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Home My WebLink AboutARB201400096 Checklist 2014-07-22RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: ARB201400096, The Square Sign 09/02/2014 Previous staff comments 09/02/2014 Review • Architectural Review Board (ARB) Sign Guidelines state that three colors or fewer are more appropriate for OK Added the note signs in the Entrance Corridor (black and white are counted as colors). They also indicate that color compatibility between signs in a multiple business property shall be maintained. Revise the sign drawing to list a palette of three colors total, and the equivalent Pantone color numbers, for text and graphics on the individual tenant panels or Revise the sign drawing to include the following note: "All tenant panel text shall be black. There is no limit to graphic colors as long as the total number per tenant panel is limited to three and they contribute to a coordinated appearance. " • ARB Sign Guidelines state that lettering shall be in OK proportion to the overall sign and shall not overcrowd Done the sign area. The sign text 5799, THE SQUARE LEASING & MANAGEMENT, 989 -7006 appears to overcrowd the sign. Revise the sign drawing by reducing the text size to maintain 4 to 6 inches of clear space on the top, bottom and sides for the text. Dimension the drawing show the number of inches of clear space at the top, bottom and sides. • It appears that the sign is not to be illuminated, OK - noted on drawing internally or externally. If correct, add a note to the drawing stating that the sign is not to be illuminated. SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business ARB 201400096, The Square Sign 08 -18 -2014 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering N/A — multi- tenant, wall panel (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 N/A shall match the wall color. Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. Issue: Palette of colors for tenant panels not provided Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in See above daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent See above colors), are prohibited. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as Issue: colors) Palette of colors for tenant panels not provided — should limit to 3 total for text and graphics. Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the Alternate Suggestion: Limit text colors to black — sign balance /unity. with no limit to graphic colors as long as total number per sign is limited to three and they contribute to a coordinated appearance. REF I CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION • 4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK — per S. Wright 07/23/2014 requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 40 sq ft proposed - 100 sq ft max allowed County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). • Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall N/A 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 OK — sign shown in same location as existing sign — element's size. enclosed door - fits the space better than existing sign The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element, OK 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. OK The sign placement should not obscure architectural OK 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 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES clearances required for larger sign bands. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the architectural design of the building /area will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. • 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface Issue: style) to the sign and the building. Sign text overcrowds the sign area leaving too little clear space above and below Need to dimension text and text area Use of three typefaces or less. OK— I Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to N/A a balanced /legible /unified sign design. • 9. e. iv The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width None proposed of the letter. An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an appropriate sign dimension. TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS • 4.f The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard None proposed templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos 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. • 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics /logos; • 5.b internal illumination may be considered for approval on a case -by -case basis. LIGHTING • 9.e.i I External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs. Issue: note needed on drawing that sign is to be non- REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES illuminated X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to N/A visual clutter and will be limited. X S.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on N/A 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 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 None proposed 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 N/A The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. X Red acrylic 42283 has been determined to be an Issue: inappropriate color for signs. Palette of colors for tenant panels not provided — Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. should limit to 3. Suggestion: Limit text colors to black — with Red 42793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. unlimited graphic colors as long as they maintain a Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. coordinated appearance Red PMS 485 not permitted 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 SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Multiple Business Center Updated: 5 -20 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES GENERAL ISSUES ❑ 10 Coordination (sign type, size, placement, illumination, color, and /or font) is required for multiple business centers signs • 10.c Sign compatibility maintained through color or font and typeface selection. • 10.a The future review for new signs in an existing multiple business center will take into consideration the compatibility with the existing building(s) and sign(s). ❑ 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. • IL General Consider all standard sign guidelines. Sign Guidelines TYPE • 10.b All wall signs in a multiple business center must utilize the same sign type. • 10.a The first approved sign installed in a multiple business center will establish the standard for all future signs for that center. LOCATION • 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES The sign placement should not obscure architectural features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns, pilasters and paneling). ❑ 10 Unified sign placement is required; signs must be placed on the building to establish a unified appearance. SCALE AND PROPORTION (multiple businesses) ❑ Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a sign. ❑ 9.d Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the architectural design of the building /area will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign 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. ARB Disregard approved comprehensive sign criteria when a Directive multi- tenant building becomes a single tenant building, with 11 -19 -12 the understanding that if /when the building is again meeting occupied by multiple tenants either the previously approved criteria will be reinstated and all new and existing signs will conform to those criteria, or new criteria will be proposed, reviewed and approved. Completeness Check for Signs Project # /Name: Date Received at County: Date Received in Design Planning: Date of Checklist Check: Assigned to/Date: 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.) ❑ 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. ❑ 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). ❑ 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: