HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB200800169 Action Letter Final Site Plan and Comps. 2009-07-23COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
July 24, 2009
Alan Davis
Baskervill
101 S. 15th Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Va 23219
RE: ARB2008 -00169 Wachovia Bank
Tax Map 78, Parcel 55A4
Dear Mr. Davis:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board reviewed the above noted item at its meeting on Monday,
July 20, 2009. The Board unanimously approved the request, pending staff administrative approval of the
following conditions:
1. Revise all applicable drawings, including Sheet C7 Grading and Utility Plan, by showing the off -site
grading on the Rite Aid property required to meet the grades currently proposed in the adjoining parking
area, with the proposed grading rounded (10' minimum radius) to meet the existing condition. Revise the
annotation on Sheet C8 Landscape Plan to reflect the group of 4, not 5, existing Eastern Red Cedar trees
on the Rite Aid property adjacent to the western boundary of the proposal and indicate their existing
height. Provide an Erosion Control Plan showing the method and location of tree protection for the existing
Eastern Red Cedars on the Rite Aid property. Applicant shall secure an off -site landscaping easement
that will allow them to replace any trees that may die as a result of construction with equal or alternatively
approved species. Species need not be evergreen.
2. Revise Sheet C8 Landscape Plan to show the limits of the overhead electric easement and indicate the
height of the lowest line from the ground. Revise the spacing of the large shade trees along the Route
250E right -of -way so as not to exceed 35' on center. Revise the landscape schedule to indicate a
minimum planting size of 3.5" for all large shade trees along the Route 250E right -of -way. Revise the
landscape proposal, if needed, by replacing the proposed street trees with a variety whose habit (size)
would not conflict with existing or proposed utilities and their easements.
3. Revise the landscape plan to show shrub plantings in the bed adjacent to the south building elevation, in a
design that integrates the building with the site. Provide written verification that the planting is permitted in
the Centel (telephone) easement located across the bed.
4. Revise Sheet C9 Lighting Plan to include a cutsheet of the proposed light poles. Revise the luminaire
schedule to include the light pole color /finish (black or bronze is appropriate) and zero degree of tilt for all
fixtures.
5. Revise the wall signage proposal by:
• Revising the wall sign dimensions in the 8'/2' x 11 " sign package drawings to correspond with the
sign dimensions shown in the building elevation drawings Wachovia, Pantops Financial Center,
West & South Elevations and East & North Elevations.
• Revising the sign drawings to include the PMS equivalent numbers for the proposed blue and
green vinyl colors.
• Revising the wall sign drawings to indicate if the logo box is to be illuminated. If internal
illumination is proposed, include the following note on the wall sign drawings: The logo box shall
be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
6. Revise the freestanding signage proposal by:
a. Revising the modern design of the freestanding sign structure to reflect and compliment the
traditional style of the building architecture using traditional materials proposed in the building.
b. Revising the freestanding sign drawings to include the PMS equivalent numbers for the proposed
blue and green vinyl colors.
c. Revise the sign drawing by adding the following note: The cabinet sign shall be constructed such
that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides orback. Revise the sign drawing by adding
the following note: The cabinet sign shall have a non - illuminated background, oran opaque (zero
light transmission) background, only the text shall illuminate.
d. Revising the site plan and landscape plan to show the location of the proposed freestanding sign,
demonstrating that it meets the required 5' sign setback and is free of conflicts with utilities.
e. Revising the landscape proposal around the sign, as needed, to integrate it with the overall
landscape development of the site.
7. Revise the glass tint, as necessary, to not exceed the level of tint previously approved for other
buildings in the Entrance Corridors.
8. Adjust the vertical location of the lower cornice on the tower to more clearly distinguish itself from the
main cornice of the building. Increase the tower height, if necessary, to achieve appropriate
proportions. 8" would be acceptable. A substantial change must return to the ARB for review.
Please provide:
1. Two full sets of revised drawings addressing each of these conditions. Include updated ARB revision
dates on each drawing and an ARB approval signature panel.
2. A memo including detailed responses indicating how each condition has been satisfied. 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.
3. The attached "Revised Application Submittal" form. This form must be returned 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 any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Brent Nelson
Landscape Planner
cc: Jessica White
Baskervill
101 S. 15th Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Va 23219
Don Tate
Baskervill
101 S. 15th Street, Suite 200
Richmond, Va 23219
Luxor LLC
195 Riverbend Dr
Charlottesville, Va 22911
Patrick Lawrence, Current Development
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:
Brent Nelson DATE:
PROJECT NAME: ARB2008 -00169 Wachovia Bank
Submittal Type Requiring Revisions ( ) indicates submittal Cade
County Project Number
# Copies
Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (E &S)
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Distribute To:
Mitigation Plan (MP)
2
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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 -169
Other: Please explain
(For staff use only)
Submittal Code
# Copies
Distribute To:
Submittal Code
# Copies
Distribute To:
ARB
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