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Project #/Name
ARB -2017-05: Oakleigh
Review Type
Final Site Development Plan with architecture
Parcel Identification
045000000026AO
Location
On the south side of Hydraulic Road across from Woodburn Road
Zoned
Neighborhood Model District (NMD)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Oakleigh Albemarle LLC/Steve Edwards
Magisterial District
Rio
Proposal
To establish a development consisting of 5 buildings for mixed-use, residential, commercial and assisted -living uses, with associated site improvements.
Context
The site is located on Rio Road West, across from Woodburn Road. To the west of the site is the Garden Spot nursery. To the east is Berkmar Crossing, a 1-, 2- and 3 -story
office/retail development. A small townhouse development is located across Rio Road to the north. The Charlottesville Health and Rehab Center and the Berkeley
subdivision are to the south. The parcel consists of open pasture fronting the EC, with a mature wooded area beyond.
Visibility
Buildings A and B fronting the EC will be clearly visible from the EC. Building C and the townhomes block will have less visibility. Building D, due to its size and its
position on the high point of the parcel, will also be visible, although distance and trees (new and existing to remain) will filter the view.
ARB Meeting Date
February 21, 2017
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
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The site was previously occupied by a small farmstead - one of the last remaining historic farmsteads in the County's development areas. It consisted of a turn -of -the -century wood frame farmhouse, a
barn, and outbuildings. A demolition permit was approved for the site in 2005. The farm buildings were located in the midst of an oak `leigh' (meaning oak meadow in Old English) on the upper part of
the property. Several of these trees still stand. The ARB has reviewed several applications for development of the parcel, as outlined in the table below.
DATE
APPLICATION/REVIEW TYPE
RESULT
9/6/2005
ARB -2005-100: Oakleigh Townhomes
The ARB provided preliminary comments on a preliminary plan to construct 52 townhomes.
11/7/2005
ARB -2005-126: Oakleigh Townhomes
3/6/2006
ARB -2006-08: Oakleigh Townhomes
9/17/2007
ARB -2007-56: Oakleigh Farm
The ARB completed an advisory review of a rezoning proposal for 101 dwelling units and up to 28,000 sf of commercial uses.
02/02/2009
ARB -2008-177: Oakleigh
The ARB completed a preliminary review of a site plan implementing the 2007-08 rezoning.
11/10/2009
ARB -2009-19: Oakleigh
The ARB reviewed and approved a final site plan with conditions; a C of A was issued.
9/19/2016
ARB -2016-104: Oakleigh Rezoning
Amendment
The ARB had no objection to the amendment to the rezoning, with conditions, and made comments related to the architectural and site plans.
Those comments are included in the analysis section of this report and the corresponding action letter is included as Attachment A.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
9/19/2016 COMMENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION
Structure design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the
1.The design of The applicant has proposed no changes to the Provide to -scale elevation
designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new development within the
buildings in the previously approved design of Buildings A and B (the drawings for Building C.
corridors reflects the traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the
development should buildings fronting the corridor). Approved materials
purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development
exhibit compatibility in for Buildings A and B include Lawrenceville Provide for review
within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of design
form, character and Farmington brick, Hardi-plank siding in cobblestone material and color
characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, buildings, and
materials. and Monterey taupe, and slate grey metal roof. In the samples for the brick,
structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote orderly
current proposal, materials for Building C (located whitewash, and roofing
and attractive development within these corridors. Applicants should note that
2. Show how the form behind B as viewed from the EC) would match those for Building D.
replication of historic structures is neither required nor desired.
and massing of Building of A and B, and the building forms and features are
D result in an consistent. Color perspective drawings were submitted Provide for review the
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and
Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and
appropriate, compatible for Building C, but elevation drawings were not. architectural design of the
vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and
appearance along the townhouse block.
vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to
Entrance Corridor. Proposed materials for Building D (the assisted living
four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area;
facility at the back of the property) include:
the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and
R1. Revise the Code of whitewashed red brick, stucco painted "Alaskan
landscaping.
