HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000047 Correspondence 2020-07-06 (2)BOHLER,#-`
County of Albemarle
Architectural Review Board
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Khris Taggart
Dear Mr. Taggart:
28 Blackwell Park Lane, Suite 201
Warrenton, VA 20186
o. 540.349.4500
July 1, 2020
Via Federal Express
Re: ARB-2019-151
ARB-2020-47
Major Site Plan - 1st Review
Response
291" Place
1500 Seminole Trail
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Albemarle County
BE #V194600
Bohler Engineering is pleased to submit on behalf of Federal Realty Investment Trust, the 2nd
Submission Major Site Plan for the Proposed Starbucks in Charlottesville, Virginia. The
following is our comment response letter addressing comments received from your office. Each
comment is addressed and responded to as follows:
Staff offers the following recommendations on the proposal:
Comment 1: Revise the renovation design to incorporate architectural details, forms and
colors that establish a cohesive appearance for the existing building and
compatibility with the surrounding site.
Response 1: The fagade treatment has a projecting trim surround similar to the entry
features on the fagade of the main building at 29t" Place. The color for the
vertical board and batten siding has been revised from "Abyss Black" to a
lighter, warmer, gray tone; Sherwin-Williams Historic Collection SW2848,
"Roycroft Pewter'. The same paint will be applied to the existing brick piers
that are directly beneath the portion of renovated fagade. The painted
columns and bulkhead together create a unified `portal' at each end of the
building.
Comment 2: Revise the landscape plan to add back the two previously approved trees along
the north end of the building.
Response 2: Landscape plan has been revised.
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Khris Taggart
291h Place
ARB 1st Review Comments
July 1, 2020
Page 2 of 3
Comment 3: Provide a roof plan and elevations that show proposed roof -mounted mechanical
equipment and how that equipment will be screened from the EC.
Response 3: Roof plan and elevations have been provided. It is our best professional
opinion that with the proposed parapet extension, the proposed new HVAC
roof -top units will not be visible from the Entrance Corridor. However,
should the mechanical units be visible after construction, the owner will
provide full mechanical screening in accordance with the guidelines.
Comment 4: Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the site and architectural plans.
Response 4: The standard mechanical equipment note has been added to the drawings.
Comment 5: Indicate if any site or building -mounted lighting is proposed with the renovations
to the site. If new lighting is proposed, provide complete details.
Response 5: No site/building mounted lighting is anticipated.
Comment 6: Revise the plans to accurately show the existing landscaping conditions.
Response 6: Plans have been revised to reflect a tree/landscaping survey conducted
after the initial ARB hearing. Please see the landscape sheet.
Comment 7: Revise the landscape plan to show the correct quantity of shade trees along the
EC that will not exceed the height of the existing overhead lines.
Response 7: Landscape has been updated as requested.
Comment 8: Revise the landscaping plan to show interspersed ornamental trees along the
EC.
Response 8: Landscape has been updated as requested.
Comment 9: Revise the landscape plan to show two trees to the west and two trees to the
east of the site entrance from Berkmar Drive.
Response 9: Landscape has been as updated requested.
Comment 10: Revise the landscape plan to show shrubs and ornamental trees along the
perimeter of the parking area located south of the drive -through.
Response 10: Landscape has been as updated requested, and space allows for planting.
Comment 11: Revise the landscape plan to show shrubs in the gaps along the parking area
that fronts the EC.
Response 11: Landscape has been updated as requested.
Comment 12: Provide additional landscaping, such as shrubs, to integrate the drive -through
window and the queuing travel way into the overall site.
Response 12: Landscape has been as requested along the perimeter of the drive
through to match the intent of the original rezoning landscape plan in this
area.
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Khris Taggart
291h Place
ARB 1st Review Comments
July 1, 2020
Page 3 of 3
Comment 13: Revise the landscape plan to accurately show the existing landscaping
conditions. Revise the proposed landscaping, if necessary, to coordinate with the
existing landscaping.
Response 13: Landscape has been as updated requested.
Comment 14: Show areas designated for preservation on the site plan. Maintain grading
outside the driplines of trees to remain. Show tree protection fencing on and
coordinated throughout the grading, landscaping, and erosion and sediment
control plans.
Response 14: Tree protection has been added to preserve the existing trees, and grading
has been modified. Please see the grading and Erosion and Sediment
Control plans.
Should you have any questions regarding this project or require additional information, please
do not hesitate to contact me at (540) 349-4500.
Sincerely,
Bohler Engineering
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Ryan auger, P.E.
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