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ARB-2019-146: Beaver Creek — Medical Office Building Final Site Plan
Review Type
Final Site Development Plan
Parcel Identification
06000000003800
Location
2248 & 2246 Ivy Road, at the intersection with Twin Sycamores Lane (Figures 1-5)
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC)/Airport Impact Area (AIA)
Owner/Applicant
West End Shops -West LLC/Tumer Enterprises (John Thier)
Magisterial District
Jack Jouett
Proposal
To construct a two-story 26,600 sf medical office building, underground parking and associated site improvements on approximately 1.42 acres.
Context
This portion of Ivy Road is primarily commercial in nature, with strip shopping centers and stand-alone businesses nearby (Figures 6-8). University Heights apartment
complex is directly behind (to the south) the subject parcel. Many of the commercial buildings in the vicinity are two stories tall. A significant portion of the adjacent
development along Ivy Road predates the establishment of the EC and, consequently, does not meet the requirements of the EC guidelines.
Visibility
Three sides of the building and site will be clearly visible from the EC (Ivy Road). The proposed building is 18' from the right-of-way and approximately 32' from the
curb face along Ivy Road.
ARB Meeting Date
January 6, 2020
Staff Contact
Paty Satemye
PROJECT HISTORY
The existing buildings were built prior to the creation of the Entrance Corridor (EC) overlay district. Oral history holds that the structure at 2248 Ivy Road was constructed in 1780, though there has been
no substantive proof of this. The Albemarle County Historic Preservation Committee will request permission to document the structure prior to demolition. That documentation may help pinpoint the date
of construction. The ARB has reviewed a number of sign applications for this property since 1990. A preapplication conference was held in 2017 to discuss potential development of this site (according to
a different plan). The ARB reviewed the initial site plan on October 7, 2019.
DATE
APPLICATION/REVIEW TYPE
RESULT
10/7/2019
ARB-2019-101: Beaver Creek Medical Office Building, Initial Site Development Plan review
ARB meeting & review comments (see attachment A for action letter).
1/6/2020
ARB-2019-146: Beaver Creek Medical Office Building, Final Site Development Plan review
The ARB will review this final site development plan.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
COMMENTS 10/7/2019
CURRENT ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
Structure design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development
None at this time.
The applicant proposes to construct a
Provide a perspective view showing the
within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that
building with a 13,300 sf footprint and two
northeast comer of the building and the
new development within the corridors reflects the
stories of office space over parking. The
entrance to the underground parking as
traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the
building is located approximately 18' from
viewed from the EC.
purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that
the right-of-way and 32' from the EC face of
proposed development within the designated Entrance
curb.
Provide information on the VLT and
Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the
VLR ratings for the window glass.
significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures
The mass of the building is broken down
Ensure that the glass meets the required
of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote
into bays by varying materials, colors,
limits.
orderly and attractive development within these corridors.
textures and design elements. What at first
Applicants should note that replication of historic structures
glance in the color renderings appears to be
Add the standard window glass note to
is neither required nor desired.
brick, is a redwood Nichiha fiber cement
rainscreen panel with a wood texture. Its
the drawings with the next submission:
Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the
Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites
color and texture, as shown in the
not drop below 40916. Visible light
as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to
renderings, appear coordinated with the
re. lectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%a
accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and
brick buildings in the vicinity (southeast
vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines
perspective and Figure 9). Other proposed
Provide a material sample for the
require attention to four primary factors: compatibility
materials include stone veneer, precast
aluminum panel mechanical roof screen.
with significant historic sites in the area, the character of
concrete, aluminum composite panels, and
the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and
fiber cement rainscreen panels in "Ash" with
Revise the east building elevation labels
landscaping.
wood texture and to match the precast
concrete with a smooth texture.
to clearly state the materials and colors
of all components of the building,
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing
structures should respect the traditions of the architecture
including spandrel glass, if proposed.
of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville
Stone veneer is provided along the full
and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in
length of the base of the building, and a
Revise the materials information on the
the area, as well as drawings of architectural features,
cornice is provided at the top, creating a
east building elevation to specify that all
which provide important examples of this tradition are
base -middle -top historic pattern. Although
window glass is not tinted or provide
contained in Appendix A.
the building is 160' long, the color changes
window glass samples for review.
4
The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as
break up the wall mass, and the stone veneer
a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility
and fiber cement rainscreen panels add
with the area's historic structures is not intended to impose
texture. Also, the use of stone veneer for the
a rigid design solution for new development. Replication
full height of the projecting entrance bay,
of the design of the important historic sites in the area is
window variations and awnings break the
neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of
building into smaller human scale sections.
compatibility can be met through building scale, materials,
and forms which may be embodied in architecture which
The mass of the side elevations is broken
is contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines
down by projecting columns of stone veneer,
allow individuality in design to accommodate varying
which are slightly taller than the rest of the
tastes as well as special functional requirements.
side facades. The width of the building is
also broken up into bays that are
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows,
doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible
distinguished by varying materials, colors,
with the forms and features of the significant historic
textures and design elements.
buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to)
the buildings described in Appendix A [of the design
Two perspectives have been provided. They
guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met
help clarify the mass and form of the
through scale, materials, and forms which may be
building. However, the one showing the east
embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as
elevation is taken from the southeast. A view
traditional. The replication of important historic sites in
from the northeast would further clarify the
Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines.
appearance of the underground parking
entrance as seen from the EC.
1 I
The overall design of buildings should have human scale.
Scale should be integral to the building and site design.
Material samples have been provided for the
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building
design should be relieved using design detail or
majority of the materials, but the applicant is
vegetation, or both.
working on finalizing some of the materials.
No sample has been provided for the metal
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting
devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within
screen for the mechanical equipment on the
a development.
roof, but the applicant has stated that the
finish will match the grey fiber cement
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be
modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
rainscreen. The labels specifying the
materials and colors on the east building
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be
highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the
elevation are not complete and clear.
Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria:
Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below
No information has been provided on the
40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30016.
window glass tint, reflectivity or type.
Specifications on the proposed window glass should be
Ground level window openings on the EC
submitted with the applicationforfinal review.
elevation are openings into the underground
parking. The openings are not filled with
glass. They are an integrated part of the
design of the base of the building and are
expected to have an appropriate appearance.
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to
None at this time.
Many of the buildings in the area predate the
It is requested that the applicant
establish a pattern of compatible architectural
establishment of the EC and, consequently,
communicate with the Albemarle
characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order
do not meet the requirements of the EC
Historic Preservation Committee in
to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should
guidelines (Figures 7 & 8).
reference to allowing them to document
demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within
the stone cottage prior to its demolition.
the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is
The color palette and scale of the building is
substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a
consistent with those of the buildings across
careful balance between harmonizing new development
the street, along Old Ivy Road (Figure 9).
with the existing character of the corridor and achieving
compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area.
Note that the existing stone cottage (Figure
3) has historic significance. Consequently,
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding
context of buildings.
the property should be thoroughly
documented prior to demolition. The
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should
use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive
Albemarle County Historic Preservation
whole.
Committee will request permission to do so.
The applicant is also welcome to submit
documentation.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated
Include the type, manufacturer and
A dumpster enclosure, and a detail for the
Include the type, manufacturer and color
into the overall plan of development and shall, to the
color of the masonry material utilized
enclosure, are shown on the site plan.
of the material utilized in the dumpster
extent possible, be compatible with the building designs
in the dumpster enclosure in the
However, the type, manufacturer and color
enclosure in the dumpster detail.
used on the site.
dumpster detail.
of the material of the screening wall are not
specified in the detail and are not included in
Provide a roof plan showing the location
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from
the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these
Show how visibility of all mechanical
the architectural plans or exhibits.
and height of the rooftop mechanical
features will still have a negative visual impact on the
equipment will be eliminated from
equipment. Revise the elevation views
Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to
the EC.
No mechanical equipment is shown on the
to include dashed lines for the rooftop
eliminate visibility.
site plan but a "Mechanical Roof Screen" is
mechanical equipment. Confirm the
a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d.
shown on the elevations. This screen is not
reason for not showing the roof screen
Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground
shown in the perspective views, suggesting
in the perspective views.
utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire,
that it won't be visible from the street due to
and similar security fencing devices.
the height of the building, setback of the
screen, and vantage point from the street. A
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of
the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may
roof plan has not been provided, but would
consist of a. Walls b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
be useful for showing the mechanical
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
equipment locations and heights relative to
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
the screen.
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
Although adding a metal screen around
mechanical equipment is not the preferred
method for eliminating visibility
(particularly at the length that is proposed),
the material, color, and proportion of the
proposed screen are coordinated with the
building design and, minimize impacts.
Breaking the screened area on the roof into
smaller sections could draw more attention
to the screening wall.
The mechanical equipment visibility note is
provided on the plan.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be
None.
The proposed layout impacts the full parcel
None.
designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need
and no natural drainage patterns will be
for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor
preserved. The majority of the stormwater
street, these features must be fully integrated into the
runoff will be stored in underground storage
landscape. They should not have the appearance of
facilities. No detention ponds are proposed.
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.
Lighting
General Guidelines
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over
None at this time.
The maximum footcandles for the site is 8.
Revise the plan to include all budding
onto adjacent properties or streets;
The height of the pole -mounted light fixtures
mounted lighting and extend the lighting
calculation grid to the EC.
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted
to eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting
is specified at 20' AEG (above finished
3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures.
grade).
Ensure that the photometric plan was
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not
appropriate for display lots in the Entrance Corridors.
No building mounted lights have been
calculated using a Light Loss Factor
specified.
(LLF) of 1.0 and note this on the plan.
Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in the
Entrance Corridors.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with
The free-standing pole -mounted light
Revise the lighting plan to include the
a warm soft glow; however, a consistent appearance
fixtures appear to be full cutoff.
color of the light poles.
throughout a site or development is required.
Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non -white
The color of the light fixtures is bronze, but
Revise the lighting plan to include the
light are to remain, new lamps may be required to
the color of the Light pole is not specified.
standard lighting note.
match them.
The light fixture table does not include the
maintenance factor.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate
colors for free-standing pole mounted light fixtures in
the Entrance Corridors.
The standard lighting note is not provided on
the Calculated Lighting Level Plan.
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 the site. Typically,
the height of freestanding pole -mounted light fixtures
in the Entrance Corridors should not exceed 20 feet,
including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in
height will typically require 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 luminaire equipped with a lamp
that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a 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-
light used for decorative effect shall:
No decorative lighting has been proposed.
None.
32
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping
Consider replacing the Ginkgo with a
The building has been shifted further back
Revise the plan to provide 3% inch
are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of
large shade tree with a broader
from the EC and sufficient planting area
caliper large shade trees along the EC.
many of the area's significant historic sites which is
canopy.
outside of the existing permanent easements
characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping
has been provided.
Revise the label for the "temporary
should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor
It is recommended that the sf of
easement for entrance" in the site plan
and help to integrate buildings into the existing
canopy specified for the Ginkgo be
Conflicts between permanent utilities and
to indicate when the easement is to be
environment of the corridor.
revised in the plant schedule.
proposed landscaping along the EC frontage
have been eliminated. A "temporary
vacated. Show how the easement will
not conflict with the proposed building
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be
obtained by planting different types of plant materials that
Revise the plan to provide additional
easement for entrance" is shown along the
or landscaping.
share similar characteristics. Such common elements allow
on -site planting area outside of
EC. Its location conflicts with the EC
for more flexibility in the design of structures because
easements to accommodate required
landscaping. See issue 35 below in
See recommendation 35 below.
common landscape features will help to harmonize the
frontage planting.
reference to conflicts elsewhere on the site
appearance of development as seen from the street upon
plan.
which the Corridor is centered.
Ensure that there are no conflicts
between the utilities and the proposed
Large shade trees of 2'/z inch caliper are
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor
streets should include the following:
landscaping.
proposed along the EC at 35' on center but
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the
3% inch caliper trees are required along the
Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3%
EC.
inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and
should be of a plant species common to the area. Such
Flowering ornamental trees are interspersed
trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center.
between the large shade trees along the EC.
