HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201000118 Review Comments Miscellaneous Submittal 2010-11-29ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB- 2010 -119: Baugh Auto Body
Review Type
Final review of a Site Development Plan
Parcel Identification
Tax Map 32, Parcel 5B 1
Location
4257 Seminole Trail (US 29), just north of the North Fork of the Rivanna River on the east side of US 20, directly
opposite the intersection of Camelot Drive and US 29
Zoned
Light Industry (LI), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner /Applicant
HMC Holdings LLC/Engineering Design Associates (Randy Hooker)
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To establish an auto body shop and parking for rental cars associated with the body shop. To install landscaping and site
lighting, and to make minor changes to the building. To reface the freestanding sign.
Context
This site was previously developed for the Badger Powhatan company. The building was constructed ca. 1968 and
includes several additions. The front office section of the building is faced with brick. The warehouse areas are metal
panels above brick or block bases. The entire building has been painted white. Parking areas exist on the north and west
sides of the property. Chain link fence exists on site. A wooded area and steep slope on the south side of the property
descend to the North Fork of the Rivanna. The Clayton Homes site is located to the north. The Camelot subdivision is
across Route 29 to the west.
Visibility
The proposed development is visible for approximately 1500' along the Route 29 North Entrance Corridor. The parcel
fronts the EC and views into the site from the parcel's frontage and for a distance to the north are open and unobstructed.
Traveling northbound on Route 29, the site becomes visible a short distance north of the river, with wooded area
providing screening until approximately 100' south of the Badger building as the wooded area thins out, allowing views
into the site. Northbound traffic will view the storage area fence through this thin tree cover. Traveling south on Rt. 29,
the site becomes visible a short distance north of the International Auto Sport site, descending the hill on Rt. 29. The
rental car row is not very visible to southbound traffic from this viewpoint. The storage area fence will be easily visible to
southbound traffic.
ARB Meeting Date
December 6, 2010
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
Project History
DATE
APPLICATION /REVIEW TYPE
RESULT
May 17, 2010
ARB- 2010 -39
The ARB conducted an advisory review for the Special Use Permit and a
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Accessory structures and equipment should be
preliminary review of the site plan for this property. The action letter from
Add this note to the site and
that meeting is Attachment C to this report.
September 8, 2010
SP- 2010 -06
The Special Use Permits for Auto Body and Rental Car Outdoor Storage were
and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible
SP- 1010 -11
approved by the Board of Supervisors
ANALYSIS
REF I GUIDELINE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
Accessory structures and equipment
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Accessory structures and equipment should be
• A screening fence is required around
Add this note to the site and
integrated into the overall plan of development
the vehicle storage area. The applicant
architectural plans: Mechanical
and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible
proposes a 10' high fence of
equipment shall not be visible from the
with the building designs used on the site.
corrugated metal panels, with block
piers at the corners.
Entrance Corridor.
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The following should be screened to eliminate
visibility from the Entrance Corridor street:
• The metal panels are proposed in
a. Loading areas,
"light stone" which is a shade of tan.
b. Service areas,
At its May 17 review, the ARB
c. Refuse areas,
indicated that a white fence was not
d. Storage areas,
recommended and that a neutral tone
e. Mechanical equipment,
with a flat finish was recommended.
f. Above - ground utilities, and
The tan color appears neutral, but the
g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire,
finish is not completely matte.
and similar security fencing devices.
• The proposed block is split -face CMU
in color 2014, which is a mix of tans
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Screening devices should be compatible with
the design of the buildings and surrounding
and whites. It is expected to appear
natural vegetation and may consist of:
coordinated with the metal panels and
a. Walls,
the building.
b. Plantings, and
• A row of plants is proposed along the
c. Fencing.
westernmost and south sides of the
fence. The shrubs include Gold Coast
juniper (which can grow to 3' tall)
and Steeds holly (which can grow to
10' tall). The proposed plants are
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GUIDELINE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
expected to mitigate the length of
fence on the west and south sides, as
well as any reflective quality the
metal might have.
• The standard mechanical equipment
note is missing from the plan.
Lighting
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Light should be shielded, recessed or flush-
The standard lighting note does not
Add the following note to the plan:
mounted to eliminate glare;
appear on the plan.
Each outdoor luminaire equipped with
a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial
lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire.
The spillover of lighting from
luminaires onto public roads and
property in residential or rural areas
zoning districts shall not exceed one -
half footcandle.
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The light should achieve an incandescent
Light levels reach a maximum of 25.6
Switch the B2 fixture to a C2 fixture.
effect;
footcandles below the double fixture
labeled B2 located north of the north end
of the building. This level is close to the
30 footcandle maximum that is typically
applied to display lots, but this area is not
intended for display. The proposed C2
fixtures are also double fixtures and their
light levels are somewhat lower.
Landscaping
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Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance
• In its May 17 review, the ARB
Add two 31/2" caliper trees at the south
Corridor streets should include the following:
reiterated the need for 31/2" caliper
end of the EC frontage (north of the
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel
shade trees at 35' on center along the
densely wooded area). Shift the
to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees
full frontage of the corridor, with
southernmost Pin Oak as needed to
should be at least 31/2 inches caliper (measured
ornamental trees interspersed and 24"
accommodate the two trees.
6 inches above the ground) and should be of a
shrubs to form a hedge.
plant species common to the area. Such trees
• 4 Pin Oaks are proposed at 21/2"
Revise the plan to make the number of
should be located at least every 35 feet on
caliper, a size that does not meet the
Pin Oak and Nandina consistent in the
center.
guideline. EC frontage measures
plan and schedule.
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species
approximately 530' long. At 35'
common to the area should be interspersed
spacing, 15 trees would be required
Add the following note to the plan: All
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GUIDELINE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
among the trees required by the preceding
along the frontage. 4 proposed trees
site plantings of trees and shrubs shall
paragraph.
added to the 5 existing trees provide 9
be allowed to reach, and be maintained
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate
trees total. The required 35' tree
at, mature height; the topping of trees is
the foregoing plantings and fencing should be
spacing is achieved for less than half
prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be
reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor
of the EC frontage.
pruned minimally and only to support
street, and exclusive of road right -of -way and
• The southernmost Pin Oak might be
the overall health of the plant.
utility easements.
shifted slightly to the north and two
additional trees added at the south end
of the frontage to get closer to the
required number of trees (for 11
total).
• There is a length of 130' along the EC
at the center of the site where the
existing sign and flagpole stand, that
remains without EC trees. The
applicant has explained that
additional trees in this area will
conflict with the flag on the flagpole
and with visibility of the sign.
Planting beds of annuals with Dwarf
Nandina are proposed to mitigate the
lack of trees. The addition of planting
beds does provide a symmetrical
arrangement that coordinates with the
office portion of the building and
helps place the sign in the landscape.
• Four Dogwoods exist on site and
shrubs are proposed along the EC side
of the parking lot.
• On -site planting area is narrow along
the west side of the proposed fence,
but the ground continues for a
distance in the right -of -way before the
paving begins.
• The numbers of Pin Oaks and Dwarf
Nandina in the plant schedule don't
match the number shown on the plan.
REF I GUIDELINE I ISSUE I RECOMMENDATION
Structure
12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance
Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and
materials to create a cohesive whole.
The applicant proposes to reface the existing
non - conforming sign at this site. The proposal
includes a sign panel on a stone base, with
external illumination. The panel has a black
background, with white text ( "Baugh Auto
Body www.bauphautobody.coLn) and a 5'
circular logo with a red background, silver `B"
and silver and white borders. (See Attachment
B for additional details.)
The standard landscaping note does
not aanear on the clan.
The applicant proposes to enlarge two
overhead doors on the west elevation
from 8' wide to 12' wide and to add two
12' wide overhead doors on the north
elevation. To accommodate these doors,
two windows on the north elevation and
one window on the west elevation will
have to be removed. The doors on the
north are expected to have limited
noticeability. One of the doors on the west
will be located within the fenced area. It
is anticipated that the other door on the
west will retain a compatible appearance
with the overall building. Two new
pedestrian doors are also proposed on the
west elevation. They are required for
The addition of the stone at the base of
the sign to cover the pole supports is
considered an improvement over the
existing condition. The general design of
the panel appears appropriate. Although
the logo is large on the sign, it is balanced
by, and coordinated with, the text. The
shade of red originally proposed for the
logo was Avery cardinal red, which looks
like the 2283 Acrylic that the ARB
generally does not approve. The applicant
indicated a willingness to revise the shade
to Avery 9340 or 9343, which are more
appropriate shades. Cut sheets have not
been provided for the sign spotlights.
Ensure that drawings submitted with the
building permit application for the
window and door work clearly indicate
that the new doors will match the color
of the building and that the openings
will be detailed to match the existing
openings.
Revise the shade of red for the logo to
Avery 9340 or 9343. Provide cut sheets
for the proposed lights for the sign.
Identify all proposed lighting options.
Ensure that the lamps will emit less than
3000 lumens (to meet the requirements
of the lighting ordinance).
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The screening fence materials, colors, planting and general design. The finish of the metal panels.
2. The spacing and number of Entrance Corridor frontage trees.
Staff recommends approval of the plan with the following conditions:
1. Add this note to the site and architectural plans: Mechanical equipment shall not be visible from the Entrance Corridor.
2. Add the following note to the plan: Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff
luminaire. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed
one -half footcandle.
3. Switch the B2 fixture to a C2 fixture.
4. Add two 31 /z" caliper trees at the south end of the EC frontage (north of the densely wooded area). Shift the southernmost Pin Oak as needed to
accommodate the two trees.
