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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202100037 Staff Report 2021-05-12ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2021-37: Wawa Route 29 and Greenbrier - Initial Review Type Initial Site Plan Parcel Identification 061WO-02-OA-00100 Location 1215 Seminole Trail Zoned Commercial (C1) / Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant Charlottesville Realty Corporation / Renaud Consulting (Mark Fontaine) Magisterial District Rio Proposal Construct a convenience store and service station with fuel pump canopy, underground storage tanks and associated site improvements. Context The development is proposed for the southeast comer of the Rt. 29/Greenbrier Dr. intersection, which is currently occupied by Charlottesville Tire. Other gas stations with convenience stores are located at the northeast and southwest comers of the intersection. Other mixed commercial development is immediately to the south and north on Rt. 29. Visibility The proposed development will be clearly visible from the Rt. 29 Entrance Corridor. ARB Meeting Date May 17, 2021 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY Signs were reviewed for this property in 2007, 2013, 2016 and 2017. Preapplication meetings were held for this proposal in June and December 2020. The following comments were provided after the meetings: 1. The Entrance Corridor guidelines take context into consideration so, although Wawa designs have been approved for other locations in the County, ARB requirements may be different for this site. (6/20) 2. Landscaping will be extremely important to offset visual impacts of the proposed development. If utilities or easements conflict with required landscaping, planting areas should be increased so that landscaping can be provided without conflict. (6/20) 3. Vent stacks for underground tanks should be located away from the EC streets. (6/20) 4. Regarding the planting area on the south side: Trees and shrubs will be required. A minimum planting depth of 10' is recommended. (12/20) 5. Regarding the parking lot: The rehab center amendment will require ARB approval. The parking lots on both parcels will need to meet the EC design guidelines landscaping requirements, including perimeter and interior parking lot trees. (12/20) ANALYSIS Gray highlight = 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 RECOMMENDATION GENERAL GUIDELINES ftrpose 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within Architectural plans were not included with the None at this time. the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new Initial Site Plan; however, information development within the corridors reflects the traditional provided for the 2020 preapplication meetings architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB stated that the architecture would match the review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development Pantops Wawa development. If completed within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of like the Pantops Wawa, this development will design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, include some minimal references to traditional buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle architecture and will likely contribute to area, and to promote orderly and attractive development within orderly development along the corridor. these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic structures is neither required nor desired. 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville Landscaping will be an important element in See landscape and Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of successfully establishing compatibility at this recommendations, below. buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the site. integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout: and landscaping. Conwalibilitv with si ni ecant historic sites: 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures The proposed development, if completed like None at this time. should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically the Pantops Wawa, will include some minimal significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. references to traditional architecture, but will Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as be clearly contemporary in style and drawings of architectural features, which provide important character. examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional requirements. Conwatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a Because the Entrance Corridor Design None at this time. pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout Guidelines consider context, requirements the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. could be different for this location as Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby compared to the Pantops location. 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. Structure design 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, Architectural plans were not included with the None at this time. materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the Initial Site Plan; however, information forms and features of the significant historic buildings in the provided for the 2020 preapplication meetings area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described stated that the architecture would match the in Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of Pantops Wawa development. compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary The Greenbrier location provides clear views as well as traditional. The replication of important historic sites of three sides of the building. At the Pantops in Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines. location, retaining walls and a hillside nearly eliminate visibility of the eastern elevation 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. from the EC street. The Greenbrier building may need alternate treatment on the l I The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the building and site design. corresponding side elevation based on increased visibility. Recommendations can be 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. made when the architectural design is 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design submitted for review. should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within a develo ment. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the re uirements of the Guidelines. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance OTT) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application for final review. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into A dumpster/shed structure is proposed near Revise the color of the the overall plan of development and shall, to the extent the southeast corner of the site. It is proposed dumpster gates to a possible, be compatible with the building designs used on the at 9' tall with a brick facing and "Arctic recessive one. site. White" gates facing the EC street, as in the previous Wawa developments. The bright Replace the chain link 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features white color accentuates a portion of the fence with a design that is will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor structure that is utilitarian in nature. This is compatible with the street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. seen in the completed construction at Pantops. architecture on site and Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage A recessive color would be more appropriate. suitable for the EC. areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, Chain link fence is proposed from the north Move the vent stacks to a razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. end of the berm at the rear of the property to a point near the northern travelway. less visible location and/or add landscaping to 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist provide more complete of. a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. Vent stacks associated with the underground screening. fuel storage tanks are located in the planting strip north of the fuel pump canopy. The vent Provide evergreen stacks will be visible from the EC. A note landscaping along the indicates that they will be painted brown, and southern perimeter of the an elm tree and a serviceberry are proposed site in the vicinity of the between the vent stacks and the street. loading area. Existing utilities and easements likely limit options for relocating the vent stacks. Move the fire hydrant and Additional landscaping could provide better water meter to less visible screening. locations and/or provide landscaping for A loading zone is proposed along the south screening/integration. elevation of the store building. No landscaping is provided at the site perimeter in this area, but landscaping could help offset the visual impacts of the loading area. A fire hydrant and water meter are proposed just north of the entrance to the site from Rt. 29; no screening is proposed. This location — adjacent to the site entrance on the EC street — is not appropriate, particularly without screening or landscaping to help integrate the e ui ment into the surroundings. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed Underground stormwater management None at this time. to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. features are proposed. When visible from the Entrance Corridor street, these features must be frilly integrated into the landscape. They should not have the appearance of engineered features. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the The note does not appear on the plan. Add the standard architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from equipment note to the site the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." and architectural drawings. Lighting General Guidelines 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto There is excessive spillover in the vicinity of Revise the lighting plan adjacent properties or streets; the Rt. 29 entrance into the property and along to eliminate spillover the Greenbrier property line. along Rt. 29 and Greenbrier Drive in excess of .5 fc. 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to The wall -mounted light fixtures are not full Revise the S 1 fixtures to eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens cutoff fixtures, but they emit less than 3000 frill cutoff fixtures. or more must be full cutoff fixtures. lumens. Full cutoff fixtures would help reduce the overall im acts of lighting on the corridor. 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for Light levels under the fuel pump canopy reach Reduce the illumination display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will 60 footcandles. A 20 fc maximum would be under the fuel pump apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors. consistent with the majority of ARB-approved canopy to a maximum of developments, but the ARB has allowed 30 fc 30 fc. Maintain a 20 fc under fuel pump canopies for the most recent maximum elsewhere on Sheetz and Wawa proposals. site. 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm The pole light, canopy and wall pack catalog Revise the light fixtures soft glow, however, a consistent appearance throughout a sitA numbers include a 57K notation, which to include lamps that emit or development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps corresponds to a cool white light. The store warm white light in the that emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be downlights and decorative wall fixtures 2000-3000K range. required to match them. include 35K notations for a less cool light. Those fixtures are available in 27K for a warmer light. 26 Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for The color of the pole lights, wall packs and Revise the luminaire free-standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance decorative wall fixtures has not been schedule to include the Corridors. provided. proposed colors of the light fixtures. Provide for a consistent fixture color. 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light The pole fixtures are proposed at a total Revise the overall pole fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of the height of 20'6", including a 6" concrete base. light height to not exceed buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with the use of 20', including the base. 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 a ro riate appearance from the Entrance Corridor. 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Fuel pump canopies are located nearby, at the None at this time. Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site will be northeast and southwest comers of the taken into consideration on a case by case basis. intersection. 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: The note does not appear on the plan. Include the standard "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,0 Vlighting note on the plan. or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shalf 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- Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting No decorative landscape lighting is proposed. None. 31 Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are The correct quantity of large shade trees (5 Eliminate a large shade intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the Red Oaks at 3%" caliper) is proposed along tree from the Rt. 29 area's significant historic sites which is characterized by large the EC based on the length of the frontage, frontage, add more shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual but the trees are concentrated at the north end ornamental trees, and order within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate of the frontage and they are too closely spaced provide more consistent buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. (approximately 20' apart). Only one ornamental tree (8' tall Serviceberry) is spacing to establish a rhythm along the street. 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar provided along the frontage. Underground characteristics. Such common elements allow for more utilities are nearby. Greater, more regular flexibility in the design of structures because common spacing and more interspersed ornamental landscape features will help to harmonize the appearance of trees would provide a consistent rhythm, development as seen from the street upon which the Corridor is which would contribute to an orderly and centered. attractive appearance. 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3% inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street. d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: The trees proposed along Greenbrier Drive do Provide an exhibit that a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. not meet the quantity or spacing requirements, clearly labels and shows Such trees should be at least 2% inches caliper (measured six and most of the trees are provided off -site. the extents of existing inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species Fiber optic lines (and possibly other utilities) and proposed utilities and common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every run underground along the street, and an easements, and available 40 feet on center. existing as easement that runs through the planting area across the parcel limits tree planting area along site. Greenbrier beginning approximately 175' from the EC street. The extent of easements Increase planting area to and associated utilities isn't entirely clear. accommodate required More regular tree spacing with alternating trees. ornamentals could provide a consistent appearance with the EC frontage. Taller- Show required growing shrubs along the parking row located landscaping on site or north of the store building could help offset show evidence of the lack of trees in that location. easements allowing off - site work. Revise the landscape plan to show large shade and ornamental trees more evenly spaced along Greenbrier Drive to establish a rhythm consistent with the planting along Rt.29. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: A path is provided from Greenbrier Drive to Add medium trees, 2%" a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior the parking lot. The gas easement limits caliper at planting, pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2%: inches caliper additional tree planting on the south side. between the Greenbrier (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a There is some limited space on the north side sidewalk and the new species common to the area. Such trees should be located at of the path. path connecting the least every 25 feet on center. sidewalk to the parking lot. Add shrubs where easements/utilities limit tree planting. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: Interior parking lot trees satisfy the Consistently provide a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, requirement. large trees, 40' on center, located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior 2'/z" caliper at planting, at of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking Planting area is concentrated at the site the perimeter of all spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout perimeter, though many planting beds are parking areas. the interior of the parking area. narrow and confined by utilities and b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure easements. Trees are not provided Provide landscaping 2'/z inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); consistently along the parking lot perimeters. along the southern should be evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to Perimeter trees meeting or exceeding the property line, including the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians minimum requirements could help offset the evergreen landscaping in sufficiently large to maintain the health of the tree and shall be visual impacts of the fuel pump canopy and the vicinity of the loading protected by curbing. the loading zone adjacent to the south area. Increase planting c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the building elevation. Increased planting area area where possible. parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs would be needed in some locations to should measure 24 inches in height. accomplish this. Provide additional low- level planting along the 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of A row of shrubs is proposed along the 10- Rt. 29 and the Greenbrier long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior space parking row located north of the store frontages to offset visual walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation building. Shrubs are also proposed in 3 groups impacts. should be determined by the length, height, and blankness of of staggered plants along the EC frontage and such walls. in 4 groups of staggered plants along the b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and western portion of the Greenbrier frontage. other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; Continuous rows of staggered shrubs and "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should more fully planted landscape beds could measure at least 24 inches in height. provide additional visual relief and offset some of the deficiencies resulting from existing utilities and easements. 37 Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved The plants are found on the various lists. None. by the Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants forVirveiniaLandsca es (Appendix D . 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape The note appears on the plan. None. 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 su ort the overall health of theplant." Site Development and layout Development pattern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural This site has already been developed, so little See landscape landscape and should contribute to the creation of an organized natural landscape remains, though some recommendations, above. development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent wooded area is present at the east end of the practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of property. The wooded area would be removed Replace the berm with the area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways with this proposal. Trees are proposed along grading that has a more and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; the streets (see landscape discussion, above). natural appearance. insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding Extensive grading is proposed to create the topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; Greenbrier entrance and a berm at the east end preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river and of the property. The berm does not support a stream valleys which may be located on the site and integrating continuous landscape. these features into the design of surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that does not The layout of travelways and structures overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance appears organized. The fuel pump canopy and Corridor. convenience store are situated parallel to the Rt. 29 EC. The store has a central entrance on 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the the EC -facing elevation, but the canopy, corridor should be as follows: which has a larger footprint than the store, a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and will tend to visually overwhelm the store. A pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site. sidewalk is provided from the parking area to b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street the sidewalk on Greenbrier; a berm would be should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be created between the easternmost parking area arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street. and the adjacent property to the east. Views c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent around the site are not expected to change. 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 (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 existina views and vistas on and around the site. Site Grading 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to Significant grading is proposed to create the Show on the plan surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and new entrance into the site from Greenbrier proposed easements or by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land Drive, and to create the berm at the east end other methods for forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections of the site. Neither of these areas will have a accomplishing off -site are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading natural appearance, though the visual impacts work. plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they of the fuel pump canopy and store building meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a will likely overshadow the berm. Landscaping Replace the berm with natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet that meets the guidelines along Greenbrier grading that has a more in height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted would help mitigate the grading there. This natural appearance. to blend with the landscape. area is not included in the subjectparcel; 10 easements are required. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip A tree line to remain is shown approximately If there are trees at the line of any trees or other existing features designated for 12' off the eastern end of the southern southeast corner of the preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate property line. Individual trees are not shown, parcel that are to remain, tree protection fencing should be shown on, and coordinated so it isn't clear if the tree trunks are located on show tree protection throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment this parcel. Although grading does not extend fencing throughout the control Dlans. into the tree line, proposed grading is very close to the tree line and trees here could plan. 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on easily be lost during construction. 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. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new Underground stormwater management None. drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site features are proposed. to the extent possible. 45 Fuel Pump Canopies a Fuel pump canopies may be required to provide customers with Architectural drawings have not been None at this time. protection from the elements and to provide lighting levels included with the Initial Site Plan, but required for dispensing fuel. Such fuel pump canopies are information provided for the 2020 functional elements of present-day gas/convenience stores and preapplication meetings stated that the their character and appearance shall reflect a minimalist design architecture would match the Pantops consistent with that function. development. b Fuel pump canopies shall be the smallest size possible to offer The proposed fuel pump canopy measures 96' Reduce the footprint of protection from the elements. Canopies shall not exceed the x 85'. The approved canopy for the Pantops the fuel pump canopy to sizes identified in Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies as location measured 96' x 81'. Overall canopy allow for increased outlined in Appendix B. height for the Greenbrier site is not noted. planting area and to not Approved maximum overall height for the exceed previous Pantops location was 22' 11". Based on light approvals. fixture mounting heights, the proposed canopy is over 27' tall. A smaller canopy Reduce the height of the would allow for increased perimeter planting fuel pump canopy to areas; increased perimeter planting areas minimize visual impacts would allow for landscaping that meets the and to meet the 14'6" guidelines and landscaping that helps maximum to the bottom minimize the visual impacts of the of the fascia/eave. development. 11 c The size of the canopy fascia and canopy support columns shall Architectural drawings have not been None at this time. be in proportion to the overall size of the canopy structure. The included with the Initial Site Plan, but fascia shall not exceed 36" in total height, including any accent information provided for the 2020 bands. preapplication meetings stated that the architecture would match the Pantops development. d Canopy fascias shall not be illuminated. e Lighting of fuel pump canopies shall be of the lowest level that will provide safe dispensing of fuel. All canopy lighting shall be flush -mounted and shielded, downward directed, and shall not emit light above the horizontal plane. All canopy lighting shall meet the .5 foot-candle spillover requirement in compliance with zoning ordinance regulations. f Canopy related elements, including fuel dispensers, support columns, spandrels, planters, etc. shall be compatible with the character of the building and site and shall not be used for advertising. g The architectural elements of a building should not be altered to reflect trademark canopy design. h Canopy fascias shall be limited to the use of one principal color, with ARB review. i Colors, materials, forms, and detailing may be used to coordinate cano ies with a site, its buildin s , and structures. j Fuel pump canopy applicants should refer to ARB Standards Canopy dimensions greatly exceed the length See recommendations, for Fuel Pump Canopies. (Appendix B) and width of the Standards. The Standards above. were established in 1998 and do not provide for the varying orientations and extreme sizes of fuel pumpcano ies that are typical today. SIGNS Monument signs are shown at the Rt. and Note that sign locations Greenbrier Drive entrances, in locations that are not approved with the provide for maximum visibility from the site plan. Sign locations streets. The sign shown at the Rt. 29 entrance can only be approved contributes to the close spacing of the EC with sign permit frontage trees. Moving the sign to an alternate applications. location that is more integrated with the landscape would be appropriate. The Choose alternate monument signs are shown as isolated monument sign locations features surrounded by a ring of shrubs. and provide planting that Alternate/additional landscaping that is more frilly integrates the signs fully integrated with the frontage planting into the landscape. 12 would be appropriate. Although it is helpful to show sign locations to allow for greater coordination of landscaping, note that sign locations are not approved with the site plan. Sign locations can only be approved with sign permit applications. ATTACHMENTS Attach. 1: ARB2021-37: Greenbrier Wawa Initial Site Plan SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. Site layout 2. Landscaping: along Rt. 29, along Greenbrier Drive, along the south side of the site 3. Equipment — visibility/screening 4. Canopy size, illumination, height 5. Monument sign locations 6. Utilities and easements 7. The berm at the back of the site 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: o 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. Maintain grading outside the driplines of trees to remain. Show tree protection fencing on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping, and erosion and sediment control plans. 13 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. Revise the color of the dumpster gates to a recessive one. 2. Replace the chain link fence with a design that is compatible with the architecture on site and suitable for the EC. 3. Move the vent stacks to a less visible location and/or add landscaping to provide more complete screening. 4. Move the fire hydrant and water meter to less visible locations and/or provide landscaping for screeninglintegration. 5. Add the standard equipment note to the site and architectural drawings: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." 6. Revise the lighting plan to eliminate spillover along Rt. 29 and Greenbrier Drive in excess of .5 fc. 7. Revise the S 1 fixtures to full cutoff fixtures. 8. Reduce the illumination under the fuel pump canopy to a maximum of 30 fc. Maintain a 20 fc maximum elsewhere on site. 9. Revise the light fixtures to include lamps that emit warm white light in the 2000-3000K range. 10. Revise the luminaire schedule to include the proposed colors of the light fixtures. Provide for a consistent fixture color. 11. Revise the overall pole light height to not exceed 20', including the base. 12. Include the standard lighting note on the 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." 13. Eliminate a large shade tree from the Rt. 29 frontage, add more ornamental trees, and provide more consistent spacing to establish a rhythm along the street. 14. Provide an exhibit that clearly labels and shows the extents of existing and proposed utilities and easements, and available planting area across the site. 15. Revise the landscape plan to show large shade and ornamental trees more evenly spaced along Greenbrier Drive to establish a rhythm consistent with the planting along Rt. 29. 16. Add medium trees, 2%" caliper at planting, between the Greenbrier sidewalk and the new path connecting the sidewalk to the parking lot. Add shrubs where easements/utilities limit tree planting. 17. Consistently provide large trees, 40' on center, 2%" caliper at planting, at the perimeter of all parking areas. 18. Provide landscaping along the southern property line, including evergreen landscaping in the vicinity of the loading area. 19. Increase planting area wherever possible. 20. Provide additional low-level planting along the Rt. 29 and the Greenbrier frontages to offset visual impacts. 21. Replace the berm with grading that has a more natural appearance. 22. Show on the plan proposed easements or other methods for accomplishing off -site work. 23. If there are trees at the southeast comer of the parcel that are to remain, show tree protection fencing throughout the plan. 24. Reduce the footprint of the fuel pump canopy to allow for increased planting area and to not exceed previous approvals. 25. Reduce the height of the fuel pump canopy to minimize visual impacts and to meet the 14'6" maximum to the bottom of the fascia/eave. 26. Note that sign locations are not approved with the site plan. Sign locations can only be approved with sign permit applications. 27. Choose alternate monument sign locations and provide planting that fully integrates the signs into the landscape. 14 TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: SHEET NUMBER SHEETTITLE CA-100 COVERSHEET CV-101 EXISTINGCON DITIONS CS-101 SITE PLAN CS-501 SITE DETAILS CS-502 SITE DETAILS CS-503 SITE DETAILS CG-101 GRADING PLAN CU-101 UTILITY PLAN CL-101 LIGHTING PLAN CL-501 LIGHTING DETAILS CL-502 LIGHTING DETAILS CP-101 PLANTING PLAN CP-501 PLANTING DETAILS 15