HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000001 Review Comments Appeal to BOS 2020-02-04COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
February 4, 2020
Kelsey Schlein
Shimp Engineering
912 E High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARB-2020-01: Our Neighborhood Child Care Center (TMP: 07800-00-00-058K0)
Dear Ms. Schlein,
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020
completed an advisory review of the above -noted request to review Final Site Plan.
The Board by a vote of 5:0, forwarded the following recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB expresses no objection to the special use permit/rezoning, subject to the following
conditions:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5)
recommended conditions of initial plan approval: The ARB recommends approval of the
Initial Plan without conditions.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1. Provide the conservation checklist in the site plan.
2. Provide a tree protection fencing detail in the site plan and show the tree protection
fencing in the Grading and Draining Plan sheet.
• Regarding the Final Site Plan:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following
items must be addressed, in addition to all items on the Final Site Plan Checklist.
1. Confirm that no changes are proposed to the exteriors of the buildings. If buildings are
to be modified, submit architectural designs, elevations, and material colors and
samples for review with the next submittal.
2. Confirm that a dumpster is not proposed. If a dumpster is to be proposed, and will be
visible from the EC, include details for the dumpster enclosure in the site plan and
identify screen type, material, manufacturer and color.
3. Show all existing and proposed mechanical equipment on the site plan. Show how
visibility of all proposed mechanical equipment will be eliminated from the EC.
4. Show all proposed fences. Chain link fence cannot be approved for new fencing
visible from the EC.
5. Revise the plan to provide large shade trees along the EC, 35' on center, 3Y2" caliper
at planting. Revise the spacing and quantity of ornamental trees accordingly.
6. Provide a landscape schedule that identifies all proposed plant species, quantities and
size at time of planting.
7. Revise the plan to show that there are no conflicts between the utilities, the existing
drainage easement, and the proposed landscaping.
8. Provide large shade trees, 2Y2" caliper at planting, spaced 40 feet on center, along the
improved accessway.
9. Provide medium shade trees, at least 2Y2" caliper planting, spaced 25 feet on center,
along the proposed pedestrian ways.
10. Provide the standard perimeter parking lot landscaping (trees 40' on center, 2'/"
caliper at planting) in all parking areas where improvements (other than paint striping)
are proposed.
11. Provide shrubs, 24" at planting, in the perimeter planting areas on the north side of the
improved parking lot.
12. Revise the plan provide the species of the existing landscaping.
13. Add the standard plant health note to the landscape plan.
14. Ensure all existing landscaping is shown on the site plan.
15. Show tree protection fencing for preserved trees in both the grading and landscape
plans.
16. Provide a conservation checklist in the site plan.
17. Ensure that no grading is proposed within the dripline of any tree designated as
preserved.
18. Sign applications are required for all proposed signs.
You may submit your application for preliminary ARB review at your earliest convenience.
Application forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.or /q ARB.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely, ;
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Paty at
Senior Planner
cc: James A. Dettor Jr.
Peggy W. Dettor
1395 Stoney Point Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911-3501
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