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Home My WebLink AboutARB202100087 Checklist 2021-09-09SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST Flow Porsche 21-87 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES GENERAL ISSUES ❑ 10 Coordination (sign type, size, placement, illumination, Proposal is as approved with CSP, minus the color, and/or font) is required for multiple business centers "Charlottesville" sign. signs ❑ 10.c Sign compatibility maintained through color or font and typeface selection. ❑ 10.a The future review for new signs in an existing multiple business center will take into consideration the compatibility with the existing building(s) and si s . ❑ 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. ❑ IL General Consider all standard sign guidelines. Sign Guidelines TYPE ❑ IO.b All wall signs in a multiple business center must utilize the Proposal is as approved with CSP — channel letter same sign e. wall signs proposed. ❑ 10.a The first approved sign installed in a multiple business center will establish the standard for all future signs for that center. LOCATION ❑ 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. Sign is aligned across the elevation. The sign placement should not obscure architectural Sign does not obscure features. features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). 0 10 Unified sin placement is required; signs must be placed on Signs are aligned across the elevation. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES the building to establish a unified appearance. SCALE AND PROPORTION (multiple businesses ❑ Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall Considerable open wall area is available. AA area is a good working proportioning system for placing a sign. ❑ 9. d Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance The building is close to the street, proportions Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area appear balanced. will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign Letters are 24" tall. Available wall area is much band is 18". taller than 30". This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger clearances required for larger sign bands. ARB Disregard approved comprehensive sign criteria when a n/a Directive multi -tenant building becomes a single tenant building, with 11-19-12 the understanding that if/when the building is again meeting occupied by multiple tenants either the previously approved criteria will be reinstated and all new and existing signs will conform to those criteria, or new criteria will be proposed, reviewed and approved. SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WALL SIGN REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE ❑ 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering Channel letters are proposed. (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. ❑ 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, n/a internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. ❑ 6 Reader boards are discouraged. n/a MATERIALS ❑ 4. c Materials used in the sign should complement the building Standard sign materials are proposed. being served by the sign. COLOR ❑ 4. e Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway Direct to wall mounting. shall match the wall color. Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. Red and silver are harmonious. Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in Sign colors are coordinated with building colors. daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent Colors are not overly intense — red is an approvable colors), are prohibited. shade. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as 2 colors will appear harmonious. 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 Zoning has approved. requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance unless sign has a variance). ❑ Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall The signs do not appear over -scaled on the available AA area is a good working proportioning system for placing a wall area. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES sign. ❑ Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of The signs appear coordinated across the building A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect elevation. 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 The signs do not appear over -scaled. element's size. The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, the wall, or the sign area. Buildings and building elements should not be used as billboards. ❑ 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. Signs appear integrated and don't obscure architectural features. The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). ❑ 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign Signs are 1' and 1' 8" with wall area much taller than band is 18". 30". This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the letters. 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger clearances required for larger sign bands. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. ❑ 4. d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface The sign appears balanced on the building. style) to the sign and the building. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Use of three typefaces or less. 1 Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/legible/unified sign design. ❑ 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width No outlines of the letter. An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an 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. ❑ 5. a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved Internal is proposed and is typical in the area and graphics/logos; approved with CSP. ❑ 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. LIGHTING ❑ 9.e.i External or no illumination is preferred for wall signs. Internal is proposed and is typical in the area and approved with CSP ❑ 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. ❑ 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. ❑ 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made No cabinets proposed for wall signs. opaque zero light transmission). ❑ 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create Tare. All external light sources shall be white. ❑ 9.ii Sign lighting external should be shielded so that it REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. ❑ 9.#i Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light Letters have aluminum backs. spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back -lit (halo -lit). ❑ 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or No cabinet wall signs proposed. an opaque zero light transmission background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. ❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. n/a ❑ 5.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, n/a (such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the Entrance Corridors. ARB ACTIONS ❑ Deleted ifLED ligh ng i the dr-a .:..,.must proposea sign state following The level ,.r;n,,,.,ina fi,,,, a by, the r iD hght.....;n pre„;a 6/3/19 30 miffiamp (ma) neon. ARB action ❑ Action on ARB-P Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an 2793 proposed for Porsche letters (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 n/a 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 Multiple signs proposed but they are spread out across Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not a] lowing the building elevation. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 WALL SIGNS - PROPOSED CRITERIA SIGN LOCATIONS See pages 4-7 for placement details SIGN TYPE Channel letters & Channel Logos TEXT COLOR(S) Red, Black, Silver/Chrome or Blue SIGN MATERIALS Aluminum, Acrylic, Vinyl or Paint Decoration GRAPHIC COLORS) No limittothe overall graphic colorsas long as individual tenant graphics, and signs that are In close proximity to each other, are limited to three and all colors have a coordinated appearance. RACEWAY COLOR (IF USED) To match the wall to which it is attached. ILLUMINATION Text may be face -lit only. Logos/graphics may be face -lit or reverse/halo illuminated. Illumination to comply with Albemarle Co. Code CH. 18, Sec. 4.15.17. All Illumination shall be non -blinking. All logo backgrounds will be opaque. SIZE LIMITATIONS Per Albemarle Co. Code CH. 18, Sec 4.15.10, Sign sizes are also subject to EC sign guidelines requirements, which could result in signs smaller than ordinance maximums. NOTES: NAGMMS ARE SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY. ACTUALTENANTLGNSWILL REFLECT INDIVIDUAL TENANT IDEN rTYTHROUGH SHAPE FONT,.Err— SUBJECT TO K GUDELINES REGARDING SIZE, COLOR PROPORrION, ETC ALL SIGNS WILL REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SIGN PERMn APPUCATIONS I Sign is in approved location. Red and silver proposed. Aluminum & acrylic proposed. No graphics proposed. Direct to wall. Text is face lit. Zoning has approved. SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST — Freestanding Signs REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES — Porsche sin Notes — Porsche Audi sign TYPE ❑ 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole -mounted signs. Monument sign proposed Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule out the ability to use a monument sign, and only when the pole is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel. n/a MATERIALS ❑ 8.b Materials used in both the sign and support structures should be complementary. ACM, acrylic, metal (sample provided Acrylic, vinyl, metal (sampleprovided) They should also support the aesthetics of the building/complex being served by the sign. The metal and colors complement the building ❑ 8. b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary building materials Metal is a primary building material unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding element complementing the building. - COLORS ❑ 4. a Colors must be harmonious with each other. Red, black, silver, gold are harmonious and complement the building colors Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both when viewed in daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are prohibited. The colors are not intense; the shade of red is an approved shade Use of three colors or less Black and white are colors. 4 colors proposed and are harmonious and balanced REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES — Porsche Notes — Porsche sin Audi sign Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. ❑ 9. c For raceway -mounted channel letters, raceways shall match the n/a wall color. LANDSCAPING ❑ 8. d Use ground cover, shrubs and/or trees to integrate freestanding The sign is next to the The sign is located in a signs into the overall site landscape building and acts as a landscaped bed. See site directional sign. plan for approved Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants List. landscaping. SCALE AND SIZE ❑ 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback requirements Approved by zoning 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 sign. The structure is proportional 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) The lettering is not over -scaled for the sign to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. 1 2 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 n/a proportion to the letter width. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES — Porsche Notes — Porsche sin Audi sign 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 graphics are sized and located to appear templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and integral to the sign and the colors are graphics be modified. complementary When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. LIGHTING ❑ 8. eJ External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for Internal is proposed and typical of the area freestanding signs. ❑ 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual Only graphics and letters illuminate 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. n/a Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the sign. All external light sources shall be white. ❑ 8.e.# Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so 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 n/a exposed neon signs), shall not be used. 10 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES — Porsche Notes — Porsche sin Audi sign ❑ 5.g All illumination shall be non -blinking. n/a ❑ 5.c External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for n/a approved graphics/logos; internal illumination may be considered for approval. Internal proposed ❑ 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or an Background is painted metal opaque (zero light transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills No light spill proposed outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. ❑ 8.e.#i Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for freestanding No channel letters proposed on monument signs 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 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. 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. 11 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES — Porsche Notes — Porsche sin Audi sign ❑ (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. ❑ (ARB Action C`. :f is for n4het:e stueee aeeeptable signs mounted o a solid flt ,. if limited to e .. ee bleek stn: sueh eenerete and a Memo: 5/4/09) (Deleted Styrec am b eking is not , eptable Following 8/19/19 ARB action) (ARB Synthetic stucco can be used for signs regardless of the material n/a Action to which it is attached. However, the condition where the sign Memo meets the ground must be addressed. 8" of a durable solid 8/19/19) material (not EIFS) must be provided at the base unless the sign is located in a landscape bed whose design avoids potential 12 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES — Porsche Notes — Porsche sin Audi sign maintenance issues of EIFS at the ground. ❑ Action on ARB- Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an Minimal amount of red Red 2793 proposed P(BP)-2001-12 inappropriate color for signs. proposed 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 n/a n/a 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 sign Sign acts as directional Landscaping approved Action materials, and sign height and other pre-existing conditions close to building with site plan Memo: determine how much planting is required at the base of the 10/5/09) freestanding sign. ❑ Deleted rfr Fill lighting i th@ sign drawing must state The n/a pr-eposed following 6/3/19 (nia) neen. 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 Sufficient distance provided between freestanding Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing signs Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 13