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:
Provide large shade trees, at least 2%:"
Seven large shade trees of 2%" caliper have
Revise the plan to provide a minimum of
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior
caliper in size at planting and a
been provided along Twin Sycamore Lane
5' between proposed trees and the gas
roads. Such trees should be at least 2% inches caliper
spacing of 40 feet on center, along
at a spacing of 40' on center. Three of these
line. Shifting the sidewalk closer to the
(measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a
Twin Sycamores Lane.
trees are within 3 to 4' of an existing gas
building and locating the trees closer to
plant species common to the area. Such trees should be
line and 4' of the proposed building. There
the curb may be an option.
located at least every 40 feet on center.
is an additional shade tree 2' from the gas
line adjacent to the parking area.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
Depending on the architectural
Because of the proximity of the building to
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior
design, additional landscaping may
the EC right-of-way, street trees are shown
pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches
be required along the length of the
close to the front of the budding. No shrubs
caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should
building.
are proposed along the front of the building,
be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be
which is over 160' in length. However, on
located at least every 25 feet on center.
the right end of the north elevation there is
sufficient variety in materials and patterns to
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the
soften the appearance of the exterior walls.
front of long buildings as necessary to soften the
Also, although there is a long expanse of
appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type
low openings into the underground parking
of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the
on the left end of the north elevation, the
length, height, and blankness of such walls.
large shade trees and ornamental trees that
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings,
are proposed along the EC will soften the
and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and
appearance of that portion of the building.
structures, "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs.
Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
Provide large trees along the
There are sufficient trees on the west
Revise the site plan to increase the
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas,
perimeter parking area at a spacing of
perimeter of the parking lot and within its
clearance between the large shade tree
located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the
40' on center and 2%" caliper.
interior.
that is adjacent to the parking lot, and
interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10
within 2' of the gas line, and the gas
parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed
See recommendations 32 above.
An additional large tree is required on the
line.
throughout the interior of the parking area.
east perimeter of the parking lot. However,
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should
existing and proposed easements limit where
Revise the site plan to add one small tree
measure 2%, inches caliper (measured six inches above the
trees can be planted in this area. There is
along the east perimeter of the parking
ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a
insufficient space to plant another large
area.
species common to the area. Such trees should be planted
shade tree without causing damage to other
in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the
trees in the immediate vicinity.
Move the two large trees away from the
health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
dumpster to other interior islands within
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the
The existing parking lot extends to within 5'
the southern parking row to avoid
parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs
of the southern property line with no
damage.
should measure 24 inches in height.
screening to the adjacent residential use. The
layout of the parking lot has been revised
since the initial site plan (Figure 10 & 11).
The curb is now proposed 2' from the
southern parcel boundary, and a screening
fence is proposed between the curb and the
property line, leaving no planting area for
parking lot perimeter trees. This area is
subject to an undisturbed buffer requirement.
The applicant is requesting a special
exception to disturb the area. The Planning
Division considers the screening fence and
interior parking lot trees to be an
improvement over the existing condition.
Given that finding, and the location of the
parking behind the building, shifting the
perimeter parking trees to interior islands
along the southern edge of the parcel is
acceptable in this instance. However, two
parking lot trees are directly adjacent to the
dumpster area and should be relocated to
avoid damage.
37
Plant species:
None.
The proposed plant species are appropriate.
None.
a. Plant species required should be as approved by the
Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape
Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for
Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D .
38
Plant health:
None.
The note is provided on the site plan.
None.
The following note should be added to the landscape plan:
"All site 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 only to support the overall health of the
plant.,,
Development pattern and site grading
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing
Ensure that the proposed sidewalk
The existing site has very little of its
See recommendation 32 above.
natural landscape and should contribute to the creation of
connects to proposed County
"natural setting" remaining. There is a slope
an organized development plan. This may be
streetscape improvements.
from the EC up to a parking area and the
accomplished, to the extent practical, by preservingthe
existing old stone cottage (Figure 2).
trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new
trees 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.
Ensure that the building does not
conflict with easements.
See recommendations 18 and 19
above.
Conflicts between permanent utilities and
proposed landscaping along the EC frontage
have been eliminated. A "temporary
easement for entrance" is shown along the
EC. It conflicts with the building.
Adjacent to the stone cottage are two large
shade trees and an open lawn area. The rest
of the parcel includes a large commercial
structure, a private street, parking areas and
parking accessways (Figures 4 & 5).
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the
Entrance Corridor street and to other development within
The proposed layout of the site plan is
the corridor should be as follows:
organized, with the proposed building
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths,
parallel to Ivy Road and the parking located
and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site.
under and behind the proposed structure.
In. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor
street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings
The proximity of the building to the EC is
should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street.
much closer than any of the other
c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent
developments in the immediate area.
pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems.
However, it meets the setbacks specified by
d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to
County's current zoning ordinance and,
provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor.
therefore, future buildings along Ivy Road
e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including
should have a similar proximity.
creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock
outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such natural
No sidewalks or bike lanes currently exist on
features should be reflected in the site layout. If the
this portion of Ivy Road. However, bike
provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle County
lane and sidewalk improvements are planned
Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements required by
by the County in this section of Ivy Road,
that section should be located so as to maximize the use of
and the plan shows a sidewalk along the
existing features in screening such improvements from
frontage.
Entrance Corridor streets.
f The placement of structures on the site should respect
No retaining walls are proposed for the site.
existing views and vistas on and around the site.
No significant natural features exist on the
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the
site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of
site.
retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of
smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing
10
terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable.
Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with
a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent
condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than
engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and
taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend
with the landscape.
41
No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the
None.
No existing trees are shown to be preserved.
None.
drip line of any trees or other existing features designated
No existing trees are within the `undisturbed
for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness.
buffer" area that is required at the rear of the
Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and
parcel.
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and
erosion and sediment control plans.
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.
Signs
Signage is reviewed and approved by
Sign applications are required for all
separate submission. However, the
proposed signs.
following preliminary comments are
provided.
If this will be a multi -tenant building,
submit a comprehensive sign plan for
A comprehensive sign plan is required for
review. Note that ARB approval of a
multi -tenant buildings. Approval of a
comprehensive sign plan is required for
comprehensive sign plan is required prior to
multi -tenant buildings prior to ARB
final ARB approval.
approval of the final site plan.
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Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. Trees within parking islands, on the southern edge of the parcel, counting towards the parking lot perimeter tree requirement.
2. Trees along the east perimeter of the parking area. Allowing a small tree to be utilized, in place of a large tree, because of the limited planting area.
3. Roof screen
4. Entrance to underground parking
Regarding the Final Site Plan:
Staff recommends approval with the following required conditions:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5):
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
1. Provide a perspective view showing the northeast comer of the building and the entrance to the underground parking as viewed from the EC.
2. Provide information on the VLT and VLR ratings for the window glass. Ensure that the glass meets the required limits.
3. Add the standard window glass note to the drawings with the next submission: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed
30%
4. Provide a material sample for the aluminum panel mechanical roof screen.
5. Revise the east building elevation labels to clearly state the materials and colors of all components of the building, including spandrel glass, if proposed.
6. Revise the materials information on the east building elevation to specify that all window glass is not tinted or provide window glass samples for review.
7. Include the type, manufacturer and color of the material utilized in the dumpster enclosure in the dumpster detail.
8. Provide a roof plan showing the location and height of the rooftop mechanical equipment. Revise the elevation views to include dashed lines for the rooftop mechanical equipment. Confirm
the reason for not showing the roof screen in the perspective views.
9. Revise the plan to include all building mounted lighting and extend the lighting calculation grid to the EC.
10. Ensure that the photometric plan was calculated using a Light Loss Factor (LLF) of 1.0 and note this on the plan.
11. Revise the lighting plan to include the color of the light poles.
12. Revise the lighting plan to include the standard lighting note. "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a frill 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."
13. Revise the plan to provide 3 %: inch caliper large shade trees along the EC.
14. Revise the label for the "temporary easement for entrance" in the site plan to indicate when the easement is to be vacated. Show how the easement will not conflict with the proposed
building or landscaping.
15. Revise the plan to provide a minimum of 5' between proposed trees and the gas line. Shifting the sidewalk closer to the building and locating the trees closer to the curb may be an option.
16. Revise the site plan to increase the clearance between the large shade tree that is adjacent to the parking lot, and within 2' of the gas line, and the gas line.
17. Revise the site plan to add one small tree along the east perimeter of the parking area.
18. Move the two large trees away from the dumpster to other interior islands within the southern parking row to avoid damage.
