HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600154 Staff Report 2017-01-10ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project #/Name
ARB-2016-154: Happy Boxes
Review Type
Second review of a Site Development Plan and Architectural Design
Parcel Identification
078000000013AO
Location
On the south side of Rt. 250, approximately 450' west of Hansen Road
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Happy Boxes Pantops LLC/Mike Stoneking
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To construct an indoor storage facility with associated site improvements.
Context
The proposed development would occupy one of two vacant lots between the Suntrust Bank and the Auto Superstore in the Pantops commercial area. Automobile
dealerships predominate in the immediate area. Restaurants, gas stations, banks and the Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center are nearby.
Visibility
The proposed development will be readily visible from the Entrance Corridor.
ARB Meeting Date
January 17, 2017
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
PROJECT HISTORY
The ARB completed a preliminary review of this proposal on November 7, 2016. The action letter from that meeting is included as Attachment A to this report. The comments made by the ARB at that
meeting are also included in the Analysis section of this report.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
11/7/2016 COMMENT
CURRENT ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
Structure design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the
Provide street -level
The applicant has provided several renderings of the
To increase compatibility
designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development
views of the full
proposed building, some showing street -level views and
and to relieve blankness
within the corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area.
building from both
some showing bird's-eye views.
on the east and west
Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines,
directions on the EC.
metal elevations, provide
that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors
The metal spandrel panels above the loading entrance have
alternate materials and/or
reflect elements of design characteristic of the significant historical
Revise the loading
been removed; the metal canopy remains. Eliminating the
a more gradual change in
landmarks, buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and
entrance to coordinate
spandrel panels simplifies the elevation. The loading
materials, and increased
Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development
more fully with the main
entrance appears coordinated with the storefront entrance.
architectural detailing.
within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic
entrance and corner
structures is neither required nor desired.
window.
The applicant prefers the brick color changes as originally
proposed to maintain a degree of variety and interest in the
Replace the oakleaf
hydrangea with a taller -
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and
Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land,
Consider revisions to the
design. The applicant also prefers the window trim
growing shrub on the
and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings,
locations where the
proportions as originally designed, noting that the different
west metal elevation.
land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require
brick color changes to
sizes correspond to the varying fenestration sizes.
attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic
coordinate more fully
sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site
with the corner
Planting has increased on the west side of the site.
development and layout; and landscaping.
windows.
Ornamental trees and shrubs have been added just west of
the entrance into the site. Shrubs have been added south of
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should
respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant
Consider changes to the
the three parking spaces, and five pitch pines have been
buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of
proportions of the
added along the southern end of the travelway. A row of
historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of architectural
window trim for a more
mapleleaf vibumums has been added along the south end of
features, which provide important examples of this tradition are
consistent appearance in
the western building elevation. This shrub typically grows
contained in Appendix A.
the corner windows.
4'-6' tall. The wall ranges from approximately 40' to 50'
tall, so the viburnums will have limited ability to mitigate
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
Adjust the plan to
the material and blankness. (The planting bed is narrow and
structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new
provide planting area
doesn't appear big enough to accommodate trees.) The
development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites
and trees along the east
abrupt change from stucco to metal, and the size of the metal
in the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of
and west elevations to
wall will impact the corridor. A more gradual transition and
compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms
relieve blankness.
mix of materials, together with taller -growing plants, would
which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well
be appropriate.
as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to
Consider an alternate
accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional
material and/or color the
Planting area was not increased on the east side of the
requirements.
for metal siding on the
side elevations.
building. An easement remains on that side and no planting
is proposed. One ornamental tree and some oakleaf
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors,
materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and
hydrangeas have been added just east of the eastern building
features of the significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by
entrance, and meadow planting mix has been added at the
(but not limited to) the buildings described in Appendix A [of the
northeast corner of the site. The applicant suggests that the
design guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through
portion of the east elevation that is metal will have reduced
scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture
visibility from the EC because it angles back and away from
which is contemporary as well as traditional. The replication of
the corridor. The wall will be visible, however, and as on the
important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of
west elevation, the abrupt change in materials and the size of
these guidelines.
the wall will have an impact on the EC. Without landscaping
to break up the east metal elevation, an alternate material
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should
be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
and increased architectural detailing is needed to relieve
blankness.
An alternate color has been proposed for the metal siding.
Originally proposed in a standard silver/gray color, the new
color is Benjamin Moore auberge, which is a shade of
brown. This darker color should help reduce some of the
visual impacts of the corrugated metal.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should
Provide for review a
A streetscape elevation has been provided. It shows the
See recommendation
be integral to the building and site design.
streetscape elevation
including the proposed
proposed building significantly larger than the Auto
Superstore building to the west, but more compatible in
above.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms,
shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
building and nearby
height with the Suntrust Bank to the east. The use of brick in
buildings to clarify
the proposed building and street trees along the frontage will
compatibility of height,
help integrate the building into the corridor. Expanses of
scale and volume.
blank wall will emphasize the mass of the building.
