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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201500080 Staff Report 2015-08-24ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB -2015-80: Riverside Medical Review Type First review of the site and landscape plan; second architectural review Parcel Identification 0451310600001130 Location 2335 Seminole Lane, on the east side of Rt. 29, just south of the south fork of the Rivanna River. This building stands in the northwest corner of the Riverside Center shopping center. Zoned Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant Jefferson Equity Partners LLC & Oak Hill Partners LLC/BRW Architects (David Timmerman) Magisterial District Rio Proposal To renovate a commercial building into a medical mall. Context The building to be renovated is one of four buildings in this shopping center. A mix of commercial development is located west and south on Rt. 29. Residential development is to the east and southeast. The south fork of the Rivanna River is immediately to the north. Visibility The south and west elevations of the building are visible from the Rt. 29 EC. Wooded area along the river screens most of the view of the north elevation. Northbound views are available from approximately the location of the Floors R Us site. Southbound views are available beginning on the bridge over the Rivanna. ARB Meeting Date August 17, 2015 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY DATE APPLICATION TYPE RESULT 1990-92 - The existing building was constructed prior to the establishment of the Entrance Corridors. In 1992 the ARB approved the construction of a deck on the side of the building for the Charlottesville Aquatics company, with conditions, following the construction of the deck without a permit. 7/16/2013 ARB -2013-57: Monticello The exterior renovation of 2331 Seminole Lane, the building to the east of 2335, was approved. The renovation included a new entrance Community Surgery Center canopy and associated site changes. 7/7/2014 ARB -2014-75: Rhett's Grill A pergola with string lights over the existing deck at 2335 Seminole Lane was approved following construction of the pergola without a Pergola permit. 5/18/2015 ARB -2015-49: Riverside Medical The ARB completed a conceptual review of the architectural proposal. Comments from the meeting are included in the Analysis section of this report, and the action letter from the meeting is included as Attachment A at the end of this report. PROJECT DETAILS The proposed renovation includes the removal of the canopy and gable entry features on the existing building and the creation of a single primary entrance located off -center on the south elevation. The new entrance is marked by a tower formed by tall ceramic -tile faced piers that rise above the height of the building's parapet. The piers support a canopy with a sloped underside. A separate, translucent canopy supported on lower piers extends out into the parking area beyond the taller piers. Existing storefront windows would be replaced with new windows in the existing openings. A cornice would be added on the east, south and west elevations, just below the existing soldier course at the top of the wall. A new canopy would be hung from the upper wall across most of the front elevation, and at a slightly higher elevation at the southwest corner, marking the restaurant location. New high density cement paneling would be installed on the face of the wall around the storefront windows. Most of the rooftop mechanical equipment would be replaced and a stair tower would be added on the north (back) elevation. Proposed materials include high density cement panels (a weatherproof material with a muted matte finish) in grey; new cementitious cornice; metal flange; metal sunscreen (anodized framework with aluminum bar grate paneling); ceramic tile on masonry; low canopy roof of translucent panels on built-up steel joists with blackened finish; high canopy roof with nautical decking on the underside and side panels in dark grey; CMU with a stucco surface coat and gray color for the new stair tower on the back of the building and the rear elevation. Primary changes since the last review include the addition of a healing garden and terrace, design changes to the entrance canopy, and siding color change from terracotta to grey. ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE COMMENT FROM 5/18/2015 ISSUE RECOMMENDATION ARB MEETING Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the I .Provide material and color By removing some building elements None. designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within the samples for review. Provide now considered "dated" (the gable corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the additional information to clarify the entrances, the gables above the parapet, purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that proposed appearance of the proposed and the green canopies), the proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of canopies. Revise the elevation renovation would establish a more design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, buildings, and drawings to identify the proposed updated appearance for the building. structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote orderly materials. New elements proposed in the and attractive development within these corridors. Applicants should note renovation, including the horizontal that replication of historic structures is neither required nor desired. canopies, the emphasized entrance surround with its canopies, the cornice, 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and and long walls broken up with storefront vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and windows, have a basis in historic vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to architecture. Overall, the renovation is four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; not expected to establish a very strong the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and connection between the building and landscaping. historic architecture of the area. However, the renovation, by breaking 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings down the length of the building and in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings incorporating additional materials, is in the area, as well as drawings of architectural features, which provide expected to result in more appropriate important examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. scale and proportions. 