HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201200071 Review Comments Miscellaneous Submittal 2012-06-20Brent Nelson
From: Brent Nelson
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 4:05 PM
To: 'atlanticcoastsigns @msn.com'
Subject: ARB 2012 -71, Fairfield Inn Wall Sign, Staff Comments
Attachments: ARB 12 -71 Drawing.pdf; ARB 12 -71, Photo - N.W. Elev ... pdf
Importance: High
Peter,
I have completed my review of this application for compliance with the Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Sign Guidelines. The following issues would need to be adequately addressed for an administrative approval.
Sign Type/ Coordination With Architecture /Overcrowding Sign Area
ARB Sign Guidelines indicate that:
• Channel letters area more appropriate sign type than cabinet signs when internal illumination is preferred.
• Internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered when channel letters cannot be accommodated.
• Sign placement should not obscure architectural details, should integrate with the architecture and not
over -crowd the wall to which it is attached.
Issue: The proposed cabinet sign is shown covering up the existing round vent detail in the gable. The sign
cabinet, as shown in the submitted drawing (attached), appears to over -crowd the wall (gable) to which it is
attached. It appears that a channel letter sign, if sized properly and with a horizontal alignment, could be located
beneath the gable in the horizontal EIFS band above the windows.
Recommendation: Revise the sign proposal to show a channel letter sign, with a horizontal alignment, in the
EIFS band directly above the windows and beneath the gable. Size the sign so that it does not over -crowd the
horizontal band to which it is attached, allowing the EIFS to frame it on all sides. Dimensions of the sign and
wall area to which it is attached should on the photo- rendering /sign drawing.
Incorrect & Missing Information /PMS Colors /Sign Location - Drawing /Onaaue Background
• The submitted drawing (attached) shows the sign on the southeast elevation (opposite the Route 29N side)
when the sign is proposed on the northwest elevation (attached photo) facing Route 29N.
• Pantone equivalent numbers for the red and blue are not provided on the sign drawing.
• ARB Sign Guidelines and the Zoning Ordinance require that cabinet signs have opaque backgrounds, only
the text and logo are to illuminate.
You are welcome to contact me should you have any questions. Emailing revised drawings is the preferred
method for resubmitting.
Brent
Brent W. Nelson
Planner
Planning Services
Department of Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x3438