HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB200800072 Action Letter 2008-06-18COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
June 18, 2008
Central Virginia Permitting
c/o John Grady
2575 Dudley Mtn Road
North Garden VA 22959
RE: ARB2008 -00072 Forest Lakes BP Sign
Tax Map 32, Parcel 37132
Dear Mr. Grady:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board reviewed the above noted item at its meeting on Monday,
June 2, 2008. The Board approved the request, by a vote of 4:0, pending staff administrative approval of the
following conditions:
1. Revise the drawings to indicate the proposed materials of both signs, the proposed colors and depth
of the cabinet sign, the dimensions of the base, the brick type (to match building), the height of the
face of the canopy, the type of illumination for the canopy sign, and the sign company name and
drawing dates. Ensure that there is sufficient clear space above and below the helios on the canopy to
avoid a cramped appearance for the sign. Indicate the amount of clear space on the drawing.
2. Revise the design and drawings to make the red, white and blue stripe opaque /non - illuminated.
3. Include a note on the sign drawings stating that the sign will be fitted with a dimmer that automatically
shifts the intensity of the LED lights to 16% at dark.
4. Provide the measurements of the brick base on the drawing. Indicate on the drawing that the brick of
the base will match the brick of the building. Coordinate the Photoshop image of the freestanding sign
with the sign detail. Revise the sign drawing to include better, more accurate detail on the brick base.
5. A landscaping plan shall be shown of the existing conditions and existing landscaping to remain with
administrative approval by staff in case the drawing shows less than adequate landscaping of low
shrubs.
The revised drawings you submitted on June 2 and June 16 include revisions that resolve these conditions of
approval. You may consider this letter your Certificate of Appropriateness for the following signs:
Monument Sign
Location: In the same location as the existing sign, in the island to the north of the entrance into the parking lot
Materials: Polycarbonate resin, extruded aluminum
Cabinet Size: 4'53/4" tall x 8' 4'/z" long x 14" deep
Base: Brick, approximately 4' high x 8' long
Overall Sign Height: 8'53/4 "
Text: "Everday regular Amoco Fuels bp"
Graphics: Helios and red /white /blue Amoco stripe
Illumination: Internal; Helios and all text to illuminate; gas pricing illuminated with LED lights, other text and
graphics illuminated with fluorescent lamps; red, white and blue stripe shall not illuminate
Colors:
Background: One half of face is white, one half of face is green (PMS 355C), all backgrounds opaque
Letters: "Everyday ": yellow; "regular" and "Amoco Fuels ": white; "bp ": green; Gas pricing: green
Helios: Green (PMS 355C), light green (PMS 368C); yellow (109C), white
Landscaping: All existing landscaping, including Holly (1), Burning Bush (5), Yew (5), and ornamental grasses
(4) , to remain in existing layout
Wall Sign
Location: Centered on the southern and eastern faces of the fuel pump canopy, 3" of clear space above and
below sign within canopy face
Materials: Polycarbonate resin
Size: 2'6" diameter
Text: None
Graphics: Helios
Illumination: Internal Fluorescent
Colors: Green (PMS 355C), light green (PMS 368C); yellow (109C), white
This approval is predicated on the fact that the design and materials, as proposed and exhibited for review, will
be used. The acceptance of approval implies that the applicant has agreed to execute the design as indicated
on the site plan, attachments, materials, samples, and other submittal items presented. Any change in the
approved design or materials will require an amendment to the plan 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, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
CC: Eddie Edwards Sign Inc
560 Waterman Drive
Harrisonburg VA
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