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Home My WebLink AboutARB201600091 Correspondence 2016-08-17 Margaret Maliszewski From: NEIL BHATT <nbhatt@nbjarch.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 3:44 PM To: Margaret Maliszewski Cc: ASIM KUMAR Subject: RE: Staybridge Suites ARB review Attachments: Response letter- Staybridge Hollymead.pdf;A-105 pdf; A-201 Revised.pdf Maragaret: I have attached Memo in response to the ARB comments from the last review. I have also attached new plan sheet idlocating the mechanical equipment revised elevation sheet to include the notes. Let me know if you would like us to send you hard copies. Thanks. Nei2/87/tatt, AIA President nbj Architecture (804) 273-9811 ext. 105 www rrh±arch.com From: Margaret Maliszewski [mailto:MMaliszewski@albemarle.org] Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 2:13 PM To: NEIL BHATT Subject: Staybridge Suites ARB review Neil, We've received your Staybridge Suites initial site plan submittal.The submittal did not include a memo identifying how each of the ARB comments from the last review have been addressed Could you provide that memo now? Please also include in the memo a list of other changes made that were not specifically requested The text of the ARB's action letter from the May 16, 2016 meeting is copied below for reference If you have questions, feel free to contact me Thanks Margaret Margaret Maliszewski, Principal Planner Albemarle County Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-296-5832 x3276 mmaliszewski@albemarle.org COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road,North Wing Charlottesville,Virginia 22902-4596 1 Phone (434)296-5832 Fax(434) 972-4126 May 18, 2016 Neil Bhatt/NBJ Architecture 11537-B Nuckols Road Glen Allen, Va. 23059 RE: ARB-2016-48: Staybridge Suites at Hollymead Dear Mr Bhatt, The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on May 16, 2016, completed a conceptual review of the above-noted request to construct a 5-story, 84,313 sf hotel with associated site improvements The Board offered the following comments for the benefit of the applicants next submittal Please note that the following comments are those that have been identified at this time Additional comments may be added or eliminated based on further review and changes to the plan 1 Provide material samples/colors for review 2 Provide additional information (photos of existing examples, etc ) to show how the standing seam metal will have an appropriate appearance 3 Coordinate the plans and elevations regarding the location of building bays and their projections 4 Reconsider the distribution of materials and colors to establish a more cohesive whole for the building itself and for the overall development. Eliminate colors that will make the building stand out in the landscape Organize the building with the darker colors lower on the building and lighter colors above 5 Provide for review perspective views showing the hotel and retaining walls as viewed from the EC (corresponding to photos 1, 2 and 3 in the applicant's submittal) 6 Consider adding architectural detail at the end bays 7 Add the standard window glass note to the drawings Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria. Visible light transmittance(VLT)shall not drop below 40% Visible light reflectance(VLR)shall not exceed 30% 8 Specify on the elevation drawings the color proposed for the HVAC units below the windows 9 Show the location of all mechanical equipment, including equipment associated with elevators, on the plans Show how visibility of the equipment will be eliminated from the EC 10 Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the plan "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated " 11 Provide a complete lighting plan for review Clarify on the plan that there is no illumination associated with the top cornice of the entrance bay Limit illumination levels under the porte cochere and related elements to 20 fc maximum Include all building mounted lights in the lighting plan 12 Provide a complete landscape plan for review Provide sufficient planting area at the top of the retaining walls for large shade trees, between the retaining walls for planting to mitigate the impacts of the tall walls, and at the interior of the parking lot for even distribution of trees 13 Limit retaining wall height to 6' Provide details on the retaining walls regarding wall type, manufacturer and material Clearly show that the proposed wall type will allow for significant planting at the top of the walls and between the walls, and increase the planting area at the top and terrace accordingly 14 Revise the plan as necessary to meet the requirements of the Code of Development. A pre-application meeting is recommended. 15 Differentiate the bays of the building more clearly through the use of parapet height. You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience Application forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.orq/ARB Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing Please provide a memo including detailed responses indicating how each comment has been addressed If changes other than those requested have been made, identify those changes in the memo also Highlighting the changes in the drawing with "clouding" or by other means will facilitate review and approval If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me 2 1Lj r - - -- Project: STAYBRIDGE SUITES- HOLLYMEAD,VA Date:August 16, 2016 ARB Project# : ARB-2016-48 Subject: Response to Conceptual Review Comments(dated May 18,2016) Our response is in the same order as the comments. 1. Complied.Samples of the brick& EIFS colors has been submitted 2. Standing Seam metal has been removed and now, EIFS with more relevant colors are being proposed. 3. Complied.The elevations have been updated per the floor plans bays. 4. Complied. Material and colors of the new scheme have been selected to provide cohesive appearance to the building and brick is provided in lieu of stone to be more contextual in context to the overall development.The building base has been revised to have darker color base. 5. Complied.Views from EC(views 1, 2 &3) has been updated to show revised perspective views. 6. Complied. 7 Complied.See attached Revised Drawings. 8. Complied. HVAC window grills will be of the same color as the window frames—Dark Bronze. 9. Complied. See attached Revised Drawings 10. Complied.See attached Revised Drawings. 11. Complied. Please refer drawing CL-101. Also,a complete set of lighting plans will be submitted for your review and approval in the Final Submission. 12. Complied. Please refer drawing CP 101& 102 13. Complied. Please refer drawing CG 101 for retaining wall height and drawing RW5.1 thru RW6.5 for the retaining wall details. 14. Complied. 15. Complied. Revisions other than related to above comments are: 1. The building height is reduced to 4 stories. 2. Total square footage of the building has been reduced to meet the planning requirements. Please feel free to contact me at 804 273 9811(ext. 105)should you have any question. Sincerely, 4/111Wf • Neil Bhatt,AIA President, Nbj Architecture Page j ....., tt..>T».^.•.5.. ... .k":......a.., .... ... .t'^...Y...''.P T".......,y..�:.'.;.^.'C" «;Y.M1T+Y:—'�::e:'.r'?'.—s^s.^.^.^..&—r,.:'..T"^...'..":5:..^ ..uE.. .» .m.. . r. .....» r"v:.....:'.Y • bj Project Description STAYBRIDGE SUITES- HOLLYMEAD, VA The project is a 4 story 75,274 SF hotel providing 103 rooms, located on Timberwood Boulevard & Laurel Park Lane near Hollymead towncenter.The design team has evolved the design keeping with the developer and the design team's commitment of sustainability and contextual design. The building is designed to blend in with the existing building structure in the surrounding area.The building mass is modulated through the use of different colors and materials. Brick veneer on the first floor and portion of the second floor relates to the traditional materials in the area. Nichiha fiber cement panel on upper level will provide a texture to the building elevation. Building facades are designed in classical proportions of base, middle and top.The use of lighter color panels at the top story of the hotel will blend the building top to the sky, and will reduce the perceived height of the building.Transitional design elements pay homage to the past while looking forward to contemporary styles.All 4 facades have been carefully developed to create interest from every side. The project will be designed in compliance of sustainable design principles using recycled and local materials to the greatest extent possible. It will save on energy use,and will reduce the carbon footprint of the hotel. HVAC systems will be designed to recover the energy lost through building exhaust system and the energy will be reused for space heating. Day light harvesting, energy efficient light fixtures,and an energy management system will ensure the conservation of energy to the greatest extent. Low water use plumbing fixtures will be utilized to minimize water consumption by the hotels. Low maintenance landscaping material will minimize the water usage. The project will provide a much needed accommodations in the area giving visitors a variety of hospitality options. Page 11