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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201300177 Checklist 2013-12-09RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: ARB 201300177, Gardens Shopping Ctr. Freestanding Sign Original staff comment 04/04/2014 Review 10/21/2014 Review • Sign Colors: OK 1. The sign drawing shows two different . PMS 5783 — only shade of green shades of green on the sign but only one now proposed green color is called out in the legend. . Tenant panel text color: Dark 2. The text color for the tenant panels is not Brown: PMS 411 called out on the drawing. • Sign Landscaping_: Issues a) OK - now perpendicular in ARB Sign Guidelines state: Use ground cover, Sign Location/Sign Landscaping/Sign both drawings Lighting_ shrubs and /or trees to integrate freestanding signs b) OK — now centered between into the overall landscape development of the site. I . The sign location and sign parking lot edge and entrance The planting proposal shown on the sign drawing alignment shown on Sheet 3 of 3 drive on both drawings does not meet this guideline. It is not a design that does not match that shown on c) OK — note indicating existing integrates the sign with the overall landscape. I have the previously approved planting lighting no longer in proposal. attached the previously approved planting plan plan. "Approval" removed from (ARB 201000032, approved in 2010) for a a. The sign alignment on drawing freestanding sign in the same location. the planting plan is 2) OK — "sign location may perpendicular to the right -of -way but not on change" note removed. Sheet 3 of 3. b. The sign location on the planting plan is more centered between the edge of the parking lot and the entrance drive to the shopping center. On Sheet 3 of 3, the sign location is off - center (and angled) so the previously approved planting layout would not fit. c. The previously approved planting plan shows ground- mounted lighting. That reference Original staff comment 04/04/2014 Review 10/21/2014 Review needs to be removed since that lighting is no longer proposed. You would also need to remove the staff "Approval (& approval date)" reference on the drawing since this is a new planting proposal. 2. The sign drawing title block says, in red, "Sign Placement May Change ". Please remove that note as the sign location and alignment are part of the ARB approval. X Sign Location/Easements: Stewart Wright, Zoning Permit Planner, has noted OK — per Angel Monterozzo that the sign location is in a water /sewer easement 12/26/2013 and will therefore require ACSA approval. He has forwarded the sign permit to them for review. X Miscellaneous: 1) OK - 8" cabinet depth noted on 1. The depth of the sign cabinet is not 1. The depth of the sign cabinet drawing indicated on the drawing. is not indicated on the 2. The Carmike Cinema is listed as a tenant drawing. Not Indicated on the drawing; however, they are no 2. The Carmike Cinema is listed longer in business. Revise the drawing as a tenant on the drawing; accordingly. however, they are no longer in 3. The sign drawing indicates the width of business. Revise the drawing the tenant panel is 3% however, that does accordingly. OK not seem possible. It appears that the 3. The sign drawing indicates tenant panel would be less than 3' from the width of the tenant panel the other measurements provided. is 3% however, that does not seem possible. It appears that the tenant panel would be less than 3' from the other measurements provided. OK RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: ARB 201300177, Gardens Shopping Ctr. Freestanding Sign ARB COMMENT NOTES • Sign Colors: OK 1. The sign drawing shows two different shades of . PMS 5783 — only shade of green now proposed green on the sign but only one green color is . Tenant panel text color: Dark Brown: PMS 411 called out in the legend. 2. The text color for the tenant panels is not called out on the drawing. • Sign Landscaping_ ARB Sign Guidelines state: Use ground cover, shrubs . Hightech sign location drawing - shows sign in a and /or trees to integrate freestanding signs into the slightly different location (same general area) and a overall landscape development of the site. The planting different alignment than shown in the landscape plan. proposal shown on the sign drawing does not meet this • Landscape plan — previously approved planting plan guideline. It is not a design that integrates the sign with with ground- mounted light — external lighting not in the overall landscape. I have attached the previously current proposal. approved planting plan (ARB 201000032, approved in . Sign drawing says sign placement may change 2010) for a freestanding sign in the same location. Proposed planting says "Approved" — approval & date need to be removed. • Sign Location/Easements: Stewart Wright, Zoning Permit Planner, has noted that OK — per Angel Monterozzo 12/26/2013 the sign location is in a water /sewer easement and will therefore require ACSA approval. He has forwarded the sign permit to them for review. • Miscellaneous: 1. The depth of the sign cabinet is not indicated on 1. The depth of the sign cabinet is not indicated on the the drawing. drawing. Not Indicated 2. The Carmike Cinema is listed as a tenant on the 2. The Carmike Cinema is listed as a tenant on the drawing; however, they are no longer in drawing; however, they are no longer in business. business. Revise the drawing accordingly. Revise the drawing accordingly. OK 3. The sign drawing indicates the width of the 3. The sign drawing indicates the width of the tenant tenant panel is 3'; however, that does not seem panel is 3'; however, that does not seem possible. It possible. It appears that the tenant panel would appears that the tenant panel would be less than 3' be less than 3' from the other measurements from the other measurements provided. OK provided. SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs ARB 201300177, Gardens Shopping Center 12/17/2013 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 8.n Monument signs are preferred to pole- mounted signs. OK — proposed 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 OK — aluminum cabinet, aluminum and acrylic be complementary. panels They should also support the aesthetics of the OK building/complex being served by the sign. • 8.b It is preferred that the base material match one of the primary OK building materials Proposed aluminum base appropriate appearance — limited visibility with landscaping surrounding it — building materials not appropriate for sign base unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding OK — it does element complementing the building. COLORS • 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. Colors have an appropriate appearance in the drawing Issues: • PMS for tenant panel text not indicated • Two shades of green on drawing but only one shade of green in color legend Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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), None proposed are prohibited. Use of three colors or less OK — 4 colors proposed; however, 2 are similar shades of green so impact lessened — colors have a Black and white are colors. coordinated, integrated appearance. 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. . Proposed boxwood surrounding the sign does not integrate the structure into the overall landscape plan — skimpy appearance • Previously approved landscape plan for ARB 10- 32 - a well done plan. — could be adapted for this proposal. 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 12/10/13: County Zoning Ordinance (unless the sign has received a Sign appears to be in a utility easement - Service variance). Authority will review first • 8.c The structure of a monument sign shall not overwhelm the OK 6' (t) x 6' (w) sign. Issue: Depth of cabinet not provided Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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) Issue: to the sign and the building. • Remove "Carmike Cinema" from drawing • Verify tenant names • 3' width of tenant panel not accurate Use of three typefaces or less. OK — 2 for center ID panel; 2 for tenant panels Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a N/A 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. TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS, AND GRAPHICS • 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard OK — Graphic for center ID panel is coordinated and templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and integrated with the overall panel and sign graphics be modified. When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and/or See above graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. LIGHTING • 8.e.i External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for OK freestanding signs. Center ID panel: note on drawing that only text to Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES illuminate Tenant panels: note on drawing that they are not to illuminate X S.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual OK 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. N/A X 8. e. ii Ground mounted lighting should be shielded by landscaping so None proposed that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right -of- way. X 5.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 5.c External illumination (or no illumination) is preferred for OK — internal approved graphics /logos; internal illumination may be considered for approval. OK — internal X 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non - illuminated background, or an OK — appropriate notes on drawing opaque (zero light transmission) background. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 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. 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. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 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 No red color 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. X (ARB Scale, location, proximity to existing building(s), quality of Issue: Action sign materials, and sign height and other pre- existing . Proposed boxwood surrounding the sign does not Memo: conditions determine how much planting is required at the integrate the structure into the overall landscape 10/5/09) base of the freestanding sign. plan — skimpy appearance • Previously approved landscape plan for ARB 10- 32 - a well done plan. — could be adapted for this proposal. X If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state The OK — note on drawing Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 Completeness Check for Signs Project #/Name: ARB 201300177, Gardens Shopping Center Sign Date Received at County: _12/09/2013 Date Received in Design Planning: _12/09/2013 Date of Checklist Check: _12/10/2013 Assigned to/Date: _12/09/2013 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.) OK - 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. Missing ❑ 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. 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 OK 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. PMS for 1 of the green colors missing • Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) PMS color numbers used • Provide a site plan showing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes. OK • 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 None Proposed ❑ 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 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. OK NOTES: