1990-06-28 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE , I.LLINOIS
THURSDAY , DUNE 28 , 1990
I . CALL TO ORDER.
Chairman Ed Larsen called the Appearance Commission meeting to
order at 7 : 30 P. M. on Thursday , June 28 , 1990 at the Village Hall ,
50 Raupp Blvd .
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : C . Bruno . R. Gordon , L . Larsen . QUORUM.
Commissioners Absent : E. Bremner . D. Ehrhardt , F . Weissman
Bldg . Dept . Liaison: Charles Matt . Deputy Bldg . Commissioner
Building Inspector : Ed Schar
Village Board Liaison : Bruce Kahn , Trustee
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 14 , 1990 - Commissioners who attended are not present .
Motion to Table made by Com . Bruno , seconded by Com . Gordon .
Voice Vote : AYE - Unanimously . Minutes of June 14 , 1990 TABLED.
IV . OLD BUSINESS
A . Lincoln Club . 1701 Johnson Drive - Entrance Sign
William Mc Donald , Signs of Distinction , 149 S . Wheeling Road ,
Wheeling , IL 60090 , described the sign and its location .
Two single faced signs will be attached to the existing brick
monument . The pennants are non-illuminated , fabricated
aluminum , painted on both sides . The ►rick pier is 20 inches
in depth and the signs will have illuminates; routed out
aluminum faces .
Com . Gordon and Com. Bruno had no objections to the signage ,
with the pennants . as proposed .
Com. Gordon made a motion to recommend approval of the Lincoln
Club remodeled sign , as submitted , with the stipulation that
it meet the set back requirement of 10 ' from the right-of-way .
Com . Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bruno . Gordon and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
V . NEW BUSINESS
` A . Hatachi America . Ltd . = Signage onDeerfield Road
Paul Tylman , Alphabet Shop , 300 Elgin Avenue , Elgin, IL 60120 ,
(708) 888-3150 , made the presentation.
The 12 ' x 4 ' (48 sf . ) sign will have a Hatachi Red background
and posts , with White copy . The lettering is not centered and
reflects the corporate identity . Mr . Tylman showed the panel
a page from the corporate manual . The red is similar to
cardinal red .
Ch. Larsen informed Mr . Tylman that the setback requirement is
10 feet , but he replied that the chosen location is situated
on a berm. It will be off the main driveway .
The directional sign - 30" x 48" is too large to qualify for
an exempt sign. The reveal could be moved up to meet the
required 4 sf . limitation. Signs are measured from the
reveal . Mr . Tylman thought this would be acceptable with
Hatachi . The posts are standard extruded aluminum .
Com . Bruno made a motion to recommence approval of the two
signs for Hatachi America on Deerfield Road , as submitted .
Com . Gordon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon . Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
B. First United Realtors - _ ioereinCommons
Irene Stowers said First United Realtors . 1201 Me Henry Road ,
is located on the north side of the center . They moved in
about a month ago , but have no signage .
Mr . Matt explained that the sign criteria for Spoerlein
Commons does not permit logos . A new sign criteria is being
prepared , and will be submitted for AC approval .
The sign including the logo will be in a can , mounted on a
raceway . The background will be White . Copy will be Red block
letters , with red clear neon tubing . The eagle will be out-
lined with Grey . First United will be 18 inch letters and
Realtors . wi I l be 12 inch letters .
Com . Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the letters
and logo . as submitted', by First. United Realtors . 1201 Mc Henry
Com . Gordon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon . Bruno and Laren
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
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C . Crest Hil By Hilton - Lake/Cook Road - Sign Face Change
Mr . Greg Lundgren . Director of Operations for Crest Juli ,
presented new drawings . The size of "By Hilton" is being
increased by 50% to give better identification . The colors
will be the same .
Com. .Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the Crest
Hi i face change as requested .
f Com . Gordon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon . Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
D. Bank of Buffalo Grove - Dundee and Buffalo Grove Road
No representatives were present , Tut there were no objections .
The sign c.Dl:*@r the front r`' ? have 12 inch , White molded
letters on thejdl. background . The box sign over the
drive-thru will be Black copy on a White background . .
Com . Gordon made a motion to recommend approval of the two
signs as submitted by the Bank of Buffalo Grove .
Com . Bruno seconded the motion .
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bruno . Gordon and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Zale Group submitted a letter . dated June 22 . 1990 , requesting
a color change of materials for Woodland Commons Shopping Center .
No representative was present . Because the letter indicated that
colors (plural ) were to be changed . the Commissioners asked that
Zale be notified to be represented at the next meeting . Zale will
not be held up if the color item is postponed
A motion to Table was made by Com . Bruno . seconded by Com . Gordon .
Voice Vote : - AYE Unanimously .
Mr . Matt said only one sign has been submitted for the July 12th
meeting .
A draft of the Aesthetic Excellence Award should be ready for NC
review soon.
Ch. Larsen decided the next meeting will be held July 20 . 1990 .
1 All parties are to be notified .
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VII . ADJOURNMENT
Com . Gordon made a motion to Adjourn . Com . Bruno seconded .
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 8 : 10 P. M .
Respectfully submitted .
Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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