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Home My WebLink AboutARB202100027 Application 2021-02-22 !.°� 4, Community DerelopmentDe;artmern ;, C ,�it�s -tF Albemarle Colby :: IntireRoaC!-a;:et*esv"1e,'oA229G2-45G5 131-4 1, IMi ice.(434)295-5832 Fax• (434)972-4125 ''; . ' Planning Application PARCEL/ OWNER INFORMATION IMP 06100-00-00-154B0 Owner(s): WINDMILL VENTURES LLC Application# ARB202100027 PROPERTY INFORMATION J Legal Description ACREAGE Magisterial Dist. Rio l„' Land Use Primary Residential -- Single-family (incl. modular homes Current A..FD Not in A/F District 1 Current Zoning Primar, Neighborhood Model District APPLICATION INFORMATION I Street Address 999 RIO RD E CHARLOTTESVILLE, 22901 Entered By Jennifer Smith' application T,,pe Architectural Review Board .�. - ___._— Project 999 RIO ROAD - FINAL - DIGITAL Recei,ed Date 102/22/21 I F.ecei•,ed Date Final I Submittal Date!02/22/21 I Total Fees I 1075 Closing File Date I I Submittal Date Final' l Total Paid 10751 Revision Number Comments I Legal Ad SUB APPLICATION(s) Type I Sub Applicatio i Comment Final Site Development Plan 02/22/21 APPLICANT / CONTACT INFORMATION ContactType 1 Name .Andress [ CityState I Zip Phone I PhoneCell fe,r 2 T.'.4;pk_srt WINDMILL VENTURES LLC 535 FOXDALE LN CHARLOTTES'VILL 22903' r'mary Ca-:act JUSTIN SHIMP - SHIMP ENGINEERING :912 E HIGH STREET CHARLOTTESVILL 22902 4342275140 Date Sianature of Contractor or µuthorized Aaent Architecturaeview Board ApplicSon A' Part A: Applicant, Contact and Parcel Information Project Name: 999 Rio Road Tax map and parcel(s): 61-154B Physical Street Address: 999 Rio Road Contact Person: Justin Shimp Business Name: Shimp Engineering Address 912 E High Street City Charlottesville State VA zip 22902 Daytime Phone( ) 434-227-5140 Fax#( ) E-mail justin@shimp-engineering.com Owner of Record: Windmill Ventures LLC Address 535 Foxdale Lane City Charlottesville State VA zip 22903 Daytime Phone( ) Fax#( ) E-mail Part B: Review Type and Fee Select review type Review by the Architectural Review Board Conceptual Plan/Advisory Review(for a Special Use Permit or a No Fee Rezoning) Preliminary/Initial Review of a Site Development Plan No Fee X Final Review of a Site Development Plan $1075.00 Amendment to an approved Certificate of Appropriateness $242.00 Building Permit Review $634.00 County-wide Certificate of Appropriateness Structures 750' or more from the EC,no taller than 5 stories No Fee Structures located behind a structure that fronts the EC No Fee Personal wireless service facilities No Fee Fencing or Equipment or Lighting No Fee Additions to ARB-approved buildings No Fee Minor amendments to site or architectural plans No Fee Building permits where the change is 50%or less of the altered elevation No Fee NOTE: For SIGNS, use the combined APPLICATION AND CHEKLIST FOR SIGNS. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY BP# r n^ARB# 1 Fee Amount$ I U5 Date Paid aid By wh 1/"t Receipt k# � , By PIVOT 3 County of Albemarle Dept of Community Development,401 McIntire Rd,Charlottesville,VA 22902 Voice:(434)296-5832 Fax:(434)9 2-4 p 7 126 10/2015 Page I oft OVER Part C: Description of Proposal Describe your proposal. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. See attached narrative Part D: Applicant Agreement Applicant must read and sign • Each application package must contain (8) folded copies of all plans and documents being submitted. Only (1) set of building material samples is required. All submittal items, including building material samples, become the property of Albemarle County. Applicants are encouraged to maintain duplicate copies of all submittal items in their own files. • Only complete application packages will be scheduled for ARB review. The application package is not complete without the appropriate checklist, completed, signed, and included with the required submittal materials indicated on the checklist. 1 hereby certify that 1 own the subject property or have the legal power to act on behalf of the owner in filing this application. *S mittal requirements below. I also certify that the information provided on this application and accom vying i form. tion is accurate, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that the attached plans co ain ation required by the appropriate checklist. 02/22/2021 Signat r own r, oVlZaesrElrEeEpresseWWative Date or conract er Justin Sh434-227-5140 Printed name, Title Daytime phone number of Signatory *Ownership Information: • If ownership of the property is in the name of any type of legal entity or organization including, but not limited to, the name of a corporation, partnership or association, or in the name of a trust, or in a fictitious name, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted certifying that the person signing above has the authority to do so. • If the applicant is a contract purchaser, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted containing the owner's written consent to the application. • If the applicant is the agent of the owner, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted that is evidence of the existence and scope of the agency. Attach the owner's written consent. 11 /2010 Page 2 of 2 OVER — 0 �q of nts o$III' Architectural Review Board U �,," Final Review of a Site Development Plan Submittal Requirements Checklist Part A: AnDlicant, Contact and Parcel Information Project Name: 999 Rio Road Tax map and parcel(,): 61-154B Contact Person: Justin Shlmp Business Name: Shl Address 912 E High Street Physical street address: 999 Rio Road city Charlottesville Daytime Phone ( _) 434-227-5140 Fax # ( _ ) Part B: Submittal Requirements State VA Zip 22902 E-mail justin@shimp-engineering.cc Important:Submittal packages must contain 8 collated copies of all information unless otherwise indicated. A. Written description of the proposal Provide a description of the proposal. Identify changes from the preliminary submittal. Indicate specifically how each ARB comment from the preliminary review has been addressed. If there are no changes proposed, then explain why. Explain how the proposal is compatible with the surrounding area and the Entrance Corridor. B. Site plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of f "=20', clearly legible and folded): 0 Location(s) of proposed building(s) on the site. 0 Location of proposed parking, travelways, walkways and other improvements. Mechanical equipment, trash containers, loading and service areas, other similar features and improvements, and associated screening. Existing and proposed topography drawn with contour intervals of 5-feet or less, and with sufficient off -site topography to describe prominent and pertinent off -site features and physical characteristics, but in no case less than 50-feet outside of the site. 0 Location and size of existing and proposed utilities and easements. Identify type of utility and extent of easement. 0 Stormwater management plan. 0 Location of retaining walls indicating top and bottom elevations, maximum wall height, and proposed materials, with material and color samples. 0 Sheet number, total number of sheets, date of the drawing, date and description of the latest revision, and contact information for the firm preparing the drawings in the title block on all drawings. For revised drawings, clearly identify revisions made. 1 OVER C. Landscape plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of 1' =20' orlarger, clearly legible and folded): Proposed landscaping that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in the ARB guidelines. 0 Existing landscaping to be removed. Include the location, size, and species. Landscape key including all landscape symbols and a description of what they represent. ❑ Location of existing and proposed tree lines and tree save areas. ❑ Location of existing natural features. 0 Location of individual trees of 6-inch caliper or greater and all significant groups of trees indicated by botanical name and caliper. Location and height of above -ground utilities and associated easements, and location of below - ground utilities and associated easements. J1 Stormwater facilities. ❑ Provide a signed, tree conservation checklist with all checklist items drawn on the landscape plans. ❑ Include tree protection fencing and limits of work on the landscape, grading and E&S plans. D. Lighting plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of 1'=20' orlarger, clearly legible and folded): ❑ Location of all proposed building and site lighting. ❑ Lighting schedule identifying all proposed light fixtures, poles and brackets. ❑ Manufacturer's cut sheets illustrating proposed lighting fixtures and information on illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, finish, and installation height. ❑ Photometric plan addressing all fixtures and indicating that lighting does meet the requirements of Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. ❑ Coordination of lighting with landscaping and other site elements. E. Appearance of the building(s) (architectural elevations, color perspective sketches, site sections): Dimensioned architectural elevations of the proposed building(s). Elevations must be drawn to the scale of 1/8"=1'-0". Include a building materials schedule and key on the elevation drawings. Submittal of elevations that are not visible from the Entrance Corridor may be required to clarify the overall building design. ❑ Site sections that clarify proposed changes in topography and illustrate the visibility of the proposed development from the Entrance Corridor. Site sections shall indicate the finish floor elevation(s) and roof height(s) relative to the natural elevations along the Entrance Corridor. 0 One set of all building materials / colors. 0 A floor plan adequate to show exterior walls, windows and doors. F. Additional material ❑ Provide labeled, color, 8-%" x 11" photographs of the site as seen from both directions on the Entrance Corridor. 0 Color perspective images (for example: sketches, renderings, photosimulations, etc.) that show the proposed development as seen from the Entrance Corridor are often useful for gaining a clear understanding of the proposal. The ARB may require such images in certain cases when other submitted documents do not answer all questions of building form, building details, materials, context, topography, and/or visibility. ❑ Any additional material that is necessary to address comments made by the ARB at the preliminary review with a memo itemizing how each of the preliminary comments have been addressed. 0 The applicant is welcome to submit any additional material that will make the final site development review more productive. Drawings or other submittal items that clarify topography, visibility, utilities, landscaping, or other unique or unusual conditions are welcome. 2 OVER Part C: Applicant Agreement Applicant must read and sign . Each application package must contain (8) folded copies of all plans and documents being submitted. Only (1) set of building material samples is required. All submittal items, including building material samples, become the property of Albemarle County. Applicants are encouraged to maintain duplicate copies of all submittal items in their own files. . All information in this checklist is required, unless specifically waived by the ARB, prior to processing a final site development plan review by the ARB. Additional submittal materials may be required, depending on the proposal. . Only complete application packages will be scheduled for ARB review. The application package is not complete without this checklist, completed, signed, and included with the required submittal materials indicated on the checklist. In representing the above referenced firm submitting this application for review, I hereby state that the information provided in this application, and all accompanying information, is accurate, true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that the attached plans contain all information required by this checklist. Signature of person completing checklist Rachel Moon, Planner Printed Name / Title 02-22-2021 Date 434-227-5140 Daytime phone number of Signatory County of Albemarle Department of Planning and Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 (434) 296-5832 Tel www.albemarle.org revised 10/24/2014 3 OVER Written Proposal 999 Rio Road East Rezoning PROJECT PROPOSAL Basic Overview: February 22, 2021 Tax Map Parcel Owner Acreage Zoning Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation 06100-00-00-154BO Windmill 1.91 NMD Urban Density Ventures LLC Residential On behalf of Blackbird of Charlottesville, LLC, the contract purchaser of property designated on the County of Albemarle, Virginia (the "County") tax maps as parcel 06100-00-00-154B0, having an address of 999 Rio Road East (the "Property"), and zoned Neighborhood Model District (NMD), we propose a first phase of development that consists of the following: (1) fourteen (14) one -over -one flats; (2) six (6) single family attached units; (3) five (5) single family detached units. The Property consists of approximately 2 acres, located at the intersection of Belvedere Boulevard and Rio Road East. The entrance corridor is Rio Road East (see the Property shown above highlighted in red). The image below shows a section of the site plan. The flats and single family attached units will be visible from the Entrance Corridor. The single family detached units will not be visible from the Entrance Corridor, and the office building will be constructed in a later phase. BELVEDERE BOULEVARD i ( rg�g Y nits (Hate) _ H*tat i �nt�(St t O - r af I Building (to be IT i� onstructed in later 1:� Min hase) --- The fourteen (14) flats will be constructed by Craig Builders per the enclosed architectural elevations and renderings (the "Craig Units"). These units were designed as specified for several reasons. The most important factor was the final grade of the development. The existing sewer line located within Fowler Ridge Court is too shallow to gravity feed the 999 Rio Road development without increasing the elevation of the Property. Doing so allows for the Craig Units to easily be accessed from the interior parking lot. However, due to the steep grade change from the multi -use path adjacent to Belvedere Boulevard to the Craig Units, they cannot be easily accessed from such path. To avoid any appearance of "blankness" resulting from the visibility of the "back" of the Craig Units from the Entrance Corridor (Rio Road East), the proposed Craig Units have substantial windows facing Belvedere Boulevard as well as balconies with garden space below. In addition, we are proposing a small retaining wall along the multi -use path so that the grade between the path and the Craig Units will be relative flat. The retaining wall will look similar to the units at Out of Bounds (see example picture below), only with differences in aesthetic (see example conceptual rendering below). There will also be medium-sized trees, where possible, along Belvedere Boulevard (see the enclosed site plan, and screenshot of such site plan below, the trees are located where the arrows point stating, " 6W Landscape Easement"). In addition, 2 per the enclosed rendering, there will be landscaping along the brick retaining wall and between the Craig Units and the multi -use path. Section of the Site Plan Picture from Out of Bounds Conceptual Rendering of 999 Rio Road The six (6) single family attached units will be constructed by Habitat for Humanity (the "Habitat Units"). The Habitat Units will not be as visible from Rio Road East, as they are located further away or further down Belvedere Boulevard. Since the grade change is not as steep between the multi -use path and the Habitat Units, accessibility and connectivity is easier to achieve. Below is a rendering of the proposed Habitat Units, showing an entrance from the Habitat Units to both the interior courtyard as well as the multi -use path along Belvedere Boulevard (see the enclosed Habitat elevations, and a screenshot of such elevations below, the top view is looking from the interior courtyard, the bottom view is looking from Belvedere Boulevard). LL LL - ion i l 11d — P TLt] L LL Lp IE m 1 u Section of Elevation Plans for Habitat Units 