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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201500067 Staff Report 2015-07-14ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB -2015-67: CVS at Rio/29 Review Type Preliminary site and architectural review Parcel Identification 061000000123FO and 061000000123GO Location At the northwest corner of the intersection of Rt. 29 and Rio Road Zoned Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant 29 Rio XRoad LLC/Williams Mullen (Ashley Cooper Davies) Magisterial District Rio Proposal To construct a CVS pharmacy with a drive-thru and associated site improvements. Context The subject parcel is located at one of the county's busiest intersections, surrounded by a mix of commercial development, much of which predates the establishment of the Entrance Corridors. Jefferson Coin (previously Pizza Hut) is located to the north. Hardee's is located across Rio Road to the south. The West Rio Center is located to the west. Albemarle Square Shopping Center and its outparcels are located across Rt. 29 to the east. Visibility The subject parcel is located at the corner of two Entrance Corridor streets, so all sides of the building and the site will be visible from the ECs. Due to topography and the proposed layout of the site, some lower portions of the south and west elevations of the building will not be readily visible from Rio Road. ARB Meeting Date July 20, 2015 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY DATE APPLICATION/REVIEW TYPE RESULT 3/2/2015 Work session The ARB provided comments to the applicant on site and architectural issues. 4/6/2015 Work session The ARB provided comments to the applicant on site and architectural issues. 5/18/2015 Initial Site Plan and Special Use Permit request for a Drive-thru window The ARB reviewed the Initial Site plan; the action letter summarizing that review is Attachment A at the end of this report. The Initial Site Plan has been approved and the Special Use Permit will be reviewed by the Planning Commission in August. 6/1/2015 Other business The ARB directed staff to eliminate the condition reading "Revise the plan to make the retaining wall a sculptural element in the landscape, closely coordinated with the planting" from the May 18 action letter. ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE COMMENT FROM ISSUE RECOMMENDATION 5/18/2015 MEETING Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development Informal work sessions were held in March and April, 2015 on the CVS Provide an architectural within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that proposal, including the architectural design. The work sessions were design that incorporates new development within the corridors reflects the completed without a formal review according to the Entrance Corridor elements that better reflect traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the Design guidelines. The Initial Site Plan review did not include an local historic architecture. purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that architectural review. Appropriate changes to the proposed development within the designated Entrance current proposal include, Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the The proposed architectural design hasn't changed since the April 6, but are not limited to: break significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures 2015 review. At that meeting, two options were presented: one showed up the mass of the corner of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote all red brick, the other showed a red and tan brick combination. The red entrance block with a tower orderly and attractive development within these corridors. and tan combination is the current proposal. element at the actual Applicants should note that replication of historic structures entrance, coordinated with is neither required nor desired. The proposed building design does not have a strong connection to the traditional architecture of the area. The forms, proportions and locations other similar features in the area; provide windows with 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites as (above eye level) of the proposed windows result in an awkward and vision glass at eye level ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to non-traditional appearance for the building. The window location is (preferably traditional -style accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and driven by the standard pharmacy interior layout. Windows whose size storefront windows); vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines and location allow views in and out of the building (like traditional incorporate significant require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with storefront windows or windows with vision glass at eye level) could projections (forward/back) significant historic sites in the area; the character of the provide an appropriate appearance. at the building bays; Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and provide greater landscaping. The corner entrance element, as proposed, is a blocky mass. Corner differentiation between 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing entrances have a strong tradition in commercial architecture, and a parapet steps. structures should respect the traditions of the architecture corner entrance makes sense at this corner site, but this entrance block of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville simply has the appearance of the corporate standard. Treatments more Revise the awnings from and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in consistent with historic architecture might include, for example, vinyl to canvas. Provide a the area, as well as drawings of architectural features, differentiating the actual entrance element from the rest of the entrance color sample and revise the which provide important examples of this tradition are block by projecting up and/or out; establishing an appropriately elevation drawings contained in Appendix A. proportioned corner entrance tower (that relates to the tower elements in the building at the southeast corner of the intersection); providing accordingly. 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility greater differentiation between parapet steps; and reducing the focus on Coordinate the door paint with the area's historic structures is not intended to impose signage. colors identified on the a rigid design solution for new development. Replication of color and black & white the design of the important historic sites in the area is Red vinyl awnings (Weblon #2926 Deep Red) are proposed over each elevations. neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of window and over the entrance. The vinyl is expected to have a bright, compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, shiny appearance that isn't appropriate for the EC. The intense and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is appearance of the vinyl tends to act as an alternative form of signage. A contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow canvas awning would have a more appropriate, more traditional individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as appearance. well asspecial functional requirements. The color elevations identify "Burnt Cinnamon" as the door paint color. 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible The black & white elevations identify "Sedona Clay" as the color. with the forms and features of the significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. The proposed building measures approximately 137' x 91' x 26' tall (at Scale should be integral to the building and site design. its highest). The topography of the site presents a challenge to establishing comfortable scale and proportions throughout the site. Pedestrians and drivers on Rio Road will feel close to level with the top of the building, and will note the site dropping away to the north and east. The landscaping along Rio will help mitigate this view. The building itself incorporates some treatments that begin to address the scale issue. The stepped parapet helps break up the mass of the building, as does the use of two colors and the use of regularly spaced pilasters. Working against the creation of human scale is the location of the windows above eye level, the lack of projections (forward/back) in the building elevations, and the large mass of the corner entry block. Changes to these features would help establish a more comfortable scale for this building. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building The north- and west -facing elevations have no windows or doors. The See recommendations listed design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, west elevation is expected to have limited visibility from Rio Road (and above. or both. none from Rt. 29), so the blankness there is not a significant issue. The north elevation will be visible to southbound traffic on Rt. 29. Drive- thru traffic travels along this side of the building. Needlepoint holly proposed along the north side of the site will eventually help mitigate the view of this north wall. Blankness in the building is being addressed with changes in material color, the use of pilasters repeated at regular intervals, a decorative brick course at window head height, and an additional window on both the east and south elevations. The color changes can help break up a wall with little other detailing, but the result can be a choppy appearance. The windows, with sill height above eye level, tend to further emphasize the blankness of the walls. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting A single building is proposed, not a group of buildings. None. devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be Although changes were made to the architectural design of the building See recommendations modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines. following the work sessions, the design has not changed substantially under #1, above. from the standard CVS design. Elements that don't appear in every CVS design (but do appear in some) include: an additional step in the parapet on the Rt. 29 side, an additional window on both of the two primary sides, decorative brick courses above the windows and water table, the use of vinyl awnings with closed ends, and the use of structural brick in two colors (although a variety of materials are found in CVS buildings). These limited additions do not result in a building that looks much different than a standard CVS. The standard pharmacy elements, including: the large corner entrance block with trellis, the windows placed above eye level, the mostly blank side elevations, and the red awnings are still present and are the dominant features of the design. The resulting design is not significantly different than the CVS standard. Further modification of the trademark features could result in a building that reflects more of the architectural heritage of Albemarle County and less of the corporate image, and would be appropriate for this location. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly No information on window glass has been submitted at this time. Provide information on the tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance type of window glass Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light proposed. Include the transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 4001o. Visible standard glass note on the light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. architectural drawings. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application forfinal review. 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to Other than the Vitamin Shoppe building at the southeast corner of the See recommendations establish a pattern of compatible architectural Rio/29 intersection, which was reviewed and approved by the ARB, the under #1. characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to buildings immediately surrounding the subject parcel were constructed achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should prior to the establishment of the Entrance Corridors. Hardee's, demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Merchant's Tire, West Rio Center, Phillips Building Supply, Albemarle Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is Square Shopping Center, and Goodwill are buildings in the immediate substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking a area that predate the ECs. These buildings have no particular careful balance between harmonizing new development architectural style, but red brick is used in most of the buildings, and with the existing character of the corridor and achieving sometimes it is used as a primary material. The proposed pharmacy compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. need not relate to the "style" of this assortment of buildings. Instead, redevelopment of this site presents an opportunity to construct a 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. building whose materials and scale are compatible with the surroundings, but whose design establishes a standard for future 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive development in this area. A pharmacy designed specifically to fit this whole. important corner site in the County's Entrance Corridors, rather than a standard corporate design tweaked to meet minimum requirements, would produce a more appropriate result. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated LShow how the visibility A dumpster is proposed in the northwest corner of the site. Holly trees Provide in the architectural into the overall plan of development and shall, to the extent of rooftop equipment will are proposed around the dumpster enclosure. The dumpster is nearly drawings information possible, be compatible with the building designs used on be eliminated. Provide site aligned with the entrance into the site from Rt. 29, with the dumpster detailing the screening of the site. sections and details on the doors opening out towards Rt. 29. Given the other features of the site rooftop equipment. Provide proposed method of and surroundings, the dumpster location is not expected to have a a roof plan showing screening the rooftop negative impact on the EC. equipment and screen equipment. A row of holly trees is proposed along the northern property line. This locations. Indicate equipment and screen 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these landscaping is expected to help mitigate the view of the drive-thru lane heights. Include notes features will still have a negative visual impact on the and the dumpster for southbound traffic on Rt. 29. identifying the various Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to design options proposed for eliminate visibility. The work sessions held in March and April included discussion about the screens (color, trim, and a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. rooftop mechanical equipment, and perspective views were reviewed to panel design, vertical or Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground help assess the extent of visibility of the equipment. It was determined canted system). utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, that the rooftop equipment would require screening beyond the parapet and similar security fencing devices. wall of the building, particularly from Rio Road, due to the elevation of the street above the building. The applicant proposes to screen the 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may rooftop equipment with metal panels from the Envisor Screening consist of. a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. Systems company. The company's catalog illustrates options for colors, trim, and panel design, and a choice between vertical or canted applications. Proposed choices for these options have not been identified in the submittal, although color samples have been provided. The mechanical equipment is shown on the elevation drawings with dashed lines. A roof plan showing the equipment locations has not been provided. Site sections were not submitted since it was already determined that rooftop screening would be required. In addition to the rooftop screening, trees proposed along Rio Road and the entrance drive from Rio, when mature, will contribute to the screening of the rooftop equipment. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be There are no stormwater management ponds proposed on site. None. designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully integrated into the landscape. They should not have the appearance of engineered features. 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 2.Add the standard The note does not appear on the plan. Add the standard architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment mechanical equipment note mechanical equipment note from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." to the plan. to both the architectural and site plans. Lighting No lighting plan has been submitted at this time. The black & white Revise the architectural building elevations note perimeter lighting at the building cornice. The elevations to eliminate the ordinance does not allow the outlining of a building with lights, and perimeter lighting of the such lighting would not have an appropriate appearance for the building. Provide a Entrance Corridor. complete lighting plan for review. Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping 3.Provide a copy of the A copy of the draft VDOT easement has been provided. Although the Indicate on the plan the are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of VDOT easement document. VDOT easement may accommodate "low impact" trees, other utilities height of the overhead many of the area's significant historic sites which is With the next ARB and easements on site still severely limit opportunities for locating trees power line. characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping submittal, provide along the Rt. 29 frontage. The applicant's memo states that an should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor information from VDOT ornamental tree will be added. The location and extent of all utilities Revise the landscape plan and help to integrate buildings into the existing outlining the types and and easements is still difficult to read in the plans, but it appears that to add ornamental trees in environment of the corridor. sizes of landscaping allowed in the easement. there is room for one or more trees. The height of the overhead electric line was not indicated, so it is still not clear what size tree can be available areas along the Rt. 29 frontage. 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share accommodated, but it is likely that only trees of a smaller mature size, similar characteristics. Such common elements allow for 4. Shift the new water line like ornamentals, would be workable. more flexibility in the design of structures because to provide planting area for common landscape features will help to harmonize the trees along the Rt. 29 The applicant indicates that the water line cannot be shifted because it appearance of development as seen from the street upon frontage. must connect to the meter box. The applicant adds that the telephone which the Corridor is centered. 5.Revise the plan to clearly poles and guy wires will remain. 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: label all utility lines and the The planting size of the two Rt. 29 frontage trees that are proposed has a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the width of each easement. been increased to 31/2" caliper. Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 31/2 Indicate on the plan the inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and height of the overhead The landscape plan has been provided at a standard 20 scale. should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees electric line. should be located at least every 35 feet on center. The applicant has described the landscaping along Rio Road as an b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the 6.Provide landscaping "oasis of lush greenery". area should be interspersed among the trees required by the consistent with the EC preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate guidelines to the extent one for one with the large shade trees. They may be planted allowed by the VDOT and among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern. utility easements. c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align the 7.Provide the Rt. 29 frontage of the Entrance Corridor street. frontage trees at 3V2" d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the caliper at planting. foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road right- 8.Provide the landscape of -way and utility easements. plan at a standard scale of 1" = 20'. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: 9.Increase the size of the The trees running along the entrance drive from Rio Road have been Revise the landscape plan a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior trees along the entrance increased in size from 11/2" caliper to 2%2" caliper. Some of the tree to clearly show all plant roads. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper drive on the west side of the labels are not showing on the plan. labels. (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a site to 21/2" caliper at plant species common to the area. Such trees should be planting. located at least every 40 feet on center. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: Sidewalks are located along Rio Road and Rt. 29, so the frontage tree None. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior requirement would also address this guideline. pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: l O.Provide all perimeter Most of the perimeter shrub planting heights have been increased to Revise the landscape plan a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, shrubs at a minimum 24". The IN2 are listed at 18"-24", but should be 24" minimum. to add ornamental trees located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the planting height of at least where possible along the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 24", including shrubs The shrub planting along the Rt. 29 frontage has been revised in the Rt. 29 frontage. parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed adjacent to Rio Road and area between the connection to the sidewalk and the elm tree at the end throughout the interior of the parking area. Route 29. of the parking row that fronts Rt. 29. In this area, the variety of shrubs Revise the landscape plan b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should has been increased (castle spire holly, euonymus, and dwarf ruby fringe to increase the planting measure 2%2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the 11. Significantly enhance flower have been added to the originally proposed abelia), the planting height of the IN2 shrubs to ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a the shrub planting along the has an irregular distribution, and some shrubs are provided in a double 24" minimum. species common to the area. Such trees should be planted Rt. 29 frontage to better row. Although this planting incorporates suggestions from the last in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the compensate for the lack of review, it represents a decrease in the quantity of shrubs along the Rt. health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing. shade and ornamental trees. 29 frontage from 89 shrubs to 66 shrubs. c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs The applicant has indicated that an ornamental tree can be added in this should measure 24 inches in height. area, but it is not yet shown on the plan. 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: No landscaping is proposed at the building and no space has been See recommendations a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the reserved for such planting. Trees could help soften the appearance of under #1, above. front of long buildings as necessary to soften the the bays of the building that have no windows, but the architectural appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of treatments identified in #1, above, could sufficiently address the such trees or vegetation should be determined by the blankness issue. length, height, and blankness of such walls. b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, Holly trees are proposed at the dumpster and along the northern and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and property line. These appear to be sufficient to integrate the dumpster structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs. and drive-thru. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height. 37 Plant species: The plant species appear on the various lists. None. a. Plant species required should be as approved by the 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: 12.Add the standard plant The note has been added to the landscape plan. None. The following note should be added to the landscape plan: health note to the plan. "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to The plant list has been revised so that no single species exceeds 25% of reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of 13.Adjust the quantities the total. trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned and/or species of plants so minimally and only to support the overall health of the that the number of proposed plant." plants for any one species does not exceed 25% of the total proposed for that plant type. Development paftern and site grading 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural The subject parcels were developed prior to the establishment of the None. landscape and should contribute to the creation of an Entrance Corridors. No natural landscape or open space remains and organized development plan. This may be accomplished, to none of the landscaping that currently exists on site will remain. the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets The general layout of the site has not changed since the last review. The and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect layout appears generally organized. The building is oriented parallel to native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend the Rt. 29 EC. The building's corner entrance is oriented towards the into the surrounding topography thereby creating a intersection. The applicant indicates that by focusing detail at the front continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, entrance, the building reflects the importance and energy of the existing significant river and stream valleys which may be intersection. located on the site and integrating these features into the design of surrounding development; and limiting the Sidewalks will remain on Rio Rd. and Rt. 29. building mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. A drive-thru window is proposed on the northwest, angled corner of the building. This location limits the impact of the window on the EC. 