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Project #/Name
ARB- 2013 -174: Briarwood Commercial Lots
Review Type
Preliminary Review
Parcel Identification
032GOOOOOOOOA0 and 032G000OOOOOBO
Location
At the intersection of Rt. 29 and Briarwood Drive
Zoned
Commercial (C1), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner /Applicant
Woodbriar Associates /Scott Collins
Magisterial District
Rio
Proposal
To construct a convenience store and fuel pump canopy with associated site improvements, to replace a sediment basin
with an underground detention facility, to revise two other storm water facilities, and to undertake changes to screening
buffers.
Context
The site is located in a mixed area of development on Rt. 29 North. A residential development of townhouses and single
family detached residences lies to the west. Office buildings are located across Rt. 29 to the east and industrial buildings
are to the southeast. The GE complex is located approximately 3000' to the north. Large wooded areas remain along the
corridor.
Visibility
The site is clearly visible from the Rt. 29 Entrance Corridor. The view from the corridor will be up to the site and
buildings as the site sits approximately 30' above the EC.
ARB Meeting Date
January 6, 2014
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
DATE
APPLICATION
RESULT
11/12/13
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Staff met with the applicant prior to submittal to discuss the proposed building design.
and later
Under
SDP - 2013 -35: Briarwood Minor
Minor site plan amendment for 1) revisions to the buffers between the subject
review
commercial parcel and the residential parcel to the west and 2) revisions to storm
water facilities at the northwest corner of the intersection of Rt. 29 and Briarwood
Drive. For preliminary EC staff comments provided on this plan, see the July 2, 2013
memo at the end of this report.
Under
SDP - 2012 -64: Briarwood Gas
Site plan proposal for a convenience store, fuel pump canopy and associated site
review
Station Preliminary Site Plan
improvements under review.
4/17/08
ARB- 2008 -05: Briarwood
Approval of a townhouse development on 124 acres on Briarwood and Camelot
Drives, including storm water facilities along Rt. 29.
PROJECT DETAILS
There are 3 parts to this proposal.
1. Build a convenience store, fuel pump canopy, and associated site improvements including an access road on the west (Road A) and
south (Road B) sides on the parcel south of Briarwood Drive.
2. Alter storm water facilities, including:
a. Remove the existing basin located just north of Briarwood Drive at Rt. 29 (which was previously approved by the ARB with
landscaping), install an underground detention facility ( #1), create a swale with rip rap outfalls, and grade out the future
development pad.
b. Revise the facility located approximately 500' north of Briarwood Drive at Rt. 29 (extended detention facility #4). Establish a
new pond with associated grading and a large rip rap outfall. Provide a service drive with access from Rt. 29 along the EC
side of the pond.
c. Provide a facility approximately 500' south of Briarwood Drive at Rt. 29 (underground detention facility #3). This is an
underground facility with a rip rap outfall. Provide a service drive from the new Road B to the northern end of the facility.
3. Disturb the 20' buffer on the commercial parcel and the 30' screening buffer on the residential parcel to the west. This includes
disturbance already completed, associated with construction of the townhouse development, and disturbance that will occur with the
construction of the access road. Replant with a variety of trees and shrubs.
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ANALYSIS
REF I GUIDELINE I ISSUE I RECOMMENDATION
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Structure
New structures and substantial additions to
existing structures should respect the traditions
of the architecture of historically significant
buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle
area.
The examples contained in Appendix A should
be used as a guide for building design: the
standard of compatibility with the area's
historic structures is not intended to impose a
rigid design solution for new development.
Replication of the design of the important
historic sites in the area is neither intended nor
desired. The Guideline's standard of
compatibility can be met through building
scale, materials, and forms which may be
embodied in architecture which is
contemporary as well as traditional. The
Guidelines allow individuality in design to
accommodate varying tastes as well as special
functional requirements.
Building forms and features, including roofs,
windows, doors, materials, colors and textures
should be compatible with the forms and
features of the significant historic buildings in
the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the
buildings described in Appendix A [of the
design guidelines]. The standard of
compatibility can be met through scale,
materials, and forms which may be embodied
in architecture which is contemporary as well
as traditional. The replication of important
historic sites in Albemarle County is not the
The proposed building is nearly a copy of the
Greenbrier 7 -11 (located at the northeast corner
of Greenbrier and Rt.29), which was approved
by the ARB in 2011. While the design isn't the
standard 7 -11 franchise design, copying an
existing design suggests that the immediate
context of the site is not being considered. As
with the Greenbrier building, the Briarwood
building is divided into bays by pilasters, with a
similar distribution of brick and EIFS, has walls
divided into base, middle and top, and includes
a canopy at the entrance. These architectural
elements and the brick material are also found
in historic buildings of the area. Non - traditional
elements of the proposed design include
pilasters that don't support anything at the top,
a storefront interrupted by a central pilaster, and
the EIFS surfaces. There is a significant amount
of EIFS proposed, and the renderings suggest
that it is a bright white color. A sample of the
EIFS color is needed.
Provide a sample of the
proposed EIFS color. Muted
tones — not bright whites — are
recommended.
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objective of these guidelines.
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Buildings should relate to their site and the
surrounding context of buildings.
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Trademark buildings and related features
should be modified to meet the requirements of
the Guidelines.
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The overall design of buildings should have
The bay divisions, the pilasters, and the brick
See landscaping and canopy
human scale. Scale should be integral to the
base of the building help establish human scale.
recommendations below.
building and site design.
The size of the canopy and its position well
above the road will contribute to a larger than
human scale for that site element. A reduced
canopy length and additional trees could help
mitigate the impacts of scale.
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Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from
The north (rear) and east (right side) building
Coordinate the various
building design should be relieved using
elevations include no windows or doors. Both
elevation sheets regarding the
design detail or vegetation, or both.
elevations are divided by brick pilasters. The
design of the EC elevation.
north elevation is all brick; the east elevation
The proportions of the
has a brick base with EIFS infill. The resulting
"Overall Rt. 29 Side
appearance is that of the back of the building
Elevation" are more
oriented to the Entrance Corridor. Incorporating
appropriate. Consider
window openings into the north and east
additional /alternate treatments
elevations would be appropriate. It is
for the walls without windows
anticipated that the standard store layout will
or doors. More texture and
not allow for windows on these elevations, in
detailing are appropriate.
which case alternate treatments would be
appropriate.
The "Overall Rt. 29 Side Elevation" sheet
shows different detailing on the right side
elevation than the "Preliminary Elevations"
sheet shows. The "Overall" elevation includes
more texture and detailing, and better
proportions.
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Window glass in the Entrance Corridors
There is a minimal amount of glass proposed
If windows are added on the
should not be highly tinted or highly
for the building. The storefront faces south and
north or east elevations,
reflective. Reflectance off the outside pane of
the reflectance level of the glass in that location
provide specs on the window
glass should be kept below 7 %. Specifications
is not expected to have a big impact on the EC.
glass.
on the proposed window glass and samples of
tinted window glass should be submitted with
the application for final review.
Accessory structures and equipment
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The following should be located to eliminate
The roof access ladder was originally located
Show the rooftop equipment
visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If,
on a visible side of the building. It has been
on the elevation drawings to
after appropriate siting, these features will still
relocated to the west elevation. Mechanical
clarify the level of visibility.
have a negative visual impact on the Entrance
equipment is planned for the rooftop. The
Corridor street, screening should be provided
parapet walls and the topography of the site
Show the dumpster area on the
to eliminate visibility.
(with the finished floor elevation well above the
plan and include a dumpster
a. Loading areas,
road) are expected to screen the equipment
screening detail.
b. Service areas,
from the EC. The roofline is represented by a
c. Refuse areas,
dashed line on the elevation drawings. Showing
d. Storage areas,
the mechanical equipment in a similar way
e. Mechanical equipment,
would clarify the level of visibility.
f. Above - ground utilities, and
g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire,
No dumpster area is indicated on the plan.
and similar security fencing devices.
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Screening devices should be compatible with
the design of the buildings and surrounding
natural vegetation and may consist of:
a. Walls,
b. Plantings, and
c. Fencing.
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Surface runoff structures and detention ponds
There are changes proposed to the previously
See landscaping comments
should be designed to fit into the natural
approved storm water facilities on- and off -site.
below.
topography to avoid the need for screening.
When visible from the Entrance Corridor
street, these features must be fully integrated
into the landscape. They should not have the
appearance of engineered features.
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The following note should be added to the site
A screening note appears on the elevation sheet,
Add the standard mechanical
plan and the architectural plan: "Visibility of
but it is not the standard wording. The note does
equipment note to both the site
all mechanical equipment from the Entrance
not appear on the site plan.
and architectural drawings:
Corridor shall be eliminated."
"Visibility of all mechanical
equipment from the Entrance
Corridor shall be eliminated."
Lighting
No lighting information has been submitted.
Provide complete lighting
information for review.
Landscaping
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Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance
Large trees at 3 %2" caliper are spaced
Show on the plans the
Corridor streets should include the following:
approximately 30' on center along the EC.
easement associated with the
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel
Serviceberry trees alternate with the large trees.
electric line that runs along the
to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees
Groups of 5 shrubs are proposed between the
EC. Ensure that the proposed
should be at least 3'h inches caliper (measured
serviceberry trees.
trees lie outside the easement.
6 inches above the ground) and should be of a
plant species common to the area. Such trees
There is a potential conflict between one of the
Confirm that the Willow Oak
should be located at least every 35 feet on
EC trees and the pipe exiting the underground
adjacent to the pipe exiting the
center.
detention center located east of the proposed
underground detention center
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species
building. Also, an electric line runs along the
located east of the proposed
common to the area should be interspersed
EC in close proximity to the property line.
building is not too close to the
among the trees required by the preceding
pipe.
paragraph. The ornamental trees need not
Some large trees are shown along the EC, in the
alternate one for one with the large shade
VDOT right -of -way. These trees will require a
Provide documentation from
trees. They may be planted among the large
permit from VDOT.
VDOT that the trees in the
shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern.
right -of- -way are permitted.
c. In situations where appropriate, a three or
These trees are not counted as
four board fence or low stone wall, typical of
EC frontage trees.
the area, should align the frontage of the
Entrance Corridor street.
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate
the foregoing plantings and fencing should be
reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor
street, and exclusive of road right -of -way and
utility easements.
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Landscaping along interior roads:
Large trees at 2'/2" caliper are shown along the
Coordinate all plant locations
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all
proposed Road A at the west side of the site,
with proposed retaining walls.
interior roads. Such trees should be at least 2'/2
spaced 25' to 35' on center. Some of these trees
Allow sufficient space for
inches caliper (measured six inches above the
ground) and should be of a plant species
common to the area. Such trees should be
located at least every 40 feet on center.
are shown very close to the retaining wall.
Large trees at 21/2" caliper are also shown along
the north side of the exit travelway that is
plants and wall construction
without reducing plant
quantities.
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Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to
located on the north side of the proposed
all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should
building.
be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six
inches above the ground) and should be of a
Large trees at 31/2" caliper are shown along the
species common to the area. Such trees should
south side of Briarwood Drive. Redbuds are
be located at least every 25 feet on center.
interspersed with the large trees and groups of 5
shrubs are proposed between the Redbuds. The
large trees are shown on or very close to the
retaining wall along Briarwood.
Sidewalks are shown along Briarwood Drive,
and along Road A.
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Landscaping of parking areas:
Parking spaces are proposed on the east and
Replace the Dogwoods on the
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of
south perimeters of the parking lot, and along
south side of the parking lot
parking areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees
the east and south sides of the building.
with large trees, 21/2" caliper at
should be planted in the interior of parking
Dogwoods are proposed on the south side of the
planting. Increase the size of
areas at the rate of one tree for every 10
parking lot at 20' on center. Dogwoods are not
parking lot shrubs to 24" high
parking spaces provided and should be evenly
considered large trees. Shrubs are proposed
minimum at planting.
distributed throughout the interior of the
continuously along the south side of the parking
parking area.
lot. They are proposed at 18" instead of the
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph
required 24" high.
should measure 2'h inches caliper (measured
six inches above the ground); should be evenly
EC frontage trees and shrubs are located along
spaced; and should be of a species common to
the eastern parking lot perimeter.
the area. Such trees should be planted in
planters or medians sufficiently large to
maintain the health of the tree and shall be
protected by curbing.
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to
minimize the parking area's impact on
Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should
measure 24 inches in height.
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Site development should be sensitive to the
existing natural landscape and should
contribute to the creation of an organized
development plan. This may be accomplished,
to the extent practical, by preserving the trees
and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting
new trees along streets and pedestrian ways
and choosing species that reflect native forest
elements; insuring that any grading will blend
into the surrounding topography thereby
creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to
the extent practical, existing significant river
and stream valleys which may be located on
the site and integrating these features into the
design of surrounding development; and
limiting the building mass and height to a scale
that does not overpower the natural settings of
the site, or the Entrance Corridor.
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding
landscaping are intended to reflect the
landscaping characteristic of many of the
area's significant historic sites which is
characterized by large shade trees and lawns.
Landscaping should promote visual order
within the Entrance Corridor and help to
integrate buildings into the existing
environment of the corridor.
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted
along the front of long buildings as necessary
to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The
spacing, size, and type of such trees or
vegetation should be determined by the length,
height, and blankness of such walls.
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site,
buildings, and other structures; dumpsters,
The north (rear) wall of the building includes no
windows or doors. It is a brick wall divided into
bays by brick pilasters. Trees are proposed at
the building corners and along the north side of
the exit travelway. These trees, and those along
Briarwood Drive, will help mitigate the
appearance of the north wall, but lower plants
(tall shrubs and/or small trees) in the planting
area near the wall and between the exit
travelway and Briarwood Drive would further
mitigate the blankness as viewed from below on
the EC.
The east wall of the building includes no
windows or doors. It is a wall with brick base
and brick pilasters with EIFS infill. A tree is
proposed at the north corner of the elevation,
and a row of trees is proposed along the EC side
of the parking lot (60' away from the wall), but
no planting area is provided adjacent to the
wall.
The fuel pump canopy will have a significant
impact on the EC because of the canopy's
elevation above the road. Strategic planting
could help mitigate the impacts of the canopy
illumination.
Add tall shrubs and/or small
trees in the planting area near
the north wall of the building
and between the exit travelway
and Briarwood Drive.
Add plants to mitigate the
impact of the canopy
illumination as viewed from
the EC.
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accessory buildings and structures; "drive
thru" windows; service areas; and signs.
Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in
The relationship of buildings and other
structures to the Entrance Corridor street and
to other development within the corridor
should be as follows:
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes,
bike paths, and pedestrian walks should guide
the layout of the site.
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance
Corridor street should be parallel to the street.
Building groupings should be arranged to
parallel the Entrance Corridor street.
c. Provisions should be made for connections
to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular circulation
systems.
d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding
areas to provide continuity within the Entrance
Corridor.
e. If significant natural features exist on the
site (including creek valleys, steep slopes,
significant trees or rock outcroppings), to the
extent practical, then such natural features
should be reflected in the site layout. If the
provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance apply, then
improvements required by that section should
be located so as to maximize the use of
existing features in screening such
improvements from Entrance Corridor streets.
f. The placement of structures on the site
should respect existing views and vistas on and
around the site.
The building is oriented parallel to the EC, but See architectural, canopy and
the entrance is not facing the EC. The building landscaping recommendations.
entrance faces south, towards the fuel pump
canopy, and the building is located 20' further
away from the EC than the canopy. The sides of
the building with the clearest visibility from the
EC include no windows or doors.
The canopy will dominate the site and will
likely overwhelm the view of the building for
northbound traffic. Southbound traffic will have
the impression of approaching the back of the
building.
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Site Grading
40 1 Site grading should maintain the basic
relationship of the site to surrounding
conditions by limiting the use of retaining
walls and by shaping the terrain through the
use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend
with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill
sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed
contours on the grading plan shall be rounded
with a ten foot minimum radius where they
meet the adjacent condition. Final grading
should achieve a natural, rather than
engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet
in height and taller, when necessary, shall be
terraced and planted to blend with the
landscape.
This site sits well above the EC —
approximately 30'. For comparison, other sites
with similar (approximate) elevations above the
road are:
Hollymead Town Center (bank, Pet Smart,
TGIF): 15 -18'
Chick -fil -A at Lowe's: 22'
Lowes: 44'
Comdial: 20'
National College: 30'
5th Street Food Lion: 20'
Fashion Square Mall: 20'
Fed. Exec. Institute: 35'
The proposed grading will not have a natural
appearance. Contours are not rounded and
extensive use of retaining walls is proposed.
