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APPLICATION REVIEW HISTORY
ARB #/Name ARB2018-114 thru-118 Boars Head monument signs refacing
ACTION DATE NOTES
County received application 8/17/18
Corresponding submittal 8/20/18 filing
deadline/ARB meeting date deadline; 10/1/18
ARB meeting
Transfer from intake to ARB Staff 8/21/18 Received from Principal Planner •
First ARB staff review 8/29/18 Applications are incomplete/information is
missing
Comments to applicant 8/29/18 Email to applicant only,requesting two
revisions/additional information
Resubmittal received by staff 8/31/18
Resubmittal reviewed by staff 8/31/18
Were all comments addressed? yes
Comments to applicant
Resubmittal received
Resubmittal reviewed
Were all comments addressed?
ARB meeting date
ARB action
Approval letter sent 8/31/18 Letter and email sent
CLOSED OUT 8/31/18
ARB2018-114 through-118: Boar's Head monument signs refacing HNM 8/29/18
SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES—Freestanding Signs
REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES
TYPE
8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole-mounted signs. The applicant is proposing to reface 5 monument signs along Rt. 250;
Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule each has a separate TMP 4 separate applications. However, the color
out the ability to use a monument sign, and only when the pole schemes and logos/graphics are consistent. M1 and M2 are hanging
is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel. panels from a metal pole structure; M3 is a monument sign; M4 and
M5 are hanging panels from a wooden pole structure
:YIATERIALS
b Materials used in both the sign and support structures should The structures of M1 and M2 are metal frames; M3 appears to be a
be complementary. wooden frame; M4 and M5 are rustic wooden poles on metal supports;
They should also support the aesthetics of the all frames will be painted a dark grey Matthews Paint(PMS 425
building/complex being served by the sign. equivalent). The ovular signs of M1 and M2 are HDU board (1.5"
8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary thick)painted with Matthtews MAP polyurethane semi-gloss and with
building materials die-cut vinyl applique; the panel signs for M1 and M2 and M3, M4,
unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding and M are4 Alucobond PE composite panels. All signs are removed
element complementing the building. from buildings and act as freestanding elements on the roadside.
COLORS
4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. The current sign colors are a white background with a blue/black text;
Colors must not clash with other elements on the site,both the proposed refacing will reverse this,with dark blue(PMS 282)
when viewed in daylight and at night. backgrounds and white text/graphics.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), N/A: no bright or intense colors proposed.
are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less OK: two colors proposed: blue (PMS 282) and white. The structures
Black and white are colors. will be dark grey(PMS 425).
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: no raceway-mounted channel letters proposed
the wall color.
LANDSCAPING
8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding Current and mature landscaping exists on the sites.
signs into the overall site landscape.
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Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants
List.
SCALE AND SIZE
4.b r Signs may not exceed the size,height and setback Rebecca has asked the applicant to supply each sign's size for
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle verification that they meet the current standards in the zoning
County Zoning Ordinance(unless the sign has received a ordinance.
variance).
8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the OK
sign.
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) OK
to the sign and the building.
Use of three typefaces or less. OK: 3 typefaces proposed
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a
balanced, legible,unified sign design.
8.e.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in N/A: no outlines proposed
proportion to the letter width.
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 The signs are logos, while the single graphic employed is small and
templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and well-integrated into the logo. The signs will have an appropriate
graphics be modified. appearance on the EC.
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,but existing external illumination may
freestanding signs. exist.
5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual N/A: no internal illumination proposed.
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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. No external illumination proposed,but existing external illumination
Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination
may exist.
beyond the sign.
All external light sources shall be white.
e.ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so No external illumination proposed,but existing external illumination
that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right-of- may exist.
way.
5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as No external illumination proposed,but existing external illumination
exposed neon signs), shall not be used. may exist.
5.g All illumination shall be non-blinking. N/A
5.c External illumination(or no illumination) is preferred for No external illumination proposed,but existing external illumination
approved graphics/logos; may exist.
internal illumination may be considered for approval. N/A: no internal illumination proposed.
8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or an N/A: no internal illumination/cabinet signs proposed.
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.iii Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for N/A: no internal illumination/channel letters proposed.
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 N/A: no internal illumination/back-lit/halo-lit signs proposed.
shall be opaque.
ARB ACTIONS
(ARB Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors. N/A: the sizes are appropriate and are not billboards
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Action No refacing design (no combination of colors, images, text and
Memo: layout) will make the billboard an appropriate appearance.
1/19/10)
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. N/A: no reader boards proposed
Action
Memo: Only the letters may be illuminated, but illumination is not
1/19/10) 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.
(ARB Synthetic stucco is acceptable for signs if mounted on a solid OK
Action surface such as concrete block and if limited to use as a flat
Memo: surface as a background for lettering.
5/4/09) Styrofoam backing is not acceptable. N/A
Action on ARB- Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an N/A: no color red 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
ARB 2015-114 & maybe acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a secondary
-115 Shell Signs color.
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(ARB Scale, location,proximity to existing building(s), quality of N/A: mature and existing landscaping exists on the sites.
Action sign materials, and sign height and other pre-existing
Memo: conditions determine how much planting is required at the
10/5/09) base of the freestanding sign.
If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The N/A: no illumination proposed.
level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not
exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30
milliamp (ma) neon.
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: no illumination proposed.
Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing
Memo: illumination of the graphic.
5/7/12
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Completeness Check for Signs
Project#/Name:_ARB2018-114 through 118:Boars Head monument signs refacing
Date Received at County:_8/17/18
Date Received in Design Planning: 8/21/18
Date of Checklist Check:_8/29/18 Assigned to/Date: 8/21/18 HNM
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 1—3): $
FREESTANDING SIGNS
A. Submittal Requirements
® Site plan or latest approved plat showing,to scale,the proposed location of the sign(s)with dimensions.
• f istans_d from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way. ---- Commented[HMl]:N/A:pre-existing monument signs being
❑ If the sign will be located in an easement,a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. refaced
® A to-scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing
® iimensions{of the sign,including overall height from the ground;cabinet size,length,width and depth;base ___i._---{Commented[HM2]:.Notprovided
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 kntemallyilluminatedj,indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated.Internally {Commented[HM3]:N/A
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 propose4 liandscapingiaround the sign,including botanical names and planting sizes. ___ --{Commented[HM4]:N/A:pre-existing
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.)
NOTES:
Applications are sufficient for review