5. Revise the plan to make the number of Pin Oak and Nandina consistent in the plan and schedule.
6. Add the following note to the 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.
7. Ensure that drawings submitted with the building permit application for the door widening clearly indicate that the overhead doors will match the
color of the building and that the openings will be detailed to match the existing openings.
8. Revise the shade of red for the sign logo to Avery 9340 or 9343. Provide cut sheets for the proposed lights for the sign. Identify all proposed
lighting options. Ensure that the lamps will emit less than 3000 lumens (to meet the requirements of the lighting ordinance).
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ATTACHMENT A
SUBMITTALS
This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date/Revision Date
1
Cover Sheet
10 /1 /10
2
Overall Existing Conditions Plan
10 /1 /10
3
1 Existing Conditions, Demolition and Phase 1 Erosion Control Plan
10 /1 /10
4
Layout Plan
10 /1 /10
5
Landscaping Plan & Details
10 /1 /10
6
Screening Plan, Elevations &Details
10 /1 /10
7
Lighting Plan
10 /1 /10
8
Lighting Specifications
10 /1 /10
9
Lighting Specifications
10 /1 /10
10
Lighting Specifications
10 /1 /10
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Photos of existing landscape (6)
undated
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Material samples: Split -face CMU, Martinsville Concrete Products, Inc., Color: 2014;
MBCI metal roof and walls stems: Signature 200 Standard Color: Light Stone
ATTACHMENT B
SIGN PROPOSAL
Type
Refacing of a freestanding sign with the addition of a base
Materials
Stone, aluminum, vinyl, Sintra
Location
Existing sign location along the Rt 29 frontage, centered on the office
Cabinet Size
6' tall x 12' 2" long
Base size
5' 5.39" tall x 12' 2" long
Text & Graphic Size
`B" = 15" tall; "A" = 7" tall
Colors
Background
Black
Text
White
Graphic
Red (Avery 9430) and Silver
Base
Stone to match the stone wall at the entrance to the research park across Rt. 29
Graphic
Stylized `B" in a red circle with silver and white borders
Illumination
External
Landscaping
5 Nandina both sides and Liriope at the base of the Nandina
ATTACHMENT C
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
May 24, 2010
Engineering Design and Associates
C/O Randy Hooker
P.O. Box 50067
Richmond, VA 23250
RE: ARB201000039 Baugh Auto Body Rental Cars; Tax Map 32, Parcel 5B
Dear Mr. Hooker:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on May 17, 2010, completed a preliminary review of the above -noted request. The
Board took the following actions.
Regarding the request for the Special Use Permit:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the special use permits for Baugh auto body and rental car storage, with the following conditions:
1. The Route 29 frontage shall be improved with landscaping to meet the Entrance Corridor guidelines. The landscaping shall be shown on a plan,
to be approved with the site plan amendment. The plan shall include identification of existing trees and shrubs on site, although trees and shrubs
in the heavily wooded area on the south side of the parcel need not be individually identified.
2. The design of the screening fence shall be subject to ARB approval. The fence shall be supplemented with landscaping, which shall be subject
to ARB approval. Sufficient area for planting shall be provided, as determined by the ARB.
3. A planting island shall be added at the west end of the rental car parking row with plants as determined by the ARB. The island and planting
shall be shown on a plan, to be approved with the site plan amendment.
4. Rental car spaces shall be striped.
5. Vehicles shall not be elevated.
6. No new chain link, barbed wire, razor wire or other similar fencing or attachments shall be added to this site.
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Regarding the preliminary proposal, the ARB offered the following comments:
1. Revise the plan to include identification of the existing trees and shrubs on -site. (Trees and shrubs in the heavily wooded area south of the site
need not be individually identified.)
2. Provide planting along the EC frontage to meet the EC guidelines, in particular 3' /2" caliper shade trees at 35' on center along the full frontage of
the corridor, ornamental trees interspersed among the shade trees, and shrubs, 24" high at planting, to form a hedge along the parking lot.
3. Provide an alternate screening fence design with the site plan amendment. Include identification of proposed materials, finishes, colors, method
of construction, planting, etc.
4. Provide a planting island, and tall shrubs in the island, at the west end of the rental car parking row.
5. Supplement the screening fence with planting. The species, size, quantity and interval depend on the fence design.
6. No new chain link, no barbed wire, razor wire or other similar fencing or attachments shall be used.
7. Rental car spaces shall be striped.
8. Vehicles shall not be elevated.
9. Note that a sign permit application must be submitted, reviewed and approved prior to installing a new sign or refacing the existing one. Consult
the EC Sign Guidelines.
Regarding the fence design, the ARB provided the following direction:
1. A white fence is not recommended. A neutral tone with a flat finish is recommended.
2. A metal panel fence could be appropriate if it is sufficiently mitigated with planting.
3. Piers or planting are required to break up the length of the fence, but not necessarily both.
4. Planting along the EC and planting along the south and southwest faces of the fence would be appropriate.
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,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
Cc: HMC Holdings LLC, 995 Windsor Rd, Charlottesville Va 22901
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