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Home My WebLink AboutARB201400102 Checklist 2014-07-31RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT 9/NAME: ARB201400102, Fasmart Signs 09 -05 -2104 Original ARB comment 09 -05 -2014 review X The $120 Architectural Review Board (ARB) application OK — paid review fee has not been received. ARB approval cannot be issued until that fee has been received. On the check provided, indicate that it is for ARB201400100, BP- Fasmart Signs. X 1. Regarding the proposed wall sign: Regarding the proposed wall sign: a. ARB Sign Guidelines state that wall signs shall be integrated with the architecture of the ARB Sign Guidelines state that wall signs shall be integrated with building and not obscure architectural details. the architecture of the building and not obscure architectural They also state that the size of a wall sign shall details. They also state that the size of a wall sign shall be be coordinated with the size of the architectural coordinated with the size of the architectural element on which it element on which it is placed. The proposed is placed. The proposed sign appears to be oversized for the wall sign appears to be oversized for the wall area, area, extending into the brick corner detailing to each side. Revise extending into the brick corner detailing to each the proposal by reducing the overall length of the sign so that a side. Revise the proposal by reducing the minimum of 6 inches of wall area shows between each end of the overall length of the sign so that a minimum of sign and the brick corner detailing. OK - done 6 inches of wall area shows between each end of the sign and the brick corner detailing. Revise the sign drawing to indicate the Pantone color for the b. Revise the sign drawing to indicate the Pantone channel letter and graphic trim caps and returns. OK — white color for the channel letter and graphic trim caps and returns. X 2. Regarding the refaced cabinet panel: a. Revise the sign drawing to indicate the Regarding the refaced cabinet panel: Pantone text and graphic colors. Revise the sign drawing to indicate the Pantone text and graphic b. Indicate if lighting is existing, internal to colors. OK - done remain. If LED is proposed, add the following note to the drawing: The level of Indicate if lighting is existing, internal to remain. If LED is illumination provided by the LED lights will proposed, add the following note to the drawing: The level of not exceed the illumination produced by a illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. OK - done SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs ARB 201400102, BP Fasmart Sign Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 8.a Monument signs are preferred to pole- mounted signs. N/A — panel reface 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. OK They should also support the aesthetics of the building/complex being served by the sign. N/A • 8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary building materials N/A — reface unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding element complementing the building. N/A COLORS • 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. Issue: Pantone color numbers not provided X Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both 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 are colors. OK-3 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. X 9.c For raceway- mounted channel letters, raceways shall match N/A the wall color. LANDSCAPING X 8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and /or trees to integrate freestanding N/A — reface only signs into the overall site landscape. Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants N/A List. SCALE AND SIZE X 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a variance). X 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the N/A — reface sign. The structure and the sign that it supports must be in N/A proportion to each other. SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE X 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 -1 Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a N/A balanced, legible, unified sign design. X 8.e.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in None proposed proportion to the letter width. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES An outline width of 1/8" is the appropriate sign dimension. N/A TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS, AND GRAPHICS X 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard OK templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and /or OK — integrated appearance graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. LIGHTING X 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for N/A — reface —existing internal freestanding signs. X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual N/A clutter and will be limited. The design will be evaluated for size, balance, complexity, and distance from and relationship to the Entrance Corridor. X 5.e External Illumination should be shielded and not create glare. None proposed Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination N/A beyond the sign. All external light sources shall be white. None proposed X 8. e. ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so N/A that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right -of- way. X S.h An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign, (such as None proposed exposed neon signs), shall not be used. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X S.g All illumination shall be non - blinking. None proposed X 5.c External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for N/A — reface approved graphics /logos; internal illumination may be considered for approval. N/A X 8. e. iv Cabinet signs shall have a non - illuminated background, or an OK — required note on drawing 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 8. e. iii Channel letters (although not likely appropriate for None 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 shall be opaque. ARB ACTIONS X (ARB Billboards are inappropriate for the Entrance Corridors. None proposed 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. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES • (ARB Reader boards shall have an opaque background. N/A 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 Synthetic stucco is acceptable for signs if mounted on a solid None proposed 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. X Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an inappropriate OK — red PMS 187 proposed 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. • (ARB Scale, location, proximity to existing building(s), quality of N/A — reface Action sign materials, and sign height and other pre- existing Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Memo: conditions determine how much planting is required at the 10/5/09) base of the freestanding sign. X If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The N/A — reface level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. X 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. 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 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business ARB 201400102, BP- Fasmart Signs $120 ARB Review Fee Not Paid REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering OK — channel letter (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 OK — note on drawing shall match the wall color. Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. Issue: Trim cap and return colors for channel letters and graphic not indicated 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- 3 colors) Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the sign balance /unity. SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION • 4.b I Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK — per S. Wright REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 20 sq ft of existing signage plus 13.28 sq feet of County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). proposed signage = 33.28 total 105 max allowed • Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall Issue: sign crowds wall area A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a sign. • 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. • 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural Issue: sign crowds wall area — too close to decorative element's size. brick at corners. 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. • 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. See above The sign placement should not obscure architectural Issue — sign too close to decorative brick at corners features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). • 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. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 style) to the sign and the building. OK 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. OK When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and /or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. OK — integrated appearance 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 LIGHTING X 9.e.i External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. OK — internal X 5f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. OK — internal" REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on OK — internal size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. X 9. e. iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made N/A 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 None proposed 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 None proposed 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 — required 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 — Red PMS 187 proposed 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: _ARB2014000102, BP — Fasmart Signs Date Received at County: _07/29/2014 Date Received in Design Planning: _07/31/2014 Date of Checklist Check: _07/31/2014_ Assigned to/Date: _07/31/2014 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.) Fee Not Paid ❑ 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 I — 3): $ FREESTANDING SIGNS A. Submittal Requirements ❑ Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale, the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions. N/A - reface ❑ Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right -of -way. N/A - reface ❑ If the sign will be located in an easement, a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required. N/A - reface ❑ 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.) OK ❑ 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. Missing • 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. N/A - reface • 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) OK ❑ Sign lettering and /or graphics in their proposed location. OK ❑ 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.) • 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: