2000-0370
ORDINANCE 2000- 37
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTIONS
14.20.050 and 14.20.070 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, Rogers Center For Commerce, Owner of the hereinafter legally described real
property located at 1622 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, on behalf of the Trane
Company, has requested a variation from Sections 14.20.050 and 14.20.070 of the Buffalo Grove
Sign Code for the purpose of installing a ground sign, 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:
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Section 1. The preceding WHEREAS clauses are hereby adopted by the Corporate
Authorities.
Section 2. Variations are hereby granted to Sections 14.20.050 and 14.20.070 of the
Village Sign Code Ordinance to the following legally described real property:
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
The specific variations permit the installation of a ground sign per the drawing and plat of
survey attached to the petition.
The variations are conditioned upon the sign being constructed in compliance with the plans
and exhibits submitted to and approved by the Village.
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:
Vi lage Clerk
APPROVED:
Village President
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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: Rogers Center for Commerce,
on behalf of The Trane Company
B. Location: 1622 Barclay Boulevard
C. Zoning District: Industrial
D. Type of Sign: Ground Sign
E. Characteristics of Sign:
Size - 316" x 3'
Non - illuminated
Lot Characteristics:
Building is located at the southwest
corner of the first lot in the Rogers
Center for Commerce, sign will be
installed between the parking and the
pond.
II. CHACTERISTICS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA:
South - Industrial District
North - Industrial District
East - Unincorporated Lake County
West - Industrial District
III. SIMILAR VARIATIONS:
IV. VARIATION SOUGHT: Sign Code,
Section 14.20.050, pertaining to
Industrial Districts and
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
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,
Joe Dudzinski, Branch Manager, Trane
Company, 1622 Barclay Boulevard,
testified at the hearing and presented
documentary evidence.
No objectors appeared at the hearing.
No written objections were received.
Attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit "J" are the minutes of the Zoning
Board of Appeals Meeting held on Tuesday,
June 20, 2000
IX. FINDINGS:
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. Building is not visible from Barclay
Boulevard because of existing land-
scaping and Pace Bus Stop.
2. That granting the requested variance would
not be detrimental to the property owners in
the vicinity.
3. That the unusual conditions applying to the
specific property do not apply generally to
other properties in the Village, and
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 Rogers Center for Commerce on behalf of The
Trane Company, 1622 Barclay Boulevard, for variance
of Sign Code, Section 14.20.050,pertaining to
Industrial Districts; and Sign Code, Section
14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs, be granted.
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IL
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ZONING BOARD ^F APPEALS
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TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS COMMISSIONERS
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: 1622 Barclay Boulevard, The Trane Company
Installation of a ground sign
Attacked please find the documents and exhibits that have be submitted for the
following variance:
Request is being made by Rogers Center for Commerce on behalf of the
Trane Company, 1622 Barclay Boulevard, for variance of Sign Code,
Section 14.20.050, pertaining to Industrial Districts, and Section
14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs, for the purpose of installing a ground
sign.
Notice of this public hearing was published in the Daily Herald on Wednesday,
May 31, 2000.
If you have any questions regarding this matter do not hesitate to contact me at
459 -2530.
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Com. Horwitz observed that the neighbor's fence is also located outside of the utility easement. He asked
who would maintain the area in between? He would prefer to have the fence setback farther than 10 feet.
Mr. Richards said the Village mows most of the space. He has been mowing the rest and will continue to
do so.
Ch. Entman referred to Mr. Schar's memo that states "the rear of this property abuts an area that provides
access to Outlot"B ", which is owned and maintained by the Village of Buffalo Grove. He would also like
to have the fence set back farther the Village Engineer's recommendation.
Com Krakauer saw the neighbor's landscaping at 425 Mayfair Lane and said the fence would look better if
it is setback seventeen to twenty feet from the sidewalk.
Mr. Richards responded that he understands he could put up a three (3) foot fence out to the sidewalk if it is
broken. He is only requesting a four (4) foot fence and he does not want to go all the way to the sidewalk.
After disucssion, the Commissioners and Mr.Richards agreed on a location fifteen (15) feet from the
sidewalk.
Com. Windecker made the following motion:
I move we grant the request of Kevin and Dawn Richards, 541 Mulberry Court,
for variance of Municipal Code, Section 15.20.040, pertaining to Residential
Districts, for the purpose of installing a four (4) foot wood picket fence that would
be located a distance of fifteen (15) feet from the sidewalk along Mayfair Lane, per
an amended petition to be submitted with an application to the Building Department.
Unique circumstances having been demonstrated, the proposed fence will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential
character of the neighborhood.
