1993-06-10 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY , JUNE 10 , 1993
I . CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of Chairman Eddie Larsen, the meeting was called to
order and chaired by Commissioner Al Viehman at 7 : 36 P.M. in Room 24
of the Alcott Community Center , 530 Bernard Drive .
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : A. Viehman, R. Gordon, S. Trilling and
R. Lundine . Necessary quorum of 4 present .
Commissioners Absent : E. Larsen (will have open heart surgery) ,
F. Weissman and Mel Cea
Bldg . Dept . Liaison: Edward Schar , Deputy Building Commissioner
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 27 , 1993 - Commissioners present at that meeting are absent .
Motion to Table was made by Com. Trilling ; seconded by Com. Lundine .
Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously.
BUSINESS
A. House of Anthony - Cambridge West , South Buffalo Grove Road
Revision of Sign Criteria Package
Mr . Herman Hefler , Speedy Sign-A-Rama , 80 W. Dundee Road , B.G.
represented Antonio Gagliardo , purchaser of the Cambridge West
Shopping Center and owner of House of Anthony.
The original sign criteria , approved 7/26/90 , allowed each
tenant one 1 ' 2" x 8 ' 0" single face illuminated box sign to be
installed on the brick above the doorway. Copy color : Red on
an ivory background .
Mr . Hefler submitted a revised Sign Criteria that includes the
above paragraph, but also provides for tenants with more than
one space to be allowed "an additional 1 ' 2" x 8 '0" sign for each
space rented to be incorporated into a single box sign. " Same
colors : Red letters on ivory background .
Mr . Schar suggested the word contiguous be inserted to clarify
that the spaces are next to each other .
Ch. Viehman observed that letter style is not specified and
asked if the lettering could be script?
Mr . Hefler said the signs are within a box and it would be
possible to have a store with a logo . As a sign person he would
advise against script because the lower case letters would be
very small . Block letters are much more readable . All signs
must be approved by the landlord.
Com . Gordon observed that signs could be sixteen feet ( 16 ' ) in
length.
Mr . Hefler responded that if there was no sign criteria, the
length falls within the regulations of the Sign Code . One
reason the criteria is being changed is because the new owner
will be occupying two spaces and the name of the business is :
"HOUSE OF ANTHONY - HAIR DESIGN. " The sign will be sixteen
feet ( 16 ' ) but the space is thirty feet (30 ' ) in length. In
perspective , the sign looks fine .
It is better for the Village to have the written criteria that
requires all box signs because of the brick face and it will
benefit the owner . The original sign criteria was restrictive .
Ch. Viehman verified the addition of the word "contiguous"
in the third paragraph, so that it reads : "Tenants with more
than one space shall be allowed an additional 1 ' 2" x 8 '0" of
signage for each contiguous space rented to be incorporated into
a single box sign.
Com . Trilling made a motion to recommend approval of the revised
Sign Criteria for Cambridge West as amended.
Com . Lundine seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon. Trilling , Lundine and Viehman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0.
B. The Grove (Shopping Center) - Ground Sign on Lake Cook Road
Recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals for Variance
Mr . Matthew J . Roberts , Chicago Suburban District Manager ,
RREEF Funds , 2625 Butterfield Road , Suite 147 E, Oak Brook , IL
60521 (571-2300) requested a ground sign for The Grove on Lake
Cook Road that conforms with the style and shape of the existing
sign at the entrance on Mc Henry Road . It is smaller and they
are requesting Walgreen' s to replace Shoney' s below Jewel /Osco.
Both shopping centers are owned and managed by RREEF Funds .
The sign will be 6 ' x 7 ' 6" mounted on a 4" concrete base . It
will be 8 ' in height and the base will be landscaped . The brick
and colors will match the existing ground sign. The Grove will
be dark green, Jewel-Osco will be red/orange and Walgreen' s will
be red . The double faced sign is approximately 60 sq . ft .
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The setback was discussed . Mr . Roberts said the property line
is behind the sidewalk and the sign cannot be setback twenty
five feet (25 ' ) or it would be against the wall of the building.
He proposed a setback of five feet (5 ' ) to six feet (6 ' ) from
the sidewalk but no close to the road than the Shoney' s ground
sign at the corner of Lake Cook Road and Route 83 . There is
more than 250 feet between the proposed sign and Shoney ' s sign
to the west and the Steepleview Condominium sign to the east .
The sign will not obstruct the windows of Dickster ' s restaurant
or westbound traffic . Three Crab Apple trees , located in front
of the building , will be transplanted to another area of the
property and the sign will be constructed in the middle of the
brick wall .
The existing "For Rent" sign will be relocated to the west .
This sign is limited to six month time periods , with renewals .
The two small entrance/exit signs were discussed . They are
2 ' x 2 ' and will be located on the triangle shaped median.
It is hoped that they will be helpful in reducing quick turns
into the shopping center . They should be single faced .
Mr . Schar asked the height of the signs from grade to the top.
The Sign Code limits the height of entrance signs to four feet
(4 ' ) but it may be necessary for them to be reviewed by the
Village Engineer . Signs are not permitted in the right-of-way
and state law may prohibit certain words . It may necessary to
change to one double-faced sign.
Mr . Roberts did not know the height of the grade but the agreed
to comply with the Village Engineer ' s recommendations . If it is
found that they interfere with the line-of-sight , they will be
eliminated. He will work with Mr . Schar to determine what is
permitted .
Com. Gordon made a motion to recommend to the Village Board and
the Zoning Board of Appeals that a variance be granted for The
Grove ground sign as submitted .
Com. Trilling seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Lundine , Trilling , Gordon, Viehman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
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V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 . Mr . Schar presented a revision of the Humana Michael Reese Health
Care wall sign on Mc Henry Road . Matocha Associates has requested
that the existing sign be removed and replaced with only HUMANA.
The color will be the same - Green.
Mr . Schar asked the Commissioners if they consider this a minor
change? If so , he can issue a permit immediately. If not , a motion
recommending the approval of the Village Board would be necessary.
Because the sign is being reduced in size , the Commissioners agreed
this was a minor change . A permit can be issued .
2 . The Building Department is following up the signage problem with
the Broasterie .
3 . Mr . Schar said the whole Building Department is concerned about
Chairman Larsen and wish him well with the surgery .
VI . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Trilling made a motion to adjourn.
Com. Lundine seconded the motion.
`./ Ch. Viehman adjourned the meeting at 8 : 15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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