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2. Add the following note to the architectural drawings: "Visibility of all new mechanical
equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
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L/1 Indicate on the site and architectural drawings the location of new equipment and the method
by which visibility will be eliminated. Note that the preference is for the building itself to
accomplish the screening. If a rooftop screen is proposed, clarify why this is the only viable
option and show that the screen is fully coordinated with the architecture.
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mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
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2.1Please add the following note to 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."
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4. Note that new and replacement signs require a separate permit and review.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
Purpose❑. 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the (,c,,11.41-6414rn. f -C 6.---
designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within the �r,01
corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area.Therefore, it is the ,,_f ;,,t� 42,v ,/
purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines,that proposed development U ca 7'-e ��
within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design �L—r`
characteristic of the significant historical landmarks,buildings, and
structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote orderly \
and attractive development within these corridors.Applicants should note
that replication of historic structures is neither required nor desired.
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7 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and
Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and
vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of 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. /
Compatibility with significant historic sites:
❑ 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should 1
( / respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings
v in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings
in the area,as well as drawings of architectural features,which provide
important examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A.
j4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for
building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic
structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new
development.Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the 7
area is neither intended nor desired. 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
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varying tastes as well as special functional requirements.
Compatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor
❑ It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of Q,, s - c,-r-tr.*C4.
compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in C �m1 a ��
(/ order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate
sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a W/
designated corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require
striking a careful balance'between harmonizing new development with the
existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the
significant historic sites in the area.
Site development and layout
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5Y 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and �j
should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan.This ✓ �yL G 1*4 Can ant
may be accomplished,to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and
rolling terrain typical of the area;planting new trees along streets and tAg , `
pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; /
insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography fi'� j h e i2 a-ne-rwm Jr -
thereby creating a continuous landscape;preserving,to the extent practical, I 2/
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existing significant river and stream valleys which may be located on the G �a�ivf �-?� d✓
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site and integrating these features into the design of surrounding
development;and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that does
not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor.
Landscaping
/� 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to stAnc Zero 4e,
t/ reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant f .+lD ! l
historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns.
Landscaping should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor and 1 ,v /4 c n.9
help to integrate buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. ^4?,1,, t7��, o, �,(,te 1 al
V 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 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.
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Compatibility with significant historic sites
Structure design
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Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors,materials, 474
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colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the '_
significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) Glit4' ;sz�G._s 4
the buildings described in Appendix A. The standard of compatibility cant`
be met through scale,materials,and forms which may be embodied in
architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of A, d/� ��`���
important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of then ���u at
guidelines. s�F°� .
10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of 47 �,in. r� C fl" a
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Iq� 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be i�--tt /
integral to the building and site design. IllnnnJJJYYY////
(p7 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms,
shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
(9.] 13 Any appearance of"blankness"resulting from building design should be -Ike e cLectt pN "-gild-in-Ca
relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. gam.,j„ fe .-<s
14 Arcades,colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be G,e_L_ _L n,i C.-/A
used to unify groups of buildings within a development. `�7�K'n
V 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the ued 7- 4/
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eV16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or
highly reflective. Reflectance off the outside pane of glass should be kept a^c.0 .0-2-2,1-7(111-443
below 7%. Specifications on the proposed window glass and samples of b,z0-"„ ,In L.
tinted window glass should be submitted with the application for final
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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%. Specifications on the proposed
window glass should be submitted with the application for final review.
Accessory structures and equipment
❑ 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall ida 'Y' ' "' or. p4-we
t/ plan of development and shall,to the extent possible, be compatible with
the building designs used on the site. >Q /7/,Xe , ,-d A -,_Z;
• r g 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance �� �
V Corridor street. If,after appropriate siting,these features will still have.a
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negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be
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provided to eliminate visibility.
a. 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.
ti 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings
and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of:
a. Walls,
b. Plantings, and
c. Fencing.
ci 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit S��
into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible
from the Entrance Corridor street,these features must be fully integrated
into the landscape.They should not have the appearance of engineered
r� features.
iU 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural e z ,/
plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor
shall be eliminated."
Lighting A
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L/— 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent
properties or streets;
!/ 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush-mounted to eliminate glare.
All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff
fixtures.
24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots
in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other
uses in the Entrance Corridors.
25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow;
however, a consistent appearance throughout a site or development is
required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non-white light are to
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remain, new lamps may be required to match them.
1 26 Dark brown,dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing
V pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors.
❑ 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole-mounted light fixtures should
be compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the sites
they are illuminating, and with the use of the site. Typically, the height
of freestanding pole-mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors
should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20
feet in height will typically require additional screening to achieve an
appropriate appearance from the Entrance Corridor.
❑ 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance
Cr Corridors,the individual context of the site will be taken into
consideration on a case by case basis.
❑ 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each
outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial
lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded
to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from
adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public
roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not
exceed one half footcandle."
Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting
❑ 30 light used for decorative effect shall:
a. be compatible with the character of the Entrance Corridor. Compatibility
of exterior lighting and lighting fixtures is assessed in terms of design,use,
size, scale,color,and brightness.
b. impact only the immediate site. The effect of the illumination should not
be discernible from distances along the Entrance Corridor.
❑ f 31 Where used for decorative effect, outdoor light fixtures shall:
l// a. be equipped with automatic timing devices and shall be extinguished
between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and dawn.
b. be shielded and focused to eliminate glare. Glare control shall be
achieved primarily through the use of such means as cutoff fixtures, shields
and baffles, and appropriate application of mounting height,wattage,
aiming angle,fixture placement, etc.
c. be cutoff luminaires,aimed so as not to project their output beyond the
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objects intended to be illuminated; or non-cutoff luminaires,equipped with
glare shields, visors,barn doors, and/or other similar shielding accessories
as required to meet the following criteria: Light distribution from all
lighting installations shall be cut-off at all angles beyond those required to
restrict direct illumination to within the perimeter of the landscape feature
being illuminated.
d. never exceed 3,000 lumens. Further restrictions on lumens may be
imposed by the ARB.
e. not be modified to reflect seasonal colors.
f. be of a number that is compatible with the scale of the object and the
development to be illuminated, such that the light emitted will not over-
illuminate or overpower the site, as determined by the ARB.
Landscaping
o 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include -- � ! , _ p/
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a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor �� -i'° {f�/{ 'f I'C.
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.
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.
33 Landscaping along interior roads:
a.Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees _
should be at least 212 inches caliper(measured six inches 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.
yi 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
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a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. p,, ,,,,,ve,e,tc. c-c ,,,Caa
Such trees should be at least TA inches caliper(measured six inches above it° cS T G
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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a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on 2 ti��^ ( '`� GL'rx-`°�"`�
center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of C _G4)r' -"'- 'j
one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly J
distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. "tAnw(3 arm ry`wwC.r1/4 794 AV
b.Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2' inches �� 4z ..
caliper(measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; �"*�
and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should beto. / ,tv
planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of ,.- (21
the tree and shall be protected by curbing. ,//�2En G -• f g--(- >'
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's �y r c
impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in �/ /-- "'
height. 7.
Ld 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: "-/_
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long '-vr,
buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls.The -�- l-.`r'`-�
spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined by bte
the length,height,and blankness of such walls. F
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site,buildings, and other
structures; dumpsters,accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru"
windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches
in height.
37 a Plantant speci Pi
4 a. species required should be as approved by the Staff based upon but orytazel
not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and
Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). s-a..-i
r)38 Plant health:
The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site ���}� f
plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach,and be maintained at, /r """`, f K
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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."
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Check The number of plants shown in the plant schedule corresponds to the
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number of plants shown on the plan
❑ Check Limit the number of proposed plants for any one (L FALL-p ,Loj vy1 LC
species to 25% of the total proposed for that plant type(tree, shrub). ( 6 A.-). s1 a_
Site Development and layout (,,� r
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` 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor �/
street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: u, - Q
a.An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths,and pedestrian 11� tom,.# . ���^
walks should guide the layout of the site. /v .� S
b. In general,buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be _ J
parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the
Entrance Corridor street. Cs\"-- _W wl
c.Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems. A4X 4)--st l/�'.
d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide continuity
within the Entrance Corridor. t,.4.//4-,-_e,--.e
e.If significant natural features exist on the site (including creek valleys,
steep slopes, significant trees or rock outcroppings),to the extent practical, —(n ,, y 44. /0-sen-ri-may
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 l
• apply,then improvements required by that section should be located so as �"i ' ' - `
to maximize the use of existing features in screening such improvements 01 ar,,�,,�
from Entrance Corridor streets. d'
f.The placement of structures on the site should respect existing views and - o,y 0 7,,,,I" 3 ^
vistas on and around the site. ` -� /I
Site Grading AY 4 L gi'"Y �-'
❑ 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to .
surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by
shaping the terrain through the use of smooth,rounded land forms that �"'��
blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally ���
unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be 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.
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.o 41 No grading,trenching,or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any
trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final .4. ,,sr,.g
Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should be f i
shown on,and coordinated throughout,the grading, landscaping and
erosion and sediment control plans. e
o 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness
r/ 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 I
of the development of the site.
to 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy
equipment within this area. L
44 • Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) mi S S!Ait4 /d 'tenth,
should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. / ,
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