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Project #/Name
ARB- 2014 -106: Bojangles
Review Type
Site Plan Amendment
Parcel Identification
078000000073A2
Location
2013 Abbey Road, on the south side of Rt. 250 between the Applebee's and the bank in the Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center
Zoned
Planned Development Mixed Commercial (PDMC), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner /Applicant
Rivanna Ridge Charlottesville LLC /Shimp Engineering (Justin Shimp)
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To construct a restaurant with a drive -thru and associated site improvements.
Context
The site is located in an established shopping center in the heavily developed commercial area of Pantops, across from the Montessori school.
Visibility
The proposed building will be readily visible from the Entrance Corridor. The drive -thru window will be visible on the east side of the building.
ARB Meeting Date
September 15, 2014
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
DATE
APPLICATION
RESULT
4/7/2014
ARB- 2014 -25
The ARB completed a review of the Initial Site Plan and a preliminary review of the architectural design, and provided advisory comments on the request for the
Special Use Permit for a drive -thru. The action letter from the ARB meeting is included as Attachment A to this report, and the comments are included in the
analysis table, below.
6/11/2014
SP- 201404
The Special Use Permit for the drive -thru was approved by the BOS.
CHANGES SINCE THE INITIAL REVIEW
Primary revisions to the proposal include a number of architectural changes made to address scale, proportion and detail issues identified at the initial ARB review.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
ARB 4/7/2014
CURRENT ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
COMMENTS
Structure design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the
Consider revising the
Two glass block windows have been
None.
designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development
proportions of the glass
added to the west elevation and the size of
within the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area.
block windows to
the glass block windows has been made
Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines,
coordinate with the
consistent throughout the building. These
that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors
architectural proportions
changes help break up the previously
reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical
and detail and/or material of
blank wall areas. Brick soldier courses
landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and
the overall building.
have been added at the window heads and
Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development
joints have been added in the stucco areas.
within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of
Consider revising the
All of these changes help improve the
historic structures is neither required nor desired.
facades to provide a more
human scale and integrated
proportions of the building and the
coordination among building elements.
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should
respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant
architectural appearance
buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area.
that breaks down the scale
The three long canopies previously
4
The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for
of the canopies, pilasters,
proposed at the EC end of the building
building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic
fagade and cornice. This
have each been divided into three separate
structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new
could be done by providing
canopies whose widths relate better to the
development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites
additional detail or
width of the windows below the canopies.
in the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of
articulation in the stucco
These divisions result in a more human
compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms
which maybe embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well
facades, and providing more
scale, a more comfortable appearance, and
as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to
detail in the brick.
amore integrated architectural
accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional
appearance.
requirements.
Reinforce the design of the
entrance to the building.
A brick pilaster has been added on the
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Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors,
materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and
This could be done by
west elevation next to the window in the
features of the significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by
breaking up the composition
entrance vestibule. This treatment marks
(but not limited to) the buildings described in Appendix A [of the
of the canopy.
this window bay as different from the
design guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through
others, but the entrance itself is not
scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture
which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of
emphasized in the design.
important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of
these guidelines.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should
be integral to the building and site design.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should
be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern
None.
The staff report for the initial review noted
None.
of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance
that the proposed red brick will relate well
Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs
to the surrounding buildings, and that the
should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the
scale, mass and height of the proposed
Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially
building are coordinated with the
developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between
surrounding shopping center buildings.
harmonizing new development with the existing character of the
These features of the design have not
corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites
changed.
in the area.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of
buildings.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms,
shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
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
None.
The staff report for the initial review noted
None.
the requirements of the Guidelines.
that some changes had been made to the
standard Bojangle's design. The color of the
awnings has been revised from a bright
orange to a "copper" color and the amount
of brick used for the walls has been
increased from the original proposal.
Additional changes to the standard design
are described above.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted
Provide glass specs on the
The elevation drawings note clear
Provide the following
or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should
architectural drawings
anodized storefront with clear low -E
note on the architectural
meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not
indicating that visible light
glass, but the exact wording of the glass
drawings: Window glass
drop below 40 %. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30 %•
transmittance (VLT) shall
spec is not included on the drawings.
shall conform to these
Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the
not drop below 40% and
specs: Visible light
application forfinal review.
visible light reflectance
transmittance (VLT) shall
(VLR) shall not exceed
not drop below 40% and
30 %.
visible light reflectance
(VLR) shall not exceed
30 %.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the
Provide a dumpster screen
A dumpster screen detail is not included
Provide a dumpster
overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be
detail on the plan. Screening
in the plan. A note on the plan indicates a
screen detail in the site
compatible with the building designs used on the site.
materials should be
coordinated with building
wooden wall and a note in the applicant's
memo calls for a brick wall. The dumpster
plan. Coordinate all
dumpster screen
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the
Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features
materials.
gates are aligned with a drive aisle.
information regarding
will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor
material.
street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading
Revise the plan to show the
A drive -thru menu board is shown on the
areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical
locations of all drive -thru
west side of the building. A single menu
Confirm that only one
equipment, f. Above - ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed
related items. Provide
board is expected to have a minimal
menu board is proposed
wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices.
screening to ensure an
appropriate appearance
appearance. However, if additional menu
boards or other drive -thru related items
and no other drive -thru
related items are
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the
buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of a.
from the EC.
are proposed, these should be shown on
proposed, or show all
Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
the plan.
drive -thru related items
on the plan.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to
None.
No new stormwater management features
None.
fit into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When
are expected to have an impact on the EC.
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.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
Add the standard
This note is still absent from the plans.
Add the standard
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the
mechanical equipment note
mechanical equipment
Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
to the site and architectural
note to the site and
plans.
architectural plans.
Lighting
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent
Provide complete lighting
Spillover does not exceed .5 fc.
None.
properties or streets;
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush - mounted to eliminate
information for review.
One new pole light is proposed behind the
None.
glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must
building. It is a full cutoff shoebox style
be full cutoff fixtures.
fixture.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for
Maximum light levels on site are shown
Include the wall lights on
display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply
as 13.3 fc. However, a memo from the
the lighting plan and
to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors.
applicant indicates that wall lights are
revise the photometrics to
proposed, but these have not been
include the illumination
included on the lighting plan.
from the wall lights.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft
A metal halide lamp is proposed for the
None.
glow; however, a consistent appearance throughout a site or
new pole light. Existing pole lights at the
development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit
perimeter of the site also have metal
non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be required to match
halide lamps.
them.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-
The color of the fixtures and poles is not
Include a note on the
standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors.
indicated, but dark bronze is standard for
lighting plan indicating
the chosen fixture and bronze poles exist
that the color of the new
in the surrounding development.
pole and fixture will be
bronze.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole- mounted light fixtures
A note on the plan indicates a 20'
Note that the 20'
should be compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and
mounting height. The applicant should
maximum light pole
the sites they are illuminating, and with the use of the site.
note that the 20' includes bases, if bases
height includes the height
Typically, the height of freestanding pole- mounted light fixtures in
are proposed.
of any bases used.
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
The applicant's memo indicates that full
Submit a lighting plan
Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken
cutoff wall fixtures are proposed, but no
that includes wall
into consideration on a case by case basis.
wall light information is included in the
mounted light fixtures.
plan.
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The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each
The lighting note does not appear on the
Add the standard lighting
outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more
plan.
note to the plan.
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."
Landscaping
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should
Provide a complete
A landscape plan has been provided. It
Provide a sufficient
include the following:
landscape plan for review.
shows no new trees to be added to the
quantity of large trees,
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance
Provide a sufficient quantity
existing landscaping along the EC
31/2" caliper minimum at
Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 31/2 inches caliper
of EC frontage trees to meet
frontage. The existing frontage planting is
planting, 35' on center,
(measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species
the 35' on center
a mature mix of 3 trees, a curving row of
along the site's EC
common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet
requirement.
shrubs, and a mass of shrubs around the
frontage.
on center.
development's freestanding sign.
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should
be interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph.
The landscape plan approved for the
The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large
outparcels shows white ash trees 35' on
shade trees. They may be planted among the large shade trees in a
center, 31/2" - 4" caliper at planting,
less regular spacing pattern.
spaced continuously across the frontage.
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:
None.
A consistent row of shrubs is shown along
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such
Abbey Road, at the back of the site. A
trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above
sanitary easement runs along the road.
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:
None.
Sidewalks run along the EC and along
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian
Abbey Road. The EC frontage trees act as
ways. Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper (measured six
sidewalk trees in this case. The sanitary
inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the
sewer easement precludes planting trees
area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center.
along Abbey Road.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
Provide a plant schedule for
A plant schedule has been provided.
Revise the landscape
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40
review.
schedule to note the 10
feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas
Plants to be removed are shown on the
Blue Princess holly that
at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should
Be sure the plans clearly
demolition plan, but it is still difficult to
are drawn on the plan.
be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking area.
show existing plants to
distinguish between new plants and
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 21/2
remain and to be removed.
existing plants to remain on the landscape
inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be
plan.
evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to the area. Such
trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to
There appear to be 10 Blue Princess holly
maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
drawn on the plan, but only 6 appear in
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking
the schedule.
area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24
inches in height.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
Provide a plant schedule for
Shrubs were not extended to the back bays
None.
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long
review.
of the side elevations.
buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The
spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be
Consider continuing the
determined by the length, height, and blankness of such walls.
shrub planting along the two
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other
back bays of both side
structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru"
elevations.
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
None.
All of the proposed plants are found in the
None.
Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan
recommended species list.
Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes
(Appendix D).
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Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape
Provide the standard
This note has been added.
None.
plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and
planting note on the plan.
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."
Development pattern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape
The ARB recommended no
The proposed site layout has not changed
None.
and should contribute to the creation of an organized development
objection to the request for
since the initial review.
plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving
the special use permit for
the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees
the drive -thru.
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.
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 32.5.6.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. 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
None.
The site has already been graded.
None.
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
Provide a complete
Tree protection fencing is needed at the
Revise the plan to include
of any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in
landscape plan for review.
perimeter of the site. A conservation
a conservation checklist
the final Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection
checklist should be included in the plan.
and tree protection
fencing should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading,
fencing.
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.
SIGNS
The preliminary designs show Bojangle's signs on the front and
Sign permits will be
Stars have been eliminated from the piers
Sign permits will be
side elevations. They appear to be internally illuminated channel
required for all wall signs.
and pilasters and brick detailing has been
required for all wall signs.
letters with red faces. Details on the sign design have not yet
Note that red acrylic #2283,
added instead. The etched stars remain in
Note that red acrylic
been provided; however, it should be noted that red acrylic
and its equivalents, are not
the EIFS next to the Bojangles channel
#2283, and its
#2283 is not an approvable shade of red. The drawings also
approvable shades of red.
letter signs. Without color, the stars have
equivalents, are not
show stars etched into the EIFS surfaces at the curved
Eliminate the stars from the
reduced impact. Separate sign applications
approvable shades of red.
"pediments" and in the EIFS panels at the tops of the
piers and pilasters. Maintain
will be required, but the applicant should
piers /pilasters that flank the front bays. These stars are
the medallions.
note that red acrylic #2283, and its
considered signage and count toward the total allowable sign
equivalents, are not approvable shades of
area for the building. The top of a pier or pilaster isn't a
red.
traditional location for signage; it is recommended that the stars
be eliminated from those locations.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The window, canopy and pier changes
2. EC frontage trees
3. Shrubs along the side elevations of the building
4. The stars in the EIFS next to the Bojangles signs
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Provide the following note on the architectural drawings: Window glass shall conform to these specs: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40% and visible light
reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30 %.
2. Provide a dumpster screen detail in the site plan. Coordinate all dumpster screen information regarding material.
3. Confirm that only one menu board is proposed and no other drive -thru related items are proposed, or show all drive -thru related items on the plan.
4. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the site and architectural plans: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
5. Include the wall lights on the lighting plan and revise the photometrics to include the illumination from the wall lights.
