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From: atlanticcoastsigns @msn.com
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 10:30 AM
To: Brent Nelson
Subject: RE: ARB 2012 -71, Fairfield Inn Wall Sign, Staff Comments
Importance: High
Our customer is still reviewing the options for signage, therefore we are requesting an indefinite deferral until we here
back from them/
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Subject: FW: ARB 2012 -71, Fairfield Inn Wall Sign, Staff Comments
Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:59:13 -0400
From: bnelson(a)albemarle.org
To: atlanticcoastsians(&msn.com
Peter,
I just wanted to make sure you received the email below sent on June 201". Am I correct in thinking you forwarded it on to sign
designer for Fairfield and are waiting to hear back? Please let me know. They can take as much time as they need to decide on what to
do; however, if I have not heard back from you by Friday, July 131", I will need an email from you requesting an indefinite deferral.
This will not delay your review in any way, and we can pick up where you left off when you do provide revised drawings.
Brent
Brent W. Nelson
Planner
Planning Services
Department of Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x3438
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
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 are a 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 /Opaque 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