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Project #/Name
ARB-2019-59: Flow Auto Audi and Porsche Showrooms
Review Type
First review of a site plan amendment; second formal review of architectural plans
Parcel Identification
078000000015DO
Location
1313 Richmond Road, on the south side of Rt. 250, approximately 700' east of People Place
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Janice S. Linkous/BRW Architects (David Timmerman)
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To renovate and construct additions to the existing Flow building to establish two new automobile showrooms with associated site improvements.
Context
The site of the proposed showrooms is the current location of the Flow Audi Volkswagen Porsche auto dealership. The display parking lot is located on the parcel to the
west. Automobile dealerships predominate along this stretch of Rt. 250. Banks and restaurants are also located nearby.
Visibility
The new showrooms will be clearly visible from the Entrance Corridor.
ARB Meeting Date
June 17, 2019
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
The ARB reviewed this proposal on April 15, 2019. Comments provided at that meeting are included in the Analysis section of this report and as Attachment A. For a more detailed history, see
Attachment B.
CHANGES SINCE THE LAST REVIEW
The primary change in this submittal is the reduction in height of the Porsche building by 4'. Some material samples have been submitted. Additional detail has been added to the plans. Site plan
amendment drawings have been submitted as part of the ARB package.
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REF
GUIDELINE
4/15/2019
6/17/2019
6/17/2019
RECOMMENDATIONS
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Structure design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the
Consider revising the corrugated
The materials of the buildings' side elevations,
Provide a brick sample for
designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development
metal panel and concrete panel
beyond the glass curtain wall and the curved metal
review.
within the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area.
siding to brick.
form, have been revised to grey brick (Glen-Gery
Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines,
Steel Grey K12-3008). The same brick is used for the
Revise all ACM panels to
that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors
Revise the elevation drawings to
site walls at the front of the building. The change to
a matte finish.
reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical
indicate Audi's interior ACM
brick is a positive one, though it is still used as a
landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and
fascia and to identify the
secondary material. A brick sample has not been
Use a consistent ACM
Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development
material/color of the Audi
provided.
color for both buildings.
within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of
entrance surround.
historic structures is neither required nor desired.
Revise the Porsche design to
The Audi elevation has been revised to show the
location of the interior ACM fascia (matte white).
Further revise the Porsche
and Audi designs to
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and
Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings,
increase its connection to the
The drawing now labels the Audi entrance surround
increase the connection to
land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of
historic architecture of the
as: ACM dry joint rainscreen system — clear
the historic architecture of
buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the
county and its unity with the
anodized finish. The Porsche curved metal canopy is
the county and to establish
Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility
Audi building. For example,
proposed in a metallic silver ACM, but there appears
greater coordination
with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the
consider scale and treatment of
to be a matte alternative. A matte finish would be
between the two buildings.
Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping.
the columns, and materials.
Alignment of roof planes and
more appropriate for the EC. Matching ACM colors
across the two buildings would increase
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing structures
should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically
mullion joints is a positive step.
compatibility.
significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area.
Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of
Reconsider the size of the
Although some revisions have been made, the
architectural features, which provide important examples of this
hyphen relative to its visual
Porsche design still does not have an obvious
tradition are contained in Appendix A.
impact.
connection to the historic architecture of the county.
4
The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide
for building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's
Provide material/color samples
The hyphen width has increased from 2' to 3'. The
historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution
for review, including the brick
column supporting the Porsche curved metal form
for new development. Replication of the design of the important
for the site walls.
has been shifted 1.5' from the edge of the metal
historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired. The
form, resulting in a less distinct break at the hyphen.
Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through building
Provide a color rendering of the
scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture
west elevation.
Samples of the ACM panels have been submitted for
which is contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow
review; however, samples of the brick have not.
individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as well as
special functional requirements.
A color perspective of the proposed building as
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors,
viewed from the west has been submitted. It shows
materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the forms
the curved metal form of the Porsche building as the
and features of the significant historic buildings in the area,
primary architectural element. (The angle of the view
exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in
further emphasizes the feature.) As the primary
Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of
architectural feature, it should express a stronger
compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms which
connection to the historic architecture of the area.
may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as
traditional. The replication of important historic sites in Albemarle
County is not the objective of these guidelines.
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a
Revise the Porsche design to
The size of the Porsche columns has been increased
Revise the Porsche and
pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the
increase its connection to the
to 1' diameter, but they retain a thin appearance
Audi designs to increase
Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building
historic architecture of the
under the curved metal mass. These are not forms or
their connection to the
designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures
county and its unity with the
features that are consistent with local historic
historic architecture of the
within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is
Audi building. For example,
architecture.
county.
substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful
consider scale and treatment of
balance between harmonizing new development with the existing
the columns, and materials.
A grey brick (Glen-Gery Steel Grey K12-3008) is
character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the
Alignment of roof planes and
proposed for the site walls and the side elevation of
significant historic sites in the area.
mullion joints is a positive step.
the Audi building beyond the glass front, and the side
elevation of the Porsche building beyond the curved
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of
buildings.
Reduce the mass of the curved
metal forms in the Porsche
metal.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale
should be integral to the building and site design.
design. Reducing height will
The proposed ACM panels are similar to the
help address this.
materials approved for the Toyota renovation nearby.
Whereas the ARB determined that the divisions and
bays of the Toyota building were related to historic
local building patterns, the Audi and Porsche designs
still do not have an obvious connection to the historic
architecture of the county.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design
Reduce the mass of the curved
The height of the Porsche metal form has been
Further reduce the mass of
should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
metal forms in the Porsche
reduced by 4' (from 20' to 16'). The view from the
the curved metal form in
design. Reducing height will
west (Perspective of West Elevation) shows that the
the Porsche design.
help address this.
curved metal form remains a significant mass. The
addition of vertical divisions could help modulate the
mass.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use
Further revise the design to
The Porsche building height has been reduced to
Further revise the design
forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
establish greater unity between
the buildings.
align with the bottom of the Audi interior ACM
panel. One of the horizontal divisions of the Porsche
to establish greater unity
between the buildings.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices
should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development.
metal panels still aligns with the horizontal joint in
the Audi curtain wall. Although there is alignment in
these features, the overall effect isn't sufficient to
establish a cohesive whole.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet
See recommendations above and
Some modifications have been made, but the
Further revise the design
the requirements of the Guidelines.
below.
trademark forms and features remain the strongest
to establish greater unity
elements of the designs.
between the buildings and
to increase their
connection to the historic
architecture of the county.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or
Provide specs on the proposed
The standard window glass note has been added to
Provide specs on the
highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should
window glass for both
the architectural drawings (Front Building Elevation
proposed window glass for
meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall
dealerships, noting how the glass
sheet), but specs have not been provided.
both dealerships, noting
not drop below 4091o. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed
meets the EC criteria.
how the glass meets the
30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be
EC criteria.
submitted with the application.forfinal review.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the
Provide information on proposed
Information on mechanical equipment was not
Provide information on
overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be
accessory structures and
included in the submittal.
proposed accessory
compatible with the building designs used on the site.
equipment showing appropriate
treatments for the EC.
structures and equipment
showing appropriate
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the
Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will
treatments for the EC.
still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street,
screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas,
b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical
equipment, i 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 and may consist of. a.
Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
Add the standard mechanical
The note appears as #10 under General Notes on the
None.
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the
equipment note to the site and
cover sheet of the site plan and on the Front Building
Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
architectural plans.
Elevation sheet of the architectural packet.
22-29
Lighting
Provide a lighting plan for
No changes to site lighting have been proposed. No
Provide complete
review.
information on building lighting has been submitted.
information on proposed
exterior illumination of the
buildings.
7-8,
Landscaping
Provide a landscape plan for
Tree protection fencing is shown on C4 for the EC
Resolve the inconsistency
32-38
review that shows all proposed
frontage landscaping; however, Sheet C2 notes one
regarding the tree to be
changes to approved plants.
tree as to be demolished, with no replacement tree
demolished as shown on
noted on the landscape plan.
C2 and the tree to be
protected as shown on C4.
Development paffern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural
Submit a site plan amendment
An application for a site plan amendment has not
Note that a Site Plan
landscape and should contribute to the creation of an organized
for review.
been received by the County, but an amended site
Amendment is required for
development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent
plan drawing was included in the ARB submittal. Six
the proposed revisions,
practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the
If new locations for vehicle
display spaces are proposed behind the building;
and that an amendment to
area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and
display are proposed, an
these are new locations for display parking. An
the Special Use Permit
choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that any
amendment to the approved
amendment to the Special Use Permit may be
may be required for the
grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating
special use permit will be
required.
revisions to display
a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, existing
required.
parking.
significant river and stream valleys which may be located on the 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.
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance
Corridor street and to other development within the corridor 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 32.5.6.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
Indicate the color of the brick
Proposed brick is noted as: "Glen-Gery Steel Grey
Provide a sample of the
surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by
site walls on the drawings.
K12-3008, or approved grey finish." A sample has
Glen-Gery Steel Grey
shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that
Provide a sample for review.
not been submitted. A single color/material will need
brick for review. Eliminate
blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally
to be chosen and the "or approved grey finish"
the "or approved grey
unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded
language eliminated.
finish" language from the
with a ten -foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent
brick notation.
