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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201400059 Checklist 2014-05-06RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT # /NAME: ARB 201400059, Sonic ARB COMMENT NOTES Provide building material and color samples for . Brick — ask applicant where it has been used locally review. • Rendering color not representative of the material color provided — stone sample lacks the warmer tones and variation in color reflected in the rendering. • Mortar color — may benefit from being lighter — to give more dimensionality • Photograph bank and Gander building materials • Compare style of Gander stonework (more variation) to Sonic's • Green canopy color sample not provided Remove the poster display boards from the The poster display boards have been removed and an proposal. interior building floor plan has been provided. Provide an interior building floor plan. Provide a site /building elevation, as viewed from A site /building elevation, as viewed from the EC, the EC, showing the entire width of the site showing the entire width of the site including the including the canopies and building. canopies and building was not included in this submission. Provide specs on the proposed glass. Ensure that The applicant's response letter indicates that PPG the VLT shall not drop below 40% and the VLR uncoated, clear glass + clear is proposed. The spec. shall not exceed 30 %. sheet provided shows that it meets minimum VLT and ARB COMMENT NOTES VLR requirements with a VLT value of 79% and VLR value of 15 %. Sheet C3.01 Conceptual Exterior Elevations does not contain any reference to the proposed glass manufacturer and product ID. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail on the site Sheet 5 of 8 Site Cross - Sections contains a dumpster plan drawings. A brick wall enclosure, of the same enclosure detail with a 4'/2 foot tall brick wall and 4 foot red brick in the building, would provide a tall wooden picket gate. The brick is to match the coordinated appearance. exterior brick on the building. The enclosure height does not meet the site plan ordinance minimum requirement of 6' (Section 32.7.9.7 (e)) . The proposed gate color was not indicated. A color to match the brick enclosure would be appropriate. Revise the proposal by relocating all the rooftop units to the EC end of the roof and revising their design so the top of the unit is below the top of the cornice. Provide a section to confirm. Revise the site plan drawings by labeling all site Additional labeling of site features has been added to features shown. On Sheet 5 Site Cross - Sections, Sheet 3 of 8 Layout. All three cross - sections on Sheet verify which of the cross sections labeled "CROSS 5 Site Cross - Sections are now correctly labeled. SECTION 2" is actually Section 3 and revise the drawing accordingly. Reduce the negative visual impact of the drive- Sheet 4 of 8 Landscaping Plan shows additional thru and its associated features, as viewed from planting added just west of the drive -thru lane to the EC, by revising the planting plan to reduce reduce its visibility. Issues regarding that planting are ARB COMMENT NOTES visibility of this area and redesign the rear and addressed in the Landscaping section of this report. side elevations to relieve the back door The door on the west (EC) elevation has been removed appearance. and infilled with brick. Revise the Plant Schedule on Sheet 4 Landscape The plant schedule on Sheet 4 Landscape Plan has Plan to show all shrub planting heights at 24" been revised to show one shrub at 24" at planting and minimum. Include shrub plantings "IV" & "IS" in the the others at 36 ". All plantings shown on the landscape schedule. plan are included in the plant schedule. Revise the drawing to show the limits of the Sheet 4 Landscaping Plan shows the limits of the sanitary sewer easement beneath the Inkberry sanitary easement under the Inkberry Hollies. The row Holly shrubs. Replace the Inkberry Holly shrubs of Inkberry Hollies has been replaced with mix of three with a mix of three evergreen shrub species, shrubs, Inkberry Holly, Glossy Abelia and Winter planted in an informal, staggered arrangement Jasmine. Winter Jasmine is a trailing, viny, deciduous and provide proof that they would be allowed in shrub therefore not suitable for screening. Glossy that easement. Show their planting heights at 36" Abelia is a deciduous shrub in this area and therefore minimum. not suitable for screening. Revise Sheet 4 Landscaping Plan by reducing the The two Allee Elms and one London Plane have been spacing of the 1 AIIee Elm & 2 London Plane replaced with four Zelkova "Green Vase" trees; trees, shown along the northern edge of the site, however, the spacing between trees ranges from 40' to to 40' maximum. Add another large tree. 60'. Include a dashed outline on the landscape plan Sheet 4 Landscape Plan shows the dashed outline of showing the limits of the canopies. Clarify how the the canopy with its close proximity (3' to 5') to two of trees will be allowed to reach their natural form, the trees. However, the "V" (vase) shape of the Zelkova without excessive pruning, when planted so close "Green Vase" is expected to allow it to adapt to the to the canopy. tight spacing without hampering its form. Add another large tree in the planting island The Albemarle County Service Authority has stated immediately east of the dumpster enclosure that only shrubs are permitted in the easement. The (south end of the site) and provide proof that all island east of the dumpster is in that easement so an the proposed plantings along the southern additional tree could not be added. All trees previously boundary are permitted in the sanitary sewer shown inside the easement have been removed with easement. If trees aren't permitted, increase the the exception of the six Little Gem Magnolia trees ARB COMMENT NOTES planting area. shown at the west end. Those trees will need to be replaced with tall screening shrubs. Two Allee Elm trees, 38' on center, are shown just outside the southern edge of the easement. Inside the easement, the applicant is proposing St. John's Wort, DoubleFile Viburnum, Winter Jasmine and Fortune's Osmanthus shrubs. St. John's Wort is a flowering herb and Winter Jasmine is a 4' tall, trailing, viny shrub, neither will provide the evergreen screening required. Provide a complete lighting plan for review. All wall and site lights shall be full cutoff fixtures. Canopy lights shall be flush -mount or recessed. Wall lights shall be down lights only and located so as to illuminate the sidewalk without over- illuminating the building. Include the standard lighting note on the lighting The standard lighting note is missing: plan. Each 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 roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one -half footcandle. Provide a lighting plan that limits canopy The maximum illumination under the canopies is 12.7 illumination values to 20 footcandles. under the northern canopy and 15.7 under the canopy adjacent to the building. Separate applications for signs are required. The 1.5 sf sign area /1 sf building frontage x 27' building sign type is appropriate; however, overly intense frontage = 40.5 s.f permitted wall sign area sign colors will not be approved and illumination will be limited to internal illumination of the East, West and North Elevation Signs: channel letter text with no illumination of the Proposed sign 6' x 2' = 12 sf. backer panel. 12 s.f. x 3 signs = 36 s.f. total South Elevation Sign: ARB COMMENT NOTES 8'x3'= 24s.f. Total Sign Area = 36 s.f. + 24 s.f. = 60 s.f. Remove the poster display boards from the The poster display boards have been removed from the proposal. proposal. The stall menu boards facing the EC should not This was not addressed. be internally illuminated. Provide a 3D visualization illustrating the view This was not provided. from the corridor, with existing and proposed vegetation. Provide additional information on the stall menu This was not provided. boards to clarify the "advertisement" side. Drawings need original dates and revision dates. Proposed green LED strip lighting on face of curved canopies LIGHTING PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST ARB201400059, Sonic Drive -thru CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES - Issues Cut sheets Lights shown on elevation drawings but not included in the lighting plan: • Sconce lights in east and west elevations • Three wall lights at the east end of the south elevation, two wall lights in the east elevation and 1 wall light at the east end of the north elevation. X Lumen level (3000 or more must be full OK cutoff) X Bulb /lamp location (must be totally within OK house to be full cutoff) Luminaire schedule X Catalog # coordinated with cut sheets OK X Fixture quantity /types coordinated with OK quantity /types on lighting plan X Pole height /mounting height (ARB) OK — 18' X Colors /finishes (ARB) For pole lights - Not shown — bronze or black X Tilt (must be 0 for full cutoff) Need to indicate for pole lighting Fixture locations X Location conflicts with trees, utilities, etc. OK X Coordination with other site plan sheets OK X Shielding issues (freestanding signs, wall Proposed wall pack lighting does not meet action fixtures, etc.) letter comment & does not match fixture shown on building elevation: Wall lights shall be down lights only and located so as to illuminate the sidewalk without over - illuminating the building. Photometric plan X Adjacent zoning OK — within shopping center X Property lines OK X Excessive spillover OK X Excessive lighting levels (ARB) OK — max light level 15.7 — meets action letter comment: Provide a lighting plan that limits canopy illumination values to 20 footcandles. X Maintenance factor = 1.0 Issue: 0.81 LLF X Standard lighting notes: Each outdoor Issue: note missing 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 roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one -half footcandle. �Ili-Ili Architectural Review Board Final Review of a Site Development Plan Checklist for Completeness ARB201400059, Sonic Drive -thru OK 8 collated copies OK 1 set of color /material sam A. Written description of the proposal OK Written description of the proposal. OK Explain 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): OK Location(s) of proposed building(s) on the site. OK Location of proposed parking, travelways, walkways and other improvements. OK Mechanical equipment, trash containers, loading and service areas, other similar features and improvements, and associated screening. OK 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, but in no case less than 50 -feet outside of the site. OK Location and size of existing and proposed utilities and easements. Identify type of utility and extent of easement. OK Stormwater management plan. OK Location of retaining walls indicating top and bottom elevations, maximum wall height, and proposed materials, with material and color samples. OK 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): OK Proposed landscaping that meets or exceeds the requirements outlined in the ARB guidelines. OK Existing landscaping to be removed. Include the location, size, and species. OK Landscape key including all landscape symbols and a description of what they represent. OK Location of existing and proposed tree lines and tree save areas. OK Location of existing natural features. OK Location of individual trees of 6 -inch caliper or greater and all significant groups of trees indicated by botanical name and caliper. OK Location and height of above - ground utilities and associated easements, and location of below - ground utilities and associated easements. OK Stormwater facilities. X Provide a signed, tree conservation checklist with all checklist items drawn on the landscape plans. Missing X Include tree protection fencing and limits of work on the landscape, grading and E &S plans. Missing I OVER - D. Lighting plan showing the following (drawn to the scale of 1 " =20' or larger, clearly legible and folded): OK Location of all proposed building and site lighting. OK Lighting schedule identifying all proposed light fixtures, poles and brackets. OK Manufacturer's cut sheets illustrating proposed lighting fixtures and information on illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, finish, and installation height. OK Photometric plan addressing all fixtures and indicating that lighting does meet the requirements of Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. OK Coordination of lighting with landscaping and other site elements. E. Appearance of the building(s) (architectural elevations, color perspective sketches, site sections): OK 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 overall building design. OK Color perspective sketches that show the proposed development as seen from the Entrance Corridor. OK Site 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 roof height(s) relative to the natural elevations along the Entrance Corridor. OK One set of all building materials / colors. OK A floor plan adequate to show exterior walls, windows and doors. F. Additional material OK Provide labeled, color, 8 -1/2" x 11" photographs of the site as seen from both directions on the Entrance Corridor. OK Signatures 2 OVER - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST Updated April 7, 2011 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES GENERAL GUIDELINES Pur ose ❑ 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 the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the 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 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. 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 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. 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 uidelines. ❑ 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, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. ❑ 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. ❑ 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development. ❑ 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the require ents of the Guidelines. ❑ 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. REF # GUIDELINE NOTES Window glass in the Entrance 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 lass should be submitted with the application forfinal review. Accessory structures and equipment ❑ 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan 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 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, 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. SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW CHECKLIST Updated Mays, 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 the character of the Entrance Corridor ❑ 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. Site development and layout ❑ 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and REF # GUIDELINE NOTES 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. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES Accessory structures and equipment ❑ 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan 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 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, 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 REF # GUIDELINE NOTES shall be eliminated." Site Development and layout Development pattern ❑ 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 surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. ❑ 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final REF # GUIDELINE NOTES 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. ❑ 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. 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 should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and 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 reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns. 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 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 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, 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 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. Landscaping ❑ 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 31/2 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: a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees REF # GUIDELINE NOTES should be at least 2%2 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. ❑ 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: 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 should align the perimeter of parking areas, 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%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. ❑ 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 Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants or Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). ❑ 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site 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 number of plants shown on the plan ❑ Check Limit the number of proposed plants for any one species to 25% of the total proposed for that plant type (tree, shrub). Site Development and layout Development pattern ❑ 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: 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 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 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.