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From:
Heather McMahon
Sent:
Thursday, September 07, 20171:40 PM
To:
'William McKechnie'
Subject:
RE: Recently submitted (6/23/17) revised drawing: revisions needed
Hi Bill,
Thanks for letting me know your preference; I will work on issuing the CoA for the architectural elements today.
Cheers,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahonCeDalbemarle.oria
From: William McKechnie [mailto:wmckechnie@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 201712:50 PM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.ore>; Christopher LeBlanc <christopher.r.leblanc(@email.com>
Subject: RE: Recently submitted (6/23/17) revised drawing: revisions needed
Hi Heather — again, thanks for being so supportive of us through this process.
1 would prefer to wait on the dumpster relocation until we have a tenant in hand, as they may have strong feelings on the
issue.
Please proceed with CoA for the remainder of the elements, and I will pursue the dumpster relocation separately at the
appropriate time—thanks, Bill
William McKechnie
Mechum's Trestle, LLC
434.906.5787
wmckechnie( comcast.net
From: Heather McMahon [mailto:hmcmahon@albemarle.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2017 12:41 PM
To: Christopher LeBlanc <christopher.r.leblanc@gmail.com>
Cc: William McKechnie <wmckechnie0comtast.net>
Subject: RE. Recently submitted (6/23/17) revised drawing: revisions needed
Hi Chris,
I don't want to let a good momentum dissipate: any word yet on whether you want me to issue the applicants a CoA now
for the architectural elements alone, or whether you want me to wait for a revised site plan that shows the requested
dumpster location with landscaping that addresses the ARB's concerns? The latter will also necessitate an LOR being filed,
but I will take the LOR (which is a ten-day process) and do it at the same time as the CoA for all requests if that route is
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desired. If not, I'm happy to issue a CoA for the architectural elements alone today and the LOR/ARB mirror amendment
for the dumpster can happen later.
Please let me know the applicants' preference.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon@albemarle.ore
From: Heather McMahon
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 4:19 PM
To: Christopher LeBlanc<christopher.r.leblancCcDemail.com>
Cc:'William McKechnie' <wmckechnie(cbcomcast.net>
Subject: RE: Recently submitted (6/23/17) revised drawing: revisions needed
Hi again Chris,
I've just finished looking over the revised architectural elevations and specifications you emailed me last Wednesday, and
I am delighted to report that all of the discrepancies that were in the last set of drawings have been corrected in this set; I
am ready to issue you a CoA for the architectural elements that have been amended since the original CoA was issued for
this site. However, your original application also included the request to relocate the dumpster, which I cannot approve
until a) I receive a revised site plan with the dumpster (re)location at the west end of the parking lot, close to the EC, with
a landscape plan that meets the AR8's criteria, and b) an LOR is submitted which requests a change to the previously
approved site plan in regards to the dumpster relocation.
So, I can do one of two things: I can hold this CoA if you think you can get me those two things in the near future so that
can approve the total package, OR I can issue you a CoA just for the architectural elements that will explicitly state it is not
an approval for the dumpster relocation, in which case when you submit the above two materials for the dumpster
relocation you will also need to submit a new ARB application for a minor amendment.
Please let me know your preference on how to proceed.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development.
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahont@albemarle.org
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From: Heather McMahon
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 4:57 PM
To: 'Christopher LeBlanc' <christo her.r.leblanc maii.com>
Subject: RE: Recently submitted (6/23/17) revised drawing: revisions needed
Hi Chris,
!'m sorry that your summer was filled with disasters and injuries, and I hope that you are ok! As for projects, mine has
been filled with those, too; I'm sorry I took so long to reply to your email, and I have to admit I haven't had a chance to
look at your attachments yet — I had an internal deadline today, which I managed to just meet before 5 pm... I'll take a
look at these tomorrow and let you know if I can sign off on the CoA for Mechum's Trestle.
Will touch base tomorrow,
Cheers,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon0albemarle.ore
From: Christopher LeBlanc [ma ilto:christogher. r.leblanc@email.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 201711:30 AM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon albem r >
Subject: Re: Recently submitted (6/23/17) revised drawing: revisions needed
Hey Heather,
I hope you've been well. My summer has been filled with projects, disasters, injuries, and a myriad of other
excuses that I give to compensate for not doing my full and complete job. I apologize greatly if this has affected
you in any way. I have completed the drawing edits and attached those. I only corrected the elevation, layout,
and section drawings. I also included the wood fixed sash and other door shop drawings. If further edits are
necessary, please let me know and I will get those to you ASAP. I have summarized the changes below
Nanawall doors are now fixed woods doors with raised grills and trim stained to match wilsonart 7924-07
biltmore cherry
Brise soliel is aluminum metal painted to match wilsonart 7924-07 biltmore cherry
Brise soliel hangers are anodized aluminum metal clear coated to mimic stainless steel
Fascia board is a 1" composite fiber board painted to match SW -7730
Brick is to be left unpainted natural or painted SW -7739 (we want to see how this looks when we get the rest of
the building painted)
Please let me know if there are any further corrections or changes that you need.
Humbly grateful,
Chris LeBlanc
Arterra Design and Construction
434-282-1711
On Wed, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:33 AM, Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.org> wrote:
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Hi Chris,
RE Recently submitted (62317) revised drawing revisions needed.htm
We are so close to getting you a CoA for the three architectural modifications you requested in your
application, but the drawing still shows discrepancies and needs to be updated before I can approve it. I've
red -lined and circled the areas where changes are still needed and have attached the edited drawing here for
your reference:
1. please make sure all of the materials in the descriptions are correct (the east and west elevations need
attention)
2. add a revision date to the top of the page
3. if you are proposing metal fixed doors on the east and west elevations instead of the originally approved
wood folding doors, I will need to see photos/examples and manufacturer's specs please. Please submit those
with your request.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahona,albemarle. org
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Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 11:28 AM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon albemarle.or >
Subject: Message from KM_364e
Chris LeBlanc
(434)-284-1711
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From:
Heather McMahon
Sent:
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 2:39 PM
To:
'William McKechnie'
Cc:
Christopher LeBlanc
Subject:
RE: Mechum's Trestle action, ARB meeting 7/27/17
Hi Bill,
My pleasure. I forgot to say in my last email that the revised site plan you submit for the dumpster relocation should also
exhibit your landscaping intentions that satisfy the ARB's requirements. Make sure it includes a plant schedule and all
other items typically found on a landscape plan.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahonL@albemarle.org
From: William McKechnie [m ailto:wmckechnieC@comcast. net
l
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 2:36 PM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon albemarle.or >
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc <christopher..r.leblanc2gmail.com>
Subject: RE: Mechum's Trestle action, ARB meeting 7/17/17
Hi Heather— I can't thank you enough for pursuing the dumpster relocation on our behalf —this certainly paves the way.
I will follow through
William McKechnie
434.906.5787
wmckechnie(@comcast.net
From: Heather McMahon [mailto:hmcmahon0albemarle.or¢]
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 201712:51 PM
To: William McKechnie <wmckechnie@comcast.net>; Christopher LeBlanc <christopher.r.leblanc@smail.com>
Subject: Mechum's Trestle action, ARB meeting 7/17/17
Hi Bill and Chris,
I wanted to update you on the recent action taken by the ARB on Monday's meeting:
ARB -201743: Mechum's Trestle
Staff reported on two proposed changes for the Mechum's Trestle project: 1) a request to leave the red brick at the base of
the building unpainted, and 2) a request to move the dumpster from the approved location. After a brief discussion, it was
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the consensus of the ARB that 1) the brick could be left unpainted, and 2) the dumpster location near the west end of the
EC frontage could be acceptable with supplemental planting and screening, noting that the planting would need to be
"robust" and provide adequate screening on "day 119
.
In sum, the position you, Bill, labeled as #2 (away from the restaurant, on the westernmost end) for a possible dumpster
relocation on the site plan you brought to the pre -app meeting on 7/10/17 is acceptable to the ARB if a robust planting
plan is provided in which mature vegetation is planted to provide thick screening from the very start. Also, the ARB
approved the decision to leave the brick base unpainted.
I am still awaiting final materials from you all before 1 can issue a CoA for these minor amendments to architectural and
site plans. To summarize, I need to know whether the fixed doors you have selected for the east and west elevations will
be metal or wood, and I will need corrected specs if the choice is metal as well as material and color samples. In addition,
I need revised architectural elevations that addresses all of the proposed changes in tato, including the finish of the newly
proposed fixed doors, the decision to leave the brick foundation unpainted, etc. Thirdly, I will need a revised site plan that
shows the request to move the dumpster to spot #2, if, Bill, that is the spot of your choice. Again, an LOR application for
the relocation of the dumpster will need to be filed contemporaneously as this ARB submission; I cannot issue your CoA
for the dumpster without an approved LOR (which takes 10 days to review, by the way).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon albemarle.or
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RE Cancel July 10 ARB meeting.htm
From:
Heather McMahon
Sent:
Thursday, June 29, 2017 4:35 PM
To:
'William McKechnie'
Subject:
RE: Cancel July 10 ARB meeting
Thanks Bill, enjoy the holiday weekend and see you on 7/10.
Cheers,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon(@albemarle.ore
From: William McKechnie [mailto:wmckechnie@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:58 PM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahonCcDalbemarle.org>
Subject: RE: Cancel July 10 ARB meeting
Thanks, Heather —that should give me plenty of time to prepare for the pre -app meeting (still on 7/10) to discuss our
request for the dumpster relocation at Mechum's Trestle —
I hope you have a great holiday!
Bill
From: Heather McMahon [mailto:hmcmahon@afbemarle.ore]
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 12:49 PM
To: William McKechnie <wmckechnie(c comcast.net>
Subject: FW: Cancel July 10 ARB meeting
FYI
From: Margaret Maliszewski
Sent: Thursday, June 29,2017 11:43 AM
To: ARB
Cc: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.ore>; Sharon Taylor <STAYLOR@albemarle.org>
Subject: Cancel July 10 ARB meeting
Dear ARB Members,
We have no regular review items for the July 10 ARB meeting, so this meeting will be canceled. The next ARB meeting is
scheduled for July 17. We do have regular review items for the 17th, so please plan to attend. Frank previously indicated
that he will be absent on the 17th and, with Fred resigned, we will need everyone else in attendance to make a quorum.
Thanks and I hope you have an enjoyable 4th of July holiday.
Margaret
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Margaret Maliszewski , Chief of Planning/Resource Management
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3276
mmaliszewski@albemarle.ore
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From: William McKechnie <wmckechnie@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 5:45 PM
To: Ron Higgins
Cc: Heather McMahon; Melton McGuire; Christopher LeBlanc
Subject: SDP 2015 008//Mechum's Trestle: Request for pre -App meeting to discuss dumpster location
Hi Ron—
We have been working with Heather McMahon on a number of proposed revisions to the subject site plan, and would like to request a pre -app meeting with staff to discuss
potential options to the current approved dumpster location. Heather has suggested Monday 7/10, if that is open, and specifically in the 3-5pm range so as to avoid any
potential conflict with an ARB meeting.
Please let me know if this can be arranged, and I'd be happy to provide staff with materials to review in advance if that would be helpful.
Thanks;
Bill McKechnie
William McKechnie
434.906.5787
wmckechn iePcomcast. net
From: Heather McMahon lmailto:hmcmahon(@albemarle.or¢1
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 5:13 PM
To: William McKechnie <wmclaechnie@comcast.net>
Cc: Margaret Maliszewski <MMaliszewski@albemarle.oM>; Christopher LeBlanc<christopher.r.leblanc@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: MT ARB exposed brick
Hi Bill,
Yes, I think a pre -app meeting is the best way to try to get this dumpster relocation issue resolved. I am not sure how to set one up, exactly: i would call our main number
(296-5832) to talk with our intake staff about scheduling a pre -app in the near future. The County offices are closed Monday, 7/3, so the next available would be Monday,
7/10. We offer 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5 time slots; please choose a 3.4 or 4-5 slot so that it will not conflict with the ARS meeting (and I can be sure to attend) if that meeting is
held.
Right now, we have no cases for the 7/10 meeting and the "other business" Items on the agenda are so few that it may not make sense to hold a meeting; In which case, we
would move those few business items to the 7/17 meeting and cancel the 7/10 altogether. Margaret usually makes that decision the Monday before the meeting, but since
we have that Monday (7/3) off as a holiday, she has Informed me she will make the call by the end of this week. So I will be in touch with you by Friday as to whether the
7/10 meeting will be canceled or not.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3276
hmcmahon(Malbemarle.om
From: William McKechnie lmailto:wmckechnie@comcast.netl
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 4:01 PM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon(palbemarle.or¢>
Cc: Margaret Maliszewski <MMaliszewski@albemarle.o; Christopher LeBlanc<christooher.r.leblanc@amail.com>
Subject: RE: MT ARB exposed brick
Hi Heather - I would still like to pursue the dumpster location modification, but I don't want to hold up Chris on the other 3 mods. Per a previous phone call, you had
suggested requesting a Monday afternoon pre -application meeting, with all parties in attendance. Since County offices are closed this coming Monday (7/3),1 assume the
soonest this can happen is 7/10.
