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Project # /Name
ARB- 2014 -72: Goodwill Mill Creek
Review Type
Final Site Plan
Parcel Identification
077000000047AO
Location
At the northeast corner of the intersection of Avon Street Extended with Mill Creek Drive
Zoned
Planned Development Shopping Center (PDSC), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner /Applicant
Blakeley T or Jennifer Parham Greenhalgh/Balzer & Assoc. (Kent O'Donahue) and Bob Pingry
Magisterial District
Scottsville
Proposal
To construct a 10,400 sf commercial building with associated parking on an outparcel in the South Side Shopping Center development.
Context
The immediate context of the site is the South Side Shopping Center, a brick building with a Food Lion grocery store as its major tenant. To the south across Mill
Creek Drive is a convenience store with fuel pump canopy and car wash, and a bank. Further to the east is a high school and fire station. Across Avon Street to the
west is the Mill Creek residential development.
Visibility
The north, south and west elevations of the proposed building will be readily visible from the Entrance Corridor, but the lower parts of the walls will be hidden by the
slope of the land along Avon Street and Mill Creek Drive.
ARB Meeting Date
July 7, 2014
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
The ARB completed a review of the initial site plan and preliminary architectural design for this proposal on April 21, 2014. See Attachment A for the action letter from that meeting.
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• Existing landscaping has been more accurately shown on the plan.
• The donation drop -off entrance on the Avon Street side of the building has been shifted slightly to the south. Due to setback issues, the gable over the donation drop -off entrance has been
reduced in depth. Detailing has been retained to coordinate with the main entrance on the Mill Creek side of the building.
• Detailing has been revised for better proportions and integration of the entrance elements into the overall building.
• The compactor screen wall has been extended. The opening into the compactor area is oriented away from the EC. A loading bay has been added at the east end of the north elevation.
• Landscaping has been added.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
COMMENT FROM 4/21/2014 MEETING
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development
Indicate on the drawings the material and color
The locations of the entrance features have
None.
within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that
intended for the back of the pedimented
been coordinated on the site plan drawing. The
new development within the corridors reflects the
entrance features. Choose a material and color
red brick used for the majority of the building
traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the
that is integrated with the overall building.
is identified as the material for the backs of the
purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that
pediments of the entrance features. This is
proposed development within the designated Entrance
Revise the site plan to show the entrance
expected to produce a coordinated appearance
Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the
pavilion.
for the building.
significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures
of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote
Confirm that the lighter color horizontal courses
The lighter horizontal brick courses have been
orderly and attractive development within these corridors.
shown in the color renderings are a lighter color
identified as Brick B, Watsontown Carleton
Applicants should note that replication of historic structures
brick, as is seen in the existing shopping center.
Velour, which is a white brick. The brick used
is neither required nor desired.
Identify the material and color on the drawings.
for the detailing in the original building has
been discontinued. The Watsontown Carleton
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing
structures should respect the traditions of the architecture
Velour is considered a close match. Brick A,
of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville
the red brick used for the majority of the
and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in
building, is General Shale Full Range Red
the area, as well as drawings of architectural features,
Wirecut brick. The contrasting red and white
which provide important examples of this tradition are
bricks are expected to appear coordinated with
contained in Appendix A.
the main shopping center building. Samples of
both bricks have been submitted for review.
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.
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.
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 [of the design
guidelines]. 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 guidelines.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding
context of buildings.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale.
Adjust the brick detailing to eliminate the top-
The detailing of the walls has been revised so
None.
Scale should be integral to the building and site design.
heavy appearance of the walls.
that the brick course located above the
windows, and extending across the elevations,
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should
use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive
now divides the elevations with a taller
whole.
proportion below the brick course and a shorter
proportion above it. This has eliminated the
top -heavy appearance.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building
See recommendations at guidelines 17, 18, 19.
See comments at guidelines 17, 18, and 19.
See recommendations at
design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation,
guidelines 17, 18, and 19.
or both.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting
None.
Materials and details are used to visually
None
devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within
connect the proposed and existing buildings.
a development.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be
None.
The proposed building is not a trademark
None.
modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
design.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly
Provide on the plan window glass details
The note appears on the architectural drawings.
None.
tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance
indicating that visible light transmittance (VLT)
Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light
shall not drop below 40% and visible light
transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 4001o. Visible
reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30 %.
light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30 %.
Specifications on the proposed window glass should be
submitted with the application for final review.
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22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over
Revise the maintenance factor (LLF) to 1.0 for
The photometrics have been calculated using a
None.
onto adjacent properties or streets;
all proposed light fixtures and recalculate the
photometrics. Provide a point -by -point grid
maintenance factor of 1.0 and a point by point
grid has been provided. Maximum light levels
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate
for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light
style photometric plan for review.
are 6.1 fc. Spillover meets requirements.
levels will apply to most other uses in the Entrance
Corridors.
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush - mounted to
Provide cut sheets for the proposed light fixtures
Cut sheets for the proposed light fixtures have
None.
eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000
in the site plan.
been included in the site plan. Pole lights for
lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures.
the parking lot are shoe box fixtures like the
existing ones in the shopping center. Lamps are
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a
Confirm that the proposed lamp type matches
warm soft glow; however, a consistent appearance
that which is currently used in the shopping
metal halide, like those previously approved.
throughout a site or development is required. Consequently,
center.
Downlights are also proposed at the main
if existing lamps that emit non -white light are to remain,
entrance to the building.
new lamps may be required to match them.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole- mounted light
None.
fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of
the buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with
the use of the site. Typically, the height of freestanding
pole- mounted light fixtures in 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 Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site
will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors
Identify the fixture and pole colors in the light
Bronze is identified on the fixture cut sheets.
None.
for free-standing pole mounted light fixtures in the
schedule or with a note on the lighting plan.
Entrance Corridors.
Bronze is recommended.
29
The following note should be included on the lighting plan:
Include the standard lighting note on the plan.
The note has been added to sheet L L
None.
"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."
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping
Show on the plan the shrubs that exist along
Existing trees and shrubs have been shown
None.
are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of
Avon and Mill Creek. Show the existing trees
with more accurate drip lines. The telephone
many of the area's significant historic sites which is
and shrubs that are to remain with accurate drip
and power lines have been shifted to the north
characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping
lines.
corner of the building, where there is less
should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor
interference with planting areas.
and help to integrate buildings into the existing
Move the new telephone and power lines
environment of the corridor.
outside of planting areas.
8 Redbuds are proposed along the Avon Street
frontage. An additional Zelkova is proposed at
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained
by planting different types of plant materials that share
Provide interspersed ornamental trees on site,
the north corner of the building and an
similar characteristics. Such common elements allow for
along Avon Street.
additional Redbud is proposed nearby. Four
more flexibility in the design of structures because
Otto Luyken Laurel are proposed along the
common landscape features will help to harmonize the
Provide additional landscaping on site, outside
wall, west of the compactor screen wall. The
appearance of development as seen from the street upon
of utilities, to help better integrate the building
Redbuds, Zelkova and Laurel are expected to
which the Corridor is centered.
and its service areas into the corridor.
help integrate the building into the
surroundings.
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 3'h
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:
Show on the plan the existing shrubs along Mill
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior
Creek Drive.
roads. Such trees should be at least 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:
Increase the size of the Zelkova trees to 2'/2"
The Zelkovas have been increased to 2'/Z"
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior
caliper minimum.
caliper minimum at planting.
pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'h 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.
37
Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as
None.
The proposed species are acceptable.
None.
approved by the Staff based upon but not limited to the
Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and
Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D).
38
Plant health: The following note should be added to the
None.
The note appears on Sheet C8.
None.
landscape 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."
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated
Revise the site plan to clearly show the location,
The screening wall has been extended in
Include a note on the site
into the overall plan of development and shall, to the extent
extent and material of the compactor screening
length. It now encloses the ground- mounted
plan indicating the height
possible, be compatible with the building designs used on
wall. Include a note on the plan stating that the
mechanical units. A screening wall detail is
and material (red brick to
the site.
compactor will not exceed the height of the
screen wall. Include a screen wall detail in the
included with the architectural drawings, and
the detail includes a note stating that the
match the building) of the
compactor screen wall.
