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Project #/Name
ARB -2015-124: Riverside Village Condominiums (Block 5)
Review Type
Final Site Development Plan, first architectural review
Parcel Identification
078G00005000A0
Location
West of Trailside Drive and south of Trailside Court in the Riverside Village development located between Rt. 20,
Elk Drive, and Free Bridge Lane
Zoned
Neighborhood Model District (NMD)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Riverside Village Properties, Inc./Clark Gathright
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To construct a 24 -unit multi -family residential building with associated site improvements as one phase of a larger
mixed-use development.
Context and Visibility
The proposal is part of the Riverside Village development. The proposed building is located at the back of the
development as viewed from the EC. The proposed building is 4 stories tall. It is expected to be visible from the EC,
where it will be viewed beyond and above the lower attached and detached residential units that are located nearer the
EC street. When the Block 1 buildings fronting Rt. 20 are constructed, visibility of the Block 5 building will be
reduced.
ARB Meeting Date
November 16, 2015
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
DATE
APPLICATION
RESULT
7/16/2008
ARB -2008-106
Staff comments provided on the rezoning proposal.
3/17/2014
ARB -2014-07
ARB review of the initial site plan for Blocks 2, 3 and 4.
11/24/2014
ARB -2014-94
ARB approval of the final site plan for Blocks 2, 3 and 4.
7/20/2015
ARB -2015-76
Subdivision entrance sips approved.
8/3/2015
ARB -2015-85
Minor revisions to the architectural design of the attached units in Block 2 approved.
9/8/2015
ARB -2015-91
ARB review of the initial site plan for Block 5. (See Attachment A for the action letter from this meeting.)
CHANGES SINCE THE INITIAL PLAN REVIEW
The site layout just north of the Block 5 building has changed with a circular drive, a path and a civic area.
Angled parking in front of the building has been revised to parallel parking. Angled spaces in the parking lot have been changed to
perpendicular. The quantity of parking spaces has increased from 48 to 56.
The interior parking lot islands have been revised.
Light pole locations have shifted. Parking lot light levels have increased.
The conservation checklist and landscape schedule have been added to the plan. Planting has been revised.
The dumpster location has shifted.
F.Mr:1 W&I KI
REF
GUIDELINE
ARB INITIAL
ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
PLAN COMMENT
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of
Include proposed
Architectural plans and elevations have
None.
development within the designated Entrance
architectural plans for
been submitted for review. The
Corridors is to insure that new development within
review with the next
building measures 139' long and 83'4"
the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of
submittal.
wide. The building rises approximately
the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review
52' at the highest point. The building is
and of these Guidelines, that proposed development
located approximately 600' from the
within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect
EC.
elements of design characteristic of the significant
historical landmarks, buildings, and structures of the
The applicant's submittal states that
Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote
the building incorporates the Arts &
orderly and attractive development within these
Crafts style. Elements of the style seen
corridors. Applicants should note that replication of
in the design include low pitched
historic structures is neither required nor desired.
gabled roofs, wide eaves with
decorative brackets, squared columns,
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the
Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these
and a stone base. A variety of materials
sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and
are proposed: HardiPlank siding in
vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of
"rare gray" with Boral trim in antique
buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of
white; MDF (medium density
these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four
fibreboard) panels at the center
primary factors: compatibility with significant
window bays; cement stucco base and
historic sites in the area; the character of the
upper walls in antique white; PVC
Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and
columns and brackets in antique white;
landscaping.
cable railing at the balconies; asphalt
shingles in charcoal; and a metal
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing
structures should respect the traditions of the
canopy over the main entrance. The
architecture of historically significant buildings in
proposed forms, details, materials and
the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs
colors are compatible with those
of historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings
approved for Blocks 2, 3 and 4, and
of architectural features, which provide important
generally with the historic architecture
examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix
of the area.
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.
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to
Include proposed
Architectural plans and elevations have
None.
establish a pattern of compatible architectural
architectural plans for
been submitted for review. The scale
characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in
review with the next
of the Block 5 building is much larger
order to achieve unity and coherence. Building
submittal.
than that of the other buildings in the
designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other
development but is consistent with
nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor.
other three-story buildings in
Where a designated corridor is substantially
residential developments across Rt. 20.
developed, these Guidelines require striking a
Materials and architectural details
careful balance between harmonizing new
proposed for the Block 5 building are
development with the existing character of the
similar to those used in Blocks 2, 3 and
corridor and achieving compatibility with the
4. This will establish a level of
significant historic sites in the area.
compatibility in the development,
despite the scale difference.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the
surrounding context of buildings.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human
Include proposed
Architectural plans and elevations have
None.
