.
The ARB has typically not favored spandrel
glass in previous submissions, however, in
this application, the small amount proposed
and the fact that the transoms are separated
from the main window systems by the
canopies may make the use of spandrel glass
appropriate. If spandrel glass is approved, the
standard window glass note will have to be
revised to further qualify its allowance.
In sum, the conceptual architectural design
suggests that a development of the illustrated
size, scale, and form can be constructed with
an appropriate appearance for the EC.
Accessory structures and equipment
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Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the
No accessory structures or equipment are
None.
overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be
proposed.
compatible with the building designs used on the site.
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The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the
No loading or service areas are proposed for
None.
Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features
this financial use. An existing refuse area
will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor
with dumpster lies to the rear of the building
street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility.
and will not be visible from the EC.
a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage
areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground utilities, and
Proposed mechanical equipment (two HVAC
g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security
units) is roof -mounted, and the applicant has
fencing devices.
provided a roof plan that shows the locations
of the proposed units but not the units'
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dimensions, primarily height. However, the
two proposed units are located in the rear
(west side) of the central pavilion, on a roof
floor that is 16'-0" from slab; the parapet of
the tower here is 24'-6" from slab, and with a
difference of 8.5 feet, it is unlikely that
mechanical units will be visible from the EC.
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Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the
No screening devices are proposed.
None.
buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of:
a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
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Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed
No utility plan has been provided but must
Note that a full site plan
to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening.
be provided with a site plan set when the
will be required with a
When visible from the Entrance Corridor street, these features must
applicant applies for a Major Amendment to
Major Amendment to a
be fully integrated into the landscape. They should not have the
the site plan.
Site Plan application.
appearance of engineered features.
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The following note should be added to the site plan and the
The note has not been provided and should
Provide standard
architectural plan: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the
be provided on future site plan sets as well as
mechanical equipment
Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
architectural drawings submitted for review.
note to future site plans
and architectural
elevations.
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Lighting
No lighting plan was submitted with this
Provide a lighting plan
concept plan. Note that site lighting may not
for review, including
spillover onto public streets greater than11/2
photometric values of all
footcandle; that all lights that emit more than
proposed site and
3,000 lumens must be full cut-offs; and that
architectural lighting, as
light levels exceeding 20 footcandles are not
well as a luminaire
appropriate in the EC overlay district.
schedule and
manufacturer's
specifications.
Landsca in
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Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets
The parcel does not abut the EC; therefore,
None.
should include the following:
this requirement is moot.
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance
Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2 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.
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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 exclusive of road right-of-way and utility
easements.
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Landscaping along interior roads:
Included in this submittal is a portion of the
Include a landscape plan
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such
landscape plan that was previously approved
and schedule for the bank
trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper (measured six inches
for Block G in 2015, and the approved Block
site with the next
above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the
G landscape schedule. A revised landscape
submittal.
area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center.
plan and schedule illustrating the proposed
changes to the bank site will be needed.
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Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
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.
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Landscaping of parking areas:
The proposed parking is 4 spaces in the front
Provide 2 large shade
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located
(east side) of the building and 4 parallel-
trees in the vicinity of the
40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of
parking spaces on the proposed travelway.
4 parking spaces at the
parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces
The Site Review Committee review process
front of the bank.
provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior
will determine whether the quantity and
of the parking area.
location of these spaces are approvable. The
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 21/2
proposed trees to the south side of the lot,
inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be
which were approved with Block G in 2015
evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to the area.
but have not been planted, will serve to shade
Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently
the 4 parallel parking spaces. However, no
large to maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by
trees are proposed for the four spaces in the
curbing.
front of the building. Two specimen trees
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the
would serve to soften the building's
parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should
appearance and provide required canopy, but
measure 24 inches in height.
the sidewalk configuration does not appear to
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allow for sufficient planting area. Adding
trees on the east side of the travelway may be
an alternative.
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Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
No vegetation is proposed for the building
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of
foundations. Planting islands to the south and
long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior
to the north of the four parking spaces on the
walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation
east side of the building would serve to
should be determined by the length, height, and blankness of such
soften the elevation as well as provide
walls.
parking shade requirements.
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.
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Plant species:
No new landscaping has been proposed at
None.
a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based
this time.
upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan
Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia
Landscapes (Appendix D .
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Plant health:
The note has not been provided on the
Provide the standard
The following note should be added to the landscape plan: All site
conceptual landscape plan.
plant health note on 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.
Development Pattern
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The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance
The proposal exhibits an organized pattern of
The conceptual site
Corridor street and to other development within the corridor
roads and sidewalks, and provisions have
design suggests that a
should be as follows:
been made for connections to adjacent
development of the
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and
pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems.
illustrated size, scale, and
pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site.
The Site Review Committee review process
layout can be constructed
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street
will determine whether the quantity and
with an appropriate
should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be
location of parking spaces are approvable.
appearance for the
arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street.
Entrance Corridor.
c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent
The building is oriented parallel to the EC,
pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems.
but the building is not adjacent to the EC and
d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide
will be set back approximately 320 feet from
continuity within the Entrance Corridor.
the western edge of Route 29.
e. If significant natural features exist on the site(including creek
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valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock outcroppings), to
No open spaces are proposed and no
the extent practical, then such natural features should be reflected
significant natural features exist to be
in the site layout. If the provisions of Section 32.5.2.n of the
preserved. No significant viewsheds exist on
Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements
the site.
required by that section should be located so as to maximize the
use of existing features in screening such improvements from
In sum, the conceptual site design suggests
Entrance Corridor streets.
that a development of the illustrated size,
f. The placement of structures on the site should respect existing
scale, and layout can be constructed with an
views and vistas on and around the site.
appropriate appearance for the Entrance
Corridor.
Site Gradin
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Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to
This site has been previously graded and
Show adequate tree
surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by
cleared. No additional grading is proposed in
protection fencing on the
shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land forms
this conceptual plan, and any required
plans.
that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are
grading is expected to be minimal and on
generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall
previously disturbed land. Some trees and
be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the
shrubs are located close to proposed work.
adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather
Tree protection fencing will be needed.
than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and
taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with
the landscape.
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No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line
of any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in
the final Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection
fencing should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the
grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans.
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Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of
Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on the
site prior to any grading activity on the site. This protection
should remain in place until completion of the development of the
site. No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the
drip line of any trees or other existing features designated for
preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate
tree protection fencing should be shown on, and coordinated
throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment
control plans.
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Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement
of heavy equipment within this area.
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Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage
patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent
possible. Preservation areas should be protected from storage or
movement of heavy equipment within this area.
SIGNS
Signs illustrated on the elevations are for
Note that a separate sign
information only. Signs will be reviewed and
application will be
approved with a separate sign application.
required.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The use of spandrel glass on the fagade.
2. The treatment of the south (side) elevation and the drive-thru windows.
3. The need for trees at the 4 parking spaces in front of the bank.
Regarding the Special Exception for the Drive -through
Staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendation to the Agent for the Site Review Committee:
Because the conceptual site plan and architectural design suggest that a development of the illustrated size, scale, form and layout can be constructed
with an appropriate appearance for the Entrance Corridor, the ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Exception.
Regarding the site plan and architectural design:
Staff offers the following comments to be addressed with the future site plan submittals:
1. Provide dimensioned elevations and floorplans as well as material and color samples of the stone veneer and Hardie Panel for review.
2. Correlate all renderings and elevations regarding the materials in the entrance bay.
3. Provide window -glass specifications for review.
4. Revise the window glass note to eliminate the first clause, "Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria:" If
spandrel glass is approved, the standard window glass note must be revised to further qualify its allowance.
5. .
6. Note that a full site plan will be required with a Major Amendment to a Site Plan application.
7. Provide standard mechanical equipment note to future site plans and architectural elevations: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the
Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
8. Provide a lighting plan for review, including photometric values of all proposed site and architectural lighting, as well as a luminaire schedule
and manufacturer's specifications.
9. Include a landscape plan and schedule for the bank site with the next submittal.
10. Provide 2 large shade trees in the vicinity of the 4 parking spaces at the front of the bank.
11. Provide the standard plant health note on 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.
12. Show adequate tree protection fencing on the plans.
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13. Note that a separate sign application will be required.
TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
Al.I
Floor Plan
3/1/19
A1.2
Roof Plan
3/1/19
A2.1
Elevations
3/1/19
A2.2
Elevations
3/1/19
P. 1
Project Description
3/4/19
p. 2
Vicinity Ma
3/4/19
p. 3
Context Photos
3/4/19
p. 4
Existing Site Conditions
3/4/19
p. 5
Proposed Site Plan
3/4/19
p. 6
Existing/Proposed Northbound on Hydraulic Rd. Entrance Corridor
3/4/19
p. 7
Existing/Proposed Southbound on Hydraulic Rd. Entrance Corridor
3/4/19
p. 8
Front Elevation from Interior Parkin Lot
3/4/19
P. 9
Front Elevation from Parking Lot Exit
3/4/19
P. 10
Aerial
3/4/19
P. 11
Aerial
3/4/19
p. 12
Front Elevation
3/4/19
p. 13
Rear Elevation
3/4/19
p. 14
Entrance from Blackbird Lane
3/4/19
p. 15
Entrance from Stonerid e Ave.
3/4/19
p. 16
Pedestrian Planting Plan
3/4/19
p. 17
Exterior Finishes
3/4/19
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ATTACHMENT A — Stonefield Review History
DATE
APPLICATION
REVIEW TYPE
RESULT
8/l/03
ARB-2003-87
Albemarle Place, Advisory Review
The ARB provided recommendations on the Code of
Development
12/19/05
ARB-2005-133
Albemarle Place, Work Session for Preliminary Site Plan
The ARB provided recommendations to the applicant
5/15/06
ARB-2006-30
Albemarle Place, Sign and Final Site Plan
The ARB recommended a work session
6/5/06
ARB-2006-31
Albemarle Place, Sign and Final Site Plan, Work Session
The ARB provided comments
9/15/08
ARB-2008-131
Albemarle Place, Work Session
The ARB provided recommendations to the applicant
1/3/11
N/A
The Shops at Stonefield-Town Center, Work Session
The ARB provided comments
4/18/11
N/A
The Shops at Stonefield-Town Center, Work Session on
Hyatt Place
The ARB provided comments
5/16/11
N/A
The Shops at Stonefield-Town Center, Work Session on
conce t elevations for Regal Cinema and Trader Joe's
The ARB provided comments
6/6/11
N/A
The Shops at Stonefield-Town Center, Work Session on
Town Center Buildings
The ARB provided comments
6/20/11
ARB-2011-62
The Shops at Stonefield, Regal Cinema, Final Site Plan
The ARB held a work session on Regal Cinema and
Trader Joe's elevations and provided comments
7/5/11
ARB-2011-62
The Shops at Stonefield, Regal Cinema, Final Site Plan
The ARB provided comments for a future resubmittal
7/5/11
ARB-2011-63
Hyatt Place at Stonefield, Preliminary Site Plan
The ARB provided comments for a future resubmittal
7/18/11
ARB-2011-62
The Shops at Stonefield, Regal Cinema, Final Site Plan
The ARB provided comments for a future resubmittal
8/15/11
ARB-2011-62
The Shops at Stonefield, Regal Cinema, Final Site Plan
The ARB held a work session on Regal Cinema and
provided comments
8/15/11
ARB-2011-79
The Shops at Stonefield Town Center, Preliminary Site
Plan
The ARB directed the applicant to return for a work
session on buildings A1, A3, and B1
9/6/11
ARB-2011-62
The Shops at Stonefield, Regal Cinema, Final Site Plan
The ARB provided comments for a future resubmittal
9/19/11
ARB-2011-79
The Shops at Stonefield Town Center, Work Session
The ARB provided comments
10/3/11
ARB-2011-62
The Shops at Stonefield, Regal Cinema, Final Site Plan
The ARB held a work session on Regal Cinema and
provided comments
10/3/11
ARB-2011-79
The Shops at Stonefield Town Center, Work Session
The ARB provided comments
10/3/11
ARB-2011-93
Hyatt Place at Stonefield, Final Site Plan
Approval with conditions for administrative review
10/17/11
ARB-2011-62
The Shops at Stonefield, Regal Cinema, Final Site Plan
Colors approved with conditions*
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10/17/11
ARB-2011-112
The Shops at Stonefield, Final Site Plan
Approval with conditions for administrative review
12/19/11
ARB-2011-112
The Shops at Stonefield, Work Session
The ARB provided comments on signs and awnings
2/6/12
ARB-2012-6
Regal Cinemas at the Shops at Stonefield
Approved illuminated wall sign with conditions
3/5/12
ARB-2012-20
The Shops at Stonefield, Building and Site Lighting
The ARB provided comments for future submittal
3/19/12
ARB-2012-20
The Shops at Stonefield, Building and Site Lighting
Approved with condition to be administrative) reviewed
4/2/12
ARB-2012-28
The Shops at Stonefield, Comprehensive Sign Plan
The ARB provided comments for future submittal
8/5/13
ARB-2013-86
The Shops at Stonefield, Blocks F and G, Initial Site Plan
The ARB provided recommendations to the site agent
3/28/14
ARB-2013-157
Stonefield, Phase 2, Final Site Plan
The ARB approved the request and a CoA was issued
6/2/14
N/A
The Shops at Stonefield Phase 2 Parcel G, Final Site Plan
— introductory Work Session
The ARB provided recommendations to the applicant
12/15/14
ARB-2014-133