Development to
eliminate standards that
Husky" (field, BM 1479, a light gray color) and
"Seapearl" (band and trim BM 961, an off-white
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect
the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the
are either covered by EC
color), Hardi-panel painted "Alaskan Husky (BM
Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the
guidelines, are more
1479), composition shingles and standing seam metal.
area, as well as drawings of architectural features, which provide important
limiting than the EC
Specific colors and manufacturers are not identified
examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A.
guidelines, or are vague.
on the drawings for the brick, the whitewash, or the
roofing. As illustrated in the color renderings, the
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
proposed materials for Building D are expected to be
structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new
compatible with Buildings A, B and C, although the
development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the
colors of D appear to be lighter shades of gray and
area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of
white.
compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which
may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as
Building D (the assisted living facility) uses different
traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate
architectural forms and features than A and B, but
varying tastes as well asspecial functional requirements.
those elements are not incompatible with A and B.
The position of Building D beyond A and B helps
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of
compatible architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in
reduce the focus on differences in forms and features.
order to achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should demonstrate
sensitivity to other nearby structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a
Architecture for the townhomes block has not been
designated corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require
submitted for review. Visibility may be reduced by
striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with the
vegetation on adjacent parcels and, eventually, by new
existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the
trees planted on site. However, a brief but direct view
significant historic sites in the area.
of the end elevation of the block is expected to be
available across the Garden Spot parcel. Typically, the
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials,
colors and textures should be compatible with the forms and features of the
ARB has not approved a site plan that includes
significant historic buildings in the area, exemplified by (but not limited to)
buildings whose architecture has not also been
the buildings described in Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The
approved. In this case, the ARB may determine that
standard of compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms
approval of the architecture can wait until the building
which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as
permit stage, based on the degree of visibility.
traditional. The replication of important historic sites in Albemarle County is
not the objective of these guidelines.
The Code of Development presented at the Board of
Supervisors meeting on 2/8/2017 was revised to
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings.
exclude standards addressed by EC Guidelines.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be
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Building D has a large footprint, but the mass and
None.
integral to the building and site design.
scale are broken down with projecting bays that have
varying roof forms and material/color changes.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms,
3.Provide site sections to
Two site sections show that the roof of Building D
None.
shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole.
clarify the visibility and
rises slightly higher than the roof of Building B, but
relative proportions of
Building B is close enough to the EC street that it will
the various buildings.
block the view of Building D from vantage points
directly in front of Building B. A similar situation is
anticipated at Building A. A view of Building D will
be available from the EC along the entrance drive.
The building is located approximately 450' from the
EC at the entrance into the site. This distance, and,
eventually, mature street trees along the entrance
drive, will limit the view. Angled views into the site
are also anticipated. These views would be at a
comparable distance from the EC and would offer
glimpses of the building between other existing
buildings and trees. Building D has a significantly
larger footprint than the other buildings, but the full
mass of the building is not expected to be noticeable
from the EC at one time. With the heights illustrated
in the drawings, the relative vertical proportions
appear appropriate.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be
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Blankness is not a characteristic of the proposed
None.
relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both.
buildings.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be
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The buildings in this development will appear unified
None.
used to unify groups of buildings within a development.
through the use of compatible materials, colors and
architectural features, but no arcades or colonnades
are proposed.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the
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There are a number of Blake assisted living facilities
None.
requirements of the Guidelines.
throughout the Southeast and the buildings share some
architectural features, but the proposed facility does
not have the appearance of a trademark design.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly
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Window glass in Building D is not expected to have a
None.
reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following
big impact on the EC.
criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 4001o. Visible
light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed
window glass should be submitted with the application forfinal review.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall
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Mechanical equipment is grouped in multiple
None.
plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the
locations on each side of Building D. On the EC -
building designs used on the site.
facing side of the building, screen walls are provided
around the equipment. The color rendering shows the
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance
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Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a
wall material as brick to match the brick used in the
negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be
building. This is expected to be an appropriate
provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse
treatment given the location and the distance from the
areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground utilities,
street.
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
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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 plan:
The note is needed.
Add the standard
"Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be
mechanical equipment
eliminated."
note to the plan.
Lighting
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent
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Spillover does not exceed .5 fc.
None.
properties or streets;
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. All
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The flood lights proposed to illuminate the signs are
Revise the lighting plan
fixtures with lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff
not full cutoff fixtures and the luminaire schedule
to indicate the number of
fixtures.
does not indicate the number of lumens emitted.
lumens emitted by the
sign floodlights. Ensure
28
In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance
Corridors, the individual context of the site will be taken into consideration
that the fixtures emit less
on a case by case basis.
than 3000 lumens.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in
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The maximum light level appears to be 12.9 fc.
None.
the Entrance Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in
the Entrance Corridors.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow;
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All proposed fixtures have LED lamps.
None.
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-standing
-
A note on the plan indicates that all fixtures will have
None.
pole mounted light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors.
a black finish.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures should be
-
Notes on the plan indicate that pole fixtures are
None.
compatible with the height and scale of the buildings and the sites they are
mounted at 16' above a 2' concrete base.
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.
29
The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each outdoor
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The note is on the plan.
None.
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."
30-
Guidelines for the Use of Decorative Landscape Lighting
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Decorative landscape lighting is not proposed.
None.
31
Landscaping
There appear to be several discrepancies between the
Coordinate the number of
number of plants illustrated on the plan and the
plants illustrated on the
quantities listed in the plant list. It also appears that in
plan with the quantities
some cases, a single symbol is used to identify
listed in the plant lists.
different species, and vice -versa. Also, "CH" is
labeled on the plan but is not included in the lists.
Revise the landscape plan
to clearly and accurately
Some of the plants listed as "supplemental" would
identify all plants.
have a visual impact on the EC, so they should be
Coordinate the plan and
included in the "required" list. They include: the AP at
plant schedules.
the northwest corner of Building A, the plants along
the EC elevation of Buildings B, and the trees along
Move the following
the EC elevation of Building D.
plants from the
"supplemental" list to the
"required" list: the AP at
the northwest corner of
Building A, the plants
along the EC elevation of
Building B, and the trees
along the EC -elevation of
Building D.
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to
4. Provide assurance that
Planting area along the EC frontage is occupied by an
Provide assurance that the
reflect the landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant
the utility easement and
electric easement. A water line and a gas line also run
utility easement and the
historic sites which is characterized by large shade trees and lawns.
the planting along the
along the frontage. A note on the demo plan indicates
planting along the EC
Landscaping should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor
EC frontage can coexist.
that overhead electric and other services are to be
frontage can coexist.
and help to integrate buildings into the existing environment of the
placed underground within the existing easement. The
corridor.
R2. It should be clarified
and made consistent
applicants state that they are working with the utility
companies, but no assurance that the utilities,
Ensure that the correct
quantity of EC street trees
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting
different types of plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such
throughout the proposal
easements and planting along the frontage can coexist
is provided and increase
common elements allow for more flexibility in the design of structures
Whether 13 or 14 trees
has been provided.
the planting size of all EC
because common landscape features will help to harmonize the
are to remain.
street trees to 3%" caliper
appearance of development as seen from the street upon which the
The planting size of some of the large EC street trees
minimum.
Corridor is centered.
R3. The ARB
recommends the
is smaller than 3 %2" caliper.
Intersperse ornamental
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Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include
the following:
modification of draft
There are no ornamental trees interspersed along the
trees along the EC
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor
proffer number three to
frontage at Building A.
frontage at Building A.
Street. Such trees should be at least 3%2 inches caliper (measured 6 inches
include reverence to site
above the ground) and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such
construction activities.
The plan shows 13 trees to remain on site. However,
If the emergency access
trees should be located at least every 35 feet on center.
at the 2/8/2017 Board of Supervisors meeting, the
is located at the northwest
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be
applicant presented a plan revision showing an
corner of the property,
interspersed among the trees required by the preceding paragraph. The
emergency access at the northwest corner of the
provide a revised plan for
ornamental trees need not alternate one for one with the large shade trees. They
property that would eliminate two additional trees (#3
ARB review. Ensure that
may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular spacing pattern.
and #4a) and would relocate a dumpster close to the
all EC landscaping
c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone
EC. The BOS agreed to 11 preserved trees. The
guidelines are met and
wall, typical of the area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor
applicant assured the BOS that a connection through
relocate the dumpster
street.
the back of the site to Charlottesville Health and
away from the EC.
