1981-10-21 - Appearance Commission - Recommendation TO: William R. Balling
Village Manager
FROM: James D. Griffin
Assistant Building & Zoning Administrator
DATE: October 21, 1981
SUBJECT: Appearance Commission Meeting - October 8, 1981
At the meeting on the above date, the Appearance Commission recommended
the following:
1. Approval of the landscaping, lighting and sales trailer location
for the models to be constructed by the Hoffman Group.
2. Elimination of three color packages from the models.
3. Approval of the exterior lighting fixtures for the homes to be
constructed in Highland Glen.
These items may now be placed on the agenda for action by the Village
Board of Trustees. Minutes and motions are attached.
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A sistant Building & Zoning Administrator
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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, IL.
THURS.. OCT. 8. 1981
I. CALL TO ORDER •
Commissioner Lori Kirby called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. at the
Village Hall on Thursday. Oct. 8. 1981. Chairman Hardt was out of town.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: L. Kirby. D. Knaak. L. Paolillo and C. Cea — QUORUM.
Commissioners Absent: D. Hardt. B. Gihbs and P. Carr
Building Denartment Renresentative: James D. Griffin. Asst. Bldg. and Zoning Adm.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sept. -24. 1981 — P. 2 — Materials for Hoffman Models — sp. siding
P. 3 — Strike "except on rare occasions." under #/2, Colors.
Motion to anorove with corrections made by Com. Cea and
seconded by Com. Knaak. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Paolillo.
Knaak
Cea
Nay — None
Sept. 241 1981 minutes approved. Abstain — Kirby �.
IV. BU 3IP^?SS
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A. Hoffman Homes — New Models
Bob Russo and Jack Shum, Representatives — Harry Schuster. Landscape Architect
#1. Landscaping of Model Area — Trailer
Mr. Russo presented a plat and explained the plans for the Model Area.
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The 14 parkway trees have already been approved. They are Lindens and Maples.
M . Schuster presented and described the proposed landscaping for corners with
blank elevations, sales trailer and model area. The plantings around the sales
trailer will be relocated after the models are built. .The trees will remain.
A screen will be placed between the existing homes and the model arr,a. This will
be put in as soon' as noa.ib_l.e. The front wil 1 be sodded, The side and rear trill
be seeded. Mr. Russo agreed to have a skirt around the trailer. The electricity
for the trailer will be trenched in. They expect to be using the sales trailer
for 3 to 5 months. The Commission asked that some of the trees now located in the
side yard be moved to the rear to help screen the construction equipment from the
existing homes.
Com. Paolillo made the following motion:
I move we approve the Highland Glen
Sales Trailer with these stipulations:
1. The trailer will be skirted.
2. Electricity running to the temporary
sales office will be underground.
(continued)
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Hoffman Homes (Motion continued) :
3. Existing shrubbery on the corner of that
parcel, be placed at the rear of the trailer.
'.then the trailer is removed, the shrubbery
`./ is to remain somewhere on the property.
Com. Knaak seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Cea, Knaak,
Paolillo,
• Kirby
Nay — Hone
Motion Passed 4 to 0. _
12. Lot 6 — Landscaping Screen between Model Area and Residential :
Mr. Shum said he would prefer not to put the bushes in before the heavy
construction is finished because of possible damage, which would be costly.
Com. Cea suggested a snow fence as a temporary screen.
Com. Knaak said he visited with the nearest homeowner. The neighbors are
aware of the new building and understand that when the model area is com—
pleted, the screen will be put in. He suggested planting as soon as the
foundation is in the the house framed out. This will be in the early spring.
Lots 1 5 and 6: Lighting and Landscaping:
Each. model will be lighted with a single floodlight. Lisbon, sodium vapor,
low pressure with a shield limiting from surrounding property.
Com. Knaak made the following motion:
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� ,: :s to be 1oat' A. on Lots �a 5a -"' s a
presatteit *th
Also, to include the lighting for those three
models as indicated on the plan, with the stipu—
lation that the lighting will be installed in .
such a manner that it is directed upon the model
. only, and that it will not shine beyond the model
onto the existing homes which are already occupied.
Lighting to be: J. H. Spaulding Company — Lisbon
fixture, 400 watt bulb, sodium vapor, low pressure.
Com. Cea: Add: — Live screen be installed on Lots 1,5 & .6 when
foundation is poured; no later than spring of 1982.
After the trailer is removed, the area is to be
restored and the side of Lot #1 be sodded.
