2008-06-26 - Appearance Review Team - Minutes Board or Commission: ❑Appearance Review Team
Document Type: ❑Agenda 0 Minutes
Meeting Date: 06/26/2008
Type of Meeting: ❑ Regular Meeting
ART (Appearance Review Team) Meeting
JUNE 26, 2008
MIMEXICO, 220 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
PROPOSED EXTERIOR COLOR CHANGE
PRESENT
Ghida Neukirch, Deputy Village Manager
Robert Pfeil, Village Planner
Edward Schar, Building Commissioner
Louis Windecker, Zoning Board of Appeals Commissioner
DeAnn Glover, Village Trustee
Juan Barajas, MiMexico
Antonio Amador, MiMexico
PROPOSAL
Mr. Amador explained that he would like to change the exterior color of the building. He has two
restaurants; one in Bellingham, Washington and one in O'Fallen, Missouri. They are closing the
location in O'Fallen and will be relocating here to the former Weber Grill Restaurant site. They
are proposing to paint the exterior of the building with Behr Awning Red S-H-180 and the trim
with Behr Ultra Pure White 1850.
The consensus of the ART is that the proposed Awning Red is too much to be used on the entire
building. The red would be acceptable as an accent color. Ms. Neukirch asked if earth tone colors
were considered. Mr. Amador explained that he would like the restaurant to look like a hacienda.
Ms. Neukirch added that the proposed colors are not consistent with the surrounding area.
Mr. Amador stated that they would like to have the building painted before they open. Mr. Pfeil
asked about the anticipated opening date. Mr. Amador stated that they should be ready to open in
two (2) weeks.
Ms. Neukirch and Mr. Pfeil agree that the Awning Red could be used as an accent color. It was
recommended that a warmer tone be considered rather than the proposed Ultra Pure White.
Several different color samples should be submitted for review by the ART. It was confirmed that
the roof shingles will remain as they exist.
Mr. Amador is not aware of connection to the Village's water and sewer system. Mr. Amador
should speak with Brian Sheehan concerning the wells.
Questions concerning the single family residence located on the site were addressed. The current
tenant is planning to use the single family residence. A letter needs to be submitted to the Village
for approval from the Village Board concerning the use of that single family residence. It was
confirmed that the other building on the site will not be used and will be kept secure.
RECOMMENDATION
The Appearance Review Team does not recommend approval of the proposed exterior color
change and recommends the following:
1. Several different color samples to be submitted for review for both the building and the
trim.
2. Follow up on all outstanding code compliance items to be completed.
3. A letter concerning the use of the single family residence on the site must be submitted to
the Village.
Once these items have been addressed, a subsequent review can be conducted.