When will you know of the exact date of the ARB meeting?
Thanks for your support on these matters,
William McKechnie
434.906.5787
wmckechnie(@ com cast.net
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From: Heather McMahon Imailto:hmcmahonabalbemarle.orel
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:47 PM
To: Christopher LeBlanc<christopher..r.leblanc@email.com>
Cc: Margaret Maliszewski <MMaiiszewsk!@albemarle.org>; William McKechnle <wmckechnie@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: MT ARB exposed brick
Hi Chris,
Thank you for bringing in the brick samples on Friday. As per your request, we will seek the ARB's guidance on whether to amend the original design Intention to paint the
foundation brick at the next ARB meeting, which will be either July 10 or July 17. If you believe you'll have any more changes or requests in the interim, please give them to
me in writing we[! before the July 10 meeting so that we can present the board with a comprehensive list of suggested modifications.
In the interim, I'd like to move forward on getting you a CoA for the new coping material, the substitution of metal for wood on the brise soleil, and for the fixed doors. I
think this would be the most expeditious way for you to move forward, but it will mean that I will not be abie to include the dumpster relocation as per the original
application request as I have not received an approved LOR for that request. In addition, this CoA will only address the three aforementioned modifications that were
specified in your original application. if you decide to move forward with leaving the foundation brick unpainted, you will need to submit another ARB application for a
County -wide CoA for Minor amendments to site or architectural plans (no fee associated):
AQPI'cation:http://www.albemarle.org/upload/ima,zes/forms center departments Commu it Develo ment forms arb applications/ARB Alication 11 2015. df
Checklist:
httwww.a!bemar!e.or u load ima es forms center de artrrents Communit Develo ent forms arb a Iications ARB Minor Amendment Checklist Jul 2010. df
Please respond at your earliest convenience to acknowledge this and let me know whether you agree to this suggestion on haw to proceed.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon albemar!e.ore
From: Heather McMahon
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 9:07 AM
To:'Christopher LeBianc' <christo a c ma!I.com>
cc: Margaret Maliszewski <MMaliszewski@albemarle.ore>; William McKechnie <wmckechn!e@comcast.neb
Subject: RE: MT ARB exposed brick
Hi Chris,
Thank you for the attached, revised drawing; I iook forward to receiving the brick sample and rendering later this morning (I'll be in all day except for lunch, from 12-1).
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahontiWalbemarle.org
From: Christopher LeBlanc Imailto:Christopher.r.leblancL&gmail.coml
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 7:56 AM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@a!bemar!e.ore>
Cc: Margaret Maliszewski <MMaliszewski@albemar!e.ore>; William McKechnie <wmckechnie@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: MT ARB exposed brick
Heather,
Sony for the delay. Please find the drawings for Mechum's Trestle attached with most of the revisions we discussed. After meeting with the developers, we'd
like to stay with the look of the previously approved East and West fenestrations except in a fixed application (fixed doors) as discussed previously. I will
provide shop drawings from the glass company if necessary.
We still would like to consider leaving the brick exposed. We believe that this being an option could offer good contrast that would work well for the area. We
welcome staff and the board's feedback. I will drop off a brick later this morning and will provide the artist rendering as well for reference, if needed.
Please let me know if there is anything else that you need from me and I promise you'll receive it in a more expeditious manner. Thank you again for all you
help with this process.
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Best
Chris LeBlanc
434-284-1711
Arterra Design and Construction
On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 5:39 PM, Chris <christopherr leblanc(alamail.com> wrote:
I will drop off everything to you tomorrow morning. What time do you think you'll be around?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 22, 2017, at 5:23 PM, Heather McMahon <hmemahonra'lalbemarle.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
> I hope this finds you well. I'm writing only because I haven't heard from you since my last email of 619117. The applicant must alert me within- 15 days
whether he/she intends to follow up on the requested changes; for this project, I need notification by tomorrow. Please let me know whether you intend to
move forward on the changes outlined in the email below, and when I might look forward to seeing revised drawings.