The retaining wall at the back of the site along
Road A reaches 16' tall. It is not terraced. The
wall along the south side of Briarwood Drive
reaches 6' tall. The walls are proposed to be
constructed of RediRock, typically a massive
block used in several other sites around the
county. In some of the other locations, the block
has an off -white or light gray color and a
relatively smooth surface that does not blend
well into the landscape. This tends to further
emphasize the scale of the block and the size of
the wall. Given the visibility of the walls
proposed for this site, a smaller scale block, a
darker earth tone color and a textured surface
would be more appropriate.
Round contours to a 10'
minimum radius.
Revise the retaining wall block
to a block of a smaller size and
scale, and a color and texture
that blends more successfully
with the surroundings than the
standard RediRock. Identify
the block size, color and
texture on the plan. Provide a
sample.
Coordinate all plant locations
with proposed retaining walls.
Allow sufficient space for
plants and wall construction
without reducing plant
quantities.
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No grading, trenching, or tunneling should
occur within the drip line of any trees or other
existing features designated for preservation in
the final Certificate of Appropriateness.
Adequate tree protection fencing should be
shown on, and coordinated throughout, the
grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment
control plans.
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required, new drainage patterns) should be
incorporated into the finished site to the extent
possible.
In several locations, proposed plants are located
too close to retaining walls.
A buffer area located between this commercial
site and the residential area to the west has
already been disturbed. The applicant is
proposing a mix of trees and shrubs, deciduous
and evergreen, to compensate for the destroyed
buffer. The proposed plants address staff's
earlier recommendations regarding this issue
(see Attachment A). However, additional shrub
species would help ensure the overall health of
the landscape.
Storm water facilities were approved in various
locations along Rt. 29 with the site plan for the
Briarwood residential development.
Landscaping plans were also approved by the
ARB for various phases of development for
each facility. Changes to these facilities
(outlined on page 2 of this report) are proposed,
but with minimal or no landscaping to mitigate
the appearance.
The landscaping shown with facility # 1 is
minimal, with most of it shown off- site in the
right -of -way, but the swale and outfalls will be
visible. The plan shows that existing wooded
area would be disturbed at facility #4, but no
tree line to remain and no tree protection
fencing are shown. A pond is shown, but no
landscaping is proposed. A service drive
located along the EC emphasizes the utilitarian
nature of the feature. A similar drive is
proposed for facility #3. Each of the facilities is
shown with standard rip rap outfalls at the
On site, add shrub species so
that the number of any single
shrub species does not exceed
25% of the total number of
shrubs proposed.
Confirm that the Little Gem
Magnolia and Dogwood
quantities in the Briarwood
Road Plant Schedule match the
number drawn on the plan.
Provide additional information
to clarify the intended
appearance of each of the
storm water facilities. Revise
the landscape plan to show
planting for each of the
facilities, beginning with the
standard EC frontage
requirements. Show sufficient
on -site planting to integrate
each facility into the landscape
of the corridor. Show tree lines
to remain and tree protection
fencing. Revise standard rip -
rap features to have an
appropriate appearance for the
EC. Relocate and provide
treatments for service drives to
eliminate visibility from the
EC.
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property line. They are not integrated into the
landscape. As proposed, the facilities will not
have an appropriate appearance for the EC.
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Fuel Pump Canopies
a
Fuel pump canopies may be required to
The proposed canopy is not likely to have a
See canopy comments below.
provide customers with protection from the
minimalist appearance given its length, the
elements and to provide lighting levels
three -color fascia, and its position 30' above the
required for dispensing fuel. Such fuel pump
EC.
canopies are functional elements of present -
day gas /convenience stores and their character
and appearance shall reflect a minimalist
design consistent with that function.
b
Fuel pump canopies shall be the smallest size
The proposed canopy measures 123' long x 45'
Reduce the canopy length to
possible to offer protection from the elements.
wide x 18' tall overall with a 3' fascia height.
reduce visual impacts on the
Canopies shall not exceed the sizes identified
The proposed canopy is 3' wider and the length
EC. Provide information
in Standards for Fuel Pump Canopies as
is considerably longer than the guidelines
confirming that the lowest part
outlined in Appendix B.
recommendation. However, the guidelines do
not address the specific dispenser layout that is
of the canopy meets the 17'6"
maximum height.
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The size of the canopy fascia and canopy
support columns shall be in proportion to the
proposed. A canopy with reduced length would
overall size of the canopy structure. The fascia
have less visual impact on the EC.
shall not exceed 36" in total height, including
any accent bands.
The proposed canopy height appears to exceed
the guidelines recommendation by 6 ". The
slope of a parking lot can result in some corners
of the canopy measuring taller than others. In
this case, information should be provided to
confirm that the lowest corner meets the 17'6"
maximum.
d
Canopy fascias shall not be illuminated.
The red band on the canopy fascia appears to be
Eliminate all illumination of
a light fixture.
the canopy fascia.
e
Lighting of fuel pump canopies shall be of the
A photometric plan has not been submitted so a
Limit canopy illumination to
lowest level that will provide safe dispensing
review of this guideline cannot be completed at
20 footcandles maximum.
of fuel. All canopy lighting shall be flush-
this time. However, it should be noted that the
mounted and shielded, downward directed, and
illumination will have a significant impact on
See landscape
shall not emit light above the horizontal plane.
the EC because of the canopy's elevation above
recommendations.
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All canopy lighting shall meet the .5 foot-
the road. A 20 footcandle limit would be
candle spillover requirement in compliance
appropriate under the canopy. Strategic planting
with zoning ordinance regulations.
could help mitigate the impacts of the
illumination as viewed from the EC.
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Architecture proposed within the Entrance
The fuel pump canopy is proposed with brick-
Provide additional
Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and
faced columns to coordinate with the
coordination between the
materials to create a cohesive whole.
convenience store. However, the combined
visual impact of the location, size, fascia color
building and the canopy.
Reduce the canopy length.
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Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural
connecting devices should be used to unify
and illumination of the canopy is such that the
Reduce the impacts of the
groups of buildings within a development.
brick coordination may not be enough to unify
the site and establish a cohesive whole.
canopy illumination. Reduce
the canopy fascia colors to
f
Canopy related elements, including fuel
dispensers, support columns, spandrels,
Additional coordination between the building
one.
planters, etc. shall be compatible with the
and the canopy, and a reduction in the impacts
character of the building and site and shall not
of the canopy size and illumination would be
be used for advertising.
appropriate.
h
Canopy fascias shall be limited to the use of
one principal color, with ARB review.
The canopy fascia is proposed with three colors.
i
Colors, materials, forms, and detailing may be
The 123' length runs parallel to the EC, so the
used to coordinate canopies with a site, its
fascia colors will have a significant impact. A
building(s), and structures.
single color for the fascia is recommended. A
darker color could have less impact. The most
successful examples in the county are at sites
whose buildings have pitched roofs, with the
roof color matching the canopy fascia color.
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The architectural design of the store.
2. The orientation of the store.
3. The lack of windows and doors on the north and east elevations of the store.
4. The proposed building materials.
5. The size, location, color and illumination of the canopy.
6. The treatment of the storm water facilities — general appearance and landscaping.
7. The landscaping between the store and Briarwood Drive.
8. The retaining walls — block type, color, texture.
Staff offers the following comments on the preliminary proposal:
1. Provide a sample of the proposed EIFS color. Muted tones — not bright whites — are recommended.
2. Coordinate the various elevation sheets regarding the design of the EC elevation. The proportions of the "Overall Rt. 29 Side
Elevation" are more appropriate. Consider additional /alternate treatments for the walls without windows or doors. More texture and
detailing are appropriate.
3. If windows are added on the north or east elevations, provide specs on the window glass.
4. Show the rooftop equipment on the elevation drawings to clarify the level of visibility.
5. Show the dumpster area on the plan and include a dumpster screening detail.
6. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to both the site and architectural drawings: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
7. Provide complete lighting information for review.
8. Show on the plans the easement associated with the electric line that runs along the EC. Ensure that the proposed trees lie outside the
easement.
9. Confirm that the Willow Oak adjacent to the pipe exiting the underground detention center located east of the proposed building is
not too close to the pipe.
10. Provide documentation from VDOT that the trees in the right -of -way are permitted. Off -site trees are not counted as EC frontage
trees.
11. Coordinate all plant locations with proposed retaining walls. Allow sufficient space for plants and wall construction without reducing
plant quantities.
12. Replace the Dogwoods on the south side of the parking lot with large trees, 2%2" caliper at planting. Increase the size of parking lot
shrubs to 24" high minimum at planting.
13. Add tall shrubs and/or small trees in the planting area near the north wall of the building and between the exit travelway and
Briarwood Drive.
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14. Add plants to mitigate the impact of the canopy illumination as viewed from the EC.
15. Round contours to a 10' minimum radius.
16. Revise the retaining wall block to a block of a smaller size and scale, and a color and texture that blends more successfully with the
surroundings than the standard RediRock. Identify the block size, color and texture on the plan. Provide a sample.
17. Coordinate all plant locations with proposed retaining walls. Allow sufficient space for plants and wall construction without reducing
plant quantities.
18. On site, add shrub species so that the number of any single shrub species does not exceed 25% of the total number of shrubs
proposed.
19. Confirm that the Little Gem Magnolia and Dogwood quantities in the Briarwood Road Plant Schedule match the number drawn on
the plan.
20. Provide additional information to clarify the intended appearance of each of the storm water facilities. Revise the landscape plan to
show planting for each of the facilities, beginning with the standard EC frontage requirements. Show sufficient on -site planting to
integrate each facility into the landscape of the corridor. Show tree lines to remain and tree protection fencing. Revise standard rip -
rap features to have an appropriate appearance for the EC. Relocate and provide treatments for service drives to eliminate visibility
from the EC.
21. Reduce the canopy length to reduce visual impacts on the EC. Provide information confirming that the lowest part of the canopy
meets the 17'6" maximum height.
22. Eliminate all illumination of the canopy fascia.
23. Limit canopy illumination to 20 footcandles maximum.
24. Provide additional coordination between the building and the canopy. Reduce the canopy length. Reduce the impacts of the canopy
illumination. Reduce the canopy fascia colors to one.
TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
1
Cover
11/25/13
6
Wall Details
11/25/13
2
Existing
Conditions
11/25/13
7
Landscaping Plan
11/25/13
3
Overall Site Plan
11/25/13
8
Landscaping Plan
11/25/13
4
Gas Station Plan
11/25/13
A -201
Preliminary Elevations
11/20/2013
5
Cross Sections
11/25/13
A -202
Preliminary Overall Rt. 29 Side Elevation
11/25/2013
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Christopher Perez
FROM: Margaret Maliszewski
RE: SDP - 2013 -35: Briarwood Mitigation Plan
DATE: July 2, 2013
ATTACHMENT A
Regarding the mitigation area west of Briarwood Drive, a more dense and more natural appearance is appropriate. The landscape plan
should be revised as follows:
Replace the Yoshino Cherry with a native tree.
Replace the Sugar Maple with a maple better suited to the local climate.
Show the trees and shrubs at 75% of their anticipated mature size.
Provide a more informal distribution of plants. Break up the groups of evergreen species more; groups of three and five trees are recommended.
Add more small, shrub -like trees to the mix, like the Serviceberry. Crepe myrtle and Hawthorn are among the options.
Add tall shrubs to the mix. Northern bayberry and Leatherleaf Viburnum are among the options.
Add more large deciduous and evergreens to the mix, dotted through the landscape. Deodar Cedar is one evergreen option.
Increase the size of the deciduous trees to 21/2" caliper minimum at planting.
Regarding the retaining walls and planting shown east of Briarwood Drive:
An ARB application is required for these proposed changes. On the ARB application form, check the box under "Review by the ARB" for
"Amendment to an Approved Certificate of Appropriateness." In addition to the items required by the Amendment checklist, the ARB submittal
should include /address the following:
Include "previously approved" and "proposed" planting and grading plans.
Include a narrative explaining the change in the storm water facilities and associated plantings.
Provide justification for the significant reduction in plant quantities.
Indicate on the plans the proposed material and color for the two retaining walls. Clearly indicate retaining wall heights.
Provide photos of the existing condition.
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