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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1988
I . CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ed Larsen called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. at the
Village Hall, on Thursday, May 12, 1988.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: E. Bremner, D. Ehrhardt, C. Bruno,
R. Gordon, F. Weissman, E. Larsen
• M. Silbernik arrived at 8:30 P.M.
Commissioners Absent: None
Bldg. Dept. Liaison: Charles Matt, Deputy Building Commissioner
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 28, 1988 - Paragraph 2, change drawings to "renderings" in
the 1st and 2nd sentences.
Can. Bremner made a motion to approve as amended.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
C Roll Call Vote: AYE - Bremner, Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon and Weissman (Not appointed until
May 2, 1988)
Motion Passed - 3 to 0, 2 abstentions
Ch. Larsen introduced Mr. Richard Gordon and Mr. Fred Weissman
and welcomed them as new Appearance Commissioners. The third new
commissioner, Mr. Martin Silbernik, arrived at 8:30 P.M.
VI . BUSINESS
A. Cherbourg - New Elevations
Pulte Home Corporation
Mr. Tim Hernandez, AICP, Dir. of Planning, Pulte Home Corp. ,
2500 W. Higgins Road, Suite 770, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
and Mr. Devin Crimmins, Project Manager, were present.
Mr. Hernandez summarized development of Cherbourg which has
been open for 6 months. They have been able to gauge the
market and have decided to introduce two new models. One is
a larger ranch house, Gentilly and the other is a new 2-story,
Bordeaux. The style is Country French and both models are
very compatible with the previously approved models. Cherbourg
is -a development of townhomes, and the new models will be mixed
with the previously approved models in the 3 and 4 unit build-
ings. Only one building will have 5 units.
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The same two color"ackages will be used. Th�r4 are two brick
colors - White and White with some red. All chimneys are
masonry, with a cedar decor cap. All the other materials are
the same as previously approved.
Two of the three lakes are built with some of the vegetation
planted. They mill complete the lakes as much as possible by
June 15th, and they must will wait until Fall to plant again.
They have had about 30 sales, but the market is for "empty-
nesters" and these people tend to wait until the model area and
entryway is completed to see if they will enjoy the environment
Bordeaux Front Elevation - Curved detail over the double window
of Elevation 1 ; and the single window of Elevation 2 are wood
moldings and only project about 4 - 5 inches. The doorway of
Elevation 2 is a canopy over a porch, and the curved detail
projects 3 - 4 feet, with a roofing material on top.
The glass lights at the entryway door are the same as the other
models; and the shutters are pine or cedar wood.
Matching units will not be placed next to each other. They try
to alternate roof lines
Com. Bruno made a motion to approve the new elevations for
Cherbourg as submitted, with the notation that on the Bordeaux,
Front Elevations, there is no projecting of the curved feature
above the windows. The doorway projects over a porch.
(l Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Bremner, Weissman, Gordon, Bruno,
Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 6 to 0.
Mr. Hernandez presented a rendering and plans for Clustered
Mailbox Structures. The Post Office has requested that there
be no single mailboxes. There will be one structure for from 2
to 4 buildings, located strategically around the subdivision.
There will be 15 to 16 mailbox units, with no more than 16
individual boxes per unit.
Shingles will match the townhomes. The posts are encased with
cedar. The boxes will be metal with painted finish and main-
tenance will be the responsibility of the Homeowner's Assn.
The color will match the nearest building.
Mr. Hernandez presented a photo of a completed structure that
was built as an example. This structure in photo has a back
and Mr. Hernandez said this is the way they propose to build
them. The width will be increased so the mailboxes will not
project.
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Mr. Matt infirmed that the base shot either side of the
posts mill be trimmed with cedar. This detail is shown in the
top right diagram.
Com. Larsen commented that he preferred the open design, but
the decision mould be left to the developer.
Mr. Batt requested new plans be submitted to the Building
Department, if the mailboxes are going to be constructed as
shown in the photograph.
Cam. Weissman asked if there will be shrubbery planted around
the base of the structures?
Mr. Hernandez responded that there will usually be some land-
scaping in the vicinity, such as parking areas. They instruct
their field people to be sensitive when locating the boxes.
Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the Cherbourg Mailbox
Structures as revised and shown in the photograph Exhibit A,
with new plans to be submitted to the Building Department.
Each Mailbox Structure is to be a single color, chosen from
the previously approved trim colors.
Cam. Bremner seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Ehrhardt, Weissman,
Bremner and Larsen
NAY - None
CMotion Passed - 6 to 0.
B. Arbor Creek - Leasing Signs
Representatives not present. Reviewed following Item C.
C. Highland Oaks Shopping Plaza - Sign Criteria
Southwest Corner, Weiland and Busch Road
Martin P. Norkett, Nordon Realty Co. , 1603 Orrington Ave.
Suite 1155, Evanston, Illinois 60201 (312) 866-6590.
Commissioner Gordon is the architect who designed the center
and therefore recused himself from the discussion.
r. Norkett presented a rendering of the shopping center and
escried the construction of the proposed signage. This
center is similar to Strathmore Shopping Center at Route 83
and Arlington Heights Road and the signage mill be the same.
Signage mill be mounted on raceways and centered over the
arches. The Sign Criteria mill be included in the leases.
The specifications were reviewed and revisions mere made.
Changes are noted on attached copy of Sign Criteria, dated
April 1 , 1988, and are included in the motion.
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Com. Bruno made ttielfollowing motion:
I move we approve the Sign Criteria for
Highland Oaks Shopping Plaza with these
modifications:
Item 2 - Second sentence: delete "aluminum"
and insert "letter" side returns, etc.
Item 3 - Add: If two lines of copy are required,
letters not to exceed 10 inches would be used.
Where descenders are required, they may increase
the overall height of the sign to 30 inches.
Item 4 - Should read:
The content of each Tenant's identification sign
shall be limited to the store name and nature of
the business conducted therein. National trademark
logos may be used, but all other logos must have the
Village of Buffalo Grove Appearance Commission's
approval.
Item 7 - Delete entirely. Re-number Item 8 to Item 7.
A revised copy of the Sign Criteria shall be
submitted to the Building Department.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Bremner, Weissman, Bruno,
Ehrhardt, and Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon and Silbernik
Motion Passed - 5 to 0, 1 abstentions.
Mr. Norkett asked the AC about the possibility of using
the one mansard portion of the building for signage.
They are negotiating with a major tenant who is requesting
this exception.
Ch. Larsen responded that according to the Sign Code,
mansards are treated as walls for signage purposes.
He suggested incorporating something into the Criteria
that would permit this signage:
Item 8 - Modifications to these specifications may be
granted by the Landlord, subject to the Village of Buffalo
Grove Appearance Commission's approval.
Mr. Norkett agreed and the Commissioners did not object
to this addendum to the preceding motion.
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B. Arbor Cr84 - Leasing Signs
Baird & Warner for Klefstad Co. § Inc.
Ch. Larsen suggested review of the leasing signs without the
1 presence of representatives. Arbor Creek is requesting 32 sf.
leasing signs at 6 locations within the Business Centre, per
the site plan submitted. Ends of the signs are to be boxed.
Signs are single face.
Colors - Ivory background with all Navy Blue lettering.
Back of signs are faced and painted Ivory.
Skirt will be Navy Blue.
These signs are permitted under Sign Code Sec. 15.32.040 -
Construction Signs. One sign per construction project.
Mr. Matt advised Mr. Larsen that new permits will be necessary
when these signs are moved to different locations within the
center.
Can. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the 4 foot x 8 foot
Leasing Signs as submitted for use in the Arbor Creek Business
Centre, on Lots 5, 7, 9, 16, 18 and 21 . Signs shall be set
back 30 feet from the lot line, subject to the Bldg. Dept. •s
determination of classification and proper permitting for this
type of signage.
Cam. Bruno seconded the motion.
C Roll Call Vote: AYE - Ehrhardt, Bruno, Gordon, Bremner,
Weissman, Silbernik and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed 7 to 0.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS_
Ch. Larsen introduced Commissioner Marty Silbernik and expressed
appreciation for all three new commissioners. He gave a brief
description of the functions of the Appearance Commission as they
relate to the Village Zoning requirements and the Sign Code.
The AC is a recommending body to the Village Board of Trustees.
Petitioners who are denied by the AC can appeal directly to the
Trustees for an immediate- decision, without the delay of resubmit-
ting projects to the various commissions.
An orientation meeting will be scheduled after a Village Board
Liaison has been appointed.
Also, a meeting will soon be scheduled with Ch. Larsen, Mr. Balling
and the AC Trustee Liaison to clarify the issues regarding Shopping
Center Sign Criteria.
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Mr. Hatt was asked to SW4eck on the following sign wAround the
Village:
1 . Top Soil Sign near Colfax Envelope Co.
111 2. Itasca Construction Sign near Zierk's Furniture on
Lake/Cook Road.
3. The "Build Illinois" sewer project sign across L/C Road -
Should it be removed or relocated to the new construction
site?
Mr. Matt reported that he has received the corrected Town Center
Sign Criteria. Should the AC review the changes before it is
included in the Sign Criteria Book?
Ch. Larsen said that since it was approved subject to the changes
being made. After it has been approved by the Village Board (on
the Consent Agenda - June 6, 1988), copies should be distributed
for insertion in all Sign Criteria Books.
V I . ADJOURNMENT
Corn. Bruno made a motion to adjourn. Com. Bremner seconded.
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Shirley Bates, Secretary
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