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Home My WebLink AboutARB202000082 Staff Report 2020-08-17ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2020-82: Valvoline Final Site Development Plan Review Type Review of a Final Site Development Plan and Architectural Design Parcel Identification 04500-00-00-111C0 Location East of 29 North, west of Grander Drive between Atlantic Union Bank and Goodwill Zoned Highway Commercial (HC), Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant First Gold Leaf Land Trust / CESO (Kelly Schwieterman) Magisterial District Rio Proposal To construct a 2,080-sf oil change facility with associated site improvements on approximately .52 acres. Context The subject property is accessed by an internal road, Gander Drive, and is located within the Northtown Center development. Route 29 is largely characterized by commercial development with nearby developments including Rivanna Plaza across Route 29 to the west, Lowe's and Rio Hill Shopping Center to the southwest, Harbor Freight and Goodwill in the former Gander Mountain store to the south, and another phase of the Northtown Center to the southeast. (See Figure 1.) Visibility The north, south (sides), and west (front) elevations are expected to be visible from the Entrance Corridor. ARB Meeting Date August 17, 2020 Staff Contact Khris Taggart PROJECT HISTORY The ARB recommended approval of the initial plan and provided comments on the architectural design at the May 18, 2020 ARB meeting. CHANGES TO THE PROPOSAL The site layout and architectural design remains much as it was proposed in the initial site plan review and preliminary architectural review in May. Minor changes to the site layout and architectural design include: 1) Landscaping has been revised; trees and shrubs have been added; 2) An interior sidewalk has been added; 3) Brick has been added to the comers of the tower element; and 4) The north and south elevations have been revised to show EIFS accents and the window along the south elevation has been extended to the ground (See Figure 2). SV4 ('* ,3s OBI-01-OA r I�R //W Aff//,! Figure 1: Google Image (left) showing the vicinity of the project area along the Rt. 29 Entrance Corridor and County GIS map (right) highlighting subject property. z Ilvl llllll.lvllalll l.. i.I111111011llv111111..... .!�111111111111111111111 .1111111��. .,IIIIILIIIILIIIILIIIILIIIILII :. V4, ICI 1mb11�. 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Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, key architectural incorporated at the comers of the tower to help stone veneer, limiting that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of elements of the emphasize the tower as a key architectural EIFS to an accent material. design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures of the building. element. However, EIFS is still the primary Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development building material which is not reflective of Add a note to the within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic structures is neither Indicate in the traditional architecture of the area. Revising the architectural drawings required nor desired. architectural drawings the materials to be design to incorporate additional brick (in the same color or a coordinating color) or stone indicating that the overhead doors have clear 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 utilized in the overhead veneer as has been done for other Valvoline sites glass panes. accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, doors. would be more appropriate. the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor, site development and The architectural drawings have been revised to layout; and landscaping. indicate that the overhead doors have a clear anodized finish. The doors are rendered with 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 glass infill. However, it is still unclear if glass is area. Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of architectural incorporated in the overhead doors. 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 special functional requirements. 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with the existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings 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 architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the None at this time. The storefront bays, garage bay doors, and the None. building and site design. awning help to break up the fagade of the building and create a sense of human scale. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved using Revise the north The north elevation has been revised to Revise the north elevation design detail or vegetation, or both. elevation to incorporate incorporate a 5' 10" x 5'Y EIFS accent, which to incorporate architectural additional design appears to be composed of a simple raised changes rather than details to relieve molding with no change in material or color. The applique to relieve "blankness". molding does break up the EIFS wall, but the "blankness". overall blankness remains. Revising the design to Revise the design to incorporate architectural changes rather than Revise the south elevation better coordinate the applique would be more appropriate. to replace the EIFS under window on the south the awning with brick or elevation with the The south elevation has been revised to extend revise the EIFS accent to awning. the window under the awning down to the mimic the window size, ground and to add an EIFS accent in the blank configuration, and wall area to the east of the window. Extending placement create a more the window to the ground helps to visually uniform appearance. connect it to the storefront bay on the fagade; however, the EIFS accent does not coordinate with the window. Replacing the EIFS under the awning with brick or revising the EIFS accent to mimic the window size, configuration, and placement would create a more uniform appearance. �u i 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify None. There are no connecting devices proposed in this None. groups of buildings within a development. site. A single building is proposed, so a connecting device is not necessary. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the requirements of None. This building appears to be a standardized design None. the Guidelines. with options for building materials. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly reflective. Provide specifications The applicant indicates that the proposed glass Provide specifications on Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light on the proposed complies with ASTM E77 and that no tinting is the proposed window glass transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not window glass. Provide proposed. Information on VLT and VLR has not confirming that VLT is not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the samples, if tinted been provided. below 40% and VLR does application for final review. window glass is not exceed 30%. proposed. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan of None. There are no accessory structures proposed. The None. development and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the building designs used proposed equipment, located behind the building, on the site. is not expected to be visible from the Entrance Corridor. 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, Revise the building The building elevations have been revised to None. after appropriate siting, these features will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance elevations to show the show the gas meter along the rear elevation near Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. gas meter along the rear the southeast corner of the building. In this Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, elevation. revised location, the meter is not expected to be f. Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar visible from the Entrance Corridor. security fencing devices. 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding None. The dumpster enclosure is clad in brick/EIFS None. natural vegetation and may consist of: a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. veneer matching the building. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural plan: "Visibility of all Add the standard The note is not present on the site or architectural Add the standard mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." mechanical equipment lan. mechanical equipment note to the site and note to the site and architectural plans. architectural plans. Lighting 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent properties or streets; None. The lighting does not exceed .5 foot-candles over None. any public roadways or adjacent properties. 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. All fixtures with None. The proposed lighting is flush mounted. The None. lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures. proposed lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more are full cutoff. 24 Light levels exceeding 30 foot-candles are not appropriate for display lots in the Entrance None. The maximum proposed illumination at the None. Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors. ground is 6.8 fc, which is expected to have an appropriate appearance. 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warn soft glow; however, a Revise the pole- The proposed fixtures still do not have a Revise the pole -mounted consistent appearance throughout a site or development is required. Consequently, if mounted fixtures to consistent color temperature. The pole -mounted fixtures to a soft, warn existing lamps that emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be required to match soft, warm white (3k). fixtures have a color temperature approximating white (3000K) color them. white daylight (5000K) while the wall -mounted temperature. fixtures have a color temperature of soft, warn white (3000K). 26 Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing pole mounted Include a note on the A note has been added to the lighting plan to Revise the plans to clarify light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors. lighting plan indicating that the 20' maximum indicate that the 20' maximum height of the pole- mounted fixtures includes any base. the locations of the emergency fixtures. 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with the use of height of the pole - the site. Typically, the height of freestanding pole -mounted light fixtures in the Entrance mounted light fixtures The applicant has indicated that the lighting Corridors should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in includes any base. shown just above each entrance/exit doorway are height will typically require additional screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from remote emergency fixtures. Emergency lighting the Entrance Corridor. Revise the lighting plan to include cut sheets for is exempt from outdoor lighting regulations. The plans should be revised to clarify the previously 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. all wall lights. mentioned lighting are emergency fixtures. Revise lights with an The photometric plan has been revised to show LLF (maintenance all lighting with an LLF of 1.0. factor) of less than 1.0 to 1.0. 