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Project #/Name
AR13-2018-102: Brookhill Block 813
Review Type
Initial Site Plan
Parcel Identification
04600000001800
Location
East side of Seminole Trail (Rt. 29 N) and north side of Polo Grounds Road (Rt. 643). Forest Lakes Community is to
the north and Montgomery Ridge is to the east.
Zoned
Neighborhood Model District (NMD)/Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner/Applicant
Charles R. Haugh and E.J. Oglesby, Jr., Trustees/Scott Collins, Collins Engineering
Magisterial District
Rivanna
Proposal
To develop Block 8B with 55 lots for multi -family attached dwellings (110 units grouped into 11 buildings) and
associated improvements on a 7.18-acre, L-shaped site.
Context and Visibility
Block 8B lies east of Rt. 29, an EC [Figure 1]. Visibility is mitigated by an existing tree line and a proposed landscape
buffer 100 feet deep. Parcels to the west and south of Brookhill are rural in character, while parcels to the north and east
are developed as the residential communities of Forest Lakes and Montgomery Ridge.
ARB Meeting Date
August 20, 2018
Staff Contact
Heather McMahon
PROJECT HISTORY
DATE
APPLICATION
RESULT
11/9/2016
ZMA-2015-07
Staff comments provided on the rezoning proposal.
8/20/18
ARB-2018-102
ARB will review the initial site plan for Block 8B
The ARB has reviewed an Initial Site Development Plan for Block 4A and the Final Site Development Plan for Block 4 previously, and ARB staff has
provided comments on the Initial Site Development Plans for Blocks 3 and 4B.
BACKGROUND
In 2015, the owners of abutting Tax Map Parcels 46-18, 46-18A, and 46-19 (a combined 277.5 acres) sought a Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA-2015-07)
to rezone the rural properties (zoned R-1 Residential) into a Neighborhood Model District. [Figure 2] As per the approved ZMA, 19 blocks will be
formed and developed as a Neighborhood Service Center (Block 1), with Urban Density Residential (Blocks 2 through 4) and Neighborhood Density
Residential (Blocks 5 through 18) development. Block 19, a reduced three -acre curtilage around Brookhill house, will be preserved. [Figure 2]
This proposal entails a portion of the first phase of development and focuses on Block 8B, an L-shaped parcel encompassing 7.18 acres. [Figure 3] This
initial site plan shows 11 multi -family buildings, including 55 attached condominiums amassed in groups of four, five and six units, on the east side of
Stella Lane, an interior road that parallels Rt. 29 and accesses Polo Grounds Road to the south. Private streets provide access to the condominium
buildings within the block. Those buildings in the southeast corner of the site are arranged around a courtyard amenity. A large stormwater management
facility is proposed for the southeast corner of the site, adjacent to Polo Grounds Road. A 20-foot landscape buffer separates Block 8B from the historic
Brookhill house, its curtilage reduced to a 3-acre parcel, to the northeast.
Brookhill's approved Code of Development requires a 100-foot tree buffer along Rt. 29 that will screen the western boundary of Block 8B, mitigating
visibility of the complex from Rt. 29, the Entrance Corridor under consideration. [Figure 4] However, until Block 8A, immediately west of Stella Lane
and abutting the EC, is developed, the western half of Block 8B may be visible from the EC, despite the 100-foot landscape buffer. Therefore, the upper
portions of the facades of the multi -family attached units on lots 1-15 and 38-55 may be visible. (The units on lots 16-37, in the interior of the block, are
unlikely to be visible.)
Figure 1: map showing TMP 46-18 (Brookhill property) and what will become Block 8B.
Brookhill Development Land Use Map
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The 277.5-acre property has been rezoned as a Neighborhood Model District.
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Brookhtll DevelopmLmt Illustrative Conceptual Plan
Figure 3: Brookhill Development Illustrative Conceptual Plan, page 8 of the Code of Development "Brookhill Neighborhood Model", approved 1119/16.
Note that the red boxes denote scope of work on this proposal, the L-shaped Block 8B.
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Figure 4: "Proposed 100' Buffer along Route 29 corridor, "page 20 of 'the Code of Development `Brookhill Neighborhood Model'; approved 1119116.