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 of
Show adequate tree protection
Tree protection fencing is shown on C4 for the EC
Resolve the inconsistency
any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the
on the plans.
frontage landscaping; however, Sheet C2 notes one
regarding the tree to be
final Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing
trees as to be demolished, with no replacement tree
demolished as shown on
should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading,
noted on the landscape plan.
C2 and the tree to be
landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans.
protected as shown on C4.
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 of
heavy equipment within this area.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit
None at this time.
Drainage is directed to the existing underground
None.
into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When
storage on the adjacent parcel.
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.
SIGNS
Consider aligning the Audi and
The wall signs are not aligned.
Note that separate
Porsche wall signs for increased
applications are required
unity in the designs.
for wall and freestanding
signs.
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The degree to which the Audi and Porsche designs reflect the traditional architecture of the area
2. The coordination of the two designs
3. The size, scale and proportions of the metal Porsche forms
4. The proposed materials and colors
Staff offers the following comments on the proposal:
1. Further revise the Porsche and Audi designs to increase the connection to the historic architecture of the county and to establish greater coordination between the two buildings.
2. Provide a sample of the Glen-Gery Steel Grey brick for review. Eliminate the "or approved grey finish" language from the brick notation.
3. Revise all ACM panels to a matte finish.
4. Use a consistent ACM color for both buildings.
5. Further reduce the mass of the curved metal form in the Porsche design.
6. Provide information on proposed accessory structures and equipment showing appropriate treatments for the EC.
7. Provide complete information on proposed exterior illumination of the buildings.
8. Resolve the inconsistency regarding the tree to be demolished as shown on C2 and the tree to be protected as shown on C4.
9. Note that a Site Plan Amendment is required for the proposed revisions, and that an amendment to the Special Use Permit may be required for the revisions to display parking.
10. Note that separate applications are required for wall and freestanding signs.
TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
C1
Cover
5/6/2019
C2
Existing
5/6/2019
C3
Site Plan
5/6/2019
C4
Landscape Plan
5/6/2019
-
Project Narrative
5/6/2019
-
Front Elevation
5/6/2019
-
Response to County Letter
5/6/2019
-
Site
5/6/2019
-
Building Plan
5/6/2019
-
Perspective Looking Southwest
5/6/2019
-
Perspective Looking Southeast
5/6/2019
-
Front Perspective
5/6/2019
-
Front Building Elevation
5/6/2019
-
Perspective of West Elevation
5/6/2019
-
West Elevation
5/6/2019
-
Site Section
5/6/2019
-
East Elevation
5/6/2019
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Elements of Entry Corridor Guidelines 4 sheets
5/6/2019
Attachment A Action letter from April 15, 2019 ARB Meeting
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COUNTY 47F ALBEMARLE
[lepartm en of ('om.munily Devc1opment
4111 VlcleNre Road, N6r[h Wing
CharlullL� ilic, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296.5932 Fox (4.34) 912-4126
Aprit 19, 7019
David Timmerman, A!A
9RW Arohitects
l ] 2 Forth Street, NF
Chartnttesville, VA 22902
RKi A"-2019-22c Flow Auto Audi and Porsche Showrooms
TM.Tarce] fl78p00 [1410i SI]0
Dear M- i:. Thninertnan,
The Albemarle Courixy Archit>~c and Review Ekmd, at its meeting on April I5, 2019, completed
FL preHruirtary review of the above -noted request to renovate and construct Wditioas io the
cxisling building to estahlish two new automobile Shnwmnms with assaciated vile impmveatterrLs,
The Beard otf'crcd the following comments for the benclit of the applicants next submittal.
pleesc uolc awl ncc following crnunrnta etc thusc that have hecn idcntificd at this time.
Addition d cnmrrtents may be added or elitrtinated based on rurthur review and changes to the
plan.
I. Consider revising the corrugated metal panel and concrete panel siding to brick-
2. Rcvisc the elevation drawings t,o indicate Audi's interior ACM fascia acd to identify the
malrriallca:or of tilt Audi entrance surround.
3. Revise the Porsche tivsig n cc incrca5c its connection fa chc historic architcclum of the
county and its unity with the Audi building, For example, consider scale anti ueatmert of
the columns, and materials.
4. Rccunsidrr the size of the hyphen relative to its visual impact.
5. f'rCria(tG rn=lterialrwlvr samples far rrvicw, imhuiing the brirk for the silt walla
6. Kevise tine Porsche dasig.+i to increnae c[intputibilily with tlrc Audi design; aligmncnlvf
roof plants and multionjoitns is a positive step_
7. Reduce the mass ❑f the cure rd metal forms ba the Porsche des'sgn_ Reducing height will
help atldTcss this.
