1991-02-14 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 14 , 1991
I . CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddie Larsen called the meeting to order at 7 : 45 P.M. on
Thursday, February 14, 1991 at the Village Hall , 50 Raupp Boulevard.
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : R. Gordon, F. Weissman and E. Larsen. QUORUM
Commissioners Absent : D. Ehrhardt , E. Bremner , C. Bruno and
A. Viehman
Bldg . Dept . Liaison: Charles Matt , Deputy Building Commissioner
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 10 , 1991 - Motion to approve as submitted was made by
Com. Gordon and seconded by Com. Weissman.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Gordon and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0.
Minutes of January 10 , 1991 approved and will be placed on file .
IV. BUSINESS
A. Riverwalk - Marketing Sign Face Change
Milwaukee Avenue and Lake Cook Road
A variance for the existing marketing sign was adopted by
Ordinance 89-85 on November 6 , 1989 with the condition that
the permit was to be issued for a period of one ( 1 ) year , and
renewal was subject to ZBA review and recommendation to the
Zoning Administrator , per Sign Code , Section 14 . 32 . 010 A.
When Mr . Timothy Beechick of Hamilton Partners appeared before
the Zoning Board on January 15 , 1991 to request a one year
extension, he submitted a copy change . The mural was to be
removed and replaced with "RIVERWALK WELCOMES. . . ZENITH data
systems on the top portion, with other tenant names below.
Mr . Beechick requested that the names be changed every 2 to 3
months as new tenants move into the building.
There were no objections . Com. Gordon made a motion to approve
the face change of the Riverwalk temporary sign as requested ,
with the recommendation that the variance be extended.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Gordon and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0 .
B. Real Estate Ground Sign
Old Checker Road and Buffalo Grove Road
Mr . Ed Downing, Signs of Distinction, 149 S. Wheeling Road ,
Wheeling , IL 60090 (520-0787) made the presentation.
The copy will be Red Helvetica Medium lettering on a White
background with a Red border .
The sign will be singled faced , mounted on 4" x 4" posts and
will eight (8) feet high. The posts and back of the sign are to
be painted White .
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
PRIME SITE sign as submitted by G. S. Building Corporation.
Com. Gordon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0.
Mr . Matt informed Mr . Downing that a site plan should be
submitted with the permit application showing the location
to be set back ten feet ( 10' ) from each property line.
C. Pasquinelli Development Sign
Busch Parkway and Weiland Road
Mr . Roger Lupa, Pasquinelli Development Group, P.O. Box 1639 ,
Homewood, IL 60430 (708) 957-3456 made the presentation.
The double-faced sign will be located on the Southeast corner
of the inter section at Busch and Weiland. The ends will be
boxed and painted White to match the border . The posts will be
Green or White .
The site is open to various development possibilities .
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Pasquinelli Development Sign as submitted.
Com. Gordon seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Gordon, Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 3 to 0.
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V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 . FOOTLOCKER at Town Center - The face of one letter 0 is damaged .
2. A request has been made by Singer Shoes to use the designated
space for additional signage on the Town Center street furniture
towers as it was approved by the Village Board. Marc Schwartz
has indicated to Mr . Matt that these spaces will be rotated to
give the stores some additional identification. The B-5 Zoning
Ordinance is not subject to the Village Sign Code and Mr . Matt
will determine if separate permits are to be required.
3 . Maintenance Garage West Property
Com. Gordon reported that the size and scope of the proposed
multi-family development has been discussed . The Village does
not agree with the developer ' s proposed use for 1 , 300 sq. ft .
townhome units with single car garages .
Coma Gordon will be advised when another meeting is scheduled.
VI . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Weissman made a motion to adjourn.
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 8 : 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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