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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900047 Staff Report 2019-07-31ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2019-47: Flow VW Mazda Review Type Advisory Review for a Special Use Permit Parcel Identification 078000000005CO3 078000000005GO Location Northeast corner of the intersection of Rt. 20 and Rt. 250 East (Fig. 1) Zoned Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant Flow 1289 Stony Point LLC/BRW Architects (David Timmerman) Magisterial District Rivanna Proposal To construct two auto dealerships with related site improvements, including the sales/storage/display of automobiles. A Special Use Permit is required for the sales/storage/display use. Context The site of the proposal is characterized by a mix of commercial retail and office development. Convenience stores with fuel pump canopies, fast food restaurants, office buildings, a car wash, and other automobile dealerships are located in the general area. A Wawa convenience store and fuel pump canopy are proposed and under review on a site a short distance to the east on Rt. 250. A hotel was recently approved on a site to the northeast. The buildings at 1289, 1311 and 1321 Stony Point Road would be demolished to accommodate this development. Visibility The proposed buildings will be readily visible from both the Route 250 and Route 20 Entrance Corridors. ARB Meeting Date August 5, 2019 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY The ARB most recently reviewed this project on May 20, 2019. The action letter from that meeting is included as Attachment A to this report and the comments made at the meeting are included in the Analysis section of this report. *la�il � 7hiN #� - •le.n �..� nay' f;.. kI wee A. 10}' �� � h � f1�2.•, fk eG: a 'bee 302 ,n fp i4u 11 1 Figure 1: Location of proposed Flow Mazda VW development. 2 ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE 5-20-19 CURRENT ISSUE CURRENT RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION Purpose, Compatibility with significant historic sites, Compatibility with the character of the EC, Co m atibility with significant historic sites, Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the See recommendations, The scale and proportions of both buildings have been Label the metal panels on designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within below. revised. The VW service bay has been recessed from the Mazda south the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the front wall of the main building and stone surrounds elevation drawing. the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that proposed are provided for both Flow and VW entrances on the development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of front elevation. Provide increased design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, buildings, and coordination of forms and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote The distribution of materials has been revised on the materials on the western orderly and attractive development within these corridors. Applicants Mazda service bay to appear more coordinated with the half of the VW south should note that replication of historic structures is neither required nor rest of the building. The windows in this bay have been elevation. desired. reduced in size, but are labeled as vision glass. On the south side, the brick and metal panels predominate. 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and See recommendations, Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and below. (The metal material is not labeled on the south vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and elevation.) vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the The break -down of masses in both buildings helps area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; establish more of a balance between contemporary and and landscaping. historic. 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should See recommendations, respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant below. The revised designs incorporate more brick and stone buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of than was previously proposed. The VW building has a historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of architectural features, stone frame and stone entry elements at the front of the which provide important examples of this tradition are contained in showroom, and stone and brick surrounds at the front Appendix A. of the service drop-off. The south elevations of the showroom and service drop-off include some brick, but 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for See recommendations, building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic below. the other wall material is not identified on the elevation structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new drawings. Although the change in materials breaks up development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the wall surface, this part of the elevation lacks the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of coordination. Beyond, where the south elevation is less compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms visible from the street, the wall surface is stucco. which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as Stucco is acceptable for this less visible portion of the traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate building. varying tastes as well asspecial functional requirements. Curtain wall details have been provided. For the VW 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of Revise forms, compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor proportions, scale and building. in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should materials to achieve a demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance greater balance of Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially developed, these contemporary design with Guidelines require striking a careful balance between harmonizing new historic compatibility. 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. 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, Revise the architectural colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the designs to use forms, significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited features, materials and to) the buildings described in Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The colors that are compatible standard of compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms with the forms and which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as features of the significant traditional. The replication of important historic sites in Albemarle County historic buildings in the is not the objective of these guidelines. area. Consider brick or stone or other natural materials instead of metal panels. Consider revising the massing of the VW service drop-off. Provide details for proposed curtain walls. Clarify that the windows in the service wing use vision glass. Consider the relationship between the Mazda building and the Rt. 250 EC. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be Revise the designs to Scale has been improved with the recessing of the VW integral to the building and site design. emphasize human scale. service drop-off bay from the front, and the switch to brick in the Mazda building. 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, Revise the architectural The increased use of brick increases coordination with shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. designs to establish nearby buildings. greater coordination with nearby buildings. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be None. Blankness isn't really a characteristic of the proposed None relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. buildin designs. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be None. The buildings are not unified by architectural None. used to unify groups of buildings within a development. connecting devices. At the previous review, the ARB did not indicate that connecting devices were necessary in this design. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the Revise the trademark The buildings retain their strongest trademark features None. requirements of the Guidelines. designs to meet the EC and still read as trademark designs, but some guidelines. concessions have been made to local context. The break -down of the masses and the incorporation of brick into the design helps balance the trademark features with local context. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly Provides specs on the VW curtain wall sections have been provided, but glass Provides specs on the reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the window glass. Provide specs have not. window glass. Provide following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below samples for review. samples for review. 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application for anal review. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall Provide locations of all No equipment is shown on the site plan. Confirmation Indicate on the drawings plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with accessory structures and is required that building mounted equipment will not be where building -related the building designs used on the site. equipment on the Initial Site Plan. Show how visible from the EC streets. mechanical equipment is located. Show how 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a visibility will be Over the years, the ARB has developed a standard visibility of the negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be eliminated. recommended condition of approval for vehicle equipment will be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse sales/storage/display lots that requires that vehicles not eliminated from the EC. areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground be elevated anywhere on site. This means that vehicles utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar cannot be displayed on ramps, turntables, or on other Vehicles shall not be security fencing devices. similar equipment or by other similar methods. This helps maintain an appropriate, organized and orderly elevated anywhere on site outside the building. 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of: a. Walls, b. appearance on site, and would be appropriate in this Plantings, and c. Fencing. location. Note that this applies to vehicles outside the Vehicles for building, and the Mazda showroom is designed to sales/storage/display shall exhibit vehicles at two levels, both visible from the be parked only in areas exterior. indicated for such parking on the approved concept The ARB has also developed a standard condition of plan. approval that requires sales/storage/display vehicles to be parked in striped spaces and for those spaces to be illustrated on the site plan. This helps assure an orderly a earance of parked vehicles. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural plan: Include the standard The note has been added to the architectural drawings. None. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall mechanical equipment be eliminated." note on the architectural drawings. 22- Lighting Eliminate the illumination trough from A lighting plan has not been submitted but must be submitted with the Final Site Plan. The ARB has Provide a complete lighting plan with the 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses the design(s). typically applied lighting conditions (in addition to Final Site Plan. in the Entrance Corridors. landscaping requirements and parking layout Provide a complete limitations) to help ensure an appropriate appearance Eliminate the lighting plan with the for sales/storage/display lots in the EC. These include illumination trough from next site plan submittal. limiting overall pole light height to 20' and limiting the design(s). overall illumination at the ground to 30 fc maximum Maximum height of pole (although 20 fc is the maximum typically applied to all Overall height of pole lights (including bases other uses). lights and fixtures may and fixtures), shall not not exceed 20'. exceed 20'. Maximum The VW architectural elevations specify an interior light levels shall not "illumination trough" that would outline the stone Illumination at the ground exceed 30 footcandles in surround and entry features with lighting. This effect may not exceed 30 fc. 20 the display lot and 20 will draw additional attention to the building at fc maximum is preferred. footcandles in all other nighttime, make the building more noticeable from locations. further away, increase light pollution, and promote the building itself as signage. This is not an appropriate a earance for the EC. Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to See landscape Utilities and easements are shown on the plans. Provide additional reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant recommendations, below. Existing utilities occupy much of the site. A wide information to show that historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns. overhead electric easement crossing near the southwest the proposed tree planting Landscaping should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor and corner of the site, a sanitary easement located partially detail will be successful. help to integrate buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. within the electric easement but extending further Indicate if the Burlington 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such common elements allow for more flexibility in the design of structures because common landscape features will help to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the street upon which the Corridor is centered. See landscape recommendations, below. along both corridors, and underground telephone and water lines along Rt. 250 severely limit landscaping. An unusual tree island design is proposed to accommodate trees in the display areas and direct water to the trees. Details included in the revised plan show a 4' x 4' tree pit surrounded by a concrete footer and design standards were adopted and how successful the planting details have been. Clarify why the stone gutter is necessary before VDOT improvements but not 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should Include in the next ARB include the following: submittal a plan(s) covered with a protective grate. The tires of parked cars after. Address the a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor identifying all utilities would run directly adjacent to the footer. potential for over - Street. Such trees should be at least 3 %2 inches caliper (measured 6 inches and easements. watering of the trees. above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Extending from the tree pit toward the street is a 4" Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. Replace small and wide gravel runnel flanked by pavers and concrete Correct the after-VDOT- b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be medium trees with large footers, ending at a gutter filled with decorative stone take planting plan interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The shade trees in areas running parallel to the sidewalk. As reference material, regarding curb and gutter ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. without utility/easement the applicant provided similar details from draft 2017 and coordination of the They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing conflicts. design standards for the City of Burlington. It is not runnel/paver with the new pattern. clear from the information provided how well the sidewalk. c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone Increase perimeter proposed design works. Although insufficient water for wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor planting depth to 10' or parking lot landscaping is often an issue, with this Shift the easternmost street. demonstrate appropriate design overwatering could be a concern. serviceberry located d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and installation details. along the Rt. 250 frontage fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and Following VDOT improvements and increased right- to avoid future removal. exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. Locate all planting within of -way (see Fig. 2), the planting design would change. the boundaries of the A plan was submitted to illustrate this condition, but Replace small and parcel. the drawing appears to contain errors. The double- medium trees with large stacked parking spaces along Rt. 250 would be revised shade trees in areas Eliminate parking spaces to a single row. The runnels and pavers associate with without utility/easement in excess of requirements the tree pits in this area are shown extending into the conflicts. and increase planting area sidewalk, and curbing appears to be duplicated. It is for interior and perimeter anticipated that in the areas of right-of-way take, the Coordinate cover sheet parking lot trees. trees closest to the street will remain in the 4' x 4' pits information regarding with grates and concrete footers, but the runnel/paver quantity of required and Planting islands shall and stone gutter elements will be eliminated. The shrub proposed non -display have a minimum width of row would be re-established along a new curb and parking spaces. 