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. 10 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. 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site 14.Indicate on the site plan The general design of the grading and retaining walls hasn't changed Clarify on the site plan the to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining the material and color since the last review. The applicant has indicated that the materials and material and color(s) walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, proposed for the retaining colors of the retaining wall will match those of the building. Since the proposed for the retaining rounded land forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep walls. Provide a building material is face brick and two colors are proposed, it is not walls. Provide a cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed manufacturer's cut sheet clear what the appearance of the retaining walls will be. manufacturer's cut sheet contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot and color sample. Provide and color sample for minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition. specific information review. Provide specific Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than showing that the proposed information showing that engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and wall type and material the proposed wall type and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend allow for the planting that material allow for the with the landscape. is shown. lantin that is shown. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the There are no existing trees to remain. None. drip line of any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness. 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 The elevation drawings show CVS/pharmacy signs on both the Rt. 29 A separate application for and Rio Road sides of the building. These signs are centered over the signs will be required for paired windows that flank the corner entrance. Although they do not all wall and freestanding 10 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The building design: Elements reflecting local traditional architecture, human scale, blankness, trademark design 2. Landscaping along Rt. 29; VDOT and utility easements 3. The design of the rooftop equipment screens Regarding the preliminary proposal: Staff recommends that the proposal be revised as follows: 1. Provide an architectural design that incorporates elements that better reflect local historic architecture. Appropriate changes to the current proposal include, but are not limited to: break up the mass of the corner entrance block with a tower element at the actual entrance, coordinated with other similar features in the area; provide windows with vision glass at eye level (preferably traditional -style storefront windows); incorporate significant projections (forward/back) at the building bays; provide greater differentiation between parapet steps. 2. Revise the awnings from vinyl to canvas. Provide a color sample and revise the elevation drawings accordingly. 3. Coordinate the door paint colors identified on the color and black & white elevations. 4. Provide information on the type of window glass proposed. Include the standard glass note on the architectural drawings: "Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%." 5. Provide in the architectural drawings information detailing the screening of rooftop equipment. Provide a roof plan showing equipment and screen locations. Indicate equipment and screen heights. Include notes identifying the various design options proposed for the screens (color, trim, and panel design, vertical or canted system). 6. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to both the architectural and site plans. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." 7. Revise the architectural elevations to eliminate the perimeter lighting of the building. Provide a complete lighting plan for review. 8. Indicate on the plan the height of the overhead power line. 9. Revise the landscape plan to add ornamental trees in available areas along the Rt. 29 frontage. 10. Revise the landscape plan to clearly show all plant labels. 11. Revise the landscape plan to increase the planting height of the IN2 shrubs to 24" minimum. 12. Clarify on the site plan the material and color(s) proposed for the retaining walls. Provide a manufacturer's cut sheet and color sample for review. Provide specific information showing that the proposed wall type and material allow for the planting that is shown. 13. Note that a separate application will be required for all wall and freestanding signs. Avoid overscaled wall signs. 11 appear on these drawings, CVS pharmacies typically also install signs signs. Avoid overscaled in the other bays of the building. signs. The shade of red proposed for these signs has not yet been identified, but it should be noted that red acrylic #2283 and its equivalents (Pantone 485, vinyl 3630-33, etc.) have been determined to be inappro riate colors for signs in the Entrance Corridors. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The building design: Elements reflecting local traditional architecture, human scale, blankness, trademark design 2. Landscaping along Rt. 29; VDOT and utility easements 3. The design of the rooftop equipment screens Regarding the preliminary proposal: Staff recommends that the proposal be revised as follows: 1. Provide an architectural design that incorporates elements that better reflect local historic architecture. Appropriate changes to the current proposal include, but are not limited to: break up the mass of the corner entrance block with a tower element at the actual entrance, coordinated with other similar features in the area; provide windows with vision glass at eye level (preferably traditional -style storefront windows); incorporate significant projections (forward/back) at the building bays; provide greater differentiation between parapet steps. 