HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201700135 Review Comments 2018-02-03 Margaret Maliszewski
From: Margaret Maliszewski
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2018 3:25 PM
To: 'Beth Robinson'
Cc: maycraft2300@gmail.com
Subject: Seminole North Comp Sign Plan
Hello, Beth.
I'm sorry I missed your call today. I haven't completed my review of the proposed Comp Sign Plan for Seminole North
yet, so I don't know exactly what changes I'll be recommending to the ARB. I did notice a few things, however, that I
think will be potential issues and can offer them now, with the understanding that this is not a complete list of
comments/recommendations.
1. The ARB has already said that the City Electric Supply sign cannot be approved as is. One of the reasons was the
lack of a CSP, but others include: the lack of coordination of the three parts of the sign, the overscaled size of the
graphic in comparison to the letters,the "crushed" appearance of the sign parts,and the crushed location of the
top of the "CES" sign under the gutter. I doubt the ARB will approve this sign location, so you may want to work
on an alternative or two.
2. The tops of the proposed sign bands are shown "crushed" up into the gutter. I would move the tops of the
bands down and indicate a clear distance to be maintained—probably not less than 6". How much space is left
above the Dille Classic cars sign?
3. The CSP includes 3 sign types. A single sign type is recommended by the sign guidelines.
4. Why is green wanted as a wall sign color?Colors are typically limited to 3, but I could recommend approval of
red, white, blue and black.
5. If you plan to propose internally illuminated cabinet signs, the CSP should clearly state that the background of
the sign will be opaque.
6. The CSP says awning signs can be internally illuminated. How would that work?What would it look like?
7. Under"Size Limitations" I would add, "and EC sign guidelines."
8. What is the height of the sign bands?
Has size and color information been collected for each of the signs that have been installed without permits(all but
ABC)? If so, it would be useful to have this information while we conduct our review of the CSP. If you do plan to make
changes based on my recommendations, please understand that the ARB could agree or disagree with me, and they
could have additional concerns that I may not have identified. Due to time constraints, I will have to limit my review and
staff report to the submittal that has already been made, but you are welcome to let the ARB know at the ARB meeting
that you have revisions you'd like to share with them. Unless the agenda is excessively long,they are often agreeable to
considering revisions that are presented in an organized, efficient manner.
If you have other questions, please let me know.
Thanks.
Margaret
Margaret Maliszewski, Chief of Planning/Resource Management
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville,VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3276
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