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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201500055 Staff Report 2015-06-15ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project # /Name ARB- 2015 -55: Fifth Street Station Phase 2 Final Site Plan Review Type Final site development plan with a preliminary architectural review Parcel Id 076M10000002A0, 076M10000002130, 076M10000004A0 Location North of I64, east of Fifth Street, west of Avon Street Extended Zoned Planned Development Shopping Center (PDSC), Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner /Applicant New Era Properties LLCBohler Engineering (Daniel R. Hines) Magisterial Dist. Scottsville Proposal To construct Phase 2 of a shopping center with 470,000 sf of buildings and site improvements on approx. 66 acres. Context The site is bounded on the north by Moore's Creek and the Willoughby subdivision. A portion of the site adjacent to 5t' Street falls within the City of Charlottesville. The remaining parcels fall within the 164 and Avon Street Entrance Corridors. In the vicinity on Avon Street is a mix of industrial, commercial and residential development. In the vicinity along 164 are the Holiday Inn and Christian Aid Mission to the west and the Joint Security Complex across 164 to the southeast. A number of residential developments, including apartment complexes, have been constructed in the vicinity adjacent to 164. Visibility Visibility of the development will change along 164 as topography and wooded area change. Generally, from 164, the building located at the southeast corner of the site will be visible through the trees in the right -of -way, with new landscaping eventually providing some additional screening. This building is expected to hide the other buildings located to the north, as viewed from 164. The site slopes down from the south to the north, and the height of the buildings in the northern end is not expected to exceed the height of the southern buildings. The development will be visible from the Avon Street bridge over 164. There may be some visibility of the northern buildings from this vantage point, but it will likely be more of a perception of a larger development, rather than details of individual buildings. Illumination of the overall development at night will be noticed from both corridors. Trees planted throughout the development, when mature, should help diffuse the resulting glow. ARB Date June 15, 2015 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY The Initial Site Plan for the overall 5t' Street Station development received approval in April 2013. A Certificate of Appropriateness was issued for the Wegman's store on August 14, 2014. The Wegman's store was approved with the condition that changes related to the increase in parapet wall height to screen rooftop equipment would be reviewed with the building permit application, which has not yet been submitted. Clearing and grading are underway. PROPOSAL Nine buildings are proposed in this second phase of development. The largest building, measuring approximately 700' long x 220' wide x 24' -36' high, is located at the southeast corner of the site, adjacent to the I64 Entrance Corridor and just east of the Wegman's building site. The other buildings in this phase are all located in the northern half of the development. The southeast corner building is divided into 4 tenant spaces, including Dick's sporting goods and Field & Stream, and two spaces labeled Harvey's and Fitness. The design of the EC- facing elevation changes for each tenant space. Proposed materials are listed below. The vast majority of parking spaces for this phase of development are proposed on the north side of the Dick's /Field & Stream/Harvey's/Fitness building, although smaller parking lots are proposed on the east, west and south sides of the building. A "living" retaining wall, approximately 700' long, is proposed along the south side of the site. The wall reaches a maximum height of 42' and is intended to be fully planted. The proposed materials for Dick's include: Boral brick in "Wellington" with Holcim "Old Lime Putty" mortar Split -faced block painted to match Dryvit 108 Manor White and SW6105 Divine White Smooth CMU band painted to match SW6054 Canyon Clay Bullnose sill piece by Rockcast, AMV Series, Crystal White STO 15 with Holcim Old Lime Putty Mortar Dryvit in 108 Manor White and 472A Captain The proposed materials for Field & Stream include: Split -faced block painted to match Dryvit 108 Manor White Centurion Stone #40 Aspen Palos Verde Wood siding, Arrigoni Woods reclaimed sunburnt stained Standing seam metal roof by Dimensional Metals, Inc. in IL20 Hartford Green The proposed materials for "Harvey's" include: Rockcast block base in Buffstone STO 15 with Holcim "Old Lime Putty" mortar Dryvit in 472A Captain Boral brick in "Wellington" with Holcim "Old Lime Putty" mortar Bullnose sill piece by Rockcast, AMV Series, Crystal White STO 15 with Holcim Old Lime Putty Mortar The proposed materials for "Fitness" include: Endicott brick in Dark Ironspot Velour with Holcim "Dark Gray" mortar Rockcast block base in Buffstone STO 15 with Holcim "Old Lime Putty" mortar Dryvit in 108 Manor White and 472A Captain Bullnose sill piece by Rockcast, AMV Series, Crystal White STO 15 with Holcim Old Lime Putty Mortar Split -faced block painted to match Divine White SW 6105 REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development The proposed building is basically a Revise the building within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure box with a few projections and some design to significantly that new development within the corridors reflects the architectural features added to begin to reduce the proportion of traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the break down the extreme length, height white and other light - purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that and blankness on the EC elevation. colored materials on the proposed development within the designated Entrance Cornices, a shaped roof element, I64 elevation. Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the pilasters, piers, and masonry courses significant historical landmarks, buildings, and with alternating colors are all used. Provide side elevations structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, Architectural features of these types and/or other details to and to promote orderly and attractive development have been used historically in the clarify the design of the within these corridors. Applicants should note that County, but here the features appear to metal roof, wood siding replication of historic structures is neither required nor be simply applique. This combination and stone piers in the desired. of features and the size of the building Field & Stream elevation. 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the do not result in a design that is Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these compatible with the significant historic Further modify the sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In architecture of the area. The wall design of the building order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the design between the Dick's piers and the between the easternmost Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: Field &Stream piers is extremely brick pier of Dick' s and compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; repetitive. the westernmost stone the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development pier of Field &Stream to and layout; and landscaping. The Field & Stream design appears to use a shaped roof, which could help reduce blankness. 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions of the reduce the monotony of the big box Coordinate the plans and architecture of historically significant buildings in the form. However, the depth of the elevations regarding the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of features can't be determined from the division of tenant spaces. historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of information provided, so the amount of architectural features, which provide important relief provided is unclear. It isn't clear Provide material samples examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. how the roof, siding and piers work together in the design. for review. 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new Some of the tenant space divisions development. Replication of the design of the important identified on the plan don't appear to historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired. match the divisions in the elevations. The Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which may Samples of the proposed materials have be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as not been submitted for review, but a well as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality color illustration has been provided. in design to accommodate varying tastes as well as The majority of the proposed materials special functional requirements. is split -faced block in shades of off - 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, white. The darker earth tones of the doors, materials, colors and textures should be brick and wood in the Field & Stream compatible with the forms and features of the and Harvey's elevations are more significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by appropriate for this application (an (but not limited to) the buildings described in Appendix extremely long building whose mostly - A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of blank back faces the EC) than the compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and materials in shades of white and tan. forms which maybe embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of Actual material samples are needed for important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the review. objective of these guidelines. Although some architectural devices 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the building and site are used to break down the length of design. the building, there are still long expanses of unbroken wall and human 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create scale is not really evident in the design. a cohesive whole. This design isn't expected to contribute to a cohesive appearance along the corridor. Given the type of travel on I64, true human scale may not be required, but a further reduction in blankness would be appropriate, particularly in the wall area between Dick's and Field & Stream. 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to Given the proposed use of extensive See the recommendations establish a pattern of compatible architectural retaining walls, the buildings in this above and those under characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with the existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. development do not relate to the original site conditions. The Dick's /Field & Stream/Harvey's/ Fitness building doesn't really relate to existing buildings located nearby (the regional jail complex, the Holiday Inn, single family residences). However, the design is more or less in character with the approved design for the landscaping. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. Wegman's store. Minimizing visual impacts on the corridor should be a focus of the design. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building Although long expanses of wall Provide details showing design should be relieved using design detail or remain, several features are used to how much change in vegetation, or both. begin to break down the blankness of depth is provided by the the building. The building projects various pilasters and forward/back in four locations at piers used in the varying depths: 15', 25', 42' and 5'. building. Material changes help break up the wall at the Field & Stream tenant space. The brick of the Harvey's elevation distinguishes it from its neighbors, but the elevation itself has little detail. Piers /pilasters and cornices establish "identification bays" for the Dick's, Field & Stream, and Fitness spaces. Horizontal courses of materials in alternating colors are used to help break up the expanse of wall between Dick's and Field & Stream. Pilasters/ piers are used west of Field & Stream and west of Fitness. The depth of the piers isn't clear from the drawings, so the amount of relief provided along the walls is also unclear. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting No architectural connecting devices are None. devices should be used to unify groups of buildings proposed within the development. The within a development. buildings located to the north are not expected to be visible from the corridors, so connecting devices wouldn't have an impact on the corridors. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be Elements of the Dick's and Field & See architectural design modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines. Stream designs resemble the standard recommendations, above. trademark designs for these companies. The Harvey's and Fitness names don't represent actual businesses at this time. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be There are no windows proposed for the None. highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the I64 side of the building. Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40 %. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30 %. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application forfinal review. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be Both rooftop and ground- mounted Include rooftop integrated into the overall plan of development and equipment are proposed. Parapets are equipment on the shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the expected to hide rooftop equipment. elevation drawings building designs used on the site. 14' -high screening walls are proposed to hide ground- mounted compactors. (dashed outlines are sufficient) to show that 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate The screening walls are intended to the equipment won't be siting, these features will still have a negative visual follow the design (materials, colors) of visible from the ECs. impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening the building walls, but the elevations should be provided to eliminate visibility. don't clearly show the screen walls in Clarify the location of the a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, all proposed locations. screening walls on the d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above- elevation drawings. ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, Dumpsters are proposed behind razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. Harvey's and Dick's. Given the size of the dumpsters and the proposed 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and landscaping, the dumpsters aren't may consist of: a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. expected to have a significant impact on the EC. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and The note does not appear on the Add the standard the architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical drawings. mechanical equipment equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be note to both the site and eliminated." architectural drawings. Lighting 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over The photometric plan shows no None. onto adjacent properties or streets; spillover along the I64 corridor. 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush - mounted All proposed fixtures are full cutoff None. to eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting with flat glass lenses. 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures. 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not Light levels do not exceed 17.7 fc; Revise the photometric appropriate for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. however, the photometrics were plan using an LLF of 1.0. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in the calculated using a light loss factor Entrance Corridors. (LLF) of .8. To meet county regulations, the LLF must be 1.0. When the LLF is increased, the footcandles at ground level will also increase. 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with Metal halide lamps are proposed for all None. a warm soft glow; however, a consistent appearance fixtures. Metal halide lamps were throughout a site or development is required. approved for the Wegman's site. 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 proposed for poles and fixtures None. colors for free - standing pole mounted light fixtures in are not indicated on the plan, but the the Entrance Corridors. color is not expected to have a significant impact on the EC, given the distance from the road. 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole- mounted Fixture mounting height is proposed at None. light fixtures should be compatible with the height 20' max. and scale of the buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with the use of the site. Typically, the height of freestanding 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 Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis. 29 The following note should be included on the lighting The note is on the plan. 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." Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding The distance between the property line Continue the mixed tree landscaping are intended to reflect the landscaping and the Entrance Corridor street (I64) planting approved for characteristic of many of the area's significant historic ranges from 110' to 260' along the Wegman's along the sites which is characterized by large shade trees and length of the Dick's /Field & Stream/ Dick's/Field & Stream/ lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order within Harvey's /Fitness building. Much of the Harvey's/Fitness the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings right -of -way is wooded. Consequently, property line (up to the into the existing environment of the corridor. the standard street trees planted in a regular row along the property line wooded area to remain). 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials would not have the intended impact that share similar characteristics. Such common here. At the far east end of the site, elements allow for more flexibility in the design of there is wooded area to remain on site. structures because common landscape features will help Along the southern property line, an to harmonize the appearance of development as seen approved row of mixed trees extends from the street upon which the Corridor is centered. from the western corner (at Wegman's) 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor to approximately 350' along the streets should include the following: a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the frontage at the Dick's/ Field &Stream/ Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least Harvey's /Fitness building. This leaves 3'/2 inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) approximately 240' along the property and should be of a plant species common to the area. line that is not treated with landscaping. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on A row of alternating groups of center. evergreens is proposed beyond the b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to property line at the top of the living the area should be interspersed among the trees retaining wall. Continuing the required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental Wegman's approved mixed planting trees need not alternate one for one with the large along the Dick's/ Field & shade trees. They may be planted among the large Stream/Harvey's/Fitness property line shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. (up to the wooded area to remain) c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board would help establish a more consistent fence or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align appearance for the overall site and help the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street. soften the overall appearance of the d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the overall development. 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: Planting along interior roads was None. a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior reviewed and approved with the roads. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper Wegman's plan. (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: Trees are not provided along all None. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior sidewalks that are adjacent to buildings pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches in the development. Lindens are caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and proposed on both sides of a sidewalk should be of a species common to the area. Such trees through a parking lot that connects two should be located at least every 25 feet on center. buildings in the northern part of the development. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: Approximately 1271 parking spaces are None. a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking proposed in this phase of the areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted development. This requires 127 interior in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for parking lot trees. Although large areas every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly of parking lot appear to be without 10 distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. trees, the required quantity of trees has b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should been provided. 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: No trees are proposed adjacent to the Revise the regular row of a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the building. A row of evergreen trees American holly and front of long buildings as necessary to soften the (American holly and Norway spruce) Norway spruce at the top appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and are proposed at the top of the living of the living retaining type of such trees or vegetation should be determined retaining wall. These trees are intended wall to a more irregular, by the length, height, and blankness of such walls. to help soften the appearance of the informal row of b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, building. The holly and spruce are evergreens including a and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings provided in a single row and alternate greater number of and structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and in groups of approximately 5 and 15. species. signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in The regular row is likely to attract height. attention to itself in the landscape. A less formal distribution with increased species could accomplish the desired screening while coordinating better with the surroundings. A less regular row of trees will require greater planting area, and little additional area appears to be available. 37 Plant species: The proposed plants appear on the None. a. Plant species required should be as approved by the various lists and are consistent with the Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic plants proposed at Wegman's. Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). 38 Plant health: The note appears on sheet 14A. None. The following note should be added to the landscape 10 11 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 An overall layout for the entire site was See recommendations natural landscape and should contribute to the creation approved with the Initial Site Plan. The under architectural of an organized development plan. This may be Initial Plan showed a different footprint design and landscaping. accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the for what is now the Dick's /Field & trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new Stream/Harvey's/Fitness building, but trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing the proposal is consistent with the species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that approved application plan. The earlier any grading will blend into the surrounding topography footprint measured 320' x 475' and a thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to larger parking lot was proposed the extent practical, existing significant river and stream between Wegman's and this building. valleys which may be located on the site and integrating The greater length of the building in the these features into the design of surrounding current proposal is likely to result in development; and limiting the building mass and height additional visual impact on the 164 EC. 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 11 12 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 Proposed grading will not maintain the Provide photos and the site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of basic relationship of the original site to addresses of local retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the surrounding conditions, but the general examples of living use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the grading concept and use of retaining retaining walls existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally walls was approved with the Initial Site constructed from the unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan Plan. A "living" retaining wall is same manufacturer's shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where proposed along the I64 side of the site. product. Update the they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should It is approximately 700' long and retaining wall details and achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. reaches a maximum height of 42'. The landscape plan to address Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when wall is expected to be visible from the the plants to be used for necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with EC. The retaining wall detail sheet and the wall. A mix of plants the landscape. the landscape plan don't address the is recommended. Indicate planting of the wall. Given the size of on the plan that the wall the wall, some assurance should be will be irrigated. provided that the planted wall can and will be maintained with an appropriate appearance. The applicant has indicated that irrigation is a primary factor in the success of such walls. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur Grading is shown beyond the property See landscaping within the drip line of any trees or other existing line into the VDOT right -of -way in the recommendations. features designated for preservation in the final area located west of the stormwater Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree pond. Individual existing trees are not protection fencing should be shown on, and shown in this area. coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and 12 13 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. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should A stormwater management pond is None. be designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid located near the southeast corner of the the need for screening. When visible from the site. A maintenance road to the pond is Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully provided. It begins near the dumpsters integrated into the landscape. They should not have located south of the Dick's store and the appearance of engineered features. travels along the living retaining wall down to the pond. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. SIGNS Walls signs are shown on the Eliminate the background elevations. A separate sign application panel from the Dick's will be required for the signs. The wall sign. Note that sign Dick's sign is a large one composed of applications and letters and a graphic on a panel additional review will be background. The panel background required for all wall and does not conform to the preferred wall freestanding signs. sign type. The Field & Stream sign includes letters and a graphic. Illumination of the signs will increase the noticeability of the building along the corridor. 13 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The design of the I64 elevation of the Dick's/Field & Stream/Harvey's /Fitness building: length, blankness, materials, colors, etc. 2. The living retaining wall Staff offers the following comments on the final site plan and preliminary architectural design: 1. Revise the building design to significantly reduce the proportion of white and other light - colored materials on the I64 elevation of the Dick's/Field & Stream/Harvey's /Fitness building. 2. Provide side elevations and/or other details to clarify the design of the metal roof, wood siding and stone piers in the Field & Stream elevation. 3. Further modify the design of the building between the easternmost brick pier of Dick's and the westernmost stone pier of Field & Stream to reduce blankness. 4. Coordinate the plans and elevations regarding the division of tenant spaces. 5. Provide material samples for review. 6. Provide details showing how much change in depth is provided by the various pilasters and piers used in the building. 7. Include rooftop equipment on the elevation drawings (dashed outlines are sufficient) to show that the equipment won't be visible from the ECs. 8. Clarify the location of the screening walls on the elevation drawings. 9. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to both the site and architectural drawings: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." 10. Revise the photometric plan using an LLF of 1.0. 11. Continue the mixed tree planting approved for Wegman's along the Dick's /Field & Stream/Harvey's/Fitness property line (up to the wooded area to remain). 12. Revise the regular row of American holly and Norway spruce at the top of the living retaining wall to a more irregular, informal row of evergreens including a greater number of species. 13. Provide photos and addresses of local examples of living retaining walls constructed from the same manufacturer's product. Update the retaining wall details and landscape plan to address the plants proposed to be used on the wall. A mix of plants is recommended. Indicate on the plan that the wall will be irrigated. 14. Eliminate the background panel from the Dick's wall sign. Note that sign applications and additional review will be required for all wall and freestanding signs. 14 TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Date Sheet # Drawing Name Date 1 Cover Sheet 2/20/15 16A -B Lighting Details 2/20/15 5 Overall Site Plan 2/20/15 23 Retaining Wall 2/20/15 6A -J Site Plan 2/20/15 Material Exhibit 5-15-2015 7A -J Grading Plan 2/20/15 Overall Rear Elevation LOD -4.OA 5 -4 -15 13 A -J Landscape Plan 2/20/15 Buildings 200 & 300 LOD -4.OB (Color elevations) 5 -4 -15 14A -B Landscape Details 2/20/15 Buildings 400 & 500 LOD -4.00 (Color elevations) 5 -4 -15 15 A -J Lighting Plan 2/20/15 Sight line drawings: Overall plan; Summer and winter views LOS D, E1, E2, F, G, J1, J2; Site sections E1, E2, F, G, H, I, J1, J2 5 -4 -15 15