Stonefield Townhomes D2 , Final Site Plan
The ARB provided comments for future submittal
115115
ARB-2014-133
Stonefield Townhomes D2 , Final Site Plan
Approved with conditions for administrative review
115115
ARB-2014-140
The Shops at Stonefield Phase 2 Parcel G, Final Site Plan
— first review
The ARB provided recommendations to the applicant
1/20/15
ARB-2014-140
The Shops at Stonefield Phase 2 Parcel G, Final Site Plan
— second review
The ARB approved the request with conditions
2/16/16
ARB-2016-2
The Shops at Stonefield Phase 2, Parcel G, Bldg. G1,
Amendment (Jared Jewelry Store) — first review
The ARB provided recommendations to the applicant
3/7/16
ARB-2016-2
The Shops at Stonefield Phase 2, Parcel G, Bldg. G1,
Amendment (Jared Jewelry Store) — Work Session
The ARB provided recommendations to the applicant
4/18/16
ARB-2016-2
The Shops at Stonefield Phase 2, Parcel G, Bldg. G1,
Amendment (Jared Jewelry Store) — third review
The ARB approved the request with conditions
1/7/19
ARB-2018-154
Hatt House at Stonefield, Preliminary Site Plan
This will be the first review of the Preliminary Site Plan
*Two meetings, in September 2013 and March 2014, were held in reference to the copper panels on the Hyatt Place Hotel, which were ultimately
approved.
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ATTACHMENT B — pages 1 and 2 of the Code of Development for Albemarle Place (ZMA-2013-9)
CODE OF DEVELOPMENT APPENDIX A— FemiffiedfProhibitedUses by Sleek"
❑etober 15,1003 (revised ?Al
*P-Permitted uses by block; SP-USas that maybaapph d bo via Special Uae Perm[t; ]3[aak- Uses pynhibhed wiihht block.
The square foowgcs fair all ages shaded In this table shall aDwa teweidc the retail puniao of !ha non•rasidsntia] a9aars fuotago
maximum e9tab]Ished In the Code of l]evelo menr in Tablul: "Uses I�hld'
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Electric, gas, oil and corraririaiwina Ikcililies, excluding loww
atnrclures end including poles, lines, transfoimws, pipes, metere end
related facilities IF dW lbutlon of lacal servka and owwd and
operdtd by a public utllgy. Water disrrl"ion and sarvmp
collectiwr fines, pmnpingstatians MA appurtenance owned and P P P P F P P
Mated by the Albemarle Cow" Service Autbonty. Except as
atbenvlse,vNpremlyprovided, cwmI —ba g,rpppUts and central
eewetage syslens in comk%n once vilh Chapter 16 ofdve Cods of
Albemarle and al] ether Eppltjm4k law.
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Indoor athletic facilities
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La6nmiories medicxt rn drmacaniical
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Laundries, d vlsarmas
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ATTACHMENT C — APPROVED BUILDING MATERIALS/COLORS
ARB 2014-140: Stonefield Block G
Building Part
Material
Brand
Color
Notes
Wall
Stone
Charles Luck
Sterling Rustic & Charcoal Gray
Mastercut Veneer
Thin Brick
Painted PPG Porter Paints Delicate White 518-1
Ceramic Tile
Daltile
Diamante — Gri io
Fiber Cement Board
Hardi Board siding
6" exposure, painted PPG Porter Paints Delicate
White 518-1
Fiber Cement Board
Hardi Board siding
6" exposure, painted PPG Porter Paints Antique
Silver 530-5
Synthetic Stucco
Sto Stotherm
Essence finished to match PPG Porter Paints Delicate
White 518-1
Synthetic Stucco
Sto Stotherm
Essence finished to match PPG Porter Paints
Sharkskin 513-5
Synthetic Stucco
Sto Stotherm
Essence finished to match PPG Porter Paints
Flagstone 518-4
Wood
lx6 Southern Cyprus, clear sealed, fire treated
Fluropolymer
To match PPG Porter Paints Delicate White 518-1
Coating
and PPG Porter Paints Flagstone 518-4
Storefront
Vision glazing in white Kynar storefront system
VLT shall not drop
below 40%; VLR
shall not exceed 30%
Awning
Sunbrella
Black 08
Natural 04
Charcoal Gray 44
Navy Blue 26
Alpine Green 55
Panorama Taupe 48
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