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Home My WebLink AboutARB201300116 Checklist 2013-09-04RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: ARB 2013 -116, Tobacco 4 Less Sign September 20, 2013 ARB COMMENT NOTES X The sign drawing does not indicate the Pantone color number for the proposed shade of red. Be aware that the ARB has determined that Red PMS 485 is an inappropriate shade of red for signs in the Entrance Corridor. The ARB has determined that Red PMS 187 is an appropriate substitute. OK — drawing revised to show Red PMS 187 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business ARB 13 -116, Tobacco 4 Less Sign September 17, 2013 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE X 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. OK — channel letter X 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. N/A X 6 Reader boards are discouraged. None proposed MATERIALS X 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building being served by the sign. OK COLOR X 4.e Color for raceway- mounted channel letters, the raceway shall match the wall color. OK — direct -mount Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK — meets approved comp. criteria Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in daylight and at night. OK Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), are prohibited. None proposed Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as colors) Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the sign balance /unity. OK — 1 proposed SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION X 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). OK — per S. Wright 28.75 sq ft proposed - 30 sq ft max allowed CLE 2013 -187 X Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall OK REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a sign. X Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of OK 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. X 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural OK element's size. The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, OK the wall, or the sign area. Buildings and building elements should not be used as OK billboards. Z 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. OK The sign placement should not obscure architectural OK features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). X 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign OK band is 18 ". 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. X 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface OK REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES style) to the sign and the building. Use of three typefaces or less. OK— 1 Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced /legible /unified sign design. N/A X 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. TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS X 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. None proposed When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and /or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. X 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics /logos; X 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. LIGHTING X 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. OK — internal channel letter X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. OK X 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. OK X 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made opaque (zero light transmission). N/A REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create N/A glare. All external light sources shall be white. N/A X 9. ii Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it N/A illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond the edge of the sign. X 9. iii Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light OK spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when N/A back -lit (halo -lit). X 9. iv Cabinet signs shall have a non - illuminated background, or N/A an opaque (zero light transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. X 5.g All illumination shall be non - blinking. None proposed X 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 X If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state OK — note included The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. X Red acrylic 92283 has been determined to be an Issue — Red PMS color not indicated inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red 92793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X 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 COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT #/NAME: ARB- F(Sign) 1999 -45 Rio Hills Shopping Center TAX MAP /PARCEL #: Tax Map 45, Parcel 94A ARB 13 -116, Tobacco 4 Less Sign SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION NOTES SIGN TYPE Channel letter wall signs OK LETTER FACE COLOR Individual letters may incorporate only one color. Appropriate colors include blue, OK - red 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 above the storefronts OK — in approved sign band MOUNTING DETAILS LOGO /GRAPHICS Signs may include small logo boxes or DETAILS graphics None proposed ILLUMINATION DETAILS Signs are to be internally illuminated OK TEXT LETTER TYPE /FONT MATERIALS COLORS Signs may incorporate more than one color, but individual letters may incorporate only N/A one color. Appropriate colors include blue, 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.