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and
Rehab is the priority, and the access that would
fencing should be reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and
eliminate additional trees is strictly a back-up plan.
Provide VDOT approval
exclusive of road right-of-way and utility easements.
for the trees proposed in
Three plants at the west end of the EC frontage are
the right-of-way.
shown in the right-of-way. The EC planting is
continued at the east end of the property onto the
Provide easement
adjacent parcel to help integrate the extended
documentation for the
travelway into the surroundings.
off-site planting east of
the parcel.
Proffer 3 was revised to include site construction
activities.
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Landscaping along interior roads:
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A combination of existing and new trees are proposed
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees
to meet the interior street tree requirement. The
should be at least 2'h inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground)
quantity and sizes satisfy the guideline.
and should be of a plant species common to the area. Such trees should be
located at least every 40 feet on center.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
-
Most of the sidewalks in the development are lined
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways.
with trees and/or shrubs.
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:
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Trees are provided along most of the parking lot
None.
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on
perimeters. In some locations where retaining walls
center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of
are proposed, the trees are planted at a lower level
one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly
than the parking lot.
distributed throughout the interior of the parking area.
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2'/2 inches
Interior parking lot trees are provided as required.
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
Shrubs are provided along the EC frontage, along
in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the health of the tree and
many of the proposed retaining walls, and as
shall be protected by curbing.
foundation plantings at the buildings.
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:
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Existing trees to remain, new trees along Nichols Ct.,
None.
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long
and additional trees to be planted near the building
buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The
will all help soften the appearance of Building D.
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.
37
Plant species: a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff
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The plants are included on the various lists.
None.
based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended
Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix D).
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Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All
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The note is needed.
Add the standard plant
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."
Site Development and layout
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape
Nichols Court provides access from Rio Road to the
If the emergency access
and should contribute to the creation of an organized development plan.
development, traveling between Buildings A and B,
is located at the northwest
This may be accomplished, to the extent practical, by preserving the trees
and up to Building D. A travelway and parking are
corner of the property,
and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and
provided on all four sides of Building D. All buildings
provide a revised plan for
pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements;
except the townhomes are oriented parallel to the EC
ARB review. Ensure that
insuring that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography
street. Sidewalks are provided along Rio Road and
all EC landscaping
thereby creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent
interior to the site.
guidelines are met and
practical, existing significant river and stream valleys which may be
relocate the dumpster
located on the site and integrating these features into the design of
As discussed in the 9/19/2016 ARB meeting, the
away from the EC.
surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a
quantity of mature trees to remain has been reduced
scale that does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the
since the previous approval. 13 existing trees are
Entrance Corridor.
shown to remain on the current plan. If emergency
access is provided at the northwest corner of the site,
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The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor
street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows:
the number will be reduced to 11.
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian
walks should guide the layout of the site.
No existing distant views are expected to be impacted
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be
by this proposal, but the appearance along the corridor
parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the
will be significantly different than the current
Entrance Corridor street.
appearance.
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 Gradin
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to surrounding
5.Ensure that retaining
Several retaining walls are proposed throughout the None.
conditions by limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain
wall location and
development. Most are proposed with brick veneer to
through the use of smooth, rounded land forms that blend with the existing
construction method
match the nearby buildings. Most that are located
terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed contours
allows for required
closer to the EC side of the property do not appear to
on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where
planting at the perimeter
exceed 6' in height. One located southeast of Building
they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather
of parking lots/
C approximately 360' from the EC, reaches 8' high.
than engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when
travelways and at the
Plants (Yoshino Japanese Cryptomeria) are proposed
necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend with the landscape.
base of the walls.
at the base, to reduce visual impacts. Walls towards
Maximum height for
the back of the property do reach 10' and 11' high.
retaining walls that are
The location and distance from the road are expected
visible from the
to sufficiently limit impacts. Walls are not terraced, so
Entrance Corridor is 6'.
planting between walls is not an issue.
Taller walls must be
terraced and planted.
