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ARB approves revised landscaping approach for 999 Bridal Road East (Rayo) with preference for naturalistic plantings
Summary
Albemarle County ARB reviewed revised plantings and cross sections for the Rayo development at 999 Bridal Road East, accepted staff findings on mitigation of blank walls, and adopted a staff‑recommended condition favoring alternate, more naturalistic plant arrangements for the entrance corridor frontage.
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board reviewed revisions to ARB2024‑29999 (Rayo), a multi‑lot development at 999 Bridal Road East, and approved staff‑recommended changes to landscaping intended to mitigate blank walls and soften the entrance corridor frontage.
Staff said the applicant provided cross sections and revised planting plans to address three ARB conditions from the prior approval: (1) provide perspectives showing the development from entrance‑corridor vantage points to demonstrate mitigation of blank walls on Lot 15; (2) coordinate with the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) on landscaping at the stormwater management facility; and (3) revise landscaping to show shrubs along the east elevations of lots 1–14 to soften exterior walls.
Staff reported the cross sections and…
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