HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201800160 Staff Report 2019-04-30ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB-2018-160: Auto Zone #6464
Review Type
Initial Site Plan, preliminary architectural review
Parcel Identification
061WOOlOA00300
Location
Southwest corner of the intersection of Rt. 29 and Westfield Rd.
Zoned
Commercial (C1)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
University of Virginia Foundation/Timmons Group (Clint Shifflett)
Magisterial District
Rio
Proposal
To construct an auto parts retail store with 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
Deferred to May 6, 2019
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
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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. On January 3, 2017 the ARB reviewed an Initial Site Plan for the Shops at Westfield Road at this site. The ARB
recommended the following as a condition of Initial Plan approval: "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." On March 20, 2017, when presented with a revised planting plan involving frontage
tree sizes smaller than required, it was the consensus of the ARB that the frontage planting requirements should be met, but a combination of street -front
and additional planting in other available areas could be considered. The ARB encouraged the applicant to pursue measures to reduce required parking.
An ARB application was received on December 17, 2018 for an Auto Zone store at this site. The application was reviewed and was presented to the
ARB on January 22, 2019. At that meeting, the applicant requested deferral and the ARB voted to accept the request. A revised submittal was made on
March 4 for ARB review on April 15. The revised submittal includes changes to the architectural design (change in primary wall surface from
Hardiplank to EIFS, removal of the shed roof element, addition of metal trellises on the north elevation), revisions to the site layout and landscaping
(removal of the 9-parking-space row on the south side of the site, removal of 7 parking spaces along the EC, reconfiguration of the site entrance on
Seminole Trail, relocation of the dumpster, addition of shrubs on the north perimeter of the site), and a preliminary monument sign illustration.
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 I GUIDELINE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
Structure design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the
The proposed building design has no
Revise the building
designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development
particular connection to the historic
design — materials, forms
within the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area.
architecture of the area or the surrounding
and features — to reflect
Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these
context of buildings. The breaking down of
the traditional
Guidelines, that proposed development within the designated
the building length into bays and the raised
architecture of the area
Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic ot IS
height of the entrance bay (though slight)
and to establish a
ficant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures of the
are features that can be found in traditional
cohesive whole. Focus on
ottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and
architecture, but they are also found across
materials, windows,
tive development within these corridors. Applicants should
F
many styles and regions, and are not a
architectural elements
hat replication of historic structures is neither required nor
specific expression of local traditions.
that function, appropriate
ed.
The primary proposed building material is
wall treatments at the
front fagade.
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and
Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings,
plasticized stucco. Thin brick is used for
land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of
pilasters and water table. The cornice at the
Provide glass samples
buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the
top of the building is painted foam.
and specs for review.
Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility
Although brick is a material traditionally
with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the
used in the area, it is used here as a
Revise the building
Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping.
secondary material. EIFS represents the vast
majority of materials proposed for this
design to limit EIFS to a
secondary material or
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing structure
should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically
building; this extensive use of EIFS is not
eliminate it completely.
significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area.
appropriate for a building with this level of
Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings
visibility on the EC.
of architectural features, which provide important examples of this
tradition are contained in Appendix A.
The combination and placement of forms
and features in the proposed design result in
4
The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide
for building design: the standard of compatibility with the area')
an uncoordinated appearance. The
historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution
placement of the decorative horizontal
for new development. Replication of the design of the importAw
stucco band relative to the transom windows
historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired. The
and the top of the storefront windows
Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through building
results in an awkward appearance.
scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture
which is contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow
The stucco sign band on the EC elevation
individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as well as
appears top-heavy above the storefront
special functional requirements.
windows and takes on the appearance of a
billboard. The central bay of the front
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a
pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout th4
elevation appears to be sized and designed
Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence.
around the sign. It is not appropriate for the
Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby
primary experience of a building on the EC
structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated
to be its signage. Further study and
corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require
additional treatment in the upper wall area
striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development
(center and end bays) would be appropriate.
with the existing character of the corridor and achieving
compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area.
Proposed glass is a combination of a
strongly tinted green glass for the storefront
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors,
materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the fora
and transoms, and black spandrel glass for
and features of the significant historic buildings in the area,
the four individual windows on the EC side
exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in
of the building. Blankness is a primary
Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of
characteristic of this building design; the
compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms
fake windows are not a convincing
which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary
resolution of the problem.
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
buildings.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale
should be integral to the building and site design.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use
forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design
The left elevation has no windows or doors.
Revise the design to
should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
A darker, horizontal stucco band is the only
relieve the blankness of
relief in the EIFS bays. At some
the left side elevation.
undetermined point in the future, a second
Landscaping may be an
phase of building development could
appropriate treatment.
eliminate visibility of this wall. Until that
time, additional treatment — possibly
Revise the color of the
landscaping — would be appropriate.
service door on the right
elevation to blend with
The right side elevation has a single solid
the building colors.
door painted bright red — an unnecessary
emphasis on this utilitarian feature. The
Revise the design of the
elevation incorporates 4 metal trellises
front elevation to achieve
below the decorative stucco band.
a more balanced
distribution of forms and
The front elevation incorporates transoms
features, and a better
and windows with spandrel glass to relieve
proportioned upper wall
blankness. The transoms have an
area.
uncomfortable relationship with the
decorative stucco band, and the transoms at
Revise the decorative
the far right and left ends appear awkward
band to provide a
with no windows below them. A more
consistent alignment
traditional use of transoms and decorative
function for the building
bands (see W. Main St. building pictured
features.
below), in which features align under a
continuous band, might be more
Revise the design to
appropriate.
resolve blankness without
relying on fake or
awkwardly placed
architectural features.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices
No connecting devices are provided. The
See recommendations
should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development,
site plan shows a potential future phase of
above.
building development. The design for this
future building has not been provided. A
level of compatibility with the Auto Zone
building will be required, but continuation
of the current proposed design is not
recommended.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to
The proposed architectural design is a
Revise the trademark
meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
version of a company standard. Changes are
design to meet the EC
re ired to meet the guidelines.
guidelines.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tintel
The materials list on the elevations sheet
Provide additional
or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors
identifies Evergreen glass for the storefront
information on the
should meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance
and transom windows, and black spandrel
proposed window glass.
(VLT) shall not drop below 40% Visible light reflectance (VLR)
glass for false windows that flank the
Provide specs indicating
shall not exceed 3001o. Specifications on the proposed window
storefront. Spandrel glass does not meet the
that VLT is not below
glass should be submitted with the application for final review.
guidelines. Specifications have not been
40% and VLR is not
provided for the green tinted glass, but it
above 30%. Provide
has been ARB policy to not approve glass
samples.
with heavy tints. The spandrel windows and
the transoms don't appear to be fully
Revise the building
integrated into the architectural design.
design to replace the false
windows with
architectural design
and/or elements that
reflect local architectural
traditions and contribute
to a cohesive whole.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the
The dumpster enclosure has been shifted to
Show the locations of
overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, li
a location that allows the proposed building
rooftop equipment on a
om atible with the building designs used on the site.
to mostly shield it as viewed from the EC.
roof plan. Show the
locations and heights of
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the
Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features
A note on the elevations sheet indicates that
rooftop equipment on the
will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor
all RTUs are fully screened with the 21'
architectural elevations.
street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a.
building height.
Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas,
e. Mechanical equipment,
f. Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire,
razor wire, and similar security fencing devices.
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the
buildings and surrounding natural vegetation .nA —, rnna4e4 -A
a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to
New underground pipes are proposed for
None.
fit into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When
stormwater management.
visible from the 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
A note indicating that all RTUs are fully
Add the standard
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the
screened is included on the elevations sheet.
mechanical equipment
Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
The standard note appears on sheet CO.1 of
note to the architectural
the site plan.
drawings.
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Lighting
A lighting plan has not been provided. The
Provide a complete
landscape plan notes 20'-tall pole lights, but
lighting plan for review.
the light pole detail shows 20'-tall poles on
Include a pole light detail
3' concrete bases. The detail notes a 209-
that shows 20' as the
watt LED "D" series area light with bronze
maximum height,
finish furnished by Auto Zone.
including the base.
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are
The landscape plan shows large shade trees
Increase planting area to
intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the
(ginkgo), 3'/2" caliper at planting, 35' on
accommodate all required
area's significant historic sites which is characterized by large
center along the EC frontage. Groups of 3
planting.
shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order
sweetbay magnolia, 2" caliper at planting,
within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into
are interspersed. The sweetbay magnolia are
Indicate the height of the
the existing environment of the corridor.
typically sold by height, not caliper. Eight
of the sweetbay magnolia fall within the
overhead power lines.
Provide a copy of
8
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 flexibiliti
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.
water line easement.
The ginkgo trees can grow 50-80' tall and
are located 10' from overhead power lines.
The magnolias can grow 10 — 30' tall and
are located 2' and 10' from the overhead
Dominion's input on the
landscape plan.
Increase the shrub
planting size to 24"
minimum.
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets
should include the following:
lines. The applicant has stated that the
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance
proposed design takes into consideration
Shift the Elm out of the
Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2 inches caliper
input received from Dominion Power on
sanitary easement.
(measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant
tree placement, but Dominion's guidelines
species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least
for planting near power lines recommend
every 35 feet on center.
only shrubs — no trees — within 15' of
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area,
overhead lines. Increasing planting area to
should be interspersed among the trees required by the precedin
the west beyond the power and sanitary
paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with
lines, and shifting trees into the new
the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large shade
planting area, would ensure appropriate
trees in a less regular spacing pattern.
planting into the future.
c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or
low stone wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of jbd
One Allee lacebark elm is located within the
Entrance Corridor street.
sanitary easement. The ACSA requires that
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing
the tree in the sewer easement be shifted out
plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance
of the easement. Furthermore, ACSA warns
Corridor street, and exclusive of road right-of-way and utility
that they will not be responsible for
easements.
replacement of trees/shrubs located in
easements. Dominion Power will trim trees
within their easements as they choose. The
property owner would be required to replace
any trees and shrubs that are removed, but
mature trees would typically be replaced by
trees of the original planting size. For these
reasons, planting outside of easements is
appropriate
A row of shrubs, 18-24" at planting, is
shown along the EC and Westfield Road
frontages. These include Virginia
Sweetspire, compact Inkberry, and
Winterberry. The Inkberry is evergreen; the
others are not. The shrub planting size does
not meet the guidelines.
33
Landscaping along interior roads:
Allee lacebark elms, 21/2" caliper at
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Su1A
planting, are shown along Westfield Road
trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper (measured six inches
averaging 30' on center.
above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the
area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
Sidewalk is provided around the building
Provide medium trees,
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior
pad, but trees are not provided on the south
2%2" caliper at planting, in
pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper
side.
the grass area south of the
(measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a species
building.
common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25
feet on center.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
Trees are not provided on the west parking
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, locatel
perimeter or on the south side of the
40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking
southern travelway. Only 4' of planting area
areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided
is provided between the western property
and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the
line and the parking lot. The space is filled
parking area.
with a continuous row of Virginia willow
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2
(Itea Virginica). Much of the south side of
inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should bI
the site is occupied by a gas easement, but
evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to the area.
approximately 75' along the travelway is
Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently
available for planting.
large to maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by
curbing.
53 parking spaces are required for the
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking
proposed use; 55 spaces are proposed,
area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure
requiring 6 interior trees. 7 interior parking
24 inches in height.
lot trees are provided in areas north and east
of the building. They include London plane
trees, and heritage river birch at 2%2"
caliper. Three swamp white oaks are
provided in the western parking row. These
could count towards the 6.5 perimeter trees
required there.
When the phase 2 building is constructed,
additional parking will be needed.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
The left elevation has no windows or doors.
Provide trees and shrubs
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of
Landscaping could help soften the
in the grass area on the
long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior
appearance of this wall. The building pad
south side of the
walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation
extends southward beyond the Auto Zone
proposed building to
should be determined by the length, height, and blankness of such
building footprint, presumably for a future
soften the building's
walls.
building. This area could be planted in the
appearance.
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other
interim.
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: a. Plant species required should be as approved by
The tree species appear in the various lists.
the Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape
Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia
Landscapes (Appendix D .
38
Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape
The plant health note appears on the sheet
Revise the plant health
plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to
L2.0 of the plan, but it includes a typo.
note on L2.0 to read, "All
reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees it
site....".
prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only
to support the overall health of theplant."
Site Development and layout
Development paftern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural
The proposed development would add a
Clarify how parking and
landscape and should contribute to the creation of an organized
right in/right out entrance at the south end
landscaping requirements
development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent
of the parcel's Rt. 29 frontage. The existing
will be met in Phase 2.
practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the
entrance onto Westfield would remain. The
area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and
proposed building is oriented parallel to Rt.
choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that
29. A grass area on the south side of the site
any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby
is occupied by easements and continues into
creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent
the adjacent parcel. The proposed
practical, existing significant river and stream valleys which may
development would not impact any existing
be located on the site and integrating these features into the design
distant views.
of surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and
height to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings of the
The plan indicates a future Phase 2 building.
site, or the Entrance Corridor.
It is not clear from the proposal that parking
and landscaping requirements will be able
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance
None.
Corridor street and to other development within the corridor
to be met with an additional building.
should 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 32.5.2.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 Grading
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to
Grading is proposed across the site, but it is
None.
surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by
not expected to result in a major change in
shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land forms
the relationship of the existing site to
that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are
surrounding conditions. No retaining walls
generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall
are proposed.
Ue rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the
adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather
than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and
taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the
landscape.
41
No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line
All existing trees are to be removed.
None.
