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Home My WebLink AboutARB201300124 Checklist 2013-09-16 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES—Wall Sign, Single Business ARB 201300124, Jimmy John's Sign October 8, 2013 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE X 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to only cabinet signs. X 5.b When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered. only X 6 Reader boards are discouraged. None proposed MATERIALS X 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can being served by the sign. only COLOR X 4.e Color for raceway-mounted channel letters, the raceway N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can shall match the wall color. only Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can only Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can daylight and at night. only Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can colors), are prohibited. only Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can colors) only Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the sign balance/unity. SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION,AND LOCATION X 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK- proposed internal illumination of existing logo can requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle only 1 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). X Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a only sign. X 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. X 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can element's size. only 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. X 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can only The sign placement should not obscure architectural 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 N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can band is 18". only 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 2 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES will determine sign size,placement, and proportions. X 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can style) to the sign and the building. only Use of three typefaces or less. Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/legible/unified sign design. X 9.e.iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can of the letter. only 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 OK —proposed internal illumination of existing logo can templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos only 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. X 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved Internal illumination proposed graphics/logos; X 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a OK— logo can well integrated with overall sign case-by-case basis. • Proposed opaque background • Only text and circular outline to illuminate Illumination: Mostly white(matching exist. white channel letters),red PMS 186 limited to letters JJ. LIGHTING X 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can only 3 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES ❑ 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. X 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made OK—notes on drawing calling for opaque background opaque(zero light transmission). 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 N/A—proposed internal illumination of existing logo can spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. only Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when back-lit (halo-lit). X 9.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non-illuminated background, or OK an opaque (zero light transmission)background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills OK 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 on drawing The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. 4 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X Red acrylic#2283 has been determined to be an OK— graphic uses Red PMS 186 inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red#2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. X ARB Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the OK—no visual clutter from adjacency Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 5 ARB COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT#/NAME: ARB-2006-56: Wachovia Bank and Shops at Rio Road—Retail Building TAX MAP/PARCEL#: Tax Map 61, Parcel 122 ARB 201300124, Jimmy John's Sign SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION NOTES SIGN TYPE N/A—proposed internal Channel Letters illumination of existing logo can only LETTER FACE COLOR White or N/A—proposed internal blue(PMS 280M) illumination of existing logo can only TRIM CAP N/A—proposed internal COLOR/RETURN COLOR Bronze illumination of existing logo can only RACEWAY COLOR N/A—proposed internal N/A illumination of existing logo can only CABINET FACE COLORS N/A—proposed internal N/A illumination of existing logo can only SIZE LIMITATIONS North and south elevations,tower and N/A—proposed internal shorter bays of building: 2' high max; Taller illumination of existing logo bays of building: 3' high max can only LOCATION(S) Signs must be centered within the areas designated on the approved elevations. N/A—proposed internal Where brick detailing encloses an approved illumination of existing logo sign area, signs must not extend over or on can only top of the brick detailing. MOUNTING DETAILS N/A—proposed internal Letters mounted direct to wall illumination of existing logo can only LOGO/GRAPHICS DETAILS None specified ILLUMINATION Ok— DETAILS • Proposed opaque background • Only text and circular Internally illuminated channel letters outline to illuminate • Illumination: Mostly white (matching exist.white channel letters), red PMS 186 limited to letters JJ. TEXT N/A—proposed internal Not specified illumination of existing logo can onlv LETTER TYPE/FONT N/A—proposed internal Not limited illumination of existing logo can only ALL ARB GUIDELINES APPLY. FREESTANDING SIGNS: all externally illuminated sign panels on brick monument,brick to match retail building brick. Fixtures are B-K Lighting Microstar FTD(20W)28 Flood(MRII), Bronze, 2 each side. 1. Route 29 Entrance: Background: white or blue(PMS 280M)or gold(PMS 129M);letters: black 2. Rio Road: Retail panel backgrounds: white or blue(PMS 280M)or gold(PMS 129M); letters: black. Wachovia panel: background: silver(PMS cool gray 43c) 3. Wachovia Bank: Blue Wachovia background with green and white detailing and white"Wachovia"letters This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location. All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply. Sign location information updated 8/11/09