1j v/ counselforapplicant · 2.building2 3.building3 4.building4 5.building5 _ i sguarefeet i...
TRANSCRIPT
mmKinney v& Korman
SISATTORNEYS
MATTHEW J. WEINSTEIN
Ext. 5982300 Wilson Boulevard
7th Floor
Ar li ngton ,
Phone 703.525.4000
703.525 2207
[email protected] 22201
Fax
October 12, 2018
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Arlova Vonhm, Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Office
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Tenth Floor
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Re: 3445 Washington Boulevard (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (the "Applicant")
4.1 Site Plan Application, Rezoning Application (the "Application")
Final Site Plan Submission
Dear Ms. Vonhm,
Enclosed please find eight (8) copies of the documents, plats, and plans required for aFinal Site Plan Submission pursuant to Administrative Regulation 4.1. The Application, asshown in the attached documents and statement of justification, meets County goals and isgenerally consistent with adopted planning guidance for the site.
Very truly yours,
1 J/
/iV/Matthew J. Weinstein
Counsel for Applicant
WWW.BEANKINNEY.COM01231003-2
PRELIMINARY 4.1
ACCEPTANCE LETTER
ItDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
ARLINGTON 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201TEL 703-228-3525 fax 703-228-3543 TTY 703-228-4611 www.arHnatonva.us
VIRGINIA
October 5, 2018
Matthew J. Weinstein
Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.
2300 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 3445 Washington Blvd. (American Legion) Rezoning and Site Plan Application
BY EMAIL DELIVERY
Dear Matthew,
The site plan application (the "Site Plan Application") that you filed on behalf of ArlingtonPartnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), for property located at 3445 WashingtonBoulevard (RPC #15-086-01 1), has been reviewed for compliance with the AdministrativeRegulation 4.1 submission standards. Staff has determined that the Site Plan Application meetsthe filing criteria. While the Site Plan Application meets the submission requirements, this in noway should be deemed as an endorsement of the redevelopment proposal outlined in the SitePlan Application.
The Application, including a requested change in zoning from "C-2" and "R-5" to "C-O-2.5,"proposes to construct a new seven-story multi-family residential building with approximately160 units. The application also requests modifications for required parking, building height, andfor additional density under Section 15.5.9 of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance (ACZO).While the Site Plan Application meets the submission requirements, the applicant should beaware of the following preliminary issues raised by staff, and recognize that this is not anexhaustive list:
1. Additional filings for redevelopment of adjacent sites located within the November 2017Washington Boulevard & Kirkwood Road Special GLUP Study "Plus" and Concept Plan(GLUP Study) area may be anticipated. Further analysis, detail, and coordination will benecessary to ensure that the project is consistent with the guiding principles andrecommendations of the GLUP Study, including the following issues that have beenpreviously identified:
a. Streetscape: The at-grade transformer along Washington Boulevard and proposedscreening conflicts with the streetscape envisioned in the Special GLUP Studyand elements of GLUP Study Guiding Principle #1.
Page 2
b. Study Area Circulation: The proposal does not fully address future streetcirculation build-out envisioned in the GLUP Study Circulation and Public SpaceConcept Map, which discusses the creation of new streets providing vehicular
access "to be phased over time, and segments located along shared property lines
may be achieved one-half at a time, concurrent with respective development
projects." Further coordination with staff will be necessary to evaluate how this
proposal meets this GLUP Study goal.
c. Architecture: Consistent with GLUP Study Guiding Principle #15, ensure that
"the design of building facades that border open spaces, pedestrian connections,
or the public realm should be interesting and contribute towards creating active
outdoor spaces." Further, the "primary orientation [of the building] should be
towards the street and/or public spaces," which would include the orientation of
ground floor entrances facing Washington Boulevard.
2. The GLUP Study sets a minimum tree canopy coverage goal of 25% area-wide so thatcurrent canopy coverage across the block is maintained or improved upon. The currentsubject site area tree canopy coverage is 1 1.2%, with 10% coverage proposed with the
project. Further coordination with staff will be necessary to discuss opportunities formaintaining or improving tree canopy coverage for the subject site area.
You may now proceed with submitting the final filing to the Zoning Office. In the final Site
Plan Application, you will need to address how the proposed project meets County goals and isgenerally consistent with adopted planning guidance for the site. Peter Schulz will be thePlanning Division staff member coordinating the review of this project; he can be reached at
n schulz @ arline i onva.us or (703) 228-0067.
If you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact us.
Respectfully,c
Claude A. Williamson, AICP, Director
Department of Community Planning, Housing & Development
cc: Samia Byrd, CMO
Stephen A. Maclsaac, CAO
Robert J. Duffy, FAICP, CPHD
Aaron Shriber, AICP, CPHD
Peter Schulz, AICP, CPHD
Jane S. Kim, P.E., DES
SITE PLAN APPLICATION
01174157-1
"p-SITE PLAN APPLICATION
ARLINGTONVIMIHIA
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENTZONING DIVISION
2100 CLARENDON BOULEVARD SUITE -V1000
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22201(70S) 226-3883 • Pax (703) 228-3B96
In accordance with the requirements ofAdministrative Regulation 4.1, Site Flu Approval Procedure, the following plan issubmitted for administrative review and transmittal to toe County Board tor ffa consideration.
Original Plan Amendment
Date:Case Number
/Urv./a/. i/4 ;,au /
Requested Use: irk-mirtA of ft CpTz-tklt f)vTU<^ bsH'L IQQ ,i
Address:
# rO^ F\«"* SI Rc't. f-t:f Ar^rfXfij\
Drawings submitted DYes DNo PrispooJfW Corbh.J'
Print Name ^ 0"d~ttGzzzc Ari^j-on P^^Arr kr M^nLLkm^H, ligutnre .
Mailing Address: 13$ ^ Ca/ |i~a nn^s
City hf /w fo/s
Cl/HIhRSnUKBi
Ztp 9-3*2-03 Phone
()agent
( ) attorney, Signature
state r-
By:Print name
Mailing Address; JL300 MrU Oa 71°
State ^TK Zip 3-P^^ J PhoneCity
(0j0l« Use Onfy)
Date:_
This application is scheduled tor the Comity Board meeting of.
Receipt No. Fee. Date Paid.Zone
Received by
Make checks payable to: Treasurer ofArlington County
(READ INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY)
REZ0NIIV6 APPLICATION
01174157-1
Case No. Z-
"p- APPLICATION FOR
CHANGE IN LAND CLASSIFICATIONARLINGTONVIRGINIA
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
ZONING ADMINISTRATION
2100 CLARENDON BOUIfVARD SUITE *1000
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22201
(703) ZZ8-3883 • Fax (703) 228-8896
date June 27, 201 8
contract owners
the undersigned ownersArlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
We,
Block .Section.
Subdivision, containing 58,250
NR Clarendon
of lots of the
sq. ft/acre
Arlington County, Virginia, premises known as
Abo identified is Real Property Code No.(s) 15068011
hereby requests that this property now zoned C-2/R-5 C-O-2.5be rezoned to
Will the County Board have considered el orpert of this property for a change In land classification wfthrn the one hundred twenty (120) days prior to thescheduled hearing date? Yes, No
(IfYes, no application car be considered unless authorized on the Coimty Board's Own Motion, §153J, of the Zoning Ordinance.)
Is the proposed change In land classification In compT ice with the current General Land Use Plan? Yes, No.
If No, you may want to request a change In the General land Use Plan and you should discuss your application with the Current Planning section of thePlanning Division prior to filing. (Cell (703) 228-3525)
Remarks for Justification of Giange in Zoning Classification. (These remarks may be fited as a separate statement)
See attached statement of support and drawings
Have all necessarystatements, plans, plots, and other pertinent Information been submitted?
Make checks payable to: Treasurer ofArlington County
Print Name Arlington Partnership (o Affordable Housing
Signature f
Ad*ess 431 8 N. Carlln Springs Road
tv Arlington state Wzip 22203Te|Mhon«> 703-276-7444
Agent
ZONE
PROPOSAL PILED
FEE DEPOSITED
RECEIPT NO. FEE
By Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq
([Jres 2300 Wilson Boulevard, 7th Floor
otv Arlington Stat£ VAat) 22201 TriMhc,
RECEIVED BY(men
Previous cam
398STATE OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ARLINGTON, to Wit
Subscribed and sworn before me this 1
<
%day of " UvWL , 20 ! , mrssaei£~T C0MWS3WH 1V UJ
Notary WWfflEI fiMy commission expires: l_r 2JD04i
(READ INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY)#30/2017
TABULAR SUMMARY OF ZONING BY PARCEL
The following information must be provided for each Parcel being proposed by rezoning andsubmitted with the rezoning application. Parcel numbers (Real Property Codes), including those fornewly subdivided property, are shown in the Arlington County Tax Map book which may be reviewedin Real Estate Assessments, Room 61 1 . Copies of the tax maps may be purchased from Surveys,Room 800. (Two copies of these maps must be submitted with the application).
58,250
Site Area in Each Zoning District
Total Site Area:
RFC# Land Area < so. ft Zonln District
27,327
Zoning District Land Area s . ft.
30,0231.
R-5C-215086011
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Additional Sheets may be attached as necessary.
St OSURE STATEMENT
OI174157'!
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIADEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
ZONING DIVISION2100 CLARENDON BOULEVARD SUITE #1000
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 222D1(703)2 • Fax (703) 228-3896
Disclosure StatementTYPE OR PRINTININK Case No.
Complete the following:
1. Description ofths real estate affected
List the addresses ofall property that Is affected by the application. Provide the lot, block, section, and sub-division ofallpanels only ifthe properties have not been subdivided.
Addressees) . (//) 3-1SL0 I
LrtOD
Section.
2. Is die ownerofsaid real estate, a corporation whose stock is traded on a national or local stock exchange and having morethan five hundred (500) shareholders?
Block
Subdivision
NO If "Yes," give the none ofthe corporation and skip to hem 4YES
3. List the names, addresses, and nature ofinterestofALL persons having equitable ownership ofthe real estate to beaffected, including, in the case ofcorporate ownership, the names ofstockholders, officers, ami directors; and ofALLparties in interest
NATURE OF INTEREST
344S .. tun fir Atrf/UrsWr H3!§ ft ChsIt/* £» y £rd CjSifskclr R 1fas A&LJdi* H,
PARCEL ADDRESS name ADDRESS
cLmissio, - >*
4. 1 hereby certify that this is atrue and accurate disclosure ofall persons having equitable ownership real estate to beaffected and ofall the parties In interest.
rSApplicant's signature t „ ^-3*7
Vnv, I Tl fP Arji>atw FvbuttlipPt*Applicant's address Hm V f,.,L Sfny PJ.
STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF fok'rytOn TO WIT:
day of Tt*)£.
Notary.
My commission expires , 31- 1010
Subscribed and sworn before me this / 3 .20. je
USEiLSANCHEZNOTARYPUBUCREtt #7888163
COMMMWEALTHOFVIRSNAMYQOt tOMEHTRESI 2020
CONSENT LETTERS
01174157-1
4June 2018
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Arlova Vonhm,
Zoning AdministratorArlington County Zoning Department2100 Clarendon Blvd., 10th Fl.Arlington, VA 22201
Re:
3445 Washington Boulevard, RFC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm,
The undersigned is the prospective contract purchaser ofthe Property and the Applicantfat die enclosed 4.1 site plan application and reaming application. By this letter, Applicanthereby authorizes the law firm ofBean, Kinney & Konnan, P.C., including, but not IwtiHftd to,
Jonathan C. Kinney, Esq. and Matthew G. Robots, Esq., to file and pursue approval ofdieenclosed 4.1 site plan application and rezoning application, including filing, signing, anddelivering such application and any and all other documents necessary for or related thereto.
The authority granted by this letter may bo revoked only by a written statement deliveredto Arlington County.
Please direct all correspondence relative to this request to:
Matthew J. Web in, Esq.
Bean, Kinney & Konnan, P.C.
2300 Wilson Boulevard, 7ft Floor
Arlington, Virginia 22201
Very truly yours,
ARLINGTON PARTNERSHIP FOR AFFORDABLEHOUSING
t
By:Name:
Tide:
01147882-3
June 15.2018
via hand Delivery
Arlova Vonhm,
Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Department2100 Clarendon Blvd., I0lh Fl.Arlington, VA 22201
Re; 4.1 Site Plan Application & Reaming Application
3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm,
The undersigned is the owner ofthe Property. By this letter, the owner hereby authorizes
the Applicant and the Ihw firm ofBean, Kinney & Korman, P.C., including, but not limited to,
Jonathan C. Kinney, Esq. and Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq., to file and pursue approval of the
enclosed 4.1 site plan application and rezoning application, including filing, signing, and
delivering such application and any and all other documents necessary for or related thereto.
The authority granted by this letter may be revoked only by a written statement deliveredto Arlington County.
Please direct all correspondence relative to this request to:
Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq.
Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.
2300 Wilson Boulevard, 7th Floor
Arlington, Virginia 2220 1
Very truly yours,
ARLINGTON POST NO. 139, DEPARTMENT OP
VIRGINIA, AMERICAN LEGION
\By:
Name: \ (cuy*
™e*
0U656S6-I
June 15 2018
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Arlova Vonhm,
Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Department
2100 Clarendon Blvd., 10th FI.Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4.1 Site Plan Application & Resuming Application
3445 Washington Boulevard, RFC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm,
As the owner ofthe above-referenced property, American Post No, 139, Department ofVirginia, American Legion ("Owner") hereby acknowledges it has entered into a Purchase andSale Agreement with the Applicant for the above-referenced property. Therefore, Owner hereby
grants the Applicant and its agents authority to file and pursue approval ofa 4.1 Site Planapplication and rezoning application, including filing, signing, and delivering such applicationand any and all other documents and applications necessary for or related thereto.
The authority granted by this letter may be revoked only by a written statement deliveredto Arlington County.
Very truly yours,
ARLINGTON POST NO. 139,
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
THE AMERICAN LEGION
By:
frame: fahe<4Title:
01166076-2
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
01174157-1
0D Kinney Korman
ORNEYS
2300 Wilson Boulevard
7th floor
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
70S. 525.4000
703.525.2207
Matthew J. Weinstein
DD: (703)526-5598
mwe I ostein ifflbeanklnne ..com
June 28, 2018
ViaHandDeliver,'
Ms. Arlova VonhmZoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Office
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1000Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4.1 Site Plan Application & Rezoning Application- Statement of Support
3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm:
On behalfof the Applicant, please accept this statement of support for a rezoningapplication and a major site plan application for the above-referenced Property. The Applicantproposes to rezone the Property, which is currently comprised ofone parcel split zoned "R-5"and "C-2," to "C-O-2.5" and construct a seven story multifamily building with 160 committedaffordable housing residential units (CAFs). The Applicant would also construct an undergroundparking garage and provide new ground floor space for the American Legion Post No. 139 (the"American Legion").
Exfetin > Conditions
The Property has a site area of 58,250 square feet and is located on the north side ofWashington Boulevard near the intersection ofWashington Boulevard and N. Kirkwood Road.The American Legion has operated its facility on the site since 1959. 27,327 square feet of theProperty is zoned C-2, and the remaining 30,923 square feet of the Property is zoned R-5. The
Property is not subject to an existing special site plan approval, but the American Legion issubject to an existing Use Permit (U-2365-83-3).
On December 1 , 2016 the Applicant submitted a request to add the Property to theWashington Boulevard and Kirkwood Road Special General Land Use Plan Study "Plus" andConcept Plan (the "GLUP Study") requests filed by the YMCA ofWashington and by 11thStreet Development, LLC. The County Board (the "Board") subsequently approved the GLUPStudy and advertised potential amendments to the General Land Use Plan (the "GLUP") Map(GP_338-17-1) on November 18, 2017, The advertised changes to the GLUP map includeamending the Property's GLUP designation from "Service Commercial" to "Medium Office-
01173005-6
HQApartment-Hotel" concurrent with an approved redevelopment proposal. The GLUP Study
provides a roadmap for redevelopment of the Property, including residential and civic usessubject to the principles outlined in the GLUP Study.
The Proposed Redevelopment of 3445 Washington Boulevard
The Applicant proposes to construct a seven-story residential building with 160 CAFs.These 160 CAFs will serve residents in the 40-80% AMI range. The Applicant plans to give
preference to veterans of the United States armed forces for the residential units provided on site.The Applicant would provide parking at a ratio of .47 parking spaces per unit, plus an additionaltwenty underground parking spaces will be constructed for the American Legion facility. The
proposed project would be certified EarthCraft Gold.
The Applicant's proposal helps further the goals and principles outlined in the AffordableHousing Master Plan. As noted in the Affordable Housing Master Plan, the number ofCAFs andmarket rate affordable housing units have been drastically reduced throughout Arlington County
(the "County") in recent decades. Objective 1 :1 of the Affordable Housing Master Plan
recognizes the need to reverse this trend by making it County policy to "produce and preserve asufficient supply of affordable rental housing to meet current and future needs." The Applicantwill help further Objective 1:1 by constructing 160 high-quality CAFs units near the Virginia
Square Metro Station and Arlington's major transit networks. The Applicant's proposal also
furthers many of the other goals and objectives outlined in the Affordable Housing Master Plan.
Zoning and GLUP Requests
The Applicant requests approval for (1) a rezoning of the Property fiom C-2/R-5 to C-O-2.5 Zoning District, (2) a change to the GLUP designation ofthe Property from "ServiceCommercial" to "Medium" Office-Apartment-Hotel, and (3) a final site plan for the
development.
The Applicant seeks additional bonus density under Section 15.5.9 of the ZoningOrdinance. Specifically, the Applicant requests the construction of 12 additional residential units
to achieve the 160 affordable housing units planned under the development. A maximum of 148residential units are permitted by right on the Property in the C-0-2.5 Zoning District, and a
maximum of 185 residential units could be built with the 25% affordable housing bonus densitypermitted under the Zoning Ordinance.
The Applicant also seeks the approval of an increased maximum building height. The
floor to floor height on the ground floor is slightly above average at 17.5 feet because ofthe 15foot ceiling areas requested by the American Legion. The additional height on the ground floorresults in a proposed maximum building height of 83 feet (82. 1 7 according to the preliminaryarchitectural plans) along Washington Boulevard, which is well below the maximum buildingheight permitted in the C-0-2.5 Zoning District Although the maximum height recommendation
01173005-6
(DOESQ
in the GLUP Study is 80 feet, the additional 3 feet requested by the Applicant is consistent withthe Zoning Ordinance and the GLUP Study's principles, and is necessary for the AmericanLegion's use ofthe site.
The applicant further seeks the approval of a residential parking ratio reduction from 11/8 parking spaces per dwelling unit to .47 spaces per dwelling unit. Although the Property fallsoutside the scope of the County's 2017 Off-Street Parking Policy for Multi-Family ResidentialProjects Approved by Special Exception in the Rosslyn-Ballston and Jefferson Davis MetroCorridors (the "Residential Parking Policy"), the Applicant's proposed parking ratio reductionshould be considered in light ofthe goals and principles expressed in the Residential ParkingPolicy. In an effort to encourage developers to provide less parking in dense urban areas, theResidential Parking Policy recommends parking reductions for proposals located near a Metrostation and to affordable housing projects. The Residential Parking Policy recommends, forexample, a parking ratio of .3 for CAFs at 50% AMI located within .4 miles and a ratio of .42 forCAFs at 60% AMI located within .5 miles of a Metro station. The Applicant's Property islocated approximately .35 miles from the Virginia Square Metro Station.
Conclusion
The Applicant's proposal will satisfy the goals, principles, and recommendations of theGLUP Study and will further the County's affordable housing goals and objectives outlined inthe Affordable Housing Master Plan. Moreover, the Applicant's proposal will further embodythe Applicant's Mission Statement: "To develop, preserve, and own quality, affordable places tolive; to promote stability and opportunityfor our residents; and to advocate with the people andcommunities we serve. "
Sincerely,
y
Matthew J, Weinstein
MJWanlw
Enclosures
cc: Jon Kinney
Carmen Romero
Ryan Nash
William Fahey
01173005-6
AFFORDABLE HOUSING LETTER
01174157-1
Kinney kormanHQ
ATTORNEYS
230D Wilson Boulevard
7th Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
703.525.4000
703.525.2207
Matthew J, Weinstein
DD: (703)526-5598
June 28, 2018
Via HandDeliver\
Ms. Arlova Vonhm
Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Office
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4.1 Site Plan Application & Rezoning Application- Affordable Housing
3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm:
On behalfofthe Applicant, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. hereby submits this letterdetailing the affordable housing dwelling units to be provided under this application.
The Applicant proposes to construct an affordable housing development located at theProperty consisting of 160 affordable dwelling apartment units. In order to provide 160 units, theApplicant requests the affordable housing density bonus provided under Section 15.5.9.D oftheZoning Ordinance.
The Applicant's proposal fulfills the goals of the Arlington County Affordable HousingMaster Plan. The proposal particularly supports the Affordable Housing Master Plan's goals of
creating affordable housing units near Metro stations.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq.
MJW:mlw
0117240S-4
SITE PLAN SPECIFICATION
FORM
01174157-1
Site Plan Specification Form
STAFF ENTRY;
Assigned Site Plan Number
_ PDSP Phase NumberAPPUOVNT ENTRY:
farm (Resubmission Date
Project Tide
Project Location
... Paroel RPC Numbers
SP#
June 28/ 2018TBD
3445 Washington Boulevard
15086011
DEVELOPMENT TEAM:
Applicant
Telephone Number (daytime w/area code) u .
Contact
Email Address
fax#
APPLICATION MADE BY:
Name
Address (ind. zip code)
Telephone Number (daytime w/area code)
Contact
E-mail Address
.^Number
ATTORNEY:
Arlington Partnership tor Affordable Housing
•WBu^ ruiiiii
Carmen Romero
Bran,K3nney & Kbrman P.C.
2300 WilspnB^leyard, 7th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
703-525-4000
Matthew J, Wefnsteln, Esq.
mvyelnst£lnfib^nldnngy.ggm
j703.525.2207
I
Firm Bean, Kinney & Kbrman P.C.
2300 Wilson Boulevard, 7* floor, Arlington, VA 22201
703-525-4000
Matthew J. Weinsteln, Esq.
mweinstein beankinne,.oom
703.525,2207
AddrffiS
Telephone Number
Qjntact
E-mail Address
l
fax#
ARCHITECTFirm Davte, Carter, Scott Lid.
8614 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 800, Tysons, VA 22182
703^526-9275
Joanne Trumbo
703-821-6976
Address
Telephone Number
Gontact
E-mail Address
fax#
2901173988-2
ENGINEER:
Address
Telephone Number
Contact
E-mail Address
ft*#LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:
Water L Phillips Inc.
207 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046
703-532-6163
Karen White
703-533-1301
Firm LandDesign Inc.
200 S. Peyton Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-7784
Address
Telephone Number
Contact
E-mall Address
Fax#
LEED CONSULTANT:
Stephanie Panklewkz
SPankiewicz . landdesL.n.com
Firm
Address
Telephone Number
Contact
E-mail Address
Fax#
TRAFFIC CONSULTANT:
Gorove/Slade Associates, Inc.
1140 Connecticut Ave NW # 600, Washington, DC 20036
1202) 296-8625
Daniel B. VanPelt
(202) 785-1276
Rrm
Address
Telephone Number
Contact
E-mail Address
Fax#~r:~zz. 1 * -* *
ADDITIONAL CONSULTANT(S):
Rrm
Address
Telephone Number
Contact
E-mail Address
Fax#
300X173986-2
AcresSquare Feet JA. Total Site Area
B. Site Area In Existing Zoning Districts
1. District f R-S
.JL C-23. District {
4. District|j
58,2501. 1.3372
I 30,923
27,327
0.7098944
I 0.62734162. District
5. District It
C. Site Area in Proposed Zoning Districts
1. District C-O-2.5
2. District
3. District
4. District |
5. District JL
I 1.337258,250
Site Area Allocated for Density Purposes To: (Attach exhibit of site area allocation when necessary)
_L -052
2.
A. Office 2.2Z8J54
B. Commercial
C. Hotel
P. Residential
E. Other (specify)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) inclusive of requested density bonuses and
exclusions(GFA divided by site area for density purposes ffor mixed use districts, the allocated site areaj)
A. Office
B. Commercial
C. Hotel
D. Residential
55,971 1.2849174 acres
3. FAR
_ £ Other (specify.)Total 3.14 (see attached
. density chart).
__ J Dwelling Units Per Acre
. I Hotel Rooms Per Acre
_4- 120"mii
5.
, Square Feet
!_Total Gross Floor Area
A. Office Use
5.
1.-6,2661. BulldinSLl_
2. Building 2
3. Building 3
4. Building 4
5. Building 5
Total
B. Retail Use
1. Building 1
2. Building 2
3101173988-2
J3. Building 3
4. Budding^
5. Building 5
Total
C. Hotel Use
_i. BulldirgjL
2. Building 2
3. Building 3
4. Building 4
5. Building 5
_ i Sguare Feet i # Rooms
Total
I # Units_ D. Residential Use
1. Budding 1
2. Building 2
3. Budding 3
4. Building 4
j 5. Buildings
Square Feet
186,156 160
Total I 186,156
! 186,156
_Sguare Feet
160
. Affordable Housing UnitsE. Other (spedfy)
160
JTotal # of Parking Spaces
A. Office Use Standard
1. Building 1
2. Building 2
3. Building 3
_ 4. Building 4
. 5. Building s.
7.
Compart HC Total % Compact
J_20
I,
-JTotal
B. Retail Use
1. Building 1
2. Building 2
3. Bulldfng 3
4. Building.4
5. .Budding 5
Totel
_C- Hotel1. Building 1
_?• Building 23. Building 3
4. Build|ng 45. Building 5
_ Total
D. Residential
Ai
! _
I
3201173988-2
1. Building l
2. Building 2
3. Building 3
4. Building 4
5. Building 5
76
[{ 81Total 10 5 96 84%
E. Other (specify)
l Type of Parking
A. Structured - Above grade
B. Structured - Below grade
C. Surface
Parking Ratio
! A. # of Spaces per Office GFAB. # of Spaces per Retail GFA
' C, # of Spaces per Hotel RoomsD. # of Spaces per Residential
E. # of Spaces per Other (specify)
i Building Height
A. Average Elevation of the Site In feet above sea level IB. Building Height In feet to Main Roof and Penthouse Roof
i Main Roof
#of spaoes8.
96
8
9.
One space
One space
per 313 Sq. Ft.
P«- So- Ft.space(s) , per One room
.475 space(s) I _per 1 One unitspacefs) | per Sq. Ft.
10.
255.50 Feet
1. Office ! Penthouse Roof # Stories
a. Building 1b. Building 2
c. Building 3
d. Building 4
e. Building 5
2. Retail
a. Building 1
b. Building 2
c. Building 3
. d. Building 4e. BuildingJ5
3^ Hotel
a. Building 1
b. Building 2
c. Building 3
d. Building 4
e. BuildingJ>
4. Residential _ _
_a. Building 1 _
b. Building 2
c Building 3
d. Building 4
I Penthouse Roof J # Stories[ Main Roof
. J 82-17 7
3301173988-2
e. Bulldlng5 I
5. Other (Specify) . _
C. Building Elevation to Main Roof and Penthouse Roof (In feet above sea level)
Penthouse RoofMain Roof
a. Building 1_ __ | 337.66
b. Building 2 |__
c. Building 3 1d. Building 4
e^ Building S
2. Retail
1. Office
a. Building 1
b- BuOding 2
c. Building 3
,_d. Building 4
e. Building 5
3. Hotel
a. Building 1
b. Building 2
cL Building 3
e. Building 5
4. Residential _ _
a. Building 1
b. Building 2
c. Building 3
d. Building 4
_e_, Building 5
5. Other (Specify)
D. Retail slab-to-slab heights
1. Office
JBuilding 2
c. Building 3
d. BuJIdlng 4
e- BulLdin.9 52. Retail
i Hejght In Feet
I 17.5
A- Building 1b. Bui'dlng 1c. Building 3
d. Building 4
e?_ BuMng53. Hotel
340117398B-2
a. Building 1
b. Building 2
c. Building 3
d. Building 4
e. Building 5
4. Residential
a. Bunding 1
b. Building 2
c. Building 3
d. Building 4
e. BuNdlng 5
4. Residential
a. Bu!jd!ng 1
b. Building 2
c. Building 3
d. Building 4
e. Building 5
5. Other (Specify)
10.78 typical (2-7)
J Sg. Ft
39,335
%
11. Coverage and PercentCoverage
Dimensions of Yards or Setbacks from right-of-way (for townhouseprojects)
A. Front
B. Side
67.5
12. # Feet
N/A
_C. Side
D. Rear
13. Common Open Space flf required)
i Landscaped Area ("R-C", "C-O-A" and "C-R") ~
Proximity to Metro Entrance (walking distance from main entrance to ' Approx. 1584 Feetnearest station entrance) and proximity to regional and local bus service(walking distance from main entrance to bus shelter/ bus stop)
Requested Zoning Ordinance Modifications of Use Regulations (for example, density, height,l parking, setback, coverage, etc.)
A. Residential parking reduction
B. Affordable housing bonus density
14. Square Feet
15,
| 16.
C.
Requested Encroachments) and/or Vacation(s), Include plat(s) showing exact locations andiZttypes. N/A/
j MaybeI Earthcraft GoldI Yes
# LEEDCredits
Historic District and/or Building
No18. Yes
19. NoX
3501173988-2
Name of
Building:
Address ofBuilding:
3601173988-2
SITE PLAN CHECKLIST
01174157-1
Site Plan Submittal ChecklistTo ensure a complete Site Plan Submittal, the applicant must complete and submit this form.
1 Staff Notes
DATE; June 26, 2018 .
APPLICANT/DEVELOPER; Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
APPLICATION BY: Matthew J. Welnstein, Attorney/Agent
HCVUIUj /
DAYTIME PHONE; 703-526-5598
EMAIL ADDRESS; [email protected]
CONTACT; Matthew 3. Weinstein
PROJECT TITLE; TBD _ _
PROJECT LOCATION; 3445 Washington BoulevardStaff
2"d |
Applicant
4th1st
Preliminary Site Plan Drawings: 2 copies of plan at Vcorrect scale and size (24" x 36"), with additional
required Information and. 1 P.Qf.copy__
Final Site Plan Drawings: 8 copies of plan at 24" x N/A36" and 11" x 17", with graphic scalerepresentation, with additional requiredinformation and digital copy j
_1. Site Plan Drawings Coyer Page _ _ I_t£
.2. Civil Engineering Plans: IA. Certified Survey Ptat at Scale that is = V
appropriate forthe size of the project, jranging from 1* = 10* to 1"^.30:
1) Full Cross-Sections of adjacentstreets from curb to curb, withdimensions, including fullIntersections .
2) Dimereions ofTracts
3) Lot area by Zoning District (squarefeet and acres) for each tract
4) North Arrow
5} Types and dimensions of existingeasements
I
I
V
V
i
V
V
V
6) Location, dimensions, size and uses
of existing structures and below-grade structures, number parkingspaces, number residential and hotelunits, and distance from side lotlines and oenterllnes of adjacentabmla _
7) Topooraphv at 2-foot Intervals8) Location and height In feet of
existing structures on adjacentcontiguous site and across adjacentgreets
9) Show location of trees on ate withcaliper of 3 inches or greater.
10) Historic district and/or structures on
the sitepr adjacent sites - add a
J
V
1601173988-2
note on the plot and location plan if Ithere are not any j
11} Resource protections areas- add a Vnote on the plot and location plan Ifthere are not any
12) Metes and Bounds NarrativeDescription
B. Current aerial photograph of full site and Vsurrounding uses
C. Zoning plat Including notation if from an VR, RA, S-3A, S-D, C-l-R, C-l, C-l-R, C-2,C-l-O orC-O-1.0 district to any othercommercial, mixed-use (Q, Industrial(M) or P-S district
D. Proposed preliminary subdivision platshowing requirements of SubdivisionOrdinance. Including:
1) tut lines
2) Size of subdivid«i_paroels
E. Plot and location plan at a 1"=25' scale. VHowever, a different scale could be usedthat is appropriate for the size of theproject; ranging from r-10'bo r=30'.All dvll sheets should use the same scalechosen for the project Final engineeringplans will need to be submitted at 1"=25'scale.
1) Lot dimensions and site area.Individual parcel Dimensions andarea, and area within each existingand proposed zoning district
2) North Arrow
3) Public street and right-of-waydedications, with square footage,
and site area before and afterdedication
4) Proposed grading at 2-foot contour VIntervals
5} Location, dimension, connection,label and description of proposedand existing underground, surface,and aerial utilities and structureswithin the property, on theperiphery of the site and in the fullstreet Show relationship ofunderground utilities to street treeplacement
V
f
V
V
V J
V
J_V
JV
Applicant j Staff Staff Notes
1* 2ndExt | Prop I Ext I Prop Ext Prop
jI Va. Water meter vaults Be watermete- dear zones
b. Electric Transformer vaults
_c, Storm Sewer _
d. Gas
e. Sanitary Sewer
V I V I! V I V II V I V I1 V I V I
1701173988-2
I 7 i 7 J
I 7 I V J! V I 7 I. v I v i
VI VI.1 V I VI
f- Waterg. Electric
h. Cable TV
_ I. Telephone _
L Fiber opto .k. Other (please specify)
LMETRO-related structures J 7 i V IApplicant
J.J I
JJ]
IStaff Staff Notes
2nd I 3ri I 4th I1"
76) Location, dimension, connection,label and description of proposed
and existing surface and belowgrade structures within the property,on the periphery of the site.
I
Applicant Staff
1st
Ext I Prop I Ext | Prop I Bet Prop Ii
i v va. Full street sections andintersections.
b. Sidewalks (full sidewalk anddearwrtdtfi) .
c- Curb and gutter d. Street lights _
e. Utility poles _
f. Bus Stops / Bus Shelters, Ifapplicable
g. Street trees, tree pits and/ortree planting strips
_h. Transformer pads _i. Fire hydrants and fire
. department connections1, CroKswalte _k. ADA ramps and driveway
entases __
|. Traffic signal poles and cabinets | V i V I
V7
. v r_v_ji 7 I . V Ji V I V I _ .i
V7
i 7 V
7 I V I
J7 7
7 I 7
I 77
i
Applicant Staff
_ 3rdSt1A
J! 7 7m. Distance to all property linesand street center lines
n. Comer vision obstruction area I 7 I 7 Io. Physical relationship and
distance to adjacent lots andbuildings on same block,contiguous blocks and acrossadjacent streets
p. Location of streets on adjacentsites and blocks, with garage
and loading docks marked
q. Driveways and drivewayentrances on the same blockand across the street
r. Interior streets, sidewalks &
open spaces
7 7I
77
77
77
1801173988-2
s. Distance from shared property Vline or proposed subdivision
V
line.
V Vt Surface parking and loadingareas
u. Size and location of garage air
intake and exhaust ventsV V
rnJI7) Retail
a. Location and square footage ofretail spaces. Dimension thesidewalk frontage where thefinished floor elevation(s) of theretail space(s} Is equal to thefinished grade of the sidewalk,and label these areas as dielocation of potential retailentrances.
. Jk_ Label street/pedestrian access J_8) Proposed elevations at: _
Lb. Patios
J IVI V t
V_l v IV I v IV I V Ic. Plazas
d. Top/bottom of privacy walls andfences
e. Sidewalksf. First floor and all entrances
g. Garage & loading dockEntrances
9) Location of trees to be saved, andlimits of clearing and grading
10)Average elevation of the site
lDGoverage/Percent Coverage
F. Types and dimensions of proposedvacations and/or types, dimensions andnecessity for encroachments
G. Other special plans or data - If applicable 1 V IV
H. Presentation Plan at 1" = 25' scaleshowing proposed Improvements only: _
1) Location, dimension, connection,label and description of all proposedsurface structures within theproperty, on the periphery of thesite. Including:
a. Buildings
b. Sidewalks (full sidewalk dear width)
J jV V
V I V IV I V IV V
V V
V I VV I V IV V
V
V V
v l v
I.V V
!-c. Curb and Gutter ______ 1 V IV
d. Bus stops/shelters. If applicable J V IVe. Street tress, tree pits, and/or
tree planting strips
f. Crosswalks
i
I1V V
.JJ v \ V I
I JV Vg. ADA ramps and drivewayentrances
h. Interior Streets, sidewalks, and I V I V I
1901173988-2
i 1Iopen spaces
i. Surface parking and loadingarea?
j- IreQsforma- Pads . .k. Fire hydrants and fire
department connecttons
I. Street lights _
m. UHlity poles
A Trefficagnal pojes and_cablnets j
9- ^Sryismn o^rtona_rM_ ,p. Size and location of garage air j V
intake and exhaust vents
q. Distance to all property lines ] Vand street center lines '
r. Distance from shared propertyIJne or proposed subdivision line j
2) Location and square footage of retail N/Aspaces. Dimension the sidewalkfrontage where the finished floorelevations of the retail space(s) isequal to the finished grade of thesidewalk, label these areas as thelocation of potential retail entrances.
3) Proposed limits of clearing and
grading- .
lI.Northar^prientetion5) Symbol Key/Legend
I. Striping and marking plan providingnumber, direction and width of existingand proposed travel and parking lanes,crosswalks, medians, bike lanes; width ofexisting and proposed curb cuts, plantingareas, street lights, existing trafficsignals (poles, span wires and/or mastarms), label and delineate fire lanes, If
applicableJ. Existing and proposed street cross-
sections:
1) Building wall lines & dimensions ofsidewalk . .
2) Plantin&areas
3). Curb .and gutter .
4) farting, bike and travel lanes 5) Medians _ _ . _
K. Fire Marshal page showing existing andproposed fire department connections,hydrant locations, and adjacent streetwidths. _ _
3. Architectural Plans at a scale appropriatefor the project size
A. Floor Plans of each garage level,Including:
1) Elevations2) Dimensions of overall structure
3) GFA of overall structure
01173988-2
J V 1Vj
y L Y-J Jv *V
_ I V I V I-j v I v I
V I V IV I V I
VII
V V
N/A
V t
I y I Y_EI V I V t I
VV
VV
V I V I_v Iv l
V I V Ii V 1 V I
V V
i
V V!
V: V
' V I V I
• V I V IV I V I
J!
20
V [V4} Layout and number of parking
spaces
5) Label and dimension of typicalstandard, compact and handicapped
__ spaces _ . .
6L Widths of each aide _7} Label and size of storage,
mechanical, retail parking, bicycleparking, and other non-parkingareas.
B. Ground Floor Plan
V V
1 V I V I: V V ;
V_JJyL
JV V1) Overall dimension, elevation andGFA
2) Label all separate uses and access </to separate uses, indudlng storage,loading and service areas, retail andretail access/connections to sendeeareas, recycling and trash collectionareas, and garage
3) Label building entrances forpedestrians and vehicles, including
ground floor retail
4) Location and Information onlandscaping, plazas and other sitefeatures
C. Non-typical floors
5) Overall dimensions, elevation and VGFA of each Boor level
2) Label all separate uses and access Vto separate uses, Indudlng storage,loading and service areas, retail and
retail access/connections to serviceareas, recycling and trash collectionareas, and oaraoe _
D. Typical Floors
6) Overall dimensions, elevation and V I VGFA of each floor level I I
2) Label all separate uses and access to V Vseparate uses, Indudlng storage,loading and service areas, retail andretail access/connections to servloeareas, recydfng and trash collection
areas, and oaraoe
E. Roof plan with elevations, showing main V Vand penthouse roof elements andmechanical units
F. Elevations of each building from thenorth, south, east and west showing:
1) Height in fed of proposed building as V Vmeasured from average siteelevation, to the top of main roof,penthouse, and structures above the
penthouse
2) Number of floors and elevation of V Veach floor induding main roof,penthouse roof and any structuresabove penthouse roof, and slab-to-
V
;
l
V V
V
V I V
I ;
V 1 V I
V V
I
1
2101173988-2
slab heights of all retail spaces
3) Height, location and general designof structures above building height
V V
Jlimit
V V4} Label location and aocess to
- underground parking and loading5} Label fagade and exterior surface V
matertelsandoolom 6) Complete street frontage, lobby and i V
or plaza level elevations showing 'complete design details, fagadematerials and colors at a scale of1/8"= 1'
7) Distance from shared property line V
and percentage of building wallopenings I
8) General size and location of vents for j Vgarage air intake and exhaust, HVAC, \
and laundry
G. Vertlral cross sectional views showing:
1) Average elevation of the site
2) Height in feet of proposed
structures) as measured fromaverage site elevation
3) Number of floors and elevation of Veach floor, Including main roof,
penthouse, and structures above the penthouse
4) Height, location, and general design Vof structures proposed above the \
JruHding height limit
5} Label location and access tounderground parking and Ipadjng
6) Elevation of all floor grades above i V and below ground
7} Buildings in relationship to
_ -SrrrouPdinfl uses: ..a. Distance between proposed '• V
buildings and adjacent lots _ '
Distance between proposed j VM^ngs and adjacent buildings [
c. Distance between proposed ! Vbujldjngsjnd adjacent streets I
d. Heights of proposed building > Vand adjacent buildings.
e. Distance of building wall from V_the sharedj?rgpertyiine.
8) Plazas and landscape area above
structures, soil depth for alllandscaping, and elevations at finished
9.rade.
9) Key showing where cross-sections are Vtaken
H. Screening Plans for: _
1) Mechanical, equipment
i
V
I V r
f
V
V
V 1 V I! V I V I
V V
V
V
V y [
J.i
V
V V I
j.y
Vb.
VI
VI
V i V
J V
V I V
yj y
220117398B-2
I N/A I j2) Parking areas _
_ 3) Loading areas4)_ Trash areas
5) Penthouse areas
4. Conceptual Landscape Plan
A. Existing (to remain) end proposedbuilding footprints and handscape, anddelineation ofexisting (to remalnjandproposed underground structures
! Ml r1 II I II i i — —
6. Existing and proposed utilities, andtopography at 2' Intervals
C. Streetecape
D. Label, design and size of plazas andother site features; location and types oflandscaping; label other landscapeelements; label street trees andstreetscape elements
E. Label, size and elements of common Vopen spaces, open space easements andrequired landscaping
F. Location to be saved, and limits ofclearing and grading
G. Tree survey of all trees on the ste with a Vcaliper of 3 Inches and greats-. Providelocations, sizes, andidentification/species of all existing treesto be saved, trees to be removed,proposed limits of clearing and grading,and a calculation of the number of treesto be replaced in tabular form pursuantto the tree replacement formula
5. Additional Drawings
A, Materials of special architectural features
B. Treatment of mechanical shafts andbalcony railings
C. Exterior treatment of loading dock doors V I V ID. Street level context of how buildings fit V V
in neighborhood with existing conditions and known future development
E. Massing context of how buildings fit in V V Fsurrounding development
F. Comparative drawing (sections) of height V V fprofiles within a 400-foot offset ofdevelopment
G. Context plan of street alignments,parking and travel lane designations,sidewalks, bite and transit facilities, andbuilding lines within a 400-foot offset of
development
6. Information Sheet
A. Tabulation In chart form of parking and V Vbicycle spaces required and provided, bybuilding level and user type.
B. Tabulation In chart form of the square V Vfootage of all separate uses, by floor, and
tee totals for all floors, Including storage, ;
i n/a rN/A I
I V I V II V I V I
Ji J
V V
JV V
V I V Iv V
V
V V
V
< I V 1V I V I
1IN/A
I:
I
£
ICivil Qvll
v I yf I j
2301173988-2
I loading and service areas including heightof loading docks, retail including retailslab-to-slab height, recycling and trashcollection areas, and garage
C. Tabulation in chart form of the totalnumber of residential units by type,number of bedrooms/dens, and by floor
area, per floor and total for all floors j
D. Tabulation in chart form of total number j N/A N/A
ofhotel units by floor area, per floor, and itotal '
E. Tabulation in chart form of elevation and V VGFA for each floor and total GFA for allfloors
7. Tabulation In chart form of proposed density / [ V(GFA and/or Units per Acre) of the site plan |project Including all requested density jbonuses and exdustons. .
_8._ Additional filing Information
A. Site Plan Application Acceptance Letter j N/Afrom CPHD. Director
B.._ Apportion form
C. Statement of justification letter
D. Disclosure statement
Consent of al| property owners
F. Site Plan Specification form
G. Tabulation In chart form showfng by-rlght development capacity
H. Letter stating all requested ZoningOrdinance modifications (densitybonuses and/or exclusions], height,parking, etc.) and justification of each,where actable,
_ I .Community, benefits. Ietter_ i VI VIJ. Vacation and Encroachment plat and V V
application^) or waiver form. The plat
shall show the exact locations and types
ofvarationsa^K. Transportation Demand Management I V V
Plan
L. Stormwater Management andCompliance Plan (may be within site plan
. drawings)M. MEP letter documenting transformer size j / Vand location 1
N. LEED® version 4 (or most recent as i N/A N/Aapproved by the County Manager)Scgrerard,
L) Tracking sheet with description ofproposed credits with explanation asto why/why not being achieved
2} Energy model summary andproposed savings
__ 3)_ l£ED_cpi)^lta!rtinformation _O. Description of Retail Program
V V
II
I
I l
N/A I
, .
v i v j> y i y i Ij' v lv I J.I V I V I I.1 V i v I I.
I
I IVi
V V
J
VV
I
J
i
V 1 V
2401173988-2
VP. Number and location of existingresidential households and retail tenantsrequiring relocation, including names ofretail tenants. Relocation Plan, If
applicable^
9- Public art letterR. Rezoning Application and rezonlng plat,
If applicable
S. Traffic Impact Analysis. If applicable
T. Description and plats of transactions
lnVPiY!n9 Countypmperty,if apptobleU. Affordable Housing Plan, if applicable
V. Historic preservation letter. If applicable
W. Historic Resources Inventory (HRI)Informational Form, If applicable
X. CCBP, Block development drawings at24° x36Mf applicable
Y. CCBP, Block Framework drawings at 11°
2- Urban Design Guidelines, If applicableAA. Staff Report on the Conceptual Site Plan
Review, jfapplicable _
BB. Formal response to comments (forresubmissions only)
V_JV
VV
I V I V IjjVAj
V I V I
!
N/A
v I v IN/A N/A
N/AN/A
N/AN/A
N/A | N/A I
VV
N/A
2501173988-2
CALCULATION OF ZONING FEES
01174157-1
FILING FEE CALCULATION
Rezoningfee:
$14,252 plus $5,463 DES fee x 1.05 = $20,700.75
Major site plan amendment fee:
Major Site Plan Amendments - All other site plans - $9,506, plus $26 per 100 per sq. ftoffice/commercial, $111 per dwelling unit, $111 per hotel unit, plus DES review fee of $4,371 plus $11
per 100 sq. ft. of office/commercial plus $56 per unit.
$9,506 + $26 {62.6} + $111(160) x 1.05 = $30,338.28
+
plus DES review fee of $4,371 plus $11 (62.6) plus $56(160) = $14,019.6
Total fee:
$20,700.75 (rezoning fee) + $30,338.28 (site plan zoning fee) + $14,019.6 (site plan DES fee) =
$65,058.63
01173648-2
BY-RIGHT TABULATI IN
01174157-1
BY RIGHT DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY
Site Area: 58,250 sf (1 .33 acres)
Existing Zoning: R-5/C-2
• R-5: 30,923 sf
• C-2: 27,327
Existing Capacity:
• Multiple-family household living (C-2): Not permitted
• Multiple-family household living (R-5): Not permitted
• Private Club (American Legion): Permitted via U-2365-83-3
01174148-1
PUBLIC ART LETTER
01174157-1
mc3 Kinney KormanBO
2300 Wilson boulevard
7th Floor
Arlington, va 22201
7O3.S25.A000
703.525.2207
Matthew J. Welnsteln
DD: (703)526-5598
June 28, 2018
Via HandDeliver <
Ms. Arlova Vonhm
Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Office
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1000Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4,1 Site Plan Application & Rezoning Application* Public Art Letter
3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm:
On behalf ofthe Applicant, please accept the attached Public Art Letter in satisfaction ofAdministrative Regulation 4.1's filing requirements. The Applicant met with Arlington Countystaffon June 1 8, 2018 to discuss Administrative Regulation 4. 1 's public art requirements. TheApplicant looks forward to continue working with staffduring and after the site plan process.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. "Weinstein, Esq.MJWrmlw
Enclosures
01172314-2
ARLINGTON ARLINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTVIRGINIA
Cultural Affairs - Arlington Public Art
1 100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1 500, Arlington, Virginia 22201tb. 703.228.0808 fax 703.22fl.O804 www.arllngtoneconomlcdevelopmentcom
MEMORANDUM
TO: Rosa Achour, CPHD Zoning
DATE: June 19, 2018FROM: Angela Adams, AED
Public Art 4.1 Pie-filing 06/18/18SUBJECT: 3445 Washington Blvd
Developer representatives:
Ryan Nash, APAH
Jonathan Kinney, Bean Kinney &
Korman
Matthew Weinstein, Bean Kinney &
Korman
Arlington staff:
Angela Adams, AED, Public Art
Anne O'Dell, AED, Public Art
Justin Falango, CPHD, Urban Design + Research
Matthew Weinstein provided an overview of the project. The site is a joint project between
APAH and American Legion and it is on the site currently occupied by the American Legion.
The proposed new development Is seven stories, consisting of 160 rental units, and will be10096 affordable with percentage ofAMI to be determined. The site is 1.8 acres andunderground parking will be on site. The site is adjacent to the privately owned, historic Bail
Family Cemetery, and the external wall facing the cemetery will be exposed to what will be afuture public space. The architecture itself is currently in a preliminary stage. APAH Intends tosubmit a formal application by June 25, 2018.
As this is a joint project with the American Legion, the Legion will maintain 6,000 square feetof space, with the south side of the building lacing Washington Blvd under its purview. Therewill be an effort to make veterans aware of the availability of these affordable housing units.
The mural of the flag that currently exists on the external wall of the American Legion mightbe replicated somewhere in the future design because the artist who created it produced onein each of the 50 states. Arlington was chosen as the Virginia site for this mural.
Justin Falango discussed UDR's request to see a revision of the proposed architecture. The
current design looks flat, and UDR recommends increasing masonry on the Washington Blvdside, improving the quality of materials to be used, as well as increalng the depth of thefacade. Justin also recommended considering how the east side facing the cemetery and
future public space side will be treated, as It will be a public side of the building.
ARLINGTON Arlington economic dhvh.opmentVIRGINIA
Cultural Affairs - Arlington Public Alt
1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1500, Arlington, Virginia 22201TEL 703.228.0800 FAX 703-22S.0804 www.ariingtoneamonicdevelopntent.com
Angela Adams discussed Public Art's desire to have an on-site public art project in anaffordable housing development, as it would be the first in the County, She provided examplesof art in the Public Art collection that may be relevant to this plan. Angela shared that PublicArt is open to further conversations about an on-site project at this location and Public Artstaff is available as a resource to APAH and American Legion for planning future designelements. She recommended focusing on the south elevation as it is the most visible to thepublic. If APAH makes an In lieu cash contribution to the Public Art Fund, It would beearmarked for the Virginia Square area. These funds may be pooled with other contributions
to enhance a future capital project in that neighborhood. Another option is to plan now for awork of art which would be developed and installed after the project is delivered. Angelaadvised keeping both the standard option A (incorporate public art on site) and B(contribution to the Public Art Fund} in the condition language, allowing the final decision tobe made later.
John Kinney suggested pooling public art contributions from the expected three adjacent siteplans to enhance the future public space on the east side, facing the cemetery. This could be areflective space, incorporating trees and benches. It was discussed that ownership of thecemetery may need to be approached In regards to such a future project.
The developer was provided a standard public art developer packet.
NOTIFICATION LETTER TO THE
PLANNING DIRECTOR
0U741S7-1
EDO Kinney kormanHD
ATTORNEYS
230O Wilson Boulevard
7th Floor
Arlington, va 2220 1
703.B2S.4000
703.S25.22O7
Matthew J. Weinstein
DD: (703J 526-5598
June 28, 2018
Via HandDeliver.'
Mr. Robert J. Duffy, AICP
Planning Director
Arlington County
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4.1 Site Plan Application & Rezoning Application
3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Mr. Duffy:
This letter is submitted as a notification that a Preliminary Site Plan and Rezoning
Application has been filed as ofthis date. This firm represents the Applicant.
Sincerely,
X —
Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq.
MJWrmlw
01172325-2 WWW. DEANKINNEV.COM
ZONING MODIFICATION
LETTER
01174157-1
maKinney KormanD
ATTORNEYS
2SOO Wilson boulevard
7th floor
Arlington, VA 22201
703.523.4000
703.525.2207
Matthew i. Weinstein
DD: (703)526-5598
[email protected] 28, 2018
Via SandDeliver >
Ms. Arlova Vonhm
Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Office2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4.1 Site Plan Application & Rezoning Application- Zoning Modifications3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm:
The Applicant is requesting the County Board's consideration of a new 4.1 Site Plan forthe proposed redevelopment of the Property (the "Site Plan"). With the Site Plan, the Applicantis requesting to redevelop the Property with a seven story multifemily building with 160committed affordable housing residential units (CAFs) and new ground floor space for theAmerican Legion Post No. 139 (the "American Legion"). In order to achieve the proposal set outin the Site Plan, the Applicant requests the following modifications from the Zoning Ordinance:
1 . Residential Rental Parking Ratio: Reduce the residential parking ratio from 1 1/8parking spaces per residential dwelling unit to .47 parking spaces per residential dwellingunit This request is justified because the Site Plan is located less than half a mile fromthe Virginia Square Metro station and the Site Plan provides a significant number ofCAFs. The Off-Street Parking Policy for Multi-Family Residential Projects Approved bySpecial Exception in the Rosslyn-Ballston and Jefferson Davis Metro Corridors (the"Residential Parking Policy") provides parking reductions for site plans located near theMetro and for affordable housing projects.
2. Maximum Height: increase the maximum height from 80 feet as recommended by theGLUP Plus Study to 83 feet (82. 1 7 feet in the preliminary plans) as permitted by theZoning Ordinance. This request is justified because the maximum height proposed by theSite Plan complies with the Zoning Ordinance and because ofthe grade change on theProperty.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq.
MJW:mlw
01172393-4
COMMUNITY BENEFITS LETTER
01174157-1
0 Kinney KormanDQ
ATTORNEYSMatthew J. Weinstein
DD: (703)526-5598
Z300 Wilson Boulevard
7th Floor
Arlington, va ZZ201
703.5ZS.4OO0
703.525.2207
June 28, 2018
Via HandDelivery
Ms. Arlova Vonhm
Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Office
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4.1 Site Plan Application & Reaming Application- Community Benefits
3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm:
On behalfof the Applicant, Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. hereby submits this letter to
provide a summary oftire community benefits the Applicant proposes to provide as part of itsproposed development.
The proposed development will include a number ofbenefits to the Arlington
community, including, but not limited to:
- Constructing 1 60 committed affordable housing residential units (CAFs) near the
Virginia Square Metro station;
Retaining the American Legion Post No. 139 facility on the Property, where it has
operated since 1959;
Fulfilling the goals and principles ofthe Washington Boulevard and Kirkwood Road
Special GLUP Study "Plus" and Concept Plan.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq.
MJW:mlw
01173664-2
VACATION AND
ENCROACHMENT WAIVER
FORM
01174157-1
ATTACHMENT N
VACATION AND ENCROACHMENT REQUEST WAIVER FORM
Vacation and Encroachment Request Waiver
Ash /W-Jqp/- k/o /Cs
3 Ws /?^
Applicant
Application Properly:
The Applicant is not aware of nor has any plans to file a vacation or encroachment application related to theattached she plan. Should it be determined at a later date that a vacation or encroachment request relatedto the site plan needs to be filed, the Applicant acknowledges that it may cause a delay In processing of boththe site plan ond/or vacation/encroachment request
CERTIFICATION (All Applicants or their Agents must sign the Application).ywe hereby certify that all statements aid Information provided herein and In the documents submittedherewith are true, accurate, and complete to the best of my/our knowledge.
Mgent:
'M-(Signature; (Date)
-
Print Name
65
MEP LETTER
01174157-1
$ El mUtittn Pm Services Inc. W=-J
ij<?0 Jeffmen Davie Bighway Fredericksburg> W iWW « Phone (340) 604'$877 www.utllUypret.coM
June 26, 2018
Arlington Partnership forAffordable Housing
RyanNashReal Estate Project Manager431 8 N Carlin Springs RoadArlington, VA 22203
RE: 3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA
Mr. Nash,
Based upon our initial meeting with Dominion Energy and preliminary load letters received from the MRPand signed on 6/21/18, we believe that only one large padmount transformer will be required to serve thebuilding. The transformer pad size will be roughly 10' x 10'. This determination is subject to change ifthe preliminary load information increases.
Dominion Energy has indicated that they do not believe a padmount switch will be necessary, but theyhave reserved final judgement on this until they are able to do a more extensive review oftheir existingdistribution network adjacent to our site.
Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Vcd&Kniffin/
DaleKniffin
Director, Telecommunications Engineering
Utility Professional Services, Inc.
Confidential and ProprietaryUtilityProfessional Services, Inc.
RETAIL PROGRAM LETTER
01174157-1
too Kinney korman0D
ATTORNEYSMatthew J. Weinstein
DD: (703) 526-5598
2300 WILSON BOULEVARD
7th floor
Arlington, VA 22201
703.52S.4000703.525.2207
June 28, 2018ViaHandDeliver i?
Ms. Arlova Vonhm
Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Office
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4.1 Site Flan Application & Rezoning Application- Retail Program
3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property'')
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm:
On behalfofthe Applicant, please accept this Retail Program Letter in satisfaction ofAdministrative Regulation 4. 1 *s filing requirements. This letter will provide a preliminaryoverview ofdie retail-equivalent use proposed for the project
The Washington Boulevard and Kirkwood General Land Use Plan Study "Plus" (the"GLUP Study") recommends retail or retail equivalent uses along Washington Boulevard.Although the Applicant does not propose any retail on site, the Applicant will retain theAmerican Legion Post No. 139's facilities on site. The Applicant's proposal is consistent withPrinciple #4 ofthe GLUP Study which is to enhance "the pedestrian streetscape and experiencealong Washington Boulevard with ground floor retail andother activating uses, includingpotential retention ofexisting neighborhood businesses, amenities, and civic institutions,without exclusively requiring retail in developmentprojects.'" (emphasis added).
Moreover, the Arlington Retail Plan, which provides recommendations for retail usesacross the County's primary corridors, does not recommend retail on the side ofthe Propertyfacing Washington Boulevard.
Please let me know ifyou have any questions or ifyou need additional information.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq.
MJW:mlw
01172931-3
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LETTER
01174157-1
00 Kinney korman00
A'l TORNEYI
2SOO Wilson Boulevard
7th Floor
Arlington, VA 22ZOl
703.525.4000
703.525,2207
Matthew J. Welnsteln
DO: (703)526-5598
mwelnstein@bea nkinney.com
June 28, 2018
ViaHandDelivers
Ms. Arlova Vonhm
Zoning Administrator
Arlington County Zoning Office
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22201
Re: 4.1 Site Plan Application & Reporting Application- Historic Preservation
3445 Washington Boulevard, RPC No. 15-086-011 (the "Property")
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing ("Applicant")
Dear Ms. Vonhm:
On behalfof the Applicant, please accept this historic preservation letter in satisfaction of
Administrative Regulation 4.1's filing requirements.
On June 8, 2018 the Applicant met with County staff to discuss the Applicant's
conceptual site plan application. As part ofthat meeting, the Applicant and staff discussed toeProperty's location relative to toe Ball Family Burial Ground. The conceptual site plan reportfound that "while toe subject development is not contiguous to toe Ball Family Burial Grounds,to ascertain the potential for artifacts or human remains outside ofthe present-day boundary oftoe Ball Family Burial Grounds, staffstrongly suggests preliminary archaeologicalinvestigations, including: prepare a historic context and conduct a GIS-based Elevation ChangeAnalysis (as outlined in toe memorandum "Archaeological context and investigations adjacent totoe Ball Family Burial Grounds" dated January 25, 201 8). HPP staff and Arlington County'scontract archaeologist will coordinate with toe applicant regarding requirements and any futureinvestigations required based on toe preliminary findings."
The Applicant will work with staff throughout the process to satisfy toe recommendationsand concerns described in the conceptual site plan report
Please let me know ifyou have any questions or ifyou need additional information.
Sincerely,
Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq.
MJW:mIw
0X174068-2
PRELIMINARY
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
MANAGEMENT PLAN LETTER
01174157-1
GOROVE / SLADE 1140 Connecticut Avenue WW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
202.2S6.8625
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
Arlington County DESTo: TDM Planner
From: Maris Fry, P.E.
Daniel VanPelt, P.E., FTOE
Date: June 27, 2018
Subject: 3445 Washington Boulevard
Preliminary Transportation Management Plan
Introduction
This document presents a preliminary Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for the proposed development at 3445
Washington Boulevard. The site is located on the north side of Washington Boulevard between N Lincoln Street and N
KTrkwood Road In Arlington, Virginia. The existing site consists of one building containing American Legion space and surface
parking lots. Plans for the site Include the repurposlng of these buildings/lots for 160 affordable dwelling units and a 6,000
square foot building for use byAmerican Legion. The site is located 0.3 miles from the Virginia Square Metrorail Station and
0.4 miles from the Clarendon Metrorail Station. Both stations serve the Orange and Silver Metrorail Lines. Based on the
proposed development program and the location of site, a preliminary TMP was developed as part of the 4.1 submission;
however, it should be noted that the TMP will continue to be developed and negotiated throughout the 4.1 Site Plan process.
Preliminary Transportation Management Plan
A TMP has many components that are tailored to accommodate a given facility with the goal being the reduction ofautomobile trips by encouraging alternative forms of transportation. A few of the typical TMP components Include the
establishment of a TMP coordinator, the distribution of transit literature, the establishment of ride-sharing programs, and
the on-site sale of discounted fare media. The Applicant agrees to develop and 1m plement a TMP that Is appropriate for the
proposed project and that helps achieve the desired results of the Arlington Count Transportation Demand Management
(TDM) program. Management measures taken by the 3445 Washington Boulevard project can be monitored and adjusted as
needed to continually create opportunities to reduce the amount of vehicular traffic generated by die site.
The TMP will Include a schedule and details of implementation and continued operation of the elements in the plan. Thelocation of the site near the Virginia Square and Clarendon Metrorail Stations allows for a TMP that may Include, but not be
limited to, the following:
Participation and Funding
a. The Applicant will maintain an active membership in Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP), or successor entity at
no cost to the developer, on behalf of the property management company.
Transportation Planners and Engineers www.goroveslade.oom
3445 Washington Blvd - Preliminary Transportation Management PlanJune 27, 2018
Page 2
b. The Applicant will designate a member(s) of the building management team as Property Transportation Coordinator
(PTC) who will be the primary point of contact with the County and undertake the responsibility for coordinating and
completing all TMP obligations.
c. Provide contributions for Arlington County Commuter Services (ACCS) as negotiated with Arlington County staff
during the 4.1 Site Plan process.
Facilities and improvements
a. Provide in the new buildings one information display with transportation related information for residents,
employees and visitors, the content/deslgn/iocation of which shall be mutually agreeable to ACCS and Applicant.
b. Comply with requirements of the Site Plan conditions to provide bicycle parking/storage facilities and construction
worker parking.
Parking Management Plan
a. Prepare a Parking Management Plan to show how adjacent curb space to the site will be designated for parking and
potential on-street loading zones.
b. Provide effective directional signage to direct residents and visitors to appropriate location on the property, to
include provision for the items specified in the Parking Management Plan.
Promotions, Services, Policies
a. Provide website hotlinks to CommuterPage.com™ under a "transportation information" heading from the property
manager's websites regarding this site.
b. Distribute new-resident and new-employee packages, materials provided by Arlington County Including site-specific
transit-related Information to all residents and all on-site employees of the building management company.
c. Place a reference to the Virginia Square Metrorail Station, the Clarendon Metrorall Station, and nearby bus routes
in promotional materials and ads.
d. Cooperate, at no cost to the Applicant, with Arlington County to assist the County in implementing a transit-
advertising program that will distribute Information fourtimes per year to all residents and employees.
e. Participate In regionally sponsored clean air, transit, and traffic mitigation promotions by posting notice of such
promotions in locations within the building.
f. Provide marketing support to encourage ridesharlng.
Performance and Monitoring
a. Reimburse the County, fur a specified amount subject to CPI, for and participate in a transportation performance
monitoring study at two years, five years, and at each subsequent five years (at the County's option) after issuance
of first Certificate of Occupancy.
b. During the first year of startup of the TMP and on an annual basis thereafter fora duration of years to be determined,
the Applicant will submit an annual letter to the County Manager describing the TOM related activities of the site.
Gorove/Slade wwwgoroveslade.com
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
01174157-1
PRE-SCOPE OF WORK MEETING FORM
Information on the Project
Traffic Impact Analysis Base Assumptions
The applicant is responsible for entering the relevant Information and submitting the form to VDOT and thelocality no less than three (3) business days prior to the meeting. If a form is not received by this deadline, thescope of work meeting may be postponed.
Contact Information
Consultant Name:Tele:E-mail:
Dan VanPelt, Gorove/Slade Associates. Inc.
202-296-8625
Developer/Owner Name: Ryan Nash, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
571-800-6449
[email protected];E-mail:
Project Information
Locality/County: Arlington CountyProject Name:
Project Location:(Attach regional and tile
location map)
Submission Type
APAH/American Le&on
The site Is located on the north side of Washington Boulevard between N Lincoln Street and N
Klrkwood Road in Arlington, Virginia.
RezoningCompPlan Site Plan EI Subd Plat
Project Description:(Including details on the landuse, acreage, phasing, accesslocation, etc. Attach additionalsheet If necessary)
The existing site consists of one building containing American Legion space and surface parking
lots. Plans for the site indude rapurposfng these buildings/lots for 160 residential dwelling unitsand a 6,000 square foot building for use by American Legion.
Proposed Use(s):(Check aD that apply; attachadditional pages as necessary :
Commercial Mixed Use |SIResidential Other
Commercial Use(s)
ITE LU Code(s): n/a
To be based on existing driveway volume
Residential Uses(s)ITE LU Code(s): 221
Number of Units: 160
Total Peak Hour TripProjection:
100-499Lessttian 100 El 500 - 999 1,000 or more-
ARAH/Amerfcan Legion -Scoping DocumentJune 14, 2018
Page 2
Traffic Impact Analysis Assumptions-
Study Period Existing Year: 2018 Build-out Year: 2022 Design Year: n/a
North: n/a South: Washington Boulevard
West: N Uneoln Street
Study Area Boundaries(Attach map) East N Klrkwood Rd
• Lee Highway and Washington Boulevard Bus Stop Consolidation and Access
Washington Boulevard Street N. Improvements
• Wilson & Washington Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Clarendon Cirde)
• Clarendon West (Bed Top Cab Properties)
• 13th Street North
External Factors That
Could Affect Project(Plained load Improvements,other nearby developments)
Consistency With
Comprehensive Plan(Land use trans.jortation plan .
Available Traffic Data(Historical, forecasts)
Yes
VDOT Historical AADT Data
Intersection counts completed in June / December2016
Road Name: Washington Blvd(to/from West) - 3596
Road Name: n Klrkwood ltd(to/from North) -15%Trip Distribution
Road Name: Washington Blvd(to/from East) -25%
Road Name: N Kiricwood Rd(to/from South) -20%
(Please refer to attached
Figure 4)
Road Name: N Lincoln St (to/from South)-5*
Peak Period forStudycheck all that y
0.496 ISAM E3PM DsatAnnual Vehicle TripGrowth Rate:(See Table 1)
(To be applied
along WashingtonPeak Hour of theGenerator
32 AM, 49 PM, aid 418 Dally Trips (Without
Reductions)Blvd)
1) Washington Blvd/N Lincoln St
2) Washington BIvd/Founders Way N
3) Washington Blvd/Site Driveway
4) Washington Blvd/N Klrkwood Rd
Study Intersectionsand/or Road Segments(Please refer to attached
Figure 3)
Internal allowance: Yes |HI NoTDM/Mode Split Reduction: 55%
Pass-by allowance: Yes £3 NoReduction:
Trip Adjustment Factors(See Tables 2 and 3)
|g| Synchro HCS (V.200Q/+) aaSIDRA CORSIM OtherSoftware Methodology
1) Washington Blvd/N Uncoln St
2) Washington BIvd/Founders Way N
3} Washington Blvd/N Klrkwood Rd
Analysis Software: Synchroversion 9.1 Results: HCM methodology
Traffic Signal Proposedor Affected(Analysis software to be used,progression speed, cycle length)
Improvements)
Assumed or to beConsidered
• Lee Highway and Washington Boulevard Bus Stop Consolidation and Access
• Washington Boulevard & 13th Street N. Improvements
• Wilson & Washington Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Clarendon Drcle)
It Is important for the applicant to provide sufficient information to county and VDOT staff so that questions regardinggeographic scope, alternate methodology, or other issues can be answered at the scoping meeting.
APAH/Amerfcen Legion - Scoping DocumentJune 14, 2018
Page 3
• 13th Street North
• 4000 & 4040 Fairfax Drive (Carpool)
• Red Top Cab
• Arlington County JFAC {Phase 3|Background TrafficStudies Considered
Master Development Plan (MDP) Generalized Development Plan (GDP)Preliminary/Sketch Plan EE] Other Plan type (Final Site, Subd. Plan)Plan Submission
SI Queuing analysis Actuation/Coordination Weaving analysisMerge analysis IS) Bike/Ped Accommodations SI Intersection(s)
ISI TDM Measures Other
Additional Issues to beAddressed
NOTES on ASSUMPTIONS:
1. Synchro files/signal timings will be obtained from Arlington County.
2. The scenarios to be Included in the study are:
a. Existing -2018
b. Future without development -2022
c. Future with development- 2022
3. Existing peak hour factors In the range of 0.S5 to 1.00 will be used for existing scenarios. The default peak hour factor of 0.92
to 1.00 will be used for all future scenarios.
4. Default heavy vehicle percentage of 1% will be used for all movements.
5. For any movement LOS D or better would be considered as acceptable/desirable traffic operation condition. For all
movements, the projected future conditions without development LOS and delay will be maintained In tire future with
development condition.
6. Signal timing adjustments would be considered as an acceptable mitigation measure.
7. Will provide both 95th and 50th percentile queues.
8. Will utilize HCM 2000 for signalized Intersections and HCM 2010 for unsignaRzed Intersections.
9. Level of service calculations for existing and future conditions without and with development shafl be in accordance with the
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) 2000/2010 methodologies, as computed by Synchro 9.1 software. Typical Synchroparameters to be utilized in this analysis will be consistent with those values provided in VDOTs TOSAM and Arlington County
standards.
10. A multimodal analysis will be provided in the study which will Include the following information:
a. Multimodal trip generation
b. Curbside management information
c. Transit Facilities
d. Transit Rldershlp (As available, to be provided by Arlington County)
e. Bike/pedestrian facilities
f. Multimodal Initiatives
g. Bus services within the study area
It Is important for the applicant to provide sufficient Information to county and VDOT staff so that questions regardinggeographic scope, alternate methodology, or other Issues can be answered at the scoping meeting.
APAH/American Legion - Scoping DocumentJune 14, 2018
Rags 4
• VDATE: 6/1418SIGNED:
Applicant or Consultant
PRINT NAME:Applicant or Consultant
DATE:SIGNED:Local Government Representative
PRINT NAME:Local Government Representative
It is important for the applicant to provide sufficient Information to county and VDOT staff so that questions regardinggeographic scope, alternate methodology, or other Issues can be answered at the scoping meeting.
APAH/American Legion -Scoping DocumentJune 14, 2018
Pages
Figure 1: Area Map
[>]
V/
i 'a1s
il1
iiNP— o<>
•%1
\ \ :
®g
rf?
I
m1*»«
i iJ.llt. J «
I
T.jft *
1 flBr
\
: iVa
;* v
^2f, V
1
* * *
5 \\/V
•N• iss
•t *
V
0 •»Aerial
a ,
«£4• PEjectSiteI
ULv ^
"--A• A*l"-200*
_
A i A
Gorove/slade www.goroveslade.cwn
APAH/American Legion - Scoping DocumentJune 14, 2018
Page 6
Figure 2: Multimodal Revfew Area
c
I Ic
I Imm g
Ba
InraUH
ii*
uaw"
jSWtfK
1 i \s
lOTim
HM(ta
iM
\ \*5^2*?**<* t ^
{
\UTMSlfc
t
i
I Hii
i r •* i : • *% Nr
8 tf^HW •) t1 <-£, |1
'I
LJt
i
\I *
,©* li»C
.s
I<»
»
\ p
\-4\
\'1 :m > ,
5
\\ r*
%
V /\t
\ i»*». 6m»x
\I
**
E«IttHI
* | «MD« 1\ MafchmffalKeilfMyAm<#
e
Ia*
©*
0:25mite talkfmm siteI
J l"-500"
www.eoroveslBds.comGorove/Slflde
APAH/American Legion - Scoping DocumentJune 14, 2018
Page 7
Figure 3: Study Intersections
IIG
amsrii
I cewira
f 6
II*>*»*
•»«»amp*
WHWB
limns
ahm«m
uuewawt
\»
n*e*tsu*1* %*
&uwen* J""*»
!Q%
l **
J**B
VUUH
\CimsD«
4*
(T)ISit iwtwE K
I\«MH>N
aBStudyArea Inteaectfans s NUMB
1. Washington Bwilevart/M Lincoln Street -CouotOata: V26/17
2. Washington Bouievani/PouwlefsVJsyN - CountData: 12/6/18
3. Washington BoalevaW/Site Drtveaay - Count Data: 12/6/16
4.Washington Boulevard/It KIrtwood Road -Count Data: 6/0/16
• f PiojectSite
0 Stotiy lntereections©
1"=600'_
Gorove/Stede www.gorDveslede.com
APAH/American Legion -5coplng DocumentJune 14, 2018
Page 8
Figure 4: Trip Distribution
B
Is jmam
aMMSC
S i
11*****
swum*
UJHBN
Eltmtia
&*8
UWBH
mMWlMta
\a
\w 1MMIS
asm
&ISTC J \3
Lf <E><E>
%\ tm*rw
\ /\C
\ vfWRDH
>**
E- ITVErt
\«
i*
? -'I*
Prelim InaivDhtriimilea
£ Jj PnjBCt8tea
CP I*
l'-BOO"
6orove/5bde www rovesladejnm
APAH/Ar irtcan Legion - Scoping DocumentJune 14, 2018 PBge9
Table 1: Historical AADT Volumes
AnnualS
Change
(2013-
ADT
Route From To 2013 2014 2015 2014 2017 2017)SR 237 Fairfax Dr
Washington Blvd
15th Street
KJrkvrood Rd
Washington Blvd
15th Street
Old Dominion Dr
N Glebe Rd
US 29 lee
Highway
11.000 10,000 10,000 11,000 11,000
12,000 12,000 11,000 12,000 12.000
4700 8,500 4400 4700 4000
14000 14000 14000 14000 19,000
N Quincy Street
N Quincy Street
N Quincy Street
Washington Blvd
0.2%
0.2%
03%
1A%
00-6700 Washington BlvdN Kirkwood Rd 4500 4400 4200 4300 4400 0.04%
0.4%Source: VDOT Traffic Data 2013 to 2017 (http://wv*w.vlrglnfadotorg/lnfb/ct-tiafflcrounts.asp)
Goroue/SladewiiVwjjorovesladfi.cxmi
APAH/American Legion - Scoping DocumentJune 14, 20IB
Page 10
Table 2: Without Multimodal Reduction -Preliminary Trip Generation (Peak Hour of Adjacent StreetTraffic)Refined
Weekday
Land U rTE Code Size AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Dally
TotalIn Out in Out Total Total
Promised Uses
American Legion
Residential
2 2 4 3 12 15
du 8221 21 28 21 13 41834
Total Trips 10 3223 24 25 43 418Based onlTETdp Generation 10th Edition* Data ile
Table 3: With Multimodal Reductions - Preliminary Trip Generation (Peak Hour of Adjacent StreetTraffic)
Weekday
lend Use HE Cor Size AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Out Total
Dally
tn TotalOut In Total
Proposed Uses
American Legion
Residential
Multimodal Reduction (5596 AM/5596 PM)
sf
du
2 2 4 3 12 15
221 8 2821 21 13 34 418
-4 -12 -15 -12 -7 -19 -230
Total Trips 6 1711 12 18 30 188Based on ITE Trip Generation 10th Edition* Data unavailable
Gorove/Sladeam
MMTA Report
01232509-1
Multimodal Transportation Assessment
American Legion Redevelopment
Arlington, VA
October 12, 2018
GOROVE / SLADEOTransportation Planners and Engineers
Prepared by:
GOROVE / SLADEG*Transportation Planners and Engineers
15125 Washington Street
Suite 212
Haymarket, VA 20169
Tel: 571.248.0992
Fax: 703.787.9905
3914 Centreville Road
Suite 330
Chantilly, VA 20171
Tel: 703.787.9595
Fax: 703.787.9905
1140 Connecticut Avenue NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.296.8625
Fax: 202.785.1276
www.goroveslade.com
This document, together with the concepts and designs presented herein, as an instrument of services, is intended for the specificpurpose and client for which it was prepared. Reuse of and improper reliance on this document without written authorization byGorove/Slade Associates, Inc., shall be without liability to Gorove/Slade Associates, Inc.
Contents
List ofFigures
List of Tables
Executive Summary
Introduction
Study Area Overview
Multimodal Conditions
Project Design
Site Access
Loading
Parking
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Trip Generation
Traffic Operations
Study Area, Scope, & Methodology
Vehicular Analysis Results
Transportation Management Plan
Participation and Funding
Facilities and Improvements
Parking Management Plan
Promotions, Services, Policies
Performance and Monitoring
Summary and Conclusions
iv
v
1
3
12
12
34
34
34
34
34
37
38
38
53
59
59
59
59
59
59
60
List ofAppendices
Appendix A - Signed Scoping Document
Appendix B - Site Visit Notes
Appendix C - Existing Turning Movement Counts
Appendix D - Existing (2018) Capacity Analysis Worksheets
Appendix E - Background Development Trips
Appendix F - Future (2022) Conditions without Development Capacity Analysis Worksheets
Appendix G - Future (2022) Conditions with Development Capacity Analysis Worksheets
iii
List of Figures
Figure 1: Site Map
Figure 2: Parcel Map (Source: Arlington County Real Estate Map, September 2016)
Figure 3: Planned Land Uses (Source: Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus, November 2017)
Figure 4: Circulation Concept Plan (Source: Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus, November 2017)
Figure 5: Zoning Map (Source: Arlington County)
Figure 6: Site Plan
Figure 7: Study Area Overview
Figure 8: Major Regional Transportation Facilities
Figure 9: Major Local Transportation Facilities
Figure 10: Street Typology (Source: Arlington Master Transportation Plan)
Figure 11: Existing and Planned Bike Facilities (Source: Arlington County Master Transportation Plan)
Figure 12: Existing Transit Service
Figure 13: Annual Metro Ridership at Virginia Square-GMU, Ballston-MU, and Clarendon Metro Stations (Source: WMATA)
Figure 14: Bus Route Headways and Boarding Map
Figure 15: Existing Peak Hour Boardings and Alightings by Stop
Figure 16: Peak Hour Pedestrian Volumes
Figure 17: Pedestrian Pathways
Figure 18: Existing Pedestrian Infrastructure
Figure 19: Existing Bicycle Facilities
Figure 20: Summary of Walkscore and Bikescore
Figure 21: Site Access
Figure 22: Existing (2018) Lane Configurations and Traffic Controls
Figure 23: Future with Development (2022) Lane Configuration and Traffic Controls
Figure 24: Existing (2018) Traffic Volumes
Figure 25: Future Background Developments
Figure 26: Background Projects (2022) Traffic Volumes
Figure 27: Future (2022) without Development Traffic Volumes
Figure 28: Direction of Approach
Figure 29: Site-Generated Traffic Volumes
Figure 30: Removal of Existing Trips
Figure 31: Future with Development (2022) Traffic Volumes
Figure 32: AM Peak Hour LOS Results
Figure 33: PM Peak Hour LOS Results
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
13
15
18
19
21
22
24
25
28
29
30
32
33
36
40
41
44
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
55
56
iv
List of Tables
23Table 1: Bus Stop Inventory
Table 2: Bus Route Information
Table 3: Bus Stop Boarding and Alighting Weekday Information - Peak Hours
Table 4: Sidewalk Recommendations per Arlington County Master Transportation Plan
Table 5: Carshare Locations
23
23
26
33
Table 6: Proposed Parking Supply
Table 7: Mode Split by Land Use
Table 8: Multimodal Trip Generation
Table 9: Existing Roadway Network
Table 10: Traffic Generated by Background Developments
Table 11: Capacity Analysis Results
Table 12: Queuing Results
34
37
37
39
45
57
58
v
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
the proposed ratio will accommodate the anticipated parking
demand generated by the residential building. The County
Board recently adopted the new Off-Street Parking Guidelines
for Multi-Family Residential Projects in the Rosslyn-Ballston
and Jefferson Davis Metro Corridors. The guidelines recognize
that a lower on-site parking ratio, ranging from 0.2 to 0.6
spaces per unit depending on distance to Metro and the
commitment of affordable units, may be appropriate for a
project, among other considerations.
Executive Summary
The following report is a Multimodal Transportation Review
(MMTA) for the American Legion redevelopment in Arlington,
Virginia.
Site Location and Study Area
The site is located in the Virginia Square area of Arlington,
Virginia on the north side of Washington Boulevard, between N
Lincoln Street and N Kirkwood Road. The study area is bounded
by 13th Street N to the north, Washington Boulevard to the
south, N Lincoln Street to the west, and N Kirkwood Road to
the east. Regional access to the site is provided via 1-66 and VA-
237 (Washington Boulevard). Vehicular access to the garage
will be provided via a new alley connection along the western
frontage of the site. This alley will provide access to loading and
the below grade parking garage.
In this case, the proposed development is located across
Washington Boulevard from the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro
Corridor. The zone directly across Washington Boulevard from
the project is proposed to allow parking minimums of 0.3
spaces per unit for market rate residential units and even less
for affordable units. The proposed development is consistent
with these parking ratios.
Loading access for the building will be provided on the west
side of the site via the proposed alley. The loading dock will
contain two (2) 30-foot berths. The number of loading facilities
on site is expected to meet the project's needs.
The study area consists of five intersections along Washington
Boulevard.
Proposed Project
The American Legion site is currently occupied by one building
serving the American Legion and a surface parking lot. The site
is currently shown as a service commercial and semi-public
land use in the General Land Use Plan (GLUPj. However, the
Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus, adopted in
November of 2017, requested a designation of "Medium"
Residential
Multi-Modal Impacts and Recommendations
Transit
The subject site is well-served by transit:
• There are eight (8) bus stops within >4-mile of the site.
These stops are directly served by WMATA
(Metrobus), Arlington Transit (ART), and OmniRide
routes.
The proposed development will include one mixed-use building
with approximately 6,000 SF of American Legion space and 160
affordable dwelling units. The building will be seven (7) stories
high with frontage on Washington Boulevard.
• The site is located 0.3 miles (or a 6 minute walk) from
the Virginia Square-GMU Metro station, which serves
the Orange and Silver lines.
• The Virginia Square-GMU Metro Station is served by
four (4) bus routes provided by Metrobus and ART.
Bus stops adjacent to the site are well used, with the 38B line
seeing the highest boardings and alightings at bus stops near
the site. There is available capacity along the corridor to
accommodate additional transit trips including those generated
by the American Legion development.
Vehicular access to the site will be provided by a new alley
along the western frontage of the site, replacing the existing
driveway along the eastern frontage of the site. The alley will
provide access to a below grade parking garage, containing 96
spaces. Of these 96 parking spaces, 76 will be allocated to
residential uses and 20 will be allocated to the American
Legion.
The proposed development will generate 35 transit trips during
the AM peak hour and 41 during the PM peak hour. Although
the development will be generating new transit trips on the
A parking ratio of 0.48 spaces per residential unit is proposed
for the residential component. Although this ratio is lower
than the current zoning requirement for residential parking,
1
October 12, 2018
C&American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
network, the existing facilities have sufficient capacity to
handle the new trips.
The proposed development will generate approximately 39
vehicular trips in the AM peak hour and 47 trips in the PM peak
hour.
Pedestrian
The site is surrounded by a well-connected pedestrian network.
The pedestrian facilities around the site provide a quality
walking environment with issues in certain locations due to
curb ramp or sidewalk width deficiencies. This project will
reduce deficiencies by replacing narrow sidewalks adjacent to
the site with wider sidewalks and providing improved sidewalk
and streetscape features throughout the site.
Vehicular traffic operations in the study area are good overall.
All intersection movements within the study area operate at
the target Level of Service (LOS) D or better during the peak
hours under the Future (2022) with Development Conditions,
with the exception of the following:
* Washington Boulevard & N Lincoln Street (west)
o Northbound Left/Right (PM Peak Hour)
The proposed site design improvements will integrate
pedestrian recommendations from the Washington and
Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus. It will not preclude the
incorporation of additional recommendations in the GLUP
study that may be a part of adjacent developments.
• Washington Boulevard & Site Driveway
o Southbound Left/Right (PM Peak Hour)
During the PM peak hour, the northbound approach on N
Lincoln Street operates at LOS E under Existing and Future
(2022) without Development Conditions and continues to
operate at LOS E under Future (2022) with Development
Conditions. During the PM peak hour, the delay does not
change under Future (2022) with Development Conditions.
Given the urban nature of the area and the negligible impact
from the development, no mitigations are recommended at
this location.
The proposed development will generate four (4) walking trips
in the AM peak hour and six (6) in the PM peak hour.
Bicycle
The site has access to several on- and off-street bicycle
facilities, including bike lanes on N Kirkwood Road and Fairfax
Drive, which connect to the Custis Trail to the north.
The proposed development will generate two (2) bike trips in
the AM peak hour and two (2) in the PM peak hour.
The site will provide 67 long-term bicycle parking spaces within
the parking garage in accordance with County requirements,
and short-term bicycle parking spaces will be provided along
the perimeter of the site.
Vehicular
The site is accessible from several principal arterials such as
Wilson Boulevard and N Glebe Road. The arterials create
connections to 1-395, 1-66, George Washington Memorial
Parkway, and ultimately the Capital Beltway (1-495) that
surrounds Washington, DC and its inner suburbs as well as
regional access to 1-95. These principal arterial roadways bring
vehicular traffic within one mile of the site, at which point
minor arterials, collectors, and local roads can be used to
access the site directly.
During the PM peak hour, the southbound approach of the
proposed alley serving the site is projected to operate at LOS E
under Future (2022) with Development Conditions after
operating at LOS D under Existing and Future (2022) without
Development Conditions. The alley is expected to observe 24
vehicle trips during the PM peak hour, or fewer that one (1) trip
per minute. In addition, the proposed alley is adjacent to the
signalized intersection at Founders Way N, where traffic may
be metered to provide acceptable gaps for turning vehicles. As
a result, no mitigations are recommended at this location.
Transportation Management Plan
ATMP will be required for the project based on the County's
requirements, and a framework for a TMP is included in this
report. A few of the typical TMP components include the
establishment of a TMP coordinator, the distribution of transit
literature, the establishment of ride-sharing programs, and the
on-site sale of discounted fare media. Management measures
taken by American Legion projects can be monitored and
adjusted as needed to continually create opportunities to
reduce the amount of vehicular traffic generated by the site.
In order to determine the impacts of the proposed
development on this transportation network, this report
projects future conditions with and without the development
of the site and performs analyses of intersection delays.
2October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
• As outlined in the scoping document, five (5) planned
developments in the vicinity of the proposed project
were assumed to be in place for the future conditions
analysis. According to historical data obtained from
VDOT, the average historical growth on roadway
network surrounding the study area has been low in
recent years. A 0.4% annual growth rate has been
assumed for the 2022 scenario.
Introduction
This report presents the findings of a Multimodal
Transportation Review (MMTA) conducted for the proposed
American Legion redevelopment at 3445 Washington Blvd in
the Virginia Square area of Arlington, Virginia. The site is
currently occupied by the single story American Legion building
and surface parking lot. The proposed development will replace
this building with a seven (7) story structure containing 6,000
SF of space for the American Legion and 160 affordable
residential dwelling units. The proposed project build-out year
is 2022.
• Proposed site traffic volumes were generated based
on the methodology outlined in Trip Generation. 10th
Edition published by the Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) and existing driveway volumes.
Study Objectives
The objectives of this study are to evaluate the transportation
network in the vicinity of the site and identify any potential
transportation impacts that may result from the proposed
redevelopment. Elements of this report include a description
of the proposed development, an evaluation of the existing
multimodal transportation network, and evaluations of the
future transportation network with and without the proposed
development.
• Intersection capacity analyses were performed using
the software package Synchro, Version 9.1 based on
the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) methodology.
Traffic analyses were performed for the existing
conditions (2018) and future conditions (2022) with
and without development.
• A Transportation Management Plan framework was
developed as a TMP will be necessary to meet County
requirements.Study Tasks
The following tasks were completed as part of this study.Data Sources
Sources of data for this study include Arlington County, the
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation. 10th Edition.
and the office files and field reconnaissance efforts of
Gorove/Slade Associates, Inc.
• A scope dated June 26, 2018, was submitted by
Gorove/Slade to representatives from Arlington
County. This scope includes discussions about the
parameters of the study and relevant background
information. A copy of the scoping document is
included in Appendix A. Proposed Project
Site Location
The site is located in the Virginia Square area of Arlington,
Virginia on the north side of Washington Boulevard, between N
Lincoln Street and N Kirkwood Road. Vehicular access to the
site will utilize a new alley connection to Washington Boulevard
from the western frontage of the site, replacing the existing
driveway on the eastern frontage. The site location is shown in
Figure 1.
• Field reconnaissance in the vicinity of the site was
performed to collect information related to the
existing traffic controls, signal timings, roadway
geometry, traffic flow characteristics, sidewalk
conditions, bicycle facilities, and transit stop
amenities. Notes related to the site visit are included
in Appendix B.
• Traffic counts at the study area intersections were
conducted on Thursday January 26, 2017 (Intersection
1 and 2), Tuesday December 6, 2016 (Intersections 3
and 4), and Wednesday April 8, 2015 (Intersection 5)
during the morning and evening peak periods.
Parcel Information
The existing site is occupied by American Legion. A parcel map
showing the location of the property is presented in Figure 2.
3
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
General Land Use Plan Recommendations
According to Arlington County's General Land Use Plan (GLUP),
this site is designated as service commercial and semi-public
use. However, the Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP
Study Plus, adopted in November of 2017 requested a
designation of "Medium" Residential with an American Legion
site program similar to what is proposed as part of this
application. The proposed land use changes proposed in the
GLUP Study Plus is shown in Figure 3 and the conceptual
circulation plan is shown in Figure 4.
The site is currently zoned C-2: Service Commercial-
Community Business District and R-5: One-family & Restricted
Two-Family Dwelling District. The zoning map is shown in
Figure 5.
Proposed Site Plan
The site is currently occupied by American Legion, and the
proposed development will replace the existing American
Legion building with a seven (7) story mixed-use building with a
total of approximately 6,000 SF of space for the American
Legion and 160 affordable residential dwelling units. The
proposed build-out year is 2022. The proposed site plan is
shown in Figure 6.
Vehicular access to the site, including parking and loading
access, will be provided via a proposed alley connecting to
Washington Boulevard.
Scope and Limits of the Study Area
The study area is bounded by 13th Street N to the north,
Washington Boulevard to the south, N Lincoln Street to the
west, and N Kirkwood Road to the east. Regional access to the
site is provided via 1-66 and VA-237 (Washington Boulevard).
The following intersections were identified for inclusion in this
study, as shown in Figure 7.
1. Washington Boulevard and N Lincoln Street (west)
2. Washington Boulevard and N Lincoln Street (east)
3. Washington Boulevard and Founders Way N
4. Washington Boulevard and Site Driveway
5. Washington Boulevard and N Kirkwood Road
4October 12, 2018
mAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
£z
sz
s«7>
Is17THSTN S o
//z
tn 1 lewstHZ
5O sm
E> § SS>z
1s5 £! o
g3 3 z Itf
X£ a17THSTN »
§ S £r*/> asr/yQ 2t
8 SI fS *z
\<h%
«
*THSrN15IHSTN
15TVSTN
41%z
%, 15THSTN1i $a •c.
sa
t«HSTN z
IYNN3ROOKOR S*i \%
a %
%131HSTN%1JWSTN
z
s 4*g 12THRDN f""""* 3I
15; b-a
4>a
WASHINGTON BIVO
532
is stf"cq
53t-
% 10TH ST N
% if*
\% f53 % a.
\ 9TH RD N
\Sl» %%%z
% a.
§
0!a 9THSTNVirginia Square-GMU3i fiFHRON a
8%\ §*** a<* z
0THSTNaSite Location x
2
I
©a
I Project Site 53 5
Lj a
1H = 500' <&* 7THSTN
Figure 1: Site Map
5
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
5 . - - *
F® npSi«rjl " !&**%"BUSWmm*.
: ' %
raU *Mvv'4 m a N 7*
xV^v
1v<
.#
Sfe &p
«i\
\Sr*
>V—I
%?
1*
It * AAAr-, t!-4" ft11a?r - .A
\% 114-1
* >r
WiL>-k J , •?m
ii)
•mi r—yAJ
tt:ffi|E i.wIIft 5#Bfl Ite—"««J
*..
Si<*; fa\- *
1
i m SITE Jss;c; i
as® A«1ia V
P_F--J WASHINGTON BLVO C&
"XT i \\ *|^Bik\\K \ wm bUK
4^Btm&
&
< A\ w u IBVJ * :!VSwK
<\&\pI .if
;-J®
& % w
1! 1X'>
T
Ctt*al>
A'\VW **
.
^^wy*P=ll J s^~riPS kr
jnSk^ifevii iifi
m 11i jf-_i [
>\
$3^<ma%
m. f^TSl LLJla*>Parcel Map
! Project Site ^NOTTOSCALE
rg ar"wi G
3*L T*
. J
Figure 2: Parcel Map (Source: Arlington County Real Estate Map, September 2016)
6
October 12, 2018
]c.American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
^7
Z U * ! iv, c
0) ; Or» Z.
FROM: Semi-Public
TO: Low O-A-H j LYNN-
ROOK DR.
T/y
* \
\
;
c/v\
V' -li\
^n.z
z iI
>I
7sz:
12TH
rd7n.
ff\
73C/>ZH O
>
t;wi
SITE $COVH
o * ooo
FROM: Service Commercial
and Semi-Public
TO: Medium O-A-HON BLVD
George Mason
FROM: Service Commercial
TO: Medium O-A-Hj
'
*V
\
Legend
Land Use Category
ResidentialPublic and Semi-Public
PublicLow Residential (1-10 units/acre)
Low Residential (11-15 units/acre)
Low-Medium Residential
Semi-Public
Government and Community Facilities
Public Ownership
KXXI Background Shading™*YI will Vary
Commercial and Industrial
Service Commercial
Office-Apartment-Hotel
Low Office-Apartment-Hotel
High Office-Apartment-Hotel
Notes:
3. This area shall be part of a "Special Coordinated Mixed-Use District" (East Clarendon, 7/13/82), (George Mason University/
Virginia Square Shopping Center, 8/7/82), (East End of Virginia
Square, 6/14/03). The "Special Coordinated Mixed-Use District"designation was established for larger sites where redevelopmentmay result in significant changes within a Metro Station Area.
Mixed Use
High-Medium Residential Mixed-Use
Figure 3: Planned Land Uses (Source: Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus, November 2017)
7
October 12, 2018
G&American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
2lynnbrook dr. 73*
£
%?
2
V /V
RE IEXISTING TREES
5
INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT:5 !
A < .VIAOPEN
? 'SPACE
cMAINTAIN & ENHANCE
CHARACTER OF
NKIRKWOOD RD
•-VEHICULAR
ACCESSPED/BIKE
CONNECTION FROM
CEMETERYTO 13TH STN
£2in
5U)
ZVEHICULAR ACCESSbTINECTlON
* r > X12TH RD. N, z
8Z:15C SITE £
OPPORTUNITY TO $
EXPAND OPEN SPACES §PROVIDE BETTER ACCESS
TO CEMETERY1f PED/BIKE
^ONNECTIOI:i §*
PED/BIKE
CONNECTION FROM •
WASHINGTON BLVDTO CEMETERYy «r VEHICULAR
ACCESS_ j | INTERSECTION
^IMPROVEMENT^fclNTERSKTlWTSImprovements^
f STRENGTHEN PED/BIKE \CONNECTION TO GMU CAMPUS &
V VA SQUARE METRO STATION J
IS
%%
%
Washington Boulevard & Kirkwood Road Special GLUP Study-Concept Plan
r "b
' Project SiteI
oI
L
Source: Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus and Concept Plan, November 2017Not to Scale
Figure 4: Circulation Concept Plan (Source: Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus, November 2017)
8October 12, 2018
]American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
tst —
s
#1^ Legend\% & m\& - Street Names Arlington
T m, Street Names§II N55z
I%
i Uti»
Zoning • Arlington
• 5J ^ Zoning Boundary* Tt i.1
. Historic District
i*
i
f 4 Df !*
% *%% % •
45 *«* , 5 »l« m 0» * ! * 14
ZU1
-f
Hv>5
t." I Zoning Site Plans
w Zone Site PlansW 'I
91m V
' , LYNNBROCVf
7. :
ift«4 * ^|i><
#•%
>%1 1 <9
ft..
'k1 '"Ml'jm ipi^
i !
TN
Ml*1! I " "I »'l4 ,.» « " '• I
t.+
4"JFMf>5
f""P
. 4
\V\5i 'At5
11IP
. f" ii—^WHTWGlQN BLVD
^\Jpr #
II* |A j ic//ip 4J> CV>'o»
%
WW r^f 1..few _j?rf\* * »
X i>\\ * _< 3iyn*\
•>mv 4! "*''' Xs\)t —!
c!\
# »VZji ^.y-^ j> v
-
v
I; Mr
i£_p
•^^556 /i!^/
J-FwwkESr^^A ^ \vs«j<5H*'
*2 _: | z ~
'» S<n
0p g, H
- S 8TH Rt N
tyT «2 *
*
iSi *iM
* & taV/ % SSf'1
* R:mcz • M
*• 9 v.__ **• p» ar1- Z *:VViS^X-f
Figure 5: Zoning Map (Source: Arlington County)
g
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Development Program:
T_j Til i &Entrance to Parking Garage 5
96 Spaces
American Legion - approx. 6,000 sfResidential - approx. 160 units
Vehicle Parking - 96 spacesBicycle Parking - 67 spaces
* -WW
I•fj
rf! m g ,m n .1 m m* &
M - —L!-r
Im
!
Jti-r;
1p^' f>-— Ji:.-c
Secure Bicycle Storage38 Spaces on Ground Floor
29 Spaces in Garage
i
I:!jr.
- ifT
I*B
Primary Residential Entrance i -
• J
i
_r,/t,
T
1-1-i
I I( k Ih », —
"Balift|,
Two (2) 30' Loading BerthsJ
*1{co£5> H - i jtSju.ii t-c
I o I
I&f
CO I
1 IIs*.
Ia> - -n-
nIi<T3a>
-JrSI iLa i>
-i ii i i
K
^ Site Plan & Access
] Project Site
Parking Access
Bicycle Access
Loading Access
^ American Legion Pedestrian Access
Residential Pedestrian Access
o; N0TT0 SCALE
—P 11111 - — |— ~
Washington Blvd
Basemap Provided by DCS
Figure 6: Site Plan
10October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
77z
iz
a
en £I
z
17THSTN 3 g3 iz
w £ ibthstn ^5 Im
G> i z
1 1o
?o
3 3a S z
/a a o
17THSTN
a§ fe »r«
§ si £I
Z
\%Si 65
S» %43
66"SiK® Jen'sr/v
15THSTN
15THSTN%Z
z %I
o% 1STHSTN
a.a£Sa
Z14THSTN
3LYNNBROOK OR\%3\\Z
a %>»\
V %13TH ST Nv13WSTN
3>
!i
**inaRON % \
\iSITE ;aa
\
'©©oiBD CiKiJ © »«S *
i ji tR-5 St^-t tq
##4.'
/*
V* $ ./10THSTN
*2
\$
l*
#*
\ 9THRDN<'*SI*
*s
t
%S
Ei5Virginia Square-GMU 9THSTNa
i» BTHRDN aStudy Area Intersections
j Project Site
j j Multimodal Study Area Q
® Study Intersections
8i
1. Washington Boulevard/N Lincoln Street (west)
2. Washington Boulevard/N Lincoln Street (east)
3. Washington Boulevard/Foundeis Way N
4. Washington Boulevard/Site Driveway
5. Washington Boulevard/N Kirkwood Road
z
3O
a
1" = 500' si*
Figure 7: Study Area Overview
11
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
to areas in Virginia, the District, and Maryland. The Orange Line
connects Fairfax, VA with New Carrolton, MD and the Silver
Line connects Reston, VA with Largo. Both lines provide
connections to the Red Line, which provides a direct
connection to Union Station, a hub for commuter rail - such as
Amtrak, MARC, and VRE - in addition to all additional Metrorail
lines, allowing for access to much of the DC Metropolitan area.
Overall, the site has access to several regional roadways and
transit options, making it convenient to travel between the site
and destinations in the District, Virginia, and Maryland.
StudyArea Overview
This section reviews the existing conditions of the surrounding
transportation network and includes an overview of the site
location, including a summary of the major transportation
characteristics of the area and of future regional projects. More
specific characteristics of each mode and their subsequent
study areas will be defined in the following section.
The following conclusions are reached within this chapter:
The site is surrounded by an extensive regional and local
transportation system that will accommodate the
residents, employees, and patrons of the proposed
development.
The site is well-served by public transportation with access
to the Metrorail's Orange and Silver lines and several local
and regional bus lines.
The site has access to several on- and off-street bicycle
facilities, including bike lanes on N Kirkwood Road and
Fairfax Drive, which connect to the Custis Trail to the
north.
The site is surrounded by a well-connected pedestrian
network. In the vicinity of the site, most sidewalks meet
standards recommended by the Arlington County Master
Transportation Plan.
Multimodal Conditions
Major Transportation Features
Overview of Regional Access
Under existing conditions, the American Legion site has ample
access to regional vehicular and transit-based transportation
options, as shown in Figure 8, that connect the site to
destinations within Virginia, the District, and Maryland.
The site is accessible from several principal arterials such as
Wilson Boulevard and N Glebe Road. The arterials create
connections to 1-66 and ultimately the Capital Beltway (1-495)
that surrounds Washington, DC and its inner suburbs as well as
regional access to 1-95. These principal arterial roadways bring
vehicular traffic within one mile of the site, at which point
minor arterials, collectors, and local roads can be used to
access the site directly.
The site has access to the Orange and Silver Lines via the
Virginia Square-GMU Metro station, which provide connections
12October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
©
1^9)
m*-
(^09]©
©
Clarendon
© *rpim
©(^38)
©©
©
1^33)
03
Project Location & Regional Transportation Facilities
0 Project Site Q1" -lmile
Figure 8: Major Regional Transportation Facilities
13
October 12, 2018
EaAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Overview of Local Access
There are several local transportation options near the site
that serve vehicular, transit, walking, and cycling trips under
existing conditions, as shown on Figure 9.
The site is served by a local vehicular network that includes
several minor arterials and collectors such as Washington
Boulevard, N Kirkwood Road, and Fairfax Drive. In addition,
there is an existing network of connector and local roadways
that provide access to the site.
Several bus systems provide local transit service in the vicinity
of the site, including connections to several neighborhoods
within Virginia, the District, and additional Metrorail stations.
As shown in Figure 9, there are multiple bus routes that serve
the site. In the vicinity of the site the majority of routes travel
along Washington Boulevard, N Kirkwood Road, and Fairfax
Drive.
There are existing bicycle facilities that connect the site to
areas within Arlington, Virginia, and the District, most notably
the Custis Trail which travels along Custis Memorial Parkway
and provides connections to the District. Other facilities
include bike lanes on N Kirkwood Road and Fairfax Drive and
signed routes on N Kirkwood Road, 13th Street N, and N
Lincoln Street. A detailed review of existing and proposed
bicycle facilities and connectivity is provided in a later section
of this report.
In the vicinity of the site, most sidewalks meet ADA standards
and standards recommended by the Arlington County Master
Transportation Plan, particularly south of Washington
Boulevard. Anticipated pedestrian routes, such as those to
public transportation stops, retail zones, and community
amenities, provide well-connected pedestrian facilities. A
detailed review of existing and proposed pedestrian access
and infrastructure is provided in a later section of this report.
Overall, the site is surrounded by an extensive local
transportation network that allows for efficient
transportation options via transit, bicycle, walking, or
vehicular modes.
14October 12, 2018
EftAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
T*
It Q
1 sI I*
SI7THSTN I* *
§."3I a*W I |z
slgmSTN£m
k *I i z
1 sz
/o
S Iu
S* I* 3aIV s > a
I s17THSTN M 1 3*1 * <#
21 &THI ST/i
IIi #
* *#
*#I \*%#
at66 U %*ass^ t \AI% < %Iat®6 1 %««***' I JSIHSIN *I %I /
ISIHSTN * %iJ \% 12
O% 15THSTN ®3 \$ iis I * %2.
3 I-K $ \2
*t i.iynnbrookdrI %%c
* 2,
•0-1..* I%Ia# %\ %* *%3-4-'
*2
\£
| 12THRDN '""**» 3
I VI
£2
2
I Ji
380TT
I II «vt * .v»
.,* ^% I * d% '' * *% #i\ i <»
I i « > /vI 10TH ST N
%,< 4%
i
vs
\bI
%%t C.
- zi \ 9THR0N
I \& *a * %f #»<*» c.%
%• * * * —
El-2 Virginia Square-GMU
Major Local Transportation Facilities
! Project Site
I \*i»w»i»i:i \
ART Route
Metrobus Major Route
OmniRide
% *** *% »z
i%
siiMetrorail stops
I
oAW* Onlybus Hubs that wn dose to she ate shown3t 53 Existing On-Street Bicycle FacilitiesM W MlI
1" = 500 I
JL
Figure 9: Major Local Transportation Facilities
15
October 12, 2018
0American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Take effective measures to manage additional
transportation demands generated by future
redevelopment that do not excessively burden local
residential streets.
Local Initiatives
Washington Blvd and Kirkwood Rd Special GLUP Study "Plus: and
Concept Plan
This Special GLUP Study was approved in November 2017 and
addresses a large block of development just outside the
Virginia Square Metro Station Area, located northwest of the
Washington Boulevard and Kirkwood Road intersection. The
following summarizes the study's proposed recommendations
and guiding principles, as it relates to the American Legion
development:
The proposed American Legion aims to incorporate the study's
recommendations where possible, and not preclude the future
incorporation of other recommendations as part of adjacent
developments.
Lee Highway and Washington Boulevard Bus Stop Consolidation
and Accessibility Improvements
Bus stop improvements along Lee Highway and Washington
Boulevard are important for attracting new riders, increasing
ridership, and improving the overall travel experience. This
project aims to:
Properties primarily fronting Washington Boulevard east of
the intersection with Founders Way and south of an
imaginary line extending eastward from 12th Road North
could be considered for future re-designation to the
"Medium" Office-Apartment-Hotel (O-A-H) GLUP
designation;
Enhance the pedestrian streetscape and experience along
Washington Boulevard with ground floor retail and other
activating uses, including potential retention of existing
neighborhood businesses, amenities, and civic institutions,
without exclusively requiring retail in development
projects.
Provide the appropriate amount of on-site parking for the
density and programs associated with the new
development projects (consistent with Master
Transportation Plan policies), and strongly encourage any
structure parking to be below grade.
Balance the creation of new street and/or alleys across the
block, mitigate against adverse traffic impacts, respect the
area's overall topography, and avoid creating excessive
asphalt and impermeable surfaces at grade. This includes
the potential for new roadway/alley connections
throughout the study area as outlined in Figure 4.
Incorporate attractive and safe pedestrian circulation
across the block, preserve existing stands of mature trees,
support and complement indoor recreation activities, and
provide opportunities to address public space needs of the
surrounding community. This includes the potential for
new pedestrian/bicycle connections throughout the study
area as outlined in Figure 4.
Support the modernization of important civic and
community institution facilities that continue their long-
established presence in the area, recognizing that this may
include joint-venture redevelopment projects with outside
partners.
Improve the quality of bus stops
Bring all bus stops into ADA compliance
Increase the efficiency of bus service along the Lee
Highway and Washington Boulevard corridors
Five (5) bus stops along Washington Boulevard, all served by
Metrobus route 38B, will undergo improvements as a result of
this effort. Of particular note, the Washington Boulevard & N
Lincoln Street bus stop will be upgraded for ADA compliance
and relocated in front of the existing American Legion building.
No stops within the study area are planned to be removed.
Washington Boulevard & 13th Street N. Improvements
A design analysis for the intersection of Washington Boulevard
and 13th Street N was conducted as part of the Clarendon
Sector Plan and Clarendon Multimodal Transportation Study.
The analysis recommends improving the intersection by
aligning it with existing geometry, as alternative designs would
impact other modes of transportation, especially pedestrians.
The intersection is being redesigned so the Washington
Boulevard lanes align on both sides of 13th Street N and
reversible lane signals are removed, creating a more
conventional "T" intersection. Streetscape improvements are
also included in this effort.
Wilson & Washington Boulevard Intersection Improvements
(Clarendon Circle)
The intersection of Wilson, Clarendon, and Washington
Boulevards, also known as Clarendon Circle, is being redesigned
to improve access and safety for those who walk, bike and
16October 12, 2018
<£>American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
drive. A design analysis for the intersection was conducted as
part of the Clarendon Sector Plan and Clarendon Multimodal
Transportation Study. The analysis recommends improving the
intersection by aligning it with existing geometry, as alternative
designs would impact other modes of transportation, especially
pedestrians. Current travel across the intersection can be
difficult due to the roadway width and skewed configuration.
This will be improved by reducing the intersection and
tightening the geometry, shortening pedestrian crossing
distances. Bicycle lanes will be added to improve bicycle
connectivity. Streetscape improvements are also included in
this effort.
13th Street North
Pedestrian safety and street improvements are proposed along
13th Street N from Kirkwood Road to N Johnson Street.
Proposed improvements include curb, gutter, and a 4-foot
sidewalk on the south side of 13th Street N from Kirkwood Road
to N Johnson Street, ADA compliant pedestrian ramps and
driveway apron upgrade, and a 6-foot pedestrian sidewalk
refuge in the south side median on Kirkwood Road and 13th
Street N.
Wilson/Kenmore HA WK Signal
The intersection of Wilson Boulevard and N Kenmore Street
currently operates as an unsignalized intersection, with a
crosswalk located along the north side of Wilson Boulevard.
The nearest pedestrian crossing across Wilson Boulevard is
located 600 feet away at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard
and 10th Street N.
A High-intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal is proposed
at this location to assist pedestrians in safely crossing Wilson
Boulevard.
It is unknown when the HAWK signal will be installed. However,
its installation will improve north-south pedestrian flow in the
Virginia Square corridor.
17
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
—"T—8-
«n»*t * ? 1AftJ
/ // j. is • * i5H ~'j3 t *•***•/ * £ I :
s \* to*tf »»* I
»*~t *
§ /*>
*
*
/ •<*? *'» \*
*. «*'»"S!s V
\\ II 5*
;* :
V*}V.
V" '%«inr* tt »i «
"S,*
v-
*• !• I*i %
\4?
% !c
i i&%s
5 «>n* 5» »
V* ! t»
z s*•» *>i; *%;? ? %f '
^ %5 I u *
11z
AikJEsr-*
*««** *
sz**>
5 ,1 &fJW
:3***; «&«(5
1 '»**»**»
si.wsmMSton J\x*
1p
»
I , ' WiUD , %
IBlvO
J XaT I
I IP**%
\f 1
9
\* ©£ *| »t»*
* »? * *
* ft
5 % fit**1 AVirginia Square-
% \n »
iOTHST nk\5
s8 »TKfC "
1 \s*GMU Station•* * CIBatlston-
MU Station
% os . 5
©rtftttfe
1^> t\ * J «ac* 8
**#•*I %rt ¥ ft
5*
|!
1 |I ft . »ft fc
* 8vSTnTT ft
<r4*
wLegend
\*
I**r~Key Facititics and Im;movementsAru'rial-Sweec Typflfcgia
' IsjwA IT* S
' ftBiflde/Pedrstrian Facilities !"> ( mkfI f. «
® t3 liMf MA IV
i?®- •lk|H I **
m® >•Neighborhood Streets
0 flf* * 9*V& <<*
. dfc« iSI <if
\o .
<Umilcd-Accts* RoutesO i e"*0"im
©
High-Occupancy-
Inccnthc Corridors
Public TranspoUnto Mi
ftTransit Facilities
*st» a»"Dlit Odth r
nation Facilities 0 ItkLimku PA* IU*K«AtMJ,I
V© .Mdr.lfc |M>
«Wda, I ,b> lava0 ft*\® *>*
MiwMwtlw
taf1 it.Public Parka
*
\© 3
ft 1 ./es li mmtL tut! *> I »»* M<S *un
ft* li«£ (IVii Sutam
/r-s. HU»M (S-a. IW»
V_? PM trtri
»--i hiwhaiv ikniiUSwna
%Federal-Owned Lands
Ia rt*w-ft
D 2 0Bicjdc/Pcibslii»n Trails
(Jj I uuar 1U#»^ liai PrtM*
0 IWikl Uh' !%««<>
Transit FncQJlirs
ft* u\t.
3 aAreas Planned fw New Streets * <*
*&$
X \a »*mo
in _HI@ n^oK-wtt #. rvdiwnMi tdw.1Intcrsccflon/Bridge Roadways
I **•"- '
Iftmd I'aaft*
ft *-<3 B t W
13 c v *!•«
—
Figure 10: Street Typology (Source: Arlington Master Transportation Plan)
18October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
- 11 /Iz
I
/I
I
I vOE
3 cf41 ::
-\X
rr. V SHE1 >
.
1I
-»I JI
WASHJ|*; "ON BL:T «I I
* \ 10TM81 %7o
\t .,;C9 Oo*~
%&
<sr
*% oS% o'<fr
"^5
LegendLimited-Access Routes On Street Bike Ljines
fSf I tiding Hike lane*
" Planned Hike lanc>Iligh-Occupancy-Incentivc Corridors
On Street Bike Facilities
/\/ I'MMing Utkcuut
Planned Bikewa>
Neighborhood Streets
Other Street*.
Pcde^nan Priority Slicei*
Public Transportation Facilities
Eu Metro Supon
M< in IMm 1 ttu
OffStreet Trail Network
fS/' l-Mrting I rath
,* Planned Irait
Public ParksMi tr i ( ir itt n I jih
Mt f«»« S«Hir litu
Ml {n« StlJnyi J -UK Federal-Owned Lands
Potomac River
Figure 11: Existing and Planned Bike Facilities (Source: Arlington County Master Transportation Plan)
19
October 12, 2018
0^American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Table 2 shows a summary of the bus route information for the
routes that serve the site, including service hours, headway,
and distance to the nearest bus stop. A graphic showing bus
headways and routes is shown in Figure 14.
Transit Service
The study area is served by numerous transit options under
existing conditions as shown in Figure 12 and described in the
following sections.
Table 1 shows a detailed inventory of the existing Metrobus
stops within a quarter-mile radius of the site, detailing
individual bus stop amenities and conditions. There are eight
(8) bus stops within one block of the site: five (5) on
Washington Boulevard, two (2) on N Kirkwood Road, and one
(1) on Fairfax Drive. These stops are served by one WMATA
(Metrobus) route, one Arlington Transit (ART) route, and one
OmniRide route.
Existing Metrorail
The Virginia Square-GMU Metro station is 0.3 miles from the
site. The station is located south of the development site
between Fairfax Drive and 9th Street S on N Monroe Street. It
can be reached by walking west from the site on Washington
Boulevard and south on N Lincoln Street. There are sidewalks
along this route.
The Virginia Square-GMU Metro Station serves the Orange and
Silver lines, and average daily ridership at the station in 2016
was approximately 3,610 boardings on weekdays according to
the publication Metrorail Average Weekday Daily Boardings
(WMATA, June 2016). The Orange Line travels east from
Fairfax, VA to the District core and continues east to New
Carrolton, MD. Trains run approximately every 8 minutes
during the morning and afternoon peak periods. They run
about every 12 minutes during weekday non-peak periods,
every 20 minutes on weekday evenings after 9:30pm, and
every 12-20 minutes on weekends. The Silver Line travels east
from Reston, VA to the District core and continues east to
Largo, MD. Trains run approximately every 8 minutes during
the morning and afternoon peak periods. They run about every
12 minutes during weekday non-peak periods, every 20
minutes during weekday evenings after 9:30pm, and every 12
20 minutes on weekends.
Table 3 presents the average weekday peak hour boarding and
alighting information for the bus stops detailed in Table 2. This
information is based on WMATA, ART, and OmniRide ridership
data provided by Arlington County for 2018. Existing peak hour
boarding information for the stops is shown on Figure 15.
Planned Bus
As previously mentioned, improvements from the Lee Highway
and Washington Boulevard Bus Stop Consolidation and
Accessibility Improvements initiative will relocate the
Washington Boulevard & N Lincoln Street 38B bus stop directly
in front of the site, providing the site with direct bus service.
Additionally, several bus stops in the vicinity of the site were
identified as missing amenities such as bus stop landings and
sidewalk accessibility and slated for improvement. At the time
of this report, some of these changes have been implemented,
but some stops are still missing amenities.Figure 13 shows the average annual weekday passenger
boardings for the Virginia Square-GMU, Ballston-MU, and
Clarendon Metro stations, the stations surrounding the Site
from 1980 to 2015. Metrorail ridership in the area is down 17%
from its peak in 2007. Ridership throughout the entire system
is down five (5) percent. The decline in boardings at the
stations near the American Legion redevelopment indicates
there is available capacity at these stations.
Existing Bus
The site is also serviced by several bus lines and routes along
multiple primary corridors. These bus lines connect the site to
many areas of Virginia and the District, including several
Metrorail stations serving all six (6) of the lines.
20October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
I)CO
Z
12
O
&
I• :
s17THSTN S f / *
1z !3s: 18WS1Nsm
c.2 I '/ z
5o
5U
3 /W5 =3
3 §17TH ST N
a•sryvI i
§t S?
r\
St®6 %%
66s»®15WS1N
I63
15THSTN £z
z £I
o 1 %. 1STHSTN$£ a <&
Ra
ilflHSTN
8mNBROOKOB * %8 <%>%-• >. z
Vaf o\o %
13TH ST N%131HSTN J
I
1 £ \§ 12IHRDN %
% *V
5£SITE 8tq
a\
OooWASHINGTON BlVD 3SB
oz
z
s&£
62* 2
53\% .*10IH ST N»*Y%
% % S5"S>*>•% *«t
\ %% f52 %i
•Z-. 9THRDN
%£>si* %%»*S <5.
is .»*
5 Existing Transit Facilities
i Project SiteG]Virginia Sqasre-GMUa
ART Route
Metrobus Major Route
OmniRide Route
DJOOR *
%t
V* Mile WalkshedZ -a
i 0 Metrorail stops
O Bus Stops Located within V< Mile of SiteNote Onlybus fines tfatmn dose tosfteareshorn
Route Numberg
©55
1 " = 500
Figure 12: Existing Transit Service
21
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Annual Average Passenger BoardingsViiginia Square-GMU, Ballston-MU, and Oarendon Metrorail Stations (1980 - 2015)
25,000
.£T3
g 20,00000
atbo
S 15,000inin
fCL
.g 10,000
0101
5I 5,000bon
ai>< 0
Virginia Square-GMU Ballston-MU -—Clarendon Total
Figure 13: Annual Metro Ridership at Virginia Square-GMU, Ballston-MU, and Clarendon Metro Stations (Source: WMATA)
22October 12, 2018
oAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Table 1: Bus Stop Inventory
Buses Served Site ConditionLocation Stop ID
Sign, no ADA clearance, acceptable sidewalk clearance, poor street
lighting, no information case, no seating, no shelterWashington Blvd & Nelson St 6000601 38 B
Sign, no ADA clearance, acceptable sidewalk clearance, street
lighting, no information case, seating, shelter, trash receptacleWashington Blvd & N Lincoln St 6000599 38B
Sign, no ADA clearance, acceptable sidewalk clearance, street
lighting, no information case, seating, shelter, trash receptacleWashington Blvd & Lincoln St 6000593 38B
Sign, no ADA clearance, acceptable sidewalk clearance, street
lighting, no information case, no seating, no shelterWashington Blvd & Kirkwood Rd 6000590 38B
Sign, no ADA clearance, acceptable sidewalk clearance, street
lighting, information case, no seating, no shelter
Washington Blvd, WB @ 13th
Street N, NS
6000600,
6221738B, 62
Sign, no ADA clearance, acceptable sidewalk clearance, poor street
lighting, no information case, no seating, no shelterN Kirkwood Rd, SB @ 13th
Street N, FS62019 62
Sign, no ADA clearance, acceptable sidewalk clearance, poor street
lighting, information case, no seating, no shelter
N Kirkwood Rd, NB @ 13th
Street N, NS62218 62
Sign, ADA clearance, acceptable sidewalk clearance, street lighting,
no information case, no seating, no shelterN Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln St FaiKanPM D200R
Table 2: Bus Route InformationWalking Distance to
Nearest Bus Stop
Route
NumberHeadwayService HoursRoute Name
Weekdays: 6:49AM - 6:38 PM
Weekends: 5:07AM - 4:30 AM15-30 min <0.1 miles, 1 minuteBallston-Farragut Square38B
Weekdays: 6:28AM - 7:31 PM
Weekends: 5:07AM - 4:30 AM0.3 miles, 2 minutesCourt House Metro - Lorcom Lane - Ballston Metro 30 min62
Weekdays: 3:36PM- 8:42 PM 45-60 min 0.3 miles, 2 minutesPentagon/Dale City Lot via MinnievilleD200R
Table 3: Bus Stop Boarding and Alighting Weekday Information - Peak HoursPM Peak
Period
Boardings
PM Peak
Period
Alightings
AM Peak
Period
Alightings
AM Peak
Period
Boardings
Daily
Alightings
Daily
Boardings
Routes
ServedStop Stop ID
82 0 3 1Washington Blvd & Nelson St 38B 06000601
6 13 15 37Washington Blvd & N Lincoln St
Washington Blvd & Lincoln St
38B 16000599 11
42 1515 46000593 38B 8 5
2 6 5Washington Blvd 8i Kirkwood Rd 2 16000590 38B 1
253 6 122 3Washington Blvd, WB @ 13th Street 6000600
N, NS
38B
0 00 0 0 1ART 6262217
N Kirkwood Street, SB @ 13th
Street N, FS0 20 0 0ART 62 062019
N Kirkwood Street, NB @ 13th
Street N, NS00 0 0ART 62 0 062218
D200R12 12 00N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln St 0 0FaiKanPM
(OmniRide)
WMATA and ART Ridership Data provided by Arlington County, OmniRide Ridership Data provided by PRTC
23
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
m Bus Information From
Virginia Square-GMU Station
S,ilA 9 **T4!
wnc - *
ij a it IIiv la * 'jurvacut*
ji ,i 1 ' j_iicED ARTfcl
AIU. ^
-V11SL*
Court Housf<fr ftm
Vi- i
f ;t n
i:iH
jjlA®ft
--
AJTTU i-
ICUTS4
aSJS**7-LCTMTC
>Vv- ;.:v =
Uf MS>1
rf! AUrtst
*
^2%
IVt
UTfr tt 7:rt IAStTT 1£ Own w
arendon
AUTSt~ V*"- AJtT<
5 2 Clarendoajnu fMiinA'
/ <»fS Iff MtWKiAmi
ARTS}4*4M7A 215 CUTS i Of
itl NtTC 16V3fe A»t«Btiiistbn-MU'Virginia Square-GMU
rn?TTAiw«irTp
\im At
UT
AAI4S
.
Virginia „Square
if £AmCMtir
ifi®
th
UA
orrweti Sam , , victIn
f,A' - r' j7*-iirrfe « A»n/A*r<i
c«BalistOn o
•y
k
Where to board your bus from
Virginia Square-GMU Station Station
Sft 464f
Tw 23 a,A
%r.</
>rv4^ Wf«J} A
•£>MS* IP-'i
1«\ _« *v
n'» "* «B\ .Cj AM'4A WS^.as
* is \4AL
\rsi fCf
as
Glencarfyn t.
A |
Pa/* 5 *o ~Sarcroft ta JSi L
ColumbiaAjbfmrtoti ii Li
Bus stop information from Virginia Square-GMU Station61 Vbu Are Here
rtWel iMonday to Friday Saturday SundayAll (requsndes tn this UMo are shown in minute; check schedules tor full dslaiis.
Q Bus Stopit! z•w
tifcteej
15-311mCillJ COUflT HOUSED
EBB COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WESTfrmi pentagon E
BALLSTON-MUtD
, SHWUHGTOH
| Elevator
fit Escalator.showing your dtrection*** as you step oft the escalator
lul Metrwttll Station sod Lines
ttajonavd ChwntoiBW ' ART 15
S Grebe RdColumtKaPrke O ' A*T 15BM-CMunfclaftks 20
WwiBW C> . «T MBaBrtonBlqinwMdiea
15-28
15-551
15H Nil Ml
15
30 20
30 | 2030
BC
Ver
-30
Figure 14: Bus Route Headways and Boarding Map
24
October 12, 2018
03American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
z
sz
Q
(A
!gI7THSTM S Q
3Z
iz
CO 1STHSTNz
3Z
m
c. 2 zRo
$C U
ss a 53 Z
a a S17TH ST N
a§ ssrwO Z
s a£ sf a
%Si66 %ST*jtft?V
ter«sr«\W15THSIN
151HSTN Z
z £z
1 %, tSTHSTN$
aaa
M1HSTN i%IYNN8R00K0R \ %% %62218 a
62019
OO13TH ST N\13THSTN
z
S§ 12THRDN
5 : SITEsI *4 6000600
62217.3 a
60005996000601 **a
oao IWASHINGTON BLVD.
o $oz
z 6000593 60005908£a
53*
% lOTHSTN
% &\«
#a
% '
^.o %,% FaiKanPM S
9TH RD N
4*Legend
O -Zero
z
%•a -91 to 120
IVirginia Square-GMUa
O - 1 to 30
© -31 to 60
Q - 61 to 90
ft -121 to 160"o
*4*% $z
i- >160Z
sz
z
z
I
Ioa 8 a
9 53
ilirnflTidutogAMMXfPHpa#/kM*x 1" =500"
Figure 15: Existing Peak Hour Boardings and Alightings by Stop
25
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Pedestrian Facilities
The American Legion redevelopment site is situated within an
urban transportation network, with quality pedestrian access.
detectable warning. Additionally, curb ramps shared between
two crosswalks is not desired. As shown in
Figure 18, under existing conditions there are minimal issues
with crosswalks and curb ramps immediately near and south of
the Site. However, the majority of crosswalks north of the Site
are missing and no curb ramps meet ADA standards.
Existing Pedestrian Facilities
Pedestrian facilities within a quarter mile of the site were
evaluated as well as routes to the Virginia Square-GMU Metro
station between Fairfax Drive and 9tfl Street on N Monroe
Street. Virginia Square is bordered on the north by 1-66.
Although pedestrians can cross 1-66 using N Quincy Street and
N Lincoln Street, it still presents challenges for pedestrians.
There are existing sidewalks on both sides of most roadways
within the study area south of the site. However, there are
portions of the residential area to the north of the site that are
missing sidewalks. Figure 16 shows the existing pedestrian peak
hour volumes at the existing study area intersections. The most
heavily-used crosswalk in the study area is across Washington
Boulevard on the east side of Founders Way North directly
adjacent to the site.
Figure 17 shows suggested pedestrian pathways, walking time
and distances, and barriers or areas of concern.
A review of pedestrian facilities surrounding the planned
development shows that many facilities provide a quality
walking environment with issues in certain locations due to
curb ramp or sidewalk width deficiencies.
Planned Pedestrian Facilities
As part the future concept plan from the Washington
Boulevard & Kirkwood Road Special GLUP Study Plus adopted in
November 2017, Arlington County proposed to redesign the
public space in and around the site area, opening new
connectivity for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The
proposed alley along the western frontage of the site will
function as both a vehicular connection to the site's parking
and loading facilities but will also serve as an additional
pedestrian-bicycle connection. This alley will include a bicycle
and pedestrian connection to 12th Road N and may connect to
additional vehicular, pedestrian, or bicycle facilities depending
on the ultimate implementation of the GLUP study concept
plan.
Figure 18 shows a detailed inventory of the existing pedestrian
infrastructure surrounding the site. Sidewalks, crosswalks, and
curb ramps are evaluated based on the guidelines set forth by
the Arlington County, and ADA standards. Sidewalk widths and
recommendations are shown in Table 4. It should be noted that
the sidewalk widths shown in
Figure 18 reflect the total sidewalk widths based on
observations in the field taken from curb to building, with pinch
points and locations with a clear width of less than four (4) feet
noted.
ADA standards require that curb ramps be provided wherever
an accessible route crosses a curb and that all must have aAdditionally, as part of the construction of the proposed alley
at Washington Boulevard, the existing crosswalk at the
Table 4: Sidewalk Recommendations per Arlington County Master Transportation Plan
Recommended Sidewalk
WidthStreet Name Section Recommended Buffer Width
13th Street N to Fairfax DriveN Nelson Street 4-5 feet 2.5-4 feet
N Lincoln Street 13th Street N to Washington Boulevard 4-5 feet 2.5-4 feet
N Lincoln Street Washington Boulevard to 10th Street N 6-12 feet 6 feet
N Kirkwood Road 13th Street N to Washington Boulevard 6-8 feet 5-6 feet
N Kirkwood Road Washington Boulevard to Fairfax Drive 10-16 feet 6 feet
13th Street N N Nelson Street to N Kirkwood Road 4-5 feet 2.5-4 feet
Washington Boulevard N Nelson Street to N Lincoln Street 6-8 feet 5-6 feet
Washington Boulevard N Lincoln Street to N Kirkwood Road 6-12 feet 6 feet
Fairfax Drive N Nelson Street to N Kirkwood Road 6-12 feet 6 feet
26October 12, 2018
G3American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
intersection of Washington Boulevard and Founders Way N will
be realigned to accommodate the site driveway. The
realignment is not expected to have a significant impact on the
pedestrian environment.
27
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
liixSTW6 z£ S3ft3
£14IHSTN
SLYNN8ROOK ORa %©
%a
13WSTN13THSTN
z
54*§ 12THRDN '"""*1
&I a5V.SITE s
J>ar'
- ©©«-©<© -©z
sp
#a
*
%JH/N"% <$-*** ^
\
o%%%
•c.ft
1" = 500' ...\£is£.
V
Is
®® 1.E
£CM«y e
z ICM
u?rCM
t *>25/32+ -4>3/3II
Washington Boulevard tWashington Boulevard (Washington Boulevard
+ T+I Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
2/4 < i25/51 i
S3lOx:
*3
SIr-5£
T1
I Existing (2018) Peak HourPedestrian
Volumes
£
Ia
®© 1
IIsStudy Intersection
Turning Movement
1234/5678 AM / PM Peak HourVolume
CO?>SM
t -«>22/44i ->4/4I
IWashington Boulevard IWashington Boulevard i
^ "J W»Nngton Boulevard78/59 *U- i
7 Washington Boulevard7/2>--> i
©
Io:
8
Iz y
Figure 16: Peak Hour Pedestrian Volumes
28October 12, 2018
CDAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
—*
z
sz
t
sI
z
i17THSTN 8 1-66 limits pedestrian connectivityto points north of the site
*m
cft
IzD
2 lew sr n ^
t 1 Z
5 — fKirkwood Road
Neighbortiood Park33
Custis Trail0.6 mile (12 min)17THSTN M 1
c 0.5 mile (9 min) S*
- >' i j ?Arlington Science Focus i
Bementary School0.5 mile (10 min) E
#*
\.»-* -r>
«--v
Hayes Park0.5 mile (10 min)
|r
15WSTN
' James HunterDog Park
0.4 mile (8 min)
ioin ai i*
I %z
% 15THSTNi 6 £ m/
<&SIw
\ i14THSTN
ILYNN8R00K or
•v.%%
>
z
3wa
CVS%\ 0.4 mile (8 min)13THSTN YMCA Arlington ;tn
0.3 mile (6 min)%
/
I » • * Ptv%12TH RD N
s
/' Clarendon
Central Park0.4 mile (8 min)
V; 2'
av'
'MM
4
Giant Food<0.1 mile (2 min)
T*Si5-George Mason Univeisity
0.2 mile (5 min)QuincyPark
0.2 mile (5 min)
Mwl ^\ 10THSTN*4P\ <8-
\\ /V\
7c Central Library0.5 mile (10 min) I
%STHRDN
1 1vz
1 &
Pedestrian Pathways
1" =500'
Virginia Square-GMUMetro Station
0.3mile(7nin)
§a
- Destination
- Development Site
- Pedestrian Route
-
Heiselle MillikenPark
0.3 mile (7 min)
*
Arlington AitsCenter
0.4 mile (8 min)% i% Oakland Park
0.4 mile (8 min) Ia§ - Potential Future Pedestrian Route
(per Special GLUP Study Plus)
- Pedestrian Barrier
aMauiyPark
Tennis Cou itsV [o.5mile(10 min)
F"R
Figure 17: Pedestrian Pathways
29
October 12, 2018
CftAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Basting Pedestrian Facilities
/ - Site Boundaiy
Sidewalk Width:
- < 6 feet
-6feet
-7 feet
-8 feet
-9 feet
- 10 feet
- 11 feet
- 12+ feet
-No Sidewalk
z
§z
17THSTN S - Crosswalk meets standards
- No Crosswalk at Unsignalized Intersection
- No Crosswalk at Signalized Intersection
® - Curt) Ramp meets standards
O -Shared Curb Ramp for MultipleCrosswalks OR No Detectable Warning
o -Shared Curb Ramp for Multiple
Crosswalks AND No Detectable Warning
© -No Curb Ramps
3ztn%
£ §i ou
2 a £a17THSTN
©'Standards basedon Arlington CountyMasterTransportation Pfan Recommendations andAM Standards 1" =500'15THSTN
z
z
\I
o 8z
15THSTN
$s *a 4sa
wthsth
Ilynnbrookor
%i %%a %
a*^STM !
