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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201400054 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2014-05-28ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB- 2014 -54: Out of Bounds Final Site Plan Review Type Final Site Development Plan Parcel Identification 06000000006500 Location 225 Out of Bounds Road, on the south side of Barracks Road, across from Georgetown Road Zoned Neighborhood Model District (NMD), Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner /Applicant Barracks Heights LLC /Shimp Engineering (Justin Shimp) Magisterial District Jack Jouett To construct 19 single - family attached units, 29 townhouse units, and 8 multi - family affordable units, with an existing Proposal single family residence. Context The subject parcel is located in an area mixed with single family residences and senior living and apartment buildings. The front of the site is an open field; the back is wooded. A brick residence built ca. 1940 and its outbuildings stand on the property. Visibility The proposed development will be readily visible from the Barracks Road Entrance Corridor. When construction of the entire development is complete, it is anticipated that the blocks of the development located towards the rear of the property will be hidden from view by the blocks located closer to the EC. The villas in block 1, which are adjacent to the EC, will have the greatest visibility. The affordable units located behind the villas are expected to have reduced visibility, due to their location, wooded area on the adjacent site, and new screening shrubs proposed along the property line. Houses along the extension of Bennington Road are expected to have minimal visibility. Their roofs may be visible and the easternmost unit may be viewed from the EC along the entrance drive. At the April 7, 2014 meeting, the ARB determined that the buildings along Road D (the road furthest south) would not likely require review due to the anticipated low level of visibility from the EC. ARB Meeting Date June 2, 2014 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY DATE APPLICATION RESULT 11/18/2013 ZMA- 2012 -03 A rezoning from R1 Residential to Neighborhood Model District was approved for this project. 3/17/2014 ARB- 2014 -06 The ARB reviewed the Initial Site Plan for this project. See Attachment A for the corresponding action letter. 4/7/2014 ARB- 2014 -06 The ARB held a work session to review the planned sequence of construction and the extent of ARB review that would be required for the various blocks of the development. See Attachment B for the corresponding action letter. ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE 3/17 and 4/7 2014 ARB COMMENTS ISSUE RECOMMENDATION 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of Coordinate all sheets Sheet C 14 indicates that the board Make the existing fence and development within the designated Entrance of the site plan fence along Barracks Road is to new fence locations clear Corridors is to insure that new development within the corridors reflects the traditional regarding the three- remain. The existing conditions & throughout the site plan. architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the board fence to remain demolition plan indicates the fence Coordinate fence notes to purpose of ARB review and of these along the EC and the is to be moved. Sheets C5 and C7 indicate consistently Guidelines, that proposed development power line to be reference a relocated fence, but the throughout the site plan that within the designated Entrance Corridors moved underground. new fence is not shown. the fence along Barracks reflect elements of design characteristic of Road is to be moved. the significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Provide landscaping EC street trees are provided at 2%2" Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to along the Barracks caliper, 40' on center, but should be Provide the EC frontage trees promote orderly and attractive development Road frontage to meet 3' /z" caliper, spaced 35' on center. at 31/2" caliper, 35' on center. within these corridors. Applicants should the EC guidelines Most of the EC trees are shown in Provide confirmation from note that replication of historic structures is neither required nor desired. requirements and to mitigate the back of the right -of -way. VDOT that the tree locations in the right -of -way are 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area the Block 1 buildings Rear elevations face the Entrance approved. experience these sites as ensembles of facing the EC. Corridor, but a significant amount buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to and variety of trees are proposed Show the location of the accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these Identify the plant between the EC street and the underground electric line on sites, the Guidelines require attention to species in the plant buildings to mitigate the backs of the the plan. four primary factors: compatibility with list. Increase plant buildings. (No shrubs are proposed significant historic sites in the area; the sizes in the plant list to in this planting area.) The trees are Provide the landscape plan at character of the Entrance Corridor; site meet EC requirements. proposed on the EC side of a sewer 1" = 30'. Be sure the scale is development and layout; and landscaping. 3 New structures and substantial additions to line and underground stormwater noted accurately on each existing structures should respect the Provide a site section facility, and are proposed over or sheet. traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville or sections to clarify near a relocated underground and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic the visibility of the electric line (although the exact Ensure that the quantities of buildings in the area, as well as drawings of various parts of the location of the line isn't shown on plants in the plant list match architectural features, which provide development from the the plan). Any future maintenance of the number drawn on the important examples of this tradition are Entrance Corridor and the underground line will likely plan. contained in Appendix A. provide 3D require the removal and replanting/ 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for building illustrations if replacement of many of these trees. Identify on the elevations the design: the standard of compatibility with possible. The colors for the metal dormer the area's historic structures is not intended buildings along Road Plant species are identified in the and porch roofs. to impose a rigid design solution for new D will not likely plant list. There appear to be some development. Replication of the design of require ARB review discrepancies between the quantities Coordinate the plans and the important historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired. The due to the anticipated of plants listed in the plant list and elevations regarding unit Guideline's standard of compatibility can be low level of visibility the number drawn on the plan; width. met through building scale, materials, and from the EC, but however, the landscape plan is forms which may be embodied in elevations will be difficult to read. Printing the plan at Add a north arrow to the architecture which is contemporary as well needed for the a different scale could improve landscape plans. as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate buildings in Block 3. clarity. varying tastes as well as special functional requirements. The proposed buildings use traditional forms, details and 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of materials. The proposed designs are compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to consistent with those seen in the achieve unity and coherence. Building preliminary and work session designs should demonstrate sensitivity to reviews. Proposed colors are other nearby structures within the Entrance primarily muted earth tones. The Corridor. Where a designated corridor is colors for the metal dormer and substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between porch roofs have not been identified. harmonizing new development with the existing character of the corridor and The affordable unit elevations are achieving compatibility with the significant shown at 16' wide. The site plans historic sites in the area. show 22'-wide units. 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the Sections have been provided to 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 objective of these guidelines. clarify the visibility of the proposed buildings. Generally, the only part of the Block 4 buildings that will be visible is the tops of the roofs. Block 5 buildings are not expected to be visible. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into the natural 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. 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/i inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone wall, typical of 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. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the None. Residential forms and details used in None. surrounding context of buildings. the area's historic buildings and along the Entrance Corridors are 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the building and site design. also used in the proposed buildings. The materials, detailing, and overall 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, form of the proposed architecture and materials to create a cohesive whole. establish an appropriate human scale. Blank walls do not appear to 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved be an issue. The units are attached in using design detail or vegetation, or both. groups of 3, 4 and 7. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development. 15 Trademark buildings and related features None at this time. The variation in the detailing of the Provide specs for the should be modified to meet the residential units eliminates any window glass indicating that requirements of the Guidelines. trademark appearance. Glass specs visible light transmittance 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly have not been provided. Given the (VLT) is not below 40% and reflective. Window glass in the Entrance residential use and scale of the visible light reflectance Corridors should meet the following project, the proposed window glass (VLR) does not exceed 30 %. criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) is not expected to be highly tinted or shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflective. reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application for final review. Accessory structures and a ui ment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should See landscape The proposed residential None. be integrated into the overall plan of recommendations. development does not include development and shall, to the extent loading, service or storage areas. possible, be compatible with the building designs used on the site. Specify a dark, matte finish for the PVC Typical residential -scale refuse areas and mechanical equipment are 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, fence. expected in the development, and after appropriate siting, these features will those in Block 1 may be visible from still have a negative visual impact on the the EC. The berm and landscaping Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading proposed along the EC are expected areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. to sufficiently mitigate the view of Storage areas, any such features. e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above - ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, A note on the plan indicates that a and similar security fencing devices. medium to dark brown matte finish is proposed for the PVC fence to be 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and constructed along the east and south surrounding natural vegetation and may property lines. The finish is expected consist o£ a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. to have an appropriate appearance. 