1983-02-24 - Appearance Commission - Minutes Appearance Commission
Village of Buffalo Grove, IL
Thurs. , Feb. 24, 1983
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Hardt called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. on Thursday,
February 24, 1983 at the Village Hall .
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: L. Gibbs, C. Cea, C. Zusel , K. Krippes, E. Larsen
and D. Hardt. Quorum Present.
Building Department Liaison: Dominic J. Saviano, Deputy Bldg. Commissioner
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Village Board Liaison: Chas. Gerschefskc, Trustee
Minutes were deferred until after the business meeting.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. H & R Block and Hyatt Legal Services
Not represented.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Suffield Place - Two New Elevations of Model 601
Mr. Dan Damato presented drawings of two new elevations of Model 601 and
requested that they be added to the approved elevations for the purpose of
expanding the Monotony Code. He stated that 64 units have been sold and
of these 30 are the 601 Model . In order to meet the requirements of the
Monotony Code, two new elevations have been designed. One is a tudor #601 E
and the second with architectural changes - #601 D - both Regency Models.
Two color packages were presented: The Tudor with California Flatstone,
Staccato Board with Brown Battons; also #601 D would be offered in Dark
Brown aluminum or Light aluminum. All other color packages would be the
same and all other materials would be the same.
Com. Cea reviewed the differences in the elevations for the Commission.
Previously, 2 elevations of Model #601 were approved: A & B same; C different.
A Straw Poll was taken:
Two Distinctly Different Elevations: Cea, Krippes, Larsen, Zusel and Hardt.
One Elevation Only: Gibbs
Com. Cea made the following motion:
I move we approve Models 601 D and E as
two distinctly different elevations of a
previously approved model series, with the
stipulation that all materials previously
approved will be used on Model 601 - D;
and the new materials presented on 601 - E.
Com. Larsen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Zusel , Krippes
Cea, Larsen, Hardt
Motion Passed 5 to 1 . Nay - Gibbs
B. Burger King - Drive Up Window presented by Mr. Al Loeffler
1 . ARCHITECTURE - Mr. Loeffler described the Site Plan. There is an
area in the rear of the Burger King that has been used for parking,
trash and for access to the rear service road. Traffic for the
proposed drive up window will be directed through the existing park-
ing area. The corner planters will be cut off to make room for the
new approach. The berm will be opened up and the addition will be
constructed on the West elevation. Traffic will all exit at the
rear road to Route 68. All basic building materials will match
the existing structure. Bumper stops will be painted dark brown
or bronze. Their purpose is to protect the drive-in window. The
trash area will remain in the same location. The lighting will not
be changed.
Com. Zusel made the following motion:
I move we approve the architectural portion
of the Burger King Drive-Thru as submitted,
with the stipulation that the bumper posts will
be painted dark brown or bronze.
Com. Larsen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Larsen
Zusel
Gibbs
Cea
Krippes
Hardt
Motion passed 6 to 0. Nay - None
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2. LANDSCAPING
Mr. Loeffler said the evergreens around the pylon will stay
and the existing light along the West property line will stay.
It was ascertained that the width of the driveway into the parking
area between the tall hedge is standard and will accomodate even
firetrucks.
Com. Cea made the following motion:
I move we approve the Landscaping for
Burger King as presented with the stipulation
that the evergreens around the pylon sign
will remain, or the petitioner will return
to the Appearance Commission for approval .
Com. Larsen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Larsen
Zusel
Gibbs
Cea
Krippes
Hardt
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Nay - None
\./ 3. SIGNAGE - Directional and Reader Board
a. Directional Signs - Several standard Burger King signs
were proposed , none will say Burger King.
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Burger King directional signs:
#1 - Single Face, lighted - Drive Thru - with Arrow pointing North.
Can and Pole to be dark brown or bronze. The sign will be
located on the island at least 1 foot from the curb on the East,
and at least 6 inches from the curb line on the South.
#2 - Left Turn with Arrow - Single face, illuminated.
#3 - Exit Only and Do Not Enter - Back of sign to be Dark Brown or
Bronze.
#4 - Drive Thru to be added to the existing pylon sign on Rt. 68.
The total size of the sign is not to exceed 120 square feet,
or 20 feet in height. The bottom of the addition will be
about 6 feet from the ground and Mr. Loeffler said they rea-
lize this could be a vandelism problem.