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from
the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these
plan.
compactor height will not exceed the screen
features will still have a negative visual impact on the
wall height. However, the note does not appear
Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to
Provide additional site sections and/or
on the site plan. Screen wall height is 10'. The
eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c.
perspective views (as viewed from Avon Street)
wall is faced with the red brick that is proposed
Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f.
to clarify the visibility of the compactor /service
for the building.
Above - ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed
area.
wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices.
Show on the plan the existing landscaping
A site section has been added from Avon Street
through the building, showing the trash
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of
the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may
located just north of the subject parcel that will
compactor and the screen wall. The section
consist of. a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
help screen views of the proposed building.
shows that the wall will sufficiently screen the
compactor. The perspective view that includes
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
Extend the screen wall as necessary to fully
the compactor area has also been updated.
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
screen the service area from view.
The applicant has stated that there will be no
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the
Locate the ground- mounted mechanical units so
rooftop equipment.
front of long buildings as necessary to soften the
they are screened by the brick screen wall.
appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of
Four Otto Luyken Laurel have been proposed
such trees or vegetation should be determined by the
Show the locations and heights of the rooftop
along the wall west of the compactor screen
length, height, and blankness of such walls.
equipment on the plans and elevations. Include
wall and a Redbud and a Zelkova have been
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings,
a section to clarify that the equipment will not
added in the vicinity. These plants, together
and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and
be visible from the EC.
with the existing trees and shrubs along the
structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs.
Avon Street frontage (now shown on the plan)
Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height.
Add landscaping on site to further mitigate the
appearance of the north elevation.
are expected to sufficiently mitigate the
appearance of the north elevation.
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.
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.
Site Grading
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site
None.
The abrupt change in elevation between the
None.
to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining
site and adjacent streets will be maintained
walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth,
with this proposal. Visibility of the proposed
rounded land forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep
retaining walls from the EC is expected to be
cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed
low.
contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. Appearance of the compactor /service area from the EC
2. Landscaping to mitigate the north elevation
3. The detailing of the walls and entrance features
Staff recommends approval with the following condition:
1. Include a note on the site plan indicating the height and material (red brick to match the building) of the compactor screen wall.
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
None.
No grading is shown within the dripline of
None.
drip line of any trees or other existing features designated for
trees to remain.
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.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be
None.
The proposed development will tie into the
None.
designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need
existing drainage system.
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.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new
drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished
site to the extent possible.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. Appearance of the compactor /service area from the EC
2. Landscaping to mitigate the north elevation
3. The detailing of the walls and entrance features
Staff recommends approval with the following condition:
1. Include a note on the site plan indicating the height and material (red brick to match the building) of the compactor screen wall.
TABLE A
This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
Cl
Cover
5 -5 -2014
C2
Existing Conditions & ESC Phase 1 Plan
5 -5 -2014
C3
I Layout & Utility Plan
5 -5 -2014
C4
Grading & ESC Ph. 2 Plan
5 -5 -2014
C5
ESC Notes
5 -5 -2014
C6
ESC Details
5 -5 -2014
C7
Site Details
5 -5 -2014
C8
Landscape Plan
5 -5 -2014
L1
I Lighting Plan
5 -5 -2014
L2
Lighting Details
5 -5 -2014
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Architectural Elevations — South and West
-
-
Architectural Elevations — North and East
-
-
I Rendering from Avon St. & Mill Creek Dr. Intersection Looking East
-
-
Rendering from Avon St. Looking South
-
-
Rendering from Southside Shopping Center Entrance Looking North -West
-
-
Site Sections Through Proposed Building — NW to SE, NE to SW
-
Site Sections Through Proposed Building SE to NW, Screen Wall Detail
-
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I Existing Street View from Avon St. & Mill Creek Dr. Intersection Looking North -East
-
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Existing Street View from Avon St. Looking South -West
-
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Existing Building at Southside Shopping Center
-
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Material samples: Brick A: General Shale Full Range Red wirecut; Brick B: Watsontown Carleton Velour;
Blue color sample: Sherwin Williams Cobalt Stone 1791
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ATTACHMENT A
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 24, 2014
Bob Pingry
306 Goose Creek Road
Fisherville, Va. 22939
RE: ARB- 2014 -39: Goodwill Thrift Store — South Side Shopping Center
077000000047A0
Dear Mr. Pingry:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on April 21, 2014, took the following actions on the above noted petition:
Regarding the Initial Site Plan:
The ARB, by a vote of 3:0, forwarded the recommendations outlined in the staff report to the Agent for the Site Review Committee, as follows:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines: As per § 32.4.2.2(b)(3) and 30.6.4(c)(2) and (3) and EC Guidelines #17
integrated into the development and visibility of service areas and equipment is not eliminated.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
o A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
and 18, service areas and equipment are not sufficiently
o Provide additional landscaping on site, outside of utilities and easements, to help better integrate service areas and equipment into the corridor, and to eliminate visibility of service areas and
equipment.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
• Revise the plan to show accurate drip lines of all trees to remain. Maintain grading outside of the drip lines of trees to remain.