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each outdoor luminaire Add the standard The standard lighting note has been added to the None. equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminalre lighting note to the lighting plan. and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts lighting plan. 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 None. There is no decorative landscape lighting None. proposed for the site. Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to reflect the Revise the landscape The landscape plan has been revised to show None. landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant historic sites which is plan to show interspersed ornamental trees along the EC. characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order interspersed within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing environment ornamentals trees along The plan has also been revised to show the of the corridor. the EC. previously approved landscaping for the rain garden between the EC and the paved area west 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such common elements allow for more of the proposed building. However, there are still flexibility in the design of structures because common landscape features will help to ongoing discussions regarding the landscaping harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the street upon which the Corridor required for the rain garden. The landscaping as is centered. currently shown provides appropriate screening of the paved area and services bays from the EC. 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 3% 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. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: None. There is no planting area proposed along Gander None. a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees should be at least Drive. The proposed site layout leaves the 2% inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species Gander frontage open for vehicular circulation. common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center. Adding planting in this area does not appear to be feasible. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: None. The site plan has been revised to show a None. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should sidewalk that connects the sidewalks that exist be at least 2% inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a along Rt. 29 and Gander Drive. The landscape species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center. plan shows large shade trees (Riverbirch, Red Maple, Black Gum, Willow Oak, Scarlet Oak along the proposed pedestrian ways. While, the spacing exceeds 25' on center in some places, the spacing is appropriate to the tree size and the landscaping appropriately shelters and softens the sidewalk. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: Revise the landscape Glossy Abelia are proposed in the gap along the Consider alternate a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees plan to include western perimeter of the paved area. This landscaping for the 2'- should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking additional planting in landscaping coordinates with other landscaping wide planting island on the spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking the gap along the proposed along the western perimeter of the northern perimeter of the area. western perimeter of paved area. lease area that will have a b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2% inches caliper (measured the paved area. chance to thrive in the six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a species common A combination of Red Rocket Crape Myrtles (6) narrow planting area. to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to Revise the landscape with interspersed North Star Dwarf Boxwoods maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing. plan to show large (42) is proposed along the northern perimeter of c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's impact on shade trees at 40'on the parking area. The Crape Myrtles are proposed Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height. center and 2.5" caliper at 8' high and approximately 18' on center. The along the northern planting island is only 2' wide, so a smaller tree perimeter of the is a better choice, but 2' may not be sufficient to parking area. support healthy trees. Revise the caliper of With the exception of the previously mentioned the proposed interior Crape Myrtles the proposed interior and and perimeter parking perimeter parking trees have been revised to the trees to the required required 2.5" caliper. 2.5". 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: Revise the landscaping Shrub planting size has been revised to 24" in None. a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as necessary proposed to shrubs that height. to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or are at least 24" in vegetation should be determined by the length, height, and blankness of such walls. height. 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: None. The proposed plants are on the recommended None. a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based upon but not limited to species list. the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D . 