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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201400095 Staff Report Final Site Plan and Comps. 2014-08-18ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB- 2014 -95: Faith Christian Center International Review Type Final Site Development Plan, preliminary architectural review Parcel Identification 078000000047AO Location 2184 Richmond Road, on the north side of Rt. 250 East, approximately 1500' east of the intersection with I64 at Pantops Zoned Rural Areas (RA), Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner /Applicant Faith Christian Center International Inc. /Brian Smith, PE Magisterial District Scottsville Proposal To construct a church with a footprint of 18,875 sf and associated site improvements. Context The central and southern parts of this site were formerly occupied by a mobile home park. The site is wooded. A dilapidated residence stands near the southwest corner of the site. A few outbuildings stand in various locations elsewhere on site. A stream runs along the east side of the property. A mix of residential and commercial uses is in the vicinity on the north side of Rt. 250. The 164 interchange stands to the west. The Shadwell property, which is under a historic preservation easement, is across Rt. 250 to the south. Visibility Because the density of the existing wooded area to remain in unclear, it is difficult to know exactly how visible the proposed development will be from the Entrance Corridor. Wooded area along the EC frontage is currently heavy, but proposed clearing may open views into the site along the frontage. The west and south elevations of the church are expected to have some visibility from the EC, and the church will be viewed above the level of the EC. Views will be available into the site along the entrance drive, and the graded slopes below the church will be visible. When new trees have matured, and during the summer months, visibility will decrease. ARB Meeting Date August 18, 2014 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY The ARB completed a review of the Initial Site Plan for this proposal on July 7, 2014. The action letter from that meeting is included as Attachment A to this report and the ARB's comments are listed in the table below. CHANGES SINCE THE LAST REVIEW 1. The drive to the septic fields is no longer proposed. 2. Landscaping along the entrance drive and on the graded slopes has been revised. 3. Architectural designs for the building have been submitted. ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE 7/7/2014 ARB COMMENT CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development No comments were made on the The proposed building has a flat roof with raised Continue the corner bay within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that architectural design of the building at parapets on all but the south side. A central detailing around the new development within the corridors reflects the the 7/7/2014 meeting because projecting bay on the west elevation (facing the southwest corner of the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the architectural designs were not EC) has an arched roof above a slate and brick building. purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that submitted for review at that time. face, a vehicle drop -off on the north elevation (not proposed development within the designated Entrance visible from the EC) has an arched roof, and end Consider using synthetic Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the bays on the north, east and west elevations have stucco instead of EIFS. significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures arched detailing with slate infill. A variety of of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote window types are proposed, with little coordination Consider integrating the cross orderly and attractive development within these corridors. in size or location. more closely with the Applicants should note that replication of historic structures architecture of the building. is neither required nor desired. The end bays are raised on the north and east elevations. The end bay detailing does not carry Add a material/color schedule 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites over to the south elevation. This results in an to the elevation sheets and as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order uncoordinated appearance at the southwest corner. key the materials to the to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and It also emphasizes the lack of depth in the detailing drawing. vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines and the utilitarian design of the south elevation. require attention to four primary factors: compatibility The south side is the back of the building; it with significant historic sites in the area; the character of features a flat - roofed balcony at the second story, the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and supported by tall posts. Continuing the corner bay landscaping. detailing around the southwest corner of the building would provide for a more coordinated 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions of the architecture appearance. of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in Pilasters, raised parapets, projecting bays, and the area, as well as drawings of architectural features, brick bases are all building features that are found which provide important examples of this tradition are in historic buildings of the area. The overall contained in Appendix A. building, however, does not have a strong connection to Albemarle's historic architecture. 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility The form of the building is not consistent with that with the area's historic structures is not intended to of historic churches in the area. impose a rigid design solution for new development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in The main block of the building is to be faced with the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's Dryvit, with the field in "Sunset Yellow" and trim standard of compatibility can be met through building in "Oyster Shell" (white). The building has a dark scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in red brick base and multi -color slate detailing. Brick architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. and stone are traditional building materials in the The Guidelines allow individuality in design to area. accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional requirements. Some believe Dryvit has the appearance of stucco, but it is prone to installation, moisture and impact 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of compatible architectural damage and is technically not a traditional characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order material. The ARB has limited the use of EIFS in to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should freestanding signs as follows: "Synthetic stucco is demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within acceptable for signs if mounted on a solid surface the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is such as concrete block and if limited to use as a flat substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking surface as a background for lettering. Styrofoam a careful balance between harmonizing new development backing is not acceptable." The amount of EIFS with the existing character of the corridor and achieving proposed for this church is far beyond any compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. proposed for a freestanding sign, so following the "no foam backing" guideline seems reasonable. 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible However, the building is situated at a distance from with the forms and features of the significant historic the Entrance Corridor — far enough that a close buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) inspection of the material will not be possible from the buildings described in Appendix A [of the design the EC street. guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms which may be A cross is shown on the renderings, attached to the embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as face of the arched bay on the west elevation and traditional. The replication of important historic sites in extending above the building. Its location has no Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines. particular relationship to the architecture of the building and its point of attachment lends it an unstable appearance. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding The proposed building does not have a strong None. context of buildings. relationship to nearby buildings. It has a much larger scale than the nearby residences and the adjacent commercial building. Its materials and forms are more in line with the Comfort Inn located a short distance west on Rt. 250. The building does take advantage of the slope of the site, with two stories above ground on the north elevation and three on the south. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. The building does not have human scale. The mass Continue the corner bay Scale should be integral to the building and site design. of the overall building is large and, although the building is broken down into bays by pilasters and detailing around the southwest corner of the 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a corner treatments, the individual building elements building. cohesive whole. remain at a large scale. The building is situated approximately 570' from the EC street. This 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved using design detail or distance reduces the need for pedestrian - scaled vegetation, or both. detailing, but the design of the south elevation appears out of place with the rest of the building, and the minimal depth of the pilasters is expected to provide little relief at the blank west end. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting A single building is proposed. The easternmost 50' Revise the site plan to include devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within of the footprint shown on the site plan is planned as the building phase line. If it is a development. a second phase of construction. Architectural anticipated that the phase 2 designs have not been provided for the second building will be visible from phase. the EC, additional ARB review will be required. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be The building does not appear to be a trademark None. modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines. design, although some elements of the proposed design have been built for churches in other locations. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be The south and west elevations of the building are None. highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the expected to have some visibility from the EC. No Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: windows are proposed on the west elevation. The Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below glass in the windows proposed on the south 40 %. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed elevation is not expected to have a significant 30 %. Specifications on the proposed window glass should impact on the EC. be submitted with the application for final review. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated Eliminate the service drive to the The service drive to the septic fields has been None. into the overall plan of development and shall, to the septic fields. If the drive can't be eliminated. More existing trees are designated as to extent possible, be compatible with the building designs eliminated, relocate and/or reorient the remain, and more trees and shrubs spaced closer used on the site. drive to significantly reduce visibility from the EC. Provide landscaping to together are proposed along the main drive to the church. 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, better integrate the drive into the these features will still have a negative visual impact on the surrounding natural landscape. The applicant plans to locate equipment on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to rooftop. Rooftop equipment is not expected to be eliminate visibility. visible from the EC given that the finish floor a. Loading areas, elevation of the building is 44' above the EC, and b. Service areas, that there is a raised parapet on the west side of the c. Refuse areas, building. d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above - ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. 19 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. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be Clarify the appearance of the pipes and The applicant has indicated that the culvert at the Show on the landscape plan designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need ditches at the lower end of the entrance entrance has been extended on the downstream side the plants intended to hide the for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor drive. Show how these elements will so that it is hidden at the toe of the right turn taper pipes near the site entrance. street, these features must be fully integrated into the have an appropriate appearance from slope. A letter from the applicant states that low landscape. They should not have the appearance of the EC. plants are added to hide the end sections of the engineered features. pipe, but these plants don't show up on the landscape plan. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the Add the standard mechanical The note has been added to Sheet L5.0. None. architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment equipment note to the site and from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." architectural drawings. Lighting Provide a legible lighting plan. Include cut sheets for the proposed fixtures in A photometric plan has been provided. It shows that spillover does not exceed .3 fc at the property Make the light fixture cut sheets legible in the site plan 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent properties or streets; the site plan. Ensure that spillover does lines. A separate sheet includes the light fixture cut set. not exceed .3 fc at all property lines sheets, but they are not legible. 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush - mounted to and coordinate this requirement with All proposed fixtures appear to be full cutoff. None. eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 the notes on the plan. lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures. 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate Maximum light levels reach 11.6 fc, which is not None. for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light expected to be excessive. levels will apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors. 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a LED lights are proposed, which is becoming None. warm soft glow; however, a consistent appearance typical in the ECs. throughout a site or development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be required to match them. 26 Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors The color of the fixtures and poles is not identified Indicate on the plan that the for free - standing pole mounted light fixtures in the in the plan. color of the light poles and Entrance Corridors. fixtures will be bronze. 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole- mounted light A note on the lighting plan states that no luminaires Note that the 20' light height fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of will be mounted at a location that is more than 20' maximum includes poles and the buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with in height. The applicant should note that this bases. the use of the site. Typically, the height of freestanding includes both the light pole and base. pole - mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in height will typically require additional screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from the Entrance Corridor. 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for The southern parking lot is at an elevation of 402' None. the Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site — 404' which is approximately 40' above the will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis. elevation of the EC street. This places parking lot pole lights well above street level, with a potential for glare. The white pines and scarlet oaks around the parking lot perimeter, after a few years of growth, may help diffuse the glare. 29 The following note should be included on the lighting The lighting note is on sheet C6. None. plan: "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle." Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting No decorative lighting is proposed. None. Landscaping Remove the "This plan received The note has been removed. None. preliminary ARB approval...." note from the landscape plan. 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping Show the existing tree line along the The tree lines are now shown consistently on all None. are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of Rt. 250 frontage and the tree line to plans. many of the area's significant historic sites which is remain consistently on all sheets. (The characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping tree line is not shown on the Rt. 250 An easement associated with the overhead utility should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor Improvements plans or the existing line near Rt. 250 is now shown on the plan. No and help to integrate buildings into the existing conditions plans.) new trees are proposed within the easement. environment of the corridor. Revise the plans to include all VDOT has indicated that low growing junipers are 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that easements associated with all utilities. acceptable in the right -of -way. share similar characteristics. Such common elements allow for more flexibility in the design of structures Provide documentation from VDOT 3%2" caliper trees spaced 35' on center are shown because common landscape features will help to stating that the proposed grading and along the Rt. 250 frontage where grading and tree harmonize the appearance of development as seen from planting in the right -of -way is clearing are proposed. The proposed planting the street upon which the Corridor is centered. acceptable. extends approximately 80' on both sides of the entrance drive. There will not be a consistent 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: Provide large shade trees at 3'/2" appearance along the frontage of the parcel west of a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the caliper, 35' on center, and interspersed the entrance due to the natural, overgrown Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2 ornamental trees, along the Rt. 250 appearance of the existing wooded area to remain inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and frontage of the property in areas where directly adjacent to the new planting area. should be of a plant species common to the area. Such grading is proposed and where on -site trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. wooded area to remain is thin. 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. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: Increase landscaping to better The service drive to the septic fields has been Remove the note on sheet L5 a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior integrate the entrance drive into the eliminated. that references a 500' ARB roads. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper surroundings. Provide 2%2" caliper limit and correct the (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a trees, spaced 40' on center, along the A note on sheet L5 states that tree sizes have been corresponding plant sizes. plant species common to the area. Such trees should be full length of the entrance drive. If the reduced in areas beyond the 500' ARB limit. There located at least every 40 feet on center. service drive to the septic fields cannot is no 500' limit in this case because the parcel in Provide the landscape plan at be eliminated, add landscaping to question is adjacent to the Entrance Corridor street a more legible scale for better integrate the drive into the and the full depth of the parcel is subject to ARB review. Make the key surroundings. review. Consequently, standard EC planting sizes numbers easily legible. are required. Trees and shrubs are provided along the full length of the entrance drive. Many of the trees appear to be spaced more than 40' apart. The quantity and irregular arrangement of plants may make the proposal acceptable, but the landscape plan is small and difficult to read. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: Provide perimeter trees for the A row of scarlet oaks (2%2" caliper, 40' on center) None. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior southern parking lot, 40' on center, is proposed along the south and west sides of the pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches 21/2" caliper at planting. Provide a southern parking lot, and a staggered row of white caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should staggered row of evergreen shrubs pines (4' -5' tall) is proposed on the slope below the be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be along the eastern and southern oaks. A staggered row of shrubs is also proposed located at least every 25 feet on center. perimeters of the southern parking lot, 24" minimum at planting. around the perimeter. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a 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 structures: None at this time. The west end of the south side of the building is Make architectural changes, a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the relatively blank and the more developed detailing landscaping additions at front of long buildings as necessary to soften the found on the other elevations is not carried over to grade with the building, or a appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type the south side. The building is three stories tall on combination of both, to of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the this side. Architectural changes are the preferred relieve the blankness of the length, height, and blankness of such walls. method for resolving the blankness, but large trees west end of the south b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, close to the building could mitigate some of the elevation. Adjust the location and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and lack of detail. There are currently no trees proposed of the septic tanks to avoid structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs. close to the building on the south side, and septic landscape conflicts. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height. tanks are proposed in this location. Some trees and shrubs will likely be planted further down on the slope below the building as part of the buffer replanting requirements. When those trees and the trees along the entrance drive have matured, they will reduce the visibility of the building from the EC. 37 Plant species: None. White pines are included in the plant list. None. a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Historically, the ARB has limited the use of white Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape pines for screening purposes. As proposed in this Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for plan, the white pines are acceptable because they Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). are not meant to screen a specific object, but rather to re -plant the slope and to help provide a natural setting for the development. 38 Plant health: Add the standard planting note to the The planting note has been added, but it is Delete the text after the first The following note should be added to the landscape plan: plan. followed by information that does not apply to this sentence in note #4 on the "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to project. landscape plan. 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." Development paftern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing Add trees on the re- graded slopes at A staggered row of 4' -5' white pines is proposed Clarify the intent of the natural landscape and should contribute to the creation of the south end of the building and on the slope below the southern parking lot, and 1'- Stream Buffer Mitigation an organized development plan. This may be parking areas to help integrate the 2' white pines are proposed in groups below the notes on the landscape plan. accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the regular grading of the slopes into the staggered row. Groups of 1'- 2' white pines are If a replanting method other trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new surrounding natural landscape. also proposed on the graded slope just west of the than that required as a trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing top of the entrance drive. condition of the Special Use 10 species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that Eliminate the service drive from the Permit is proposed, submit an any grading will blend into the surrounding topography proposal. The service drive has been eliminated from the application to amend the thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the proposal. Special Use Permit. extent practical, existing significant river and stream Revise the landscape plan to include Otherwise, provide details to valleys which may be located on the site and integrating details regarding the replanting of A note on the landscape plan requests a stream clarify how the buffer these features into the design of surrounding development; disturbed areas within the stream buffer replanting method different from the one replanting will be and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that buffer and the 20' buffer on the west required as a condition of the Special Use Permit. accomplished, consistent with does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the side of the site. Such a change would require an amendment to the the conditions of the Special Entrance Corridor. Special Use Permit. Use Permit. 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development within Grading is no longer proposed within the buffer on the corridor should be as follows: the north/west side of the site. 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. Site Grading 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the Coordinate the landscape plan and the Off -site grading has been coordinated on the Coordinate the plans site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of Rt. 250 Improvements plan regarding various plans. regarding the low wall retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of off -site grading. located south of the building. smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing There is a low retaining wall on the landscape plan terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. that does not appear on the site plan. 10 11 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. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the Show all Conservation checklist items Tree protection (safety fence) is included on the None. drip line of any trees or other existing features designated on the plan, including tree protection plan. Individual trees to be protected are not for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. fencing. shown. Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans. 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on the site prior to any grading activity on the site. This protection should remain in place until completion of the development of the site. 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. SIGNS No sign information was provided at The central arched element with slate infill on the Consider changes to the sign the initial review. south elevation of the building is used as a to reduce the "billboard" background for signage reading, "Faith Christian effect. Center International." The sign is approximately 4'8" tall x 26' 6" long. With the sign, the slate bay takes on the character of a billboard. If illuminated, the sign will likely be visible from the EC. During the day, the distance from the road may limit noticeability. 11 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The extent of visibility of the building from the EC. 2. The blank character of the south elevation. 3. The extensive use of Dryvit, which has a foam backing. 4. The character of the landscape along the EC — new trees adjacent to existing wooded area. 5. The trees and shrubs proposed for the graded slopes. Staff offers the following comments on the proposal: 1. Continue the corner bay detailing around the southwest corner of the building. 2. Consider using synthetic stucco instead of EIFS. 3. Add a material/color schedule to the elevation sheets and key the materials to the drawing. 4. Consider integrating the cross more closely with the architecture of the building. 5. Revise the site plan to include the building phase line. If it is anticipated that the phase 2 building will be visible from the EC, additional ARB review will be required. 6. Show on the landscape plan the plants intended to hide the pipes near the site entrance. 7. Make the light fixture cut sheets legible. 8. Indicate on the plan that the color of the light poles and fixtures will be bronze. Note that the 20' light height maximum includes poles an bases 9. Remove the note on sheet L5 that references a 500' ARB limit and correct the corresponding plant sizes. 10. Provide the landscape plan at a more legible scale. Make the key numbers easily legible. 11. Make architectural changes, landscaping additions at grade with the building, or a combination of both, to relieve the blankness of the west end of the south elevation. 12. Adjust the location of the septic tanks to avoid landscape conflicts. 13. Delete the text after the first sentence in note #4 on the landscape plan. 14. Clarify the intent of the Stream Buffer Mitigation notes on the landscape plan. If a replanting method other than that required as a condition of the Special Use Permit is proposed, submit an application to amend the Special Use Permit. Otherwise, provide details to clarify how the buffer replanting will be accomplished, consistent with the conditions of the Special Use Permit. 