ANALYSIS
Gray highlight = means the guideline can't be reviewed at initial site plan stage, but recommendations can be provided for final
Yellow highlight = means the guideline can only be reviewed for location/configuration at the initial plan stage
Regular text = means the guideline can be reviewed at initial plan stage, can be made a condition of initial plan approval, and can be the basis for denial
REF GUIDELINE CURRENT ISSUE RECOMMENDATION
Pur ose
1
The goal of the regulation of the design of development
While no architectural drawings have been
Provide site sections of Block
within the designated Entrance Corridors is to insure that
submitted for review, the initial site plan set
8B from the EC to determine
new development within the corridors reflects the
exhibits 55 lots for multi -family condominiums.
visibility of the proposed
traditional architecture of the area. Therefore, it is the
The attached buildings are grouped in clusters
buildings and site structures.
purpose of ARB review and of these Guidelines, that
of 4, 5, and 6 to create 11 building masses
proposed development within the designated Entrance
dispersed through the L-shaped parcel. The
Corridors reflect elements ot design characteristic ot the
maximum building height is listed as 4 stories
significant historical landmarks, buildings, and structures
or 50 feet; the proposed heights of the buildings
of the Charlottesville and Albemarle area, and to promote
have not been provided. Until Block 8A is
orderly and attractive development within these corridors.
developed, there is potential that the western
Applicants should note that replication of historic structures
half of Block 8B may be visible from the EC,
is neither required nor desired.
dependent on the building heights. Particularly,
the upper portions of the facades of lots 1-15
2
Visitors to the significant historical sites in the
Charlottesville and Albemarle area experience these sites as
and 38-55 may be visible.
ensembles of buildings, land, and vegetation. In order to
accomplish the integration of buildings, land, and
This development is a densification of the site
vegetation characteristic of these sites, the Guidelines
not reflective of the parcel's rural character but
require attention to four primary factors: compatibility with
is in keeping with the suburbanization of this
significant historic sites in the area; the character of the
area (Forest Lakes to the north and Montgomery
Entrance Corridor; site development and layout; and
Ridge to the east) as well as with the rezoning
landscaping.
for this property as Neighborhood Model
District.
Compatibility with significant historic sites:
3
New structures and substantial additions to existing
The historic Brookhill house is on an abutting
Submit material and color
structures should respect the traditions of the architecture
parcel to the north. The 19t1i-century house's
samples, dimensioned
of historically significant buildings in the Charlottesville
proportions and materiality could be utilized as
elevations of the facades, and
and Albemarle area. Photographs of historic buildings in
an inspiration for the design of the attached
floor plans of the attached
the area, as well as drawings of architectural features,
multi -family units proposed in Block 8B, tying
multi -family buildings on lots
which provide important examples of this tradition are
contemporary construction to regional building
1-15 and 38-55 for review.
contained in Appendix A.
traditions.
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The examples contained in Appendix A should be used as a
Compatibility can be achieved through mass,
See recommendation above.
guide for building design: the standard of compatibility
scale, form, and materiality. Sensitivity can be
with the area's historic structures is not intended to impos4
achieved through siting, spatial organization,
a rigid design solution for new development. Replication of
and landscaping as well as through architectural
the design of the important historic sites in the area is
design that alludes to local architectural
neither intended nor desired. The Guideline's standard of
precedents through form, materiality, or style.
compatibility can be met through building scale, materials,
The degree to which this is accomplished can be
and forms which may be embodied in architecture which id
determined when architectural designs are
contemporary as well as traditional. The Guidelines allow
submitted for review.
individuality in design to accommodate varying tastes as
well as special functional requirements.
COMP tibility with the character of the Entrance Corridor
5
It is also an important objective of the Guidelines to
The Brookhill development, once built out, will
None.
establish a pattern of compatible architectural
compare to the late 20r''-century suburban Forest
characteristics throughout the Entrance Corridor in order to
Lakes community to the north and the
achieve unity and coherence. Building designs should
Montgomery Hills residential community to the
demonstrate sensitivity to other nearby structures within the
west with its mix of single-family detached
Entrance Corridor. Where a designated corridor is
housing, multi -family attached housing, and a
substantially developed, these Guidelines require striking
commercial center. It is therefore reflective of
careful balance between harmonizing new development
the larger development trend on this portion of
with the existing character of the corridor and achieving
Rt. 29.
compatibility with the significant historic sites in the area.
Site develo ment and layout
6
Site development should be sensitive to the existing natural
The proposed private streets run orthogonally,
None.
landscape and should contribute to the creation of an
parallel and perpendicular to Stella Lane, the
organized development plan. This may be accomplished, to
public road that will provide access to the
the extent practical, by preserving the trees and rolling
community. The proposed grading throughout
terrain typical of the area; planting new trees along streets
the block is extensive and severe. Existing
and pedestrian ways and choosing species that reflect
vegetation will not be retained, but street trees
native forest elements; insuring that any grading will blend
will be provided. The proposed building heights
into the surrounding topography thereby creating a
have not been provided, although the maximum
continuous landscape; preserving, to the extent practical,
building heights are 4 stories or 50 feet.
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.
lands caping
7
The requirements of the Guidelines regarding landscaping
The Code of Development requires a 20-foot
None.
are intended to reflect the landscaping characteristic of
deep buffer surrounding the four sides of the
many of the area's significant historic sites which is
rectangular, 3-acre parcel on which the historic
characterized by large shade trees and lawns. Landscaping
Brookhill house sits. (The west and south sides
should promote visual order within the Entrance Corridor
of this buffer are reviewed here; the north side
and help to integrate buildings into the existing
of the buffer will be reviewed with the site plans
environment of the corridor.
for Block 3, while the east side will be reviewed
with future site plans for Block 6.) The Grading
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Continuity within the Entrance Corridor should be obtained_
by planting different types of plant materials that share
& Drainage plan on Sheet 11 shows ample
similar characteristics. Such common elements allow for
planting within the west and south sides of the
more flexibility in the design of structures because
Brookhill house buffer.
common landscape features will help to harmonize the
appearance of development as seejifTom the street upon
which the Corridor is centered.
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Compatibility with significant historic sites
9-15
Structure design
The degree to which compatibility with local,
See recommendation in #3.
historic precedents is accomplished can be
determined when architectural designs are
submitted for review.
16
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should not be highly
Architectural information has not been
Provide the standard window
tinted or highly reflective. Window glass in the Entrance
submitted with the initial site plan.
glass note on the architectural
Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light
elevations submitted for
transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible
review.
light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.
Specifications on the proposed window glass shoul�
submitted with the application for final review.
Accessory structures and equipment
17
Accessory structures and equipment should be integrated
No accessory structures, features, or mechanical
Provide a roof plan and
into the overall plan of development and shall, t
equipment are shown on the site plans. If
architectural elevations that
possible, be compatible&ith the building designs us,1j"
rooftop mechanical equipment will be proposed,
show the placement and
the site.
roof plans that show the placement and
proposed heights of the units should be
proposed heights of
mechanical units, if roof -
18
The following should be located to eliminate visibility from
the Entrance Corridor street. If, after appropriate siting, these
submitted for review. There are no loading,
mounted mechanical
features will still have a negative visual impact on the
service or refuse areas within the residential
equipment is proposed. Show
Entrance Corridor street, screening should be provided to
development. (A note states that each residence
how all visibility of
eliminate visibility. a. Loading areas, b. Service areas, c.
will have individual garbage cans for
mechanical equipment from
Refuse areas, d. Storage areas, e. Mechanical equipment, f.
collection.) The only utilities depicted (sewer,
the EC will be eliminated.
Above -ground utilities, and g. Chain link fence, barbed
water, and stormwater) are underground; if
wire, razor wire, and similar security fencing devices.
above -ground utilities are proposed, such as
electric, telephone, cable, etc., they should be
If above -ground utilities are
proposed, provide these and
19
Screening devices should be compatible with the design of
the buildings and surrounding natural vegetation and may
illustrated on the site plan set. No fencing is
their easements on revised site
consist o£ a. Walls, b. Plantings, and c. Fencingi
proposed.
plans.
20
Surface runoff structures and detention ponds should be
A large stormwater management facility is
None.
designed to fit into the natural topography to avoid the need
proposed for the southeast corner of the site,
for screening. When visible from the Entrance Corridor
adjacent to Polo Grounds Road. It is unlikely to
street, these features must be fully integrated into the
be visible from the EC.
landscape. They should not have the appearance of
engineered features.
21
The following note should be added to the site plan and the
Note not provided on the site plan set.
Include the mechanical
architectural plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment
equipment note on the revised
from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
site plans and architectural
drawings.
22-
Lighting
Lighting information has not been submitted
Provide in the site plan
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with the initial site plan. A note within the
sufficient details to show that
General Notes on Sheet 1 of the site plan set
all proposed light fixtures meet
reads "no lighting proposed." If exterior wall-
the requirements of the
mounted lighting is proposed, however, fixtures
lighting ordinance.
should be illustrated on the architectural
elevations and lighting information should be
provided for review. A lighting plan with
photometric values should be submitted for
review, inclusive of a luminaire schedule and
manufacturers' specifications and cut sheets.
Lands caping
32
Landscaping along the frontage of Entrance Corridor
Sheet 11 of the site plan set (entitled Grading &
Provide a landscape plan for
streets should include the following:
Drainage, and indexed on the cover sheet as
review at a scale of 1" = 30'.
a. Large shade trees should be planted parallel to the
Landscape Plan) illustrates street trees and the
Include utilities and their
Entrance Corridor Street. Such trees should be at least 3'h
proposed buffer plantings, but without a plant
easements on the plan, as well
inches caliper (measured 6 inches above the ground) and
schedule and at a scale that differs from the rest
as a plant schedule.
should be of a plant species common to the area. Such tre(I
of the plan. As this parcel does not abut the EC,
should be located at least every 35 feet on center.
this guideline for frontage planting is moot.
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
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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:
The street trees illustrated on Sheet 11 are
Provide street trees on the east
a. Large trees should be planted parallel to all interior
spaced between 22 feet and 40 feet on center.
and south sides of Road
roads. Such trees should be at least 2% inches caliper
Additionally, a note on Sheet 1 (within the
E/Wesley Circle.
(measured six inches above the ground) and should be of a
General Notes) states that trees will be placed
plant species common to the area. Such trees should be
40' o.c. Calipers and species have not been
located at least every 40 feet on center.
provided. However, there are no street trees on
the south or east sides of Road E (elsewhere
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Landscaping along interior pedestrian ways:
a. Medium trees should be planted parallel to all interior
called Wesley Circle)
pedestrian ways. Such trees should be at least 2'/z inches
caliper (measured six inches above the ground) and should
be of a species common to the area. Such trees should be
located at least every 25 feet on center.
35
Landscaping of parking areas:
Nine parking spaces on the southern edge of the
Provide shade trees on the
a. Large trees should align the perimeter of parking areas,
site are shaded by trees that abut or compose
eastern edge of the site around
located 40 feet on center. Trees should be planted in the
some of the 30-foot landscape buffer along Polo
the four parking spaces.
interior of parking areas at the rate of one tree for every 10
Grounds Road, but the four parking spaces on
parking spaces provided and should be evenly distributed
the eastern edge of the site lack tree cover.
throughout the interior of the parking area.
b. Trees required by the preceding paragraph should
measure 2'/2 inches caliper (measured six inches above the
ground); should be evenly spaced; and should be of a
species common to the area. Such trees should be planted
in planters or medians sufficiently large to maintain the
health of the tree and shall be protected by curbing.
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:
Besides the 30-foot landscape buffer on Polo
See recommendation in #33.
a. Trees or other vegetation should be planted along the
Grounds Road, on the southern boundary, the
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front of long buildings as necessary to soften the
stormwater management facility in the
appearance of exterior walls. The spacing, size, and type of
southeastern corner of the site is completely
such trees or vegetation should be determined by the
devoid of proposed landscaping, mitigating or
length, height, and blankness of such walls.
integrating its appearance into the overall
b. Shrubs should be used to integrate the site, buildings,
landscape from the development.
and other structures; dumpsters, accessory buildings and
structures; "drive thru" windows; service areas; and signs.
Shrubs should measure at least 24 inches in height.
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Plant species:
No plant schedule or landscape plan has been
See recommendation in #32.
a. Plant species required should be as approved by the Staff
submitted for review.
based upon but not limited to the Generic Landscape Plan
Provide the standard plant
Recommended Species List and Native Plants for Virginia
health note on all landscape
Landscapes (Appendix D).
plans submitted for review.
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Plant health:
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 the
plant."
Site Development and layout
Develo ment paffern
39
The relationship of buildings and other structures to the
The development exhibits an organized pattern
See recommendation in #7.
Entrance Corridor street and to other development within
of streets and sidewalks. The proposed buildings
the corridor should be as follows:
do not front the EC, but a majority of the lots
a. An organized pattern of roads, service lanes, bike paths,
are oriented parallel to an interior public road,
and pedestrian walks should guide the layout of the site.
