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County of Albemarle
Community Development Department - Planning
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August 17, 2021
Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
455 Second Street SE, Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Khristopher Taggart
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Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext.3278
RE: ARB-2021-76: Galaxie Farm - Initial (TMP: 09100-00-00-00900, 09100-00-00-01500)
Dear Applicant,
At its meeting on Monday, August 16, 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: 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 architectural designs with the next submittal. Note that the side and rear elevations of
the townhouses in lots 18-27 and 54-59 must be designed to eliminate blankness and achieve
appropriate form, scale, etc.
2. 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.
3. Confirm that the fence on the southwest side of the site is to remain. Revise the site plan to
show the fence consistently throughout the site plan.
4. Include the standard mechanical equipment note on the architectural plans.
5. Revise the plan to provide trees along the south/southwest perimeter of the site to help integrate
the development into environment of the corridor. A mix of trees, irregularly spaced, is
recommended.
6. Include with the final site plan a complete landscape plan. Ensure that there are no conflicts
between landscaping and utilities.
7. Include the standard plan health note on the landscape plan.
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8. 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.
9. Show the tree protection fencing for the tree buffer throughout the landscaping, grading and,
E&S plans.
10. Revise the plan to indicate the use of earth -tone concrete and stone to better integrate the
culverts and rip rap located in the tree buffer into the site.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms,
checklists and schedules are available on-line at https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-
development/apply-for/planning-and-site-development-applications. Please be certain that your ARB submittal
addresses the above -noted issues and all checklist items.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely, ,
Khris Taggart, Planner
cc: Galaxie Farm Investments LLC
600 East Water Street, Suite H
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Riverbend Development
455 Second Street SE, Suite 201
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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