HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201500079 Staff Report 2015-08-24ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB- 2015 -79: Texas Roadhouse
Review Type
Review of a conceptual site plan and architectural design
Parcel Identification
06100000012300
Location
455 Albemarle Square, on the east side of Rt. 29, at the site of the former bank building located just south of the Rt. 29
entrance into the Albemarle Square Shopping Center. The now vacant Outback Steakhouse building is located
immediately to the south.
Zoned
Planned Development Shopping Center (PDSC)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner /Applicant
Rio Associates Limited Partnership /Greenberg Farrow (Paula Hubert)
Magisterial District
Rio
Proposal
To construct a 7,420 sf restaurant with associated site improvements.
Context
The immediate context of the restaurant site is the Albemarle Square shopping center. A mix of commercial buildings is
located along Rt. 29 to the north and south.
Visibility
The proposed building would be readily visible from the Rt. 29 Entrance Corridor. The north, south and west elevations
would be visible.
ARB Meeting Date
August 17, 2015
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
A pre - application conference was held for this proposal on May 11, 2015. Potential Entrance Corridor design issues were discussed at length with the
applicant. The sketch plan and architectural elevations discussed at the pre -app, and the comments sent to the applicant following the meeting, are
provided at the end of this report as Attachment A.
The proposed restaurant would replace a vacant bank building. The buildings in this shopping center pre -date the establishment of the Entrance
Corridors.
Staff recently met with shopping center management to discuss a renovation of the exterior of the main building. the proposed renovation includes
primarily color changes to the roof and walls.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
Structure design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development
The proposed building does not reflect the
Provide an architectural
within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that
traditional architectural forms of the area. The
design that incorporates
new development within the corridors reflects the
prototype Texas Roadhouse design is based on a
elements that better reflect
traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the
rustic southwestern lodge aesthetic that remains
local historic architecture
purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that
evident in the proposed design. The applicant has
with significantly less focus
proposed development within the designated Entrance
identified some changes that have been made to
on the prototype design.
Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the
the standard design. A quick internet search shows
significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures
that many of these changes, and others like them,
Revise the proposal to
of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote
can be found in built examples of the restaurant
achieve a building design
orderly and attractive development within these corridors.
around the country. The applicant identifies the
whose forms, shapes, scale,
Applicants should note that replication of historic structures
following changes to the standard: brick replaces
and materials create a
is neither required nor desired.
some wood, brick bases have been added to 4
columns (located to the left of the restaurant's
coordinated, cohesive
whole.
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the
Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites
main entrance), the dumpster enclosure is brick,
as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order
the brick color is a red/brown blend, the parapet
Revise the design to
to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and
height has been increased to screen rooftop
achieve a level of detail at
vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines
equipment, a Texas flag has been replaced with an
the first story walls that is
require attention to four primary factors: compatibility
American flag, the LED outlining of the building
more consistent with
with significant historic sites in the area; the character of
(not allowed by ordinance) has been eliminated,
historic architecture of the
the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and
white trim at the upper level has been removed.
area.
landscaping.
Despite these tweaks to the standard design, the
building clearly retains the overall form, character
Revise the back block and
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing
structures should respect the traditions of the architecture
and appearance of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant
the sign parapet to
of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville
and the use of red brick and metal roofs appears to
coordinate with the other
and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in
be the only connection to local architecture.
building elements.
the area, as well as drawings of architectural features,
which provide important examples of this tradition are
The proposed building has the appearance of a
Revise the green trim at the
contained in Appendix A.
collection of added parts. It does not have a
cohesive overall design. The hipped -roof
upper level to a more
neutral color.
4
The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as
a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility
elements, the central sign parapet, the first story
with the area's historic structures is not intended to
roofs and the back building block appear to be
impose a rigid design solution for new development.
independent elements with no clear relationship to
Replication of the design of the important historic sites in
each other. The back part of the building is a
the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's
brick -faced block whose form is at odds with the
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12
13
15
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
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows,
doors, materials, colors and textures should be compatible
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.
The overall design of buildings should have human scale.
Scale should be integral to the building and site design.
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor
should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a
cohesive whole.
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building
design should be relieved using design detail or
vegetation, or both.
Trademark buildings and related features should be
modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
front half of the building. The "right" elevation of
the block is blank. The blankness, combined with
the two black service doors in this elevation, lends
a "back of building" appearance to this elevation.