scale. Scale should be integral to the building and
architectural plans for
been submitted for review. The
site design.
review with the next
proposed building is a large one, but it
submittal.
is broken down with regular bay
divisions (generally 10' to 20' wide)
along the front elevation, and is
marked by pilasters, water tables,
stringcourses, projecting balconies,
and shaped roofs broken up with hips,
gables and dormers. These elements
help establish human scale.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor
The proposed building is generally
None.
should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to
similar in form to the 3-story
create a cohesive whole.
residential buildings in the nearby
Avemore and Wilton Farms
developments.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from
The side elevations incorporate
None.
building design should be relieved using design
expanses of wall filled only with
detail or vegetation, or both.
siding, but the elevations appear
balanced and are not without detail
overall.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural
A single building is proposed with this
None.
connecting devices should be used to unify groups
plan.
of buildings within a development.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be
The building does not have the
None.
modified to meet the requirements of the
appearance of a trademark design.
Guidelines.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be
Window glass specs have not yet been
Add the window glass
highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the
provided.
note to the architectural
Entrance Corridors should meet the following
drawings: Visible light
criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not
transmittance (VLT)
drop below 4001o. Visible light reflectance (VLR)
shall not drop below
shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the
40%. Visible light
proposed window glass should be submitted with the
reflectance (VLR) shall
application for final review.
not exceed 30%.
Specifications on the
proposed window glass
should be submitted with
the application for final
review.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be
Provide architectural
A dumpster pad is proposed in the
None.
integrated into the overall plan of development and
designs for review.
south/southwest corner of the parking
shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the
Indicate if rooftop
lot. The plan notes a masonry
building designs used on the site.
mechanical equipment
is proposed. If it is,
screening wall with stone veneer for
the dumpster screen. The residential
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility
from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate
clearly show how the
units between Block 5 and the EC are
siting, these features will still have a negative visual
building design fully
expected to block the dumpster from
impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening
screens the equipment.
view.
should be provided to eliminate visibility.
a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas,
No mechanical equipment, loading,
d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f.
service or storage areas, or fencing are
Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence,
shown on the plan.
barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing
devices.
Equipment is proposed to be located in
a recessed area on the roof. It is not
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the
design of the buildings and surrounding natural
expected to be visible from the EC.
vegetation and may consist of. a. Walls, b.
Plantings, and c. Fencing.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan
None.
The note appears on the cover sheet.
None.
and the architectural plan: "Visibility of all
mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor
shall be eliminated."
Lighting
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill
None.
There is no excessive spillover of
None.
over onto adjacent properties or streets;
lighting onto other properties.
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted
Revise the proposed
The bollard fixture has been
None.
to eliminate glare. All fixtures with lamps emitting
bollard fixture to one
eliminated. The other proposed
3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures.
that is entirely full
fixtures are full cutoff fixtures.
cutoff or one that uses
an LED lamp.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not
None.
Light levels at the ground have
Revise the lighting plan
appropriate for display lots in the Entrance
increased significantly. A maximum of
to limit illumination to
Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most
29.4 fc is seen in the parking lot. The
20 fc maximum in the
other uses in the Entrance Corridors.
ARB has typically limited parking lot
parking lot.
illumination to 20 fc.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with
None.
A variety of lamp types are proposed.
Revise the lamps in the
a warm soft low; however, a consistent appearance
LED downli hts are proposed at the
parking lot pole lights to
throughout a site or development is required.
entrances on the front elevation. Two
a consistent type (for
Consequently, if existing lamps that emit non-white
pole lights are proposed in the parking
example, all metal
light are to remain, new lamps may be required to
lot; one has two fixtures with metal
halide).
match them.
halide lamps and the other has three
fixtures with high pressure sodium
lamps. A single lamp type in the
parking lot would provide a more
consistent appearance. No lighting was
proposed in blocks 2, 3 and 4 of the
development.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate
None.
A black finish is proposed for the pole
None.
colors for free-standing pole mounted light fixtures
fixtures.
in the Entrance Corridors.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted
Specify light pole
A note has been added to the plan
None.
light fixtures should be compatible with the height
height on the lighting
indicating that maximum pole height is
and scale of the buildings and the sites they are
plan, clearly indicating
20', including the base.
illuminating, and with the use of the site. Typically,
that the base (if one is
the height of freestanding pole -mounted light
proposed) is included
fixtures in the Entrance Corridors should not exceed
in the total height.
20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20
Total height (pole and
feet in height will typically require additional
base) should not
screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from
exceed 20'.
the Entrance Corridor.
28
In determining the appropriateness of lighting
None.
