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City of Fredericksburg Architectural Review Board Record of Administrative Review – Signs/Murals

DATE OF APPLICATION: GPIN #: FEE PAID

ADDRESS OF PROJECT:

APPLICANT NAME:

Property Owner Business Owner Architect/Contractor Other

PROJECT TYPE:

Sign(s) Mural(s) Correction ordered by the Building Code Official

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Complete supporting documentation received? YES NO

RECOMMENDED ARB ACTION:

ARB Meeting Date _____________________

Zoning Administrator/Historic Resources Planner Date

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09/16/2021 7789-04-9562

400 George Street

Atlantic Coast Signs & Electric

The property is located at the corner of Prince Edward Street, George Street, and Charles Street. The applicant proposes an update to all of the existing signs to accommodate the re-branding of the existing bank to Truist, following the merger of BB&T and Suntrust Banks. Sign Location E01 is 4' 9" in height and located within a landscaped area facing George Street. The existing 1.5' by 5' 1" panel will be refaced using an acrylic panel. This sign is internally illuminated. Sign Location E02 is a building mounted sign located above the main entry facing George Street. The 3' 5-5/8" x 10.5" non-illuminated sign is made using aluminum channel letters that will be attached to the building using 3-3/8" screws. Signs Location E03 and E04 are 2 square foot, non-illuminated, aluminum directional signs. Sign Location E10 replaces the existing ATM lane sign. The 1.5' x 0.7" sign will be illuminated when the lane is open. Sign Locations E11a-11d are on the new topper of the ATM machine. The fabricated aluminum signs total 15.44 square feet. These signs are illuminated through the lettering and decorative line. Sign Location E13 includes various entryway signs totaling 0.794 sq of acrylic plates on the flat portion of the main door, just below the window and 0.36 square feet of vinyl graphics on the window of the left side light. These signs are non-illuminated. Sign Location E14 includes the re-skinning of the existing fabric awning over the ATM lane. A 3.33 square foot sign will be added to the west side to alert drivers to the clearance height. This sign is non-illuminated.

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PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Construction Date:

Architectural Style:

Character-Defining Features:

Contributing to National Register Historic District?

Previous Alterations/ARB Approvals:

Additional Notes:

APPROVAL CRITERIA Criteria for evaluating proposed changes are found in City Code § 72-23.1(D)2 and are based on the United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The subject application does or does not meet the criteria as follows:

S D NA S – satisfies D – does not satisfy NA – not applicable (1) Every reasonable effort shall be made to provide a compatible use for a property by

requiring minimal alteration of the building, structure, or site and its environment, or by using a property for its originally intended purposes.

(2) The distinguishing original qualities or character of a building, structure, or site and its environment shall not be destroyed. The removal or alteration of any historical material or distinctive architectural features should be avoided when possible.

(3) Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development or that have no historical basis shall be discouraged.

(4) Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own right should be retained and preserved. Restoration of original features may be permitted when substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.

(5) Distinctive stylistic features or examples of skilled craftsmanship which characterize a building, structure, or site shall be treated with sensitivity.

(6) Deteriorated architectural features shall be repaired rather than replaced, wherever possible. If replacement is necessary, the new material should match the material being replaced in composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Where severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features should be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.

c. 1960 Colonial revival-style

One-story; hipped roof; clad in brick veneer; slate-shingle roof; a prominent portico dominates

the facade; twelve-light door bordered by four-light sidelights over recessed panels and fluted pilasters.

Yes

Installation of air lock (portico) at rear entrance in 1995; replacement

of double front entry doors with single 3/0 door in 1997; exterior changes involving the ATM in 2010

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S D NA S – satisfies D – does not satisfy NA – not applicable

(7) The surface cleaning of structures shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Sandblasting and other chemical or physical cleaning methods that cause damage to historic building materials shall not be undertaken.

(8) Every reasonable effort shall be made to protect and preserve archaeological resources affected by or adjacent to any project.

(9) Contemporary design for alterations and additions to existing properties shall not be discouraged when such alterations and additions do not destroy significant historical, architectural, or cultural material, and such design is compatible with the size, scale, color, material, and character of the property, neighborhood, or environment.

(10) New additions, alterations, and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.

Applicable Sign Guidelines from Chapter 6 Section A of the Historic District Design Guidelines: Designs for signage in the Historic District should reflect the pedestrian scale of its historic resources. Signs should be modest in size and addressed to pedestrians and slower vehicular traffic. Sign size regulations are imposed by the Unified Development Ordinance (see City Code 72-59), and cannot be modified by the ARB. To maximize effectiveness, every sign should be an integral, but noticeable, part of its building. In accordance with the need for free speech, the content of signs is not regulated, but consideration is given to placement, materials, lighting, and installation methods.

S D NA S – satisfies D – does not satisfy NA – not applicable 1. Signs must be designed to fit the architecture of the building and must not obstruct

important architectural elements or details.

2. The number of signs should be compatible with the building and should not cause visual clutter.

3. The size of each sign and the total area of signs should match the character of the building and of the Historic District. Exact sign allowance must be verified with the Planning Office.

4. Signs should be located in traditional sign placement areas (cornice, sign-bands, transoms, display windows, etc.).

5. Signs should be constructed of traditional materials including wood, metal, glass, raised individual letters, and painted letters on wood or glass. Newer materials such as high density urethane, composites, or other synthetic materials may be appropriate for use as well.

6. Signs must be professionally designed and executed.

7. Projecting signs must be mounted to provide at least eight feet of clearance between the sidewalk and the bottom of the sign, and can project no more than 42 inches from the face of the building.

8. Signs must be attached through the mortar joints of masonry buildings and not through the face of the brick or stone.

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S D NA S – satisfies D – does not satisfy NA – not applicable

9. Signs should be lit using exterior lights directed on to the face of the sign, rather than illuminated internally. Internal illumination may be considered on a case-by-case basis where lighting is directed only through lettering and graphics rather than through the sign’s background.

10. Animation, flashing or moving lights, and electronic variable message signs are not permitted.

11. When using LED lights, it is recommended that applicants achieve a warm white tone, generally 2500-3500K color temperature.

Applicable Mural Guidelines from Chapter 6 Section B of the Historic District Design Guidelines: While in many ways similar to signs painted on walls, murals should be treated differently. Murals are artistic in nature, and should not contain information advertising goods or services provided by a business, whether located within the building on which the mural appears or elsewhere. As such, and with respect to the First Amendment, the guidelines seek only to guide the media use, their execution, and the means of attachment to the building. Applications are strongly encouraged to consider designs unique to Fredericksburg. Murals places on existing painted surfaces do not require ARB review.

S D NA S – satisfies D – does not satisfy NA – not applicable 1. Murals must be painted on previously-painted surfaces or on removable material

attached to the wall and should not result in irreparable damage to historic materials.

2. Murals painted on removable material should be installed on framing that allows water to weep between the material and the wall.

3. Murals should not obscure or distort the historic features of a building.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED:

Photographs of existing conditions

Context photographs

General site plan and/or site survey

Product/material specifications for proposed replacement/repair

Elevation drawings

Architectural or design detail drawings

Other

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Recommendation Book - PERMIT

Branch / Office

152157

George Street

400 George St, Fredericksburg VA 22401

G. Trione

No

No

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Retail Exterior - Tier 1

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Key Existing Sign Recommended Sign

E01

E02

E03

E04

E10

E11

E13

E14

D/F GROUND SIGN

WALL SIGN

DIRECTIONAL SIGN

DIRECTIONAL SIGN

ATM LANE DESIGNATOR

ATM

DOOR

AWNING

REPLACEMENT FACE

LNILP6

D4 - CUSTOM

D4 - CUSTOM

LD1

ATM NCR D/U 6688 TOPPER-DT

V-1B, V-1D, V7

AWN1

E01

E02

E13

E03E04

E10

E11

E12

E14

Building frontage on George Street is 200'

ground sign: refacing existing only, location of sign will remain the same, 15' from street curb.

non-illuminated directionals: existing to be removed & new to be installed in same location, see E03/E04. both are approx 25' from street curb.

