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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600081 Action Letter 2016-07-18COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434) 296 - 5823 Fax (434) 972 - 4012 Date: July 05, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM Meeting Room: Room #241 Members: Staff: ARB ACTION MEMO Charles T. Lebo: Present Fred Missel, Chair: Present Bruce Wardell, Vice Chair: Absent Stan Binsted: Present Margaret Maliszewski: Present Bill Fritz: Present Sharon Taylor: Present CALL TO ORDER Mr. Missel called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and established a quorum. DISCLOSURES Mr. Missel invited disclosures. There being none, the meeting proceeded. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Missel invited public comment. There being none, the meeting proceeded. CONSENT AGENDA a. ARB -2016-66: Old Trail Village Blocks 5, 20 and 21 - Initial Site Plan (TM 055E00100000A1) Proposal: To construct three apartment buildings and a row of townhouses, with associated site improvements. ALBEMARLE COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD - PAGE 1 JULY 05, 2016 FINAL ACTION MEMO Location: South of Golf Drive and west of Old Trail Drive Motion to Approve Consent Agenda: Motion: Mr. Lebo moved to approve the consent agenda and forward the recommendations outlined in the staff report to the Agent for the Site Review Committee, as follows: • Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5): None. Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None. Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval: A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. For the Certificate of Appropriateness, the applicant shall submit an ARB application for a County -wide Certificate of Appropriateness for structures 750' or more from the EC. The submittal should address the corresponding checklist requirements and the following: 1. Building mass, roof form, building materials/colors, and landscaping will be the focus of review. 2. If existing trees to remain are intended to be counted towards landscaping requirements, show the individual trees to remain on the plan and identify them by size and species. 3. Include the standard planting note on the site 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." 4. Coordinate the proposed grading with the wooded area to remain. 5. Show tree protection fencing on the plan. • Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: 1. Coordinate the proposed grading with the wooded area to remain. 2. Show tree protection fencing on the plan. Mr. Binsted seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3:0. (Wardell absent) WORK SESSION a. Outdoor Storage and Display in the Entrance Corridors After receiving staff's presentation, the ARB discussed the process of reviewing outdoor storage and display in the Entrance Corridors and, in consensus, supported the concept of staff developing design standards for administrative review of such applications. OTHER BUSINESS a. ARB -2016-52: Field & Stream Sign: Illumination type and graphics ALBEMARLE COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD - PAGE 2 JULY 05, 2016 FINAL ACTION MEMO After considering the proposed sign changes for graphics and illumination type, it was the consensus of the ARB that the additional white halo illumination and eagle graphic were appropriate. Motion: Mr. Lebo moved for approval of changes to the Comprehensive Sign Plan to allow the black and white eagle graphic for the Field & Stream sign and to allow white halo illumination for wall signs at 5th Street Station. Mr. Binsted seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3:0. (Wardell absent) b. ARB -2016-28: Chapman Grove Baptist Church: Revised Plans After considering the site plan revisions, it was the consensus of the ARB that the revised plan could be reviewed and approved by staff. Motion: Mr. Lebo moved to allow staff to review and approve the final plan for Chapman Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Binsted seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3:0. (Wardell absent) c. ARB -2016-81: Old Trail Village Block 31B & C After considering the location of Block 31 relative to the Entrance Corridor, it was the consensus of the ARB that development in Block 31 would not require ARB review due to lack of visibility. d. ARB -2015-153: Adelaide In response to staff's request for clarification on the ARB's recommended condition related to the architecture of the Adelaide buildings, the ARB agreed that "For buildings located between Road B and the Rt. 250 Entrance Corridor, all walls facing Rt. 250 shall have the appearance of primary building fronts, or shall incorporate quality materials and details appropriate for the Entrance Corridor, as determined by the ARB." Approval of Minutes Motion: Mr. Binsted moved to approve the minutes of March 7, 2016. Mr. Lebo seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 3:0. (Wardell absent) Next ARB Meeting: July 18, 2016 Mr. Missel reminded those present that he will not be able to attend the July 18 meeting. ALBEMARLE COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD - PAGE 3 JULY 05, 2016 FINAL ACTION MEMO ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:47 p.m. to the next ARB meeting on Monday, July 18, 2016 in Room 241, Second Floor, County Office Building at 1:00 p.m. ALBEMARLE COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD - PAGE 4 JULY 05, 2016 FINAL ACTION MEMO