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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201500073 Staff Report 2015-07-27ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB -2015-73: Mechum's Trestle Final Site Plan Review Type Review of a Final Site Development Plan, first review of an architectural design Parcel Identification 057000000031AO Location 4294 Three Notch'd Road, at the northwest comer of the intersection of Routes 240 (Three Notch'd Road), 250 (Ivy Road) and 680 (Browns Gap Turnpike) Zoned Commercial (C1)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant Mechum's Trestle LLC/Bill McKechnie Magisterial District White Hall Proposal To construct a 4,000 sf 100 -seat restaurant with associated site improvements. Context The subject parcel has a rural setting. There is a mix of residential and commercial properties in the area, but they are dispersed. The intersection of the three roads, the Lickinghole Creek and Mechums River, and the train bridge just to the south combine to form a unique setting for the parcel. Visibility The proposed development will be readily visible from the Entrance Corridor. The south, east and west elevations of the building will be visible, as will the parking lot. ARB Meeting Date August 3, 2015 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY DATE APPLICATION/REVIEW TYPE RESULT 9/2/1997 ARB -1996-4: Cafe No Problem(Preliminary Building Permit Approval for a restaurant, including color palette and landscape scheme. 9/4/2001 ARB -2001-36: Mechum's River Farmers Market Approval of a plan to conduct a temporary farmers market. 2012, 2013 Determinations regarding the existing parking lot Existing parking area that is beyond the 50 ft buffer from Mechums River is legally nonconforming to parking setbacks. 4/6/2015 ARB review of the Initial Site Plan Comments from the 4/6/15 meeting are provided in the Analysis section of this report and in Attachment A, the action letter from the Initial Plan review. CHANGES TO THE PLAN Lighting has been added to the proposal. One parking space has been eliminated. Two trees have been added near the Rt. 240 frontage. One interior tree has been added. Perimeter and interior landscaping have been added. Existing trees have been identified by type, size, and health. Proposed trees and shrub types and sizes have been specified. ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE COMMENT FROM ISSUE RECOMMENDATION 4/6/2015 ARB MEETING Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the 16.Provide architectural A proposed architectural design has been submitted None. designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development designs for review. for review. The general form, character and within the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area. materials of the proposed building reflect the Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, character of historic buildings in the area. The that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors design is expected to have an orderly and attractive reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical appearance along the corridor, and will be an landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and improvement over the existing condition. Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic Landscaping is proposed to be added in available structures is neither required nor desired. areas. This planting is expected to further enhance the appearance of the building and the overall site. 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping. 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of architectural features, which provide important examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. 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 development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional requirements. 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, The proposed architectural design has a form and None. materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and detailing reminiscent of rural and commercial features of the significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by buildings with the use of board and batten siding, (but not limited to) the buildings described in Appendix A [of the overhead and sliding barn -style doors, raised design guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through parapets and canopies hung from the upper walls of scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture the building. These features, together with the which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of painted brick base, are compatible with the historic important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of buildings in the area. Wood siding and brick are these guidelines. typical materials of the area. Proposed colors are: off-white/tan (SW 7517 China Doll) for the siding, light green (SW Herbal Wash) for the brick and window/door trim, dark green for the parapet coping and brise soliel fascia (SW 7730 Forestwood), and wood doors and brise soliel to match Wilsonart 7924-07 Biltmore Cherry. The colors appear well coordinated with each other and are expected to have an appropriate appearance in the EC. 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern 16.Provide architectural There are no other buildings easily visible from this None. of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance designs for review. site, particularly when the leaves are on the trees. Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs The train bridge, located across the street, is the should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the dominant feature in the area. As described by the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially applicant, the architectural design is intended to developed, these Guidelines require striking a careful balance between blend humbly with the surroundings. As such, it is harmonizing new development with the existing character of the well-suited to this location. corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should The brick base, board and batten siding, detailed Shift the roof access ladder be integral to the building and site design. doors, and canopies all contribute to establishing human scale in this building. to a location on the wall that is further away from 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. Not all of the doors are fitted with vision glass and the Rt. 240 EC. Consider locating it in the setback at 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. not all doors are operational. Fixed, painted wood the north end of the east "doors" are used in wall areas that need detail as elevation. viewed from the exterior, but can't accommodate vision glass due to interior programming (for example, at the interior coolers and kitchen). These elements successfully address blankness on the south and west elevations. The east elevation, facing Rt. 680 and visible to westbound traffic on the Entrance Corridor, has one bay of glass doors at the east end (furthest from the EC) of the elevation. The board and batten siding and brick base are continued throughout this elevation, and this provides texture and continuity with the rest of the building. A row of trees (alternating zelkovas and dogwoods) is proposed along the elevation to soften the appearance. A ladder for roof access is located at the south end of the east elevation (closest to the EC). The appearance of the ladder emphasizes the "back of building" appearance of this elevation. Shifting the ladder further away from the EC would help reduce this impact. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should A single building is proposed, so connecting devices None. be used to unify groups of buildings within a development. aren't necessary. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet The proposed building is not a trademark design. None. the requirements of the Guidelines. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or The window glass note does not appear on the Add the standard window highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet drawings. glass note to the the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop architectural drawings. below 4001o. 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 integrated into the 15.Include a dumpster A transformer is located on the north side of the Confirm that no mechanical overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be enclosure detail in the plan. building and is not expected to have an impact on equipment (like kitchen compatible with the building designs used on the site. Coordinate the material of the enclosure with the the EC. exhaust fans, etc.) will penetrate the walls of the 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a material of the building. A dumpster pad and enclosure are shown at the building. negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should northeast corner of the proposed parking lot. A note be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. 14.Show the locations of indicates a wooden dumpster enclosure. The Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above- proposed mechanical building will screen the dumpster from view for ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and equipment — both ground- approaching westbound traffic. Eastbound traffic similar security fencing devices. and building -mounted — and show how visibility of would have to look across the parking lot to view the dumpster, so it is not expected to have a 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of. a. the equipment will be significant visual impact. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. eliminated. Note that the preference is to locate Roof -mounted mechanical equipment is proposed. equipment so that visibility A cross-section of the building shows 5' high units, is eliminated without the with the parapet wall extending just above 5' in need to add screening. height. This height is expected to be sufficient to If/when screening is screen the equipment from the views along the needed, it should be fully corridors. A note on the drawing indicates that the coordinated with the parapet height might be reduced once the final architecture of the building, equipment is specified. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural 13.Add the standard The standard mechanical equipment note is needed Add the standard plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance mechanical equipment note on both the site and architectural plans. mechanical equipment note Corridor shall be eliminated." to both the architectural and to both the architectural and site plans. site plans. Lighting 12.Show all proposed site and building -mounted light A lighting lan has been submitted for review. See below. 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent Spillover is not excessive. None. properties or streets; fixtures on a lighting plan and provide all related 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. The proposed parking lot light fixtures are full Include all proposed All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full details for review. cutoff, and a downlight is proposed for the canopy exterior light fixtures, cutoff fixtures. at the entrance. including building -mounted lights, in the luminaire 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most Wall -mounted fixtures are proposed to illuminate schedule. Provide cut sheets other uses in the Entrance Corridors. wall signs. Those fixtures appear to be included in on the plan for all proposed the luminaire schedule, but a cut sheet for the fixture exterior light fixtures, was not submitted. including building -mounted lights. Revise the The architectural elevations note LED lamps photometrics to include recessed in the parapet coping. Based on the illumination from the quantity of those fixtures drawn on the elevations, building -mounted lights. the fixtures are not addressed in the luminaire Coordinate luminaire schedule and cut sheets haven't been provided. schedule, cut sheets, and Historically, the ARB has limited the use of light locations on the plan. building illumination to that which is needed for safety and security, and fixtures like those proposed Eliminate the lamps from for the parapet coping have not been approved. In the parapet coping on the this case, some of those fixtures would be adding east side of the building. emphasis to the back of the building. The intensity of the illumination is not known at this point. Do not over -illuminate the site or building. Maintain The photometric plan shows that light levels reach a light levels below 20 fc, maximum of 9.0 fc in the parking lot and 21.8 fc at preferably lower if safety the entrance to the building (although this appears to and security allow. not include all building fixtures). Though illumination is needed for pedestrian safety and building access, the entrance illumination is expected to appear very bright given the relatively dark surroundings. A 20 fc maximum, lower if possible, would be appropriate. 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft Proposed parking lot lights have metal halide lamps. None. glow; however, a consistent appearance throughout a site or Building -mounted lights have LED lamps. Although development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit the lamp types are different, the overall appearance non-white light are to remain, new lamps may be required to match is expected to be appropriate if all building lamps them. match and all site lamps match. 26 Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free- Proposed fixture finish is black. None. standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors. 27 The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures Maximum building height is 18' 5". Note #7 on the None. should be compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the lighting plan states that light poles located in any sites they are illuminating, and with the use of the site. Typically, the travelway or parking area shall be mounted on a 2' - height of freestanding pole -mounted light fixtures in the Entrance high concrete pier, and pole heights specified on the Corridors should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that plan account for concrete bases. The proposed pole exceed 20 feet in height will typically require additional screening to height is 1.5' taller than the building. The base achieve an appropriate appearance from the Entrance Corridor. elevations of the four proposed pole lights are slightly lower than the finished floor elevation of the building, so the heights are expected to appear coordinated. 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance This site and the surrounding area are rural in See recommendations Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken into character and relatively dark. There are no under #24. consideration on a case by case basis. illuminated commercial sites in the immediate area. Illumination levels typical in the more commercial sections of the corridors will appear over - illuminated here. 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each The note appears on sheet 6. None. outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle." Guidelines or the Use o Decorative Landscape Lighting Decorative landscape lighting is not proposed. None. Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended l O.Indicate the height of the EC frontage trees are typically located in a planting Indicate the height of the to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's electric line that runs along strip between a row of parking and the property line electric line that runs along significant historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees the Rt. 240 side of the along the EC street. At this tight site, a parking row the Rt. 240 side of the and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order within the property. For those trees is located adjacent to the property line along the EC. property. Coordinate the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing close to the line, choose a Parking in this location is allowed as previously tree species nearest the EC environment of the corridor. species whose mature height will not interfere existing, non -conforming parking. To provide the required frontage trees while still taking advantage with the height of the line. 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar with the electric line. of the non -conformity, some trees are proposed in Provide documentation of characteristics. Such common elements allow for more flexibility in parking islands. Two large trees have been added VDOT approval for the the design of structures because common landscape features will help I I.Provide 2 additional along the frontage since the initial plan review. shrubs located in the Rt. to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the street large shade trees in close They are zelkovas, which can grow 65' high. The 240 right-of-way. upon which the Corridor is centered. proximity to the Rt. 240 property line. height of the electric line running along the Rt. 240 side of the property has not been identified. 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance A row of shrubs is proposed along the parking Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3%2 inches caliper closest to the EC. Most of these shrubs are located (measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species in the right-of-way. Plants in the right-of-way common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet require VDOT approval. on center. b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be No new trees are proposed along the west end of the interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The property's EC frontage. The condition of the slope ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. down to the creek in this area appears to limit the They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular ability to plant in this location. spacing pattern. c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low Two groups of ornamental trees are proposed — one stone wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the at the east end of the EC frontage (between the Entrance Corridor street. building and the road) and one at the west end. d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings There are no ornamental trees interspersed along the and fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, central part of the EC frontage. and exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: - No interior roads are proposed. None. a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (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: 9.Add a medium tree, 21/2" A tree has been added at the north end of the None. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian caliper at planting, in the sidewalk near the dumpster. ways. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper (measured six vicinity of the north end of inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the the sidewalk near the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center. dum ster. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: 7.In areas where wooded Trees have been added, 40' on center, along the Clarify on the plan the a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 area to remain is used to north/west parking perimeter. During the initial methods that will be feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas meet perimeter parking lot review, it was noted that the condition of the slope employed to ensure the at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should tree requirements, identify down to the creek was questionable in terms of new health and longevity of the be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. existing individual large planting. trees proposed for the b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2'/2 shade trees on the plan by interior of the parking lot inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be size and species to show Five interior parking lot trees are proposed, located and the perimeter of the evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to the area. Such that the minimum in the middle of the parking lot. In the previous parking lot. trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to requirement can be met. review, it was noted that the compacted condition of maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing. the parking area suggested that new trees would not c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking 8.Revise the landscape plan thrive in this location without significant area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 to show a sufficient intervention. inches in height. quantity of trees — proposed and existing to remain — The plan shows a row of shrubs in the right-of-way, distributed as necessary running along the parking row that is adjacent to the throughout the site, to meet property line along the EC. frontage, interior parking lot and perimeter parking lot qqqgtity requirements. 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: 1.Revise the demolition A row of alternating zelkovas and dogwoods is Confirm that the entire a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long plan to coordinate with proposed along the east side of the building. This retaining wall on the east buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The proposed construction and elevation is mostly without doors/windows and the side of the property is in spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be planting along Rt. 680. row of trees is expected to help soften the ruins and will be removed. determined by the length, height, and blankness of such walls. Identify all trees to be appearance. b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other removed. structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru" A note has been added to the plan stating that the windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 existing retaining wall ruins located along the east inches in height. side of the property are to be removed. It is assumed that the entire wall is in ruins. The existing conditions plan shows no trees along this side of the site. 37 Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved by the 6.Provide a complete plant A plant schedule has been provided on Sheet 5. The None. Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan schedule for review. proposed plant species can be found in the various Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes lists. (Appendix D). 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: 5.Add the standard plant The plant health note has been added to Sheet 5. Revise the landscape plan "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be health note to the plan. to better diversify the shrub maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. 67 shrubs are proposed, but all 67 are a single species. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the species. A more diverse selection of shrub species overall health of the plant." would better support the health of the landscape. Development paftern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape - The proposed building is oriented parallel to Rt. See #11. and should contribute to the creation of an organized development 680, and not quite parallel to the EC. It is located 10 plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving more or less in the same place as the existing the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees structure, at the corner of the intersection, with a along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect short end of the building facing the EC and parking native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the occupying the remainder of the developable portion surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape; of the site on the west side of the building. The preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river and stream entrance facade of the building faces west. The valleys which may be located on the site and integrating these features building orientation places the more utilitarian into the design of surrounding development; and limiting the building elevations facing the EC on the south and the east. mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings A service door on the south and a roof access ladder of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. on the east emphasize the utilitarian nature of these parts of the building. 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: The site has already been graded. Steep slopes down a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and to the creek would be maintained with this proposal. pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site. Sidewalks are not provided in the general area. The b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be view of the surrounding rural area and train bridge parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel are not expected to change with this proposal. the Entrance Corridor street. c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems. d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor. e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such natural features should be reflected in the site layout. If the provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements required by that section should be located so as to maximize the use of existing features in screening such improvements from Entrance Corridor streets. f. The placement of structures on the site should respect existing views and vistas on and around the site. Site Gradin 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to 4.Revise the plan to show a The site has already been graded. A note on the plan Confirm that the entire surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by treatment for the retaining indicates that the existing retaining wall ruins retaining wall on the east shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that wall that is coordinated located along the east side of the property are to be side of the property is in blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally with the proposed building. removed. It is assumed that the entire wall is in ruins and will be removed. unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded ruins. 10 11 with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of 2.Revise the plan to make Three existing trees are to be removed. The callout Add a call -out with an any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final all existing tree for 7 zelkovas along the EC is missing the quantity arrow identifying the Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should identifications legible. and arrow. A note on the plan reads, "6PA" but quantity and species of the be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and there are 7 PA drawn. Tree protection fencing will 7 zelkova proposed along erosion and sediment control plans. 3.Show adequate tree protection fencing on, and be needed. the EC frontage. 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on the site coordinated throughout, the Revise the "(6) PA" note to prior to any grading activity on the site. This protection should remain grading, landscaping, and read "(7) PA". in place until completion of the development of the site. erosion and sediment control plans. Show adequate tree 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. protection fencing on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping, and erosion and sediment control plans. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit - No stormwater features are proposed. None. 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. 11 1.100TIuF.1W&Oa9O[KI]UIU100DZINNLOW Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The general character and appearance of the building 2. The utilitarian features (service door and roof access ladder) on EC -facing elevations 3. Illumination of the building, including lamps recessed in the parapet coping Staff recommends the following revisions to the proposal: 1. Shift the roof access ladder to a location on the wall that is further away from the Rt. 240 EC. Consider locating it in the setback at the north end of the east elevation. 2. Add the standard window glass note to the architectural drawings: "Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40% Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. " 3. Confirm that no mechanical equipment (like kitchen exhaust fans, etc.) will penetrate the walls of the building. 4. 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." 5. Include all proposed exterior light fixtures, including building -mounted lighting, in the luminaire schedule. Provide cut sheets on the plan for all proposed exterior light fixtures, including building - mounted lighting. Revise the photometrics to include illumination from the building -mounted lights. Coordinate luminaire schedule, cut sheets, and light locations on the plan. 6. Do not over -illuminate the site or building. Maintain light levels below 20 fc, preferably lower if safety and security allow. 7. Eliminate the lamps from the parapet coping on the east side of the building. 8. Indicate the height of the electric line that runs along the Rt. 240 side of the property. Coordinate the tree species nearest the EC with the height of the line. 9. Provide documentation of VDOT approval for the shrubs located in the Rt. 240 right-of-way. 10. Clarify on the plan the methods that will be employed to ensure the health and longevity of the trees proposed for the interior of the parking lot and the perimeter of the parking lot. 11. Confirm that the entire retaining wall on the east side of the property is in ruins and will be removed. 12. Revise the landscape plan to better diversify the shrub species. 13. Confirm that the entire retaining wall on the east side of the property is in ruins and will be removed. 14. Add a call -out with an arrow identifying the quantity and species of the 7 zelkova proposed along the EC frontage. 15. Revise the "(6) PA" note to read "(7) PA". 16. Show adequate tree protection fencing on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping, and erosion and sediment control plans. 12 TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date 1 Cover Sheet 6-17-2015 2 Existing Conditions/Demolition Plan 6-17-2015 3 1 Layout Plan 6-17-2015 4 Site Plan 6-17-2015 5 Landscape and Lighting Plan 6-17-2015 6 Photometric Plan 6-17-2015 7 Lighting Details 6-17-2015 ARB -C1 Concept Floor Plan and Elevations 6/16/2015 - Site Photos 6/16/2015 - Exterior Color Scheme samples: Painted siding: SW 7517 China Doll; Parapet coping and brise soliel fascia: SW7730 Forestwood; Painted brickwork and door/window trim: SW7739 Herbal Wash; Wood exterior doors and brise soliel to match Wilsonart 7924-07 Biltmore Cherry 6/16/2015 13