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Home My WebLink AboutARB201800040 Checklist 2018-03-28 ARB2018-40: Tropical Smoothie wall signs HNM 3/28/18 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES —Wall Sign, Single Business REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted on a raceway or OK: illuminated channel letters individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. proposed 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally N/A 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 served by Materials not given the sign. COLOR 4.e Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the wall OK: OL608.6 Olympic"Fragrant color. Cloves" Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK: white faces Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in daylight and at OK night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are prohibited. OK Use of three colors or less(black and white considered as colors) OK: one color proposed(white) Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the sign balance/unity. SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION,AND LOCATION 4.b Signs may not exceed the size,height and setback requirements as outlined in OK Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance (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 good As per the CSP,the max height of the A.A working proportioning system forplacing a sign. initial letter is 2'-0"while all other Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of elements and openings letters must be 1'-6"to 1'-8"; this A.A.4 in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and can impact proposes 2' letters spelling"Café". Also the appearance of a sign on a building. per the CSP, signs in the corner towers 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural element's size. must be centered horizontally and 1 ARB2018-40: Tropical Smoothie wall signs HNM 3/28/18 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES The sign should not over-crowd the architectural element, the wall, or the vertically above the awning and below sign area. the second story windows; this proposal Buildings and building elements should not be used as billboards. is not centered vertically in the corner 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. towers' sign band areas. Furthermore, The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or details, (such the placement of the sign on the west as cornices, windows, columns,pilasters and paneling). elevation conflicts with an existing light; a note must state the intention to remove the light prior to sign installation. 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is 18". See above This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum,with larger clearances required for larger sign bands. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the OK 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 the sign and OK the building. Use of three typefaces or less. OK: 3 typefaces proposed Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/legible/unified sign design. 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. N/A 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 for N/A: none proposed trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics N/A: none proposed should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics/logos; N/A: no external illumination proposed 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis. OK: internal illumination proposed 2 ARB2018-40: Tropical Smoothie wall signs HNM 3/28/18 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 and will OK: internal illumination proposed be limited. 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, balance, OK: internal illumination proposed complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made opaque (zero light OK: channel letters are aluminum - transmission). opaque 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create glare. N/A: no external illumination proposed All external light sources shall be white. N/A: no external illumination proposed 9.ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it illuminates only face of N/A: no external illumination proposed the sign and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. 9.iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light spilling outward OK: channel letters are aluminum - from the top,bottom, sides or back. opaque Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back-lit(halo-lit). N/A: halo-lighting not proposed 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or an opaque (zero OK: channel letters are aluminum - light transmission)background. opaque Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the OK: channel letters are aluminum 4 top,bottom, sides or back. opaque 5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. OK 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as exposed neon N/A signs), shall not be used in the Entrance Corridors. ARB ACTIONS If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The level of Note not provided 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 inappropriate N/A: no color red proposed (BP)2001-12 Wood color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red Grill #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. (See below.) 3 ARB2018-40: Tropical Smoothie wall signs HNM 3/28/18 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 12/21/15 action on ARB 2015- Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485 114 & -115 Shell Signs may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a secondary color. ARB Action Memo: Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the Hardee's OK 5/7/12 locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing illumination of the graphic. ARB Action Memo: Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed as a N/A: no accent colors proposed 8/3/15 graphic,up to 33% of the length of the sign. 4 /E 20 ' 112oPlC1L SMOOTH- e K - s tc-it•S N M s/ - /t- ARB COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT#/NAME: Town and Country Shopping Center TAX MAP/PARCEL#: Tax Map 78,Parcel 9C SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION NOTES SIGN TYPE Channel Letter LETTER FACE COLOR White,Black,Red(to match roof),Green 0 K : f xr-€2.S 2Lt-e uSl u�2 (in the range of PMS 341-343) TRIM CAP clizi2f COLOR/RETURN COLOR Bronze c, RACEWAY COLOR 0 -: vut t¢Truvi claeil To match wall color (,�1.� �L" 0--loved COL ' SIZE LIMITATIONS 2'-0"maximum height for initial letter and J 1'-6"to l'-8"for all other letters Nat cf Z LOCATIONS Corner Towers-centered horizontally and Ni s�yv a(it 5 arc vertically above the awning and below the emfet- second story windows. kyr 61- Hyphen blocks-centered vertically in the etwteirtL Pi- EIFS sign band area. �,y-A ve+ Central block-centered vertically in the g vit �,�f ova 6k_) brick band area under the arched the arched hiaLei fix-al-PC GktS fi U glass opening. LOGO/GRAPHICS Limited to size and color of channel letter DETAILS y\1/A •. Tti'OPotck criteria ILLUMINATION s DETAILS Internally illuminated d, - This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location. All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply. Completeness Check for Signs .r Project#/Name:ARB2018-39:Tropical Smoothie tenant panel sign;ARB2018-40:Tropical Smoothie wall signs Date Received at County: 3/19/18 • Date Received in Design Planning:_3/27/18 Date of Checklist Check:_3/28/18 Assigned to/Date:_HNM 3/27/18 • 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 (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 nexi pages.) El 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 1-3): $ FREESTANDING SIGNS A. Submittal Requirements a Site plan or latest approved plat showing,to scale,theproposed location of the signs)with dimensions. Commented[NMl]:N/A:tenant panel refacing of existing monument sign El Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way. -- a A footing/foundation diagram showing how the base or pole will be anchored in iheground. Commented[NM2]:N/A:tenant panel refedns ofexisdng monument sign a If the sign will be located in an easement,a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. ,Commented[KN3]:N/A:tenant panel refacing of exsting ® A to-scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing monument sign El Dimensions of the sign,including overall height from the ground;cabinet size,length,width and pew_ ;base Commented[HM4]:NIA size,etc.(Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in the Sign PennitApplication packet.) -' Commented[HM5]:N/A:tenant panel refacing of existing El Proposed lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location. monument sign_• El 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 illuminate,indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated.Internally i -{Commented[NM6]:N/A 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 knaterialiand colors.Include standard color id numbers(Pantone,Benjamin Moore, _I._.-{'Commented[NM)]:Not provided Acrylic,etc.)for all materials,text,graphics,base,faces,trim caps,returns,etc. 4I o Provide accurate physical Isample of all colorsproposed,preferably in the materialproposed(Paint chips that l. .- {Commented[HMO]:Not provided accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) o Provide a site plan showing broposed landscaping karound the sign,including botanical names and planting sizes. _ . Commented[NM9]:N/A:tenant panel refacing of existing monument sign o Additional submittal materials maybe required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary.(The applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.) • L • WALL SIGNS' • ElA drawing,to scale,showing dimensions of the sign(length,height, eeptl . R --{.commented[NM30]:Not provided )' ® Elevation drawing(s)or modified photograph of the entire building,to scale and in color,showing ® The sign location on the building,kin height above and the length of building frontage.(Be sure to also .:--{Commented[HMd1]:Not provided include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in Appendix B.) - - - -El Sign Sign lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location. • ® Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be contracted 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 knaterial4 and colors.Include standard color identification numbers --{.Commented[HMII]:Not provided (Penton,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 1Sa7ple_of all colors proposed in the sign preferably in the materialproposed.(Paint . --{Commented RIM13]:Not provided chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) - - — - o Location of proposed light fixtures and manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type,intensity,style, , ' shielding,color,and height.AU 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.) • . f• ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS F ® The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation r/ 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: Applications are sufficient 1 { 1