• Revise the plan to show existing shrubs to remain along Avon Street and Mill Creek Drive.
Regarding the preliminary design:
The ARB offers the following comments on the preliminary proposal for ARB- 2014 -29 and ARB- 2014 -39: Goodwill Mill Creek for the applicant's next submittal:
1. Indicate on the drawings the material and color intended for the back of the pedimented entrance features. Choose a material and color that is integrated with the overall building.
2. Revise the site plan to show the entrance pavilion.
3. Confirm that the lighter color horizontal courses shown in the color renderings are a lighter color brick, as is seen in the existing shopping center. Identify the material and color on the drawings.
4. Adjust the brick detailing to eliminate the top -heavy appearance of the walls.
5. Provide on the plan details on the window glass indicating that visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40% and visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30 %.
6. Revise the maintenance factor (LLF) to 1.0 for all proposed light fixtures and recalculate the photometrics. Provide a point -by -point grid style photometric plan for review.
7. Provide cut sheets for the proposed light fixtures in the site plan.
8. Confirm that the proposed lamp type matches that which is currently used in the shopping center.
9. Identify the fixture and pole colors in the light schedule or with a note on the lighting plan. Bronze is recommended.
10. Include the standard lighting note on the plan.
11. Show on the plan the shrubs that exist along Avon and Mill Creek. Show the existing trees and shrubs that are to remain with accurate drip lines.
12. Move the new telephone and power lines outside of planting areas.
13. Provide interspersed ornamental trees on site, along Avon Street.
14. Provide additional landscaping on site, outside of utilities, to help better integrate the building and its service areas into the corridor.
15. Show on the plan the existing shrubs along Mill Creek Drive.
16. Increase the size of the Zelkova trees to 2'/2" caliper minimum.
17. Revise the site plan to clearly show the location, extent and material of the compactor screening wall. Include a note on the plan stating that the compactor will not exceed the height of the
screen wall. Include a screen wall detail in the plan.
18. Provide additional site sections and /or perspective views (as viewed from Avon Street) to clarify the visibility of the compactor /service area.
19. Show on the plan the existing landscaping located just north of the subject parcel that will help screen views of the proposed building.
20. Extend the screen wall as necessary to fully screen the service area from view.
21. Locate the ground- mounted mechanical units so they are screened by the brick screen wall.
22. Add landscaping on site to further mitigate the appearance of the north elevation.
23. Show the locations and heights of the rooftop equipment on the plans and elevations. Include a section to clarify that the equipment will not be visible from the EC.
24. Revise the plan to show accurate drip lines for all existing trees and to show existing shrubs along Avon Street and Mill Creek Drive. Ensure that grading won't negatively impact existing trees to
remain.
25. Integrate the entrance features into the detailing and design of the building itself. This would include the gable roof, the pediment intersection with the main building, and the correspondence of
the columns with the glazing.
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.
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. Please be certain
that your ARB submittal addresses the above -noted issues.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
Cc: MTAP LLC, 2903 N. Augusta Street, Staunton, Va. 24401
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