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Home My WebLink AboutARB201900072 Staff Report 2019-07-31ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2019-72: 1193 and 1205 Crozet Avenue Review Type Final Site Development Plan (first review) Parcel Identification 056A2010002000 and 056A20100020A0 Location In the middle of a block bounded by Crozet Avenue (Rt. 240) on the west, Library Avenue on the south, Oak Street on the east, and The Square on the north. Zoned Downtown Crozet District (DCD)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant Michael Alexander/ Goodhouse Design (Jessie Chapman) Magisterial District White Hall Proposal To renovate the existing, single -story, 2,880-square-foot building at 1205 Crozet Avenue for a new restaurant use. Addition of a new covered porch on the west and south elevations. The adjacent property at 1193 Crozet Avenue will be partially redeveloped with surface parking. Context and Visibility The two parcels combined are 0.358 acres in downtown Crozet, an urban environment. Adjacent to Crozet Avenue (Rt. 240), an Entrance Corridor, the proposed renovated building will be visible from the EC street. [Figure 1] ARB Meeting Date August 5, 2019 Staff Contact Heather McMahon - --00-060A0 122U Q ATIONALBANIC 1220 56A1�.01--63 ly " 1214 Crozet Past 1�ffice �J 56A1-01--57 �6A1 1 --5 5 1 ` 56A1-0'I--54 .. 1186+ ,. { -01 --5 4A Lib". 1W 5 ,1-01 #6240 t �.. 56A..1 -01 5791 t r Figure 1: The two adjacent parcels in downtown Crozet under consideration. t5784 h r` 56A2 01`--2a7 f 56A -56A2-41--7'I � x 2 PROJECT HISTORY This building was constructed in the mid-1950s as part of a wave of commercial development in downtown Crozet [Figure 21. The applicant's submittal indicates that it was originally constructed as a post office. The building is considered a contributing structure in the Crozet Historic District. Two wall signs were administratively approved for this site — one in 2002 and one in 2010. The ARB reviewed the Initial Site Plan (ARB-2019-39) for 1205 Crozet Avenue on May 6, 2019 and provided recommendations to benefit the applicant's subsequent submittal (see Attachment A). Figure 2: the existing building at 1205 Crozet Avenue, built in 1953, looking northeast. DETAILS OF THE PROPOSAL This is a proposal to renovate an existing building at 1205 Crozet Avenue [Figure 31 to accommodate a restaurant and to complete associated site improvements on this and an adjacent parcel (namely, the addition of striped parking spaces). Proposed work includes the demolition of ramp, steps, walk and stoop; the construction of new covered porch and ADA access on the southeast side of building; the addition of landscaping and screened mechanical equipment; and the renovation of the built fabric by adding a parapet with space for signage, adding a planter at the base of the building, replacing the front door and windows, and providing stucco surfaces such as a scored painted stucco base. Figure 3, left: the existing building following proposed renovations, west elevation (facing Crozet Avenue). Submitted for ARB2019-72, the Final Site Plan, in June 2019. Figure 4, right: west elevation of the proposed renovated building as submitted for ARB2019-39, the Initial Site Plan, in April 2019. CHANGES SINCE LAST REVIEW Since the review of the Initial Site Plan in May 2019, the design of the building has been slightly altered. [Figure 41 The stairs leading to the porch and main entry have been relocated from the center of the fagade to the north end of the porch, to the side, and revised to be straight rather than flared. The porch foundation walls and built-in planter material has been revised from masonry with a cast -stone cap and scored stucco finish to a structural CMU block, and the planter has been continued the full length of the western elevation (fagade). The mullions in the multi -pane windows and the entry door have been reconfigured, and the pediment has been revised to remain blank, removing the signage area and wall -mounted lighting shown in the previous submission. The fenestration along the south (side) elevation have been regularized since the last review and the guardrail for the ramp at the southeast corner of the building has been changed to match the square lattice guardrail on the main porch. The planting plan for the built-in planter has been changed as have the species of the proposed new trees and shrubs across the parcel of 1205 Crozet Avenue. In response to previous comments, a fence detail has been provided with this site plan set that aligns with the fence shown in the architectural drawings and renderings. ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE 5-6-19 ARB COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Purpose 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within None. The existing building [Figure 2] is a contributing resource in None. the designated Entrance Corridors is to ensure that new the Crozet Historic District, although it exhibits few development within the corridors reflects the traditional distinguishing architectural characteristics. The single -story architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB edifice has a human scale that is compatible with other one - review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development and two-story buildings in the vicinity. The proposed within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of renovation [Figure 3] would add a wrap -around porch on the design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, west and south elevations that will improve the building's buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle character and pedestrian friendliness, while the proposed area, and to promote orderly and attractive development landscaping will aesthetically integrate the building into its within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication urban site. of historic structures is neither required nor desired. 