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County of Albemarle
Community Development Department - Planning
March 1, 2023
Justin Shimp
Shimp Engineering, PC
912 High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: ARB-2023-04: Seminole Heights (TMP: 04500-00-00-068C0)
Dear Applicant,
Khris Taggart, Senior Planner I
ktaggart@albemarle.ora
Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext. 3278
At its meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board unanimously
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 § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5) and
recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
The ARB does not recommend approval of the Initial Site Plan. The following changes are required to
make the plan consistent with the Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines.
1. Increase the depth of the planting area along the EC frontage to accommodate the required large
shade trees free of utility/easement conflicts.
2. Shift the stormwater pipe currently shown along the southern perimeter of the site to
accommodate trees in that area.
3. Confirm on the plans that the planting area along the sidewalk south of Buildings E, F, and C can
accommodate medium trees, 25' on center.
4. Increase the 6' landscape median along the drive -through for Building F to accommodate large
trees and shrubs.
5. Increase the planting area between the Building E bypass lane and the Building D drive -through
lane to accommodate large trees and shrubs.
6. Revise the site plan to show a planting area along the east side of Building C with sufficient
depth to accommodate trees.
7. Revise the layout of the site so that the long elevation of the carwash building fronts Rt. 29.
8. Revise the site plan to meet the applicable regulations from Sec. 5.1.60 of the Zoning Ordinance,
while also meeting the EC Design Guidelines.
• Regarding any potential request for a Special Exception to the supplemental regulations in Sec.
5.1.60 of the Zoning Ordinance:
o The ARB does not recommend approval of an exception to any of these requirements due to the
potential for negative visual impacts on the EC.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None
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• Regarding the final site plan submittal:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following items and all
items on the ARB Final Site Plan Checklist must be addressed:
1. Provide architectural designs with the next submittal.
2. Provide site sections to clarify the visibility of the proposed development from the EC street.
3. Update the plans to identify the locations of all accessory structures and equipment. Provide
detailed information on all equipment, including size, design, color, illumination, etc.
4. Include the standard mechanical equipment note on the architectural plans.
5. Show the outlines of roof -mounted equipment on the architectural elevations and show the
footprints on the roof plan.
6. Revise the site plan to note the locations of ground -mounted equipment. Show how this
equipment will be screened from the EC.
7. Provide a lighting plan with the next submittal. Limit all fixtures to full cutoff styles to minimize
visual impacts of the development on the EC street.
8. Provide a complete landscaping plan with the next submittal.
9. Increase the depth of the planting area along the EC frontage to accommodate the required large
shade trees free of utility/easement conflicts.
10. Shift the stormwater pipe currently shown along the southern perimeter of the site to
accommodate trees in that area.
11. Revise the site plan to show large trees, 40' on center and 2'/2" caliper at time of planting, along
the travelway near the southern perimeter of the site.
12. Confirm on the plans that the planting area along the sidewalk south of Buildings E, F, and C
can accommodate medium trees, 25' on center.
13. Revise the site plan to show medium trees, 25' on center and 2'/2" caliper at time of planting,
along the sidewalk that leads into the site south of Buildings E, F, and C.
14. Increase the 6' landscape median along the drive -through for Building F to accommodate large
trees and shrubs.
15. Increase the planting area between the Building E bypass lane and the Building D drive -through
lane to accommodate large trees and shrubs.
16. Consider providing interior parking trees above the requirements to help mitigate the anticipated
impacts of the drive -through and travel lanes on the EC.
17. Revise the site plan to show a planting area along the east side of Building C with sufficient
depth to accommodate trees.
18. Include the standard plan health note on the landscape plan in the next submittal.
19. Revise the layout of the site so that the long elevation of the carwash building fronts Rt. 29.
20. Revise the site plan to meet the applicable regulations from Sec. 5.1.60 of the Zoning
Ordinance, while also meeting the EC Design Guidelines.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms,
checklists and schedules are available on-line at https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-
development/apply-for/planning-and-site-development-applications. Please be certain that your ARB submittal
addresses all checklist items and the above -noted comments. If you have any questions concerning any of the
above, please feel free to contact me.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Khris Taggart, Senior Planner I
cc: TAP Investments, LLC, 2903 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA 22401
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