Com. Paolillo seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Cea, Knaak,
Paolillo
Kirby
Nay — Hone
Motion Passed 4 to 0.
#3. Parkway Trees:
Com. Cea made the following motion:
• I move we approve 14 — 3 inch trees for the
model area; Lots 1, 5 and 6 as the plan indicates:
Little Leaf Linden and Norway Maple, per Forester's
recommendation_. (continued) APPFAT?4;10E C0;'.tff3SI0u
Oct. 8, 1981 — Page Two
Hoffman Homes (motion continued):
Coen. Knaak seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Paolillo, Knaak,
Kirby and Cea
Nay — None
Motion Passed — 4 to 0. �..i
4 — Corner Lot with Blank Elevation: Typical Landscaping Plan
Com. Knaak commented that the plan should be approved with the freedom to
diversify the varieties according to availability and price, etc.
The plan presented included: 1 evergreen, 1 ornamental tree, 1 flowering
shrub and a hedge. The developer will conform to the Number and height as
indicated. Plantings to be basically as shown.
Con. Knaak made the following motion:
I move we approve the standard planting of
corner lots with blank side elevations, with
the stipulation that different types of shrubs,
or plantings, may be substituted; depending on
availability, market value. Quantity and type
will still be as shown on the typical planting
design.
Com. Cea seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Paolillo, Knaak,
Cea and Kirby
Nay — None
Motion Passed ! to 0.
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'5 — Model Area Ground Sign �r'w
. Mr. Bob Russo presented the signage. The signs will be the same design
as Highland Square. Size: 22" x 22" — redwood stained, then sandblasted
with raised lettering. The frames are stained.
The color of the models was discussed. Com. -Knaak commented that the
Homeowners would prefer earth tones — to go with the existing houses. They
would not like red, green, yellow or blue. It was noted that the blue in the
package is not a bright color and would be considered earth toned. The Com—
mission asked that should blue be chosen — it be presented for approval.
Mr. Shum agreed and also stipulated that red, yellow and green would be
deleted. White would be OK. This would be a marketing decision.
Com. Knaak made the following motion:
I move that for the Model Area 0''LY —
Lots 1, 5 and 6 — from the approved colors,
Red, Green and Yellow will not be used on •
Lots 1, 5 and 6. Nos. 4, 10 and 14 from the Color Package.
IP Blue is slelcted by the builder to be used
on one of those models, color renditions will
be presented to the Village Administrator for
Appearance Commission approval.
Com. Paolillo seconded the notion. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Paolillo,
rnaak,
Kirby '
nay — None
Abstain — Cea
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APPEARANCE C0t'.t,ISSION
Oct. 8, 1981 — Page Three
. Discussion returned to the Yodel Area Signs. Mr. russo explained his
need for 2 Parking Lot signs to be located across the street at the
Standard Pacific parking lot. Since this lot is near and paved, it can
serve both developers. Mr. Russo proposes one sign to say "Parking" and
the second to say "Models Across the Street." Size - 22" x 22" with 4 x 4
stained posts.
Since there are already a couple of Parking signs on that lot, the
Commission suggested a combined sign for Highland Glen and Highland Point.
Mr. Russo agreed, but should Standard Pacific not wish to to this, he will
come back. Mr. Russo said he should have thought to suggest this plan.
Com. Knaak made the following motion:
- I move we accept the three sign as presented, for the _
Highland Glen models. Signs to be 22" x 22" mounted on
1 Cedar Post, stained out to match the background of the
sign. Signs to be positioned on Lots 1, 5 and 6 as indi-
cated on the plan. Total height to be about 40 inches.
Com. Cea seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo, Knaak,
Cea and Kirby
Nay - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0.
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,#7 - Sales Office Sign on the Spruce Yodel. It will be 33" x 33" - no office
hours. If the phone nunber should change, no boards will be tacked on.
Com. Knaak questioned the section of the Sign Code that would allow this sign.
Com. Paolillo made the following motion:
""L./ I Hove we approve the Sales Office sign for
Highland Glen as presented with the stipulations:
1) Any changes that should take placecn the sign,
such as telephone number, the sign will be re-
done as opposed to patching the sign;
2) The developer agreed to abide by the Sign Code
with reference to size.
Con. Cea seconded the motion. Corn. Kirby said she would research the
regulations regarding the size. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo,
Cea and Kirby
Nay - None
Abstain - Knaak
Mr. Russo requested that should Standard Pacific refuse to co-operate
in designing a new sign, that k?ignland Glen be allowed to identify their
models.
Com. Kirby stated that since there are already two signs on the lot, it
be necessary to come back for approval of any sign presented.
