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2010-07-06 - Appearance Review Team - Minutes Board orCommission: ❑Appearance Review Team Document Type: 0 A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 07/06/2010 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting JULY 6, 2010 245 MCHENRY ROAD, WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL TWO (2) MENU BOARD GROUND SIGNS PRESENT Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Joseph Wallace, Plan Examiner Nidhi Vaid, Associate Planner Joe Marcin, Q.T. Signs PROPOSAL Request is being made by QT Signs, Inc., 1391 Wright Boulevard, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193 on behalf of Wendy's International, 245 McHenry Road, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030, pertaining to Business Districts; Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs; and Section 14.40.025, pertaining to Changeable Copy Signs, for the purpose of replacing two (2) ground signs (menu boards) on the property; to allow the menu board ground signs to be located within two hundred fifty (250) feet of existing ground signs located on the same side of the street; and to allow the two (2) menu board ground signs to be changeable copy. Mr. Sheehan stated that the proposal is for two (2) menu board ground signs, a preorder menu board and the main menu board. The Village only has the rendering for one (1). Mr. Marcin stated that he can provide photographs of the preorder menu board. Mr. Sheehan asked about the LCD display on the main menu board. Mr. Marcin does not have that information but he will get clarification. Mr. Sheehan asked about the dimensions of the proposed main menu board. He asked if it is similar to what exists. Information should be provided to the Zoning Board of Appeals concerning the sizes of the existing menu boards, the top panel, the LCD display, and any information concerning future panels being added to the main menu board. The height of the base should also be provided. Mr. Pfeil asked about the signs that are located within two hundred fifty(250) feet of the two (2) menu boards. Mr. Sheehan advised that in addition to the main ground sign on the property, the menu board signs are within two hundred fifty (250) feet of the First American Bank ground sign and the Congregation Beth Am ground sign. Mr. Sheehan suggested to Mr. Marcin to be prepared to explain to the Zoning Board of Appeals the purpose of the preorder menu board. Mr. Marcin stated that Wendy's in pushing for the new signs as they are preparing to serve breakfast in the near future. Mr. Sheehan stated that he does not have any issue with the size of the menu board so long as it is close to what exists now. Mr. Marcin advised that Q.T. Signs is not manufacturing the signs, they are just installing them. Kicon, Inc. is the company that is manufacturing the signs. RECOMMENDATION The ART does not recommend approval at this time and the following information is requested: 1. Provide information concerning the sizes of the existing menu boards, the top panel, the LCD display, and any information concerning future panels being added to the main menu board. The height of the base should also be provided. 2. Provide drawings and dimensions of the preorder menu board. 3. Provide the purpose of the preorder menu board. Once this information has been received an administrative ART review will be conducted by the ART members present at this meeting. Board orCommission: ❑Appearance Review Team Document Type: 0 A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 07/06/2010 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting JULY 6, 2010 901 DUNHAM LANE, RAUPP MEMORIAL MUSEUM EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS PRESENT Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Joseph Wallace, Plan Examiner Nidhi Vaid, Associate Planner John Green, Groundwork, Ltd. Dan Schimmel, Buffalo Grove Park District PROPOSAL Mr. Green explained that the purpose of the proposed exterior modifications is to blend the entire exterior fagade into one consistent style. The proposal is limited to exterior resurfacing at just the existing old brick section of the museum located at the rear of the building. Mr. Green advised that the Park District has applied for a grant to complete the work. The new surfacing will be applied directly over the existing brick and they will be using the same materials that are on the rest of the building. The cultured stone will be matched to the existing stone and the EIFS will be matched to the existing EIFS. The four(4) old, rotted wood windows in the brick section will be closed up with concrete blocks to provide a consistent new exterior design and to eliminate draft and temperature issues within the building. Museums want to control the interior lighting. No landscaping or other site elements will be removed or changed and the existing old eave lights will be replaced with new recessed lights in the same general locations. They are also replacing the eaves and soffits and they are replacing the existing gutters with oversized gutters to match the existing gutters on the addition. There is no specific timeline for the work to be completed until the grant process is complete. Mr. Sheehan asked how long it could take for the grant. Mr. Schimmel stated that it could be next week or it could be in six(6) months. Mr. Pfeil asked if the amount of EIFS will be more or less than what exists. Mr. Green stated it will be about the same. RECOMMENDATION The ART recommends approval of the exterior modifications to the building. Board orCommission: ❑Appearance Review Team Document Type: 0 A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 07/06/2010 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting JULY 6, 2010 1101-1165 WEILAND ROAD, CREEKSIDE COMMONS GROUND SIGN PRESENT Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Nidhi Vaid, Associate Planner Terry Weppler, Attorney at Law Joseph Wallace, Plan Examiner PROPOSAL Mr. Weppler distributed a new sign drawing with a revised date of July 1, 