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Home My WebLink AboutARB201400057 Checklist 2014-04-29SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs ARB 201400057, Ivy Properties Sign 05/01/2014 $120 ARB Review Fee Not Paid Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 8.n Monument signs are preferred to pole- mounted signs. OK — monument Pole signs may be considered if existing site conditions rule N/A out the ability to use a monument sign, and only when the pole is in proportion to the sign cabinet or panel. MATERIALS • 8.b Materials used in both the sign and support structures should Issues: be complementary. Stone product ID not on drawing. Stone samples not provided They should also support the aesthetics of the See above building/complex being served by the sign. • 8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary N/A building materials unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding Yes — sign is a freestanding element complementing element complementing the building. the building COLORS • 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. Issues: Pantone color numbers for sign and monument roof top not indicated on drawing Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both OK when viewed in daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), OK are prohibited. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Use of three colors or less OK-3 Black and white are colors. Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to a balanced/unified sign design. • 9.c For raceway - mounted channel letters, raceways shall match N/A the wall color. LANDSCAPING • 8.d Use ground cover, shrubs and /or trees to integrate freestanding Issue: signs into the overall site landscape. Not addressed Use plants from the Albemarle County Recommended Plants See above List. SCALE AND SIZE • 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback Issue: requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle Per S. Wright — Permit denied County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a Sign location straddles the property line and variance). doesn't meet setbacks - called applicant on 4/30/2014 • 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the OK sign. The structure and the sign that it supports must be in OK proportion to each other. SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE • 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-4 All typefaces have an integrated appearance with Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES each other. Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a OK balanced, legible, unified sign design. • 8.e.iv If outlines of letters are proposed, the outline width must be in None proposed proportion to the letter width. An outline width of 1/8" is the appropriate sign dimension. N/A TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS, AND GRAPHICS • 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 — graphics have an integrated appearance with graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the the overall sign overall sign. LIGHTING • 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for Issue: Applicant verbally indicated the sign is to freestanding signs. be non - illuminated. This needs to be noted on the drawing. • 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. • 5.e External Illumination should be shielded and not create glare. N/A Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Lighting should be aimed so as not to project illumination beyond the sign. All external light sources shall be white. N/A 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. X S.g All illumination shall be non - blinking. None proposed X S.c External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for None proposed approved graphics /logos; internal illumination may be considered for approval. None proposed X 8. e. iv Cabinet signs shall have a non- illuminated background, or an N/A 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 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 None proposed shall be opaque. ARB ACTIONS Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 N/A layout) will make the billboard an appropriate appearance. Existing billboards may not increase in size and may not N/A include modifications beyond the existing sign surface. No new illumination of any kind may be added to the N/A billboard. X (ARB Reader boards shall have an opaque background. None proposed Action Memo: 1/19/10) Only the letters may be illuminated, but illumination is not N/A required. Reader boards shall not exceed 40% of the size of the overall N/A sign face. The background color of the reader board shall be black or N/A some other color already on the sign face. Construction of the reader board shall be integral with the N/A main sign. The track holding the letters shall have minimal visual impact. N/A Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X (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. N/A X Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an inappropriate Issue: Pantone color numbers not provided 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 Scale, location, proximity to existing building(s), quality of Issue: proposed planting proposal not provided Action sign materials, and sign height and other pre- existing 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 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 N/A Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 Questions: What are the black hooks shown at the bottom of the monument? Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Completeness Check for Signs Project #/Name: _ARB201400057, Ivy Properties Sign Date Received at County: _04/29/2014 Date Received in Design Planning: _04/29/2014 Date of Checklist Check: _04/30/2014 Assigned to/Date: _04/29/2014 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.) 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. OK ❑ Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right -of -way. OK ❑ 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 OK ❑ 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. 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: • 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.) N/A • 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.) Missing • Provide a site plan showing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes. Missing • 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 N/A ❑ A drawing, to scale, showing dimensions of the sign (length, height, depth). ❑ 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) ❑ Sign 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: • Indication of sign type (channel letters, cabinet, panel, etc.). • 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. • 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. 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.) ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS ❑ The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation ❑ 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: