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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900004 Checklist 2019-02-13 (2) HNM 1/25/19 APPLICATION REVIEW HISTORY ARB #/Name_ARB2019-4: EuroMotive monument sign ACTION DATE NOTES County received application 1/16/19 Corresponding submittal 1/22/19; 3/4/19 deadline/ARB meeting date Transfer from intake to ARB Staff 1/22/19 First ARB staff review 1/25/19 Application incomplete Comments to applicant 1/25/19 By email and post Resubmittal received by staff 2/7/19 By email Resubmittal reviewed y staff 2/7/19 Were all comments addressed? No Comments to applicant 2/7/19 By email and post Resubmittal received by staff 2/7/19; 2/8/19 Revisions received by email; Check received Resubmittal reviewed by staff 2/13/19 Were all comments addressed? Yes Approval letter sent 2/13/19 CLOSED OUT 2/13/19 ARB2019-4: EuroMotive freestanding sign SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs HNM 2/13/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole -mounted signs. OK: the proposed freestanding sign is a double -post, double-faced panel 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 The proposed materials are pressure -treated wood, be complementary. paint, and applied vinyl graphics. The wooden structure They should also support the aesthetics of the doesn't necessarily complement the adjacent building building/complex being served by the sign. material (brick), but it is consistent with other signs along this EC. 8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary building materials 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 the colors are black and white with Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both accents in red, yellow, and blue (4 shades). Samples when viewed in daylight and at night. have been provided. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), OK: the accent red (Valspar "Classic Red," #1009-2) are prohibited. and yellow (Valspar "Morning Sunrise," #3011-2) are used sparingly and are not overly intense. The closest Pantone equivalent for the red is 186C and the yellow is 123C — both are mid-range values. Use of three colors or less Two primary colors are proposed —Valspar "Polar Black and white are colors. White" #7003-16 and Valspar "Dark Kettle Black" #4011-2. Six additional colors are proposed, which total Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. to 8 colors in all (5 over the limit); however, the additional 6 are used as accent colors in small quantities. ARB20194: EuroMotive freestanding sign HNM 2/13/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 The applicant has proposed 6 buxus sempervirens freestanding signs into the overall site landscape. (dwarf common boxwoods) spaced 18" apart in a line Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants underneath the sign. The proposed height at planting is List. 18" but should be 24" minimum in the EC. SCALE AND SIZE 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK: The proposed setback is 68" (5.66') away from the requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle edge of the property/r-o-w. The proposed sign size (72" County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a x 36" and structure (72" above grade (96" total, with variance). 24" footers) x 80" meets the Zoning Ordinance criteria 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the OK: the double posts of pressure -treated wood are 96" sign. x 4"; they are minimalist in design, do not overwhelm The structure and the sign that it supports must be in the panel sign, and are in proportion to the sign size. proportion to each other. 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: 2 typefaces 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: the graduated blue stripes left of the `M; in templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and "Motive" and the black -red -yellow banner below the graphics be modified. title are graphics; their scales are appropriate and they ARB2019-4: EuroMotive freestanding sign HNM 2/13/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos are well integrated into the whole of the sign design. and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. LIGHTING 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for N/A: no external illumination proposed. freestanding signs. S.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual N/A: no internal illumination 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. S.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such N/A as exposed neon signs), shall not be used. S.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. N/A S.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. N/A: no internal illumination proposed 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an N/A: no internal illumination proposed; no cabinet sign opaque (zero light transmission) background. proposed Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. ARB20194: EuroMotive freestanding sign HNM 2/13/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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. 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 ARB2019-4: EuroMotive freestanding sign HNM 2/13/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Action on ARB- Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an OK: the proposed red (Valspar "Classic Red" #1009-2) P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. is similar to Pantone 186C and a darker hue than Wood Grill Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 Pantone 485C. Furthermore, it is a secondary (accent) has been approved as an acceptable substitute. color in small proportion to the overall content/sign Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. See below. design. 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 N/A: no illumination proposed 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: _ARB2019-4: EuroMotive monument sign Date Received at County: _1/17/19 Date Received in Design Planning: _1/22/19 Date of Checklist Check: _1/25/19 Assigned to/Date: _HNM 1/22/19 FEES 3. ARB Review — Will the permanent sign(s) be constructed in an Entrance Corridor? (See the Entrance Corridor map in the Sign Permit Application packet for a list of Entrance Corridors.) Yes is sin will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does not meet the conditions o a $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 of a 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 I — 3): $ FREESTANDING SIGNS A. Submittal Requirements ❑I 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 internally illuminated, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminate4. Internall 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 material 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 si , 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.) NOTES: $129 fee needed Provide a site plan; explain that VDOT r -o -w begins where property line ends Name material (pressure -treated wood?) of frame and posts Provide quantity and species of plants proposed Commented [HMI]: Fee due and not paid; application missing last two pages Commented [HM2]: Not provided, but photo provided Commented [HM3]: Note on photo, "215" from post to closest VDOT marked painted white line;" 215" = IT, but this image does not suggest that there is 17 feet between the proposed sign and the r- ow Commented [HM4]: N/A Commented [HMS]: Post and frame material unnamed Commented [HM6]: `Boxwood evergreen plants" mentioned, but exact species and quantities not listed, nor plan provided.