38 Plant health: Add the standard The standard landscaping note has been added to None. The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site plantings of trees and landscaping note to the the plan. shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is landscape plan. prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of theplant." Development pattern Site development and layout 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and should contribute None. The site was previously graded; no natural None. to the creation of an organized development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent landscape remains, but holly trees are shown just practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees off -site to the south. along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; 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 surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to None. The building is parallel to the EC and the None. other development within the corridor should be as follows: distance from the building to the EC and on -site a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian walks should circulation patterns are similar to the surrounding guide the layout of the site. area. b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street. An existing sidewalk runs along Seminole Trail c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular and is to remain. The plan has been revised to circulation systems. show an interior sidewalk that connects the d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide continuity within the existing pedestrian ways along Rt. 29 and Gander Entrance Corridor. Rd. 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 The site has been previously graded. No should be reflected in the site layout. If the provisions of Section 32.5.2.n of the Albemarle significant natural features remain. 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 Views are not expected to be negatively Entrance Corridor streets. impacted. f. The placement of structures on the site should respect existing views and vistas on and around the site. IL Site Grading 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to surrounding conditions by None. The plan shows some new grading at the north Revise the retaining wall limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, end of the rain garden and at the southwest material to one with a rounded landforms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally comer of the lease area. It also shows a retaining smaller scale block and a unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten -foot wall with a maximum height of 4.5' along the muted earth -tone color. minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a southern side of the lease area. The retaining natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when wall material is proposed to be Redi-Rock to necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. match other retaining walls on site. Although coordination among site elements is typically preferred, Redi-Rock is a large block retaining wall system and at this development it has an off- white color. The color and scale of the block is not a ro riate for the new wall in this ro sal. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any trees or other Show existing trees on The existing conditions plan has been revised to None. existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. the existing conditions show existing trees. Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, plan landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans. While there are no areas in the project/lease area Show areas designated that are designated for preservation, the plans for preservation on the have been revised to show tree protection fencing site plan. Maintain for the existing trees within the parcel boundaries grading outside the on, and coordinated throughout, the appropriate driplines of trees to plans. 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be remain. Show tree clearly delineated and protected on the site prior to any grading activity on the site. This protection fencing on protection should remain in lace until completion of the development of the site. and coordinated 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment throughout the grading, within this area. landscaping, and erosion and sediment control plans. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into the natural None. The proposed stormwater features are None. topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor street, I underground. n 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 None. The site has been previously graded. Drainage None. incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. patterns are not changing. SIGNS Sign applications are Signage is reviewed and approved by a separate Sign applications are required for all submission. However, the following comments required for all proposed proposed signs. are provided to assist the applicant in making an signs. Revise the sign approvable submittal. The signs, as illustrated, do proposal to meet the EC Eliminate cabinet style not meet the Entrance Corridor Sign Guidelines Sign Guidelines, including signs or limit them to and the Northtown Center Comprehensive Sign (but not limited to) the secondary signs. All Plan in the following areas: Cabinet style signs following changes: cabinet type signs must must be revised to channel letter signs; secondary Revise cabinet style signs have opaque tagline cabinets are allowed. Secondary tagline to channel letter signs; backgrounds. cabinets, if internally illuminated, must have Secondary tagline opaque backgrounds. cabinets, if internally Reduce the number of The signs appear to propose four colors. The use illuminated, must have colors used in the sign of three colors or fewer is appropriate for signs in opaque backgrounds; to be no more than the Entrance Corridor. Consult the Northtown Revise the sign design to three (including white). Center Comprehensive Sign Plan for approvable use three colors or fewer. colors (see Figure 3). Note that Pantone 485 is Eliminate overly not approvable as a intense colors from the primary sign color. sign proposal. 