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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202100044 Review Comments Appeal to BOS 2021-05-04SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE ❑ 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole -mounted signs. Monument proposed Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule Panel supported by posts 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 Pressure treated wood posts and frame; panel be complementary. material not specified. At over 500' from the EC, the material won't be detectable. They should also support the aesthetics of the The location is 500' from the EC, and the buildings building/complex being served by the sign. are not expected to be seen from the EC. ❑ 8. b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary building materials unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding element complementing the building. COLORS ❑ 4. a Colors must be harmonious with each other. Green and white are harmonious and are compatible with the wood stain. Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both These colors are not expected to clash with anything when viewed in daylight and at night. on site. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), The shade of green is not specified. As illustrated, it are prohibited. is not overly intense. At over 500' from the EC with no illumination, the specific shade won't make a difference. Updated:08-19-2019 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Use of three colors or less 2 colors are proposed. Black and white are colors. Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. ❑ 9.c For raceway -mounted channel letters, raceways shall match n/a the wall color. LANDSCAPING ❑ 8. d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding At the distance from the EC, low plantings won't be signs into the overall site landscape noticed. Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants List. SCALE AND SIZE ❑ 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback Zoning has approved the size. 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 Structure is minimal. sign. The structure and the sign that it supports must be in Post and frame are proportional to the panel. proportion to each other. SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE ❑ Ad Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) The lettering does not appear overscaled. to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. 1 proposed. Updated: 08-19-2019 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a n/a balanced, legible, unified sign design. ❑ 8.e.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in proportion to the letter width. 171n 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 No graphics proposed templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. LIGHTING ❑ 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for No illumination proposed. freestanding signs. ❑ 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual 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. Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the sign. All external light sources shall be white. Updated: 08-19-2019 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ 8.e.ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so No illumination proposed. 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 exposed neon signs), shall not be used. ❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. ❑ 5.c External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for approved graphics/logos; internal illumination may be considered for approval. ❑ 8.e.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. ❑ 8.e.#i Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for 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 shall be opaque. ARB ACTIONS ❑ (ARB Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors. n/a Action Memo: 1/19/10) No refacing design (no combination of colors, images, text and 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 include modifications beyond the existing sign surface. No new illumination of any kind may be added to the billboard. ❑ (ARB Reader boards shall have an opaque background. Action 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 sign face. The background color of the reader board shall be black or some other color already on the sign face. Construction of the reader board shall be integral with the main sign. The track holding the letters shall have minimal visual impact. Action f > leek if limi4ed to e flat suf ee sueh as eenerete and a Memo: 5/4/09) (Deleted Styr .c afn backing i. not , e..table Following 8/19/19 ARB action Updated: 08-19-2019 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES (ARB Synthetic stucco can be used for signs regardless of the n/a 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 P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. Wood Grill Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red 42793 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 secondary -115 Shell Signs I color. ❑ (ARB Scale, location, proximity to existing building(s), quality of At 500' from the EC street, the planting will not be Action sign materials, and sign height and other pre-existing noticed. Memo: conditions determine how much planting is required at the 10/5/09) base of the freestanding sign. ❑ Deleted if LED lighting is the dFaWiRg Th_- - proposed sign must state following e ei..riUuminwienjgrevideab. LED h*hts the iFiU n64 6/3/19 ARB action ❑ Internal LED for the gas pricing: Daytime intensity limited to n/a 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 n/a Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 Updated: 08-19-2019