10
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No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any
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Grading is shown within the dripline of trees to
Coordinate proposed
trees or other existing features designated for preservation in the final
remain. Grading crosses locations of proposed tree
grading with drip lines
Certificate of Appropriateness. Adequate tree protection fencing should be
protection fencing. It is not clear whether the proposed
and tree protection
shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion
layout can be accomplished without grading into the
fencing.
and sediment control plans.
driplines.
42
Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness
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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
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equipment within this area.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into the
-
An underground stormwater facility is located north of
None.
natural topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the
Building B. A biofilter is located west of Building D.
Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully integrated into the
landscape. They should not have the appearance of engineered features.
44
Natural drainage patterns or to the extent required, new drainage patterns)
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should be incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible.
SIGNS
Two monument signs are proposed. The "Oakleigh" sign is located in the median at the entrance to the development. The "Blake" sign is located on
Revise the lighting plan to indicate
the west side of the entrance drive approximately 140' north of Building D. The Blake sign is not expected to have significant visibility from the EC.
the number of lumens emitted by
Proposed materials and colors for both signs are coordinated with materials and colors for the buildings. External illumination consisting of ground-
the sign floodlights. Ensure that the
mounted floodlights is proposed for the signs, but the fixtures are not full cutoff fixtures and the luminaire schedule does not indicate the number of
fixtures emit less than 3000 lumens.
lumens emitted. Ground cover and one shrub are proposed at the base of the Oakleigh sign. Additional shrubs are needed to ensure that the ground-
Note that shrubs should be added
mounted fixtures are shielded and the sign is fully integrated into the development. Note that a full review of the sign proposal has not been
around the Oakleigh sign to screen
completed and the sign locations are not approved with the site plan. A full review will be completed when a separate sign application is submitted
the floodlights and integrate the
for review.
sign into the development.
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Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. The design and visibility of Building D.
2. Grading within the driplines of trees to remain.
3. Visibility of the townhouse block; level of review required.
Staff offers the following comments on the proposal:
1. Provide to -scale elevation drawings for Building C.
2. Provide for review material and color samples for the brick, whitewash, and roofing for Building D.
3. Provide for review the architectural design of the townhouse block.
4. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the plan. "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
5. Revise the lighting plan to indicate the number of lumens emitted by the sign floodlights. Ensure that the fixtures emit less than 3000 lumens.
6. Coordinate the number of plants illustrated on the plan with the quantities listed in the plant lists.
7. Revise the landscape plan to clearly and accurately identify all plants. Coordinate the plan and plant schedules.
8. Move the following plants from the "supplemental" list to the "required" list: the AP at the northwest corner of Building A, the plants along the EC elevation of Building B, and the trees along the
EC -elevation of Building D.
9. Provide assurance that the utility easement and the planting along the EC frontage can coexist.
10. Ensure that the correct quantity of EC street trees is provided and increase the planting size of all EC street trees to 31/2" caliper minimum.
11. Intersperse ornamental trees along the EC frontage at Building A.
12. If the emergency access is located at the northwest corner of the property, provide a revised plan for ARB review. Ensure that all EC landscaping guidelines are met and relocate the dumpster away
from the EC.
13. Provide VDOT approval for the trees proposed in the right-of-way.
14. Provide easement documentation for the off-site planting east of the parcel.
15. Add the standard plant health note to the 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."
16. Coordinate proposed grading with drip lines and tree protection fencing.
17. Note that a full review of the sign proposal has not been completed and the sign locations are not approved with the site plan. A full review will be completed when a separate sign application is
submitted for review. Note that shrubs should be added around the Oakleigh sign to screen the floodlights and integrate the sign into the development.
