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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600146 Action Letter 2017-08-14��RGSLy�P COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434) 296 - 5823 Fax (434) 972 - 4012 ARB ACTION MEMO - EXCERPT Date: March 20, 2017 Time: 1:00 PM Meeting Room: Room 241, Second Floor OTHER BUSINESS a. Albemarle High School: Renovation/metal panels Staff summarized the upcoming renovation plans involving replacement metal for Albemarle High School and, in consensus, the ARB agreed that staff level review was acceptable. b. 684 Berkmar Circle: Rooftop wireless installation Staff summarized the proposed wireless installation and its anticipated visibility. In consensus, the ARB determined that visibility was limited by trees, telephone poles, and overhead lines to such a degree that the level of visibility illustrated in the photosimulations was acceptable. c. Shops at Westfield: frontage planting Staff summarized the proposed landscape change involving frontage tree sizes smaller than required for the Shops at Westfield. It was the consensus of the ARB that the frontage planting requirements should be met, but a combination of street front and additional planting in other available areas could be considered. The ARB encouraged the applicant to pursue measures to reduce required parking. d. American Legion: Shrubs Staff reported that the American Legion would like to remove a row of shrubs located between the parking lot and the porch. After discussing the proposal, it was the consensus of the ARB that the shrubs in question could be eliminated. Albemarle County Architectural Review Board Final Action Memo March 20, 2017 )0100. OTHER BUSINESS a. Albemarle High School: Renovation/metal panels Staff summarized the upcoming renovation plans involving replacement metal for Albemarle High School and, in consensus,the ARB agreed that staff level review was acceptable. b. 684 Berkmar Circle: Rooftop wireless installation Staff summarized the proposed wireless installation and its anticipated visibility. In consensus, the ARB determined that visibility was limited by trees,telephone poles,and overhead lines to such a degree that the level of visibility illustrated in the photosimulations was acceptable. elaraliallingliontage planting Staff summarized the proposed landscape change involving frontage tree sizes smaller than required for the Shops at Westfield.It was the consensus of the ARB that the frontage planting requirements should be met, but a combination of street front and additional planting in other available areas could be considered. The ARB encouraged the applicant to pursue measures to reduce required parking. d. American Legion: Shrubs Staff reported that the American Legion would like to remove a row of shrubs located between the parking lot and the porch.After discussing the proposal,it was the consensus of the ARB that the shrubs in question could be eliminated. e. Signs: Fees, catalog Staff reported on sign review efficiency measures under consideration, including fees for multiple resubmittals and a catalog of approvable signs. In consensus,the ARB supported these measures. f. Next ARB Meeting: April 3, 2017 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m.to the next ARB meeting on Tuesday,April 3,2017 in Room 241, Second Floor,County Office Building at 1:00 p.m. Albemarle County Architectural Review Board Final Action Memo March 20,2017 4