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County of Albemarle
Community Development Department - Planning
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May 18, 2021
Mark Fontaine, CCIM
Renauld Consulting
8605 Westwood Centre Drive, Suite 410
Vienna, VA 22182
Margaret Maliszewski
mmaliszewskiPalbemarle.org
Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext. 3276
RE: ARB-2021-37: Greenbrier Wawa Initial Site Plan (TMP: 061 WO-02-OA-00100)
Dear Mr. Fontaine,
At its meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board unanimously voted
to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site Development Plan 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.
• 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:
Revise the color of the dumpster gates to a recessive one.
Replace the chain link fence with a design that is compatible with the architecture on site and
suitable for the EC.
Move the vent stacks to a less visible location and/or add landscaping to provide more complete
screening.
Move the fire hydrant and water meter to less visible locations and/or provide landscaping for
screening/integ ration.
Add the standard equipment note to the site and architectural drawings: "Visibility of all mechanical
equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
Revise the lighting plan to eliminate spillover along Rt. 29 and Greenbrier Drive in excess of .5 fc.
Revise the S1 fixtures to full cutoff fixtures.
Reduce the illumination under the fuel pump canopy to a maximum of 30 fc. Maintain a 20 fc
maximum elsewhere on site.
Revise the light fixtures to include lamps that emit warm white light in the 2000-3000K range.
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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'/z" 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'/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 corner 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.
28. Correct the street names referenced in the architectural elevation drawing titles.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Planning Manager, Department of Community Development
434-296-5832 x3276
mmaliszewski(a)albemarle.org
cc: Charlottesville Realty Corp.
P.O. Box 6340
Charlottesville, VA 22906
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