#8 - 'Mailer Sign - A 41 x 121 sign will be painted on exterior plywood and
attached to the trailer. The sane colors will be used as on other signs.
Com. Cea: made a motion to approve the 4tx 12t sign for the Sales Office •
with the addition of Hoffman Homes which is not shown on the
drawing.
Com: Knaak seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo, Knaak,
Cea and Kirby
Nay - gone
Motion Passed 4 to 0. APP'.`:ARM'!CF C01'1ZS"I0M
Oct. 8, 1981 - Page Four
q9 - Production Lighting for houses. Thomas Lighting - Mfg. Company.
Coach lights at front door and garage door. ni.ffercnt at rear doors.
Com. Cea made a motion to approve the outdoor lighting for the Highland
Glen houses as presented for the Garage, Fron and patio doors.
Com. Knaak seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo, Knaak, `./
Cea and Kirby
Nay - None
Motion Passed - l} to 0.
• #10 — `'ntrance Sign on Rt. 83. Mr. Russo presented a picture of the existing
sign and explained that it would remain the same, with Highland Point and
Highland Grove left and Highland Square replaced with Highland Glen. He said
that leaving Highland Grove on the sign would' benefit the Homeowners.
Com. Knaak stated that the sign was not initially erected as a permanent sign
and in giving directions,, people would look for the sign as it would be if it
read only Highland Point and Highland Glen.
The lower portion of the sign will be removed and new panels constructed.
The Commission agreed with Con. Knack's opinion that the_ sign would look
better with only two letter styles indicating Highland Point and Highland
Glen.
Com. Cea made the following motion:
I move ire approve the pylon sign for Hielland Glen,
to be added to the existing Highland Point, etc.
sign at the entrance to the sub-division on Rt. 83.
The Highland Glen Logo will be used without the trees -
also eliminate Highland Grove and Highland Square. �,.,
Change to be made by replacement of the lower panel.
'Style of letters to be as presented.
Com. Knaak seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo,
Tnaak, Cea, -
Kirby
"Tay - None
Motion Passed 4 to 0.
B. Verde Sign Package Discussion - Not present because of Jew70liday.
C. Nok Inn Tall Sign - Not presented because owner decided againsign.
D.- Chatham Manoz'%Ir '
On site instructional sighs - Not presented because signs were
t c'istributed to Commission.
E. Buffalo Grove Mall =�!elocation of "For Lcase" atm.
When the sign was origi.nilly presented, it-Was to be located at the East end
of the property. 'when it u1s.. so placedlit could not be seen and was moved to
a new location west of the large,,pylan sign. It is set back 3 ft. from the
sidewalk. The Code specifics such,si;ns be placed 10 ft. from the property line.
Com. Knack made the following motion: -,,,
`I move we" approve the changetNof location for the
tenporary "For Lease' sign at'''the Buffalo Grove Ya11 -
to'`be located West of the entrance,, �S
10 feet back from
,,e the property line, as per the Code regulations.
Com. red seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye,T Paolillo , Knaak,
,ea and Kirby
Nay - NI ono Appr ,1n r gr, r IT'2'I SI Or
}lotion Passed 4. to 0. Oct. Sy 1 S1 — Pa:.,-0 1
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Highland Glen - Page 3 of 3. Oct. 8, 1981
PROJECT TITLE: DATE:
DEVELOPER: Hoffman Homes Inc.
MOVED BY: Motion # 7, Com. Paoliflo SECONDED BY: Com. Cea
Sales Office Sign on Spruce Model
I move we approve the Sales Office sign for Highland Glen
as presented with these stipulations:
1) Any changes that should take place on the sign,
such as telephone number, the sign will be
repainted as opposed to patching the sign.
2) The developer agreed to abide by the Sign Code
with reference to size.
(Com. Kirby said she would research the regulations regarding the size.)
Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo, Cea andKirby
Nay - None
Motion Passed 3 Aye, 1 abstention. Abstain - Knaak
Trailer Sign
"L.,/ Motion #8 - Com. Cea Seconded by Com. Knaak
I move we approve the 4% x 121 sign for the Sales Office
with the addition of Hoffman Homes which is not shown on
the drawing.
Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo, Knaak, Cea,Kirby
Nay - None
Motion Passed 4 to 0.
Production Lighting for Houses.
Motion # 9 - Com. Cea Seconded by Com. Knaak
I move we approve the outdoor lighting for the
Highland Glen houses as presented for the garage,
front door and patio doors.
Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo, Knaak, Cea,Kirby
Nay - None
Motion Passed 4 to 0.
Entrance Sign on Rt. 83
Motion #10. - Com. Cea • Seconded by Com. Knaak
I move we approve the pylon sign for Highland Glen,
to be added to the existing Highland Poine, etc. sign
at the entrance to the sub-division on Rt. 83.
The Highland Glen Logo will be used without the trees-
also eliminate Highland Grove and Highland Square.
Change to be made by replacement of lower panel.
Style of letters as presented.
sb Roll Call Vote: Aye - Paolillo, Knaak, Cea,
j4otion Passed 4 to 0. Nay - None Kirby
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
Highland Glen — Page 2 of 3. Oct. 8, 1981
PROJECT TITLE: DATE:
DEVELOPER; Hoffman Homes, Inc.
MOVED BY: Com. Knaak SECONDED BY: Com. Cea
Corner Lot with Blank Elevation: Typical Landscaping Plan
Motion #4: I move we approve the standard planting of
corner lots with blank side elevations,
with the stipulation: that the different
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types of shrubs, or plantins, may be sub-
stituted; depending on availability, market
value. Quantity and type will still be as
shown on the typical planting design.
Roll Call Vote: Aye — Paolillo, Knaak Kirby Cea
Nay — None
Motion Passed 4 to 0.
Model Area Ground Sign
Motion #5 — Com. Knaak Seconded by Com. Paolillo
I move that for the Model Area ONLY — Lots 1, 5 and 6: from
the approved colors, Red, Green and Yellow will not be used
on Lots 1, 5 and 6. Non. 4, 10 and 14 from the Color Package.
IF Blue is selected by the builder to be used on one of
those models, color renditions will be presented to the Village
Administrator for Appearance Commission approval.
Roll Call Vote: Aye — Paolillo, Knaak, Kirby,
Nay — None
Abstain — Cea
Motion Passed — 3 to 0 Nay and 1 abstention.
Model Area Signs
Motion #6 — Com. Knaak Seconded by Com. Cea
I move we accept the three signs as presented,
for the Highland Glen models. Signs to be 22" x 22"
mounted an one (1) Cedar Post: stained out to match
the background of the sign. Signs to be positioned
on Lots 1, 5 and 6 as indicated on the plan.
Total height to be about 40 inches.
Roll Call Vote: Aye — Paolillo, Knaak, Kirby and Cea
Nay — None
Motion Passed 4 to 0.
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VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
• RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY
PROJECT TITLE: Highland Glen — Page 1 of 3• Oct. 8, 1981
--- DATE:
DEVELOPER: Hoffman Homes, Inc.
MOVED BY: Motion #1 — Com.Paolillo SECONDED BY: Com. Knaak
I move we approve the Highland Glen Sales Trailer with
these stipulations:
1. The trailer will be skirted.
2. Electricity running to the temporary
sales office will be underground.
3. Existing shrubbery on the corner of that
parcel, be placed at the rear of the trailer.
When trailer is removed, the shrubbery is
to remain somewhere on the property.
Roll Call Vote: Aye — Cea, Knaak, Paolillo, Kirby
Nay — None
Motion Passed — 4 to 0.
Landscaping Screen and Lighting
• Motion #2 — Com. Knaak Seconded by Com. Paolillo
I move that we accept the Landscaping Plans for the models to be
located on Lots 1, 5, and 6, as presented with the exclusion of
the parkway trees.
Also, to include the lighting forthose three models as indicated
on the plan, with the stipulation that the lighting will be in—
stalled in such a manner that it is directed upon the model only,
and that it will not shine beyond the model onto the existing
homes which are already occupied.
Lighting to be: J. H. Spaulding Company; Lisbon fixture, 400 watt
bulb, sodium vapor, low pressure.
Coma Cea: Added — Live screen be installed on Lots 1, 5, and 6 when
foundations is poured; no later than spring of 1982.
After trailer is removed, the area is to be restored and
the side of Lot #1 be sodded.
Roll Call Vote: Aye — Cea, Knaak, Paolillo, Kirby
Nay — None
Motion Passed 4 to 0.
Parkway Trees
Motion # 3 — Com. Cea Seconded by Com. Knaak
�./ I move we approve 14 — 3 inch trees for the model area;
Lots 1, 5 and 6 as the plan indicates: Little Leaf Linden
and Norway Maple, per Forester's recommendation.
sb Roll Call Vote: Aye—Paolillo, Knaak, Kirby, Cea
Nay — None
Motion Passed 4 to 0,