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. Com a ifity with significant historic sites// Compatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures Consider using block or stone The proposed renovation adds architectural elements to the Consider adding architectural should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically for the planter wall along the existing building that are found in the area's traditional relief to the porch foundation significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. porch. Consider architecture, such as a covered porch, a raised parapet, and wall be adding elements or Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as differentiating the planter multi -pane storefront windows. The added raised pediment at varying the materiality or drawings of architectural features, which provide important wall from the other wall the center front of the facade has cultural references to 20'h- color. examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. materials. century commercial architecture. Wood, stucco, and standing seam metal are traditional materials. The porch and planting 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility with beds are welcoming elements, while the new sidewalks and the area's historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid ramps will encourage pedestrianism as well as offer ADA design solution for new development. Replication of the accessibility. The addition of the porch will help the building design of the important historic sites in the area is neither relate to other buildings on this stretch of the corridor where intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of similar features exist. compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is However, as the west elevation drawing [Figure 31 shows, the contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow height of the tan, structural CMU block wall that forms the REF GUIDELINE 5-6-19 ARB COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as well porch foundation is vast vis-a-vis the average human height — as special functional requirements. rising 7 feet from grade at the southwest corner of the site and 5 feet in the center of the fagade — and does not present a 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout varied appearance at street level. Its blankness is mitigated by the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. the proposed planting beds around it, [Figure 4] but either a Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other shift in materiality/color or adding architectural detail (such as nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a blind windows, segmented arches, or pilasters) to the porch designated corridor is substantially developed, these foundation wall would make it visually appealing to Guidelines require striking a careful balance between passersby. Although the porch and planting beds are not harmonizing new development with the existing character of differentiated by varying materials or colors, the overall use of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant CMU block for the planter and porch base strengthen the historic sites in the area. connection between this site and the surrounding context. Figure 4: a rendering of the building following proposed renovations, west and south elevations. REF I GUIDELINE 5-6-19 MO COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Structure design 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, The central location is The parapet roof form with central pediment, the standing- See recommendations under materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the preferred for the stair, but seam metal porch roof, and the multi -pane windows are forms, #3-5 and #36. forms and features of the significant historic buildings in the moving the stair to the side is features, and materials compatible with the surrounding built area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings acceptable as illustrated in the environment. Furthermore, the color palette — "Chelsea Gray" described in Appendix A. The standard of compatibility can images submitted 5/6/2019. stucco; "Ivory White" porch columns with "Gossamer Blue" be met through scale, materials, and forms which may be porch ceiling; black standing seam metal roofing, coping, embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as Provide specs on the flashing, guardrail, and finishes; "Desert Sand" structural traditional. The replication of important historic sites in proposed window glass. CMU block; and "Ebony" door and window frames — is taken Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines. Include the standard window glass note on the drawings. from the Benjamin Moore Historic Colors collection and reflects the muted tones of traditional architecture. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. The addition of a wrap -around porch and the planter at the 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the building and site design. base of the building together help establish human scale and integrate the building into its site; the low planter wall (2.5 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. feet high at its highest point in the southwest corner) creates a sort of liminal space or transition between indoors and 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. outdoors. While the stair entry has not been placed in the center of the porch to align with the door, which is the 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within a intuitive placement, it has been placed on the north end of the development. porch, which the ARB previously determined is acceptable. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines. The only concern with blankness is in the expanse of CMU block forming the porch wall (see analysis in #3-5, above). 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly reflective. Reflectance off the outside pane of This could be remedied with further detail, a shift in glass should be kept below 7%. Specifications on the proposed materiality or color, or the presence of mature landscaping, window glass and samples of tinted window glass should be such as what is projected in the rendering [Figure 4]. submitted with the application for final review. Window glass in Connecting devices are not proposed as the project entails the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: only a single building, and the design does not have the Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. appearance of a trademark design. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 3001o. The applicant has included the standard window glass note on the architectural elevations (Sheets A201 and A202) and specifications for the window glass have been provided: the 3/4-inch 2 pane LoE-272 glass will have a VLT of 72% and a VLR of 11 %; both of these values meet the EC criteria for lassopacity. REF GUIDELINE 5-6-19 MO COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Accesso structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into Coordinate the fence detail in All loading, service, and storage areas of the proposed None. the overall plan of development and shall, to the extent the site plan with the fence restaurant are in the rear, away and not visible from the EC. possible, be compatible with the building designs used on the illustration in the architectural The refuse area is located at the northeast corner (rear) of the site. drawings. building, surrounded by a black wood fence, the detail of which is provided on Sheet C2.0. New propane tanks are to be 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these located on the north side of the building, in the center of the features will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance elevation, and will be enclosed by a black wood fence (in Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate addition, a northern spicebush and two inkberry hollies are visibility. proposed for the west end of the north elevation of the a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage building, which will further screen the equipment area). The areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground utilities, and fence is illustrated in the architectural drawings as a post-and- g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar rail with an upper band of square lattice that mimics the porch security fencing devices. railings, creating a cohesive and self -referential design. This post -and -rail configuration is shown on the site plans as well. 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist Two existing condenser units are located on the loading dock o£ roof at the rear of the building, which is four feet below the a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. main roof level and therefore not visible from the EC. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the Add the standard mechanical The standard mechanical equipment note has been added to None. architectural plan: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from equipment note to the plan. the landscape plan (L-1.0). the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated. Site development and layout 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural See recommendations under Both 1193 and 1205 Crozet Avenue have already been See recommendations under landscape and should contribute to the creation of an #36. developed. The proposed porch and built-in planter at 1205 #36. organized development plan. This may be accomplished, to extend into the existing asphalt travelway located between the the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain two buildings. The proposal formalizes a 14-foot one-way typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and travelway between the buildings and provides 3 parking pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest spaces behind 1205 and 4 parking spaces adjacent to the elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the building at 1193 (one handicap space on the north side and 3 surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous spaces east/to the rear of the building). landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river and stream valleys which may be located on The renovation proposed for 1205 improves the building's the site and integrating these features into the design of scale and better integrates the built fabric into the streetscape. surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and The renovated building will provide a more inviting entrance height to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings on the EC. Evergreens in the planter at the base of the porch of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. will soften the appearance. REF I GUIDELINE 5-6-19 MO COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are Increase the planting size of There are no trees proposed for the EC (trees were provided Consider adding more variety intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the trees proposed at the on Crozet Avenue with the Crozet streetscape project in of species to the built-in the area's significant historic sites which is characterized by southeast corner of the 2014), but a sidewalk planter is in front of the building; its planters on the west and south large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote building to 2.5" caliper. contents are not provided on the landscape plan (L-1.0). A elevations of the building. visual order within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate built-in planter is proposed at the base of the porch on the west buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. Substitute the Ilex Crenata Sky Pencil with a native and south elevations. The landscape plan identifies its contents as two species of winterberry holly interspersed with 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar evergreen shrub with a softer switchgrass. characteristics. Such common elements allow for more appearance. flexibility in the design of structures because common Comprised of tan, structural CMU blocks, the porch landscape features will help to harmonize the appearance of foundation wall rises 7 feet from grade in the southwest development as seen from the street upon which the Corridor corner. Therefore, a planting bed can help mitigate that wall's is centered. blank expanse. Originally, twelve Ilex Crenata Sky Pencil in a liriope bed were proposed for the planter on the south side of 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: the building and rosemary and annuals were proposed for the a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance west side. At the last review, the ARB recommended an Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2 inches caliper alternate, native shrub with a softer appearance than the Ilex (measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant Crenata Sky Pencil. The applicant has complied by providing species common to the area. Such trees should be located at 21 "Little Goblin" winterberry shrubs interspersed with 24 least every 35 feet on center. "Heavy Metal" switchgrass in the built-in planting bed. The b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area shrubs will mature to 3-8 feet in height and have seasonal should be interspersed among the trees required by the preceding color. However, this planting scheme creates a monoculture, paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one and the quantity of this one shrub and one ornamental grass with the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large vastly exceeds the number of other trees and shrubs planted shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. across the site. A more varied planting scheme would provide c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence interest to passersby as well as offer sustainability (if blight or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage hits one species, a polyculture can withstand it). of the Entrance Corridor street. d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing No trees are proposed along the travelway that spans the south plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the side of the building at 1205 Crozet Avenue. Three dogwoods Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road right-of-way and a large elm exist on the north side of the parcel, shading a and utility easements. pedestrian path, and will be retained. To that, a northern spicebush and two inkberry hollies will be planted. Planting 33 Landscaping along interior roads: a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. area has been added to accommodate two trees (a black gum Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six and an American hornbeam) at the southeast corner of the inches above the round) and should be of a plant species building. These are large shade trees proposed at 2.5" caliper. REF GUIDELINE 5-6-19 ARB COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION common to the area. Such trees should be located at least A total of 7 parking spaces are proposed across the two every 40 feet on center. parcels: three parking spaces at the back of the building at 1205 Crozet Avenue, in an area that is currently paved, and 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior four spaces adjacent to the building at 1193 Crozet Avenue. pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2V2 inches The one black gum tree is proposed at the south end of the caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be three spaces behind the to -be -renovated building. Three of a species common to the area. Such trees should be located existing crepe myrtles to remain lie east of the three spaces in at least every 25 feet on center. the rear of the building at 1193 Crozet Avenue. Given the location of the parking spaces, shrubs would not significantly 35 Landscaping of parking areas: a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, impact visibility from the EC. located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 All of the proposed plant species are native to the Piedmont parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed region of Virginia and are in the approved County lists. throughout the interior of the parking area. b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2V2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing. c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height. 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the length, height, and blankness of such walls. 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 Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). 10 REF GUIDELINE 5-6-19 ARB COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION 38 Plant health: Add the standard plant health The note has been provided on the landscape plan. None. The following note should be added to the landscape plan: All note to the site plan. 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. Li htin 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto Provide complete information A full photometric plan and manufacturing specifications have Reduce the number of lights adjacent properties or streets; on lighting proposed for the exterior of the building. been submitted with the site plan set (L-1.1 and L-1.2) as well as with the architectural set (E101 and E102). The site appears across the site to those which are necessary for safety and 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens to be overly lit, with a total of 36 exterior lights proposed and security. or more must be full cutoff fixtures. footcandle values that exceed 30 fc, the maximum established for the EC overlay district. Reduce the maximum 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will footcandle value to below 20 apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors. The lighting plan exhibits 4 "Warehouse Shade Collection" (model A) pendant (or downlight) ceiling fixtures on the main fc. 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow; however, a consistent appearance throughout a site porch, each interspersed with two 4" recessed can lights Recalculate the photometric or development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps (model B) that flank ceiling fans. With mounting heights at 10 plan with an LLF equal to that emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be feet, the highest footcandle value on the main porch is 14.7, 1.0. required to match them. which is quite high. Four additional recessed can lights (model B) are proposed for the rear elevation. Three wall -mounted Rectify the luminaire 26 Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance sign lights from the "Angle Shade Collection" (model E) and schedules on E102 and L-1.1 Corridors. one ceiling fixture (model A) are on the small, secondary porch on the southeast corner of the building, contributing to to provide the correct quantity of model D lights shown on 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of the footcandle values as high as 22.2 — which are in excess of the the lighting plans. buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with the use standard maximum permitted in the EC overlay district, which of the site. Typically, the height of freestanding pole -mounted is typically 20 fe. Model C is a horizontal cove path light; Revise the photometric plan light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors should not exceed 20 three of them are located on the ramp on the southeast corner to provide footcandle values feet, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in height of the building and two are located on the stairs leading to the on the property lines. Ensure will typically require additional screening to achieve an main porch on the northwest corner of the building. With that there is no spillover in appropriate appearance from the Entrance Corridor. mounting heights of 1 foot, their illumination values (as high as 4.5) are standard, if not high. Seven short -stem path lights excess of half of a footcandle (0.5 fc) onto public rights -of - 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site will be with mounting heights of 1.5 feet are illustrated along the way. taken into consideration on a case by case basis. sidewalk spanning the north side of the building and on the southeast corner of the building, although the luminaire Revise the luminaire schedule 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits schedules on Sheets E102 and L-1.1 incorrectly list the to provide the initial lumens 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire quantity as 6 (this must be rectified). Lastly, four utility for each fixture. 