HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201800042 Review Comments 2018-03-29Heather McMahon
From: Heather McMahon
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:43 AM
To: 'Tom Mullin'
Subject: RE: ARB2018-42: Kelly Services sign
Tom,
To clarify number 4 in my original email — I am asking about the opaqueness of the cabinet sign ("Services") not the
channel letter sign ("Kelly"). The application asks when a cabinet sign is proposed that the areas that are to be opaque
and those that are to be translucent/illuminated be marked on the sign drawing. However, in the email you have
answered my question about whether the white background of "Services" will be opaque (yes) and whether the text of
"services" will be translucent (yes). This email will suffice as a record.
In regard to number 3, what I was trying to convey was that other applicants have provided paint samples of the
raceway color so that I can review them. With only a statement of intention and without a color sample, I can only make
it a condition of your CoA that the raceway color match the existing wall color, which I will do in this case since a color
sample has not been provided.
Number 2: the sign height above grade is how high the sign is above the ground.
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon(@albemarle.ora
From: Tom Mullin[mailto:tmullin@image360cville.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 4:13 PM
To: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.org>; Tommy Mullin <tommy@image360cville.com>
Subject: RE: ARB2018-42: Kelly Services sign
Heather,
I will answer as best I can now and then get what you need asap. (see below)
Regards,
T,w
Tom Mullin
President
Image360 — Charlottesville
Office 434-234-3800
Mobile 434-327-3847
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From: Heather McMahon <hmcmahon@albemarle.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 3:59 PM
To: Tommy Mullin <tommy@image360cville.com>
Cc: Tom Mullin <tmullin@image360cville.com>
Subject: ARB2018-42: Kelly Services sign
Hi Tommy,
I have just reviewed your sign application and most everything is in order, although I will point out that the application
asked for some information that is lacking and which I would prefer to see in future applications (even though I
recognize the template we've provided does not have this data listed -- I'll see what I can do to fix that):
1. Depth of the sign
5"
2. Sign height above grade
3. Raceway color specified (since you've included the note that the raceway will match the wall color, I will make
that a condition of the CoA)
To match as best possible a Pantone color of brick
4. Indication on internally illuminated cabinet signs which areas are opaque and which are translucent/illuminated
Acrylic letters are white, no color, so translucent to white
5. Manufacturer cut sheets (although these are meant for external light fixtures, I would like to know at least the
color and wattage of the LEDs proposed for internally illuminated signs)
Checking with my fabricator
I'm really writing to bring to your attention a standard of the Comprehensive Sign Plan for this parcel and to get, in
return, clarification from you. The CSP states that box [cabinet] signs — such as what you are proposing for "Services" —
can be approved as secondary signs, but must have an opaque background. You have initialed this statement, also, on
the template. So, do you intend for the white background of the word "services" to be opaque? Yes Will the black
letters be translucent? Yes
Please clarify this last point about the cabinet sign at your earliest convenience and I will proceed with the review of this
sign.
Thanks,
Heather McMahon, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3278
hmcmahon@albemarle.o