HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201300068 Review Comments Miscellaneous Submittal 2013-06-06Brent Nelson
From: Brent Nelson
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 12:37 PM
To: 'aball @gropen.com'
Subject: ARB 13 -68, Labor Max Sign, Staff Comments
Attachments: West_ Rio_ Road _Center,_North_Elevation.pdf
Hi Adele - I have completed my review of your proposal for the LaborMax sign.
The sign proposal does not meet approved sign criteria for this building (attached) as follows:
• Proposed red: PMS 1797 is not the approved shade for this building. Red: PMS 7427 is the shade of red
approved for signage on this elevation.
The sign proposal also does not meet ARB General Sign Guidelines as follows:
Internal illumination of the oval red graphic /background cannot be approved. The zoning ordinance does
not allow for the internal illumination of cabinet sign backgrounds located in Entrance Corridors. Also,
internal illumination of the red oval takes away for the simplicity and reserve ARB sign guidelines
encourage, leading to a distracting appearance as viewed at night. Only internal illumination of the text,
oval white line and orange graphic can be approved. Revise the drawing to include a note stating what
shall illuminate.
The sign drawing needs to include a note indicating the method (bulb type) of internal illumination. If LED is
proposed, include the following note on the drawing: The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will not
exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of 30 milliamp (ma) neon.
These issues would need to be adequately addressed for an administrative approval. You are welcome to call me
should you have any questions. Emailing the revised drawings is preferred. Please reply by Friday, June 14th
either with revised drawings addressing these issues or an email indicating that you intend to provide them.
Thanks,
Brent
Brent W. Nelson
Planner
Planning Services
Department of Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x3438