1992-03-12 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE CUMM.:SSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE . ILLINOIS
:iiURSDAl . MARCH i 2 , 1: 2��
i . CALL i O ORDER
Chairman Eddie Larsen called the meeting to oraer at 7 : 37 P . M . on
ihursaay . Marcn 12 . 1982 at the Viiiage Hall . 50 Raupp Boulevard .
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : C . Bruno , A . Viehman . and E. Larsen.
F . Weissman arrived at . : 4i5 P .M .
R . Gordon arrivea at 8 : 25 P . M.
Commissioners Absent : D. Ehrnarat
Bldg . Dept . Liaison: James F . Kelly . Bu_ laing inspector
APPROVAL Or MINUTES
January 23 . 1882 - iabiea until after the business meeting .
IV . OLD BUSINESS
A . Buffalo Grove Park District . Parking Lot and Site Lighting
Alcott Community Center . 530 Bernard Drive
Presentation was made by Mr . Dale uucammon , Supt . o1. Parks . He
described the existing lighting which consists of two ( 2 ) poles
with l4 ) four fixtures toward the Iront of tne parking lot plus
exterior lights mounted to the building . Inc proposed fifteen
foot ( 15 ' ) light poles will be located in the front , side and
rear parking areas . the fixtures wiii match those existing at
Willow Stream and Emmerich Parks . Bulbs will be HPS (yellow ) .
Mr . W. A. White . P . E . . 515 w . Morse Ave . , Schaumburg . IL e0193
( 924-0015 ) described tne photometric plan. Lighting will be
contained within the property lines . Four ( 4 ) luminaires will
be security lighting and will operate on a pnoto cell . on at
dusk and off at dawn. The rest of the luminaires will be
photo celled on at dusk ana a computer program Will turn the
lights off at various times , depending or: evening activities .
and none will be left on after 10 P . M . Ali iiQf inS will
conform with Village ordinances .
The flag pole will be illuminated ail night .
Mr . Arnold Witske was present . He has liven at 34-± Lincoln ice .
for 30 years . He came to hear the presentation and to express
concern about tne existing lights wnich permit teenagers to
play basketball late at night ( 2 A.M. ) . the existing building
iignts are also disturbing because tney shine directly into his
back yard all night . Mr . Witske wantea assurance that the new
Aft, plans .
will be operated as stated and as described on the
Plans . Ch. Larsen tnankea Mr . witsxe for coming .
Com. Bruno made a motion to recommena approval of the parking
lot iignting for the a_ cott Community Center . 530 Bernard Drive .
as submittea by the buffalo Grove Park District . subject to the
Village Engineer ' s approval of the flow of light over the lot
lines . Petitioner has stipulated that the majority of the
lights will be computer controlled . with toe exception of the
four aout, ie security fixtures and the flan pole i ohis . which
will be on a on ot o ce l l .
wom . 4' i enman seconded The motion ,
Roll Call Vote : AYE - `, ienman . Bruno and Larsen
vAY - None
ABSTAIN - Weissman (arrived (luring presentation)
Motion Passed - 3 to u . 1 abstention.
B. La Salle taiman Bank ( Formerly lalman home )
Sign 1-ace Changes ( IJb5 w , cuneee Road)__
Presentation was made by Mr . George Woceic . White Way Sign Co . .
1317 Civbourn Avenue . Chicago . IL UUCiU lci2 ) 642-658u .
The individual letters on the canopy wiii be replaced oe a metal
panel witn cut out aluminum letters . Copy color will be the
same . white letters on a black background . but the blue under-
line rule will be changed to gold . The individual letters on
the double faced ground sign and the southeast and northeast
elevations will be white with the gold rule . ine letters are
smaller and the span is longer but the suns meet the square
footage requirements of the Sign Code . The words Drive-Up will
be removed . but toe Cash Station sign will not bc enanced .
Com. Weissman mane a reconmenaation to approve the sign lace
changes for the La Salle iaiman Dank as submitted .
Com . Bruno seconded the motion .
Roil Cali Vote : AYE - Weissman . Vienman . Bruno and Larsen
iNAI - .\one
Motion Passed - 4 to O .
C . Dazzles Salon - GrcunuSign at 301 W . Dundee Road
Mr . heitkotter . owner . presented a photograph o1 the existing
ground sign (formerly Century 21 at Dundee Court ) . Inc colors
will be vivid rose on a white background . ( ine wait sign meets
the approved sign criteria for Dundee court . )
Ch. Larsen commented that there will not be enough contrast
between the colors and suggested outlining the copy with black .
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Mr . Heitkotter agreed with the suggestion and will so inform the
sign contractor .
Com. Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the Dazzles
Salon ground sign face change as presented with the stipulation
that the vivid rose letters De outlined in black Tor contrast .
Com . Bruno seconded the motion.
Roil Cali Vote : AYE - Weissman . Viehman . Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to U .
D. Deerfields (Bakery) - 201 N . Buffalo Grove Road
Temporary Sign . Permanent Sign s and BuitdingLighting_____
Mr . Chuck Bennett , Aumiller Youngquist , P . C . Architects .
800 E. Northwest Highway . Suite 104A , Mt . Prospect , IL 60056
( 253-3761 ) described the four different types of signs :
I . Ground_..Sign on Buffalo Grove Road .
2 . Sningie Style sign on west elevation . second floor level .
3 . Wall Sign on the north elevation . along Checker• Road .
4 . Drive-Thru Sign , directional sign at the nortneast corner of
tne site .
the rustic looking signs will ail be constructed of rough sawn
cedar or redwood . They will have applied . painteu wood letters .
the wood will be stained to matcn the stain on tne building . a
deep brown color . inc letters will be a contrasting ivory which
will match the stucco on the building . there may be a dark
green trim piece around the arched outer edge . The poles will
also be stained to match the dark brown color of the building .
The ground sign will be illuminated with ground mounted metal
halide fixtures .
The shingle sign wiii be illuminated with building lighting .
The drawing shows the sign to be mounted with iron chains . but
since the Sign Code does not permit swinging signs . it will be
mounted with iron poles .
The wall sign will be illuminated with metal halide fixture
mounted to an eight foot ( 8 ' ) pole on the north side of the
drive-thru lane . The base of the posts will oe landscaped . but
the ground lights will not be covered .
Ch. Larsen commented that the signs are very nice and suggested
that the links could be welded together to give the shingle sign
the chain effect . Mr . Bennett said this would be considered .
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Com . Viehman made a motion to recommend the Deerfieids signs as
submitted .
Com . Weissman seconded the motion.
Roil Call Vote : AYE - Bruno . Weissman . Viehman and Larsen
NAY- - None
Motion Passed - 4 to U .
1 . Building L i_ght ing
Sheet MPE indicates the various locations of each type of
lighting fixture that will be used to nigniignt the building
at night . Along the north end of the site are small metal
halide fixtures that will specifically highlight the gables .
The main gable , shown on the left side of the north elevation .
will be illuminated by both the sign lighting and additional
fixtures . There is down lighting under the overhang tnat will
also illuminate the walkway area .
The drive-thru canopy area will be softly illuminated at nignt .
The west elevation will have similar fixtures . including down
lights under the overhang . The entry will have two lanterns
plus bollard lights . There will also be some ground lights
hidden in the landscaping that will shine upward .
Cut sheets were not submitted for any of the building fixtures .
2 . Pole Lights
There will be one single head fixture on a 25 ' pole at tne east
end of the site . with the foot candle levels snown on the
photometric plan .
iwo double headed fixtures will be used in tne front . The poles
and fixtures will match the Town Center and Post Office: lights .
There is one residence south of the site . near the narking lot .
where the highest foot-candle rating is . 94 ( under i ft . can . ) .
Com . Weissman made a motion to recommend the Dui ai.ng lighting
and the lot lighting as submitted for Deerfields Bakery .
Com . Bruno seconded the motion .
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Bruno . Weissman , Viehman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to U .
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3 . Iempora_rvs_ign
Mr . Bennett requested approval of the existing 4 ' x 8 ' temporary
sign and said it will be left up throughout construction. The
sign is 23 ' east of the lot line on Buffalo Grove Road and 63 '
south of the lot line on Checker Road . as shown on Sheet A 1 . 2 .