Stella Lane. Provisions have been made for
b. In general, buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor
connections to adjacent thoroughfares, such as
street should be parallel to the street. Building groupings
Stella Lane and Polo Grounds Road.
should be arranged to parallel the Entrance Corridor street.
c. Provisions should be made for connections to adjacent
The courtyard amenity and the stormwater
pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems.
management facility in the southeast part of the
d. Open spaces should be tied into surrounding areas to
site are the only open spaces provided. The 20-
provide continuity within the Entrance Corridor.
foot landscape buffer around the Brookhill
e. If significant natural features exist on the site (including
house to the north, two sides of which abut
creek valleys, steep slopes, significant trees or rock
Block 8B, should not be considered open space.
outcroppings), to the extent practical, then such natural
As per the language in the Code of
features should be reflected in the site layout. If the
Development, the buffers fall into a separate
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provisions of Section 32.5.6.n of the Albemarle County
category, and are considered "greenspace"
Zoning Ordinance apply, then improvements required by
(along with greenways and parks and
that section should be located so as to maximize the use of
amenities).
existing features in screening such improvements from
Entrance Corridor streets.
Most if not all of the vegetation currently on the
f. The placement of structures on the site should respect
site will be cleared for development, and
existing views and vistas on and around the site.
significant grading is proposed.
Site Gradin
40
Site grading should maintain the basic relationship of the site
Extensive grading is proposed throughout the
See recommendations in #1
to surrounding conditions by limiting the use of retaining
site, especially on the south side of the site, and
and #7.
walls and by shaping the terrain through the use of smooth,
along the perimeter of the Brookhill house
rounded land forms that blend with the existing terrain. Steep
parcel, including within the landscape buffers.
cut or fill sections are generally unacceptable. Proposed
Retaining walls are used extensively and reach
Fontours on the grading plan shall be rounded with a ten foot
heights of 8' and 14'. They are located along
minimum radius where they meet the adjacent condition.
Road E and a portion of Alley A near the
Final grading should achieve a natural, rather than
Brookhill house.
engineered, appearance. Retaining walls 6 feet in height and
taller, when necessary, shall be terraced and planted to blend
with the landscape.
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No grading, trenching, or tunneling should occur within the
Tree protection fencing is not shown on the site
None.
drip line of any trees or other existing features designated for
plans, and existing stands of trees will be
preservation in the final Certificate of Appropriateness.
removed for development. However, it is the
Adequate tree protection fencing should be shown on, and
applicant's intention to provide several street
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion
trees throughout the development and to
and sediment control plans.
vegetate the 20' landscape buffer around the
neighboring Brookhill house parcel. The
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Areas designated for preservation in the final Certificate of
Appropriateness should be clearly delineated and protected
distance of the identified historic cultural
on the site prior to any grading activity on the site. This
resources (i.e., Brookhill house and the Dunn
protection should remain in place until completion of the
cemetery) from the proposed development
development of the site.
preclude disturbance from grading on Block 8B.
43
Preservation areas should be protected from storage or
movement of heavy equipment within this area.
44
Natural drainage patterns (or to the extent required, new
drainage patterns) should be incorporated into the finished
site to the extent possible.
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the following as the primary points of discussion:
• Visibility of the western portion of Block 8B and the need for ARB review of architectural elevations.
Staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendations 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. None. Note that 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: None.
Regarding the final site plan submittal:
1. Architecture and landscaping will be reviewed with a future submittal. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan
approval.
2. Provide site sections of Block 8B from the EC to determine visibility of the proposed buildings and site structures.
3. Submit material and color samples, dimensioned elevations of the fagades, and floor plans of the attached multi -family buildings on lots 1-15 and
38-55 for review.
4. Provide the standard window glass note on the architectural elevations submitted for review: Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should
meet the following criteria: Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.
5. Provide a roof plan and architectural elevations that show the placement and proposed heights of mechanical units, if roof -mounted mechanical
equipment is proposed. Show how all visibility of mechanical equipment from the EC will be eliminated.
6. If above -ground utilities are proposed, provide these and their easements on revised site plans.
7. Include the mechanical equipment note on the revised site plans and architectural drawings: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the
Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
8. Provide in the site plan sufficient details to show that all proposed light fixtures meet the requirements of the lighting ordinance.
9. Provide a landscape plan for review at a scale of 1" = 30'. Include utilities and their easements on the plan, as well as a plant schedule.
10. Provide street trees on the east and south sides of Road E/Wesley Circle.
11. Provide shade trees on the eastern edge of the site around the four parking spaces.
12. Provide the standard plant health note on all landscape plans submitted for review: 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 the plant.
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0M:3 q W.1
This report is based on the following submittal items:
Sheet #
Drawing Name
Drawing Date
1
Cover
6/25/17
2
Overall Master Plan
6/25/17
3
Overall Block Plan
6/25/17
4
Existing Conditions
6/25/17
5
Layout Plan
6/25/17
5A
Utility Plan
6/25/17
6
Layout Plan
6/25/17
6A
Utility Plan
6/25/17
8 (listed as 7 on Cover Sheet)
Grading & Drainage Plan
6/25/17
9 (listed as 8 on Cover Sheet)
Grading & Drainage Plan
6/25/17
9
Notes & Details
6/25/17
10
Notes & Details
6/25/17
11
Grading & Drainage Plan (listed as Landscape Plan on Cover Sheet list
6/25/17
12
Stormwater Management Plan
6/25/17
13
Proffers
6/25/17
14
Proffers
6/25/17
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OF A
AntA
1147.07.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville,Virginia 22902-4596
(434)296-5823
Fax (434) 972-4012
ARB ACTION MEMO
Date: August 20,2018
Time: 1:00 PM
Meeting Room: Room 241,Second Floor
Members:
Frank Stoner: Present(Arrived at 1:08 p.m.)
Frank Hancock: Present
Bruce Wardell, Chair: Present
Stan Binsted,Vice Chair: Present
Dade Van Der Werf: Present
Staff:
Margaret Maliszewski
Heather McMahon
Sharon Taylor
CALL TO ORDER
Mr.Wardell called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.and established a quorum.
DISCLOSURES
Mr. Wardell invited disclosures. Hearing none,the meeting moved to the next item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr.Wardell invited public comment. Hearing none,the meeting proceeded.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda:
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board Final Action Memo August 20,2018
Motion: Mr. Binsted moved to approve the consent agenda and forward the recommendations outlined
in the staff reports for the Initial Site Plans to the Agent for the Site Review Committee, as follows.
a. ARB-2018-102: Brookhill Block 8B—Initial Site Development Plan (TM/Parcel 04600000001800)
Proposal: To develop Block 8B with 55 lots for multi-family attached dwellings(110 units grouped into 11
buildings) and associated improvements on a 7.18-acre, L-shaped site.
Location: East side of Seminole Trail(Rt.29 N)and north side of Polo Grounds Road(Rt.643). Forest Lakes
Community is to the north and Montgomery Ridge is to the east.
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per§ 18-3O.6.4c(2), (3)and (5)and
recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
1. None. Note that 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: None.
• Regarding the final site plan submittal:
1. Architecture and landscaping will be reviewed with a future submittal.A Certificate of
Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
2. Provide site sections of Block 8B from the EC to determine visibility of the proposed buildings
and site structures.
3. Submit material and color samples, dimensioned elevations of the facades, and floor plans of
the attached multi-family buildings on lots 1-15 and 38-55 for review.
4. Provide the standard window glass note on the architectural elevations submitted for review:
Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the following criteria: Visible light
transmittance (VLT)shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance(VLR)shall not exceed
30%.
5. Provide a roof plan and architectural elevations that show the placement and proposed heights
of mechanical units, if roof-mounted mechanical equipment is proposed. Show how all visibility
of mechanical equipment from the EC will be eliminated.
6. If above-ground utilities are proposed, provide these and their easements on revised site plans.
7. Include the mechanical equipment note on the revised site plans and architectural drawings:
Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
8. Provide in the site plan sufficient details to show that all proposed light fixtures meet the
requirements of the lighting ordinance.
9. Provide a landscape plan for review at a scale of 1" = 30'. Include utilities and their easements
on the plan, as well as a plant schedule.
10. Provide street trees on the east and south sides of Road E/Wesley Circle.
11. Provide shade trees on the eastern edge of the site around the four parking spaces.
12. Provide the standard plant health note on all landscape plans submitted for review: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 the plant.
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