1990-04-26 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, APRIL 26 , 1990
I . CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ed Larsen called the meeting to order at 7: 40 P.M. at
the Village Hall , 50 Raupp Blvd . on Thursday , April 26 , 1990 .
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : E. Bremner , C. Bruno , R. Gordon and
E. Larsen
Commissioners Absent : D. Ehrhardt , M. Silbernik , F . Weissman
Bldg . Dept . Liaison: Charles Matt , Deputy Bldg. Commissioner
Village Board Liaison: M. O'Malley, Trustee
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 22 , 1990 - Motion to approve as submitted made by
Com. Gordon and seconded by Com. Bruno
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bruno , Gordon,
Bremner and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0
Minutes of March 22 , 1990 approved and will be placed on file .
April 12 , 1990 - Tabled because of Commissioners ' absence .
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Glenco Engineering , Inc . - Ground Sign
170-180 Lexington Drive - Commerce Center
Mr . Richard Landuyt , Glenco Engineering , 721 W. Algonquin,
Arlington Heights , IL (392-2492) distributed copies of the
Plat of Survey , a photograph of the new building . The
proposed sign is an existing sign that will be moved to the
new location. It will meet the set back specifications of
the Sign Code , 12 feet from the front sidewalk and 35 feet
from the entrance sidewalk .
The sign is 12 feet long and the total height from the
ground will be about 3-1 /2 feet . It is back lit and all
metal construction. It is single faced and may be situated
on a slight angle for visibility from Lake/Cook Road .
Com. Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the
Glenco Engineering ground sign as submitted subject ,
to the set back regulations of the Sign Code.
Com. Bremner seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon, Bremner , Bruno , and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Churchill Single Family - 3 Car Options
Mr . Jim Meigs , Lexington Homes , 1156 Shure Drive ,
Arlington Heights , IL 60006 (253-9770) made the presenta-
tion. He began describing the 7th model to be constructed
at the Churchill subdivision, located north of Aptakisic Rd.
and Brandywyn Lane . It is the 3575 Series , about 3 ,000 sf . ,
slightly smaller that the other models .
Color packages will be the same as previously approved by
the Appearance Commission, on August 11 , 1988 . This model
is being offered with a 3-car option. The garages will be
off-set about 1 foot from face to face .
The model can be flip-flopped , and Ch. Larsen commented that
it would not look proper if the garage elevation is on a
corner .
Mr . Meigs did not have copies of the other models and the
Commissioners could not recall the previous elevations .
Mr . Matt suggested this item be Tabled until the next
meeting. Mr . Meigs was asked to return May 10 , 1990 with
color renderings of the other models and elevations .
Mr . Meigs said they were hoping to market the model soon,
because there is a market for this size , but he agreed to
return with renderings of all the other elevations .
Com. Bremner made a motion to Table the new Churchill
Model , #3595 , until May 10 , 1990 . Seconded by Con. Bruno .
Voice Vote : AYE - Unanimously .
B. Striker Lanes Plaza - Awnings/Signage/Sign Package
Mr . Marc Schwartz , Attorney, Batler and Schwartz ,
355 W. Dundee Road , Suite 200 , Buffalo Grove , IL 60089
(541-8900) made the presentation.
1 . Awnings : Mr . Schwartz reviewed the previous discussion
about the color of the awnings . The owners want to maintain
a separate identity from The Plaza of Buffalo Grove and did
not want the same green awnings , with red/orange striping .
Blue was chosen because it is a compatible color , but now
that they have Kuppenheimer as a potential tenant , the color
Blue is necessary, because that is the signature color of
the Kuppernheimer Corporation.
Mr . Brian Gordon of Joseph Freed and Associates ; and
Mr . Jerry De George , V. P. of Kupperheimer in charge of
Planning , were present to answer questions .
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Copies of photographs of several Kuppenheimer stores were
distributed . Of a total of 140 stores , approximately 85%
have street frontage and all the stores have blue awnings .
If they are not permitted to have a blue awning , they will
not execute the lease . The space involved is over 20% of
the center and will be similar to the store at Golf and
Algonquin, which generates approximately $3 ,000 ,000 per yr .
This business is important to the Village of Buffalo Grove .
The space involved will be the store closest to Buffalo
Grove Road. T)e windows wrap about 12 around the corner ,
but there is an expanse of about 50 feet between the last
green awning and the first Striker Plaza awning.
Com. Gordon commented that he has driven up and down Dundee
Road , and there will be a view of both colors of awnings .
Ch. Larsen said he is not being influenced by the loss of
the Kuppenheimer lease . Green and Blue are both in the same
color family, and he was not personally opposed to Blue at
the last meeting .
Mr . Matt asked what size awnings are proposed? There are
smaller awnings at The Plaza on the Dundee Road side and
they do not have a Red/Orange stripe , because if the same
scale was used , the stripe would be very narrow.
Mr . Brian Gordon responded they will be the same size as the
smaller awnings , and will have no stripe .
Ch. Larsen agreed this would be better because of the size
of the sign band . He asked what PMS Color would be used?
Some standard vinyl awning color charts were submitted ,
including Marquee Company . Ch. Larsen said there are
several choices available and he suggested Royal Blue , by
Prizmax , Advanced Vinyl . Signmaster also has a nice blue .
Regarding lettering on the awnings , Ch. Larsen stated this
would change them from awnings to awning signs . Because the
names will be above the storefronts , he did not recommend
any graphics on the awnings . Mr . Schwartz agreed .
Com. Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the color
Blue for the Striker Lanes Plaza , with the stipulation that
the awnings be vinyl and the Blue similar to Kuppenheimer
Blue as shown.
Com. Bremner seconded the motion
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon, Bremner , Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
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2 . Striker Plaza Ground Sign
Mr . Schwartz described the location on the site plan. It
will be 250 feet away from any sign, on an island to the
west end of the parking lot . The size has also been changed
to meet the requirements of the Sign Code . No variances are
necessary.
The sign will have 3 tenant panels and the name of the
center , similar to The Plaza sign, with no top emblem
The color will be blue with white lettering. Ch. Larsen
advised they to use dark midnight blue adhesive vinyl faces
on the sign, because blue cannot be painted satisfactorily.
The pole will be a matching blue .
Com. Gordon made a motion to recommend approval of the pylon
identification sign as submitted for Striker Plaza , with 3
tenant panels and 1 plaza identification panel . Sign to be
deep blue (matching the awnings as closely as possible) with
white reverse lettering .
Com. Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bremner , Bruno , Gordon and Larsen.
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
3 . Sign Package :
Ch. Larsen commented that Sign Criteria should be made part
of the leases , but the Village cannot be expected to enforce
some of the restrictions . After discussion, the following
modifications were agree upon:
B. 1 . Change Preliminary to Identification (Sign) .
Change Illustration - T. S . C. -1 :
Two lines of copy will be permitted ;
1 line of 24" letters ; or ,
2 lines of 12" letters with 3" in between
(5 ,000 sf . spaces are permitted larger letters , F. 3 . )
F. Change Primary to Identification (Sign Criteria)
F . 2 . . . . . returns with painted "dark bronze" finish
and strike "match sign face"
F . 3 . Exceptions (strike to Signband)
Both sentences referring to 50% , should read :
"50% of the signable wall area height . "
F . 4 . Strike "side" - Add "demised tenant line . "
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F. 7 . Typo - si should be is .
F. 8 . Strike " If" - Capital Visible code and
they shall be painted (add "and" )
H. a. should be #1 . #2 . Will not be enforced by BG.
T. S. 0 1 - New drawings are to be submitted depicting
1 line and 2 lines of signage .
Com. Bremner made a motion to recommend approval of the
Sign Criteria as revised for Striker Plaza, with the
stipulations that it is rewritten, including new drawings
to replace T. S. C. -1 ; and vinyl samples of the awnings be
submitted to the Building Department .
Com. Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon, Bruno, Bremner and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
C. Lot 27 - Commerce Center - Full Review
Presentation was made by Seth Pines , Ladehoff & Pines , Inc .
1300 Skokie Highway, Suite 101 , Gurnee , Illinois 60031
(708-336-2121 ) .
1 . ELEVATIONS and MATERIALS :
The building will be 8 , 100 square feet including 1 ,000 sf .
of office space and the remaining 7 , 100 sf . of warehouse .
a . Brick - Utility Size , Carolina Ceramics - Chestnut
b. Mortar - Standard , to match drivit
c . Drivit - Natural White
d . Windows - Grey, non reflective
e . Frames/mullions - Clear anodized aluminum
f . Spandrels - Lower portion - Tinted insulated glass
Upper portion - Opaque
g . Overhead doors/mandoors - Painted to match brick .
Com. Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the
Elevations and Materials , as presented for Lot 27 at
the Commerce Center .
Com. Bremner seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bremner , Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon, because he is related
to the architect .
