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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201300018 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2013-03-11ALg�,�� �'IRGINZ�` COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 MEMORANDUM TO: Architectural Review Board FROM: Margaret Maliszewski, Principal Planner RE: SDP - 2013 -11 and ARB- 2013 -18: Old Trail Village Block 2B Rutherfoord Hotel Major Site Plan Amendment DATE: March 1, 2013 Background and Requirements SDP - 2013 -11: Old Trail Village Block 2B has been submitted for review as a major site plan amendment. As a result of a Zoning Ordinance amendment that became effective on January 1, 2013, the ARB, as a member of the Site Review Committee, is required to review and comment on this plan (32.3.3 and 32.4.2.2). The purpose of this ARB review is to determine consistency of the plan with the EC design guidelines pertaining to 1) size and arrangement of structures, 2) location and configuration of parking areas and landscaping, and 3) preservation of existing vegetation and natural features (30.6.4(c)(2) and (3) and (5)). This ARB review is limited to the information provided in the initial plan under Sections 32.5.2 -5. As a result of this review, the ARB shall transmit to the agent 1) its requirements to satisfy the design guidelines, 2) recommendations regarding the plan as it relates to the guidelines, and 3) recommended conditions of plan approval, including conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit. Review and Recommendations Staff has reviewed the plan and has determined that it is eligible for staff review as a Countywide Certificate of Appropriateness for a structure located 750' or more from the Entrance Corridor. Consequently, staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendations to the agent: Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per 30.6.4(2), (3) and (5): None. • Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None. Regarding recommended conditions of initial site plan approval: ARB approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The applicant shall submit an application for a Countywide Certificate of Appropriateness for a structure located 750' or more from the Entrance Corridor. The applicant is advised that 1) building mass, roof form, building materials /colors, blank walls, equipment, and landscaping will be the focus of review of the Countywide Certificate of Appropriateness, and 2) there are discrepancies between the plant schedule and the landscape plan that require correction. • Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None.