HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202100146 Correspondence 2021-12-22SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
December 20, 2021
Margaret Maliszewski, Architectural Review Board
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter #1 for Albemarle Business Campus Apartments — Final ARB Submission
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for the ARB review for Albemarle Business Campus: Block 1. This letter contains responses
to the preliminary ARB action letter (ARB2021-92). Our responses are as follows:
1. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the site and architectural plans.
RESPONSE: Comment received. Please see the added note on the site plan sheet.
2. Add the cut s' is for the proposed light fixtures to the lighting 1,'
RESPONSE: Comment received. Cut sheets are provided on the lighting plan sheet.
3. Consider revising the landscape plan to include a minimum of 5 different shrub species.
RESPONSE: Comment received. Please see the revised landscaping plan with additional shrub
species.
4. Provide large shade trees, 2Yz" caliper at planting, 40' on center, along Old Lynchburg Road.
RESPONSE: Large shade trees are now provided along Old Lynchburg Road.
5. Provide perimeter parking lot trees, 40' on center, 2Y2" caliper at planting along the northeast
corner of the parking lot.
RESPONSE: Due to the large ACSA and SWM easements in this portion of the site, a double -
staggered row of evergreen shrubs is proposed along this edge.
6. The final site plan may be reviewed by staff due to the distance from the EC street, mitigating
visibility and appropriate architectural concept drawings.
RESPONSE: Comment received.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
Rachel(c)shimp-engineering.com or by phone at 434-227-5140.
Regards,
Rachel Moon
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com