6. Include a note on the lighting plan indicating that the color of the new pole and fixture will be bronze.
7. Note that the 20' maximum light pole height includes the height of any bases used.
8. Add the standard lighting note to the 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."
9. Provide a sufficient quantity of large trees, 31/2" caliper minimum at planting, 35' on center, along the EC frontage of the site.
10. Revise the landscape schedule to note the 10 Blue Princess holly that are drawn on the plan.
11. Revise the plan to include a conservation checklist and tree protection fencing.
12. Sign permits will be required for all wall signs. Note that red acrylic #2283, and its equivalents, are not approvable shades of red.
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TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
Cl
Cover Sheet
8/4/2014
C2
Existing Conditions & Demo Plan
8/4/2014
C3
Final Site Plan Overview
8/4/2014
C4
Final Site, Utility & Grading Plan
8/4/2014
C5
Utility Profiles & Site Details
8/4/2014
C6
Landscape Plan
8/4/2014
C7
Lighting Plan
8/4/2014
C8
Landscape & Lighting Details
8/4/2014
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Front Elevation and Rear Elevation
July 18, 2014
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Drive -thru Elevation and Side Elevation
July 18, 2014
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Materials sample board: Metal roof. Pac Clad, copper penny; Aluminum storefront, Kawneer, clear anodized; Brick: Triangle Brick
Co., Old South Handform; EIFS: Sto Corp., NA12 -0023, Sto Powerwall 80296 fine finish (submitted with the preliminary
application)
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ATTACHMENT A
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
April 11, 2014
Justin Shimp - Shimp Engineering
201 E. Main St., Ste. M
Charlottesville, VA. 22902
RE: ARB201400025 - Boiangles' Restaurant at Pantops - Preliminary
TAX MAP PARCEL: 078000000073A2
Dear Mr. Shimp:
At its meeting on Monday, April 7, 2014, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board took the following actions:
Regarding the Request for the Special Use Permit:
The Board by a vote of 5:0, forwarded the following recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit (SP) based on the design of the drive -thru window and lane as illustrated in the February 17 and February 20, 2014 architectural
elevations and the February 20, 2014 conceptual site layout. The ARB also expresses support for the waiver request for the travelway width, maintaining a 10.5' width.
Regarding the preliminary design:
The ARB offers the following comments on the preliminary design:
1. Consider revising the proportions of the glass block windows to coordinate with the architectural proportions and detail and /or material of the overall building.
2. Provide glass specs on the architectural drawings indicating that visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40% and visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30 %.
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3. Provide a dumpster screen detail on the plan. Screening materials should be coordinated with building materials.
4. Revise the plan to show the locations of all drive -thru related items. Provide screening to ensure an appropriate appearance from the EC.
5. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to both the site and architectural plans: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
6. Provide complete information on lighting for review.
7. Provide a sufficient quantity of EC frontage trees to meet the 35' on center requirement.
8. Be sure the plans clearly show existing plants to remain and to be removed.
9. Provide a plant schedule for review.
10. Consider continuing the shrub planting along the two back bays of both side elevations.
11. Provide the standard planting note on the plan: "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."
12. Provide a complete landscape plan for review.
13. Sign permits will be required for all wall signs. Note that red acrylic #2283, and its equivalents, are not approvable shades of red.
14. Eliminate the stars from the piers and pilasters. Maintain the medallions.
15. Consider revising the facades to provide a more human scale and integrated architectural appearance that breaks down the scale of the canopies, pilasters, fagade and cornice. This could be done
by providing additional detail or articulation in the stucco facades, and providing more detail in the brick.
16. Reinforce the design of the entrance to the building. This could be done by breaking up the composition of the canopy.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms, checklists and schedules are available on -line at www.albemarle.org /ARB.
Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing. Please provide a memo including detailed responses indicating how each
comment has been addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identify those changes in the memo also. Highlighting the changes in the drawing with "clouding" or by other
means will facilitate review and approval.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
Cc: Rivanna Ridge Charlottesville LLC
1385 Hancock St.
Quincy, MA. 02169
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