HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201500097 Review Comments Miscellaneous Submittal 2015-10-12Brent Nelson
From:
Brent Nelson
Sent:
Friday, October 09, 2015 7:09 PM
To:
Scott Collins
Subject:
ARB 201500097, Avinity Sign, Staff Comments.
Scott - My previous comments, highlighted in yellow below, have not been adequately addressed.
1. A color illustration of the sign/sign structure (as required on the sign application/checklist) was not provided.
a. Note: the black line drawing provided is dark and illegible. Sign design and dimensions are not visible.
2. Samples of the proposed materials for the wall and sign (as required on the sign application/checklist) were not provided.
3. Proposed sign colors (as required on the sign application/checklist) were not provided on the drawing. Providing Pantone color
numbers on the drawing is preferred; however, color samples will also be accepted.
4. Issues identified at this point:
a. Regarding landscaping:
i. ARB sign guidelines recommend that ground -mounted lighting be shielded by landscaping so that it is not
visible from the right-of-way. Revise the landscape proposal to include planting to meet this guideline.
b. Lighting proposal:
i. Section 4.17.4 (a) (2) (e) of the zoning ordinance indicates a 40 watt metal halide bulb is deemed to emit 3,000
or more lumens. Fixtures that are not full cutoff are required to be under 3,000 lumens. The New London
fixture is not full cutoff and proposed with a 50 watt metal halide bulb. The ground -mounted fixtures are not
full cutoff and the propose wattage is not indicated
1. Revise the luminaire schedule on Sheet 2 to include a column for proposed bulb wattage. The metal
halide bulbs proposed for both fixtures will need to be under the 40 watt threshold.
10-06-15 Review: The proposed wattage column in the luminaire schedule does not give the actual wattage of the
bulbs to be used in both fixtures. The proposed wattage of a metal halide bulb for both fixtures must be under 40
watts. Revise the schedule to indicate the exact wattage of the both bulbs to be used. Provide proof (e.g. cutsheet)
that metal halide bulbs in those wattages, fitting those fixtures, are available.
ii. The illumination (footcandles) appears to be excessive for portions of the sign structure that are beyond the
sign text. Revise the illumination in these areas so as not to exceed 10 foot candles.
10-06-15 Review: Note 4 on Sheet 3 reads "Illumination shall not exceed 20 footcandles around the sign
structure." —Should read 10 footcandles.
The footcandle diagram of the sign structure, included in the original submission, is missing in this submission.
Provide the revised footcandle diagram of the sign structure.
iii. Illumination (footcandles) of the sign area appears to be excessive. Reduce the footcandles in this area.
Consider a range that does not exceed 20 footcandles.
10-06-15 Review: Note 3 on Sheet 3 reads "Illumination shall not exceed 10 foot candles for the sign structure" —
Should read 20 foot candles.
The footcandle diagram of the sign structure, included in the original submission, is missing in this submission.
Provide the revised footcandle diagram of the sign structure.
Brent
Brent W. Nelson
Planner
Planning Services, Community Development
Albemarle County Office Building
401 McIntire Road, 22902
434-296-5832, ext. 3438
bnelson@albemarle.org