19. Sign applications are required for all proposed signs.
20. If this will be a multi -tenant building, submit a comprehensive sign plan for review. Note that ARB approval of a comprehensive sign plan is required for multi -tenant buildings prior to ARB
approval of the final site plan.
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• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines:
1. It is requested that the applicant communicate with the Albemarle Historic Preservation Committee in reference to allowing them to document the stone cottage prior to its demolition.
TABLE A
This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date/Revision Date
CO.0
Cover Sheet
11/25/2019
CLO
Notes and Details 1
11/25/2019
CLI
Notes and Details 2
11/25/2019
C1.2
Notes and Details 3
11/25/2019
C1.3
Notes and Details 4
11/25/2019
C2.0
Existing Conditions
11/25/2019
C2.1
Demolition Plan
11/25/2019
C4.0
Site Plan
11/25/2019
C5.0
Grading and Drainage Plan
11/25/2019
C5.1
Grading Sot Shot Plan
11/25/2019
C5.2
Sight Distance Profiles
11/25/2019
C7.0
Storm and Utilities Profiles
11/25/2019
C8.0
Easement Plan
11/25/2019
LLO
Landscape Plan
11/25/2019
L2.0
Landscape Notes and Details
11/25/2019
SELO
Calculated Lighting Level Plan
11/25/2019
Parking Level — basement architectural plan
11/25/2019
First Floor — first floor architectural plan
11/25/2019
Second Floor — second floor architectural plan
11/25/2019
Dimension Plan — second floor architectural plan
11/25/2019
East Building Elevation — Building Height
11/25/2019
East Building Elevation — Building Materials
11/25/2019
East Building Elevation
11/25/2019
North Building Elevation
11/25/2019
West Building Elevation
11/25/2019
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South Building Elevation
11/25/2019
Concept Image Photo Rendering from Northwest
11/25/2019
Concept Image Photo Rendering from Southeast
11/25/2019
Existing Conditions Photo from Northeast
11/25/2019
Existing Conditions Photo from Northwest
11/25/2019
Material Samples: Cultured Stone Veneer - Aspen Country Ledgestone; Fiber Cement
Rainscreen System - Vintage Wood - Redwood EPC765F; Fiber Cement Rainscreen
System (lap siding)- Vintage Wood - Ash EPC764F, Fiber Cement Rainscreen System
- color to match precast concrete; Precast Concrete; Aluminum Storefront System -
Sunshades and Coping - BGY Grey - 4mm4BGY3.5; Aluminum Composite Panel -
color to match precast concrete.
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Figure 4: The existing commercial building.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
A: Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
y Charlottesville, Virginia 229024596
b Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434)972-4126
October 8, 2019
Mr. John Thier
Turner Enterprises
230 West Main St, Ste 201
o` Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARB-2019-101: Beaver Creek Medical Office (06000000003800)
Dear Applicant,
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At its meeting on Monday, October 7, 2019, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board
e unanimously voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site
Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee
garding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5)
A Certificate of ADDrooriateness is reouired Drior to final site Dlan aoorovai.
1. Include the type, manufacturer and color of the masonry material utilized in the dumpster
enclosure in the dumpster detail.
2. Show how visibility of all mechanical equipment will be eliminated from the EC.
3. Revise the plan to provide additional on -site planting area outside of easements to
accommodate required frontage planting.
4. Ensure that there are no conflicts between the utilities and the proposed landscaping.
5. Provide large shade trees, at least 2 W caliper in size at planting and a spacing of 40 feet
on center, along Twin Sycamores Lane.
6. Depending on the architectural design, additional landscaping may be required along the
length of the building.
7. Provide large trees along the perimeter parking area at a spacing of 40' on center and 2 Yz
caliper.
8. Ensure that the proposed sidewalk connects to proposed County streetscape improvements.
9. Ensure that the building does not conflict with easements.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines:
10. Consider replacing the Ginkgo with a large shade tree with a broader canopy.
11. It is recommended that the sf of canopy specified for the Ginkgo be revised in the plant
schedule.
Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval
Prior to Initial Plan approval
None
Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
None
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application
forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemade.orq/ARB. Please be certain
that your ARB submittal addresses the above -noted issues.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Paty Satemye
Senior Planner
434-296-5832 x3250
psatemye@albemade.org
cc: West End Shops — West LLC
2246 Ivy Road, Ste 5
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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