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 The elevation drawings have been structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new revised to identify the proposed materials development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the and samples have been provided for the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of wall panels, the ceramic tile and the compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which metal bar grate for the sun shade. The may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as colors of the new materials are traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate coordinated, muted earth tones. The varying tastes as well as special functional requirements. materials are expected to convey a more modern appearance for the building that 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the will be appropriate for the EC. significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified b (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. Scale should be None. The wall panels, vertical steel channels, None. integral to the building and site design. and sun shades over the storefronts help break up the length of the front elevation and help establish a human scale. The addition of a lower entrance canopy beneath the taller canopy helps establish human scale at the building entrance. 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of None. The removal of the existing gable None. compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in entrances, the gables above the parapet, order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate and the green canopies will reduce the sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a connection this building has to the other designated corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require buildings in the center. Consequently, striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with the the buildings will appear less unified. existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the However, the existing brick, which significant historic sites in the area. matches the other buildings, will be maintained at the upper part of the wall 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. and the size and overall form of the building will remain compatible with the 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. other existing buildings. Note that a new entryway, different in design than that which is currently proposed and different than the original design, was approved for 2331 Seminole Lane, the building to the east. Also, it is anticipated that 2327 Seminole Lane will be renovated in the future. The shopping center layout somewhat reduces the ability of a viewer on the EC to fully determine the level of compatibility of one building with another within this development. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be 2.Adjust the landscaping at the EC The existing west elevation, which faces None. relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. (side) elevation to achieve a the EC, is a brick wall with some brick coordinated appearance with the patterning, but no windows or doors. side window bay. Show the changes Blankness is currently relieved by the on a site plan, as part of a site plan deck with pergola (although the deck is amendment. not compatible with the building), and with landscaping (one tree and a row of 3.Clarify on the architectural plans shrubs). The deck and pergola would be the type of glass proposed for the removed with the proposed renovation, storefront bay on the EC elevation. and a version of the front elevation design, including storefront with a glass 4. Show the proposed planters and door, two bays of vision glass and a bay entrance canopy on a site plan, as of spandrel glass (sample not submitted), part of a site plan amendment. cement panels and canopy, would turn the corner on the side elevation. The new 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: - a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long cornice at the top of the wall also buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The continues along the side elevation. These spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be determined by elements provide for a more consistent the length, height, and blankness of such walls. design than the deck and pergola. The b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other design helps reduce the blankness. structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches A row of Bald Cypress trees, 10' high at in height. planting spaced 15' on center, is proposed along the EC elevation, These trees can grow 50-75' high and 20-30' wide. If they grow to these sizes, the trees will eventually screen the entire elevation beyond the storefront window. At the new entrance facing the parking lot, two Downy Serviceberry trees are proposed in the planters (total 4) flanking the entrance. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be None. The existing buildings in the shopping None. used to unify groups of buildings within a development. center are not physically connected. The proposed renovation will not change this condition. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the None. The proposed design does not appear to None. requirements of the Guidelines. be a trademark design. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly 5.Provide the standard window The proposed renovation includes the Indicate the color of the reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the glass note on the architectural replacement of all storefront windows spandrel glass proposed following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below drawings. and the addition of a storefront bay on for the storefront facing 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications the EC elevation. The glass information the EC and provide a on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application for has been provided. It indicates that the sample for review. final review. proposed window glass is clear and has a VLT of 62% and a VLR of 11%. These specs meet the requirements. The glass note has been added to the drawings. Spandrel glass is proposed at the southwest corner of the building. No sample has been provided. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall 6.Provide for review details on the Rooftop equipment is currently visible Clarify on the plan that the plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with rooftop equipment (size, location) from the EC. All of the equipment except existing ground -mounted the building designs used on the site. and parapet height, and provide site sections to confirm that the level of the units serving Rhett's Grill will be replaced with the proposed renovation, mechanical units located adjacent to the EC 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a visibility of the new equipment will including the large unit at the front of the elevation will be removed. negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be be less than that of the existing. building. New mechanical units are provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse larger than the existing ones. They areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, £ Above -ground utilities, measure 88 5/8" x 53 '/4" x 40 7/8" high. and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security The units would be moved further back fencing devices. from the front of the building and further down the sloping roof than the existing 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of: units. Consequently, the additional a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. height is not expected to make the units more visible than the existing situation. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be A section shows that the parapet is eliminated." expected to hide the new equipment from views south on Rt. 29. Rhett's Grill's equipment will continue to be somewhat visible. The site plan shows what appears to be existing ground -mounted mechanical units next to the EC elevation. It is unclear whether these are to remain or to be removed. Lighting 7.Provide for review all details on proposed exterior wall lights and A photometric plan has not been submitted. Three types of light fixtures Submit a photometric plan with all related details for 22 Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent properties or streets; any changes to parking lot lighting, are proposed in this renovation. Bollards review. 23 Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. All including a photometric plan. Show are proposed, but the locations are not fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff that the building will not be over- shown on the plan and the intensity of Revise the plan to show fixtures. illuminated. their metal halide lamps is not identified. the locations of the Recessed lights that use 18 -watt proposed bollards, and 24 Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in fluorescent lamps are proposed in the identify the intensity of the Entrance Corridors. stone seat wall. The quantity of fixtures their metal halide lamps. is not identified on the plan. LED 25 Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow; however, a consistent appearance throughout a site or development is downlights are proposed above the sun Identify on the plan the required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non-white light are to shade. A cut sheet has been submitted for quantity of seat wall remain, new lamps may be required to match them. these fixtures, but it is not included in the fixtures proposed. site plan and the options regarding 28 In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken into consideration wattage and intensity aren't identified. Include the LED on a case by case basis. Information is insufficient to determine downlight cut sheet on the the overall effect of the proposed lighting site plan. Identify on the 29 The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens on the building. Typically, the ARB has plan options regarding shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect limited exterior building lights to that wattage and intensity. light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent which is needed for safety and security. roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and Clarify the intensity of the property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one illumination on the half footcandle." building walls. Show that the building will not be over -illuminated. Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to None at this time. Eight trees and some shrubs are to be Provide documentation reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant removed from the EC site frontage. An that VDOT has approved historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns. additional tree adjacent to Seminole the grading, boulders and Landscaping should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor and Lane is also to be removed. landscaping in the right - help to integrate buildings into the existing environment of the corridor. of -way. New trees are proposed along the EC 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such (River Birch, 10' high at planting, spaced Provide documentation common elements allow for more flexibility in the design of structures 35' on center), but they are located off- that easement holders do because common landscape features will help to harmonize the appearance site in the right-of-way. not object to the proposed of development as seen from the street upon which the Corridor is centered. planting in the easements. Overhead electric, fiber optic, and 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: underground telephone lines run along Provide on the plan a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor the frontage in the right-of-way. The information to clarify how Street. Such trees should be at least 3% inches caliper (measured 6 inches overhead electric line runs to the the landscape will be above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. northwest corner of the rear parking lot. handled when trees are Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center. Storm pipes cross the lawn area west of lost due to utility/right-of- b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be the building. Several tree locations way work. interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The conflict with these utilities. The ARB has ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. consistently required that required They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing planting be contained on site. Placing pattern. required landscaping off-site can mean c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone that a site is being over-built. Placing wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor required planting in the right-of-way or street. in easements can result in a landscape d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and that never matures or that has an fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and inconsistent, uncoordinated appearance exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements. because easement holders can remove the plants when maintenance within the easement is needed. In line with the Birch trees along Rt. 29 is a row of boulders. No ornamental trees are interspersed in this row. A number of other trees (Black Gum and White Cedar, no ornamentals) are provided elsewhere on site, some between the building and the road. Added boulders are not typical in the ECs, but there are instances of natural rock outcroppings in the ECS, and the applicant suggests that the boulders illustrate a connection to the nearby river and local geology. Overall, the planting plan is expected to have an appropriate appearance as viewed from the EC. The concern is that the majority of plants are in the right-of- way and/or utility easements. 