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Home My WebLink AboutARB201400068 Checklist 2014-05-20RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: AR111201400068, Brownsville Market Signs June 4, 2014 ARB COMMENT NOTES X Freestanding Sign: • The proposed Red: PMS 485 is a shade of red the ARB has determined is inappropriate for signs in the Entrance Corridors. Red: PMS 187 is considered an acceptable substitute. Revise the sign drawing accordingly. OK • Revise the sign drawing with a note indicating the brick sign base is existing and to remain. OK • Revise the sign drawing with a note indicating the sign cabinet frame color; it appears to be white. OK • Revise the sign drawing to include the following notes: • "Each sign cabinet shall have an opaque background; only the text, gas pricing and blue under line graphic shall illuminate." OK • "The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon." OK o "Regarding the gas pricing LED, daytime intensity limited to 70% of maximum intensity; Nighttime intensity limited to 16% of maximum intensity with automatic dimming at dusk. OK Canopy Signs: • Revise the sign drawing to indicate if the channel letters are direct -mount or raceway - mount. If raceway - mount, indicate the raceway color shall match the canopy color. OK ARB COMMENT NOTES • Change the proposed Red: PMS 485 color to Red: PMS 187. OK • Revise the sign drawing to indicate whether the channel letters are face -lit or back -lit. If back -lit, indicate the faces and returns shall be opaque. OK • Revise the sign drawing to include the following note: "The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon." OK SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business ARB201400068, Brownsville Market - Canopy sign 05 -27 -2014 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 9.b For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering OK — direct -mount channel letter (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs. • S.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 Issue: appears to be direct -mount but needs to be shall match the wall color. noted on the drawing Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. Issue — use of Red PMS 485 Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in Issue — use of Red PMS 485 daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent Issue — use of Red PMS 485 colors), are prohibited. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as OK— 1 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 05 -22 -14 requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 3 new canopy signs that are 6.25 sq ft each = 18.75 sq County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). ft of total signage REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 90 sq ft max allowed X Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall OK A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a sign. X 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. X 9.d The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural OK element's size. 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. X 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). X 9.d An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign OK band is 18 ". This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the OK — 9" letters. 4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a OK channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger clearances required for larger sign bands. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance OK 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. OK Use of three typefaces or less. OK— I 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 — use of overlapping "X's" When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos and /or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. OK X 5.a External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved graphics /logos; OK — internal channel letter 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 channel letter X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. OK — internal channel letter 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 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 Issue: drawing does not indicate if letters are back - spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back. lit. Exxon uses a back -lit design in some locations. Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when Issue: drawing does not indicate if letters are back - back -lit (halo -lit). lit. Exxon uses a back -lit design in some locations. 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 Issue: LED proposed — note missing 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 Issue: PMS 485 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 N/A Action Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing Memo: illumination of the graphic. 5/7/12 Issue: drawing incorrectly shows both sign locations at the left end of the canopy sides. One would have to be at the right end? SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST WITH REFERENCES — Freestanding Signs ARB 201400068, Brownsville Market 05/23/2014 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES TYPE • 8.n Monument signs are preferred to pole- mounted signs. OK — Reface 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 be complementary. 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 — reface — existing brick base to remain building materials unless the sign design represents itself as a freestanding N/A element complementing the building. COLORS • 4.e Colors must be harmonious with each other. Issue: Red: PMS 485 not permitted Cabinet frame color not labeled — appears to be white Colors must not clash with other elements on the site, both Issue: Red: PMS 485 not permitted when viewed in daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent colors), Issue: Red: PMS 485 not permitted 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. 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 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 — per S. Wright 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 — reface 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-2 Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to a N/A balanced, legible, unified sign design. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X 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 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 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 OK — internal freestanding signs. 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. N/A 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 N/A that it is not visible from any adjacent property or right -of- way. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 5.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 X 8.e.iv Cabinet signs shall have a non - illuminated background, or an Issue: need to add "only text, gas pricing and opaque (zero light transmission) background. Exxon blue underline graphic shall illuminate 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 N/A 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. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES No new illumination of any kind may be added to the billboard. • (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 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 Issue: proposed Red: PMS 48.5 color for signs. Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. Updated: 9 -30 -2010 Updated: 9 -30 -2010 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES Pantone color match for 2793 is 187C. X (ARB Scale, location, proximity to existing building(s), quality of N/A — reface 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 Issue: note not on color rendered drawing 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 Issue: note not on color rendered drawing 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 — Fuel Pump Canopy ARB201400068, Brownsville Market Sign 05/27/2014 REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES SIGN LETTERING AND TYPEFACE X ]].a The number of typefaces should be limited to one. OK— I COLOR X II.b Use three colors or less. (Black and white are colors) OK— 1 OTHER GUIDELINES X 9 Use the "Wall Sign" checklist to cover other pertinent issues for fuel pump canopies. See checklist Completeness Check for Signs Project # /Name: _201400068, Brownsville Market Date Received at County: _05/20/2014 Date Received in Design Planning: _05/22/2014 Date of Checklist Check: _05/23/2014 Assigned to/Date: _05/22/2014 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.) OK ❑ 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. 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.) • OK • 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. OK • Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.) OK • 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.) No raceway • 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 — channel lettes ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS OK ❑ 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: