2002-013l
ORDINANCE NO. 2002- 7
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION
14.20.130 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, Siemens Building Technologies, 887 Deerfield Parkway, has requested a
variation from Section 14.20.130 for the purpose of moving a previously approved directional
sign ( "Subject Sign ") from the east driveway to the west driveway of the hereinafter legally
described property; and
WHEREAS, the Village has previously enacted Ordinance No. 2001 -12 which granted
variations for the purpose of erecting three (3) directional signs, which included the Subject
Sign, that would exceed twelve (12) square feet each; 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 variations; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby determine
and find that said variations are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Sign Ordi-
nance, 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.
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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 Section 14.20.130 of the Village Sign
Ordinance to the following legally described property:
Lots 33 through 38, both inclusive, in Covington Corporate Center,
Unit 1, being a subdivision in the South half of Section 27, and the
North half of Section 34, Township 43 North, Range 11, East of the
Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded June
24, 1987 as Document No.2582920, and as amended by Certificate of
Correction recorded February 5, 1988 as Document No. 2655213, in
Lake County, Illinois.
The specific variation will permit the petitioner to move a previously approved directional
ground sign, which exceeds twelve square feet, from the east side of the entrance driveway to
the west side of the entrance driveway, pursuant to plans submitted 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: 6 - Marienthal, Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: February 4 2002.
APPROVED: February 4 , 2002.
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REGULAR MEETING .
BUFFALO GROVE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
JANUARY 15, 2002
Ch. Entman called the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. on Tuesday,
January 15, 2002 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Chairman Entman
Commissioner Horwitz
Commissioner Krakauer
Commissioner Sandler
Commissioner Windecker
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Teplinsky
Commissioner Lesser
Also Present: Edward Schar, Building Commissioner
Bill Raysa, Village Attorney
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on
Tuesday, December 18, 2001 was made by Com. Windecker and seconded by Com. Sandler.
Roll Call Vote: AYE — Horwitz, Krakauer, Sandler, Windecker, Entman
NAY — None
ABSTAIN — None
Motion Passed 5 to 0. Minutes of December 18, 2001 were approved as submitted.
887 DEERFIELD PARKWAY, PARVIN CLAUSS SIGN COMPANY ON BEHALF OF
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, SIGN CODE, SECTION 14.20.070 AND
SECTION 14.20.130 — TO INSTALL A GROUND SIGN THAT WOULD BE CLOSER
THAT 250 FEET TO ANOTHER GROUND SIGN ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE
STREET AND THAT EXCEEDS 12 SQUARE FEET
Mr. Frank Hruby, Frank Hruby and Associates, 1432 Chestnut Crossing, Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 243 -6576 was present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily
Herald on December 29, 2001 was read.
Mr. Hruby explained that Ordinance 2001 -012 was passed granting a variance to the Sign Code
to install three ground signs that would exceed twelve square feet each. The request being made
is to move one of the signs from the East entrance to the West entrance. Mr. Hruby explained
that a variance is not required for Section 14.20.070, due to the fact that the distance was
measured and the proposed sign will not be within two hundred fifty (250) feet of another ground
sign on the same side of the street within the Village.
The sign is twenty -seven (27) square feet as it was originally approved. It is a directional sign so
there is some orderly direction on the Buffalo Grove campus.
Ch. Entman explained that he had been given an Exhibit today with the relocation of the sign.
Mr. Hruby explained that he had met with Mr. Kuenkler, Village Engineer, who prepared the
Exhibit that is being presented, which shows that the sign is not on any easement, water main or
sewer easement. The sign is setback ten (10) feet from the sidewalk and twenty (20) feet from
the curb leading into the parking lot of Siemen's on the West entrance.
Ch. Entman advised that he had a chance to review the Exhibit and it looks like the sign is being
relocated to a location off of the property. Mr. Hruby explained that Siemen's owns both
properties. The property to the West is also owned by Siemen's and is used for additional
parking. Originally the building was erected for Motorola and Motorola needed the additional
parking space so they purchased the lot next to it and developed it accordingly. Ch. Entman
asked Mr. Edward Schar, Building Commissioner and Mr. Bill Raysa, Village Attorney, if it
would be within the Board's purview to grant without proof of ownership of the adjacent lot. Mr.
Schar advised that he would take Mr. Hruby's word that they own that property and he also
remembers the situation with Motorola as far as the parking lot goes.
Ch. Entman asked the Commissioners if there were any additional questions or comments. There
were none. Ch. Entman asked if anyone in the audience had any questions or comments. There
were none.
Com. Windecker made the following motion:
I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request of Parvin Clauss Sign Company,
165 Tubeway Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 on behalf of Siemen's Building Technologies, 887
Deerfield Parkway, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.130, pertaining to Directional
Signs, for the purpose of moving the existing ground sign that exceeds twelve (12) square feet
from the East entrance to the West Entrance.
Subject to the attached new Exhibit agreed to by the Village Engineer requiring a minimum of
twenty (20) feet from the curb and a minimum of ten (10) feet from the sidewalk. Location to be
approved by the Village Engineer.
Sign recommended pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010 Sub - section B.
Com. Horwitz seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE — Horwitz, Krakauer, Sandler, Windecker, Entman
NAY — None
ABSTAIN — None
Motion Passed 5 to 0. Item will be on the Village Board Agenda February 4, 2002.
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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: Siemen's Building Technologies
B. Location: 887 Deerfield Parkway
C. Type of Sign: Directional Sign
D. Characteristics of Sign (including size): 6' x 4.5' = 27 Square Feet
E. Lot Characteristics: Irregular
II. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA:
North
— Railroad / Business
South
— Business
East —
Business
West
— Business
III. VARIATION SOUGHT: Sign Code, Section 14.20.130 — For moving the
directional sign that exists and exceeds twelve (12) square feet from the East entrance to
the West entrance.
IV. EXHIBITS DEPICTING VARIATION:
A. Site Plan
B. Drawings
V. VILLAGE ENGINEER' S REPORT
Dated: January 14, 2002
Conditions: Sign must be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the curb and a
minimum of ten (10) feet from the sidewalk, as attached.
VI. VARIATION POWER & CRITERIA:
Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Sub - section B
VII. PUBLIC HEARING:
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, January 15, 2002 at the Village
Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 at 7:30P.M.
The applicant, Frank Hruby on behalf of Siemen's Building Technologies testified
at the hearing and presented documentary evidence.
The following objectors appeared at the hearing: None
The following sent written objection prior to the hearing: None
Attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "J" are the minutes of the
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on Tuesday, January 15, 2002.
VIII. FINDINGS:
The Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the criteria as set forth in Section
14.44.010, Subsection B of the Sign Code have been met in that the Petitioner
has shown:
That not allowing the variance will cause undue and unnecessary hardship
due to the following unique circumstances:
A. Economic
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.
4. That granting of the variance will not be contrary to the general objectives
of this Title of moderating the size, number and obtrusive placement of
signs and the reduction of clutter.
IX. CONDITIONS:
The variance shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. Sign is to be as presented per the exhibits submitted with the
application and at the meeting.
2. Location to be approved by the Village Engineer.
X. CONCLUSION:
The Zoning Board of Appeals, by a vote of 5 to 0 recommends to the Village Board
to grant the request of Parvin Clauss Sign Company on behalf of Siemen's Building
Technologies, 887 Deerfield Parkway, for variance of Sign Code, Section
14.20.130, for the purpose of moving the existing ground sign that exceeds twelve
(12) square feet from the East entrance to the West entrance.
Dated — January 15, 2002
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Bruce Entman, Chairman
Zoning Board of Appeals
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE NO .2002-
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
F BUFFALO GROVE
THIS DAY OF , 2002
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffala Grove, Cook & L e Counties, Illinois,
this 3 day of g I , 2002.
'121.
illage Clerk
By��
puty Village Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 2002- 7
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION
14.20.130 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, Siemens Building Technologies, 887 Deerfield Parkway, has requested a
variation from Section 14.20.130 for the purpose of moving a previously approved directional
sign ( "Subject Sign ") from the east driveway to the west driveway of the hereinafter legally
described property; and
WHEREAS, the Village has previously enacted Ordinance No. 2001 -12 which granted
variations for the purpose of erecting three (3) directional signs, which included the Subject
Sign, that would exceed twelve (12) square feet each; 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 variations; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby determine
and find that said variations are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Sign Ordi-
nance, 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.
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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 Section 14.20.130 of the Village Sign
Ordinance to the following legally described property:
Lots 33 through 38, both inclusive, in Covington Corporate Center,
Unit 1, being a subdivision in the South half of Section 27, and the
North half of Section 34, Township 43 North, Range 11, East of the
Third Principal Meridian, according to the Plat thereof recorded June
24, 1987 as Document No.2582920, and as amended by Certificate of
Correction recorded February 5, 1988 as Document No. 2655213, in
Lake County, Illinois.
The specific variation will permit the petitioner to move a previously approved directional
ground sign, which exceeds twelve square feet, from the east side of the entrance driveway to
the west side of the entrance driveway, pursuant to plans submitted 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: 6 - Marienthal, Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson, Kahn
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: February 4 , 2002.
APPROVED: February 4 2002
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Villag Jerk
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Village President
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