12 NORTHTOWN CENTER COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN ARB-201"3: Harbor Freight at Northtown Center 04500-00-001100 & 11000 WALL SIGN TYPE Channel Letters, Secondary Tagtne Cabinet _ _ White, Red or Blue with Back as accent; Acceptable shades of blue fall within this range: Pantone LETTER COLOR 280. 281, 282, 285. 287, 288, 289. 293. 294. 295. 296, CABINET BACKGROUND 301. 302, 303, 2945, 2955. and 2965. COLOR Acceptable shades of red fall within this range: Parhtone 1797, 1807. 188, 187, 193. 194, 1935. 1945, 1955. 200. 201. and 202- TRIM CAPiRETURN - Back. bronze. brushed aluminum or to match the letter COLOR face color RACEWAY COLOR To match the odor of the well to which it is attached Channel levers - maximum heights- Heights listed are the rn x murhs allowed. Shgns must not appear over -scaled within the architectural element the wall, or the sign area. Building A- 27' SIZE LIMITATIONS Building B-15-llr Building C Tenant 1 - 48" Building C Tenant 2. 3 — 38 5- Tagline Cabinets- Must be secondary to chanrel letters in sze and scale Centered honzortally within the sgn areas outlired orthe LOCATION approved drawings on west & south elevations of Building A or the west elevation of Building B. & on the rwrth & west elevations of Building C. MOIJWnNG DETAILS Channel letters mounted on raceway LOGO AND GRAPHICS DETAILS ILLUMNATION DETAILS Maximum logo and graphic heights: Building A- 84- Building B- 30' Building C — 72" Logo and graphics colors must comply with criteria 4e and 4f of the Entrance Comdor Sign Guidelines. Internal illumination of channel letters is preferred; external illumination of channel letters is acceptable. Internal illumination of graphics is not approved except for the ULC graphic. Extemal illumination of graphics Maximum knit of three typefaces. Additional typefaces may be approved only, if toy contribute to a balanced. legible, unirhed sign design. MATERIAL euerywo. . Means. Figure 3: Northtown Center Comprehensive Sign Plan. FREESTANDING SIGN - TENANT PANELS (ARB 2013-88) TAX MAPIPARCELik Tax Map 45. Parcel 110 SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION SIGN TYPE Freestanding Sign - Tenant Panel TENANT PANEL Permitted, as per ARB Guidelines GRAPHICS TENANT PANEL Black BACKGROUND COLORS TENANT PANEL TEXT While COLOR TENANT PANEL Green: PMS 343; Red: PMS 188; Yellow: PMS 122; Black or GRAPHIC COLORS While. TENANT PANEL fluorescent, only the text and graphics shall illuminate ILLUMINATION DETAILSInternal All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply. 13 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The proposed building materials: Limiting EIFS to an accent material; increasing the amount of brick or stone. 2. The design of the north and south elevations: treatment of the wall area under the awnings. 3. Landscaping along northern perimeter of the lease area. 4. The material for the retaining wall. 5. The signage shown in the elevations: consistency with the sign guidelines and the Comprehensive Sign Plan. Staff recommends approval with the following revisions: 1. Revise the design to replace EIFS with brick or stone veneer, limiting EIFS to an accent material. 2. Add a note to the architectural drawings indicating that the overhead doors have clear glass panes. 3. Revise the north elevation to incorporate architectural changes rather than applique to relieve "blankness". 4. Revise the south elevation to replace the EIFS under the awning with brick or revise the EIFS accent to mimic the window size, configuration, and placement create a more uniform appearance. 5. Provide specifications on the proposed window glass confirming that VLT is not below 40% and VLR does not exceed 30%. 6. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the site and architectural plans. 7. Revise the pole -mounted fixtures to a soft, warm white (3000K) color temperature. 8. Revise the plans to clarify the locations of the emergency fixtures. 9. Consider alternate landscaping for the 2'-wide planting island on the northern perimeter of the lease area that will have a chance to thrive in the narrow planting area. 10. Revise the retaining wall material to one with a smaller scale block and a muted earth -tone color. 11. Sign applications are required for all proposed signs. Revise the sign proposal to meet the EC Sign Guidelines, including (but not limited to) the following changes: a. Revise cabinet style signs to channel letter signs; Secondary tagline cabinets, if internally illuminated, must have opaque backgrounds; b. Revise the sign design to use three colors or fewer. Note that Pantone 485 is not approvable as a primary sign color. 14 TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date/Revision Date Site Plan C1.0 Title 06/16/20 C2.0 Ex. Conditions and Demolition Plan 06/16/20 C3.0 Site Plan 06/16/20 C4.0 Grading Plan 06/16/20 C5.0 Existing Drainage 06/16/20 C5.1 Proposed Drainage Plan 06/16/20 C5.2 Storm Sewer Profile 06/16/20 C5.3 Drainage Details 06/16/20 C5.4 Drainage Details 06/16/20 C6.0 Utility Plan 06/16/20 C6.1 Utility Plan Details 06/16/20 C7.0 Construction Details 06/16/20 C7.1 Construction Details 06/16/20 C8.0 Photometric Plan 06/16/20 L1.0 Landscape Plan 06/16/20 L1.1 Landscape Plan 06/16/20 L2.0 Irri ation Plan 06/16/20 Architectural Drawings A-3a Exterior Elevations 06/30/20 A-3b Exterior Elevations 06/30/20 A-3.1 Tower Details 06/30/20 A-3.2 Roof Plan/Tower Sections & Details 06/30/20 A-4 Building Sections 06/30/20 A-4.1 Wall Sections and Details 06/30/20 A-5 Wall Sections 06/30/20 A-10 Dum ster Enclosure 06/60/20 A-10a Vendor Signage 06/30/20 Material Board 15 ATTACHMENTS 1. Valvoline Final Site Plan and Architectural Drawinus 2. Valvoline Material Board 16