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ARB #/Name ARB201700027 Spectrum Physical Therapy
ACTION A MW
DATE
NOTES
County received application
3/29/17
Corresponding submittal
deadline/ARB meeting date
4/3/17 filing
deadline; 5/15/17
ARB meeting
Transfer from intake to ARB Staff
_
First ARB staff review
3/31/17
Application complete but the design needs
adjustment
Comments to applicant
3/31/17
Letter and email
Resubmittal received by staff
4/4/17
Resubmittal reviewed by staff
4/5/17
Were all comments addressed?
No: Revised drawing only addressed one of
the two concerns; not compliant
Comments to applicant
4/5/17
Resubmittal received by staff
4/5/17
Resubmittal reviewed by staff
4/5/17
Were all comments addressed?
Yes. Compliant.
Comments to applicant
Resubmittal received
Resubmittal reviewed
Approval letter sent
4/6/17
Letter and email sent
ARB meeting date
ARB action
SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
TYPE
❑
9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering
OK
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to
cabinet signs.
❑
5.b
When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated,
N/A
internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
❑
6
Reader boards are discouraged.
N/A
MATERIALS
❑
4.c
Materials used in the sign should complement the building
According to the Timberwood Commons approved
being served by the sign.
Comp. Sign Review, the materials need to be acrylic
and aluminum; return, back, and raceway = aluminum,
letter faces = acrylic. OK
COLOR
❑
4.e
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway
Benjamin Moore 2093-10 (Cimarron) appears to match
shall match the wall color.
the General Shale Dutch Chocolate brick choice. OK
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
Channel letters, trim caps, and returns are white. OK
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
OK
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent
N/A
colors), are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as
OK
colors)
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
❑
4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance).
❑
Appendix
A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall
OK
A.A
area is a good working proportioning system for placing a
sign.
❑
Appendix
Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of
OK
A.A.4
elements and openings in an architectural design can affect
our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a
sign on a building.
❑
9.d
The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural
OK
element's size.
The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element,
OK
the wall, or the sign area.
Buildings and building elements should not be used as
OK
billboards.
❑
9.a
Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture.
OK
The sign placement should not obscure architectural
N/A
features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns,
pilasters and paneling).
❑
9.d
An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign
band is 18".
N/A
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the
N/A
letters.
4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a
N/A
channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger
clearances required for larger sign bands.
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CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance
Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area
will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
OK
❑
4.d
Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface
style) to the sign and the building.
OK
Use of three typefaces or less.
OK
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
N/A
❑
9.e.iv
The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width
of the letter.
N/A
An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an
appropriate sign dimension.
N/A
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
❑
4.f
The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard
templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and graphics be modified.
N/A
When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part
of the overall sign.
N/A
❑
5.a
External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved
graphics/logos;
N/A
❑
5.b
internal illumination may be considered for approval on a
case-by-case basis.
N/A
LIGHTING
❑
9.e.i
External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs.
OK (internally lit channel letters)
❑
5.f
Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to
visual clutter and will be limited.
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CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
❑
5.c
Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance
Corridor.
❑
9.e.iv
The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made
N/A
opaque (zero light transmission).
❑
5.e
External illumination should be shielded and not create
N/A
glare.
All external light sources shall be white.
N/A
❑
9.ii
Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it
N/A
illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond
the edge of the sign.
❑
9.iii
Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light
OK
spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when
OK
back -lit (halo -lit).
❑
9.iv
Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or
N/A
an opaque (zero light transmission) background.
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
N/A
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
❑
5.g
All illumination shall be non -blinking.
OK
❑
5.h
An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign,
N/A
(such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the
Entrance Corridors.
ARB ACTIONS
❑
If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state
OK
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will
not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of
30 milliamp (ma) neon.
❑
Action on ARB -P Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
N/A
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
(BP)2001-12
inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match
Wood Grill
for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved
as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match
for 2793 is 187C. (See below.)
12/21/15 action on
Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485
N/A
ARB 2015-114 & -
may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a
115 Shell Signs
I secondary color.
ARB
Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the
N/A
Action
Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing
Memo:
illumination of the graphic.
5/7/12
ARB
Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed
N/A
Action
as a graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
Memo:
8/3/2015
SIGN REVIEW CHECKLIST with REFERENCES — Wall Sign, Single Business
Updated: 6-17-2016
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
TYPE
❑
9.b
For internally illuminated signs, channel lettering
OK
(mounted on a raceway or individual letters) is preferred to
cabinet signs.
❑
5.b
When channel letters cannot be adequately accommodated,
N/A
internally illuminated cabinet signs may be considered.
❑
6
Reader boards are discouraged.
N/A
MATERIALS
❑
4.c
Materials used in the sign should complement the building
According to the Timberwood Commons approved
being served by the sign.
