HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201600070 Action Letter 2016-12-13COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
MEMORANDUM
TO: JT Newberry
FROM: Margaret Maliszewski
RE: ARB-2016-70: Springhill Townplace
DATE: December 13, 2016
On August 15, 2016 the ARB completed a review of the above -noted request, which included the review
of both an original plan and a revised plan. Subsequently, the applicant submitted an Initial Site Plan to the
County. Because the Initial Plan is consistent with the plan previously reviewed by the ARB, another ARB
review is not needed at this time, and I am forwarding the ARB's preliminary comments to be used as
Initial Site Plan comments.
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c (2), (3) and (5):
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following items
shall be addressed in the final site plan submittal:
1. Provide material and color samples for review.
2. Provide a mix of shrubs in an irregular pattern to screen the dumpster from the EC street.
3. Provide a dumpster screen detail in the site plan. Shift the parcel line or shift the dumpster
location so that the dumpster is entirely on the hotel parcel after subdivision.
4. Clarify on the drawings the location and appearance of the elevator penthouse and any
associated equipment.
5. If existing trees are proposed to remain on -site or off -site in the landscape easement after
construction, indicate their location, size and species on the plan.
6. Add trees 2'/2" caliper at planting, 40' on center, along the southern side of the southern
access drive.
7. Revise the plan to define the planting area for the trees to be added along the EC frontage.
8. Increase the depth of the planting area for trees on the south side of the parking lot or
clarify how the trees will thrive in the minimal planting area provided.
9. Intersperse trees along the north side of the building, particularly at the east end, and place
them to coordinate with the architectural design.
10. Identify on the plan the material, manufacturer and color proposed for the retaining walls.
11. Include the standard window glass note on the architectural drawings: "Visible light
transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not
exceed 30%." Provide specs and a glass sample for review.
12. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the architectural drawings: "Visibility of
all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
***Additional requirements: 1) the landscape plan shall reflect the plant size requirements in the
Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines, and 2) the final site plan submittal shall include all items on
the ARB Final Site Plan checklist.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines:
o None.
• Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
o None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
o None.