11 REF GUIDELINE 5-6-19 ARB COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from bulkhead lights with mounting heights of four feet are Revise the luminaire schedule adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. proposed for the two enclosed areas on the north side of the or the manufacturer The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads building. These result in lighting levels as high as 74 specifications to provide the and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall footcandles. All of these photometric values, however, are in finish colors of light models not exceed one half footcandle." question as the LLF (or maintenance factor) is listed as 0.95 and 0.218 in the luminaire schedules. The photometrics must be recalculated with an LLF of 1.0; the maximum footcandles A and E. Choose a wallpack (model F) Guidelines or the Use o Decorative Landscape Lighting 30 light used for decorative effect shall: a. be compatible with the character of the Entrance Corridor. must be greatly reduced to meet EC standards; and lighting light with a color temperature Compatibility of exterior lighting and lighting fixtures is across the site must be reduced and limited to what is required of 30k to keep a consistent assessed in terms of design, use, size, scale, color, and for safety and security. light temperature color across brightness. the entire site. b. impact only the immediate site. The effect of the The question of illumination spillover on the rights -of -way illumination should not be discernible from distances along and neighboring properties cannot be satisfactorily answered Provide the standard lighting the Entrance Corridor. because the photometric site plan (Sheet L-1.1) does not provide values on the property lines. Values near the east note on E102. 31 Where used for decorative effect, outdoor light fixtures shall: a. be equipped with automatic timing devices and shall be property line, which abuts a right-of-way (a public alley), extinguished between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and dawn. appear to be in excess of half (0.5) of a footcandle and must be b. be shielded and focused to eliminate glare. Glare control reduced or shielded away from the property line. Values must shall be achieved primarily through the use of such means as be provided on the eastern property line to ensure there is no cutoff fixtures, shields and baffles, and appropriate application spillover in excess of half a footcandle onto the sidewalk of mounting height, wattage, aiming angle, fixture placement, lining Crozet Avenue, which is a public right-of-way. But etc. again, these values are in question as the LLF has not been set c. be cutoff luminaires, aimed so as not to project their output as 1.0. The photometric plan must be revised to provide exact beyond the objects intended to be illuminated; or non -cutoff values at the property lines to ensure there is not spillover in luminaires, equipped with glare shields, visors, barn doors, excess of half of a footcandle onto public rights -of -way. and/or other similar shielding accessories as required to meet the following criteria: Light distribution from all lighting None of the light fixtures, according to the luminaire installations shall be cut-off at all angles beyond those schedules, exceed 3,000 lumen lumens but the value required required to restrict direct illumination to within the perimeter is initial lumens. For instance, the luminaire schedule on of the landscape feature being illuminated. Sheet L-1.1 lists the lum. lumens for model B as 715 but the d. never exceed 3,000 lumens. Further restrictions on lumens spec sheet for model B on Sheet L-1.2 has the delivered may be imposed by the ARB. lumens of 870 selected. None of the fixtures proposed are full e. not be modified to reflect seasonal colors. cut-offs except for model B; if the initial lumens of any model f. be of a number that is compatible with the scale of the exceed 3,000 lumens, then the lamp must be revised or the object and the development to be illuminated, such that the fixture must be replaced by a full cut-off model. light emitted will not over -illuminate or overpower the site, as determined by the ARB. Neither the luminaire schedules nor the manufacturer 12 REF GUIDELINE 5-6-19 ARB COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION specifications provide the finish colors on all of the light models (models A and E are unknown; model B's finish color is not applicable as a recessed can light; and models C, D, and F, are bronze). Similarly, the color temperatures across the site vary or are unknown (models A, B and E are 30K; C is 32K; D is 27K; and F is 50k). While C and D are close enough, the light value of F should be reduced to 30K to keep a consistent appearance across the entire site. The standard lighting note has been included on L-1.1 but should also be provided on E 102. Development Pattern 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the None. The proposal exhibits an organized pattern of travelway, None. Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the asphalt and slate paths, and sidewalk, and provisions have corridor should be as follows: been made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and vehicular circulation systems. The existing building is oriented pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site. parallel to the EC. No open spaces are proposed, and no b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street significant natural features exist to be preserved. No should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be significant viewsheds exist on the site. 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 32.5.2.