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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201800001 Staff Report 2018-02-05ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2018-01: Price Hyundai & Truck Maintenance Amendment Review Type Amendment to a Certificate of Appropriateness Parcel Identification 04500000006800 Location 2150 Seminole Trail, on the west side of Rt. 29, approximately 800' south of Hilton Heights Road Zoned Highway Commercial (HC)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant Robert H & Harrison Nesbit Rosenthal II/Bob Anderson Magisterial District Rio Proposal To revise an approved design to renovate the exterior of the Hyundai showroom building by adding an EIFS band to increase the height of the fagade 4' 5", to eliminate the rear addition, to revise the storefront system to one of butt -glazed glass, and to revise the interior columns from 2' x 2' white to 3 inclined 6" green columns. (See Attachment A.) ContextNisibility The Price Auto site is located in the heavily developed Rt. 29 commercial corridor. Walmart is located directly to the north. The Brown Auto Park building is just beyond. The Price Chevrolet and Hyundai buildings are readily visible from the Rt. 29 EC. ARB Meeting Date February 12, 2018 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski (Photo 1/2018) PROJECT HISTORY and CURRENT PROPOSAL In late 2013, an application (ARB 2013-181) was received to make changes at the Price Auto site, including renovation of the Hyundai showroom to make it more consistent with the standard company - - --- - - - design. The proposal included the addition of a trademark blue block rising 8' above the fascia over the entrance. The top of the block LM aligned with the top of the Price Chevrolet building located immediately to the south. The ARB required the revision of the blue block to reduce its scale for better coordination with the overall Hyundai building. A revised submittal reduced the block height by 2' (to 6' above the existing fascia). That design received a Certificate of Appropriateness on September 23, 2014. -------------____ _ -- In October 2016, an application (ARB 2016-132) was received to ' revise the 2014 approved design. The proposal included the removal Y i of the blue block and the addition of a bronze metal fascia (8' tall) at the top of the front elevation. The proposal was approved with minor — conditions that were never completely resolved. T 7 V QMb S ..pAOif66 QFK GLIS ACM-3 ACM-2 The current application (ARB 2018-01) proposes to maintain the LUEMM *FK MA by bronze metal fascia, but to increase the height of the fagade 4' 5" with tan colored EIFS above the metal. This change is desired so that an fl interior mezzanine can be constructed at the front of the building. The mezzanine was previously planned for the rear of the building. It i cannot be accommodated there because of conflicts with existing utilities. AL ow pg �� em'rea,ert ACM-2 e-� M ANALYSIS REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION Compatibility with si ni scant historic sites 1 The goal of the regulation of the design of development within The existing building predates the None. the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that new establishment of the Entrance development within the corridors reflects the traditional Corridor. Proposed changes don't architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB really reflect the traditional review and of these Guidelines, that proposed development architecture of the area, but the within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of proposed colors and materials are design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, expected to result in a building that is buildings, and structures of the Charlottesville and Albemarle more consistent with the area, and to promote orderly and attractive development within surroundings. these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic structures is neither required nor desired. 2 Visitors to the significant historical sites in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites as ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and landscaping. 3 New structures and substantial additions to existing structures should respect the traditions of the architecture of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in the area, as well as drawings of architectural features, which provide important examples of this tradition are contained in Appendix A. 4 The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a guide for building design: the standard of compatibility with the area's historic structures is not intended to impose a rigid design solution for new development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites in the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of compatibility can be met through building scale, materials, and forms which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional requirements. Compadhility with the character of the Entrance Corridor 5 It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a The proposed changes do not recall None. pattern of compatible architectural characteristics throughout the the significant historic sites of the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and coherence. area, but the proposed colors and Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby materials are consistent with structures within the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated structures that exist on site and with corridor is substantially developed, these Guidelines require nearby buildings. striking a careful balance between harmonizing new development with the existing character of the corridor and achieving compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area. Structure design 9 Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, The buildings at this site predate the Revise the design to materials, colors and textures should be compatible with the establishment of the Entrance eliminate the forms and features of the significant historic buildings in the area, Corridor. With this proposal, the uncoordinated, top-heavy exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in general form of the building won't appearance that results Appendix A [of the design guidelines]. The standard of change, although the size will be from the EIFS extension compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and forms increased. The large blue block over above the metal fascia. which may be embodied in architecture which is contemporary as the entrance would still be eliminated, Possible solutions well as traditional. The replication of important historic sites in and the bronze metal panels are still include, among others, Albemarle County is not the objective of these guidelines. more consistent with the other materials and colors on site. As replacing EIFS with the bronze metal and 10 Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings. indicated in the previous review, the bronze color is also compatible with recessing the new wall back from the fascia. 11 The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the building and site design. brick that has been used historically throughout the county and in many 12 Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and materials to create a cohesive whole. nearby buildings. The pattern proposed in the metal for the fascia does not reflect historic architecture and has a very contemporary appearance, but the pattern may give the band some texture and it may help break up potential reflectivity. Given the size of the building, the change to butt -glazed storefront windows is not expected to have a significant visual impact on the corridor. The inclined green columns are clearly a contemporary element of the design. Located at the interior of the building, they are not expected to have a significant visual impact on the corridor. The scale of the building increases with this proposal. Whereas the 8' fascia over the 12' storefront had an appropriate, balanced appearance, the 12'5" extended fascia is taller than the storefront and looks top-heavy. The use of EIFS (in Sherwin Williams 9111 Antler Velvet) for the extension of the fagade is an abrupt change that looks uncoordinated. It does not contribute to a cohesive whole. Maintaining the 8' to 12' proportion would result in an appropriate appearance. If the height must change, continuation of the bronze metal might establish a more appropriate appearance. Recessing the new wall back from the face of the fascia might improve proportions. In a recessed location, an EIFS wall might have an acceptable appearance. 13 Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design Blankness is not a characteristic of None. should be relieved using design detail or vegetation, or both. the proposed design. 14 Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices Connecting devices are not proposed None. should be used to unify groups of buildings within a now and were not proposed with the development. previous design. 15 Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to This proposal is an application of an None. meet the requirements of the Guidelines. updated company standard to an existing building. The change does not reflect the historic architecture of the area, but it is consistent with the other showroom building on site and other buildings in the immediate area. The bronze colored metal, the current company standard, is more compatible with buildings on the corridor than the previously proposed blue entry feature. 16 Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted The window glass note is on the None. or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance Corridors drawings. should meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 3001o. Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the application for final review. Accessory structures and equipment 17 Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the The canopy previously proposed for None. overall plan of development and shall, to the extent possible, be the south side of the building is no compatible with the building designs used on the site. longer proposed. 18 The following should be located to eliminate visibility from the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these features will still have a negative visual impact on the Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices. 19 Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the No screening devices are proposed. None. buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may consist of a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing. 20 Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed No changes to stormwater are None. to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need for screening. proposed. When visible from the Entrance Corridor street, these features must be fully integrated into the landscape. They should not have the appearance of engineered features. 21 The following note should be added to the site plan and the The note is on the plan. None. architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated." Li fing No lighting changes are proposed. None. Landscaping In the 2016 proposal, minor shifting of shrubs was proposed. That change None. 38 Plant health: The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to is no longer proposed, and no new reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is landscape changes are proposed. prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant." Development pattern 6 Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural An addition was previously proposed See recommendations landscape and should contribute to the creation of an organized for the back of the building. That under #9-12. development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent addition is no longer proposed. practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets and pedestrian ways and An addition is proposed for the front choosing species that reflect native forest elements; insuring that of the building. See #9-12 for any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby comments. creating a continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent practical, existing significant river and stream valleys which may be located on the site and integrating these features into the design of surrounding development; and limiting the building mass and height to a scale that does not overpower the natural settings of the site, or the Entrance Corridor. 39 The relationship of buildings and other structures to the Entrance Corridor street and to other development within the corridor should be as follows: a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths, and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site. b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street. c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems. d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor. e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such natural features should be reflected in the site layout. If the provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements required by that section should be located so as to maximize the use of existing features in screening such improvements from Entrance Corridor streets. f. The placement of structures on the site should respect existing views and vistas on and around the site. Site Grading No grading changes are proposed. None. SIGNS The elevations show Price and Note that a separate sign Hyundai letters and a Hyundai logo application is required for on the new fascia. A separate sign the wall signs illustrated application is required for this in the elevations. signage. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion: 1. The proportions of the fascia design. 2. The proposed material and color of the fascia extension. Staff recommends approval of the proposal with the following conditions: 1. Revise the design to eliminate the uncoordinated, top-heavy appearance that results from the EIFS extension above the metal fascia. Possible solutions include, among others, replacing EIFS with the bronze metal and recessing the new wall back from the fascia. 2. Note that a separate sign application is required for the wall signs illustrated in the elevations. TABLE A: This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # SP Drawing Name Site Plan Drawing/Revision Date 12/27/17 A2.0 East Elevation 12/27/17 A2.1 North & South Elevations 12/27/17 A2.1 (2016) North & South Elevations submitted for review in 2016 10/24/16 - Photos of standard Hyundai showroom design (3) ATTACHMENT Al: Proposed East Elevation E S MALL FWSK CQOS TO MATCH R W- NLLW pR AWLER T$\ET. SAhMAST FNW AET1L FLAN CAP - KfOW BRONZE 37S1T.NCL a 2S NNLW D .* ® LETTERL OFCAE. AS LKS by AGI III :7 amELB" ACM-2 EAST ELEVATION (FACING ROUTE 29) V-&E Vx, = r-a' 0 1 . r PRICE HYUNDAI SHOW ROOM ADDITION AEMB® FOR AM CN DEC 26. 20C LITTLE 0*40 S11W PC- w141 996-2457 ACM -I -W DEALER %WE CWMEL LEMING MITE AS AER BY AGO N"W00 dR fJDF QRF �-I I PANTED E1 w COLT MILE TIW WN GLASS EIFO(® SAE TO ANTO1 EWG WVT FACE BLOCK e- aU6 WALLN *tWmI FOINCATKIN S cm AO FRONT OF RDS FOT gL]SME NEW LANDBCAPP TO ANTOT "UNG W-kW DXW F SALVAGEABLE EXTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE NOL LOCATION ctt 1M! 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