2. Revise the awnings from vinyl to canvas. Provide a color sample and revise the elevation drawings accordingly. 3. Coordinate the door paint colors identified on the color and black & white elevations. 4. Provide information on the type of window glass proposed. Include the standard glass note on the architectural drawings: "Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%." 5. Provide in the architectural drawings information detailing the screening of rooftop equipment. Provide a roof plan showing equipment and screen locations. Indicate equipment and screen heights. Include notes identifying the various design options proposed for the screens (color, trim, and panel design, vertical or canted system). 6. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to both the architectural and site plans. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." 7. Revise the architectural elevations to eliminate the perimeter lighting of the building. Provide a complete lighting plan for review. 8. Indicate on the plan the height of the overhead power line. 9. Revise the landscape plan to add ornamental trees in available areas along the Rt. 29 frontage. 10. Revise the landscape plan to clearly show all plant labels. 11. Revise the landscape plan to increase the planting height of the IN2 shrubs to 24" minimum. 12. Clarify on the site plan the material and color(s) proposed for the retaining walls. Provide a manufacturer's cut sheet and color sample for review. Provide specific information showing that the proposed wall type and material allow for the planting that is shown. 13. Note that a separate application will be required for all wall and freestanding signs. Avoid overscaled wall signs. 11 TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date CS -101 Site Plan 6/4/2015 A-4.1 Exterior elevations April 16, 2015 CU -101 Utility Plan 6/4/2015 A4c Color elevations April 16, 2015 CV -101 Existing Conditions 6/4/2015 - Envisor Screening Systems equipment screen information (6 pages) - CG -101 Grading and Drainage Plan 6/4/2015 - Color perspective showing CVS as viewed southbound on Rt. 29 - CP -101 Landscape Plan 6/4/2015 CP -102 Plant Schedule 6/4/2015 CP -501 Landscape Notes and Details 6/4/2015 12 ATTACHMENT A COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 May 22, 2015 CORRECTED JUNE 10, 2015 Ashley Cooper C/O Cooper Planning 1499 Lanetown Rd Crozet Va 22932 RE: ARB201500045 CVS (Rio & 29N) Dear Ms. Cooper, At its meeting on Monday, May 18, 2015, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, took the following actions making the following recommendations on the above -noted petition: Regarding the initial site plan design: By a vote of 4:0, forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee: Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5): 1. Provide a copy of the VDOT easement document. With the next ARB submittal, provide information from VDOT outlining the types and sizes of landscaping allowed in the easement. 2. Shift the new water line to provide planting area for trees along the Rt. 29 frontage. 3. Revise the plan to clearly label all utility lines and the width of each easement. Indicate on the plan the height of the overhead electric line. 4. Provide landscaping consistent with the EC guidelines to the extent allowed by the VDOT and utility easements. 5. Provide the Rt. 29 frontage trees at 3'/2" caliper at planting. 6. Increase the size of the trees along the entrance drive on the west side of the site to 2'/2" caliper at planting. 13 7. Provide all shrubs at a minimum planting height of at least 24". 8. Significantly enhance the shrub planting along the Rt. 29 frontage to better compensate for the lack of shade and ornamental trees. Revise the plaR to make the retaiRiRg wall a SGUIptural elemeRt OR the IandSGape, Glesely GE)erdiRated with the plaRtiRg. 9. Indicate on the site plan the material and color proposed for the retaining walls. Provide a manufacturer's cut sheet and color sample. Provide specific information showing that the proposed wall type and material allow for the planting that is shown. Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None. Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval: A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. 1. Show how the visibility of rooftop equipment will be eliminated. Provide site sections and details on the proposed method of screening the rooftop equipment. 2. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." 3. Provide a copy of the VDOT easement document. With the next ARB submittal, provide information from VDOT outlining the types and sizes of landscaping allowed in the easement. 4. Shift the new water line to provide planting area for trees along the Rt. 29 frontage. 5. Revise the plan to clearly label all utility lines and the width of each easement. Indicate on the plan the height of the overhead electric line. 6. Provide landscaping consistent with the EC guidelines to the extent allowed by the VDOT and utility easements. 7. Provide the Rt. 29 frontage trees at 3'/2" caliper at planting. 8. Provide the landscape plan at a standard scale of 1" = 20'. 9. Increase the size of the trees along the entrance drive on the west side of the site to 2'/2" caliper at planting. 10. Provide all perimeter shrubs at a minimum planting height of at least 24", including shrubs adjacent to Rio Road and Route 29. 11. Significantly enhance the shrub planting along the Rt. 29 frontage to better compensate for the lack of shade and ornamental trees. 12. Add the standard plant health 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." 13. Adjust the quantities of plants and/or species so that the number of proposed plants for any one species does not exceed 25% of the total proposed for that plant type. Revise the plaR te make the retainiRg wall a SGUIptural element in the landSGape, Glesely GGGrdinated with the plaRting. 14. Indicate on the site plan the material and color proposed for the retaining walls. Provide a manufacturer's cut sheet and color sample. Provide specific information showing that the proposed wall type and material allow for the planting that is shown. Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None. Regarding the Special Use Permit: By a vote of 4:0, forwarded the following recommendation to the Planning Commission regarding ARB -2015-45: CVS Initial Plan - Special Use Permit for a drive-thru. The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit for a drive-thru window. 14 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 Design Planner cc: The Rebkee Company, Paul Sprouse 15871 City View Drive Midlothian Va 23113 29 Rio Xroad LLC 455 Second Street SE 5th Floor Charlottesville Va 22902 File 15