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ARB ACTION MEMO
Date: May 16, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM
Meeting Room: Room#241
Members:
Charles T.Lebo: Present
Fred Missel, Chair: Present
Bruce Wardell,Vice Chair: Present
Stan Binsted: Present
Staff:
Margaret Maliszewski: Present
Patty Saternye: Present
Sharon Taylor: Present
CALL TO ORDER
Mr.Missel called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and established a quorum.
DISCLOSURES
Mr.Missel invited disclosures. There being none,the meeting proceeded.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr.Missel invited public comment.There being none,the meeting proceeded.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. ARB 2016-31 &32: Frontline and Tucker Griffin Barnes Signs/Comprehensive Sign Plan for West
Park Plaza Rio West 301-343-Review of a Comprehensive Sign Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness
for two Signs (TM/Parcel TMP 061X1-00-00-00200)
Proposal: To establish a comprehensive sign plan for wall signs on an existing building and to gain approval for
two proposed wall signs for building tenants.
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Location: Located on the east side of Rio Road(Route 631)approximately 730 feet northeast of Earlysville
Road(Route 743)and approximately 350 feet southwest of Four Seasons Drive.
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda:
Motion:Mr.Wardell moved to approve the consent agenda for ARB-2016-31 and ARB-2016-32 including:
• approval of the Comprehensive Sign Plan for West Park Plaza Rio West 301-343 with the modifications listed
in the staff report,
• and Certificates of Appropriateness for the Frontline and Tucker Griffin Barnes signs as proposed.
Mr.Binsted seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 4:0.
SIGN FEATURE CRITERIA
>tio ed Plastic T ette lotto nted ind: id all the all
SIGN TYPE r R' vll y
Individual letters.
LETTER FACE COLOR White
TRIM CAP/RETURN COLOR N/A
RACEWAY COLOR N/A
CABINET FACE COLORS N/A
SIZE LIMITATIONS Standard guidelines apply.
LOCATIONS In sign panels illustrated by approved building elevations.
MOUNTING DETAILS Flush Mount
LOGO GRAPHICS DETAILS Standard guidelines apply.
ILLUMINATION DETAILS No Illumination
TEXT Not specified.
LETTER TYPE FONT Not specified.
N li •ts other than stan le-,l g ie uidelns. Formed Plastic or other mate
MATERIALS with a similar appearance v
REGULAR REVIEW ITEMS
a. ARB-2016-39:Better Living Initial Plan-Initial Site Development Plan—(TM/Parcels 045000000112B0
&045000000112A0)
Proposal:To construct a building for building supply sales, furniture sales and office uses as well as two smaller
buildings for storage and an outdoor paved loading and storage area. Outdoor storage,display and/or sales areas
require a special use permit if visible from the EC.
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Location: Between Route 29 and Berkmar Drive. North of Schewels(2030 Seminole Trail)and south of Better
Living Furniture(2060 Seminole Trail) and Better Living Home Center(2070 Seminole Trail).
Justin Shimp,representative for the applicant,requested deferral.
Motion: Mr.Lebo made a motion for the ARB to accept the applicant's request for deferral.
Mr.Binsted seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 4:0.
b. ARB-2016-43: Out of Bounds Affordable Units-Amendment to an Approved Certificate of
Appropriateness(TM/Parcel 06000000006500)
Proposal: To revise the approved architectural design of the affordable residential units in the Out of Bounds
development.
Location: At the west corner of the intersection of Barracks and Georgetown Roads
Motion:Mr.Lebo moved for approval of the Amendment to an Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for
ARB-2016-43: Out of Bounds Affordable Units pending staff administrative approval of the conditions listed in
the staff report,amended as follows:
I. Consider revising the Blue Point juniper to a taller growing tree for added screening.
2. Revise the side elevation to achieve greater coordination with the front elevation and a higher level of
detail. On the side elevation, stack the middle windows vertically.
3. Add the standard window glass note to the drawings: "Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should
meet the following criteria:Visible light transmittance(VLT) shall not drop below 40%.Visible light
reflectance(VLR) shall not exceed 30%."
4. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the drawings: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
5. Provide cut sheets for the proposed wall fixtures. Indicate all options chosen.
Mr.Binsted seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 3:1.(Wardell no)
c. ARB-2016-47: Avon Park 2-Zoning Map Amendment(TM/Parcel 09000000003100)—
Proposal: To amend the proffers and application plan for ZMA-2012-24. The proposed development includes 30
residential units on 5.26 acres.
Location: 1960 and 1968 Avon Street Extended,approximately 1,000' north of the intersection of Avon Street
Extended and Route 20, south of Avon Court
Regarding the Zoning Map Amendment:
Motion: Mr. Lebo made a motion that the ARB forward the following recommendation to the Planning
Commission regarding ARB-2016-47: Avon Park 2—Zoning Map Amendment.
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To offset the impacts of the proposed development,the quantity and general distribution of plants shown
on the application plan should be considered a minimum requirement of the rezoning.
Mr.Binsted seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 4:0.
Regarding the site plan and architectural design:
The ARB offers the following comments for future site plan submittals:
1. Note that the details of the landscape plan will undergo thorough ARB review with the site plan
submittal.No reduction in the amount of planting shown on the application plan will be considered
appropriate,but alternate layout, groupings, spacing, locations and plant material may be required by the
ARB.
2. Provide on the site plan for review details on the appearance of the chained access point at the
maintenance path.
3. Note that interior and perimeter trees are required for the parking lot proposed for the attached units.
4. With the site plan submittal, include the standard mechanical equipment and plant health notes.
d. ARB-2016-48: Staybridge Suites at Hollymead Town Center-Conceptual/Advisory Review of a site
plan and architectural design (TM/Parcel 032000000041 Q0)
Proposal: To construct a 5-story, 84,313 sf hotel with associated site improvements.
Location: At the northeast corner of the intersection of Timberwood Blvd. and Meeting Street
Mr.Lebo left the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
Regarding the Conceptual Site Plan and Architectural Design:
The ARB offers the following comments on the concept plan for the applicant's next submittal:
1. Provide material samples/colors for review.
2. Provide additional information (photos of existing examples, etc.)to show how the standing seam metal will
have an appropriate appearance.
3. Coordinate the plans and elevations regarding the location of building bays and their projections.
4. Reconsider the distribution of materials and colors to establish a more cohesive whole for the building itself
and for the overall development. Eliminate colors that will make the building stand out in the landscape.
Organize the building with the darker colors lower on the building and lighter colors above.
5. Provide for review perspective views showing the hotel and retaining walls as viewed from the EC
(corresponding to photos 1,2 and 3 in the applicant's submittal).
6. Consider adding architectural detail at the end bays.
7. Add the standard window glass note to the drawings: Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet
the following cnteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance
(VLR)shall not exceed 30%.
8. Specify on the elevation drawings the color proposed for the HVAC units below the windows.
9. Show the location of all mechanical equipment,including equipment associated with elevators,on the plans.
Show how visibility of the equipment will be eliminated from the EC.
10. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the plan. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the
Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
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11. Provide a complete lighting plan for review. Clarify on the plan that there is no illumination associated with
the top cornice of the entrance bay. Limit illumination levels under the porte cochere and related elements to
20 fc maximum. Include all building mounted lights in the lighting plan.
12. Provide a complete landscape plan for review. Provide sufficient planting area at the top of the retaining
walls for large shade trees, between the retaining walls for planting to mitigate the impacts of the tall walls,
and at the interior of the parking lot for even distribution of trees.
13. Limit retaining wall height to 6'.Provide details on the retaining walls regarding wall type,manufacturer and
material. Clearly show that the proposed wall type will allow for significant planting at the top of the walls
and between the walls, and increase the planting area at the top and terrace accordingly.
14. Revise the plan as necessary to meet the requirements of the Code of Development. A pre-application
meeting is recommended.
15. Differentiate the bays of the building more clearly through the use of parapet height.
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Stonefield Buildings G3 and G4: Unapproved storefront installed
Staff provided information on the unapproved storefronts installed at Stonefield Buildings G3 and G4 and the
ARB provided the following direction: Approve the building permit amendments and notify the Qdoba and
Mission BBQ applicants that if the storefront change affects their proposed designs,revisions should be
submitted to staff for review.
Next ARB Meeting:June 6, 2016
Mr.Missel indicated he would not be able to attend the July 18 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:17 p.m. to the next ARB meeting on Monday, June 6, 2016 in Room 241,
Second Floor,County Office Building at 1:00 p.m.
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