Some of the blankness may be mitigated by
screening provided by the vacant Outback
Steakhouse building as viewed by northbound
drivers on Rt. 29, but redevelopment of the
Outback parcel could change this level of
screenmg.
First -story walls have windows and are faced with
brick, but there is no water table or other base
provided, so the walls appear ungrounded. Some
of the building corners are treated with pilasters;
some are not. Little other detailing is provided on
the first story walls, and the pilasters have no
detailing at the top or bottom. As a result, the first
story walls are expected to have a flat and un-
detailed appearance.
The parapet of the rear building block appears
overscaled in relation to the other building
elements. Although the taller parapet screens the
rooftop mechanical equipment, the added height
increases the uncoordinated appearance of the
building. The size and shape of the parapet
between the cupolas looks overdone and
contributes to a top -heavy appearance.
The green trim at the upper level has an awkward
appearance. A more neutral color would look
more traditional.
The limited detailing at the walls, the blocky
character of the back part of the building, and the
heavy appearance of the upper level elements give
the building a larger than human scale appearance.
In addition to the materials listed at the end of this
report, proposed materials /colors include: red
downspouts to match brick, General Shale
Phoenix as an alternate brick, dumpster gates and
bollards in black, and maple finish metal entrance
doors. Red brick and green metal roofs are found
throughout the county.
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to
No physical connecting devices are proposed to
None.
establish a pattern of compatible architectural
unify this building with others in the shopping
characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order
center, so materials, colors and forms will be
to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should
relied upon to establish unity and coherence. The
demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within
materials proposed for the building — red/brown
the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is
brick and green roofs — are similar to brick and
substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking
roof colors currently used in the main Albemarle
a careful balance between harmonizing new development
Square shopping center buildings. Exterior
with the existing character of the corridor and achieving
renovations are planned for the shopping center,
compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area.
so building colors could change. The forms of the
proposed building have no particular connection
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding
context of buildings.
to the shopping center or other outparcel
buildings.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting
devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within
a development.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be
No details on window glass have been provided at
Provide specs on the
highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the
this time.
proposed window glass.
Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria:
Include the following note
Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below
on the architectural
40 %. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed
drawings: Visible light
30 %. Specifications on the proposed window glass should
transmittance (VLT) shall
be submitted with the application for final review.
not drop below 40 %.
Visible light reflectance
(VLR) shall not exceed
30%.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated
The proposed design shows parapet walls with
Move the transformer to an
into the overall plan of development and shall, to the
increased height to screen rooftop equipment. The
alternate location that isn't
extent possible, be compatible with the building designs
taller walls appear overscaled in comparison to
visible from Rt. 29.
used on the site.
the rest of the building. The added height at the
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from
brick walls increases the blocky character of the
Eliminate visibility of
the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting,
rear block of the building. It is not clear if the
rooftop equipment without
these features will still have a negative visual impact on the
parapets will eliminate views of the equipment
super- sizing architectural
Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to
from the elevated locations on Rt. 29 south of the
elements.
eliminate visibility.
building.
a. Loading areas,
b. Service areas,
A transformer is proposed at the southeast corner
c. Refuse areas,
of the building. No screening is proposed for it.
d. Storage areas,
e. Mechanical equipment,
A dumpster is located at the south end of the east
f. Above - ground utilities, and
elevation of the building. The dumpster is not
g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar
expected to have much visibility from the EC.
security fencing devices.
A loading area is proposed at the southeast corner
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of
the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may
of the building. It is not expected to a significant
consist o£
impact on the EC.
a. Walls,
b. Plantings, and
c. Fencing.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
The note is needed on the drawings.
Add the standard
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
mechanical equipment note
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
to the drawings.
Lighting
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over
4 pole lights are shown in the parking lot, but a
Provide complete lighting
onto adjacent properties or streets;
photometric plan was not included with this
information for review.
submittal.
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush - mounted to
The wall - mounted fixtures illustrated in the
eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000
drawings are not full cutoff fixtures. Lamps for
lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures.
these fixtures must emit less than 3000 lumens.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate
A photometric plan was not included with this
for display lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light
submittal.
levels will apply to most other uses in the Entrance
Corridors.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a
Lighting details have not been submitted for
warm soft glow; however, a consistent appearance
review.
throughout a site or development is required.
Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non -white light
are to remain, new lamps may be required to match them.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors
for free - standing pole mounted light fixtures in the
Entrance Corridors.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole- mounted light
fixtures should be compatible with the height and scale of
the buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with
the use of the site. Typically, the height of freestanding
pole - mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors
should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that
exceed 20 feet in height will typically require additional
screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from the
Entrance Corridor.
28
In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for
Historically, the ARB has limited building-
Eliminate the wall- mounted
the Entrance Corridors, the individual context of the site
mounted lights to those needed for safety and
down - lights located at the
will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis.
security. The architectural elevations show wall-
second -story cornice line.
mounted downward - pointing lights at the second
story cornice lines. Some of these lights appear to
Use lower mounting
shine directly onto the first -story metal roofs.
heights for wall lights
These fixtures should be eliminated. Any wall
required for safety /security.
lights needed for safety and security should be
shown at lower mounting heights. Upward-
Eliminate up- lights that
pointing wall - mounted lights are also proposed at
illuminate the second -story
the base of the second -story metal roofs. Those
metal roofs.
intended to illuminate the second story roofs
should be eliminated. Those illuminating the USA
and Virginia flags are exempt from requirements
of the lighting ordinance, but the quantity of up-
lights at the second story seems excessive for
lighting the two proposed flags. Mounting the
flags on the highest point of the building
contributes to their acting as signage even though
the ordinance does not define them as such.
29
The following note should be included on the lighting
The note will be needed on the site plan.
Provide the standard
plan: "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that
lighting note on the plan.
emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff
luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light
away from adjoining residential districts and away from
adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires
onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas
zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle."
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping
No landscaping is shown on the conceptual plan.
Revise the plan to clearly
are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of
Several easements exist on this parcel that limit
identify all utilities and
many of the area's significant historic sites which is
on -site planting area. The plan isn't entirely clear,
easements.
characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping
but it appears that easements occupy most of the
should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor
landscape area between the building and the road.
Revise the plan to show on-
and help to integrate buildings into the existing
Trees and shrubs will be needed along the EC to
site landscaping that meets
environment of the corridor.
help harmonize the proposed building with the
surroundings. If required landscaping can't be
or exceeds the requirements
of the EC guidelines, free
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be
obtained by planting different types of plant materials that
accommodated outside easements, additional
of utility and easement
share similar characteristics. Such common elements
planting area should be obtained.
conflicts.
allow for more flexibility in the design of structures
because common landscape features will help to
harmonize the appearance of development as seen from
the street upon which the Corridor is centered.
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor
streets should include the following:
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the
Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2
inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and
should be of a plant species common to the area. Such
trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center.
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the
area should be interspersed among the trees required by the
preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not
alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They may be
planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing
pattern.
c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board
fence or low stone wall, typical of the area, should align
the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street.
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the
foregoing plantings and fencing should be reserved
parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of
road right-of-way and utility easements.
33
Landscaping along interior roads:
A narrow 5' planting strip is shown along the
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior
north side of the site, adjacent to the entrance
roads. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper
from Rt. 29 into the shopping center, but proposed
(measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a
landscaping was not included in this conceptual
plant species common to the area. Such trees should be
submittal. An easement crosses the planting strip
located at least every 40 feet on center.
at the west end near the EC.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
33 parking spaces are proposed. This quantity of
Provide the interior parking
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas,
parking requires 3 interior parking lot trees. No
lot trees.
located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the
interior planting islands are shown. Most islands
interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10
at the ends of the parking rows are occupied by
parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed
easements, lights, or equipment.
throughout the interior of the parking area.
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should
measure 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the
ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a
species common to the area. Such trees should be planted
in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the
health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the
parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs
should measure 24 inches in height.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
Sidewalks are proposed on all sides of the
Revise the plan to shown
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior
building. Note S15 identifies a "landscaped area"
the landscaping proposed
pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches
adjacent to the EC side of the building (5' and 10'
for the "landscaped areas"
caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should
wide) and at the northwest corner of the building.
adjacent to the building.
be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be
Landscaping will be needed in these planting
located at least every 25 feet on center.
areas, in addition to EC frontage trees, to soften
the appearance of the building.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the
front of long buildings as necessary to soften the
appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type
of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the
length, height, and blankness of such walls.
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings,
and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and
structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs.
Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height.
