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BAR approves projecting blade sign for 1409 University Ave with installation conditions
Summary
The Board of Architectural Review voted to allow a projecting (blade) sign at 1409 University Ave in the ADC design control area, imposing conditions on wiring, attachment and future alterations.
The Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review on Tuesday approved a projecting ("blade") sign for 1409 University Ave, finding the application compatible with the ADC (Architectural Design Control) district while attaching conditions for installation and future changes.
Staff member Jeff Warner told the board that the proposed blade sign exceeded the design guideline recommendation of two building signs per business but recommended approval because the corner context has numerous blade signs and the proposed fixture would not obscure architectural features. Warner said the sign would not be internally illuminated and that unnecessary conduit and wiring on the storefront facade would be removed.
Warner recommended the board approve the application as submitted with conditions requiring removal of excess wires, a new sign permit for alterations to existing signage, and that the blade sign attachment points be anchored through mortar joints rather than drilled through brick. Mr. Rosenthal moved for approval, the motion was seconded, and the board voted unanimously to adopt the motion as written.
The motion adopted by the BAR specified that any future alterations to existing storefront signage (including decorative graphics) will require a new sign permit or Certificate of Appropriateness and that the blade sign must be installed as shown on the submitted drawings.
The board and staff also discussed forthcoming work to reconcile the city sign ordinance with BAR design guidelines; Warner said staff will bring the BAR into future guideline updates. No illumination was approved for the blade sign in this motion.
Action and next steps: the applicant may proceed with the installation subject to the BAR conditions; permits will be required from zoning/permits for final installation.
Provenance: The board’s discussion and vote are recorded in the meeting transcript beginning with staff remarks introducing the item and concluding with the roll-call vote approving the motion.
