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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201900152 Checklist 2019-12-11SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business E Updated: 6-17-2016 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE ❑ 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering Channel letters mounted to raceway proposed (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. ❑ 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, None proposed internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. ❑ 6 Reader boards are discouraged. None proposed MATERIALS ❑ 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building Standard sign materials used being served by the sign. COLOR ❑ 4.e Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway Color for raceway matches wall color shall match the wall color. Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. Sign colors are limited and harmonious with each other Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in Sign colors do not clash with site daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent No overly intense colors proposed colors), are prohibited. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as Ok, only two colors proposed colors) 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 in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance unless sign has a variance). REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ Appendix A ratio of 1 /3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1 /4 text to 3/4 wall V-a3 30ca mA *1 C) e - 4 C,)O -{ 0 A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a J� , O_r e,o.. sign. ❑ Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a sign on a building. ❑ 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural Sign size coordinates well with the size of the element's size. architectural element The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, Sign does not over -crowd the sign area and is a slight the wall, or the sign area. reduction in size from previous sign Buildings and building elements should not be used as Buildingibuilding elements are not being used as billboards. billboards ❑ 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. Sign is integrated with building architecture through color and materials The sign placement should not obscure architectural Sign placement does not obscure architectural features features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, or details pilasters and paneling). ❑ 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign band is 18". Sign is at an appropriate height in relation to the height of the sign band This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the 8" of unoccupied space above and below the letters letters. 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a There is a min. of 4" of clear space above, below, and channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger to the sides of the proposed channel letter sign clearances required for larger sign bands. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Medium visibility Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area E REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. ❑ 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to the sign and the building. Lettering is proportion to building Use of three typefaces or less. One typeface used Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/legible/unified sign design. No additional typefaces proposed ❑ 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width of the letter. None proposed An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an appropriate sign dimension. None proposed TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS ❑ 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. Logo conforms with Comprehensive Sign Plan for shopping center When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. Logo is integral part of the overall sign ❑ 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics/logos; Internal illumination required by comprehensive sign lan ❑ 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. Internal illumination required by comprehensive sign plan LIGHTING ❑ 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. Internal illumination required by comprehensive sign plan ❑ 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. Internal illumination required by comprehensive sign plan REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on Required in Comprehensive Sign Plan size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. ❑ 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made None proposed opaque zero light transmission). ❑ 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create None proposed Tare. All external light sources shall be white. None proposed ❑ 9.ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it None proposed illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. ❑ 9.iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light No light spills from the top, bottom, sides, or back spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when Channel letters are face lit back -lit (halo -lit). ❑ 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or None proposed an opaque zero light transmission background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills None proposed outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. ❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. None proposed ❑ 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, None proposed (such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the Entrance Corridors. ARB ACTIONS ❑ Deleted following if LED lighting ; ,�,- the state drawing e sign must Ae jei,ej „�';n,,,11;1. .;a, 4 the A rn i h t, , .;n gt;0,i �,, i the ,»tiro,;, ,.tio ea„e a t, � .�„ -oke 6/3/19 et e;t-eeedi" 0 . ARB action ❑ Action on ARB-P I Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an None proposed REF I 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 None proposed 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 None proposed 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 None proposed Action as a graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign. Memo: 8/3/2015 E ARB COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT #/NAME: ARB- F(Sign) 1999-45 Rio Hills Shopping Center TAX MAP/PARCEL#: Tax Map 45, Parcel 94A SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION NOTES SIGN TYPE Channel letters replacing Channel letter wall signs existing channel LETTER FACE COLOR Individual letters may incorporate only one color. Appropriate colors include blue, Ok, blue proposed white, red, green, orange, black, and yellow. TRIM CAP COLOR/RETURN COLOR RACEWAY COLOR CABINET FACE COLORS SIZE LIMITATIONS LOCATION(S) Signs shall be located in the sign bands Sign replacing one located in above the storefronts sign band MOUNTING DETAILS LOGO/GRAPHICS Signs may include small logo boxes or DETAILS graphics Small logo included ILLUMINATION DETAILS Signs are to be internally illuminated Sign is internally illuminated TEXT LETTER TYPE/FONT MATERIALS COLORS Signs may incorporate more than one color, More than one color but individual letters may incorporate only incorporated but individual one color. Appropriate colors include blue, letters incorporate only one color white, red, green, orange, black, and yellow. This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location. All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply. Completeness Check for 1gns Project #/Name: _ARB-2019-152 Date Received at County: _12-05-19 Date Received in Design Planning: _12-10-19 Date of Checklist Check: _12-11-19 Assigned to/Date: _12-10-19 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 ('Phis sign will be constructed 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 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): $ FREESTANDING SIGNS I A. Submittal Requirements I ❑ Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale, the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions. ❑ 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. ❑ 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.) 0 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 of the Zoning Ordinance. NOTES: