HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201000078 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2010-08-19�'IRGINLP
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
August 19, 2010
George Webb
Peachtree Homes
29343 Mallard Drive
Easton, MD 21601
RE: ARB- 2010 -78: Avemore Phase 4
Dear Mr. Webb,
We have received the above -noted application and I have determined that it may be reviewed as a county-
wide Certificate of Appropriateness for a building proposed to be located behind another building that
fronts the Entrance Corridor. The following revisions are requested to make the proposal consistent with
the applicable design criteria.
1. Provide color samples for all proposed building colors. These samples will be reviewed by staff.
Revisions to the colors may be required after that review.
2. Eliminate the green shingles from the proposal. Limit the roof shingles to the charcoal color only.
3. Revise the white pines (T -11) to an alternate evergreen species. (Eastern red cedar, magnolia
grandiflora, and red pine would be acceptable substitutes. Species with smaller sizes at maturity
than those currently proposed will require higher quantities to achieve comparable results.)
Revise the spacing of the trees so that one is planted as close as possible to the sanitary sewer
easement that runs along the west side of Lot 13. Space the trees to allow for full growth and even
distribution along this northern edge of the property. (If this requested spacing/location isn't
clear, please contact me prior to revising the plan.)
4. Revise the Norway spruce (T -10) to an alternate evergreen species. (Eastern red cedar, magnolia
grandiflora, and red pine would be acceptable substitutes. Species with smaller sizes at maturity
than those currently proposed will require higher quantities to achieve comparable results.)
Revise the location of the trees from the east side of Lot 1 to span the northeast corner of that lot.
Space the trees to allow for full growth. (If this requested spacing/location isn't clear, please
contact me prior to revising the plan.)
5. Add the following note to the site plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to
reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees
shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant.
6. The landscape plan shows 9 Linden trees and the landscape schedule identifies 8. Adjust the
landscape schedule to coordinate with the plan.
Within 15 days of the date of this letter, please send me a letter (by email is acceptable) indicating
whether you will or will not proceed with these revisions. If you choose not to proceed with these
revisions, staff will be unable to approve your application. If you choose to proceed with the revisions,
please forward me one set of revised drawings together with a memo summarizing the revisions you've
made. Your decision to make the revisions will suspend the 60 -day review period associated with your
original submittal. However, I expect to complete the review of your revised proposal within 2 weeks of
your re- submittal.
If you have any questions about this action, please contact me as soon as possible. I look forward to
receiving your revisions and completing this review with an approval letter.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
mmaliszewski @ albemarle.org
www.albemarle.or /g ARB
cc: ARB File
Mark Smith, Meridian Land Holdings LLC, 9851 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
David M. Jensen, WW Associates, 3040 Avemore Square Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911