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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201400071 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2014-07-01ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB- 2014 -71: Faith Christian Center International Review Type Initial Site Plan 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 the site were formerly occupied by a mobile home park. The area is now overgrown. A dilapidated residence stands near the southwest corner of the site. A few outbuildings stand in various locations elsewhere on site. The northern end of the site is wooded. A stream runs along the east side of the property. A mix of residential and commercial uses is on the north side of Rt. 250. The I64 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 south elevation and some of the east elevation of the church are expected to be visible from the EC. Views will be available into the site along the entrance drives, with graded slopes visible. ARB Meeting Date July 7, 2014 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY DATE APPLICATION RESULT 1/20/2009 ARB- 2008 -171: Conceptual Review, Special Use Permit Special use permit request deferred; provided conceptual review comments on the site and building design. (See Attachment A.) 3/16/2009 ARB- 2008 -171: Work Session Provided recommendations on changes to the proposal. (See Attachment B.) 4/6/2009 ARB- 2008 -171 Clarified the ARB's March 2009 action to indicate that the ARB had no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit. ANALYSIS Gray highlight = means the guideline can't be reviewed at initial site plan stage, but recommendations can be provided for final Yellow highlight = means the guideline can only be reviewed for location/configuration at the initial plan stage Regular text = means the guideline can be reviewed at initial plan stage, can be made a condition of initial plan approval, and can be the basis for denial REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Structure design Architectural designs have not yet been Not at this time. submitted for ARB review. However, staff and the applicant are beginning discussions about changes to the architectural design made after the 2009 ARB reviews. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be Septic fields are proposed at the south end Eliminate the service integrated into the overall plan of development and of the site near the Entrance Corridor, and drive to the septic fields. Flall, tot the extent possible, be compati i h the a driveway is proposed to provide access If the drive can't be uilding designs used on the sitg, for maintenance. The alignment of the driveway is such that westbound traffic on eliminated, relocate and/or reorient the drive 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate the EC will have a direct view up the to significantly reduce siting, these features will still have a negative visual driveway from the site entrance. A visibility from the EC. impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening significant amount of grading and removal Provide landscaping to should be provided to eliminate visibility. of wooded area are proposed to establish better integrate the drive a. Loading areas, the drive, and a retaining wall is proposed into the surrounding b. Service areas, at the end of the driveway. A few trees are natural landscape. c. Refuse areas, proposed at the base of the drive near the d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, EC, but the drive and the area adjacent to f. Above - ground utilities, and it won't have a natural appearance. The g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar drive isn't integrated into the surroundings security fencing devices. and won't appear compatible with the surrounding natural vegetation. The need 19 Greening devices should be compatible with the desig4 bf the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and for the drive is questionable, since the [nay consist of: septic fields appear to be reachable on �. Walls, b. Plantings, and foot. Alternate routes for the maintenance �. Fencing. drive that would be less visible from the EC and that would have less impact on existing vegetation and the natural features of the site appear to be available. Landscaping could also be provided to better integrate the drive into the surroundings. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should Underground stormwater detention is Clarify the appearance of be designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid proposed just north of the church, below the pipes and ditches at the need for screening. When visible from the the northern parking lot. New piping is the lower end of the Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully proposed at the lower end of the entrance entrance drive. Show integrated into the landscape. They should not have drive, with a ditch to the stream at the how these elements will the appearance of engineered features. southeast corner of the site. The ditch may be far enough below the elevation of the have an appropriate appearance from the EC. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the road to limit visibility, but the grading in finished site to the extent possible. the area isn't entirely clear from the plan. 21 he following note should be added to the site plan and The note does not appear on the site plan. Add the standard the architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical mechanical equipment equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be note to the site and liminated." architectural drawings. Lighting The lighting plan is too small to be Provide a legible lighting legible. A condition of the Special Use plan. Include cut sheets Permit limits spillover to .3 fc at all for the proposed fixtures property lines. 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. Landscaping The landscape plan includes a note about Remove the "This plan preliminary ARB approval. Preliminary received preliminary ARB review resulted in comments and ARB approval...." note recommendations, not preliminary from the landscape plan. approval. The note should be removed from the plan. 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding Two large shade trees at 21/2" caliper are Show the existing tree landscaping are intended to reflect the landscaping proposed along the EC frontage on the line along the Rt. 250 characteristic of many of the area's significant historic east side of the new entrance into the site. frontage and the tree line sites which is characterized by large shade trees and One medium tree at 21/2" caliper and a to remain consistently on lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order within group of forsythia are proposed on the all sheets. (The tree line the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings west side of the entrance. No other trees is not shown on the Rt. into the existing environment of the corridor. or shrubs are proposed along the frontage. Existing wooded area is shown to remain 250 Improvements plans or the existing conditions 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials along approximately 300' of the 560' plans.) that share similar characteristics. Such common frontage. The majority of this wooded elements allow for more flexibility in the design of structures because common landscape features will rie� area is located in the right -of -way. An Revise the plans to to harmonize the appearance of development as seen overhead power /tv line runs across Rt. include all easements from the street upon which the Corridor is centered! 250 and into the property, creating a break in the wooded area and allowing a view associated with all utilities. 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: into the property. Of the wooded area to a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the remain along the frontage east of the Provide documentation Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least overhead utility lines, few trees, if any, from VDOT stating that 31/2 inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground are actually expected to stand on the the proposed grading and and should be of a plant species common to the area. parcel in question. With the extent of planting in the right -of- Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on wooded area proposed to be removed, it is way is acceptable. center. not clear what the area along the frontage b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to will actually look like after clearing. Provide large shade trees the area should be interspersed among the trees at 31/2" caliper, 35' on required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental Fiber optic lines exist along the frontage center, and interspersed trees need not alternate one for one with the large near the entrance to the site. Easements ornamental trees, along shade trees. They may be planted among the large associated with the power /tv lines and the the Rt. 250 frontage of shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. fiber optic lines are not shown on the plan. the property in areas c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board where grading is fence or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align proposed and where on- the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street. site wooded area to d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the remain is thin. 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: Trees and shrubs are provided along most Increase landscaping to a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior of the main entrance drive to the church, better integrate the roads. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper but not along all of it. Approximately 175' entrance drive into the (measured six inches above the ground) and should be on the west side of the upper end of the surroundings. Provide of a plant species common to the area. Such trees entrance drive has no trees. A significant 2%2" caliper trees, spaced should be located at least every 40 feet on center. amount of grading is proposed in this 40' on center, along the area. full length of the entrance drive. If the service drive Trees are not consistently provided along to the septic fields cannot the service road to the septic fields. The be eliminated, add alignment of the driveway is such that landscaping to better westbound traffic on the EC will have a integrate the drive into direct view up the driveway from the site the surroundings. entrance. (See additional comments at 17, 18 and 19.) Replanting along the drive would provide a more integrated, appropriate appearance. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: Sidewalks are proposed on the north and Provide perimeter trees a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior west sides of the building, and around the for the southern parking pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches northern and southern parking lots. These lot, 40' on center, 2%2" caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and locations coincide with perimeter and caliper at planting. should be of a species common to the area. Such treed interior tree locations. Trees are proposed Provide a staggered row should be located at least every 25 feet on center. near some, but not all, of the sidewalks. of evergreen shrubs along the eastern and 35 Landscaping of parking areas: a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking Perimeter trees have not been provided southern perimeters of areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted consistently around the southern parking the southern parking lot, in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for lot or along the western perimeter of the 24" minimum at planting. every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. parking lot (most of which is bordered by b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should a retaining wall). In 2009, the ARB measure 2'/z inches caliper (measured six inches above commented that a natural planting scheme the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be o�j should be provided at this site and should a species common to the area. Such trees should be concentrate on minimizing views of planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to parked cars from the EC and appropriate maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by planting for all slopes. curbing. c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize 133 parking spaces are proposed; 13 the parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. interior parking lot trees are required and Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height. have been provided. 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: Architectural elevations have not been None at this time. a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the submitted for review at this time. front of long buildings as necessary to soften the Consequently, the need for landscaping to appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and soften exterior walls cannot be determined type of such trees or vegetation should be determined at this time. Trees could be needed on the by the length, height, and blankness of such walls. east side of the building. 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: All proposed plants are acceptable None. a. Plant species required should be as approved by the species. Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). 38 Plant health: The note does not appear on the plan. Add the standard The following note should be added to the landscape planting note to the plan. 