1995-03-09 - Appearance Commission - Minutes 7AFT COPY
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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, MARCH 9 , 1995
I . CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richard Gordon called the Appearance Commission meeting to
order at 7 :36 P.M. on Thursday, March 9 , 1995 in the Council
Chambers of the Village Hall , 50 Raupp Boulevard.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : F. Weissman, A. Viehman, M. Cea and
R. Gordon QUORUM.
Commissioners Absent : None (Stephen Trilling and Roger Lundine
were appointed to the Plan Commission. )
Bldg. Dept . Liaison: James F. Kelly, Building Inspector
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Com. Cea made a motion to suspend the rule requiring four (4)
Commissioners to approve the minutes of February 23 , 1995 .
Com. Weissman seconded the motion. Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously
February 23 , 1995 - Page One: Com. Viehman was Absent
Page Three: Item C - Insert "Kingswood" on the
first line before United Methodist Church
Page Four - 2.b. Ballard sp. s/b Bollard
Com. Cea made a motion to approve the minutes of February 23 , 1995
as revised. Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Viehman
Motion Passed - 3 to 0, 1 abstention.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Binny' s Beverage Depot - 124 McHenry Road at Town Center
Wall Sign - Recommendation for variance
Representative not present . Item was Tabled until the end of
the meeting.
B. Boston Market - 150 McHenry Road at Town Center
Sign Face Changes (Formerly Boston Chicken)
Mr . Charles Zenn, Olympic Signs , 560 Windy Point Drive,
Glendale Heights , IL 60139 (469-8686) explained that Boston
Chicken is expanding the menu and the name will be changed to
Boston Market . The signs on the east and south elevations will
read Boston Market . The sign on the north elevation will read
Boston Market (Home Style Meals) . The signs on the north and
south elevations were granted variances . Ownership is not
changing, so these signs can be changed without variances .
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The colors will remain the same but the length of the signs on
the east and south elevations will be a few inches shorter than
the existing signs . Mr . Zenn said the brick wall will be
repaired and no holes will be visible:
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the sign face
changes as requested by Boston Market signs at 150 McHenry
Road.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None,
Motion Passed - 4 to 0.
C. Arboretum and Buffalo Grove Golf Course Signs
Mr . Rick Reed, Golf Course Superintendent , made the
presentations.
1 . Arboretum Golf Course - Buffalo Grove Road and Route 22
Sign #1 is a double-faced sign that will be installed at
the main entrance on Route 22. It is the same size and
will replace the existing sign. The landscaping will
remain.
Sign #2 is a double-faced sign that will be installed at
the corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Route 22.. It will
be positioned diagonally and will be installed on a berm.
The berm will be landscaped.
Com. Viehman noted there is an identification sign on the
maintenance shed across Route 22 and questioned whether a
variance would be required for distance between signs.
Com. Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the signs
as submitted for the Arboretum Golf Course on Route 22 .
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0.
2 . Buffalo Grove Golf Course on Lake Cook Road
This will be a V-shaped identification sign located on Lake
Cook Road west of the Village Hall approximately 380 feet east
of the fence on Lake Cook Road. It will be installed on a
planted berm.
Com. Viehman inquired about the copy on the panel below the
sign and whether "name and nature" is an issue? He also asked
that the back of the sign be painted to match the posts.
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Sign Code, Section 14.20.030 was reviewed, but it was not
certain whether all of the sign copy complies.
Com. Viehman made a motion 'to recommend approval of the
Buffalo Grove Golf Course sign as submitted with the
stipulation that should Building Department determine
that a variance is required, due to "name and nature, "
a variance is hereby recommended.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
• Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0.
D. Buffalo Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor
1180 Lake Cook Road - Addition
Mr . Harry Kiotis , owner of the Buffalo Restaurant , described
the proposed addition. It will be constructed on the existing
concrete garden area on the west side of the building. It will
provide a new office area, additional seating and approximately
1 ,000 square feet of storeroom space with a mezzanine, The
materials will match the existing brick and windows. The
refuse area will be bricked in with a metal roll-up door which
will be painted to match the existing doors. All the doors
will be repainted.
The existing sign on the west elevation will be moved to the
new addition. There will be matching canopies over the new
windows on the south and west elevations .
The Com Ed generator and the grease trap will remain outside of
building, about ten feet ( 10' ) away from the new
addition. The northeast corner will also be enclosed but this
addition will not extend any farther to the north than the
existing delivery area.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the addition
requested by Buffalo Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor at
• 150 Lake Cook Road, as submitted.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0.
E. Sears Paint and Hardware Retail Store - Woodland Commons
380 Half Day Road - Front Elevation Change
Mr . Paul F. Vega, Project Manager , International Contractors
Corporation, 977 South Route 83 , Elmhurst , IL 60126 (834-8043)
described the proposed modifications as listed in the attached
letter dated March 6 , 1995:
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1 . The glass and aluminum storefront between the
entrance and exit doors will be removed and replaced
matching brick. The glass transom panels will remain.
2. The existing black fence to the south will be
replaced with an eight foot (8' ) ornamental fence.
The color will closely match the existing brick.
3. The existing stockade fence to the east will be
replaced with an eight foot (8' ) galvanized chain link
fence with swinging gates. Sturdy fiberglas privacy
slats will be woven into the fence. They will match
the color of the existing beige split face block.
4. Three wall lights will be added to the east wall .
5 . The entry doors on the east elevation will be moved
to the south and the existing opening will be filled
in with split face block to match the existing wall .
• The outdoor area will be used to in the summer as retail space
for garden items but it is not to be used for storage in the
winter . It is very important for this area not to become
a dumping area for unseasonal items, etc.
The Commissioners objected to the addition of more brick on
the front between the entrance and exit because the facade of
the shopping center has already been altered with more brick.
Mr . Vega said Sears does not have display windows . This area
will be used for the repair of screens and making keys . etc.
Com. Cea recommended using spandrel glass instead of brick and
Mr . Vega had no objection.
The other items were discussed , but no changes. were made.
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
modifications requested for the Woodland Commons Sears Paint
and Retail Store at 380 Half Day Road with the stipulation
that the proposed brick between the entrance and exit doors
is to be replaced with dark spandrel glass panels.
Com. Viehman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 - 0
F. Avco Financial Services - Wall Sign at Plaza Verde
Ms . Barbara Berg, Property Manager for Malet Realty (577-0277)
explained that Avco Financial has requested a new wall sign to
replace the existing ivory letters on the brick wall at the
east end facing south with the Barber Salon and Eurotan signs.
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Com. Cea disclosed that he has done work at Plaza Verde and
is acquainted with Ms. Berg, but this will not compromise
his position in this matter.
The proposed sign does not meet the Plaza Verde Sign Criteria
because it would be an internally illuminated box sign and not
• letters. The background would be aqua with ivory copy and a
corporate logo. The revised Sign Criteria, April 4 , 1994 ,
permits variations signs that are approved by the shopping
center and the Appearance Commission.
The Commissioners had no objections , but recommended that low
temperature ballasts be used on the fluorescent lighting to
eliminate flashing in the winter .
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Avco Financial box sign as submitted.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0.
VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Binny' s Beverage Depot - 124 McHenry Road at Town Center
Recommendation for Variance for Wall Sign on South Elevation
The sign on the front elevation of Binney' s Beverage Depot has
been issued a permit , but the south elevation does not front on
a major road and requires a variance.
The location was first occupied by Evans Furs and
later by Ehrwon. Evans had been granted a variance a sign
on the south elevation, but Ehrwon occupied two spaces and did
not request a variance.
The proposed sign will be back lit channel letters and meets
the length requirement for the sign background. The letters'
of the other signs at Town Center are solid, but the Commis-
sioners did not object . Judy Murtaugh of Simon Property Group
has approved the sign.
The Commissioners had no objections.
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Com. Cea made a motion to recommend to the Village Board
that Binny' s Beverage Depot at 124 McHenry Road be granted
a variance that would permit a wall sign on the south
elevation.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote ; AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None
Lotion Passed - 4 to 0.
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' Other items:
1 . Ch. Gordon has talked to the Village President and the
Village Manager about the need for Appearance Commissioners
to replace Eddie Larsen, Stephen Trilling and Roger Lundine.
The March 23, 1995 Appearance Commission meeting will have
to be cancelled because Ch. Gordon, Com. Viehman and Com.
Weissman will not be able to attend. A quorum of four (4)
members is required and if any of the remaining Commissioners
cannot be present , future meetings will have to be cancelled.
2. The Boasterie at Spoerlein Commons has a large advertising
banner and continues to cover most of the window area.
3 . The lighting of the Comerica Bank parking lot at Busch and
Weiland has been reported for being too bright. Lights have
been seen at night and it was assumed that construction work
was being done. The photometric study should be reviewed.
VI . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Viehman made a motion to adjourn.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously
Ch. Gordon adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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March 6, 1995
Ms. Shirley Bates
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
Fifty Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2196
RE: Sears Hardware - Buffalo Grove #95-439
Drawings
Dear Ms. Bates:
Attached are twelve (12) sets of Drawings Al, A3 and A4 for the referenced project. These drawings
show to what extent the exterior of the building is being modified. Those modifications are as follows:
1. The portion of the glass and aluminum storefront between the entrance and exit is being
removed and replaced with brick to match the existing facade. The glass transom over the
storefront will remain in place as it currently exists.
2. The existing black fence between Sears and the building immediately south is being replaced
with an 8'-0" high ornamental fence in a color to match as closely as possible the existing
brick.
3. The existing stockade fence immediately east of Sears is being replaced with an 8'-0" high
galvanized chain link fence. This fence will have a pair of swinging gates inside the existing
curbs. The total fence length will be somewhat shorter due to the necessity of exiting people
through the rear pair of doors into an unrestricted area. The fence fabric will be woven with
privacy slats in a color to match as closely as possible the existing beige split face block.
4. There will be three (3) additional lights on the east wall to illuminate the Outdoor Sales area.
5. The pair of doors in the east wall between Showroom A and Outdoor Sales is being relocated
farther south. The existing opening will be filled in with split face block to match the existing
wall.
The foregoing is the extent of the exterior modification to the building. We would appreciate the
approval of the Appearance Committee on these changes.
Si ely,
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Paul F. Vega
Project Manager
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Paul Hrejsa/INTERPLAN PRACTICE
977 South Route 83 • Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-4966 • Telephone (708) 834-8043 • Facsimile (708) 834-8046