HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201600045 Correspondence 2016-03-29 Margaret Maliszewski
From: Missel, Frederick Allen (fam5c) <fam5c@eservices.virginia.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 11:26 AM
To: Margaret Maliszewski; Fred Missel
Subject: RE: 2335 Seminole Lane
Categories: Red Category
For the record—I recommend approval of the address numbers even though they are not white noting the
appropriateness of the color and the fact that they are not illuminated. -FM
Fred Missel
University of Virginia Foundation
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From: Margaret Maliszewski [mailto:MMaliszewski@albemarle.org]
Sent:Tuesday, March 29, 2016 11:21 AM
To: Fred Missel <fmissel@virginia.edu>
Subject: 2335 Seminole Lane
Fred,
We have received an application for one wall sign (see attached), a refacing of the freestanding sign, and directional
signs at Riverside Center—the old Antiquers' Mall with one of the buildings being renovated by Bruce's firm.A
comprehensive sign plan exists for the wall signs for this center.The approved criteria call for white channel letters.
The wall sign that is proposed is actually just the "2335" address numbers to be located over the main entrance.
Normally, we wouldn't review address numbers, but these exceed the size allowable for exemptions.The color of the
numbers is proposed as a dark teal, the letters aren't illuminated, and the sign is located between two piers, which may
actually limit visibility somewhat from the EC.
During the ARB review of the plan/architecture changes, the applicant indicated that the only other possible wall sign for
this building would be for the restaurant. We don't have a submittal for that yet.Also, they have plans for renovating
the other building in the center sometime in the future. Changes to the comp sign plan may be proposed at that time.
Although the "2335" sign doesn't meet the comp sign criteria, I'd like to approve it based on the anticipated limited
visual impact.The teal color is used in the freestanding sign refacing, which we can approve at staff level, and in the
directional signs (which we don't typically review). So there will be a level of coordination across the site.
Are you OK with us approving the address numbers even though they aren't white?
Thanks for your help.
Margaret
Margaret M. Maliszewski, Principal Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 Mclntire Road,Charlottesville,VA 22902
434-296-5832 x3276
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Ellie Ray
From: Ellie Ray
Sent: Thursday,April 14, 2016 4:43 PM
To: 'Lewis Rector'
Subject: RE:ARB201600045 Riverside Center- Signs
Attachments: ARB 16-45_Approval Letter 04-14-16.pdf;ARB 16-45_Approved Drawings 04-14-16.pdf
Lewis,
Please find the ARB approval letter attached.
Let me know if you have any questions or need anything additional.
Thanks,
Ellie Carter Ray, PLA, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
ph: 434.296.5832 x. 3432
From: Lewis Rector [mailto:LRector@gropen.com]
Sent: Monday,April 11, 2016 3:54 PM
To: Ellie Ray<eray@albemarle.org>
Subject: Re:ARB201600045 Riverside Center-Signs
Ellie
Thank you very much.
Please find the attached(2)pdf addressing all requested updates for ID sign
On Apr 8,2016,at 4:39 PM,Ellie Ray wrote:
>Lewis,
>
> I have reviewed the above-noted ARB sign application, located at 2335 Seminole Trail,and have the following comments:
>
>ID Sign:
> 1. Sign Material: Provide a note on the drawing indicating the proposed cabinet material(s).
>2. Landscaping: Provide a note on the drawing indicating landscaping as shown on the approved Site Plan(SDP201500034)
will remain.
>3. Lighting: Clarify which part of the"LED lit push thru letters and logo"will illuminate; it is the entire letter/logo,an outline,
the sides,etc.? If an outline illuminates, indicate the width of the outline.
>4. Lighting: Provide a detail on the drawing indicating that the LED wash light fixtures will not be visible.
>5. Lighting Note: Add the following note to 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."
>
>A 1 sign:
> 1. The proposed painted aluminum letters are not consistent with the approved comprehensive sign plan for this shopping
center. However,the ARB has indicated their willingness to approve the address number design based on the appropriateness of the
proposed color and the fact that the numbers are not illuminated.
>
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