HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000076 Correspondence 2020-08-10R C H I T E C T S
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To Albemarle ARB
Date 8.10.20
Project Flow Automotive - Porsche, Audi, VW and Mazda
Subject Comments response - ARB-2020-76 (TMP - 07800-00-00-00700)
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The Flow team sincerely appreciates all of the Boards comments through this process thus
far. This document will act as the main textual response to the most recent comments. Please
refer to Architectural booklet and Site Plan submissions and noted recent revisions for
illustrative response to ARB comments.
The following are responses to County comments listed on ARB-2020-76 document (dtd
8.04.20):
1. Framework above Porsche Entrance -please note in new submission package that
Building elevations have been revised so they now match the renderings.
2. Mazda interior walls -Note the Mazda 'Jewel box" interior east has been revised from
white to a less visible black color so as not to be as visible from E.C. The South wall still
remains the wood texture.
3. HVAC Screening - Please see the new rendering added to Architectural package; showing
a perspective of the site from further east on Richmond Road. On this illustration as well
as in the building Sections included, you'll note the architecture was designed with roof
step down at the rear of the showrooms; providing a location to hide the mechanical
equipment from the EC viewshed.
4. Light Dole height - new pole heights are revised to 15' height.
5. Revise Planting to show consistent row of shrubs along ECand the western Decimeter -
see Civil updated Planting Plan.
6. Show how Landscaping and utilities are being coordinated - Note on Site Plan trees were
shifted - one was under a utility line and another tree that was within an ACSA easement.
Utilities and easements are shown on the landscaping plan.
7. Comprehensive Plan will be submitted.
From Flow design team