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Home My WebLink AboutARB200800089 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2008-08-08COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 August 8, 2008 Chris Kabbash PO Box 496 Charlottesville VA 22902 RE: ARB- 2008 -89: Georgetown /Hydraulic Office Building Tax Map 60F, Parcel 3 Dear Mr. Kabbash: The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on August 4, 2008 completed a preliminary review of the above -noted request to construct a 12,000 square foot, two -story office building with basement. The Board offered the following comments for the benefit of the applicant's next submittal. Please note that the following comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments may be added or eliminated based on further review and changes to the plan. 1. Revise Sheet C -3 Landscape Plan by showing an alternate species for the Ginkgo Biloba "Princeton Sentry", currently shown at the southeast corner of the building. The mature height of the alternate species shall be a minimum of 5' below that of the existing overhead power line. Revise Sheet C -3 to indicate the existing height of the overhead power line and the mature height of the alternate tree species. 2. Revise Sheet C -2 Existing Conditions and Preliminary Site Plan to clearly show the 10' parking setback line from the right -of -way. Revise the parking schedule on Sheet C -1 Cover Sheetto include the 3 parking spaces that are required for the adjoining parcel to the north. 3. Revise Sheet C -2 Existing Conditions and Preliminary Site Plan to clearly show the location of all building setbacks, clearly labeled for the required distance from the boundary lines. 4. Revise Sheet C -3 Preliminary Landscape Plan to clearly show the limits of the water line easement adjacent to the Hydraulic Road right -of -way. 5. Revise Sheet C -3 Preliminary Landscape Plan to show a total of five trees, 2.5" caliper minimum, in interior parking lot islands. 6. Revise Sheet C -4 Lighting Plan to include cut sheets of all proposed light fixtures and poles. Revise the luminaire schedule to indicate the finish and color proposed for fixtures and poles. 7. Concerning the wall signs, revise the sign description sheet, dated June 20, 2008, to include the proposed pantone number for green letters. A medium to dark shade of green would be appropriate. Revise the sheet to correctly identify all the letter types as Individually Mounted Letters, not Channel Letters. Revise the sheet to indicate that graphic colors for logos, if any, shall be black, bronze, or green (approved pantone number to be referenced). Revise the building elevations by labeling the Dark Buff Limestone proposed for the sign panel above each of the four building entrances in the east, Hydraulic Road elevation. Provide a cut sheet of the proposed wall- mounted down light. Indicate the proposed finish /color; black or bronze is preferred. All lights exceeding 3,000 lumens must be full cut off style fixtures. 8. Concerning the freestanding sign, revise the sign description sheet, dated June 20, 2008, to include the proposed pantone number for green letters. A medium to dark shade of green would be appropriate. Revise the sheet to indicate that graphic colors shall be black, bronze, or green (approved pantone number to be referenced). Revise the sign description sheet to indicate if lighting is proposed. If it is, indicate the method of lighting. External, ground mounted lighting would be appropriate. Provide a cut sheet of the proposed fixture clearly indicating the proposed finish and color. All lighting exceeding 3,000 lumens must be in a full cut off style fixture. Provide brick detailing and side elevations. 9. Provide details, including design, materials, and colors of the optional handicap lift shown adjacent to the northernmost building entrance in the front (north) elevation. 10. Provide a sample of the color proposed for the stamped concrete surface proposed for the widened sidewalk in front (east) of the main entrance at the corner tower. Provide detailing (score patterns, integration of materials) for entire sidewalk, plaza and planting areas. Consider the proportion of hardscape to planting areas to provide relief from sea of concrete. 11. Revise Sheet SK 5 Roof Plan /HVAC by labeling the elevation of the HVAC sunken platform and the surrounding top of wall elevation proposed at the north and south ends of the building. Confirm materials for retaining wall of both HVAC and exterior exit terrace, and confirm design and extent of railings. Revise the drawings by providing the height dimension for the HVAC units. Provide a building section showing the rooftop HVAC units in relation to the roofline that screens them from view. Include height dimensions for the units and the roofline demonstrating their lack of visibility. 12. Revise Sheet C -3 Preliminary Landscape Plan and Sheet SK 5 Roof Plan /HVAC so the planting design, adjacent to the north and south ends of the building, corresponds on both sheets. Revise the planting design to eliminate conflicts with proposed sidewalks, walls, and other site improvements. Revise Sheet C -3 by clearly labeling all proposed plant materials. 13. Revise Sheet C -2 Existing Conditions and Preliminary Site Plan to indicate the brand color of the Redi- Rock retaining wall system proposed adjacent to the northwest and southwest corners of the parking area, and the color and type of retaining wall system proposed adjacent to the north and south ends of the building. Provide a real life sample of the Redi -Rock color Essence. Revise the Redi -Rock detail on Sheet C -3 Preliminary Landscape Plan to show the dimensions of the proposed block. Provide a site section demonstrating the visibility of the Redi -Rock retaining wall adjacent to the north edge of the parking area. 14. Revise Sheet C -2 Existing Conditions and Preliminary Site Plan and Sheet C -3 Preliminary Landscape Plan to show the retaining wall, sunken platform with HVAC units, and the raised platform for emergency exit adjacent to the south and north ends of the building. Provide a detail, including color, of the raised platform and wall railing. Black would be an appropriate color. 15. For each elevation visible from the EC, provide line drawings of each elevation head -on. Provide the drawings with and without landscaping and other site features. Coordinate cornice details with elevations of tower. Balance the hierarchy of the entrances so that the tower door detailing is dominant or equal. 16. Revise the mortar color to a warmer shade of buff. Provide mortar sample for cast stone. Indicate the mortar colors on the drawings. 17. Provide detail on the stair and railing at the north unit's door. 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.ora /olannina. Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing and an ARB approval signature panel. 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. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Brent Nelson Landscape Planner Cc: CKW2 LLC 1300 Littleneck Drive Virginia Beach VA 23452 Limehouse Architects 946 Grady Ave Charlottesville , VA 22903 ARB File