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.
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.
43
Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement
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of heavy equipment within this area.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage
New underground pipes are proposed for
None.
patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent
stormwater management.
possible.
SIGNS
Note that the elevations show a channel
Note that 3M 3630-143
letter Auto Zone wall sign on the front
Poppy Red and
elevation of the building. A freestanding
equivalents, and 3M
monument style sign is also proposed.
3630-44 Orange are not
These signs include red "Auto Zone" letters
approvable sign colors.
and a series of orange stripes. The proposed
Revise the sign drawings
red is 3M 3630-143 Poppy translucent
accordingly.
vinyl, which corresponds to Pantone 485.
The orange is 3M 3630-44 orange
Indicate on the landscape
3630-44 3630-143
translucent vinyl, which corresponds to
plan the proposed
Pantone 1655. The red is the shade that is
monument sign location
typically not approved in the ECs as a
and show coordinated
primary sign color. The orange falls outside
landscaping at the base.
the standard approvable color range.
Include a note stating that
the sign location is shown
for information only; a
separate sign application
is required for review and
approval.
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Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The trademark architectural design
2. The use of spandrel glass windows, transoms, and metal trellises to relieve blankness
3. The use of heavily tinted green glass
4. The proposed red and orange sign colors
5. The landscape and utility conflicts
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. Prior to Initial Plan approval the following items shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the ARB:
Resolve all plant and utility conflicts.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• 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 must be addressed:
1. Revise the building design — materials, forms and features — to reflect the traditional architecture of the area and to establish a cohesive
whole. Focus on materials, windows, architectural elements that function, appropriate wall treatments at the front fagade.
2. Provide glass samples and specs for review.
3. Revise the building design to limit EIFS to a secondary material or eliminate it completely.
4. Revise the design to relieve the blankness of the left side elevation. Landscaping may be an appropriate treatment.
5. Revise the color of the service door on the right elevation to blend with the building colors.
6. Revise the design of the front elevation to achieve a more balanced distribution of forms and features, and a better proportioned upper wall
area.
7. Revise the decorative band to provide a consistent alignment function for the building features.
8. Revise the design to resolve blankness without relying on fake or awkwardly placed architectural features.
9. Revise the trademark design to meet the EC guidelines.
10. Provide additional information on the proposed window glass. Provide specs indicating that VLT is not below 40% and VLR is not above
30%. Provide samples.
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11. Revise the building design to replace the false windows with architectural design and/or elements that reflect local architectural traditions
and contribute to a cohesive whole.
12. Show the locations of rooftop equipment on a roof plan. Show the locations and heights of rooftop equipment on the architectural elevations.
13. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the architectural drawings. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance
Corridor shall be eliminated."
14. Provide a complete lighting plan for review. Include a pole light detail that shows 20' as the maximum height, including the base.
15. Increase planting area to accommodate all required planting. Indicate the height of the overhead power lines. Add trees elsewhere throughout
the site to compensate for the potential future loss of landscaping in easements and other site impacts.
16. Provide a copy of Dominion's input on the landscape plan.
17. Increase the shrub planting size to 24" minimum.
18. Shift the Elm out of the sanitary easement.
19. Provide medium trees, 2%2" caliper at planting, and shrubs in the grass area south of the building to soften the building's appearance.
20. Revise the plant health note on L2.0 to read, "All site....".
21. Clarify how parking and landscaping requirements will be met in Phase 2.
22. Note that 3M 3630-143 Poppy Red and equivalents, and 3M 3630-44 Orange are not approvable sign colors. Revise the sign drawings
accordingly.
23. Indicate on the landscape plan the proposed monument sign location and show coordinated landscaping at the base. Include a note stating
that the sign location is shown for information only; a separate sign application is required for review and approval.
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This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Revision Date
C0.0
Cover
3/4/2019
C0.1
Site Plan Notes
3/4/2419
C0.2
Existing Conditions
3/4/2419
C 1.0
Site Layout
3/4/2019
C LA
Site Details
3/4/2019
CLB
Site Details
3/4/2019
CIA
Grading and Drainage Plan
3/4/2419
C 1.2
Utility Plan
3/4/2019
C 1.3
Conceptual Stormwater Management Plan
3/4/2019
DLO
Demolition Plan
3/4/2019
L 1.0
Landscape Plan
3/4/2019
L2.0
Landscape Notes & Details
3/4/2019
CE1
Color elevations
2/18/2019
1.1
Freestanding sign illustration
1/11/2019
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EIFS painted SW6086 Sand Dune (walls) and SW6088 Nuthatch (accent band and
cornice); Evergreen lass; red anodized metal storefront, Stoneworks "firehouse" brick
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