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1988-08-25 - Appearance Commission - Minutes I APPEARANCE COMMISSION VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1988 I . CALL TO ORDER Chairman Ed Larsen called the meeting of the Buffalo Grove Appearance Commission to order at 7:40 P.M. on Thursday, August 25, 1988. II . ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: D. Ehrhardt, R. Gordon, E. Larsen. Commissioners Absent: E. Bremner, C. Bruno, M. Silbernik, and F. Weissman. Bldg. Dept. Liaison: Charles Matt, Deputy Building Commissioner Building Inspector: Ed Schar III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 11 , 1988 - Com. Gordon made a motion to approve as submitted. Com. Ehrhardt seconded. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Ehrhardt, Gordon and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. Minutes of August 11 , 1988 approved and will be placed on file. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Crest Hil Hotel (Hilton) - Tabled on July 28, 1988 Presentation made by Mr. Joel Pious and Mr. Allan Picus, Allan M. Pious Architects, 1220 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (336-5490; and Mr. Bob Bogart, Federal Signs, 140 W. Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60521 1 . Trash Enclosure - Plan dated August 8, 1988 was described by Mr. Joel Picus. The trash enclosure will have a single swinging gate, mounted on wheels. The outside will be stucco panel, with a drivit finish coat, to match the design of the building. It will have cross bracing and metal stud sheathing inside. s� 1e qn ih Ch. Larsen suggested installation of if' rub rail to protect the doors from damage when dumpster is emptied. Mr. Hatt informed Mr. Pious that the Code requires a double gate and a four sided structure. r a Mr. Picus responded that this is a service area and deliveries will also be made through this enclosure. There are actually four sides and there is sufficient screening Ch. Larsen said this is a technical decision that will have to be made by the Building Department. Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the Trash Enclosure submitted by Crest Hil Hotel, subject to Building Department approval. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. 2. Landscaping Mr. Allan Picus described the revised Landscaping Plan. The Village Forester reviewed the plan, August 18, 1988, and the only recommendation is to provide parkway trees along Lake-Cook Road. The new plan is acceptable. Mr. Picus agreed and added that they will substitute a Thornless Hawthorne variety for the Washington Hawthorne. Also, they have increased the caliper of all the trees in the front and along the sides by about 1 inch. The sign will be located at the second driveway because they could not meet the 250 feet requirement. It will situated on a berm with low landscaping around the base, similar to the other signs at Buffalo Grove Business Park. Trees will encircle the retention basin. They have about 110 feet of frontage on Lake-Cook Rd. Com. Larsen commented that the required setback for the ground sign is 10 feet, not 25 feet as proposed. He also advised that the sign be double faced, perpendicular to Lake-Cook Road. The AC can approve the landscaping and concept of the signage, but the location of the sign can be changed when they apply for the permit. Mr. Picus said they will discuss the sign with the Hilton people when they have a final review, and Mr. Larsen's suggestions will be considered. APPEARANCE COMMISSION August 25, 1988 - Page Two Y . V V Com. Gordon made a motion to approve the Landscaping for Crest Hil Hotel as submitted, subject to the Village Forester's Review dated August 18, 1988. Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. 3. Site Lighting: a. The Exterior Parking Lot Fixtures will match the lighting in the Buffalo Grove Business Park. b. The Sidewalk Bollards are 8 inch round, 36" tall. The fixtures are dark bronze, per cut sheets in booklet Ch. Larsen noted that the Utility Plan, dated Apr. 8, 1988 shows the location of a gas meter and transformer. He asked for some landscape screening to be added. Mr. Picus indicated that there will be landscaping in the area and screening of these utilities has been anticipated Com. Gordon made a motion to approve the Lighting as proposed for Crest Hil Hotel. Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Ehrhardt, Gordon and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. 4. Signage: Mr. Bob Bogart described the two proposed ground signs: a. Lake-Cook Road - 5'3" x 9'2" - Base is 1 '6" Sign will be single faced. b. Weidner Road - 3'6" x 6'1" - Base is 1 ' Sign will be double faced. The signs are constructed per the specifications listed in the booklet submitted: Colors are Green with Ivory copy. The back of the single faced sign will be matching Green. Ch. Larsen repeated his concern about the proposed single face sign on Lake-Cook Road not giving enough exposure and asked the representatives consider his suggestions. APPEARANCE COMMISSION August 25, 1988 - Page Three Can. Ehrhardt agreed that the Lake-Cook Road sign should double faced. He made the following motion: I move we approve the two ground signs as submitted for Crest Hil Hotel: 1 . Lake-Cook Road - Single Face 2. Weidner Road - Double Face Recommendation is subject to the Building Department's approval of location and size. Can. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. Mr. Bogart asked for approval of a single faced temporary sign to be located on Lake-Cook Road, set back 10 feet. Colors will be Green Background with Ivory and Red copy. Back of sign and 4" posts will also be painted Green. It will be located farther east than the permanent sign. Ch. Larsen questioned whether there will be a distance conflict with the existing signage on Lake-Cook Road and the signage that is to be submitted by the next petitioner? He asked Mr. Matt how approval would be determined? Mr. Matt replied that permits are issued as they are submitted, according to date. Mr. Tim Beechick of Hamilton Partners was present. He presented an overall site plan of the Buffalo Grove Business Park and stated that there would be sufficient distance between the Federal Express sign and Crest Hil sign, if the Crest Hil sign is relocated to the east. Therefore, Ch. Larsen directed that additional motions be made recommending that the Zoning Board of Appeals also recommend variances for the proposed Buffalo Grove Business Park signage. He suggested combining signage. Mr. Beechick said he realized there needs to be more about this signage and added that he does not oppose a combined sign, but Hilton does. If this cannot be accomplished, then one of the businesses would have to apply for a variance. APPEARANCE COMMISSION August 25, 1988 - Page Four Mr. Picus agreed that combined signage would be the best solution, and said they will try to work with Mr. Bogart to design a sign that will maintain Hilton's integrity. Because this is the first U.S. Crest Hil, there are some problems with corporate policy. Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the temporary sign as submitted for Crest Hil Hotel. Coin. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to recommend to the ZBA approval of a recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees for the granting of a variance to permit less than 250 feet spacing between ground signs. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. Mr. Picus recalled that the AC asked for a description of the tennis courts that are shown on the Landscape Plan. There will be two double courts surrounded with Dark Green plastic covered fencing. There will be no lighting. Ch. Larsen said the tennis courts were acceptable. The AC had been concerned about the possibility of lighting. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Buffalo Grove Business Park - Signage Mr. Tim Beechick, Hamilton Partners, Inc. , 1130 Lake-Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (459-9225) made the presentation and described each sign: A. New Monument Sign at the northeast corner of Lake-Cook Rd. and Weidner; To be consistent with existing B.G. Business Park signs. B. Monument Sign on Arlington Heights Road - Change the copy to reflect addresses: 135, 165, 195. C. New Monument Sign for Zierk's Furniture Store - On Lake-Cook Road, in front of building. APPEARANCE COMMISSION August 25, 1988 - Page Five V D. New Monument Sign for Federal Express - Lake-Cook Road entrance to building. E. Existing Temporary Sign - Revised Copy. F. New Temporary Sign - 195 Arlington Heights Road Mr. Beechick said the two new monument signs will be the same as the existing ground signs. Ch. Larsen commented that Signs A and D will both require variances. Hamilton Partners are still the owners of the Hilton Crest Hil property. Mr. Beechick said he understood they will need to file for variances. He is asking aesthetic approval at this time. With regard to the Zierk's Monument Sign, Ch. Larsen commented that 6 inch letters are too small for a business sign that is not even located at an entrance to the property. He suggested a combination sign with Sign A, and an additional sign off of Weidner. The AC can approve the aesthetics only, and the locations can be changed. With regard to signage for the proposed restaurant at Weidner, Mr. Beechick said they would probably use wall signs only. Federal Express brick and granite will match the building. It will have two reveals and brass back lit lettering. There will not be any pick-ups or deliveries, except for a drop-off box at the rear of the property, with a back-lit sign for night-time hours. There were no questions or objections to the proposed signs. Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the four monument structures submitted for Buffalo Grove Business Park: Sign A - New identification sign, L/C Rd. Sign B - Modified existing sign, Arl. Hts. Rd. Sign C - New Zierk's monument sign Sign D - Permanent Federal Express sign Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. APPEARANCE COMMISSION August 25, 1988 - Page Six U Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to recommend to the Zoning Board of Appeals, that they recommend variations, as required for spacing between signs for Signs A and D. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. Mr. Beechick described the two temporary marketing signs. Sign E will be repainted the same colors for the one story building at 195 Arlington Heights Road that is nearing completion. Com. Gordon made a motion to approve Sign E as submitted. Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Ehrhardt, Gordon and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. Sign F will be a new temporary sign on Lake-Cook Road east of Weidner Road. Com. Gordon made a motion to approve Sign F as submitted. Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Ehrhardt, Gordon and Larsen NAY - None Notion Passed - 3 to 0. Buffalo Statue: Mr. Beechick presented photographs of a similar bronze buffalo and described its construction. It will be over 7 feet tall and 8-1/2 feet long. It will be set back 25 feet per requirements for structures. It is not considered a sign. There will be security lights. Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the appearance and location of the proposed bronze buffalo monument as submitted, to be located on Lake-Cook Road near the lake. Cam. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. APPEARANCE COMMISSION August 25, 1988 - Page Seven 4 B. Chrysler/Plymouth - Pylon Signs Presentation was made by Bill Sheehan, Ahern Sign Company, 3257 So. Harding Avenue, Chicago, IL 66023 (254-0717) The owner Mr. Chuck Clifford was also present. One pylon sign will be located in front of the business at 925 W. Dundee Road. It will be an 8' x 9' flag mounted pole sign 20 feet high and set back 20 feet. Frontage of lot is 224 feet. The distance from the Nissan and Toyota is sufficient. Colors will be Blue and White. Second pylon is identical and will be located on Old Arlington Heights Road. Height and setback also 20 feet. Ch. Larsen asked Mr. Matt to verify the zoning of this property to determine the proper setback - 20 or 25 feet. Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the two pylon signs as presented by Clifford Chrysler Plymouth on Dundee Road, with the stipulation that the bases have appropriate landscaping. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. Fascia signage will be submitted at a later date. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Bentley Place - Exit lights. Cut sheets were submitted to the Building Department for AC approval. Front doors will have be solid brass fixtures and rear patio doors will have typical small fixtures. Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve lighting fixtures as submitted for Bentley Place. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Ehrhardt and Larsen NAY - None Motion Passed - 3 to 0. APPEARANCE COMMISSION August 25, 1988 - Page Eight i U B. Mr. Matt asked his statement on Page One of the August 11 , 1988 minutes about Covington Corporate Center signage be amended. Only Corporate Grove and Arbor Creek have signage covenants included in the annexation agreements. He has brought two Arbor Creek signs to the AC for recommendation before submission for Mr. Balling's final approval. C. Mr. Matt will be on vacation Sept. 9, 1988 and Ed Schar be representing the Building Department. D. The Ranch Mart sign is in bad disrepair and Mr. Matt said the managers have been given until Monday, 8/29/88, to submit a solution to the problem, or a citation will be issued. E. Jelly Bowl 's sign is still illuminated and the Shopping Center manager said the work us under contract, but the company has not come out yet to disconnect the sign, etc. F. Chiropractor Sign at Spoerlein Commons also has the repainting of the sign under contract, but it takes time for someone to come out to do the work. G. 1st Nationwide Bank is also under contract to have the brick work done. The electrical work should be completed. VII . ADJOURNMENT Cow►. Gordon made a motion to adjourn. Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion. Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously. Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 9:21 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Shirley Bates, Secretary Appearance Commission sb APPEARANCE COMMISSION August 25, 1988 - Page Nine