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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richard Gordon called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. on Thursday,
May 27, 1999 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: F. Weissman, C. Masure, C. Johnson and R. Gordon
E. Smith(arrived at 7:42 P.M.)
III. Commissioners Absent: L. Dorfman and M. Cea
Bldg. Dept. Liaison: Richard Jensen, Building Inspector
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 13, 1999—Corn. Johnson made a motion to approve.
Corn. Masure seconded the motion.
There were no additions or corrections.
Roll Call Vote: AYE—Weissman, Masure, Johnson and Gordon
Motion Passed—4 to 0.
May 13, 1999 minutes were approved as submitted.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. 15 N. Buffalo Grove Road - Walgreens at Town Center
Ground Sign and Multiple Wall Signs
Recommendation for Variance of B-5 Zoning Ordinance
Ms.Natalie Grindle, Acme/Wiley Corporation, 1418 Elmhurst Road, Elk Grove
Village, IL 60007(847-631-3120) made the presentation. Acme/Wiley has been
designated to make and install the signs.
1. The ground sign is 20' in height and will be located 20' from the west and
south lot lines. Town Center ground signs require a variation.
2. The Walgreens script signs on the west and south elevations both face
public right-of-ways and require no variation.
3. Additional wall signs will be located on the west and south elevations and
will identify the Pharmacy (19 sq.ft.)—24 Hrs (11 sq.ft.)— 1 Hr Photo (21
sq. ft.).The letters are 18 inches in height. Variance is required.
4. On the south elevation there will be a Drive Thru Pharmacy sign
underlined with an arrow indicating the entrance of the drive thru.
The size is 38 sq. ft. Variance is required.
5. There are small entrance and exit signs on the canopy.
6. There will be illuminated neon mortar and pestle sign within the tower.
No variance required.
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The Commissioners recalled the workshop when these signs were first reviewed
and found to be acceptable. But the variance was never applied for.
Corn. Johnson made a motion to recommend that a variance be granted that would
permit the Sign Package including the additional wall signs as presented, i.e.
Pharmacy-24 Hrs-1 Hr Photo and Drive-Thru Pharmacy with arrow.
Corn. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE—Weissman, Masure, Johnson, Smith and Gordon
NAY—None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0. Item will be on the June 15,1999 ZBA Agenda.
The double-faced ground sign was discussed. It meets the Sign Code criteria but
all Town Center ground signs require Appearance Commission recommendation
for a variance.
Ch. Gordon commented how unattractive the tall posts are. This is a very
prominent corner in Buffalo Grove and should have special treatment.
The possibility of bricking in the posts was considered, but this would make the
posts wider and lessen visibility
Ms. Grindle said they make single pole structure, but it is not as attractive as the
double poles and the bronze color tends to be less obtrusive. Visibility would be
lost if a ground sign was installed. It is important for the 24 Hours and Drive-Thru
Pharmacy information to be seen from all directions at the intersection of Lake
Cook Road and Buffalo Grove Road.
Com. Masure wondered if the Town Center sign(street furniture) would block the
sign from Lake Cook Road.
Corn. Johnson said the area in front of the building is bermed and the landscaping
is low. The Commissioners agreed a ground sign would be seen and would be
preferable.
Corn. Weissman thought that a ground sign was incorporated in the original
landscape plan.
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of a variance for the
Walgreens ground sign as presented.
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Com. Masure seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE—None
NAY—Weissman, Smith, Masure, Johnson and Gordon
Motion Failed to Pass—5 to 0. Item will be on the June 15, 1999 Zoning Board
of Appeals Agenda and this recommendation will be forwarded to the ZBA.
Commissioners.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. 650 Lake Cook Road—Hamilton Partners
Temporary Marketing Sign-Recommendation for Variance
Ms. Laura Voeks, RPA, Asset Manager, Hamilton Partners, 1130 Lake Cook Rd.,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847-459-9225) requested a recommendation for a
variance that would permit installation of a marketing sign at 650 Lake Cook Rd.
This is a 29,000 square foot space that has been occupied by Zierk's Home
Furnishings for ten(10) years. The space will be vacated on October 31, 1999
and the sign is needed to lease the space as soon as possible. The Zierk's sign
will be removed when they leave.
The sign will be the standard green and gold Hamilton Partners colors.
Ms. Voeks requested the sign for the usual twelve (12)months, but if the building
is leased, it will be removed sooner. They prefer another single use tenant.
The sign will be located between the landscaping at the southeast corner of the
lot and the Zieks' blue sign, mounted on 4" x 4"posts , will be installed about the
same distance from the lot line.
The revision of the Sign Code is nearing completion and this type of sign will be
included.
Corn. Smith said that based on past history, he would make a motion to
recommend approval of a variance that would permit the Hamilton Partners
marketing sign at 650 Lake Cook Road to be installed for twelve (12) months.
Corn. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE—Johnson, Masure, Weissman, Smith and Gordon
NAY—None
Motion Passed- 5 to 0. Item will be on the June 15, 1999 Zoning Board of
Appeals agenda.
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B. Lake Cook Road and Northgate Parkway (Johnson Drive)
Chevy Chase Business Park—Lot 7
Full Review: Elevations, Materials, Colors, Landscaping and Lighting
Tenant Sign—American National Bank
Mr. David J. Olsen, AIA, Vice President, The Jenkins Group, 300 Park
Boulevard, Suite 250, Itasca, IL 60143-3146 (630-250-9100) and Mr. Dick
Mallory, Project Director, The Brickman Group, Ltd., Landscape Architects,
Long Grove Road, Long Grove, IL 60047 (438-8211) made the presentation.
Mr. Olsen described the site of the 2-story multi-tenant office building they plan
to construct at the northwest corner of Northgate Parkway and Lake Cook Road,
Lot 2 in the Chevy Chase Business Park. There is a 50' setback along the south
property line (Lake Cook Road) and 25' setbacks on the other two (2) sides of the
triangular shaped lot. This leaves no back yard. The building has four(4) open
sides. The front of the building faces south on Johnson Drive and the site has two
(2) curb cuts. One at the entrance and the other at the far west end of the site.
There are two (2) curb cuts across Johnson Drive. The building will be centered
on the property with double rows of parking spaces to the east and on the south.
The parking area to the west will have a landscaped island to break up the asphalt.
1. ELEVATIONS, MATERIALS AND COLORS:
The building is smaller than other Hamilton Partner's buildings, 90' x 180'. The
principal entrance of the building (facing north) will be flanked on each side with
2-story curtain wall spaces and 2 rows of 15' punched windows that continue
around the building. There will be a secondary entrance on the east elevation, but
no curtain walls. The buildings will be constructed with the following materials:
1. Brick—4"x 12"Carolina Ceramic Chestnut (earth tone color).
Basic brick will be wire cut with some smooth faced brick used as
accent around the building and for the lintels above the windows.
2. Base—8"x 16"or 12"x 24" smooth face Prairie Stone (Renaissance)
that assimilates cut stone. This stone will also be used for the sills.
3. There will be a 7-1/2 foot Gunmetal Grey standing seam roof screen
above the center of the building. There will be two (2) packaged roof
top units, one (1) for each story and the toilet room exhaust vents. The
screen will conceal the mechanical units on all four sides from
Johnson Drive or Northgate Parkway and from westbound traffic on
Lake Cook Road, but eastbound traffic, over the tracks, on Lake Cook
Road will be above the screen.
4. The windows and curtain wall will have bronze tinted glass.
5. The entrances on the south and east elevation will be clear glass.
6. The framing has a dark bronze anodized finish.
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There are two (2)tenant spaces on the first floor. American National Bank will
occupy about 75%of the first floor, which includes all of the east side and across
the rear of the building to the north. The second floor is open and it would be
good to have a single tenant. The address of the building will be centered above
the south and east entrances. The numerals will be light bronze, similar to other
Hamilton Partners buildings.
The front entrance of the building comes out about five feet(5') and the doorway
is recessed, but the plane of the building is flush. There will also be some shadow
lines around the windows, which are set back with a projecting pre-cast sill, and
the different brick textures will give some change of color. The stone base is
higher and reduces the height of the building.
Corn. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the Architecture,
Materials and Colors as presented for the Hamilton Partners multi-tenant office,
building to be constructed on Lot 7 of the Chevy Chase Business Park.
Com. Masure seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE—Weissman, Smith, Masure, Johnson and Gordon
NAY -None
Motion Passed— 5 to 0.
2. LANDSCAPING:
Mr. Dick Mallory, Theordore Brickman Group, Ltd. described the Landscape
Plan. There is an abundance of existing plantings along Northgate Parkway.
Some of the large trees have been in place for 9 to 10 years. They would like to
transplant six (6) Crabapple Trees. He indicated where they will be relocated in
front of the building and mixed with smaller Crabapple Trees. A large pine tree
will be moved to the back of the building . One Honeylocust will be moved out to
the parkway. These trees will be very effective. •
The area in front of the building will be opened up to give a good view of the
entry. Some shade trees, taller shrubs and ground cover will be used to give
detail at the two entrance areas. Throughout the parking lot, various shade trees
will be planted to form a canopy that will screen the eastbound bridge ramp.
The Village Forester's Review, dated May 26,1999, was discussed:
Mr. Richard Kuhl recommended that some evergreens be added to the cluster
plantings on Johnson Drive. Mr. Mallory agreed to move some of the evergreens
out and add some shrubs.
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Another recommendation was to increase the plant material at the rear of the
building. Mr. Mallory said they could move the pines at the corner more to the
rear and add a tree to increase the mass of plantings.
The third recommendation was to replace any transplanted plant material that dies
with a plant of equal size. Mr. Mallory said these are very large trees and it
would be very expensive to replace them with the same size trees. If they were
held to this statement, Mr. Mallory said they would just not try to relocate any of
the trees and plant smaller Crab Apple trees, or they could try to transplant the
trees, and if they do not make it,replace them with smaller trees.
The Commissioners discussed this recommendation and agreed it would be best
to try the transplanting and if the trees do not live, they could be replaced with
smaller trees Mr. Mallory said new 7 to 8 foot trees could be planted. This
would maintain the concept and be within the budget.
Ch. Gordon noted that the west end of the parking lot could use something more.
Mr. Mallory agreed that some shrubs could be planted at the corner of the parking
area.
Com. Masure made a motion to recommend approval of the Landscape Plan as
amended with the proviso that any transplanted trees that do not survive are to be
replaced with 4"to 5" caliper Honey Locusts and 7' to 8' Crab Apple Trees.
Additional shrubs are to be added to along Johnson Drive and at the west end of
the parking lot. The large pine tree is to be moved to the rear of the building and
some shrubs are to be added.
Corn. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Smith, Johnson, Weissman, Masure and Gordon
NAY—None
Motion Passed—5 to 0.
Mr. Mallory was advised to submit a revised landscape plan to Mr. Richard Kuhl
for review, and if acceptable, a copy is to provided to the Building Department.
3. LIGHTING:
Mr. Olsen was not very familiar with the proposed lighting because his office did
not do the plan. The shoe box fixtures and poles will be dark bronze anodized
aluminum that will match the existing lights in the Chevy Chase Business Park.
The light source will be Metal Halide. The photometrics are difficult to read.
Corn. Gordon observed that the photometric plan does not show enough light for
the west end of the parking lot.
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Mr. Olsen said the plan does not take the existing street lights into consideration
and there will be some spillage from the building lights.
Corn. Johnson commented that there is not enough light along the south line of
the parking lot.
Mr. Olsen asked to have the Lighting Tabled and said it would be resubmitted.
Corn. Johnson made a motion to Table.
Corn. Masure seconded the motion.
Voice Vote: AYE Unanimously
4. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK SIGN:
The American National Bank would like to have internally illuminated wall signs
on the second story of the south and east elevations. The signs 3'9-1/2"x 11'1"1"
signs would have dark blue lettering on white plex with a gold eagle. Mr. Olsen
said no other signs would be installed on the building without being submitted to
the Appearance Commission for review.
Both signs face a public right-of-way and do not require a variance.
The Commissioners had no objections.
Corn. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the American National
Bank signs as submitted for the Hamilton Partners building on Lot 7 of the Chevy
Chase Business Park.
Corn. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE—Weissman, Masure, Johnson, Smith and Gordon
NAY—None
Motion Passed—5 to 0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Appearance Commission will continue to meet until informed otherwise.
ADJOURNMENT
Com. Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Corn. Smith seconded the motion.
Voice Vote—AYE Unanimously
Ch. Gordon adjourned the meeting at 9:53 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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