S. Funber revise the design to establish g c91cr unity bctwem the buildings.
4, Proti iris specs att the proposed Window glace for both dealerships, noting hG y the glass
mxts the LC criteria; Visible light rrans•mnitaneu (VLT) ShLdll nor drop below 40%.
Vitihle light rejfecimwe fT`I.H� .shall not exceed JWP
10. a luvide informaLion on proposed accessory- structures and eyuiprrcnl showing
approprate rrearments for the EC.
I1. Add the standard mechanical equipment vote to the sire and an:hi[ectural plans: Visibdity
q.rvfl mechanical eguipstenrfrnm the Entrance Corrklur shall he eliminated
12. Submit a sit; plan am=Jmeru for review•, include a lig;i,ong plan and a late t$Cape plan
that slows all proposed changes to appn tcd ptants. Show adequate lree protection on the
per.
13. Ilnew locations Cor vchiclC display are proposed, an umendment to the appruvcd spee'sa:
au permit will be required.
14. lndicatc the odor of rlte brick site walls on the drawings_
t 5. Consider aligning the Audi and Porwhe veal; signs for increased unity In the dcsiEm.
16. Provide a Cokir rendering of the nest elevadon.
You mat' suhmit your application for Continued AIiB revv:w w yuLzr earliest convenicncc.
Application forms, checkiists and schedules are availablc on-line at w ww.albetnarlc.oqillltl3.
Re37scd dramngr addressing the comments limed above arc required. Include updated ARB
rtn'aiun states on each drawing. Please provide a metxa including detailed responses indicating
how cash comment has bccv addres,ed. if chances other Shan those requested hati c been trade_
kter.dfy those changes in the trcrno also. Hle1iehdng the charges in thz drawing "jilt "clouding'
nr bl other means twill facititate ravlevs and aparo%al.
If you have any questions Concerning any of the abo+e, phrase feel rrce to wrxtur me_
Sincerer},
~vlargaret kia!iszcwslci
Chief of Planningacwutre Mvtagcmcal
434-296-5832 x3276
mrnalisxewsEci fa:nitrtt7Ydrle.erg
CC] Janice Linkous, 3 cltitecs
220= Shepherds Midge Road
C:huioncsvillc. VA 229M
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ATTACHMENT B
PROJECT
HISTORY
DATE
APPLICATION
RESULT
11/7/2016
ARB-2016-126
The ARB completed a preliminary review of a proposal to construct a new showroom.
12/5/2016
ARB-2016-126
The ARB held a work session on the architectural design of the showroom building.
12/19/2016
ARB-2016-126
The ARB approved the massing, size and location of the Audi showroom, with all other issues to be addressed in a formal submittal.
2/6/2017
ARB-2016-161
The ARB approved the application pending staff approval of 5 conditions.
11/21/2017
ARB-2017-124
Initial plan submitted and reviewed by staff. The conditions from the 2/6/2017 ARB action remained outstanding.
7/19/2018
ARB-2018-38
Certificate of Appropriateness issued. Project not constructed.
1/7/2019
After the applicants approached the County with a revised concept
plan to upgrade the VW, Porsche, Audi and Mazda dealerships,
— -
and after viewing the standard Porsche trademark design (image at
right), the ARB determined that the Porsche proposal should be
reviewed in a work session.
2/4/2019
The ARB held a work session on Pantops Flow Porsche. The Board discussed the Porsche design (copied below and in Attachment A) and provided the following comments:
The standard Porsche trademark design must be revised to meet the Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines. The following items were noted, but should not be considered a complete list
of review comments:
1. Moderate the importance of the service entrances. A more unified overall complex may make the service area easier to deal with.
2. The design should reflect human scale.
3. How can the Porsche massing be modified to coordinate with the Audi building?
4. The blankness of the fagade is an issue.
5. The sign appears over -scaled for the building. The building design acts as one large sign. See the zoning ordinance section 4.15 for maximum allowable sign sizes. See the EC sign
guidelines for guidance on sign scale and proportion.
6. Use the grade of the site to make the development more appealing. How the ground plane is manipulated and how the volumes sit in relation to each other will be important.
7. A continuity in the glazing might be used to tie the two showrooms together.
8. The 28' Porsche height may need to be reduced for a more compatible appearance.
9. An overtly modern design can still relate to Classical precedents. Show how the proposed design is related to the historic architecture of the County.
10. The previous Audi drawings illustrated a more sensitive design.
11. The treatment of the hyphen is important.
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4/15/19
The ARB conducted a review of a conceptual plan. Comments provided at that meeting are included in the Analysis section of this report and as Attachment A.
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