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 , 1 abstention
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2 . LANDSCAPING:
New plans were distributed that reflect Mr . Rigsby' s
recommendation for landscaping along Pauline Avenue ,
per Village Forester ' s Review dated April 25 , 1990.
Mr . Pines agreed to add berms with the plant material to
provide an adequate landscape buffer between the commercial
and residential properties , per Mr . Rigsby' s Review.
Com . Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the
Landscaping as submitted for Lot 27 , Commerce Center ,
pursuant to the Village Forester ' s Review.
Com. Bremner seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bremner , Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 , 1 abstention
3 . LIGHTING:
There will be two (2) exterior HPS wall pacs , mounted
on the West wall . The street lighting is adequate for the
parking area .
Com. Bremner made a motion to recommend approval of the
Lighting as submitted for Lot 27 , Commerce Center .
Com. Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bruno , Bremner and Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 , 1 abstention
NO SIGNAGE was submitted at this time . Mr . Pines said
most of the buildings have vinyl or painted letters on
the doors .
D. PACE Park and Ride Facility - Full Review
Entrance on Commerce Court , South of Busch Parkway
Presentation was made by Rosemarie Truppa , Regional Manager ,
and Vicki Wong , Staff Manager , from Capitol Planning Office
for PACE, 550 W. Algonquin Road ,
Arlington Heights , IL 60005 (364-7223) . Mr . Truppa
gave an overview of the proposed bus terminal and parking
facility.
There will be four (4) bus routes using the terminal , and
parking spaces for approximately 96 cars . A bike path will
be constructed through the site and bike racks will be
provided.
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Construction cost will be about $560 , 000 , including about
$60 ,000 for the proposed landscaping.
Steve Sugg , Staff Architect with Ciorba Group , Inc . , 5507 N.
Cumberland Ave. , Chicago , IL 60656 ; and Migual D'Escoto ,
Landscape Architect , 53 West Jackson, Suite 335 , Chicago , IL
60604 (312-663-9550) were also present .
Mr . D' Escoto described the landscaping plan that has been
reviewed by the Village Forester . Mr . Rigsby states the
Village will be assuming the responsibility of maintenance.
He recommended screening of the facility from Busch Pkwy .
An L-shaped planted berm will be used to screen the corner .
Within the center of the bus turn around , there will be a
utility/washroom facility for the use of PACE employees
only , and appropriate plantings will be provided .
There will be a hedge of Canadian Hemlock between the bike
path and the sidewalk . Shrub groups will be used within the
islands . Several trees will be relocated along Commerce Ct .
The entire site will be hydro-seeded.
Mr . D'Escoto said they are considering using concrete , or
large stones at the ends of the large island , where there
will be light poles . There is some cost to be considered .
Ch. Larsen suggested adding a straight the bike path strip
between the V at the East side .
Mr . D'Escoto explained that this would be the area where a
future train station would be located .
It was noted that the train stop is about 4 years in the
future and the area would have to be fully reconstructed .
Ch. Larsen said he would abstain from voting because his
company supplies signage for both PACE and METRA.
Com. Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the
Landscape Plan for the PACE facility, subject to the
Village Forester ' s Review, dated April 25 , 1990
Com. Gordon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bremner , Gordon and Bruno
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Larsen
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 , 1 abstention
Note : The bike rail will be secured to the ground .
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2 . LIGHTING:
The thirteen ( 13) light poles will be 25 feet in height and
will match the golf course parking lot fixtures .
The lighting has been reviewed by the Village Engineer .
Com. Gordon made a motion to recommend approval of the
Lighting , as submitted , for the PACE facility , subject to
the Village Engineers approval .
Com. Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Bremner , Bruno and Gordon
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Larsen
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 , 1 abstention
3 . SIGNAGE:
All directional signs will be under 4 square feet and are
exempt . The PACE entrance sign will by 5 ' x 10 ' mounted
on 6" x 6" wolmanized wood posts . Colors will be the
PACE corporate colors , with white posts . The sign will
be located at the corner of Busch and Commerce , and will
meet the set back requirements of the Sign Code .
Com. Bremner made a motion to recommend approval of the
PACE ground sign as submitted.
Com. Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon, Bruno and Bremner
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Larsen
4 . UTILITY FACILITY (Washroom) :
Com. Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the
Utility/Washroom Facility for the PACE service area.
Com. Bremner seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon, Bremner and Bruno
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Larsen
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 , 1 abstention
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VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS
No Chrysler information to report .
VII . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Gordon made a motion to adjourn.
Com . Bremner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote - Aye Unanimously
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 10 : 00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Shirley Bate ,
Recording Secretary
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