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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -45%
Phone (434) 296 -5832 - Fax (434) 972 -4126
December 18, 2015
Scott Collins
200 Garrett St., Ste. A
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARS -2015 -134: Sunset Overlook Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Collins,
At its meeting on Monday, December 7, 2015, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, bya vote of
4:0, 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 § 1 8-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5):
1. Preserve existing trees within the proposed open space along Rt. 631. in areas where existing
trees are used to meet tree requirements along Rt. 631, identify existing individual large shade
and ornamental trees on the plan by size and species to show that the minimum requirement
can be met. if the requirement can't be met, show additional new trees to be planted to meet
the requirement.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
I. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
2. Show mechanical equipment on the plan. Show how visibility of the equipment will be
eliminated.
3. Include the standard mechanical equipment note on the site plan: "Visibility of all mechanical
equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
4. Preserve existing trees within the proposed open space along Rt. 631. In areas where existing
trees are used to meet tree requirements along Rt. 631, identify existing individual large shade
and ornamental trees on the plan by size and species to show that the minimum requirement
can be met. If the requirement can't be met, show additional new trees to be planted to meet
the requirement. 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."
S. Show the existing asphalt path on the plans.
6. Provide a conservation checklist on the plan.
7. Show tree protection fencing on the plan.
Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of grading permit:
1. Provide a conservation checklist on the plan. Show tree protection fencing on the plan.
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.orp:/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,
&'L�c c 29y
Ellie Ray
Senior Planner
CC: Forge Farm LLC
195 Riverbend Drive
Charlottesville VA 22911