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1988-07-28 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1988 I . CALL TO ORDER In the absence of Chairman Ed Larsen, the meeting was called to order by Commissioner Ed Bremner at 7:40 P.M. the Village Hall, on Thursday, July 28, 1988. II . ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: C. Bruno, M. Silbernik, R. Gordon, F. Weissman an E. Bremner QUORUM. Commissioners Absent: E. Larsen and D. Ehrhardt Bldg. Dept. Liaison: Charles Matt, Deputy Building Commissioner Bldg. Dept. Inspector: Ed Schar III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 23, 1988 - Cam. Bruno made a motion to approve as submitted. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Gordon, Bruno, Bremner NAY - None ABSTAIN - Silbernik Minutes of June 23, 1988 were approved and will be placed on file. IV. BUSINESS A. Chase Plaza - Under Canopy Signs Ms. Joan Buttitta, Trammel Crow, Owners/Mangers of Chase Plaza Mr. Joe Holik, Sign Palace, Arlington Heights, IL Ms. Buttitta presented an revised copy of the Chase Plaza Sign Criteria, including Section 11 : Under Canopy Signs Mr. Holik presented diagrams and photographs. He described the construction of the proposed under canopy signage for Chase Plaza Shopping Center. The signs will be 1 • x 3• in size and made of cedar. Both sides will be sandblasted and stained Brown. Inset letters will be Gold and the inset border will be Rust. The signs will be installed on a dark bronze aluminum track that will match the storefront doors. This signage will be durable and should last 10 - 15 years. All signs will be installed at the same height, with the bottoms will be no lower than 8 feet from the pavement. 4 The Chase P1A4.0/ Sign Criteria was. review One minor change was suggested: the proposed colors be included as part of the sign criteria, with landlord approval. Com. Silbernik made a motion to approve the Under Canopy signs for Chase Plaza as presented. Com. Bruno seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Weissman, Silbernik and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. Com. Bruno made a motion to adopt the Revised Sign Criteria for Chase Plaza as presented with the specification that Section 11 , Item B be amended to include "colors" i.e. "Wordage AND COLORS of sign to be approved by the landlord." Com. Silbernik seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. B. Old Farm Village - Identification Signs Representatives not present. See Item V. ANNOUNCEMENTS C. B.C.S. Properties - Buffalo Grove Rd. , South of Dundee Rd. Full Review - Marc Schwartz Michael Batler and Marc Schwartz: Batler, Capitel & Schwartz, 400 W. Dundee Road, B.G. , IL; and Dan and Lenore Baigelman, Full Circle Designers, 1624 Northland Av. , Highland Pk. , 60035 Mr. Schwartz made an introduction of the building which has been designed for the offices of Batler, Capitel & Schwartz. 1 . ARCHITECTURE/MATERIALS: Mr. Baigelman described the site which is located just South of the COMMONS Shopping Center on Buffalo Grove Road. There is a dense woodland area surrounding the site and, to utilize the view, the building will have mostly glass on the East elevation (rear of the site). The North, South and West exposures will have masonry. a. Brick will be Glen Gery - Cocoa with Natural Mortar b. Glass, 24 GA - Felt Green (tinted, not reflective) c. Storefront/Window Frames/Coping - Light Bronze, by Permanodic Kauneer Co. d. Metal Panels/slight shadow lines - Dark Bronze e. Concrete base - Natural color f. Floor is raised about 18 inches above grade so that the view may be enjoyed APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Two ti' t arSchwartz commented tha-Oshe site was chosen for the wooded ea and park with surrounding foliage. The South elevation will face the trees. The roof is flat and all equipment will be located in the basement. There will be one curb cut. Com. Bruno made a motion to approve the Architecture and Materials for the B.C.S. Office Building as presented. Com. Silbernik seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Silbernik, Gordon, Bruno and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. 2. LIGHTING: A photometric design and description of the three (3) types of lighting were presented: Type A will be a 35 foot, 250 watt HPS Valmont Pole Light located at the North corner of the property, on the parkway. All the fixtures will be dark bronze. Type B will be a 30 foot, 400 watt Metal Halide Pole Light, located at the South side within the parking area. Type C is a surface mounted fixture, 175 watt Metal Halide, height to be 16 feet. Light will illuminate rear drive. The exterior lights will not be seen by Cambridge residents. Their lighting is brighter that the proposed lighting. There will be recessed Metal Halide down lights at the entrance and rear doorway. Cam. Silbernik made a motion to approve the Lighting for the B. C. S. Properties as submitted. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Silbernik, Gordon, Bruno and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. 