HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB200800131 Action Letter 2008-09-19COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
September 19, 2008
Edens & Avant
c/o Thomas R Gallagher
7200 Wisconsin Ave Suite 400
Bethesda MD 20814
RE: ARB2008 -00131 Albemarle Place
Tax Map 16W, Section 3, Parcels 19A, 23, 24
Dear Mr. Gallagher:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on September 15, 2008, held a work session
on ARB2008 -00131 Albemarle Place. The ARB had the following comments:
1. The general architectural character appears to be appropriate. Concentration regarding architectural detail
and plantings for the two buildings closest to the EC will be vital for approval.
2. General planning character: leaves too much of an appearance of a sea of parking from the EC; the
concept illustrated in the perspective regarding planting along the EC appears to be appropriate, but it can
change to mitigate views of parking.
3. The general color palette /materials seem appropriate; for example, brick accents in paving, deep facades
allowing for light/shadow, and complementary color palettes.
4. Window treatments /fake windows: Clear glass and omitting fake windows are appropriate. Using
recessed panels to complement adjacent real windows is appropriate, as in elevation A.
5. Eliminate visibility of loading areas with both architecture and landscaping.
6. Drive - through structure location: The ARB will be reluctant to approve visible drive - through structures on
both frontage buildings if visible from the EC.
7. Rooftop equipment shall not be visible from the EC; screening is not acceptable.
8. Provide plans and photographs showing the context of the site.
9. Provide a site section(s) showing the relationship of structures and plantings to the EC.
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 /planning. In addition to the checklist
requirements, your submittal should address the comments listed above. If you have any questions concerning
any of the above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner, Planning Division
cc: Mushinksky Voelzke Associates - Jim Voelzke, 7910 Woodmont Ave Suite 1250, BethesdaMD20814
Albemarle Place EAAP LLC, 1901 Main Street Suite 900, Columbia SC 29201
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