15. Coordinate the plans regarding the low wall located south of the building. 16. Consider changes to the sign to reduce the "billboard" effect. 12 TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date C1.0 Cover Sheet July 21, 2014 C6.1 Lighting Details July 21, 2014 C2.0 Ex. Topography & Demolition - North July 21, 2014 C7.0 Site Note & Details July 21, 2014 C2.1 Ex. Topography & Demolition — Middle July 21, 2014 1 Color perspectives from the Southwest, with and without landscaping 7/18/2014 C2.2 Ex. Topography & Demolition — South July 21, 2014 2 Color perspective from the North 7/22/2014 C2.3 Ex. Topography & Demolition — Rt. 250 West July 21, 2014 3 Color perspective from the Northwest 7/22/2014 C2.4 Ex. Topography & Demolition — Rt. 250 East July 21, 2014 4 Color perspective from the East 7/22/2014 C3.0 Site Plan - North July 21, 2014 5 Birdse e view from the EC 7/22/2014 C3.1 Site Plan — Middle July 21, 2014 6 Color perspective from the EC with new trees 7/22/2014 C3.2 Site Plan — South July 21, 2014 7 Proposed materials 7/18/2014 C3.3 Entrance /Route 250 Improvements/Sight Triangles - West July 21, 2014 8 Level 0 Floor Plan 7/17/2014 C3.4 Entrance /Route 250 hn rovements /Si ht Triangles — East July 21, 2014 9 Level 1 Floor Plan 7/18/2014 L5.0 Landscape Plan July 21, 2014 10 Level 2 Floor Plan 7/17/2014 L5.1 Landscape Details July 21, 2014 11 North and South Elevations 7/18/2014 C6.0 Lighting Plan July 23, 2014 12 East and West Elevations 7/18/2014 13 Views from the southwest, with and without landscaping 8/6/2014 Materials Sample Board EIFS Dryvit (or equal) "Oyster Shell" and "Sunset Yellow" Block Rockcast (or equal) Gris Smooth Brick Lee Brick "Deep River" Slate wall tile Slate wall tile Assorted shades of tan, brown, green, gray Storefront window Anodized aluminum with grey tinted glass Roofs Copper (for arched roofs) Columns Steel I Grey 13 ATTACHMENT A Phone (434) 296 -5832 July 11, 2014 Brian P. Smith, PE 4835 Three Chopt Road Troy, Va 22902 RE: ARB201400071 Faith Christian Center International - Initial Dear Mr. Smith: Lrf2C;l1�ZA COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Fax (434) 972 -4126 At its meeting on Monday, July 7, 2014, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, by a vote of 4:0, voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee, as follows: Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines, o As per § 32.4.2.2(b)(3) and 30.6.4(c)(5) and EC Guidelines 6, 17, 18, 19 and 39, service areas are not integrated into the overall plan of development and are not compatible with the surrounding natural area; rolling terrain is not being preserved; and an organized pattern of roads and service lanes does not guide the layout of the site. Consequently, the following changes are required: • Eliminate the service drive to the septic fields. If the drive can't be eliminated, relocate and /or reorient the drive to significantly reduce visibility from the EC and provide landscaping to better integrate the drive into the surrounding natural landscape. • Add trees on the re- graded slopes at the south end of the building and parking areas to help integrate the regular grading of the slopes into the surrounding natural landscape. Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval: o A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following items (in addition to all other relevant checklist items) will need to be addressed with the next ARB submittal: • Eliminate the service drive to the septic fields. If the drive can't be eliminated, relocate and /or reorient the drive to significantly reduce visibility from the EC and provide landscaping to better integrate the drive into the surrounding natural landscape. • Add trees on the re- graded slopes at the south end of the building and parking areas to help integrate the regular grading of the slopes into the surrounding natural landscape. • Revise the landscape plan to include details regarding the replanting of disturbed areas within the stream buffer and the 20' buffer on the west side of the site. 14 • Clarify the appearance of the pipes and ditches at the lower end of the entrance drive. Show how these elements will have an appropriate appearance from the EC. • Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the site and architectural drawings: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." • Provide a legible lighting plan. Include cut sheets for the proposed fixtures in the site plan. Ensure that spillover does not exceed .3 fc at all property lines and coordinate this requirement with the notes on the plan. • Remove the "This plan received preliminary ARB approval...." note from the landscape plan. • Show the existing tree line along the Rt. 250 frontage and the tree line to remain consistently on all sheets. (The tree line is not shown on the Rt. 250 Improvements plans or the existing conditions plans.) • Revise the plans to include all easements associated with all utilities. • Provide documentation from VDOT stating that the proposed grading and planting in the right -of -way is acceptable. • Provide large shade trees at 3'/2" caliper, 35' on center, and interspersed ornamental trees, along the Rt. 250 frontage of the property in areas where grading is proposed and in areas where on -site wooded area to remain is thin. • Increase landscaping to better integrate the entrance drive into the surroundings. Provide 2'/2" caliper trees, spaced 40' on center, along the full length of the entrance drive. • Provide perimeter trees for the southern parking lot, 40' on center, 2'/2" caliper at planting. Provide a staggered row of evergreen shrubs along the eastern and southern perimeters of the southern parking lot, 24" minimum at planting. • Add the standard planting 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." • Coordinate the landscape plan and the Rt. 250 Improvements plan regarding off -site grading. Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: o Show all the Conservation Checklist items on the plan, including 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: Faith Christian Center International Inc Pastor Wayne Frye P O Box 2306 Charlottesville Va 22902 15