HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201800153 Review Comments 2019-06-17 Regular Review Items
a. ARB-2018-153: Longhorn Steakhouse, Preliminary Site Plan
Location: The parcel abuts the east side of Seminole Trail (Rt. 29 N, northbound lanes) and
lies north of Fashion Square Drive and south of Rio Road East(Rt. 631)
Proposal: To develop a leased out-lot area (2.05 acres)that currently functions as surface
parking at the western end of the T-shaped, 12.56-acre parcel with a 5,465-square-foot
restaurant building and associated improvements (including utilities, travel lanes and parking).
Motion: Mr. Stoner moved to forward the recommendations outlined in the staff report to the
Agent for the Site Review Committee, amended as follows:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per§ 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5)
and recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
1. None. Note that a Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan
approval.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None.
• Regarding the final site plan submittal:
1. Consider revising the porch element.
2. Revise the Exterior Finish Legend on the architectural elevations (A5.1 and A5.2)to
reflect only those materials and colors that are proposed for this project. Omit any
superfluous notes.
3. Submit manufacturer's specifications for the storefront window system.
4. Provide renderings of the proposed pedestrian connection in the northwest corner of the
site as seen from the EC.
5. Revise the demolition/tree conservation plan, grading plan, and landscape plan to show
tree protection fencing outside of areas to be disturbed and graded.
6. Include a detail of the guide rail in the site plan. Provide a design that has an appropriate
appearance for the Entrance Corridor and that is compatible with the existing railing on
the site. Provide color/material samples.
7. Provide the standard mechanical note on the General Notes (Sheet C2.1) of the site
plan set: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be
eliminated.
8. Provide manufacturer's cut sheets for all proposed lighting models. Provide the total
lumens for all proposed light fixtures with LED lamps, and lamp type and wattage for all
non-LED lamps in the luminaire schedule on the lighting plan (C4.1).
9. Rectify discrepancies, errors, and omissions in the luminaire schedule. Provide the
complete catalog number for proposed fixtures, including but not limited to the finish
color.
10. Specify the color(s)for all proposed exterior light fixtures in the manufacturer's cut
sheets or in the luminaire schedule.
11. Provide the full and complete standard lighting note on the lighting plan (C4.1) of the site
plan set: 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
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lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas
zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle.
12. Ensure that all proposed wall-mounted architectural lights are accounted for in the
lighting plan (C4.1).
13. Limit lighting to that which is needed for safety/security rather than emphasis on the
building façade illumination.
14. Provide full cut-off lights for any lamp emitting 3,000 initial lumens or more.
15. Eliminate lighting that illuminates the outline of any structure. Indicate the locations of all
light fixtures on the lighting plan (C4.2). Revise the photometrics to account for all
proposed lighting. Include cut sheets for all fixtures in the site plan.
16. Provide additional landscaping area to ensure that proposed street trees along the EC
frontage will not conflict with easements.
17. Ensure that there are no potential conflicts between the proposed placement of
freestanding light fixtures and proposed canopy trees, particularly the placement of the
proposed light in the center of the parking area which overlaps with the canopy of a
Kentucky coffee tree proposed in a parking island.
18. Ensure that the placement of proposed trees will not conflict with the canopies of existing
trees on the site.
19. Ensure that the proposed locations of trees do not conflict with the proposed and extant
locations of utility lines.
20. Note that a separate sign application submittal is required, but not before final site plan
approval.
Mr. Wardell seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by a vote of 4:0 (Hancock absent)
b. ARB-2019-57: C&F Bank, Stonefield, Final Site Development Plan (first review)
Location: West of Seminole Trail (Rt. 29), south of Lenox Avenue, north of Blackbird Lane,
and east of Stoneridge Avenue.
Proposal: To build a single-story, 64' x 45' bank building and associated drive-through,
travelway, and parking spaces.
Motion: Mr. Wardell moved for approval of the Final Site Plan with the conditions listed in the
staff report.
1. Note that the approved landscape plan for Block G is in violation until the approved
landscaping is planted.
2. Revise the "exterior finishes" sheet to name the color of the Hardie Panel.
3. Provide window-glass specifications for review.
4. Note that a full site plan will be required with a Major Amendment to a Site Plan
application.
5. Provide standard mechanical equipment note to future site plans: Visibility of all
mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
6. Rectify discrepancies between the luminaire schedule and manufacturer's cut sheets for
each model in terms of lumens output and color temperatures.
7. Provide the standard light note on a revised 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.
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