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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600132 Staff Report 2016-11-29ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2016-132: Price Hyundai & Truck Maintenance Amendment Review Type Amendment to a Certificate of Appropriateness Parcel Identification 04500000006800 Location 2150 Seminole Trail, on the west side of Rt. 29, approximately 800' south of Hilton Heights Road Zoned Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant Robert H & Harrison Nesbit Rosenthal II/Bob Anderson Magisterial District Rio Proposal To revise an approved design to renovate the exterior of the Hyundai showroom building by eliminating the blue block over the entrance of the front addition, adding a bronze metal fascia at the top of the front elevation, and constructing an addition at the rear. Context/Visibility The Price Auto site is located in the heavily developed Rt. 29 commercial corridor. Walmart is located directly to the north. The Brown Auto Park building is just beyond. The Price Chevrolet and Hyundai buildings are readily visible from the Rt. 29 EC. ARB Meeting Date December 5, 2016 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski PROJECT HISTORY DATE APPLICATION RESULT 9/23/2014 ARB-2013-181 Certificate of Appropriateness issued for the renovation of the Price Hyundai showroom. 12/20/011 ARB-2011-120 and ARB-2011-92 Certificate of Appropriateness issued for the renovation of the Price Chevrolet showroom. ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Compatibility with significant historic sites 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within The existing building predates the None. the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new establishment of the Entrance development within the corridors reflects the traditional Corridor. Proposed changes don't architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB really reflect the traditional review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development architecture of the area, but the within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of proposed colors and materials are design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, expected to result in a building that is buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle more consistent with the Chevrolet area, and to promote orderly and attractive development within showroom building that is located on these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic site to the south and with other structures is neither required nor desired. buildings located nearby. 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping. 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions of the 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. Compatibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a The proposed changes do not recall None. pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the the significant historic sites of the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. area, but the proposed colors and Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby materials are consistent with structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated structures that exist on site and with corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require nearby buildings. striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with the existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. Structure design 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, The building at this site predate the None. materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the establishment of the Entrance forms and features of the significant historic buildings in the area, Corridor. With this proposal, the exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in general form of the building won't Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of change, although the size will be compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms increased. The large blue block over which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as the entrance would be eliminated, well as traditional. The replication of important historic sites in bringing the building more in line Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines. with the larger showroom building on site. The storefront windows appear 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. consistent with the existing building. The metal material and color proposed for the fascia and entrance surround are more consistent with materials and colors on site. The bronze color is also compatible with brick that has been used historically throughout the county and in many nearby buildings. The pattern proposed in the metal for the fascia does not reflect historic architecture and has a very contemporary appearance, but the pattern may give the band some texture and it may help break up potential reflectivity. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale The scale of the building is None. should be integral to the building and site design. maintained in the revised proposal. 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use The general form and scale of the None. forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. proposed building are in keeping with the previous approval. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design Blankness is not a characteristic of Submit side elevations for should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. the proposed design for the front review. elevation. Side elevations were not submitted for review, but it is anticipated that they will not appear blank. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices Connecting devices are not proposed None. should be used to unify groups of buildings within a now and were not proposed with the development. previous design. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to This proposal is an application of an None. meet the requirements of the Guidelines. updated company standard to an existing building. The change does not reflect the historic architecture of the area, but it is consistent with the building on site and others in the immediate area. The bronze colored metal, the current company standard, is more compatible with buildings on the corridor than the previously proposed blue entry feature. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted The window glass note is on the None. or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors drawings. should meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 4001o. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 3001o. Specifications on the proposed window lass should be submitted with the application forfinal review. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the The canopy previously proposed for None. overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be the south side of the building is no compatible with the building designs used on the site. longer proposed. 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the No screening devices are proposed. None. buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of: a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed No changes to stormwater are None. to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. proposed. 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. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the The note is on the plan. None. architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." Lighting No lighting changes are proposed. None. Landscaping Only minor shifting of shrubs is A site plan amendment is proposed. The new layout will need to required for the proposed be addressed in a site plan landscape and building amendment. footprint changes. 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape The note will be needed on the Add the standard plant plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to updated landscape plan. health note to the revised reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is landscape plan. prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant." Development pattern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural Additions are proposed for the front A site plan amendment is landscape and should contribute to the creation of an organized and back of the building. The back required for the proposed development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent addition was not previously proposed, landscape and building practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the and the canopy previously proposed footprint changes. area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and for the south side is no longer wanted. choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that Minor shifting of plants is proposed. any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby These changes require a site plan creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent amendment. 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 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 Grading No grading changes are proposed. None. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The proposed metal for the building - the color and the pattern Staff recommends approval of the proposal with the following conditions: 1. Submit side elevations for review. 2. Note that a site plan amendment is required for the proposed landscape and building footprint changes. 3. Add the standard plant health note to the revised 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." 0M:3 0 W.1 This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Drawing Name Drawing Date A2.1 East Elevation (Previously approved) May 28, 2014 A2.1 East Elevation (Proposed) October 24, 2016 -I Revised Site/Landscape Plan October 24, 2016 - East Elevation - Facing Route 29 in color (Previously approved) - - Street Facing Fagade (Proposed) October 1, 2016 - Photo of a Hyundai building illustrating the proposed metal panel material, color and pattern -