1980-03-13 - Appearance Commission - Minutes C ' .
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE. ILL.
THURS. . MAR. 13. 1980
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Hardt called the Appearance Commission meeting to order at
7:42 P.M. on Thursday, March 13, 1980 at the Village Hall.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Kirby, Knaak, Paolillo, Gibbs, Holland, Carr and Hardt.
Commissioners absent: None
Bldg. Dept. Rep.: James Griffin. Asst. Bldg. & Zoning Adm.
Trustee Liaison: Steve Stone
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 28. 1980 - Motion to approve made by Corn. Knaak, and seconded by
Com. Holland. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Knaak. Paolillo. Jolland Carr and Hardt.
Abstain - Gibbs and Kirby
Feb. 28. 1980 Minutes were approved as presented.
4. BUSINESS
a) Public Works - Repainting of Water Towers
Greg Rigsby - Asst. P. W. Director presented a color chart and explained
that they were ready to let the contracts to repaint the water storage tanks.
The location of the two elevated water tanks are at Raupp and Lake Cook
Rds. and behind the Striker Lanes Bowling Alley on Dundee Road. The color
that has been selected for review is "Pool Green" - plain with no logo.
Ch. Hardt asked if this color was recommended by the manufacturer because
green pigments have a problem with durability, generally speaking. They
are affected by ultra-violet rays from the sun more so than other colors.
Mr. Rigsby responded that this is the color being used in other villages.
or many others are eggshell white. They are seeking a color that will blend
in best with the landscape.
A discussion followed and the Commissioners were in agreement that they pre-
fer a lighter blue and selected Aqua Marine. #2037. Com. Carr suggested a
beige would be better. because blue constrasts too harshly against green.
Com. Knaak made a motion to accept Aqua Marine. ;12037 as the color for the
Vil? agets two elevated storage water tanks.
Com. Paolillo seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Aye - Knaak, Kirby. Paolillo, Gibbs, Holland,
Carr and Hardt.
Nay - None
Motion Passed Unanimously.
b) Bob Pavetto - Pylon Sign at 303 W. Dundee Rd.
Mr. Pavetto presented the ZBA Variation - Feb. 19. 1980 and introduced
Jay Goitz. the new tenant who presented a signn face for the fourth store.
It will read - Got The Picture art and frame warehouse. The
colors are brown with white letters.
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Ch. Hardt read the ZBA recommendation and reviewed the situation. The
variation allows the sign to be placed less than 500 ft. from an existing
sign and allows for the square footage to exceed 120 sq. ft.
The next question concerned the wording - art and frame warehouse. Mr. Goltz
explained that he needed that clarification of his business. because Got The
Picture could refer to many other types of photography, etc. He agreed that
he would change his DBA to include these words. since all his advertising is
using the full copy.
Com.Holland made the following motion:
I move we accept the sign presented for Got The Picture,
as presented with these stipulations:
1) the new business unit incorporate
the new business license to read:
"GOT THE PICTURE — art and frame warehouse"
2) that the sign be granted in conjunction
with the variance granted by the ZBA.
Com. Gibbs seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Aye — Knaak. Kirby. Paolillo, Gibbs,
Holland and Hardt.
Abstain — Carr (She likes the sign itself. but
not the whole sign as it will be.)
Nay — None
Motion Approved.
c) Levitt — Subdivision Sign
Representatives not presents. Mr. Griffin was notified.
5. ANNOUNCE`ENTS
Ch. Hardt has written the letter to Pres. Clayton regarding the reception.
Concerning the inspection that the Commissioners made after the 2/28/80 meeting.
A letter has been received from Mr. Schweinebraten thanking the AC for their
time and understanding of his problem with regard to the lights. It appears
that the next house has a worse lighting problem, but he has not complained.
Four of the Commissioners felt that 2 shields should be put into the two lights
and see if that allows enough light for the parking lot. If that is too much.
then one could be removed.
Mr. Griffin said that one is being put in and then if more are needed. a second
shield wll be added.
Com. Knaak made the following motion:
I make a recommendation that two (2) blackout panels be
installed on the Northern most light on the East property
line (NE corner of the Executive Environs) as a test to
determine if two additional blackout shields are required;
and a test to determine if the l ghiL on the residential
property to the East of the Environs Center is acceptable
to the residents; AND one (1) on the North side of the
2nd light.
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Recommendation regarding light shields at Executive Environs
was seconded by Com. Holland.
Roll Call Vote: Aye — Knaak. Paolillo. Gibbs. Holland.
and Carr.
Nay — Hardt
Abstain — Kirby
Motion Passed.
It was noted that the Police over—rule the AC should there not be
sufficient light for protective purposes.
Next. the re—appointment of Commissioners Kirby and Knaak— 4/30/80 was
affirmed by both Commissioners and a letter is to be sent to the Village
Board recommending this action.
Approval of past minutes:
Nov. 29. 1979 — Com. Gibbs made a motion to accept.
Com. Knaak seconded the motion.
Voice Vote — Aye Unanimously (Those present.)
(Carr — abstained.)
Dec. 13. 1979 — Com. Kirby made a motion to _accept.
Com. Holland seconded the motion.
Voice Vote — Aye Unanimously. (Those present)
Jan. 10. 1980 — Com. Gibbs made a motion to accept.
Com. Knaak seconded the motion.
Voice Vote — Aye Unanimously (Those present)
Abstain — Paolillo and Hardt
Jan. 24, 1980 — Com. Gibbs made a motion to accept.
Com. Paolillo seconded the motion.
Voice Vote — Aye Unanimously (Those present.)
6. ADJOURNMENT
Com.Paolillo made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 P.M.
Com. Knaak seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned by Voice Vote.
Respectfully submitted. ``
----Shirley Bates, retary
Appearance Commission
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VILLAGE Off' , BTTFFALO GROVE
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March 15. 1980
President Verna Clayton and
Board of Trustees
50 Raupp Blvd.
Buffalo Grove. Ill. 60090
Dear Mrs. Clayton,
At the Appearance Commission meeting last night. `arch 13. 1980
it was noted that the Commissions of Lori Kirby and Dana Knaak will
expire on April 30, 1980.
Both of these Commissioners are very valuable to the Appearance
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Commission and both have expressed the interest they have in continuing
as members*
We therefore recommend that Commissioner Kirby and Commissioner
Knaak be re—appointed to the Appearance Commission of Buffalo Grove.
Very truly yours.
Donald L. Hardt. Chairman
• Appearance Commission
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