HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900055 Checklist ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST
Updated April 7, 2011
REF# GUIDELINE NOTES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Purpose
❑ 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the designated
Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within the corridors � v 'd` " ` "-'v
reflects the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of
ARB review and of these Guidelines,that proposed development within the ' =` ' ' 4,1'
designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the
significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures of the
Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive
development within these corridors.Applicants should note that replication
of historic structures is neither required nor desired.
2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle
L/ 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.
Compatibility with significant historic sites:
❑ 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect
the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the
Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the r> ' %
area, as well as drawings of architectural features,which provide important
examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. - ,—kdr /
cy
4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for
building design:the standard of compatibility with the area's historic
structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new
development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the
area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of
compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which
may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as
traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate
varying tastes as well as special functional requirements.
REF# GUIDELINE NOTES
Compatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor
❑ " 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of
compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in
order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate
sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a L;cs14 -,, " cre-L:'7,;-
designated corridor is substantially developed,these Guidelines require 40
- , �,-,.
striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with thecl
existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the
significant historic sites in the area.
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Compatibility with significant historic sites _
,Structure design
�❑ 9 Building forms and features, including roofs,windows, doors, materials,
colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the i fJ" -''''
significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by(but not limited to) '`'-'` ;
the buildings described in Appendix A. The standard of compatibility can be a,-„ > -e...7`="{,` '°x`
met through scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in
architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional.The replication of e4)/ ...,,,,,v "1/4-.4Le T
important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these
guidelines. /
l__12--- 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. /.• /
E.,,,,,,,_11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be
integral to the building and site design.
_ 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, if
shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
. 13 Any appearance of"blankness"resulting from building design should be
relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. 4A •,, a {`
14 Arcades, colonnades,or other architectural connecting devices should be
r
used to unify groups of buildings within a development. A/A—
if","
Er15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the Ad( -
requirements of the Guidelines.
.caff 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or
highly reflective. Reflectance off the outside pane of glass should be kept
below 7%. Specifications on the proposed window glass and samples of 4 -06 Vie'
tinted window glass should be submitted with the application for final
review.
2
�
REF# GUIDELINE NOTES
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: • '
Visible light transmittance (VLT)shall not drop below 40%. Visible light /ye lit) Iz4
reflectance (VLR)shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window
glass should be submitted with the application for final review.
Accessory structures and equipment _
❑, 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan
J of development and shall,to the extent possible, be compatible with the '� �
«</// building designs used on the site. °
o 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance
r _ Corridor street. If,after appropriate siting,these features will still have a I
negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be L.,'
, provided to eliminate visibility.
a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas,
d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment,
f. Above-ground utilities, and
g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing
devices.
i 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and tv
surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of:
a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
❑ 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 lien - -1v
the Entrance Corridor street,these features must be fully integrated into the
landscape. They should not have the appearance of engineered features.
L❑ 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural 4/
plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor
{,./
shall be eliminated."
36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long Z� ?'
buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The6 AL „
spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined by arr' ^
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.
3