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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201800095 Staff Report 2018-08-06 toe AI. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development r e� 401 McIntire Road,North Wing ; 2 ,� Charlottesville,Virginia 22902-4596 2-4596 g t'jltcN*:)% 434-296-5832 ALBEMARLE COUNTY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD TENTATIVE Agenda for August 6, 2018 ALBEMARLE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 1:00 PM - Room 241 NOTE: Plans and other items submitted for the regular review items listed below are available for viewing at the County Office Building. If you are interested in viewing these documents, please contact the Department of Community Development using the information listed in the letterhead. 1. Call to order 2. Establish a Quorum 3. Disclosures 4. Public Comment 5. Consent Agenda 6. Work Session 7. Regular Review Items a. ARB-2018-77 and ARB-2018-94: Northtown Center Comprehensive Sign Plan/ULC and Burnt Boot Camp Signs Contact: Nena Harrell AA, ,1 b. ARB-2018-95: Plaza 285 Building Renovations and Comprehensive Sign Plan aL (IS Contact: Bob Pineo c. ARB-2018-97: Hansen Road Church Contact: Justin Shimp 8. Other Business a. Approval of Minutes: June 4, 2018 b. Next ARB Meeting: August 20, 2018 9. Adjournment Consent Agenda NOTES REGARDING PUBLIC MEETINGS 1. Each applicant is allowed to make a single presentation not exceeding 15 minutes in length.The applicant may divide the 15-minute allotment among various presenters,but the total presentation time will not exceed 15 minutes. 2. Each member of the general public who wishes to speak on a matter shall be allowed one appearance not to exceed 3 minutes. 3. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Architectural Review Board may demand a review of the application by the Board of Supervisors. Such demand shall be made by filing a request therefore in writing with the clerk of the Board of Supervisors within ten calendar days of the date of such decision.For additional information see section 30.6.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. NOTES REGARDING ARB ACTIONS 1. Certificates of Appropriateness are valid for the same period that the corresponding site plan is valid. If there is no site plan required for the proposed work,the Certificate of Appropriateness is valid for 3 years.Applicants requesting an extension of the period of validity must do so in writing.The letter must be received by the Director of Planning prior to the expiration date. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project #/Name ARB-2018-95: Plaza 285 Comprehensive Sign Plan Review Type Comprehensive Sign Plan Parcel Identification 06100000002500 Location 285 Hydraulic Ridge Road, at the southeast corner of the intersection of Whitewood and Hydraulic Roads Zoned Commercial (C1)/Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner/Applicant Harry A Wellons Jr. 2011 Irrevocable Trust & 2012 Florence L Wellons Irrevocable Trust/Design Develop (Bob Pineo) Magisterial District Jack Jouett Proposal To revise the comprehensive sign plan for the Republic Business Center to coordinate with the proposed building renovation for Plaza 285. See Attachment A for the applicant's proposal. Context This site is surrounded by a mix of office, retail, and institutional development. The ARB recently reviewed proposals for a dental office across Whitewood Road to the north, and for the Albemarle Countertop Company a short distance north on the opposite side of Hydraulic Road. Visibility The north and west elevations of the building are readily visible from the Hydraulic Road Entrance Corridor. The south elevation has more limited visibility due to screening by trees located on and off the site. ARB Meeting Date August 6, 2018 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski SITE/PROJECT HISTORY The building at this site was constructed in the 1980s, prior to the establishment of Hydraulic Road as an Entrance Corridor. It has been known as Beech Tree Plaza, Republic Plaza, and Republic Business Center. A site plan was approved for the building in 1981 (SDP-1981-05, see Attachment B). In 2003, the ARB reviewed and approved new window openings for the building and established a Comprehensive Sign Plan for the building (ARB-2003-138, see Attachment Q. Staff met with the applicant recently to discuss the details and review process for the current proposal. The applicant has indicated that existing building systems and materials have reached the end of their lifespan. U►EVA ski KI REF I GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION II General Sign Guidelines 1 Create a consistent and unified design approach along the Entrance The proposed design criteria are None. Corridors. The placement, size, illumination and colors of signs can expected to contribute to a unified create unity along the corridor, or they can create a disjointed, visually design approach along the corridor competitive environment. Consistent and unified sign design allows the because the signs would not be businesses located along the Corridor to have equal standing in visibility. illuminated and because the proposed It also provides a pattern of sign placement that makes the business colors (black or clear anodized locations and entrances more easily recognizable to both vehicular and brushed) are neutral. pedestrian traffic. 