1990-02-22 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 , 1990
I . CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddie Larsen called the meeting to order at 7 : 37 P.M. on
Thursday, February 22 , 1990 at Village Hall , 50 Raupp Boulevard.
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : D. Ehrhardt , E. Bremner , R. Gordon,
F . Weissman and E. Larsen. QUORUM.
Commissioners Absent : C. Bruno and M. Silbernik
Bldg. Dept . Liaison: Charles Matt , Deputy Building Commissioner
Ed Schar , Building Inspector
Village Board Liaison: Michael O'Malley, Trustee
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 8 , 1990 - Page 4 , #2 . Chrysler - Ch. Larsen' s comment about
Lexan should read: "The tradename is Lexan,
manufactured in Louisville , KY. by General
Electric . " Strike the last sentence .
Com. Weissman made a motion to approve the Feb. 8 . , 1990 minutes ,
as amended . Com. Bremner seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Bremner and Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon and Ehrhardt
Motion Passed - 3 to 0. Minutes of Feb. 8 , 1990 approved and will
be placed on file .
IV. BUSINESS
A. First American Bank Corporation
Installation of Automatic Teller Machine with Signage
Presentation was made by Robert Hill , Executive Vice-President
of the Corporation. Also present were Ted Thompson, President
of the B.G. Lake County Bank ; and John De Marco ,
Vice-President and Overseer of Fixed Assets and Buildings for
First American Bank Corporation, 975 Busse Road , Elk Grove
Village , IL 60007 (640-6770) .
Mr . Hill said a recent study of electronic banking services
revealed that many consumers prefer a drive-up type of
automated teller machine , due to the safety of being able to
stay in the automobile . First American will be installing
kiosks at 15 locations around the Chicago area .
Mr . Hill presented a miniature kiosk and described its place-
ment . It will be installed in the far outside lane under the
drive-up canopy. This lane is not being used. Currently,
there is a drive-up ATM through the wall in the first lane , but
it has caused traffic congestion with the drive-up drawer that
is in the same lane .
The Cash Station green color on a white background is part of
their trademark and the "cirrus" identifies the location as
part of the national network . Cash Station lettering will be
used on the north side , facing Bank Lane ; and in smaller
letters on the the east side , which is the short end , facing
Rt . 83 . There will not be a sign on the drive-thru canopy.
Com . Weissman asked if the entire kiosk becomes a sign because
it will have First American Bank lettering on it?
Mr . Hill explained that the building itself is necessary for
the environmental protection of the machine. It is used for
the storage of receipt paper , etc . and there is also a shelf
for counting currency. For security, Illinois Armored will be
servicing the structure . The kiosk is only 36 inches wide ,
with a quarter cylinder that swings out for servicing.
Ch. Larsen said he would not consider the structure a sign and
recalled that there are no wall signs on the bank building.
Com. Bremner made a motion to approve the addition of the
Cash Station Kiosk to the First American Bank on Rt . 83 as
submitted .
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Gordon, Bremner ,
Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
B. Striker Plaza on Dundee Road - Full Review:
Elevations/Materials/Lighting/Landscaping/Signage
The presentation was made by Mr . Marc Schwartz , Batler and
Schwartz , 355 W. Dundee Road , B. G. , IL 60089 (541-8900)
representing Joseph Freed and Associates , Inc . developer .
Brian Gordon, Marvin Goldblatt and Chuck Kramer were also
present .
Mr . Schwartz described the Striker Lanes site . The plans have
received unanimous recommendation from the Plan Commission to
the Village Board on Jan. 31 , 1990. The basic footprint of the
building is unchanged , and approximately 10 ,000 square feet of
retail space will be added to the west end . Parking for 140
cars will be provided .
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The Village has asked that the plaza , to the east side of the
existing Bison Restaurant , be retained as open space . Also at
the request of the Village Staff , the facade of the project
will be in keeping with the Plaza of Buffalo Grove , but the
awning color will be Royal Blue with a Red highlight stripe , in
order to create a separate identity.
1 . ELEVATIONS/MATERIALS:
Mr . Kramer said the exterior of the building will be the same
white drivit (synthetic stucco) material . There is a 4 foot
grade difference between the bowling alley and the west end of
the existing building. A false soffit will be added to screen
the roof top equipment from the front and from the residential
areas . A parapet along the smaller stores will also screen AC
and roof top equipment .
Com. Gordon said he understood the Staff ' s desire to have the
centers harmonious , but the proposed awning colors are not
harmonious with the existing , Green with Red stripe , awnings .
Ch. Larsen observed that the Plaza awnings are illuminated and
asked if the new awnings would be illuminated?
Mr . Kramer responded that they are not illuminated. They are
opaque cloth with lights underneath them . Windows with awnings
will rap around the east side of the building a distance of
about 10 ' to 12 ' with about 35 ' to 38 ' of blank drivit wall .
Several color combinations were discussed . Ch. Larsen
mentioned Rust with Cream is popular , and added he would prefer
to have the new awnings illuminated .
Mr . Freed ' s representatives conferred . They agreed to change
the colors of the awnings and make them illuminated , but said
they wanted some time to study the color issue . They were
asked to bring in some samples for comparison.
Review of the MATERIALS continued :
The roof cap will be drivit material . The fascia will be 2-1/2
to 3 feet . Exact dimensions have not been determined .
The height of the letters , shown on the fascia above the
canopy , was more than the 1/2 permitted by the Sign Code . In
order to have 24 inch letters the fascia would have to be 4
feet . The canopy could be shortened.
The squares over the Petersen Interiors ' entrance will be a
glass material with framework . They are not glass blocks .
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There is a 1 to 2 inch accent line over the Petersen Interiors ,
that will be the same color as the drivit .
The rear of the building , abutting The Arbors , will be standard
split-face block . There is an existing 6 foot fence .
Com. Bremner recalled that the rear of the Plaza at B. G.
addition, abutting Oak Creek , was a matching drivit material .
This is called Thoroseal and Mr . Kramer agreed to apply the
same finish treatment to all the split-block .
There will not be a loading dock at the rear of Petersen
Interiors . This will be a display room •and deliveries will be
made from a stocking warehouse .
There will not be any windows on the west wall of the building .
Com. Weissman made a motion to approve the Elevations
and Materials for Striker Plaza as submitted , with the
stipulation that the petitioner will return with color
samples of the awnings , using an alternate color combination.
The roof top units will be screened with the parapet .
The height of the parapet wall will probably be increased
1 foot to achieve a sign band height of 4 feet over the
majority of the center .
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Com. Gordon commented that since the awnings are an integral
part of the whole elevation design, he would have a problem
approving the elevations without them.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Ehrhardt , Bremner , Larsen
NAY - Gordon (for reason stated above)
Motion Passed - 4 to 1 .
2 . LIGHTING:
A photometric study was submitted. Three 30 foot pole lights
will be installed along the front of the building, with wall
mounted fixtures along the rear and west sides . The fixtures ,
toward the north and west , are designed to throw light down and
not up toward the apartment buildings . The boxes are sloped
with a cut off distance of 20 feet . The fixtures are a
standard cast aluminum shoe box type with HPS lamps .
Mr . Matt questioned whether the 30 foot height was permitted by
the Development Ordinance and if the Plaza lights are sodium
vapor?
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Ch. Larsen said sodium vapor will change the colors , and
said he thought the lights at the Plaza and Taco Bell are
all metal halide .
Mr . Schwartz said they would stipulate that the lights will
match The Plaza and Taco Bell ; and that the height of the poles
will conform with the code .
Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the Lighting for the
Striker Plaza Retail Center as submitted with the following
stipulations :
a . the lighting source will match
the Plaza and Taco Bell , and
b. the height of the poles will conform
with the Village codes .
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Ehrhardt , Bremner , Gordon,
Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
3 . LANDSCAPING:
The Village Forester ' s memo , dated Feb. 14 , 1990 , was reviewed .
Mr . Rigsby recommendations includes the provision of shrubbery
for screening of the cars parked in the front area.
Mr . Schwartz said they would comply with Mr . Rigsby' s review.
Com. Gordon made a motion to approve the Landscaping of the
Striker Plaza as submitted , subject to the recommendations
of Raymond 0. Rigsby, Supt . of Public Works Operations and
agreed to by the petitioner .
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Gordon, Bremner ,
Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
4 . SIGNAGE:
Ch. Larsen asked that a written Sign Criteria be submitted for
AC review. Copies should be given to tenants with their lease
and a letter of approval from the owner should be submitted
with the application for signage . It is the responsibility of
the owner to enforce the provisions of the criteria.
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The pylon sign was discussed. The height must equal the
required setback distance , i . e . 18 ' height and must be set
back 18 ' from the front property line . It must also be at least
250 ' from the existing signage on the same side of the street .
There will be 3 tenant spaces on the sign and the copy will be
individual letters on a white background . Colors are to be
coordinated with the colors of the awning that will be
presented at a later date .
A technical question arose whether ground signs are required
to have the name of the retail center indicated? This center
has not been given a specific name . Sec . 14 . 20 .030 will be
reviewed and an interpretation made by the Administrator .
Petersen Interiors and J. Freed Design are shown as examples .
Mr . Schwartz said each individual tenant will submit their
individual copy for approval .
Ch. Larsen noted that the height of the Petersen Interiors wall
sign must also meet the Sign Code specifications and be 1/2 the
height of the background area.
Mr . Schwartz asked that the signage be Tabled . They will write
up the Sign Criteria and comply with the Village regulations .
Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to Table the Striker Plaza
signage . Com. Gordon seconded the motion.
Voice Vote was AYE Unanimously.
The signage will be submitted for review at a later date .
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. High Point Plaza/Grove Shopping Center Landscaping
Some additional landscaping for High Point Plaza and The Grove
Shopping Center entrance has been submitted to Mr . Rigsby for
review and has been approved , per Feb . 13 , 1990 memo . Dead
plant material at the entrance will be removed and replaced.
Improvements also include alteration to the western detention
pond .
The Commissioners did not deem it necessary to see the plans .
Com. Bremner made a motion to approve the recommendation of
the Village Forester regarding the revision of the High Point
Plaza/Grove Shopping Center landscaping , as proposed .
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Gordon, Bremner ,
Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
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VI . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Bremner made a motion to adjourn. Com. Gordon seconded .
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 9 : 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Shirley Bates ,
Recording Secretary
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