33 Landscaping along interior roads: None. Five Downy Serviceberry are proposed None. a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees Along Seminole Lane. These trees meet should be at least 2'/z inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) the spacing requirement. They are and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be proposed to be planted at 10' tall. located at least every 40 feet on center. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: None. Two new planters (planted with Downy None. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Serviceberry) are shown at the sides of Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the new entrance canopy, adjacent to the the ground) and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees sidewalk that fronts the building and should be located at least every 25 feet on center. aligned with the row of parking spaces. The entrance and planters eliminate a 35 Landscaping of parking areas: a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on few parking spaces, but no other changes center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of are proposed to parking lot landscaping. one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking area. A sidewalk is proposed along the new b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2%2 inches parking row south of the rain garden and caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; a row of Downy Serviceberry, 10' high and should be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be at planting, spaced closer than 40' on planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of center, is proposed along the sidewalk. A the tree and shall be protected by curbing. concrete terrace is proposed at the c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's southwest corner of the building. Several impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in trees are proposed nearby. height. A row of Arrowwood Viburnum is proposed along the parking row located adjacent to Seminole Lane. A row of upright European Hornbeam is proposed along the parking row located south of the rain garden. 37 Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff None at this time. All proposed plants appear on the None. based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended various lists. Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D). 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All 8.Add the standard plant health The note appears on Sheet L1.01. None. site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be note. maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant." Development paftern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and 9.Revise the site plan to show the Only minor changes to some site None. should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan. This proposed entrance and related elements are proposed. Roads and may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees and features, the rear stair tower, the building orientation will not change. 10 rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and removal of the deck, and all related Some parking will be re -arranged. Views pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements; site changes. are not expected to change with the insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography proposed renovation. thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river and stream valleys which may be located on the The building footprint would change site and integrating these features into the design of surrounding minimally with this proposal, with the development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that does addition of an entrance feature and not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. canopy on the south elevation, the addition of a stair on the north elevation, 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: and the removal of the deck on the west a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian (EC) elevation. Primary changes walks should guide the layout of the site. proposed are the landscaping elements b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be including boulders, concrete terrace, rain parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the garden with bridge, fountain and lawn. Entrance Corridor street. c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and The landscape concept ties the proposal vehicular circulation systems. to the location adjacent to the river. 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 surrounding None. Grading is proposed between the See landscape comments, conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain building and Route 29 as part of the above. through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing enhanced landscape design. No grading terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours is proposed near trees to remain. on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, Trees along the EC are proposed to be rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, removed. New trees are proposed, but when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. many are located in the right-of-way. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any 10 11 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. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into None. A rain garden to collect stormwater is None. the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the proposed off the southwest corner of the Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully integrated into the building. A fountain is located nearby. landscape. They should not have the appearance of engineered features. A pedestrian bridge would cross the rain garden and planting is proposed around the rain garden. The pond and fountains are expected to look like an integral part of the landscape design. 