HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000117 Staff Report 2020-12-03ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB-2020-117: Green Clean Car Wash Initial Site Plan
Review Type
Initial Site Plan and preliminary architectural review
Parcel Identification
046134-00-00-001D0
Location
3290 Worth Crossing, at the intersection of Rt. 29 and Worth Crossing, south of First Union Bank and north of
McDonald's. see Fi ure 1).
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HQ, Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Guaranty Bank C/O W Rod Gentry, Union Bk & Trust/Green Clean Holdings (Craig Van Bremen)
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To construct a 3,700-sf car wash building and associated site improvements on approximately 1.08 acres.
Context
This portion of Route 29 is commercial in nature, with strip shopping centers, big box stores, Hollymead Town Center,
and stand-alone fast food restaurants nearby. The majority of the commercial buildings in the vicinity are one story tall.
Visibility
Three sides of the building and site will be clearly visible from the EC (Route 29). The proposed building is 59' from the
right-of-way and approximately 69' from the Route 29 edge of pavement.
ARB Meeting Date
December 07, 2020
Staff Contact
Khris Taggart
PROJECT HISTORY
The ARB reviewed the site plan for the existing bank and a number of sign applications for this property since 1999. A pre -application conference was
held for this development on October 19, 2020.
Figure 1: Google Image (left) showing project area along the Entrance Corridor and County GIS map (right) highlighting subject property.
ANALYSIS
Gray highligh = means the guideline can't be reviewed at initial site plan stage, but recommendations can be provided for final
Yellow highlight = means the guideline can only be reviewed for location/configuration at the initial plan stage
Regular text = means the guideline can be reviewed at initial plan stage, can be made a condition of initial plan approval, and can be the basis for denial
REF
GUIDELINE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL GUIDELINES
ftrpose
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of
Minimal ties to the historic architecture of the
Provide material and color samples for
development within the designated Entrance
area are seen in the brick material and brick
all materials.
Corridors is to ensure that new development
detailing of the proposed building. While the use
within the corridors reflects the traditional
of white brick is similar in color to the existing
Add architectural details such as height
architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the
bank building on the site it is not found in other
variation and greater variation in the
purpose of ARB review and of these
nearby buildings along the corridor. Revising the
material changes along the EC -facing
Guidelines, that proposed development within
proposed brick to a more traditional color would
elevation to help better establish the
the designated Entrance Corridors reflect
better integrate the site into the surrounding
elevation as the front of the building
elements of design characteristic of the
and add human scale to the building.
significant historical landmarks, buildings, and
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structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle
Revise the proposed white brick to a
area, and to promote orderly and attractive
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more muted earth tone.
development within these corridors. Applicants
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should note that replication of historic structures
See recommendations # 17 and #35
is neither required nor desired.
As viewed from the EC street, the building
regarding landscaping.
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the
Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience
length is divided into bays with regularly spaced
these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and
windows topped by awnings, and downspouts
vegetation. In order to accomplish the
between the windows. The windows are an
integration of buildings, land, and vegetation
important element for the EC elevation.
characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines
However, the regularity of the design, the lack of
require attention to four primary factors:
an entrance or other hierarchical feature on the
compatibility with significant historic sites in
EC elevation, minimal detailing, and the
the area; the character of the Entrance
available view into the backs of the false tower
Corridor; site development and layout; and
elements on the parking lot elevation highlight
landsca in .
the appearance of the EC -facing side of the
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.
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
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
of these
proposed building as a rear elevation. Clear
vision glass in the windows on this elevation will
help establish an appropriate appearance.
Incorporating a different material or different
brick color at the base of the building would help
reduce the regularity and emphasize the
base/middle/top wall divisions. Varying the
depth and height of some of the EC -facing bays
could further reduce regularity and establish the
EC elevation as more of a "front". Revising the
towers to incorporate a finished appearance from
all sides and reconsidering the placement of the
towers to coordinate with the design of the EC
elevation would also establish that side as more
of a "front".
Proposed landscaping is included in the site
development plan. The building provides
significant screening of the parking area and
equipment, and the landscaping shown helps to
integrate the car wash into the surroundings.
However, it is unclear how visible the carwash
pay stations will be from the EC.
The proposed design has human scale. The
repetitive bays established by the windows and
downspouts breaks up the length of the building
and the brick courses at window head and sill
height help establish human scale. However,
greater variation in materials or brick colors and
height/depth changes along the elevation would
further enhance an appropriate sense of scale.
