HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201000121 Staff Report Final Site Plan and Comps. 2010-11-29ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB- 2010 -121: Avinity Final Site Development Plan
Review Type
Final Review of a Site Development Plan
Parcel Identification
Tax Map 91, Parcels 14, 35I, 35J, 35K
Location
1785 Avon Street Extended, on the east side of Avon Street Extended, just south of Cale Elementary School
Zoned
Planned Residential Development (PRD), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner /Applicant
Avon Properties LLC, Collins Engineering (Scott Collins)
Magisterial District
Scottsville
Proposal
To construct a residential development consisting of 100 townhouses, a multi -story 24 unit condominium building,
clubhouse and associated site improvements on a 9.24 acre parcel.
Context
The proposed development is located on the Avon Street Extended (State Route 742) Entrance Corridor. This
corridor is moderately dense in development and is characterized by a mix of single family, multi - family,
commercial and light industrial uses.
Visibility
The proposed development is located on a parcel approximately 1,000' deep on the east side of the Corridor.
Development is proposed in 4 phases. The front and side elevations of Units 1 - 10 and the front and west
elevations of 19 -26 are expected to be highly visible due to their close proximity to the Corridor. Views of the
clubhouse are expected to be limited to the roof. Views of other townhouses are expected to be limited to general
shapes, colors and forms. The condominium building at the back of the property is not expected to be visible.
ARB Meeting Date
December 6, 2010
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
Protect History
DATE
APPLICATION/REVIEW TYPE
RESULT
10/4/10
ARB 2010 -87: Preliminary review completed
Comments provided (see Attachment B)
9/9/10
SDP 2010 -72: Final Site Development Plan received in Current Development
Under review
5/27/10
SDP 2010 -24: Preliminary Site Development Plan
Approved
3/26/10
Variation Request (SDP 2010 -24, ZMA 2006 -5)
Approved
6/25/07
SDP 2007 -66: Final Site Development Plan
Withdrawn
6/13/07
ZMA 2006 -5: Rezoning request
Approved
4/9/07
ARB 2007 -11: Advisory Review for a Rezoning
No objection, w/ conditions
Changes since the last review:
The townhouse units 19 -26 have been turned so that the fronts now face the entry drive. The EC trees have been shifted into the VDOT right -of -way.
The fence at the west end of the north side of the property has been shifted to allow for planting.
ANALYSIS
REF
ARB COMMENT from OCTOBER 4
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
1
Revise the proposal by showing three
8 colors are proposed for the HardiPlank
Revise the Unit A elevation sheet to
different, but complimentary, paint colors
siding and 3 colors are proposed for the roof
eliminate the reference to Lawrenceville
for Units 1 -26.
shingles. (See Attachment A for a list of
"Monticello" brick.
colors.) The siding colors are somewhat
light, mostly neutral tones. The shingle
colors are varying shades of gray and black,
with the "Charcoal" sample on the dark side.
The applicant's memo indicates that a variety
of colors will be provided within each
townhouse grouping. The colors are expected
to have an appropriate appearance.
The Unit A elevation calls out Lawrenceville
"Monticello" brick. The materials schedule
calls out Old Virginia "Poplar Forest ".
5
Revise the three bays of the fagade of the
The central bay of the front elevation has
None.
clubhouse elevation to be more
been increased in height. The site section
appropriately scaled to each other.
indicates that only the upper part of the
clubhouse, primarily the roof, will be visible.
Consequently, the relationship among the
various bays on the front elevation will be
difficult to discern from the EC.
7
Include a note on the site and
The note was added to the site plan but not
Include a note on the architectural plans
architectural plans that mechanical
the architectural plans.
that mechanical equipment shall not be
equipment shall not be visible from the
visible from the EC.
EC.
11
Show evidence that the maple trees along
The applicant has moved the Red Maples
None.
the EC frontage would be permitted,
into the VDOT right -of -way. In the past the
undisturbed, within the overhead utility
ARB has typically required all landscaping
easement or provide an alternate species
to be provided on site. However, the
and/or location that would meet the
Neighborhood Model recommends trees
requirements of an EC frontage tree.
between the sidewalk and the back of the
2
REF
ARB COMMENT from OCTOBER 4
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
curb. This proposal meets that county goal
11
Revise the landscape proposal by
flex crenata "compacta" holly are proposed
Check the planting size of the Ilex crenata
showing flowering ornamental trees
in a row along the sidewalk in front of units
"compacta" and revise the Planting
interspersed among the Red Maple
1 — 10. The holly are proposed at 4 -5' tall at
schedule to provide a reasonable height at
frontage trees and shrubs, 24" tall at
planting, but the plant's mature height is
planting, no less than 24 ".
planting, integrating Units 1 -10 with the
about 5 -6' tall, so the planting size seems to
overall landscape plan, mitigating the
be a mistake. A minimum height of 24" at
appearance of their length as viewed
planting would be sufficient.
from the corridor.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The proposed siding colors.
Staff offers the following comments on the Preliminary Site Plan:
1. Revise the Unit A elevation sheet to eliminate the reference to Lawrenceville "Monticello" brick.
2. Include a note on the architectural plans that mechanical equipment shall not be visible from the EC.
3. Check the planting size of the Ilex crenata "compacta" and revise the Planting schedule to provide a reasonable height at planting, no less than 24 ".
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ATTACHMENT A
This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing
Drawing Date/Revision Date
1
Title Sheet
Revision date 10/25/10
2
Existing Conditions and Limits Plan
Revision date 10/25/10
3
Site Plan
Revision date 10/25/10
4
Grading & Stormwater Management
Revision date 10/25/10
5
Landscaping
8/30/10
6
Landscaping Details
Revision date 8/23/10
7
Site Sections
No date
8
Elevations, Unit Type A
Revision date 10/25/10
9
Building Plans, Unit Type A
Revision date 10/25/10
10
Elevations, Unit Type B
Revision date 10/25/10
11
Building Plans, Unit Type B
Revision date 10/25/10
Product Brochures
Shingle samples: GAF Timberline Natural Shadow in Charcoal, Pewter Gray and Slate
HardiePlank samples: Heathered Moss, Khaki Brown, Sail Cloth, Arctic White, Light
Mist, cobble Stone, Woodland Cream, Timber Bark, Woodstock Brown
ATTACHMENT B
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
October 3, 2010
Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
200 Garrett Street, Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARB- 2010 -87: Avinity Preliminary Site Plan
Dear Scott,
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on October 4, 2010, completed a preliminary review of the above -noted request to
construct a residential development consisting of 100 townhouses, a multi -story 24 unit condominium building, clubhouse and associated site
improvements on a 9.24 acre parcel. 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 the configuration and size of the building footprints for Units 1 - 10 so they match the elevations submitted. Revise the proposal by
showing three different, but complimentary, paint colors for Units 1 - 26. Revise the building Type A elevations by labeling for proposed materials
and colors. Provide rear elevations of Units 19 - 26 that correspond with the building footprint.
2. Consider distinguishing the scale of architectural expression on Units 1 -10 and 19 -26 from the residential units throughout the remainder of the
development.
3. Revise the design of the rear elevations of Units 19 - 26 to appear more as if they front on the entrance road (Avinity Drive). This could be
accomplished with the addition of gable roof forms, variation in the size and placement of windows, and variation in the porch designs. Flipping
the elevations to have the front door facing the entrance road is one acceptable approach.
4. Provide for review the side northwest elevations of Units 39, 69 and 57, labeled for materials and colors.
5. Revise the clubhouse elevation by labeling for proposed materials and colors. Provide a sample of the General Shale Virginia Highlands brick
proposed for this building. Revise the three bays of the fagade to be more appropriately scaled to each other.
6. Provide sketch elevations of the 24 unit condominium building with material /color selections showing general building /roof forms.
7. Include a note on the site and architectural plans that mechanical equipment shall not be visible from the Entrance Corridor.
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8. Revise all applicable drawings to show the location and method of concealment for all mechanical equipment proposed for Units 1 - 10, 19 - 26
and the clubhouse.
9. Revise all applicable drawings to accurately show the fence location. Provide a detail of the proposed privacy fence including materials
proposed, method of construction and proposed colors; wood materials with dark earth tone colors of brown and grey would be acceptable.
10. Shift the location of the 342' length of fence proposed between Phase 2 and Cale Elementary a minimum of 6' inside the property line to allow for
plantings between the fence and the boundary. Revise the landscape plan to show plantings in intermittent masses on the north side of the fence
next to Cale Elementary, south side of the fence adjacent to Unit 1.
11. Revise the Planting Schedule to show a 3' /z" caliper for the proposed Red Maple EC frontage trees. Provide evidence that these trees would be
permitted, undisturbed, within the overhead utility easement or provide an alternate species and /or location that would meet the requirements of
an EC frontage tree. Revise the landscape proposal by showing flowering ornamental trees interspersed amongst the Red Maple frontage trees
and shrubs, 24" tall at planting, integrating Units 1 - 10 with the overall landscape plan, mitigating the appearance of their length as viewed from
the Corridor. Revise Sheet 5 Landscaping Plan by removing the hard surface area mistakenly shown in the front yards of Units 1 - 5 and include
the following note: 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.
12. Revise Sheet 5 Landscaping Plan by reducing the spacing of proposed trees along interior roads ( Avinity Loop and Avinity Court) so as not to
exceed 40'.
13. Revise Sheet 4 Grading & Drainage Plan so that all proposed cut and fill slopes along the north and south side parcel boundaries are rounded to
a minimum 10' radius to meet the adjacent site.
14. Revise Sheet 4 Grading & Drainage Plan to show the location of proposed (revised) tree lines along the northern (side) parcel boundary; include
the location and method of tree protection proposed.
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.
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 W. Nelson
Landscape Planner
cc: ARB- 2010 -87
Avon Properties LLC, PO Box 1467, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Gerald Gatobu, Current Development
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