HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201700048 Review Comments Architectural Review Board Approval 2017-08-16COUNTY 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: J.T. Newberry
FROM: Margaret Maliszewski
RE: SDP-2017-48: Floor Fashions Pre -application plan
DATE: August 16, 2017
I have the following preliminary comments on the above -referenced pre -application plan.
1. Landscaping shown on the pre -application plan does not meet the Entrance Corridor Design
Guidelines. In particular, see EC requirements for planting along the EC frontage, at parking lot
perimeters, at the interior of parking lots, and along roads/travelways. Note that underground
water lines and overhead power lines are in place along the EC. Frontage planting areas will need
to be increased to avoid conflicts between required landscaping and utilities/easements.
2. There are potential issues with the proposed retaining walls in terms of height, location, and
appearance. Along the EC frontage and along the entrance drives, space should be provided on
site for planting at the base of the walls. This is in addition to other landscaping requirements
referenced above and in the EC guidelines. The 16' wall proposed at the back of the site is
expected to be visible from the EC. EC guidelines call for terracing and planting of walls over 6'
in height. Handrails visible from the EC must have an appropriate appearance for the EC.
Standard guard rail is not considered appropriate.
3. ARB approval of the architectural design of new buildings is required with the final site plan. Site
sections should be provided to clarify visibility of new buildings from the EC.
4. Details on the appearance of the wastewater treatment facility are required. Screening beyond the
standard guidelines minimums may be required.
5. Show how the pipes and storm drain at the EC frontage will have an appropriate appearance for
the EC.
6. The demolition plan appears to show existing trees as "to remain" that are intended to be
removed.
7. Include in the site plan an indication of display areas previously approved with SP-2001-01.