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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201400024 Staff Report 2014-02-24ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB- 2014 -24: New Hope Church Final Site Plan Review Type Final Site Plan Parcel Identification 021000000012C1 Location On the northwest side of the intersection of Dickerson Road (Route 606) and Dickerson Lane (Route 763), east of Piney Mountain Road, approximately 350' west of the Route 29 Entrance Corridor Zoned Rural Areas (RA), Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner /Applicant New Hope Community Church/Michael Henderson, Pastor Magisterial District White Hall Proposal To construct a church with associated site improvements. The area around the subject parcel includes residences, wooded lots, and other churches. On the south side of Context Dickerson Lane is a substation of the Rappahannock Electric Company. To the east of the subject parcel is a partly wooded parcel with a billboard. An overhead utility line and its cut through the trees cross the southern end of the subject parcel. Only the easternmost 150' of the subject parcel, a strip at the southeast corner of the site parallel to Dickerson Road Visibility and Route 29, is included within the Entrance Corridor Overlay District. Proposed in this strip is a portion of the entrance drive and the grading and tree removal required to construct the drive. None of the proposed buildings or parking areas is located within this strip. This area with the EC Overlay District has limited visibility from the Route 29 Entrance Corridor due to its distance from Route 29, and due to off -site trees that narrow the view to an approximate 70' width across Dickerson Lane. ARB Meeting Date April 7, 2014 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY DATE APPLICATION/REVIEW TYPE RESULT March 18, 2013 ARB- 2013 -10: Initial Site Plan The ARB reviewed and provided comments on the initial site plan. See The proposed church building does not None. Attachment A for the action letter. May 8, 2013 Appeal of the ARB's March 18, 2013 The Board of Supervisors affirmed the ARB's decision on the initial site decision to the Board of Supervisors plan. ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION 1 -5, Structure design The proposed church building does not None. 9 -16 fall within the Entrance Corridor, so the building is not subject to ARB review. 17 -21 Accessory structures and equipment There are no accessory structures or None. equipment to be located in the area of the site that is subject to ARB review. 22 -31 Lighting There is no lighting proposed within the None. area of the site that is subject to ARB review. Landscaping 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor The subject parcel has no EC frontage. None. 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'/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. 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding The plan shows 2%2" caliper shade trees Provide documentation landscaping are intended to reflect the landscaping that are common to the area (Red Maple, that VDOT has approved characteristic of many of the area's significant historic River Birch, Sweetgum and Willow Oak) the planting in the right - sites which is characterized by large shade trees and spaced 40' on center along the entrance of -way. lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order drive. Smaller trees (Serviceberry, within the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate Redbud, Sweetbay Magnolia) are Confirm that the plants buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. interspersed among the large trees and groups of evergreen and deciduous shrubs proposed on top of the gas line can be planted in 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials are proposed along both sides of the drive. that location. If they that share similar characteristics. Such common The plan achieves a good mix of trees and can't shift the plants to elements allow for more flexibility in the design of shrubs that fills the slopes adjacent to the maintain plant quantities structures because common landscape features will drive without an overly artificial and to maintain an help to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the street upon which the Corridor is appearance. The planting compensates for appropriate appearance centered. the trees removed from the immediate area and it is expected to blend into the from the EC. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior surrounding landscape for an appropriate Revise the quantity of roads. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper appearance from the EC. Little Bluestein in the (measured six inches above the ground) and should be plant list from 43 to 53. of a plant species common to the area. Such trees Four of the proposed trees are located in should be located at least every 40 feet on center. the VDOT right -of -way at the base of the entrance drive, and several shrubs are to be located over a gas line. Documentation from VDOT is needed to confirm that the planting in the right -of -way is acceptable. Confirmation that planting can be accomplished on top of the gas line is also needed (i.e., is the line deep enough for planting above ?). 53Little Bluestein are drawn on the plan but 43 are identified in the plant list. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: There are no interior pedestrian ways None. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all within the area of the site that is subject to interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least ARB review. 2'/Z 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: There are no parking areas within the area None. a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking of the site that is subject to ARB review. 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 21 /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: There are no buildings within the area of None. a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the site that is subject to ARB review. 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: The proposed plant species are acceptable None. a. Plant species required should be as approved by the for a central Virginia landscape. 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: This note has been provided on Sheet None. The following note should be added to the landscape L1.1. 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." Development pattern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing The location of the entrance drive and the None. natural landscape and should contribute to the creation layout of the site were established with the of an organized development plan. This may be initial site plan. 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. 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 width of the graded area at the None. the site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use entrance drive appears to be reduced from of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through that shown in the initial plan by the use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with approximately 20'. This reduces the the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are visibility from, and impact on, the generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the Entrance Corridor. 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 Tree protection is shown on the plan and None. within the drip line of any trees or other existing has been installed at the site. features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. Proposed planting along the Entrance Drive: mix of plant types and species, quantity of plants, anticipated appearance from the EC Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Provide documentation that VDOT has approved the planting in the right -of -way. 2. Confirm that the plants proposed on top of the gas line can be planted in that location. If they can't shift the plants to maintain plant quantities and to maintain an appropriate appearance from the EC. 3. Revise the quantity of Little Bluestein in the plant list from 43 to 53. 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, An underground detention facility is None. new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the proposed under the entrance drive. A rip finished site to the extent possible. rap ditch, a paved ditch, and a drop inlet are located nearby. Given the size of these features, the distance from the EC, and the proposed landscaping, these features are not expected to have an impact on the appearance of the site from the EC. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. Proposed planting along the Entrance Drive: mix of plant types and species, quantity of plants, anticipated appearance from the EC Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Provide documentation that VDOT has approved the planting in the right -of -way. 2. Confirm that the plants proposed on top of the gas line can be planted in that location. If they can't shift the plants to maintain plant quantities and to maintain an appropriate appearance from the EC. 3. Revise the quantity of Little Bluestein in the plant list from 43 to 53. TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing/Revision Date C1 Title Sheet 8 -28 -13 C2 Site Layout and Utility Plan 8 -28 -13 C3 Grading, ECS and Water Quality Plan 8 -28 -13 C4 Additional Notes and Details 8 -28 -13 C5 Additional Details and Profiles 8 -28 -13 L1 Landscape Plan L2 Landscape Details 2 -21 -14 A2.1 Elevations 6 -24 -13 Site Photos: EC looking north, EC looking west at Dickerson Lane, EC looking south, aerial view looking north - ATTACHMENT A �r�lfit�� COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 March 19, 2013 New Hope Church C/O Michael Henderson, Trustee and Pastor 3445 Seminole Trail, Suite 300 Charlottesville, Va 22911 RE: ARB- 2013 -010: New Hope Church 021000000012C1 Dear Mr. Henderson: At its meeting on Monday, March 18, 2013, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, by a vote of 3:0, voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee: Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per 30.6.4(2), (3) and (5): None. • Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None. • Regarding recommended conditions of initial site plan approval: ARB approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The final site plan shall show 2'/2" caliper trees at 40' on center (or the equivalent thereof), at a minimum, along the entrance drive; and a mix of additional trees, located and spaced to achieve a natural appearance, on the slope adjacent to the entrance drive to compensate for lost wooded area. • Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: Provide a tree conservation plan. Show tree protection fencing along all tree lines to remain, in particular along the entrance drive. Add the installation of tree protection fencing to the sequence of grading and erosion control work. 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: Edmond H. Blackwell, P.E., Blackwell Engineering, PLC 566 East Market Street Harrisonburg, Va 22801 File 10