2 Establish simplicity and reserve as preferred characteristics for sign The proposed design criteria are None. design in these areas. This reflects the historic character of the area and expected to result in signs with a enhances the aesthetic qualities of the Corridor. To this end, the overall simple and reserved character due to design of a sign will be evaluated concurrently with that of the building the lack of illumination, the sign type on which it will be installed. The design of a building's walls, window (individual letters) and the neutral locations, parapets and other architectural features will influence the colors (black or clear anodized Board's evaluation of appropriate signage. Likewise, a freestanding sign brushed). is evaluated in the context of the overall development in which it will be placed. Because each site is composed of a variety of elements that work together to create a unique character and appearance, ARB review of each sign proposal is guided by these sign guidelines within the context of the specific site for which the proposal is made. 3 Encourage creative design. The County encourages imaginative and Individual cast aluminum letter signs, None. innovative signs consistent with the purposes expressed above and in such as those proposed here, typically conformance with the regulations of the Albemarle County Code. present a character of simplicity and reserve. 4 Design Compatibility 4a Placement: The design of a building's walls, window locations, parapets Signs are proposed to be located None. and other architectural features shall influence the Board's evaluation of above the entrances, in the projecting appropriate signage. Wall signs can help establish rhythm, scale and entrance bays. This is an appropriate proportion across the fagade of a building. location for signage that establishes a consistent image across the building. 4b Scale and Size: Signs located within the Entrance Corridor may not Conformity with zoning sign area None. exceed the size, height and setback requirements as outlined in Section regulations will be assessed with 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has individual sign applications. received a variance). REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION 4c Materials: Materials used in both the sign and support structures should The proposed cast aluminum letters None. complement the building and/or multiple business center (see page 14) are expected to complement the being served by the sign. painted brick, stucco, and metal canopies. 4d Lettering and Typeface: Lettering should be in proportion to the sign The applicant's proposal requires None. and the building for visual clarity and overall balance. Proportion of consistent sizing of fonts within lettering includes font (size) and typeface (style). The use of three individual signs. Multiple typefaces typefaces or fewer is more appropriate for signs in the Entrance Corridor. across the building would be Additional typefaces may be approved only if they contribute to a acceptable, given the limits on letter balanced, legible ' e ible, unified sign design. color and illumination. 4e Color: Colors must be harmonious with each other. Colors must not Letter face color is proposed to be None. clash with other elements on the site, both when viewed in daylight and black or clear anodized. These colors at night, whether the signs are externally or internally lit. Overly intense are harmonious with each other and color, such as but not limited to dayglo or fluorescent colors, are the building colors/materials. prohibited. The use of three colors or fewer is more appropriate for signs in the Entrance Corridor. Black and white are counted as colors. Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced and unified sign design. For raceway -mounted channel letters, raceways shall match the wall color. 4f Trademarks, corporate logos and graphics: The ARB may require that The applicant's proposal allows for Graphics/logos, when the color and scale of standard templates for trademarks, service marks, simple logos incorporated into the used, shall be non - corporate logos and graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, design of the sign. "Simple" is illuminated and service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as undefined. Non -illuminated coordinated with letter an integral part of the overall sign. graphics/logos coordinated with size and color. proposed letter size and color would be appropriate. 5 Lighting: The purpose of ARB review is to ensure that new development The applicant has proposed that the None. in the Entrance Corridors is compatible with the historic architecture of wall signs be non -illuminated. This the County and to promote orderly and attractive development. There is will help reduce glare, visual clutter no historical precedent for internally illuminated signs. However, the and distraction. It will help establish a ARB recognizes the need to identify businesses to help the traveling coordinated appearance along the public find their destination and exit the highway safely. corridor. 5a When illumination is required, the preferred solution is to externally illuminate the sign — in other words, to shine a light on the sign. External illumination is preferred because it allows consistency with the daytime REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION image of the sign. External lighting appears to the viewer as reflected light and allows the focus of the sign to be the original overall shape, color and complete design of the sign. Internal lighting produces a fragmented, rather than unified, sign image at night compared to external lighting and may project light that is distracting to the viewer. Similarly, exposed light sources that form the body of a sign (such as, but not limited to, exposed or bare neon) are not appropriate for the Entrance Corridors. They can produce glare and, generally, do not achieve the subtle character and compatibility that is the goal for the Entrance Corridors. 5b Since external illumination does not fit every case, individual channel letters — a type of internally illuminated sign that has less visual clutter impact on the Entrance Corridors — may also be approved. Channel letters are generally the preferred type of internally illuminated wall sign because they project the total sign and are identifiable with the daytime image of the sign. When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. If cabinet signs are utilized, the backgrounds of such signs must be made opaque (zero light transmission). 5c External illumination is also preferred for approved graphics/logos; internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. The Board will evaluate the specific design for size (adjusted in proportion to the accompanying lettering), balance, complexity, and distance from and relationship to the Entrance Corridor. These factors will determine the extent of internal illumination that can be approved. 5d These solutions are intended to reduce glare, visual clutter and distraction along the streetscape, to provide for coordinated appearances along the Entrance Corridors, to increase visual continuity, to achieve a balance of business identification with order and continuity, and to limit negative impacts along the County's Entrance Corridors. 5e External Illumination: Lighting should be shielded and not create glare. Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the sign. All external light sources shall be white. 5f Internal Illumination: Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. 5g All Illumination shall be non -blinking. 5h Exposed Light Sources: An exposed light source that forms the body of a REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION sign, such as but not limited to signs formed of exposed neon, as opposed to a light shining on a sign, shall not be used in the Entrance Corridors. III Guidelines for Specific Sign Types 9 Wall Signs 9a Wall signs shall be integrated with the architecture of the building and The proposed sign locations would None. the placement of such signs should not obscure architectural features or not obscure architectural elements. details, including but not limited to cornices, windows, columns, pilasters The locations above the entrances are and paneling. integrated with the overall architecture of the renovated building. 9b Channel lettering (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is Individual letters are proposed. This None. preferred to cabinet signs because cabinet signs tend to appear less sign type allows the wall material to integrated with the building. Channel letters overlay the wall material and "read through". allow the structure of the building to "read through" with less interruption. This results in a more coordinated overall appearance. 9c For raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the wall No raceways are proposed. None. color. 9d The size of a wall sign shall be coordinated with the size of the Available sign areas measuring 4'6" The bottom of the lowest architectural element on which it is placed. The sign should not tall x 7'8" wide (at the stucco line of text in all signs overcrowd the architectural element, the wall, or the sign area. (See entrances) and 8'2" wide (at brick shall align at 1' above Illustration 6 on page 26.) Buildings and building elements should not be entrances) are indicated above each the canopy. used as a billboard. For example, an appropriate height for channel entrance, beginning approximately 9" letters in a 30" high sign band is 18". This allows 6" of unoccupied space above the canopy over the doorway. Consider adding above and below the letters. Generally, 4" of clear space above, below, Example signs in these locations are appropriately and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with illustrated with two lines of text. In proportioned sign areas larger clearances required for larger sign bands. The ARB will consider the examples, the signs do not appear on the walls between the the degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the to occupy the full available sign area. entrance bays. architectural design of the building and the sign area in its determination Ensuring that all signs align at an of appropriate sizes and placement. equal distance above the canopy would provide for greater visual consistency. 1' may be appropriate. The identified sign areas assume a single tenant will occupy a single space. If a single tenant leases more than one tenant space, greater sign area would be available (according to REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION code). Allowing for sign areas on the walls between the entrance bays could accommodate this situation. 9e Lighting 9 i. External illumination is preferred for wall signs. The applicant has proposed that the wall signs be non -illuminated. None. ii. External illumination: Lighting directed toward a sign should be designed and shielded so that it illuminates the face of the sign and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. iii. Internal illumination: Channel letters with translucent faces shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back- lit (halo -lit). iv. Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an opaque (zero light transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. If outlines of letters are proposed, the width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an appropriate dimension for signs in the Entrance Corridors. 10 Wall Signs For Multiple Business Centers 10a A complete sign package shall be provided as part of the submittal A Comprehensive Sign Plan proposal None. materials for the review of any new multiple business center. The has been submitted for review as proposal should address how compatibility among signs will be achieved, described in this report. and how new signs will be coordinated with the architecture of the building(s); the first approved sign installed in a multiple business center will establish the standard for all future signs for that center. The future review of proposals for new signs in existing multiple business centers will take into consideration the character and appearance of the existing building(s) and with existing sign(s). 1 Ob b. Multiple business centers shall use a single sign type for all wall signs. Individual letters are proposed as the None. sign type. 1 Oc c. Compatibility among signs must be maintained through color or font Proposed colors are limited to black None. and typeface selection. and clear anodized brushed finish. This is expected to result in a compatible appearance across the building. 1 Od Signs must be placed on the building in a manner that establishes a Example signs in these locations are The bottom of the lowest unified appearance. illustrated with two lines of text. In line of text in all signs REF GUIDELINE ISSUE RECOMMENDATION the examples, the signs do not appear shall align at 1' above to occupy the full available sign area. the canopy. Ensuring that all signs align at an equal distance above the canopy would provide for greater visual consistent . 1' may be appropriate. 10e Lighting i. External illumination is preferred for signs in multiple business No illumination is proposed. None. centers. ii. Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the sign. iii. Channel letters with translucent faces shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back -lit (halo -lit). iv. Cabinet signs shall have a non - illuminated background, or an opaque (zero light transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. If outlines of letters are proposed, the width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an appropriate dimension for signs in the Entrance Corridors. I Blois] UT IUT 151►117.%0 to] eKI Staff recommends that the ARB approve the Comprehensive Sign Criteria as outlined in the following table. Note that the strike -through and highlighted text indicate staff s recommended changes to the applicant's proposal. Note that the drawings showing the sign locations would need to be revised to show the allowable locations for signs on the walls between the entrance bays, if such locations are approved. COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN FOR ARB-2018-95: PLAZA 285 (061000000025) SIGN FEATURE NORTH ELEVATION SIGN TYPE Wall signs — Individual letters LETTER FACE COLOR Black or clear anodized brushed finish Given the 4 ' Signs SIZE LIMITATIONS shall be contained within the identified sign areas and shall meet the size and proportion requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and sin guidelines. Entrance bays: Signs are to be centered above each entrance and shall not exceed the width of the canopy below. The LOCATION(S) bottom of the lowest line of text in all signs shall align at I' above the canopy. Walls between entrance bays: Signs are to be centered top to bottom, and centered either over the window groups or over the central brick wall area. See attached drawings for height and width restrictions. MOUNTING DETAILS Flush or spacer mounting is appropriate. Stand-offs in spacer mounting shall be limited to'/2". Rail mounting is not ap ro riate. GRAPHICS DETAILS Simple ,.g r �r�*1a into the design fthe g�*�. Graphics/logos, when used, shall be non - illuminated and coordinated with letter size and color. ILLUMINATION Signs shall be non -illuminated. LETTER TYPE/FONT Consistent sizing in fonts shall be utilized within the individual tenant sign for legibility and clarity. Up to 3 typefaces may be used in an individual sign if a balanced, legible, unified design is maintained. MATERIALS Cast aluminum letters and associated mounts. 1:110KTy11uIBiel 1GTi1 APPLICANT'S PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE SIGN CRITERIA SIGN FEATURE NORTH ELEVATION SIGN TYPE Wall Signs LETTER FACE COLOR Black or clear anodized brushed finish TRIM CAP/RETURN COLOR n/a RACEWAY COLOR n/a PANEL FACE COLORS n/a SIZE LIMITATIONS Given the 40' tenant bay size, each sign area shall be <60 sf per section 4.15.11 of Albemarle County Zoning. LOCATION(S) Signs are to be centered above each entrance and not exceed the width of the canopy below. See attached drawings for height and width restrictions. MOUNTING DETAILS Flush or spacer mounting is appropriate. Stand-offs in spacer mounting shall be limited to %2". Rail mounting is not appropriate. GRAPHICS DETAILS Simple logos incorporated into the design of the sign are appropriate. ILLUMINATION DETAILS Signs shall be non illuminated. LETTER TYPEXONT Consistent sizing in fonts shall be utilized within the individual tenant sign for legibility and clarity. MATERIALS Cast aluminum letters and associated mounts. NEW STUCCO ENTRIES PAINTED: BENJAMIN MOCRE'S TROUT GRAY 1212a20) LINE OF NEW BRK:K ABOVE. NEw BRICK TO MATCH EXISTING IN SIZE AND SHAPE. ALL BRICK To BE HEAVILY WHITEWASHED ______________ F SIIRROIIND PIAM 285 I / .... ... 1 I: I' am NEWt WINDOWS CENT IN CENTRAL BAY 3 Al PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION E AREA OF ALLOWABLE SIGNAGE AREA OF ALLOWABLE SIGNAG l-36.75 SF) (-34.5 SF) TYPICAL STUCCO ENTRANCE I 1 OF 4 3116. = 1'-0" TYPICAL BRICK ENTRANCE 1 OF 2 3116" = 1'-0. �,M0 lu II Diem WEV COPING CAP TO MATCH ANODIZED STOREFRONT � STEEL C-CHANNEL CANOPIES J=FLAZA I: 61JILDIN1'-0"G BRANDING SIGNAGE 3114" = DESIGN DEVELOP 10 III jL 1101p, Ill� NOTE: SIGNS SHOWN ARE EXAMPLES OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS OF THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN GUiDEUMES. TENANT SIGNS SHOWN ARE NOT PROPOSED SIGN DESIGNS. ALL SIGNS SHALE. 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Create a window of thr same site and location at the ocher end of She Center hay of the building and install matc'aing grr "bubble' awnings over body wpLd9ws. 'fhc [np elevativa of new awnings should match tEse lop e3ewatton o1"the existing JwlriLlp. 2. 19,r non windows sk—Ld have a kronal nn Minas added 10 :[latch [l c vemcal propurtwn of the nil— openings in 111C huildmg- Regarding [he ss�: Tile ARR ccoll=[ed a Curnpraheasive Sign R—w for die building and vnted unanimous,y to adopt cite following criteria for signs for the Republic Business Center: r'1nrLtt wall SL9 : L. All siypu shall be Locaeed to cllhtr side of the —tar— and shall be of a size that fits comfortably WithLn die aVail4blc wall arc a. >. The iuk9mund of [he sib paneL shall I- -hire. 3. The ext shall be grern, blue ar bla:k Hith a thin dark bordrr. 4. simple logos iboorl orared into due design of the sign arc appropriate. 5. ShgnS shall be nor.-Mnnninated, tole_ It was darifcd ::tat only the Kcaublie Bus itLP" Camter sign shall be locared on the face uE the arcade. we,' —11 n—s: 1. ; ig. sha:3 be r.un-i:3 u ti cud; have a white background with text in sober greet„ blue nr :Mack and d thin {1:S" wide} dark boalvr. 2. The :ogos shaiL ae simple in ccsgn and coordinated with the teat. 3. The s:xe of the sign panel shall be 10" high X 6'-g' long wiLh deearanve currLers. 4. \o- signs skull bu Loca;cd bcLow the brick band. SkGm shell not be slacked any hisser roan ti: 'right of tie d signs rurrcn[ly ina[allcd on the building. ATTACHMENT C Freestardint Sign: l . 'Ile [rat un he freestanding sign shall be dark green. 2. 3Vben t1Lc Fersrandmg srgn is altered next, appmpnatc landscaping shall be added around thr bast. Rewarding the Gentle Sulx noes. 1. The -rail wall sign may remain as it stands. 2. The north wall sibm enlranCC sign must be resuhmincd for adnurtistrativapproval. The sign must Ft within rare :ntcria established by the CorVn;hXnsivc Sign R�iewthe srgu above the windn- —t Ix moved to the wall hchLnd the arcade.) Pleas- provide reword drawings ur other Lnfurraation addressing each of these :undidons at yuw carLiest CnnvCn tnCe_ 1003ude a memo Lndieting haw each Bondi=ion has been s4im6od. If dgnges other than those rxquestcd hurt been made, Lcientify chose changes in the mein also. When sniffs review of this ininnaation mdicatcs List all cundittwSS of approval have beeo met, a Cerifuc ie of Appmpmtcness may be issued. Sincerely, Mazgaret Ma]isxewskt D Design Planner Cc: V ARB-2043-136 Jan SFnnb:k Benton Downer. L & M Ascociatcs, A7 Box 37. Charluttesrille, VA 22902 14