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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000056 Staff Report 2020-06-11ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2020-56: Stonefield DI Review Type Final Site Plan Parcel Identification 061 WO-03-00-019AO Location The site is bounded by Hydraulic Road, Bond Street, Inglewood Drive and District Avenue Zoned Neighborhood Model District (NMD)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant OCT Stonefield Property Owner LLC/Mitchell Mathews (Alan Wong) Magisterial District Jack Jouett Proposal To construct an apartment building with associated site improvements. Context The site is located within the Stonefield mixed -use development. Nearby buildings have been approved with heights above 5 stories. These include the Hyatt Place Hotel to the north at 6 stories, the Hyatt House hotel to the northeast at 6 stories (not yet constructed), and a mixed -use building at Bond and Inglewood to the northwest at 6 stories (not yet constructed). The Regal movie theater is to the southeast. Townhouses are to the west. Visibility The apartment building will be readily visible from the Hydraulic Road Entrance Corridor and the upper stories of the building will be visible from a distance on the Rt. 29 Entrance Corridor. ARB Meeting Date June 15, 2020 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY/CHANGES TO THE PROPOSAL The ARB completed a preliminary review of this proposal on December 16, 2019. Comments made at that meeting are included in the Analysis section of this report and a few images from that proposal are included at the end of this report. Significant changes have been made to the architectural elevation facing the Hydraulic Road Entrance Corridor and additional detail has been provided on proposed landscaping and lighting. REF GUIDELINE 12/16/2019 ARB ISSUE RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION GENERAL GUIDELINES Purpose, Compatibility with significant historic sites, Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the designated Provide for review samples Building material samples have been provided Identify specific colors Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within the corridors reflects of the proposed materials for review. (See list at end of report.) for each proposed the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and colors. Proposed materials include red brick, fiber material. and of these Guidelines, that proposed development within the designated cement lap siding, a reveal panel system, Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant Revise the Hydraulic Road metal louvers and metal guardrail. Siding and Identify the material and historical landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and elevation to present more of panel colors range from sand/tan to color of the site walls Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development within these a "primary fagade" gray/bronze. The range appears appropriate, shown in the elevation corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic structures is neither appearance in line with the but identification of specific colors is needed drawings. required nor desired. materials, balance and use of hierarchy displayed in to confirm compatibility. Color line drawing elevations have been provided with material 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 the Bond Street elevation. identification. As illustrated, the materials accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of Consider adjusting the appear to be appropriate. these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility District and Inglewood with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; elevations to reduce The Hydraulic Road elevation has been site development and layout; and landscaping. perceived length, expanse and repetition. revised to appear more like a primary fagade, consistent with the Bond Street elevation. The 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the continuous elevation along Hydraulic has Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the area, To better determine been revised to two end wings with a central as well as drawings of architectural features, which provide important examples appropriateness of the recessed courtyard. This breaks up the of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. proposed building height along Hydraulic Road, building mass, improves scale, and emphasizes two balanced wings that 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 provide the following for incorporate brick and cornice elements to intended to impose a rigid design solution for new development. Replication of review: more realistic establish primacy and address the street. the design of the important historic sites in the area is neither intended nor representations of the desired. The Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through building District and Hydraulic Courtyard elevations are generally consistent scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is elevations. with the District and Inglewood elevations. contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design The applicant notes changes to some of the to accommodate varying tastes as well asspecial functional requirements. Provide for review the full line drawing elevations in balconies and related wall conditions on the District and Inglewood elevations, but these 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the significant color with material/color changes are less noticeable than the changes historic buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings call -outs. made along Hydraulic. described in Appendix A of the design guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in Revised color perspectives have been architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of provided showing angled views at the important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these Hydraulic/District and Hydraulic/Inglewood guidelines. intersections. These show a 6- and 7-story building whose mass is broken down by the 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. division into wings and building bays that step forward and back, with balconies and a 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order variety of window groupings. The massing to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity and detailing of the elevations appears to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated appropriate. corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with the existing character of the Site walls are identified on the elevations, but corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. materials are not specified. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral Revise the EC frontage The change in building massing to two wings None. to the building and site design. landscaping to promote on Hydraulic significantly improves the scale human scale. of the building as it is perceived from the Entrance Corridor street. Large shade trees and interspersed ornamental trees are proposed along the EC frontage. Shrubs and ground cover are proposed along the building frontage. As viewed on Hydraulic, maximum building height is 74'. The proposed large shade trees may not grow that tall, but combined with the ornamental trees and shrubs, the layered landscaping is expected to help establish a comfortable human scale along the corridor. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved None. Blankness is not a characteristic of the None. using design detail or vegetation, or both. proposed design. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to None. Connecting devices are not proposed and have None. unify groups of buildings within a development. not been used in the development to date. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the None. The proposal does not have the appearance of None. requirements of the Guidelines. a trademark design. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly Providespecs and a sample The window glass note has been added to the None. reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following for the proposed window architectural drawings. A window sample has criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light glass. Include the standard been provided. Specs indicate that VLT is reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window window glass note on the 70% and VLR is 12%, which meets lass should be submitted with the applicationfiorfinal review. architectural drawings. requirements. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan of Clarify the "roof The applicant has indicated that rooftop None. development and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the building appurtenance stepback" and equipment will not be visible above the designs used on the site. confirm that rooftop equipment will not be parapet walls. Equipment locations are not shown on the elevations. In many locations, a 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a negative visual visible from the ECs. parapet rises above the elevation of the roof, impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate in places up to 4' tall. This, combined with the visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. building height, provides opportunities for Mechanical equipment, screening rooftop equipment. f. Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. A transformer currently located near the Hydraulic/District intersection will be shifted 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of. a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. further away from the EC on District Avenue Fencing. with this proposal. A transformer will be added on Inglewood. Its distance from the EC is expected to mitigate visibility. A water meter vault is proposed at the Hydraulic/Inglewood intersection. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural plan: None. The note appears on the cover sheet. None. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." Lighting - General Guidelines 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent properties or Provide for review a A lighting plan has been submitted, but it does Revise the lighting plans streets; lighting plan that includes not include a luminaire schedule. Cut sheets to include a complete all proposed pole lights, are provided, but many options for most of the luminaire schedule. and ground- and building- fixtures have not been identified. Light spills Identify all options for mounted light fixtures. onto Bond, District and Inglewood, but these are not public streets. Many of the fixture proposed fixtures, including finish, wattage, 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures. labels on the plan are hard to read (XB, XA3, color temperature (not to F, J, K). exceed 3000K), mounting height etc. Make all light fixture labels legible. 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in the Illumination levels reach a high of 51.4 fc at Reduce illumination to Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in the the interior of the Hydraulic -facing courtyard not exceed 20 fc at the Entrance Corridors. and 36.0 fc at the Hydraulic end of the ground. courtyard. LED bollard lights, some of which are at the EC end of the courtyard, are the source of this illumination. 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow; however, Some color temperature choices have been Revise the lighting plans a consistent appearance throughout a site or development is required. identified for the proposed fixtures, but not to indicate color Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non -white light are to remain, new all. temperatures for all lamps may be required to match them. proposed fixtures, not to exceed 3000K. 26 Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing pole Finishes are not identified for all proposed Revise the lighting plans mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors. fixtures. to identify a consistent color/finish for all fixtures. 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures should be Notes on the pole fixture cut sheets indicate Revise the lighting plans compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the sites they are that they are to match fixtures on adjacent to clearly show that pole - illuminating, and with the use of the site. Typically, the height of freestanding sites. Matching is generally preferred, but the mounted fixtures will not pole -mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors should not exceed 20 feet, details are needed on the plan. exceed 20' in height, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in height will typically require including any bases. additional screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from the Entrance Corridor. 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis. 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each outdoor The note appears on the cover sheet of the site None. luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a plan. full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle." 30-31 Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting Decorative landscape lighting does not appear None. to be proposed. Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to reflect Provide at least one 7 large shade trees (Willow Oaks) are Include clearly identified the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant historic sites additional 31/2" caliper large provided along the Hydraulic Road frontage utilities and easements on which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should shade tree near the center of at 3 %2" caliper. White Fringetree and the landscape plan. promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings the Hydraulic Road Sweetbay Magnolia are interspersed. A mix Ensure coordination of into the existing environment of the corridor. frontage. of shrubs and ground covers is proposed along the building. There are utilities and easements landscaping with utilities and easements without 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such common elements See recommendations along the Hydraulic frontage, but they are not reducing plant quantities. allow for more flexibility in the design of structures because common landscape under #11. shown on the landscape plan. The proposed features will help to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the large shade trees, combined with the street upon which the Corridor is centered. ornamental trees and shrubs, are expected to help establish a comfortable human scale. 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 31/2 inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street. d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: Revise the landscape plan a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as to satisfy the EC minimums necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type and add trees to of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the length, height, and complement the blankness of such walls. architectural design and b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other structures; balance the building height. dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: Add large shade trees, 21/2" Two large shade trees are missing on None. a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees should be caliper at planting, on Inglewood due to sight distance requirements. at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be Inglewood to establish a of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every continuous row spaced 40' 40 feet on center. on center. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: See #32. See #32 and #33. See #32. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: None. The existing surface parking lot would be None. a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on removed with this proposal and a parking center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one garage interior to the building would be tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed constructed. The garage would not be visible throughout the interior of the parking area. from surrounding streets. b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2'/2 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. 37 Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based None. Miscanthus Sinensis is included on some Consider replacing the upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List invasive species lists. Miscanthus Sinensis with and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D . a locally nativespecies. 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site None. The note is on L4.0 but the landscape and Include the landscape and plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, lighting plans have been submitted separate lighting plans as part of mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned from the site plan. the overall site plan set. minimally and only to support the overall health of theplant." Site Development and layout, Development paftern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and should None. The proposed building occupies the entire None. contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This may be block as viewed from the Hydraulic corridor. accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain The pattern of roads, lanes, paths and walks typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and are those that already exist at the perimeter of choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that any grading will the block, and they connect to adjacent blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; organized circulation systems. 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 The proposed building is oriented parallel to surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale the Hydraulic EC, although the primary that does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. entrance is at the opposite end of the building. 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: The site has already been developed as a a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian walks parking lot; no significant natural features should guide the layout of the site. remain. b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the Entrance For drivers and pedestrians traveling east on Corridor street. Hydraulic, the view across the Stonefield c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular development to the northeast will be reduced circulation systems. by the proposed 6-8 story building. 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. 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 None. The site has already been graded. The None. conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through proposal takes advantage of the change in the use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut grade across the site, placing 6 stories along or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan Hydraulic and 8 stories at the middle of the shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent building along District Ave. condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be No retaining walls are proposed. terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any trees or Show how existing trees to The demolition plan shows 4 trees to remain Coordinate the site, other existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of remain will be maintained on Inglewood, but the landscape plan shows 5 demolition, and landscape Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and in a healthy condition existing trees on Inglewood. A note on the plans regarding the trees coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment control during construction. demo plan states that the contractor shall to remain on Inglewood Tans. provide tree protection for all trees to remain, but no tree protection is shown. Drive. Show tree protection fencing. 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. 43 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 None. Stormwater will tie into the existing None. natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the underground system. 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. 1.100T1uMWK01]a►31rOJU1uIBiel IM11Y113W Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The change in massing and architectural elevations along Hydraulic Road. 2. Proposed colors of building materials. 3. Visibility of rooftop equipment; additional information needed? Staff recommends approval of the proposal with the following conditions: 1. Identify specific colors for each proposed material. 2. Identify the material and color of the site walls shown in the elevation drawings. 3. Revise the lighting plans to include a complete luminaire schedule. Identify all options for proposed fixtures, including finish, wattage, color temperature (not to exceed 3000K), mounting height etc. 4. Make all light fixture labels legible. 5. Reduce illumination to not exceed 20 fc at the ground. 6. Revise the lighting plans to indicate color temperatures for all proposed fixtures, not to exceed 3000K. 7. Revise the lighting plans to identify a consistent color/finish for all fixtures. 8. Revise the lighting plans to clearly show that pole -mounted fixtures will not exceed 20' in height, including any bases. 9. Include clearly identified utilities and easements on the landscape plan. Ensure coordination of landscaping with utilities and easements without reducing plant quantities. 10. Consider replacing the Miscanthus Sinensis with a locally native species. 11. Include the landscape and lighting plans as part of the overall site plan set. 12. Coordinate the site, demolition, and landscape plans regarding the trees to remain on Inglewood Drive. Show tree protection fencing. ATTACHMENTS A — Stonefield drawings Part 1 B — Stonefield drawings Part 2 C — Stonefield drawings Part 3 mum nal r,g IT ■wl Iwo +I■■�.w .. �I L ■wl. Iw. �-■.w.w . Iw. ��■w..w :: a1 121 ME ME Im W. ■ II i� moll Perspective image of proposed building from Hydraulic/Inglewood intersection from December 16, 2019 ARB review. Perspective image of proposed building from Hydraulic/District intersection from December 16, 2019 ARB review. TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date/Revision Date C1 SITE PLAN Cover Sheet 5/21/20 C2 Abbreviations and legend C3 General Notes C4 Earthwork Requirements C5 Proffers, Variations and Special Exceptions C6 Existing Conditions C7 Demolition Plan C8 Site Layout Plan C9 Site Grading Plan C 10-11 Details C12 Storm Sewer Profiles L3.0-L4.0 Landscape Plans 11/26/2020 L5.0-L6.1 Lighting Plan 11/26/2020 1-2 ARCHITECTURAL SUBMITTAL Response to Comments 5/4/2020 3 Description 4 Vicinity 5 Site Photos 6-7 Site Plans 8-10 Landscape Plans 11 Context 12-15 Perspective Illustrations 16-19 Elevations 20 Exterior Palette 21 Glass Specifications 22 Photometric Plan 23 Exterior Lighting Cut Sheets A201-206 1/8" scale color elevations A301 Building Sections - Illustrative Site Plan - AP-1 Parking Garage Layout 2/28/20 Materials: Lawrenceville Brick: Monticello (face brick type A); Sto sand/tan -color samples? (horizontal banding and trim); Hardie Artisan lap siding, reveal panel system, accent trim (trim); black metal storefront; Kynar metal for louvers black or bronze); Metal guardrail black or bronze); Marvin Integrity windows color to coordinate with adjacent siding or brick 12