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. £ 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 None. The site has already been graded and developed. The built-in None. 13 REF GUIDELINE 5-6-19 ARB COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and planter at the base of the porch wall will help integrate the by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land structure into the streetscape and improve the scale. forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the There are existing trees along the property line on the north grading plan shall be rounded with a ten -foot minimum radius side of the site. Construction on this side of the building is where they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should limited to the installation of screening fences, and the trees are achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining to remain. walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. No stormwater management facilities are proposed in this renovation project of a previously -developed urban lot. 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 Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans. 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. No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans. 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. 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 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. 14 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The design of the porch foundation wall and planter, as well as the planting plan for the planter. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Consider adding architectural relief to the porch foundation wall be adding elements or varying the materiality or color. 2. Consider adding more variety of species to the built-in planters on the west and south elevations of the building. 3. Reduce the number of lights across the site to those which are necessary for safety and security. 4. Reduce the maximum footcandle value to below 20 fc. 5. Recalculate the photometric plan with an LLF equal to 1.0. 6. Rectify the luminaire schedules on E102 and L-1.1 to provide the correct quantity of model D lights shown on the lighting plans. 7. Revise the photometric plan to provide footcandle values on the property lines. Ensure that there is no spillover in excess of half of a footcandle (0.5 fc) onto public rights -of -way. 8. Revise the luminaire schedule to provide the initial lumens for each fixture. 9. Revise the luminaire schedule or the manufacturer specifications to provide the finish colors of light models A and E. 10. Choose a wallpack (model F) light with a color temperature of 30k to keep a consistent light temperature color across the entire site. 11. Provide the standard lighting note on E102. TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # rawing Name Drawing Date T1.0 Title Sheet 3/25/19 C-1.0 Existing Conditions 3/25/19 C-1.1 Demolition Plan 3/25/19 C-1.2 Site Plan 3/25/19 L-1.0 Landscape Plan 3/25/19 L-1.1 Photometric Plan 3/25/19 L-1.2 Lighting Cut -Sheets 3/25/19 C-2.0 Details 3/25/19 A101 Floor Plan 11/10/17 A201 Building Elevations Section Through Porch and West Elevation — from Crozet Avenue 3/4/19 A202 Building Elevations (Section Through Porch and South Elevation) 3/4/19 A203 Building Elevations(North Elevation and East Elevation — from Alley) 3/4/19 E101 ighting Plan 11/10/17 E102 Photometric Plan 11/10/17 "Booklet of Supporting Materials": project description, vicinity map, site photos with key, window glass specifications, and lighting fixtures specifications 6/24/19 15 ATTACHMENT A 0 C'O UN f Y QF ALREMARLE Departnient of Community Development 401 Mefntire Road,'North Wing CitarlcttesrilIe, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax 434 972-4120 May 7, 2019 Jessie Chapman Goodhouse Designs, LLC 2079 Hawkshill Ln. Charlottesville, VA 22911 ARB-2019-39: 1205 Crozet Avenue. Initial Site Plan, preliminary architectural review (T M)Peircel OAA20100C20fl0. 056A20100020A0} DearMs Chapman. At Its meeting on Monday. May, 5, 2919 the Albemarle County Architectu,al Review Bawd unanimously voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Indal Site Development Plan to t-e agent for the Site Review Committee: ■ Regarding recuirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § ' 5-36.6 4c(2), (3; and (5) and Fer nmmnndeo oonddi❑ns of initial plan approval: None. Noe that a Certificate of A4ppropriatenass is required prior to final site plan approval. Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relales to the guidelines: 1. Consider using block or stone for the planter wall along the porch. Consider differentiating the planter wall from the other wall materials * Reg ardirg conditions to be satisfied prior to Issuance of a grading permit: None. Regarding the firal s to plan submittal: A Certificate of Apprcpriateness is recuirod prior to final site plan approval. The following Items and all items on the ARB Final Site Plan Check.ist must be addressed: 1. Consider using block or stone for the planter wall along the parch. Consider differentiating the planter waif from the other wall materials. 2. Provide specs on the proposed window glass. Include the standard window glass note on the drawings. 3. Coordinate the Force detail in IhO site ❑Ian with the fence illustration in the architectural drawirgs. 4. Add the standard mechanical equipment nole to the plan. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment frorr the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.' 5 Provide complete information on lighting proposed for the extenpr of the building. 6 Increase the planting size of the trees proposed at '.he southeast ccrner of the building to 2.5" cari per. 7 Substitute the ilex Crenata Sky Pencil wAh a native eve green shrub with a softer appearance. 6 Add the stardard plant health note to the Site plan; 'Ali site viantings of trees and shrubs sliaJI be allowed to reach. and be maintained at, mature heighl: thatopping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall he pruned minimally and only to supportthe overall health of the plant.' 9. The central I❑cation is preferred for the stair. but moving the stair to the side is acceptable as illustrated !n the images submitted "12015. You may submit your a ppllcatl9 n f4r continued AR R review at your earliest canven -e nce. Application forms. checklists and schedules are avmlable o n-I i ne at yr vw.al bem arle_orclAR B. ` lease be certain that yourAR9 submittal addresses the above noted Issues. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel freeto contact me. Sincerely, Margaret Mal iszewski Chief of PlanninglResource Management 434-296-5832 x3275 mmaliszewsk iQaibam a rle.org CG: Michele Alexander 2109 Morris Road ChaTi4ttesvitle, VR 22911 File 16