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Home My WebLink AboutARB201800039 Checklist 2018-03-28 r, ARB2018-39: Tropical Smoothie tenant panel signs HNM 3/28/18 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES—Freestanding Signs REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole-mounted signs. OK: 2 double-sided monument sign existing; this is a request to reface two tenant panels Pole signs maybe considered if existing site conditions rule out the N/A ability to use a monument sign, and only when the pole is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel. VIATERIALS 8.b Materials used in both the sign and support structures should be Materials not specified, but assume it's vinyl applied to complementary. plastic background already affixed to brick monument sign They should also support the aesthetics of the building/complex being served by the sign. 8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary building OK 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 Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both when viewed OK: ARB2016-89 set standards: "Tenant panel in daylight and at night. background colors shall be limited to white"and"Text Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are colors for all tenant panels shall be limited to Red: PMS prohibited. 187 and Black."This is black text on a white background Use of three colors or less OK: two colors proposed,black and white. Black and white are colors. Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. • 9.c For raceway-mounted channel letters,raceways shall match the wall N/A color. LANDSCAPING 8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding signs into N/A: existing monument sign; refacing of tenant panel the overall site landscape. proposed. Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants List. Updated: 9-30-2010 1 ARB2018-39: Tropical Smoothie tenant panel signs HNM 3/28/18 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES SCALE AND SIZE 4.b Signs may not exceed the size,height and setback requirements as N/A: existing monument sign; refacing of tenant panel outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance proposed. (unless the sign has received a variance). 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the sign. OK The structure and the sign that it supports must be in proportion to each other. SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE 4.d Lettering should be in proportion(font size and typeface style) to the sign OK and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. OK: 3 typefaces proposed; lettering in black Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced, N/A legible,unified sign design. 8.e.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in proportion N/A to the letter width. An outline width of 1/8"is the appropriate sign dimension. N/A 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. ,IGHTING d.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for freestanding N/A: no external lighting proposed signs. 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and N/A: no internal illumination proposed 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 lighting proposed Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the N/A: no external lighting proposed sign. Updated:9-30-2010 2 N �1 ARB2018-39: Tropical Smoothie tenant panel signs HNM 3/28/18 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES All external light sources shall be white. N/A: no external lighting proposed 8.e.ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so that it is N/A: no external lighting proposed not visible from any adjacent property or right-of-way. 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as exposed N/A neon signs), shall not be used. 5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. N/A: no internal illumination proposed 5.c External illumination(or no illumination) is preferred for approved N/A: no external lighting proposed 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 opaque N/A: no internal illumination proposed (zero light transmission)background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from N/A: no internal illumination proposed the top,bottom, sides or back. 8.e.iii Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for freestanding signs) N/A: cabinet sign; no internal illumination proposed 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 shall be N/A: no internal illumination proposed opaque. ARB ACTIONS - (ARB Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors. N/A ,, Action No refacing design (no combination of colors, images, text and layout) N/A Memo: will make the billboard an appropriate appearance. 1/19/10) Existing billboards may not increase in size and may not include N/A modifications beyond the existing sign surface. No new illumination of any kind may be added to the billboard. N/A (ARB Reader boards shall have an opaque background. N/A Action Only the letters may be illuminated,but illumination is not required. N/A Memo: Reader boards shall not exceed 40% of the size of the overall sign face. N/A Updated: 9-30-2010 3 ARB2018-39: Tropical Smoothie tenant panel signs HNM 3/28/18 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 1/19/10) The background color of the reader board shall be black or some other N/A color already on the sign face. Construction of the reader board shall be integral with the main sign. N/A The track holding the letters shall have minimal visual impact. N/A (ARB Synthetic stucco is acceptable for signs if mounted on a solid surface such N/A Action as concrete block and if limited to use as a flat surface as a background Memo: for lettering. 5/4/09) Styrofoam backing is not acceptable. N/A Action on ARB- Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an inappropriate N/A P(BP)-2001-12 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.) 12/21/15 action on Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485 may N/A ARB 2015-114 &- be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a secondary color. 115 Shell Signs (ARB Scale, location,proximity to existing building(s), quality of sign OK Action materials, and sign height and other pre-existing conditions determine Memo: how much planting is required at the base of the freestanding sign. 10/5/09) If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The level of N/A: no internal illumination proposed illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. Internal LED for the gas pricing: Daytime intensity limited to 70% of N/A maximum intensity; Nighttime intensity limited to 16% of maximum intensity with automatic dimming at dusk. ARB Action Memo: Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the OK 5/7/12 Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing illumination of the graphic. Updated: 9-30-2010 4 • Completeness Check for Signs 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 constntcted in an Entrance Corridor and it does not meet the conditions of a '$129.00 Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages.) ) Yes (This sign will be constmcted 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 consstmcted in an Entrance Corridor) $0.00 FEE TOTAL(Please add all the amounts checked in sections t—3): $ I t FREESTANDING SIGNS • - A. Submittal Requirements [l Site plan or latest approved platshowing,to scale,the,proposed location of the signs)with dimensions. I Commented[HMI]:N/A:ten tannel refacing ofexisting laDistance from the sign to theproperty lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way. I monument sign El A footing/foundation diagram showing how the base or pole will be anchored in theground. - (Commented[XM27:N/A:ten t pan 1 efering f iaiug monument sign ❑.If the sign will be located M an easement,a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. -I i • Commented[HM3]:N/A:tenant panel refacing of isting ® A to-scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing , monument sign, ® Dimensions of the sign,including overall height from the ground;cabinet size,length,width and Ideptg base Commented[HM4]:N/A size,etc. sure to also include these dimensions on the diagramsprovided In the Sign PennitA Application packet)(Be( 8 PP P ) -{Commented lNM51:N/A vaunt panel refacing of existing El Proposed 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�nlemelly_illuminate4 indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated.Internally --,..--{Commented[HMG]: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 knateriaisend colors.Include standard color id numbers fPantone,Benjamin Moore, _ -{Commented[HM7]:Natprovided - _ Acrylic,etc.)for all materials,text,graphics,base,faces,trim caps,returns,etc. o Provide accurate physical Wampla of all colorsproposed,preferably in the materialproposed.(Paint chips that _ {Commented[HMS]:Not provided accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) o Provide a site plan showing iiroposedlandscapingbround the sign including botanical names and plantingsizes. _--- Comments[HM91:N/A:tenant panel refacing of existing o Additional submittal materials may be required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary.(The monument sign J applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.) • • t � • WALL SIGNS ® A drawing,to scale,showing dimensions of the sign(length,height,1:lept . -{Commented IHM101:Not provided ® Elevation drawing(s)or modified photograph of the entire building,i'� to scale and in color,showing hfk El The sign location on the building,Ran height above gra4 and the length of building frontage.(Be sure to also 4 - Commented[HM117:Not provided. 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 ateriab{and colors.Include standard color identification numbers =-{Commented[HM12]:Not provided J (Pentane,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 ICamplesj of all colors proposed in the sign,preferably in the material proposed.(Paint {Commented[HM13]:Not provided chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) o Location of proposed light futures 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: Applications are sufficient • • • • • . 1 1