5' (not counting curbing) gutter line adjacent to the parking area. If the stone or demonstrate gutter and runnels/pavers are needed to achieve Clarify how the post - appropriate planting appropriate irrigation in the pre-VDOT improvements VDOT improvement details. phase of development, removing the stone gutter post- landscape design VDOT improvements raises questions about the accounts for the utility Vehicles for display shall effectiveness of the post-VDOT design. easement shown on the be parked in striped VDOT sketch plan. parking spaces. As illustrated in the post -right -of -way -take drawing, one tree and a row of 21 shrubs would be lost. The tree could be shifted slightly to the north to avoid future removal. VDOT's conceptual sketch of the intersection improvements shows a proposed utility easement running parallel to the Rt. 250 right-of-way. This easement doesn't appear to be accounted for in the post-VDOT landscape design. There still appear to be some locations where medium trees could be replaced with large trees. The cover sheet indicates that 62 parking spaces are required and 92 are proposed (not counting display s aces ,but 62 non -display spaces are illustrated. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: None. There are no interior roads on site. None. a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: Add trees or other There are no trees or other landscaping along the west None. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. landscaping along the sides of the buildings. The length of the VW front Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper (measured six inches above west sides of the VW and elevation has been reduced by recessing the service the ground) and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees Mazda buildings. drop-off, so the need for trees is reduced. Trees are should be located at least every 25 feet on center. proposed along the south side of the Mazda building, and several trees are proposed at the interior of the 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long parking area between the Mazda building and the buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The street. 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. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: Provide planting area and Trees were not added along the northeastern parking Provide planting area and a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet large shade trees, 40' on row. large shade trees, 40' on on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the center, 2'/2" caliper at center, 2%2" caliper at rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly planting, along the All parking spaces have been identified as to type. planting, along the distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. northeastern parking row. northeastern parking row. b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2%2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; Revise the plan to and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be identify all parking planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of spaces as display, the tree and shall be protected by curbing. customer, employee, c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's vehicles awaiting repair, impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in etc. height. 37 Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff Provide a complete plant Tree species are identified on the plan, but shrubs are Provide a complete plant based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended list on the Initial Site not. list on the Final Site Plan. Species List and Native Plants or Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D . Plan. 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All Include the standard plant The note is needed on the plan. Include the standard plant site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be health note on the Initial health note on the Final maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs Site Plan. Site Plan. and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of theplant." Development paftern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and See grading and See grading and architectural comments. See grading and should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This architectural architectural may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and recommendations. recommendations. rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, existing 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 Label all parking spaces, All parking spaces have been labeled. "Service" spaces Note that a Special street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: including vehicles are located along the northeastern side of the property Exception of Section a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian awaiting repair. Note that north of the VW service building) and at the 5.1.31 of the Zoning walks should guide the layout of the site. a Special Exception of southeastern corner of the property (south of the Mazda Ordinance is required for b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be Section 5.1.31 of the building). the vehicles awaiting parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the Zoning Ordinance can be repair. The Special Entrance Corridor street. requested (with the See #32, above, for information on projected VDOT Exception should be c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and special use permit improvements. requested with the special vehicular circulation systems. application). use permit application. d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor. Show projected VDOT e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including creek valleys, improvements on the steep slopes, significant trees or rock outcroppings), to the extent practical, plan. 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 surrounding Limit retaining wall Retaining walls are shown along the east side of the Limit retaining wall conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain height to 6'. Plant the site. Some of these walls are over 6' tall and are not height to 6'. Plant the through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing terraced retaining walls. stepped, including one at the southeast corner of the terraced retaining walls. terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed site, very close to the Rt. 250 EC. contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent 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 any None. No existing trees are shown to remain. None. 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 lace until completion of the development of the site. 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. 10 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into None at this time. None at this time. None at this time. 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. I.Iuuf lu /5.11 W&O a:11 XKI]U IU M Biel 17.1111 [IRKI Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The architectural design of the buildings: the degree to which they reflect trademark design and the historic architecture of the county 2. The landscape proposal; the tree planting detail; does the proposed quantity of landscaping sufficiently mitigate the parking? 3. Curtain wall details 4. The relationship between the Mazda building and Rt. 250 Regarding the request for the Special Use Permit: This is a request for a Special Use Permit for outdoor sales/storage/display of vehicles in the Entrance Corridor Overlay District. Display spaces are proposed along approximately 900' of EC street frontage, with some of those spaces double -stacked. Landscaping is a standard requirement for offsetting the negative impacts of parking areas. The ability to landscape at the proposed site is exceedingly compromised by existing utilities and easements. Proposed tree locations and sizes do not meet standard requirements. An unusual tree planting detail has been devised to accommodate trees in the parking lot using as little space as possible. Despite the tree location, size and details, the appearance of the site would be improved with the quantity of trees proposed. Staff recommends approval of the SP with the following conditions: 1. Vehicles for sales/storage/display shall be parked only in areas indicated for sales/storage/display on the concept plan. 2. Vehicles for sales/storage/display shall be parked only in striped parking spaces. 3. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site outside of the buildings.. 4. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the lighting plan (submitted with the site plan). Maximum height of pole lights (including bases and fixtures), shall not exceed 20'. Maximum light levels shall not exceed 30 footcandles in the display lot and 20 footcandles in all other locations. 5. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the landscape plan (submitted with the site plan). Landscaping shown on the plan may be required to be in excess of the minimum requirements of the ARB guidelines and/or the Zoning Ordinance to mitigate visual impacts of the proposed use. 11 Staff offers the following comments on the site and architectural designs: 1. Label the metal panels on the Mazda south elevation drawing. 2. Provide increased coordination of forms and materials on the western half of the VW south elevation. 3. Provides specs on the window glass. Provide samples for review. 4. Indicate on the drawings where building -related mechanical equipment is located. Show how visibility of the equipment will be eliminated from the EC. 5. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site. 6. Vehicles for sales/storage/display shall be parked only in areas indicated for such parking on the approved concept plan. 7. Provide a complete lighting plan with the Final Site Plan. 8. Eliminate the illumination troughs from the design(s). 9. Overall height of pole lights and fixtures may not exceed 20'. 10. Illumination at the ground may not exceed 30 fc. 20 fc maximum is preferred. 11. Provide additional information to show that the proposed tree planting detail will be successful. Indicate if the Burlington design standards were adopted and how successful the planting details have been. Clarify why the stone gutter is necessary before VDOT improvements but not after. Address the potential for over -watering of the trees. 12. Correct the after-VDOT-take planting plan regarding curb and gutter and coordination of the runnel/paver with the new sidewalk. 13. Shift the easternmost serviceberry located along the Rt. 250 frontage to avoid future removal. 14. Replace small and medium trees with large shade trees in areas without utility/easement conflicts. 15. Coordinate cover sheet information regarding quantity of required and proposed non -display parking spaces. 16. Clarify how the post-VDOT improvement landscape design accounts for the utility easement shown on the VDOT sketch plan. 17. Provide planting area and large shade trees, 40' on center, 21/2 ' caliper at planting, along the northeastern parking row. 18. Provide a complete plant list on the Final Site Plan. 19. Include the standard plant health note on the Final Site Plan. 20. Limit retaining wall height to 6'. Plant the terraced retaining walls. 21. Note that a Special Exception of Section 5.1.31 of the Zoning Ordinance is required for the vehicles awaiting repair. The Special Exception should be requested with the special use permit application. 