The sign is in conformance with the Sign Code and there were no
objections . but Mr . Bennett was advised to paint the posts to
match the background of the sign. He agreed to have this done .
Com . Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the existing
Deeriields temporary construction sign with the stipulation that
the posts are painted to match the background of the sign.
Com . Bruno seconded the motion.
Roil tail Vote : AYE - Weissman . Viehman . Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
E . first Midwest Bank - 555 W . Dundee Road
Lobby Open - Additional sign
Mr . Steve Vavrek . North Shore Sign . i:,325 industrial Drive .
Libertyville . IL 60048 ( 816-702u ) presented a photograph of the
existing ground sign. He explained the proposal is to move the
Cash Station sign down and insert a red neon LOBBY OPEN' sign.
Because the ground sign is 12u square feet , a variance was
required for the Cash Station, and another variance would have
to be recommended for the Lobby Open sign. He asked why the
bank needs the sign?
Mr . Vavrek explained that the main entrance faces the west and
because of the maturity of the trees and landscaping on the
berm . it is difficult for customers to see the lobby lights and
know it is open. The sign will be turned off when the lobby is
closed and will appear black . the Drive-In sign copy changes
from Open to Closed and the color changes from red to blue .
If people go through the drive-in and are informed that they
must conduct certain business inside the lobby , it is difficult
to exit and re-enter from Dundee Road . He added that Mr . Steve
Hendley knows a variance will be required and will follow the
necessary procedures .
Ch. Larsen asked if the drive-in is always open when the lobby
is open?
Mr . Vavrek did not know if this is so .
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Com . Bruno said the drive-in is open Monday through rriday , from
7 A . M . to 7 P . M.
Ch. Larsen was reluctant to recommend a second variance and
recommended tnat a second set of neon tubes saying 'Lobby` be
installed in the cabinet with the Drive-in Open/Closed letters .
The sign could be operated by a switch inside the bank .
Com . Weissman suggested reconstructing the ground sign face by
moving the time/temperature box up and installing the 'Lobby
Open sign above the Drive-In Open portion.
Mr . Vavrek said they considered this and had the sign taken
apart . but it is structurally impossible to change it . He pro-
posed making the Lobby Open sign the same width as the column.
Ch. Larsen said he would not recommend a variance and he doubted
if the Zoning Board of Appeals would recommend making the sign
any larger . Com . Bruno . Com . Weissman and Corn . Vienman agreed .
Ch. Larsen informed Mr . Vavrek that the bank has the option of
filing for a variance with the understanding that the Village
Board makes the final decision regarding signs .
Mr . Vavrek agreed to inform the bank representatives of the
Appearance Commission ' s decision and Ch. Larsen ' s alternative .
Com . Viehman made a motion not to recommend a variance . but
recommended that the bank install the word ' Lobby in red neon
in the same cabinet with Drive-in Open' and operate the sign on
a timer or on a switch from inside the bank . The two signs
could be alternated to indicate when the Lobby is open . but they
could not be flashing or sequencing between the two .
Com . Bruno seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman . Viehman . Bruno ana Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to O .
P . Winchester Estates - Full Review
Ch. Larsen asked the representatives if New Business . item A
could be taken before the longer Winchester Estates review and
they did not object . Review of Winchester Estates begins on
Page Seven.
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V . NOW BUSII\LSS
A . True Value Hardware . 745 S . Buffalo Grove hoax
Sign Face Changes
Mr . George Zimmermann . owner , made the presentation . he
explained that the True value corporate identification has been
changed and they would like to modify two existing signs .
1 . Inc center portion or the 15 year old ground sign will be
changed from the oval panel to the new design with the blue wavy
line . The word Hardware would not be included , but it is on the
lower panel of the existing sign.
2 . The non-illuminated script wail sign would be changed to
Model N36RBC as depicted on page 3 of the brochure .
There were no questions or objections .
Com . Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the face
change of the center portion of the True Value pylon sign from
the oval design to the new corporate identification (keeping the
existing Zimmermann and. Hardware panels ) : and to permit new
illuminated letters . Model N36RBC , to be installed on the gable
of the front elevation.