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.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the
surrounding context of buildings.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from
building design should be relieved using design
detail or ve etation, or both.
11
The overall design of buildings should have
human scale. Scale should be integral to the
building and site design.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance
Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and
materials to create a cohesive whole.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural
There are no connecting devices proposed. A
None.
connecting devices should be used to unify
single building is proposed, so a connecting
groups of buildings within a development.
device is not necessary.
15
Trademark buildings and related features
The building does not appear to be a trademark
None.
should be modified to meet the requirements of
design.
the Guidelines.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should
Specifications on the glass have not been
Submit a window glass sample and
not be highly tinted or highly reflective.
provided. Clear vision glass will be important for
specs with the next submission.
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should
establishing an appropriate appearance along the
meet the following criteria: Visible light
EC.
Add the standard window glass note to
transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%.
the drawings with the next submission.
Visible light reflectance R shall not exceed
The window glass note will be needed on the
30%. Specifications on the proposed window
drawings.
glass should be submitted with the application
or final review.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be
Equipment is a significant part of this proposal.
Provide detail drawings and color
integrated into the overall plan of development
A total of 19 vacuum stations are proposed, one
samples for the vacuum and auto
and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible
at each parking space. There are also two pay
sentry equipment.
with the building designs used on the site.
stations on concrete islands with overhead
canopies. The color renderings illustrate the
Provide in the plan all pay station and
vacuum equipment in grey and black and pay
vacuum station -related elements
station equipment as white. Color specs and
(canopies, trash cans, lighting, pay
samples of all the equipment are required. The
stations, etc.).
location of the building and the frontage
landscaping will help to screen the vacuum
Provide a perspective view looking
stations from view. However, it appears that the
south into the site, with and without
pay stations will be visible from the EC through
landscaping gaps along the north end of the site.
landscaping.
18
The following should be located to eliminate
visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If,
One large tree is required in the gap near the pay
Provide a dumpster screen detail in the
after appropriate siting, these features will still
station. Additional landscaping such as shrubs
site plan.
have a negative visual impact on the Entrance
along the north end of the site may also help to
Corridor street, screening should be provided to
mitigate the visibility of the pay stations from the
Provide preliminary information on
eliminate visibility.
EC.
vacuum and pay station -related
a. Loading areas,
signage for review.
b. Service areas,
Detail drawings of the vacuum stations and auto
c. Refuse areas,
sentry stations, including canopies, sizes, colors,
Revise the drawings to show where
d. Storage areas,
materials, illumination, and related accessories,
building- and car wash -related
e. Mechanical equipment,
are required to confirm the visual impacts.
equipment is located. If the location is
f Above -ground utilities, and
inside the building, note this on the
g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire,
A dumpster is located near the site entrance from
plans. If located on the rooftop,
and similar security fencing devices.
Worth Crossing, southeast of the building. It will
provide a roof plan showing the
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. Fencing.
21 The following note should be added to the site
plan and the architectural plan: "Visibility of all
mechanical equipment from the Entrance
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on the site and not
Llgnt Should tie smelaea, recessea or llusn-
mounted to eliminate glare. All fixtures with
lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be
full cutoff fixtures.
Light levels exceeding 30 foot-candles are not
appropriate for display lots in the Entrance
Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to
most other uses in the Entrance Corridors.
Light should have the appearance of white
light with a warm soft glow; however, a
consistent appearance throughout a site or
development is required. Consequently, if
existing lamps that emit non -white light are to
have visibility from the EC. The color renderings
equipment locations, show the
suggest that its appearance will be coordinated
equipment locations and heights on the
with that of the building, but a detail is not
elevation drawings, and illustrate
provided in the plan.
methods for eliminating visibility of
the equipment.
It is not clear from the drawings where the
building- and car wash -associated equipment is
located. If it is located inside the building, this
should be noted on the plan. If located on the
rooftop, a roof plan that shows equipment
locations is needed, the equipment locations and
heights are needed on the elevation drawings,
and methods for eliminating visibility of the
equipment must be detailed.
The note does not yet appear on the plan.
not exceed .5 foot-candles over
ine proposes pole -mounted liguts are tuft cuton
fixtures. The wall -mounted light shown in the
site plan is different than the one shown in the
architectural elevations and renderings. Based on
the cutsheets the proposed lamps emitting 3000
lumens or more are full cutoff.
