2018-09-17 - Ordinance 2018-041 - GRANTING A VARIATION TO SIGN CODE FOR SUBDIVISION SIGNSORDINANCE NO. 2018 - 041
GRANTING A VARIATION TO THE BUFFALO GROVE SIGN CODE
FOR MULTIPLE SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
Courtyards at the Woodlands Signage
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 commonly known as Courtyards at the Woodlands
Development; and,
WHEREAS, Parvin-Clauss Sign Co., on behalf of Courtyards at the Woodlands Condominium
Association ("Petitioner") is seeking a variation for three subdivision identification signs on the Property;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission made a finding and determined that the
testimony and exhibits presented by the Petitioner at the public hearing demonstrated support for the
requested variations of the Sign Code, as reflected in Exhibit "B"; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of the
variations to the Sign Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove hereby determine and find
that the requested sign variation is 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 the
Sign Code 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 the Village Sign Code (Title 14 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code) for the purpose of installing three subdivision identification signs on the Property, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The proposed signs shall be constructed in accordance to the plans attached as Exhibit "A".
2. The landscape plan shall be revised in a manner acceptable to the Village Forester.
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: 6 — Berman. Stein Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld Johnson Smith
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: September 17, 2018.
APPROVED: September 17, 2018.
ATTEST:
a !anet T.Sirbian, Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Beverly Suss , Village President
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Exhibit A
Sign Plans
Courtyards at the Woodlands Signage
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July 24, 2018
Letter to the Planning and Zoning Commission:
This letter is to request a variance for the purpose of installing three new signs at the
Courtyards at the Woodlands entrances. Parvin-Clauss has submitted their sign design
and dimensions and where these signs will be located at the property. The Board of
Directors has given the authority to Parvin-Clauss to represent them in the permitting
and the variance process with the Village of Buffalo Grove.
We have seven existing signs at the entrances to our property. They are wood signs and
over the years they have deteriorated. Their present condition does not effectively
represent the Courtyard of the Woodlands as the wood is rotting and the sign design is
dated. The seven existing signs will be removed and replaced with three signs: two at
the Willow Parkway entrance and one at the Brandywyn entrance.
The current signs were put up by the developer when the complex was built, however,
they do not represent our legal name. "The Woodlands" incorporates both our complex
and the single family homes located south of our Willow Parkway entrance. Our legal
name is "The Courtyards at the Woodlands" and our Board feels our signage should
reflect that.
In addition, the new signs are part of a one million dollar investment the Association
will be making to upgrade our landscape and entrances over the next five years to
rebrand the Courtyards at the Woodlands as the premiere condominium community in
the area. We feel strongly that the upscale and updated signs are essential to that
repositioning effort. While we agree that "less is more" when it comes to signs, the
locations of the signs were carefully chosen to reflect the north and east -most and south
and west -most points of entry to the complex. This rebranding/signage initiative was
unanimously voted on by a committee of representative homeowners and the by Board
and has widespread community support.
Included in the submittal is the Declaration and Article of Incorporation that includes
the proof of ownership of the 448 homeowners comprising the community of the
Courtyards at the Woodlands. The elected Board has the authority to act on behalf of all
owners at the Woodlands.
We hope that you will award the Board the variance so we can move forward with the
project with Parvin-Clauss to enhance the look of the Courtyards at the Woodlands.
Thank you for your consideration.
Beth Black,
Property Manager
Agent for the Board of the Courtyards at the Woodlands
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Exhibit B
Minutes from the August 15, 2018 PZC Meeting
Courtyards at the Woodlands Signage
08/15/2018
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, AUGUST 15, 2018
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Consider a Variation to the Sign Code for 3 Replacement Signs at the Courtyards at the
Woodlands Development (Trustee Stein) (Staff Contact: Chris Stilling)
Maria Besbeas, Association Board President, 29 Willow Parkway, Buffalo Grove, iL
60089, and Beth Black, Property Manager, 2522 Live Oak Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089,
were present and sworn in.
Ms. Besbeas explained that the Homeowner's Association is looking to replace two
identification signs at Half Day Road and Willow Parkway and add an additional sign at
Buffalo Grove Road and Brandywyn Lane. They do not have the amount of space
needed to meet the setback requirement for the two signs at Willow Parkway and Half
Day Road. The third sign is being requested because the property is separated by the
golf course.
Ch. Cesario advised that the Petitioner discussed the signs at the previous Planning &
Zoning Commission (PZC) meeting and asked if there were any changes made to the
proposed signs. Ms. Besbeas advised that there have not been any changes to the
proposed signs.
Com. Khan asked why the Petitioner is requesting two signs at Half Day Road and Willow
Parkway. Ms. Besbeas explained that there is a narrow area between the sidewalk and
fencing. If they placed the sign parallel to the roadway, the sign would not be seen. The
proposed signs will be angled so traffic coming eastbound would see the sign on the
southeast comer and traffic coming westbound would see the sign on the southwest
comer. There were two signs at this intersection previously and those signs were angled
as well. Com. Khan stated that the Petitioner is also asking for a variance for a six foot
high sign that would be twenty-four square feet in area. The Code allows for a thirty-two
square foot sign. He asked the Petitioner if they would consider a five foot high sign. Ms.
Besbeas responded that they could consider a five foot high sign. However the fence is
six feet high and they would like the signs to be visible with the fence and landscaping.
Com. Weinstein stated the Petitioner is asking for the signs to be one foot higher but less
square feet in area. He asked the Petitioner if each sign would be twenty-four square
feet. Ms. Besbeas responded yes. Com. Weinstein asked if the signs would be placed in
the same location as the previous signs. Ms. Besbeas explained that the proposed signs
would be located further from the sidewalk than the old signs. Com. Weinstein asked the
Petitioner to describe the proposed landscaping. Ms. Besbeas described the landscaping
as shown on page 15 of the packet.
08/15/2018
Ch. Cesaro confirmed with the Petitioner that the seven previous signs for the
development are being replaced with only three signs.
Com. Goldspiel stated that in the past, the Village did not allow subdivision identification
signs once a development was fully built out. He asked if this property was fully
developed. Ms. Besbeas stated that the property is completely built out.
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 August 15, 2018 as Exhibit 1.
The public hearing was closed at 7.47 PM
Moved by Com. Weinstein, seconded by Com. Khan, to make a positive recommendation
to the Village Board to approve the three new subdivision identification signs, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The proposed signs shall be constructed in accordance to the plans attached as part of
the petition.
2. The landscape plan shall be revised in a manner acceptable to the Village Forrester.
Com. Moodhe believes that reducing the number of signs down to three is reasonable.
This development is spread out and identification is needed.
Ch. Cesario believes that the signs are not excessive in size and are visually pleasing.
He is not as concemed with having two signs at the same intersection. He is supportive
of the request.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 9/17/2018 7:30 PM
MOVER:
Mitchell Weinstein, Commissioner
SECONDER:
Zill Khan, Commissioner
AYES:
Moodhe, Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan, Weinstein
ABSENT:
Matthew Cohn, Scott Lesser, Amy Au
Public Comments and guestions
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM
08/15/2018
Chris Stilling
APPROVED BY ME THIS 15th DAY OF August 2018