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Home My WebLink AboutARB200800118 Staff Report 2008-09-09ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #: Name ARB- 2008 -118: WW @ Avemore Review Type Preliminary Review of an Amendment to a Site Development Plan Parcel Identification Tax Map 78B, Section 3, Parcel 1 Location Located on the south side of Fontana Dr. approximately 200 feet east of Stony Point Rd. (Route 20 North) Zoned Residential (R15), Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner Avemore LLC Applicant Stoneking/VonStorch, Stephen Von Storch Magisterial District Rivanna Proposal To revise the architectural design of a previously approved two -story office building. ARB Meeting Date September 15, 2008 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski SITE/PROJECT HISTORY • A Certificate of Appropriateness was issued for ARB- 2008 - 00013: Avemore Commercial on April 24, 2008. That approval covered two two -story office buildings. • On July 7, 2008, revised elevations for Building 1 were shown to the ARB as an "other business" agenda item. It was the consensus of the ARB at that time that the design would need to return to the ARB for review. Compatibility with Building 2 and the need for additional information were issues. • The applicant was not prepared to submit revised elevations for Building 2 with the Building 1 submittal. Additional progress has been made on Building 2 since the submittal was made, but only the conceptual elevations were available for this review. CONTEXT/VISIBILITY The Avemore development is located on the east side of Route 20 North across from the entrance to Darden Towe Park. The commercial phase of the development is located at the intersection of Fontana Drive and Wilton Farm Drive. The north and west elevations of Building 1 will be visible from the EC. Building 1 will block most of Building 2 as viewed from the EC. Only the shorter north elevation of Building 2 and a portion of the southern elevation will be visible from the EC. Eventually, on -site trees will reduce visibility of the development. PROJECT CHANGES The current application includes a proposed revision to the architectural design of Building 1, with a concept sketch for revisions to Building 2. The design of Building 2 is intended to coordinate with Building 1. The applicant plans to submit more detailed drawings for Building 2 for review at a later date. ARB 9/15/2008 WW @ Avemore - Page 1 No revisions to site elements are planned. Primary revisions to the design of Building 1 include a change to the building form and a revised materials palette. ANALYSIS (based on: Elevations sheet A0.1, Elevation detail A0.2, Materials sheet A0.3, Entrance Corridor Views A0.4, Building 2 Preliminary Elevations A0.5, Existing Condition photos A0.6 and Previously Approved/Current Elevations sheet all dated July 29, 2008; Ground Floor Plan A1.1, South Elevation A2.1, North Elevation A2.2, and East and West Elevations A2.3, all dated August 4, 2008; Kirlin wall mount lighting fixture detail sheet and material samples) Issue: Materials Comments: The proposed materials for Building 1 are outlined in the following table, together with the previously approved materials for this development. The proposed materials palette is more complicated than the previous proposal and the proposed distribution of colors on the building results in a more complex, more modern appearance. Although the color renderings suggest an orange color for some of the brick, the actual brick sample is less orange than the drawing suggests and all materials appear to be appropriate. The applicant has indicated that the design of Building 2 will coordinate with Building 1. Recommendations: Provide Building 2 elevations for review. Show that materials and colors will be coordinated with Building 1. AVEMORE COMMERCIAL - BUILDING MATERIALS Building Element Approved Materials Proposed Materials — Building 1 Roofing Owens Corning "Estate Gray" Elk Timberline Natural Shadow shingles shingles in "Pewter Gray" Walls Brick General Shale "Monticello" Lawrenceville A: "Cranberry Red" B: "Oxford Rose" 4 -328 C: Black 3 -023 Stucco Sherwin Williams "Realist Beige" N/A SW 6078 Trim Sherwin Williams "Everyday Sherwin Williams 2069 "Falcon Brown" White" SW 6077 for eaves and soffits; "Medium Brown" factory painted Kynar /galvanized steel for gutters and downspouts Awnings Building 1: Metal in "Isle of Laminators Inc. Omega Lite laminated Pines" SW 6461; Building 2: panel in "Hemlock Green" with battens Metal in "Fine Wine" SW 6307; to match "Black Swan" SW 6279 Storefront/ Building 1: YKK "Hartford Kawneer Linetec Windsor "Patina Doors Green "; Building 2 "Boysenberry" Greed' Windows Clear glass Clear glass ARB 9/15/2008 WW @ Avemore - Page 2 Issue: Building Form Comments: • The form of Building 1 has been simplified, with the major block of the building covered by a hipped roof. The former tower element at the northwest corner of the building has been revised to a gable - roofed element that extends across the west elevation. (The hipped roof dies into the gabled roof.) The suggestion of a tower remains on the north and south elevations, with a tall window element under the gable. This revised building form has an appropriate appearance. • The proposed footprint of Building 1 is slightly different than the approved footprint on the site plan. If the proposed footprint is not held within the approved footprint, a minor site plan amendment may be required. The applicant should contact the Current Development Division for a determination. • The conceptual design for Building 2 shows a main block with a flat roof /parapet wall and end bays with different roof conditions. One end bay is raised to three stories and has an arched roof. The other is treated with an elaborate cornice. Recommendations: Contact the Current Development Division regarding the possible need for a minor site plan amendment for the proposed change in building footprint. If an amendment is required, submit it for review. Issue: Wall Signs Comments: Wall sign criteria were established with the previous approval (see Attachment A), but no wall signs are shown on the revised elevations. Wall sign locations and design criteria should be addressed prior to approval of the revised building design, to ensure compatibility. Recommendations: Provide for review proposed locations and design criteria for wall signs. Issue: Wall Lights Comments: Wall sconces are proposed at the first story of the north elevation. The Kirlin 06068 fixture is an up /down fixture proposed in a dark bronze finish with a 32 watt fluorescent lamp. At 32 watts, the lamp would not exceed 3000 lumens and, therefore, meets ordinance requirements. Recommendations: None. Issue: Building 2 Comments: Conceptual level sketches have been provided for Building 2. More detailed drawings are required for review. It would be best for the Building 2 drawings to be reviewed and a single approval granted for revisions to both buildings. However, a Certificate of Appropriateness could be granted for Building 1, with the condition that the previous approval for Building 2 is withdrawn, and Building 2 must return to the ARB for additional review /approval. Recommendations: Provide Building 2 elevations for review. Issue: Drawing Errors/Inconsistencies Comments: The east and west elevations on Sheet A2.3 appear to be mislabeled. Some of the drawings include dimensions, but the dimensions are not legible. Recommendations: Correct the "east" and "west" labels on Sheet A2.3. Provide drawings with dimensions that are legible. ARB 9/15/2008 WW @ Avemore - Page 3 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. Building materials and colors 2. Revised forms for Building 1 3. Conceptual design for Building 2 Staff recommends approval of the revised elevations for Building 1, with the following conditions: 1. Provide for review proposed locations and design criteria for wall signs. 2. Correct the "east" and "west" labels on Sheet A2.3. Provide drawings with dimensions that are legible. 3. If a minor site plan amendment is required for the proposed change in building footprint, provide the amended plan for review. The applicant should contact the Current Development Division for a determination on the need for an amendment. 4. The previously approved design for Building 2 is withdrawn. Revised elevations for Building 2 shall be submitted for review. Materials and colors for Building 2 shall be coordinated with Building 1. ARB 9/15/2008 WW @ Avemore - Page 4 Attachment A ARB COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT #/NAME: Avemore Commercial Building (Avemore Phase 3) TAX MAP/PARCEL#: Tax Map 78B, Section 3, Parcel 1 SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION NOTES SIGN 1. Tower Signs: Individual letters on TYPE/MATERIALS a "panel" consisting of a stucco background and brick trim 2. Tenant Signs: Painted wood panels LETTER FACE COLOR 1. Tower Signs: Black 2. Tenant Signs: "Black Swan" SW 6279 or "Fine Wine" 6307 or "Isle of Pines" 6461 BACKGROUND COLOR 1. "Realist Beige" Sherwin Williams 6078 2. "Everyday White" SW 6077 SIZE LIMITATIONS 1. Tower Signs: 10" tall letters; panels are 8' long x 4' 6" tall (including brick surround) 2. Tenant Signs: 7" tall letters; panels are 6'6" long x 1'9" tall LOCATION(S) 1. Tower Signs: Centered above second story windows in tower, centered left to right 2. Tenant Signs: Centered over first - story windows /awnings and below the decorative brick band MOUNTING DETAILS 1. Tower Signs: Pin mounted to stucco 2. Tenant Signs: None LOGO /GRAPHICS 1. Tower Signs: None DETAILS 2. Tenant Signs: None specified ILLUMINATION 1. Tower Signs: No illumination DETAILS 2. Tenant Signs: No illumination TEXT 1. Tower Signs: "Avemore" 2. Tenant Signs: Varies LETTER TYPE/FONT 1. Tower Signs: Not specified 2. Tenant Signs: Not specified ARB 9/15/2008 WW @ Avemore - Page 5