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2011-05-03 - Appearance Review Team - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Appearance Review Team Document Type: ❑A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 05/03/2011 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting May 3, 2011 185 MILWAUKEE AVENUE, HAMILTON PARTNERS PROPOSED OFF-PREMISES DIRECTIONAL GROUND SIGN FOR RIVERWALK PLACE APARTMENTS, 301 NORTH RIVERWALK DRIVE PRESENT Ghida Neukirch, Deputy Village Manager Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Joe Wallace, Plan Examiner Nidhi Vaid, Associate Planner Louis Windecker, ZBA Commissioner Tim Beechick, Hamilton Partners Hanyoo Kim, Wooil Restaurant PROPOSAL Request is being made by Hamilton Partners, 1130 Lake Cook Road, Suite 190, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030, pertaining to Business Districts; Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs; and Section 14.40.145, pertaining to Off-Premises Signs, for the purpose of allowing a second ground sign on the property, which would be an off-premises directional ground sign. Said ground sign would be located closer to the property line than permitted, and would be located within two hundred fifty (250) feet of an existing ground sign located on the same parcel for the property located at 185 Milwaukee Avenue. Mr. Beechick advised that he took the advice of the ART and decided to go with the brick base. The proposed sign has been lowered as to not interfere with the visibility of Mr. Kim's ground sign. Mr. Sheehan advised that based on the review by the Village Engineer, it appears that the proposed location would place the sign onto the public right-of-way. Mr. Beechick stated that his engineer is currently working on the issue. Ms. Berman asked if the base of the sign would be landscaped. Mr. Beechick stated that it would. There is not a lot of room and based on the location of the sign, he will so what he can to landscape around the base. There were no issues with the appearance of the proposed sign. Mr. Sheehan advised Mr. Beechick to request the six (6) month extension on the temporary signs at the ZBA with the condition that once the permanent directional ground sign is approved and installed, the temporary signs will be removed. RECOMMENDATION The ART has determined that the appearance of the sign as proposed meets the criteria set forth in the Village of Buffalo Grove Appearance Plan and is in harmony with the building and is compatible with the surrounding area subject to: 1. The sign being located on private property and not on the public right-of-way; and 2. The sign being landscaped around the base. The request for the variance from the Sign Code will be heard at May 17, 2011 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Board or Commission: ❑Appearance Review Team Document Type: ❑A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 05/03/2011 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting MAY 3, 2011 185 MILWAUKEE AVENUE, WOOIL RESTAURANT REFACE EXISTING GROUND SIGN PRESENT Ghida Neukirch, Deputy Village Manager Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Joe Wallace, Plan Examiner Nidhi Vaid, Associate Planner Louis Windecker, ZBA Commissioner Tim Beechick, Hamilton Partners Hanyoo Kim, Wooil Restaurant PROPOSAL Request is being made by Wooil Restaurant, 185 Milwaukee Avenue, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030, pertaining to Business Districts; and Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs, for the purpose of refacing the existing ground sign. Mrs. Berman confirmed with Mr. Kim that he is requesting to reface the existing pole sign. Mrs. Berman asked about the projection at the top of the pole. Mr. Kim stated that it is not a light, but a decoration. Mr. Sheehan asked about how the sign box is attached to the pole. Mr. Kim stated that the sign box is attached by bolts that pass through the pole. Mr. Sheehan asked if the sign could be lowered. Mr. Kim replied that the bottom of the sign is currently twelve (12) feet above the ground, which is the minimum clearance requirement by the Fire Department. Staff will verify this height requirement. Mr. Sheehan asked about the Korean lettering on the sign. Mr. Kim stated that the Korean lettering means Korean BBQ and that Wooil stands for Friends (Woo) Day (il). Mrs. Neukirch stated that in Mr. Kim's hardship letter to the ZBA he explains that the cost of replacing the existing pole sign is too expensive. It is more cost effective to reface the existing sign at this time. Mrs. Neukirch asked if there is a time frame that Mr. Kim would be comfortable with to replace the sign. Mr. Kim asked what type of sign would the Village be looking for; a monument sign or a roof sign. He does not have the area to place a nice ground sign like most shopping centers, once the road was widened, there was not much area left and what is there is paved surface. Mr. Kim did inquire about a roof sign but was advised that roof signs are not permitted. Mr. Sheehan advised that a variance would be required to allow a roof sign, or a monument sign for that matter. Any new sign would require that he go through the same process he is involved in now. Mrs. Neukirch asked Mr. Kim if the ZBA is in favor of refacing the pole sign would he be willing to paint the pole. Mr. Kim stated that he was planning on painting the pole. He is waiting for the outcome of the variance request. Mr. Sheehan added that the Sign Code requires that landscaping be placing around the base of the sign. In this case, there is no area for landscaping. Mr. Sheehan asked Mr. Kim if he could place a flower pot at the base of the pole to dress the sign up. Mr. Kim stated that there is no space to place any pots at the base of the sign because of the parking lot. Mr. Sheehan asked if Mr. Kim could hang pots from the under the canopy. Mr. Kim stated that it gets very windy and flower pots would not be able to withstand the winds. He is concerned that the pots may blow off and cause damage to the building. Mrs. Neukirch stated that several municipalities place hanging flower baskets from street light poles. Mr. Sheehan added that synthetic flowers could be used as well in lieu of real ones and the containers could be of the type to be secured directly to the masonry pillars, below the lights in the front of the building. Mr. Sheehan advised Mr. Kim to be prepared to address the landscaping requirement at the ZBA meeting. Mr. Sheehan will also verify with the Fire Department the clearance requirement for the sign. Mr. Sheehan asked Mr. Kim to provide the exact dimensions of the edge of the sign to the property. Mr. Kim stated that he will work and getting that information. RECOMMENDATION The ART has determined that although the appearance of the sign as proposed does not meet the criteria set forth in the Village of Buffalo Grove Appearance Plan, the owner does have a unique hardship based upon the fact that this is an existing sign as well as the proximity of the building and sign to the public right of way due to the widening of Milwaukee Avenue and that the sign is compatible with the surrounding area subject to: 1. The pole is to be painted; and 2. In lieu of providing landscaping at the base of the pole sign, a landscaping plan is to be submitted to the Village for approval. The request for the variance from the Sign Code will be heard at May 17, 2011 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.