12 Figure 2: VDOT Conceptual Sketch for Rt. 20/Rt. 250 intersection improvements 13 F.110 KTIN:1u I DO W.1 a :+ yp Y5• raw COUNTY OF ALB At 1HLZ btpartnten t o l' Corn m u n i1v Ucvelopmen t 01 McTo tire Road, North Wing C'harlottesyille, Virginia 229€12.4596 Phone f434) 296-5832 May 21, 2019 Fax (434)972-4126 David Timmerman BRUT+ Architects 112 4" 5t NE ChaelottesvdJe, VA 22902 RE: ARS-2019-47: Flow VW Mazda, Advisory Review for a Special Use Permit (TWParcel 078000000005CO,07800o000605G} Dear Mr. Tir-merman. The A3bemane Goi:nty Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on May26,2019, completed an advisory review or the above• noted request to construct two auto dealerships with related site improverents incuding the salesistorageldispfay of automobiles. The Board offered the following comments for the benefit of th a applicant's next submittal Please note that tha fol€owing comments are those that have been idenitfied atthisiime. Additiona'• comments may be added or eliminated based on further review and changes to the plan- 1 Revise forms, proportions. scale and materials to achieve a greater balance of contemporary desgn with historic curnpatibilky. 2. Revise the architectural designs to use forms. features, materiais and colors that a-e campafible wish the f0m1S and features of the significant historic buildings in the area. Consider brick or shone or other natural materials instead of metal panels. Consider revising the massing of the VW service drop-bH 3. Provide details for proposed curtain walls 4. Clarify thatthe windows in the service wing use vision glass. 5. Revise the des=.gn to emphasize human scale 6. Revise the architeclurai designs to establish greater : oordination with nearby buildings 7. Revise the trademark designs to meet the EC. guidelines. 8. Provides specs on the window glass. Provide samples for review 9. Provide Jocations of all accessory structvres and equipment on the Initial Site Plan. Show how visibility will be eliminated. 10. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site. 11. Vehiclesfor saleslstorageldlspiay shall be parked only in areas indicated for such narking on the approved concepf plan. 12- Include the standaro mechanical equipment note on the architectural drawings: Vrsibidily of all mechanmaf equepatant frnrn the Entrance Cdrrddor shall be eliminated. 13: Eliminate the illumination :rough from the designs) 14. Provide a camp€ele lighting plan with toe next site plan submittal. 15. Maximum height of pole lights (including bases and fixtures). shall not exceed 20'. Maximum light levais shall not exceed 30 tootcandles in Die display loi ano 20 fnatce noes in all other locations. 13. Include in the next ARB submitral a plans) identifying ali utilities and easements. 17 Replace small and medium trees with large shade trees in areas without utilityleaserient conflicts. 18- Increase parim Ater planting depth to 10' or demonstrate appropriate installation details. 19. Lacote all planting within the boundaries of the parcel. 211, Eliminate narking spaces in excess of requirements and Increase planting area for interior and perimeter parking lot trees. 21 Planting islands shall have a minimum width of 5' (not coun#ing curbing) or demonstrate appropriate installation derails. 22 Vehicles for display shall be parked in striped parking spaces. 23. Add trees or other landscaping along thewest sides of the V4V and Mazda buildings. 24. Provide planting area and large shade trees, 40' cn center, 21W caliper at planting, along the northeastem parking row 25 Revise the plan to identify all parking spaces as display, customer, employee, vehicles awaiting repair, etc. 26 Provide a complete plant list on the initial Sits Plan 27. Include the standard plant health note on the Initial Site Plan- All site plantings of bees arrd shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be malufained at, mature height, the lopping of trees is prafribited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned menimally and only to support the overall health of the plant, 23 Label all parking spaces, including vehicles awaiting repair Note that a Special Exception of Section 5.1.31 of the Zoning Ordinance can be requested (with the special use permit application). 243. Limit retaining wad height to 6'. Plant the terraced retaining walls 30. Shnw projected VDOT improvements on the plan. 31. Considarthe relationship between the Mazda building and the Rt. 250 EC - You may su bmil your a ppl ication for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application Forms, cheaJists and schedules are available on-line atwww.alhemarle.orglARB Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required Include updated ARB revision dates oneachdrawing. 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 thememo also. Highlighting the changes in thedrawing with "c=ouding" or by other means will facilitate review and approval. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me Sincerely, _ Marg a rat Mal isz-ewski Chief of PlanninglResource Management 434-296-5832 x3276 m ma I i saewsk iCaldemarle, org cc: Flow 1289 Stony Point LLC 1425 Plaza give Winston-Salem, NG 27102 Justin Shimp Skimp Engineering 912 E. High St. Charlottesville. VA 22902 File 14 ATTACHMENT B This report is based on an architectural package dated June 24, 2019 including: • Project narrative • Response to County Comments • Site Existing Photos • Site diagrams • Existing site plan • Building Plans and Site Circulation • Existing Site Photo looking northeast from Rt. 250 Intersection • Proposed view looking northeast from Rt. 250 intersection • Existing Site Photo looking east from Rt. 20 • Proposed view looking east from Rt. 20 • Perspective looking northeast from Rt. 20 • Perspective — vehicular entry from Rt. 20 • View looking east at VW front fagade from Rt. 20 • Perspective looking southeast from Rt. 20 (2) • Proposed view looking northeast from Rt. 250 • Proposed view looking northwest from Rt. 250 • VW front, north, south elevations • VW Curtain wall typ. details • Mazda south and north elevations, front elevation • Elements of Entry Corridor Guidelines • Existing trademark buildings And the following site plan sheets dated 4-15-2019: • C 1 Cover • C2 Existing • C3 Site Plan • C4 Grading Plan • C5 Easement Plan • C6 Landscape Plan • C7 Site Details Supplemented with 17 pages of landscape information and details and 2 sheets addressing display and landscape with new right turn lane on Rt. 250. 15