2010, a revised site plan and letter dated July 6, 2010. Mr. Weppler explained that they have made changes to the proposed sign. The base of the sign has been increased to thirty-four(34) inches but the overall height of twelve (12) feet has not changed; the width of the sign was decreased to thirteen (13) feet; and the height of the tenant panels has been reduced to sixteen (16) inches. The overall copy area has been reduced to one hundred twenty (120) square feet. Mr. Sheehan asked if they were interested in rotating the sign to catch more traffic. Mr. Weppler spoke with his client and the proposed sign is what his client wants. The sign has been reduced as much as it can be. Mr. Pfeil asked if there will be different tenants on the panels on either side. Mr. Weppler stated that different tenants will be listed on each side of the sign to give all the tenants the opportunity to be on the ground sign. Mr. Pfeil asked if the two (2) entrance signs will be changed. Mr. Weppler stated that the existing entrance sign on Weiland Road will not be changed. The other entrance sign along Deerfield Parkway was removed and will not be replaced. Mr. Pfeil said the proposed sign will look nice but he is concerned that it will not have adequate visibility for motorists approaching the site from the west, east and north. RECOMMENDATION The ART recommends approval of the revised proposed ground sign. Board orCommission: ❑Appearance Review Team Document Type: 0 A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 07/06/2010 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting JULY 6, 2010 Grinberg Residence—588 Elmwood Drive Screened in Porch on the Rear of the Home PRESENT Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Joseph Wallace, Plan Examiner Nidhi Vaid, Associate Planner PROPOSAL Request is being made by Mikhail Grinberg, 588 Elmwood Dive, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.40.020, pertaining to Residential Districts, for the purpose of bringing the existing house into conformance concerning a six(6) foot deficiency into the required thirty (30) foot rear yard setback; and to allow the existing screened porch to remain that encroaches a distance of up to fourteen (14) feet (combined with the deficiency) into the required thirty (30) foot rear yard setback. The previously existing screened porch was rebuilt. It appears to be the same size as the previous porch. There is no permit on record for the previous porch. Mr. Grinberg purchased the property in 1994 and provided paperwork to show that the porch was existing at that time. A permit was applied for and during the review process, the porch was rebuilt. The existing home and screened porch exceeds what the Zoning Board of Appeals can approve. This would be a recommendation to the Village Board. RECOMMENDATION ART recommends approval subject to the following: 1. Owner to provide any and all information to advise of the existing construction conditions and to provide a timeline for the structure to be brought into full code compliance. 2. Materials to match the existing construction in like kind and quality. Board orCommission: ❑Appearance Review Team Document Type: 0 A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 07/06/2010 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting JULY 6, 2010 Duvel Residence— 1410 Rose Boulevard Second Story Addition PRESENT Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Joseph Wallace, Plan Examiner Nidhi Vaid, Associate Planner PROPOSAL Request is being made by James Duvel, 1410 Rose Boulevard, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.40.020, pertaining to Area, Height, Bulk and Placement Regulations, for the purpose of bringing the existing structure into conformance concerning a three (3) inch deficiency into the required thirty (30) foot rear yard setback and to construct a second story addition that would encroach a distance of three (3) inches into the required thirty (30) foot rear yard setback. The appearance of the proposed addition and exterior modifications looks good. RECOMMENDATION ART recommends approval subject to the following: 1. Materials to match the existing construction in like kind and quality. Board orCommission: ❑Appearance Review Team Document Type: 0 A e g nda 0 Minutes Meeting ate: 07/06/2010 Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting JULY 6, 2010 197 MCHENRY ROAD, AMERICAN MATTRESS ADDITIONAL WALL SIGN ON WEST ELEVATION PRESENT Carol Berman, Deputy Building Commissioner/Administration Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner/Operations Robert Pfeil, Village Planner Joseph Wallace, Plan Examiner Nidhi Vaid, Associate Planner Don Meyers, Vital Signs USA PROPOSAL Request is being made by Vital Signs USA, 791 Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 on behalf of American Mattress, 197 McHenry Road, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030, pertaining to Business Districts; and Section 14.20.080, pertaining to Wall Signs, for the purpose of allowing an additional wall sign on the west elevation of the building. Mr. Meyers explained that American Mattress has been open at this location for a couple of months. The store has a wall sign on the south elevation over the main entrance facing the parking lot. They are requesting a wall sign on the west elevation of the building for better visibility along McHenry Road. They will skim coat the fascia and install channel letters. Ms. Berman asked if the proposed sign is similar to the south elevation wall sign. Mr. Meyers stated that this sign will be a bit smaller. The letters will be twenty (20) inches tall whereas the south elevation sign letters are twenty four(24) inches tall. Mr. Pfeil inquired if the previous tenant, Blockbuster, had two (2) wall signs. Mr. Sheehan stated that Blockbuster had wall signs on the south and west elevations. Mr. Sheehan advised that no deviations to the shopping center sign criteria are required. RECOMMENDATION The ART recommends approval of the proposed wall sign on the west elevation of the building.