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Project #/Name
ARB-2017-001: Fifth Street Commercial - Final
Review Type
Final review of a Site Development Plan and building designs; first review of a Comprehensive Sign Plan
Parcel Identification
076000000055A0, 76MI000000100
Location
On the south/east side of 5t' Street, south of Moore's Creek, northwest of the Holiday Inn and north of 164
Zoned
Highway Commercial (HC), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
FTV Investments LLC/Piedmont Development Group (Katurah Roell)
Magisterial District
Scottsville
Proposal
To construct three commercial/retail buildings with associated site improvements, including a drive-thru window at Building A.
Context
The site is located in an area of mixed development. Hotels are located to the south and northwest. A large shopping center is located to the northeast. Residential
development is located to the southeast and further northeast. The Christian Aid Mission is located to the west. Moore's Creek and Biscuit Run border the site on the
north and east. The border between the County and the City of Charlottesville is located just to the north.
Visibility
From the 51 Street Entrance Corridor, the north, east and west elevations of Building A will be visible, the north and east elevations of Building B will be visible, and
Building C may be visible at a distance. The rear elevations of all buildings and partial side elevations, particularly Building C, may be visible from the 164 Entrance
Corridor even though there are some trees in the I-64 right-of-way.
ARB Meeting Date
August 7, 2017
Staff Contact
Ron Higgins
PROJECT HISTORY
The ARB completed a review of a preliminary site plan and architectural design for this site on February 3, 2014. The review also included a review of requests for a special use permit and a rezoning.
An amendment to the approved proffers and application plan for the 1999 rezoning of this property was approved September 14, 2016, allowing for the building locations as shown. The ARB reviewed
the Initial Site Plan and completed a second review of building designs at their meeting on November 7, 2016. The action letter from the November 7, 2016 meeting is included as Attachment A to this
report.
ANALYSIS
REF
GUIDELINE
11/7/16 COMMENTS
CURRENT ISSUE
RECOMMENDATION
Structure design
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development within the designated Entrance
1.Provide material and
Material and color samples have been
Revise the elevation
Corridors is to insure that new development within the corridors reflects the traditional
color samples for
provided. They include red brick, tan
drawings (the black and
architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines,
review.
and brown stucco, and fiber cement
white line drawings) to
that proposed development within the designated Entrance Corridors reflect elements of
siding stained grey. The materials and
identify the proposed
design characteristic of the significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures of the
2.Revise the raised
colors as presented in the samples are
building colors.
Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote orderly and attractive development
parapets to be four-
expected to have an appropriate
within these corridors. Applicants should note that replication of historic structures is neither
sided with roofs to
appearance for the Entrance Corridor.
Indicate the colors
required nor desired.
improve building
cohesiveness and
Metal canopies and an aluminum post
are also proposed, but the colors have
proposed for the metal
canopies and aluminum
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
provide depth to these
not been identified. The colors are not
post.
integration of buildings, land, and vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines
features.
identified on the elevation drawings.
require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with significant historic sites in the
Revise the front elevation
area; the character of the Entrance Corridor; site development and layout, and; landscaping.
13.Provide a rear
elevation of Building
The "towers" are now designed with
parapets on all sides, sufficient to screen
of Building A to show the
drive -through window.
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.
C.
mechanical equipment.
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.
An elevation for the rear wall of
Building C has been provided. It shows
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
4 of 5 bays with doors and windows
design solution for new development. Replication of the design of the important historic sites
(although the fenestration is off -center
in the area is neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of compatibility can be
in all but the center bay).
met through building scale, materials, and forms that may be embodied in architecture that is
contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow individuality in design to
A drive -through window is proposed on
accommodate varying tastes as well as special functional requirements.
the side elevation of Building A. The
window projects out from the side wall,
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to establish a pattern of compatible
architectural characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to achieve unity and
so it would be visible from the front.
coherence. Building designs should demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within
However, it is not shown on the front
the Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is substantially developed, these
(or rear) elevation.
Guidelines require 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.
9
Building forms and features, including roofs, windows, doors, materials, colors and textures
should be compatible with the forms and features of the significant historic buildings in the
area, exemplified by (but not limited to) the buildings described in Appendix A [of the
design guidelines]. The standard of compatibility can be met through scale, materials, and
forms that may be embodied in architecture that is contemporary as well as traditional. The
replication of important historic sites in Albemarle County is not the objective of these
guidelines.
10
Buildings should relate to their site and the surrounding context of buildings.
11
The overall design of buildings should have human scale. Scale should be integral to the
building and site design.
12
Architecture proposed within the Entrance Corridor should use forms, shapes, scale, and
materials to create a cohesive whole.
13
Any appearance of "blankness" resulting from building design should be relieved using
None.
None.
None.
design detail or vegetation, or both.
15
Trademark buildings and related features should be modified to meet the requirements of the
None.
None.
None.
Guidelines.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly tinted or highly reflective.
3.Provide specs on the
The glass information is not included on
Include a note on the
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light
proposed window glass
the drawings.
elevation drawings that
transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40916. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not
for Building A
the window glass for
exceed 30% Specifications on the proposed window glass should be submitted with the
confirming that visible
Building A meets the
application for final review.
light transmittance shall
following specs: visible
not drop below 40%
light transmittance shall
and visible light
not drop below 40% and
reflectance shall not
visible light reflectance
exceed 30%.
shall not exceed 30%.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated into the overall plan of
4.Provide a dumpster
A dumpster screen detail is included on
None.
development and shall, to the extent possible, be compatible with the building designs used
screen detail in the plan
Sheet 7. It shows a brick dumpster
on the site.
with the fence height,
sufficient to screen the
enclosure, 8' tall. Dumpsters are
specified at 6'8" tall.
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
dumpster, indicated.
Corridor street, screening should be provided to eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b.
Although equipment locations and
Service areas, c. Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f. Above -ground
5.Show equipment
heights have not been shown on the
utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed wire, razor wire and similar security fencing
locations and heights
elevation drawings, the cross section
devices.
on the elevation
drawings. All
(Sheet A.1.05) through the site and all
buildings shows that the lines of sight
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of the buildings and surrounding
natural vegetation and may consist of: a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencing.
equipment (rooftop and
from 1-64 and 51 Street to mechanical
ground -mounted) must
equipment are blocked by parapets.
be positioned to not be
visible from the EC.
This should not result
in a parapet that looks
over -scaled. Provide
site sections and/or
perspective views to
clarify visibility of
rooftop equipment from
I64.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the architectural plan: "Visibility of all
None.
The note appears on both the site plan
None.
mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
and the architectural drawings.
Lighting
6.Provide complete
A lighting plan has been provided
None.
lighting information for
review.
(sheet 8 of the final site plan).
22
Light should be contained on the site and not spill over onto adjacent properties or streets;
The lighting plan shows no spillover
Indicate on the plan that
beyond ordinance requirements. A note
the light loss factor (LLF)
on the lighting plan indicates that the
used to calculate the
pole fixture located north of Building A
photometrics equals 1.0.
requires a shield to achieve this
If the 7/12/2017
condition. The lighting plan does not
photometric plan did not
indicate the light loss factor that was
use 1.0 as the LLF,
used to calculate the photometrics. The
recalculate the
LLF must equal 1.0 to meet ordinance
photometrics, ensure
requirements.
spillover and maximum
light levels still meet all
requirements, and
resubmit the lighting plan
for review.
23
Light should be shielded, recessed or flush -mounted to eliminate glare. All fixtures with
Pole fixtures are shoebox style, full
None.
lamps emitting 3000 lumens or more must be full cutoff fixtures.
cutoff fixtures.
24
Light levels exceeding 30 footcandles are not appropriate for display lots in the Entrance
Maximum light levels reach 16.7 fc.
None.
Corridors. Lower light levels will apply to most other uses in the Entrance Corridors.
25
Light should have the appearance of white light with a warm soft glow; however, a
Metal halide lamps are proposed for all
None.
consistent appearance throughout a site or development is required. Consequently, if existing
pole fixtures in the development.
lamps that emit non -white light are to remain, new lamps may be required to match them.
26
Dark brown, dark bronze, or black are appropriate colors for free-standing pole mounted
Bronze fixtures are proposed.
None.
light fixtures in the Entrance Corridors.
27
The height and scale of freestanding, pole -mounted light fixtures should be compatible with
Parking lot pole lights are proposed at a
None.
the height and scale of the buildings and the sites they are illuminating, and with the use of
total height of 20' tall. The height of
the site. Typically, the height of freestanding pole -mounted light fixtures in the Entrance
Building A exceeds 20', so the pole
Corridors should not exceed 20 feet, including the base. Fixtures that exceed 20 feet in height
height is appropriate.
will typically require additional screening to achieve an appropriate appearance from the
Entrance Corridor.
28
In determining the appropriateness of lighting fixtures for the Entrance Corridors, the
The elevation drawings note LED
Revise the lighting plan
individual context of the site will be taken into consideration on a case by case basis.
downlights in the canopies for Building
to include the locations
A. The illumination from these fixtures
of, and illumination from,
is not accounted for in the lighting plan.
the LED downlights in
No other building -mounted light
the canopies of Building
fixtures are identified.
A and all other building -
mounted light fixtures. If
building -mounted lights
other than the Building A
canopy lights are
proposed, revise the
elevation drawings
accordingly.
29
The following note should be included on the lighting plan: "Each outdoor luminaire
The note is provided on Sheet 8.
None.
equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire
and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and
away from adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and
property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle."
Landscaping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping are intended to reflect the
7.Clearly show all
The landscape plan has been revised to
None.
landscaping characteristic of many of the area's significant historic sites that is characterized
existing and proposed
avoid utilities. (See Sheet 4 of the final
by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping should promote visual order within the Entrance
utilities and easements
site plan.)
Corridor and help to integrate buildings into the existing environment of the corridor.
on the landscape plan.
Increase planting area
8
Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained by planting different types of
plant materials that share similar characteristics. Such common elements allow for more
to avoid planting and
flexibility in the design of structures because common landscape features will help to
utility conflicts without
harmonize the appearance of development as seen from the street upon which the Corridor is
reducing the amount of
centered.
landscaping proposed.
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor streets should include the following:
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees
should be at least 3% inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and should be of a
plant species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 35 feet on
center.
b. Flowering ornamental trees of a species common to the area should be interspersed among the
trees required by the preceding paragraph. The ornamental trees need not alternate one for one
with the large shade trees. They may be planted among the large shade trees in a less regular
spacing pattern.
c. In situations where appropriate, a three or four board fence or low stone wall, typical of the
area, should align the frontage of the Entrance Corridor street.
d. An area of sufficient width to accommodate the foregoing plantings and fencing should be
reserved parallel to the Entrance Corridor street, and exclusive of road right-of-way and
utility easements.
33
Landscaping along interior roads:
7.Clearly show all
The landscape plan has been revised to
None.
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior roads. Such trees should be at least 2%
utilities and easements
avoid utilities. (See Sheet 4 of the final
inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a plant species
on the landscape plan.
site plan.)
common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 40 feet on center.
Increase planting area
to avoid planting and
utility conflicts without
reducing the amount of
landscaping proposed.
34
Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
9.Add medium trees
The landscape plan has been revised to
None.
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior pedestrian ways. Such trees should
along internal
add trees along pedestrian ways and
be at least 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a
pedestrian ways at 25'
elsewhere around the parking areas to
species common to the area. Such trees should be located at least every 25 feet on center.
spacing and 2 %
achieve a minimum of 40' spacing as
caliper.
requested (See Sheet 4 of the final site
plan.)
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
9.Clearly show all
The landscape plan has been revised to
None.
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas, located 40 feet on center. Trees
utilities and easements
avoid utilities. (See Sheet 4 of the final
should be planted in the interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10 parking
on the landscape plan.
site plan.)
spaces provided and should be evenly distributed throughout the interior of the parking area.
Increase planting area
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should measure 2% inches caliper (measured
to avoid planting and
six inches above the ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a species common
utility conflicts without
to the area. Such trees should be planted in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain
reducing the amount of
the health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
landscaping proposed.
c. Shrubs should be provided as necessary to minimize the parking area's impact on Entrance
Corridor streets. Shrubs should measure 24 inches in height.
36
Landscaping of buildings and other structures:
None.
None.
None.
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the front of long buildings as necessary
to soften the appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of such trees or
vegetation should be determined by the length, height, and blankness of such walls.
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings, and other structures; dumpsters,
accessory buildings and structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs. Shrubs
should measure at least 24 inches in height.
37
Plant species:
8.Provide more variety
Although the quantity of Inkberry Holly
None.
a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff based upon, but not limited to,
to the shrub species
exceeds 25% of the total by 4 and the
the Generic Landscape Plan Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia
proposed so that the
quantity of Chinese Holly exceeds 25%
Landscapes (Appendix D).
number of proposed
of the total by 8, the variety of shrubs
shrubs for any one
has been increased from 1 to 6, which is
species is limited to
a significant improvement.
25% of the total
number of shrubs
69 Inkberry Holly (IG) are shown on
proposed.
the plan and in the schedule.
IO.Coordinate the plant
schedule and the plan
regarding the number
of Inkberry Holly
shown.
38
Plant health:
None.
None.
None.
The following note should be added to the landscape plan: "All site plantings of trees and
shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is
prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health
of theplant."
Development pattern
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural landscape and should contribute
None.
None.
None
to the creation of an organized development plan. This may be accomplished, to the extent
practical, by preserving the trees and rolling terrain typical of the area; planting new trees
along streets and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect native forest elements;
inswing that any grading will blend into the surrounding topography thereby 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.
14
Arcades, colonnades, or other architectural connecting devices should be used to unify
groups of buildings within a development.
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 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
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site to surrounding conditions by
None.
None.
None.
limiting the use of retaining walls and by shaping the terrain with smooth, rounded landforms
that blend with the existing terrain. Steep cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable.
Proposed contours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot minimum radius where
they meet the adjacent condition. Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than engineered,
appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and
planted to blend with the landscape.
41
No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the drip line of any trees or other
11.Clarify on the plans
The wooded areas to remain and tree
Provide a copy of the
existing features designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness.
the wooded area to
protection fencing are shown on the site
E&S plan showing
Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and coordinated throughout, the grading,
remain and show tree
grading plan. Tree protection fencing is
coordinated tree
landscaping, erosion, and sediment control plans.
protection fencing.
needed on the E & S plan.
protection fencing.
42
Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness should be
clearly delineated and protected on the site prior to any grading activity on the site. This
protection should remain in place until completion of the development of the site.
43
Preservation areas should be protected from storage or movement of heavy equipment within
this area.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be designed to fit into the natural
None.
Storm water structures and detention
None.
topography to avoid the need for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor street,
measures are proposed to be
these features must be fully integrated into the landscape. They should not have the appearance
underground and below paving.
of engineered features.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new drainage patterns) should be
incorporated into the finished site to the extent possible.
10
Wall Signs For Multiple Business Centers
10a
A complete sign package shall be provided as part of the submittal materials for the review
12.Submit a
A comprehensive sign plan has been
See below.
of any new multiple business center. The proposal should address how compatibility among
comprehensive sign
submitted. It identifies proposed sign
signs will be achieved, and how new signs will be coordinated with the architecture of the
plan and design criteria
types and colors, sign bands, and
building(s); the first approved sign installed in a multiple business center will establish the
with the next ARB
monument sign design.
standard for all future signs for that center. The future review of proposals for new signs in
submittal.
existing multiple business centers will take into consideration the character and appearance
Comprehensive sign
of the existing building(s) and with existing sign(s).
criteria will need to be
approved before final
ARB approval is given
10b
b. Multiple business centers shall use a single sign type for all wall signs.
Channelletters are proposed with three
Reconsider the "awning
for the building and
types of lighting: 1) internal face lit, 2)
signs" as an available
site.
external illumination, 3) halo
sign type.
illumination, and in two locations:
mounted on the wall and mounted at the
front edge of awnings. Stand-alone
graphics are also proposed for the
towers.
The "awning sign" doesn't appear to be
needed or appropriate, based on the
other available options.
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c. Compatibility among signs must be maintained through color or font and typeface
Proposed letter face colors are white
Correct the
selection.
and green with black -grey trim caps and
Comprehensive Sign Plan
returns. 3M Holly Green 3630-22 is
identified as the shade of green.
to identify Holly Green as
3630-76.
4d
Lettering and Typeface: Lettering should be in proportion to the sign and the building for
visual clarity and overall balance. Proportion of lettering includes font (size) and typeface
However, the number associated with
(style). The use of three typefaces or fewer is more appropriate for signs in the Entrance
Holly Green is 363That color is
Corridor. Additional typefaces may be approved only if they contribute to a balanced,
for the EC. 3630-22
an appropriate one for t
legible, unified sign design.
is black.
4e
Color: Colors must be harmonious with each other. Colors must not clash with other
elements on the site, both when viewed in daylight and at night, whether the signs are
The proposal does not limit font or
externally or internally lit. Overly intense color, such as but not limited to dayglo or
typeface.
fluorescent colors, are prohibited.
The use of three colors or fewer is more appropriate for signs in the Entrance Corridor.
The proposal indicates that if raceways
are used, they must match the color of
Black and white are counted as colors. Additional colors may be approved if they contribute
the wall.
to a balanced and unified sign design.
For raceway -mounted channel letters, raceways shall match the wall color.
10d
Signs must be placed on the building in a manner that establishes a unified appearance.
The proposal includes elevations for the
Note that individual signs
three buildings, with appropriate sign
will require sign
locations identified for each. Some of
applications and sign
the proposed sign areas appear quite
designs will be required
large. The applicant should note that
to meet standard sign
signs proposed for these sign areas will
guidelines regarding size,
still need to meet guidelines regarding
scale and proportion
appropriate size, scale and proportion
relative to the sign band
relative to the sign band and the overall
and the overall building.
building.
10e,
i.External illumination is preferred for signs in multiple business centers.
Goose -neck fixtures are one of the
Eliminate the 3000 lumen
Since external illumination does not fit every case, individual channel letters — a type of
illumination options proposed. It is
note where it references
5b
internally illuminated sign that has less visual clutter impact on the Entrance Corridors — may
anticipated that these fixtures would not
internal illumination.
also be approved. Channel letters are generally the preferred type of internally illuminated
illuminate much beyond the sign itself
wall sign because they project the total sign and are identifiable with the daytime image of
Other options are for internal
the sign.
illumination. Internally illuminated
signs are typical in the area. LED
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ii. Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the sign.
illumination is most typical for channel
letters. A note in the plan states that
light output for channel letters should
not exceed 3000 lumens per luminaire.
The 3000 lumen limit applies to
external fixtures.
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iii. Channel letters with translucent faces shall be constructed such that no light spills
As proposed, either the face or the back
None.
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be
of the channel letter would be non -
opaque when back -lit (halo -lit).
opaque.
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iv. Cabinet signs shall have a non - illuminated background, or an opaque (zero light
Cabinet signs are not proposed as wall
None.
transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
signs.
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. If outlines of letters are proposed, the width of
the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. An outline width of 1/8" has been
found to be an appropriate dimension for signs in the Entrance Corridors.
5c
External illumination is also preferred for approved graphics/logos; internal illumination may
The illumination of graphics is meant to
Revise the
be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. The Board will evaluate the specific
be consistent with the illumination of
Comprehensive Sign Plan
design for size (adjusted in proportion to the accompanying lettering), balance, complexity,
text, so at least some graphics (if not
to clarify that the
and distance from and relationship to the Entrance Corridor. These factors will determine the
all) would be internally illuminated.
backgrounds of graphics
extent of internal illumination that can be approved.
The Starbucks logo is illustrated on the
may be required to be
opaque to meet the sign
4f
Trademarks, corporate logos and graphics: The ARB may require that the color and scale
of standard templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be
elevation drawings. Although the colors
guidelines.
modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be
of the sign are not noted, standard
incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign.
trademark colors for this logo are green
10
and black and white. The logo has been
approved in other locations with an
opaque green background.
8
Freestanding Signs
8a
Monument signs are preferred to pole -mounted signs because they are often of a smaller
A monument sign is proposed to be
Note that the freestanding
scale and can be more fully integrated into the overall development....
located near the entrance to the
sign location will not be
development. Although the location is
approved with the site
shown on the site plan, the applicant
plan; it will be approved
should note that the location will not be
with a separate sign
approved with the site plan; it will be
application. Ensure that
approved with a separate sign
the minimum sign
application. Also, it appears that the
setback will be met.
minimum setback has not been met.
8b
Materials used in both the sign and support structures should be complementary. They should
The monument sign appears to be
With the freestanding
also support the aesthetics of the building and /or complex being served by the sign, although
primarily brick. Other materials are
sign application, clearly
a direct duplication is not necessary. It is preferred that the base material match one of the
illustrated but not identified. Tenant
identify all sign materials
primary building materials unless the design of the sign represents itself as a freestanding
panels are shown with a black
and colors on the
element complementing the building.
background and white letters. As
drawings so that a full
illustrated, the design appears
review can be completed.
appropriate. This design supersedes the
detail on sheet 7 of the final site plan.
Eliminate the
freestanding sign detail
from the site plan.
8c
The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the sign. The structure and the sign
The structure does not appear to
None.
that it supports must be in proportion to each other.
overwhelm the combined sign panels.
8d
Landscaping: Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding signs into the
On the landscape plan, planting is
None.
overall landscape development of the site. Refer to the Albemarle County Recommended
shown at the base of the sign.
Plants List, which is included in the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board Design
Guidelines and is available on-line at www.albemarle.org.
8e
i. External illumination is preferred for freestanding signs.
The freestanding sign is shown with 3
None.
gooseneck fixtures on each side. A note
on the drawing indicates that the
fixtures emit less than 3000 lumens.
iv. Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an opaque (zero light
Sign panels are illustrated with a black
None.
transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
background and external illumination.
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back...
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
1. Visibility from I-64.
2. Comprehensive Sign Plan.
3. Discussion of the necessity or appropriateness of the "awning signs".
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Revise the elevation drawings (the black and white line drawings) to identify the proposed building colors.
2. Indicate for review the colors proposed for the metal canopies and aluminum post and identify the colors on the elevation drawings.
3. Revise the front elevation of Building A to show the drive -through window.
4. Include a note on the elevation drawings that the window glass for Building A meets the following specs: visible light transmittance shall not drop below 40% and visible light reflectance shall not
exceed 30%.
5. Indicate on the plan that the light loss factor (LLF) used to calculate the photometrics equals 1.0. If the 7/12/2017 photometric plan did not use 1.0 as the LLF, recalculate the photometrics, ensure
spillover and maximum light levels still meet all requirements, and resubmit the lighting plan for review.
6. Revise the lighting plan to include the locations of, and illumination from, the LED downlights in the canopies of Building A and all other building -mounted light fixtures. If building -mounted lights
other than the Building A canopy lights are proposed, revise the elevation drawings accordingly.
7. Provide a copy of the E&S plan showing coordinated tree protection fencing.
8. Reconsider the "awning signs" as an available sign type.
9. Correct the Comprehensive Sign Plan to identify Holly Green as 3630-76.
10. Note that individual signs will require sign applications and sign designs will be required to meet standard sign guidelines regarding size, scale and proportion relative to the sign band and the overall
building.
11. Eliminate the 3000 lumen note where it references internal illumination.
12. Revise the Comprehensive Sign Plan to clarify that the backgrounds of graphics may be required to be opaque to meet the sign guidelines.
13. Note that the freestanding sign location will not be approved with the site plan; it will be approved with a separate sign application. Ensure that the minimum sign setback will be met.
14. With the freestanding sign application, clearly identify all sign materials and colors on the drawings so that a full review can be completed.
15. Eliminate the freestanding sign detail from the site plan.
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TABLE A: This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Revision Date Received Date
All
Final Site Plan
7/12/2017 (7/17/2017)
All
Comprehensive Sign Plan Proposal
6/9/2017/ (6/22/2017)
5
Utility Plan
7/12/2017 7/17/2017
6
Grading Plan
7/12/2017 (7/17/2017)
4
Landscape Plan
7/12/2017 (7/17/2017)
8
Lighting Plan
7/12/2017 (7/17/2017)
A.1.05
Site Sections- Fifth Street Development — Buildings "A", `B" and "C"
5/3/2017 (5/3/2017)
Brick: "Westminster Classic OS," Nash Brick Co.; Glass: clear; Stucco: Parex in Mountain and Tuxedo; Fiber cement lap
siding: Phoenix Fossil Acri-Shield Stain
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COUNTI OF ALBEMARI.F
Department of Commasity Development
401 Mclatire Road. North Wing
Charloresvilk, Virtiinia 22902-45%
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November I1.20'6
kan.rat,. RocllTiedme.rt rlchelopmcni Group
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Chanoticsvilk Va 22901
RF ARB-2016-127: Fifth Strttet CotuercW
Dear Al:. Rocll,
At its meeting on Monday, November 7, 2016, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Boarc. - .
vote of 3:0 voted to forward the following rccommendanons on the above-rkxed Initial Site D mc.o; r..:n:
Plan to ilac agent for the Sic Review Committee:
Regarding rruirc-mrit: to satisfy the design guide'ines a% per § I9-30.6.4c (2,,k13) and (Sy
• Clearly show all extstmg and proposed utilrues and casements on the landscape plan.
Increase planting area to avoid planting art-1 utility conflicts without reducing the ankxmi
of lardszapmg proposed.
• Regarding recommendari,rts on the plan as it relates to the guidelim,: None,
• Regarding wornnecek+l ccndiikwtm Jinitial plan approval:
Pnor to tnzal Plan Approval:
• Clearly chow all existing and prope-sed ttilitm-s and easrments cm the landscape plan
Increase planting am to avoid planting mid utility onficts without reducing the amount
of landscaping proposed.
Prior to Final Site Plan Approval -
A Certificate of Appropr:ateaecs is required the following iterrs shall be addressed ;n final plan
submittal:
I Prm ide material and color sampkc for rev itw
2. Revise the raised parapets to be f,,ur-sided with reefs t, improse huikting cohesiveness
and provide depth to these features.
Pn,vide ,peg, ern the prrpvwd window glaav fur Building A confirming tbA %isibk ligt :
transmittance shall nor drop below 40 ,. and v isible light reflectance shall nor exceed !a- .
4. Pru :dc a durmoaer screen detail in the plan with the fence height, sutfiicient to screen the
duml.tcr. imlwatcd.
5. Show, equipmenr loeatatr% and heights on the eleeaSon drawing,, All eq.upmer.t (rew)ftop
and grw nd-mournedl :oust be positioned to not he visible from the FC. Thus should no -
result in a parapet that looks cwe r-scalod Provide sift wctrens arkl'or perspective v;leas
clarify visibility of r ooftop equiprttent fawn 164
6. Provide complete, lighting, information for review.
7. Clearly show all existing and proposed utilities and casements on the landscape plan.
Increase planting area to avoid planting and utility conflicts without reducing the amount
of landscaping proposed.
B. Provide more variety to the shrub species proposed so that the number of proposed shruhs
for any one species is limited to 254/1 of the total number of shrubs proposed.
9. Add ruedimn trees along internal pedestrian ways at 25' spacing and 2 'A caliper.
10. Coordinate the plant schedule and the plan regarding the number of Inkberry Holly shown.
11. Clarify on the plans the wooded area to tenuain and slww tree protection fencing
12. Submit a comprehensive sign plan and design criteria with the next ARB submittal.
Comprehensive sign criteria will need to be approved before final ARB approval is given
for the building and site.
13. Provide a new elevation of Budding C
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to ism lance of a grading permit:
• Clarify on the plans the wooded area to remain and show tree protection fencing.
You may submit your application for continued ARR review at your earliest convenience. Application forms,
checklists and scheJules are available on-line at www.bllmnarle orgjARB. Please be certain that your ARB
submittal addresses the above -noted issues.
If ynu have any ques ' curing anyof the above, please feel freeto call me.
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RoKld Higgins, AICP
Chief of Zoning
Cc: Scott CollinstCollins-Lnginecrmg
200 Garrett St, Sic. K
Charlottesville, Va. 22902
Ftv Investment% Lie
943 Glenwood Station l.n Suite 101
Charlottesville Va 22901
ATTACHMENT A
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