2020-10-19 - Ordinance 2020-077 - GRANTING A VARIATION TO THE BUFFALO GROVE SIGN CODE FOR AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD SIGN (Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 West Dundee Road) ORDINANCE NO. 2020—077
GRANTING A VARIATION TO THE BUFFALO GROVE SIGN
CODE FOR AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD SIGN
Kin swood United Methodist Church
401 West Dundee Road
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 R1 and is commonly known as 401 West
Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, the Kingswood United Methodist Church ("Petitioner"), is seeking variation for an
electronic message board sign; and
WHEREAS,the Planning&Zoning Commission voted 9-0 recommending approval of the variation,
as reflected in the minutes attached as Exhibit A; 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 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:
Section 1. The preceding WHEREAS clauses are hereby adopted by the Corporate Authorities and made
a part hereof.
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Section 2. Variation is hereby granted to the Village Sign Code (Title 14 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code, Sections 14.16 and 14.20) for the purpose of an electronic message board sign on the Property,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed sign shall substantially conform to the plans and documents attached as part of the
petition.
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—Stein Ottenheimer, Weidenfeld Johnson Smith Pike
NAYES: 0—None
ABSENT: 0—None
PASSED: October 19 2020
APPROVED: October_19, 2020
APPROVED:
Beverly Sus' , Village President
ATTEST:
Jan Si abian,Village Clerk <<;
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Exhibit A
Minutes from the October 7, 2020 PZC Meeting
Kin swood United Methodist Church
401 West Dundee Road
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10/7/2020
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,OCTOBER 7, 2020
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Chairman Frank Cesario
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Public Hearings/items For Consideration
1. Consider Variations for a Roofed-Over Front Porch and a Rear Yard Addition at 495
Bernard Drive. (Trustee Johnson) (Staff Contact: Nicole Woods)
Mr. Greiner described their petition for a roofed over porch in the front yard and a room
addition in the rear yard of the subject property.
Com. Goldspiel asked if the front addition was further out than the existing porch.
Flubacker said it would be 3.5 feet further out than the existing porch
Com. Goldspiel asked if the porch would be open or enclosed.
Mr. Flubacker said it would be open.
Com. Goldspiel asked about the distance between the proposed room addition and the
garage.
Mr. Flubacker said it was 5 feet apart.
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Com. Goldspiel noted that it could be a potential fire hazard and asked if anything was
going to be done to keep fire from spreading.
Mr. Flubacker noted that they can put some fire retardant material as a preventative
measure.
Com. Weinstein asked about the rear addition and the impact it may cause accessing the
garage.
Mr. Flubacker said no because of the placement of the garage door and is a familiar
action for the family.
Chairperson Cesario noted that this property is on a hill and not much can happen
without encroaching.
Chairperson Cesario asked if there have been any concerns from the public.
Village Planner,Akosh said they received one phone call, but no concerns were raised.
Com Weinstein asked about the motion and the addition of the fire retardant.
Mr. Flubacker said that they will follow current Fire Code and add jigs board.
Village Attorney said any fire retardant material that meets Village Requirements, and
the applicant would work with staff for the addition of fire retardant.
Chairperson Cesario thanked the petitioners.
Mrs. Greiner thanked the Commissioners and are hopeful to continue hosting events
with their neighborhood friends.
Chairperson Cesario entered the Village Staff report at exhibit one.
Chairperson Cesario closed the Public Hearing at 7:51 pm.
Com. Weinstein made a motion to approve the construction of a roofed over front porch
which encroaches 7'-6"into front yard setback and a rear yard addition which
encroaches 5'into the required 10'setback between the principal building and the
detached garage subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed front yard roofed over porch and the rear yard addition shall be install in
accidence with the documents and plans submitted as part of this petition.
2. Petitioners will work with staff to include fire resistant material to the rear yard addition.
Com. Richards seconded the motion.
Com. Moodhe discussed the variations in this part of town are unavoidable due to the
design of that neighborhood.
Chairperson Cesario spoke in favor of the petition and believes it is an improvement and
a nice addition to the home.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Moodhe, Spunt, Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan,Weinstein, Au, Richards,
Worrlikar
2. Consider Variations for an Electronic Sign at 401 W Dundee Road. (Trustee Weidenfeld)
(Staff Contact: Nicole Woods)
10/7/2020
Ms. Dodge described their petition seeking variations from the Sign Code for a sign that
is electronic and exceeds maximum restrictions regarding size and height, and
encroaches into the front yard setback. The sign will be larger for motorist to read.
Com. Goldspiel asked about the restrictions that would be placed on the sign.
Village Planner,Akash went over the restrictions and said the petitioner outlines the
restrictions on packet page 30.
Ms. Dodge said the hours of operation are 11:00 pm to 6:00 am with only church related
content.She noted the sign is dimmable.
Com. Goldspiel noted the new signs on Dundee road. He asked how the size of the sign
compares to the size of others signs in the area.
Village Planner,Akash said she drove by the sign and the sign will be similar to those in
the business district. She also noted that this sign is not considerably larger than the
existing sign.
Ms. Dodge said the total change is 6 square feet different and text size is a little smaller.
Com.Spunt asked about electrical and referenced packet page 27.
Ms. Dodge said they will use the existing electrical to power the new sign, nothing will
need to be dug up.
Com.Au asked if the current sign was a lighted sign.
Village Planner, Akash said yes.
Com. Au asked about the hours of operation of the lighted sign.
Ms. Dodge said she does not know what the current hours of operation are for the
current lighted sign.
Com.Au asked if there had been any complaints about the current lighted sign.
Ms. Dodge said she is not aware of any complaints.
Com. Au asked how much brighter this new sign will be from the existing sign.
Ms. Dodge said she doesn't think there will be much difference due to the distance from
the property line.
Com.Au asked how far the closest residential line of site is to the sign.
Ms. Dodge said the closest is behind the church, but is blocked from the building. They
face the bank and the fire department.
Com. Weinstein asked about the other side of Dundee referencing the strip center and
noted that there is residential on both sides of the strip center, but thinks the sign would
have to be incredible bright to reach them.
Chairperson Cesario asked if the petitioner wanted to refute their statement about the
residential line of site.
Ms. Dodge said she does not believe they will be directly impacted.
Com. Weinstein asked staff if there was any comments from the public.
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Village Planner,Akash said she received one phone call and it was from someone who
lived in one of those adjacent residential properties. They didn't have any concerns.
Deputy Community Development Director, Woods noted for clarification that the
distance to the closest residential property is between 250 and 300 feet.
Chairperson Cesario thanked Ms. Woods for the clarification.
Com. Weinstein commented on other lighted signs near residences in Buffalo Grove and
there have been no comments regarding those. Given the facts for the proposal he
believes this will not be an issue.
Village Planner,Akash brought up the recent Park District sign which is also near
residence and that has never had any complaints.
Com. Goldspiel commented on the past signs they have approved and has hopes that
this sign will be better than the ones previously approved in the commercial area.
Com. Worlikar commented on packet page 30. He asked if there is a standard brightness.
Ms. Dodge said she is not sure of the standard is.
Village Planner,Akash said it followed the Code at 40%.
Com Au asked for clarification on the type of messaging that is allowed on the sign.
Village Planner,Akash said there will only be information on events at the church.
Mr. Dodge said correct. It is on packet page 30 for reference.
Chairperson Cesario entered the Staff Report as exhibit one.
Ms. Dodge thanked the commission for their time.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:12 pm.
Com. Weinstein made a positive recommendation to the Village Board for the approval
of the variation for the location, size, height, and changeable copy standards for
proposed digital sign for Kingswood United Methodist Church subject to the following
conditions:
1. The proposed ground signs must be installed in accordance with the documents and
plans submitted as part of this petition.
Com. Khan seconded the motion.
RESULT: RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 10/19/2020 7:30 PM
AYES: Moodhe, Spunt, Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan,Weinstein,Au, Richards,
Worlikar
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
1. Workshop- Proposed Redevelopment of 700 E Lake Cook Road (Trustee
Johnson) (Staff Contact: Nicole Woods)
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Deputy Community Development Director Woods introduced the Ricky Rockets
Fuel Center proposed development at the vacant BMO Harris location.
Mr. MacKinnon discussed the status of the demolition of the BMO Harris Bank
and described the development and the tenants of the building.
Com. Spunt commented on the brightness of their buildings.
Mr. MacKinnon said the one they are planning to build is duller in terms of
brightness than their locations in other towns nearby and more consistent with
the surrounding developments.
Com. Au commented on the sign located on top of the building and noted that
she believe's the current Sign Code does not allow for signs on top of buildings.
She asked if the sign can be move.
Mr. MacKinnon said they are working with staff on that.
Com. Worlikar asked if any traffic studies have been done.
Mr. MacKinnon said a full traffic study is underway.
Com. Moodhe asked about hours of operation.
Mr. MacKinnon said the hours of operation for the gas center is 24 hours and the
hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
Com. Moodhe asked about the proposed retail and self-storage.
Mc. MacKinnon said they would be normal retail hours depending on the
tenants of the buildings.
Com. Weinstein ask if they can compare this to the car wash off of Arlington
Heights. He is concerned about the noise of the car wash.
Mr. Heidner described the car wash and how it operates.
Chairperson Cesario asked staff to bring up Google Earth to discuss how the
proposed development compares to the development that is across the street in
relation to traffic flow.
Mr. MacKinnon said that it is no different.
Chairperson Cesario asked about an exit on the property.
Mr. MacKinnon said they have tried unsuccessfully to secure that property next
to them to utilize that space.
Chairperson Cesario believes that an important aspect and concern to the
development is the traffic flow.
Com. Weinstein commented on the Google Earth image. He asked about the
landscape buffer and what their plan is.
Mr. MacKinnon discussed the proposed curb line which will keep the grass area.
Com Au asked about the outlot on Hastings.
Mr. MacKinnon said that BMO Harris had a lease on that property, but is owned
by a separate property owner. They don't intend to sell it.
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Mr. Heidner said that when they are will to develop that property they may be
able to work with them for dual access.
Com. Goldspiel asked about the right in right out restriction.
Mr. MacKinnon talked about their plans with Lake County DOT to remove that
access restriction.
Com. Goldspiel commented on the traffic and is interested in what the study will
say.
Deputy Community Development Director Woods discussed next steps that will
occur.
The petitioners thanked the petitioners for their time and all of the information.
*This item was an information item thus no vote was taken.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Moodhe, Spunt, Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan,Weinstein, Au,
Richards, Worlikar
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission -Regular Meeting-Sep 16, 2020 7:30 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
AYES: Moodhe, Spunt, Cesario, Goldspiel, Khan,Weinstein, Au,
Richards,Worlikar
Chairman's Report
None.
Committee and Liaison Reports
None.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Discussed upcoming projects.
Public Comments and guestions
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM
Chris Stilling
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APPROVED BY ME THIS 7th DAY OF October , 2020
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