3 The five (5) single family detached units will be located interior to the development and will therefore not be visible from the Entrance Corridor (Rio Road East). The second phase will include the office building located along Rio Road East. Because the office building will be constructed in a later phase, the landscaping and other elements surrounding the office building are not included in this submittal. Such landscaping and other elements would likely be damaged in the construction of the office building and therefore we believe it would be prudent to delay such installation until a submittal of the later phase. Two pictures below show the existing conditions along Rio Road East. The first shows the view driving towards downtown Charlottesville from US-29. The second image shows the same view, except looking further down Belvedere Boulevard (where Habitat Units will be). The below shows conceptual renderings of the views with proposed units (Craig and Habitat). 0 11011171.7U11:1tlltul The Rio Road East Entrance Corridor consists of larger Church complexes (for example, Covenant Church) and CATEC, as well as single family attached and detached residential units. The proposed units are compatible with the single family detached units in Dunlora Park, which consist of up to three (3) attached units, similar in size and scale to the Habitat Units. One difference is the Dunlora Park attached units are one-story, while the Craig Units and Habitat Units are two-story. However, the scale and massing is still similar (for example, the width of each unit is fairly comparable). In addition, while the single family attached units in Dunlora Park are one-story, the single family detached homes immediately adjacent to the project (in the Shephard's Ridge community) are two -stories on basements, located at higher elevations than Rio Road East. Therefore, the scale and massing of the proposed units are compatible with the surrounding residential, taking elements from both the Shephard's Ridge community as well as the Dunlora Park community. 5 999 Rio Townhomes (1 over 1 condos) Entrance Corridor Plan Proposal 2/22/21 Items of Importance: • The back and side elevations of these townhomes will be most visible from Rio Rd and Belvedere Blvd. It is the intention to make the back and side elevations of these homes more visually pleasing than what would be considered a standard spec level for the back and side of a townhome. The intentions of the back elevation is to make them look more like a front elevation with features like numerous windows, cathedral ceilings, metal roofing, and low profile open air balconies. • The location of the pedestrian path as well as the site grade makes adding a back door on the 1stfloor not as desirable to the future residents of the homes as well as a challenge to build on the site. We are hoping for an exception to this for the following reasons: 1. Safety- Because the public pedestrian path is so close (roughly 7 feet) to the condos, it creates a safety concern for the future residents of the units. It is our estimation that a person living here would much prefer the safety of a locked window and a landscaping buffer versus an accessible door w/steps down to the path. 2. Overall Look-The grade of the site is a challenge. If a back door is added the grade will force a tall stoop w/many steps down to "grade" level. Also If the stoop/steps are forced on the site it will create a wall like structure that is very close to the pedestrian path. 3. Connectivity- Our goal is to still create a feeling of connectivity to the homes and the pedestrian path by featuring a pathway in between the rows of homes connecting the fronts to the pedestrian path. Also the 2nd floor open balconies create a feeling of connectivity between the homes and the corridor. 4. Landscaping- a retaining wall will create a garden like feel to the back of the homes and help create a natural look between the homes and the corridor. This will also help mitigate the sloping grade between the homes and the path and will create more of a tiered look leading down to the grade of the pedestrian path. Material List: • Brick: Blue Ridge Regent • Siding: fiber cement, 12" exposure • Paint: Sherwin Williams® "Dovetail" • Doors: fiberglass painted Sherwin Williams® "Sealskin" • Windows: Plygem® 1500 series Vinyl, Dark Bronze Color b 1. Visible Light Transmittance above 40% 2. Visible Light Reflectance below 30% • Trim: James Hardie® Trim painted white • Porch and dormer roofs: metal—black • Window and door heads (when on brick): row lock • Window and door heads (when on siding): N/A • Roof shingles: heavy architectural shingles—black • Front railings: painted aluminum — N/A • Rear railings-Balcony: painted aluminum— Dark Bronze • Balcony band boards: PVC painted white ENTRANCE CORRIDOR COMPATIBILITY The Rio Road East Entrance Corridor consists of larger Church complexes (for example, Covenant Church)and CATEC, as well as single family attached and detached residential units. The proposed units are compatible with the single family detached units in Dunlora Park, which consist of up to three(3) attached units, similar in size and scale to the Habitat Units. One difference is the Dunlora Park attached units are one-story, while the Craig Units and Habitat Units are two-story. However, the scale and massing is still similar(for example,the width of each unit is fairly comparable). In addition, while the single family attached units in Dunlora Park are one-story,the single family detached homes immediately adjacent to the project(in the Shephard's Ridge community) are two-stories on basements, located at higher elevations than Rio Road East. Therefore, the scale and massing of the proposed units are compatible with the surrounding residential,taking elements from both the Shephard's Ridge community as well as the Dunlora Park community. 