HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201700015 Study 2018-03-01COLLINS
3ARRETT ST, SUITE K CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
NORTHTOWN CENTER- PHASE IIB ARB NARRATIVE
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The proposed Northtown project (Phase IIB) includes (3) commercial/retail buildings on the existing
Northtown property where Union Bank and Gander Mountain reside. The total proposed
commercial/retail space is approximately 39,000 SF. The (3) buildings located adjacent to Gander
Mountain have been modified from the original concept plans to provide a more attractive and
pedestrian oriented area (see attached Architectural analysis).
Additional parking areas, landscaping, sidewalks and screened dumpster pads are proposed with this
development. A brick enclosure matching the building's brick facade, with (2) two wooden board -on-
board swinging gates, will enclose and screen the trash container areas from public view. Rooftop
mechanical equipment will also be screened with the building's cornice. Ample landscaping is proposed
to soften the site improvements and provide tree cover. This landscaping supports the existing
landscaping currently located within the large, bordering stormwater management facility to the south.
Improvements to the utility infrastructure are not required since they currently exist onsite or within
adjacent public right-of-way, however connections will be required to serve the proposed building. The
project will connect to an existing waterline within Gander Drive, existing sanitary sewer located onsite
and gas and power lines located within route 29's public right of way. Proposed storm sewer will
channel the run-off to the existing and proposed stormwater management facilities. See the attached
plan for location of the utilities and swm features.
The attached pictures represent current conditions taken from the entrance corridor, viewing the area
proposed to be development with this plan. Also attached are the narratives and diagrams provided by
the Architect for additional details on the site, buildings, and proposed materials. A site plan is included
with the submission as well for additional details on the site design.
Picture facing south along northbound lanes of the Entrance Corridor, showing Stellar One Bank Biofilter
Picture taken from the Entrance Corridor, facing south, showing the site_
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Picture facing south towards the site, from southhound lanes on the other side of the Entrance Corridor
Gander Mountain (sits South of the project site)