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LOCATION - E01PROPOSED

Remove Existing Faces & Replace

02 FACES

1'-6" 4'-9" O/A

5'-1"

TPRFMAP8

Tenant Panels

Truist

Paint existing cabinet & pole Truist Mid Grey / LED retrofit cabinet

SIDE A SIDE B

1'-6

"

1'-2

1/2

"

5'-1"

4'-9 1/2"

5’-1”

1’-6

”

4’-9

”

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APPROVED ARTWORK

& SIZE ON PREVIOUS

PAGES

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LOCATION - E02PROPOSED

Remove Existing & Replace

01

1'-0" 1'-4"

3'-0" 21'-5"

LNILP6

Non-illuminated Channel Letters

Patch & Paint as Necessary

Truist

3’-8 5/8”

10

1/2”

1’-4

”

200'-0" ELEVATION

15'

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+/-

20'

-8"

OA

H

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SIDE A SIDE B

Parking

LOCATION - E03PROPOSED

1'-3"

2'-6"

SIDE A SIDE B SIDE A SIDE B

2'-0"

1'-0

"

4'-0

"

Remove Existing & Replace

01

D4 - CUSTOM

S/F Directional Sign

NA

Parking

SIDE A SIDE B

Parking

1’-0

”

2’-0”

3’-0

”

City allows 2SF directionals only

2 SQ. FT.

Non illuminated directional

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SIDE A SIDE B

Parking

Parking

LOCATION - E04PROPOSED

1'-3"

2'-6"

SIDE A SIDE B

2'-0"

1'-0

"

4’-0

”

Remove Existing & Replace

01

D4 - CUSTOM

S/F Directional Sign

NA

Parking

SIDE A SIDE B

Parking

1’-0

”

2’-0”

3’-0

”

City allows 2SF directionals only

2 SQ. FT.

Non illuminated directional

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APPROVED COPY

SHOWN ON

PREVIOUS PAGE

1’-0

”3’

-0”

2’-0”

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SHOWN ON

PREVIOUS PAGE

1’-0

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2’-0”

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LOCATION - E10

Remove Existing & Replace

01

7"

1'-2"

LD1

ATM Lane Designator

Patch & Paint as Necessary

As Shown

Clearance 12’ - 0” Clearance 12’ - 0”

PROPOSED

0.875 SQ. FT.

1’-6”

7”

±28’-0”

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LOCATION - E11a

Install New Topper & wrap

01

ATM NCR D/U 6688 TOPPER-DT

ATM NCR D/U 6688 Topper-DT

Wrap front, sides & back

Truist

PROPOSED

5.42 SQ. FT.

logo and decorative line is illuminated

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LOCATION - E11b

Install New Topper & wrap

01

ATM NCR D/U 6688 TOPPER-DT

ATM NCR D/U 6688 Topper-DT

Wrap front, sides & back

Truist

PROPOSED

logo and decorative line are illuminated

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LOCATION - E11c

Install New Topper & wrap

01

ATM NCR D/U 6688 TOPPER-DT

ATM NCR D/U 6688 Topper-DT

Wrap front, sides & back

Truist

PROPOSED

logo and decorative line are illuminated

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LOCATION - E11d

Install New Topper & wrap

01

ATM NCR D/U 6688 TOPPER-DT

ATM NCR D/U 6688 Topper-DT

Wrap front, sides & back

Truist

PROPOSED

logo and decorative line are illuminated

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LOCATION - E13

Install New Vinyl

01

3'-7 1/2"

1'-10 3/4"

V-1B, V-1D, V-7

Hours Plaque & Door Vinyl

As Shown

PROPOSED

1’-10 3/4” 3

’-7 1

/2”

V1d - No Weapons PlaqueV1b - Hours Plaque

V-7 Cash Advance Decal

V-10 Incident Number Decal

Report any incident occurring on

bank property: 1-877-727-7207

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 6:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

CLOSED CLOSED

CLOSED CLOSED

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 6:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

CLOSED CLOSED

CLOSED CLOSED

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9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 5:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

9:00AM - 6:00PM 9:00AM - 6:00PM

CLOSED CLOSED

CLOSED CLOSED

SEE DRAWING

FOR HOURS

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LOCATION - E14

Remove Existing Awning material & Replace

01

3'-4"

10'-0"

AWN1

3m panagraphics III flex substrate opaque

Truist / Clearance 9'-4"

Remove clearance panel. Note this is an awning re-skin only. Awning structure to remain.

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

1'-0

"

3'-4

"

10'-0" 3'-4"

PROPOSED

Clearance 9’ - 4”

Clearance 9’ - 4”