5 December 3, 2019 County of Albemarle, Virginia Departru"t of Community Develop¢nenl 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 229024596 Re: AuTmOM2wTIONTOSUelrltTLAND Lisli,APrt-WATlOMS W iodmiJ l Ventures LLC (the "Ownce') is the owner of Albemarle County tax map parcel number 0610"0-WI54B0 (the '-Praperty'} nx Owner hereby authoriu-s the following individuals an&or rcpresentatives of the awed entities to subrrrit land use applications on the Owncr's bohalf in connection with the propoa A redevelopment of the Prope - Niwle M_ Scro, Justin M. Shimp, and Shimp Frtginecring, P.C., and its mcmbcrs and employees thereof such Iwo use applications may include zoning trap mnendments, spucial roe permit applications, subdivision plat and site plan applications, and any other similar appliurtioos rclaling to the proposed redevelopment of the Praperty _ WINDMILL VENTURIiS LLC a Virginia timitati liability wrttpany By: Printed Name: Elizabeth Shan Hoobler Title: Manager SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C. Design Focused Engineering February 22, 2021 Khris Taggart County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 RE: Response Letter #1 for ARB2020-63 999 Rio Road Dear Mr. Taggart, Thank you for your review of 999 Rio Road. This letter contains responses to ARB comments dated July 7, 2020. Our responses are as follows: 1. Provide architectural designs with the next submittal. The Rio Road -facing elevation of the office building and the Belvedere Boulevard -facing elevations of the multi -family units must be designed to appear as front facades, and side elevations visible from the EC street must be treated with architectural detail to eliminate blankness. RESPONSE: Elevations have been provided with this submission. The office building elevations have not been provided. The office building will be constructed in a later phase. 2. Show the location of mechanical equipment (building and ground mounted) on the site and architectural plans and show how it will be screened from the EC. RESPONSE: Mechanical equipment is shown on the site plan. Screening fences are provided where necessary; a detail for this screening fence has been provided on the site plan. 3. Provide a detail of the proposed dog park fencing in the site plan. Chain link fencing is not appropriate. RESPONSE: A detail of the dog park fencing has been provided. 4. Include the standard mechanical equipment note on the architectural plans. RESPONSE: This note has been included with the architectural plans. 5. Provide a complete plant schedule with the next submittal. RESPONSE: Please see the revised site plan. 6. Provide confirmation that easements will not conflict with the proposed/required landscaping. RESPONSE: Please see the revised site plan. 7. Reduce the spacing of the proposed trees along Belvedere Boulevard to 40' on center. RESPONSE: Comment received. 8. Identify the landscaping proposed in the landscaped courtyard. RESPONSE: The landscaped courtyard is located adjacent to the office building. As stated earlier, the office building will be constructed in a later phase. Because construction of the office building could damage the then -existing landscaping and other features of the courtyard, the details of this area will be provided during the later phase. 912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineeong.com 9. Provide a complete plant schedule with the next submittal. RESPONSE: Please see the revised site plan. 10, Consider adding landscaping at the corner of the site between office building and the Lot 1-2 building to help the visual transition between the varying building uses and characters. RESPONSE: The office building will be constructed at a later phase. If landscaping is installed prior to construction of the office building, such landscaping will likely be destroyed during such construction. Therefore, landscaping in this area will be installed following and/or during the construction of the commercial building. 11. Provide a complete plant schedule with the next submittal. RESPONSE: Please see the revised site plan. 12. Add the standard landscaping note to the landscape plan. RESPONSE: Please see the revised site plan. 13, Identify the retaining wall heights on the grading plan. RESPONSE: Wall heights are provided on the site plan. 14. Indicate retaining wall material(s) and color(s) on the plan. A physical sample may be necessary for review. RESPONSE: The retaining wall along the back parking lot will be a segmental block and will not be visible from the Entrance Corridor. Additional walls are now provided along lots 1-7. The brick material of these walls will match the structure. Please refer to the attached image of Out of Bounds for a similar condition. If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at Rachel anshimp-en ing eering com or by phone at 434-227-5140. Regards, Rachel Moon Shimp Engineering, P.C. 912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com