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Project #/Name
ARB -2015-92: Virginia Asphalt Services, Inc. Final Site Plan
Review Type
First review of a final site plan; second architectural review
Parcel Identification
07700000000800
Location
1536 Avon Street Extended, on the west side of Avon Street, approximately 700' south of Avon Ct.
Zoned
Light Industry (LI)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Virginia Asphalt Services Inc./Alan Franklin
Magisterial District
Scottsville
Proposal
To establish a contractor's office/storage yard with a new 40' x 56' building and an equipment storage area.
Context
The subject parcel is situated in an area that is developed primarily with industrial uses. Edgecomb Auto is located to the north. The City of Charlottesville CTS
operations center is located across Avon Street to the east. Other industrial uses nearby include the Charlottesville self storage facility, Coyne & Delaney, the Avon
Street business center, Avon Motors and Afton Scientific. Further south on Avon are the Snow's contractors' storage offices and yards.
Visibility
The elevation of the EC street adjacent to the subject parcel ranges from approximately 430' at the north to 438' at the south. The site drops approximately 10' along
the Avon Street frontage to a graded area that is visible from the street. The proposed contractor's office building would be located in this area with a finished floor
elevation of 422'. The back (western) portion of the site is preserved slopes and stream buffer dropping down to Moores Creek. The site has a wooded backdrop, with
most of the trees standing on the other side of the creek in the Willoughby development. Visibility of the site from the northbound lane of Avon Street is somewhat
more limited than the view from the southbound lane. There are no sidewalks along this portion of Avon Street.
ARB Meeting Date
September 8, 2015
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
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DATE
APPLICATION
RESULT
10/20/2014
ARB -2014-124
ARB advisory review of the original proposal for outdoor storage of equipment and preliminary architectural review.
The goal of the regulation of the design of development
Violations
An E&S violation for clearing and grading and a zoning violation for storing vehicles without an approved Special Use Permit have been abated.
3/16/2015
ARB -2014-148
ARB review of the initial site plan. See Attachment A for the action letter from this review.
7/8/2015
SP -2014-19
The Board of Supervisors approved the special use permit for outdoor sales/storage/display.
7/27/2015
SDP -2014-73
Initial Site Development Plan approved.
CHANGES TO THE PLAN SINCE THE LAST REVIEW
Landscaping has been adjusted to meet the conditions of the special use permit and special exception, including a staggered row of evergreens added on the west side of the storage area and entrance
drive. The design of the building has been simplified with the deletion of the rooftop element. Windows appear to be reduced in size.
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REF
GUIDELINE
3/16/2015 ARB COMMENTS
& SP CONDITIONS
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development
ARB2. Provide to -scale
Photos of the style of building intended to be constructed were
None.
within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that
elevation drawings for review.
submitted for the October 2014 conceptual review. That
new development within the corridors reflects the
Identify proposed
building had a rural character and the ARB questioned
traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the
materials/colors on the
whether an alternate style more in keeping with the industrial
purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that
drawings. Provide
nature of the Avon Street corridor would be more appropriate.
proposed development within the designated Entrance
material/color samples for
The revised elevations of the proposed building illustrate a
Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the
review. Consider compatibility
relatively simple structure with Hardiboard board and batten
significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures
with the existing context of the
siding in "Timber Bark" and a black standing seam metal roof
of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote
Avon Street corridor in the
(samples provided). The board and batten siding can suggest a
orderly and attractive development within these
building design.
rural character, but the proposed building colors and the
corridors. Applicants should note that replication of
general understated appearance of the building are expected to
historic structures is neither required nor desired.
ARB. With the revised material
(board and batten siding and
be compatible with the surroundings. The gabled roof, double -
hung windows, and awning style roofs over entrances are
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing
structures should respect the traditions of the architecture
standing seam metal roof in a
compatible with similar features in historic buildings in the
of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville
more neutral color) the ARB
County.
and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in
indicated that the design was
the area, as well as drawings of architectural features,
moving in the right direction.
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, 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.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale.