37
Plant species:
Landscape details have not been provided at this
Provide a complete
a. Plant species required should be as approved by the
time.
landscape plan for review.
Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape
Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for
Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D).
38
Plant health:
The note will be needed on the plan.
Add the standard plant
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
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
lant."
Development paftern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing
The site is already developed with a bank building
None.
natural landscape and should contribute to the creation of
and drive -thru on an outparcel in the Albemarle
an organized development plan. This may be
Square shopping center. Little grading is
accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the
anticipated. No open spaces or significant natural
trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new
features remain. Distant views are not expected to
trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing
change as a result of this proposal.
species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that
any grading will blend into the surrounding topography
The proposed building is oriented parallel to the
thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the
EC street. The entrance to the restaurant does not
extent practical, existing significant river and stream
face the EC; it is located on the north side of the
valleys which may be located on the site and integrating
building.
these features into the design of surrounding development;
and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that
Parking is proposed on the north and south sides
does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the
of the building. No parking or travelways are
Entrance Corridor.
proposed on the west (EC) side 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:
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.
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e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including
creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock
outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such natural
features should be reflected in the site layout. If the
provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle County
Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements required by
that section should be located so as to maximize the use of
existing features in screening such improvements from
Entrance Corridor streets.
f. The placement of structures on the site should respect
existing views and vistas on and around the site.
Site Grading
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the
The site is already developed and graded. A
Revise the plan to show
site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of
retaining wall is proposed on the south side of the
bottom -of -wall and top -of-
retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of
site. The wall is 102' long. The height and
wall elevations for the
smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing
materials of the wall are not indicated.
retaining wall. Indicate
terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable.
proposed wall material and
Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with
color on the plan.
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
It is unlikely that any existing trees would be
Identify all landscape
drip line of any trees or other existing features designated
retained with the proposed development.
features to be removed on
for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness.
the demolition plan.
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
No above - ground stormwater facilities are shown
None.
designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need
on the plan.
10
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The degree to which the proposed design reflects the traditional architecture of the County; the modification of "trademark" design elements
2. Landscaping, utilities and easements
3. Illumination of the building with wall- mounted lights
4. The wall sign: size, scale, illumination
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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.
SIGNS
A Texas Roadhouse sign with logo is shown on
Reduce the letter height of
the EC elevation. The sign is attached to what
the channel letters to
looks like a parapet wall built specifically to
eliminate the overscaled
present the sign. The sign appears over - scaled for
appearance of the sign.
that wall, and the logo appears overscaled for the
Reduce the height of the
letters. Both the letters and logo are proposed to
logo to not exceed the
be illuminated. Reduced letter size and a logo
height of the letters. Note
whose height does not exceed the letter height are
that a separate sign
recommended. A much smaller sign is shown over
application will be needed.
the entrance to the restaurant on the north
A full sign review will be
elevation.
completed with that
application.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The degree to which the proposed design reflects the traditional architecture of the County; the modification of "trademark" design elements
2. Landscaping, utilities and easements
3. Illumination of the building with wall- mounted lights
4. The wall sign: size, scale, illumination
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Staff offers the following comments on the conceptual design:
1. Provide an architectural design that incorporates elements that better reflect local historic architecture with significantly less focus on the prototype
design.
2. Revise the proposal to achieve a building design whose forms, shapes, scale, and materials create a coordinated, cohesive whole.
3. Revise the design to achieve a level of detail at the first story walls that is more consistent with historic architecture of the area.
4. Revise the back block and the sign parapet to coordinate with the other building elements.
5. Revise the green trim at the upper level to a more neutral color.
6. Provide specs on the proposed window glass. Include the following note on the architectural drawings: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not
drop below 4001o. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30 %.
7. Move the transformer to an alternate location that isn't visible from Rt. 29.
8. Eliminate visibility of rooftop equipment without super- sizing architectural elements.
9. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the drawings. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be
eliminated."
10. Provide complete lighting information for review.
11. Eliminate the wall- mounted down - lights located at the second -story cornice line.
12. Use lower mounting heights for wall lights required for safety /security.
13. Eliminate up- lights that illuminate the second -story metal roofs.
14. Provide the standard lighting note on the plan. "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full
cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. The
spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle."
15. Revise the plan to clearly identify all utilities and easements.
16. Revise the plan to show on -site landscaping that meets or exceeds the requirements of the EC guidelines, free of utility and easement conflicts.
17. Provide the interior parking lot trees.
18. Revise the plan to shown the landscaping proposed for the "landscaped areas" adjacent to the building.
19. Provide a complete landscape plan for review.
20. 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."
21. Revise the plan to show bottom -of -wall and top -of -wall elevations for the retaining wall. Indicate proposed wall material and color on the plan.
22. Identify all landscape features to be removed on the demolition plan.
23. Reduce the letter height of the channel letters to eliminate the overscaled appearance of the sign. Reduce the height of the logo to not exceed the
height of the letters. Note that a separate sign application will be needed. A full sign review will be completed with that application.
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TABLE A
This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
A2.0
Architectural Elevations
6/11/2015
C3.0
Site Layout Plan
7/2/15
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I Site photos
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Material sample board: Wood siding, trim and shutters: pre- stained cedar, Henry Poor Lumber, Cedartone TWP
6/11/15
#1501 stain formula (for siding, trim and shutters); Trim, flashing and gutters: Sherwin Williams green to match
roof, enamel oil or acrylic base; Split face CMU: paint to match cedar siding; Metal doors and frames: Sherwin
Williams paint enamel gloss black; Brick veneer: Clay Mex "Old Denver "; Metal roof. metal Sales 5V -Crimp
"Forest Green"
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ATTACHMENT Al
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RIGHT ELEVATION
REAR ELEVATION
EXTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE
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A2.0
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ATTACHMENT A3
Mon 5/11/2015 5:19 PM
Margaret Maliszewski MMaliszewskWalbemarle.orj!
Entrance Corridor comments on Texas Roadhouse
To 'phubert @greenbergfarrow.com'
Paula,
I'm forwarding some comments on the Entrance Corridor issues we discussed in this afternoon's meeting, with links to guidelines,
ordinance sections, and forms. If you have questions, feel free to contact me.
Margaret
Margaret M. Maliszewski, Principal Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x3276
For landscaping and screening requirements in the Entrance Corridors, see the Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines. You will need to
meet the requirements of both the EC Guidelines and the landscape section of the ordinance. Note that EC Guidelines require larger
sizes and higher quantities of trees /shrubs than the landscape section of the ordinance. See section 32 of Chapter 18 for site plan
requirements.
You are not required to install site lighting, but if site or building lighting is proposed, regulations in section 4.17 of chapter 18 of the
Zoning Ordinance apply. Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines for lighting also apply.
Sign regulations are in section 4.15 of chapter 18 of the Zoning Ordinance. Entrance Corridor Sign Guidelines also apply.
You may choose to make a separate ARB application for an advisory review prior to making your site plan submittal. The advisory
review typically gives applicants a better idea of the ARB's expectations on the architectural design of the building. The ARB
application is available here. When you make an ARB submittal, be sure to include the corresponding checklist. Find the checklist for
advisory review here. Here are links to the checklists for preliminary and final ARB site plan reviews. ARB approval (for both site and
architectural design) is required prior to final site plan approval.
Preliminary comments on the standard architectural design
EC guidelines state that trademark designs should be altered to meet the guidelines. This looks like a standard design that hasn't been altered.
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The building has an overall uncoordinated appearance. The roof, siding and brick seem like independent elements that don't relate well to each
other.
The piers appear to be missing detail —there is no detail at the base or top. They should look like they support something above.
More overall coordination in the colors would be good. The multi -color brick, the deep color of the siding, the silver roof, the green trim with white
border, and the red sign are fighting for attention. The green /white trim framing the wood siding isn't a traditional treatment; it looks like it is just
being used to attract attention.
The cupolas appear unsupported.
The shape of the parapet between the cupolas looks overdone. It contributes to a top -heavy appearance. Simple would be more appropriate.
The wall sign appears over - scaled for the parapet wall. Graphics exceeding the height of the letters are typically not approved by the ARB.
Illuminated outlines of building elements won't be approved.
Limit illumination of the building to that which is necessary for safety /security. Wall lights aimed at awnings /lower roofs are typically not approved
by the ARB.
The illuminated rooftop flags function as signage. Ground - mounted locations are recommended.
Mechanical equipment has to be fully screened from all views on Rt. 29. These drawings show that rooftop equipment will be visible. Simply
increasing the parapet height doesn't seem to be a viable option for the illustrated design.
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