HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202100067 Staff Report 2021-07-14ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB-2021-67: Discount Tire Initial Site Plan
Review Type
Initial Site Plan and Preliminary Review of Architecture
Parcel Identification
06100-00-00-120J0
Location
1638 Seminole Trail
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HC), Airport Impact Area (AIA), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Mimosa LLC (Frank Birckhead/Duffy Birckhead / Bohler Engineering (Katherine Roberts), Halle Properties c/o Discount Tire (Matthew Johnson)
Magisterial District
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Proposal
To demolish an existing fast-food restaurant building to construct a 7,680 sq. ft. building to accommodate a Discount Tire vehicle service facility in addition to associated
site improvements on approximately 1.32 acres.
Context
The front of the subject property is comprised of a 1-story drive-thru Wendy's restaurant building with associated parking. At the rear of the subject property, separated
from the restaurant development by a tree line, are two 1-story storage buildings. Entrances/exits and a small landscaped lawn with mulched beds make up the frontage
along the Route 29 Entrance Corridor. This portion of Rt. 29 is largely characterized by commercial development with nearby developments including Charlottesville
Fashion Square Mall to the southeast, Albemarle Square Shopping Center to the northeast, a gas station with a self -storage facility behind it to the south, and a one-story
retail shopping center to the north. (Fig. 1).
Visibility
The proposed development will be readily visible from the Route 29 Entrance Corridor.
ARB Meeting Date
July 19, 2021
Staff Contact
Khris Taggart
PROJECT HISTORY
A site plan was first approved for this site in 1978. The building was constructed in 1979, prior to the establishment of the Entrance Corridors. The ARB has not reviewed any applications for this site. A pre -
application conference was held to discuss the proposed site changes on April 26, 2021.
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Figure 1: County GIS Image showing project area along the Rt. 29 Entrance Corridor.
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
I GUIDELINE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Purpose; Compatibility with significant historic sues; Compatibility with
the character of the Entrance Corridor; Structure Design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within
This portion of the Rt. 29 Entrance Corridor includes a mixture of small- and large-
Provide samples for all materials and colors.
the designated Entrance Corridors is to ensure that new
scale commercial buildings of varying styles and forms that achieve compatibility
development within the corridors reflects the traditional
largely through the use of brick as a primary building material. The proposed
Revise the masonry to one with a more
architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB
building's connection to the historic architecture of the County is to some extent
finished appearance.
review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development
demonstrated in the storefront elements along the south and east elevations. On the
within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of
south elevation, storefront windows are topped with a metal canopy with a band clad in
Revise the building forms to establish a more
design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks,
corrugated metal siding above, and on the east elevation the storefront windows are
cohesive appearance for the overall building.
buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle
either framed by ACM panels or topped with a band clad in corrugated metal siding.
area, and to promote orderly and attractive development within
These forms and materials do not correspond with those found traditionally in historic
these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic
commercial storefronts. The use of the ACM panels at the south end of the east
structures is neither required nor desired.
elevation has an applied appearance that creates a form that appears to "float" with no
connection to the elements and materials further along the elevation. This floating
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville
and Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of
quality is particularly evident in the perspective rendering, which also clearly illustrates
buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the
the bright red returns on the ACM panel bay. On the south and east elevations, the
integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of
traditional storefront form is made less traditional by the use of corrugated metal siding
these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary
above and the lack of a canopy, respectively. Lastly, the building design relies on two
factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area;
shades of split -face concrete masonry units, corrugated metal siding, and ACM panels
the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and
as primary building materials. The concrete masonry and corrugated metal are
layout; and landscaping.
reflective of materials used historically in utilitarian buildings within the County and
are not appropriate primary building materials for the EC. The ACM panels could be
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing structures
should respect the traditions of the architecture of historicallyI
highly reflective, a characteristic that has typically not been considered appropriate for
significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle areal
the EC. Revising the building design to use masonry with a more finished appearance
Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as
and less reflective metal would be appropriate.
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 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.
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a
pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the
Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence.
Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby
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.
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 [of the design guidelines]. 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.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design
The north side of the building, visible from the EC, is a largely "blank" elevation that
Revise the design of the north elevation to
should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
has a "back of building" appearance due to the limited fenestration and lack of
incorporate architectural detailing to relieve
architectural detailing. Revising the north elevation to reduce blankness would be
blankness.
appropriate.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context
The building has a simple form like many of the buildings in the surrounding area. As
Revise the size of building forms and the
of buildings.
viewed from the EC, human scale is enhanced on the south elevation by the storefront
windows topped with a metal canopy. Further along this side of the building are garage
distribution of materials and colors to create
a better sense of human scale and greater
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale
should be integral to the building and site design.
bay doors that help to relieve blankness and add a sense of human scale, but they also
add to the utilitarian appearance. On the east (EC) elevation, the storefront windows
coordination throughout the building.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use
forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
add an element of human scale, but the ACM panels are used to establish more of a
monumental element on this elevation.
The east elevation is divided into three bays using varying materials (ACM panels,
corrugated metal siding, split face CW, and glass). The distribution of the materials
along the elevation does not result in a cohesive design. The size, form and character of
the bay clad in ACM panels would typically signify the entrance to the building;
however, the entrance is located in the bay to the north of this feature. The middle bay
is lacking human scale and balance due to the absence of a canopy and the narrow
length. Also, the tops of the storefronts do not align on the EC elevation, and the color
of the metal cap at the top of the building changes from white to "boysenberry".
Revising the size of the building forms as well as the distribution of materials and
colors could result in an elevation that has a more coordinated appearance.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices
A single building is proposed, so a connecting device is not necessary.
None.
should be used to unify groups of buildings within a
development.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to
The white and red of the ACM panels appear to be branding colors for Discount Tire,
Revise the color of the ACM to a more
meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
contributin a trademark appearance to the design.
muted, earth tone color.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly
The standard window glass note is not present on the architectural drawings.
Revise the architectural drawings to include
tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance
the standard window glass note.
Corridors should meet the following criteria: 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
forfinal review.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into
A dumpster enclosure and pad are proposed near the northwest corner of the building.
Show the location of mechanical equipment
the overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible,
In this location the dumpster enclosure will be visible from the Entrance Corridor, but
(building and ground mounted) on the site
be compatible with the building designs used on the site.
no details have been provided on the enclosure's appearance with this submission. An
and architectural plans and show how it will
enclosure matching the material approved for the main building would provide a
coordinated appearance.
be screened from the EC.
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the
Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features
Revise the site plan to provide a dumpster
will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor
The location(s) of mechanical equipment is not labeled on the plan.
enclosure detail. A material that coordinates
street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a.
with that approved for the main building
Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage
would be appropriate.
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.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
The standard mechanical equipment note is not present on the site plan or the
Add the standard mechanical equipment note
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from
architectural drawings.
to the site plan and architectural drawings.
the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
Lighting
General Guidelines
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto
The lighting does not exceed .5 footcandles over any public roadways or adjacent
None.
adjacent properties or streets;
properties and the fixtures proposed are full cutoff.
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate
glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more
must be full cutoff fixtures.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for
The LLF has not been identified on the lighting plan. The plan shows a maximum
Revise the photometric plan to indicate that
display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will
illumination at the ground of 8.5 fc, which is expected to have an appropriate
the plan was calculated using an LLF of 1.0
apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors.
appearance.
for all fixtures and revise the photometrics
accordingly.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm
The building mounted lighting is proposed with a color temperature approximating
Revise the color temperature of the pole -
soft glow; however, a consistent appearance throughout a site 4
warm white (3000K) but the pole -mounted lighting is proposed with a color
mounted lighting to a soft, warm white
development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps that
temperature approximating neutral white (4000K). The under -canopy lighting color
(3000K).
emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be required
temperature does not appear to be noted on the plans.
to match them.
Revise the lighting plan to indicate the color
temperature for the under -canopy lighting. A
lighting temperature of 2000K-3000K would
be appropriate.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for
The color of the wall and pole -mounted light fixtures has been indicated as dark bronze
None.
free-standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance
on the cutsheets.
Corridors.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light
A note in the exterior fixture schedule states the height of the pole -mounted fixtures
Revise the height of the pole -mounted
fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of the
will be 25'. This height exceeds the maximum allowed of 20', including the base.
fixtures to a height that does not exceed 20',
buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with the use of
including the base and indicate this on the
the site. Typically, the height of freestanding pole -mounted
plan.
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 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:
The standard lighting note is not on the site plan set.
Add the standard lighting note to the lighting
"Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000
plan.
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."
Guidelines or the Use o Decorative Landscape Lighting
30
Light used for decorative effect shall:
No decorative landscape lighting is proposed.
None.
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 illuminatioy
should not be discernible from distances along the Entrance
Corridor.
31
Where used for decorative effect, outdoor light fixtures shall:
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 restrict direct illumination to within the perimeter of the
landscape feature being illuminated.
d. never exceed 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.
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are
The landscape plan shows five Japanese Katsura trees with interspersed shrubs along
Revise the plan to provide additional
intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the
the EC frontage of the site; however, the plantings are shown in easements and near
planting area along the Rt. 29 frontage to
area's significant historic sites which is characterized by large
multiple conflicting utilities. Additionally, the tree spacing exceeds 40' near the
accommodate required frontage trees free of
shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order
entrance to the site, the Japanese Katsum trees are medium trees (not the required large
utilities and easements. Note that this will
within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into
trees), and no ornamental trees are proposed. Increased planting area is required to
likely require the elimination of the 8-space
the existing environment of the corridor.
accommodate the frontage landscaping. This might be accommodated by changes to
parking row and possibly some of the
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by
the large, open paved area behind the building (a truck turn -around area) or reducing
adjacent travelway.
planting different types of plant materials that share similar
the parking area at the front of the site, though compromises may still be needed for
characteristics. Such common elements allow for more
tree sizes and spacing.
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.
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:
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads.
Such trees should be at least 2'/z inches caliper (measured six
inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species
common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every
40 feet on center.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
There are 33 parking spaces proposed for the site. This requires three interior trees; this
None.
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas,
requirement has been satisfied with 9 interior trees.
located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior
of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking
spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the
interior of the parking area.
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure
2% inches 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.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
There are no interior pedestrian ways beyond the sidewalk along the perimeter of the
Revise the site plan to provide a planting
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior
building. The north elevation of the building, visible from the EC, is a long elevation
area along the north elevation of the
pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/z inches caliper
(128) that is largely "blank" due to the minimal fenestration and lack of architectural
building.
(measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a
detailing. A walkway is shown along the length of this wall, but no planting area has
species common to the area. Such trees should be located at
been provided. Revising the site plan to show a planting area that can sufficiently
least every 25 feet on center.
accommodate trees and shrubs along this elevation may help to integrate the
appearance of this long elevation into the site.
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: a. Plant species required should be as approved by
The proposed plants are on the recommended species lists.
None.
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: The following note should be added to the landscape
The note is not present on the landscape plan.
Revise the site plan to include the standard
plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to
landscaping note.
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 theplant."
Development pattern, Site Development and layout
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural
The site is accessed from Rt. 29. The travelway and parking area have an organized
Revise the plan to show a pedestrian way
landscape and should contribute to the creation of an organized
pattern.
across the frontage with the new
development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent
development.
practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of
The proposed commercial building is situated parallel to the EC. One of the two
the area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways
existing entrances along Route 29 is being closed off with landscaping. There is an
and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring
existing sidewalk across the frontage. The plan does not clearly show a sidewalk with
that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography
the new development.
thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the
extent practical, existing significant river and stream valleys
The site has been previously developed. Existing landscaping is proposed to be
which may be located on the site and integrating these features
removed to accommodate the building and parking area and travelways.
into the design of surrounding development; and limiting the
building mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the
Views around the site are not expected to be negatively impacted.
natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor.
H
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the
Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the
corridor should be as follows:
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and
pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site.
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street
should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be
arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street.
c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent
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 existing
views and vistas on and around the site.
Site Grading
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to
The site has been previously developed. Grading is proposed across the entire site,
Add planting beds along the retaining walls
surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and
resulting in long retaining walls on both the north and south sides of the site, a level
to allow for trees at 2.5" caliper and shrubs
by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded
area near the center of the site for the building, and a gradual slope up from east to
at 24".
landforms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill
west. The building and other site elements are expected to screen portions of these
sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the
walls from view of the EC, but the walls will be visible from along the frontage, most
Revise the plan to indicate retaining wall
grading plan shall be rounded with a ten -foot minimum radius
notably across the entrance into the site. Heights reaching 7' are proposed for the
material, color, manufacturer. A block in a
where they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should
southern wall and materials have not been identified. Shrubs are shown at the top of the
muted, earth -tone color would be
achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining
southern wall, but no shrubs or trees are shown at the base of either wall, or at the top
appropriate. Samples may be required.
walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced
of the northern wall. Adding planting areas at the bases of the retaining walls to allow
and planted to blend with the landscape.
for trees and shrubs would help integrate the walls into the site.
Terrace all retaining walls over 6' in height
and provide planting beds.
41
No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip
The plans note a 25' landscape buffer along the frontage; however, that depth appears
Revise the plans to correct the depth of the
line of any trees or other existing features designated for
to be inaccurate.
landscape buffer.
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 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 equipment within this area.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed
There are no above -ground stormwater features proposed.
None.
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.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new
drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site
to the extent possible.
Signs
Signage is reviewed and approved by separate submission. However, the following
Please note separate sign applications are
preliminary comments are provided.
required for all proposed signs. The
following preliminary comments are
The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates for trademarks,
provided:
service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified.
Revise the wall signs to use either face
The cabinet signs will be required to have an opaque background (the white portion of
illumination or halo illumination.
the sign) if internally illuminated. Note that the existing freestanding sign at this site
appears to be a non -conforming sign. If structural changes are made to a sign that is
Revise the sign proposed on the south
non -conforming as to height and area, Zoning Ordinance Section 4.15.20b will apply
elevation so that it has a more coordinated
and the sign area and sign height must be reduced by at least 25 percent until the area
appearance. This can be done by reducing
and height are conforming.
the size of the sign and/or changing the
layout to a single line of text.
The wall signs for the building are shown as channel letters on backer panels and they
use both face- and halo -lit internal illumination. The use of a backer panel will not
The background of any cabinet signs
allow the structure of the building to "read through" and channel letters must either
proposed will be required to have an opaque
have an opaque back when face -lit or an opaque face when halo -lit. Revising the wall
background if internally illuminated.
signage to remove the backer panel and use either face- or halo -illumination will be
required.
Include the size of the existing freestanding
sign on the sign drawings. If the sign is taller
The sign on the south elevation has a crowded appearance that could be resolved by
than 12' and larger than 32 square feet, the
changing the layout to a single line of text.
proposal must include a 25% reduction in
height and area until the height reaches 12'
and area reaches 32 sf.
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. Proposed building materials
• Concrete masonry units
• Corrugated metal
• ACM panels
2. `Blankness" of the north elevation.
3. Building forms on the east and south elevations.
4. Landscaping along the EC frontage: planting area size, spacing, and species.
5. Need for landscaping along the northern and southern sides 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 The ARB recommends approval of the Initial Site Plan with the following condition: Revise the plan to provide additional planting area along the Rt. 29 frontage to accommodate required
frontage trees free of utilities and easements. Note that this will likely require the elimination of the 8-space parking row and possibly some of the adjacent travelway.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None.
• 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. Provide samples for all materials and colors.
2. Revise the masonry to one with a more finished appearance.
3. Revise the building forms to establish a more cohesive appearance for the overall building.
4. Revise the design of the north elevation to incorporate architectural detailing to relieve blankness.
5. Revise the size of building forms and the distribution of materials and colors to create a better sense of human scale and greater coordination throughout the building.
6. Revise the color of the ACM to a more muted, earth tone color.
7. Revise the architectural drawings to include the standard window glass note: 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.
8. 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.
9. Revise the site plan to provide a dumpster enclosure detail. A material that coordinates with that approved for the main building would be appropriate.
10. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the site plan and architectural drawings: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated. "
11. Revise the photometric plan to indicate that the plan was calculated using an LLF of 1.0 for all fixtures and revise the photometrics accordingly.
12. Revise the color temperature of the pole -mounted lighting to a soft, warn white (3000K).
13. Revise the lighting plan to indicate the color temperature for the under -canopy lighting. A lighting temperature of 2000K-3000K would be appropriate.
14. Revise the height of the pole -mounted fixtures to a height that does not exceed 20', including the base and indicate this on the plan.
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15. Add the standard lighting note to the lighting plan: "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be afull cutoff lumtnaire and shall be arranged or
shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. The spillover of lightingfrom luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural
areas zoning districts shall not exceed one ha f footcandle. "
16. Revise the plan to provide additional planting area along the Rt. 29 frontage to accommodate required frontage trees free of utilities and easements. Note that this will likely require the elimination
of the 8-space parking row and possibly some of the adjacent travelway.
17. Revise the site plan to provide a planting area along the north elevation of the building.
18. Revise the site plan to include the standard landscaping note: `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 support the overall health of the plant."
19. Revise the plan to show a pedestrian way across the frontage with the new development.
20. Add planting beds along the retaining walls to allow for trees at 2.5" caliper and shrubs at 24".
21. Revise the plan to indicate retaining wall material, color, manufacturer. A block in a muted, earth -tone color would be appropriate. Samples may be required.
22. Terrace all retaining walls over 6' in height and provide planting beds.
23. Revise the plans to correct the depth of the landscape buffer.
24. Please note separate sign applications are required for all proposed signs. The following preliminary comments are provided:
a. Revise the wall signs to use either face illumination or halo illumination.
b. Revise the sign proposed on the south elevation so that it has a more coordinated appearance. This can be done by reducing the size of the sign and/or changing the layout to a single line of
text.
c. The background of any cabinet signs proposed will be required to have an opaque background if internally illuminated.
d. Include the size of the existing freestanding sign on the sign drawings. If the sign is taller than 12' and larger than 32 square feet, the proposal must include a 25% reduction in height and
area until the height reaches 12' and area reaches 32 sf.
ATTACHMENTS
• Attach. 1: ARB2021-67: Discount Tire Initial Site Plan
• Attach. 2: ARB2021-67: Discount Tire Architectural Drawings
• Attach. 3: ARB2021-67: Discount Tire Sign Drawings (Wall)
• Attach. 4: ARB2021-67: Discount Tire Sign Drawings (Freestandine)
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