HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900058 Staff Report 2019-06-11ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB-2019-58: Pantops Corner Self Storage
Review Type
Final Site Development Plan and architectural review
Parcel Identification
078000000005EO
Location
1321 Stony Point Road (See Attachment A.)
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Pantops LC/Shimp Engineering (Justin Shimp)
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To construct a self -storage building with associated site improvements.
Context
The site is located in the Pantops commercial area, at the intersection of Rts. 20 and 250 adjacent to other parcels that are under review or expected to redevelop in the near
future, including the Pantops Corner Hotel and Pantops Wawa.
Visibility
This building will be visible from both the Rt. 20 and 250 Entrance Corridors. All four sides of the building will be visible. From Rt. 20, the building will be seen rising
above the Flow and Goodwill buildings.
ARB Meeting Date
June 17, 2019
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
The ARB reviewed an initial site plan and architectural design for the Pantops Corner Self Storage project on April 1, 2019. The action letter from the April 1 meeting is included as Attachment B to this
report. The comments made by the ARB are also included in the Analysis section of this report.
CHANGES SINCE THE LAST REVIEW The applicant has outlined the changes that have been made to the design since the last ARB meeting as follows:
• Material transitions were revised for greater consistency and to more clearly convey the number of floors in the building.
• The north and east elevations were simplified.
• The design of the northeast corner was revised by reducing the number of windows and reducing the changes in height of the masonry.
• The north elevation was revised for greater symmetry.
• The corrugated metal was revised to flat metal panels with a concealed fastening system.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
April 1, 2019
June 17, 2019 ISSUE
June 17, 2019
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION
Structure design
I
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the
Revise the architectural
Material transitions in the building design have been
Revise the architectural
designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within
design to more successfully
revised to achieve a measure of success in
design to more
the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it
use architectural forms and
simplifying the design and increasing consistency
successfully use
is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that proposed
features, colors and materials,
across the building.
architectural forms and
development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements
to reflect the historic
features to reflect the
of design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, buildings,
architecture of the area.
The north elevation has been made more
historic architecture of the
and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote
Simplify the design while
symmetrical, which is positive, but the north and
area, particularly on the
orderly and attractive development within these corridors. Applicants
relieving blankness and
west elevations have a significantly reduced level of
north and west elevations.
should note that replication of historic structures is neither required nor
expressing human scale.
finish compared to the south and east elevations. On
Providing consistently
desired.
the north and west, the extensive use of metal and
split -faced block and the reduced use of architectural
designed tower elements at
each corner may be
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and
Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land,
forms and features still results in an inappropriate
appropriate.
and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land,
appearance for the EC. Although the corrugated
and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require
metal was revised to flat metal panels with a
Revise the architectural
attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic
concealed fastening system (which is an
drawings to include
sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development
improvement), on the north elevation, the metal-
information showing that
and layout; and landscaping.
faced upper stories don't appear fully integrated with
the lower stories, and they retain a significant degree
the depth and detailing of
the architectural elements
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should
respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant
of blankness. This condition continues along most of
will result in features with
buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of
the west elevation. These walls will be visible from
an authentic appearance.
historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of architectural
the EC; the current proposed appearance is not
features, which provide important examples of this tradition are
appropriate. The split -faced block is expected to have
Clarify in the elevation
contained in Appendix A.
an unfinished appearance that is not appropriate for
the EC. Additional revisions to forms and features
drawings and in the
material schedule where
4
The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for
building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic
are necessary. Providing consistently designed tower
the ground -faced block is
structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new
elements at each corner may be appropriate. (The
proposed to be used.
development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in
towers reflect the design of the Virginia National
the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of
Bank building, located nearby. See Attachment C.)
Revise the material
compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms
schedule to indicate the
which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well
The drawings do not indicate the depth of the various
color of the metal canopy,
as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to
architectural elements and material changes. For
the color name/number of
accommodate varying tastes as well asspecial functional requirements.
example, pilasters are used to create architectural
elements that relieve blankness, but relatively flat
the standing seam metal
roof, the glass type, and
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials,
Revise the distribution of
colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of
building materials to help
features will not have a convincing appearance.
the retaining wall material.
the significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not
establish a cohesive whole.
limited to) the buildings described in Appendix A [of the design
Split -faced block has not typically been approved in
Revise the split -faced
guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through scale,
Corrugated metal is not an
the ECs. Although visibility of the block may be
block to a material with a
materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is
appropriate material for this
reduced in the future if currently proposed
more finished, less
contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of important historic
location in the EC. Alternate
development is approved and constructed (and
utilitarian appearance.
sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines.
metal panel systems can be
considered.
remains in place), visibility of the block will remain.