-
The board and batten siding and windows on the east and
Scale should be integral to the building and site design.
south elevations help establish human scale.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building
ARB2. Any appearance of
The western side of the building has no windows or doors but
None.
design should be relieved using design detail or
blankness resulting from
will not be visible from the EC. The other elevations have
vegetation, or both.
building design should be
windows and/or doors. The board and batten siding adds
relieved using design detail or
texture to the building that helps offset any blankness.
vegetation, or both.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting
-
A single building is proposed for the site, so connecting
None.
devices should be used to unify groups of buildings
devices are not applicable.
within a development.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be
-
The building does not exhibit a trademark design.
None.
modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be
ARB3. Confirm that proposed
The window glass note is on the architectural drawings.
None.
highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the
window glass meets the EC
Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria:
specs, and include the specs on
Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below
the architectural drawings:
40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed
"Window glass shall meet these
30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass
criteria: Visible light
should be submitted with the application for final review.
transmittance (VLT) shall not
drop below 40%. Visible light
reflectance (VLR) shall not
exceed 30%."
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to
ARB2. Provide to -scale
Most of the buildings on Avon Street pre -date the
None.
establish a pattern of compatible architectural
elevation drawings for review.
establishment of the Entrance Corridors. Most are single -story,
characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order
Identify proposed
utilitarian buildings in metal or brick. The exception is the
to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should
materials/colors on the
city's CTS complex (approved by the ARB in 2009), which is
demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within
drawings. Provide
located across Avon Street from the Virginia Asphalt site. The
the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is
material/color samples for
primary materials of the CTS building are metal panels and
substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking
review. Consider compatibility
mineral fiber cement panels. Materials for the Virginia
a careful balance between harmonizing new development
with the existing context of the
Asphalt building are Hardiboard board and batten siding in
with the existing character of the corridor and achieving
Avon Street corridor in the
"Timber Bark" and a black standing seam metal roof.
compatibility with the significant historic sites in the
building design.
Although the "style" of the Virginia Asphalt building differs
area.
from that of the CTS complex, the proposed materials and the
general design of the building are expected to result in an
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding
context of buildings.
understated appearance that will be compatible with both
historic architecture of the County and existing buildings on
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor
should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a
Avon Street.
cohesive whole.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated
ARB4. Increase the height of
The site layout and the equipment storage area are consistent
Add evergreens to fill the
into the overall plan of development and shall, to the
the Leyland cypress to 8' and
with that shown on the concept plan and remain much as they
gap in screening on the
extent possible, be compatible with the building designs
10', depending on location, for
were at the last review. The building is located approximately
south side of the storage
used on the site.
increased screening at the time
of planting.
60' west of the EC. The equipment storage area measures
approximately 120' and 140' x 75' and is positioned on the
area either directly at the
storage lot or on the south
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from
the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting,
north side of the building.
side of the property,
these features will still have a negative visual impact on the
ARB 12. Provide a staggered
avoiding conflicts with
Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to
row of evergreens 8-10' tall
Items to be stored include equipment used in the daily
the septic system.
eliminate visibility.
along the south side of the
operations of a residential asphalt paving business, including a
a. Loading areas,
storage area.
dump truck, skid -steer (bobcat), asphalt roller, and a paver.
b. Service areas,
SP3d. A staggered row of
Equipment would have a maximum height of 12'. A note on
c. Refuse areas,
evergreens shall be provided
the plan confirms this SP condition. Equipment would be
d. Storage areas,
along the south side of the
taken off the property during regular business hours for use at
e. Mechanical equipment,
f. Above -ground utilities, and
g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar
security fencing devices.
sales/storage/ display area or
the south side of the parcel.
ARB 14. Any screening fence
required on site requires ARB
job sites, and returned to the Avon Street site for overnight
and other off -hours storage.
Three staggered evergreens are provided on the south side of
the storage lot, but a gap is present on this side to allow access
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design
of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and
approval. Chain link fence and
for maintenance of the septic area. If the gap can't be
may consist of
chain link with vinyl slats shall
eliminated at the storage lot, an additional evergreen (or
a. Walls,
not be approved.
evergreens) should be provided elsewhere on the south side of
b. Plantings, and
ARB -SPS. No new chain link,
the property to fill the gap.
c. Fencing.
barbed wire, razor wire or other
similar fencing or attachments
No fence is proposed on site. It was previously determined
shall be added to this site.
that fencing for screening of the equipment storage area from
the EC is impractical here due to the topography of the site.
ARB-SP2a. Evergreen
Also, fencing on the west side of the site would appear
screening tree height shall be 8'
uncoordinated with the rest of the development. Landscaping
- 10' minimum at planting,
is provided for screening purposes instead. A staggered row of
arborvitae is proposed along the west side of the storage area,
SP2. Equipment shall be sold,
8'-10' at planting, approximately 12' on center.
stored, or displayed only in
areas indicated for sales,
The required staggered row of evergreens for the north and
storage, or display on the
west sides of the entrance drive and asphalt paved area is
Concept Plan.
proposed as a mix of evergreens including White Pine,
Leyland Cypress, Eastern Red Cedar, Deodar Cedar and
SP4. Maximum height of
Arborvitae. Historically, the ARB has not approved the use of
equipment to be sold, stored or
White Pines for screening because they can lose some of their
displayed shall not exceed
screening ability, particularly in the lower limbs, as they
twelve (12) feet. This height
mature.
includes equipment sold, stored
or displayed on parked vehicles.
Landscaping along the EC is intended to meet both EC
Other than equipment sold,
frontage and screening requirements. Along the EC are
stored or displayed on parked
proposed: 3.5" caliper Scarlet Oaks spaced 35' on center;
vehicles, equipment shall not be
interspersed Dogwoods and Redbuds 6'-8' at planting; and a
elevated.
mix of evergreens 8'-10' at planting interspersed at 30'-40' on
center and paired at the southern end of the frontage. The
SEI. In addition to the
landscape plan and site sections suggest that the storage area
landscape screening required
will be significantly buffered by plants, as viewed from the
for SP201400019, a staggered
Avon Street EC. The single row of trees that runs along the
row of evergreens, eight (8) to
11 -space parking row, with a discontinuous row of evergreens,
ten (10) feet minimum at
will likely allow some views into the site. However, the
planting, shall be provided
proposed planting is expected to be sufficient to mitigate
along the west side of the
negative impacts, given its density and the amount of time the
equipment sales/storage/display
equipment is expected to be away from the site.
area.
A row of cherry laurel, 18" at planting, is proposed along the
SP3e. A staggered row of
east and south sides of the storage lot. This is shorter than the
evergreens shall be provided
standard 24" shrub height called for in the guidelines. Given
along the north and west sides
the lower elevation at which the shrubs will be planted along
of the entrance drive and
the parking row, the reduced height isn't expected to have an
asphalt paved area.
impact.
All evergreens arespecified at 8'-10' at planting.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be
-
The applicant proposes the discharge of runoff directly to the
None.
designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the
floodplain.
need for screening. When visible from the Entrance
Corridor street, these features must be fully integrated into
the landscape. They should not have the appearance of
engineered features.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new
drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the
finished site to the extent possible.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
ARB5. Add the standard
The note appears on the site plan (sheet 4), but it does not
Add the standard
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
equipment note to the plan.
appear on the architectural drawings.
equipment note to the
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
architectural drawings.
Lighting
ARB6. If site and/or exterior
A note on the floor plan drawing states that exterior lighting is
Provide a photometric
building lights are proposed,
limited to 150 -watt incandescent fixtures over each garage and
plan or photometric
submit a complete lighting plan
man door. 150 -watt incandescent is less than 3000 lumens, so
diagrams for the proposed
for review. If no site or exterior
the full cutoff ordinance requirement does not apply. Spillover
building -mounted light
building lights are proposed,
requirements do apply. Given the location of the building
fixtures to show that
indicate this on the plan.
relative to the property lines, it is not likely that excessive
spillover does not exceed
spillover will be an issue. A photometric plan, or photometric
.5 fc at the property line.
diagrams for the proposed fixture, are needed to confirm this.
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding
ARB7. Increase the size of the
The plan shows large shade trees, Scarlet Oaks at 3'/2" caliper,
None.
landscaping are intended to reflect the landscaping
scarlet oaks to 31/2" caliper
along the EC frontage and close to the property line, with
characteristic of many of the area's significant historic
minimum at planting.
single or paired Dogwoods, 6'-8'at planting, interspersed.
sites which is characterized by large shade trees and
SP3b. Shade trees along Avon
lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order within
Street Extended shall be three
Evergreen trees, 8'-10' at planting, are proposed between the
the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into
and one-half inches (31/2")
Oaks along the parking spaces, and in a staggered row below
the existing environment of the corridor.
caliper minimum at planting.
the Oaks south of the 11 -space row. A row of cherry laurel,
18" at planting, is proposed along the east side of the storage
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be
obtained by planting different types of plant materials
ARB8. Without reducing the
lot, continuing along the island at the south side of the
that share similar characteristics. Such common elements
quantity of plants proposed,
entrance.
allow for more flexibility in the design of structures
adjust the power pole or plant
because common landscape features will help to
locations to eliminate the
The Scarlet Oak near the power pole has been shifted to better
harmonize the appearance of development as seen from
conflict between the scarlet oak
accommodate the overhead line.
the street upon which the Corridor is centered.
and the overhead line from the
relocated power pole.
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor
streets should include the following:
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the
ARB4. Increase the height of
Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 31/2
the Leyland cypress to 8' and
inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and
10', depending on location, for
should be of a plant species common to the area. Such
increased screening at the time
trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center.
of planting.
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:
ARB9. Increase the size of the
Sugar Maples are no longer proposed along the north/west
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior
Sugar Maples along the
side of the entrance drive. Three are proposed at the ends of
roads. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper
entrance drive to 2%2" caliper
the 11 -space parking row, and they have been increased to
(measured six inches above the ground) and should be of
minimum at planting.
21/2" caliper. Evergreen screening trees have been provided
a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be
along the north/west side of the entrance drive to meet the
located at least every 40 feet on center.
SP3c. Shade trees along the
condition of SP approval.
entrance drive shall be two and
one-half inches (21/2") caliper
minimum at planting.
ARB 13. Provide a staggered
row of evergreens 8-10' tall
along the north and west side of
the entrance drive/asphalt paved
area.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
-
There are no sidewalks or other pedestrian ways proposed on
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior
this site.
pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches
caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and
should be of a species common to the area. Such trees
should be located at least every 25 feet on center.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
-
Eleven parking spaces are proposed in a row along the EC
None.
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas,
frontage. The EC frontage trees, ornamental trees, and a row
located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the
of screening shrubs is proposed between the parking and the
interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every
property line. The shrubs are proposed at 18" high at planting.
10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly
This is 6" less than the EC standard, but at the parking row the
distributed throughout the interior of the parking area.
shrubs will be planted approximately 8' below the elevation of
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should
the EC, so the 6" will not likely have much impact. Evergreen
measure 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above
screening trees are also interspersed, and a group of trees is
the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a
proposed in an island at the northeast corner of the storage lot.
species common to the area. Such trees should be planted
This landscaping appears sufficient to mitigate the parking
in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the
area.
health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize
the parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets.
Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
ARB 10. Reverse the position of
The cherry laurel and Leyland Cypress are no longer proposed
None.
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the
the rows of Leyland Cypress
on the south side of the building. The cherry laurel on the east
front of long buildings as necessary to soften the
and cherry laurel on the south
elevation have also been deleted.
appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type
side of the building.
of such trees or vegetation should be determined by the
The south elevation has two windows. The gable end and the
length, height, and blankness of such walls.
texture of the board and batten siding sufficiently soften the
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings,
appearance of this elevation.
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:
-
The proposed plants appear in the various lists.
Eliminate the
a. Plant species required should be as approved by the
"supplemental planting"
Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic
A few notes on the plan are irregular. One indicates that the
note from the landscape
Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native
Redbuds and Dogwoods are "supplemental planting." They
plan.
Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D).
are not. Interspersed ornamentals are a requirement of the EC
guidelines.
Increase the number of
shrub species to help
Another note states that most of the evergreen species
ensure the health of the
identified aren't typically available at the specified size.
landscape.
Except for the west side of the storage lot, the applicant
proposes a mix of evergreen species rather than specifying a
proposed species for each tree on the plan. If the trees aren't
available, as the applicant notes, the only two evergreen
species planted throughout the site would be White Pine and
Arborvitae.
57 cherry laurel are proposed along the parking area,
continuing along the island at the south side of the entrance.
No other shrub species is proposed. Typically, the ARB has
required a greater variety of species to help ensure the health
of the landscape and have limited the number of proposed
plants for any one species to 25% of the total proposed for that
plant type, both trees and shrubs.
38
Plant health:
ARB 11. Add the plant health
The note is on sheet 4 of the plan.
None.
The following note should be added to the landscape plan:
note to the landscape plan.
"All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to
reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of
trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned
minimally and only to support the overall health of the
plant."
Development paftern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing
See landscape comments.
The entrance drive and parking area appear organized.
None.
natural landscape and should contribute to the creation of
Landscaping is proposed to establish an appropriate
an organized development plan. This may be
appearance for the storage use along the EC.
accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the
trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new
The building is oriented parallel to the EC.
trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing
species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that
There is no sidewalk to connect with along this stretch of
10
any grading will blend into the surrounding topography
Avon Street.
thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to
the extent practical, existing significant river and stream
The proposal maintains the steep slope down to the creek at
valleys which may be located on the site and integrating
the back of the site.
these features into the design of surrounding
development; and limiting the building mass and height
No significant views are expected to be impacted by this
to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings of
proposal.
the site, or the Entrance Corridor.
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the
Entrance Corridor street and to other development within
the corridor should be as follows:
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike
paths, and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of
the site.
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor
street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings
should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor
street.
c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent
pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems.
d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to
provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor.
e. If significant natural features exist on the site
(including creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees 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
- The site is at a lower elevation than the EC and the back part None.
site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of
of the site is a steep slope down to the creek. The proposed
retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use
grading would maintain this basic relationship of the site to its
of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing
surroundings.
10
TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable.
Drawing /Revision Date
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded
1
Cover Sheet
Revised 7-27-15
with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the
Details & Site Sections
Revised 7-27-15
2
Existing Conditions/Demolition Plan
adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a natural,
1 (arch)
Building Elevations
7-27-15
rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet
Initial Site Plan & Site Details
Revised 7-27-15
2 (arch)
in height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and
7-27-15
4
Landscape Plan & Details
Revised 7-27-15
planted to blend with the landscape.
-
Material samples: Black standing seam metal; HardiPlank in "Timber Bark"
-
41
No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the
-
A 20' Elm located northwest of the entrance drive is identified
None.
drip line of any trees or other existing features designated
as to be preserved. Tree protection fencing is shown around
for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness.
this tree and along the top of the wooded slope.
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.
TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing /Revision Date
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing /Revision Date
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Cover Sheet
Revised 7-27-15
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Details & Site Sections
Revised 7-27-15
2
Existing Conditions/Demolition Plan
Revised 7-27-15
1 (arch)
Building Elevations
7-27-15
3
Initial Site Plan & Site Details
Revised 7-27-15
2 (arch)
Building Floor Plan
7-27-15
4
Landscape Plan & Details
Revised 7-27-15
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Material samples: Black standing seam metal; HardiPlank in "Timber Bark"
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5
Site Details & Profiles
Revised 7-27-15
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The architectural design of the proposed building in the Avon Street corridor; Appropriateness and compatibility of the proposed form, materials, and details
2. The appropriateness of White Pines for screening at this site
3. The variety of evergreens available at 8'-10' at planting; is an evergreen mix limited to White Pines and Arborvitae appropriate?
Staff recommends approval of the final plan with the following conditions:
1. Add evergreens to fill the gap in screening on the south side of the storage area either directly at the storage lot or on the south side of the property, avoiding conflicts with the septic system.
2. Add the standard equipment note to the architectural drawings. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
3. Provide a photometric plan or photometric diagrams for the proposed building -mounted light fixtures to show that spillover does not exceed .5 fc at the property line.
4. Eliminate the "supplemental planting" note from the landscape plan.
5. Increase the number of shrub species to help ensure the health of the landscape.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
March 20, 2015
Alan Franklin, PE
427 Cranberry Lane
Crozet, VA 22932
RE: ARB -2014-148: Virginia Asphalt Services
Dear Mr. Franklin,
At its meeting on Monday, March 16, 2015, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board took the following actions:
Regarding the Request for the Special Use Permit:
By a vote of 4:0 the board moved to forward the following recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit with the following conditions:
1. Equipment shall be stored only in areas indicated for storage on the site plan entitled: Virginia Asphalt Services Landscape/Screening plan, revised 2-17-2014(2015).
2. The site shall be landscaped in general accord with the plan entitled Virginia Asphalt Services Landscape/Screening plan, dated 2-17-2014 (2015), except that:
a. Evergreen screening tree height shall be 8' - 10' minimum at planting,
b. The scarlet oaks shall be 3'/2" caliper minimum at planting,
c. The sugar maples along the entrance drive shall be 2'/2" caliper minimum at planting,
d. A staggered row of evergreens 8-10' minimum tall shall be provided along the south side of the storage area.
e. A staggered row of evergreens 8-10' minimum tall shall be provided along the north and west side of the entrance drive/asphalt paved area.
f. Any screening fence required on site requires ARB approval. Chain link fence and chain link with vinyl slats shall not be approved.
3. Maximum height of equipment shall not exceed 12'.
4. Equipment shall not be elevated.
5. No new chain link, barbed wire, razor wire or other similar fencing or attachments shall be added to this site.
Regarding the initial site plan:
ATTACHMENT A
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By a vote of 4:0, the board moved to forward the following recommendations to the Agent for the Site Review Committee:
Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5):
1. Increase the height of the Leyland cypress to 8' and 10', depending on location, for increased screening at planting.
2. Increase the size of the scarlet oaks to 3%" caliper minimum at planting.
3. Increase the size of the sugar maples along the entrance drive to 2'/2" caliper minimum at planting.
4. Provide a staggered row of evergreens 8-10' tall minimum along the south side of the storage area.
5. Provide a staggered row of evergreens 8-10' tall minimum along the north and west side of the entrance drive/asphalt paved area.
6. Any screening fence required on site requires ARB approval. Chain link fence and chain link with vinyl slats shall not be approved.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
1. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
2. Provide to -scale elevation drawings for review. Identify proposed materials/colors on the drawings. Provide material/color samples for review. Consider compatibility with the existing context of
the Avon Street corridor in the building design. Any appearance of blankness resulting from building design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
3. Confirm that proposed window glass meets the EC specs, and include the specs on the architectural drawings: "Window glass shall meet these criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not
drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%."
4. Increase the height of the Leyland cypress to 8' and 10', depending on location, for increased screening at planting.
5. Add the standard equipment note to the plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
6. If site and/or exterior building lights are proposed, submit a complete lighting plan for review. If no site or exterior building lights are proposed, indicate this on the plan.
7. Increase the size of the scarlet oaks to 3%" caliper minimum at planting.
8. Without reducing the quantity of plants proposed, adjust the power pole or plant locations to eliminate the conflict between the scarlet oak and the overhead line from the relocated power pole.
9. Increase the size of the sugar maples along the entrance drive to 2'/2" caliper minimum at planting.
10. Reverse the position of the rows of Leyland cypress and cherry laurel on the south side of the building.
11. Add the plant health note to the landscape 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."
12. Provide a staggered row of evergreens 8-10' tall along the south side of the storage area.
13. Provide a staggered row of evergreens 8-10' tall along the north and west side of the entrance drive/asphalt paved area.
14. Any screening fence required on site requires ARB approval. Chain link fence and chain link with vinyl slats shall not be approved.
Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None
Regarding the Architectural Design:
With the revised material (board and batten siding and standing seam metal roof in a more neutral color) the ARB indicated that the design was moving in the right direction.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.org/ARB
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
Principal Planner
cc: Virginia Asphalt Services Inc., 439 Burchs Creek Rd., Crozet VA 22932; Mark Keller, Terra Concepts, PC, 2046 Rock Quarry Road, Louisa VA 23093
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