HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201700046 Action Letter 2017-09-07COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
September 7, 2017
Justin Shimp
C/O Shimp Engineering
201 E Main Street, STE M
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARB-2017-72: Hollymead Town Center Hotel (Comfort Inn & Suites)
Dear Mr. Shimp,
At its meeting on Monday, September 5, 2017, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, by a
vote of 3:0 voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site Development
Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee:
Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5) and
recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
1. Provide street trees along both sides of all interior roads spaced 40' on center or provide the
required information on existing trees that are being utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
2. If existing trees are to be utilized to meet requirements, then show them as preserved, provide the
signed conservation checklist, and provide tree protection fencing throughout the grading,
landscaping and E&SC plan sheets.
3. Relocate proposed utilities to reduce their impact on the landscaping areas.
4. Adjust the location of the building to increase the planting area on the north side of the building
and add shrubs and trees to further mitigate the blankness.
5. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines:
None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1. If existing trees are to be utilized to meet requirements, then show them as preserved, provide the
signed conservation checklist, and provide tree protection fencing throughout the grading,
landscaping and E&SC plan sheets.
Regarding the final site plan submittal:
1. Increase the quantity of stone (or other masonry material) in the building, establishing a masonry
base, extending the full length of the building, and/or adding masonry in the bays above the base.
2. Revise detailing of the western bay of the north elevation to achieve greater consistency with the
rest of the elevation. Alternatively add a tree to relieve the blankness.
3. Revise the "Finish Legend" to include and differentiate between the Hardie Board and the EIFS
that are both "Sawdust" color. Ensure that the labels on the elevations of the building specify a
different label number for these two materials.
4. Ensure that the dimension for the "Top of Parapet" of the entrance extends to the actual top of
parapet.
5. Provide information on the VLT and VLR ratings for the window glass. Ensure that the glass
meets the required limits.
6. Add the standard window glass note to the drawings with the next submission: Visible light
transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed
30%.
7. Revise the louver color note on the elevation drawings to specify that HVAC units will be sawdust
colored. Ensure that the color of the HVAC units in the architectural rendering are shown as
sawdust.
8. Show the location of all mechanical equipment and accessory structures, including rooftop
equipment and equipment associated with elevators, on the plans. Show how visibility of the
equipment and accessory structures will be eliminated from the EC.
9. Locate loading, service and storage areas on the plans. Show how visibility of these features will
be eliminated.
10. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to both the site and architectural plans with the next
submission.
11. Provide information on any lighting for the porte cochere and its related elements. Limit
illumination levels under the porte cochere, and its related elements, to 20 fc maximum, Include all
building— and ground- mounted lights in the lighting plan.
12. Provide "Lamp" information for the LSI Industries light fixture light in the lighting schedule.
13. Provide an offsite planting easement to meet the EC landscape requirements.
14. Provide a street tree calculation, specifying linear feet of street and the number of trees required in
order to provide one tree every 40' on both sides of the streets.
15. Revise the proposed landscape schedule, landscape required and landscape provided to meet all
requirements and eliminate errors.
16. Limit the number of proposed plants for any one species to 25% of the total proposed for that plant
type (tree, shrub).
17. Add shrubs on the east side of the building to further mitigate blankness.
18. Limit the number of proposed plants for any one species to 25% of the total proposed for that plant
type (tree, shrub).
19. Ensure that any loading, service, or refuse areas and ground level mechanical equipment is
screened and integrated into the site with appropriate landscaping.
20. Note that a separate sign application will be required.
21. Indicate why LED lamp is needed; it is preferred that all fixtures be consistent in appearance and
lamp type.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms,
checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.ora/ARB. Please be certain that your ARB
submittal addresses the above -noted issues.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerel ,
Pa Saternye
S nior Plann�.f
Cc: HTCC Hotel LLC
8901 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060