A block with a more finished, less utilitarian
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should
be integral to the building and site design.
appearance is appropriate for the EC.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms,
shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
A ground faced block sample has been submitted.
The elevation drawings and material schedule do not
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be
relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
specify where it is to be used.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be
used to unify groups of buildings within a development.
The material schedule does not indicate the color of
the metal canopy, the color name/number of the
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the
requirements of the Guidelines.
standing seam metal roof, the glass type, or retaining
wall material.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or
Provide specifications for
PPG Azuria tinted insulated glass is proposed. A
Revise the glass to
highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet
proposed window glass.
sample has been provided. The glass appears to have
significantly reduce the
the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop
Show that VLT will not drop
a heavy blue/green tint. Glass with a less detectable
tint. Choose one glass
below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.
below 40% and VLR will not
tint would be more consistent with other
spec. Show that VLT will
Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with
exceed 30%. Glass should be
development in the corridors. Specs on the glass are
not drop below 40% and
the application for final review.
clear, without tint. If tinted
provided for four different types of glass. One
VLR will not exceed 30%.
glass is proposed, provide a
exceeds the VLT requirement. The window glass
Add the standard window
sample for review. Add the
note does not appear on the plans.
glass note to the
standard window glass note
architectural plans.
to the architectural plans.
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern
-
The proposed design relates visually to the Virginia
See recommendations
of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance
National Bank building across Rt. 250 to the south.
above.
Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs
However, the storage building design does not relate
should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the
to the recently approved buildings or the
Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially
developments under review that are adjacent to this
developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between
site.
harmonizing new development with the existing character of the corridor
and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of
buildings.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall
Show the locations of all
The landscape plan includes a note stating that
Show the locations of all
plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with
ground- and building-
mechanical equipment will be rooftop mounted and
ground- and building -
the building designs used on the site.
mounted equipment on the
plans. Show how visibility
"equipment shall be screened with architectural
elements". Those "architectural elements" don't
mounted equipment on the
plans. Show how visibility
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance
Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a
from the ECs will be
appear in the drawings. The building has a flat roof
from the ECs will be
negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be
eliminated.
and the tower elements are not designed for
eliminated. Note that roof -
provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c.
screening. It is anticipated that added rooftop
mounted equipment will
Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, £ Above-
screening will further reduce the ability to achieve a
be difficult to incorporate
ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and
cohesive appearance for the overall building.
into a cohesive design.
similar security fencing devices.
Alternate equipment locations are recommended. If
rooftop screening is proposed, illustrations and
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings
and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of. a. Walls, b.
details of the proposed screening are needed.
Plantings, and c. Fencing.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural
Add the standard mechanical
The mechanical equipment note has been added to
None.
plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor
equipment note to the plan.
C1 general notes as note #10.
shall be eliminated."
22-
Lighting
Provide a complete lighting
A lighting plan has been provided. The quantity of
Revise the lighting plan to
31
plan with the final site plan.
fixtures drawn on the plan does not match the
coordinate the quantities
quantities listed in the schedule. Note 4 on the plan
of fixtures shown on the
references a canopy mount fixture, which is not
plan with those in the
drawn on the plan or included in the schedule.
schedule.
Revise the lighting plan to
either include the canopy
mount fixture on the plan
and in the schedule, and
add the corresponding cut
sheet, or eliminate the
reference in note 4 on
sheet C9.
General Guidelines
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent
Spillover does not exceed .5 fc.
None.
properties or streets;
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare.
Proposed fixtures are full cutoff models.
None.