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible. SIGNS 10. Consider tenants' needs for The applicant indicates that other than Signs require separate sign walls signs, adjust the architectural street number identification, the only applications. If the design if needed while still meeting sign needed will be for the restaurant. No proposed sign does not all EC Guidelines, and submit a information on a new restaurant sign has meet the requirements of proposal for revisions to the been submitted at this time. The sign will the approved approved comprehensive sign need to be carefully designed to comprehensive sign plan criteria for this building in the coordinate with the new image this for this shopping center, shopping center. proposal creates for the building. the sign application should propose revised criteria. 11 Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The proposed landscape design, the planting in the right-of-way and easements 2. The illumination of the building 3. The materials and details of the architectural design Staff offers the following comments on the proposal: 1. Indicate the color of the spandrel glass proposed for the storefront facing the EC and provide a sample for review. 2. Clarify on the plan that the existing ground -mounted mechanical units located adjacent to the EC elevation will be removed. 3. Submit a photometric plan with all related details for review. 4. Revise the plan to show the locations of the proposed bollards, and identify the intensity of their metal halide lamps. 5. Identify on the plan the quantity of seat wall fixtures proposed. 6. Include the LED downlight cut sheet on the site plan. Identify on the plan options regarding wattage and intensity. 7. Clarify the intensity of the illumination on the building walls. Show that the building will not be over -illuminated. 8. Provide documentation that VDOT has approved the grading, boulders and landscaping in the right-of-way. 9. Provide documentation that easement holders do not object to the proposed planting in the easements. 10. Provide on the plan information to clarify how the landscape will be handled when trees are lost due to utility/right-of-way work. 11. Signs require separate sign applications. If the proposed sign does not meet the requirements of the approved comprehensive sign plan for this shopping center, the sign application should propose revised criteria. 12 TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date Cl Cover Sheet 7/6/2015 C2 Site Overview & Demolition Sheet 7/6/2015 C3 Site Plan Amendment 7/6/2015 C4 Site Details 7/6/2015 L1.00 Landscape Plan 7/6/2015 L1.01 Landscape Lighting & Calculations 7/6/2015 - South and West Building Elevations '/4" = 1' color with aerial at entry 7/6/2015 - South and West Building Elevations 1/8" = 1' color with front entry perspective 7/6/2015 A1.0 First Floor Plan 7/6/2015 A1.2.1 Roof Plan — Demo & Proposed New HVAC Units 7/6/2015 A2.0 Exterior Elevations 7/6/2015 A2.1 Exterior Elevations 7/6/2015 A4.0 Wall Sections 7/6/2015 - Landscape submittal: Concept Site Plan (landscape), Landscape Narrative, tree images, perspective view from Rt. 29 (3), aerial perspective, perspective of earthen mound garden and terrace, perspective along Rt. 29 of meadow/boulders at 5 years/20 years, perspective of sign from Rt.29 at 5 years/20 years; perspective of meadow and boulders at 20 years 7/6/2015 - FXLuminaire DE Down Light cut sheet; HVAC product information; Trulite Guardian SunGuard glass product information - - Photos of the existing development as viewed from the EC - Material samples: Cembonit high density fiber cement rainscreen cladding in "Graphite"; Architectural Ceramics Silkstone 4x4 grey contra falda natural; aluminum bar grate - 13 Lrf2C;l1�ZA 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 David Timmerman BRW Architects 112 4th St Charlottesville VA 22903 RE: ARB201500049 Riverside Medical Dear Mr. Timmerman, The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on May 18, 2015, completed a conceptual review of the above -noted request to renovate a commercial building into a medical mall. The Board offered the following comments for the benefit of the applicant's preliminary submission. Please note that the following comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments may be added or eliminated based on further review and changes to the plan. 1. Provide material and color samples for review. Provide additional information to clarify the appearance of the proposed canopies. Revise the elevation drawings to identify the proposed materials. 2. Adjust the landscaping at the EC (side) elevation to achieve a coordinated appearance with the side window bay. Show the changes on a site plan, as part of a site plan amendment. 3. Clarify on the architectural plans the type of glass proposed for the storefront bay on the EC elevation. 4. Show the proposed planters and entrance canopy on a site plan, as part of a site plan amendment. 5. Provide the standard window glass note on the architectural drawings: Window glass in the 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 for final review. 6. Provide for review details on the rooftop equipment (size, location) and parapet height, and provide site sections to confirm that the level of visibility of the new equipment will be less than that of the existing. 7. Provide for review all details on proposed exterior wall lights and any changes to parking lot lighting, including a photometric plan. Show that the building will not be over -illuminated. 8. Add the standard plant health note: 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. 9. Revise the site plan to show the proposed entrance and related features, the rear stair tower, the removal of the deck, and all related site changes. 14 10. Consider tenants' needs for walls signs, adjust the architectural design, if needed, while still meeting all EC Guidelines, and submit a proposal for revisions to the approved comprehensive sign criteria for this building in the shopping center. You may submit your application for preliminary ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.org/ARB. Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing. Please provide a memo including detailed responses indicating how each comment has been addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identify those changes in the memo also. Highlighting the changes in the drawing with "clouding" or by other means will facilitate review and approval. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Margaret Maliszewski Design Planner cc: Jefferson Equity Partners LLC & Oak Hill Partners LLC C/O Nt Brinkman Pmb 344, 977 Seminole Trl Charlottesville VA 22901 File 15