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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600039 Staff Report 2016-08-01ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2016-39: Better Living Berkmar Initial Plan Review Type Initial Site Development Plan Parcel Identification 045000000112BO & 045000000112AO Between Route 29 and Berkmar Drive. North of Schewels (2030 Seminole Trail) and south of Better Living Location Furniture (2060 Seminole Trail) and Better Living Home Center (2070 Seminole Trail). Zoned Highway Commercial (HQ/Entrance Corridor (EC)/Airport Impact Area (AIA) Owner/Applicant B. Properties, LC./Shimp Engineering (Justin Shimp) Magisterial District Rio Proposal To construct a building for building supply sales, furniture sales and office uses as well as a large warehouse and three smaller buildings for storage and an outdoor paved loading and storage area. Outdoor storage, display and/or sales areas require a special use permit if visible from the EC. Context The subject parcel is situated in an area that is developed primarily with commercial uses. It is split into two separate pieces. The smaller of the two fronts on Route 29 and the larger fronts on Berkmar Drive. The parcel between the two pieces is zoned commercial but contains a residence (See Figure 1). There are also two residential lots adjacent to the subject parcel, one of which fronts Berkmar Drive. Most of the adjacent development along Route 29 predates the establishment of the EC and, consequently, does not meet the requirements of the EC guidelines. Along Route 29 Schewels Furniture Company is located to the south and both Better Living Furniture and Better Living Home Center are located to the north. Visibility The improvements and structures proposed with this site plan will be visible from the EC (See the analysis for guidelines #17, 18 and 19 below for details). ARB Meeting Date August 1, 2016 Staff Contact Paty Saternye PROJECT HISTORY The ARB reviewed an initial site plan proposal for this parcel on May 16, 2016. During the meeting the applicant submitted a site plan that had significant changes in comparison to the one reviewed by staff. The Architectural Review Board unanimously voted to accept the applicant's request for deferral. The applicant was instructed to revise the submittal to address the issues outlined in the staff report, to provide information on the retaining walls and to provide additional site sections. The action letter from the meeting is included as Attachment A to this report. The applicant has provided the site sections, the information on the retaining walls and has addressed many of the issues specified in the previous staff report. ANALYSIS Gray highlight = means the guideline can't be reviewed at initial site plan stage, but recommendations can be provided for final. Yellow highlight = means the guideline can only be reviewed for location/configuration at the initial plan stage Regular text = means the guideline can be reviewed at initial plan stage, can be made a condition of initial plan approval, and can be the basis for denial REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Structure design 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development Architectural designs have not been submitted for None at this time. within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure review. Guidelines relating to architectural design, that new development within the corridors reflects the scale, material and form will be addressed when traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the the full architectural design is submitted for a purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that formal review. proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design characteristic of the The site plan proposes a building with an 11,000 sf None at this time. significant historical landmarks, buildings, and footprint (Building A) which is shown to be 3 structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and stories in the sectional views. `Building A" is to promote orderly and attractive development within located approximately 820' from the EC street. these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of "Building B Open Shed" is 6,960 sf and located historic structures is neither required nor desired. approximately 570' from the EC. "Storage Shed D" is 2,000 sf and located approximately 555' 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these from the EC. "Storage Shed E" is 1,000 sf and sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In located approximately 465' from the EC. order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, "Building C", also labeled as "Warehouse and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Building" in the sections, is 18,400 sf and located Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: 390' from the EC. compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development Buildings B, C, D and E, since they will be utilized None at this time. and layout; and landscaping. for storage, may have an industrial or utilitarian appearance that might not be acceptable for the 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions of the EC. architecture of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of architectural features, 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. Scale should be integral to the building and site design. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify groups of buildings within a development. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the requirements of the Guidelines. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application for final review. 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to Many of the buildings in the area predate the None at this time. establish a pattern of compatible architectural establishment of the Route 29 EC and, characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order consequently, do not meet the requirements of the to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should EC guidelines. Architectural designs have not been demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within submitted for review. Guidelines relating to the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is context and compatibility will be addressed when substantially developed, these Guidelines require the full architectural design is submitted for a striking a careful balance between harmonizing new formal review. development with the existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be Compatibility of Buildings B, C, D and E with None at this time. integrated into the overall plan of development and "Building A" can be determined when shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the architectural designs for all the buildings are building designs used on the site. submitted for review. 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate The site plan includes a proposed "Loading & Revise the plan to clearly siting, these features will still have a negative visual Storage Area". The possibility of the outdoor show the limits of the impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should "Loading & Storage Area" being visible from the "Loading & Storage Area", be provided to eliminate visibility. EC has been greatly reduced from the previously with hatching or other a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. submitted site plan by the location and height of method. If the storage area Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above- Buildings B, C, D & E. However, more detail is extends to the north side of ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, needed to accurately assess visibility and to ensure "Building B Open Shed" razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. that the Entrance Corridor is not adversely provide additional screening 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design impacted. Outdoor storage areas which are not along the north side of the of the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and fully screened, and therefore visible from the ECs, parcel to eliminate visibility may consist of a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. require Special Use Permits. of this area, or submit an application for a special use The elevation of the EC street adjacent to the permit. subject parcel is approximately 466' and the elevation rises from the Route 29 road frontage up Screening of the storage to about 522' where "Building A" is proposed. The area may be provided by paved "Loading & Storage Area" begins at a walls, plantings or fencing, distance of approximately 470' from the EC at a or a combination of these. proposed elevation of 498', which is about 32' When accomplished by new above the entrance corridor and would be visible vegetation, do not provide above the buildings along the EC if not screened. the screening in rigid rows. Instead provide a less The exact extent of the "Loading & Storage Area" formal layout and include is unclear. Two labels are provided but multiple species to blend information on whether the area extends to the with the surrounding area. north side of "Building B Open Shed", which is wider than a drive aisle and could be visible from If existing trees are to be the EC, cannot be ascertained from the site plan. utilized for screening or any Without screening, the north side of "Building B other EC requirements label Open Shed" will be visible from the EC (See them as `preserved', provide Figure 5). tree protection fencing and specify the individual tree There is a 20' wide gap between "Storage Shed E" locations, canopy limits, and "Building C" that is filled with a double caliper and species. staggered row of 8' high evergreen trees to screen the view of the outdoor storage area, and the chain Expand the wording of the link fence that connects the two buildings, from the note under "Proposed Use" EC. on the coversheet to say, "Items stored within the There is also a note on the cover sheet, under outdoor storage area shall Proposed Use, that states "Items stored within the not exceed the height of the outdoor storage area shall not exceed the height of landscaping, or other the landscaping or other methods of screening methods of screening installed." installed, and shall not be visible from the Entrance Corridor." Although there appears to be existing old growth trees that will remain on the site, those trees are not labeled as "preserved" in the site plan. The comment response letter mentions trees being Indicate on the plan the "preserved", but the applicant has indicated they walls of the buildings and are not meant to be utilized for screening. Also, sheds that will be open. If because individual trees have not been identified, any open sides will be and most of the areas of tree canopy within the visible from the EC then property boundaries that are to remain are not very either provide additional wide, the amount of screening that would be screening to eliminate provided by the remaining trees is questionable. visibility or apply for a special use permit for No information has been given on what sides of outdoor storage in the EC. the sheds, or warehouse, will not have walls. Since outdoor storage that is visible from the EC Eliminate visibility of any requires an SP, and because the definition of mechanical equipment from "Outdoor" (18.3.1) includes items under a roof but the EC. Specify the visible from outside of the structure, information location of mechanical on the walls of these building is necessary for equipment, and method of review. For example, if the north side of "Building screening utilized for them, B Open Shed" will be open on the north side, then on the site plan. what is stored within could be visible from the EC (See Figure 5). Add the standard mechanical equipment note No mechanical equipment is shown on the site to the architectural plans. plan. The standard note on eliminating the visibility of any mechanical equipment has been added to the cover sheet. Eliminate visibility of the full length of the chain link A portion of the proposed 8' high chain link fence, fence on the north side of adjacent to the "Stormwater Treatment Area" on the north side of the parcel, will be visible from the the property from the EC. Specify the screening 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical EC. There are 8' high evergreen trees along the method and provide details. equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be north side of the fence for only a portion of its eliminated." length. All portions of the chain link fence must be screened from the EC. Provide details on how the "Roll Off Dumpster" will be screened from the EC or Two refuse areas are shown on the site plan. One specify in the site plan that dumpster is specified to have a brick enclosure and the "Roll Off Dumpster" details of that enclosure are provided on Sheet No. will be kept within the C6. There is also a "10' x 20' Roll Off Dumpster" designated "Loading and shown on the site plan. No details are provided as Storage Areas" at all times. to how it will be screened from the EC. Since it is on wheels it could be moved to any portion of the site. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be There are two stormwater treatment areas, and one Label the stormwater pond designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the stormwater pond that is not labeled, on the site that is located east of need for screening. When visible from the Entrance plan. They are located in the north and northeast "Storage Shed E". Corridor street, these features must be fully integrated portions of the development. The "Stormwater into the landscape. They should not have the appearance Treatment Area" is created by the proposed Provide landscaping to of engineered features. topography on the north edge of the parcel, where there is about 10 feet of fill at the northern edge integrate the stormwater areas, on the east and west 44 Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the and a steep slope down to the adjoining property. sides of "Storage Shed E", finished site to the extent possible. No landscaping is proposed for this slope. Small into the landscape. areas of existing old growth trees are shown to remain, but no details are given for them and they are not labeled as being preserved. Therefore they are not counted towards screening. Since there is no proposed landscaping in this area the top edge of the "stormwater treatment area" will be visible from the EC (See Figure 5 & Section D-D). However, since the EC is approximately 34 feet lower than the "Stormwater Treatment Area" it is Provide proposed unlikely that it will be obvious. topographical information for the "Proposed Storm No proposed contours are provided for the Water Treatment Area" at "Proposed Storm Water Treatment Area" behind the northeast corner of "Building C". `Building C". Lighting No lighting plan has been submitted at this time. None at this time. Landscaping 7 The requirements of the Guidelines regarding The main parcel (TMP 45-112B) is split, with a None. landscaping are intended to reflect the landscaping smaller portion along the Route 29 EC. The larger characteristic of many of the area's significant historic portion has frontage along Berkmar Drive (See sites which is characterized by large shade trees and Figure 1). Between the two portions of this parcel lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order within is a separate lot (TMP 45-112A). The larger the Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings portion of TMP 45-112B and a portion of TMP 45- into the existing environment of the corridor. 112A will be utilized for this development. No development is proposed for the portion of When developed, EC street 8 Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of plant materials TMP 45-112B which is adjacent to Route 29 and trees will be required for the that share similar characteristics. Such common no landscaping is proposed along the EC (See portion of TMP 45-112B elements allow for more flexibility in the design of Figure 4). No information has been provided with frontage on Route 29. structures because common landscape features will help about what will happen to the portion of the parcel to harmonize the appearance of development as seen that has frontage on Route 29. from the street upon which the Corridor is centered. Berkmar Drive is not an EC street. However, None at this time. 32 Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following: mature trees on Berkmar would be visible from Rt. a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the 29 and some of the trees proposed along Berkmar Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least are within an existing access easement. The 3 %2 inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) conflict between the proposed plantings and the and should be of a plant species common to the area. existing easement will need to be resolved. 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 travelway extends from the Berkmar entrance Provide ten (10) additional a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior into the site along the north side of the property. interior road trees and roads. Such trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper There are ten (10) large shade trees proposed on locate them on the north (measured six inches above the ground) and should be the south side of the travelway, but not on the side of the northern of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should north side. There does not seem to be enough travelway. Update the be located at least every 40 feet on center. room for large trees between the proposed northern landscaping calculations to property line and the back of curb. The retaining reflect the additional trees. walls and guard rail are proposed very close to one another. Trees along the interior road in this location, in addition to meeting the interior street tree requirement, would also partially mitigate the view of the site from the EC. 34 Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways: Sidewalks are proposed around most of Building None at this time. a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior A. Trees could address both the pedestrian way pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches and building landscape requirements, but little caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and planting area is provided adjacent to the building. should be of a species common to the area. Such trees The applicant should be aware that the should be located at least every 25 feet on center. architectural design could prompt the need for trees near the building. This determination will be 36 Landscaping of buildings and other structures: a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the made with a future submittal. 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. 35 Landscaping of parking areas: There are ten (10) large shade trees lining the None. a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking northern perimeter of the parking lot. areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas No trees are provided along the perimeter of the None. at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces eighteen (18) parking spaces that are located provided and should be evenly distributed throughout within 5 feet of the southern property line, and in the interior of the parking area. an overhead electrical easement. This parking row b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should is not expected to be visible from the EC and measure 2'/z inches caliper (measured six inches above therefore it is not expected to adversely impact the the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of EC. a species common to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to There is a line of fourteen (14) 8' high evergreen None. maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by trees partially screening the parking lot, as well as curbing. a portion of the chain link fence, from the view of c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the EC. Given the elevation and distance, shrubs the parking area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. would not have much impact on the visibility of Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height. the parking from the EC. 37 Plant species: The plant species appear on the specified lists. None. a. Plant species required should be as approved by the 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 has been added to the site plan. None. The following note should be added 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 theplant." Development pattern and site grading 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing The current parcels (TMP 45-112B & 45-112A) None. natural landscape and should contribute to the creation are primarily wooded and sloping from Berkmar of an organized development plan. This may be Drive down to the Route 29 EC. There is a large accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the open area directly adjacent to the EC (See Figure trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new 4). The fmished floor elevation of the proposed trees along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing Building A is about 1 foot different from the species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that existing elevation, approximately 522'. The any grading will blend into the surrounding topography proposed layout also slopes from Berkmar Drive thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to down towards the EC by utilizing retaining walls the extent practical, existing significant river and stream and a sloping parking access way. The "Loading valleys which may be located on the site and integrating & Storage Area", on the northeast side of the these features into the design of surrounding proposed plan, is graded to about 2 feet of the development; and limiting the building mass and height existing grade. On the southeast side it is about 14 to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings of feet lower than the existing grade, which can be the site, or the Entrance Corridor. somewhat seen on the left side of Section D-D. The location of both Berkmar Drive and the EC are 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development provided on the exhibit showing Section A -A and within the corridor should be as follows: Section B-B. The layout of the site plan appears a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike organized. All of the buildings are approximately paths, and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of parallel or perpendicular to Berkmar Drive but not the site. the EC. Since the buildings are closer to Berkmar, b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor and do not front on the EC, the orientation of the street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings building should not adversely impact the EC. No should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor sidewalks or bike lanes exist on the adjoining side street. of Berkmar Drive. 10 c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent Because of the grade change from the EC to the See recommendations 18 pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems. proposed development area, and the openness of and 19 above. d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to the existing development on the adjoining property provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor. to the north, all elements of the development not e. If significant natural features exist on the site screened by the proposed buildings and (including creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees landscaping will be visible from the EC (See or rock outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such Figures 3 & 5). The majority of the existing trees natural features should be reflected in the site layout. If that would have limited the view of the proposed the provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle improvements seem to be designated for removal County Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements and none have been specified for preservation. required by that section should be located so as to There are also no proposed trees or shrubs in the maximize the use of existing features in screening such area between the north boundary of the parcel and improvements from Entrance Corridor streets. the small "Stormwater Treatment Area" located f. The placement of structures on the site should respect west of "Storage Shed E". existing views and vistas on and around the site. There appears to be only 2 feet between the None. 40 Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of property line and the first retaining wall on the retaining walls and by shaping the terrain through the use northern side of the property, 3 feet between the of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing two retaining walls, and possibly 5 feet between terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally the top retaining wall and the guardrail, which unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall extremely limits the landscaping that could be used be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where they to mitigate the view of retaining walls and that side meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve of the development from the EC. a natural, rather than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be The terraced retaining walls on the north side of None. terraced and planted to blend with the landscape. the parcel, that will be visible from the EC, are labeled as being a maximum height of 6' per wall. There are other proposed retaining walls shown on the site plan. Two 8' retaining walls are located at the southeast corner of `Building A". A retaining wall with a maximum height of 7' is located behind "Storage Shed D". However, these taller walls are not expected to be visible from the EC. There are no proposed connections to the adjoining None. parcels. A more natural appearance and further mitigation Consider providing native of impacts on the EC could be achieved by plants on the proposed incorporating native plantings along the proposed graded slope. graded slope and the terraced retaining walls located between the interior road and the northern Add plants on the terraced property line. retaining walls. The retaining wall on the north side of the parcel, Modify the label on the that will be visible from the EC, is specified as retaining wall to be "James "Eagle Bay Diamond Pro Retaining Wall River" color. Jamestown Color Block", but no material sample was provided. Eagle Bay has a "James River" Provide a material & color color block in the Diamond Pro line. sample for this type of retaining wall. 41 No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within The existing tree canopy that is shown to remain is See comment #19 above. If the drip line of any trees or other existing features not labeled as "preserved" on the site plan. In existing trees to remain are designated for preservation in the final Certificate of order for existing trees to be utilized for Entrance not to be "preserved" then Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should Corridor requirements they must reside on the do not include them in any be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, subject parcel(s) and be "preserved". They cannot EC required landscaping. landscaping and erosion and sediment control plans. be on adjacent parcels or on a portion of the parcel(s) that will be subdivided and sold. If the 42 Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and existing trees are to remain and are designated as protected on the site prior to any grading activity on the "preserved" then adequate tree protection needs to site. This protection should remain in place until be provided. The location, size and species of the completion of the development of the site. preserved trees would need to be provided on the site plan. 43 Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within this area. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. Anticipated visibility of the development (buildings and storage area) from the EC. 2. Screening of the paved loading and storage area on the north and east sides. 3. Screening of the chain link fence from the EC. 4. Trees not provided on the north side of the northern travelway. 5. Trees not provided along perimeter of the parking lot adjacent to the southern border of the property. 6. Treatment of the terraced walls and proposed grading on the north side of the parcel and visible from the EC. 7. No proposed landscaping along the EC. 12 Regarding the Initial Site Plan: Staff recommends that the ARB 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): A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. l . Revise the plan to clearly show the limits of the "Loading & Storage Area", with hatching or other method. If the storage area extends to the north side of `Building B Open Shed" provide additional screening along the north side of the parcel to eliminate visibility of this area, or submit an application for a special use permit. 2. Screening of the storage area may be provided by walls, plantings or fencing, or a combination of these. When accomplished by new vegetation, do not provide the screening in rigid rows. Instead provide a less formal layout and include multiple species to blend with the surrounding area. 3. If existing trees are to be utilized for screening or any other EC requirements label them as `preserved', provide tree protection fencing and specify the individual tree locations, canopy limits, caliper and species. 4. Expand the wording of the note under "Proposed Use" on the coversheet to say, "Items stored within the outdoor storage area shall not exceed the height of the landscaping, or other methods of screening installed, and shall not be visible from the Entrance Corridor." 5. Indicate on the plan the walls of the buildings and sheds that will be open. If any open sides will be visible from the EC then either provide additional screening to eliminate visibility or apply for a special use permit for outdoor storage in the EC. 6. Eliminate visibility of any mechanical equipment from the EC. Specify the location of mechanical equipment, and method of screening utilized for them, on the site plan. 7. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the architectural plans. 8. Eliminate visibility of the full length of the chain link fence on the north side of the property from the EC. Specify the screening method and provide details. 9. Provide details on how the "Roll Off Dumpster" will be screened from the EC or specify in the site plan that the "Roll Off Dumpster" will be kept within the designated "Loading and Storage Areas" at all times. 10. Label the stormwater pond that is located east of "Storage Shed E". 11. Provide landscaping to integrate the stormwater areas, on the east and west sides of "Storage Shed E", into the landscape. 12. Provide proposed topographical information for the "Proposed Storm Water Treatment Area" at the northeast corner of "Building C". 13. When developed, EC street trees will be required for the portion of TMP 45-112B with frontage on Route 29. 14. Provide ten (10) additional interior road trees and locate them on the north side of the northern travelway. Update the landscaping calculations to reflect the additional trees. 15. Consider providing native plants on the proposed graded slope. 16. Add plants on the terraced retaining walls. 17. Modify the label on the retaining wall to be "James River" color. 18. Provide a material & color sample for this type of retaining wall. 19. If existing trees to remain are not to be "preserved" then do not include them in any EC required landscaping. Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None 13 Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval: Prior to Initial Plan approval 1. Revise the plan to clearly show the limits of the "Loading & Storage Area", with hatching or other method. If the storage area extends to the north side of "Building B Open Shed" provide additional screening along the north side of the parcel to eliminate visibility of this area, or submit an application for a special use permit. 2. Screening of the storage area may be provided by walls, plantings or fencing, or a combination of these. When accomplished by new vegetation, do not provide the screening in rigid rows. Instead provide a less formal layout and include multiple species to blend with the surrounding area. 3. If existing trees are to be utilized for screening or any other EC requirements label them as `preserved', provide tree protection fencing and specify the individual tree locations, canopy limits, caliper and species. 4. Expand the wording of the note under "Proposed Use" on the coversheet to say, "Items stored within the outdoor storage area shall not exceed the height of the landscaping, or other methods of screening installed, and shall not be visible from the Entrance Corridor." 5. Indicate on the plan the walls of the buildings and sheds that will be open. If any open sides will be visible from the EC then either provide additional screening to eliminate visibility or apply for a special use permit for outdoor storage in the EC. 6. If existing trees to remain are not to be "preserved" then do not include them in any EC required landscaping. • Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: If existing trees are to be utilized for screening or any other EC requirements label them as `preserved', provide tree protection fencing and specify the individual tree locations, canopy limits, caliper and species. TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date/Revision Date C-1 Cover Sheet 6/30/16 C-2 Existing Conditions 6/30/16 C-3 Site Plan 6/30/16 C-4 Grading & Utility Plan 6/30/16 C-5 Landscape Plan 6/30/16 C-6 Site & Utility Details 6/30/16 None Plan View, Section A -A & Section B-B 6/30/16 None Section C-C 6/30/16 None Section D-D 6/30/16 14 COO N FY OF ALBirDF1.4R1J... Departmeni of Cm mnoltyDev lepmeni 401 Alclatire Road, Nort] Wtag chmr3odftr11iUc, VlrOnia 22407 4596 Phune (434) a 49,11 _ --- — _ Fax (434) 972-4126 MAY 19. 2016 Justin Shim p P.E. Shimp Englnewing, PC 201 L mai,. si_ Suite ti Charlptte3vIIIa, VA 22902 RE. R&-2415-39-:But6erUvtnginit,iaPPkan Dear Mr, Shlmp, AI Its meatinR 9n Wrlday. May 16, 2016. 4w6 Albemarle County Arohiiamnu Review Board unenirn&'S V wtm to &coept the appllcaffs r4�gLwstfo, Ci rral for the abm-watad reQuest. You may su bm it your 8vor-atlon for erornMnued ARB review at your ewlieat eonvenicrK:a_ Anplkatbn farms, dteck stg end schodulatr are availoblsor-linoal AIVemayla.046Rl3. Plcmae note thar rho APB + r lr; your mylsed nubFnMI to addles the ieaues cuUlned In the staff rQporL Also, the fallowing addili4nal aubmMal i oms were dixuB€Jed,. 1_ Pr&Ada inf©rmalun bn the retalninQ walla (height material, c dor, etc,j 2_ Provide er? adviiionsl site 3eallon carrvaWding lu the an*d view from toe EC through the 9Ap bOtwrearrt ih& fetter livi ng huildirip and to and through the proper(y, w Aklstra Ad in ptw;ographs and diaca ed eh the meeling. Please ene the anached scan al rwing ;he requerited section lines R & B. If you havo any CILMNV r1S, Please feel free to 00ntaot me, Sincere!,r- fzX } , I rlcla Sal6.rye Sonior 174innw1~ cC' D Prapertie5 LO P Q box 7627 CrOriotebVille VA 2290E ARB201600039 Online GIS Critical Resoume5 4-6-2016 _ dS.P'4.14 3 r �,� 4.5. r`68 LId w+�ai.■�+..�o�a�i;a�t'�4 46' J4mA* 6 Ph i4 F 45 J� r ham" 45J GAH 4-5 Bl-109-1 { — r40 °.f41i 11517?y1y55N�Ia61 0¢3 ice- ? rrti/ %'J ti. dryly'' •F��i'�`s"l"IF I'r. #. �.P,15V Y+. 4',�`�' fi-.: 237a d5-]SA 45.1A9� fry I d�dSl }5^-li ? ! y f i i�fAQ Iw I.r m4ft P�".l> m iYeewrwrY�i414Fti�ai�r�� Figure 1: GIS drawing showing the split in TMP 45-112B and the detached residential unit within TMP 45-112A. ft"IA4 16 IcP!�•- � � � � -� fin, careen i r �• .. i R Figure 3; The view from Route 29 (EC) between Better Living Furniture and Better Living Home Center showing a clear view of the north side of the subject parcel. 18 M1i Figure S: The view from the far side of Route 29 (EC) showing the ground level of the parcel even with the roof of Better Living Home Center. 20