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
The Al and A2 building -mounted fixtures produce
Revise the lighting plan to
in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other
illumination in excess of 20 fc at the ground.
limit illumination at the
uses in the Entrance Corridors.
ground to 20 fc.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow;
Proposed fixtures have a color temperature of 4000K,
None.
however, a consistent appearance throughout a site or development is
which is described as a neutral white.
required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non -white light are to
remain, new lamps may be required to match them.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-
All fixtures are proposed with a black finish. This
None.
standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors.
matches the finish for fixtures at Pantops Corner.
28
In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance
Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken into
consideration on a case by case basis.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures should
Pole fixtures are proposed at a total height of 20'.
None.
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.
29
The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each
The note appears on C9.
None.
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 rLWI area- ^„",,, A;gj a^
exceed one half footcandle."
30-
Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting
None proposed.
None.
31
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended
Provide planting area and
A 5' planting strip is provided along the west side of
Provide sufficient planting
to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant
trees along the west side of
the building for groups of shrubs — no trees. A 3.5'
area and trees along the
historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns.
the parcel and the south side
planting strip is provided at the foot of the 10'
west side of the building,
Landscaping should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor
of the building.
retaining walls for pairs of shrubs — no trees. A 3'
the west side of the
and help to integrate buildings into the existing environment of the
planting strip is provided between the tiered 6'
parking lot, and at the base
corridor.
retaining walls west of the parking lot for groups of
shrubs — no trees.
of the retaining walls.
Space the trees 40' on
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting
different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such
center with planting size
common elements allow for more flexibility in the design of structures
of 2%2" caliper.
because common landscape features will help to harmonize the
appearance of development as seen from the street upon which the
Corridor is centered.
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should
None.
This future parcel will have no EC frontage.
None.
include the following:
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.
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:
Revise the plan to maintain
No existing trees are proposed to remain;
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees
grading and retaining walls
consequently, no tree protection fencing is required.
should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the
outside the driplines of trees
Most of the trees along Pantops Corner Way are
ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees
to remain. Show tree
associated with the Pantops Corner site plan and are
should be located at least every 40 feet on center.
protection fencing on, and
coordinated throughout, the
shown for reference.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian
grading, landscaping and
ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six
erosion and sediment control
inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the area.
plans.
Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
Provide a large shade tree,
A large shade tree has been provided at the 4-space
Revise the plan to provide
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet
2%" caliper at planting, at the
row, at 3%" caliper (larger than requested).
sufficient planting area to
on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the
middle of the north side of the
accommodate large shade
rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be
4-space parking row.
Trees have not been provided along the west side of
trees, 2%2" caliper at
evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking area.
the building or parking lot. Although the applicant
planting, 40' on center,
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2'/2 inches
Provide large shade trees,
cites length of geogrid required to support the
along the west side of the
caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly
2%2" caliper at planting, 40'
retaining wall and required paved turnaround area for
parking area.
spaced; and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees
on center, along the west side
fire protection as the reasons for lack of trees, the
should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain
of the parking area. Revise
trees are not provided because the development is
the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
the plan to provide sufficient
over -scaled for the site.
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking
planting area.
area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24
inches in height.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
Provide trees along the south
Trees are provided on the south side of the building
Provide trees along the
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long
and west sides of the building
at 3 %2" caliper (which is larger than requested), but
west side of the building to
buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The
to help soften the building's
none are provided on the west side of the building or
help soften the building's
spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined
appearance. Revise the plan
along the retaining walls.
appearance. Revise the
by the length, height, and blankness of such walls.
to provide sufficient planting
plan to provide sufficient
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other
area.
planting area.
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
Provide a complete landscape
A landscape schedule has been provided. The
Revise the landscape plan
Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan
schedule with the final site
quantities of shrubs listed in the schedule do not
to coordinate the quantities
Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes
plan.
match the quantities drawn on the plan.
of shrubs shown on the
(Appendix D).
plan with those listed in
the schedule.
38
Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan:
Add the standard plant health
The note has been added to Sheet C8 as note #3.
None.
"All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be
note to the 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."
Site Development and layout
Development paftern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape
See recommendations above.
There are stands of mature trees visible from both
See landscaping and
and should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan.
ECs that would be removed to accommodate the
architectural
This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the
proposed storage building. New trees could
recommendations.
trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along
contribute significantly to the mitigation of visual
streets and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native
impacts and integrating this development into the
forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding
surroundings, but sufficient planting area has not
topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the
been provided. See the landscape guidelines above
extent practical, existing significant river and stream valleys which may
for more information.
be located on the site and integrating these features into the design of
surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a
A continuous landscape is not established with this
scale that does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the
development. Retaining walls of considerable size
Entrance Corridor.
are proposed; only groups of shrubs are proposed to
mitigate the walls.
For the most part, the new parcel on which the
storage building would be constructed is surrounded
by recently -approved or under -review new
development. The Goodwill building, located to the
south, predates the ECs, and will likely join the
redevelopment of this corner at some point in the
not -too -distant future.
As proposed, the storage building will rise above
existing and future adjacent buildings. With a boxy
mass and large areas of blankness, the building is
expected to appear over -scaled. The group of
buildings is expected to appear uncoordinated.
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance
None.
The proposed size and placement of the storage
Increase planting area on
Corridor street and to other development within the corridor should be as
building will result in an odd juxtaposition of the
the west side of the
follows:
storage building above adjacent structures.
property to provide trees
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and
Additional space provided on the west side of the
along the west side of the
pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site.
parcel would allow for trees to mitigate the
building, along the west
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be
appearance of the west elevation, the west side of the
side of the parking lot, and
parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel
parking lot, and the retaining walls on the west side
along the retaining wall.
the Entrance Corridor street.
of the property.
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
Terrace the 10' retaining wall
Retaining walls are 6' and 10' tall. The 10' wall has
Revise the plan to provide
surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by
so that no wall exceeds 6' in
not been terraced; trees are not provided at the base
trees at the base of the 10'
shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that
height, and plant the terraces.
of the wall. Landscape strips of 3.5' and 5' are
retaining wall, and
blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally
Alternatively, revise the plan
provided, which isn't sufficient for tree planting.
sufficient planting area for
unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with
to provide trees at the base of
Shrubs are provided in groups.
the trees.
a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition. Final
the 10' retaining wall, and
grading should achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance.
sufficient planting area for the
The block proposed for the retaining walls is Eagle
Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be
trees. Provide views in
Bay James River which has been approved for
terraced and planted to blend with the landscape.
context from Rt. 20 and 250
several other developments in the ECs.
traveling west.
Ensure that planting at the
retaining wall terraces is
sufficient to mitigate the
height and length of the walls.
Indicate the retaining wall
material on the plan. Provide
a sample for review if other
than Eagle Bay Anchor
Diamond Pro James River.
41
No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any
Revise the plan to maintain
No existing trees are proposed to remain;
None.
trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final
grading and retaining walls
consequently, no tree protection fencing is required.
Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should be
outside the driplines of trees
Most of the trees along Pantops Corner Way are
shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and
to remain. Show tree
associated with the Pantops Corner site plan and are
erosion and sediment control plans.
protection fencing on, and
coordinated throughout, the
shown for reference.
42
Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of
Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on the site
grading, landscaping and
prior to any grading activity on the site. This protection should remain in
erosion and sediment control
lace until completion of the development of the site.
plans.
43
Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of
heavy equipment within this area.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit
None.
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
features.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage
patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent
possible.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The architectural design of the storage building
a. Compatibility with the traditional architecture of the area
b. Compatibility with surrounding (existing/proposed) development
c. The choice and distribution of building materials
d. Forms and features: depth of detailing
2. Landscaping along the west side of the property
3. Rooftop equipment
Staff recommends the following revisions to the proposed design:
1. Revise the architectural design to more successfully use architectural forms and features to reflect the historic architecture of the area, particularly on the north and west elevations. Providing
consistently designed tower elements at each corner may be appropriate.
2. Revise the architectural drawings to include information showing that the depth and detailing of the architectural elements will result in features with an authentic appearance.
3. Clarify in the elevation drawings and in the material schedule where the ground -faced block is proposed to be used.
4. Revise the material schedule to indicate the color of the metal canopy, the color name/number of the standing seam metal roof, the glass type, and the retaining wall material.
5. Revise the split -faced block to a material with a more finished, less utilitarian appearance.
6. Revise the glass to significantly reduce the tint. Choose one glass spec. Show that VLT will not drop below 40% and VLR will not exceed 30%. Add the standard window glass note to the
architectural plans.
7. Show the locations of all ground- and building -mounted equipment on the plans. Show how visibility from the ECs will be eliminated. Note that roof -mounted equipment will be difficult to
incorporate into a cohesive design.
8. Revise the lighting plan to coordinate the quantities of fixtures shown on the plan with those in the schedule.
9. Revise the lighting plan to either include the canopy mount fixture on the plan and in the schedule, and add the corresponding cut sheet, or eliminate the reference in note 4 on sheet C9.
10. Revise the lighting plan to limit illumination at the ground to 20 fc.
11. Revise the plan to provide sufficient planting area and trees along the west side of the building to help soften the building's appearance, along the west side of the parking lot, and at the base of the
retaining walls. Space the trees 40' on center with planting size of 2%2" caliper.
12. Revise the landscape plan to coordinate the quantities of shrubs shown on the plan with those listed in the schedule.
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TABLE A
This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date/Revision Date
C 1
Cover Sheet
5/6/2419
C2
Boundary Line Exhibit
5/6/2019
C3
I Existing Conditions & Demo Plan
5/6/2019
C4
Revised Conditions & Demo Plan
5/6/2419
C5
Site Plan
5/6/2419
C6
Grading Plan
5/6/2019
C7
I Utility Plan
5/6/2019
C8
Landscaping Plan
5/6/2419
C9
Lighting Plan
5/6/2419
CIO
VDOT/Pavement Details
5/6/2019
C 11
Utility Details/Profiles
5/6/2419
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North, south, east and west elevations 2 sheets
5/6/2019
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Floor plans 5 sheets
5/5/2019
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Perspectives: Rendering from Northwest, Rendering from Southeast, Rendering from
Southwest, Section from Northwest
5/6/2019
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Site Photos (4 sheets)
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MBCI Concealed Fastening Systems catalog cut sheet
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ATTACHMENT A — Location and visibility of proposed Pantops Corner Storage development
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ATTACHMENT B
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COUNTY Of Af•RR41ARI.F:
Departnrew orcvm[rroalts Development
401 McIntire Road, \orth Wing
Charlvilcsvillc, Vii-Vinia 229U2-4596
MORO {93JN296,5932 For (434) 972-4126
A pri I & 2019
Justin Skimp
CD Sh irnp Lo girrccring
912 C. 1 ligh Si wl
C$—Ir, tt—ittr, VA 22902
RE: AR&2019.17: Yantops Corner Self Saorage
Dear Mr. Skimp,.
At ils nk Laing im M-day, Apnt 1, 2019 Lhe Alhornarle Ceunty A rchireututa] Review Gaard, by a vote of
3:0 -led Lv forward the Col lowing mcummrnd:dions on the ahem-ooied butsal Ske D? velopraenl P]ad to
[fie aka[ for the Silr R-ic. C..[RiL[eu:
Rdga ding mau hrmmts to satisfy Lhe design guidcl ifLEs us per § 18-39-6.4uC2). (3) and (5) and
rccrmmtnded wndiLiMs of in i!ial plan pppmvaJ:
e Prior to Initial flan appry raJ the inJJnwing items shall he resolved m [he sarisfw;licm uFtht
.AR9: None,
RcWing m-mnle:dalions nn the plan as it mlpte5 to the gjudcl iney: Krine.
+ RrLwdling uondrhoas to hr sausfLeJ pnm [o issuance uFa grading, pWnrit
I- maintain grading and retaining walls ousaide Ihr driplines of tars 10—ciain. Sliuvv tree
protection famcinp on, mid coordinated tlunuglm t Lhe giradmg, landaeaping, and aowiun
and sediment —Ernl plans.
Rogp lino She final site plan submitLd
o A Cenifi:ale oFAppruprialenesS iS required prior to Tina; Site plail Approval. The
fuleowiDg items rind uJL ions on Lhe ARB Final Site Flan Checklist Must be addirssed:
I. Revise the arehiLmiuml dmjpr to more successfully use architectural fomt3 And features,
whirs and mdterids. Lv ref] L the hiatariC arthiiecture of Lhe a[ea. Simplify the design
whLlc rcl -mg blank— and expressing h umU SrLle.
kevisr the disfrihsstion of hvildino materials Le kelp esf3f5lishL a cshesive whole.
3- 11—ide speenrications frW pcnpused window films. Show thm VLT will urn drop 6eluw
40N and V1.R will not exceed Mr.lb. Li lass should Lx char, wnh-L LLn1. It tared glass is
ptopu1 i:4, pmvide a sample for review•, Add the sLandard window gtm note !v She
Jrrchhrctural p1arLR: "Yiaihfe iighr rrmxxtn:rFanre fYl.TJ .Lfaali n�.1 d'nP briar 4f1%a Vlsehie
11�hI YC+J r.'Clafa'e fvf.j?) shRd -1 e—a RM "
4. Show the Ivcatinns of all prrxrnd-and hniidinq-mnunlcd cquil—i on the plans. Shaw
hqw vigihi I icy from The YC,s wLFI he c! imineted,
5. .4 dd the siandaid mechan teal equipment nnlc to $Lr plans `Fisihif;ry nfaff rirBCh apical
egrliJurue f f,c-the Nnrrarrre f:nrrido shall he Brim -fed.'
d. Provide a cunplrtt lighting plan with the final Aitt plan.
7. Pi -wide plan Ling area and hem uLong the west side of the parecJ and the south side of the
bu i Idin e.
8 Revisu the plan to maintain grading and niainmg wells uuuidr the dripE- of Inez to
reatain- Show tree prolectfod ferLC;LLg on. and coordinated 9lroughonf. 0le grading
Widwsping sad =zon and mdmlenteamroi plans.
9. Prowide a large shade tree, 2 ".caliper at V;-iiitg., at the middle of OLe IJonII side ofthe 4-
space parking row.
10. Pravide large shade trees, 2h" caliper at planting, 40' L"k center, along the wit side of tlic
parking area. Revise the phut to pthwide suffisiedi pleating area,
t l- Provide trees alolig the south afld west sides ofllie building to lie 1p soften fate building's
npp=ance. Rcvise the plan to provide sufficient planting arcs
I . Prou•ida a complete landscape schedule with the final .site plan,
13. AM the smildarri plant kalth note ro tftc Plan; "Allsire pia,lii gg q -lreee -0 shrpt4,P ll
t e arfvwed ro Perch, aryl 1n masnrained or. -If— Refghl' Fhe lapping O bees i,a
{iTVhrl:ilyd..lhruh r uro�l Aare Phan ba nJwneJ mrnfur❑11y prJd rnLfJ� 1rJ .sWNJnrr the uurmll
JxalrhvJ7heylaret "
14. 1'crwe the 1 U' rg7Ri ning, wah[ m that n o wnFl exacd5 6' in he ight, and Plant the aerates.
AlumRtivew, revise the plan ro provide treat ar the hame of the in: retaining w", and
;uiYicicnt plonlmg area for zhr pars, Provide virwe in —u,t t frnrn Rt. 20 and 2°n
Iravcling
15. I'rsum flea[ planting et the re^aining wall terra z Lm Su ttfLrLent Ln mitigerle tht height and
I-gLh of dL walls.
l6. lndicmm Lhe retaining wcib mw[ riaJ un the plan. Ymvidc a staple Cur rev!ew Jfother Lhon
Cagy Bay Anchor Diamond Pro Junes River.
17. Revise Lhe plan to snainwia eraditLg and recaiding walls adiside the driplines ofvees to
remain. Show sm prorection fencing cm, and coordeIMOd ihtaaghout, tha grading,
landscapirte and craSiaJs mid selicDenl conlru] plans.
:g: Corrugpred metal is not 8rL uppreprime n5d al Ibr this location in fie EC. Alternate metal
panel sysmws can be consi&a .
You may sukm it your appl [cation hbr continued AR$ review at your earliest convcnionre. Appl ieation forms,
chaakliAts and Achcdukq are awailahlc❑n-lint: at www.a11 ule.ozgl Rig. PlansC he aarlain thanyour ARR
submittiLl addresses the shove-nottd issues.
If you have any questions concerning any of fie above, please feel Flee rn contact me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Malezewuki rY
Chief of PlarLning.•Rewuree Managemernl
sc: Pantups LC
J 2'l04 Crimaun Court, Suite 101
iiemso, VA 23233
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