HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201200099 Review Comments Miscellaneous Submittal 2012-08-17Brent Nelson
From:
Brent Nelson
Sent:
Friday, August 17, 2012 2:09 PM
To:
'Noel Mukubwa'
Subject:
ARB 12 -99, Avis Sign, Staff Comments
Importance: High
Noel,
I have completed my review of the above -noted sign application and have the following comments.
Sign Tyne: Cabinet
ARB Guidelines state:
Channel lettering (mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to cabinet signs because cabinet
signs tend to appear less integrated with the building. Channel letters overlay the wall material and allow
the structure of the building to read through with less interruption. This results in a more coordinated
overall appearance....... When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated, internally illuminated
cabinet signs may be considered.
The proposed cabinet style sign type cannot be administratively approved since a channel letter sign can be
accommodated in the proposed location.
Your other option is to request a full review of the current sign proposal by the Architectural Review Board
at their October 1, 2012 meeting. A representative for the sign applicant would have to be present at that
meeting.
Zoning Approval
Stewart Wright, Zoning Permit Planner, requested additional information on 8/14/2012.
Opaque Background
ARB Sign Guidelines and the Zoning Ordinance both require opaque backgrounds for internally illuminated
cabinet signs. The sign drawing does not indicate the backgrounds of both signs are to be opaque.
Please reply by email no later than Noon, Friday, September 7, 2012 (sooner if possible), indicating whether or
not you intend to revise the proposal for an administrative approval or wish to have the ARB review the current
proposal at the October 1, 2012 meeting. Revised drawings for an administrative approval are not required by
the September 7th deadline and can be submitted by email.
Brent
Brent W. Nelson
Planner
Planning Services
Department of Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x3438