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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900109 Checklist 2019-09-25 auaitArchitectura I Review Board 8 , i Final Review of a Site Development Plan Checklist for Completeness 8 collated copies ❑ 1't of color/material samples C. A. Written description of the proposal jritten description of the proposal. xplain how the proposal is compatible with the surrounding area and the Entrance Corridor B. Site plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of 1"=20',clearly legible and folded): rj Location(s) of proposed building(s) on the site. Location of proposed parking, travelways, walkways and other improvements. j, �f 1echanical 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, b tin no case less than 50-feet outside of the site , Location and size of existing and proposed utilities and easements. Identify type of utility and extent of easement. "Stormwater management plan jIr-Location of retaining walls indicating top and bottom elevations, maximum wall height, and proposed materials, with material and color samples. 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. C. Landscape plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of 1"=20'or larger,clearly legible and folded): Proposed landscaping that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in the ARB guidelines. „® Existing landscaping to-be removed Include the location, size, and species. LifrLandscape key including all landscape symbols and a description of what they represent. o ] Location of existing and proposed tree lines and tree save areas. L.J-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. (1rStormwater facilities. t,©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. 1 OVER—> D. Lighting plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of 1"=20'or larger,clearly legible and folded): Location of all proposed building and site lighting 1,..R."I-°'�ighting 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 •,-rail building design. ,M Co,or perspective sketches that show the proposed development as seen from the Entrance Corridor. pi/A- ite 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 cA oof height(s) relative to the natural elevations along the Entrance Corridor e set of all building materials/colors. floor plan adequate to show exterior walls, windows and doors. F. Additional material /„.-11-1:rovide labeled, color, 8-%" x 11" photographs of the site as seen from both directions on the trance Corridor. Signatures I t 2 OVER-- ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST Updated April 7, 2011 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES GENERAL GUIDELINES Purpose ❑ 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines,_that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks,buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development within 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 and Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the 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. Compatibility with significant historic sites: ❑ 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect Jb s1.31,1 j\.). - alvkc.,-}utds W;+11"-' the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the Qv eon 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. ❑ 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for \s. 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,matenals, 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. 1 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES Compatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor ❑ 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of c; 'tom a ut..;sr1'i.— ct .c.v c.4c,✓ compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in oQ order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate + Lav��cA°v • �o s�� sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a LislOy' u."05j S wC , ") 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. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES Compatibility with significant historic sites Structure design ❑ 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, 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. 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 objective of these guidelines. ❑ 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. ❑ 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, A??. 9rtr..g s1�a+'("•Cs shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. ,"-•b‘ 9' W D ❑ 13 Any appearance of"blankness"resulting from building design should be 'v\a��(,t.res� r� �5o:VC.CA Viju relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. $A- i,,roS ❑ 14 Arcades,colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be F.))used to unify groups of buildings within a development. I ❑ 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the o1 requirements of the Guidelines. G 1°NS ❑ 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly reflective. Reflectance off the outside pane of glass should be kept below 7%. Specifications on the proposed window glass and samples of tinted window glass should be submitted with the application for final review. 2 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: T Visible light transmittance (VLT)shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR)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 the overall plan N 1c of development and shall,to the extent possible,be compatible with the building designs used on the site. ❑ 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance `�AN.. tqu • 5CA,c o Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting,these features will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be fo provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas,b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above-ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence,barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. ❑ 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. ❑ 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor street,these features must be fully 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 architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." ❑ 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the length,height, and blankness of such walls. 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. 3 LIGHTING REVIEW CHECKLIST Updated May 5, 2011 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES Lighting General Guidelines ❑ 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent Light spills over onto adjacent properties or streets; properties/streets ❑ 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush-mounted to eliminate glare. OK All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures. ❑ 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots Does not exceed 30 fc in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors. ❑ 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow; Ok consistent appearance throughout site, however, a consistent appearance throughout a site or development is appearance close to white light on spectrum required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non-white light are to remain, new lamps may be required to match them. ❑ 26 Dark brown,dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing Not mention in photometric plan, add to plan pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors. ❑ 27 The height and scale of freestanding,pole-mounted light fixtures should At 20 foot maximum be compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and 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 OK 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 lighting plan: "Each Add in note 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 1 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle." Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting ❑ 30 light used for decorative effect shall: N/A a.be compatible with the character of the Entrance Corridor. Compatibility of exterior lighting and lighting fixtures is assessed in terms of design,use, size, scale, color, and brightness. b. impact only the immediate site.The effect of the illumination should not be discernible from distances-along the Entrance Corridor. ❑ 31 Where used for decorative effect, outdoor light fixtures shall: N/A a. be equipped with automatic timing devices and shall be extinguished between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and dawn. b.be shielded and focused to eliminate glare. Glare control shall be achieved primarily through the use of such means as cutoff fixtures, shields and baffles, and appropriate application of mounting height, wattage, aiming angle, fixture placement, etc. c.be cutoff luminaires, aimed so as not to project their output beyond the objects intended to be illuminated; or non-cutoff luminaires, equipped with glare shields,visors,barn doors, and/or other similar shielding accessories as required to meet the following criteria: Light distribution from all lighting installations shall be cut-off at all angles beyond those required to restnct direct illumination to within the perimeter of the landscape feature being illuminated. d. never exceeds 3,000 lumens. Further restrictions on lumens may be imposed by the ARB. e. not be modified to reflect seasonal colors. f.be of a number that is compatible with the scale of the object and the development to be illuminated, such that the light emitted will not over- illuminate or overpower the site, as determined by the ARB. 2 LIGHTING PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Cut sheets ❑ Lumen level (3000 or more must be full cutoff) Lights are full cutoff ❑ Bulb/lamp location(must be totally within house to be full cutoff) OK Luminaire schedule ❑ Catalog#coordinated with cut sheets OK ❑ Fixture quantity/types coordinated with quantity/types on lighting OK plan o Pole height/mounting height(ARB) OK o Colors/finishes (ARB) Colors/finishes not mentioned on photometric plan ❑ Tilt(must be 0 for full cutoff) No lights tilted Fixture locations o Location conflicts with trees,utilities, etc. Close to some trees but ok overall ❑ Coordination with other site plan sheets o Shielding issues (freestanding signs, wall fixtures, etc.) Location not approve, will require separate sign review. Add in note on site plan near monument sign stating for info. purposes only Photometric plan o Adjacent zoning On site plan o Property lines On site plan o Excessive spillover Over .5 fc past property lines ❑ Excessive lighting levels (ARB) Ok 3 o Maintenance factor= 1.0 Under require 1.0 maintenance factor o Standard lighting notes: Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a Note needs to be added the photometric plan 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. 4 LANDSCAPE REVIEW CHECKLIST Updated May 5, 2011 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES GENERAL GUIDELINES Site development and layout ❑ 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and The site has been previously developed. should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This Existing trees and terrain have been may be accomplished, to the extent practical,by preserving the trees and disturbed. New trees are being planted along rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and street to mitigate minimal grading. pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape;preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river 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. Landscaping ❑ 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to N/A. Landscaping promotes visual order reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant within the corridor/integrates the building in historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns. to the existing environment of the corridor. Landscaping should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. ❑ 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting OK 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 centered. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES Accessory structures and equipment ❑ 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance OK Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting,these features will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, 1 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above-ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence,barbed wire,razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. ❑ 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings N/A and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of: a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. ❑ 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit N/A into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening.When visible from the Entrance Corridor street,these features must be fully integrated into the landscape.They should not have the appearance of engineered features. Landscaping ❑ 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include Large trees are 3.5 in. caliper, species are the following: common and approved, OK, 30 feet on a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor , center Street. Such trees should be at least 3%2 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: Large trees are 2.5 in. caliper, Ok 25 feet on a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees center. Trees/shrubs need to be added to 2 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES should be at least 21/2 inches caliper(measured six inches above the ground) western portion of site. and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center. ❑ 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: 2.5 in. caliper, OK 20 feet on center a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper(measured six inches above the ground)and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center. ❑ 35 Landscaping of parking areas: a. Large trees are aligned along parking a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on spaces located 30 feet on center. center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of b. 55 parking spaces/10= 5.5 (6 req) one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly 11 provided distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. 2.5 in. caliper b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 21/2 inches c. shrubs 24in. in height caliper(measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing. c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height. ❑ 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: ? a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the length, height, and blankness of such walls. 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. ❑ 37 Plant species: Plant species are approved. a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). ❑ 38 Plant health: Included The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site 3 REF# GUIDELINE NOTES 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 the plant." ❑ Check The number of plants shown in the plant schedule corresponds to the Plant Schedule: 560 Plan: 573 number of plants shown on the plan plants off by(13) Carex Pensylvanica ❑ Check Limit the number of proposed plants for any one species to 25% of the Ok no species greater than 25% total proposed for that plant type (tree, shrub). If 30 or fewer trees/shrubs are proposed, a 50% limit can be considered. Site Development and layout Development pattern ❑ 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor No significant natural features exist on the street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: site. 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 32.5.6.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. ❑ 41 No grading,trenching,or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any N/A trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness.Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and coordinated throughout,the grading,landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans. ❑ 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness N/A should be clearly delineated and protected on 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 N/A equipment within this area. 4