HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201200039 Review Comments Miscellaneous Submittal 2012-03-27Brent Nelson
From: Brent Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:28 PM
To: 'afickley @gmail.com'
Cc: 'sawdust434 @yahoo.com'
Subject: ARB 2012 -39, Office Quad Signs, Staff Comments
Adam,
On behalf of the Architectural Review Board (ARB), I have completed my review of your sign proposal and
identified the following design issues that would need to be adequately addressed for an administrative
approval.
Issue 1: ARB Sign Guidelines indicate that colors must be harmonious with each other and not clash with other
elements on the site. The proposed green, gray and white colors, as demonstrated in the samples provided, are
complimentary to the overall sign & buildings; however the Pantone numbers provided for the gray and green
colors do not correspond with the color samples.
• Revise the photo- renderings for both the tenant panel and hanging panel signs to include the correct
Pantone numbers for the proposed gray and green color samples provided.
Issue 2: ARB Sign Guidelines state that lettering should be in proportion to the sign and building for visual
clarity and overall balance. The guidelines also state that the ARB may require the scale of graphics to be
modified and they should be incorporated as an integral part of the overall sign. The scale (size) of the leaf
graphic for both signs appears to overcrowd the sign area leaving an insufficient amount of white background
framing the text and graphic, resulting in an unbalanced and unfinished appearance.
• Revise the photo- renderings for both the tenant panel and hanging panel signs by reducing the size of
the graphic, text if necessary, to allow more of the white background to frame the sign on all 4 sides.
Include a black or gray border around the sign edge to provide the more finished appearance the
guidelines encourage.
Issue 3: It is my understanding that neither sign is to be illuminated; however, that is not noted on the drawings
provided.
• Revise the photo- renderings for both the tenant panel and hanging panel signs to include notation stating
that the signs are not to be illuminated.
It is preferred, but not required, that the revised photo- renderings be emailed to me. Please do not hesitate to
contact me should you have any questions.
Brent
Brent W. Nelson, Planner
Department of Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Va 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x 3438