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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900003 Checklist 2019-01-24 err✓ Nair HNM 1/16/19 APPLICATION REVIEW HISTORY ARB #/Name ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union wall and monument signs ACTION DATE NOTES County received application 1/16/19 Corresponding submittal 1/22/19; deadline/ARB meeting date Transfer from intake to ARB Staff 1/16/19 First ARB staff review 1/16/19 Application incomplete Comments to applicant 1/17/19 By email and post Resubmittal received by staff 1/17/19 By email Resubmittal reviewed by staff 1/18/19 Were all comments addressed? Yes;reviewed- changes needed Comments to applicant 1/18/19 By email and post Resubmittal received by staff 1/24/19 By email Resubmittal reviewed by staff 1/24/19 Were all comments addressed? yes Comments to applicant Resubmittal received Resubmittal reviewed Approval letter sent 1/24/19 CLOSED OUT 1/24/19 ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business Updated: 6-17-2016 HNM 1/18/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted on a N/A: the proposed sign is not internally illuminated and is raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. stud -mounted to building 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 (paint, aluminum) are served by the sign. standard. COLOR 4.e Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match N/A: no raceway proposed (the sign will be stud -mounted the wall color. with 14 3/16" x 2" threaded studs drilled into face Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK: PMS 7681C (periwinkle) and 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 7681C a light but subtle blue and is prohibited. appropriate Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as colors) OK: only two colors proposed (PMS 7681 C (periwinkle Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the sign blue) and white) 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 5.15 for a building outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance frontage 62 feet long (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 The area of the pediment above the arched entry is not A.A good working proportioning system for placing a sign. provided, but the illustration shows an appropriately - scaled si n. ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs HNM 1/18/19 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 does not over -crow the architectural element element's size. and is coordinated with the size of the pediment according to the illustration provided 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: the proposed location is in a logical location above details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and the arched entry, within the center of a broken pediment paneling). 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is OK: the sign height is 1.875 feet in an area that is 1811. approximately 3 feet high (this is unverifiable, however, as the drawing is not to scale and dimensions of the sign area within thepediment) have not been provided. This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. The illustration suggests that there is ample room (at least 6 inches) of clearance between the bottom of the sign 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 the top of the soldier course lining the archway and larger sign bands. between the top of the sign and the bottom of the cornice along the broken pediment. However, the amount of space between the sides of the proposed sign and the cornice appears to be 4" or less 4 this needs to be verified on the sign drawing. 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 N/A: the sign is a logo the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. N/A: the sign is a logo Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a N/A: the sign is a logo 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. ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs HNM 1/18/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an appropriate sign dimension. TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates OK: the sign is a logo. The logo is discrete in size while for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be the color choice is appropriate. modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved N/A: no external illumination proposed graphics/logos; 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by- N/A: no internal illumination proposed case basis. LIGHTING 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. N/A: no external illumination proposed 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter N/A: no internal illumination proposed and will be limited. 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, N/A: no internal illumination proposed balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made opaque (zero N/A 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. 9.ii 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 N/A: no internal illumination proposed outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back -lit N/A: no halo-lit/back-lit letters proposed (halo -lit). ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs HNM 1/18/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an N/A: no cabinet signs proposed opaque (zero light transmission) background. 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. N/A: no illumination proposed 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 N/A: no illumination proposed illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the 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 ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs HNM 1/18/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole -mounted signs. OK: the proposed freestanding sign is a monument sign Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule out the ability to use a monument sign, and only when the ole is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel. MATERIALS 8.b Materials used in both the sign and support structures should OK: the proposed brick base is the same brick be complementary. (Lawrenceville #479 `Gunston') that was previously They should also support the aesthetics of the approved and used as the building's main building building/complex being served by the sign. material. The cabinet is aluminum with acrylic push - through decoration. Between the brick base and the 8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary building materials cabinet is an aluminum plate. unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding element complementing the building. COLORS 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. OK: the colors — white, blue (PMS 289C), and grey Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both (PMS 7527) — are harmonious. when viewed in daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), OK: the blue color (Panton 289C) is a navy that is are prohibited. appropriate for the EC. Use of three colors or less OK: three colors have been proposed (not counting the Black and white are colors. color of the brick base), navy blue, grey and white Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. 9.c For raceway -mounted channel letters, raceways shall match N/A: no raceway -mounted channel letters proposed the wall color. LANDSCAPING 8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate No additional landscaping is proposed; trees exist on freestanding signs into the overall site landscape. the site. With a base height of 6.5", any landscaping ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs HNM 1/18/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES other than small flowers or groundcover would obscure the sign Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants N/A List. SCALE AND SIZE 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK: a note on the previous submittal stated that the requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle location was 4 ft from the VDOT r -o -w; the square County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a footage of the sign (4' x 4' x 2 (double -sided) = 32 sq. variance). ft.; the text + logo = 9.02 sq. ft. per side (18.04)) should be appro riate. 