Consider the use of
Alternate materials have not been proposed, but a shade of
alternative materials to
brown is proposed as an alternate color for the corrugated
help reduce the scale of
metal siding. The brown color is expected to help minimize
the blank walls.
some of the visual impact of the siding.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should
None.
-
None.
be used to unify groups of buildings within a development.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet
See other
-
See other
the requirements of the Guidelines.
recommendations in this
recommendations in this
report.
report.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or
Add the standard
The window glass note was added to Sheets A5 and A6. A
None.
highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet
window glass note to the
sample of the glass has been provided. It meets the
the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop
architectural drawings.
reflectivity criteria with a VLT of 57% and VLR of 20%.
below 40% Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.
Provide a sample of the
Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with
glass for review.
the application for final review.
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern
None.
-
None.
of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance
Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs
should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the
Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially
developed, these Guidelines require 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.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of
buildings.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the
Indicate if mechanical
The layout plan shows mechanical equipment located
Clarify why a perimeter
overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be
equipment is proposed
behind the proposed building in a fenced enclosure. The
chain link fence detail is
compatible with the building designs used on the site.
outside of the building.
If it is, show locations
equipment would not be visible from the Entrance Corridor
in this location.
included in the plan. If
chain link fence is
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance
Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a
and sizes on the plans.
proposed, clearly show its
negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should
Show how the
Site plan sheet C7.0 includes details for a perimeter chain
location on the plan and
be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c.
equipment will be
link fence. The fence does not appear on the plan.
show how visibility from
Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above-
screened.
the EC will be eliminated.
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
buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of: a.
Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural
Add the standard
The equipment note appears on architectural sheet C 1 and
None.
plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance
mechanical equipment
site plan sheet C4.
Corridor shall be eliminated."
note to the architectural
Tans.
Lighting
None at this time.
A lighting plan was not included in the ARB submittal, but
See comments below.
parking lot and wall -mounted lights are proposed.
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent
-
Spillover does not exceed .5 footcandles.
None.
properties or streets;
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare.
-
All proposed fixtures are full cutoff fixtures.
None.
All fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full
cutoff fixtures.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display
-
The maximum light level is 8.2 footcandles on the east side
None.
lots in the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most
of the building.
other uses in the Entrance Corridors.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft
-
All fixtures are proposed with LED lamps.
None.
glow; however, a consistent appearance throughout a site or
development is required. Consequently, if existing lamps that emit
non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be required to match
them.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-
-
Proposed fixture colors are: pole: dark bronze; wall pack:
Revise the color of the
standing pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors.
bronze; linear wall: silver. A bronze finish for the linear wall
linear wall fixture to
fixture would provide greater coordination.
bronze.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures
-
One pole -mounted fixture is proposed. Mounting height is
None.
should be compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the
identified as 20'.
sites they are illuminating, and with the use of the site. Typically, the
height of freestanding pole -mounted light fixtures in the Entrance
Corridors should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that
exceed 20 feet in height will typically require additional screening to
achieve an appropriate appearance from the Entrance Corridor.
28
In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance
LED strip lights are proposed for the eastern elevation. This
See recommendation at
Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken into
illumination could attract attention to the elevation which is
#1.
consideration on a case by case basis.
currently proposed with corrugated metal siding and no
windows or doors.
29
The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each
The note is on site plan sheet C4.
None.
outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more
initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or
shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and
away from adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires
onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning
districts shall not exceed one half footcandle."
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended
Replace the European
The Hornbeams have been replaced with Scarlet Oaks,
None.
to reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's
Hornbeam with a large
which are large trees.
significant historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees
shade tree species.
and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order within the
Fringe trees are proposed, alternating with the Oaks.
Entrance Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing
Intersperse ornamental
environment of the corridor.
trees along the corridor.
The Winterberry holly has been eliminated. Hydrangea and
sweetspire are proposed in groups along the frontage and
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by
planting different types of plant materials that share similar
Revise the planting plan
west of the entrance. The planting appears organized and
characteristics. Such common elements allow for more flexibility in
to more fully integrate
integrated.
the design of structures because common landscape features will help
the winterberry holly
to harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the street
into the landscape.
upon which the Corridor is centered.
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should
include the following:
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance
Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'/2 inches caliper
(measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species
common to the area. 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:
Provide 2%2" caliper
Trees are not spaced consistently along the travelway (there
Replace the pitch pine
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such
trees along the
is an 80' gap where the travelway runs next to the retaining
with an alternate tree
trees should be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above
travelway, 40' on center,
wall), but the quantity of trees meets the requirement. Black
from the county's
the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such
with sufficient planting
gums and pitch pines are proposed. Pitch pine is not
recommended list.
trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center.
area clear of utilities and
included on the county's recommended species lists.
easements.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
None.
-
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian
ways. Such trees should be at least 2%2 inches caliper (measured six
inches above the ground) and should be of a species common to the
area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
Add a 2%2" caliper large
2'/2" black gum trees have been added at the parking spaces.
None.
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40
shade tree north of the
feet on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas
three parking spaces on
at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should
the western property
be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking area.
line.
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2%2
inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground); should be
evenly spaced; and should be of a species common to the area. Such
trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to
maintain the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking
area's impact on Entrance Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24
inches in height.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
Add trees along the east
See comments at #1.
See recommendations at
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long
and west walls faced
#1.
buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The
with metal siding, with
spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation should be
sufficient planting area
determined by the length, height, and blankness of such walls.
clear of utilities and
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other
easements.
structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru"
windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs should measure at least 24
Add shrubs along the EC
inches in height.
and along the western
property line to help
integrate the
development.
37
Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved by the
None.
The pitch pine does not appear on the county's
Replace the pitch pine
Staff based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan
recommended species list.
with an alternate tree
Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes
from the county's
(Appendix D).
recommended list.
38
Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan:
Add the standard plant
The note appears on the landscape plan.
None.
"All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be
health note to the plan.
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."
Development paftern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape
Consider alternate
The entrance at the northeast corner of the building has not
None.
and should contribute to the creation of an organized development
treatment for the
been changed. However, shrubs and ornamental trees have
plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving
entrance at the northeast
been added on both sides of the stairway. This is expected to
the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees
corner of the building to
help integrate the entrance more fully into the development.
along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect
integrate it more fully
native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend into the
into the overall design.
surrounding topography thereby creating a continuous landscape;
preserving, to the extent 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
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to
Revise the plan to
The applicant's memo states that the retaining walls will be
Revise the site plan to
surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by
identify retaining wall
brick -faced CMU, with the brick matching building brick
identify retaining wall
shaping the terrain through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that
materials and colors.
#1. However, this information does not appear on the site
materials and colors.
blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally
plan.
unacceptable. Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded
with a ten foot minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition.
Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than engineered,
appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary,
shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape.
41
No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of
None.
-
None.
any trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final
Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should
be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and
erosion and sediment control plans.
42
Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of
Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected on the site
prior to any grading activity on the site. This protection should remain
in place until completion of the development of the site.
43
Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of
heavy equipment within this area.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit
Add landscaping to
One ornamental tree and some oakleaf hydrangeas have
None.
into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When
mitigate the appearance
been added just east of the eastern building entrance, and
visible from the Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully
of the drainage channel
meadow planting mix has been added at the northeast corner
integrated into the landscape. They should not have the appearance of
on the east side of the
of the site. The applicant has noted that the drainage running
engineered features.
property.
along the east perimeter of the site is buried and the surface
condition will be grass.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage
patterns) should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent
possible.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The revised color for the corrugated metal siding
2. The degree of visibility of the east elevation and the appropriateness of using corrugated metal siding there, with no windows, doors, architectural detailing or landscaping
3. The planting proposed along the west metal elevation
Staff offers the following comments on the preliminary proposal:
1. To increase compatibility and to relieve blankness on the east and west metal elevations, provide alternate materials and/or a more gradual change in materials, and increased architectural
detailing.
2. Replace the oakleaf hydrangea with a taller -growing shrub on the west metal elevation.
3. Clarify why a perimeter chain link fence detail is included in the plan. If chain link fence is proposed, clearly show its location on the plan and show how visibility from the EC will be
eliminated.
4. Revise the color of the linear wall fixture to bronze.
5. Replace the pitch pine with an alternate tree from the county's recommended list.
6. Revise the site plan to identify retaining wall materials and colors.
TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date/Revision Date
Site Plan
C4.0
Layout Plan
12/5/2016
L1.0
Landscape Plan
12/5/2016
Architectural
C1
Cover Sheet
12/5/2016
Al
Main Level
12/5/2016
A2
Basement
12/5/2016
A3
Second Level
12/5/2016
A4
Third Level
12/5/2016
A5
Elevations
12/5/2016
A6
Section, Elevations
12/5/2016
A7
Wall Sections
12/5/2016
A8
Wall Sections
12/5/2016
A9
Wall Sections
12/5/2016
A10
Route 250 Composite Elevation
12/5/2016
-
Perspective views (6 sheets)
-
-
Site/Existing Conditions photos (3)
-
Google Earth views with model
-
Material Samples: glass (Solarban 67 Starphire); paint sample for metal siding: Benjamin Moore "auberge" 2106-20
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COUNTY OF ALB FM AR I.p.
Department of Cumrduaily Deveropmcn4
401 McInlirxRaud. NorlIt Wing
Charlotlesrllle, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (4.14) 296-5832 F'ax 434 972-4 25
Ntavetnbcs 11. 2016
Mike Stoncking
5[oncking Von Storch Arch,
P. 0- Box 1312
CharroiMvillc, VA 22902
RE: ARB2016001241 Happy Box" Fantapx
hear Mr. Stoneking„
The Albemurle Cuunty ArchlLeclural Review J3nmd, at its meeting on November 7, 21315, completed 8
prcl9nunawy review of the abuve-nwt d mqucxi to wnstruct an indoor slurase fiu:ility with associated site
impr0Vcmcnt5.. The Board of)-ered [he following cnrruaents fur thn benefit uF [he applicunl's MXI. submittal.
Please nele thaithu iollowing eomments ayctllmcthat have been idcntiftA at this time Addi[iollaf curomeilis
play bo added or eliminated baud on further review and changes in the plan.
1. Provide Street -Neel views of the full building from both dimlions on the LC.
Revise rho loading entrance tocaordinata more fully willi thenrain entruncuand currier window.
3- Catuddcr revisions to the locations whcrc the bi ic3; color changes io coordinate more fully with :he
corner-induws-
4, Consider Chart& a to the proportions of the window Vim for a man consistent appearanx in the
corner windows.
5. Adjust the plan to provide planting area and trees almig the east and weSi elevations to rxlieve
h Iankn�,
6. Consider an aftemate material aadl.wnnlai the for metal Siding on the Side elgvatiom,
7- LLrnvidc fur review a streetscape elevation including the prupnscd building and nearhv hnridin&c to
clarify curnpatibihty of hcig.4t, scale and volume. C'om.der the use afaltemadve maieriah to help
reduce [fie scale of the blank walls.
R. .Add the standard window glass note to the architectural drawings. Veseble b4hl rrunsmiouncc
(y[T) shall nnf dmo helaw 1M. Visibik? lghr r*flectance 01M) shall rror uxcvc-d 3V% Provide a
sample of the glass Fur review.
9- Indicate if mechanical oquiprrscnl is pmposed outride of the budding. If it is, show locations and
siAs on the plalLs, Show ]sow the equipmCni will ba S+creened.
J-9. Add the standard mcchmml cgmpincnt nole to lire atchilechrral plans. Visibifr+y vfaU mecINTMc:rl
rq,+fpmererfrom the rmseare L'ruridnrshaff tie ehemmieed.
11. Replace Lhe European Hornbeam with a Large shade tree species-
12. Intersperse onamcrtol [mes along [ho corridor.
13. Revise the plorsling plan 10 MOM FLLIIY inteyfatethe winterberry+holly into the land3cape,
14. Provide 2W' caliper trees along the trawlway, 10' an center, w-ith sufflcicm planting area cLeaT at'
utilr[ies and easements.
11. Add a 2r;" caliper large shade lmte north of the lkree parking spaces on [hc wt:A"n properly line.
L6. Add frees along the eu L and west walls Fa d with metal siding, with suRicimt planting arcs clear
Of utiuhea aetd eascmenLS-
1 7. Add shrubs along the f.0 and alorig the wesiLm prop =y line to hclp integrate the development.
IR, Add the standard pla«[ hea.[h note to [he plan. A srrcplanfings ofirers ulydshrobs aFdl be
ollor o-: ra reocl. urrd be wuimarnvd al, wahr height; the rvpping oflress is pmh6rlyd. Shrubs
ur41 trr.C,i' 8helil r. jvunrrl rairermdly Strad unfly fn support the ovCrnll hedrk of theplurrr.
19. Consider altcfrim R'catlilrnl far the aatrauca al the ourdmast turner orlhe building 10 ittregrute i1
more fully into, the 41vC"ll design.
20. Revise the Plan to idcnti Fy relaining wall maleriah and colors,
21. Add landscaping to mitigate the appcarancc of din drainage channel on the east side of the
properiy-
You may submit your applfeation far continued ARR review aT ynut earEM coave(Ligace. Application fotros,
checklists and ichedulea are available on-linc at www-alt,cmnrlc org,'ARB.
Rv-, sc drawings adrimssingthe cnmmcnta hsted abnvc arc r quiFeA. Include llpdared h RR revid" dvte Lein
eadL drawing. Plinsc provide a inLmo including detailed ruponscs indicating haw each commclil has been
addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identih those ehanp,ca in the mcme also.
Hlglllightingthe uhan,gus in the drawing with "cfuuding" or by other means wdI facilitate review and approval.
IFyou have any questions Concerning any of the above, please f cl floc to call me.
Sincerely,
Margret Malis&wski j
Principal Plannor
cc: Happy Boxes Paninps LLC
W) Indcpcndencc Blvd Sic 300
Virginia Beach VA 2.14G2
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