HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900051 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2019-10-08COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
October 8, 2019
Mr. John Thier
Turner Enterprises
230 West Main St, Ste 201
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARB-2019-101: Beaver Creek Medical Office (06000000003800)
Dear Applicant,
At its meeting on Monday, October 7, 2019, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board
unanimously voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site
Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee:
Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5):
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
1. Include the type, manufacturer and color of the masonry material utilized in the dumpster
enclosure in the dumpster detail.
2. Show how visibility of all mechanical equipment will be eliminated from the EC.
3. Revise the plan to provide additional on -site planting area outside of easements to
accommodate required frontage planting.
4. Ensure that there are no conflicts between the utilities and the proposed landscaping.
5. Provide large shade trees, at least 2 %" caliper in size at planting and a spacing of 40 feet
on center, along Twin Sycamores Lane.
6. Depending on the architectural design, additional landscaping may be required along the
length of the building.
7. Provide large trees along the perimeter parking area at a spacing of 40' on center and 2'/2"
caliper.
8. Ensure that the proposed sidewalk connects to proposed County streetscape improvements.
9. Ensure that the building does not conflict with easements.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines:
10. Consider replacing the Ginkgo with a large shade tree with a broader canopy.
11. It is recommended that the sf of canopy specified for the Ginkgo be revised in the plant
schedule.
Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
Prior to Initial Plan approval
None
Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
None
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application
forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.org/ARB. Please be certain
that your ARB submittal addresses the above -noted issues.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Paty Saternye
Senior Planner
434-296-5832 x3250
psaternye@albemarle.org
cc: West End Shops — West LLC
2246 Ivy Road, Ste 5
Charlottesville, VA 22903
ARB-2019-101