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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832
March 6, 2009
Brian Bradner
Dewberry & Davis, Inc.
551 Piney Forest Road
Danville, VA 24540
RE: ARB- 2008 -163: Walmart
Tax Map 45, Parcel 68D 5
Dear Mr. Bradner:
Fax (434) 972 -4126
I have reviewed your recent submittal for the above - referenced proposal, which included the following
items:
• Sheet ARB -0 dated 1/22/09.
• Sheet ARB -1 -4, and 7 dated 8/11/08.
• Sheet ARB -5, 6, and 8 dated 10/31/08.
• Sheet ARB -9 dated 1/22/09.
• Architectural Drawing Sheets 1 -11 dated 1/16/09.
I have the following comments based on our ARB action letter of December 19, 2008.
1. Comment: A condition of ARB approval was: "Provide a color choice on the cut sheets for all the
proposed light fixtures, freestanding light poles, and bollards. Revise the lighting plan to include the
proposed lighting cut sheets, illustrating the fixture and placement of the bulb, within the set of full
size site plan lighting plan drawings."
• Only some of the cut sheets for the proposed lighting fixtures were included in the site plan on
Sheet ARB -9. Cut sheets for lighting fixtures 70, F, G, and L were not provided.
• The lighting information is divided between the site plan and architectural drawings, which is
confusing.
• Sheet ARB -8 is showing Greenbriar Wall Sconces along the front fagade, while the Lighting
Fixture Elevation drawing is showing 7000 Series Knuckle and Yoke Mount 70 Watt HID
Maximum Flood Lights proposed along the front fagade. The 7000 Series Flood Lights proposed
along the front fagade also appear to be able to tilt, and is generally not an appropriate wall light
fixture in the EC.
• The finish colors for the light fixtures on the Light Fixture Elevation drawing were provided.
However, the finish colors for the fixtures proposed on Sheet ARB -9 were not identified on the
plan. The written description of the proposal states the color proposed for these fixtures is black,
but this note also needs to be included on the site plan.
• The drawing for the Greenbriar light fixtures to be mounted on the poles in the parking lot on Sheet
ARB -9 shows the option to have a decal stripe in the center of the fixture.
Revisions Needed: Include all of the site and exterior wall light information in the site plan and the
luminaire schedule. Include all the cutsheets in the site plan. The light fixtures shown in the
architectural drawings must match the light fixtures and locations shown in the site plan. Any details
included on the architectural drawings must also match and be included in the site plan. Make all the
light fixture locations and symbols on the site plan easily legible. Include the finish colors for all the
light fixtures on the site plan. Label the cutsheets to match the luminaire schedule. Include a note on
the Lighting Plan that the pole light fixtures will be solid black.
2. Comment: A condition of ARB approval was: "Revise the proposed light fixtures underneath the
"Home & Living" and "Market & Pharmacy" channel letter signs to a light fixture that is a full
cutoff style fixture or revise the proposed fluorescent light source to a bulb that is less than 35 Watts
in a fixture that shields the light to eliminate glare, as required by the EC Guidelines." The proposed
light fixtures have not been revised since the last proposal. After further review, it has been
determined this is not an appropriate location for a light fixture even if it were to be full cutoff or 35
watts or less. A full cutoff light fixture would either create a glare on the building under the signage,
or create a glare underneath the canopy depending on which way the fixture is positioned, which is
incompatible with the EC Guidelines.
Revisions Needed: Revise the drawings to eliminate the proposed light fixture under the "Home &
Living" and "Market & Pharmacy" signs.
3. Comment: The written description states and the elevation drawings show that the non - illuminated
bollards, benches, and trash cans along the front fagade are to be painted "Walmart Medium Blue."
The proposed blue is not coordinated with the overall color scheme of the building and signage.
Revisions Needed: Revise the color of the non - illuminated bollards, benches, and trash cans to one
that is more coordinated with the color palette of the building and signage. Bronze or black would be
appropriate for the benches and trash cans, and a color coordinated with the CMU or EIFS material of
the building might be appropriate for the illuminated bollards.
Please provide one set of revised drawings addressing the above issues and a memo outlining how you've
addressed each issue. Submit the attached "Revised Application Submittal" form with your revisions to
ensure proper tracking and distribution. When staff's review of this information indicates that all
conditions of approval have been met, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be issued. If you have
questions, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Eryn Brennan
Senior Planner
Cc: ARB File
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
REVISED APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
This form must be returned with your revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution. County
staff has indicated below what they think will be required as a resubmission of revisions. If you need to
submit additional information please explain on this form for the benefit of the intake staff. All plans
must be collated and folded to fit into legal size files, in order to be accepted for submittal.
TO: Eryn Brennan DATE:
PROTECT NAME: ARB- 2008 -163: Walmart
Submittal Type Requiring Revisions ( ) indicates submittal code
County Project Number
# Copies
Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (E &S)
Mitigation Plan (MP)
Waiver Request (WR)
Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
Road Plan (RP)
Private Road Request, with private /public comparison
(PRR)
Private Road Request — Development Area (PRR -DA)
Preliminary Site Plan (PSP)
Final Site Plan (or amendment) (FSP)
Final Plat (FP)
Preliminary Plat (PP)
Easement Plat (EP)
Boundary Adjustment Plat (BAP)
Rezoning Plan (REZ)
Special Use Permit Concept Plan (SP -CP)
Reduced Concept Plan (R -CP)
Proffers (P)
Bond Estimate Request (BER)
Draft Groundwater Management Plan (D -GWMP)
Final Groundwater Management Plan (F -GWMP)
Aquifer Testing Work Plan (ATWP)
Groundwater Assessment Report (GWAR)
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
ARB2008 -00163
Other: Please explain
(For staff use only)
Submittal Code # Copies Distribute To: Submittal Code # Copies Distribute To:
ARB 1 Eryn Brennan