HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201200153 Review Comments Miscellaneous Submittal 2012-12-06Brent Nelson
From: Brent Nelson
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 5:57 PM
To: 'billakers @capitolsigns.net'
Subject: ARB 12 -153, Pizza Hut Sign, Staff Comments
Attachments: Blue Ridge _Shopping_Center_Building_C.pdf
Importance: High
Bill,
I have completed my review of the above -noted sign application. The following issues have been identified that
need to be adequately addressed for an administrative approval.
Sign Type — Contour
The Architectural Review Board (ARB) has established approved Comprehensive Sign Criteria specific to this
building (see attached criteria). Those criteria require a channel letter sign type for wall signs on this building.
The ARB has based this decision on the ARB General Sign Guidelines that state that 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. The proposed contour sign does not meet that requirement and cannot be
administratively approved.
• Recommendation: Revise the proposed sign type to channel letter.
Other Issues:
Sign Colors: The approved comprehensive sign criteria (attached) require channel letters with white faces and
black trim caps & returns.
• Recommendation: Revise the proposal to show channel letters with white faces and black trim caps &
returns.
Logo Colors: Red: PMS 485 is proposed for the logo. The ARB has determined that PMS 485 is an
inappropriate shade of red for signs in the Entrance Corridor. Red PMS 187 has been determined to be an
acceptable substitute that can be approved.
• Recommendation: Revise the proposal by replacing the proposed Red PMS 485 for the logo with Red
PMS 187.
Raceway Color: ARB General Sign Guidelines require that the raceway be painted to match the wall to which
it is attached. This is not noted on the drawing.
• Recommendation: Revise the proposal by including a note indicating the raceway will be painted a color
to match the wall to which it is attached.
Text Justification: The approved comprehensive sign criteria (attached) require that the sign text be bottom
justified. The proposed sign text are not bottom justified.
• Recommendation: Revise the proposal to show channel letters that are bottom justified.
LED Illumination: The ARB has determined that the following note regarding intensity is required for all signs
to be illuminated with LED lighting:
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of
30 milliamp (ma) neon.
Recommendation: Revise the sign drawing to include the LED note regarding intensity.
Please reply by email no later than Noon, Wednesday, December 12, 2012 (sooner if possible) indicating
whether or not you intend to revise the proposal for an administrative approval. Revised drawings are not
required by the December 12a' deadline and can be submitted by email.
You are welcome to call me should you have any questions.
Brent
Brent W. Nelson
Planner
Planning Services
Department of Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x3438