Comp. Sign Review, the materials need to be acrylic
and aluminum; return, back, and raceway = aluminum,
letter faces = acrylic. OK
COLOR
❑
4.e
Color for raceway -mounted channel letters, the raceway
Benjamin Moore 2093-10 (Cimarron) appears to match
shall match the wall color.
the General Shale Dutch Chocolate brick choice.
Sign colors must be harmonious with each other.
Channel letters, trim caps, and returns are white
Sign colors must not clash with the site, when viewed in
OK
daylight and at night.
Overly intense color, (such as dayglo or fluorescent
N/A
colors), are prohibited.
Use of three colors or less (black and white considered as
OK
colors)
Additional colors may be approved if they contribute to the
sign balance/unity.
SIZE, SCALE, PROPORTION, AND LOCATION
❑
4.b Signs may not exceed the size, height and setback OK
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
requirements as outlined in Section 4.15 of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance (unless sign has a variance).
❑
Appendix
A ratio of 1/3 text to 2/3 wall area or 1/4 text to 3/4 wall
The proportion of the second row of lettering is
A.A
area is a good working proportioning system for placing a
oversized in comparison with the lettering in the first
sign.
row.
❑
Appendix
Color, form, surface pattern, shape, and disposition of
OK
A.A.4
elements and openings in an architectural design can affect
our perception of scale and can impact the appearance of a
sign on a building.
❑
9.d
The wall sign's size must coordinate with the architectural
OK
element's size.
The sign should not over -crowd the architectural element,
It does crowd that portion of the exterior wall and
the wall, or the sign area.
should be reduced in scale.
Buildings and building elements should not be used as
OK
billboards.
❑
9.a
Wall signs must integrate with the building's architecture.
OK
The sign placement should not obscure architectural
N/A
features or details, (such as cornices, windows, columns,
pilasters and paneling).
❑
9.d
An appropriate height for channel letters in a 30" high sign
band is 18".
N/A
This allows 6" of unoccupied space above and below the
N/A
letters.
4" of clear space above, below, and to the sides of a
N/A
channel letter sign is considered a minimum, with larger
clearances required for larger sign bands.
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
Degree of visibility, the distance from the Entrance
Corridor, and the architectural design of the building/area
will determine sign size, placement, and proportions.
OK
❑
4.d
Lettering should be in proportion (font size and typeface
style) to the sign and the building.
Oversized on the second line
Use of three typefaces or less.
OK
Additional typefaces may be approved if they contribute to
a balanced/legible/unified sign design.
N/A
❑
9.e.iv
The width of the outline must be in proportion to the width
of the letter.
N/A
An outline width of 1/8" has been found to be an
appropriate sign dimension.
N/A
TRADEMARKS, CORPORATE LOGOS AND GRAPHICS
❑
4.f
The ARB may require that the color and scale of standard
templates for trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and graphics be modified.
N/A
When used, trademarks, service marks, corporate logos
and/or graphics should be incorporated as an integral part
of the overall sign.
N/A
❑
5.a
External (or no) illumination is preferred for approved
graphics/logos;
N/A
❑
5.b
internal illumination may be considered for approval on a
case-by-case basis.
N/A
LIGHTING
❑
9.e.i
External (or no) illumination is preferred for wall signs.
OK (internally lit channel letters)
❑
5.f
Any internal illumination is considered to contribute to
visual clutter and will be limited.
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
❑
5.c
Internal illumination design approval will be evaluated on
size, balance, complexity, and distance from the Entrance
Corridor.
❑
9.e.iv
The backgrounds of such cabinet signs must be made
N/A
opaque (zero light transmission).
❑
5.e
External illumination should be shielded and not create
N/A
glare.
All external light sources shall be white.
N/A
❑
9.ii
Sign lighting (external) should be shielded so that it
N/A
illuminates only face of the sign and does not shine beyond
the edge of the sign.
❑
9.iii
Channel letters with translucent faces must have no light
OK
spilling outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
Faces and returns of channel letters shall be opaque when
OK
back -lit (halo -lit).
❑
9.iv
Cabinet signs shall have a non -illuminated background, or
N/A
an opaque (zero light transmission) background.
Cabinet signs shall be constructed such that no light spills
N/A
outward from the top, bottom, sides or back.
❑
5.g
All illumination shall be non -blinking.
OK
❑
5.h
An exposed light source that forms the body of a sign,
N/A
(such as exposed neon signs), shall not be used in the
Entrance Corridors.
ARB ACTIONS
❑
If LED lighting is proposed the sign drawing must state
Application doesn't have this notation and should be
The level of illumination provided by the LED lights will
added for compliance
not exceed the illumination produced by a single stroke of
30 milliamp (ma) neon.
❑
Action on ARB -P Red acrylic #2283 has been determined to be an
N/A
REF
CHECKLIST ITEM
NOTES
(BP)2001-12
inappropriate color for signs. Pantone color match
Wood Grill
for 2283 is 485C. Red #2793 has been approved
as an acceptable substitute. Pantone color match
for 2793 is 187C. (See below.)
12/21/15 action on
Generally, for signs in the Entrance Corridors, red 485
N/A
ARB 2015-114 & -
may be acceptable on a case-by-case basis as a
115 Shell Signs
I secondary color.
ARB
Visual clutter resulting from adjacency, for example at the
N/A
Action
Hardee's locations, is a reasonable basis for not allowing
Memo:
illumination of the graphic.
5/7/12
ARB
Accent color letters can be used in a sign when portrayed
N/A
Action
as a graphic, up to 33% of the length of the sign.
Memo:
8/3/2015
Completeness Check for Signs
Project #/Name: _ARB2017-00027 Spectrum Physical Therapy
Date Received at County: _3/29/17
Date Received in Design Planning: _3/30/17,
Date of Checklist Check: 3/31/17
Assigned to/Date: _H. McMahon 3/31/17
FEES
3. ARB Review — Will the permanent sign(s) be constructed in an Entrance Corridor?
(See the Entrance Corridor map in the Sign Permit Application packet for a list of Entrance Corridors)
❑ Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does not meet the conditions of a $129.00
Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages)
® Yes (This sign will be constructed in an Entrance Corridor and it does meet the conditions of a Waive Fee
Comprehensive Sign Review. See ARB requirements next pages)
❑ No (This sign will not be constructed in an Entrance Corridor) $ 0.00
FEE TOTAL (Please add all the amounts checked in sections I — 3): $
FREESTANDING SIGNS
A. Submittal Requirements
❑ Site plan or latest approved plat showing, to scale, the proposed location of the sign(s) with dimensions.
❑ Distance from the sign to the property lines and/or edge of the VDOT right-of-way.
❑ If the sign will be located in an easement, a letter of approval from the easement holder will be required.
❑ A to -scale color illustration of the proposed sign showing
❑ Dimensions of the sign, including overall height from the ground; cabinet size, length, width and depth; base
size, etc. (Be sure to also include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in the Sign Permit Application packet.)
❑ Proposed lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location.
❑ Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor, also provide a color
illustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing:
o If internally illuminated, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. Internally
illuminated cabinet signs must have opaque backgrounds. (Opaque materials don't allow light to pass through.
When lit only from behind, the color of an opaque material cannot be detected nor can objects be seen through it.)
o Identification of proposed materials and colors. Include standard color id numbers (Panton, Benjamin Moore,
Acrylic, etc.) for all materials, text, graphics, base, faces, trim caps, returns, etc.
o Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint chips that
accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.)
o Provide a site plan showing proposed landscaping around the sign, including botanical names and planting sizes.
o Additional submittal materials may be required if review by the Architectural Review Board is necessary. (The
applicant will be notified if this requirement applies.)
WALL SIGNS
❑ A drawing, to scale, showing dimensions of the sign (length, height, depth).
❑ Elevation drawing(s) or modified photograph of the entire building, to scale and in color, showing
❑ The sign location on the building, sign height above grade, and the length of building frontage. (Be sure to also
include these dimensions on the diagrams provided in Appendix B)
® Sign lettering and/or graphics in their proposed location.
® Entrance Corridor Requirements: If the sign is to be constructed in an Entrance Corridor also provide a color
illustration of the front and side elevations of the sign showing:
o Indication of sign type (channel letters, cabinet, panel, etc.).
o Indicate on the drawings the proposed materials and colors. Include standard color identification numbers
(Panton, Benjamin Moore, Acrylic, etc.) for all materials, text, graphics, faces, trim caps, etc. For channel letter
signs, indicate on the drawing that the raceway color shall match the color of the wall to which the raceway is
attached.
o Provide accurate physical samples of all colors proposed in the sign, preferably in the material proposed. (Paint
chips that accurately reflect the proposed colors are acceptable.)
o Location of proposed light fixtures and manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type, intensity, style,
shielding, color, and height. All lighting must meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17.
o For internally illuminated signs, indicate which areas of the sign are opaque and which are illuminated. (Opaque
materials don't allow light to pass through. When lit only from behind, the color of an opaque material cannot be
detected nor can objects be seen through it.)
ILLUMINATION REQUIREMENTS
❑ The location of proposed light fixtures identified on a plan and/or elevation
❑ Manufacturer cut sheets describing illumination type, intensity, style, shielding, color, and height. All lighting must
meet ordinance requirements as outlined in Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance.
NOTES:
The application is complete.