21 The following note should be added to the Add the standard The note has been added to the site Add the standard mechanical site plan and the architectural plan: mechanical equipment plan but it does not appear on the equipment note to the "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be note to the site and architectural drawings. architectural drawings. eliminated." architectural drawings. Lighting None at this time. No lighting is proposed. None. Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines Provide planting area Two trees are proposed very close to Ensure that trees are located regarding landscaping are intended to free of utilities and the storm pipe located behind lots at least 3' from storm pipes, reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area s significant historic sites easements along the 39 -44. A minimum of 3' should be in particular, those behind which is characterized by large shade trees extension of maintained between the trees and the lots 39 -44. and lawns. Landscaping should promote Georgetown Road and storm pipe. visual order within the Entrance Corridor Road A. Provide large Show the location of the and help to integrate buildings into the trees, 21/2" caliper at The existing overhead electric line underground electric line on existing environment of the corridor. planting, consistently running along the EC is proposed to the plans. 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different spaced 40' on center, be moved underground, but the new types of plant materials that share similar along interior roads. location is not shown. Given the Provide the landscape plan at characteristics. Such common elements quantity and location of proposed a scale of 1" = 30'. Be sure allow for more flexibility in the design of trees, many of the trees will be the scale is identified structures because common landscape located on top of, or very close to, accurately on each sheet. features will help to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the the electric line. Any future Check all plant counts and street upon which the Corridor is centered. maintenance of the underground line will likely require the removal and correct as necessary. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: a. Large trees should be planted parallel to replanting /replacement of many of Label the shade and all interior roads. Such trees should be at these trees. ornamental trees located least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches between blocks 4B and 5 and above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees The landscape plan is hard to read at include them in the plant list. should be located at least every 40 feet on the scale provided, but there appear center. to be some discrepancies between the quantities of plants drawn on the 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees plan and the quantities listed in the should be at least 2' /z inches caliper plant list. (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the area. Shade and ornamental trees located Such trees should be located at least every between blocks 4B and 5 are not 25 feet on center. labeled. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: Provide perimeter Trees have been provided around the None. a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking lot trees for parking lot; some trees are smaller in parking areas, located 40 feet on center. the Block 3 parking lot planting size than the standard, but Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for using large trees, 21/2" the available space is limited and the every 10 parking spaces provided and caliper at planting, in a distribution appears appropriate. should be evenly distributed throughout the quantity equivalent to interior of the parking area. 40' on center spacing, Shrubs around this parking lot b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2'h inches caliper plus one tree to meet would not have an impact on the EC. (measured six inches above the ground); the interior tree should be evenly spaced; and should be of a requirement. species common to 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. 36 Landscaping of buildings and other Provide trees behind Although trees are not proposed None. structures: units 7 -14 and along along the west side of Open Space A a. Trees or other vegetation should be the western perimeter and units 7 -14 (lots 48 -51), a Blue planted along the front of long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of of Open Space A. Point juniper hedge is proposed. The exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type juniper can grow to 12' high. This of such trees or vegetation should be planting is expected to provide some determined by the length, height, and softening of the view into this area. blankness of such walls. b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height. 37 Plant species: Not at this time. All plants are natives or are included None. a. Plant species required should be as on the county's recommended approved by the Staff based upon but not species list. limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). 38 Plant health: Include the standard The note appears on sheet C14. Clarify note 3 on C -14, and The following note should be added to the planting note on the Another note states that Leyland in all other locations where landscape plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be site plan. Cypress on the southeast and versions of the note appear, maintained at, mature height; the topping of southwest property boundaries have to indicate the extent of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall been/will be overplanted, and thinning that will be be pruned minimally and only to support the thinning will take place. To avoid acceptable and the final overall health of the plant." future complications, the thinning intended appearance of the notes should be clarified to indicate Leyland Cypress hedges the extent of thinning that will be following thinning. acceptable and the intended final appearance of the hedge. Development pattern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the See the landscaping The general layout of the proposed None. existing natural landscape and should recommendations. development has not changed since contribute to the creation of an organized the initial review and the work development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by session. 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. 39 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. £ The placement of structures on the site should respect existing views and vistas on and around the site. Site Grading 40 Site grading should maintain the basic See other landscape The landscape plan shows a planted Coordinate all site plan relationship of the site to surrounding recommendations. berm along the EC frontage, but the sheets regarding the berm conditions by limiting the use of retaining grading plan shows no berm. along the EC frontage. 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 10 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. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should Identify individual 23 existing Leyland Cypress have Revise the notes regarding occur within the drip line of any trees or other trees to remain on the been identified as to remain along thinning of the Leyland existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. pl an, provide a the east side of the extension of Cypress trees, both existing Adequate tree protection fencing should be conservation plan Georgetown Road, north of and proposed, to specify the shown on, and coordinated throughout, the checklist on the plan, Bennington Road. A note states that extent of thinning that will grading, landscaping and erosion and and provide they will be transplanted to be acceptable and the final sediment control plans. appropriate tree protection fencing. accommodate proposed street trees and thinned as they mature. To intended appearance of the Leyland Cypress hedges 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on the avoid future complications, the following thinning. site prior to any grading activity on the site. thinning notes should be clarified to This protection should remain in place until indicate the extent of thinning Revise the demolition plan to completion of the development of the site. expected and the intended final appearance of the Leyland Cypress clarify the area of existing Leyland Cypress trees to 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. hedge. The demolition plan indicates remain. a tree line to be removed but does not account for the Leyland Cypress It is recommended that the to remain. two existing trees to remain at the intersection of Two trees near the intersection of Bennington and Westminster Bennington and Westminster Roads be shown consistently on all are inconsistently shown throughout sheets and that grading be the plan as to remain, and grading is revised to remain outside proposed within their drip lines. One their drip lines. or both are missing from sheet C 14 and the E &S plans. 10 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary issues for discussion: 1. Proposed architectural designs for Blocks 1, 3 and 4. 2. Landscaping proposed between Barracks Road and the Block 1 buildings (quantity and variety of trees, trees in the right -of -way, no shrubs, grading for the berm, underground electric line). 3. Proposed hedge along the northern end of the western property line. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Make the existing fence and new fence locations clear throughout the site plan. Coordinate fence notes to indicate consistently throughout the site plan that the fence along Barracks Road is to be moved. 2. Provide the EC frontage trees at 3%" caliper, 35' on center. Provide confirmation from VDOT that the locations in the right -of -way are approved. 3. Show the location of the underground electric line on the plans. 4. Provide the landscape plan at 1" = 30'. Be sure the scale is noted accurately on each sheet of the site plan. 5. Ensure that the quantities of plants in the plant list match the number drawn on the plan. 6. Identify on the elevations the colors for the metal dormer and porch roofs. 7. Coordinate the plans and elevations regarding unit width. 8. Add a north arrow to the landscape plans. 9. Provide specs for the window glass indicating that visible light transmittance (VLT) is not below 40% and visible light reflectance (VLR) does not exceed 30 %. 10. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the architectural drawings. 11. Ensure that trees are located at least 3' from storm pipes, in particular, those behind lots 39 -44. 12. Label the shade and ornamental trees located between blocks 4B and 5 and include them in the plant list. 13. Revise the notes throughout the site plan set regarding thinning of the Leyland Cypress trees, both existing and proposed, to specify the extent of thinning that will be acceptable and the final intended appearance of the Leyland Cypress hedges following thinning. 14. Coordinate all site plan sheets regarding the grading for the berm along the EC frontage. 15. Revise the demolition plan to clarify the area of existing Leyland Cypress trees to remain. 16. It is recommended that the two existing trees to remain at the intersection of Bennington and Westminster be shown consistently on all sheets and that grading be revised to remain outside their drip lines. 11 TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing/Revision Date C4 Site Overview /Phasing 3 -17 -14 C7 Preliminary Grading Plan 3 -17 -14 C14 Landscape Plan 4 -4 -14 C15 Amenity & Green Space Plan 4 -4 -14 - Elevations (affordable units) 4 -13 -14 - Site Sections 4 -13 -14 - Villa Elevations: Front, rear, left and right April 10, 2014 - Color photo of finished villa - - Material and color sample board April 21, 2014 Villas: Fiber cement siding in Putty; Foundation with cement parge in dark putty; Stone: Oak Ridge field stone; Trim: metal wrapped fascia and rake, PVC and pressed wood trim in tan; Shutters: PVC board and batten style in Charleston green/black; Roof: fiberglass shingles in black, steel with baked -on enamel in black; Windows: tan vinyl; Doors: front: mahogany with walnut stain; rear and garage: steel in Charleston green/black Affordable townhouses: Siding: Hardiplank in Sherman Williams 7663 gray; Trim: white: Roofing: black fiberglass shingles 12 ATTACHMENT A COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 March 21, 2014 Shimp Engineering c/o Justin Shimp 201 E. Main St., Ste. M Charlottesville, Va. 22902 RE: ARB- 2014 -06: Out of Bounds Dear Mr. Shimp At its meeting on Monday, March 17, 2014, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board unanimously voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee: Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18- 30.6.4(2), (3) and (5): 1. As per § 32.4.2.2(b)(3) and 30.6.4(c)(3) and EC Guideline 33, it is not clear that sufficient planting area is available along Georgetown Road and Road A to accommodate large trees, 2'/2" caliper at planting, spaced consistently at 40' on center. Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None. Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval: 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. 2. Provide planting area free of utilities and easements along the extension of Georgetown Road and Road A. Provide large trees 2'/2" caliper at planting, consistently spaced 40' on center along interior roads. 3. Coordinate all sheets of the site plan regarding the three -board fence to remain along the EC and the power line to be moved underground. 4. Provide landscaping along the Barracks Road frontage to meet the EC guidelines requirements and to mitigate the back of the Block 1 buildings facing the EC. 13 5. Identify the plant species in the plant list. Increase plant sizes in the plant list to meet EC requirements. 6. Specify a dark, matte finish for the PVC fence. 7. Add the following note to the site and architectural plans: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated. 8. Provide perimeter parking lot trees for the Block 3 parking lot using large trees, 2'/2" caliper at planting, in a quantity equivalent to 40' on center spacing, plus one tree to meet the interior tree requirement. 9. Provide trees behind units 7 -14 and along the western perimeter of Open Space A. 10. Add the following note to the site 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. Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: 1. Identify individual trees to remain on the plan, provide a conservation plan checklist on the plan, and provide appropriate tree protection fencing. 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 /ARB. Please be certain that your ARB submittal addresses the above -noted issues. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Margaret Maliszewski Principal Planner Cc: Vito Cetta 1730 Owensville Drive Charlottesville, Va. 22901 Barracks Heights LLLC 195 Riverbend Dr Charlottesville Va 22911 14 ATTACHMENT B �10� .are � If2Gl�It�' COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 April 11, 2014 Shimp Engineering c/o Justin Shimp 201 E. Main St., Ste. M Charlottesville, Va. 22902 RE: ARB- 2014 -06: Out of Bounds Dear Mr. Shimp, The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on April 7, 2014, held a work session on ARB- 2014 -06: Out of Bounds to discuss the planned sequence of construction and the extent of review that will be required by the ARB for the various blocks of the residential development. The ARB directed the applicant to provide a site section or sections to clarify the visibility of the various parts of the development from the Entrance Corridor and encouraged the applicant to provide 3D illustrations, if possible. It was the consensus of the ARB that the buildings along Road D would not likely require ARB review due to the anticipated low level of visibility from the EC, but elevations would be needed for the buildings in Block 3. 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.ora /ARB. Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above, and those from previous reviews, are required. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing. 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. 15 Sincerely, Margaret Maliszewski Principal Planner Cc: Vito Cetta 1730 Owensville Drive Charlottesville, Va. 22901 Barracks Heights Llc 195 Riverbend Dr Charlottesville Va 22911 16