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TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
Site Plan
Architectural Drawin s
2
Notes and Project Data
*
1
Site Sections
1/23/2017
3
Existing Conditions and Demolition Plans
*
-
The Blake First Floor Plan
Issued 1-18-17
4
Layout Plan
*
-
The Blake Second Floor Plan
Issued 1-18-17
5
Gradin Plan
*
-
The Blake Colored Building Elevations
Issued 1-18-17
6
Tree Conservation Plan
*
03
The Blake Exterior Elevations
Issued 1-18-17
7
Tree Conservation Plan
*
1
Building C Architectural Drawings
18
Utility Plan
*
-
Materials
-
23
Landscape Plan
24
Landscape Details
25
Photometric Plan
26
Lighting Details
27-30
Site details
Supplemental Landscape Plan
L1.00
Overall Hardscape Plan
L1.01
Assisted Living Courtyard Hardscape Plan
L1.02
Memory Care Courtyard Hardscape Plan
L1.03
Assisted Living and Memory Care Courtyard
Dimensions
*
L 1.04
Assisted Living and Memory Care Courtyard
Details
*
L2.00
Overall Foundation Landscape Plan
L2.01
Foundation Landscape Enlargement
L2.02
Foundation Landscape Enlargement
L2.03
Landscape Details
• These drawings are labeled: Approved by BOS 2/8/2017 and issued 2/23/2017, but were received at the County on 1/23/2017.
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C O L:N IY OF A I.BF h1.4.lU X
Dcp-ldn—t of C'ummu.ity Dcvclnpmcnt
401 4lcdgtln: Road, —th Wing
CharMtfnvr[lc,',irgiera 229412-45%
Phome(433) 296.5032 Fax 434 972-41264
Septerrtier.23, 210 16
To- Edwa•ds
Oakleigh Albemarle LLC
ISK Berkmar Cir
Gharlonesv+Ile, VA 22967
RE: ARB -2016464: Oakl sigh. Conce ptu al B y i Wing Des Ig 11
Dear Mr. Eowa ds
Tie Alberrare County Am.litedura' Review 6oarc a: is meeting or Septem4er 19, 2016. cornple;ed a
preliminary review of The above -rated reyucst. rte Gua:d took the Ulcw-ng actions
Reaardina rile Lonina Man Amendment, pie buarc by a vote of 5:9, forwardeo the follamng
rerammenuatieri to the Planning Cd.nmiss on,
I he ARB as no objection To the emendmert to the prLopo5ed rezoning, *Th :he following conditions:
1. T -e Code of Geve.opment should be revowd to eliminate siand,ds that aro either covered by EC
guicelines. are mare lin-Ang Than the EG guideline9. 0r arevague
2 It Shou.d De Claflrled ar`d made Consistent Mrodg hou' the proposal w!"Alhief 13 or 14 treeg art to
remain.
3 The ARB recommends the mQdirlpatio^ of putt broffer number lnree to include deference to site
consrruCtibA acll 18s.
Regarding the slta plan, the ARBaffem the following comme-ts for fulure site plan subm:t�als:
uvnen architectural and Sia plans are subml ed for review vnlh the site plan submittal address the
ICIb.irg issues:
1. The deWri or buildings in the cNe10pn1Qnt should Bxhl bit fA rTpatitallLy In Intm. charac'er and
rna'erials.
2. Show hew!he form end -95s ng Of 6ullding Dreoult in al appr0pnate, Comoa:lble appeBfanCc
atang the Entrance Corridor.
3. P•ovide Ve seCbo IS tb cl,ify the msib ilily and relative proportions cd the various h.ilding5
d. Provlcs assurance that the utility easement and Tie planting along tie EC frontage can ccexisl.
5 Ensu:a that reta.ning wall txalon and construct on me tnbd al. ows for regalred planting at the
pe-imeter of parking IotsRravelways and al the base (if the wars. Maximum heig.nt for retaining
walls that afe v%ible hom the Entrance Cord did, is 6'. Taller walls must be:maned and planted
You may sdbmi! )mu: appncarion for Canllnueld AHLI review at your earliest convenience. Application rorms
checklists and 5ahedule5 are ava.'able on-line at wvw.albemarlo.urWARt3.
R",sad drawingsaddressi,g the QQmrrle,,M listed aoove are re Uired. Include upcated ARS Uvision datesan
each drew.ng Rea3e provide a memo Including 06'ail8d r68pbnse51 dicatirg hoax each comment has been
addressed. if Changesalhcr Phar those requested have bee- made. identifytt 5eChanges in The rnemoal8O.
highlighting the changes 'n the drawing v.rth' CIp,i0ing' or by other means w'III NO. Tale reVpGw and approval.
if you have any questions cenearrong any o.'the above, please feel free to call me
Sincerer.
h1 a r ga re t'}JI a l t SzieeT k i
Principal P anner
ATTACHMENT A
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