HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201100016 Review Comments Preliminary Site Plan 2011-03-14COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
May 25, 2011
Jo Higgins
2564 Mt. Torrey Rd
Lyndhurst, VA 22952
RE: ARB201100016 Restore N' Station
Tax Map 5513, Parcel 1
Dear Ms. Higgins:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on May 16, 2011, completed a preliminary
review of the above -noted request to construct a convenience store with associated fuel pump canopies, and
to construct an LED illuminated freestanding fuel sign, a gas pump canopy sign, a building entrance sign, and
a wall sign in the north gable. 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 elevation drawings to resolve the awkward appearance of the floating balcony.
2. Revise the architectural elevations to eliminate the cupola.
3. Revise 8/1 and 12/1 windows to correspond to standard local windows types for either residential or
commercial structures. Revise the 16/1 windows to either be large storefront windows or a series of
smaller, more residential type windows, such as 6/1 or 4/1.
4. Coordinate the window and door openings on the first and second floors of the east elevation.
5. Remove the faux window openings on the east and west elevations with the transom and shingle
sheathing infill. Incorporate an alternate design treatment to eliminate any appearance of blankness
along the walls.
6. Simplify, coordinate, and reduce the number of materials used for the building elevations. Limit the
material palette to those commonly used for similar structures in the area.
7. Submit a material /color sample for the proposed retractable awning.
8. Include the following note on the site plan: "Dumpsters and equipment located in the dumpster and
equipment court area shall not exceed 5' in height."
9. Revise the landscape plan to show plantings along the western portion of the fence closest to the
dumpster pad and equipment area.
10. Indicate in the luminaire schedule the color and finish of all light fixtures and light poles for the
proposed development. Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for light fixtures in
the EC.
11. Revise the planting scheme along the western parcel boundaryto present a more natural appearance
similar to the planting scheme along the EC. Incorporate irregular spacing and diverse plant species,
including flowering ornamentals.
12. Revise the rows of Abelia shrubs along the north portion of the parking area closest to the EC, the
northwest corner of the parcel, the eastern portion of the development, and flanking the entrance
drive, to coordinate and integrate more with adjacent plantings and to present a less linear, more
natural appearance appropriate for the Rural Areas. Also, utilize a diverse planting scheme.
13. Coordinate the landscape plan and plant schedule regarding the number of Abelia shrubs proposed
on the site.
14. Provide site sections to clarify the extent of visibility of the rear fuel canopy from the EC. Submit a
detailed elevation drawing showing proposed materials, color, and signage. Add a note to confirm
that the fascia will not be illuminated.
15. Submit drawings /images of the proposed fuel pumps for review.
SIGNS
Please note the wall sign proposed in the gable of the north elevation does not meet the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance as it exceeds the 30' maximum height allowed for signs on a building in areas
zoned Highway Commercial (HC); therefore, this sign is not allowed.
16. Revise the monument sign drawing to show the ledgestone for the base material.
17. Revise the landscape plan to show the type of ground cover proposed around the monument sign and
revise the plant schedule accordingly.
18. Indicate on the monument sign drawing the color of the aluminum cabinet frame.
19. Submit a detail of the north elevation, including measurements, showing the exact location and
mounting method for the sign above the entrance to ensure the proposed location of the sign meets
the EC Sign Guidelines.
20. Submit sign drawings with detailed information for the three signs proposed on the second floor of the
east elevation.
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,
Eryn Brennan
Senior Planner
Cc: Jeffries II LLC
P.O. Box 910
Crozet, VA 22932
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