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Home My WebLink AboutARB201400019 Checklist 2014-02-19RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT 9/NAME: ARB201400019, Anytime Fitness Sign 03 -04 -14 ARB COMMENT NOTES • Trim Cap/Return Color OK - bronze color noted on drawing The sign drawing does not indicate the trim cap & return color for both the channel letter text and the graphic. Approved sign criteria for the building require that they be bronze color. • Black Sign Text Color — In Rendering OK drawing revised to show white faces — not black Add the following note to the drawing: "Sign text is illustrated in black to make the drawing readable; however, proposed channel letter colors are white faces with bronze trim caps & returns." • Sign Drawing Readability OK The photo- rendering provided is illegible. The photo is too small and taken at too sharp an angle to be readable. • Sign Band Height OK The height of the sign band area, behind the sign, was Incorrect sign band height provided — however sign not indicated on the drawings provided. obviously fits space ARB COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT #/NAME: ARB- 2013 -134 Rivanna Plaza, Buildings A & B TAX MAP/PARCEL #: Tax Map 45, Parcel 109 ARB201400019, Anytime Fitness SIGN FEATURE APPROVED CONDITION NOTES SIGN TYPE Issue: Sign drawing text illustrated as Channel Letter black - need note indicating text illustrated in black for readability — but white is the propose color. LETTER FACE COLOR White OK TRIM CAP Issue: Not indicated on COLOR/RETURN COLOR Bronze drawing RACEWAY COLOR To match the color of the wall to which it is attached No raceway LOCATIONS Issues: Centered horizontally and vertically in the • Cannot determine — sign approved sign band areas as shown on the band height not indicated. approved elevation drawings • Photo - rendering illegible and not to scale. LOGO /GRAPHICS No limit to graphic colors as long as total DETAILS number is limited to three, plus black and OK —1 color white ILLUMINATION DETAILS Signs may be internally illuminated OK - internal LETTER TYPE/FONT Unlimited This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location. All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply. SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business ARB201400019, Anytime Fitness Sign 02 -28 -2014 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering OK — channel letter (CSR — OK) (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. None proposed MATERIALS • 4.c Materials used in the sign should complement the building OK being served by the sign. COLOR • 4.e Color for raceway- mounted channel letters, the raceway Direct -mount shall match the wall color. Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. OK (CSR -OK) Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in OK daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent None proposed colors), are prohibited. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as OK (CSR -OK) 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 OK —per S. Wright 02 -21 -2014 requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 2 signs County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). 68 sq ft total proposed - 70 sq ft max allowed REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall Issue: A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a Cannot evaluate — photo- rendering illegible - too sign. small — too sharp on angle - not to scale. Sign band height not indicated. X Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of See above 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 See above element's size. The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, See above the wall, or the sign area. Buildings and building elements should not be used as OK billboards. X 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. OK — in approved sign band 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 N/A 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 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. X 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to the sign and the building. See above Use of three typefaces or less. OK —1 proposed 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. OK When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and /or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. OK — integrated with overall sign X 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics /logos; OK — internal X 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. OK — internal channel letter graphic LIGHTING X 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. OK - internal (CSR — OK) X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. OK REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on OK size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. X 9. e. iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made None proposed opaque (zero light transmission). X 5.e External illumination should be shielded and not create None proposed glare. All external light sources shall be white. None proposed 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 None proposed an opaque (zero light transmission) background. Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills N/A 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. X Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an OK — no red color REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 Completeness Check for Signs Project # /Name: _AR13201400019, Anytime Fitness Sign Date Received at County: _02/12/2014 Date Received in Design Planning: _02/20/2014 Date of Checklist Check: _02/20/2014 Assigned to/Date: _02/20/2014 FEES 3. ARB Review — Will the permanent sign(s) be constructed in an Entrance Corridor? (Seethe 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 $120.00 Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages) X 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) OK ❑ No (This sign will not be constructed in an Entrance Corridor) $ 0.00 FEE TOTAL (Please add all the amounts checked in sections I — 3): $ FREESTANDING SIGNS - N/A A. Submittal Requirements ❑ Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale, the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions. ❑ Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right -of -way. ❑ If the sign will be located in an easement, a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. ❑ A to -scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing ❑ Dimensions of the sign, including overall height from the ground; cabinet size, length, width and depth; base 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: • If internally illuminated, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. Internally 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.) • 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. • Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) • Provide a site plan showing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes. • Additional submittal materials may be required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary. (The applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.) WALL SIGNS ❑ A drawing, to scale, showing dimensions of the sign (length, height, depth). OK ❑ Elevation drawing(s) or modified photograph of the entire building, to scale and in color, showing ❑ The sign location on the building, sign height above grade, and the length of building frontage. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in Appendix B) Photo - rendering illegible ❑ Sign lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location. Photo - rendering illegible ❑ 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: • Indication of sign type (channel letters, cabinet, panel, etc.). OK • Indicate on the drawings the proposed materials and colors. Include standard color identification numbers (Pantone, Benjamin Moore, Acrylic, etc.) for all materials, text, graphics, faces, trim caps, etc. For channel letter signs, indicate on the drawing that the raceway color shall match the color of the wall to which the raceway is attached. OK • Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed in the sign, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) OK • Location of proposed light fixtures and manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, and height. All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17. OK o For internally illuminated signs, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. (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.) N/A ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS ❑ The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation OK ❑ Manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, and height. All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. NOTES: