1990-04-12 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VVILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1990
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ed Larsen called the meeting to order at 7: 37 P.M.
on Thurs. April 12, 1990 at the Village Hall , 50 Raupp Blvd.
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: D. Ehrhardt, F. Weissman, E. Larsen
Commissioners Absent: E. Bremner, C. Bruno, R. Gordon and
M. Silbernik
Bldg. Dept. Liaison: Charles Matt,
Deputy Building Commissioner
E. Schar, Building Inspector
Village Board Liaison: Michael O'Malley, Trustee
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 22 , 1990 - Deferred because of Commissioners' absence.
Motion to Table made by Com. Weissman and
seconded by Com. Ehrhardt.
Voice Vote - Aye Unanimously
IV. BUSINESS
A. Hitachi Facility - Precast Color Change
900 Deerfield Parkway - Covington Corporate Center
Mr. Sheldon Dobrin, Friedman, Dobrin and Assoc. , Ltd
105 Revere Dr. Office Plaza - A, Northbrook, IL 60062
(708-564-5480) presented a rendering of the building
and a colt IC lit tilO lflUlflhl COlOt C1COt1Qfl ill
concrete block - Summer Grey. When it was fiela tested,
the owners were not satisfied because they want the
the color to match the brick. They have selected a
special mix that will match. The mortar is natural.
The Commissioners agreed that the color change was
better.
Com. Weissman made a motion to approve the substitution
of the precast color, for the Hitachi Building at
900 Deerfield Parkway, as presented.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Ehrhardt, Weissman, Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0.
B. Glenco Engineering, Inc. - Ground Sign
270-280 Lexington Drive - Commerce Center
Representatives not present. Item will be rescheduled
for April 26, 1990 .
C. Highland Oaks - Ground Sign
Busch and Weiland
George Woock, White Way Sign Co. , 1317 Clybourn Ave. ,
Chicago, IL 60610 (312-642-6580) presented the site
plan and described the proposed sign.
The grade drops down into the parking area and the sign
will be mounted on 8 ' 8" posts with the back leg extended.
The sign will be 8 ' 4" x 16' with a metal cabinet. It
will have lexan face panels with the copy painted on from
the interior. The top portion of the copy (Highland Oaks)
will be #437 Red and the tenant panels will have Black
letters. The columns will have metal covers with Stucco-
tex metal covers. No color specified.
Com. Weissman questioned the management company name and
phone number shown on the bottom line.
Mr. Woock explained that this panel is not meant to be
permanent.
Ch. Larsen recalled that there are two other temporary
leasing signs on the property, and he informed Mr. Woock
that they will have to conform with the 250 ' spacing rule.
These signs have six-month permits and the locations would
be reviewed when extensions are granted.
Mr. Matt said there are leasing signs in the store windows
with the management information. The AC could request
that the two existing leasing signs be removed.
Mr. Woock replied that he thought the owners would agree
to remove the signs, but Ch. Larsen did not think it was
necessary to make this a stipulation to the motion.
The bottom panel could be used as a tenant panel when
all the stores are leased.
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Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the Highland Oaks
8 ' 4" x 16 ' x 17 ' (height) , permanent ground sign, with
one temporary panel, at the corner of Busch and Weiland,
as submitted.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0.
D. Wendy ' s - Full Review
Mc Henry Road - South of Bank Lane
Presentation was made by Mike Minnich, Engineering Dept .
and Daniel Scurek , Director of Planning, Upper U . S . Region
with Wendy' s Int ' l , Two TransAm Plaza Drive , Suite 330 ,
Oak Brook Terrace , Il 61081 (932-9400)
1 . ELEVATIONS and MATERIALS:
The front of the building will face Mc Henry Road. This is
a new design that was created for Buffalo Grove . It is
similar to the Wendy' s in Darien.
a . Brick will be standard size - Glen Gery Rosewood
b . Mortar will be natural color .
c . Awning, no writing - Wendy' s Red/Orange color
d . Drivit material - Stucco finish
e . Storage Module - Drivit material
f . Exposed neon around top of building above the
awning is an architectural feature . There will be
two single strips - Red and Yellow.
Mr . Matt said the neon strips would be permitted if it is
properly protected as specified in the Nat ' l Electric Code .
g . Windows - Dark bronze frames and mullions .
h. Red Wall Tiles around pick-up window and front door
are 8" x 8" Interamics Aurum Metalloid
i . 8" Strip under window - matching drivit material
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Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to recommend approval of the
Elevations and Materials , as submitted , for Wendy' s on Mc
Henry Road within the Seigle' s Development .
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
2 . LANDSCAPING:
The Village Forester ' s Review, dated 4/12/90 , states that
Paragraph I of the general notes and specifications should
be changed from Lake Zurich to Buffalo Grove .
a. Austrian Pines are to be 8 feet in height and
the number will be increased to screen the two
buildings along the berm.
b. The detention area landscaping will be completed ,
by agreement with Seigle ' s and in accordance with
Mr . Rigsby ' s recommendation.
There is a dumpster area . The enclosure will be constructed
with concrete blocks covered with brick veneer , with a gate .
Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to recommend approval the
Landscaping , including the dumpster area , as submitted by
Wendy' s (Seigle ' s Development) with these stipulations :
a . Plantings will be added to the detention area
b . Austrian Pines are to be 8 feet in height
c . More Austrian Pines will be implemented along the
north berm to screen the full length of the two
buildings .
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
3 . LIGHTING:
The lighting will be the same as Seigle ' s and the bank
building , including the same light source - white .
Height of the poles will be 18 feet , same as Seigle ' s .
Mr . Matt asked that the neon outline lighting , on the
building , be included in the motion.
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Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Lighting for Wendy' s as submitted , with these stipulations :
1 . Parking lot lighting is subject to the
Village Engineer ' s photometric review.
2 . A wall pack is required at all man doors .
3 . Lighting includes the neon strips around the
top of the building.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Ehrhardt , Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
4. SIGNAGE:
There will be a ground sign and two wall signs .
a. Ground Sign
The pylon sign will have Wendy' s and the logo , but
will not read Old Fashioned Hamburgers . It will
require a variance if it is closer than 250 ft . to
the Seigle ' s sign. The distance to the bank sign
appears to be sufficient .
The height of the ground sign is just over five feet
(5 ' ) but it must be setback a minimum of ten feet ( 10 ' )
from the property line , or a variance for setback will
be required .
It was noted that the 10 foot location would be within
the detention area and a suggestion was made to create
a peninsula for the sign. It could also be 10 feet
high.
If the sign is moved to the northwest corner of the
property it would probably require a variance from the
bank sign.
Another possibility would be for Seigle ' s and Wendy' s
to compromise and relocate both signs , spacing them 250
feet apart . Seigle ' s has been granted a variance for a
directional sign at the entrance on Bank Lane .
b. Wall Signs :
The Sign Code permits one wall sign on the front
elevation, but the second sign on the south elevation
will require a variance .
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Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to recommend to the Village
Board of Trustees , approval of the aesthetics of the ground
�./ signage for Wendy' s (Seigle 's Development) with the
stipulation that it meets the distance requirements of the
Sign Code. If a variance is required , this recommendation
is to be carried forth to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
If the height is increased , the characteristics of the
sign are to be maintained, and the brick base increased .
Furthermore , a recommendation made to approve the wall sign
on the front elevation, consisting of the letters and
Wendy' s logo.
It is also recommended that the petitioner be permitted a
variance to allow an additional set of letters and logo on
the south elevation.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
Mr . Matt noted that the directional signs shown on the plans
are larger than the Sign Code allows without permits . If
they are four sq . ft . (4 sf . ) or less , they are considered
exempt signs and do not require permits . He will discuss
this with the petitioners .
5 . Screening of Roof Top Equipment :
Mr . Minnich presented a drawing and described the roof of
the building. There is a sixteen inch ( 16" ) parapet and a
standing seam roof that will completely screen the cooling
equipment . The standing seam roof will match the beige
drivit material .
The color was discussed and the Commissioners recommended a
darker color that will blend with the brick.
Mr . Minnich agreed. No motion was made , but Ch. Larsen
asked that a copy of the exhibit be submitted to the Bldg.
Dept . and advised him to bring samples to the Village Board.
E. American Needle and Novelty, Inc . - Full Review
Lot 16 , Corporate Grove - SE corner of Busch and Barclay
Mr . Marc Cable , Architects P. C. 3000 Dundee Road , #201 ,
Northbrook, IL 60062 (205-1221 ) made the presentation.
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1 . ELEVATIONS and MATERIALS:
�./ The building will be masonry and stone , with natural
grey mortar . A color package chart was submitted .
a. Brick is Pink/Rose Color - Utility size , wire cut
by Carolina Ceramics
b. Stone is Buff - Indiana Limestone , smooth
c . The entrance is a fluted stone arch, with bronze
frames and clear glass .
d. The lower portion of the building will be Buff
color split-face block, stained at the factory.
e . All doors and trim will be bronze aluminum.
f . Roof top equipment will be screened by the
four foot (4 ' ) stone cap over the front entrance .
Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to recommend approval of the
Elevations and Material for American Needle and Novelty Co. ,
at Busch Rd . and Barclay Blvd . , as submitted .
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
`./ 2 . LANDSCAPING:
The Village Forester ' s Review, dated 4/12/90 , stated the
plan, which includes a curved brick walk , is excellent .
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Landscaping for American Needle and Novelty Co. , as
submitted.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Ehrhardt , Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
3 . LIGHTING:
There will be three (3) Lumark 22"x19"x8" wall pacs on the
west wall and a photometric plan was submitted . They will
have 250 watt , metal halide light source . There is also be
one round Lumark wall fixture over the dumpster , near the
overhead door .
Ch. Larsen advised Mr . Cable that if the Corporate Grove
lighting is High Pressure Sodium , he should match it .
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Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Lighting for American Needle and Novelty Co . , as submitted.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Ehrhardt , Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
4. SIGNAGE:
Mr . Cable described a temporary sign to be constructed on
the southeast corner of Busch and Barclay. It will have
maroon lettering on an aluminum background. They will meet
the setback and height requirements of the Sign Code , and
will submit a permanent sign at a later date.
Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to recommend approval of one
temporary construction sign for American Needle and Novelty
Company as submitted.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 . The Chrysler/Plymouth sign on Old Arlington Heights Road
has not been repaired. The owner does not seem to want
it , and the corporation has not replaced the faces .
Mr . Matt will write the owner a letter , asking for removal
by a specific date .
2 . Doyle Signs has requested Car Wash to be added to the Shell
sign on Dundee Road. This sign was granted a variance and
Mr . Matt will research the ZBA minutes to determine if the
sign requires another hearing before the ZBA. If the size
of the sign meets the Code requirements , it should not
require another variance , but should be reviewed by the AC
before a permit is issued.
3 . Ch. Larsen commented that Barry' s has added a temporary
light bulb on a post , next to the sign, because the neon
is out .
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VI . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Weissman made a motion to adjourn.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 9 : 40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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