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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
MEMORANDUM
TO: Architectural Review Board
FROM: Margaret Maliszewski, Principal Planner
RE: ARB- 2013 -01: Price Hyundai Outdoor Display
DATE: April 5, 2013
On February 19, 2013 the ARB reviewed the Price Hyundai proposal for a special use permit for outdoor display of
vehicles in the Northtown Center development on Rt. 29 North. At that meeting the ARB voted 4:0 to forward the
following recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB expressed no objection to the special use permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
2. Vehicles shall be displayed only in areas indicated for display shown on the plan entitled "Architectural
Review Board Submission for Phase 1 Northtown Center — Jim Price Hyundai" by Dominion Engineering and
dated 1/14/13. Display parking in the parking lot shall be only in designated striped parking spaces, as
identified on this plan.
3. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the lighting plan (submitted with the site plan).
Maximum light levels shall not exceed 30 footcandles.
4. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the landscape plan (submitted with the site plan).
Landscaping shown on the plan may be required to be in excess of the minimum requirements of ARB
guidelines and /or the Zoning Ordinance to mitigate visual impacts of the proposed use.
The plan reviewed by the ARB in February showed two areas of display parking, as outlined here and as illustrated on the
attached plan labeled "Original Proposal ":
• 28 display spaces located in the double parking row situated at the center of the lot that is south of the dealership
building.
• Under the showroom canopy on the north, south and west sides of the showroom building.
The applicant has revised the plan to address reviewers' comments and has added more display parking spaces. Display
parking is now shown as outlined here and as illustrated on the attached plan labeled "Revised Plan":
• 7 display spaces are shown at the ends (4 at the north end and 3 at the south end) of the parking row located in
front (west) of the showroom.
• 13 display spaces are shown in the row just south of the parts /service building.
• 39 display spaces are shown in the double parking row situated at the center of the lot that is south of the dealership
building.
• Under the showroom canopy on the north, south and west sides of the showroom building, as previously proposed.
This is a total of 59 display spaces (plus the canopy area), which is an increase of 31 spaces over the original proposal. Two
islands have been added in the parking row in front of the showroom, as recommended by the ARB on February 19, but the
landscape plan has not yet been updated to show trees in those islands.
As in the original proposal, the distance from the EC helps mitigate the impacts of the parking lot, and Building B, when it
is constructed in the future, will also help. With the conditions recommended in the original ARB action regarding
landscaping, lighting, and method of display, it is anticipated that this expanded display parking area would still have an
appropriate appearance for the EC.
Staff recommends that the ARB reaffirm the previous recommendation for the current proposal for expanded display by
forwarding the following recommendation to the Planning Commission on the Special Use Permit request:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
2. Vehicles shall be displayed only in areas indicated for display shown on the plan entitled "Concept Plan for Phase
1 Northtown Center — Jim Price Hyundai" by Dominion Engineering revised 3/15/13. Display parking in the
parking lot shall be only in designated striped parking spaces, as identified on this plan.
3. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the lighting plan (submitted with the site plan). Maximum
light levels shall not exceed 30 footcandles.
4. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the landscape plan (submitted with the site plan).
Landscaping shown on the plan may be required to be in excess of the minimum requirements of ARB guidelines
and /or the Zoning Ordinance to mitigate visual impacts of the proposed use.
This item will be added to the April 15 consent agenda. If you have any questions about this proposal, please feel free to
contact me.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB- 2013 -01: Price Hyundai Auto Dealership and Display Parking
Review Type
Advisory Review for a Special Use Permit
Parcel Identification
Tax Map 45, Parcel 111
Location
2025 Seminole Trail, east of Rt. 29 and the Stellar One Bank, in the Northtown Center Development
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HC), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner /Applicant
First Gold Leaf Land Trust/Bob Anderson
Magisterial District
Rio
Proposal
To construct an automobile showroom and service center with outdoor sales /storage /display of vehicles.
Context
The location of the proposed building is set back approximately 250' from the EC. It is situated beyond the existing Stellar One bank and the future
Building B in the development. A Gander Mountain store is proposed and under review for a location at the southwest corner of the development. The
Rivanna Plaza development is under construction across Route 29 to the west. Commercial development extends along Rt. 29 to the north and south.
Residential development stands to the east, northeast and southeast of the site.
Visibility
The site of the showroom is visible from the Rt. 29 Entrance Corridor between the traffic light just north of the Stellar One bank and the Stereotypes
building located just south of the Northtown Center development. The showroom, the parts /service building, and the parking areas will be visible along that
700' (approx.) length of the Entrance Corridor. Viewers located north of the site facing south/southeast are not expected to see beyond the showroom. For
viewers located south of the site facing north/northeast, the wash/alignment building may be less visible than the showroom and parts /service building. The
distance between the EC and the building somewhat limits impacts. When Building B (just south of the bank) and the frontage landscaping (to be installed
with the Gander Mountain building) are completed, visibility will be somewhat more limited.
ARB Meeting Date
February 19, 2013
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
DATE
APPLICATION/REVIEW TYPE
RESULT
1/7/2013,12/5/2012
Work Sessions
Work sessions were held with the ARB on a proposal to construct a Gander Mountain store at the southwest corner
of the Northtown Center development, Phase 2A.
9/29/2008
SDP - 2006 -61
Final site plan approval for Phase 1 of Northtown Center.
9/22/2008
ARB- 2007 -10
Certificate of Appropriateness issued for Phase 1 of Northtown Center.
8/2/2006
ARB- 2006 -34
Last set of ARB comments provided on the entire Northtown Center project.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development
The roof form, roof material, and the form of the canopy supported
See recommendations below.
within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that
by posts at the showroom reflect traditional design elements and the
new development within the corridors reflects the traditional
proposed colors of the building are coordinated with the existing
architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB
bank on site. These characteristics will help promote orderly and
review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development
attractive development. The proposed standing seam metal roof,
within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of
brick base, and tan color of the metal panels are coordinated with
design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks,
the existing Stellar One bank on site. This coordination will help
buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and
achieve unity in the development and along the corridor.
Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive
development within these corridors. Applicants should note
The blue and silver Hyundai entrance element does not have the
that replication of historic structures is neither required nor
appearance of a traditional architectural feature and it is not
desired.
coordinated with the design of the showroom.
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the
Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites as
The lighting of the canopy at the showroom is so bright that the
ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to
dealership will be conspicuous in the development and along the
accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation
corridor, instead of appearing as an integrated element in the
characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention
streetscape.
to four primary factors: compatibility with significant
historic sites in the area, the character of the Entrance
Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping.
Structure design
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing
The proposed showroom design uses a hipped roof form, standing
Include the wash/alignment building
structures should respect the traditions of the architecture of
seam metal roof in medium bronze, and a canopy supported by
in the elevation drawings.
historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville and
posts along the north, south and west elevations. These features are
Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the
compatible with the historic buildings of the area. The roof form,
Revise the south elevation of the
area, as well as drawings of architectural features, which
material and color, and the brick for the base of the building are
parts /service building to improve the
provide important examples of this tradition are contained in
coordinated with the Stellar One bank materials.
window proportions, relieve the
Appendix A.
The amount of glass used at the showroom is not traditional, but it
utilitarian appearance, and coordinate
more with the showroom.
4
The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a
guide for building design: the standard of compatibility with
is located under the canopy, which is about 15' deep, and the
the area's historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid
building is set back from the EC approximately 250'. These
Provide a roof plan.
design solution for new development. Replication of the
distances help limit impacts.
design of the important historic sites in the area is neither
Include building dimensions and the
intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of
The walls of the showroom and service drive -thru are to be faced
drawing scale on the elevation
compatibility can be met through building scale, materials,
with tan ACM (aluminum composite material) panels. The
drawings.
and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is
parts /service building is to be faced with pre - engineered metal
contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow
panels painted to coordinate with the ACM panels. The metal
Indicate the scale on the site plan
individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as
panels are not traditional but, based on the sample provided, they
drawings and include a north arrow.
well as special functional requirements.
do not appear to have an excessively glossy finish, and the color is
compatible with the bank. The more extensive use of metal occurs
Provide a perspective view of the
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish
a pattern of compatible architectural characteristics
at the parts /service building, which has a greater setback from the
development as seen from the EC to
throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity
road, but little detail to relieve the utilitarian appearance.
clarify the extent of visibility and the
and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate
impact of the parts /service and
sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance
A brick base is provided for the showroom where the grade drops
wash/alignment buildings.
Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially
off to the south and east. A painted concrete base is provided at the
developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful
parts /service building. The parts /service building has a pre -
balance between harmonizing new development with the
engineered metal roof colored to match the bronze showroom roof.
existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility
with the significant historic sites in the area.
The south elevation of the parts /service building includes a series of
small windows at two levels. The windows appear out of
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows,
doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible
proportion — too small — for the building. A considerable amount of
with the forms and features of the significant historic
unarticulated wall area remains and the wall has a very utilitarian
buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the
appearance. That appearance is not inconsistent with a parts /service
buildings described in Appendix A [of the design
building, but the elevation is expected to be visible from the EC.
guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met
Windows of a different size, additional detailing at the wall, and /or
through scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied
alternate /additional materials /colors could help reduce impacts.
in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional.
The replication of important historic sites in Albemarle
Elevations for the wash/alignment building were not provided.
County is not the objective of these guidelines.
Visibility is expected to be more limited than the showroom and
parts /service building, but elevations are required to confirm this.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building
design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation,
or both.
A perspective view of the development as seen from the EC (from
the south looking north/northeast) would help determine the extent
of visibility and impact of the parts /service and wash/alignment
buildings. A roof plan would also help clarify the overall proposal.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding
The proposed design uses the same roof material and color as the
None.
context of buildings.
Stellar One bank, and the brick base of the dealership is compatible
with the brick at the bank.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale.
The series of canopy posts, the window divisions, and the brick
None.
Scale should be integral to the building and site design.
base help establish human scale in the showroom.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should
An entrance element is proposed on the front (west) elevation. It is
Revise the entrance element to
use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive
composed of a 16'6" tall x 20' wide x 9' deep block on vertical
increase coordination with the
whole.
supports that are about 15' high. The structure reaches
approximately 32' high overall, which is 1' taller than the main
showroom building design. Consider
size, shape, color, detailing and
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified
to meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
roof. The block is faced with blue ACM panels and the supports are
overall character.
faced with silver ACM panels. The width of the entrance element is
coordinated with the span of the canopy supports at the front of the
showroom, however, the general character, shape, color and
detailing of the entrance element are not coordinated with the
architecture of the showroom. There are no design features that tie
the entrance element to the showroom. The entrance element is a
relatively small piece of the overall building, and it is a small
trademark feature compared to other possible designs, but the lack
of coordination does not contribute to a cohesive whole.
A smaller entrance gateway is proposed under the canopy. It
measures approximately 11'6" high x 12'6" wide and stands 1' in
front of the storefront. It is to be faced with silver ACM panels.
Based on its size and its location under the canopy, the gateway is
not expected to have much visual impact on the EC.
The service drive -thru is located between the showroom and the
parts /service building. On the south side, the wall area above the
service doors is faced with blue ACM panels. The wall is set back
approximately 17' from the showroom canopy, and the area of the
blue ACM measures approximately 32' long x 8' tall. It is located
approximately 310' from the EC. These factors mitigate the
impacts of the color and material in this location.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated
Mechanical equipment is to be located behind the parapet, near the
Add the following note to the site plan
into the overall plan of development and shall, to the extent
center of the roof, over the service drive -thru. The roof is 4' below
and the architectural drawings:
possible, be compatible with the building designs used on the
the parapet and set back from the showroom. This appears to be a
"Visibility of all mechanical
site.
good location for the equipment.
equipment from the Entrance
Corridor shall be eliminated."
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from
the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these
The note does not appear on the plans.
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.
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."
Lightin
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto
Spillover does not exceed .5 footcandles.
None.
adjacent properties or streets,
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush - mounted to
The proposed fixtures are full cutoff shoebox style fixtures. Flat
None.
eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000
lenses are specified.
lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for
The maximum light level in the parking lot is 16 footcandles.
Revise the lighting plan to reduce
display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will
Under the showroom canopy, where display is also proposed, light
light levels at the display canopy to
apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors.
levels reach 88.3 footcandles. This level is so bright that, instead of
not exceed 30 footcandles.
appearing to be an integrated structure in the development, the
building will be conspicuous in the development and along the
corridor. The applicant has indicated a willingness to reduce the
number of fixtures at the canopy to meet the 30 footcandle
guideline.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm
Metal halide lamps are proposed. The same lamp type was
None.
soft glow; however, a consistent appearance throughout a
approved for the adjacent bank.
site or development is required. Consequently, if existing
lamps that emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps
may be required to match them.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for
Poles and fixtures are proposed to be dark bronze.
None.
free- standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance
Corridors.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole - mounted light
Pole fixtures are proposed at 20' high. This is less than the building
Indicate on the plan if the light poles
fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of
height and is expected to have an appropriate appearance. The plan
are to be installed on bases. If they
the buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with the
does not indicate if the poles are to be installed on bases.
are, clarify on the plan that the 20'
use of the site. Typically, the height of freestanding pole-
height includes the bases.
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.
29
The following note should be included on the lighting plan:
The note does not appear on the plans.
Add the following note to the lighting
"Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits
and /or site plan: "Each outdoor
3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire
luminaire equipped with a lamp that
and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from
emits 3,000 or more initial lumens
adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads.
shall be a full cutoff luminaire and
The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads
shall be arranged or shielded to
and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall
reflect light away from adjoining
not exceed one half footcandle."
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
Landscaping along Rt. 29, along the north side of the site, in the
See recommendations below.
are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many
parking lot, and in the stormwater management areas will be
of the area's significant historic sites which is characterized
important for integrating this development into the corridor. Most
by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote
of the frontage landscaping is to occur with Phase 2A (Gander
visual order within the Entrance Corridor and help to
Mountain). A variety of trees and shrubs are proposed with the
integrate buildings into the existing environment of the
Price Hyundai project. The landscaping, together with the setback
corridor.
from Rt. 29, help mitigate impacts of the dealership on the EC.
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.
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets
A 115' length of EC frontage at the northernmost end of the
Increase the size of the QC Willow
should include the following:
property is included in this phase of development. Two large shade
Oak at the north end of the EC
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the
trees (Willow oaks) are shown there at 1" caliper, spaced 20' apart.
frontage to 3' /z" caliper minimum at
Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/z
planting.
inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and
Other trees and shrubs are shown on the plan in this area, but the
should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees
trees labeled LN on the plan do not appear in the plant schedule.
Add LN to the plant schedule.
should be located at least every 35 feet on center.
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area
There appear to be several discrepancies in quantities in the plant
Correct the plant schedule to indicate
should be interspersed among the trees required by the
schedule.
that Quercus Phellos is Willow Oak
preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate
and that Quercus Coccinea is Scarlet
one for one with the large shade trees. They may be planted
Oak.
among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern.
c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence
Verify and correct the QP, PL, LN,
or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align the
IC, JV, PT, PO, and LB quantities.
frontage of the Entrance Corridor street.
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing
Ensure that the number of proposed
plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the
plants for any one species is limited
Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road right -of -way
to 25% of the total proposed for that
and utility easements.
plant type (tree /shrub).
33
Landscaping along interior roads:
2' /z" Zelkovas are proposed along the north side of the entrance
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads.
road.
Such trees should be at least 2'/z 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.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
Biofilter 42 runs along the southern side of the parking lot. The
Include the biofilter plant schedule in
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas,
biofilter includes trees spaced 40' on center or closer, but the trees
the current plan for reference.
located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the
are proposed at F caliper. The trees were approved at this size
interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10
previously. A note on the plan indicates that the schedule for
Provide trees and shrubs in the area
parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed
biofilter 2 is on drawing S5. The biofilter schedule should be
west of the west end of biofilter 42.
throughout the interior of the parking area.
included in the current plan for reference.
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure
Ensure that all utilities and utility
2'/z inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground),
The area just west of the west end of the biofilter is not planted.
easements are clearly identified on
should be evenly spaced, and should be of a species common
There are pipes and easements nearby, but additional trees and
the plans. Resolve all tree /utility
to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or
shrubs in this location would more completely meet the parking
conflicts without decreasing the
medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of the tree
perimeter tree guideline and mitigate the impacts of the parking lot.
amount of planting proposed.
and shall be protected by curbing.
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the
Several of the trees in the parking lot are located over or near pipes
Add trees in the western half of the
parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs
and /or in utility easements. The conflicts should be resolved
parking row adjacent to biofilter 42.
should measure 24 inches in height.
without decreasing the amount of planting proposed. The western
half of the parking row adjacent to biofilter 42 has no trees, but
breaking up this row of parking with trees would be appropriate.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
There are no trees proposed along the front of the building. The
Consider adding trees at the front of
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front
building length is approximately 160'. The building is set back
the building.
of long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of
from the road approximately 250', and the Stellar One Bank will
exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or
partially block the view of the dealership. Eventually, Building B
Add evergreen trees along the south
vegetation should be determined by the length, height, and
will further limit visibility. The area under the building canopy is to
elevation of the parts /service building
blankness of such walls.
be used for display, and it is illuminated by fixtures in the ceiling of
to help relieve the utilitarian
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and
the canopy. The intensity of the proposed illumination is excessive.
appearance.
other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and
A reduction in lighting levels is required, but some trees in islands
structures, "drive thru" windows; service areas, and signs.
along the front of the showroom could also further limit impacts.
Resolve the shrub /sidewalk/planting
Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height.
strip conflicts near the
Shrubs are shown along the south side of the wash/alignment
wash/alignment building.
building, but the site plan sheet does not show a planting strip in
that location. Shrubs are shown along the parking row near the
wash/alignment building, but some of the shrubs appear to be in the
sidewalk.
38
Plant health:
The note does not appear on the plans.
Add the following note to the
The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All
landscape plan: "All site plantings of
site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach,
trees and shrubs shall be allowed to
and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is
reach, and be maintained at, mature
prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and
height; the topping of trees is
only to support the overall health of the plant."
prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be
pruned minimally and only to support
the overall health of the plant."
Site Development and layout
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural
The general layout of buildings, parking areas, and stormwater
See lighting and grading
landscape and should contribute to the creation of an
management facilities, and the grading needed to accomplish the
recommendations.
organized development plan. This may be accomplished, to
development, were approved with the original site plan approval. A
the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling
retaining wall has been built at the northwest corner of the property,
Vehicles shall not be elevated
terrain typical of the area, planting new trees along streets
and other walls were planned for the north side of the site. The
anywhere on site.
and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native
current proposal maintains the original concept, with retaining
forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the
walls revised to accommodate the dealership's service drive. Some
Vehicles shall be displayed only in
surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous
of the new proposed grading falls within the dripline of trees to
areas indicated for display shown on
landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, existing
remain.
the site plan entitled "Architectural
significant river and stream valleys which may be located on
Review Board Submission for Phase
the site and integrating these features into the design of
28 display spaces are proposed in the parking lot. The spaces are
1 Northtown Center — Jim Price
surrounding development; and limiting the building mass
located in the double row situated at the center of the lot that is
Hyundai" by Dominion Engineering
and height to a scale that does not overpower the natural
south of the dealership building. This parking is located
and dated 1/14/13. Display parking in
settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor.
approximately 225' from the EC. The area was shown for general
parking on the previously approved plan.
the parking lot shall be only in
designated striped parking spaces, as
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the
Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the
identified on this plan.
corridor should be as follows:
Additional outdoor display parking is proposed under the
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths,
showroom canopy on the north, south and west sides of the
and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site.
showroom building (approx. 4100 sf). This is not a typical location
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street
for display parking in Albemarle's Entrance Corridors, but a similar
should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be
location was approved for Jarman's Sportcycles at Pantops.
arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street.
Vehicles displayed under the canopy will appear contained within
c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent
the canopy supports, and this is expected to provide for an
pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems.
organized appearance. It also reduces the possibility for "creep" of
d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to
display vehicles into non - approved spaces. The under- canopy
provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor.
location might also be considered a positive feature in that it breaks
e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including
up the display area and reduces the paved area needed for display.
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creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock
A standard condition of approval for vehicle display requires that
outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such natural
vehicles not be elevated anywhere on site. This means that vehicles
features should be reflected in the site layout. If the
cannot be displayed on ramps, turntables, or on other similar
provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle County
equipment or by other similar methods. This helps maintain an
Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements required by
appropriate appearance on site.
that section should be located so as to maximize the use of
existing features in screening such improvements from
The distance from the EC helps mitigate the impacts of the parking
Entrance Corridor streets.
lot, and Building B, when it is constructed, will also help. With
f. The placement of structures on the site should respect
appropriate landscaping, illumination that is not excessively bright,
existing views and vistas on and around the site.
and standard limits on method of display, the display parking areas
are expected to have an appropriate appearance for the EC.
Site Gradin
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Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site
Some of the grading has been revised from the previously approved
Indicate wall heights and proposed
to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls
plan to accommodate the layout of the dealership. Retaining walls
materials for the retaining wall in the
and by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded
on the north side of the property have been revised. The walls now
parking lot.
land forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill
follow the service travelway on the north side of the building. The
sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours on the
walls reach a maximum height of 14'. Given the topography and
grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius
the relative position of retaining walls, building and slope, the
where they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should
retaining walls in this location are not expected to have much
achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance.
visibility from the EC.
Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary,
shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape.
A retaining wall is shown down the center of the island in the long
double parking row. Materials and heights are not indicated.
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No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the
Grading is proposed within the dripline of two trees to remain on
Revise the landscape plan to clearly
drip line of any trees or other existing features designated for
the north side of the property. A group of seven Loblolly pines is
show trees to be preserved, grading
preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness.
proposed northeast of the dealership. Four of these trees are
held outside the driphne of trees to
Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and
proposed in the undisturbed buffer.
remain, the limits of clearing, and the
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion
location and type of protective
and sediment control plans.
fencing. Coordinate proposed tree
locations with undisturbed buffer
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Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of
Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected
limits.
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.
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Preservation areas should be protected from storage or
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The location and extent of display parking in the parking lot and under the showroom canopy
2. General character /appearance of the showroom: canopy, glass, metal panels
3. Appearance, compatibility of the entrance element (materials /colors)
4. Visibility of the parts /service building, wash/alignment building, rooftop equipment
5. The illumination of display parking areas
6. General character of the proposed landscaping, landscaping in areas adjacent to the building
Staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendation to the Planning Commission on the Special Use Permit request:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit with the following conditions
1. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
2. Vehicles shall be displayed only in areas indicated for display shown on the plan entitled "Architectural Review Board Submission for Phase 1 Northtown Center — Jim Price
Hyundai" by Dominion Engineering and dated 1/14/13. Display parking in the parking lot shall be only in designated striped parking spaces, as identified on this plan.
3. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the lighting plan (submitted with the site plan). Maximum light levels shall not exceed 30 footcandles.
4. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the landscape plan (submitted with the site plan). Landscaping shown on the plan may be required to be in excess of the
minimum requirements of ARB guidelines and /or the Zoning Ordinance to mitigate visual impacts of the proposed use.
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movement of heavy equipment within this area.
Signs
Complete sign information has not been included with this
Provide wall sign information with
submittal. Signs are shown at the north end of the front of the
the ARB site plan/architectural
building (`Price" in blue), on the entrance element (`Hyundai" and
applications. The review of entrance
logo in chrome), on the entrance gateway (`Hyundai" and logo),
element signs will be closely tied to
and over the service drive -thru (`Hyundai Service" in chrome). To
the review of the entrance element.
ensure coordination of signs and architecture, walls signs should be
reviewed with the ARB site plan/architectural applications.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The location and extent of display parking in the parking lot and under the showroom canopy
2. General character /appearance of the showroom: canopy, glass, metal panels
3. Appearance, compatibility of the entrance element (materials /colors)
4. Visibility of the parts /service building, wash/alignment building, rooftop equipment
5. The illumination of display parking areas
6. General character of the proposed landscaping, landscaping in areas adjacent to the building
Staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendation to the Planning Commission on the Special Use Permit request:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit with the following conditions
1. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
2. Vehicles shall be displayed only in areas indicated for display shown on the plan entitled "Architectural Review Board Submission for Phase 1 Northtown Center — Jim Price
Hyundai" by Dominion Engineering and dated 1/14/13. Display parking in the parking lot shall be only in designated striped parking spaces, as identified on this plan.
3. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the lighting plan (submitted with the site plan). Maximum light levels shall not exceed 30 footcandles.
4. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the landscape plan (submitted with the site plan). Landscaping shown on the plan may be required to be in excess of the
minimum requirements of ARB guidelines and /or the Zoning Ordinance to mitigate visual impacts of the proposed use.
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Staff offers the following comments on the conceptual site plan and architectural design:
Architecture:
1. Include the wash/alignment building in the elevation drawings.
2. Revise the south elevation of the parts /service building to improve the window proportions, relieve the utilitarian appearance, and coordinate more with the showroom.
3. Provide a roof plan.
4. Include building dimensions and the drawing scale on the elevation drawings.
5. Provide a perspective view of the development as seen from the EC to clarify the extent of visibility and the impact of the parts /service and wash/alignment buildings.
6. Revise the entrance element to increase coordination with the showroom building design. Consider size, shape, color, detailing and overall character.
7. Add the following note to the site plan and the architectural drawings: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
8. Provide wall sign information with the ARB site plan/architectural applications. The review of entrance element signs will be closely tied to the review of the entrance element.
Lighting:
9. Revise the lighting plan so that light levels do not exceed 30 footcandles anywhere on site.
10. Indicate on the plan if the light poles are to be installed on bases. If they are, clarify on the plan that the 20' height includes the bases.
11. Add the following note to the lighting and /or site 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."
Site/Landscaping:
12. Indicate the scale on the site plan drawings and include a north arrow.
13. Increase the size of the QC Willow Oak at the north end of the EC frontage to 3' /z" caliper minimum at planting.
14. Add LN to the plant schedule.
15. Correct the plant schedule to indicate that Quercus Phellos is Willow Oak and that Quercus Coccinea is Scarlet Oak.
16. Verify and correct the QP, PL, LN, IC, JV, PT, PO, and LB quantities.
17. Ensure that the number of proposed plants for any one species is limited to 25% of the total proposed for that plant type (tree /shrub).
18. Include the biofilter plant schedule in the current plan for reference.
19. Provide trees and shrubs in the area west of the west end of biofilter 42.
20. Ensure that all utilities and utility easements are clearly identified on the plans. Resolve all tree /utility conflicts without decreasing the amount of planting proposed.
21. Add trees in the western half of the parking row adjacent to biofilter 42.
22. Consider adding trees at the front of the building.
23. Add evergreen trees along the south elevation of the parts /service building to help relieve the utilitarian appearance.
24. Resolve the shrub /sidewalk /planting strip conflicts near the wash/alignment building.
25. Add the following note to the 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."
26. Indicate wall heights and proposed materials for the retaining wall in the parking lot.
27. Revise the landscape plan to clearly show trees to be preserved, grading held outside the dripline of trees to remain, the limits of clearing, and the location and type of protective
fencing. Coordinate proposed tree locations with undisturbed buffer limits.
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TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
A1.3
Showroom Plan with Exterior Exhibit Ceiling
1/7/13
A2.0
Exterior Elevations and Finish Schedule
1/7/13
S12
Conceptual Full Build Site Plan
1/4/13
S14
Critical Slope Plan
1/4/13
Materials
Old Virginia Brick, Colonial full range, wood mould, modular; C206 mortar; Alcoa Architectural Products, Reynobond Colorweld 500 XL
Bright Silver Metallic; Alpolic 4mm PE ETT Tan; Atas 03 Medium Bronze; Benjamin Moore 999 rustic taupe and 998 cabot trail
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