Com. Gibbs made the following motion:
I move we approve the following directional
signs for Burger King:
1 . Illuminated, Drive Thru, Single faced -
42 inches. Pole to be painted bronze and
located 6 inches from the inside of the
curb - Colors to be Red with White letters.
Drive Thru with Arrow.
2. Left Turn with Arrow pointing East, Single face.
Back of single face signs to be bronze.
3. Exit Only - Do Not Enter, Single face,Illuninated.
4. Drive Thru - Added to existing pylon, and will
match the width of the existing pylon, which will
be repaired. Height will not be increased. Sign
face total shall not exceed 120 square feet.
Colors to be Red with Yellow letters.
Com. Cea seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Larsen
Zusel
Krippes
Cea
Gibbs
Hardt
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Nay - None
b. Reader Board for Burger King Drive Thru
There will not be any letters on the building. The Board has a lighted
canopy which will only be seen from the approach side of the board.
The rear side of the sign will be painted out dark bronze. Reader side
will not be visable to Dundee Road. The area will be landscaped.
Com. Cea made the following motion:
I move we approve the Reader Board for the Burger
King Drive Thru as proposed.
Com. Krippes seconded the motion: Roll Call Vote: Aye - Larsen, Zusel ,
Krippes, Cea,
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Nay - None Gibbs, Hardt
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C. Bertscke Engineering Corp. - Commerce Center
Mr. Richard Bertscke, Mr. Dick Bertscke and Mr. Mike Mc Call .
Mr. Mc Call presented a letter from Lexington Development approving
the architectural and landscaping plans for Bertscke Engineering Corp.
to build on Lot 9 at the Commerce Center. (letter on file)
1. ARCHITECTURE, with Lighting
Mr. Mc Call described the business as a high tech co. that will
manufacture computer controls for machinery. Plans are to build
the building, leaving a portion to be leased out. Bertscke Engineer-
ing will occupy the front part,all the 1st floor and the rear which
includes a future crane bay. The second floor will be finished in
the future, and will be leased out.
Prices for materials are being investigated and Ch. Hardt stated that
should brick not be available or if any similiar substitutions are
made, the Building Department should be informed. If there is a big
difference, the Appearance Commission will have to approve the changes.
Mr. Mc Call submitted a list of materials and described the building.
Samples were shown. The building will be earth tones. Mortar will
be standard natural color. Bricks are king-size with dark color vari-
ation. Window Frames are dark bronze anodized alluminum. Doors are
painted bronze to match the metal .
LIGHT FIXTURES are bronze #PIWF150-HPS and are down lights located
in recessed areas.- Type 1 , Pinehurst series. Light will be direct-
ed straight down, andvwilibe. located. over;dock doors for security
and parking area. Type 2, #765 - 96 are bronze finish, wall mount-
ed with bulbs that shine up and down to accent the building. Down light
bulbs are 75 watt, incandescent and give off an orange glow. Lights
will be needed at the South door.
Roof top units will be set back 36 feet from the front of the building.
The building will be 21 ' high (low part) and 26' feet (high part).
Furnace will be located on the 2nd floor office portion. The down-
spouts are interior drains into the storm sewers. Parking lot will
be asphalt, but the apron will be concrete. The hand rail will be
painted dark brown, same color as the metal doors.
Com. Zusel made the following motion:
I move we approve the Architecture and
Lighting for the Bertscke Engineering
Corp. as presented with the stipulation
that lighting will be provided at the
South service door.
Com. Cea seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Larsen
Zusel
Gibbs
Cea
Krippes
\./ Hardt
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Nay - None
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2. LANDSCAPING:
The Landscaping plan was reviewed. At the front and at the corner
of the parking area, berms will be planted with low bushes. Other
low maintenance evergreens will be planted along the builidng. Wood
chips will be used and the curb should prevent them from floating away.
No landscaping is planned for the Eastern side because there is only
15 feet of space and the building next door would be too close. The
area will be seeded with Merion Kentucky Blue Grass.
Com. Gibbs made the following motion:
I move we approve the Landscaping for
Bertsche Engineering Corporation as
submitted; quantity and size of plants
also as submitted.
Com. Larsen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Larsen
Zusel
Gibbs
Cea
Krippes
Hardt
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Nay - None
3. SIGNAGE:
Signage is depicted in the presentation booklet and will consist of
the address "715" in 8 inch letters on the Masonry wall ; and the name
4 "Bertsche Engineering Corporation" in 4 inch letters to be applied to
the masonry wall . Letters will be bronze anodized aluminum.
Regarding the leased area, no outside signage is proposed. The door
inside would have white vinyl letters applied directly to the glass.
Com. Gibbs made the following motion:
I move we approve the signage for
Bertsche Engineering Corporation as
submitted, to be Bronze anodized
aluminum material mounted directly
to masonry wall .
Numbers to be 8 inches in height.
Name of the Corp. to be 4 inches in height,
three lines as shown.
Com. Zusel seconded the motion. Roll Call : Ayer Larsen
Zusel
Gibbs
Cea
Krippes
Hardt
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Nay - None
The developer was complimented on the fine plans and presentation.
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February 24, 1983
Mr. M. McCall, A.I.A.
351 Inland Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
RE: Buffalo Grove Commerce Center; Lot 9
Bertsche Engineering Corporation
Dear Mr. McCall:
We have reviewed the architectural and landscaping plans for
the captioned lot and find them to be in accordance with covenants
for the development. They are therefore acceptable to Lexington
Development Corporation.
Very tr y yours,
er-taCij,;7;:e77--
Richard Piggott
Land Development Director
RP/amm
CC: James Freiberg,
Operations Manager
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VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trustee Gerschefske commended the AC for the way the Standard Pacific review
of Highland Point was handled. The AC stayed within their guidelines.
The Village Board rejected the Cape Cod model with the unfinished second floor,
and restricted construction of the next smallest model . Only the two larger
houses can be built next to existing houses in the sub-division. This will act
as a buffer zone and will amount to about 45% of the lots. Mr. Guggemos may
return with a new model , or take the matter to court.
With regard to the lights on the construction sign in the parking lot, the VB
felt that allowing them was a reasonable compromise. This does not mean that
all developers will be allowed to have lights on temporary signs.
Since the present Sign Code does not prohibit such lights, the AC is not re-
quired to approve them in the future. Ch. Hardt felt that the Code should be
changed.
Mr. Saviano reported that Mr. Morelli is not in agreement with the AC recommen-
dation with reference to the Hyatt Legal Service sign. Mr. Morelli will come
to the next meeting to discuss the problem. Both signs must be approved as one.
Mr. Saviano said that Trammel Crow would like a 4' x 8' temporary sign showing
financing terms and hiring information. They already have a construction sign.
The AC said "NO!"
Other signs discussed: 1 . Bowling Alley - Owner is coming back to the AC
2. Stan's Standard Station has many extra signs.
Other stations also displaying advertising signs
3. Temporary signs are allowed until units are 100%
rented, but some of them should be taken down.
Ch. Hardt said that Mr. Balling has requested an attendance policy from each
Commission. It was agreed that since the AC is a subjective decision making
body, it is important to have good attendance. A new Commissioner will be
sought so that the full 7 member quota can be filled. The Commissioners agreed
that a 75% attendance would be fair; with exceptions allowed for a good excuse.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Jan. 27, 1983 - Quinlan and Tyson, Inc. - 2nd paragraph: Strike - "Can signs
are not approved by the AC in the Village" - This is not
true, such signs were recently approved at the Buffalo Court.
Combinations of signs are not approved.
With reference to the total area that can be used for signage,
it was noted that Strathmore Square was given a compromise
to allow 70% of store length instead of the 30% of totar'_:area.
Com. Gibbs made a motion to approve the Jan. 27, 1983 minutes
as amended.
Com. Krippes seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: Aye - Gibbs, Zusel ,
Krippes and Hardt
Nay - NoneJan. 27, 1983 minutes approved, with
Abstain - Larsen and Cea
amendments and will be placed on file.
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Feb. 10, 1983 (note dated 1982)
Com. Zusel made a motion to approve the 2/10/83 minutes as presented.
Com. Larsen seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Larsen
Zusel
Hardt
Nay - None
Abstain - Gibbs
Cea
Feb. 10, 1983 minutes approved and will Krippes
be placed on file.
A Workshop is needed to finish work on the Sign Code.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Com. Cea made a motion to adjourn. Com. Larsen seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
\./ Shirley Bates, cretary
Appearance Commission
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