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Margaret Maliszewski
From: Devin Welch <devin@suntribesolar.com>
Sent: Thursday,July 13, 2017 2:58 PM
To: Margaret Maliszewski
Subject: Re: Colonial Auto Solar- draft Entrance Corridor issues
Thanks Margaret. I really appreciate this feedback. We will work to incorporate.
Best,
Devin Welch I Vice President of Business Development I Sun Tribe Solar
(C)434.996.3281 I (0) 1.800.214.4579 I www.suntribesolar.com
Sun Tribe
From: Margaret Maliszewski <MMaliszewski@albemarle.org>
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 2:56 PM
To: Devin Welch <devin@suntribesolar.com>
Subject: Colonial Auto Solar- draft Entrance Corridor issues
Devin,
I haven't completed my review of your proposal or writing my staff report yet, but I wanted to share with you some
draft issues I've identified so far. Please keep in mind that these comments could change, and new ones could be added.
1. The canopy/array is not coordinated in appearance with the architecture of the existing building; no attempt has
been made to coordinate the engineered structure with the architectural design.Add an architectural element that
screens and/or integrates.
2. The galvanized finish contributes to the "engineered" appearance and lack of coordination. Revise the color.
3. A reduced canopy/array height would reduce visibility from the street. Reduce the height.
4. Increased side setbacks would reduce visibility from the street. Increase side setbacks.
5. An alternate location on a secondary structure could help limit visual impacts. Identify alternate locations.
6. Associated equipment should be located to eliminate visibility. Show locations. Show how visibility will be
eliminated.
Would you please share this information with Ryan? I don't seem to have his email. If you have questions, feel free to
contact me.
Thanks.
Margaret
Margaret Maliszewski, Chief of Planning/Resource Management
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville,VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3276
mmaliszewski@albemarle.org
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