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 " Development pattern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing The proposed layout of the development Add trees on the re- natural landscape and should contribute to the creation is similar to that previously reviewed by graded slopes at the south of an organized development plan. This may be the ARB. The building isn't oriented end of the building and accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the exactly parallel to the EC, and the front of parking areas to help trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new the building does not face the EC, but this integrate the regular trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing orientation is the same as in the previous grading of the slopes into species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that reviews. The service drive to the septic the surrounding natural any grading will blend into the surrounding topography fields is a new element in the plan, and it landscape. thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to does not contribute to an organized, the extent practical, existing significant river and stream integrated appearance from the EC. Much Eliminate the service valleys which may be located on the site and integrating of the natural rolling terrain is being drive from the proposal. these features into the design of surrounding replaced with regular, re- graded slopes. development; and limiting the building mass and height The re- graded slopes at the south end of Revise the landscape to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. the building and parking areas will have an unnatural, engineered appearance. plan to include details regarding the replanting 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development Replanting on the slopes will help of disturbed areas within within the corridor should be as follows: integrate the development into the the stream buffer and the a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike surrounding landscape. 20' buffer on the west paths, and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of side of the site. the site. The plan approved with the Special Use b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor Permit included notes stating that 1) street should be parallel to the street. Building disturbed areas within the stream buffer groupings should be arranged to parallel the Entrance will be replanted and 2) additional Corridor street. screening will be provided in the 20' c. Provisions should be made for connections to buffer along the west side of the property adjacent pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems. where vegetation does not exist. The d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to current plan does not include details on provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor. this replanting. 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 landscape plan shows off -site grading Coordinate the landscape the site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of in the right -of -way along Rt. 250, but the plan and the Rt. 250 retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the Rt. 250 Improvements plans show no off- Improvements plan use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the site grading. regarding off -site existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally grading. unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan Extensive grading is proposed to establish shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius wherl the building and parking areas. Extensive they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should retaining walls are proposed along the achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. western perimeter of the parking lot. The Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when wall reaches 16' high. The southern end necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with of the wall might be visible from the EC, the landscape. but it is situated over 500' away, so may not be very noticeable. A smaller wall is proposed at the end of the service drive to the septic fields. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur Wooded area will be removed from the Show all Conservation within the drip line of any trees or other existing site to accommodate the proposed checklist items on the features designated for preservation in the final development. The plan does not show plan, including tree Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree grading within the drip line of trees to protection fencing. protection fencing should be shown on, and remain. TP fencing isn't shown on the coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and plan. Some of the areas designated as erosion and sediment control plans. "wooded area to remain" are small or narrow, suggesting that the tree line 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and represents a single tree or limited number protected on the site prior to any grading activity on the of trees, canopy extending from an site. This protection should remain in place until adjacent parcel, and /or a group of trees completion of the development of the site. with limited screening ability. 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The desired appearance along the Rt. 250 frontage: existing wooded area to remain, proposed new planting 2. The location, general appearance and landscaping of the service drive 3. Planting on the re- graded slopes located south of the church building and parking areas 4. Perimeter parking lot trees at the southern parking lot and along the west side of the western parking lot Staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendations to the Agent for the Site Review Committee: — 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. • 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 31/2" 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 21/2" 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. TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date C 1.0 Cover Sheet May 27, 2014 C2.0 Ex. Topography & Demolition - South May 6, 2014 C2.1 Ex. Topography & Demolition — Middle May 6, 2014 C2.2 Ex. Topography & Demolition — North May 6, 2014 C3.0 Entrance /Route 250 Improvements /Sight Triangles - West May 6, 2014 C3.1 Entrance /Route 250 Improvements /Sight Triangles — East May 6, 2014 C4.0 Site Plan - South May 6, 2014 C4.1 Site Plan — Middle May 6, 2014 C4.2 Site Plan — North May 6, 2014 C5.0 Landscape Plan April 14, 2014 C6.0 Lighting Plan April 7, 2014 C7.0 Site Note & Details May 6, 2014 S1 Segmental Retaining Wall Design (by DMWPV) 4/29/2014 S2 Segmental Retaining Wall Design (by DMWPV) 4/29/2014 S3 Segmental Retaining Wall Design (by DMWPV) 4/29/2014 10 ATTACHMENT A �10� .are � If2Gl�It�' COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 January 23, 2009 Brian P Smith PE 105 W High Street Charlottesville VA 22902 RE: ARB2008 -00171 Faith Christian Center Intl. /Church Tax Map 78, Parcel 47 Dear Mr. Smith: The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on January 20, 2009, completed a conceptual review of the site and building design and an advisory review for a special use permit of the above -noted request to construct a two story multi - purpose building to include a sanctuary, administrative offices, classrooms, along with playground, parking and associated site work. The Board offered the following comments for the benefit of the applicant's next submittal. Please note that the following comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments may be added or eliminated based on further review and changes to the plan. Regarding the Advisory Review for the Special Use Permit: The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, by a vote of 4:0 accepted the applicant's request for deferral of the proposed special use permit. Regarding the Conceptual Review of a Site and Building Design: The ARB provided the following comments on the conceptual review of a site and building design to be addressed in the applicant's ARB submittal for preliminary review: Submit a Preliminary ARB Site Plan application that addresses all of the checklist requirements and that includes: 1. A revised building design, addressing all Entrance Corridor Guidelines, with a design, including form, fenestration, materials, and colors that are compatible with historic buildings in the area, sensitive to nearby structures in the Corridor, with a human scale that is integral to the building and IF site design. Submit samples of all proposed building materials and colors with the application. 2. Revised west and south elevations free from any appearance of blankness through the use of design details, including but not limited to, the use of fenestration. 3. Drawings with a notation that the glass reflectance value shall be limited to 7 %. Include a sample of the glass with the submission. 4. The location of all proposed mechanical equipment. Include site and building sections that clearly demonstrate the equipment's lack of visibility, as seen from the Corridor. Include proposed dimensions of the mechanical equipment on the drawings. 5. Revised site and building drawings reflecting the same building footprint design. 6. A revised site /grading /parking design that reduces the grading impact and tree removal required, with a grading design that is more reflective of the surrounding topographic conditions. The use of steep, 2:1 slopes should be limited. Include a landscape plan that adequately addresses all Entrance Corridor guidelines and includes an appropriate planting design for all proposed slopes. 7. A revised stormwater containment design where the use of level spreaders, visible from the Entrance Corridor, is replaced with a method of stormwater containment that fits naturally into the topography with no need for screening. 8. A landscape plan that meets or exceeds all Entrance Corridor landscape guidelines, with the existing and proposed trees lines, the limits of grading and clearing, and the location and method of tree protection clearly indicated. 9. A lighting photometric plan showing the location of all proposed site, building and decorative lighting. Provide a luminaire schedule of all proposed exterior lighting on the photometric plan, clearly indicating all lighting options chosen, including but not limited to heights and colors proposed for all fixtures and poles. All fixtures emitting 3,000 or more lumens shall be full cutoff style fixtures. Furthermore, the ARB recommended that the applicant submit the following items for the next ARB review for the Special Use Permit: 1. A 3D model clarifying the degree of visibility of the site and building development. 2. Material samples, including the copper, block and glass. 3. A landscape plan, as developed as possible. You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms, checklists and schedules are available on -line at www.albemarle.org /planning. Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing and an ARB approval signature panel. Please provide a memo including detailed responses indicating how each comment has been addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identify those changes in the memo also. Highlighting the changes in the drawing with "clouding" or by other means will facilitate review and approval. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Brent Nelson Landscape Planner cc: Pastor Wayne Frye, PO BOX 2306, Charlottesville, Va 22902 Roy Delph - De Pasquale Gentilhomme Group, 18 W Franklin Street, Richmond VA 23220 Shipp, James E or Nancy V, 1619 Paynes Mill Rd, Troy Va 22974 File 12 ATTACHMENT B Lrf2C;l1�ZA COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 March 20, 2009 Roy Delph DePasquale Gentilhomme Group 18 W Franklin Street Richmond VA 23220 RE: ARB2008 -00171 Faith Christian Center International Church Tax Map 78, Parcel 47 Dear Mr. Delph: The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on March 16, 2009, held a work session on ARB2008- 00171. The ARB had the following comments: As a result of the work session, it was the consensus of the ARB that the following issues must be addressed in the next submittal: 1. Provide a natural planting scheme. Concentrate on planting to minimize views of parked cars from the EC. 2. Clarify proposed materials, colors and textures; provide an accurate key on the drawings. 3. The reflectivity of the proposed copper panel and the color of the block should be carefully considered and accurately represented in submitted drawings It was also indicated that the action on the conceptual review of the site and building design from January 20, 2009 should be revised as follows: 1. #1 should be revised as follows: A building design addressing all Entrance Corridor Guidelines, with materials and colors that are compatible with historic buildings in the area, sensitive to nearby structures in the Corridor. Submit samples of all proposed building materials and colors with the application. 2. #2 should be deleted. 3. #6 should be deleted. 13 4. #8 should read as follows: "A landscape plan that meets or exceeds all Entrance Corridor landscape guidelines, with the existing and proposed tree lines, the limits of grading and clearing, the location and method of tree protection clearly indicated, planting to limit the view of autos in the parking lot closest to the EC, and appropriate planting design for all proposed slopes. 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 /olannina. Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above, and those from previous reviews, are required. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing and an ARB approval signature panel. Please provide a memo including detailed responses indicating how each comment has been addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identify those changes in the memo also. Highlighting the changes in the drawing with "clouding" or by other means will facilitate review and approval. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Brent Nelson Landscape Planner cc: Pastor Wayne Frye, PO BOX 2306 , Charlottesville, Va 22902 Brian P Smith PE, 105 W High Street, Charlottesville VA 22902 James E or Nancy V Shipp, 1619 Paynes Mill Rd, Troy Va 22974 Scott Clark, Senior Planner File 14