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1995-08-10 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1995 I . CALL TO ORDER Chairman Richard Gordon called the Appearance Commission meeting to order on Thursday, August 10, 1995 at 7 : 55 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd. II . ROLL CALL Commissioners Present : A. Viehman, E. Smith, L. Dorfman and R. Gordon. QUORUM. Commissioners Absent : F. Weissman and M. Cea Bldg. Dept . Liaison: Richard Jensen, Building Inspector III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 27, 1995 - Tabled. July 13 , 1995 - Remain Tabled. June 22, 1995 - Motion to approve as submitted was made by Com. Dorfman and seconded by Com. Viehman. Roll Call Vote : AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Viehman and Gordon NAY - None Minutes of June 22, 1995 approved as submitted. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Citibank - 105 W. Dundee Road - Sign Band 1.r;,;,�,tm Mr. Eusebio Morales, Folgers Architects & Facility Design, 819 South Wabash, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60605-2155 (312) 939-0550 described the proposed sign band, consisting :1311:11 of an illuminated sign box, that will be installed on the west and north sides of the building. The blue color min radiates from dark to light with the name Citibank over the ■milmi entrance on the west side of the building and on the north elevation. The non-illuminated band over the drive-thru canopy on the south elevation will inform people of the "24 Hour Banking" service . This is standard Citibank 4:::) identification program. Ch. Gordon asked if the drivit will be exposed at the top of mmic the sign band area, as shown on the drawing? Mr. Morales said the exact location of the sign band has not been determined. It could be centered or installed at the top of the drivit . The band will be five feet (5 ' ) high. There is an existing "24 Hour Banking" sign over the door. The Commissioners agreed the sign band will improve the appearance of the building. Com. Dorfman made a motion to recommend approval of the Citibank Sign Band at 105 W. Dundee Road, as submitted. Com. Smith seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote : AYE - Viehman, Dorfman, Smith and Gordon NAY - None Motion Passed - 4 to 0 . B. LaSalle Bank - 1300 N. Arlington Heights Road Sign Face Changes Mr. George Woock, White Way Sign Company, 1317 Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 642-6580 informed the Commissioners that the name LaSalle Bank Northbrook, has been changed to La Salle Bank NI for Northern Illinois . He described the proposed changes to the three signs that were granted a variance in March 1995 : 1 . The existing ground sign at the corner will have painted black letters on a white background. 2 . The sign over the entrance will have black channel letters with a gold bar. This sign will have indirect silhouette illumination. 3 . The sign on the drive-up canopy will be an internally illuminated box sign, with the back- !. „C ground of the sign painted to match the roof . It will have white routed out letters with a gold bar. 13:24 min The previous signs were reviewed and Ch. Gordon asked if the letters over the entrance could be smaller so they do not encroach the round brick course? c) APPEARANCE COMMISSION (:::) AUGUST 10, 1995 - PAGE TWO Mr Woock said they considered this but the letters would be much too small to read. The brick course is flat and the letters do not cover any of the wood louver. Ch. Gordon commented that proposed metal box over the drive- thru doesn' t seem to belong on such an elegant building. Mr. Woock said they made the sign as unobtrusive as possible . He suggested that returns, painted to match the roof, could be put on the sides and across the top. Ch. Gordon said this was a good alternative because it looks more like a dormer than a sign stuck on the roof . Com. Viehman commented that he prefers these signs to the ones that were previously submitted. He asked if another variance was necessary? Ch. Gordon responded that the signs are considered face changes and do not require another variance . Com. Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the sign face changes as submitted by LaSalle Bank NI at 1300 N. Arlington Heights Road, with the stipulation that the box sign on the drive-thru will have sides and a top, returning to and, painted to match the roof . Com. Smith seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote : AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Viehman, Gordon NAY - None Motion Passed - 4 to 0 . C. Walgreen' s - Pharmacy, Strathmore Square Recommendation for Variance to Permit Addition of " Reader Board on Existing Ground Sign on Dundee Road 712 Mr. Terrrence Doyle, President of Doyle Signs, 232 Inter :1:21111 - state Road, Addison, IL 60101 (543-9490) described the 52-1/2 square foot sign being proposed for installation on my' both sides of the existing Strathmore Square ground sign. mommi The interior illuminated sign would be constructed of steel, aluminum and plexiglas . The top portion would have white Walgreen' s - Pharmacy copy on a red background over (7171)_ four (4) lines of changeable copy. The color of the cabinet would match the existing Strathmore Square sign. C1:0 APPEARANCE COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 1995 - PAGE THREE Mr. Doyle had been informed that the Sign Code does not permit reader boards, so Walgreen' s has applied for a variance. It would also require a variance for size . Com. Dorfman asked what would happen if other tenants wanted similar signs? Mr. Doyle responded that all signs require the landlord' s approval . Walgreen' s is the oldest and largest tenant in the center and the landlord has given approval . The only changeable copy sign in the Village is at the Marathon (formerly Shell Station) on Dundee Road. Com. Dorfman asked who will be responsible for maintaining the sign? Mr. Doyle said Walgreen' s assumes the responsibility for keeping the sign in good condition. They have been in- stalling this type of sign wherever they can obtain a permit . The copy is changed often to promote weekly specials and individual store sales. The Commissioners discussed the sign and the possibility of setting a bad precedent . The Sign Code limits signs to "Name and Nature" and a variance would permit advertising. Similar signs have been denied in the past, including permanent signs with product vending. Paper signs are permitted in grocery store windows . Newspaper ads are a more acceptable way of advertising special prices, etc . One of the stipulations regarding the Marathon (Shell) changeable copy sign was to have a locked cabinet to prevent vandalism. Clieta3 There is an electronic changeable copy sign at Plaza Verde and the Ch. Gordon commented that it is more subtle than 7:3 the proposed sign. :1:211 Com. Viehman agreed that the Plaza Verde sign is less obtrusive . It is better quality, projects a better image and is used for all the merchants, not just one . ummi He understood the need and value of advertising. Com. Dorfman expressed concern about letters falling off Cm11)- and competitive advertising used to attract business. CD APPEARANCE COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 1995 - PAGE FOUR Mr. Doyle asked if they would prefer an electronic sign? He did not know if Walgreen' s would want to install one. He asked if the Appearance Commission would recommend a Walgreen' s - Pharmacy sign without the changeable copy? It would be about 2/3 the size of the proposed space . The Commissioners would have no objection to adding Walgreen' s and Pharmacy to the ground sign and would recommend a variance to exceed the permitted. Ch. Gordon asked Mr. Doyle if he wanted a vote on the changeable copy sign, or would he prefer to Table and resubmit for the next Appearance Commission meeting on August 24th? The variance would be processed for the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on September 19, 1995 and the changeable copy sign could be requested without a positive Appear- ance Commission recommendation, but it is unlikely that a variance would be granted. Mr. Doyle asked for the sign to be Tabled and said he would resubmit an alternate sign. Com. Dorfman made a motion to Table until August 24 , 1995 . Com. Smith seconded the motion. Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously C. Chevy Chase Golf Course Maintenance Building, Wheeling, IL Full Review: Elevations, Materials, Colors, Landscaping and Lighting Mr. Mark Harrison, RLA, Superintendent of Resource Manage- ment, 222 South Wolf Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 (465-3333) ; Mr. Karop Bavougian, CLP, Director of Parks and Recreation, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090 (465-3333) and Mr. John P. Bosman, Architect, Sente & Rubel Ltd. _- 1955 Raymond Drive, Northbrook, I1 60062 272-9500 were present . Mr. Harrison described the proposed demolition and rebuild- 1 ing of the Chevy Chase Golf Course Maintenance Facility, located north of Lake Cook Road and Northgate Parkway with access from Johnson Drive. The golf course is zoned Open Space in unincorporated Lake County. 7::)APPEARANCE COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 1995 - PAGE FIVE '` The site is surrounded by Buffalo Grove and they are requesting annexation. Sewer and water facilities will be provided by Buffalo Grove . The structure is located to the rear of the Angus Chemical and Nationwide Insurance buildings . a. ELEVATIONS AND MATERIALS : The new building will be constructed with pre-cast split faced concrete block and drivit . The entrance faces southwest with garage doors at either end and parking located to the northwest . A masonry enclosure, to be used for the storage of top soil, sand and gravel, will be constructed with the same split faced blocks . These materials are used for golf course maintenance . The walls shown on the drawings are six feet (6 ' ) but Mr. Harrison requested a height of eight feet (8 ' ) . He said higher walls would provide a better screen for the materials which are stored in piles . The lower portion of the main building will be #192 , a darker color block. The upper portion of the main building will be RUSS, a lighter color block. Drivit will be used only at the south entrance of the main building only, will be a neutral off-white color. The medallions and decorative design around the doorway will be stepped out drivit material . The window frames, gravel stop and overhead doors will be dark bronze anodized aluminum. The windows will be :011011 insulated clear glass . There is one 3 ' roof top unit that will be installed gmfmi in the center of the building where it will not be seen. The Commissioners had no objections to the proposed 471) construction. They agreed that the proposed eight foot (8 ' ) high enclosure would screen the maintenance materials better. It will have no top. i` APPEARANCE COMMISSION " AUGUST 10, 1995 - PAGE SIX Com. Viehman made a motion to approve the Elevations and Materials as submitted for the Chevy Chase Main- tenance Facility, with the stipulation that the height of the enclosure walls may be raised from six feet (6 ' ) to eight feet (8 ' ) in height . Com. Dorfman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote : AYE - Smith, Dorfman, Viehman, Gordon NAY - None Motion Passed - 4 to 0 . b. LIGHTING: The lighting consists of 250 watt metal halide, high cut-off wall pac fixtures that will not produce any glare to the surrounding area. They are dark bronze anodized aluminum with clear lenses . The fixtures are located near the man doors and should give sufficient light . The work crews start about 5 :30 A.M. and quit about 2 : 30 P.M. They use the main entrance and the man doors are usually only used as emergency exits . The Electrical Inspector will review the lighting. Mr. Harrison said they would comply with the Code . Com. Dorman made a motion to recommend approval of the Lighting as submitted for the Chevy Chase Golf Club Maintenance Facility, with the stipulation that lights will be installed at the man doors, if required. Com. Viehman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Viehman, Dorfman, Smith and Gordon NAY - None Motion Passed - 4 to 0 . Mr. Harrison submitted photographs of the existing 2 ' x 3 ' sign with an arrow on the fence at the south entrance of the Golf Club. This is the only sign that there will be . 477) c . LANDSCAPING: 4:::) Mr. Harrison described the existing trees as shown on mirm the Landscape Plans . APPEARANCE COMMISSIONmmAg: AUGUST 10, 1995 - PAGE SEVEN There is variety of trees on the site including: Willows, Elms, Sumacs, Buckthorns, Hackberrys, Honey Locusts and Sugar Maples . There are also some existing large pine trees : Scotch, Austrian and Red Cedar. The trees range from 8 ' to 10 ' in height . Some of the Austrian Pines are being transplanted because of the grading that is being done around the flood plain. It will screen one of the golf holes and screen the building from the west . Some large trees will be removed (identified "tbr" ) . The entrance to the facility wall be screened with fast growing White Pines . The parking lot is also screened with a variety of trees and evergreens . There is a six foot (6 ' ) high cedar panel fence that will screen the maintenance vehicles from the course. The building will be covered with Boston Ivy that will grow over the masonry. There are some low compact fitzer Junipers on the south side of the entrance. There is some Purple Leaf Wintercreeper, which is a ground cover. There are some flowering shrubs around the perimeter of the building, but no "flowers . " The Landscape Plans were sent to the Village Forester, 1:::1 but he did not submit a review. The Landscaping will be recommended subject to Mr. Rigsby' s approval . Com. Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the Landscape Plans for the Chevy Chase Golf Course Maintenance Building, as submitted, subject to the approval of Mr. Ray Rigsby. Com. Dorfman seconded the motion. J., Roll Call Vote : AYE - Smith, Dorfman, Viehman and Gordon NAY - None (:::) Motion Passed - 4 to 0 . r APPEARANCE COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 1995 - PAGE EIGHT . ,4111 VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS None . VII . ADJOURNMENT Com. Smith made a motion to adjourn. Com. Dorfman seconded the motion. Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously Ch. Gordon adjourned the meeting at 9 : 08 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 74WLIC41.. Shirley Bates Recording Secretary :33413 C.17) APPEARANCE COMMISSION AUGUST 10, 1995 - PAGE NINE ,.