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a. Rio29 Small Area Plan: Overview/Update
The ARB received staff's overview of the Rio 29 Small Area Plan update process and discussed a variety
of issues including: the establishment of a form-based code, coordination with the EC Design Guidelines,
streamlining the review process, the resulting character of design (background buildings vs. specimen
buildings), catalyst projects, infrastructure needs, required commitments from the county and VDOT,
orientation of buildings along various street types, and developer input. ARB members expressed interest
in participating in the work necessary to coordinate the Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines and review
process with the upcoming creation of a form-based code for the Rio29 area.
b. EC Design Guidelines update: Discussion
The ARB discussed options for updating the Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines.The Board preferred an
incremental approach to the update and asked for 1)a 30-minute standing agenda item for guidelines update
discussions, 2) a discussion at the January 7 meeting focused on identifying specific guidelines changes
and additions that are needed,and 3)staff to notify the BOS of the recommended approach to the guidelines
update.
c. ARB-2018-158: Guajiro sign at Woodbrook Shopping Center
The ARB discussed the proposed sign and directed staff to pursue the following revisions:
1. Maintain 5 colors total.
2. Eliminate the leaves.
3. The proposed sign is over-scaled for the available space. Reduce the size.
4. Clarify the black frame.
5. Some ARB members felt the Aqua color should be revised to a shade of blue that is consistent with
the other approved background colors.
d. Electronic submittals and reviews
Staff asked the ARB whether they would prefer digital copies of staff reports,agendas,and project packets
moving forward. There was unanimous consensus that the ARB would prefer electronic submittals and
review. Following a comment made by Neil Williamson, staff stated that electronic submittals could be
made available to the public via Laserfiche.
Next ARB Meeting: Monday, January 7,2019
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:57 p.m. to the next ARB meeting on Monday, January 7, 2019 in Room
241, Second Floor, County Office Building at 1:00 p.m.
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