Com . Bruno seconded the motion .
Roil Cali Vote : AYE - Bruno . `.iehman . Weissman and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
Com. Gordon arrived at 8 : 25 P. M .
F . (OLD BUSINESS) Winchester Lstates - Rt . 83 North of Bank Lane
Full Review : Elevations , Colors , Landscaping . Lighting .
Signs and Sales Trailer Area
Presentation was made by Michael Larsen and Mark J . Putterman .
Red Seal Development Company , 425 Huehi Road , Building Eighteen .
Northbrook . IL 60062 ( 272-5600 ) : Ken Geno , Geno Landscape Co .
Mundelein. IL 566-4546 ; and Howard Hirsch, Mc Clier Architects ,
401 East Illinois , Chicago , IL 60611 ( 312 ) 836-7700 .
A colored rendering of the subdivision was displayed and the
concept was described by Mr . Larsen. Winchester Estates is a
63-unit townhouse project on Route 83 . north of Lake Cook Road .
There will be 3-unit buildings and 4-unit buildings , a fence
along Route 83 , and extensive landscaping . Each unit will have
illuminated address signs as requested by the Plan Commission .
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I . Elevations :
Mr . Hirsch described the front and rear elevations of a typical
four unit building . Distinct elevations have been created for
the buildings so that the various units are blended together
into a harmonious design. The streetscape is attractive and
quality materials wiii be used . The 2-story spaces are accen-
tuated with 2-story high windows . the buildings are setback
from the street and the entrance ways are shadowed . There will
be a lot of landscaping in front of the buildings .
There are three (3 ) different building types . Two different
four unit buildings . Most of them are C , A . A and A on the end .
One building has 2 - B units and 2 - A. units (no C units ) . Other
buildings have a C-unit , A-unit and B-unit . The A-units have a
breakfast bay that is shingle-sided (not covered with brick) .
2 . Materials :
a . Base material is brick with cedar shingles on the
second story . There are two color combinations :
Arcadia brick with Taupe shingles
Heather Mist with Monteray Grey shingles
The shingles are actually siding , not wood shingles .
b . Windows will be White aluminum clad wood frames
c . Roofs will all be Barnwood , a Brown/Grey combination
that is complimentary to both color schemes .
d . White trimwork : Garage doors , eves , soffits , exterior
window frames . etc .
3 . Light Fixtures :_
a . Front of each garage . between garages and at each end
will have Lumistyle lavalieres with black brackets and
Lexan housings . Each unit will have an illuminated
address light . #301 with a black frame and numbers .
Fireplaces have cedar clad shingled chimneys at the rear .
Skylights are optional and will be permitted in the foyer near
the rear of the buildings and over the master bathroom areas ,
also toward the rear of the buildings . Skylights are flat VELEX
windows , not bubbles .
Com . Bruno made a motion to approve the Elevations . Materials
and Lighting Fixtures as submitted for Winchester Estates .
Com . Viehman seconded the motion.
Roil Call Vote : AYE - Gordon . Weissman, Viehman .
Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to O .
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4 . LANDSCAPING:
Mr . Ken Geno distributed new landscape plans and stipulated that
they reflect the recommendations in the Village Forester ' s
review dated February 2i . 1992 . inc 6 Sugar Maples have been
changed to riackberrys . Ire Spireas on the Four Unit Landscape
Detail plan nave been cnanoed to Greenmound L'urrent s . Inc
quantities remain the same . Aft Faun;- material will be new and
tnere wi l i be 126 - J shade:- trees .
Com . Bruno made a motion to recomenu approval of tne Revised
Landscape Piaes as submitted . subject to Mr . hay Rigsby ' s review
that they meet his concerns .
Com . Vienman seconded the motion.
Roll call Vote : AYE - Gordon . Weissman , Vienman . Bruno . Larsen
NA - None
Motion Passed - 5 to u .
5 . ENTRANCE DETAIL:
Mr . Geno described the bcuider wails whim will no about 18 to
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nigh. The boulders wi t 1 be pink/red granite . ranging in
size from 15 to 30 " . The area around the wails will be planted
with flower beds and ground cover with one large 7 to 8'
caliber shade tree in the center . The top of the berm will have
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3 large . 10 foot Flowering Crabs . and 3 Austrian Pines . also 10
feet tali . Low Junipers and one monument sign will be located
on the berm on the west side of the entrance on Bank Lane .
Com . Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Entrance Landscaping as submitted for Winchester Estates .
Com . Viehman seconded tne motion .
Roll Caii Vote : AiL - Gordon . Weissman . iehrnan . lruno . Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
6 . LANDSCAPING: THREE AND FOUR UNIT BUIiDINGS
Ail five of the 3-unit buildings will be landscaped the same and
ail twelve of the 4-unit buildings will be landscaped the same .
Mr . Geno described the typical plans . Large trees will have
ground cover and shrubs will be used around the unit entrances .
All plant beds will be covered with shredded hardwood muicn.
The courtyards will be landscaped . but tnere will be no grass to
maintain. Shrubs will separate the driveways . Ail patios will
be landscaped and all A/C units will be screened .
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C . Larsen informed Mr . Geno that all trees less than 2-1 / 2 inch
caliper must be staked . Mr . Geno said that ail trees will be
about 12 ' high and will tie about 3 ` to 4 ' in diameter . + iumped
trees are difficult to measure in inches .
Com . Weissman asked about tne length of the row of shrubs
separating the driveways and wondered if they couid be damaged
by the opening of car doors :
Mr . Geno said tne snrubs will run about 15 ' feet down the drive-
way so they will be about the length of a car . the driveways
will be 16 ' wide . hardy shrubs wiii be usea . so there should be
no problems . The Homeowner ' s Association will maintain all of
tne landscaping .
Com . Vienman made a motion to recommend approval of the Lana-
scaping as submitted by Winshester Estates for the 3-unit and
i-unit buildings .
Com . Weessman seconded the motion.
Roil Cali Vote : AYE - Gordon . Weissman , Vienman . Bruno . Larsen.
.NA"I' - None
Motion Passed - 5 to u .
7 . FENCE :
The Plan Commissioners and the irustees did not want a straight
fence along Route 83 , so there will be box board fence alterna-
ting with an iron fence . The fence will start east of Route 83
and go south along Route 83 to the retention pond . it will
undulate and there will be slight berming with some landscaping
behind the metal fence . In front of the fence . there will be a
tree with low Spireas to give a terraced effect . The height of
the fence was proposea to be d feet . but the Fence Code limits
fences to 6 feet along major streets . without a variance , so Mr .
Larsen agreed to change the height to 6 feet .
Com . Gordon made a motion to recommend approval of the S foot
high fence . as submittea by W incnester Estates . Said i =once is
to be a combination of board & batten and vertical back iron
picket . with 4 inch spacing between raHs .
Com. Weissman seconded tne motion .
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Lrune . \, ieihmun . veissman . bordon . Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to U .
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Mr . Larsen said preliminary engineering drawings have been
submitted to the Village Engineer showing the location of the
light poles along the right-of-way. The streets will be
dedicated and the light poles and ;leads wi11 comply with the
Buffalo Grove Development Ordinances .
Com . Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the parkway
lighting submitted for Winchester Estates . subject to the
Development Ordinance and the recommendations of the Village
Engineer , Mr . Richard Kuenkler .
Com . Viehman seconded the motion.
Roll Caii Vote : AYE - Gordon . Weissman , Viehman . Bruno , Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to U .
9 . GARAGE LIGHTS AND NUMERALS :
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the Light
Fixtures and the illuminated Numeral rixtures as submitted for
Winchester Estates .
Com . Bruno seconded the motion. Voice Vote was AYE Unanimously .
10 . SALES ;RAILER AND SIGNS :
Mr . Larsen said they have an agreement with Harry Seigle to
locate the temporary sales trailer on Seigie ' s property which
is adjacent to the Winchester Estates ` site . The trailer will
have Monteray Grey cedar siding , to match the buildings . There
wiii be a painted sign on the front of the trailer , with the
Winchester Estates lettering and logo . The background will be
white with dark grey ( siiverish) copy. Ail banners , etc . will
be burgundy with a blue lion on a white background cutiined in
gold . The trailer will have interior lights , but no exterior
lighting and the signs will not be illuminated .
At Route 83 and Bank Lane . there will be a 1O ' x 10 ' sign with
8" x 8 " white posts in the color scheme described above . There
will be two (2 ) 4 ' x 4 ' directional signs on 6 x 6 posts .
;here will be a 3 ' x 3 ' information sign in front of the
trailer . They anticipate construction of the models will be
completed in August or September ( i99 : ) . When the trailer is
removed , the temporary signs will be relocated to the model
area .
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the permanent monument signs will re located on the 'permed up
area on Route 83 . nortn of Bank Lane , where toe fencing ends .
the signs will be made of sandblasted wood , with a white
background and stand-out dark grey letters . The monuments will
have brick quoins and will be constructed with the same heather
Mist brick to match the buildings . fney will nave prick courses
with a stone cap .
Ch. Larsen informed Mr . Larsen that the sign Code requires
spacing of 250 feet between signs on the same side of the
street . Some of the signs may require a variance .
Com. Gordon commented that there are a lot of signs in a short
distance along Bank Lane and recommended elimination of the
first 4 ' x t ' directional sign .
Ch. Larsen suggesting delaying the permanent monument signs
until the temporary signs have been removea .
Mr . Larsen agreed to withdraw the permanent signs and also
agreed to eliminate the first directional sign .
Com . Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the Sales
Trailer as submitted by Winchester Lstates . and the following
temporary signs :
a) 10 ' x 10 ' double faced development sign
at the intersection of Bank Lane and Rt . 83
b) 4 ' X 4 ' directional sign on the west side of the
secondary intersection on Bank Lane
c ) 3 ' x 3 ' information sign in front of the trailer
d ) sign on the wail of the sales trailer
Com . Viehman seconded the motion .
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon , Weissman , Viehman , Bruno . Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to U .
Ch. Larsen observed that ( 2 ) two monument signs are shown on
Site Plan A-i and only one i1 is shown on the landscape plan .
if they desire two ( 2 ) signs . a variance will be necessary .
Mr . Kelly will review ail the signs for size . distance . etc .
Some may be considered off-premise sins .
t'DN iNo BOARD OF AfILALS
March 12 , 1992 - 1-age Iweive
NLw BUSINESS continucd :
B. Illinois Footwear - 1003 Commerce Court
Canopy Sign and wa 1 1-t'ar Lighting__.._..
Mr . Barry M . Rush . Talisen Management Company . 1555 Mitel Blvd . ,
Suite R . wood Dale . L 6uii ( 595-0J8U ) and Charles Zenn of
Olympic Signs . 560 Windy Point Drive , Glendale fits . . IL 6013�
( 46'd-8686 ) made the presentation.
Mr . Rush said they wanted to install a canopy over the second
unit from the south. The building was originally designed for
twelve ( 12 ) units ( 6 on the east and 6 on the west ) . Since they
have taken over the management , they want to focus on having 6
units or less on the east side of the building . The addresses
have been changed to 1U01 through 101i . if a tenant takes more
than one space . the addresses will be altered accordingly .
Illinois Footwear will occupy 18 . 000 square feet , or about 20%
of the building .
Ch. Larsen asked how they were going to Keep light from showing
through the letters on the canopy?
Mr . Zenn explained that the canopy is considered more of an
architectural detail than a sign. it has a solid aluminum
structure with a solid aluminum skin to which vinyl letters .
reading Illinois Footwear . will be applied . Inc canopy was not
design to be a night time sign . It will identify the location
of the business during daytime flours . At night . building will
be lighted by the wail -pales behind the canopy which will shine
down with some hack-wash above it . because it has an open top .
Mr . Rush said the building is long with a lot of logs due to the
curvature of the street . Each unit has a large 22 ` overhead:
door . Ali tenants will nave similar canopys over their front
entrance . One of the tenants - objections is that the entrvs are
lost .
Mr . Zenn submitted photographs of the entrance . The canopy will
stop about four feet ( 4 ' ) above the doorway where there is a
course of bricks .
The windows and doors at the rear of the building have been
covered with plywood sheeting and spray painted black to give
the reflective glass a darker finish .
The color of the canopy will be blue to match the window
mullions . The overhead doors were originally blue . but they
have been repainted to de-emphasize them .
Canopies will be designed to fit each indiviaual entrance as the
building is occupied . Lach doorway will have at least one
angled wail so the awnings will be an L-shane .
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Com . Viehman made a motion To recommend approval of the canopy
as submitted for iUU3 commerce Court as submitted . with the
stipulation that future canopies over the entryways win conform
with the same design and color .
Com . Bruno seconded tne
Roll Cali Vote : AYL -- Gordon . Weissman . Viehman . Bruno . Larsen
- None
:notion Passed - 5 to U .
C . Lot 2 - Buffalo Grove Commerce Center
Pines Resubdivision - Elevations . Materials and Lighting
Mr . Setn Pines . Ladehoff /Pines . Inc . i30u Skokie Highway .
Suite 1U1 , Gurnee . IL 6UU3i Li3b-2121 ) described the site .
the property is located at the northeast corner of the Buffalo
Grove Commerce Center . The lot has been subdivided and two
office/ light industrial buildings can be constructed on the
site . the first building wiii be a iU , 151) square foot spec
building that will be built on the southernmost portion of the
lot . The building can easily be adapted to accomodate many
different types of businesses . It wiii have a loading dock and
a drive-in door .
1 . ELEVATIONS AND MATERIALS :
The building has been designed to look more like an office
building . It has a lot of reflective glass in front with cream
color drivit panels . the Brick will be Shadow Grey
by Hamm . Window framing will be clear anodized .
The HVAC roof top units will be screened if necessary . there is
a three inch ( 3 ) gravel stop around the top of the building .
The roof pitches 1 /6 per foot down towards the center .
com. Bruno made a motion to recommend approval of the Lievations
and Materials for the building for Lot 2 at the Buffalo Grove
commerce Center . on Hastings Drive . as
submitted .
Com . Weissman seconded the motion.
itoi i Cali Vote : AYE - Weissman . Viehnian . Bruno . Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon (Setn Pines is his cousin. )
Motion Passed - 4 to U . 1 abstention
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2 . LIGHTING :
There will be a ground mounted light within the landscaped area
that will illuminate the building . There will be 2 Lithohia
Hi-Tek TWH 250 watt , HPS wail-pacs mounted at a height of
thirteen feet ( 13 ' ) on the north elevation of the building
facing the parking lot .
Com . Bruno made a motion to recommend approval the Lighting as
submitted for Lot 2 at the Buffalo Grove Commerce Center .
Com . Weissman seconded the motion.
Roil Call Vote : AYE - Weissman . Viehman. Bruno and Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 , 1 abstention
3 . LANDSCAPING:
the Village Foresters Review of the landscaping was not avail -
able . Landscaping will be rescheduled . Mr . Pines will be faxed
a copy of the review and will resubmit changes . if necessary .
V I . ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr . Kelly reported that there are some -Free Checking" banners
on the wail of St . Paul Federal Bank and some corporate flags at
the Mobil Stations around town. the managers will be notified on
Friday that they are not permitted and must be taken down.
Ch. Larsen reported that the State Farm agent at Spoeriein
Commons has a placque in the window next to the neon sign and
he also put one on the other side in a vacant store . next to Inc
Brotissarie .
Mr . Weissman reported that the towing signs at Spoerlein Farm
were removed from the parkway and have been relocated on the
other side of the sidewalk .
Mr . Kelly said these signs were supposed to be removed and they
were supposed to come in for a permit . He will follow-up .
Ch. Larsen noted that the Buffalo Grove Reader Board sign has
quite a few lights that are out and should be replaced . He
suggested that Chippers be advertised on the Village sign .
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`J Com . Gordon made a motion to approve the January 23 . 1992
minutes . Com . Viehman seconded the motion .
Roil call Vote : AYE - Gordon . Weissman . Viehman . Larsen
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Larsen and Bruno
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 . 1 abstention.
Minutes of January 23 , 1992 were approved .
VII . ADJOURNMENT
Com . Weissman made a motion to adjourn.
Voice Vote : AYE - Unanimously .
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 10 : 15 P . M.
Respectfully submitted .
Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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