>
> Thanks,
> Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
> Albemarle County Department of Community Development
> 401 McIntire Road
> Charlottesville, VA 22902
> 434-296-5832 2j3278
> hmcmaholi@albemarle.arq
> ---Original Message--
> From: Heather McMahon
> Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 3:02 PM
> To: 'Christopher LeBlanc'<christoiiher.r.leblanc(a).gmail.cofn>
> Cc: Margaret Mahszewski<MMaliszewski@albcmarlc.org>;'Wiilliam McKechnie' <wmekechniera)comcast.net>
> Subject: RE: MT ARB exposed brick
> Hi Chris,
> Thanks for coming into the County Office Building yesterday to discuss aspects of the proposed architectural modifications you've presented in the recent
ARB minor amendment application (ARB201743) to the final site plan for Mechum's Trestle. I just wanted to follow up with an email which outlines what
we discussed:
>
> 1. The proposed metal brise soleil has been approved as a suitable substitute for the originally proposed wooden brise solicit; 2. You verified that the
coping, which was originally metal and is now proposed as HardiePlank, will be painted the originally approved color (ie., Forestwood green); 3. Staff
believes that the substitution of multi -light storefront windows in place of the wooden exterior folding doors on the east and west elevations adds a fourth
aperture type that creates visual dissonance. Staff questioned whether the proposed storefront system's muntins/grilles and frames would be wood or metal?
You expressed interest in interior (sandwich) muntins, which staff has expressed is not acceptable in the EC overlay district. Staff questioned whether you
had or would explore the following options:
> a. Asper the ARB's suggestion made at the 5/15/2017 meeting, retaining the folding doors on the east and west elevations but making them fixed;
> b. Replacing the folding doors on the east elevation with an operable garage door akin to those on the north elevation, and possibly using fixed garage
doors in the three apertures on the west elevation;
> c. using a storefront system with larger lights/panes of glass and exterior muntins.
> 4. The applicant would like to have the option to leave the brick foundation exposed rather than painting it the previously -approved color; 5. As per the
discussion of the dumpster relocation, you and the applicant should arrange for a pre -app meeting in which representatives from Planning, Zoning,
Engineering, and ARB will be present to discuss the various issues of that proposed relocation.
>
> If you have any additional comments to make in regards to our conversation, or if I have forgotten to note anything, please let me know.
>
> So, next steps:
> 1. Please provide a fully revised elevations) drawing that notes the change in materials and colors throughout and especially in the exterior color notes bar;
2. Provide color renderings for additional reference; 3. Please amend the elevations to address staffs concerns with the fenestration on the east and west
elevations; 4. Please provide a brick sample so that staff may compare it to the wood samples provided with the original submission and a written narrative
about why you wish to keep the brick unpainted; 5. Please arrange a pre -app meeting to discuss the dumpster relocation and potentially move forward by
applying for an LOR, dependent upon the results of the meeting.
> Again, if I have left anything out or if I have written anything in error (or if you have any questions or are in need of clarification), please let me know.
> One last thing: the proposed changes to the fenestration and the option of leaving the brick foundation unpainted constitute significant aesthetic changes; as
such, staff wishes to seek guidance from the ARB. The next meeting is June 19, so it would be ideal if you could please deliver to me the requested
supporting materials before that meeting date.
>
> Thank you,
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> Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
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> Albemarle County Department of Community Development
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> From: Christopher LeBlanc[mailto:christopher.r.leblanc@pmail.com
> Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 12:37 PM
> To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon!.albcmarle.ore>
> Subject: MT ARB exposed brick
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WNW RE Mechum's Trestle — dumpster relocation.htm
From:
Heather McMahon
Sent:
Tuesday, June 06, 2017 4:00 PM
To:
'William McKechnie'
Cc:
Frank Pohl; Margaret Maliszewski
Subject:
RE: Mechum's Trestle -- dumpster relocation
apologize, but it seems that the ARB does not approve of the potential relocation of the dumpster to the southeast
corner of the parking lot at the Mechum's Trestle site; at the ARB meeting yesterday, Margaret sought the Board's
guidance on my proposition, and they responded:
"After considering the revised dumpster location, it was the consensus of the ARB that the location near the southwest
corner of the building was not appropriate."
Again, my apologies for that injudicious suggestion on my part. I'm afraid we're back to the beginning on the dumpster
placement. After looking at all of the options available to you, the original placement is the only viable one. I believe
there are structural solutions to the underground tank issue that should be explored. If you are able to keep the dumpster
in its originally approved location, then an LOR will not be necessary, nor will an amendment to the CoA.
In the interim, I am happy to issue you a CoA for the three architectural modifications which comprise the bulk of your
application request as soon as I am able to attain a sample of the coping material from Chris (he has already sent the
revised drawing) for review.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon@albemarle.org
From: William McKechnie [mailto:wmckechnie@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, lune 05, 2017 12:35 PM
To: Frank Pohl <fnohI6Walbemar1e.ore>
Cc: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.ors>
Subject: RE: Mechum's Trestle -- dumpster relocation
Hi Frank —
I really appreciate your reaching out to me.
After struggling a bit with grainy PDFs, and reviewing the list of challenges associated with the development of this parcel
that resulted in the existing site plan layout, I thought it might be more efficient to sit down with you (and perhaps
Heather) to review this over the full-size plan. I think that I can summarize the key facts more efficiently by walking you
through the options in person. Obviously, you may not be able to render a decision on the spot, but 1 think the discussion
can greatly reduce the back and forth.
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Other than a 330 meeting today, and a 1030 meeting tomorrow, I am open, and will accommodate your schedules.
Many thanks,
Bill
William McKechnie
434.906.5787
wmckechnie@comcast.net
From: Frank Pohl [mailto:f ohl albemarle.or ]
Sent: Monday, June 05, 201711:54 AM
To: wmckechnie@comcast.net
Cc: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.org>
Subject: RE: Mechum's Trestle -- dumpster relocation
ME
As mentioned in my email, please forward ! sketch of a few proposed dumpster locations so we can review for you
quickly. 1 prefer the location as shown on the approved site plan, but understand there are UG storage tanks in this area.
The UG storage tanks were shown on the approved plans. Were they not considered to be a problem at that time? Have
you considered or talked to your structural engineer about extending the concrete slab for the dumpster over the storage
tanks?
I want to help...
Sincerely,
Frank
Frank V. Pohl, PE, CFM
County Engineer
County of Albemarle
(434) 296-5832 Ext. 7914
From: Heather McMahon
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 11:14 AM
To: Frank Pohl <fpohl@albemarle,ore>
Subject: Mechum's Trestle -- dumpster relocation
Hi Frank,
Thank you for offering to speak with Bill McKechnie about the best option(s) for the dumpster's relocation. His contact
information is:
William McKechnie
434.906.5787
wmckechnieCoDcomcast.net
Cheers,
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RE Mechums revised windows.htm
From:
Heather McMahon
Sent:
Thursday, June 01, 2017 4:28 PM
To:
'Christopher LeBlanc'
Cc:
wmckechnie@comcast.net
Subject:
RE: Mechums revised windows
Hi Chris,
Thank you for sending this revised elevation sheet. Since I'm reviewing this at staff level, eight hardcopies of the revised
drawing aren't necessary, thanks; I can simply print out the couple of copies I need, although it will be at a reduced scale.
As for the coping sample, it would be good to see how closely the Hardie Plank forest green color matches the material
sample that was approved by the ARB originally; if you are coming by to drop that off tomorrow, would you mind printing
out two copies of the revised Al for our files? Just FYI, I'm leaving early (at 2 pm) tomorrow, so if I'm not available, the in-
take staff can just leave the materials in my mailbox.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcma hon Oalbemarle.ore
From: Christopher LeBlanc (m it o:chri h r.r.leblanc mail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 4:20 PM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.ore>
Cc: wmckechniefcDcomcast.net
Subject: Fwd: Mechums revised windows
Heather, here is the corrected elevation showing fix the commercial glass with grids. Sorry it took so long to get to you.
The color for the coping is as approved by the ARB I just provided the wrong color on the sample. I can provide another
color sample to you along with the eight printouts of the elevation tomorrow if necessary.
Thanks
Chris
Sent from my Whone
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Bob Shell" <bob.shelI@verizon.net>
Date: June 1, 2017 at 8:56:39 AM EDT
To: "'Christopher LeBlanc"'<christooher.r.leblanc@smail.com>
Subject: Mechums revised windows
See if you think this will do.
Bob
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From:
Heather McMahon
Sent:
Friday, June 02, 2017 11:24 AM
To:
'William McKechnie'
Cc:
Christopher LeBlanc
Subject:
RE: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi Bill,
I'm sorry you have had some difficulty reaching staff; this is a very busy time for us all, as there are several people
currently out on vacation or on leave. I've just spoken with Frank Pohl, the County Engineer, and,he is going to try to
telephone you today to discuss the best options for the dumpster replacement. Hopefully that conversation will set a
foundation for submitting the LOR so we can get moving on that aspect of your request as quickly as possible.
In the interim, I will move forward on reviewing the drawing which Chris sent me yesterday vis-a-vis the three
architectural modification requests made in your application so we can get you a CoA for those three requests (if not the
dumpster at this time) as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon(@albemarle.org
From: William McKechnie [mailto:wmckechnie@comcast.net
l
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 10:10 PM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle,ore>
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc<christopher..r.leblanc@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi Heather—thanks for checking back -
had hoped to get input from County, but Matt is on paternity leave, and Megan hasn't returned my calls from last week.
will get you an LOR for our least favored spot -- at least it complies with the letter of the zoning reg., and you were kind
to share your thoughts about how you would view that spot at the ARB review.
Again, thanks for circling back — I really appreciate it.
ME
William McKechnie
434.906.5787
wmckechnie@comcast.net
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From: Heather McMahon imailto:hmcmahonC@albemarle.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 3:59 RM
To: William McKechnie <wmckechnie@comcast.net>
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc <christor)her.r.leblanc@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi Bill,
I'm just checking in to see whether you've moved forward with the LOR on the dumpster relocation, or if you've spoken
yet with Megan or Matt? Just let me know what that status is...
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon@albemarle.org
From: William McKechnie [ma ilto:wmckechnie@comcast.net
l
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 201710:12 AM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.ore>
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc<christooher.r.leblanc@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Ok thx. Will call you at 130
Bill McKechnie
434.906.5787
On May 24, 2017, at 9:57 AM, Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.org> wrote:
Hi William,
Yes, I am free after 1 pm today.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle. County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon@albemarle.org
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From: William McKechnie [mailto:wmckechnie@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 9:39 AM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.org>
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc <christopher.r.lebianc@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi Heather -
Thanks for your note.
Based on our last meeting, i am a bit confused about the procedure. World you have a moment today to
discuss?
Thanks,
William McKechnie
434.906.5787
wmckechnie@comcast.net
From: Heather McMahon[mailto:hmcmahon(cDalbemarle.orgI
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 4:14 PM
To: William McKechnie <wmckechnie@comcast.net>
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc <christopher.r.leblanc@gmail.com>; Megan Yaniglos <myanielos@albemarle.org>;
Margaret Maliszewski <MMaliszewski@albemarle.org>; Matthew Wentland <mwentland@albemarle org>
Subject: RE: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi William,
Thank you for your patience; I was able to confer with Megan today about your proposal to relocate the
dumpster pad from the northeast corner of the arc of parking to the southwest corner of the parking lot.
The last LOR Megan received positioned the dumpster in the middle of the western arc of parking; have you
submitted a LOR for the current proposed placement (i.e., what you submitted to the ARB)? ARB cannot
approve the siting until it has been approved as a site plan amendment via a LOR. Please submit a LOR with
your current proposition at your earliest convenience so we can move forward. I also encourage you to
contact our engineering staff (I've CC'ed Matt Wentland on this email) about the proposed placement, as
believe there may be some concern with how close the proposed relocation is to the entrance/exit.
In the interim, I can approve the other three (architectural) modifications which you submitted at the staff
level once I receive the supplemental materials I requested last Friday; however, the CoA will not cover the
fourth request (i.e., relocation of the dumpster) until the LOR has been reviewed and approved.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
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Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahongal bemarle.orlt
From: William McKechnie [mailto:wmckechniePcomcast.net]
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 4:08 PM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahori@albemar_le.org>
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc<christooher..r.leblanc@email.com>
Subject: RE: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi Heather — thanks so much for the detailed response. I have already discussed with Chris, and we are
making plans to provide the required drawings.
I did also want to ask about the request made to relocate the dumpster corral. I think that this was
resubmitted through ARB due to the nature of the request? Is that true?
Thanks,
William McKechnie
434.906.5787
wmckechnie@comcast.net
From: Heather McMahon [mailto:hmcmahon@albemarle.ore]
Sent: Friday, May 19, 20171:11 PM
To: William McKechnie <wmckechnie comcast.net>
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc<christopher.r.leblanc@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi William,
Yes, I'm sorry to not have been in touch earlier this week; I was out on Wednesday, moving house, and . am
playing catch-up...
The ARB agreed at Monday's meeting that staff review of this proposal is acceptable. The ARB made the
following suggestions:
1. A metal brise soleil is an acceptable replacement to the wooden one
2. The drawings don't reflect the modification of changing the operating folding doors [on the east
and west elevations] to fixed storefront windows, but staff will want this information for review.
Fixed aluminum -clad doors would be acceptable as well.
The revised parapet coping material is acceptable, but staff will want the color to be clarified on the
drawings. If the color is not consistent with the previous approval, the applicant should show how
the new color will be coordinated with the overall design.
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In consequence of these comments, please provide revised drawings that illustrate the storefront window
alteration as well as that demarcate the parapet coping's (and other materials') color to me at your earliest
convenience so that I may move forward with the review.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to write or telephone me.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon@albemarle.org
From: William McKechnie [ma ilto:wmckechnie Ocomcast. net
Sent: Friday, May 19, 201711:27 AM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.org>
Cc: Christopher LeBlanc<christogher.r.leblanclaDemail.com>
Subject: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi Heather;
I was just touching base to see if you had anything to share on the subject requested modifications.
Thanks!
William McKechnie
Mechum's Trestle, LLC
434.906.5787
wmckechnie@comcast.net
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From: Heather McMahon
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 20171:09 PM
To: Christopher LeBlanc
Subject: ARB2017-43: modifications of previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle
Hi Chris,
just wanted to follow up on my telephone call so that you have my contact information. Margaret and I hope that we will
he able to approve these modifications to the previously -approved design at Mechum's Trestle administratively, but
Margaret would like to confer with the ARB on Monday, May 15. 1 will be in touch with you shortly thereafter to confirm;
in the interim, I will look more closely at the proposed scope of work and I will be in touch if I have any further questions.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon@albemarle.ore
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Mechum's Trestle - proposed architectural changes
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Margaret Maliszewski <MMaliszewski@albemade.org>
To: Christopher LeBlanc <christopher.rleblanc@gmail.com>
Chris,
Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 4:41 PM
have reviewed the recent request for a Letter of Revision (LOR) to the site plan for the Mechum's Trestle project. Three
architectural changes were included in that request. Because they are architectural issues that do not affect the site
plan, these items need to be addressed with an amendment to the Architectural Review Board's Certificate of
Appropriateness (not with the LOR). Please submit the ARB application<hftp:l/www.albemade.org/upload/images/
forms center/departments/Community_Development/forms/arb applications/ARB_Application 11_2015.pdf> (no fee
c
required) and the corresponding checklist<http://www.albemade.org/uploadlimages/forms_cenier/departments/
Comm unity_Dsvelopment/forms/arb applications/ARB_Minor Amendment Checklist-July_2010.pdf>. In part B of the
application under "County wide Certificate of Appropriateness" check the box for "minor amendments..." Provide the
information outlined in the checklist, and the information outlined in the comments below.
1. Powder Coat vs. Wood frame bnse soleil: Staff will consult with the ARB on this material change. Please provide
drawings/details clarifying the size and appearance of the powder coated screen. Indicate the color of the powder coat
and provide a sample for review.
2. Commercial glass vs. Nanawall: As described, this proposed change is limited to the north elevation of the
building. that elevation is not expected to be visible from the Entrance Corridor. Consequently, the change does not
require ARB review/approval.
3. Painted composite vs. metal wrapped trim board at parapet: Indicate the proposed color. Provide a sample If other
than what was previously approved.
If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to contact me.
Margaret
Margaret Maliszewski , Chief of Planning/Resource Management
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434256-5832 x3276
mmaliszewski@albemade.org
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Christopher LeBlanc<chdstopher..r.ieblanc@gmail.com>
To: William MCKechnie <wmckechnie@cmncast.net>
Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 12:31 PM
Just making sure that you weren't $(-.,ng in on this application before 1 put it tog(t,_, ,)r. I reached out to a few of the
louver providers to see what we can get in terms samples. I have a few cut sheets, but I'm trying to get something a
little more attractive to give to them. The color is going to be a color match, so III go by ppg and see if I can get some
color mixed up to put on a trim board and any piece of metal 1 can get sent out. Well clarify the door/commercial glass
on the new application. Let me know if there is anything else that we want to put in front of them while we are at it.
Chris
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