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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201700068 Review Comments Architectural Review Board Approval 2017-07-31ARB2017-68 Three Roses Brewery HNM 7/31/17 COUNTY -WIDE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Structures located 750' or more from an Entrance Corridor, where the structure is no more than 5 stories tall DESIGN CRITERIA Height If impact of topography would result in OK: The structure is 4 stories tall (48' from structure appearing taller than 5 stories, grade), although the elevator tower/roof access the proposal will be forwarded to the extends 4.5' above the top of the parapet ARB. (which marks the 48' from grade height). Therefore, total height = 52.5' Mass The wall plane must vary every 150'; OK: The wall plane varies, but the maximum projections should have a minimum depth is 3.5' de th of 101. Roof form If false parapets, gables, pediments or The depth of the roof element or feature OK: The renderings depict a flat roof with similar features are used, the depth, should suggest a functional interior space overhanging eaves; the elevations suggest the overall size, and proportion of the feature below. parapet extends above the roof floor must be coordinated with the architecture approximately F of the overall building. Colors Earth tones in the range of. brown, gray, Use of bright white is limited to trim and OK: Colors = two gray tones (stucco), basalt green, clay, yellow. decorative elements; nontraditional, black (ceramic tile), and honey -colored muted earth tones may be appropriate for cementitious wood accent colors. Planting EC planting guidelines 33 — 38 apply See below. (see below). Screening Any mechanical equipment 5'-10' tall Planting alone may be considered based OK: The roof -mounted HVAC units will rise should be a dark color or screened with on size and location of the accessory 1.5' above the parapet; however, given the plantings. elements, if the size and spacing of plant building's distance from the EC, visibility of material would provide full screening the HVAC units presumed to be minimal. within 5 years. Standard mechanical note in Gen Notes, C 1.0 Mechanical equipment taller than 10' N/A should be screened with a fence or wall. Walls and/or fencing should be used to See criteria for fences. OK: Dumpster enclosure detail provided; no screen: loading areas, service areas, other site features refuse areas, storage areas, and above- ground utilities. Location Buildings need not be oriented parallel to N/A ARB2017-68 Three Roses Brewery HNM 7/31/17 the EC street. Blank walls Blank walls require relief. Planting alone may be appropriate OK: The walls are differentiated by minimal instead of architectural detailing. relief, color, and materials. Balconies create additional visual differentiation 33 Landscaping along interior roads: All trees = 1.5"-1.75" caliper. The trees must be at least 2.5" caliper. a. Trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the Trees on Ashlar Avenue (interior road) are 40' o.c. = OK ground) 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: Trees to the north and east of the parking area, along the pedestrian a. Trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. ways, are 1.5" — 1.75" caliper and average 40' o.c. The trees must be Such trees should be at least 21/2 inches caliper (measured six 2.5" caliper 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: Parking = 48 spaces, so 5 trees required on interior; only 3 provided a. Trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on interior. 2 more trees in parking area needed which shade the on center. Trees should be planted in the interior of parking areas at parking area and not the perimeter sidewalk. the rate of one tree for every 10 parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking Trees must have 2.5" caliper and be evenly spaced area. b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 21/2 Shrubs not provided in parking area. 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: Shrubs provided on east elevation of building, but as the building a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of occupies a corner lot, the applicant should plant shrubs along the long buildings as necessary to soften the appearance of exterior building's north elevation as well. walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or vegetation ARB2017-68 Three Roses Brewery HNM 7/31/17 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: The quantity listed in the plant material schedule does not a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based correspond with what is drawn. This must be corrected. upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia Landscapes (Appendix The proposed plant species meet approval as per the Generic D). Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia. 38 Plant health: OK: Note provided a. The following note should be added to the 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.