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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201400130 Checklist 2014-10-21RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: ARB 201400130, Verizon Sign 12 -23 -2014 ARB COMMENT 11 -24 -14 Review 12 -03 -14 Review 12 -23 -2014 X 1. Only black and white copies of OK — done OK — done OK the sign drawings were provided and the photo - renderings are blurry and hard to read. Provide drawings in color that are clear and readable. X 2. The sign location on the Not addressed OK - done OK building could not be determined with the information provided. Provide a plan view drawing with an arrow pointing to the sign location. X 3. Approved Comprehensive Sign Applicant has Applicant has OK Criteria for this building limit indicated, in indicated, in all channel letter colors to white advance, a desire to advance, a desire to ARB Meeting faces and black trim caps and appeal staff's denial. appeal staff's denial. 12/15/2014 returns. Revise the sign drawing Other Business by changing the red face and trim cap /return color of the "Z" Verizon Sign: letter to a white face with black Graphics, colors trim caps and returns. Staff presented the Verizon Sign proposal, questioning the appropriateness of the red 'T'. After discussing the issue, the ARB provided the following direction: ARB COMMENT 11 -24 -14 Review 12 -03 -14 Review 12 -23 -2014 The red "Z" meets the approved sign criteria because it is a graphic incorporated into the text. X 4. The sign drawing incorrectly Sign band OK — dimensioned at OK shows the sign band as dimensioned and 45" tall — applicant including the decorative brick says "verify ". indicated height has band across the bottom of the This should already been verified sign band. Revise the photo- be verified. rendering to show the sign band, dimensioned, without the decorative brick band included. 5. Architectural Review Board Sign band OK — done — 6" of OK (ARB) sign guidelines indicate dimensioned and wall area showing that wall signs should not says "verify ". above and below — overcrowd the sign band and This should already verified by applicant. that 6" of wall area showing be verified. above and below the sign is considered appropriate. The proposed sign does not meet this guideline, appearing too tall for the sign band. Revise the sign drawing by showing a shorter total sign height allowing 6" of wall area, (dimensioned) to show above and below the sign. X 6. Revise the sign drawing to OK - done Issue: this note, OK include the following note, shown in the required by the ARB, limiting previous LED intensity: resubmission, has The level of illumination been removed. provided by the LED lights will ARB COMMENT 11 -24 -14 Review 12 -03 -14 Review 12 -23 -2014 not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. Revise the sign drawing to OK clearly indicate the trim cap and return colors: White channel letters: Trim caps color: XXXX Return color: XXXX Red graphic: Trim cap color: XXXX Return color: XXXX The approved comprehensive sign criteria for this building do require black trim caps and returns for the white channel letters. The following note OK (condition) applies to your application and needs to be added to the sign drawing before I can issue my approval letter. ARB COMMENT 11 -24 -14 Review 12 -03 -14 Review 12 -23 -2014 "The black background of the tagline cabinet shall be opaque, only the text and graphic shall illuminate." I will need for you to OK - Red PMS 200c revise the sign drawing to indicate the red acrylic number for the graphic "T'. Red acrylic 2793 is a color I can approve and needs to be noted on the sign drawing. RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: ARB 201400130, Verizon Sign 11 -24 -2014 ARB COMMENT 11 -24 -14 Review 12 -03 -14 Review X 1. Only black and white copies of the OK — done sign drawings were provided and the photo- renderings are blurry and hard to read. Provide drawings in color that are clear and readable. X 2. The sign location on the building Not addressed OK - done could not be determined with the information provided. Provide a plan view drawing with an arrow pointing to the sign location. X 3. Approved Comprehensive Sign Applicant has indicated, Applicant has indicated, Criteria for this building limit all in advance, a desire to in advance, a desire to channel letter colors to white faces appeal staff's denial. appeal staff's denial. and black trim caps and returns. Revise the sign drawing by changing the red face and trim cap /return color of the "Z" letter to a white face with black trim caps and returns. X 4. The sign drawing incorrectly shows Sign band dimensioned OK — dimensioned at 45" the sign band as including the and says "verify ". tall — applicant indicated decorative brick band across the This should already be height has been verified bottom of the sign band. Revise the verified. photo- rendering to show the sign band, dimensioned, without the decorative brick band included. 5. Architectural Review Board (ARB) Sign band dimensioned OK — done — 6" of wall sign guidelines indicate that wall and says "verify ". area showing above and signs should not overcrowd the sign This should already be below — verified by band and that 6" of wall area verified. applicant. showing above and below the sign is ARB COMMENT 11 -24 -14 Review 12 -03 -14 Review considered appropriate. The proposed sign does not meet this guideline, appearing too tall for the sign band. Revise the sign drawing by showing a shorter total sign height allowing 6" of wall area, (dimensioned) to show above and below the sign. X 6. Revise the sign drawing to include OK - done Issue: this note, shown the following note, required by the in the previous ARB, limiting LED intensity: resubmission, has been The level of illumination provided by removed. the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. RESUBMITTAL REVIEW CHECKLIST PROJECT #/NAME: ARB 201400130, Verizon Sign 11 -24 -2014 ARB COMMENT NOTES X 1. Only black and white copies of the sign OK — done drawings were provided and the photo - renderings are blurry and hard to read. Provide drawings in color that are clear and readable. X 2. The sign location on the building could not be Not addressed determined with the information provided. Provide a plan view drawing with an arrow pointing to the sign location. X 3. Approved Comprehensive Sign Criteria for this Applicant has indicated, in advance, a desire to building limit all channel letter colors to white appeal staff's denial. faces and black trim caps and returns. Revise the sign drawing by changing the red face and trim cap /return color of the "Z" letter to a white face with black trim caps and returns. X 4. The sign drawing incorrectly shows the sign Sign band dimensioned and says "verify ". band as including the decorative brick band This should already be verified. across the bottom of the sign band. Revise the photo- rendering to show the sign band, dimensioned, without the decorative brick band included. 5. Architectural Review Board (ARB) sign Sign band dimensioned and says "verify ". guidelines indicate that wall signs should not This should already be verified. overcrowd the sign band and that 6" of wall area showing above and below the sign is considered appropriate. The proposed sign does not meet this guideline, appearing too tall for the sign band. Revise the sign drawing by showing a shorter total sign height allowing 6" of wall area, (dimensioned) to show above and below the sign. ARB COMMENT NOTES X 6. Revise the sign drawing to include the OK - done following note, required by the ARB, limiting LED intensity: The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon. SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business ARB 201400130, Verizon 10/30/2014 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 Direct -mount shall match the wall color. Sign colors must be harmonious with each other. PMS for red color not provided Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in PMS for red color not provided daylight and at night. Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent PMS for red color not provided colors), are prohibited. Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as OK 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 requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle 19 sq ft proposed - 38.4 sq ft max allowed County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance). REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X Appendix A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall Issue: sign height overcrowds sign band A.A area is a good working proportioning system for placing a sign. X Appendix Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of Issue: location of sign in overall building not A.A.4 elements and openings in an architectural design can affect provided — cannot determine visibility from EC 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 See above element's size. 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 See above billboards. X 9.a Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture. See above The sign placement should not obscure architectural See above 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 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. Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance Corridor, and the architectural design of the building /area will determine sign size, placement, and proportions. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES X 4.d Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface style) to the sign and the building. Issue: sign height overcrowds sign band Use of three typefaces or less. OK 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 — trademark color (red) not allowed in CSC 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 channel letter X 5.f Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to visual clutter and will be limited. OK X 5.c Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance Corridor. OK X 9.e.iv The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made None proposed REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 93ii 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 None proposed 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: 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: CSC does not permit proposed red color. inappropriate color for signs. PMS for red color not provided Pantone color match for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved as an acceptable substitute. REF CHECKLIST ITEM NOTES 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 ARB COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REVIEW APPROVED CONDITIONS PROJECT #/NAME: ARB- 2003 -64: Blue Ridge Shopping Center Building C TAX MAP/PARCEL #: Tax Map 56, Parcel 110 ARB 201400130, Verizon Sign SIGN FEATURE PRIMARY WALL SIGNS SUSPENDED CANOPY SIGNS SIGN TYPE Channel Letters Panel LETTER FACE COLOR White Beige Arlon Cast #68 I Issue: Red "Z" color TRIM CAP Black COLOR/RETURN COLOR N/A Red return for "Z" RACEWAY COLOR To match the color of the wall to which it is attached. N/A Direct -mount PANEL COLOR N/A Medium brown BR 2418 SIZE LIMITATIONS 24" high maximum, must fit within sign area outlined on approved drawings. 8" x 40" oval Issue: sign band dimension includes decorative brick Sign overcrowds sign band LOCATION(S) On the north and east elevations, in the sign band area, within the sign Under canopy area outlined on the approved drawings. MOUNTING DETAILS Channel letters mounted on raceway. Suspended under canopy LOGO /GRAPHICS Logos and graphics must be fully DETAILS integrated with the channel letter sign, ' /z" border in beige and must meet all EC guidelines. ILLUMINATION DETAILS Internal - -- TEXT Bottom justified No limit Issue: "Z" Not bottom justified. LETTER TYPE/FONT No limit No limit OTHER FREESTANDING SIGN TENANT PANELS (ARB -08 -134) Panel Sizes and Colors (top to bottom): Top panel: 17.5" high x 53.75" wide; PMS 290C Pale Blue background; PMS 294C Delft Blue text 2nd panel" 10.5" high x 53.75" wide; PMS 292C Bayshore Blue background; PMS 294C Delft Blue text 3rd panel: 10.5" high x 53.75" wide; PMS 285C Wave Blue background; White text Bottom panel: 10.5" high x 53.75" wide; PMS 286C Midnight Blue background; White text Letter Style: Limited to one letter style per panel Illumination: Internal florescent, only text shall illuminate, all backgrounds are opaque This form outlines the specific design criteria established for signs at this location. All standard EC Sign Guidelines also apply. Completeness Check for Signs Project #/Name: ARB201400130, Verizon Date Received at County: _10/20/2014 Date Received in Design Planning: _10/22/2014 Date of Checklist Check: _10/22/2014_ Assigned to/Date 10/22/2014 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.) X 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 None proposed 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). OK ❑ Elevation drawing(s) or modified photograph of the entire building, to scale and in color, showing Not in color ❑ 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.) Location on building not provided ❑ 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. Not provided • 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.) Not provided • 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.) N/A 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: