HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202200047 Action Letter 2022-07-06County of Albemarle
\;. Community Development Department - Planning
July 6, 2022
Rachel Moon
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
912 E High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Khristopher Taggart
ktaggart@albemarle.org
Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext. 3278
RE: ARB-2022-47: Forest Lakes Self Storage Initial Site Plan (TMP: 046134000000300)
Dear Applicant,
At its meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board unanimously voted to forward
the following recommendations on the above -noted application 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. Revise the architectural drawings to include a color/material schedule.
2. Consider providing perspective renderings from both directions on the EC street, with and without
landscaping, to help clarify the visual impact of the windowless walls.
3. Provide specifications for proposed window glass. Show that VLT will not drop below 40% and VLR will not
exceed 30%. Glass should be dear, without tint. If tinted glass is proposed, provide a sample for review.
4. Add the standard window glass note to the architectural plans: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop
below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.
5. Revise the architectural drawings to show dashed lines that indicate the height and location(s) of the roof -
mounted mechanical equipment.
6. Indicate if any ground -mounted mechanical equipment is proposed.
7. Revise the final site plan to provide a complete lighting plan.
8. Revise the landscape plan to provide one interior parking area tree to satisfy the requirement.
9. Please note separate sign applications are required for all proposed signs.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms, checklists,
and schedules are available online at https://www.albemarle.or-q/qovernment/community-development/appIV-for/planninq-
and-site-development-applications. Please be certain that your ARB submittal addresses all checklist items and the
above -noted comments. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely, ,
Khris Taggart, Planner
cc: Ja-Zan Limited Partnership, P O Box 9035, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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