HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000076 Staff Report 2020-07-31ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB-2020-76: Flow Auto Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Mazda
Review Type
Second review of a site plan amendment and architectural designs
Parcel Identification
07800000000600 and 07800000000700
Location
1300 Richmond Road
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Flow 1300 Richmond LLC/brw architects (David Timmerman)
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To establish a new auto dealership with renovated and new buildings and parking.
Context
The site is located in the Pantops commercial area (Figure 1), with a number of other auto dealerships in the immediate vicinity. To the immediate west, construction is
underway on the Pantops Comer development, including a Holiday Inn Express hotel, a storage facility, and a Wawa convenience store and fuel canopy.
Visibility
The existing buildings are readily visible from the Rt. 250 Entrance Corridor from approximately the Virginia National Bank building at the west to the Suntrust Bank
and Car Max at the east. The existing used car building is just visible above and between the buildings at 1289, 1311, and 1321 Stony Point Rd., and at the new entrance
to the Pantops Corner development on Rt. 20. The proposed buildings will have a similar level of visibility as the existing ones. The construction of the Pantops Holiday
Inn Express and the Pantops Comer Self Storage buildings will limit some of this visibility from Rt. 20, but will not eliminate visibility.
ARB Meeting Date
August 3, 2020
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
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Figure 1: Map showing a portion of the Pantops commercial area. The current Flow proposal is located on the two parcels (#6 and #7) just west (left) of Town and Country Lane. The existing Flow
dealership occupies parcels # 15D and #15E on the south side of Rt. 250.Other auto dealerships and showroom/service buildings occupy parcels #5G, 15, and 14 (and additional parcels to the east).
2
SITEXROJECT HISTORY
In 1995, the ARB reviewed and approved a proposal to establish sales and display parking on Tax Map 78, Parcel 6 for Brady Bushy Ford with a new sales office, a new building for car washing, a
reconfiguration of the parking area, and a renovation of the fagade of the existing building. Several signs were reviewed in 2000, 2005, 2009 and 2013. An application to redevelop this site (parcels 6
and 7) was first submitted as ARB-2019-154, but the applicant requested deferral of that application, then submitted the current application ARB-2020-32 in its place.
The ARB has completed several reviews of designs for Audi, Porsche, VW and Mazda buildings
on other parcels in the Pantops area. In 2016 the ARB reviewed proposals for an Audi showroom
on parcel 15E. Additional plans were submitted in 2017 and a Certificate of Appropriateness was
issued in 2018, but the project was not constructed.
The ARB completed a work session for a trademark design Porsche showroom to replace the
existing Flow building on the south side of Rt. 250 in early 2019.
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Subsequent conceptual reviews were held in 2019 for side -by -side Audi and Porsche showrooms to
replace the existing Flow building. The ARB approved a design with conditions in June 2019.
The ARB reviewed proposals for Mazda and VW showrooms at the comer of Rts. 20 and 250 in
May and August of 2019. That proposal did not move forward.
On May 18, 2020, the ARB completed a conceptual review of the proposal to modify the Pantops
property previously occupied by Malloy Ford with renovated and new buildings and parking.
Comments from that meeting are included in the Analysis section of this report.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
5/18/20
CURRENT ISSUE
CURRENT
RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMENDATION
ft ose; Conspalibifily with significant historic sites:
I
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the designated
See recommendations,
The proposed building designs do not
See recommendations,
Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within the corridors reflects
below.
reflect the traditional architecture of the
below.
the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review
area, but they are consistent with some
and of these Guidelines, that proposed development within the designated Entrance
buildings in the immediate vicinity (most of
Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical
which were originally constructed prior to
landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and
the establishment of the Entrance Corridors
to promote orderly and attractive development within these corridors. Applicants
and were subsequently renovated following
should note that re lication of historic structures is neither required nor desired.
ARB review and approval). Orderly and
attractive development could be promoted
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
with improved landscaping and appropriate
accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these
lighting.
sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with
significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site
develo ment and la out; and landscaping.
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 area, as
well as drawings of architectural features, which provide important examples of this
tradition are contained in Appendix A.
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 s ecial functional requirements.
Structure design
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, colors and
Revise the demolition plan
The portion of the building at 1300
Clarify whether the
textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the significant historic
to identify the portions of
Richmond Road that is to be demolished is
framework that some
buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in
the existing buildings that
now identified on the demolition plan.
drawings show extending
Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met
will be demolished.
above the Porsche
through scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is
The Mazda design has been revised to break
entrance is proposed. If it
contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of important historic sites in
Consider revising the
up the scale of the building by lowering the
is, adjust all relevant
Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines.
Mazda and VW designs to
height of its eastern half by 4' (from 26' to
drawings to show the
break up the building
22'). The VW building has not been
framework and provide
masses, by establishing a
revised, but it sits at a lower elevation than
additional information to
series of building elements
the Mazda building, and its top elevation is
clarify its purpose,
that are set back from one
7' below that of the east side of the Mazda
structure and appearance.
another.
building. This progressive reduction in
height establishes a related series of
Consider revising the east
Reduce the top-heavy
building blocks, and the white brick portion
interior wall of the upper
appearance of the brick-
of the Mazda building has less of a top-
level showroom from a
faced front of the Mazda
heavy appearance.
white finish to the warm
elevation.
wood -tone tile proposed o
The elevation drawings show that the east
the north wall.
Revise the drawings to
elevation of the Porsche building will be
show how the east elevation
painted dark gray to match the metal panels
of the Porsche building will
used elsewhere on the building.
be refinished.
The proposed buildings do not relate to
adjacent sites — the Guadalajara restaurant
to the east or the Wawa gas station and
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of
None.
compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to
convenience store under construction to the
achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to
west. They are more like the Flow and
other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is
Toyota buildings across Rt. 250 to the
substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between
south.
harmonizing new development with the existing character of the corridor and
achievibility with the significant historic sites in the area.
Some of the drawings now show the
Porsche building with a framework
structure rising above the roofiine at the
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
See #9.
to the building and site design.
center of the building. Its structure and
purpose are not entirely clear.
The interior of the Mazda building will have
an impact on the corridor due to the
extensive use of glass on the west and south
elevations. The north wall of the upper level
showroom is proposed to be faced with a
warm, wood -tone tile, and the east wall is
illustrated in a bright white finish. Revising
the white to the warm wood tone could
produce a more appropriate appearance for
the EC.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale,
None.
The Audi and Porsche buildings are
None.
and materials to create a cohesive whole.
connected by a hyphen. The Mazda and VW
buildings are not connected with each other
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to
unify groups of buildings within a development.
or Audi/Porsche. The consistent use of
geometric forms, neutral colors, and similar
sizes is expected to establish a coordinated
appearance on site. These features are also
consistent with the BMW, Flow and Toyota
sites across the street.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved
See #9.
The blankness of the Mazda design has
None.
using design detail or vegetation, or both.
been reduced with the reduction in height of
the white brick wall.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the
The proposed buildings are all versions of
requirements of the Guidelines.
standard trademark designs that have been
adapted to varying degrees to meet site
limitations.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly
Provide the standard glass
A glass note addressing VLT and VLR has
None.
reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following
note on the Mazda and VW
been added to the plan. GLASS SAMPLE?
criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light
architectural drawings.
reflectance (VLF shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window
Indicate if proposed glass is
lass should be submitted with the applicationforfinal review.
tinted. Provide samples.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan of
Show how the design of the
The plans indicate that Mazda equipment
Show how the design of
development and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the building
new buildings/ additions
will be located in a recess on the west
the new buildings/
desiRns used on the site.
will screen the view of
equipment from the street.
