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PROJECT #/NAME: ARB 13 -178, Stereo Types Sign
12 -02 -2014
ARB COMMENT
NOTES
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Sign Drawing_
OK - entire sheet provided
Only part of the sign drawing was included in this
application. It appears the drawing may be 8.5" x 14"
in size; however, only 8.5" x 11" was provided. Please
provide the entire drawing.
•
Channel Letter Colors:
OK - bronze trim caps /returns indicated on the sign drawing
Approved sign criteria for this building (attached) call
for white or bronze trim caps and bronze returns for the
white face channel letters. Black trim caps and returns
are currently proposed. Please revise the drawing to
meet the approved criteria.
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Photo - Rendering/ xisting Adjacent Sign:
Issues - see ; <
The existing "Kid to Kid" wall sign located just to the
south of the proposed sign is not shown on the photo -
rendering provided. Approved sign criteria for this
building (attached) require that the sign be spaced and
aligned with existing signs to achieve a balanced
appearance without overcrowding.
Please revise the photo- rendering to:
• Indicate the width of the Stereo Types glass
storefront OK
• Show the adjacent "Kid to Kid" sign to the
south Not addressed
And to include the following note: "The
proposed sign shall be centered horizontally
above the business storefront below and
centered vertically with the adjacent "Kid to
Kid" sign to the south." Not addressed
SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business
ARB 201300178, Stereo Types Sign
12/13/2013
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TYPE
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9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering
OK — channel letter
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to
cabinet signs.
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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
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4.c
Materials used in the sign should complement the building
OK
being served by the sign.
COLOR
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4.e
Color for raceway- mounted channel letters, the raceway
OK — note on drawing
shall match the wall color.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
Issue; Proposed black trim cap & returns — does not
meet approved comp. criteria
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
OK
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent
None proposed
colors), are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as
OK— I
colors)
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance /unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
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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
132.6 sq ft proposed - 39 sq ft max allowed
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County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance).
CLE2013 -157
X
Appendix
A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall
Issue: only part of the sign drawing provided
A.A
area is a good working proportioning system for placing a
sign.
X
Appendix
Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of
Issue: only part of the sign drawing provided
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
Issue: only part of the sign drawing provided
element's size.
The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element,
Issue: only part of the sign drawing provided
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.
Issue: only part of the sign drawing provided
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
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
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will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
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4.d
Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface
style) to the sign and the building.
. Only part of the sign drawing provided
• Add the width of the storefront to the drawing so
proportion can be evaluated
Use of three typefaces or less.
OK- 1
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to
a balanced /legible /unified sign design.
N/A
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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
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4.f
The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard
templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and graphics be modified.
None proposed
When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and /or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part
of the overall sign.
N/A
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5.a
External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved
graphics /logos;
N/A
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5.b
internal illumination may be considered for approval on a
case -by -case basis.
N/A
LIGHTING
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9.e.i
External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs.
OK — internally lit channel letter
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5.f
Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to
visual clutter and will be limited.
OK
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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.
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
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
OK
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
LED note on drawing but
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will
Issue: only part of the sign drawing provided
not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of
30 milliamp (ma) neon.
X
Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
None proposed
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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
RON MARTIN WAREHOUSE ADDITION SIGN APPROVAL
ARB201300178, Stereo Types Sign
Building 1
Building 1
Building 2
Building 3
Building 3
Elevation
West
South
West
West
South
Location & Size
1. Canopy: Centered
1. Located in the upper
1. Above the first story
1. Between the first and
Blank wall area: In the
second story windows:
vertically in the sign band of
corner at the west end of
windows: Centered
blank wall area to the
Centered horizontally
the canopy, with 3" of clear
the elevation, no larger
vertically between the first
right of the entrance bay,
space above and below the
than 8' -4" (W) x 3' -7" (H),
and second story windows,
over the first story
centered left -to- right. If
*Criteria
sign. If a single sign, the
allowing 6" of clear space
with a minimum of 10" of
windows, vertically
contained within the
indicate possible
sign must be centered left-
below the cornice.
clear space above and below
between the 1St and 2 °d
scored band, a minimum
sign locations.
to- right. If multiple signs,
the sign. If a single sign,
story windows; with a
of 6" of clear space
Sign proposal
the signs must be spaced to
2. South side of canopy
centered left -to -right above
minimum 6" of clear
above and below the sign
above door: Centered
must still meet all
achieve a balanced
the middle window bays. If
space above and below
is required. If sign is
Sign Guidelines
appearance.
vertically and horizontally;
multiple signs, the signs
the sign. If multiple
taller than the scored
for scale and
with a minimum of 6" of
must be spaced to achieve a
signs, signs shall align
band, it must align with
proportion.
2. Southern corner: Located
clear space above and
balanced appearance
across the fagade, spaced
signs on the west
in the upper corner at the
below.
without over - crowding the
to achieve a balanced
elevation.
south end of the elevation,
elevation.
appearance without over -
no larger than 8' -4" (W) x
crowding the elevation.
Cabinetibox signs for
3' -7" (H), allowing 6" of
Issue:
these locations may not
clear space below the
. Adjacent Kid to Kid
exceed 18" in height.
cornice.
sign to the south
not on photo -
rendering
• Note needed that
sign will be
centered vertically
with the adjacent
Kid to Kid sign to
the south and
horizontally with
the storefront
• Add the width of
the storefront to
the drawing
2. Entrance bay:
Centered horizontally
and vertically in the band
above the entrance, with
10" of clear space above
and below the sign.
Cabinet/box signs for
these locations may not
exceed 18" in height.
Type
Channel Letters
Channel letters
Channel letters
Channel Letters; Tagline
Channel Letters; Tagline
cabinet with push
cabinet with push
through coy
through copy
Illumination
Internal neon; LED
Internal neon; LED
Internal neon; LED
Letters: Internal neon or
Letters: Internal neon or
LED; Cabinet: Internal
LED; Cabinet: Internal
fluorescent or LED with
fluorescent or LED with
opaque background
opaque background
Channel Letter
Black daytime /white nighttime faces with black trim caps and returns; or White acrylic faces with white or bronze trim caps and bronze returns; or
Colors
Red PMS 200C faces with bronze trim caps and returns. Individual signs may use only one face color. Issue: Black trim caps /returns with
white faces
Mounting/
Raceway color to match
Raceway color to match
Raceway color to match
Letters: Raceway color
Letters: Raceway color
Raceway
wall
wall
wall
to match wall; Cabinet:
to match wall; Cabinet:
Direct mounted
Direct mounted
Cabinet Colors
n/a
n/a
n/a
White acrylic letters on
White acrylic letters on
bronze or black
bronze or black
background
background
This form outlines the specific design criteria and the signs originally approved at this location. Future sign designs (new and /or replacement) must follow these criteria. They may
not exceed the number of colors or fonts used, and must maintain coordination of signs throughout the property. All standard ARB Sign Guidelines also apply.
Original Comp Sign Review Criteria — ARB2005 -13; Changes to the Criteria — ARB 2009 -84, Keller Williams Sign; Additional Changes to the Criteria, June 21, 2010, based on
ARB2010 -56, Play It Again Wall Sign application
"Building 1" refers to the southernmost part of the building. "Building 2" is the middle, connector building. "Building 3" is the northernmost part of the building.
Issue: Sign drawing is cut off — only part of the drawing provided
Completeness Check for Signs
Project #/Name: _ARB201300178, Stereo Types Sign
Date Received at County: _12/04/2013
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.)
❑ 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) OK
❑ 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). Only part of the drawing printed
❑ 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) Only part of the drawing printed
❑ Sign lettering and /or graphics in their proposed location. Only part of the drawing printed
❑ 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.) N/A
• 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.) Only part of the drawing printed
ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS
❑ The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation Only part of the drawing printed
❑ 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. Only part of the drawing printed
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