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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600152 Checklist 2016-12-21 �Z(Z4/{b V)...mR vise the red 485C to red 187C. C CAS CPA M / \Yinclude the following note on sheets C2 and MIDI: The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. /24l0a d- C Include the following note on sheet MIDI: Daytime intensity limited to 70% of maximum intensity; Nighttime intensity limited to 16%of maximum intensity with automatic dimming at dusk. aeifitz —X, /Id 1 0.1. iv; SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES—Wall Sign, Single Business Updated: 6-17-2016 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE o 9.b Dr- internally illuminated signs, channel lettering C n ��� � ounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to V` cabinet signs. ❑ lb yWhen channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, //4 nternally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. / 1 ❑ 6 ✓'Reader boards are discouraged. Ai(A MATERIALS❑ 4.c V Materials used in the sign should complement the building id' nap being served by the sign. COLOR o 4.e Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway /71,0 .tom C4'A,✓Gt�i shall match the wall color. t/Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in Y � ��� daylight and at night. /[ ` Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent d colors), are prohibited. ���11 q � / / L l�rtx �t< Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as — � Nq —1 "�' �` Vr/C '8� • colors) / Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the \/ sign balance/unity. /SIZE, SCALE,PROPORTION,AND LOCATION 4.6 Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK-- dy requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 1 Yeb H REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES County Zoning Ordinance(unless sign has a variance). Vu Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall a 1 t l &i�,0 rev\ 36 a ,(, 1- I cc A A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a /- � �,i e r�GC"� S/ ` sign. i 7 to4OU`r d- �c ❑/ Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of V A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect erituALA our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a sign on a building. V' 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural element's size. The sign should not over-crowd the architectural element, ` tckty— � the wall, or the sign area. kvL oz'eA_-0.--t—crtsl cilLefi Buildings and building elements should not be used as C � billboards. v� tri h+..//t 6o 4,4 �� /❑ 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. 1/ ' Cam.--'wz-ti The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, N/ - pilasters and paneling). V 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is 18". cal 34 This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. -2 ( 2 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger (7 clearances required for larger sign bands. 7 Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance /' Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area 4'2'yt2.Gvto R rf v��c m1` 2 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface c to_yl.)/ acie&L style) to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to Al/ a balanced/legible/unified sign design. o 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width Ni of the letter. An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an N I appropriate sign dimension. TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS "o 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos 77L,crn (IY) ( ,� and graphics be modified. When used,trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part ,Q/ A- of the overall sign. S.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved if 4 graphics/logos; S.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a `� A case-by-case basis. P�/ LIGHTING r� 9.e.i External(or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. j c� ��� 40en— r 1 ❑/ S.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to '`� r �yc - �� c �!� �/ visual clutter and will be limited. 3 a• REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES V 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on VL C Jt 3-c -,4 EC &A)? size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance VL c.- Y"R Corridor. ite /14—er^' 0 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made; N/ opaque (zero light transmission). (( ❑ S.e External illumination should be shielded and not create glare. All external light sources shall be white. ❑j 9.ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it V illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. o 9.iii Channel letters-with translucent faces must have no light !/ ' spilling outward from the top,bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back-lit(halo-lit). Nl 11 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or N/ an opaque(zero light transmission)background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top,bottom, sides or back. 'S g All illumination shall be non-blinking. 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. ARB ACTIONS ❑ If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will , ,QQ not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of / fJ2'L. 1 c4 30 milliamp (ma) neon. o Action on ARB-P Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an Ni 4 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES (BP)2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match Wood Grill 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 ARB 2015-114 &- may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a 115 Shell Signs secondary color. ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 ARB Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed Action as a graphic,up to 33% of the length of the sign. Memo: 8/3/2015 5 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES-Freestanding Signs REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE V 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole-mounted signs. Act,,3/-fr„ Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule -th--.--kit-4 to out the ability to use a monument sign, and only when the pole is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel. MATERIALS r, , Lb Materials used in both the sign and support structures shouldefixto V be complementary. They should also support the aesthetics of the building/complex being served by the sign. V 8.6 It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary building materials A unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding "� element complementing the building. OLORS b./C 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. / _ 414"-e Vthinil Colors must not clash with other elements on the site,both ffGG when viewed in daylight and at night. 7 Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), Ite frtt�j1 la t--in ien-„-L` are prohibited. Use of three colors or less �, ,_^ 4 / � tfIS -Gv'1�� Black and white are colors. - t� / `/AI ... tr 6 -/a e✓/ z ,C� �� t -vim Updated:9-30-2010 1 a } REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a 4 C 1--3 GL Cod- balanced/unified sign design. v❑ 9.c For raceway-mounted channel letters,raceways shall match / the wall color. 0( LANDSCAPING o 8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding signs into the overall site landscape. Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants List. SCALE AND SIZE V4.b Signs may not exceed the size,height and setback requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle £7/I le County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a V variance). 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the _ _ i 6. .416 /� V 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) 1/ to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. a Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a A /� balanced, legible,unified sign design. / Updated: 9-30-2010 2 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ -8.-ee.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in proportion to the letter width. • AtA) cidetry,/, 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 d p. , " �� ,6 templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, service marks,corporate logos and/or P ,Q, --.4„, graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. LIGHTING 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for freestanding signs. l ❑ 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual- /! clutter and will be limited. t l"Y��"`-' • C.) 0` ' The design will be evaluated for size, balance, complexity, and distance from and relationship to the Entrance Corridor. o 5.e External Illumination 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. 8.e.ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right-of- Updated: 9-30-2010 3 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES way. L:4-----5:1: An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as //y exposed neon signs), shall not be used. ( I/1 S.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. ( S.c External illumination(or no illumination) is preferred for A � `� � V approved graphics/logos; n internal illumination may be considered for approval. 11-1 .o' 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or an opaque(zero light transmission)background. a_c/C--1 .ic. 6 f 6Ls5 iQ Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. E/ 8.e.iii Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for freestanding signs)with translucent faces shall be constructed 1 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 opaque. / ARB ACTIONS Uo (ARB I Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors. J� Action / Memo: 1/19/10) No refacing design (no combination of colors, images, text and layout) will make the billboard an appropriate appearance. 1 ( Updated: 9-30-2010 4 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Existing billboards may not increase in size and may not Ad include modifications beyond the existing sign surface. AA No new illumination of any kind may be added to the billboard. I °o (ARB Reader boards shall have an opaque background. AA Vi Action I 1 i cl Memo: 1/19/10) Only the letters may be illuminated, but illumination is not required. / Reader boards shall not exceed 40% of the size of the overall f sign face. I The background color of the reader board shall be black or some other color already on the sign face. ii. Construction of the reader board shall be integral with the main sign. / The track holding the letters shall have minimal visual impact. zi (ARB Synthetic stucco is acceptable for signs if mounted on a solid Action surface such as concrete block and if limited to use as a flat d Memo: surface as a background for lettering. / 5/4/09) Styrofoam backing is not acceptable. / U�/ of Action on ARB- Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an ki P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Updated:9-30-2010 5 a REF CHECKLIST ITEM C NOTES �, �Q _ �O Wood Grill Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. ed #2793 4 iS �7}d'1' t""g•` f a _j7 </ has been approved as an accepta stitute. T Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. (See below.) 12/21/15 action on Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485 w q � ARB 2015-114 & may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a secondary �'GUl7J , -115 Shell Signs color. o (ARB Scale, location,proximity to existing building(s), quality of L )Cc" /e..—e0 Action sign materials, and sign height and other pre-existing fia��, en- P4y fYaY / < Memo: conditions determine how much planting is required at the 0 64.4.4...., N10/5/09) base of the freestanding sign. (or) If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not __ , . 1 exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 /! �� rnilliamp (ma) neon. l o Internal LED for the gas pricing: Daytime intensity limited to 70% of maximum intensity;Nighttime intensity limited to 0� 16% of maximum intensity with automatic dimming at dusk. ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the - Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing N( ^/'�" _ Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 4--8' T C c/ b- b nA4-Wio Cal) . Updated:9-30-2010 6 Completeness Checkh for Signs Project#I amel1/ t' (20ilo */s? �/Lt Cuff -4'(6'kt`N-'s • Date Received at County: Date Received in Design Planning: ' Date of Checklist Check:- I2-Mil 4 Assigned to/Date: ' FEES' e 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 of a $120.00 Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages.) Q`(' O 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): $ a FREESTANDING SIGNS . A. Submittal Requirements �n �'3ite plan or latest approved plat showing,to scale,the proposed location of the sign(s)with dimensions. l� Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way. ❑ If the sign will be located in an easement,a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. .N ❑ A to-scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing ��/�' ❑ Dim tons of the sign, including overall ht t from the ground;cabin, 1dRgth,width an depth•base size,etc. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided'in the Sign Permit Application pac t.) 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 'l ustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing: 400 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 'entification 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. rovide accurate physical samples of ali colors proposed,preferably in the material proposed.(Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) t„.„-Q—"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.) WALL SIGNS 0 A dra ing,to scale, howing dime ions of the sign(length,height depth). ❑ Elevation drawing(s)or modified photograph of the entire building,to scale and incolor,showing El The sign loon the building,sign height above grade,and the len>,ti1 of building frontage.(Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in Appendix B.) l� ElSign lett�g and/or piphi s 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: �c Indication of sign rchannel letters,cabinet,panel, etc.). Co.) Indicate on the drawings the proposed to a and olors. nclude stan aid or identification numbers (Pantone,Benjamin Moore,Acrylic,etc. r 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 amples o all colors proposed in the sign,preferably in the material proposed. (Paint chips that accurately reflec posed 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. pafFor 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: „__sj .044�/t,a- . (/n r t_t i:�;t,1,Gz�J d Loike CV "