elevation of the building where it will not be
visible from the street. A section shows that
additions will screen the
view of equipment from
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 impact
rooftop equipment on the VW building will
the street, including
on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a.
not be visible when standing on the street
further east on the EC
Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical
directly in front of the building. Similar
where the views are from
equipment,
sections are shown for Audi and Porsche
higher elevations down
f. Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and
where the mechanical units are placed on a
onto the buildings.
similar security fe ing devices.
lower elevation of the roof These drawings
do not make it clear that equipment will not
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.
be visible from further east on the corridor
Fencin .
where there is a clear view down onto these
buildings.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into the natural
None.
topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor
street, these features must be frilly integrated into the landscape. They should not have
The equipment note has been added to the
the appearance of engmeered features.
architectural plans.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural plan:
Add the standard
"Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be
mechanical equipment note
eliminated."
to the architectural plans.
Li htin
General Guidelines
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent properties or
Provide a revised
Where spillover exceeds .5 fc along Rt. 250,
None.
streets;
photometric plan showing
the illumination appears to be from existing
combined existing and
non -conforming fixtures.
proposed illumination. If
combined existing and
proposed spillover exceeds
.5 fc at the property line,
also provide a photometric
plan showing only the
existing illumination.
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. All fixtures
None.
The proposed parking lot pole light fixtures
None.
with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures.
are full cutoff.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in the
See #22.
The maximum light level is shown as 24.7
None.
Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in the Entrance
fc, with some of this produced by existing
Corridors.
non -conforming fixtures.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow, however, a
Identify on the lighting plan
A note on the lighting plan states that the
None.
consistent appearance throughout a site or development is required. Consequently,
the color temperature of the
color temperature for the new fixtures will
if existing lamps that emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be
existing and proposed
be 3000K. The color range of existing
required to match them.
fixtures. Provide for a
fixtures is noted as 3000-6000K, so 3000K
warm white appearance
for new fixtures is appropriate.
consistent throughout the
site.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing pole
Identify existing and
Proposed finish is gray. This is meant to
None.
mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors.
proposed pole and fixture
match existing fixtures, so this deviation
colors on the lighting plan.
from standard bronze or black is
Provide for a consistent
appropriate.
appearance.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures should be
None.
A note on the plan states that all lights are to
Consider a 15' height for
compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the sites they are
be mounted at 20' high. Existing pole
new pole lights.
illuminating, and with the use of the site. Typically, the height of freestanding pole-
fixtures are 15' high. Although 20' is an EC
mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors should not exceed 20 feet,
standard, 15' would provide for greater
including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in height will typically require
coordination.
additional screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from the Entrance
Corridor.
28
In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance Corridors,
Eliminate the illumination
The illumination trough note has been
None.
the individual context of the site will be taken into consideration on a case by case
troughs and related fixtures
eliminated from the drawings.
basis.
from the VW building
design.
29
The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each outdoor
Add the standard lighting
The lighting note is on the plan.
None,
luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a
note to the 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 Waal areas
zonina districts shall not exceed one half footcandle."
30-31
Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting
Provide complete
Three wall -mounted lights are proposed for
None.
information on building-
the back of the Porsche/Audi building.
mounted lights for review.
These are not expected to have an impact on
the EC. No other fixtures are shown.
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to reflect the
Revise the plans to make
The plan is legible.
Revise the landscape plan
landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant historic sites which is
existing landscaping and
to show a consistent row
characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual
related notes legible.
Large shade trees and ornamentals are
of shrubs along the EC
order within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing
provided along the frontage of parcel 6 at
frontage and along the
environment of the corridor.
Provide large shade trees
35' on center, and
the size and spacing required. However, all
this planting appears to be within existing
western perimeter of the
parking lot located
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different
types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such common elements
interspersed ornamentals,
easements.
between the Mazda/VW
allow for more flexibility in the design of structures because common landscape
along the frontage of parcel
" ldings and Rt. 250,
features will help to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the
6, clear of utilities and
2 at planting.
street upon which the Corridor is centered.
easements.
-
4
Wow how landscaping
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the
following:
Revise the plan to show a
tilities are being
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such
consistent row of shrubs
mated.
trees should be at least 3% inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and
along the frontage of
should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at
parcels 6 and 7.
least every 35 feet on center.
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be interspersed
Revise the landscape plan
among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not
to show how the sloped
Deciduous shrubs are interspersed along
alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large
frontage will be planted to
parcel 7; three are proposed in a group near
shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern.
achieve an appropriate
the west end of the frontage of parcel 6, and
c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone wall,
appearance.
some shrubs are grouped in the island
typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street.
between the entrances from Rt. 250. A
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing
consistent row is not provided. The ground
should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road
cover on parcel 6 is proposed to be
right-of-way and utility easements.
replaced.
33
Landscaping along interior roads:
None.
There are no interior roads.
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees should be at
least 2% inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a
plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet
on center.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
None.
There are no pedestrian paths, but each
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Such
building is fronted by a sidewalk.
trees should be at least 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:
Revise the landscape plan
Shrubs are interspersed along the EC
Revise the landscape plan
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on center.
to show the required
frontage, but they are not shown in a
to show a consistent row
Trees should be lanted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for
perimeter parking lot and
consistent row.
of shrubs along the EC
every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the
interior parking lot tree
frontage and along the
interior of the parking area.
planting at the required
Parking spaces are identified as to type.
western perimeter of the
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2% inches caliper
sizes, and shrubs along the
parking lot between the
(measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of
southern parking lot
Planting along the 7-space row includes two
Mazda/VW buildings and
a species common to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians
perimeter, 24" at planting.
London plane trees, one Redbud, one
Rt. 250, 24" at planting.
sufficiently large to maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by
Dogwood, six Hydrangea, and two groups
curbing.
Revise the site plan to
of Itea. One of the London Plane trees is
Show how landscaping
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's impact on
identify all parking spaces
directly under an overhead utility line. The
and utilities are being
Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height.
by type (i.e., customer,
other trees are close to other utilities.
coordinated.
employee, storage/display,
awaiting repair, etc.).
Planting bed width for the 10-space row is
8'.
Provide appropriate
landscaping along the 7-
Perimeter trees are not provided along the
space parking row located
expanded parking at the rear of the Mazda
closest to the EC.
and VW buildings. No landscaping is
existing or proposed along the western
Provide adequate width in
parking perimeter at the front of the site.
the planting island along
Both shrubs and trees would be appropriate,
the 10-space row to
though shrubs might be better suited to the
accommodate large shade
available planting area.
trees.
Provide landscaping along
frontages, perimeters and
interior to the site to offset
visual impacts.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
Consider adding a tree in
Two Birch trees are shown in the area
None.
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as
the area where the hyphen
where the hyphen separates the Audi and
necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of
separates the Audi and
Porsche showrooms.
such trees or vegetation should be determined by the length, height, and blankness
Porsche showrooms.
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.
37
Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based
None.
Proposed plants are on the various lists.
None.
upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and
Native Plants or Vir nia Landscapes (Appendix D .
10
38
Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site
None.
The note appears on the plan.
None,
plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature
height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned
minimally and onl to support the overall health of theplant."
Site Development and layout
Development pattern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and should
See #35.
The existing and proposed buildings are
See #35.
contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This may be
oriented parallel to the EC. The Audi
accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain
addition brings the building closer to the
typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and
street. There is wooded area at the back of
choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that any grading will
the site, some of which will be removed for
blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape;
expanded parking area and travelway, and a
preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river and stream valleys
new connection to the property to the west.
which may be located on the site and integrating these features into the design of
Traveling west on Rt. 250 through Pantops,
surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that
a view of the mountains is available. The
does not ove ower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor.
proposed development will be visible to
westbound traffic beginning at the Suntrust
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street
and to other development within the corridor should be as follows:
Bank and CarMax at the east, with the
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian walks
mountains as a backdrop. Landscaping can
should guide the layout of the site.
help offset visual impacts of the proposed
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be parallel to
development.
the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor
street.
c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular
circulation systems.
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 conditions
None.
Grading is proposed to establish additional
None.
by limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of
parking on parcel 6 behind the proposed
smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill
Mazda and VW buildings. Retaining walls
sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be
6' and 13' high are proposed. This parking
rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition. Final
is not expected to be visible from Rt. 250.
grading should achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6
The Pantops Corner development is
feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the
expected to screen much of the Flow site
landscape.
from Rt. 20, but not all of it. (The Ford used
cars building is currently visible from Rt.
20.
41
No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any trees or
Revise the site plan to show
Tree lines to remain and tree protection
None.
other existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of
tree lines to remain and tree
fencing have been added to the plan.
Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and
protection fencing.
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment control
Tans.
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
e ui ment within this area.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should
None.
Much of the site is already developed. A
None.
be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible.
detention pond is proposed at the north end
of the site. It is not expected to be visible
from the street.
SIGNS
Note that a Comprehensive
Because the development consists of
Submit a Comprehensive
Sign Plan must be reviewed
multiple buildings, a Comprehensive Sign
Sign Plan for review by
and approved with the Final
Plan must be reviewed and approved by the
the ARB. Approval of the
Site Plan submittal.
ARB with this application.
CSP is required prior to
final approval of this
application.
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. Architecture: the massing of the Mazda and VW designs; the white finish for the Mazda interior wall.
2. Landscaping: coordination of landscaping and utilities; landscaping along the western parking lot perimeter; shrubs along the EC frontage.
3. The requirement for a Comprehensive Sign Plan.
Staff recommends the following changes to the proposal:
1. Clarify whether the framework that some drawings show extending above the Porsche entrance is proposed. If it is, adjust all relevant drawings to show the framework and provide additional
information to clarify its purpose, structure and appearance.
2. Consider revising the east interior wall of the upper level showroom from a white finish to the warn wood -tone tile proposed o the north wall.
3. Show how the design of the new buildings/additions will screen the view of equipment from the street, including further east on the EC where the views are from higher elevations down onto the
buildings.
4. Consider a 15' height for new pole lights.
5. Revise the landscape plan to show a consistent row of shrubs along the EC frontage and along the western perimeter of the parking lot located between the Mazda/VW buildings and Rt. 250, 24" at
planting.
6. Show how landscaping and utilities are being coordinated.
7. Submit a Comprehensive Sign Plan for review by the ARB. Approval of the CSP is required prior to final approval of this application.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Applicant's site plan submittal
Attachment B: Applicant's architectural plan submittal
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TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date/Revision Date
ARB Concept Review Submission: Aerial perspective renderings, Existing site plan.
6/22/2020
Audi & Porsche: Existing and new front perspective, Existing plan, New plan, New front perspective, Audi Porsche front perspectives, Existing and New
perspectives looking west and east from Rt. 250, Elements of entry corridor guidelines.
Mazda & Volkswagen: Existing & new perspective looking northwest from Rt. 250, Project narrative, Existing & new front perspective from Rt. 250,
Existing perspective entry looking west, Mazda perspective looking west and east, Existing perspectives looking northeast and west, New perspective
VW front and East side, Mazda and VW front building elevations, Elements of entry corridor guidelines, Site landscape (2).
Site Plan
6/22/2020
C1
Cover
C2
Site Overview
C3
Existing Conditions & Demolition
C4
Site Plan
C5
Grading & Utilities
C6
Landscaping Plan
C7
Landscaping Details
C8
Lighting Plan
C9
Lighting Details
C10
Sight Distance
C11
Storm Details
C12
Site Details
C13
Site Details
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