3. LANDSCAPING: The Village Forester's Review, dated July 19, 1988 was discussed. The petitioner agreed to add some screening at the South property line and the Red-twig Dogwood will be replaced with another variety. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Three * Mrs. Baigelm&aaid they would prefer to`/oose a Norway Maple for the parkway trees. She described the overall plan and said plants have been chosen to highlight the building and the parkway. Hr. Schwartz said they have entered into an agreement with the Park District to let them use the parking lot over the week- end. After 6 P.H. during the week; after 1 P.M. on Saturday and all day Sunday. For this reason, landscaping has not been provided along the property line. They will discuss this with Mr. Rigsby. The driveway is Right/Left turn. Com. Weissman made a motion to approve the Landscape Plan as submitted, subject to the Village Forester's Recommendations. Com. Bruno seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Silbernik, Weissman, Gordon, Bruno and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. 4. SIGNAGE: Hr. Baigelman requested a low to the ground, post/panel sign, near the entrance with the street address. He also requested a wall sign with the name of the firm in 12 inch back-lit Light Bronze letters over the arch. . Ch. Bremner suggested Tabling the Signage because there were no drawings, colors or site plan. The petitioners agreed. D. Canterbury Fields - Dartmoor Homes Temporary Construction Sign Mr. Greg Gregor, All-Sign corp. 5501 W. 109th Street, Oaklawn, IL 60453 (422-2203) made the presentation. Sign will be single face, 10' x 12' single-faced sign. Colors - Dark Green Background, with White and Gold Copy. The posts will be painted Dark Green. Back of the sign will be painted with a dark grey primer to preserve the wood. Any changes must be made by repainting of the sign. Mr. Hatt asked that a more definite site plan be submitted. The sign must meet Village set back requirements. Com. Weissman made a motion to approve the sign submitted for Canterbury Fields as presented, with these stipulations: 1 ) the posts are to be painted Dark Green, 2) the back of the sign is to be primed, and 3) a site plan is to be submitted. Com. Bruno seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Four E. j.lton Crest Hil Hotel - FtLI Review 41Tuffalo Grove Business Park - 900 Lake/Cook Road Presentation was made by Allan M. and Joel Picus, Project Architects, 1220 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (336-5490) The Crest Hil will be an 85,000 sf. 2-story courtyard motel, with a small eating area in front. This will be the first franchise building in the country. ARCHITECTURE/MATERIALS: A photograph of a typical Hilton motel was presented. Material samples were displayed: 1 . Brick will be utility size; #8-43, matching Zierk's 2. Stucco is brown coat with drivet finish - White 3. Asphalt Shingles - Slate Grey (Cambridge) 4. Metal Roofing - Grey to match the shingles 5. Windows - Clear glass, with White aluminum casement 6. Trim - White mood 7. Trash enclosure will probably have a wood stockade fence. Plans must be submitted for approval. Specifications submitted included a covered indoor swimming pool, but Hilton did not approve the plans, so there will only be an exterior pool. Plans must be submitted for approval. Ch. Bremner informed the representatives that the AC cannot approve something that has not been submitted as it will be - constructed. Com. Silbernik expressed concern about the lack of specifi- cations. Hilton must have controls for standards and should be able to supply a list. Mr. Al Picus, Principal Investor, explained that Hilton has developed the basic concept. Each franchiser hires local architects and materials are chosen to conform with local codes. Because this is the first Crest Hil in the USA, Hilton consultant architects have been sent to work with the, developer to select specific materials. Because of liability considerations, Hilton will not specify any manufacturer. The material samples submitted have been approved by Hilton. Because this prototype building will be built across the country, Hilton would only approve an outdoor pool. Hr. Al Picus said they have suggested the indoor pool as a solution to the short swimming season in this climate. They are working within a time frame with both land commitments and financial commitments, and they need AC approval in order to proceed. They have agreed to install a 20' x 44' white marble plaster, interior finish, 4'6" deep open lap pool, by Tarragon Pool Co. It will be installed on a concrete base with a surrounding concrete patio, in the landscaped court. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Five Mr. Matt dird .obd the AC to approve the .4%...Jhitecture and Materials subject to complete plans, with specifications, being submitted to the Building Department; or Table. Mr. Picus said they have been changing the pool drawings and will submit plans to the AC at a later date. Com. Bruno made a motion to approve the Elevations for Hilton Crest Hil Motel, excluding the swimming pool and trash enclosure, subject to provision of material colors and manufacturer specifications to the Building Dept. Com. Silbernik seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. LANDSCAPING: The Village Forester's Review, dated July 19, 1988 was discussed. Questions arose about the requirements of parkway trees and sodded parkway. Mr. Picus said they would agree to include whatever is necessary. Com. Silbernik made a motion to Table the Landscaping. Com. Weissman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE: Unanimously LIGHTING: Fixtures will match the Buffalo Grove Business Park, but a site plan was not submitted. Com. Silbernik made a motion to Table the Lighting Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Unanimously SIGNAGE: Black and White drawings were submitted with colors listed. Two signs were requested, but the AC asked to see color renderings and a site plan. Sizes were also uncertain. Landscaping will be required around the bases. A temporary construction sign would also be permitted. Com. Silbernik made a motion to Table the Signage. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Unanimously Mr. Picus thanked the Commissioners for their time and considerations. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Six F. jgers Centre for Commerce Lull Review 1rbor Creek Business Centre Ms. Jeanne Rogers, Arthur Rogers & Co. 3170 Des Plaines Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60018, introduced the development team: Ms. Kathy Rogers, Project Manager Mr. William Schmitz, Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Dick Burke, V.P. of Dahl Electric, Mr. John Staub, Theodore Brickman Co. Mr. Gary Schraw, John Schraw Architects ARCHITECTURE/MATERIALS: Mr. Schmitz presented a rendering of the buildings and described the architecture and construction materials. 1 . Utility brick and matching square brick - Terra Cotta Color, Mfg. Taylor Clay 2. Window Frames - Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum 3. Fascia - Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum 4. Lightly tinted, thermopane pane - 1 inch thick 5. Overhead doors, interior truck court area - Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum 6. Service/Man doors - Flush, metal, painted to match overhead doors 7. Roof is flat - Duro-Last Roofing Material is single ply, with very few seams. Can be used with or with- out stones on top. Material will last many years. 8. HVAC units will be condenser type, not AC units. Bryant units are being considered. They are 27" high and the parapet wall is 30" so they will not be seen from parking lot area. There were no questions or comments. Com. Silbernik made a motion to approve the Architecture and Materials as submitted by Rogers Centre for Commerce. Cam. Bruno seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Silbernik, Bruno, Gordon and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. LIGHTING: 1 . Recessed Cans at entry ways - 40 watt HPS 2. Wall Pace - 250 watt, HPS 3. Dock Lights - 70 watt HPS 4. Single head and double head, single pole lights and 300 watt, HPS APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Seven Cut sheets ir1,Vided photometric data. Alighting fixtures will be Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum and all parking lot lighting will be on photocells. Lights will not interfere with landscaping. Site plan showing lighting - Dated 5/9/88, revised 7/6/88. Com. Weissman made a motion to approve the Lighting for Rogers Centre for Commerce as presented. Com. Silbernik seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. LANDSCAPING: Mr. John Staub described the overall landscape concept, which has been designed to blend in with the Buffalo Grove area. The required number of parkway trees are grouped in native tree species. Trees include shade trees, ornamentals, and evergreens. Berms are sodded and planted. A nature trail and picnic area are included on the site. Building landscaping include a large number of trees, with long flowing bedlines. Individual tenants can plant flowers, ornamental trees or ground cover at the entrances. The rear of the property abuts Leider's Tropical Plants and the landscaping consist of massive shade trees and evergreens to screen the warehouse storage area and existing fence. Phase I will include the extension of the empty area with some large Alder and Birch trees, to give a clumpy look. Landscape Review was discussed and Mr. Staub agreed to substitute the Greytwig Dogwood for the Redtwig Dogwood. Parkway trees will be grouped and the overhead utility wires will be taken into consideration. Mr. Matt noted that signage has been included on the Landscape Plans and should be deleted in the motion. Cain. Silbernik made a motion to approve the Landscaping as presented for Rogers Centre for Commerce, subject to the Village Forester's Review of July 19, 1988, with the exclusion of the signage designated on the plans. Com. Weissman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Eight GNAGE: Entry Sign will be block brick to match the design of the building including the parapet wall. The sign will be 12 inches off the ground, with ground cover. The sign will be 4'6" x 12' wide and will comply with the ordinance. Background will be polycarbonate material. Lettering will be stainless steel, with either back lighting or ground lighting. Tenant Signage will consist of one sign per entrance and will include the address number and name of the tenant. Signs will be attached to the wall and back lit. The signage was not included in the packet, but Mr. Matt said the aesthetics of the signs could be approved with a stipulation that they meet location and setback requirements. He added that the signage will be included as a part of the Annexation Agreement and will require the approval of the Village Manager and Staff. Temporary Sign will be 96 square feet, double face sign on Aptakasic Road. Color and style are consistent with the building. Posts will be treated wood and will be painted to match the Beige background. Other colors will be Rust, Gold and Black. Cain►. Gordon made a motion to approve double-faced Temporary Sign for Rogers Centre for Commerce as presented, with posts to be painted to match frame. The Permanent sign, at the entrance on Barclay Blvd. , approved as presented, subject to Village Annexation Agreement. The Tenant Signs as presented and described. All signage approved with the stipulation that drawings including dimensions, colors and location will be submitted to the Building Department to be included in the AC File. Cam. Silbernik seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Silbernik, Bremner, Gordon and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. A recess was called. Meeting reconvened at 10:15 P.M. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Nine G. Arbor Creek 6iroc Building Lots 23 and 24 - Full Review Presentation was made by Ms. Stephanie A. Hayford, Property Manager and Marketing Manager for Klefstad Companies, Inc. , 4444 W. Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60641 (777-7300); Ken Latonze, Project Manager; and Ron Rehling, Landscape Architect ARCHITECTURE/MATERIALS: Ms. Hayford displayed a rendering of the building which will be located East of Barclay Blvd. on Lots 23 and 24 of the Arbor Creek Business Centre. The building will be a 75,000 sf. , all masonry construction with soldier coursing at the top, piers around the sides and front. The building has been designed for 5 multi-tenant units, 15,000 sf. each. Materials were described: 1 . Brick will be by Belden - 470-479, Standard Size 2. Windows - Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum Frames 3. Glass - Reflective bronze, thermopane 4. Canopies, over all windows, etc. - Bronze Aluminum 5. Truck docks - interior, at the rear of the building 6. Overhead doors - insulated aluminum, matching bronze 7. Interior dumpsters - located within truck dock area 8. 4 foot mechanical screen - matching bronze aluminum Klefstad Companies are the developers of the project and may construct a second spec building, but they will wait to see how leasing proceeds. Com. Weissman made a motion to approve the Arbor Creek Spec Building, Lots 23 and 24 as presented. Com. Silbernik seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner Nay - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. LIGHTING: A plot plan E-1 , and cut sheets of lighting fixtures with photometric data were presented. Two types of lighting will be used: 1 . Type A & B - 20 ' pole lights, all bronze aluminum; Sodium Vapor, some single and some double fixtures. Standards will be next to landscape islands on concrete bases painted to match the curbing. 2. Perimeter building lights, wall mounted - 16 feet from pavement, between soldier courses. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Ten hBremner asked if the he'dit of the parking lot lights ould be 30 feet high to match the previous presentation for Rogers Centre? Mr. Matt responded that he would research the Annexation Agreement to see if the height of the poles is specifically addressed. The spread could be 20 ft. - 30 ft. The require- ments are measured in foot candles: minimum - 1 foot candle, and the maximum - 3 foot candles. Ms. Hayford said the 20 foot height was chosen because it was best for the height of the building. The height of the pole determines the brightness of the light. Com. Bruno made a motion to approve the Lighting as presented for Arbor Creek Business Centre, Lots 23 and 24. Com. Gordon seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Silbernik, Gordon, Bruno and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. LANDSCAPING: Mr. Ron Rehling said the landscaping plans were designed with cohesiveness in mind. The plant materials harmonize and are used repeatedly through Lots 23 and 24. Shade trees, orna- mentals and shrubs have been used in specific zones. One type of shrub has been used along the front of the building to accent the plane of the building lines. The plan is simple but organized. There is a 2 foot berm to provide screening for cars and plantings will be grouped according height. The Landscape Review has been discussed with Mr. Rigsby. With reference to the first comment about avoiding mono- culture, Mr. Rehling said that this design technique is very effective, but there is a danger of disease. He has agreed to substitute, within the berms and parkways, trees of similar design and character. One tree chosen was the Hybrid Elm, which it is not susceptible to disease and is on the approved plant list. With regard to the comment about to much asphalt, Mr. Rehling was open to suggestions from the AC. Ms. Hayford explained the parking ratio calls for 216 spaces. The building cannot be moved back because that would limit the amount of space required for trucks to maneuver. They could possibly add plantings at the corners of the buildings. After discussing several possibilities, Mr. Matt suggested meeting with the Planning Dept. to determine if any parking spaces could be eliminated and green space added. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Eleven Com. SilbernAiwomade a motion to approve �,� Landscaping for the Arbor Creek Business Centre, Lots 23 and 24 as presented, with the stipulation that the developer meet with Mr. Rigsby for further discussion and final determination with regard to the recommendations included in the Landscape Plan Review dated July 19, 1988. Coax. Weissman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. SIGNAGE: Ms. Hayford explained that they are not requesting a temporary sign. There is signage on the trailer arid they will probably come in with a For Lease sign sometime in the future. The Permanent Entrance Sign will be 4'9" x 4'9' on 4.3" base. Sign will be constructed of aluminum, with vinyl copy. Colors will be: 1 . Background - Cream, #99 Dupont 2. Klefstad Logo/Address - Dark Blue, *56 Dupont 3. Tenant panels will be reverse colors 4. Skirt (pole cover) - Dark Blue, *56 Dupont The sign will meet Village Sign Code set back requirements, near the center of the landscaping on Barclay Blvd. Placement will be determined after landscaping has been completed. There will be no signage on the building except for the tenant names and addresses which will be submitted at a later date. Mr. Matt asked that AC approval be for aesthetics only with the stipulation that a site plan be submitted to the Building Department showing exact location. Com. Gordon made a motion to approve the sign as presented for 1367-1413 N. Barclay Blvd. at Arbor Creek Business Centre, subject to Bldg. Dept. approval of the site plan. Com. Bruno seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Silbernik, Gordon, Bruno and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Twelve V. ANNOI EMENTS Item B - Old Farm Village signs (Mr. Matt asked for AC approval. ) Signs are requested for Weiland Rd. at Cobbler Ln. and Busch Rd. at Fabish Dr. The size is 36" x 42" and signs meet the requirements of the Sign Code. Colors match the usual Lexington signs. Coca. Silbernik made a motion to approve the two Old Farm Village entrance signs as presented by Lexington Development Corp. Coca. Weissman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. Vintage Fence: When the Vintage Subdivision was approved by the Village Board, a fence was designated on Exhibit F of the Annexation Agreement, to be located on the abutting Anden's commercial center property, located North of Checker Road, East of Buffalo Grove Rd. Fence posts have been placed on the homeowner's property and they objecting to this location. Mr. Matt asked for AC approval of the 6 foot stockade fence which is one element of the buffering design plan. All other elements of the plan must be submitted to the AC for approval at the time the commercial area is developed. Anden is being asked to remove the posts from the homeowner's property and comply with Exhibit F. Com. Silbernik made a motion to approve the 6 foot stockade fence as depicted in Exhibit "F" of the Annexation Agreement for the Seifert Property. Approval is only for this one element of Exhibit "F" . Com. Weissman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Silbernik, Weissman and Bremner NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0. First Nationwide Bank - Arlington Hts. Road and Route 83 Mr. Matt reported that brick columns will soon be added. Chiropractor Signs/Spoerlein Farm - Frames will be painted White. Top Soil Signs are gone. Lexington Pointe Leasing Sign is down. Trailer will soon be moved. Malnati 's - There has been a flood plain problem. APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Thirteen VI . ADJOURNMENT Coon. Silbernik made a motion to adjourn. Com. Bruno seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Shirley Bates, Secretary Appearance Commission sb APPEARANCE COMMISSION July 28, 1988 - Page Fourteen