1989-07-13 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, JULY 13,1989
I . CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddie Laren called the meeting to order at :35 P.M. on
Thursday, July 13, 1989 at the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd.
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: E. Bremner, D. Ehrhardt, C. Bruno,
F. Weissman and E. Larsen. QUORUM.
Commissioners Absent: R. Gordon and M. Silbernik
Bldg. Dept. Liaison: Charles Matt, Deputy Building Commissioner
Village Board Liaison: Michael O'Malley, Trustee
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 22, 1989 - Motion to approve as submitted was made by
Com. Bruno and seconded by Com. Weissman.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
1 ABSTAIN - Bremner and Ehrhardt
Minutes of June 22, 1989 were approved and will be placed on file.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Lot 28 on Hastings Lane, Commerce Center
Lighting/Landscaping - Tabled on June 22, 1989
1 . Lighting:
Michael Palmisano, First Palm Corp. , 1315 Oakton Avenue,
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (364-7500 ) presented cut sheets
of the lighting fixtures to be used on the building.
Lumark Wal-Pacs, 175 Watt Metal Halide fixtures with a gray
finish were proposed. Two ( 2) lights are to be on the rear of
the building and one ( 1 ) light over each of the loading docks.
They will have photo cells, and will go on at dusk and go off
at dawn.
Ch. Larsen asked that the light source be High Pressure Sodium
to match the other light at the Commerce Center.
Mr. Palmisano agreed to the change and selected 150 Watt HPS.
Mr. Matt asked that the fixtures on the north aide of the
building be shielded to prevent the light spread from leaving
the property, so that it will not shine into the homes across
Pauline Avenue.
Mr. Palmisano agreed to order the shields as requested.
Ch. Larsen informed Mr. Palmisano that lights will be required
at the mandoors on the rear elevations.
Mr. Matt suggested adding a third fixture, and that should give
the mandoors the proper foot candles of light.
Com. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the three light fixtures
on the rear elevation of the one story building on Lot 28 at the
Commerce Center; and one fixture over each of the loading docks.
Wal-Paks to be manufactured by Lumark, #175 High Pressure Sodium
with restriction shields, so that no illumination bleeds off the
property.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Bremner, Ehrhardt, Bruno,
Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
2. Landscaping:
Mr. Matt explained that the landscap
ing ping was Tabled on June 22,
1989 because there was a question about the parkway trees that
are shown on the Master Plan for the Commerce Center.
Mr. Rigsby was consulted and the required parkway trees have
already been installed along Pauline Avenue. The revised
landscaping plan for Lot 28, was reviewed and accepted by
Mr. Rigsby on June 21 , 1989.
Com. Bruno made a motion to approve the Landscaping plan as
submitted for Lot 28, Commerce Center, subject to Ray Rigsby's
Review dated June 21 , 1989.
Con. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Bremner, Ehrhardt,
Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
( It was noted that the guard rail for the loading docks will be
inside the building and will not be seen from the outside. )
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V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Airborne Express - Ground Sign
975 Deerfield Parkway - Covington Corporate Center
Brian Walther, M S Signs, 330 Georgetown Square, Suite 204,
Wood Dale, IL 60191 ( 860=0190 i presented a color rendering of
the proposed sign. It will by 10 ' x 4' and the colors of the
copy will be Red, PMS #185, and Black on White Background.
The letters will be formed and will project about 2 inches.
Com. Bremner suggested review of the location because the site
plan shows the sign behind some trees.
Ch. Larsen informed Mr. Walther that the posts will have to be
42" deep and there is a required 10 foot setback from the
property line. He also suggested coating the aluminum tubes
with asphalt for preservation.
Mr. Walther said the posts will be steel , not aluminum.
Com. Bremner made a motion to approve the Airborne Express sign
as submitted with the following revisions:
1 . Footing depth to be 3'6" ( 42" )
2. Posts to be steel (not aluminum )
Com. Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Bremner, Bruno,
Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
B. Konami - Two (2) Ground Signs
900 Deerfield Parkway - Covington Corporate Center
Mr. Frank Pellegrini, of Konami Corporation, made the
presentation. Konami is a hardware/software company.
He described the proposed signs and said the bases will be
landscaped.
Colors will be: Orange - PMS 151 , Red - PMS 185,
Black on a White Background.
The sign faces will be relocated from the former location and
will be attached to new aluminum, or steel, backgrounds.
Ch. Larsen informed Mr. Pellegrini that there is a problem
with the size of the 8' x 26" sign. It is two large to be
considered an exempt directional sign and only 1 ground sign
is permitted per parcel . Also, the 2 signs would be too close
together, if located as indicated on the site plan.
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Ch. Larsen auggeste►d making the 8'x 26" sign a wall sign on the
first alcove (changing the direction of the arrow ); and adding
a small directional sign near the driveway. The directional
sign cannot have the name or any advertising on it.
Mr. Pellegrini agreed to consider the suggestions.
Com. Bruno made a motion to approve the ground sign ( #2)
as submitted.
Should the petitioner so desire, sign #1 may be used as a
single faced wall sign, without the posts, located on the
southwest indent of the building.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Bremner, Ehrhardt,
Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
D. Que Pasa Restaurant - Vestibule and Lounge Addition
Mr. Charles Conlon, of Charles Conlon & Associates, Ltd. ,
Architects, 6400 Chestnut Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
presented a letter of approval from Mary Hymen.
He reviewed the history of Que Pasa, when it was converted
from JoJo's several years ago. The facade was covered with
staccato paneling wainscot and painted, with red and green
stripes added. The addition will be identical.
The brick will match the existing kingsize brick.
The parrot window will be relocated to the east elevation,
and will have the same brick rollock framing.
The lounge will be enlarged and the new vestibule will be moved
out 5 feet. The existing doors will be used and some windows
will be added. The building will be squared off.
Only the ground cover will be disturbed, not the green area.
Com. Bruno made a motion to approve the Que Pasa Restaurant
addition as submitted.
Com. Ehrhardt seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Bremner, Ehrhardt,
Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
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D. Ridgewood Townhomes - Entrance Sign
Location - On Pauline, Between Dogwood and Hazelwood
Representatives of the Association were not present, but
Ch. Larsen saw no problem with the sign, as described in the
exhibits. The Commissioners agreed it was acceptable.
Com. Bremner made a motion to approve the Ridgewood Townhomes
Association request for a V-shaped, 3' x 6 ' entrance sign,
as submitted, per the exhibits.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Bremner, Ehrhardt, Bruno,
Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
E. Manchester Greens - Townhomes
Elevations/Materials/Site Plan
Presentation was made by John Green, Systems Design Group, Ltd.
5999 New Wilke Road, Suite 208, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
Mr. Green reviewed the previously approved elevations and
materials of the condominium buildings; lighting and land-
scaping of the entire site; ground signs, guardhouses and
recreation buildings.
He also reviewed the site plan. The development will be located
between Checker Road and Church Road; East of the Buffalo Grove
Golf Course and West of Buffalo Grove Road. The five condo
buildings will be adjacent to the golf course. The six (6)
townhome buildings will be along the eastern portion, adjacent
to single family homes. A color rendering was presented.
There will be 4 - 3 unit buildings and 2 - 4 unit buildings.
The 4 - unit buildings will have the first unit repeated on
the other end. The floor plans were described. The townhomes
will be large 2-story units, all with 2-door, 2-car garages.
The Chicago brownstone style of the condominium buildings will
be retained. The same brick, brick coursing, stained cedar
siding, stone and stone sills will be used. The roof will be
pitched with dormers and gables to break up the roof masses.
Com. Larsen asked about the large blank brick elevation that
will usually be used next to each other with the exception of
the end unit facing Checker Road. This amount of brick will
not be attractive.
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Mr. Green agreed and suggested that all these elevations be
modified with a continuation of the brick coursing and the
repetition of the arched brick relief pattern between the
windows. Right side elevation will have the brick keystone and
brick rowloc treatment around the window.
This treatment was acceptable to the Commissioners.
Lighting:
Mr. Green distributed cut sheets of the Coachlight fixture
by Sternberg, #21 LF W CTA. It will have a matt white color
finish with amber glass. The same fixture will be used at all
the garage pillars, at the front and rear doors.
Exterior Materials List:
Mr. Green presented and described the materials board. A list,
dated June 30, 1989 was also submitted:
The kingsize brick #1110, mfg. Texas Clay Industries, and
Stone, Standard Buff Indiana Limestone will match the condomin-
ium buildings.
The casement windows will be Off-White, mfg. by Weathershield.
Single french doors, near the bay windows, open to the patios.
Trim will be Navajo White, .
Cedar siding finish is Cedar Colored Olympic Stain.
Asphalt Shake Shingles - #330, mfg. by Globe Industries, Inc.
Com. Weissman made a motion to approve the elevations and
materials for the Manchester Greens Townhomes, as submitted,
with the exception of the left side elevation which the
petitioner agrees to modify with additional brick pattern.
The petitioner also agrees to treat the windows on the right
side elevations with the keystone and brick rowloc around
the window. And the belt course mill be extended as discussed.
Com. Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Bremner, Weissman, Ehrhardt,
Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
Cam. Bruno made a motion to approve the Light Fixture as
submitted.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Bremner, Bruno,
Ehrhardt and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
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Ch. Larsen asked John Green about the V-shaped sign on Busch
Road. There seems to be different copy of each sign, one for
Manchester Greens and one for Scarsdale.
Mr. Green had no knowledge of the signage. Mr. Matt was asked
to research the approved copy and sign permit.
VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following announcements were made:
1 . The roof of the Hilcrest Motel is Slate Grey as designated
in the minutes. It is darker than the AC envisioned.
2. The light shields of the Federal Express building have been
approved and will be installed soon.
3. The post of the small metal village directional sign on
Lake/Cook Road is still leaning. Coen. Bremner recommended
that the sign be straightened, if it is needed; or
removed.
4. Com. Bruno reported that the window signs at Spoerlein Farm
have increased again.
b. Ch. Larsen reported that the Learning Post at Plaza Verde
has about 90% window coverage.
6. Ch. Larsen reported that the Pulte ads for Cherbourg
emphasize that skylights may be placed wherever they are
desired. He recalled that the AC limited skylights to the
rear elevations. Some units have several skylights in front.
7. Com. Weissman has been questioned about the berms at
Cherbourg. They are being landscaped on the Pulte side.
Will landscaping be provided on the Highland Point side?
VII . ADJOURNMENT.
Cam. Weissman made a motion to adjourn. Com. Ehrhardt seconded.
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Bates,
Recording Secretary
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