131HSTN
%1
i
4* % if 4?SfTt ! V\
**
9 \•Iv
, iv
5'*1
r
5'
4
1 \ V5'
5"VI
tt
9 /%V
9TH RD N#** \\%5'z <&t
<p.£
0b§Virginia Squaie-GMUa 9THSTNz
5Z
8THHDN <5
8*
o
a*a
1 z
gJHSTN
I S
Rcz
o
a3
5 ia
7THSTN
Figure 18: Existing Pedestrian Infrastructure
30October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Bicycle Facilities
The American Legion site is situated within an urban
transportation network, with quality bicycle access.
Existing Bicycle Facilities
The site has access to several existing on- and off-street bicycle
facilities, including bike lanes on N Kirkwood Road and Fairfax
Drive. Protected bike lanes provide physical separation such as
an on-street parking lane between bikes and motor vehicles.
Figure 19 shows the existing conditions for bicycle travel and
bicycle facilities within the site area. There are also signed
routes along portions of 13th Street N, N Kirkwood Road, and N
Lincoln Street.
These bike facilities connect to the Custis Trail to the north.
Bike racks are available at the Virginia Square-GMU Metro
station. There are five Capital Bikeshare stations within one-
half mile of the study area, along Fairfax Drive, N Quincy Street,
Wilson Boulevard, and N Monroe Street. The station nearest
the site along Fairfax Drive has 9 docks.
Planned Bicycle Facilities
Several of the existing bike facilities have been recommended
by the Arlington County Master Transportation Plan to be
upgraded in the future, as shown on Figure 19, including
extending on-street routes along N Lincoln Street and 10th
Street N, adding on-street routes along Washington Boulevard,
and adding bike lanes along N Kirkwood Road between
Washington Boulevard and Fairfax Drive.
As part of the future concept plan from the Washington
Boulevard & Kirkwood Road Special GLUP Study Plus, additional
bicycle connectivity is proposed. As stated previously, the
proposed alley along the western frontage of the site will
function as both a vehicular connection to the site's parking
and loading facilities but will also serve as an additional
pedestrian-bicycle connection. This alley will include a bicycle
and pedestrian connection to 12th Road N and may connect to
additional vehicular, pedestrian, or bicycle facilities depending
on the ultimate implementation of the GLUP study concept
plan.
31
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
F2 W
o
iz
CO
Ig17THSTN S o
•I2
i 1 18WSTN2
Z
OHm
i 2
Iyy5o
o
io 2 f /2
y17THSTN a 2 o
£as *?r#sr/vo at
s gi ff 5
CustisTrail 2
\66 %
*151MSTN
15THSIN -Z-2
2 %io 8
z15THSTN
i
I«a
MIHiSWlIYNN8R00KDR **
%1 %\V \
4>1 %H3THSTjNI
\
rv
2
£4*§ 12THRDN o
5£V
«s>-
oCO
a
:b •V-'-— WASHINGTON BUTD ,
I2
£o:
a
51•£\
\njJHJSTN^¥
%%\£
\$3c_
9TH RD N
*6\z
% Bicycle Facilities Study Area
; j Project Site
s
©§Virginia Squaie-GMUa
1" =500*m m *
© Bicycle Lanes
Bicycle Trails
Signed Route
P Capital Bikeshare Stations
»••• Potential Future Bicycle Connections
(Per Special GLUP Study Plus)
\ **4%A
Isa
53
X S'
Figure 19: Existing Bicycle Facilities
32October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Walkscore and Bikescore
Walkscore.com is a website that provides scores and rankings
for the walking, biking, and transit conditions for an area. This
project location has a walk score of 93 (or "a Walker's
Paradise"), transit score of 74 (or "Excellent Transit"), and a
bike score of 84 (or "Very Bikeable"). Figure 20 shows the
Ballston-Virginia Square neighborhood borders in relation to
the site location and displays a heat map for walkability and
bikeability.
Car-sharing
Two car-sharing companies provide service in Arlington: Zipcar
and Car2Go. These services are private companies that provide
registered users access to a variety of automobiles. Zipcar has
designated spaces for their vehicles, and two Zipcar locations
are located within a quarter-mile of the site. These locations
and the number of available vehicles are listed in Table 5.
Car2Go provides point-to-point car sharing. Unlike Zipcar,
which requires two-way trips, Car2Go can be used for one-way
rentals. Car2Go currently has a fleet of vehicles located
throughout Arlington and the District. Car2Go vehicles may
park in any non-restricted metered curbside parking space or
Residential Parking Permit (RPP) location in any zone
throughout the defined "Home Area". Members do not have to
pay meters or pay stations. Car2Go does not have permanent
designated spaces for their vehicles; however, availability is
tracked through their website and mobile phone application,
which provides an additional option for car-sharing patrons.
The site is situated in an area with an excellent walk score
because of the abundance of neighborhood serving retail
locations, where daily errands can be completed by walking.
Table 5: Carshare Locations
Number of VehiclesCarshare Location
Zipcar
2 vehicles
1 vehicle
N Monroe & 9th Street N (Virginia Square-GMU Metro Station)
N Pollard & Fairfax Drive
3vehiclesTotal
[ BikeScore )( Walk Score ) 25-eg.
SITESITE
i
*7
Figure 20; Summary of Walkscore and Bikescore
33
October 12, 2018
EAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Parking
A total of 96 parking spaces are proposed in the below grade
garage. Of these spaces, 76 will be allocated to residential use
and 20 spaces will be allocated to the American Legion, as
shown in Table 6.
Project Design
This section reviews the transportation components of the
American Legion development, including the proposed site plan
and access points. It includes descriptions of the site's vehicular
access, loading, parking, and bicycle and pedestrian
accommodations.This results in a residential parking ratio of 0.48 spaces per unit.
Although this ratio is lower than the current zoning
requirement for residential parking, the proposed ratio is
expected to accommodate the anticipated parking demand
generated by the residential building. The County Board
recently adopted the new Off-Street Parking Guidelines for
Multi-Family Residential Projects in the Rosslyn-Ballston and
Jefferson Davis Metro Corridors. The guidelines recognize that
a lower on-site parking ratio, ranging from 0.2 to 0.6 spaces per
unit depending on distance to Metro and the commitment of
affordable units, may be appropriate for a project, among
other considerations.
The proposed development is located in the Virginia Square
area of Arlington, VA on the site of the existing American
Legion lot, in an area bounded by 13th Street N to the north,
Washington Boulevard to the south, N Lincoln Street to the
west, and N Kirkwood Road to the east. The site location is
shown in Figure 1. The proposed site plan for the
redevelopment is shown in
Figure 21.
The proposed American Legion development will include a total
of approximately 6,000 SF of American Legion space and 160
affordable residential dwelling units. In this case, the proposed development is located across
Washington Boulevard from the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro
Corridor. The zone directly across Washington Boulevard from
the project is proposed to allow parking minimums of 0.3
spaces per unit for market rate residential units and even less
for affordable units. The proposed development is consistent
with these parking ratios.
Site Access
As shown in
Figure 21, there will be vehicular and pedestrian access to the
American Legion and residential building via the proposed alley
running along the western frontage of the site to Washington
Boulevard. The site will also utilize this alley to provide access
to loading facilities. The alley will function as a dead end with a
vehicular turnaround until such time as other surrounding
transportation improvements are implemented per the GLUP
study.
Table 6: Proposed Parking Supply
Parking Garage Supply
Residential
American Legion
76 Spaces
20 Spaces
Total 96 Spaces
The existing surface parking lot will be replaced with a below
grade garage, accessible from the proposed alley. Figure 1
details the local roadway connections of the development. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
The project will include short-term and long-term bicycle
parking spaces. Short-term bicycle parking spaces will be placed
along the south side of the site, along Washington Boulevard.
67 secure long-term bicycle spaces will be provided within the
building, with 29 interior spaces on the ground level and 28
spaces within the garage exclusively for residents. 20 of these
spaces will be horizontal, complying with regulations.
Loading
Loading access for the development will be provided on the
western frontage via the proposed alley. The loading dock for
will contain two (2) 30-foot berths. The number of loading
facilities on site will meet the project's needs. The loading
docks supply the appropriate facilities to accommodate the
practical needs of the site.Pedestrian facilities directly surrounding the site will be
improved along Washington Boulevard and the proposed alley
to provide a more inviting pedestrian environment and comply
with the improvements laid out in the Arlington County Master
34October 12, 201B
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Transportation Plan. The existing pedestrian facilities around
the site provide a quality walking environment with issues in
certain locations due to curb ramp or sidewalk width
deficiencies. This project will reduce deficiencies by replacing
narrow sidewalks along Washington Boulevard adjacent to the
site with a wider sidewalk and providing improved sidewalk
and streetscape features throughout the site. Per
recommendations outlined in the final Washington Boulevard
& Kirkwood Road Special GLUP Study Plus, the alley will serve
as a north-south pedestrian and bicycle connection, and
provide additional connectivity to 12th Street N. The design of
the site will not preclude additional pedestrian and bicycle
recommendations from the GLUP study that are expected to be
implemented as part of future developments.
35
October 12, 2018
&American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Development Program:
i i i i A. i ' American Legion - approx. 6,000 sfResidential - approx. 160 units
Vehicle Parking - 96 spacesBicycle Parking - 67 spaces
Entrance to ParkingGarage96 Spaces
Fti
I 4*
f
I! 17 1st
... p
3 n
Ir
H". rif
. iJ i:--T
Secure Bicycle Storage38 Spaces on Ground Floor
29 Spaces in Garage JJ-Pf '£ 1 1
n iPrimaiy Residential Entrance
!lTT 1
Aii
!r TTTT
",'L L I1n 41 1L ET* 1
•tU4-c«7l
i I
I-"T ** y
i rci ] \Two (2) 30' Loading Berths
hil « ; - WH"—
VI i.» .
lii'Ll i<0t;
s»E
.!Q ( s ' ' '
U.ff—) —j £to
Hf-i
ii»; j.
iiOJI T V )- - tj- i
<C I
It
-a i iif
rii
O)
—|— 1—f —L.I it . I I I I
<A
8. £— 1 i
»
ii Mr'? 11 1
©_ I,r\ Site Plan & Access
L ! P""ec,SlteParking Access
Bicycle Access
[ Loading Access
American Legion Pedestrian Access
Residential Pedestrian Access
tNOT TO SCALE
— ~P> mm mm
Washington Blvd
Basemap Provided by DCS
Figure 21: Site Access
36October 12, 2018
©American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
mode split assumptions were developed for the American
Legion based on the anticipated modes of travel during the
peak hours. Table 7 shows the mode split for the development.
The multimodal trip generation for the development is shown
in Table 8. The proposed mixed-use development will generate
approximately 39 vehicular trips in the AM peak hour and 47
vehicular trips in the PM peak hour. Because the American
Legion currently operates out of the site, trips generated by the
American Legion are already on the surrounding roadway
network. Only the residential use is expected to generate new
trips on the roadway network. As such, the net new trips on the
surrounding roadway network equates to 27 AM peak hour
trips and 32 PM peak hour trips.
Trip Generation
This section outlines the transportation demand of the
proposed American Legion development. It summarizes the
projected trip generation of the site by land use and by mode,
which forms the basis for the chapters that follow.
Traditionally, weekday peak hour trip generation is calculated
based on the methodology outlined in the Institute of
Transportation Engineers' (ITE) Trio Generation. 10th Edition.
This methodology was supplemented to account for the urban
nature of the site (Trip Generation provides data for non-urban,
low transit uses) to generate trips for multiple modes.
Residential trip generation was calculated based on ITE Land
Use 221, Multifamily Housing (Mid-Rise).
As noted previously, the site is currently occupied by one
building serving the American Legion. As part of the proposed
development, the American Legion will continue to operate out
of the site with similar programming. As such, the American
Legion peak hour vehicular trip generation was determined
based on existing driveway counts and anticipated to stay the
same in the Future conditions.
Table 7: Mode Split by Land Use
ModeLand Use
WalkAuto Transit Bike
2% 3%American Legion 70%
Residential
25%
45% 45% 3% 7%
The site has multiple bus stops surrounding the site and a
Metro station near the site. It is expected that a significant
portion of the residents will travel by Metrorail, bus, taxi or on
foot/by bicycle during the peak hours, rather than by personal
vehicle. Based on this, a 55% transit reduction was assumed for
the proposed residential use. In order to project non-auto trips,
Table 8: Multimodal Trip Generation
PM Peak HourAM Peak HourMode Land Use
TotalTotal OutInOutIn
3 veh/hr 12 veh/hr 15 veh/hr
19veh/hr 12 veh/hr 32 veh/hr
22 veh/hr 24 veh/hr 47 veh/hr
10 veh/hr 2 veh/hr 12 veh/hr
7 veh/hr 19 veh/hr 27 veh/hr
17 veh/hr 21 veh/hr 39 veh/hr
American Legion
Residential
Total
Auto
5 ppl/hr
36 ppl/hr
41 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
22 ppl/hr
23 ppl/hr
4 ppl/hr
14 ppl/hr
18 ppl/hr
5 ppl/hr
30 ppl/hr
35 ppl/hr
4 ppl/hr
8 ppl/hr
12 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
22 ppl/hr
23 ppl/hr
American Legion
Residential
Total
Transit
0 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
2 ppl/hr
2 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
2 ppl/hr
2 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
4 ppl/hr
4 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
American Legion
Residential
Total
Bike
1 ppl/hr
2 ppl/hr
3 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
5 ppl/hr
6 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
3 ppl/hr
3 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
3 ppl/hr
3 ppl/hr
0 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
1 ppl/hr
American Legion
Residential
Total
Walk
37
October 12, 2018
EftAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Study Area, Scope, & Methodology
This section outlines the vehicular trips generated in the study
area along the vehicular access routes and defines the analysis
assumptions.
Traffic Operations
This section provides a summary of an analysis of the existing
and future roadway capacity in the study area. Included is an
analysis of potential vehicular impacts of the American Legion
development and a discussion of potential improvements.The general methodology of the analysis follows industry
standards on the preparation of transportation impact
evaluations of site development, unless stated otherwise.The purpose of the capacity analysis is to:
Determine the existing capacity of the study area
roadways;
Determine the overall impact of the project on the study
area roadways; and
Discuss potential improvements and mitigation
measures to accommodate the additional vehicular trips
Capacity Analysis Scenarios
The vehicular analyses are performed to determine if the
proposed development will lead to adverse impacts on traffic
operations. This is accomplished by comparing future
scenarios: (1) without the proposed development (referred to
as the Background conditions) and (2) with the development
approved and constructed (referred to as the Future
conditions).This analysis was accomplished by determining the traffic
volumes and roadway capacity for the following scenarios:
Study Area
The study area of the analysis is a set of intersections where
detailed capacity analyses are performed for the scenarios
listed above. The set of intersections included are those
intersections most likely to have potential impacts or require
changes to traffic operations to accommodate the proposed
development.
1. 2018 Existing Conditions
2. 2022 Future Conditions without the development (2022
Background)
3. 2022 Future Conditions with the development (2022
Total Future)
The capacity analysis focuses on the morning and afternoon
commuter peak hours, as determined by the existing traffic
volumes in the study area.Based on the projected future trip generation and the location
of the site access points, the following intersections were
chosen for analysis:The following conclusions are reached within this chapter:
1. Washington Boulevard and N Lincoln Street (west)
2. Washington Boulevard and N Lincoln Street (east)
3. Washington Boulevard and Founders Way N
4. Washington Boulevard and Site Driveway
5. Washington Boulevard and N Kirkwood Road
There are two (2) study intersections that operate at
unacceptable levels of service during at least one study
scenario.
One (1) study intersection is signalized with a movement
that experiences delays under existing and background
conditions. As the increase in delay is minimal, no
mitigation is recommended at this location.
One (1) study intersection is unsignalized with a
movement that experiences delays in total future
conditions. As the movement will generate minimal
outbound trips, no mitigation is recommended at this
location.
Overall, this report concludes that the project will not
have a detrimental impact to the surrounding
transportation network.
Figure 7 shows the study area intersections.
Geometry and Operations Assumptions
The following section reviews the roadway geometry and
operations assumptions made and the methodologies used in
the roadway capacity analyses.
Existing Geometry and Operations Assumptions
A description of the roadways within the study area is
presented below in Table 9. The existing local roadway network
including lane configurations and intersection control is
detailed in and illustrated in Figure 22.
38October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
The lane configurations and traffic controls for the 2022 Future
Conditions shown in Figure 23.
The geometry and operations assumed in the existing
conditions scenario are those present when the main data
collection occurred. Gorove/Slade made observations and
confirmed the existing lane configurations and traffic controls
at the intersections within the study area.
2022 Background Geometry and Operations Assumptions
(without the project)
Following industry standard methodologies, a background
improvement must meet the following criteria to be
incorporated into the analysis:
Be funded; and
Have a construction completion date prior or close to the
proposed development.
No changes are assumed to be in place by 2022. The lane
configurations and traffic controls for the 2022 Background
Conditions are consistent with the existing lane configurations
shown in Figure 22.
2022 Future Geometry and Operations Assumptions (with the
project)
Under full build-out, the geometry and operations assumptions
are primarily that which were observed under background
conditions with one (1) minor change: The removal of the
existing American Legion driveway and the installation of the
proposed north-south alley connecting the site with
Washington Boulevard.
Table 9: Existing Roadway Network
On-Street
ParkingSpeed ADTClassification* LanesRoadway
Minor Arterial (VDOT)
West of N Lincoln St - Arterial Type D;
East of N Lincoln St - Arterial Type B;
East of N Kirkwood- Arterial Type D (Arlington)
30 mph 19,0004 NoWashington Boulevard
Minor Arterial (VDOT)
North of 13th St N - Arterial Type E;
South of 13th St, North of Washington -- Arterial Type D;
South of Washington, North of Fairfax - Arterial Type A (Arlington)
30 mph2-4 Yes 8,400N Kirkwood Road
South of Washington- Major Collector (VDOT)
North of Washington - Neighborhood Minor;
South of Washington - Arterial Type B (Arlington)
25 mph Yes 3,0002N Lincoln/Monroe Street
Minor Arterial (VDOT)30 mph 17,000Yes4Fairfax Drive
Arterial Type A (Arlington)
*From VDOT and Arlington GIS
** VDOT ADT Data from 2016
39
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
T - % israWZ
5 %S3SS3
14THS1N z
lynnbhookdr s%8 %>
%2
\S3
%13THSTN13THStN
z
£o 121HRDN o
£E; o
S3a
i
Q@BU/D-0(4j.7Z
z
8<s>E S"4,a
t-
*
©o
5.tr>' ***
\ 1" - 500' n<22-^Ll
i 8
© © ©8s
kUtap
JL s X - A4 <<4 •44
TT 4Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard Washington BoulevardM !•Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
A> A¥
» f¥j T«>
I85
I
''Existing (2018) Lane Control and ^Traffic Configuration
I1
T3
I© ©a I
JL ^T) Study Intersection
Travel Lane
Traffic Sigial
Two-Way Stop Control
"|L All-Way Stop Control
s
A4A4 *7*Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
-I JWashington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
4 A>
<2oc
s Yield ControlI3Z
Figure 22: Existing (2018) Lane Configurations and Traffic Controls
40October 12, 2018
EftAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
%iiWTa z
%£ asa
1ldTHSIN
aLYNNBROOK DR
!S %z
\a
%13TH ST N%13THSTN
2
£4*Q 12IHRDN #"""** O
SITE i %i %sait
GO- ©©' ©2
5o
t*£0^a
«
% "10THSTN
&t-§"ft \ «?
o% %\ %fl 1"=500' »\
•j*
Ij£
©©© iUJ
S 2a «
£A4 44 rr
44¥¥ 4
Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
Wi9Mi0aiBoii(M!df Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
A *¥
¥4-
r:
2
I8ia
2
1 Future with Development (2022) Lane
Control and Traffic Configuration
s
1 ©4)8
Ix0 Study Intersection
Travel Lane
[J Traffic Signal
Two-Way Stop Control
^ All-Way Stop Control
|
I A4-' >4> 4
I 4 4 4¥
Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
ft Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
AAA
¥ 4, >
OC
1 V Yield ControlItc J
Figure 23: Future with Development (2022) Lane Configuration and Traffic Controls
45.
October 12, 2018
&American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Traffic Volume Assumptions
The following section reviews the traffic volume assumptions
and methodologies used in the roadway capacity analyses.
Have a construction completion date prior or close to the
proposed development.
The proposed mixed-use development is anticipated to be
completed in 2022. According to historical data obtained from
VDOT, the average historical growth on roadway network
surrounding the study area has been low in recent years. A
0.4% annual growth rate has been assumed for the 2022
scenario.
Existing Traffic Volumes
Traffic counts were conducted at the existing study area
intersections on Thursday January 26, 2017 from 6:30 AM to
9:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Intersection 1 and 2),
Tuesday December 6, 2016 from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 4:00
PM to 7:00 PM (Intersections 3 and 4), and Wednesday April 8,
2015 (Intersection 5). Based on these traffic counts, the system
peak hours are observed to occur from 7:45 to 8:45 AM and
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM. Growth rates were applied to
intersections collected in previous years in order to project
2018 existing conditions.
The existing peak hour traffic volumes grown to 2018 for the
intersections within the study area are shown in Figure 24. It
was observed that there exists a large volume imbalance of
over 200 vehicles between Intersections 4 and 5 during the
existing AM and PM peak hours. Additional volume data was
received from Arlington County which revealed similar levels of
imbalance. This volume imbalance is likely due to multiple
parking garages that serve George Mason University along
Washington Boulevard between the two intersections.
There were five (5) developments in the vicinity of the site that
were taken into consideration. The following five
developments were included in the analysis and their locations
relative to the American Legion development can be found in
Figure 25.
1) Clarendon West (Red Top Cab): The site is located in
Virginia Square at the southeast corner of Washington
Boulevard and 13th Street N. It is expected to be open
by 2020 and will replace the existing Red Top Cab
properties in Clarendon with three multi-family
residential buildings with 584 dwelling units and 1,295
SF of retail space. The project is expected to generate
107 net weekday AM peak hour vehicle trips and 137
net weekday PM peak hour vehicle trips based on the
Traffic Impact Study prepared by Gorove/Slade
Associates dated May 5, 2015.
The existing turning movement counts are included in
Appendix C.
2) 4000 & 4040 Fairfax Drive (Carpool): The site is
located in Virginia Square on the north half of the
block between N Quincy Street and N Randolph Street,
9t!l Street N, and Fairfax Drive. The existing site
includes the Carpool restaurant. The project will
redevelop the site to include a new residential building
with approximately 330 dwelling units and 8,000 SF of
ground floor retail. The proposed project build-out
year is 2020. The project is expected to generate
approximately 93 weekday AM peak hour vehicle trips
and 77 net weekday PM peak hour vehicle trips based
on the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Wells &
Associates dated November 26, 2014.
Future (2022) without Development Traffic Volumes
Traffic projections for the background conditions typically
consist of the existing volumes with two additions:
Inherent growth on the roadway (representing regional
traffic growth).
Traffic generated by developments expected to be
completed prior to the project (known as background
developments); and
Following industry methodologies, a background development
must meet the following criteria to be incorporated into the
analysis:
Be located in the study area, defined as having an origin
or destination point within the cluster of study area
intersections;
Have entitlements; and
3) Arlington County JFAC (Phase 3): The site is located in
Virginia Square on the east side of N Quincy Street
between 14th Street S and 1-66. The redevelopment
of the site is planned to be completed in multiple
42October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
percentage growth rates. According to historical data obtained
from VDOT, the average historical growth on the roadway
network surrounding the study area has been low in recent
years. A 0.4% annual growth rate has been assumed for the
2022 scenario.
phases. In the interim phase, which is planned to be
completed by 2022, the site is expected to be
primarily used for vehicle storage with minimal to no
vehicular trips during the peak hours. As such, no
vehicular trips were assumed for this development.
Trips generated by the approved background developments,
shown in Figure 26 and inherent growth on the roadway
network were added to the existing traffic volume in order to
generate Future (2022) Conditions without Development traffic
volumes. The Future (2022) without Development traffic
volumes are shown in Figure 27.
Future (2022) with Development Traffic Volumes
The Future (2022) with Development traffic consists of the
Future (2022) without Development volumes with the addition
of the traffic volumes generated by the proposed development
and removal of the existing site trips. Thus, the 2022 Total
Future traffic volumes with the development include traffic
generated by: the existing volumes, the background
developments, the addition of trips generated by the proposed
project, and the removal of existing site trips.
4) 11th Street Development: The site is located in
Virginia Square at the northwest corner of Washington
Boulevard and N Kirkwood Road. It is expected to be
open by 2020 and will include a residential building
with 254 dwelling units. The project is expected to
generate 37 net weekday AM peak hour vehicle trips
and 7 net weekday PM peak hour vehicle trips based
on the Traffic Impact Study prepared by Wells &
Associates dated June 12, 2018.
5) Ballston United Methodist Church The site is located
in Virginia Square at the northwest corner of Fairfax
Drive and North Stafford Street. It is expected to be
open by 2019 and will include up to 138 residential
dwelling units and 23,030 SF of church space with a
pre-school. The project is expected to generate 33 net
weekday AM peak hour vehicle trips and 44 net
weekday PM peak hour vehicle trips based on the
Traffic Impact Study prepared by Wells & Associates
dated April 1, 2016.
The distribution of site trips was based primarily on existing
volumes, anticipated traffic patterns, and other recent studies
conducted in the area. The peak hour trips were calculated and
assigned to the roadway network based on the traffic
distribution shown in Figure 28. The trips generated by the site
are presented in Figure 29. The existing trips removed from the
network are shown in Figure 30. The future (2022) traffic
volumes with the development are presented in Figure 31.
The total traffic generated by the background developments
are presented in Table 10. Diagrams showing the trips
generated by each background development are presented in
Appendix E.
While background developments represent local traffic
changes, regional traffic growth is typically accounted for using
43
October 12, 2018
E£American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
a 5 ^15^^z
s %asa
mthstn 5SIYNNBR00K OR « %t %
%Z-
Xa
%137H ST N%13THSTN
<0»z
£Q 127HRDN o
5SV.SITE ; §w
«•a**
<D©~-@<]5 ©z
i&5 S0-
a
*
3s"1'4*—
©\ #?!t-
«
\ 1" = 500' w
s
©© © I*-i o
<o
§ 5
«C
(NOW\ \ N.
r* O CO
:z
i/i
J U J ^550/1167
37/56
543/115714/26
547/1162 8/3r~WasNngton Boulevard Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevari
WasNngton Boulevard WasNngton Boulevard WasNngton Boulevard1189/528
115/72 —^ Mr28/21
1222/611
3/3
r 1273/642
53/14 ^ =a s<N tH
n o inW N.H
NOV...S
<r4co colHI SS
oc
^Existing (2018) Peak KourTnaffic >Volumes
1© © O
o» r-
co coT-« 00
I81
oo *r
(J) Study Intersection
Turning Movement
1234/5678 AM / PM Peak Hour Volume
g 120/72
480/766
28/51J J J, I*2/1
551/1157rWasNngton Boulevard WasNngton Boulevard
WasNngton Boulevard WasNngton Boulevard
Mr8/2 179/82
831/474
46/61
1272/657N to CO•4" CO'N. No NinsI1 N rl
in
1x J\
Figure 24: Existing (2018) Traffic Volumes
44October 12, 2018
G3American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Table 10: Traffic Generated by Background Developments
Trip Generation
PM Peak HourAM Peak HourLand Use
TotalOutTotal InOutIn
Clarendon West (Red Too Cab 1 111
13786 5110785Total Net New Vehicle-Trips 22
4000 8i 4040 Fairfax Drive (Carpool) 121
22 775570 93Total New Vehicle-Trips 23
Arlington County JFAC (Phase 3)
0 0000 0Total New Vehicle-Trips
11th Street Development131
17) 7(6) 1443 37Total Net New Vehicle-Trips
Ballston United Methodist Church (4)
16 442827 336Total Net New Vehicle-Trips
82 265183270Total Background Trips 45 225
(1): Extracted from Clarendon West Residential Redevelopment TIS (05.05.15) prepared by Gorove/Slade Associates
(2): Extracted from 4000 N Fairfax Drive TIA (11.26.14) prepared by Wells + Associates
(3): Extracted from Washington and Kirkwood TIA (06.12.18) prepared by Wells + Associates
(4): Extracted from 4201 Fairfax Drive TIA (04.01.16) prepared by Gorove/Slade Associates
45
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
21st 22na Zoz<1
z (553 pn
zo21st ST N z F ZZ73 >
53a> 73 7Ca"Z 20th RDN O mo
o zCO *z so 87-1 *
5 20th ST N Ow e
j/9'h*o>. **73I m zA/ *19th ST NCO 6z19th ST N COPH £ SPHo TPz mc<Z18th RD N m z 19th ST N
0 N isth st
<r niml
,8"> sr a/ s; 'Sf/jS oCD
5Tnm z1Stt) ftz %18th ST N O% ZO
5r CO N oz r.—i £co z-i ^
CO<p18th ST NOo®7-73
<$"N 17th ST N Z 5 &co73 •0 zHOm 5 \V^°Ik
Zt;toCO S^v%73, Z7s oz Q§\66- Q >
1. C. 73O > f- 3OO0 rn =®15th ST N 7s "kO Q$CO r%15th ST N
S a \ %to © o zzo
o14th ST N 53 >1/cS> zz Q e>
<2z COzr- Z Z
H w
co Q 7)H 73 -t
CO CO
13th ST N SUE iS>O O Fo 07Z to
9
V"; @ #tm
£ > m—Icn
mz 12th cnA>
@X z H<b
-<tn.
WASHINGt®^ BbVD-S1
3-rt CO z> I-r\-t
oa
10th RD NV73 sP m£o
£
"A! ICO4 z
zz zz\? 53 o. zz 5 9th RD N5Jj 11th ST N
S z z
r--t ^ ^ J-Virginia Square-GMU It
C- %Z zCPZ zo
/T Zo COCOzo 0CPc O 9th ST\N "*>zc
aCP£ CO 73•*
I £z nzi 3co—I 7t Ocn mTt3—
M.—%cn,c Hm 8th ST N x r-
2 5o o D5zXo cn
X cnO HX oHcn
^ 9th ST N73f? O 7th ST§3com
—icn
6th ST N
53 _ z-s5th ST NS1V4z <
6^° 6th RD N4- s.Q>
Z X
z S i2 -T1
s
*hz cPX<1 GCP a JbL.iS1 om
SfhROtq73
\ 6<Pg J <2S o Ho eg
Future Developments
1. Clarendon West (Red Top Cab)
2. 4000 & 4040 Fairfax Drive (Catpool) n
3. Arlington County JFAC (Phase 3)
4. 11th Street Development
5. Ballston United Methodist Church
Future Development QH
CO.
4th ST N V
4th ST N Project Site r-iooo'i
*
Figure 25: Future Background Developments
46October 12, 2018
EaAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
T ^—ispni % <5-*asa
z14TH ST N
sLVNNBROOKDR * %i\a &
%13TH STN\131HS1N
z
£§ J2THRDN o
&I z
iEVSITE J22
ar'
©©bivo (3)© ©2
1E
<$•a
\ 10TH ST N4>if
<s*#
©s%
\%0 1" =500'\ N
i.
S
i©©©i ui
is£z
<— 36/1636/16 36/16Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
9/37 9/379/37
2!
I££
i n
=3£
Background Project Peak HourTraffic
Volumes
1DCI ©©1o
o torn *H 1s
r* rH Stud/ Intersection
Turning Movement
|
I ^ 14/11
<23/2436/16Washinjton BoulevardWashington Boulevard
1234/5678 AM/ PM Peak Hour VolumeWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
0/-1
19/37
14/2500 o
CO1/0^ I
11iC
Figure 26: Background Projects (2022) Traffic Volumes
47
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
o— %
1 %S38S3
14THSTN z
lynnbrookor o
\s % r<%z
2
%\13THSTN
%13TOSTN
z
£Q 12THRDN o
aiSITE ; Voen
IS
<D®- dxz5 0z
o
a
\ — MOTH,ST N„*
*
Os?% s%% •5.
A1" g 500' u
£-g* 1L
S
© ® ®CM Oto *-t
vH
£3z
WON
>3-^«£ 1/1
J ^<— 595/ 1202
38/57
588/119214/26
592/1197 8/3<rWashington Boulevard Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard1217/573
117/73 *1 1 r28/21
1251/658
3/3
1302/689
54/14to toCM OCM -<
<f O iflIf) \ *H
ts aCO ©iM
te
z £
Future without Development (2022) '
Peak HourTraffic Volumes
1E©© 00
IS CMh in nto T-» G>
u
i ^00 *J*
(*T) Study I ntersection
Turning Movement
1234/5678 AM /PM Peak Hour Volume
136/84
511/802
28/52J U J J2/1
596/1192Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
Mr8/2 182/82
858/507
48/62
1301/705id a om m co
B
^
9 Sf Sa.
tHiX
J
Figure 27: Future (2022) without Development Traffic Volumes
48October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
r £5z
iz
Q
#2
J7THSTN 8 § I
1z a S**4z x 18IHSTN ^z
§1o
zs 5o
a s1z
z
ltthsin a a o
o
8 5 aSr/yQ
8 8i ?I 5
x
\Si 66 %
30***R»
isSi66**sr„
15WSTN
1SIHSTN «z
z *Sz
gz
% 15THSTNi $
a "ftsa
14TH STN £>
lwnbrook or 9 %%i
a
$13THSTN=%>13THSTN
z
£g 121HRDN S
X
£ S VJa X
J>a**
<sX3<D© ©35% Biyo
z
iEWJ
e
$ /*
HJTHSTN
*T-
3\ f:
%53 % %ft
\ 9THRDN
Si*4%%z "ft%% "ft
s St-Virginia Square-GMUa 9THSTNZ
Site Trip Distribution%
(#) Study Intersections% *5
a.
I Z ; 1 Project Site
<^ » ^> Direction of Trip
s1
©a
53 £a
1" = 500'Si*4
Figure 28: Direction of Approach
49
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
%IsTh^5
I a •aS2
114THSTN
IYNNBROOKOR % \%O
'<%a *-
4s%13IM ST N
%13THSTN
2
5S 12THRDN ?""**» o
*a5VSfTE ; o
ao>a
0©B^ <3> 4 ?2
2
O
&5rig83
%
r^«
%/ ©%
%%8.
1" = 500' n\Ji.L<a^
8*
®©© i iI U1
eu
Iz £
7/11
9/132/2 9/13Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
Washington Boulevard Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard6/9
7/107/10
r©
Ii
£g
I=3
Site-Generated Peak HourTraffic
Volumes
8I ©© OS
1TH
£rocoS?
Study Intersection
Turning Movement
I m
JJ L* I4/610/12
Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard1234/5678 AM / PM Peak Hour Volume
Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
_>3/37/10
"15/4
I4/3
SS
Isc
I
Figure 29: Site-Generated Traffic Volumes
50October 12, 2018
oAmerican Legion Redevelopment MMTA
* -z
%asa
£MTHSTN
LYNNBROOKOR S«S
\2
a%
"b%13THSTN
%131HSTNft
z
£o 12TKRDN2 I
! SITEf*
%5£saa
• r
©©»» <1x3 ©z
a
eft£a
%/ 10THSTN
\"ft *
©% /%•ftP"
•ft 1" =500' U\\
v
ID©® e
1•e
-1/-74 1/-80/-1 4 1/-8
Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
Washington Boulevard Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
-7/-2 -8/-2•8/-2
ro
z
fB
TH
I3
£
Removal of ExistingAmerican Legion N
Peak HourTraffic Volumes
•a
i ©0 a
a
I00 «tw
0 Study Intersection
Turning MovementJ I4-1/-1-2/-1
Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard1234/5678 AM /PM Peak Hour Volume
Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevaid
¥0/-1 —-8/ -2 4
1-1/-2o
0/-1I H
1I
y
Figure 30: Removal of Existing Trips
51
October 12, 2018
E&American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
•%isMTN5
%££$
8
•if$Z14THSTN
lynnbrookdr
%
3 \•ft
%C%13TMSTN
131HSTNft
z
o 12IHRDN sI 3?
5 S VsrS5a •ft
i
©©•»©©'— ©z
*tip*a
4
%
\ «-
©%$% •ft
•61" =500' n\
lil
B
IV
©©© £CM O<D T-t
t* J5-
8 "v
I: ; CM O CM
^ CO" l/l
JJ 596/1197601/1206
40/5814/26
600/1202 8/3I" Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
1216/580
117/73 "i t r3/328/21
1250/666"i r 1301/697
54/14"t o inin \
a- ° s-
CO CDCM O
"> I|
ft
S <3 S8 v ;
5c
Future with Development (2022)
Peak HourTraffic Volumes
ft1
©© I stCO
I s 8;
iCt W Nm «h o>
rl
S *-SrStudy Intersection
Turning Movement
1234/5678 AM /PM Peak Hour Volume
£ 136/84
514/807
28/52
ctT *h
J j1*<J !> I 10/12
596/1192rWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
)\r185/84
862/509
52/64
7/10 <1301/705
O CO £J1CO CO CO^ VH »*.tooto CO *H
ss
1ss
ias
Figure 31: Future with Development (2022) Traffic Volumes
52October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
The results of the intersection capacity analyses for the AM and
PM peak hours are presented in Figure 32 and Figure 33,
respectively. These results are expressed in level of service
(LOS) and delay (seconds per vehicle) per movement and
presented in Table 11.
The detailed analysis worksheets are included in Appendix D,
Appendix F, and Appendix G for the existing conditions, future
without development conditions, and future with development
conditions, respectively.
For the purpose of this analysis, it is desirable to achieve a level
of service (LOS) of D or better for each lane group at the
intersections. The capacity analysis results indicate that all
movements operate at acceptable LOS under the Future (2022)
with Development Conditions, with the exception of the
following intersections:
• Washington Boulevard & N Lincoln Street (west)
Vehicular Analysis Results
Intersection Capacity Analysis
Intersection capacity analyses were performed for the three
scenarios outlined previously at the intersections contained
within the study area during the morning and afternoon peak
hours. Synchro, version 9.1 was used to analyze the study
intersections based on the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
methodology and includes level of service, delay, and queue
length comparisons for the turning movements analyzed.
Signalized intersections were evaluated using HCM 2000 and
unsignalized intersections were evaluated using HCM 2010.
Peak hour factors were applied in accordance with Traffic
Impact Analysis Regulations Administrative Guidelines prepared
by VDOT dated November 2015. As such, peak hour factors by
approach between 0.85 and 1.00 were used for the existing
year analysis. Where the calculated peak hour factor based on
the existing turning movement counts was greater than 0.85,
the calculated factor was applied. Where the calculated factor
was 0.85 or less, a factor of 0.85 was applied.
Peak hour factors by approach between 0.92 and 1.00 were
used for all future 2022 scenarios. Where the calculated peak
hour factor based on the existing turning movement counts
was greater than 0.92, the calculated factor was applied.
Where the calculated factor was 0.92 or less, a factor of 0.92
was applied.
A heavy vehicle percentage of 2% was used for existing
movements unless determined to be higher from the turning
movement counts, in which case the higher percentage was
used. A default heavy vehicle percentage of 2% was used for
any new movements.
Existing signal timings were previously obtained from Arlington
County for signalized intersections in the study area. These
timings were verified in the field by Gorove/Slade and adjusted
where necessary.
The LOS capacity analyses were based on: (1) the peak hour
traffic volumes; (2) the lane use and traffic controls; and (3) the
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) methodologies (using the
Synchro software). The average delay of each approach and
LOS is shown for the signalized intersections in addition to the
overall average delay and intersection LOS grade. Detailed LOS
descriptions and the analysis worksheets are contained in the
Technical Attachments.
o Northbound Left/Right (PM Peak Hour)
• Washington Boulevard & Site Driveway
o Southbound Left/Right (PM Peak Hour)
Queuing Analysis
In addition to the capacity analyses, a queuing analysis was
performed at the study intersections. The queuing analysis was
performed using the Synchro software. The 50th percentile and
95th percentile maximum queue lengths are shown for each
lane group at the study area signalized intersections. The 50th
percentile maximum queue is the maximum back of queue on a
typical cycle. The 95th percentile queue is the maximum back of
queue with 95th percentile traffic volumes. For unsignalized
intersections, the 95th percentile queue is reported for each
lane group (including free-flowing left turns and stop-
controlled movements) based on the HCM calculations.
Table 12 show the 95% and 50% queuing results, expressed in
feet, for the study area intersections during the AM and PM
peak hours, respectively. The proposed development is
considered to have an impact on queuing if the 95th percentile
queue length increases by more than 150 when compared to
the future (2022) without development scenario. The queuing
analysis results generally align with the HCM capacity analysis
results and generate the same overall conclusions.
53
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Mitigations
This section discusses the intersection that operate at
unacceptable levels with the study area. Based on the
operations of the intersections, the following conclusions were
made:
Washington Boulevard and N Lincoln Street (west)
During the PM peak hour, the northbound approach on N
Lincoln Street already operates at LOS E under Existing and
Future (2022) without Development Conditions and
continues to operate at LOS E under Future (2022) with
Development Conditions. During the PM peak hour, the
delay at this movement stays the same under Future
(2022) with Development Conditions.
There are no additional trips along this approach as a
result of the development and no change in delay. As such,
no mitigations are recommended at this location.
Washington Boulevard and Site Driveway
During the PM peak hour, the southbound approach of the
proposed alley serving the site is projected to operate at
LOS E under Future (2022) with Development Conditions
after operating at LOS D under Existing and Future (2022)
without Development Conditions.
Trips exiting the proposed development total 24 vehicles
(11 making a left and 13 making a right), which amounts to
less than one (1) vehicle per minute. In addition to the low
volume projected, the proposed alley is adjacent to the
signalized intersection at Founders Way N. It is expected
that traffic along Washington Boulevard will be metered to
provide sufficient gaps for vehicles to make a turn. As a
result, no mitigations are recommended at this location.
54October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
TsThTtt6
z
%s 38a
WTHSTN z
sLYNNBROOKDR
%S % %3
%•!>
13THSTN%13THSTN
z
£O J2IHRDN *"""*% O
5SVSITE sa
a
00-00' ©z
1s sP"(/J
It
10THSTN
•#o %
©f%a£
1" =500' »n\—zL* j.a! ..
s
ILU
0 Ou
I to
3
41*o
n<— A/A/A^ A/A/A ><
<£/A$>Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
<b/a/£> Washington BoulevardWashington BoulevardWashington Boulevard
^ -A*i g
a/a/a c~* A/A/AA/ A/A
B Q
Oo-E
oI a
3£
XJ
! ©© AM Peak Hour Level of Serviceoo
Stutylntereectlon (5)o£(/> i
o sc
I
£ 4JTn i5
B/B/B>< > o Approach
Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevardpc/t Future Roadway Improvement
Washington BoulevardWashington Boulevard V
[-—H ilrJ^jrfSerrtpeBraiilto X/X/X*c/c/cA/A/A
ExisDng(2018}
futureBsckpound (2022) withoutDevelopment
TotalFuton (2022) wfto Development
Overall Intersection Level of Service
Q
I, ^i a
u:
Figure 32: AM Peak Hour LOS Results
ss
October 12, 2018
9American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
G
I %istssn:2
1 %a .*sa
141H STN Z
lynnbrookdr ss %z
•fea <%•
13THSTN
\13W ST N
2
S 12THRDN o
I 5ESITE ; V§Crt
a
@©™©®2
O
Ea
/
*
%
% wSTN<0 /
©% #%
/*a
1" = 500' n\ii n1.
% 8
® ® ®i io oa £8o o
§ao
•*^rt a/a/a A/A/A
Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
l/B/B WasNngton Boulevard a/a/a!Washington Boulevard Washington Boulevard
-ill*A/A/A A/A/A A/A/A
sz
IUl Q
uT Q
1 Eo
a2
® ©i PM Peak Hour Level ofServiceQS
o oStucty Intersection #
Q O 2£
«J"V I 4B/B/BIntersection Approach
Washington Boutevanl Washington Boulevard
<@>,i. -Future Roadway Improvement
Washington Boulevard WasNngton Boulevard V
4.S o« >S
x/x/xA/A/A B/B/B&dsting{201S)
Future Bdckffwnd(2022) wmutDwetoprnem
TotalFuture (202% with Development
Overall Intersection Level of Service (w^)i
Figure 33: PM Peak Hour LOS Results
56October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Table 11: Capacity Analysis Results
Existing (2018) Background (2022) Total Future (2022)
Intersection MovementAM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS
Washington Blvd & N Lincoln St (west) Overall
Eastbound Thru
Eastbound Thru/Right
Westbound Left/Thru
Westbound Thru
10.6 B 14.7 B 9.9 14.3A 9.9 AB 14.3 B
7.6 7.2 A 7.3A 7.3 A 7.3 AA 7.3 A
7.6 A 7.2 A 7.3 A 7.3 A 7.3 A 7.3 A
2.3 6.2 AA 2.2 A 6.0 2.3 AA 6.0 A
2.3 A 6.2 A 2.2 A 6.0 2.3A A 6.0 A
Northbound Left/Right 52.0 D 58.1 E 52.0 57.6D 51.9 D 57.6E E
Washington Blvd 8i N Lincoln St (east) Eastbound Left/Thru
Eastbound Thru
9.0 A 12.3 B 9.2 12.5A 9.2 AB 12.6 B
0.5 A 0.4 A 0.6 0.4A A 0.6 A 0.4 A
Southbound Left/Right 21.4 C 27.4 D 22.8 C 29.1 D 23.0 C 29.5 D
Founders Way N & Washington Blvd Overall 2.8 A 4.4 A 2.7 4.2A A 2.7 A 4.2 A
Eastbound Left/Thru
Eastbound Thru/Right
Westbound Left/Thru
Westbound Thru/Right
Northbound Left/Thru/Right 44.2
Southbound Left/Thru/Right 44.2
2.6 2.4A A 2.6 2.3A A 2.6 A 2.3 A
2.6 A 2.4 A 2.6 2.3A 2.6 A 2.3A A
2.4 3.1 3.1A A 2.4 A 2.4 AA 3.1 A
2.4 A 3.1 A 3.12.4 A 2.4 AA 3.1 A
40.7 D 44.2 40.5D D D 44.2 D 40.5 D
38.0 D 38.0D 44.2 D 44.2 DD 38.0 D
Washington Blvd 8t Site Driveway Eastbound Left/Thru
Eastbound Thru
Southbound Left/Right
9.3 A 11.9 B 9.3 12.0A B 9.4 A 12.2 B
0.2 0.0 A 0.0A 0.2 A 0.2 A 0.2A A
23.9 C 27.7 D 24.4 C 29.0 29.3 40.5D D E
N Kirkwood Road 8i Washington Blvd Overall
Eastbound Left/Thru
Eastbound Thru/Right
Westbound Left/Thru
Westbound Thru/Right
Northbound Left
Northbound Thru/Right
Southbound Left/Thru
Southbound Thru/Right
25.5 21.2 CC 26.3 C 21.8 C 27.3 C 22.0 C
29.0 C 17.7 B 30.5 C 17.9 32.6 C 18.3B B
29.0 C 17.7 30.5 C 17.9 32.6 CB B 18.3 B
10.9 B 13.4 13.8 11.2B 11.1 B B B 13.9 B
10.9 13.4 13.8B B 11.1 B 11.2 B 13.9B B
33.9 C 30.7 C 34.3 32.3D C 34.5 C 33.0 C
36.0 D 31.1 C 36.3 31.3 36.3D C D 31.3 C
36.9 36.0 37.4D D 37.6 D 37.7 DD 37.6 D
36.9 D 36.0 D 37.6 D 37.4 37.7D D 37.6 D
57
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
63
Table 12: Queuing Results
Existing (2018) Background (2022) Total Future (2022)Storage
Length AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
50th 95th 50th 95th 50th 95th 50th 95th
Intersection Lane Group
(ft) 50th 95th 50th 95th
%% % % % % % % % % % %1. Washington Blvd & Eastbound TR
N Lincoln St (west)340 200 323 75 102 83201 324 111 201 325 84 113
Westbound LT
Northbound LR
45 9 8384 70 6310 13 74 10 15 61 72
265 139 192 #360207 206 #358130 197 198130 206 #358
2. Washington Blvd &. Eastbound LT
N Lincoln St (east)45 3 3 3 3 3 3
Westbound Thru
Westbound Right
Southbound LR
0190 0 0 0 0 0
125 0 0 0 0 0 0
23240 35 23 38 23 38
3. Founders Way N 8i
Washington BlvdEastbound LTR 103190 98 57 63 10398 54 98 103m61 m6155
Westbound LTR 56 6760 106 124 56 76 107 125 56 73 110 129
Northbound LTR 900 0 3 6629 0 1 26 67 0 1 26 67
Southbound LTR 0 0 0 070 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4. Washington Blvd & Eastbound LT
Site Driveway060 0 0 0 0 3
Westbound TR
Southbound LR
0520 0 0 0 00
275 0 8 0 8 13 18
5. N Kirkwood Road & Eastbound LTR
Washington Blvd98520 400 #551 80 81 101 412 #578402 #567 83 103
Westbound LTR 200 103 136 158 204 171112 146 219 112 148 220172
Northbound Left 62305 28 26 59 64 3129 69 30 67 33 74
Northbound TR
Southbound LTR
174305 107 100 163 180 104 180111 172 111 104 172
137540 98 142 196 105 152 151 106211 153 213152
# 95th percentile volume exceeds capacity, queue may be longer,
m Volume for 95th percentile queue is metered by upstream signal.
58October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
Parking Management Plan
a. Prepare a Parking Management Plan to show how
adjacent curb space to the site will be designated for
parking and potential on-street loading zones.
b. Provide effective directional signage to direct residents
and visitors to appropriate location on the property, to
include provision for the items specified in the Parking
Management Plan.
Transportation Management Plan
A Transportation Management Plan (TMP) has many
components that are tailored to accommodate a given facility
with the goal being the reduction of automobile trips by
encouraging alternative forms of transportation. A few of the
typical TMP components include the establishment of a TMP
coordinator, the distribution of transit literature, the
establishment of ride-sharing programs, and the on-site sale of
discounted fare media. Management measures taken by the
American Legion project can be monitored and adjusted as
needed to continually create opportunities to reduce the
amount of vehicular traffic generated by the site.
The TMP will include a schedule and details of implementation
and continued operation of the elements in the plan. The
location of the site near the Virginia Square-GMU and
Clarendon Metrorail Stations allows for a TMP that may
include, but not be limited to, the following:
Promotions, Services, Policies
a. Provide website hotlinks to CommuterPage.com
under a "transportation information" heading from the
property manager's websites regarding this site.
b. Distribute new-resident and new-employee packages,
materials provided by Arlington County including site-
specific transit-related information to all residents and
all on-site employees of the building management
company.
c. Place a reference to the Virginia Square-GMU Metrorail
Station, the Clarendon Metrorail Station, and nearby
bus routes in promotional materials and ads.
d. Cooperate, at no cost to the Applicant, with Arlington
County to assist the County in implementing a transit-
advertising program that will distribute information
four times per year to all residents and employees.
e. Participate in regionally sponsored clean air, transit,
and traffic mitigation promotions by posting notice of
such promotions in locations within the building.
f. Provide marketing support to encourage ridesharing.
TM
Participation and Funding
a. The Applicant will maintain an active membership in
Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP), or successor
entity at no cost to the developer, on behalf of the
property management company.
b. The Applicant will designate a member(s) of the
building management team as Property Transportation
Coordinator (PTC) who will be the primary point of
contact with the County and undertake the
responsibility for coordinating and completing all TMP
obligations.
c. Provide contributions for Arlington County Commuter
Services (ACCS) as negotiated with Arlington County
staff during the 4.1 Site Plan process.
Performance and Monitoring
a. Reimburse the County, for a specified amount subject
to CPI, for and participate in a transportation
performance monitoring study at two years, five years,
and at each subsequent five years (at the County's
option) after issuance of first Certificate of Occupancy.
b. During the first year of startup of the TMP and on an
annual basis thereafter for a duration of years to be
determined, the Applicant will submit an annual letter
to the County Manager describing the TDM related
activities of the site.
Facilities and Improvements
a. Provide in the new buildings one information display
with transportation related information for residents,
employees and visitors, the content/design/location of
which shall be mutually agreeable to ACCS and
Applicant.
b. Comply with requirements of the Site Plan conditions
to provide bicycle parking/storage facilities and
construction worker parking.
59
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
residential uses and 20 will be allocated to the American
Legion.Summaryand Conclusions
This report presents findings of a Multimodal Transportation
Review (MMTA) conducted for the American Legion project.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the project
will generate a detrimental impact to the surrounding
transportation network. This evaluation is based on a technical
comparison of the existing conditions, background conditions,
and future conditions. This report concludes that the project
will not have a detrimental impact to the surrounding
transportation network assuming that all planned site design
elements are implemented.
Site Location and Study Area
The site is located in the Virginia Square area of Arlington,
Virginia on the north side of Washington Boulevard, between N
Lincoln Street and N Kirkwood Road. The study area is bounded
by 13th Street N to the north, Washington Boulevard to the
south, N Lincoln Street to the west, and N Kirkwood Road to
the east. Regional access to the site is provided via 1-66 and VA-
237 (Washington Boulevard). Vehicular access to the garage
will be provided via a new alley connection along the western
frontage of the site. This alley will provide access to loading and
the below grade parking garage.
A parking ratio of 0.48 spaces per residential unit is proposed
for the residential component. Although this ratio is lower
than the current zoning requirement for residential parking,
the proposed ratio will accommodate the anticipated parking
demand generated by the residential building. The County
Board recently adopted the new Off-Street Parking Guidelines
for Multi-Family Residential Projects in the Rosslyn-Ballston
and Jefferson Davis Metro Corridors. The guidelines recognize
that a lower on-site parking ratio, ranging from 0.2 to 0.6
spaces per unit depending on distance to Metro and the
commitment of affordable units, may be appropriate for a
project, among other considerations.
In this case, the proposed development is located across
Washington Boulevard from the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro
Corridor. The zone directly across Washington Boulevard from
the project is proposed to allow parking minimums of 0.3
spaces per unit for market rate residential units and even less
for affordable units. As such, it is expected that the proposed
parking ratio is sufficient for the project.
Loading access for the building will be provided on the west
side of the site via the proposed alley. The loading dock will
contain two (2) 30-foot berths. The number of loading facilities
on site is expected to meet the project's needs.
The study area consists of five intersections along Washington
Boulevard.
Proposed Project
The American Legion site is currently occupied by one building
serving the American Legion and a surface parking lot. The site
is currently shown as a service commercial and semi-public
land use in the General Land Use Plan (GLUPJ. However, the
Washington and Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus, adopted in
November of 2017, requested a designation of "Medium"
Residential
Multi-Modal Impacts and Recommendations
Transit
The subject site is well-served by transit:
• There are eight (8) bus stops within Ji-mile of the site.
These stops are directly served by WMATA
(Metrobus), Arlington Transit (ART), and OmniRide
routes.
• The site is located 0.3 miles (or a 6 minute walk) from
the Virginia Square-GMU Metro station, which serves
the Orange and Silver lines.
• The Virginia Square-GMU Metro Station is served by
four (4) bus routes provided by Metrobus and ART.
Bus stops adjacent to the site are well used, with the 38B line
seeing the highest boardings and alightings at bus stops near
the site. There is available capacity along the corridor to
The proposed development will include one mixed-use building
with approximately 6,000 SF of American Legion space and 160
affordable dwelling units. The building will be seven (7) stories
high with frontage on Washington Boulevard.
Vehicular access to the site will be provided by a new alley
along the western frontage of the site, replacing the existing
driveway along the eastern frontage of the site. The alley will
provide access to a below grade parking garage, containing 96
spaces. Of these 96 parking spaces, 76 will be allocated to
60October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
minor arterials, collectors, and local roads can be used to
access the site directly.
accommodate additional transit trips including those generated
by the American Legion development.
In order to determine the impacts of the proposed
development on this transportation network, this report
projects future conditions with and without the development
of the site and performs analyses of intersection delays.
The proposed development will generate 35 transit trips during
the AM peak hour and 41 during the PM peak hour. Although
the development will be generating new transit trips on the
network, the existing facilities have sufficient capacity to
handle the new trips.
The proposed development will generate approximately 39
vehicular trips in the AM peak hour and 47 trips in the PM peak
hour.
Pedestrian
The site is surrounded by a well-connected pedestrian network.
The pedestrian facilities around the site provide a quality
walking environment with issues in certain locations due to
curb ramp or sidewalk width deficiencies. This project will
reduce deficiencies by replacing narrow sidewalks adjacent to
the site with wider sidewalks and providing improved sidewalk
and streetscape features throughout the site.
Vehicular traffic operations in the study area are good overall.
All intersection movements within the study area operate at
the target Level of Service (LOS) D or better during the peak
hours under the Future (2022) with Development Conditions,
with the exception of the following:
• Washington Boulevard & N Lincoln Street (west)The proposed site design improvements will integrate
pedestrian recommendations from the Washington and
Kirkwood Special GLUP Study Plus. It will not preclude the
incorporation of additional recommendations in the GLUP
study that may be a part of adjacent developments.
o Northbound Left/Right (PM Peak Hour)
• Washington Boulevard & Site Driveway
o Southbound Left/Right (PM Peak Hour)
During the PM peak hour, the northbound approach on N
Lincoln Street operates at LOS E under Existing and Future
(2022) without Development Conditions and continues to
operate at LOS E under Future (2022) with Development
Conditions. During the PM peak hour, the delay does not
change under Future (2022) with Development Conditions.
Given the urban nature of the area and the negligible impact
from the development, no mitigations are recommended at
this location.
The proposed development will generate four (4) walking trips
in the AM peak hour and six (6) in the PM peak hour.
Bicycle
The site has access to several on- and off-street bicycle
facilities, including bike lanes on N Kirkwood Road and Fairfax
Drive, which connect to the Custis Trail to the north.
The proposed development will generate two (2) bike trips in
the AM peak hour and two (2) in the PM peak hour.
The site will provide 67 long-term bicycle parking spaces within
the parking garage in accordance with County requirements,
and short-term bicycle parking spaces will be provided along
the perimeter of the site.
Vehicular
The site is accessible from several principal arterials such as
Wilson Boulevard and N Glebe Road. The arterials create
connections to 1-395, 1-66, George Washington Memorial
Parkway, and ultimately the Capital Beltway (1-495) that
surrounds Washington, DC and its inner suburbs as well as
regional access to 1-95. These principal arterial roadways bring
vehicular traffic within one mile of the site, at which point
During the PM peak hour, the southbound approach of the
proposed alley serving the site is projected to operate at LOS E
under Future (2022) with Development Conditions after
operating at LOS D under Existing and Future (2022) without
Development Conditions. The alley is expected to observe 24
vehicle trips during the PM peak hour, or fewer that one (1) trip
per minute. In addition, the proposed alley is adjacent to the
signalized intersection at Founders Way N, where traffic may
be metered to provide acceptable gaps for turning vehicles. As
a result, no mitigations are recommended at this location.
61
October 12, 2018
American Legion Redevelopment MMTA
&
Transportation Management Plan
ATMP will be required for the project based on the County's
requirements, and a framework for a TMP is included in this
report. A few of the typical TMP components include the
establishment of a TMP coordinator, the distribution of transit
literature, the establishment of ride-sharing programs, and the
on-site sale of discounted fare media. Management measures
taken by American Legion projects can be monitored and
adjusted as needed to continually create opportunities to
reduce the amount of vehicular traffic generated by the site.
62October 12, 2018
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
REPORT
01174157-1
ItDEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division
ARLINGTON2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201TS. 703-228-3525 FAX 703-228-3543 tmw.orSnahnva.us
VIRGINIA
Conceptual Site Plan Review Report
Project Name: 3445 Washington Boulevard, APAH/American Legion
Applicant APAHRepresentative: Matthew J. Weinstein, Esq.CPHD StaffLead: Peter Schulz
Staff Meeting with Applicant: June 8, 2018
Report Issued: June 8, 2018
Site Information
Location: 3445 Washington Boulevard. North side ofWashington Boulevard. (RPC #1508601 1)
Site Area: 58,250 s.f. (surveyed), 56,092 s.f. (tax records).
Property Owner: Arlington Post No. 139 Department ofVirginia The American Legion
GLUP Designation: "Service Commercial" and "Semi-Public". However, in November 2017the County Board approved a request to advertise a change to the GLUP to "Medium" Office-Apartment-Hotel concurrent with a rezoning or site plan application. Note 27 on the GLUP:"This area is subject toJurtherplanning guidance asprovided in the "Washington Boulevard
and KirkwoodRoad Special GLUP Study and Concept Plan, " adopted by the County Board on1 1/18/17."
Sector/Area Plan: "Washington Boulevard andKirkwoodRoad Special GLUP Study andConceptPlan, " adopted by the County Board on 1 1/1 8/17.
Existing Zoning: "C-2" and "R-5"
Proposed Zoning: "C-O-2J".
American Legion/APAH Conceptual Site Plan Review Report Page 2
Contest Ma,.
1— - NS
\ hvlyifflL-Ci
I I
I 'tr
At *r hi
\ .. tt,
v*.
***•
12TH RD N « r w,: ' : r
4r •
V Ft•-A 4- I*M*r. 1 1
* »j15 .
#;
i * j
12 *k»
It
1* WA S H INCTW fl LVD^
I
2 Rf* •>
: *
>
*t
A,y *»1
V
It :v ^
\8ctr.
1THr.
k «
'
American Leglon/APAH Conceptual Site Plan Review Report Page 3
Site Layout:
• H
&
r:.
:Vr
iMB
ens tnf\\ \ /
I !
J ^ Ida' SIT-I j
... 2i) ®srI
I,1 EisEi BE
I.I USB
mtfrI
DS@3aJJ/I •lCMJi
riBi-i lag3* .*« ~ -
fir"L ..T"J
"S1
~~I ISITE PLAN
l__lLrr.Pro'ect Information
Potential Other
Applications: GLUP Change to "Medium" Ofiice-Apartment-Hotel; Rezoning to "C-O-2.5"
A new site plan for a seven-story (maximum height of 85 feet) multi-family building with. 160 dwelling units, incorporating a new 6,000 s.f.ground floor meeting space for the American Legion post All dwellingunits are proposed to be affordable. The develops- proposes 64 parkingspaces (.4 spaces per unit) for the residential use, and 20 parking spacesfor the American Legion use (1 space/300 s.£).
Proposal:
Density: The "C-O-2.5" zoning district permits multi-family dwelling units at adensity ofup to 115 units per acre, and all other permitted uses at up to a2.5 FAR. The proposed residential density is 124 units/acre. Thedeveloper proposes 12 units ofbonus density for the provision of on-siteaffordable housing. The proposed density for the American Legion club
use is 2.75 FAR.
Page 4American Legion/APAH Conceptual Site Plan Review Report
Residential parking spaces reduced to .4 spaces/unit; bonus density for
LEED Commercial; bonus density for on-site affordable housing.Modifications:
Preliminary Staff Comments
Guidance from die . Boulevard and Kirkwood Road Special GLUP Study and
Concept Plan".'
Maximum Height: 6-7 stories, up to 70-80 feet Stepping down to four (45 feet) and three stories
(35 feet) at northwest side where adjacent to single-family, (p.53) Heights are inclusive of
bonuses.Land Use: Residential/Office/Hotel . Retail or retail equivalent on ground floor Washington
Boulevard, (p.54)
Site Circulation: Vehicular access on west side ofsite, lining up with existing connection across
Washington Boulevard to the south. Vehicular access continues, when YMCA and adjacent sites
redevelop, north to 13d1 Street N. and east to Kirkwood Road. No vehicular connection to 12*Road N. North/South Pedestrian/bike connection at west ofsite, east/west pedestrian bike
connection at rear (north) ofsite in conjunction with YMCA redevelopment, ped/bike connectionto 12* Road N.
Conformance with GLUP Study PrinciplesBelow is a briefanalysis ofthe proposed development' s consistency with the Concept Plan'sprinciples.
Principle 1: Evolve the area's automobile-oriented development pattern into a pedestrian-
oriented mixed-use place through high-quality redevelopment that contributes positively to itssurroundings.
* Analysis: Theproposal is consistent with Principle 1 as it includes a medium-densitybuilding with a mixture ofresidential and institutional uses.
Principle 2: Locate, design, and sculpt new buildings to achieve deliberate and harmonious
transitions between potential mid-rise, mixed-use development and adjoining single-familyresidences; andPrinciple 11: Design projects that leverage the area's existing topography and organize buildingheight and density to continue a development pattern where density and height transition down
towards the low residential neighborhood in a sensible way.
• Analysis: Theproposalprovides a vehicular access road on the westernportion ofthe
site, providing a buffer between theproposed building and the single-family residences to
the northwest oftheproperty. This transition isfurther emphasized with the building
stepback at the northwest ofthe building starting atfloor 5, however the stepback should
be reducedfromfourfloors to threefloors to align with the Building Height andForm
ConceptMap.
Conceptual Site Plan Review ReportAmerican Legion/APAH Page 5
Printi; le 4: Enhance the pedestrian streetscape and experience along Washington Boulevardwith ground floor retail and other activating uses, including potential retention ofexisting
neighborhood businesses, amenities, and civic institutions.
• Analysis: Washington Boulevard is designated as a Type B Arterial Street (Primarily
Urban Mixed Use) in the Master Transportation Plan, which callsfor 10' to 16'
sidewalksplus a 6' landscape andfurniture zone. Theproposal includes 10 ' sidewalkswith a 6' landscape/fumiture zone which is consistent with the Master Transportation
Plan and thus consistent with Principle 4.
Theproposed building is consistent with this principle as it has a groundfloor height of17.5', promoting a strongpedestrian scalefor the groundfloor uses. Additionally, theproposed development would retain the existingAmerican Legion organization in the
new building retaining an existing civic institution.
Principle 5: Provide the appropriate amount ofon-site parking for the density and programsassociated with new development projects and strongly encourage any structures parking to bebelow grade.
• Analysis: Theproposal includes afully below-gradeparking garage with an undetermined
number ofparking spaces.
Princi le 6: Balance the creation ofnew streets and/or alleys to add connectivity and circulationacross the block, mitigate against adverse traffic impacts, respect the area's overall topography,and avoid creating excessive asphalt and impermeable surfaces at grade.
• Analysis: The proposal conceptually shows a pedestrian/bicycle connection along thewestern and northern portions ofthe site, aligning with the study 's Circulation and
Public Space Concept Map.
Principle 8: Capitalize on opportunities to achieve a diverse mix ofmarket rate and committedaffordable housing units near the Virginia Square and Clarendon areas.
• Anah'Sis: The proposed development is consistent with Principle 8 as residential unitsare 100% affordable.
Principle 9: Support the modernization of important civic and community institution facilitiesthat continue their long-established presence in the area, recognizing that this may include joint-
venture redevelopment projects with outside partners.
• Analysis: Theproposed development includes a 6,000 sq.ft. commercial space dedicatedfor use by an existing community institution, the American Legion veterans ' organization.
Principle 10; Preserve, respect and enhance the historic integrity and site conditions ofthe BallFamily Burial Grounds, while improving public visibility and access to die site.
• Analysis: While theproposed development is not contiguous to the Ball Family BurialGrounds, the east elevation and grounds ofthe development would be highly visiblefrom
American Legion/APAH Conceptual Site Plan Review Report Page 6
the western edge ofthe cemetery. Inparticular, the location oftheplayground
area mayfail to respect/enhance the site conditions orprovide improvedpublic visibilityofthe historic resource.
Principle 15: Design all sides ofbuildings thoughtfully so that they enhance the pedestrianexperience while still accommodating parking and loading access points where needed.
• Analysis: The south elevation includes active uses along the streetscqpe, however the
north elevation includes a large blank wall.
Land Use/Density
1 . Building height adjacent to single-family properties on 12th Road must be reduced to 3stories/35 feet as per GLUP study height map (page 53).
2. Height ofbuilding at Washington Boulevard (85 feet) exceeds the GLUP study maximum
of80 feet (maximum height is an absolute cap that includes bonus density). Please
reduce, or justify need for additional height.3. Will American Legion only be LEED certified? Will the residential building be LEED,
Earthcraft, or other? Even ifAPAH will not need bonus density from LEED, some sort of
certification would be good.
4. Applicant will request bonus density for on-site affordable housing. When filing the site
plan application, die information required in Zoning Ordinance Section 15.5.9.A.2. must
be provided.5. The American Legion use will require filing ofan application and County Board
approval ofa new use permit for a "membership club" or "lodge" (see page 7-3 of the
Zoning Ordinance). The American Legion currently has a use permit for the existing club
(U-2365-83-3), which would expire when the existing building is demolished. The
Zoning Ordinance also requires that such clubs must not be operated primarily for
commercial gain (Section 12.5.13).
6. Be aware in design/fit out ofnew American Legion space, that if special events continue
to be held there, to soundproofit from adjacent residences, including the residences
inside the building.
Urban Design/Landscape
1 . Increase use ofmasonry on the facades, particularly those facing Washington and the
new side street Fiber cement panels should be used sparingly (if at all) on the primary
facades. Refer to Principle 15 of the GLUP Study ("Design all sides ofbuildings
thoughtfully so that they enhance the pedestrian experience. . .")
2. The facades ofthe building read as incredibly flat - please explore options to providesome relief (strong expression line above the ground story, comice/expression line at the
roof line, brise soleils, etc.)
American Legion/APAH Conceptual Site nan Review Report Page 7
3. The ends ofthe wings that face directly onto the cemetery should be treated with thesame care and design consideration as those facing streets. Explore ways to introducemore openings/fenestration, particularly at the ground level
4. The loading dock for the American Legion (with its curb cut and access across the
sidewalk) is disruptive to the pedestrian flow. Either consolidate it with the residentialloading dock, or drastically reduce die size of the space and design it for curbside loading(Le. remove the vehicular curb).
5. Provide detail for Washington Boulevard streetscape, including clearpath dimensions.Show how this project upholds the guiding principles ofthe Washington-KirkwoodSpecial GLUP+ Study, i.e. making it a more pedestrian-friendly environment Showlighting, street furniture, bike racks, tree pits and plantings areas.
6. Provide street trees with continuous soil panels and open tree pits of5x12 or 4x16.7. Sheet Al: Are there actually 3 front doors?8. How will this project contribute to the goal of25% tree canopy coverage within foe
Washington-Kirkwood block?9. Some ofthe renderings show trees in the area where Pham's Car Care Center building
and surface parking lot currently exist Are there plans for this parking and/or building to
be demolished? Ifnot, it should be shown accurately in plans and renderings.10. Explore ways to reduce impervious paving and manage stormwater via green
infrastructure.
11. One offoe goals offoe GLUP study was to strengthen the pedestrian and bicycleconnection from the GMU campus across to this site. Make sure to plan for this and otherintersection improvements as the design evolves.
12. Will there be screening offoe site by landscaping or fences/walls from foe adjacentsingle-family homes?
Transportation/Parking
1. Parking: The site is located outside ofthe defined Metro corridors in the Off-StreetResidential Pari In this location, the Zoning Ordinance requires aminimum ofone and one/eighth parking spaces per dwelling unit By she plan, foe
County Board may approve a modification ofthe required parking ratio. In market-ratemulrifamily site plans outside foe Metro Corridors, one parking space per dwelling unit
hfls typically been approved. Developer must provide data and information to justify a
lower parking request (statistics on parking utilization at other APAH properties,information on foe targeted income level ofresidents and typical car ownership rates,availability of on-site bicycle parking, Transportation Demand Management strategy,
proximity to area transit options and bikeshare and frequency of transit service, etc.).2. The proposed number ofparking spaces is not consistent in the materials submitted.3. GLUP Study calls for intersection improvements to pedestrian crosswalk across
Washington Boulevard Existing crosswalk signal may need to be analyzed when furtherdevelopment happens.
American Legion/APAH Conceptual Site Plan Review Report Page 8
4. Proposed alley width to be 26' (not including the parking lane) to provide fire access;
provide AutoTurn exhibit to show emergency vehicle circulation route
5. Sidewalk does not have to be provided on the east side of the alley with the proposed
development; the alley can therefore shift to the east Future development ofthe adjacent
property should provide the appropriate sidewalk connection.
6. Applicable public access easements to be provided for the proposed alley on the west side
as well as the proposed future alley in the northern building setback. The alley in the
northern setback will only need to be constructed at the time that YMCA redevelops,
however, the County will request the developer grant the southern halfof the total
easement as part of this site plan application (YMCA will be responsible for granting the
other half).
7. Confirm that the proposed Washington Blvd. streetscape conforms to the requirements of
the 'Type B- Primarily Urban Mixed-Use" typology ofthe MTP.
8. Provide site circulation exhibits both internal to the site as well as internal to the entire
block considering future buildout. Confirm that vertical and horizontal alignments are
maintained.
9. See comments from Fire Marshal below. Access to 12th Road North may be necessary foremergency vehicles. Pedestrians and cyclists should be allowed access to 12th Road butno other motorized vehicles.
Fire Marshal
1 . The alley from Washington Blvd to the rear of the site would need to be 26 feet wide free
and clear. Any parking would need to be added to the required 26 feet. The road is
required to be 15 to 30 feet from the building. Ifthe access road is over 150 feet long a
turnaround is required. Exiting the site to N 12th Road is possible but an auto-turn would
need to be competed to ensure the tower ladder can make the turn without complications.
Ifthe egress to N 12th Rd. is used and will be restricted to other vehicular traffic then a
chain and Knox Lock would be the recommended method to prevent vehicles other than
fire apparatus from using the exit point Bollards were mentioned but fire does not
approve bollards in these situations due to maintenance and other issues.
Historic Preservation
1 . While the subject development is not contiguous to the Ball Family Burial Grounds,
to ascertain die potential for artifacts or human remains outside ofthe present-day
boundary ofthe Ball Family Burial Grounds, staffstrongly suggests preliminary
archaeological investigations, including: prepare a historic context and conduct a GIS-
based Elevation Change Analysis (as outlined in the memorandum "Archaeological
context and investigations adjacent to the Ball Family Burial Grounds" dated January 25,
201 8). HPP staff and Arlington County's contract archaeologist will coordinate with the
applicant regarding requirements and any future investigations required based on file
preliminary findings.
2. Consider how the proposed development would frame the cemetery and improve public
visibility of the site.
Conceptual Site Flan Review ReportAmerican Legion/APAH Page 9
a. Study the relocation ofthe proposed playground area so that passive open space issited closer to the vicinity of the cemetery. The active playground area may bemore appropriate in the proposed location ofthe garden area.
3. On the renderings, remove trees on the adjacent parcel and Ball Family Burial Groundsthat are outside ofdie subject development
Other
1 . Is luildin. wireless svstem is strongly encouraged, and is a high priority for die County
Conclusion
The proposed development does not comply with the GLUP study with regard to building heightand stepbacks adjacent to 1 2th Road, but otherwise generally conforms to the goals ofthe study.Staff strongly recommends revising the site plan so that the building height and stepbacks are inconformance with the plan. The proposed amount of residential parking will also be an issueduring the public review process and the applicant must make a strong case to justify theproposed amount ofresidential parking. Also, please consider revisions to the buildingarchitecture, and pay careful attention to all facades ofthe building, and continue to work withHistoric Preservation staff to minimize impacts on the Ball Cemetery.
The information discussed in this report is reflective ofstaffcomments only and should not be
considered the officialposition ofthe County Manager, Arlington County Board, and/or of
anyArlington County Commission or Committee.
CORRESPONDENCE
ACKLOWEDGING STAFF
AGREEMENT TO EXCLUSION OF
ANY PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT
01174157-1
EarthCraft Multifamiiy
New Construction
Worksheet
EarthCraft Multifamlfy New Constructfon Worksheet
J Points I Planned 1 Status TEarthCraft MuUifamily New Construction Worksheet DocumentationSift PLANNING (SP)
• sauasaaaaj.ag*
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
SP1.0 Type of site: Select all that apply:Site Plan1. Brownfield site
2. Previously developed site
3. Infill site
A. >50%
B. >75%
3
1
Select one:
1
_
SP 1.1 Dwelling units per acre:
2 a 15 dwelling units per acre
2 2 20 dwelling units per acre
3. 2 25 dwelling units per acre
Select one:Site Plan
1
12
3
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
SP 2.0 Connectivity to existing:
1. Walking distance to bus line (51/4 mile)
A. Existing
B. Planned
Select One: Site Plan, Location
*2. Waiting distance to rail/rapid transit (£1/2 mile)
A. Existing
B. Planned
salad One:
3
>13. Blldng distance to bike path (£1/2 nuleT
A. Existing
B. Planned
Select One:
>2
1 -JWalking distance to public opanspice or greenspace 23/4 acre In size (£1/2 mile}A. Existing
B. Planned
Select One:
2
1~S. Walking distance to mixed uses (si/4 mile}
A. G or more mixed uses
B. 4 or more mixed uses
Select One:
KB2
15P2.1 Sfcxd. at ir-ast 59% cf hardscape within 51- if/UldlM
SP 2*2 Reduce light pollution - all exterior lights full cutoff2 Calculation4
Permanent stormwater control:
A. 225% of onsfte Impervious surface areas
B. 250% of onsfte impervious surface eras
C. 275% Of onslte Impervious surface areas
Pervious paving for hardscapes any surface parking with appropriate sublayers
SP 2.3 Select one:Calculation
2
3
4SP 2.4
4
SP 2.5 Protect and restore riparian, wetland, and shoreline buffers 2SP 2.6 Street Trees are s 40' on center at minimum 1SP 2.7 Connectivity to adjacent sites: "
1. Vehicular access (2+ connections)
2. Dedicated pedestrian and bike access
Select all that apply:
1
1SP 2.8 Community Gardens 1SP 2.9 Outdoor Community gathering space ~SP 2.10 Install local endangered plant species on site to promote ecological productivity
SP 2.Z1 install plant species that serve as pollinators on site for regional wildlife
SP 2.12 Parking reduced below local ordinance (1:1 ratio}
2
1
1
Local ordinance1 i
! —S. 3. SltT l>Htr*RATIOh AHD PRfStHVATlON HtASUWS
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
SP 3.0 Workshop on erosion and sediment controlCertificate
SP 3.1 Sfte assessment identifying all greenspace and tree save potential
SP 3.2 Erosion and sedimentation control planGreenspace/Tree survey
E&S plan SP 3.3 Do not Install Invasive plants on site
SP 3.4 Comply with all federal, state, and focal government erosion control and tree protection measures
SP 3.5 Phase I environmental testing and remediation plan (if applicable)
Plant list
Phase ISP 3.5 On-call personnel designated for erosion control during rain events
Contact PersonSP 3.7 Downstream water quality testing (If applicable)
s f 33 Label all storm drains or storm Inlets to discourage dumping of pollutantsTest data
PhotographsSP 33 Road/vehide dealing protocols posted end enforced
PhotographsOPTIONAL AT ALL ItVlLS
SP 3.10 Tree preservation and protection measures employed on she
SP Ol leave site undisturbed and prated greenspace from future development (rnln 25%)SP 3.12 M cleared log) (100%)
2 Site plan
2 Site plan
l ContractSP 3.13 Grind stumps and < for mu rn (280%)
SP 3.14 Tree planting (12 trees per acre; trees 23" diameter)
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVE
1 Photographs
Site plan2
LS
SSP 4,0 Bike racks 1SP 4.1 Covered bike storage facility 1SP 4.2 Tenant access to business center
SP 4.3 ~~ covered ; ^ stop
5ii planning t-4i
i
2
021CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT (CW)
[HI QUIRED AT ALL lIVtLS
lew i e No constrvnw. materials burned or turfed on site
Cv« .1 Only state-approved landfills may be utilized
V5-2016 EarthCraft Multlfamlly lofl7
EarthCraft Multlfamlly New Construction Worksheet
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
CW 1,2 Post waste management plan and divert 75% from landfill of:
1. Wood
2* Cardboard
3. Metal (Including beverage containers)
4. Drywail (recycle cr grind and spread on site)
5. Plastic (including beverage containers}
6. Shingles
CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT TOTAL
Select all that apply:Waste rngmt plan, pick up tickets
-2—J
2
1
11
2
1
2
5 0
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY (RE)
—REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
RE 1.0 Limit framing at all windows and doors
RE U. Engineered roof framing (90%)
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
Select all that apply:RE 1.2 Advanced Framing:
1. 2-stud comers where structurally feasible
2. Ladder T-walls where structurally feasible3 -12
3. Size headers for loads (non-structural headers In non-load bearing walls) I 1:OPTIONAL at all levelsRE 13 Average floor area of unit;
A. < 800 square feet
B, 800-1100 square feet
RE 1.4 Floor joists are 24" on renter (280%)
Select one:
.2
1
1RE 1.5 Non-load bearing wall studs are 24° on center 1UI J: .UVANCID f RAWING PAOOOCTS.
-
_
IBOPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
RE 2 D Precast insulated foundation walls (£90%)
RE 2.1 Insulated concrete forms or precast autodaved aerated concrete (290%):1. Foundation walls
:2
Select all thatepply;
22. Exterior walls
Engineered wall framing (290%)Deliver panelized construction or StPs to the site pre-framed (290%):
1. Floors
2. Exterior walls
3. Roof
4. Modular construction
3«t 2.2
1nf 2.3 Select aB that apply;
2
2
2
2RE 2.4 Structural headers are steel or engineered wood (290%) 2
il, RECYCLED AND/OR NATURAL CONTtNl M4TCR1AIS
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
RE 3.0 Use recycled concrete or alternate material as aggregate In foundationRE 3.1 Replace 225% a' cement in concrete with % ash or slag:
1. Slab and/or foundation walls (100%)
2. Exterior cladding and trim (275%)
RE 32 Sustalnabfy harvested, FSC certified:
1. Lumber (250%)
1 Product literatureSelect all that apply: Product literature
pZ1
1
Select all that apply: Product literature
2
2. Lumber/millwork: use no tropical wood 2—RE 33 Use building materials extracted, processed and manufactured sSDD miles from site (1 point per
product maximum 5 points)
RE 34 Reused, recycled, MDF with no added urea-formaldehyde, local species or FSC certified wood in all:
1-5 Product literature
Select all that apply: Product literature
1. Cabinet faces
2. Counteitops
RE 3.5 Exterior cladding and trim (225% recycled content material on £75% area)
2-
2
2 Product literatureRE 3.6 insulatron (£25% recycled content material)
Product literatureiRE 3.7 Flooring:
1. Cork, natural linoleum, seated concrete or bamboo flooring (£20% of total floor area)2. Recycled content tiles (£30% recycled content material on 100% of tile floor area)
3. Carpet (250% recycled content material on 250% of all carpeted floor area)
Product literatureSelect all that apply:
2
2
14. Biodegradable carpet and backing (250% of all carpeted floor area)
re 3 -8 Engineered trim:
1. Interior (280%)
2. Exterior, Including soffit, fascia and trim (275%)
2
Product literatureSelect all that apply:
1
lre j 9 Roofing material (250% recycled content meteiat on 290% area) 2 Product literature
——PS 4; RUILDINC REUSE
Gut Renafi [project exposing wen cavities or removing exterior cladding) or Adaptive Reuse (foradaptive reuse see addendum to worksheet) 8
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY TOTAL17 0
DURABILITY AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT (DUI
bu I i aoductn and .wiir.IT>"*
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
All roof valleys direct water away from waUs, dormers, chimneys, etc.DU 1JO
DU 13 install drainage plane per manufacturer's specifications
DU 13 Integrate drainage plans with :1. Window end door pan flashing at sills and side fleshing
2. Window and door head/top flashing
AU must comply;
EarthCraft Multrfamilyv5 - 20162ofl7
EirthCnft Multffamily New Construction Worksheet
Double layer of building paper or housewrap behind cementftious stucco, stone veneer or syntheticStone veneer on framed walls
DU 1*3
DU XA Roof gutters discharge water 25' from foundation
DU 1.5 Hashing: AD must comply:
1. Self-sealing bituminous membrane or equivalent at valleys and roof deck penetrations
2. Step and kick-out flashing at wall/roof and wall/porch Intersections, flashing 24" on wallsurface and Integrated with wall and roof/deck/porch drainage planes
DU 1.6 Continuous foundation termite flashing (Required If slab edge is Insulated)
DU 1.7 Maintain 2" clearance between wall siding and roof surface
DU U8 Install air conditioner condensing unit pad
DU 1.9 Roof drip edge with 21/4" overhang
DU 1,10 Drain pan for water heaters and washing machines
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM, OPTIONAL AT GOLD AND CERTIFIED
BDU l.ll Endosed crawlspace, If applicable to design
DU 1.12 Moisture-resistant wallboard In bathrooms 2OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
DU 1.13 Alternative termite treatment with no soli pretreatment 2DU 1.14 Non-toxic pest treatment:
1. All lumber in contact with foundation (236" above foundation)
2. All lumber
Select el that apply:
1
23. Mold Inhibitor with warranty applied to all lumber
DU 1.15 Vented rain screen behind exterior cladding
1
2
Dlf 1.16 Install termite mesh system 3
DU 1.17 Exterior daddlng (275% facade) with 30-year warranty 2 WarrantyDU 1.1B Windows, doors and skylights with 225-year warranty
5u 1.19 Insulate cold water pipes 2R-2
DU 1.20 All entrance doors have overhang 23' depth
DU 1.21 Roofing warranty:
1. 240-year
2. 250-year
1 Warranty
1
1
Select one: Warranty
1
2
DU 2 MOIsruSE HHIl.GEHE.T
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
d u*I o G rave bed (57's, no fines) beneath sub-grade slabs, on g rade slabs, or raised slabsd i 1 2.1 100% coverage of 26ma vapor taWier beneath all slabs, in all crawlspacesi' u 2.2 Foundation drain on top of sub-grade footing
Photographs
PhotographsDU 2.3 Pdtlo slabs, walks and driveways sloped 21/4" per l' away from building for 210' or to the edge of the surface, whichever Is less
DU 2.4 Final site grade sloped 21/2" per 1' away from home for 210' or to the edge of the site, whichever is less DU 2J5 Do not Install wet or water-damaged building materials
DU 2.6 Capillary break between foundation and framing at exterior wafs
DU 2.7 Drainage board and damp proofing for below-grade walls
DU 2.8 Design for or Install additional dehumldification:
1. Rough-in electrical plumbing for dehumidifier
2. Install whole-house ENERGY STAR dehumldlfler
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
DU 2.9 Foundation drain at outside perimeter eoge of footing surrounded with 6" dean gravel and fabricfilter
Select one:
2 Photographs
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
DU 2.10 Slab end crawlspace vapor barrier 210 mil or reinforced
du 2.11 Humlditot or thermidlstat used with whole-house variable speed cooling system1
Product literature2
Select all mat ap?{y:DU 2.12 Capillary break:
E31. Between ground/footing or footing/foundation 22. Between foundation and framing for all walls 1
DUG-IiUTV *\£ MOl?TU»E MANAGEMENT TO'A.0
JNDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
SAACrVIAQ 1
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
IAQ lJO No unvented combustion fireplaces, appliances, or space heaters
IAQ 1.1 No atmospherlcaiy vented water heaters or furnaces
lAQi 2 Sealed-combustion or electric water heater, must be installed »n conditioned space
1 AQ t,3 Carbon monoxide detector required combustion appliances exist (one per bedroom)
IAQ 2. IKOOOR POLLUTANT CONTROL
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
IAQ 2.0 Protect all duels until npor/w»ll finishing is complete
IAQ 2,1 FiH»r(s) easily accessible for proeeny maintenance to service
IAQ 2.2 Provide rodent and corrosion proof screens with mesh £0 5" for all openings not Mly sealed or
caulked IAQ 2.3 All outdoor supply air crosses filter prior to distribution
IAQ 2,4 M Interior paints are s lOOg/L VOC contentProduct literature
IAQ 2.5 No carpet In below grade units
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
ZAQ 2.6 Filters are 2 MERV 6 Product literature1
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM, OPTIONAL AT GOLD AND CERTIFIEDProduct literatureIAQ 2.7 Certified low or no VOC materials:
1. Interior paints
2. Stains and finishes on wood floors
3. Sealants and adhesive®
4. Carpet
5. Carpet pad
Select all that apply:
1
2
2
1
1
V5 - 2016 EarthCraft Muttifamily 3ofl7
Eartheraft MultlfamlJy New Construction Worksheet
6. Carpet pad adhesive 2XAQ 2.8 Protect a I bath fans until floor/wall finishing is complete
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
1
1AQ 2.10 No added urea-formaldehyde:
1. Insulation
2. Subftoor
Select all that applyProduct literature
1
l
3. AH cabinets,, shelves, and counteitops 2XAQ 2.11 Seal all particle board surfaces with water-based sealant iXAQ 2.12 Mo carpet in all units 3
XAQ 2.13 No carpet In main living area of all units l
XAQ 2.14 Permanent walk-off mats installed at each entry 1INDOOR AIR QUALITY TOTAL 0A
HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING ENVELOPE (BE)
RIQUIRtP AT Ait LCVCLS
ftt O.l ifd <: -T fea o* jurisdiction plus appitabie stole amendments
BE 4?. a Certified level projects must achieve a confirmed HERS Index $ £0
BE 0.3 Gold arid platinum level projects must achtev2 a confirmed HESS Index of of £ 7S
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
BE 0.4 Confirmed HERS Index of 1 7G
REQUIRED at all LEVELS - DESIGN FOR UNIT COMPARTMENT ALZZATZON
BE 1.0 vapor barriers installed under slabs ana crawls only ana not on any vertical surfaces
BE 1.1 Seal bottom pletes to subftoor or foundation for entire unit envelope
BE 1.2 Block and seal Joists cavities:
1. Above supporting walls at eantilevered floors
2. Under attic kneewalls
s
All must comply:
BE 1.3 Block stud cavities at change In ceiling height
BE 1.4 Install Mocking and baffles In insulated and vented attics
BE 1J5 Seal penetrations through:
1. Foundations and exterior wall assemblies
2. Top and bottom plates
3. Band and rim Joists
4. Insulated subftoor
All must comply:
S. Sheathing
f>« Walls and ceilings in attached garages
7. Al ceilings
BE l.G Seal penetrations around:
1. Shower, sinks, toilets and tub drains
2. HVAC supply and return boots sealed to subftoor or drywall (floor, walls, or ceilings)
3. Window and door rough openings
4. All drywall penetrations (common walls between attached units Included)
5. Exhaust fans to drywaB
6. Attic pull-down stairs, scuttle holes and kneewall doors
7. Chases
BE 1.7 Seal seams end gaps In;
1. Band joist sheathing
2. Exterior wall sheathing
3. All seams in SIP'S
BE 1.8 install rigid air barriers:
1. Behind tubs and showers on Insulated walls
2. At attle kneewall on attic-side (Including skylight shafts)
3. At chases In contact with the building envelope (Including fireplace chases)
4. Along staircases on Insulated walls
5. Along porch roofs
6. At dropped celling/soffit
7. At all band joists above unit separation walls
BE 1.0 Install weather-stripping at:
1. All exterior doors 0' not included In door assembly)
All must comply:
Ail must comply:
All must comply:
All must comply:
2. Attic kneewall doors, scuttle holes and pull down stairs
BE 1.10 All recessed cart lights must be air tight, gestured at all floors and also IC-rated in Insulatedceilings: to OfeTmie Ztc*e 4, insulate exterior surface of fixture to 2R-10
BE l.n Fr-e rated assemblies that do not use draft Mock in band areas must comply with Air Tight Drywall
a roach _ BE 1.12 Units adjacent to fire waito or CMU walls with en air gap assembly must fol low Air Tight Drywall
ay: roach
Pf QUIRED *T PI (TTNUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
TU.OF 1.13 Seal top ptote to dry-wall at the attic level
Or ONAL AT ALL LEVELS
B£ i &4 Comply with Air tight drywall approach (required If band area draft blocking Is not used)
BE 3.15 Gypcrete on all framed floors separating unit envelopes
BE 1.16 Two pour application of gypcrete to include areas blocked by drywall
BE 1.17 Firewall/party walls that eliminate air gap (UL 370 or equivalent)
4
1
1
2
BE 1.18 No recessed can lights installed
- - -REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
BE 2.0 Air Changes per Hour £ 5 ACHES
OPnONAl AT ALl LEVELS
BE 2.1 Air Changes per Hour < 4 ACH50
——
7
BE 2.2 Air Changes per Hour £ 3 ACH50 10
vS - 2016 EarthCraft Mufti family 4ofl7
EarthCraft Multlfamily New Construction Worksheet
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
BE 3.0 Floors:
1. Framed 2 R-19
2. Cantilevered t R-30
3. Podium/Elevated Slab * R-19
All must comply:
I BE 3.1 Walls: All must comply:
1. Exterior vrafls and band joists £ R-15
2. Hevator wails adjacent to dwelling units £ R-13
3. Foundation walls £ R-10 continuous or i R-13 cavity
Climate Zone 2/3 £ R-S continuous or £ R-13 cavity
Climate Zone 4 £ ft-lQ continuous or £ R-13 cavity
All must comply:I BE 3.2 Ceilings/Roof:
1« Vented Flat: Climate Zone 4 £ R-38
2. Continuous Roof Deck: Climate Zone 4 £ R-20
3. Sloped: Climate Zone 4 a R-38
I BE 3.3 Attic/Roof:1. Install wind baffles at eaves In every vented bay, or equivalent air barrier at edge of celling
All must comply:
2. Energy heel trusses or raised top plate
3. Attic platforms allow for full-depth Insulation below
BE 3.4 Attic S nee*Si :
1. Doors 2 R-19
All must comply:
2. Insulation and attic-side air barrier £ R-19
BE 3.5 Attic pull-down/ scuttle hole a R-38
BE 3.6 When Installing loose-fill attic Insulation, card and rulers must be installed
BE 3.7 Steel framed buildings require thermal break £ R-7.5
BE 3.8 Grade II Insulation qualfty at all building envelope ^cations
[ BE 3.9 Slab edge insulation t R-10BE 3.10 Exterior band areas have interior air barrier meeting required Insulation values
laCQUIBEP AT PLATINUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CCRT1MEP
Bl 3 n Insulation installation qu»Uy (floors, walls and ceilings)'
1. Grade I
2. Grade n with insulated sheathing £ R-3 (100%)
Select one:
32
2[ef 3.12 Corners aR-fi 1 1|ut 3 13 Headers £ R-3BE 3-14 Rbe'giass batts sra unfacacyfrictfon fit
1 i
1 L.OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
BE 3.15 Insulate with foam applied insulation: Select all that apply:
1. Exterior walls including band area
2. Floor system over craw Ispace or basement
4
2
BE 3.16 Walls:
1. Seal and Insulate crawlspaoe walls £ R-10 continuous
2. insulate unfinished basement walls Instead of celling
3. Insulate basement waits with continuous Insulation
4. insulate exterior walls and band joist a R-19
5. Insulate exterior walls and band joist £ R-20 or £ R-13 cavity plus R-5 Insulated sheathing
Select all that apply:
2
1
2
2_
3
Select one:I BE 3.17 Continuous exterior insulation:
1. >R-3
2. *R-5J
7
BE 3.16 Ceilings:
1. Flat Vented: Climate Zone 4 £ R-49
2. Continuous Roof Deck: Climate Zone 4 £ R-30
3. Sloped: Climate Zone 4 £ R-49
BE 3.19 Attic kneewall Insulated JeR-22
Select one:
2
2
2
2I BE 3.20 insulate roofline a R-30 4
—JLREQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
BE 4.0 Door U-factors and SHGC:
1. U-factor sO.35
2. SHGC s 0.30
BE 4.1 Window U-factor and SHGC:
1. U -factor sO.35
2. SHGC s 0.30
AD must comply:
All must comply:
BE 4.2 Skylight U-factor and SHGCT
1. U-factor <0.60
2. SHGC i 0.30
All must comply:
BE 4.3 NFRC certified doors, windows and skylights wfth label
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND COLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
|BE 4.4 Door U-factor:
1. Opaque door: U factors 0.21
2. Door with s 50% glass: U-factor * 0.27
3. Door with > 50% glass: u-factor s 0.32
BE 4.5 Window U-factor and SHGC:
1. U-factor s0.32
2. SHGC sO.27
! BE 4.6 Skylight U-factor and SHGC:1. U-factor *0.55
Select all that apply:
2
1
1
Select all that apply:
l 12 2
Select all that apply:
1 J I] N/A
vS -2016 EarthCraft Multlfamily 5o«7
EarthCraft Muttlfamfly New Construction Worksheet
2. SHGC £0.27 2 N/A
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
BE 4.7 Window U-factor and SHGC:
1. U -factor sO. 25
2. SHGC £0.24
! BE 4J1 Skylight U-factor and SHGC:1. U-factor £0.43
2. SHGC £0.24
IS 4.® Glaring facing:
1. West S 2% of floor area
2. East S 3% Of floor area
Select aif that apply:
2
3
Select all that apply:2
3
Select all that apply:
1
1
BE 4.10 1 .5' overhangs over 580% of south windows 1
BE 4.11 Solar shade screens (m!n all east and west windows)
IE E„S3 OarffiJMi psssiy® selaFdsSpi |25% toad radueH&o}2_
4
BE 4.13 Window area Is SI5% of conditioned floor area (all unftaj 2
r——
OPTll
BE 5.0 I green roof system:
1. 5 20% of roof area
2. 5 40% of roof area
Select one:
2
3
3. > 60% or above 4HJ'jH PfAFQfl MifiC E BUILOING f NVttOPC TO?* « 23 0
LNfcKGY EFflClENl SYSTtWS (LS)
ftS il Ht ADNG AHO COOLING t^UIFrtENT
TO AT ALL :VEL5
ES 1.0 Size and select ail hvac equipment in accordance with ACCA Manuals 3 and S:
l. Complete load calculation utilizing ACCA Manual J 8th Edition Software or current ASHRAEbased software (Trane Trace or Carrier HAP) and submfc to EarthCraft tor review prior to
Issuing construction drawings. Loads must include detailed Inputs.
Based on worst case unit orientation per unit type
3. Use 2009 ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals Climate Design Information for outdoor design
temperatures
4. Indoor temperatures 7D"F tor heating and 75* for coaling
5. Base infiltration on prefect team selected Infiltration goal
Use actual area, U-factor and SHGC for windows and doors, actual area and A-values of
floors, walls , and ceilings7. Base mechanical ventilation on ASHRAE 62.2 or BSC-01 standard
8. Cooling equipment end/or single-stage heat pump between 95%-125%
9. Provide OEM data tor each unique system type
10. Internal loads that reflect design and occupancy s240Q Btu/h
If programmable thermostat Installed tor heat pump, include adaptive recovery technology
All must comply:
Load Calculations
2.
6.
ES 1.1Product literature
ES 1.2 AHR2 performance match all Indoor/outdoor colls
E5 1.3 Non-CFC and non-HCFC refrigerantAHRI Certificate
ES 1*4 No electric resistant heat as primary heat source or reheat
ES 13 Heat pump efficiency 5 8.0 HSPF or equivalent COP
ES 1.6 Furnaceefflclencya 90 AFUE
ES 1.7 Cooling equipment 5 14 SEBl or 1 1 .5 EER
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
ES 1.8 Heating equipment efficiency:
1. ENERGY STAR qualified furnace(s) 590 AFUE and within 40% of load calculation
2. ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump(s) fcB.5 HSPF and within 25% of load calculation
ES 1.9 Verification of proper refrigerant charge with subroo fng Deviation ±3°F or superheat deviation ±5°F
Select one:
AHRI match2
2
1 Test results
E5 1JO ENERGY STAR qualified COO 1 1 rig equipment 5S EER 14.5
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
es ill Variable speed blower
2
2
E5 1.12 Ground-source heat pump(s) 5 EER 17 3ES 1.13 ENERGY STAR qualified cooling equipment 5 SEER 16 3
ES 1.14 Heat pump efficiency 59.0 HSPF
ES 1.15 Dual-stage compressors
2
3
1 S 1.16 Condenser units are spaced 2 feet apart
t s 1.17 VariWe ftCngerant/Mlni-SplIt system utilized tor primary heating and cooling2
6
C5 I: DUCTWORK / AIR HANDLER
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
es 2.0 '7 *ai err handlers and duel systems with mastic
£5 2 1 Code approved solid connector for all connections
ES 2.2 Fully duct all 5 uopfy and return ducts
LS 2.3 Dud Insulation:
1. a R-6: Ducts in conditioned and interstitial spaces (between floors)
2. 5 R-8: Ducts in unconditioned space
E5 2A No ducts in exterior walls or vaulted ceilings and no plenum within 2' of raofllne.
ES 2.5 Locate all air < andlars wit In conditionedspanES 2.6 Indoor coil protected until finished floor Installed
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
ES 2^7 Install ducts per ACCA Manual D duct design
ES 2.8 Minimize pressure Imbalance within units:
1. Install jumper ducts, transfer grills, or dedicated return tor each room
2. Measured pressure differential £ 3pa between bedroom id return
All must comply:
3 Manual D
Select all that apply;
2
3 Test results
V5-2016 EarthCraft Multffamlly 6©fl7
EarthCraft Multffamily New Construction Worksheet
ES 2.9 Install rigid duct work or pull all flex duds with no pinches and support at intervals £ IF
ES 2.10 Measure and balance airflow for each duct run (±20% of design) —ES 2-11 Verify supply and return duct static pressure
ES 2.12 HVAC system and ductwork Is dry and clean
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM, OPTIONAL AT GOLD AND CERTIFIED
2
3
2
1
ES 2.13 Locate entire duct system within conditioned space 5
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
ES 2*14 Duct design end installation:
1. No duct take-offs within 6" of supply plenum cap
2. Rigid metal supply trunk line
3. Space all supply duct take-offs 26* apart
4. Install rigid circular duct as supply plenum
ES 2.15 Duct insulation in unconditioned spaces 2R-10
Select all that ^ply:
I1
2
I
2
1ES 2.16 Return plenum duct take-off free area is 120% of supply plenum duct take-off free area 2
ES 2.17 Design and construct accessible mechanical closets 2
^ata^E5 3.0 Test duct leakage based on conditioned floor area (CFA):
1. Leakage to outside S5%
All must comply;Teat results
2. Total leakage 58%
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
ES 3.1 Test duct leakage based on conditioned floor area (CFA):
1. Leakage to outside £3%
2, Total leakage s5%
Select all that apply:
8 Test results
6
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
ES 4.0 Install exhaust fans in alt bathrooms and duet to ouwid*
Gas kitchen range vented to exterior 2100 cfm fan
Outside air ventilation strategy complies with ASHRAE 62.2-2007 or BSC-Dl and must be
conditioned prior to distribution
When Installed to achieve ES 4.2r design sod install fresh air Intakes:
1. 210' away from exhaust outlets , vehfds Idling zones, parking garages
2. z 2' above grade
3. When run to soffit the duct must be extended and affixed through the soffit vent
4. Fresh air duct may not be run to the roof
5. Fresh air shutoff may not be controlled by humldlstat
6. Install rigid duct with Insulation
ES 4.1Test results
ES 4.2
ES 4.3 All must comply;
7. AR Intakes must be ducted to exterior of building
ES 4.4 Seal seams of all Intake and exhaust ducts with mastic
ES 4.S Duct clothes dryers to outside
EG 4.6 No power roof vents
ES 4.7 Back-draft dampers for kitchen and bathroom exhaust
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
IF Instated, ceiling fans must be ENERGY STAR qualified (J/bedroom and 1 in living room)ES4.BProduct literature
ES 4.9 ENERGY STAR bath fens with properly sized ductwork and measured airflow 250 cfm
ES 4.10 Electric kitchen range vented to exterior a 100 cfm fan
ES4.11 Verify outdoor air supply ventilation airflow test within +/- 20% of design values
ES 4.12 Install and label accessible ventilation controls, with override controls for continuously operatingventilation fans
ES4.13 Supply/exhaust fans rated at S3 sones (intermittent) and si sane (continuous) "REQUIRED AT PLATINUM, OPTIONAL AT GOLD AND CERTIFIED
ES 4.14 Radon resistant construction:
1. Passive, radon/soil gas vent system labeled or each floor
2— Test results
3 Test results
Test results2 i
l1
1
Select all that apply:
1
—r2. Radon test of building prior to occupancy 1
z:E5 4.15 Exhaust fan wired with light in bathroom l
ES 4.16 Duct all exhaust fans with rigid duct 1OPTIONAL AT AU. LEVELS
ES4.17 Automatic (timer and/or humldlstat) bathroom exhaust ton controls zrr2
ES 4.18 Energy recovery ventilator 3ES 4 Vent storage room to outside 1
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
If gas, direct ven t
Heat' Trap ort all storage water heaters
Sfetric water heelers i. .93 Vf~
IS s o
es s^
HITAHRI Certificate
es 5,3 Pipe Insulation On first 2"
REQUIHCD AT PLATINUM AND GOiD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
AHRI CertificateWigr EnffF?* Fasw !E~ •ES S 4 Select one:
1. Storage Gas a .67 S=, Electric z .95 EF
2. TankJess; Gas * .90 EF
2
_[3
OPTIONAL AT AU LEVELS
ES BJ Type Of water heater:
1. Solar domestic (240% annual load based on unit demand)
2. fflph efficiency tankless water heater (fe .92 EF) with Insulated buffer tank
3. ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump hot water heater
Select one:
Product literature6
4AHRI Certificate
4
E5 541 Hot water piping Insulation £R-A (100%)
- -REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
2
v5 - 2016 EarthCraft Multlfamlly 7ofl7
EarthCraft Multffamlly New Construction Worksheet
ES 0.0 High-efficacy lighting In 100% of all permenant fixturesES 6.1 Tf Installed, ENERGY STAR dishwasher
Product LiteratureES 6.2 If installed, ENERGY STAR refrigerator
Product LiteratureREQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND GOLD, OPTIONAL AT CERTIFIED
ES 6.3 ENERGY STAR® Advanced Lighting Package 3OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
ES 6.4 Control systems:
1. Automatic indoor lighting controls
2. Automatic outdoor Ightlng controls
Select all that apply:
2
2es 6.5 Fixtures and bulbs:
A. ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent fixture or LED bulbs (100%)
B. Ballasted compact fluorescents or LED buJbs at all recessed light fixtures
C. Compact fluorescent bulbs (£90%)
*• REQUIRED AT PLATINUM AND GOLD,
Select one:
2
1
1/APPLIANCES
InrrOP : AT itH,-ifltd
ES 7.0 Ballasted compact fluoresoents and/or LED bulbs In aii eorrtdor/breezeway and al common spans
ES 7.1 If Installed, ENERGY STAR qualified dothes washer
ES 7.2 If installed, high efficiency dothes dryer with moisture sensor
2
2 Product literature
Product literature2OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
ES 7.3 High 3fidency Exterior Lighting:
1. Design to Reach IES guidelines: Lighting For Exterior Environments
2. Achieve 50% reduction based on Advanced Energy Design Guide (ASHRAE/JES)
3. High efficiency exterior lighting using 100% fluorescent and/or LED bulbs
Select all that apply;
2
1
2ES 7.4 High efficiency elevators
ENERGY"EFFICIENT SYSTEMS TCTTAl2
54 Jj
WATCH EFFICIENCY ( WE )
L* INDOOR WA1LF Use
JLREQUII AT ALL LEVELS
WE 1.0 Meet National Energy Policy Act low flow standards, for ail fixtures
WE 1.1 Detect no leaks at any water-using fixture, appliance or equipment
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM , OPTIONAL AT SOLD AND CERTIFIED
we i ,% if Installed, water treatment system Ni f conned, 265% efficient
wi 1.3 If Installed, water softeners certified to NSF/AriSI Standard 44
2
2WE 1.4 Store £0.5 gal of water between water heater and I ixture (not applicable to central systems)
2 Test results
Select nil1! mat applyWe 1.5 Low-flow fixtures (units and common facilities):1. WaterSense labeled toilet (£1.28 avg. gat/flush)
2. WaterSense labeled urinal (£0.5 gal/flush)
3. WaterSense lavatory faucet and accessories (sl.5 gpm at 60 psl)
4. WaterSense labeled Showerhead (2.0 gpm)
2
1 Product literature
1
2
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
WE 1.6 Toilet (£1.1 avg. gal/flush)
WE 1.7 Waterless urinals In common areas
2
2WE 1.8 Greywater system for toilet flushing 4WE 1,9 Rainwater harvest system for lnjc-:r water use 4
WE 1.10 Hot water demand £0.13 gal of water between loop and fixture and £2 gal of water In kx>pbetween water heater and furthest fixture (not applicable to central systems) 2 Test results
we ai ovroooa water weREQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
IWE 2.0 Cover all exposed soli with 2"-3" mulch layer
All must ttmply:WE 21 Irrigation system: ~1. Must have rain sensor shutoff switch
2. Provide operating manual to property management
3. Provide Irrigation system layout to property management
WE 2.2 If Installed, ornamental water features must recirculate water and serve beneficial useWE 2.3 Install plants to maintain distance £2' from home at maturity
REQUIRED AT PLATINUM, OPTIONAL AT GOLD AND CERTIFIED
we 24 Turf £ 40% of landscaped area
WE 2JS Vegetate slopes exceeding 4: 12 Landscape plan1 1 ~,~~
we 2 fi If Installed, Irrigation system is: (Max 4 points)
1. Design, install, and audit Irrigation system by WaterSense Irrigation Partner with no leaks
Select all that apply:
2
2. Micro-Irrigation system (e.g., drip Irrigation) Includes pressure regulator, filter and flush endassemblies
3. Distribution uniformity £65% lower quarter
4. Install sprinklers only on turfgrass, pop-up height £4"
5. Establish grow-In phase and post landscape seasonal water schedules at irrigation controller
2
2
1
2
WE 2.7 Drought-tolerant/native landscaping turf and plants
WE 2JB xerisrape guidebook given to property management or owner
OPTIONAL AT AUTlEVE LS
1 Plant list
l Resource
WE 2.9 Test and amend soil 1 Test resultswe 3.io Irrigation: (Max 5 points)
1. Greywater Irrigation system
2. Rainwater irrigation system
3. Zone Irrigation system tor specific water needs In each planting area
4. Provide weather station or soil moisture sensor on irrigation system
Select all that apply:
3
3
2
2WE 2.11 Timer on exterior water spigots
WATER EFFICIENCY TOTAL1
10 0
EarthCraft Muftrfarnifyv5 -201680fl7
EarthCraft MuHIfamfly New Construction Worksheet
EDUCATION AND OPERATIONS (EO>
—IREQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
EO IjO Provide property manager with project-spedfk: owner's manual
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELSI Copy
EO X.l Local recycling contact
EO 1.2 Label all storm drain or storm inlets to discourage clumping of pollutants
io 1.3 Household hazardous waste resources
• ** -= "REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS
EO 2-0 Provide all subcontractors with EarthCraft Multffamily worksheet
L Contact
1 Picture
1
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
1EO 2.1 Property Maintenance Staff representative attends design review and/or kick off meeting
EO 2.2 Market EarthCraft MulttfamBy program
EO 23 Provide pre-occupancy briefing tor tenant
EO 2.4 Project participates in post occupancy project debriefing
1 :
F1 Signage
2
2EO 2.5 Environmental management and buHdlng maintenance guidelines tor staff 2 I CopyEO 2.6 Landscape maintenance guide tor maintenance and management personnel 2
EO 3: TWBPPAHTIfPttOCTAWS
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
EO 3.0 ENERGY STAR Version 3
EO 3.1 Indoor alrfWS
EO 3.2 QuaBfy tor WaterSense
EO 33 EarthCraft Community Certification
_2
2
3
EarthCraft Light Commercial for Community CenterEO 3.4 2
EO 3.5 EarthCraft light Commercial Ready Spaces
E03.6 Building America Builders Challenge1
13 0EDUCATION AND OPERATIONS TOTAL
INNOVATION <»NVi
OPTIONAL AT ALL LEVELS
in i ,o On-sfu fuel can or co-generation system
in l.l Solar, micro-hydro or wind electric SystemSystem design
System design
System design
System design
System design
System design
4
4
in 1*2 Solar-ready design 2
IN i 3 Solar electric system (10% of project requirements)
In 1.4 ICC' u of stormwate- kept en site and used for development operations
in 1-5 Common areas use solar electric system (80% of demand)
IN 1.6 Housing AftardabNItyt
1 £20% total units
2 £50% total units
in 1.7 Developer contracts tor at least 12 months post construction energy monitoring
XN 1.6 Project specific innovation points: builder submits specifications tor Innovative products or design features to EarthCraft prior to construction completion
5
4
4
Select one:
cni
2
6 Unit Level Utility Data
TBD
INNOVATION TOTAL 2 a
(WORKSHEET TOTAL 155 0
EarthCraft Muftifamllyv5 - 2016 9ofl7
Comment Responses
Site Plan Review CommentsPlease provide a comment responsefor all comments outlined below and a digital copy of the plans with
a revised plan submission.
July 31, 2018
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C.
2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
(703)526-5598
mweinsteintnbeankinnev.com
Matthew J. Weinstein
3445 Washington Boulevard (APAH/American Legion Site)
3445 Washington Boulevard
15-086-011
DATE:
APPLICANT/DEVELOPER:
APPLICATION BY:
ADDRESS:
DAYTIME PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT LOCATION:
PROPERTY RPC:
Comments:
General Application Comments
1. The 4.1 submission must consider an alternative or future condition where an east-west street
segment is shown along the north side of the property and how the subject site would be
designed or modified to facilitate circulation as envisioned in the Washington and KirkwoodSpecial GLUP Study "Plus.
• Response: The application is consistent with the vision of the GLUP and east-west
connectivity at the north side of the site. Nothing shown on plans would preclude the
implementation of the various options for an east-west connection discussed as part of
the Special GLUP Study.
2. Applicable public access easements must be provided for the proposed alley on the west side of
the site, as well as for a future street segment in the northern building setback.
• Response: Applicant will submit any requiredpublic access easements to the County
for review before obtaining the Footing to Grade Permit.
3. Provide responses to the comments listed herein.
• Response: Comment acknowledged
Certified Survey Plat
4. Clarify VEPCO easement width identified under DB 1537 PG 652 (and/or DB 1375 PG 450).
• Response: No easement width is specifiedfor this easement in the original deed. This
is common for old VEPCO easements.
Plot and Location/Presentation Plans
5. Staff does not support the at-grade transformer along Washington Boulevard, which should be
relocated below-grade either to the garage or an underground vault. The proposed locationconflicts with the streetscape envisioned in the Special GLUP Study and is not supported by
staff
01216795-3
• Response: This is a very tight site with limited opportunities for placement of the
transformers. The location shown provides the necessary access the Dominion Power
requires. The transformer will befully screened, in a manner that is integral to the
overall architectural vocabulary and will not be visible to pedestrians or motorists
both because of the screening and the transformer's distancefrom the back ofcurb.
6. Proposed trees are not shown in tree pits along Washington Boulevard.
• Response: The civil plans have been revised to show the street trees on Washington
Boulevard and along the proposed alley.
7. Label the size of the at-grade garage intake/exhaust vents.
• Response: Dimensions have been added to the proposed locations on sheet A-4 and
sheet C-0401.
8. Pedestrian street access should be provided at the front of the building along Washington
Boulevard to be consistent with street activation goals outlined in the Special GLUP Study.
• Response: Principle 4 in the Special Study addresses the plan's Intentionsforactivating the Washington Boulevard streetscape. This includes the retention of
existing civic uses of which the American Legion is one of the most prominent. The
Legion occupies almost the entirety of the Washington Boulevard building frontage
and the design intent is to create an inviting street presence. This project will
considerably widen the sidewalk along Washington Boulevard as per the requirements
of the Special Study and Arlington's streetscape standards, enhancing the pedestrian
experience and encouraging additional pedestrian traffic.
9. Identify the average site elevation.
• Response: Response: Average site elevation is 255.50' which is noted on sheets A-10,
A-ll, A-15, and sheet C-0401.
Architectural Building Elevations and Sections
10. Summarize GFA tabulation for each floor {or typical floor), including the garage level and ground
floor, and label elevation for each floor.
• Response: GFA for eachfloor, garage, groundfloor, and elevation ofeachfloor Is
noted in the Gross Floor Area Chart on sheet A-2. A note has been added to sheets A
3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7, andAS directing rev/ewers to sheet A-2 for GFA. Elevations
have been noted on the floorplan sheets.
11. Summarize the number of parking spaces on garage level sheet A-3 (including number of
standard, compact, and accessible spaces), and tabulate areas that are considered GFA and
gross parking area. Identify any areas that are proposed to be excluded from GFA both in the
tabular GFA summary and by demarking any areas on the floor plan.
• Response: Parking count chart has been added to sheet A-3 as requested. Refer to
sheet A-2 for an extended GFA summary as requested.
12. Label height of the ground floor level on Exterior Elevations sheets.
01216795-3
• Response: Heightfor the groundfloor has been added to sheets A-10, A-ll, and A-15.Elevator elevations have been added to sheet A-12for average site grade, groundfloor, and secondfloor.
13. Clarify proposed colors of fagade materials.
• Response: Brick A - very light color, off white; Brick B - very dark grey color; Brick C -medium light grey; Fiber cement board - medium grey -Artisan series; Fiber cementpanel- dark grey to match brick B; Mechanical equipment screen on roof- color to
match Fiber cement panel - dark grey; Metal Banding above 1st floor - very darkgrey/black; Precast cap and band- color to match Brick A; Metal canopies andsunshades - grey; Storefront mullions - grey; Metal louver - color to match adjacentmaterial
14. Enlarged elevations "South" and "West Part 1" are missing on Sheet A-12.
• Response: Enlarged elevations have been reinserted into sheet A-12.
15. Indicate soil depth for area above garage structure on Building Sections Sheet A-15.
Response: Final soil depth is still being coordinated and determine. A minimum of5'-0" of depth will be provided along Washington BtvdforArlington Counties 5'freeutility zone. All other sides of the project vary. Dimensions and notes have beenaddedfor clarification
16. Screening must be shown in detail for any above-grade mechanical equipment such as at-gradetransformers.
• Response: Enlarged elevation ofscreeningfor above-grade transformer has beenshown on l/A-12. Transformer enclosure and large doors for DVP access will becovered with syntheticfoliage. Details are still being worked through and discussedbut transformer will not be visible from Washington Blvd.
17. Provide additional details for special architectural features, such as the mural feature shown on
elevation drawings or for architectural treatments for garage and loading doors as discussed incomments below.
• Response: Details forpotential special architectural mural feature will be providedwhen available. Muralfeature will be developed through consultation between theAmerican Legion and APAH and provided during the site plan review process.
18. Additional tabulation detail is required, including square footage of all separate uses by floorand totals for all floors, including storage, loading and service areas, non-residential uses, grossparking area, and recycling and trash collection areas.
• Response: Additional information in an updated gross areas chart has been included
on sheet A-2
19. Provide a tabulation of total residential units by type, number of bedrooms, and floor area, perfloor.
• Response: Additional information has been added to the Residential Unit Summary on
sheet A-2.
20. Include all requested density bonuses and exclusions in the total density tabulation.
01216795-3
• Response: The Applicant is applyingfor the affordable housing density bonus. At thepresent time we are not anticipating any additional bonus density will be required.We will prepare a list of the proposed density exclusions as part ofthefinalsubmission. Since the proposed zoning district C-02.5 is based on a unlt-per-acrecalculationfor residential development, density exclusions are effectivelyfor
informational purposes.
Landscape Plan
21. Clarify "Linear Park" listed under percentage of open space provided, is this the hatched "OpenSpace" area at the north side of the site? Why are landscaped areas along the east propertyedge, including the playground/plaza area, not counted toward the open space tabulation?
• Response: Revised landscape plans are hatched to encompass the private amenityarea.
22. Label size of the areas identified in the above comment.
• Response: Labels and hatches are updated to identify specific open space types alongwith their square footages.
23. Total open space tabulations should be cognizant of the potential future street segmentenvisioned in the Special GLUP Study.
• Response: See response to comment21 above.
Additional Drawings
24. Provide street level context renderings showing how the building fits in with the neighborhood(in addition to the birds-eye view renderings on Sheet A-17).
• Response: Additional views have been provided on new sheet A-18
25. Label total 400-foot distance on Site Sections Sheet A-16 (per 4.1 Checklist) to compare heightprofiles.
• Response: Section 1 has been extended and labeled with the 400-foot distance.Section 2 has been labeled to Indicate that It shows 450 ft distance
Additional Filing Information
26. Provide all information required for green building certification (under item #8.N in the Site PlanSubmittal Checklist) for LEED or Earthcraft equivalent, in order to achieve the minimum greenbuilding standard required for site plan projects under Section 15.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
• Response: A draffEarthCraft Multifamily New Construction Worksheet is included inthis second preliminary submission.
27. Please coordinate a meeting with Historic Preservation Program staff to discuss preliminaryarchaeological investigations as outlined in "Archaeological context and investigations adjacentto Bali Family Burial Ground" memorandum dated January 25, 2018, and otherrecommendations of the Special GLUP+ Study.
• Response: The Applicant and counsel met with the County Historic PreservationProgram staff on August 15, 2018. APAH has engaged a cultural resources
01216795-3
management group. R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, to perform the necessaryinvestigations required by the County.
Additional Staff Comments:
The comments below may or may not require further action prior to final submission, and are intendedprimarily to provide feedback and raise staff concerns in advance of the public review process.
General Architecture Staff Comments
28. Since the loading and garage doors are quite prominent, please use an alternative more"designed" style of door that incorporates translucent panels which will help to enliven thesidewalk at night.
• Response: Garage doors are located offofa private alley. Doors have been selectedfor speed, security, and long-term maintenance of the project. Street lights or
additional bollards can be discussed to enlighten the sidewalk at night.
29. Either remove the individual unit exhaust louvers entirely from the exterior, or make them muchless prominent, particularly on the facades facing Washington Blvd and the newly created streeton the west side.
• Response: Due to the wood construction of the project and the mechanical equipmentlocated on the roof we are not able to exhaust vertically. The horizontal louvers will
be colored to match the adjacent materials to blend in with the design. They areshown here as black to make sure there is no misunderstanding of the design intent.
30. Shift the metal sunshades around so that they are featured more prominently on the southfacing facade along Washington Street - here they can help to provide the most benefit both interms of sun shading and relief to the flat building wall.
• The applicant added a very strong horizontal element on the southwest top corner ofthefafade to pick up on the sun shading theme of the building and it also helped to
define the most important corner of the building. The overall theme for using the sunshading elements on the top of the building was to not only provide sun shading to thetop units but to also help define the top ofdie building by giving the topfloor greaterarticulation. Also we used sun shading on only certain window types because It did
not work on the larger window types given the way the larger window types had adifferent articulation. So by adding additional sun shading elements to the south faceother than the windows types found throughout the whole building just to treat thesouth face differently did not make sense.
31. Add balconies and ground floor unit entrances to the ends of the two wings facing the cemetery.
• Response: Ground level apartment entrances are typically located along sidewalks toenhance the perception ofstreet activity in the public realm. Providing ground levelentrances facing the cemetery would not accomplish this and the necessary provisions
for access would diminish the amount ofcommon area availablefor all residents. The
desirefor provision ofbalconies may also be to increase activation but that does notoutweigh the increased building cost that would resultfor this affordable housing
development
01216795-3
32. Include at least a few balconies along Washington Blvd frontage.
• Response: The Applicant has no plans to provide balconies because ofsafety andoperation issues.
General Landscape and Urban Forestry Staff Comments
Tree Preservation
33. Reduce the footprint of underground garage to allow for more tree preservation and and betterconditions for new trees.
• Response: Reducing the area of the garage would necessitate the construction anadditionalpartial orfull level ofbelow grade parking which would have a significantimpact on the project's construction cost. Generally, spaces on thefirst level ofa
garage cost approximately $20 to $25,000 per space. This cost rises to $40 to 45,000perspace on subsequent below grade levels because of increased excavation andsheeting and shoring and haulage. This increment could be considerably greaterdepending on the height of the water table and the need to de-water the hole. We areproviding 5feet ofsoil depth forplantings on the site and street trees.
34. Preserve tree #170 with proper tree protection. Preservation of this tree would help meet the
tree canopy goal forthe Washington Boulevard & Kirkwood Road Special GLUP Study of 25%,reduce tree replacement calculations, and improve the site's aesthetics. It is likely the actualroot system isn't as wide as the critical root zone depicts, and this allows for more options forpreservation.
• Response: Preserving this tree would entail a reduction in the size of the garage.Since ourparking count is already of concern to the neighborhood, losing even afewspaces has a negative impact on the project. Furthermore, adding an additional level
to the garage would dramatically increase cost and AHIF gap on the project. Thiswould make the development less efficient and competitivefor tax credits.
35. Look at options to move the storm sewer at rear of building onsite to avoid impact to offsitetrees. These trees, while not all native trees, provide a significant screen forthe neighboringproperties, and avoiding impacting them would reduce tree replacement calculations, and helpwith the aforementioned tree canopy goals.
Response: The storm sewer outfall has been redesigned so the trees noted are nolonger impacted by the storm sewer.
Planting Plan
36. Show soil volumes fortrees in restricted space. Targets for soil volume on street trees are:
• 600 Cu ft for small canopy trees, 900 Cu ft for medium canopy trees, 1200 Cu ft for largecanopy trees
• On site trees must have a minimum of 300 cubic ft of available soil volume. Combinedsoil areas are preferred, and can be counted together.
i. Response: Applicant will comply and revised plans show soil volumes
01216795-3
37. Connect the tree pits at the front of the building to maximize root space.
• Response: Applicant will comply and the revised landscape plans show a continuoussoil panel under the paving.
38. Plant diversity requirements are not met. Planting more than 10 trees requires at least 5different species - only 3 are on the plant schedule.
• Response: Applicant will comply with this comment and add additional tree species
39. Only 18 out of 53 replacements are onsite. Find more room fortrees - roof, courtyard, rear,
offsite (with permission)
• The Applicant is working to reduce the number of trees affected by the development
thus reducing the number of tree replacement requirement. We are also looking at
opportunities for replacement trees on nearby sites.
40. Reduce reinforced turf at rear of property to allow for trees/landscape beds.
• The rear of the site is currently requiredforfire access. Applicant is working the
Arlington County Fire Department to determine ifother access options might be
acceptable.
DES Staff Comments
TE&O Streetli hts, Signals
41. Clearly indicate any new streetlights; it looks like there are two on Washington one either sideof the proposed parking, however, only one is clearly labeled.
• Response: Two streetlights are proposed on Washington Boulevard. They are now
both clearly labeled.
42. The mid-block signal is not really a midblock signal. It is tied to intersection operations fortheGiant loading dock and the parking lot on the north of Washington Blvd.
• Response: Need to discuss with DES. Moving the signal west may be in conflict withthe N Kansas intersection.
43. If the crosswalk will need to be relocated, it will need to be to the west of the proposeddriveway entrance. Need to:
• Response: Given the location and configuration ofFounders Way across the street andslightly offsetfrom the proposed driveway, the crosswalk cannot be located to the
west of the proposed driveway unless it is located to the west of Founders Way. Given
the location of the pedestrian plaza, we believe that the crosswalk on the east side of
the proposed driveway will better serve pedestrian circulation.
44. Provide signal modification plan
• Response: Comment acknowledged.
45. Obtain all necessary easements for equipment relocation
Response: Comment acknowledged.
46. Construct signal mods as part of their site development
01216795-3
• Response: Comment acknowledged.
47 Upgrade all the pushbuttons to Accessible pushbuttons
• Response: Comment acknowledged.
Trans ortation Demand Management
48. The bike parking calculation on A-2 appears to be wrong. Why is 30% being used? The site needs1 secure space for every 2.5 units, or 64 spaces for the residential portion of the site. If the
American Legion portion qualifies as "office" that would be another 2 secure spaces for office
employees. 30% of the required bike parking must be horizontal and floor level, which thiscurrent design accommodates.
• Response: Bike parking calculation have been updated to include 67 bike storage
units. 38 are currently located on the groundfloor and 29 are located in the garage.
49. The location and alignment of the secure bike room is great. It just needs to be bigger toaccommodate the whole rack requirement, or an additional 16-18 spaces. The room should
become big enough if you add 9 feet of length, effectively shortening the exterior entrancewalkway to the room. Expanding this room is a much simpler solution than trying to add asecond room somewhere else.
• Response: Refer to response 48
50. There are no visitor bike parking spaces shown on either the landscape or civil sets. This siteneeds between 4-5 such spaces, based on how we classify the American Legion space. A pair oftwo bike racks near the main entrance to the residential portion, and one or two racks on
Washington Blvd near the American Legion space are suggested.
• Response: Revised plans incorporate bicycle racks to accommodate between 4-5
spaces on the streetscape level.
Trans ortation Plannin
51. The area along the north side of the building is proposed to be a shared street per the GLUPstudy that would have low speed, mixed-traffic. While vehicular grade concrete panels are
specified in that area, it is not clear how a vehicle will actually access the area. In particular,show how a vehicular path that extends from the new north-south street (labeled "privatealley") to the future east-west street.
• Response: There is sufficient space to have a roadway or pedestrian roadway, but thedetermination of thefinal use and configuration will depend on the YMCA's
development plans. The Applicant is happy to work with the County to identify an
interim solution.
52. A north-south, pedestrian/bicycle path is supposed to connect the YMCA and American Legionsites. There is no indication of where that path will be or how it may connect to the north. Also,provide details as to how a pedestrian/bicycle only connection to 12th Road will be provided.
• Response: The Applicant cannot speak on the YMCA plansfor their site since it is on aseparate development path/schedule.
01216795-3
53. The sidewalk along the west side of the private alley serves no purpose as it fails to connect to12th Road or any other pathway. It could be eliminated and replaced with landscaping, or thewhole alley could be shifted a few feet towards the west. Moving the street towards the westwould help align it better with the existing traffic signal. Alternatively, the proposed sidewalk
could instead be used to create a pedestrian zone that is defined by the division through thebioretention planters without elevating the pedestrian path with a sidewalk. The space could beat-grade, if it is not eliminated.
• Response: The purpose is to serve as a fire lane. The Applicant would consider movingthe sidewalk to Its side of the alley iffeasible from a cost perspective.
54. The GLUP study envisioned the "private alley" as being a public street, with additional
improvements and connections made on the west side when the adjacent propertiesredevelop. Therefore, the street area should be dedicated to the County as public right-of-way
and should be constructed according to County design standards.
• Response: The Applicant's understanding is that the County does not accept streetdedications in fee if there is parking below the right of way. Since the parking garage,
ofnecessity, extends severalfeet into the street it would seem that this point is moot.Public access easements acceptable to the County and APAH will be provided.
55. Along the Washington Blvd frontage, extend the parking area further to the east (while stillallowing for a good sidewalk transition at the property edge). Moving the fire hydrant to thewest of the crosswalk may be necessary. Also, it seems that the tree boxes are set too far back
from the curb.
• Response: The parking area can be extended about 10". Note that this will not
provide enough space for an additional parking space. The hydrant is needed in thislocation due to the location of the FDC.
56. They should come up with a more attractive design for the Washington Blvd streetscape. Thecurrent design is not very inspiring. Perhaps they can enhance the look with pavers adjacent to
the curb and between the trees, or by introducing more landscaped area adjacent to thebuilding.
• Response: Comment acknowledged.
Wet Utilities WSS&OSEM
57. Put lateral into Washington Blvd in same location as the ex. lateral so it can all be taken care ofin one excavation.
• Response: This can be accomplished but will require the tree pits to be shifted.
58. Outfall most if not all sanitary to Washington Blvd and not much if any into 12th Rd as shownsince it is relatively shallow slope (.4%).
• Response: The Applicant will work on the sanitary outfall in an attempt to outfall theentire building to Washington Boulevard.
59. Label 6" fire line if that's what size it is.
• Response: Thefire line size is notfinalized but is currently noted to be 6".
01216795-3
60. Why is the storm outfall proposed to be public? It can be private and likely within the bounds of
the site property.
• Response: The storm outfall on the YMCA property has been removed.
61. A general question on the storm alignment would be why this storm is proposed as an easement
across someone else's private property, and not an easement on the applicant's own private
property?
Response: The storm outfall on the YMCA property has been removed.
62. The proposed alignment could get to the public system quicker or more directly, if grades allow,
in an easement across the YMCA property, if it's just one section of pipe, headed due northalmost, to either tie in to our structure 8073, or into a new structure just east of there on YMCAproperty. Such an alignment gives the County and YMCA a future way out to 13th St. to free up
more of their site from the encumbrance of a 15" storm sewer pipe heading in the wrongdirection possibly.
• Response: The Applicant is evaluating outfall strategies. Since thefuture
redevelopment design of the YMCA parcel is unknown, the YMCA is hesitant to provide
a storm sewer outfall path on their property. Therefore, the Applicant is exploring astorm sewer outfall into 12th Road North or Washington Boulevard.
63. There are also 4 grates shown in a straight line, where the preference would be for fewerstructures to maintain deep in what will be the backyard of either this development or the
YMCA development. That's if the current alignment as shown ends up working out better forYMCA somehow, which is equally probable. But if not, maybe one or two of those grates maybe
get redirected back to the BMP in the driveway if they're intended to pick up what's coming offthat fire lane/hard surface plaza around back.
• Response: This storm sewer alignment has been removed.
64. Refer to attached .pdf "Preliminary_3445_Washington_Blvd-WSS-OSEM_Comments"
• Response: Comment acknowledged
Dry Utilities
65. Ensure all existing utility poles one/around the site are to be removed/undergrounded
• Response: The applicant will satisfy Arlington County's undergrounding requirements.
66. Relocate proposed transformer (either underground or so as not be visible from the street)
• Response: The applicant will hide /screen the transformerfrom street view ofWashington Blvd as required.
Stormwater
67. Demonstrate that the design meets the Structure BMP policy.
• Response: These are provided with the resubmission.
68. Provide preliminary sizing computation of planter box and Bayfilters.
• Response: These are provided with the resubmission.
01216795-3
Potential Issues
1. The proposal does not adequately address future street circulation build-out envisioned in theWashington and Kirkwood Special 6LUP Study "Plus" approved on November 18, 2017.
• Response: See response to comment #1.
2. Appropriate access easements may be requested by the County to achieve the vision forcirculation and public space outlined in the Special GLUP Study.
• Response: The Applicant will provide public access easements.
3. The at-grade transformer along Washington Boulevard should be relocated below-grade eitherto the garage or an underground vault. The proposed location conflicts with the streetscapeenvisioned in the Special GLUP Study and is not supported by staff.
• Response: See response to comment ff5.
4. Additional attention is needed for the facade frontage along Washington Boulevard, to discuss
building ingress/egress, street activation, and proposed electrical equipment.
• Response: Comment acknowledged. See responses to comments provided above.
Please note: The comments outlined above may be subject to additional comments upon resubmission or
following submission of the final 4.1 Site Plan Application. "Potential Issues" listed above do not require action atthis time, and are intended for preliminary reference only. Future staff discussion may include, but not be limitedto, these issues with respect to the final site plan submission and review process.
01216795-3