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Home My WebLink AboutARB201900138 Checklist 2019-11-22Completeness Check for Signs Project #/Name: ARB-2019-138 CarMax Reface. Date Received at County: _11-13-19 Date Received in Design Planning: _11-20-19 Date of Checklist Check: 11-22-19 Assigned to/Date: _11-20-19 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 (This 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 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. ❑ 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.) 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 dia rms 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: E SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE ❑ 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole -mounted signs. Ok, existing monument sign being refaced Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule N/A 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 Standard sign materials used be complementary. They should also support the aesthetics of the Materials support aesthetic of building being served building/complex being served by the sign. by sign ❑ 8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary Base materials match one of the primary building building materials materials unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding Sign complements building element complementing the building. COLORS ❑ 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. Ok, sign is a refacing using previously approved colors Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both Ok, colors are previously approved and do not clash when viewed in daylight and at night. with site Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), No overly intense colors proposed are prohibited. Use of three colors or less Ok, four colors proposed but two share the same color spectrum Black and white are colors. Updated: 08-19-2019 e 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 None proposed the wall color. LANDSCAPING ❑ 8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding Landscaping integrates sign into the overall site signs into the overall site landscape. landscape Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants List. SCALE AND SIZE ❑ 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback Sign does not exceed County Zoning Ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a variance). ❑ 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the Ok previously approved sign. The structure and the sign that it supports must be in Ok previously approved proportion to each other. SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE ❑ 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) Ok, lettering is proportional to sign and building to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. Ok, one typeface used Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a No additional typefaces proposed balanced, legible, unified sign design. Updated: 08-19-2019 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ 8.e.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in None proposed proportion to the letter width. An outline width of 1/8" is the appropriate sign dimension. None proposed TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS, AND GRAPHICS ❑ 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard Ok, previously approved templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or Ok, previously approved graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. LIGHTING ❑ 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for Ok, internal illumination previously approved freestanding signs. ❑ 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual Ok, internal illumination previously approved 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. None proposed Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination None proposed beyond the sign. All external light sources shall be white. None proposed ❑ 8.e.ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so None proposed Updated: 08-19-2019 e a REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right-of- way. ❑ 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as None proposed exposed neon signs), shall not be used. ❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. None proposed ❑ 5. c External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for Previously approved internal illumination approved graphics/logos; internal illumination may be considered for approval. Internal illumination previously approved ❑ 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an Background is non illuminated opaque (zero light transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills No light spills over outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. ❑ 8.e.iii Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for Channel letters mounted to cabinet 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 Letters are not back -lit shall be opaque. ARB ACTIONS ❑ (ARB Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors. None proposed Action Memo: 1/19/10) No refacing design (no combination of colors, images, text and None proposed layout) will make the billboard an appropriate appearance. Updated: 08-19-2019 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Existing billboards may not increase in size and may not None proposed include modifications beyond the existing sign surface. No new illumination of any kind may be added to the None proposed billboard. ❑ (ARB Reader boards shall have an opaque background. Action None proposed Memo: 1/19/10) Only the letters may be illuminated, but illumination is not Only letters are illuminated required. Reader boards shall not exceed 40% of the size of the overall None proposed sign face. The background color of the reader board shall be black or None proposed some other color already on the sign face. Construction of the reader board shall be integral with the None proposed main sign. The track holding the letters shall have minimal visual impact. None proposed ❑ (ARB Action Synthetic le for- ;f n,,,untea on a solid epta - bloekif limited fi-at. sur-faee such -as conerete and -to=use as-a Memo: 5/4/09) (Deleted StyFof a+ t..,ekin . ; t aeeeptable. Following 8/19/19 ARB action) Updated: 08-19-2019 r. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES (ARB Synthetic stucco can be used for signs regardless of the None proposed Action material to which it is attached. However, the condition where Memo the sign meets the ground must be addressed. 8" of a durable 8/19/19) solid material (not EIFS) must be provided at the base unless the sign is located in a landscape bed whose design avoids potential maintenance issues of EIFS at the ground. ❑ Action on ARB- Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an None proposed P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Wood Grill Pantone color match 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 secondary -115 Shell Signs color. ❑ (ARB Action Scale, location, proximity to existing building(s), quality of sign materials, and sign height and other pre-existing Previously approved landscaping is already around base Memo: conditions determine how much planting is required at the 10/5/09) base of the freestanding sign. ❑ Deleted if LED lighting the a,-,,., ing must st +e The pr-oposoa sign following leVel iIIHMilldtiOH b , the LED lights . X Hot Qf preiae,4 6/3/19 ilhtmiH660H a b, le 43 exeeed the j9pea, stroke i a) 1 ARB action ❑ Internal LED for the gas pricing: Daytime intensity limited to None proposed 70% of maximum intensity; Nighttime intensity limited to 16% of maximum intensity with automatic dimming at dusk. 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 Updated: 08-19-2019 0 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business Updated: 6-17-2016 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE ❑ 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. ❑ 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. ❑ 6 Reader boards are discouraged. MATERIALS ❑ 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building being served by the sign. COLOR ❑ 4.e Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the wall color. Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are prohibited. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as colors) Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the Tclll J'" Z5 Ok, c annel letters on aluminum cabinet existing and proposed. Ok, cabinet with channel letters proposed None proposed Standard sign materials Cabinet with channel letters Sign colors are harmonious Sign colors do not clash with site No overly intense colors proposed Four colors proposed, but the additional colors proposed are within the same color range Ok, channel letters on aluminum cabinet existing and proposed. Ok, cabinet with channel letters proposed None proposed Standard sign materials Cabinet with channel letters Sign colors are harmonious Sign colors do not clash with site No overly intense colors Four colors proposed, but the additional colors proposed are within the same color range SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION ❑ 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback Ok sign does not exceed County Zoning Ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 1 u e REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Count Zonin Ordinance unless signhas a variance). ❑ Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall Ok, sign is a refacing of existing approved sign A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a 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 is proportional to architectural element's size element's size. The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, Sign is proportional to architectural element the wall, or the sign area. Buildings and building elements should not be used as Buildingibuilding element are not being used as bill billboards. boards El9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. Standard sign materials used 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 Appropriate height band is 18". This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the Adequate spacing above and below letters. 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a Adequate spacing above and below channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger 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 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 proportional to sign and building Use of three typefaces or less. Ok, one typeface proposed Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/legible/unified sign design. None 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. Ok When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. Ok ❑ 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics/logos; None proposed ❑ 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. None proposed LIGHTING ❑ I 9.e.i External or no illumination is preferred for wall signs. Ok, previously approved internal illumination ❑ S.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. Ok, previously approved internal illumination ❑ S. c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. Ok, previously approved internal illumination E a REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made opaque zero light transmission). Background is opaque ❑ 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create No external illumination proposed Tare. All external light sources shall be white. No external illumination proposed ❑ 9.ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond No external illumination proposed the edge of the sign. ❑ 9.iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. No light spillage from top, bottom, sides, or back Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when Sign is not back -lit back -lit (halo -lit). ❑ 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an opaque zero light transmission background. Background is opaque Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills No light spills out from top, bottom, sides, or back outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. ❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. No blinking illumination proposed ❑ S.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the None proposed Entrance Corridors. ARB ACTIONS �.t r ram d-fa ing intist is the ❑ Deleted following ifLED l• rY^rsign state b b ed 6/3/19 ARB action ❑ Action on ARB-P (BP)2001-12 Wood Grill Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved None proposed as an acce table substitute. Pantone color match REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 N/A 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 N/A Action as a graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign. Memo: 8/3/2015