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Home My WebLink AboutARB201900002 Checklist 2019-01-17 Narir ARB2019-2: Sentara Martha Jefferson signs HNM 1/14/19 APPLICATION REVIEW HISTORY ARB #/Name ARB2019-2: Sentara Martha Jefferson signs ACTION DATE NOTES County received application 1/7/19 Corresponding submittal 1/22/19;11N deadline/ARB meeting date Transfer from intake to ARB Staff 1/14/19 First ARB staff review 1/15/19 Application incomplete Comments to applicant 1/16/19 By email and post Resubmittal received by staff 1/17/19 By email Resubmittal reviewed by staff 1/17/19 Were all comments addressed? yes Approval letter sent 1/17/19 CLOSEOUT 1/17/19 Completeness Check for Signs Project #/Name: _ARB2019-2: Sentara Martha Jefferson wall and monument signs Date Received at County: _1/7/19 Date Received in Design Planning: _1/14/19 Date of Checklist Check: _1/15/19 Assigned to/Date: _1/14/19 HNM FEES 3. ARB Review — Will the permanent sign(s) be constructed in an Entrance Corridor? FREESTANDING SIGNS A. Submittal Requirements Ell Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions. ❑I Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way. Ell If the sign will be located in an easement, a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. ® A to -scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing ® Dimensions of the sign, including overall height from the ground; cabinet size, length, width and depth; base size, etc. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in the Sign Permit Application packet.) ® Proposed lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location. ® Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor, also provide a color illustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing: o If �ntemally illuminated, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. Internally _ illuminated cabinet signs must have opaque backgrounds. (Opaque materials don't allow light to pass through. When lit only from behind, the color of an opaque material cannot be detected nor can objects be seen through it.) o Identification of proposed materials and colors. Include standard color id numbers (Panton, Benjamin Moore, Acrylic, etc.) for all materials, text, graphics, base, faces, trim caps, returns, etc. o Provide accurate (physical samples bf all colors proposed, preferably in the material proposed.(Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) o Provide a site plan showing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes. o Additional submittal materials may be required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary. (The applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.) — Commented [HMI]: Not provided Commented [HM2]: N/A: refacing Commented [HM3]: N/A Commented [HM4]: N/A Commented [HM5]: Not provided (See the Entrance Corridor map in the Sign Permit Application packet for a list of Entrance Corridors.) ® Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does not meet the conditions ofa $129.00 Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements nextpages) ❑ Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does meet the conditions ofa Waive Fee Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages) ❑ No (This sign will not be constructed in an Entrance Corridor) $ 0.00 FEE TOTAL (Please add all the amounts checked in sections 1 — 3): $ FREESTANDING SIGNS A. Submittal Requirements Ell Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions. ❑I Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way. Ell If the sign will be located in an easement, a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. ® A to -scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing ® Dimensions of the sign, including overall height from the ground; cabinet size, length, width and depth; base size, etc. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in the Sign Permit Application packet.) ® Proposed lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location. ® Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor, also provide a color illustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing: o If �ntemally illuminated, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. Internally _ illuminated cabinet signs must have opaque backgrounds. (Opaque materials don't allow light to pass through. When lit only from behind, the color of an opaque material cannot be detected nor can objects be seen through it.) o Identification of proposed materials and colors. Include standard color id numbers (Panton, Benjamin Moore, Acrylic, etc.) for all materials, text, graphics, base, faces, trim caps, returns, etc. o Provide accurate (physical samples bf all colors proposed, preferably in the material proposed.(Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) o Provide a site plan showing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes. o Additional submittal materials may be required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary. (The applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.) — Commented [HMI]: Not provided Commented [HM2]: N/A: refacing Commented [HM3]: N/A Commented [HM4]: N/A Commented [HM5]: Not provided WALL SIGNS ® A drawing, to scale, showing dimensions of the sign (length, height, depth). ® Elevation drawing(s) or modified photograph of the entire building, to scale and in color, showing ® The sign location on the building, sign height above grade, and the length of building frontage. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in Appendix B) ® Sign lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location. ❑ Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor also provide a color illustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing: o Indication of sign type (channel letters, cabinet, panel, etc.). o Indicate on the drawings the proposed materials and colors Include standard color identification numbers (Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Acrylic, etc.) for all materials, text, graphics, faces, trim caps, etc. For channel letter signs, indicate on the drawing that the raceway color Shall match the color of the wall to which the raceway is attached. o Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed in the sign, preferably in the material proposed.(Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) o Location of proposed Oght fixtures and manufacturer cut sheets ,describing illumination type intensity, style shielding, color, and height. All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17. o For intemally illuminated signs, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminate O a ue_ materials don't allow light to pass through. When lit only from behind, the color of an opaque material cannot be detected nor can objects be seen through it. ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS ❑ The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation ❑ Manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, and height. All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. NOTES: 1. The application is also for a refacing of a monument sign — the fee (and a separate application) are required; 2. manufacturer specifications for lighting provided but no information provided — what are the lights for — the wall signs or the monument signs? Are they ground -mounted or wall -mounted? Where exactly will they be placed? What are the color of the housing? What is the proposed illumination? 3. Site map doesn't show location of monument signs; smaller not believed to be seen from the EC, and therefore does not need review. What is existing monument and what is proposed? 4. Color sheet: if the blues and browns are not proposed, leave them off 5. Remove handwritten notes; remove 2015 Building Permit number to avoid confusion 6. Where are the ambulance and emergency signs proposed to be located? Commented [HM6]: Pantone equivalent not provided Commented [HM7]: Not provided Commented [HMS]: Notprovided Commented [HM9]: Provided, but specifications not stated/provided Commented [HM10]: Not provided AR132019-2: Sentara Martha Jefferson signs SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business Updated: 6-17-2016 HNM 1/17/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted on a OK: this request is for 2 internally illuminated channel raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. letter signs mounted on raceways. 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, N/A internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. 6 Reader boards are discouraged. N/A MATERIALS 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building being OK: the proposed materials are standard. served by the sign. COLOR 4.e Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match OK: a note has been provided on sheet 3 of 4 that the wall color. "raceway painted to match wall." Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK: PMS 142C (Avery Sunflower Yellow) + black/white Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in daylight OK: the colors do not reference the building material and at night. (brick with buff concrete bands) but also do not clash Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are OK: the PMS 142C is a mid -tone gold that is appropriate prohibited. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as colors) OK: the three proposed colors are black letters that show Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the sign white when illuminated at night and PMS 142C yellow. balance/unity. SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback requirements as OK: the proposed square footage is 4.25 for walls with 60 outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance feet and 100 feet lengths/frontages. (unless sign has a variance). Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall area is a OK A.A good working proportioning system for placing a sign. ARB2019-2: Sentara Martha Jefferson signs HNM 1/17/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of elements and OK A.A.4 openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a sign on a building. 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural OK: the sign height is 1.43 feet in a 2.6 -foot high sign element's size. band, which is roughly half the height. The total size is small in comparison with the length of the sign band; the sign does not over -crowd the architectural element in either dimension. The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, the wall, or the sign area. Buildings and building elements should not be used as billboards. N/A 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. OK The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or OK details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is OK: the letter height is 9.0625" while the logo height is 18". 17.125"; this is rather small, but appropriate This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. The height of the sign band is 2.6 feet, while the total sign height is 1.43 feet, leaving 7 inches of space above and 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger clearances required for below the sign (although the to -scale drawing suggests larger sign bands. that the proposed placement leaves 4" above the sign and 8" below the sign 4 the sign should be centered in the sign band so that 6" of space minimum is left between top bottom of the sign and the top/bottom of the sign band Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to OK the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. OK: one typeface proposed Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a N/A balanced/legible/unified sign design. 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the N/A letter. An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an appropriate sign dimension. ARB2019-2: Sentara Martha Jefferson signs HNM 1/17/19 REF I CHECKLIST ITEM I NOTES TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates OK: the logo is discrete in size while the color choice is for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be appropriate. It is to the left of the channel letters and modified. appropriately integrated into the sign assemblage. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. S.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved N/A: no external illumination proposed graphics/logos; S.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by- OK: internal (LED) lighting proposed in logo and channel case basis. letters LIGHTING 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. N/A: no external illumination proposed S.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter OK: internal (LED) lighting proposed in logo and channel and will be limited. letters S.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, OK balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made opaque (zero OK light transmission). 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create glare. N/A: no external illumination proposed All external light sources shall be white. Vi Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it illuminates only N/A: no external illumination proposed face of the sign and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. Vii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light spilling OK: opaque returns of 3" fabricated steel outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back -lit N/A (halo -lit). 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an N/A: no cabinet signs proposed opaque (zero light transmission) background. ARB2019-2: Sentara Martha Jefferson signs HNM 1/17/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward N/A: no cabinet signs proposed from the top, bottom, sides or back. 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. OK 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as N/A exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the Entrance Corridors. ARB ACTIONS If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The level of OK: note provided on sign drawings, pages 1 and 3 of 4 illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the total illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. Action on ARB -P Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an N/A: no red color proposed (BP)2001-12 Wood inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match Grill for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. See below. 12/21/15 action on ARB Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 2015-114 & -115 Shell 485 may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a Signs secondary color. ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the Hardee's OK Action locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing illumination of the Memo: graphic. 5/7/12 ARB Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed as a N/A: no accent colors proposed Action graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign. Memo: 8/3/2015