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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
May 2, 2008
Greg Schwartz
Hightech Signs
2165 Seminole Trail
Charlottesville VA 22901
RE: ARB- 2008 -38: Discover Granite Signs
Dear Mr. Schwartz:
I have reviewed your request for the above -noted sign. Because the sign has an opaque background and because it otherwise
meets the EC Design Guidelines, I am able to review this proposal administratively for the ARB. I have approved signs of
the designs outlined below. You may consider this letter your Certificate of Appropriateness.
PANEL REFACING FOR AN EXISTING FREESTANDING POLE - MOUNTED SIGN
Materials: Vinyl and polycarbonate
Location: Existing location, no change
Panel Size: Each panel is 36" tall x 73.5" long
Colors: Brown background (PMS 4998C); letters in white, tan (PMS 7530C), orange (PMS 151C); graphics in tan (PMS
7504C and 7530C)
Graphics: A tan square with a lighter shadow centered in the top panel
Illumination: Existing internal, no change; backgrounds of sign panels are opaque, only text is translucent
Text Top panel: "discover GRANITE & MARBLE 434.975.1115"
Bottom panel: "RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL FABRICATION KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
W W W.DISCOVERGRANITE. COM"
Mounting: Panels mounted in existing metal frames
Landscaping: Existing landscaping at base of sign to remain
This approval is predicated on the fact that the design and materials, as proposed and listed above, will be used. The
acceptance of approval implies that the applicant has agreed to execute the design as indicated on the submittal items
presented, and as listed above. Any changes in the approved sign or materials will require an amendment to the application
and must be reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1. This approval does not include any window signs. If window signs are proposed, a separate application must be
made, reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board.
2. Please note that "opaque" means that light will not pass through the material. Consequently, the color of the
background portion of the face of the sign will not be visible when the sign is internally illuminated at night. If you
have any question about this requirement for an opaque background, do not proceed with the construction or
installation of the sign until you have spoken with County staff.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
Cc: ARB File Building Permit