The maximum proposed illumination at the
ground is 14.2 fc, which is expected to have an
appropriate appearance. However, the LLF of the
proposed fixtures (building and site lighting) is
less than 1.0 to meet County requirements.
The proposed fixtures have a color temperature
approximating neutral white (4k).
Add the standard mechanical
equipment visibility note to the
drawings with the next submission.
None.
cooramate the tignt textures snown on
the building elevations with the light
fixtures listed in the lighting schedule
in the site plan.
See recommendation #29.
Revise the proposed lighting to soft,
warm white (3k).
remain, new lamps may be required to match
them.
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Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are
The color of wall and pole -mounted fixtures have
Indicate the color of the proposed
appropriate colors for free-standing pole
not been indicated on the plans.
fixtures on the plans.
mounted light fixtures in the Entrance
Corridors.
Height is included in the luminaire schedule, but
there is no info on whether or not the site lights
Include a note on the lighting plan
indicating that the 20' maximum
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole-
mounted light fixtures should be compatible
are to be mounted on bases.
height of the pole -mounted light
with the height and scale of the buildings and
fixtures includes any base.
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
The note is not present on the lighting plan.
Add the standard lighting note to the
lighting plan: "Each outdoor luminaire
lighting plan.
equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more
The photometric plan includes proposed lights
initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire
with an LLF (maintenance factor) of less than 1.0
Revise the photometric plan using an
and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect
(0.9). The photometric plan must be calculated
LLF of 1.0 for all fixtures.
light away from adjoining residential districts
using an LLF of 1.0 to meet County
and away from adjacent roads. The spillover of
requirements.
lighting from luminaires onto public roads and
property in residential or rural areas zoning
districts shall not exceed one half footcandle."
30-
Guidelines for the Use of Decorative
No decorative landscape lighting is proposed.
None.
31
Landscape Lighting
Landscaping
32
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding
landscaping are intended to reflect the
landscaping characteristic of many of the
area's significant historic sites which is
characterized by large shade trees and lawns.
Landscaping should promote visual order
within the Entrance Corridor and help to
integrate buildings into the existing
environment of the corridor.
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
flexibility in the design of structures because
common landscape features will help to
harmonize the appearance of development as
seen from the street upon which the Corridor is
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
Shade trees with ornamentals interspersed are
shown along the Rt. 29 frontage with a small
lawn between the frontage landscaping and the
building. This is consistent with the layout of the
First Citizens Bank which is adjacent to the
north.
However, the large shade trees are spaced closer
than 35' and a large gap is left at the southwest
comer of the site, presumably to make a
freestanding sign more visible. Along this section
of the corridor, regular spacing is appropriate and
trees should extend along the full frontage.
Ornamental trees are shown interspersed along
the frontage with a small lawn located between
the frontage landscaping and the building. There
are no utilities or easements shown along Rt. 29,
but electrical service for the site is not indicated
on the plans.
Revise the landscape plan to show the
large shade trees extending along the
full frontage of Rt. 29.
Confirm the location of electrical
service on the plans.
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
utilitv easements.
33
Landscaping along interior roads:
There are two interior roads that run along the
Provide two large trees, one parallel to
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all
perimeter of this site: Worth Crossing and
Worth Crossing and one parallel to
interior roads. Such trees should be at least 2%
Fortune Park Road. The frontage along Worth
Fortune Park Road, 2'/z" caliper at
inches caliper (measured six inches above the
Crossing requires 4 large trees. Currently there
planting.
ground) and should be of a plant species
are two existing large trees north of the existing
common to the area. Such trees should be
site entrance along Worth Crossing that are to
located at least every 40 feet on center.
remain. One large tree that meets the planting
requirement is proposed between these existing
trees. An additional large tree is needed along
this frontage to meet the planting requirement.
Along the Fortune Park Road frontage 5 large
trees are required. Currently there is one existing
large tree near the intersection of Worth Crossing
and Fortune Park Road that is to remain. Three
additional large trees are proposed between this
existing tree and the site entrance along this
frontage. An additional large tree is needed along
this frontage to meet the planting requirement.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
A sidewalk extends approximately 132' along
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to
the east elevation of the building. Two trees are
all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should
planted along its length. A short pedestrian way
be at least 2% inches caliper (measured six
runs from Fortune Park Road to the parking area
inches above the ground) and should be of a
interior to the site. A large tree is shown along
species common to the area. Such trees should
this pedestrian way.
be located at least every 25 feet on center.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
There are 19 parking spaces proposed for the
Revise the landscape plan to show one
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of
site. This requires two interior trees; this
large tree in the gap along the north
parking areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees
requirement has been satisfied with 3 interior
side of the site near the pay stations to
should be planted in the interior of parking
trees.
meet the perimeter parking area
areas at the rate of one tree for every 10
landscaping requirements.
parking spaces provided and should be evenly
The building screens the parking area from view
distributed throughout the interior of the
from the EC and existing and proposed trees
Provide additional shrubs near the pay
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parking area.
align the north, east, and south perimeters of the
stations along the north end of the site
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph
parking area. In addition, existing shrubs
to help mitigate the visibility of the
should measure 2'/z inches caliper (measured
aligning the perimeter of the parking area are to
paved area and pay stations/queuing
six inches above the ground); should be evenly
remain on site. However, along the north side of
line from Rt. 29.
spaced; and should be of a species common to
the site near the pay stations there is a 65' gap in
the area. Such trees should be planted in
the trees and some of the shrubs shown are off
planters or medians sufficiently large to
site. One large tree is required in the gap near the
maintain the health of the tree and shall be
pay station. Additional landscaping such as
protected by curbing.
shrubs along the north end of the site may also
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to
help to mitigate the visibility of the paved area
minimize the parking area's impact on
and the pay stations from the EC.
Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should
measure 24 inches in height.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
There are no trees or other vegetation proposed
Provide shrubs or other vegetation
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted
along the 123' EC -facing elevation to soften the
along the EC -facing elevation of the
along the front of long buildings as necessary
appearance of the walls.
building.
to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The
spacing, size, and type of such trees or
Existing shrubs at the perimeter of the site are
vegetation should be determined by the length,
proposed to remain and will to help integrate the
height, and blankness of such walls.
development into the EC.
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.
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Plant species:
The proposed plants are on the recommended
None.
a. Plant species required should be as approved
species list.
by the Staff based upon but not limited to the
Generic Landscape Plan Recommended
Species List and Native Plants for Virginia
Lands ca es A endix D .
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Plant health: The following note should be added
The note is present on the plan.
None.
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 theplant."
Development pattern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the
The proposed building appears to maintain the
See # 1.
existing natural landscape and should
same distance from the right-of-way as most
contribute to the creation of an organized
other structures in the immediate vicinity.
Provide details on the proposed
development plan. This may be accomplished,
There is no pedestrian way along this portion of
dumpster enclosure.
to the extent practical, by preserving the trees
Route 29.
and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting
new trees along streets and pedestrian ways
The proposed building is parallel to the EC
and choosing species that reflect native forest
street.
elements; insuring that any grading will blend
into the surrounding topography thereby
The plan and perspective views show an
creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to
enclosure around the dumpster, but no detail is
the extent practical, existing significant river
provided in the plan.
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
other development within the corridor should
be as follows:
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes,
bike paths, and
pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the
site.
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.
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
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(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
The site has already been graded and developed.
None.
relationship of the site to surrounding conditions
Proposed grading is not significant.
by limiting the use of retaining walls and by
shaping the terrain through the use of smooth,
rounded landforms that blend with the existing
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
If any of the existing trees are being utilized to
Provide the conservation checklist and
within the drip line of any trees or other existing
meet minimum requirements, they must be
associated checklist items in the site
features designated for preservation in the final
preserved, a conservation checklist and tree
plan.
Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree
protection detail provided, and the requirements
protection fencing should be shown on, and
of the preservation checklist incorporated into
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping
the site plan. A conservation checklist has not
and erosion and sediment control plans.
yet been included in the site plan.
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
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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.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds
The site was previously developed. No new
None.
should be designed to fit into the natural
above -ground stormwater facilities are proposed.
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 appearance
of enizineered features.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent
required, new drainage patterns) should be
incorporated into the finished site to the extent
ossible.
Signs
Signage is reviewed and approved by separate
Sign applications are required for all
submission. However, the following preliminary
proposed signs.
comments are provided.
Provide with the sign applications a
The ARB can require changes to the color and
sample of the color proposed for the
scale of standard templates for trademarks,
signs.
service marks, corporate logos and graphics. The
car logo shown on the Rt. 29 monument sign
Reduce the scale of the car logo shown
shown along appears over -scaled in the overall
on the monument signage to create a
sign. A reduction in size and better integration
more proportional sign design.
with the lettering would be appropriate.
The signage shown on the building elevation that
faces interior to the site is not visible from the
EC and not subject to ARB review.
The yellow -green color shown for the letters and
graphic appear very intense and may not be
appropriate for the EC. Color samples will be
needed for review.
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The building design: the proposed materials and colors, the appearance of the EC -facing elevation, the visibility of the back side of the tower
elements.
2. The proposed landscaping: along the building and interior roads, the gaps in planting along the EC and northern sides of the site.
Regarding the Initial Site Plan:
Staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendations to the Agent for the Site Review Committee:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5) and recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
1. Prior to Initial Plan approval the following items shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the ARB: None. The ARB recommends approval
of the Initial Plan without conditions.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1. Provide the conservation checklist in the site plan.
Regarding the final site plan submittal:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following items and all items on the ARB Final Site Plan
Checklist must be addressed:
1. Provide material and color samples for all materials.
2. Add architectural details such as height variation and greater variation in the material changes along the EC -facing elevation to help
better establish the elevation as the front of the building and add human scale to the building.
3. Consider revising the proposed white brick to a more traditional color.
4. Submit a window glass sample and specs with the neat submission.
5. Add the standard window glass note to the drawings with the neat submission: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below
40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.
6. Provide detail drawings and color samples for the vacuum and auto sentry equipment.
7. Provide in the plan all pay station and vacuum station -related elements (canopies, trash cans, lighting, pay stations, etc.).
8. Provide a perspective view looking south into the site, with and without landscaping.
9. Provide a dumpster screen detail in the site plan.
10. Provide preliminary information on vacuum and pay station -related signage for review.
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11. Revise the drawings to show where building- and car wash -related equipment is located. If the location is inside the building, note this
on the plans. If located on the rooftop, provide a roof plan showing the equipment locations, show the equipment locations and heights
on the elevation drawings, and illustrate methods for eliminating visibility of the equipment.
12. Add the standard mechanical equipment visibility note to the drawings with the next submission: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
13. Coordinate the light fixtures shown on the building elevations with the light fixtures listed in the lighting schedule in the site plan.
14. Revise the proposed lighting to soft, warn white (3k).
15. Indicate the color of the proposed fixtures on the plans.
16. Include a note on the lighting plan indicating that the 20' maximum height of the pole -mounted light fixtures includes any base.
17. Revise the photometric plan using an LLF of 1.0 for all fixtures.
18. Add the standard lighting note to 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."
19. Revise the landscape plan to show the large shade trees extending along the full frontage of Rt. 29.
20. Confirm the location of electrical service on the plans.
21. Provide two large trees, one parallel to Worth Crossing and one parallel to Fortune Park Road, 2'/z" caliper at planting.
22. Revise the landscape plan to show one large tree in the gap along the north side of the site near the pay stations to meet the perimeter
parking area landscaping requirements.
23. Provide additional shrubs near the pay stations along the north end of the site to help mitigate the visibility of the paved area and pay
stations/queuing line from Rt. 29.
24. Provide shrubs or other vegetation along the EC -facing elevation of the building.
25. Provide details on the proposed dumpster enclosure.
26. Provide the conservation checklist and associated checklist items in the site plan.
27. Sign applications are required for all proposed signs. Provide with the sign applications a sample of the color proposed for the signs.
Reduce the scale of the car logo shown on the monument signage to create a more proportional sign design.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Plan
2. Architectural Drawings
3. Green Clean Building Concept — Site Views
TABLE A
This report is based on the following submittal items:
Site Plan
CA-100
Cover Sheet
10/23/20
CV-101
Existing Conditions
10/23/20
CS-101
Site Plan
10/23/20
CS-501
Site Details
10/23/20
CG-101
Grading Plan
10/23/20
CU-101
Utility Plan
10/23/20
CL-101
Lighting Plan
10/23/20
CL-501
Lighting Details
10/23/20
CP-101
Landscape Plan
10/23/20
CP-501
I Planting Notes and Details
10/23/20
Architectural Drawings
A2-1
Exterior Elevations
08/20/20
Exterior Elevations - Color
10/16/20
Green Clean uilding Concept — Site Views
Site Plan One
10/25/20
Site Plan Two
10/25/20
Elv. One
10/25/20
Elv. Two
10/25/20
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Elv. Four
10/25/20
Elv. Five
10/25/20
Elv. Six
10/25/20
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