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the OK: at 16" W x 57" L x 6.5" H the brick base is low sign. and unobtrusive. The sign cabinet is much larger than The structure and the sign that it supports must be in the base but does not create a disproportionate proportion to each other. I appearance. SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface OK style) to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. OK: 1 typeface proposed Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced, legible, unified sign design. 8.e.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be N/A: no outlines proposed in proportion to the letter width. An outline width of 1/8" is the appropriate sign dimension. TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS, AND GRAPHICS 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard OK: one logo is proposed at the top of the cabinet sign; templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and it measures 31" L x 20" H while the text below graphics be modified. measures 40" L x 15" H; the logo is larger than the text beneath, but not of a scale that is overwhelming or When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of disproportionate. It is integrated into the overall sign the overall sign. design. ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs HNM 1/18/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES LIGHTING 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for N/A: no external illumination proposed. freestanding signs. 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual OK: internal illuminations proposed clutter and will be limited. The design will be evaluated for size, balance, complexity, and distance from and relationship to the Entrance Corridor. 5.e External Illumination should be shielded and not create glare. N/A: no external illumination proposed. Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the sign. All external light sources shall be white. 8.e.ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping N/A: no external illumination proposed. so that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right-of- way. 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such N/A as exposed neon signs), shall not be used. 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. OK 5.c External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for N/A: no external illumination proposed. approved graphics/logos; internal illumination may be considered for approval. OK: internal illuminations proposed 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an OK: internal illuminations proposed; cabinet is opaque (zero light transmission) background. aluminum (opaque) while text and logo are transparent (push-thru acrylic) Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. 8.e.iii Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for N/A: no internal illumination/channel letters proposed. freestanding signs) with translucent faces shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs HNM 1/18/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES If back -lit (halo -lit), the faces and returns of channel letters N/A: no back-lit/halo-lit signs proposed. shall be opaque. ARB ACTIONS (ARB Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors. N/A: the size is appropriate and is not a billboard Action No refacing design (no combination of colors, images, text Memo: 1/19/10) and layout) will make the billboard an appropriate appearance. Existing billboards may not increase in size and may not include modifications beyond the existing sign surface. No new illumination of any kind may be added to the billboard. (ARB Reader boards shall have an opaque background. Only the N/A: no reader boards proposed. Action letters may be illuminated, but illumination is not required. Reader boards shall not exceed 40% of the size of the overall Memo: 1/19/10) sign face. The background color of the reader board shall be black or some other color already on the sign face. Construction of the reader board shall be integral with the main sign. The track holding the letters shall have minimal visual impact. (ARB Synthetic stucco is acceptable for signs if mounted on a solid N/A Action surface such as concrete block and if limited to use as a flat Memo: surface as a background for lettering. 5/4/09) Styrofoam backing is not acceptable. N/A Action on ARB- Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an N/A: no color red proposed P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Wood Grill Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. See below. ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union signs HNM 1/18/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 12/21/15 action on Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485 ARB 2015-114 & - may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a secondary 115 Shell Signs color. (ARB Scale, location, proximity to existing building(s), quality of OK. Action sign materials, and sign height and other pre-existing Memo: conditions determine how much planting is required at the 10/5/09) base of the freestanding sign. If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The Note not provided level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliam ma neon. Internal LED for the gas pricing: Daytime intensity limited to N/A 70% of maximum intensity; Nighttime intensity limited to 16% of maximum intensity with automatic dimming at dusk. ARB Action Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the OK Memo: 5/7/12 Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing illumination of the graphic. Completeness Check for Signs Project #/Name: _ARB2019-3: UVA Community Credit Union wall & monument signs Date Received at County: llfGIM Date Received in Design Planning: _1/16/19 Date of Checklist Check: _1/16/19 Assigned to/Date: _HNM 1/16/19 3. ARB Review —Will the permanent signs) be constructed in an Entrance Corridor? (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 next pages) ❑ 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 ® Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale, the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions. ® Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the I DOT right-of-way{. ❑ 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 intemally 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 niaterials 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 of 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 [HM11: Note on sign drawing, "4 ft to edge of VDOT right-of-way;" site plan excerpt provided that is not to scale, so not verifiable by measurement. Commented [HM2]: Not specified but inferred by materials Commented [HM3]: Brick unnamed. See notes at end of document Commented [HM4]: None provided, but extant trees on site can qualify. 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 pength 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 internally illuminated signs indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. (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. 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: The building that was approved for this site has an approved materials list (dating to 2-1-2007); the brick approved was Lawrenceville #479 "Gunston" with Flamingo-Brixment/Clay mortar, "Connor Sand" 4 the base of the monument sign should utilize the same brick. — Commented [HMS]: Notp.A&d Commented [HM6]: Not provided Commented [HM7]: Mounting information not specified Commented [HMS]: N/A Commented [HM9]: N/A