HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201200142 Review Comments Miscellaneous Submittal 2012-11-07Brent Nelson
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Brent Nelson
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Wednesday, November 07, 2012 10:55 AM
To:
'Don Frye'
Cc:
Stewart Wright
Subject:
ARB 12 -142, Mobile Signs, Staff Comments
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'Don Frye'
Stewart Wright
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Delivered: 11/7/2012 10:55 AM
I have completed my review of the Mobile sign proposal (ARB 12 -142) for compliance with established ARB
Sign Guidelines. This review is based on the alternate Mobile canopy proposal your provided and the original
freestanding sign proposal. The following issues have been identified that would need to be adequately
addressed for an administrative approval.
Canopy Sign
Channel Letter Color:
This proposal includes the use of Red PMS 485 for a channel letter face color ( "O" in Mobile). The
Architectural Review Board (ARB) has previously found that shade of red to be an inappropriate color for
Entrance Corridor signage. The ARB has suggested Red PMS 187C as an acceptable substitute.
• Recommendation: Revise the sign drawing by replacing the use of Red PMS 485 with Red PMS 187 for
the canopy signage.
The proposed channel letter return and trim color is not clearly indicated on the drawing. Is the white outline
shown around the edge of each channel letter a white trim cap?
• Recommendation: Revise the sign drawing to clearly note the return and trim cap colors and address the
question regarding the white outline.
LED Intensity Note:
Where LED illumination is proposed, the ARB requires the following note regarding the limitation on intensity:
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30
milliamp (mo) neon.
• Recommendation: Revise the sign drawing to include the required note regarding LED intensity.
Miscellaneous:
Recommendation: Update the canopy sign drawing in the original application to reflect the alternate canopy sign
proposal. This way all the required information (elevation views, etc) are on the same drawing.
Freestanding Sign
Sign Colors:
This proposal includes the use of Red PMS 485 for "O" in Mobile. The Architectural Review Board (ARB) has
previously found that shade of red to be an inappropriate color for Entrance Corridor signage. The ARB has
suggested Red PMS 187C as an acceptable substitute. The PMS equivalent numbers for proposed colors in the
Everyday logo are not shown on the drawing.
• Recommendation: Revise the sign drawing by replacing the use of Red PMS 485 with Red PMS 187 for
the freestanding sign and include the PMS #s for the Everyday logo.
Opaque Background:
The Zoning Ordinance and ARB Sign Guidelines require that cabinet signs have a non - illuminated background, or an
opaque (zero light transmission) background. The proposed illumination of the yellow background behind the
Diesel text does not meet that requirement.
Recommendation: Revise the sign drawing by removing the proposed illumination of the yellow Diesel
background. Include the following note on the drawing: All backgrounds shall be opaque, only the text
and Everyday logo shall illuminate.
LED Intensity Note:
Where LED illumination is proposed, the ARB requires the following note regarding the limitation on intensity:
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30
milliamp (mo) neon.
• Recommendation: Revise the sign drawing to include the required note regarding LED intensity.
Sign Dimensions:
Recommendation: Revise the sign drawing to include the overall (height and width) dimensions for the MOBILE
text and EVERYDAY logo.
Please email revised drawings and call me should you have any questions or concerns. It appears that Stewart Wright,
Zoning Permit Planner, has not completed his review of this proposal for compliance with the Zoning Ordianance. You
may want to contact him (434- 296 -5832 x 3024, swri.hg_t2kalbemarle.org). Be sure and provide him with the alternate
canopy sign proposal.
Brent
Brent W. Nelson
Planner
Planning Services
Department of Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x3438