2000-034ORDINANCE 2000- 34
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTIONS
14.20.010 OF THE BUFFALO GROVE SIGN ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Buffalo Grove Police Department, is requesting a variation
from Section 14.20.010 of the Buffalo Grove Sign Code, for the hereinafter legally described real
property located at 51 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, for the purpose of displaying a
30 foot inflatable balloon at the Public Works Building during Buffalo Grove Days, and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals has held a public hearing, received testimony,
prepared minutes, made certain findings, and has made an affirmative recommendation on said
request for variation; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby determine
and find that said variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Sign
Ordinance, and that (1) the ordinance in question would cause undue and unnecessary hardship
to the sign user because of unique or unusual conditions pertaining to the property, (2) the granting
of the requested variances will not be materially detrimental to the property owners in the vicinity,
(3) the unusual conditions applying to the specific property do not apply generally to other
properties in the Village, and (4) the granting of the variances will not be contrary to the general
objective of this title of moderating the size, number and obtrusive placement of signs and the
reduction of clutter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
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ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. The preceding WHEREAS clauses are hereby adopted by the Corporate
Authorities.
Section 2. A variation is hereby granted to Sections 14.20.010 of the Village Sign Code
Ordinance to the following legally described real property:
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
The specific variation is to permit the Police Department to display an inflatable balloon
of a nationally recognized safety symbol, "McGruf ", to attract attention to their safety display at
Buffalo Grove Days, September 2, through September 4, 2000.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. This
Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Berman
PASSED: July 10, 2000
APPROVED: July 10, 2000
ATTEST:
illage Clerk
APPROVED:
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
FINDINGS OF FACT ON VARIATION OF SIGN CODE
THE BUFFALO GROVE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEREBY MAKES THE
FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS:
I. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY:
A. Applicant: Sargent Steve Haisley
Buffalo Grove Police Department
B. Location: 51 Raupp Boulevard
Public Works Building
C. Zoning District: R - 9
D. Type of Sign: 30 foot inflated
McGruff balloon
E. Lot Characteristics:
Public Works Building
II. CHACTERISTICS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA:
Village of Buffalo Grove Campus
III. SIMILAR VARIATIONS: No
IV. VARIATION SOUGHT:14.40.080,
pertaining to Banners
V. EXHIBITS DEPICTING VARIATION:
A. Site Plan - Exhibit "A"
B. Diagram of Sign - Exhibit "E"
VI. TRAFFIC STUDY
Village Engineer's Report - N/A
VII. VARIATION POWER AND CRITERIA:
Sign Code, Section 14.44.010
Sub - section A
VI. TRAFFIC STUDY - N/A
Village Engineer's Report
VII. VARIATION POWER AND CRITERIA:
Sign Code, Section 14.44.010
Sub - section A
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
After due notice as required by law, a copy
of said publication notice being attached
hereto as Exhibit "C" the Zoning Board of
Appeals held a Public Hearing regarding the
proposed variance on Tuesday, June 20, 2000
at the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd.
The applicant's representative, Mr. Joel
Lome, Project Manager for Sarfatty
Associates, Inc. testified at the
hearing and presented documentary evidence.
No objectors appeared at the hearing.
No written objections were received.
Attached hereto
Exhibit "J" are
Board of Appeals
June 20, 2000
IX. FINDINGS:
and made a part hereof as
the minutes of the Zoning
Meeting held on Tuesday,
The Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the
criteria as set forth in Section 14.44.010,
Subsection A, of the Sign Code have been
met in that the Petitioner has shown:
A.1. That not allowing the variance will cause
undue and unnecessary hardship due to the
following unique conditions:
a. When the building was approved, the
Burger King icons( mansard roof with red
illuminated band around the top) was not
permitted, so people do not recognize it.
b. The building is obscured by the Shell
station and heavy landscaping between the
site and the Shell station.
4. That granting of the variance will not
be contrary to the general objective of
this Title of moderating the size, number
and obtrusive placement of signs and the
reduction of clutter.
X. CONDITIONS:
The variance shall be subject to the following
conditions:
1. Signs are to be as presented per the exhibits
submitted with the application.
XI. CONCLUSION:
The Zoning Board of Appeals, by a vote of 6 to 0,
recommends to the Village Board, that the request
of Sargent Steve Haisley, Police Department for
variance of Sign Code, Section 14.40.080 for the
purpose of displaying a 30 foot inflated McGruff
balloon at the Public Works Building at 51 Raupp
Boulevard on September 2, 3, and 4, 2000 during
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FROM: EDWARD SCHAR
Building Commissioner
DATE: June 2, 2000
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Tuesday, June 20, 2000
7:30 P.M. — Council Chambers
Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard
RE: 51 Raupp Boulevard, Public Works Building per the Police Department
Sign Code, Section 14.20.010 — 30 foot inflatable balloon
Attached please find the documents and exhibits that have he submitted for the
following variance:
Request is being made by Sargent Steve Haisley, Crime Prevention/Buffalo Grove
Police Department, Community Relations Unit, 46 Raupp Boulevard, for
variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.010, pertaining to Residential Districts,
for the purpose of displaying a 30 foot inflatable balloon at the Public Works
Building, 51 Raupp Boulevard, on September 2, 3, and 4, 2000.
Notice of this public hearing was published in the Daily Herald on Wednesday,
May 31, 2000.
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Mr. Pichman described the proposed 3 season sunroom. The design is based on the location of the rear
entrance of the house and the placement of the garage. The addition has been revised to meet the
maximum separation of five (5) feet between the principal structure and the garage. It will be 11 feet by 16
feet. The exterior will match the existing house and will be unheated. Any other location of the garage
would require the relocation of much of the mechanical equipment.
Mr. Abangan is legally blind and has difficulty walking so the addition will bring the rear exit of the house
closer to the garage for easier access.
The Commissioners had no objections
There were no comments from the audience.
Com. Windecker made the following motion:
I move we recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, that the request of
Demetrio and Kathryn Abangan, 106 Bernard Drive, for variance of Zoning
Ordinance, Section 17.32.020, pertaining to Accessory Buildings and Structures,
be granted that would permit construction of an 1 I foot by 16 foot 3- season
sunroom that will be separated from the garage by five (5) feet.
The exterior of the addition will match the existing building and materials are
to be of like kind and quality. Addition to be built in accordance with plans
submitted to and approved by the Village.
Petitioner having exhibited unique circumstances and hardship, the addition
will not alter or be detrimental to the essential character of the neighborhood.
Com. Horwitz seconded the motion.
Roil Call Vote: AYE — Teplinsky, Krakauer, Horwitz, Windecker, Lesser and Entman
NAY — None
Motion Passed — 6 to 0. Findings of Fact Attached
Item will be on the July 10, 2000 Village Board Agenda Permit may be issued the fbJ "*%9DARG OF APPEALS
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Siga Code - Section 13.20.010 — 30 foot inflatable balloon
Sargent Steve Haisley, Crime Prevention/Buffalo Grove Police Department, Community Relations
Unit, was sworn in. Notice ofthe public hearing was published in the Daily Herald on May 31, 2000.
Sgt. Haisley described the 30 foot McGruff balloon and said they want to use it during Buffalo Grove
Days to call attention to the display and promote safety. It will be located on the west side of the public
works building south of the driveway. near the overhead door. It will be deflated every night.
The Commissioners had no objections and there were no comments from the audience.
Com. Teplinsky made the following motion:
I move we recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, that the request made
by Sargent Steve Haisely, Crime Prevention Buffalo Grove Police Department,
Community Relations Department, be granted that would permit variance of Sign
Code, Section 14.20.020 pertaining to Residential Districts, for the purpose of
displaying a 30 foot inflatable balloon at the Public Works Building, 51 Raupp
Boulevard on September 2, 3, and 4, 2000.
Petitioner having demonstrated unique circumstances, the proposed variance is
recommended pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.0 10 Sub - section A.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
JUNE 20, 2000 — PAGE NINE
Com. Lesser seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE — Horwitz, Krakauer, Teplinsky, Windecker, Lesser and Entman
NAY — None
Motion Passed — 6 to 0. Findings of Fact Attached.
Item will be on the July 10, 2000 Village Board Agenda. Permit may be issued the following day.
L 80 McHenry Road (Town Center) - Burger King,
Zoning Ordinance. Section 14.44.060.E.6 — Additional wall sign on the south elevation
Mr. Joel Lome, Project Manager, Sarfatty Associates, Ltd., 3201 Old Glenview Road, Suite #301,
Wilmette, IL 60091847-920-1100, ext 29 was sworn in. Notice of the public hearing was published in the
Daily Herald on May 31, 2000. Mr. Lome was authorized to make the presentation for the owner. He
requested a variance that would permit installation of Burger King sign on the south elevation of the
building. A financial hardship exists because there is no sign to attract business from Lake Cook Road,
from either the east or west. Currently there is no identification on the rear elevation. When the building
was approved the Burger King icons (i.e. mansard roof with red illuminated band around the top) were not
permitted. The exterior colors were changed. Burger King is not represented on the street furniture signs
on Lake Cook Road and Route 83. The building is not recognizable to northbound traffic on Route 83
until cars are parallel to the building because of the large amount of foliage between the site and the Shell
Station. Some photographs were submitted that were taken from a car traveling past the intersection.
Com. Windecker observed that the pictures are unique because going east on Lake Cook Road, the building
is not seen past the second car making a left turn. Traffic going west on Lake Cook Road and north Route
83 would not see the sign. One photograph was taken from the ground in front of the building.
Mr. Lome said the owner initially thought that there would some identification from the development,
but no space is available on the street furniture. Three of the four directions have a difficult view of the
building, but some aspects of the elevation and the sign would be visible from Lake Cook Road. The
proposed sign would match the other wall signs on the east and west elevations with the Burger King logo.
Com. Krakauer said the building is not recognizable and the sign will help with identification.
Ch. Entman said even though the gas station blocks the building, the south elevation is blank and will
look better with the sign.
Com. Lesser made the following motion:
I move we recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, that the request of
Sarfatty Associates, Ltd, on behalf of Burger King at 80 McHenry Road, be
granted a variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.44.060.E.6 pertaining to
Town Center Signs, for the purpose of installing an additional wall sign on the
south elevation facing Lake Cook Road.
Signs shall be consistent with specifications submitted to and approved by the
Village.
Unique circumstances having been demonstrated, the sign will not be detrimental
to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential character
of the neighborhood.
Sign is recommended pursuant to Sign Code, 14.44.010, Sub - section A
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
JUNE 20, 2000 — PAGE TEN
ORDINANCE 2000- 34
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTIONS
14.20.010 OF THE BUFFALO GROVE SIGN ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Buffalo Grove Police Department, is requesting a variation
from Section 14.20.010 of the Buffalo Grove Sign Code, for the hereinafter legally described real
property located at 51 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, for the purpose of displaying a
30 foot inflatable balloon at the Public Works Building during Buffalo Grove Days, and,
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals has held a public hearing, received testimony,
prepared minutes, made certain findings, and has made an affirmative recommendation on said
request for variation; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby determine
and find that said variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Sign
Ordinance, and that (1) the ordinance in question would cause undue and unnecessary hardship
to the sign user because of unique or unusual conditions pertaining to the property, (2) the granting
of the requested variances will not be materially detrimental to the property owners in the vicinity,
(3) the unusual conditions applying to the specific property do not apply generally to other
properties in the Village, and (4) the granting of the variances will not be contrary to the general
objective of this title of moderating the size, number and obtrusive placement of signs and the
reduction of clutter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. The preceding WHEREAS clauses are hereby adopted by the Corporate
Authorities.
Section 2. A variation is hereby granted to Sections 14.20.010 of the Village Sign Code
Ordinance to the following legally described real property:
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
The specific variation is to permit the Police Department to display an inflatable balloon
of a nationally recognized safety .symbol, "McGruff", to attract attention to their safety display at
Buffalo Grove Days, September 2, through September 4, 2000.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval. This
Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 4 - Marienthal, Braiman, Hendricks, Glover
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Berman
PASSED: July 10, 2000
APPROVED: July 10, 2000
ATTEST:
�T'L-
illage Clerk
APPROVED:
Village President
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