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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.