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VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGE - CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (GANDER DRIVE)
ARB COMMENT RESPONSE #2
TO:
Khris Taggart
FROM:
Kelly Schwieterman, P.E.
RE:
ARB Review — Valvoline (ARB-2020-82)
DATE:
9/21 /2020
The following is CESO's response to the civil final site plan review comments received on 08.17.2020 regarding the
proposed Valvoline Instant Oil Change at Gander Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901:
Architectural Review Board Remarks:
i. Revise the design to replace EIFS with brick, limiting EIFS to an accent material, as
proposed by the applicant at the meeting.
Response: Please refer to the attached updated Elevations to satisfy comments above
ii. Add a note to the architectural drawings indicating that the overhead doors have clear
glass panes.
Response: Notes have been added to the attached elevations to reflect description of
O.H. Doors
iii. Revise the north elevation to incorporate architectural changes rather than applique to
relieve "blankness'.
Response: Brick design has been added, please refer to attached elevations
iv. 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.
Response: Please refer to attached elevations to satisfy comment
v. Provide specifications on the proposed window glass confirming that VLT in not below 40%
and VLR does not exceed 30%.
Response: Please see attached division #88000 regarding Glazing being specified.
vi. Add standard mechanical equipment note to the site and architectural plans.
Response: Will comply. Noted provided on Site Plan Sheet C3.0. See Architectural Review
Board Notes.
vii. Revise the pole -mounted fixtures to a soft, warm white (3000K) color temperature.
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Response: Photometric Plan revised per comment
viii. Revise the plans to clarify the locations of the emergency fixtures.
Response: Photometric Plan revised per comment. See coded note #1
ix. 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.
Response: Planting in the 2'wide planting island has been considered. The proposed
landscape in the area has been selected to best address the intent of the ordinance as
well survive in the limited space. Per discussion with the ARB planner, Khris Taggart, this
item is not a requirement to revise for ARB approval.
x. Revise the retaining wall material to one with a smaller scale block and a muted earth -tone
color.
Response: Retaining Wall has been revised to Anchor Diamond Pro Wall which has been
approved by ARB for other developments. Coded Note revised to specify use of small
scale block and muted earth tone colors. See Sheet C3.0 Site Plan.
A. Sign applications are required for all proposed signs. Revise the sign proposal to meet 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;
Response: Sign exhibit as has been updated per comment.
b. Revise the sign design to use three colors or fewer. Note that Pantone 485 is
not approvable as a primary sign color.
Response: Sign exhibit as has been updated per comment. Red remains in Valvoline V
for trademark purposes.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions as to how the comments have been addressed.
Kelly Schwieterman, P.E.
Project Manager
Office: 937.401.3413
schwieterman@cesoinc.com
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