2018-04-16 - Ordinance 2018-018 - GRANTING VARIATION TO SIGN CODE FOR 847 DEERFIELD PKWYORDINANCE NO. 2018 - 018
GRANTING A VARIATION TO THE BUFFALO GROVE SIGN CODE
FOR AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN
Metro Storage, LLC
847 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove IL
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the real property ("Property") is zoned in the Industrial District and is commonly
known as 847 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, the Metro Storage, LLC ("Petitioner") is seeking a variation for an electronic
message sign; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission made its findings, attached as Exhibit B and a
positive recommendation for the variation, and prepared minutes of the public hearing, attached as
Exhibit C; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby determine and
find that the requested sign variations are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Sign Code (Title 14 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code) , and that the Petitioner has shown:
1. The literal interpretation and strict application of the provisions and requirements of
this Title would cause undue and unnecessary hardships to the sign user because of
unique or unusual conditions pertaining to the specific building, parcel or property in
question; and
2. The granting of the requested variance would not be materially detrimental to the
property owners in the vicinity; and
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 variance will not be contrary to the purpose of this Title pursuant to
Section 14.04.020
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 and
made a part hereof.
Section 2. Variation is hereby granted to Section 14.20.070 of the Village Sign Code (Title 14 of the
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code) for the purpose of installing an electronic message sign on the
Property, subject to the following conditions:
1. The sign is to be installed in accordance with Exhibit A submitted with the application dated
10-3-2017, with revision dates of 12-11-2017 and 12-18-2017 and identified as File Name:
MSS78384;
2. The sign shall be operated in conformance with all other standards set forth in Section
14.20.070 D of the Village of Buffalo Grove Sign Code.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, and approval.
This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES: 5 — Stein Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld Johnson Smith
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1- Berman
PASSED: April 16, 2018.
APPROVED: April 16, 2018.
ATTEST:
Janet M. Sirabian, Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Beverly Sussnon, Village President
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
Findings of Fact
Metro Storage, LLC
847 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
FINDINGS OF FACT ON VARIATIONS OF SIGN CODE
THE BUFFALO GROVE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION HEREBY MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF
FACT AND CONCLUSIONS:
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY:
A. Applicant: Robert Heilman, VP of Development Metro Storage, LLC
B. Location: 847 Deerfield Parkway
C. Zoning District: I — Industrial.
D. Type of Sign: Ground Sign
E. Characteristics of Sign (including size):
The total height of the ground sign from grade is 9 feet. The upper portion of the
sign is an aluminum sign cabinet construction with internally lit acrylic panels
which is 24.19 square feet in size. The lower portion of the sign is an LED digital
display which is 12.69 square feet in size. The total sign area is 36.88 square feet.
F. Lot Characteristics: Irregular rectangular shaped Industrial zoned lot located oat
847 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove, IL.
II. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SURROUNDING AREA:
North — Industrial Special Use
South — Industrial
East - Industrial Special Use
West - Industrial
III. VARIATION SOUGHT:
Allowing an electronic message sign at the property located at 847 Deerfield Parkway,
Buffalo Grove, IL.
IV. EXHIBITS DEPICTING VARIATION:
A. Exhibit A to the proposed Ordinance.
V. VILLAGE ENGINEER'S REPORT
The Village Engineers report dated March 16, 2018.
VI. VARIATION POWER & CRITERIA:
Sign Code, Section 14.40.010, Sub -section A
VII. PUBLIC HEARING:
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After due notice as required by law, a copy of said publication notice being attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding
the proposed variations on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Village Hall Council
Chambers, 50 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 at 7:30P.M.
The applicant, Robert Heilman, VP of Development Metro Storage, LLC, 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.
Vill. FINDINGS:
The Planning & Zoning Commission finds that the criteria as set forth in Section
14.40.010, Subsection A of the Sign Code have been met in that the Petitioner
has shown:
1. That not allowing the variance will cause undue and unnecessary hardship due
to the following unique or unusual circumstances:
A. The petitioner testified that a hardship would be placed upon the
operation in that without the electronic message portion of the sign, the
business would have disadvantaged communications with its customer
base.
2. That granting the requested variations would not be detrimental to the
property owners in the vicinity;
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 variations will not be contrary to the general objectives of
the Village's Sign Code of moderating the size, number and obtrusive placement
of signs and the reduction of clutter.
IX. CONDITIONS:
The variations shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. The sign is to be installed in accordance with Exhibit A submitted with the
application dated 10-3-2017, with revision dates of 12-11-2017 and 12-18-2017
and identified as File Name: MSS78384;
2. The sign shall be operated in conformance with all standards set forth in Section
14.20.070.1) of the Village of Buffalo Grove Sign Code.
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X. CONCLUSION:
The Planning & Zoning Commission, by a vote of 6 to 0, recommends to the Village
Board to grant the request made by Robert Heilman, VP of Development Metro Storage,
LLC, 847 Deerfield Parkway, for the purpose of installing a ground sign with an electronic
changeable copy message unit at the property located at 847 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo
Grove, I L.
Dated —April 9, 2018
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Frank Cesario, Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
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Exhibit C
Minutes from the April 4, 2018 PZC Meeting
Metro Storage, LLC
847 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL
04/4/2018
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
Public Hearin s/items For Consideration
2. Consider a Variation for an Electronic Message Sign at 847 Deerfield Parkway (Trustee
Stein) (Staff Contact: Chris Stilling)
Mr. Brian Newton, Parvin Clauss Sign Company, 165 Tubeway Drive, Carol Stream, IL
60188 and Mr. Robert Heilman, Metro Storage, 13528 Boulton Boulevard, Lake Forest, 1L
60045, were present and sworn in.
Mr. Newton explained that Metro Storage has submitted three (3) sign permits for their
new facility. In addition to the ground sign, they also applied for two (2) wall signs. The
proposed ground sign will be a double -sided electronic message center sign. The
proposed sign meets all other Sign Code requirements. However, the electronic message
portion of the sign requires the variation. The sign will contain a masonry base that
measures 1 foot 9 inches high by 6 feet 4 inches wide and 2 feet 2 inches in depth with
non -illuminated address numbers. The upper sign cabinet will contain a Metro Storage
sign panel with the telephone number that measures 4 feet 4 inches high by 6 feet wide.
The electronic message center portion will measure 2 feet 5 inches high by 5 feet 7
inches wide. The electronic message center has an automatic dimmer built in so at night
the sign would not affect traffic or neighboring properties.
Com. Moodhe asked how many nits or luminaires the electronic message center would
be. Mr. Newton was not sure but could provide that information at a later time if
necessary. Com. Moodhe asked if the dimmer is built into the sign. Mr. Newton replied
that the dimmer is built in and is a sun tracker type dimmer. Com. Moodhe asked if it will
have a cloud feature. Mr. Newton responded yes. Com. Moodhe asked why the
electronic message center portion of the sign is needed. Mr. Newton advised that Metro
Storage has more to offer than just storage. They sell packing and shipping supplies and
want to advertise their pricing. The message center would save Metro Storage thousands
of dollars.
Ch. Cesario asked staff if the only variance needed is for the electronic message center.
Mr. Sheehan responded yes.
Ch. Cesario asked the Petitioner to walk through what would be displayed on the
message center. Mr. Heilman responded that the message center will allow him to
provide general communication with his customer base. Ch. Cesario asked about the rate
of change of the messages. Mr. Heilman advised that every aspect of the Sign Code will
be followed.
04/4/2018
Com. Goldspiel asked if the message center would display only text or pictures too. Mr.
Heilman stated that the message center will be a full color display that will allow for both
text and pictures.
Com. Moodhe asked staff if they have any concerns regarding the output or illumination
of the sign. Mr. Sheehan advised that staff is always concemed when it comes to the
electronic message center signs. The Village would address any concerns on a complaint
basis.
There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were
no questions or comments from the audience.
Ch. Cesario entered the Staff Report dated April 4, 2018 as Exhibit 1.
The public hearing was closed at 7.58 PM.
Moved by Com. Weinstein, seconded by Com. Moodhe, to make a positive
recommendation to the Village Board for approval of the proposed variation to allow an
electronic message sign subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed sign shall substantially conform to the plans attached as part of the
petition.
2. The sign shall be operated in conformance with all other standards set forth in Section
14.20.070 D of the Village of Buffalo Grove Sign Code.
Ch. Cesario believes that the sign is aesthetically pleasing. He likes the brick base and
proposed height of the sign. He is supportive of the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 411612018 7:30 PM
MOVER:
Mitchell Weinstein, Commissioner
SECONDER:
Adam Moodhe, Commissioner
AYES:
Moodhe, Cesario, Cohn, Goldspiel, Khan, Weinstein
ABSENT:
Scott Lesser, Amy Au
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM
Chris Stilling Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY ME THIS 4th DAY OF April , 2018