Com. Horwitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE — Teplinsky, Krakauer, Horwitz, Windecker, Lesser and Entman
NAY — None
Motion Passed - 6 to 0. Findings of Fact Attached. ZONING BOARD r?F APPEALS
Permit may be issued in fifteen (15) days —July 6, 2000. r F ? • I
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B. 1622 Barclay Boulevard, Rogers Center for Commerce on behalf of The Trane Company
Sign Code_ Section 14 A 050 and 14 20 070 — Installation of a 9MMULlism
Mr. Joe Dudzinskk Branch Manager, Trane, 1622 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL (220 -1671)
Was sworn in. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Daily Herald on May 31,12000.
Mr: Dudzinski was authorized by Ms. Kathi Rogers to make the presentation.
Mr. Dudzinski said Trane is a commercial heating and air - conditioning company. The building is located
at the southwest comer of the first lot in the Rogers Center for Commerce. The existing landscaping and the
Pace bus stop hides the building. The 3'6" x 3' single -faced non - illuminated sign will permit contractors to
find the building. If the sign is placed in front of the building, it will not be seen, so with the landlord's
approval, it will be located between parking lot and the pond. It will be seen after turning into the parking
lot from Aptakisic Road They work through commercial contractors and have no walk -in business.
The main purpose of the sign is to identify the product "TRANE" and they have a five (5) year lease.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
JUNE 20, 2000 — PAGE THREE
Com. Lesser asked if there were any other signs on Barclay Boulevard. He would not want to see a lot of
different signs. Would this sign set a precedence.
Mr. Schar recalled that a Havitol sign at the south end of the Rogers Center that was approved several
years ago but he did not know if it is still there.
Mr. Dudzinski said there are many other signs down Barclay. W.W. Granger and Gustave Larsons. are
competitors and both of these companies have large signs.
Com. Teplinsky had no objection to this sign and said the Zoning Board has the ability to police any
activity on Barclay Boulevard in the future.
Ch. Entman affumed that the policy has been to review each petition on its face and act accordingly.
Com. Horwitz said he has observed many other facilities had illuminated window signs. Would Trane
consider a window sign?
Mr. Dudzinski said they typically have a logo decal on the window and doors, with ground signs.
Com. Krakauer knows the Larsons sign is quite large and Trane needs some identification.
Christine Devitt, 1253 Selwyn Lane, said she likes signs because they indicate a healthy economy.
Com. Windecker made the following motion:
I move we recommend to the Village Board of Trustees that the request
made by Rogers Center of Commerce on behalf of The Trane Company,
1622 Barclay Boulevard, be granted. that would permit variance of Sign
Code Section 14.20.050, pertaining to Industrial Districts and Section
14.20.070 pertaining to Ground Signs for the purpose of installing a
ground sign.per the drawing and plat of survey attached to the petition.
Sign to be approved pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Sub-
section A.
Com. Teplinsky seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE — Horwitz, Krakauer, Teplinsky, Windecker, Lesser, Entman
NAY — None
MotionPassed — 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.
C. 1351 Rose Boulevard, Richard and Laurie Malkin
Zoning Ordinance Section 17.40.020 — Construction of a 3- Season room that would
Encroach a distance of 11'8" into the required 35' rear yard setback; and
Zoning Ordinance, Section 17 32 020 — Permit re r yAW coverage to exceed 20
Richard and Laurie Malkin were sworn in. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Daily Herald
on May 31, 2000. Mrs. Malkin summarized the reasons for requesting a variance:
1. A 3- season room will enhance the property and permit them to
be outdoors in the summer without the heat and insects.
2. Mrs. Malkin is allergic to bee stings and has reactions to insect bites
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
JUNE 20, 2000 — PAGE FOUR
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF--BUFFALO GRO
THIS DAY OF 2000
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook & Lake Counties, Illinois,
this /L day of 9� 2000
Vil age Clerk
By -6e'puty Village Clerk
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ORDINANCE 2000- 37
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTIONS
14.20.050 and 14.20.070 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, Rogers Center For Commerce, Owner of the hereinafter legally described real
property located at 1622 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, on behalf of the Trane
Company, has requested a variation from Sections 14.20.050 and 14.20.070 of the Buffalo Grove
Sign Code for the purpose of installing a ground sign, 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. Variations are hereby granted to Sections 14.20.050 and 14.20.070 of the
Village Sign Code Ordinance to the following legally described real property:
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
The specific variations permit the installation of a ground sign per the drawing and plat of
survey attached to the petition.
The variations are conditioned upon the sign being constructed in compliance with the plans
and exhibits submitted to and approved by the Village.
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:
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Village President
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