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Home My WebLink AboutARB201900045 Checklist 2019-04-25ARB2019-45: Verizon tenant panel refacing (2) SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs HNM 4/25/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole -mounted signs. OK: the existing freestanding signs are monument signs; this application is for refacing the tenant panels on 2 existing monument signs Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule out the ability to use a monument sign, and only when the pole is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel. MATERIALS 8.b Materials used in both the sign and support structures should OK: the proposed materials are acrylic faces with be complementary. applied vinyl. 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 materials unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding element complementing the building. COLORS 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. The colors white, red (PMS 185C), and gray (PMS Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both 10C). However, the CSP for this parcel states the when viewed in daylight and at night. backgrounds for the tenant panels may be white, blue (PMS 280M), or gold (PMS 129M) and that the letters must be black. This is not in compliance in either background or text colors. Furthermore, the red color is one that the ARB has found inappropriate for the EC in previous actions (see below). Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), The accent red (PMS 185C) is a bright shade similar to are prohibited. PMS 485, which has been found inappropriate for the EC by the ARB in a previous action see below). Use of three colors or less Three colors are proposed, however, see above. Black and white are colors. ARB2019-45: Verizon tenant panel refacing (2) HNM 4/25/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. 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 N/A: this request is for a tenant panel refacing on freestanding signs into the overall site landscape. existing monument signs; therefore, additional Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants landscaping to what is present already is not required. List. HOWEVER, a note on page 11 says there is a tree to be removed; this request would need an LOR and will not be approved without the replacement of a tree in its stead. The trimming of the tree is prohibited unless it is for the health and maintenance of the tree. SCALE AND SIZE 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback N/A: the existing monument signs and their tenant requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle panels are pre-existing and have been previously County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a approved for size. variance). 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the OK sign. 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 OK style) to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. OK: 1 typeface 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. ARB2019-45: Verizon tenant panel refacing (2) HNM 4/25/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 The logo is a shade of red that the ARB has previously templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and deemed inappropriate for the EC. graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos 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. 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. N/A 5.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 ARB2019-45: Verizon tenant panel refacing (2) RNM 4/25/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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. 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. Memo: Reader boards shall not exceed 40% of the size of the overall 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. ARB2019-45: Verizon tenant panel refacing (2) HNM 4/25/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES (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 Action on A"- Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an The proposed red logo has been called PMS 485 on P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. page 13 and PMS 185C on other pages of the sign Wood Grill Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 application packet. Both shades are bright, and the has been approved as an acceptable substitute. former has been determined to be inappropriate for the Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. See below. EC. 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. ARB2019-45: Verizon channel letter wall signs HNM 4/22/ 19 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 OK: internally illuminated channel letters or 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 OK: aluminum channel letters (returns), the sign. 'ewelite cap, and acrylic face is standard COLOR 4.e Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the N/A: flush -mounting proposed wall color. Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK: white text, red logo 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. The red is proposed as PMS 185 and as PMS 485; both are overly intense shades of red that the ARB has previously determined is not appropriate for the ECs see below Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as colors) OK: two colors (white and red) proposed 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 16.25 sf (x 3 48.75 sf total) proposed; zoned in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign C-1 = 1.5 sf per 1 linear foot of building, not has a variance). to exceed 200 sf; building frontage = 16.9' 4 max allowed = 56.6 4 ok Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall area is a good Sign band 1 = 176.25"L x 34.75"H; sign A.A working proportioning system for placing a sign. bands 2 and 3 = 202.75"L x 52.75"H. The sign lengths are 104" and the heights 22.5". Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of elements and ARB2019-45: Verizon channel letter wall signs HNM 4/22/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES A.A.4 openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and The renderings make the signs seems a can impact the appearance of a sign on a building. suitable scale. 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural element's size. OK: sign in rendering does not appear to over -crowd architectural element, although The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, the wall, or the sign area. wall sign #2, on the south elevation, appears close to a wall -pack light... Buildings and building elements should not be used as billboards. N/A 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. OK The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or details, OK: centered in sign band (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is 18". OK: letter height = 15", off -centered logo is 15"; whole composition together is 22.5". In This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. sign bands that are 34.75" tall and 52. 75" tall, there should be a minimum of 6 between top of sign/top of sign band and bottom of signibottom of sign band 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, lacement, and proportions. 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to the sign OK: lettering is 15" and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. OK: 1 typeface 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: no outline proposed 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 OK: logo is same height (15") as letters trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. ARB2019-45: Verizon channel letter wall signs HNM 4/22/19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics 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 lighting proposed 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 be limited. OK 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. OK 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made opaque (zero light transmission). N/A: no cabinet signs proposed 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 the si n and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. N/A: no external illumination proposed 9.iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. OK: internal lighting proposed in channel letters with translucent faces Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back -lit (halo - lit). 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an opaque (zero light transmission) background. N/A: no cabinet signs proposed Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. N/A: no cabinet signs proposed 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 signs), shall not be used in the Entrance Corridors. N/A ARB ACTIONS If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination OK: note provided ARB2019-45: Verizon channel letter wall signs HNM 4/22/ 19 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES produced by a single stroke of 30 milliam ma neon. Action on ARB-P Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an inappropriate The color red PMS 485C is proposed on (BP)2001-12 Wood color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red page 13 of the sign application; pages 6, 9, Grill #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone and 12 state the red is PMS 185, which color match for 2793 is 187C. See below. appears equivalent and too bright. 12/21/15 action on ARB 2015- Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 114 & -115 Shell Signs 485 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 OK 5/7/12 Hardee's 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 The red is an accent color 8/3/15 graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign. zo(gl - u5- V�►�1-1DN SKINS � IZ _0 ARB COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT #/NAME: ARB-2006-56: Wachovia Bank and Shops at Rio Road — Retail Building TAX MAP/PARCEL#: Tax Map 61, Parcel 122 SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION NOTES SIGN TYPE Channel Letters () K— LETTER FACE COLOR White or or blue (PMS 280M) TRIM CAP Bronze 'fV VA rctit� COLOR/RETURN COLOR ttS RACEWAY COLOR N/A CABINET FACE COLORS N/A N � SIZE LIMITATIONS North and south elevations, tower and D� , L Z `� %r h.c..i5t-vl shorter bays of building: 2' high max; Taller bays of building: 3' high max LOCATION(S) Centered within sign bands Q� MOUNTING DETAILS Letters mounted direct to wall 0K. flush -mounted to Wall LOGO/GRAPHICS ✓ DETAILS None specified i V1 r-e- C- ILLUMINATION DETAILS Internally illuminated channel letters Q TEXT Not specified LETTER TYPE/FONT Not limited 1 u, -PyTPzs2 c)— ALL ARB GUIDELINES APPLY. FREESTANDING SIGNS: all externally illuminated sign panels on brick monument, brick to match retail building brick. Fixtures are B-K Lighting Microstar FTD (20W) 28 Flood (MRII), Bronze, 2 each side. k � L -F t'j xI. Route 29 Entrance: Background: white or blue (PMS 280M) or gold (PMS 129M); letters: black / Rio Road: Retail panel backgrounds: white or blue (PMS 280M) or gold (PMS 129M); letters: black. Wachovia panel: background: silver (PMS cool gray #3c) 3. Wachovia Bank: Blue Wachovia background with green and white detailing and white "Wachovia" letters This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location. All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply. Completeness Check for Signs Project #/Name: _ARB2019-45 Verizon wall signs (3) and tenant panel signs (2) Date Received at County: _4/9/18 and 4/18/18 (resubmitted) Date Received in Design Planning: _4/10/19 and 4/18/19 (resubmittal) Date of Checklist Check: _4/22/19 Assigned to/Date: _HNM 4/10/19 FEES 3. ARB Review —Will the permanent signs) 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 nextpages) ® Yes (This sign will be constructed 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 constructed in an Entrance Corridor) $ 0.00 FEE TOTAL (Please add all the amounts checked in sections I — 3) FREESTANDING SIGNS A. Submittal Requirements ® Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale, the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions. ❑I Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way. ❑l 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 illuminated. Internally 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 materials and colors. Include standard color id numbers (Pantone, 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 sign, 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.) Commented [HM11: N/A: tenant panel refacing on exisfing monument signs Commented [HM2]: N/A: tenant panel refacing on existing monument signs WALL SIGNS ® A drawing, to scale, showing dimensions of the sign (length, height, depth). ® Elevation drawing(s) or modified photograph of the entire building, to scale and in color, showing ® The sign location on the building, Sign height above grade` and the length of building frontage. (Be sure to also 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 materials and colors. Include standard color identification numbers (Pantone, 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 samples of all colors proposed in the sign, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint 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. 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 ofthe Zoning Ordinance. NOTES: Complete Commented [HM3]: Not provided