The appearance of the poles and
Revise the lighting plan
fixtures for the Entrance Corridors, the individual
fixtures may have reduced impact on
to limit illumination to
context of the site will be taken into consideration
the EC given the other buildings to be
20 fc maximum in the
on a case by case basis.
constructed between the Block 5
parking lot.
parking lot and the EC, but the
illumination from the fixtures can have
an impact and 29.4 fc in the parking lot
is excessive.
29
The following note should be included on the
Add the standard
The note has been added to sheet C7.
None.
lighting plan: "Each outdoor luminaire equipped
lighting note to the
with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens
plan.
shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged
or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining
residential districts and away from adjacent roads.
The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto
public roads and property in residential or rural
areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half
footcandle."
Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape
None.
No decorative landscape lighting is
None.
Lighting
proposed.
Landscaping
Provide a complete
A landscape plan has been provided.
See below.
landscape plan with all
related details for
review.
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding
None.
Block 5 does not have EC frontage. EC
None.
landscaping are intended to reflect the landscaping
frontage trees were included in a
characteristic of many of the area's significant
previously approved plan.
historic sites which is characterized by large shade
trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual
order within the Entrance Corridor and help to
integrate buildings into the existing environment of
the corridor.
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be
obtained by planting different types of plant
materials that share similar characteristics. Such
common elements 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% 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:
None.
There are no interior roads proposed in
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all
Block 5.
interior roads. Such trees should be at least 2'/2
inches caliper (measured six inches above the
ground) and should be of a plant species common to
the area. Such trees should be located at least every
40 feet on center.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
Provide a complete
A landscape plan has been provided. A
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all
landscape plan with all
sidewalk is proposed along the front of
interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at
related details for
the Block 5 building. No trees are
least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above
review.
proposed along the sidewalk or in front
the ground) and should be of a species common to
of the building, and no planting area is
the area. Such trees should be located at least every
provided along the building. One tree
25 feet on center.
is located at the north end of the
parking. It is one of three at the
perimeter of the circular travelway.
Trees along the sidewalk in front of the
building would have limited impact on
the EC due to the Spruce trees
proposed along the east side of the
parking lot (See #35.)
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
Add a tree at the
The landscape plan shows a staggered
None.
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking
middle of the south
row of Colorado Blue Spruce, 4-5'
areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees should be
side of the parking lot
high at planting, spaced 10' on center,
planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of
and a tree at the
along the east (EC) side of the parking
one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and
northwest corner of
lot. Three trees are now shown on the
should be evenly distributed throughout the interior
the parking lot.
south side of the parking lot, spaced
of the parking area.
45-50' apart. The planting area
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b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should
Provide a complete
previously shown in the northwest
measure 2'/z inches caliper (measured six inches
landscape plan with all
corner of the parking lot was revised
above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and
related details for
with the creation of the circular drive,
should be of a species common to the area. Such
review.
but a tree was added on the north side
trees should be planted in planters or medians
of the parking lot in the central island.
sufficiently large to maintain the health of the tree
and shall be protected by curbing.
56 parking spaces are proposed. This
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to
requires 6 interior trees. Six trees are
minimize the parking area's impact on Entrance
proposed, but they are located at the
Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in
perimeter of the parking area — not the
height.
interior. A landscape strip is shown
running through the parking lot, but
there is nothing planted in it. An
underground water detention area is
located below the parking lot. Trees
cannot be planted above this facility.
The Spruce on the east side of the lot
will limit the impact of interior trees as
viewed from the EC.
The parking lot is over 600' from the
EC, so shrubs around the parking lot
would not have a significant visual
impact on the EC.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
Not at this time.
Three Sycamore trees are proposed
None.
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along
along the north side of the Block 5
the front of long buildings as necessary to soften the
building, between the end of the
appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and
building and the circular drive. No
type of such trees or vegetation should be
trees are proposed along the EC -facing
determined by the length, height, and blankness of
elevation. The building elevations have
such walls.
sufficient detail that landscaping does
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site,
not appear necessary for softening,
buildings, and other structures; dumpsters,
especially considering the row of
accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru"
Spruce trees proposed along the east
windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should
side of the parking lot.
measure at least 24 inches in height.
37
Plant species:
Provide a complete
The proposed species appear in the
None.
a. Plant species required should be as approved by
landscape plan with all
various lists.
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the Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic
related details for
Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and
review.
Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix
D).
38
Plant health:
None.
The plant health note appears on Sheet
None.
The following note should be added to the landscape
C6. Only two tree species are included
plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be
in this proposal — 9 American
allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature
Planetree (Sycamore) and 32 Colorado
height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs
Blue Spruce. Typically, a variety of
and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to
species is recommended to help ensure
support the overall health of the plant."
the health of the landscape. Although
the Block 5 species are limited, they
add to the variety in the overall
development.
Site Development and layout
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing
None.
The general layout of the development
None.
natural landscape and should contribute to the
was approved with the rezoning
creation of an organized development plan. This
application plan.
may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by
preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the
area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian
ways and choosing species that reflect native forest
elements; insuring that any grading will blend into
the surrounding topography thereby creating a
continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent
practical, existing significant river and stream
valleys which may be located on the site and
integrating these features into the design of
surrounding development; and limiting the building
mass and height to a scale that does not overpower
the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance
Corridor.
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to
None.
The proposed building is oriented
None.
the Entrance Corridor street and to other
toward, but not directly parallel to, the
development within the corridor should be as
EC. This orientation was illustrated on
follows:
the rezoning application plan and
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike
appears to be appropriate.
paths, and pedestrian walks should guide the layout
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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
None.
Grading proposed in Block 5 ties in
None.
the site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use
with the surrounding development.
of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through
the use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with
the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are
generally unacceptable. Proposed contours 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,
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
Show the existing tree
No individual trees to remain are
None.
within the drip line of any trees or other existing
line, the tree line to
shown on the plan. Off-site grading is
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The architectural design
2. The lighting plan; the variety of lamp types
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Add the window glass note to the architectural drawings: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 4001o. Visible light reflectance
(VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application for final review.
2. Revise the lighting plan to limit illumination to 20 fc maximum in the parking lot.
3. Revise the lamps in the parking lot pole lights to a consistent type (for example, all metal halide).
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features designated for preservation in the final
remain, and tree
shown south of the parking lot. Similar
Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree
protection fencing at
grading was shown on the previous
protection fencing should be shown on, and
the Block 5 perimeter.
plan. Tree protection fencing and a tree
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and
line to remain are now shown on the
erosion and sediment control plans.
current plan.
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
None.
Underground detention was approved
None.
be designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid
with the previous plan. No new
the need for screening. When visible from the
changes are proposed.
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.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The architectural design
2. The lighting plan; the variety of lamp types
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Add the window glass note to the architectural drawings: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 4001o. Visible light reflectance
(VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application for final review.
2. Revise the lighting plan to limit illumination to 20 fc maximum in the parking lot.
3. Revise the lamps in the parking lot pole lights to a consistent type (for example, all metal halide).
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This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
Cl
Cover Sheet
10/5/2015
C2
Approved Proffers & Lot Regulations
10/5/2015
C3
I Existing Conditions & Demo Plan
10/5/2015
C4
Site Plan
10/5/2015
C5
Grading and Utility Plan
10/5/2015
C6
Landscape Plan & Details
10/5/2015
C7
Lighting Plan & Details
10/5/2015
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Architectural drawings: Color front elevation, general massing study, entry and porch details, exterior finish
schedule, porch eave and decorative eave bracket detail, front elevation, rear elevation, left elevation, floor
plans: ground, first, second, third, fourth, roof
10/5/2015
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Material samples: Windows/doors: Antique White DC101 Eagle Window and Door; Asphalt shingles:
Certainteed Moire black/charcoal; Paint: Sherwin Williams Antique White 6119 and Rare Gray 6199; Stone
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Attachment A
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
September 18, 2015
Justin Shimp
201 E Main St Suite M
Charlottesville Va 22902
RE: ARB -2015-91: Riverside Village Block 5
Dear Mr. Shimp,
At its meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, by a vote of 3:0 voted to forward the following
recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee:
Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5) AND Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan
approval:
I . A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
2. Include proposed architectural plans for review with the next submittal.
3. Indicate if rooftop mechanical equipment is proposed. If it is, clearly show how the building design fully screens the equipment from view.
4. Revise the proposed bollard fixture to one that is entirely full cutoff or one that uses an LED lamp.
5. Specify light pole height on the lighting plan, clearly indicating that the base (if one is proposed) is included in the total height. Total height (pole
and base) should not exceed 20'.
6. Add the standard lighting note to 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."
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7. Add a tree at the middle of the south side of the parking lot and a tree at the northwest corner of the parking lot.
8. Provide a complete landscape plan with all related details for review.
9. Show the existing tree line, the tree line to remain, and tree protection fencing at the Block 5 perimeter.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1. Show the existing tree line, the tree line to remain, and tree protection fencing at the Block 5 perimeter.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms, checklists and schedules are available on-
line at www.albemarle.org/ARB. Please be certain that your ARB submittal addresses the above -noted issues.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
cc: Riverside Village Properties Inc
200 Garrett St Ste S
Charlottesville Va 22902
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