1993-06-24 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE , ILLINOIS
THURSDAY , JUNE 24 , 1993
i . CALL I0 ORDER
In the absence of Chairman Eddie Larsen , the meeting was chaired by
Commissioner AI Viehman. He called the meeting to order at 7 : 33 P.M.
on Thursday , June 24 , 1993 in Room 24 of the Alcott Community Center ,
530 Bernard Drive .
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : A. Viehman , M. Cea , S . Trilling , R. Lundine .
F . Weissman arrived at 8 : 00 P. M.
R. Gordon arrived at 8 : 08 P . M.
Bldg . Dept . Liaison: Edward Schar . Deputy Building Commissioner
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Tabled until after the business meeting .
IV . BUSINESS
A. Fireside Terrace - Grove Drive
Ground Lights for EntranceSigns.
Mr . David Graham , Crescent Electric , 1040 S. York Road ,
Bensenville , IL 60106 made the presentation. He requested the
installation of two flood lights to illuminate the Fireside
Terrace entrance signs . He described the Progressive lighting
fixtures #P5221-31 with 300 watt quartz halogen bulbs . They
will be approximately two feet ( 2 ' ) off the ground and project
the light upward . The fixtures will be shielded with a visor to
direct light up onto the signs and not out toward the driveway
or street . The lights will be on a 24-hour timer and the
fixture on the west side will have a GFI receptacle .
Regarding the possibility of vandalism , Mr . Graham said the
fixtures are well-made , sturdy and rainproof . The Homeowner ' s
Association will be responsible for maintenance after the lights
are installed .
Mr . Schar asked if the fixtures could have additional shielding
to prevent light from radiating under the signs onto the drive-
way?
Mr . Graham said he did not anticipate this happening because of
the way the signs are angled on the driveway and the way light
is directed toward them , but if necessary , it might be possible
to install a lattice across the bottom in back of the signs .
Com . Lundine made a motion to recommend approval of the lighting
proposal for the Fireside Terrace entrance signs on Grove
Drive , to consist of two ground light fixtures , as submitted .
Com. Trilling seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Lundine , Trillng , Cea and Viehman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
B. A Touch of Health - 985 S . Buffalo Grove Road
Temporary Construction Sign___,_
Dr . Joseph Ciolino , Ciolino Chiropractic Center , 47 Dundee Rd . ,
Wheeling IL 60090 , co-owner of the new 2-story office building
that is under construction at 985 S . Buffalo Grove Road , between
Cambridge Park and Cambridge Commons . He requested a double-
faced temporary sign to be located at the entrance to the
project . The new name of the business is "A Touch of Health"
and a permanent sign will replace the temporary sign after the
building is completed . The insert will then read , Dr . Steven
Ciolino , Director , with the other doctors ' names .
The sign will be 4 ' x 4 ' with a 4 ' x 1-1/2 ' panel identifying
Schoengart Associates , Inc . , Architects and Planners . The total
height of the sign will be eight feet (8 ' ) from grade . Letter-
ing will be cream color on a green background . The building
will be salmon color brick with aged green metal work on top.
Com. Lundine made a motion to recommend approval of the
temporary construction sign as submitted for "A Touch of Health"
at 985 S . Buffalo Grove Road .
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Lundine , Trilling , Cea and Viehman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to O .
C. Condell Medical Center - 150 Half Day Road
Signs - Recommendation for Variance
Tabled until the next Appearance Commission meeting at the
request of the petitioner .
D. 5-6 Middle School - Aptakisic Tripp , District #102
Brandywyn Lane and Prairie Road - Full Review :
Architecture , Materials . Landscaping , Lighting , Signs
Mr . Charles Cohen. Business Manager of School District 102 :
introduced Ms . Therese Hodges , Attorney ; Mr . Gerard Moons ,
Board President and Mr . Douglas M. Wickstrom , Project Architect .
Fanning/Howey Associates , Inc . , 114 York Street . P. O. Box 854 .
Michigan City , IN 46360 (219) 872-0635 .
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Ms . Hodges gave an overview of the proposed Middle School in
District 102 . They have been working with the Village and the
Community to obtain approval for construction of the school .
The process of annexation has begun. The plans have received a
favorable vote from the Plan Commission and a public hearing
will be held before the Village Board on July 12 , 1993 . They
are here seeking a recommendation for approval from the Appear-
ance Commission.
Mr . Wickstrom described the site plan. There are two (2) drive-
ways off Brandywyn Lane that separate the staff and bus parking
from the visitor parking with a service driveway for trucks .
Playfields , on the east side of the site , are located near the
gymnasium and lunchroom. The water detention area , on the west
side of the site , meets the current Ordinance . There is an area
on the west side of the building has been set aside for future
expansion. The building has one ( 1 ) and two (2 ) story sections
with the high mass toward the rear of the building .
There are two small residential buildings on the site . One will
be removed immediately and the other will be used as a construc-
tion office until the school building is completed and then it
will be removed .
1 . ARCHITECTURE AND MATERIALS:
A sketch of the building was distributed and described . The
1-story administrative area is located in the front of the
building with the science and art sections . The 2-story academic
area is in the center of the building with a 1-story cafeteria
and gymnasium on the east side . Horizontal brick and limestone
banding gives the building a linear appearance . The hip roofs
and window treatments give the building residential character .
Materials : a . Utility size red brick with natural mortar .
b . Limestone will be used for window sills , bands ,
and low walls .
c . Fiberglass shingles will have a earthtone range .
d . Window frames are medium dark brown anodized
aluminum with clear triple plated thermal glass .
e . Mechanical units will be screened with a masonry
wall with a heavy wooden gate . They are not
visible from Prairie Road .
f . Gutters and downspouts are dark bronze aluminum .
g . The exterior insulation and finish system (Sto
or Drivit ) , is limited to the fascia and soffit
areas . It will probably be grey to match the
limestone .
h. There are interior vents under the roof between
the insulation and the nailable surface below
the shingles .
i . There are some small exterior kitchen vents .
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Ch. Viehman commended the architect and commented that the
building is compatible with the residential neighborhood .
Com . Lundine made the following motion:
I move we recommend approval of the Site Plan,
Architecture and Materials for the Middle School
in District 102 on Brandywyn Road , as submitted .
The plan is appropriate and aesthetically pleasing .
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Cea , Trilling ,
Lundine and Viehman
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Gordon
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 . 1 abstention.
2 . LANDSCAPING:
There are many trees on site and they will save as many as
possible . Berms with pines and birches will screen the
residential property to the north. There will be berms around
the foundation of the building to lower the scale The detention
areas will not retain water but will allow water to flow into
the drain sewer .
The Village Forester ' s Review , dated June 23 , 1993 was
discussed .
The first item regarding the protection of existing trees does
not apply because these trees are going to be removed .
Mr . Wickstrom objected to the second item regarding replacement
of the Bloodgood Japanese Maple with a Columnar Cultivar because
of aesthetic reasons . He will discuss this with Mr . Rigsby.
The size of the Bradford Pear as well as the height of the
Douglas Firs and Austrian Pines are cost effective items .
Since larger trees are more expensive , they will have to get
prices from the bidders before they can agree to Mr . Rigsby' s
recommendations .
Mr . Wickstrom also wanted to discuss the remaining items ,
i . e . screening of the residential units . the relocation of the
evergreen landscreen north of the detention basin, and the
alternation of parkway trees , with Mr . Rigsby before submitting
a revised plan.
Com. Trilling questioned the use of pea gravel next to the
building because it could become a sandbox for the students .
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Mr . Wickstrom agreed that pea gravel tends to get scattered but
larger gravel can be destructive . Nothing will grow under the
overhang of the building and for drainage purposes the school
`-/ district chose pea gravel over mulch, which has to be
replenished , or some sort of paving material . Pea gravel is a
softer material that has the advantage of being difficult to run
in and there is an edging that will help keep it in place .
Com. Lundine asked if any fencing is proposed to screen the
three (3) existing houses shown at the northeast corner of the
site plan?
Mr . Wickstrom replied that there are some Birch trees and a berm
that will help screen the area. The landscape plans have not
been finalized because there are still some drainage issues to
be resolved . The landscaping is not fully developed in this
area and there will be some additional plantings , but fencing is
not required at this time .
Mr . Cohen explained that the three (3) houses are models . The
School District has made a commitment to the Plan Commission and
to the Village to maintain as many of the existing trees as
possible . They want to have a picnic area and a playground
area , but these additions will depend on how the bids come in.
He said they have been meeting with the residents very dili-
gently for the past five (5) months and these residents do not
want the playground area to be completely shielded because it
could become a haven that would be hidden from the police . A
lot of their landscape dollars have gone into completely
screening the parking lot with evergreens because the residents
requested it .
A letter , dated June 8 , 1993 . from Mr . Edward Schwartz ,
President of Edward Schwartz & Company . 1110 Lake Cook Road ,
Buffalo Grove , IL (537-2600) was sent to the Plan Commission
and the Appearance Commission. It requests that adequate land-
scape screening be installed along the north property line of
the school property where it abuts the Carlyle subdivision.
Mr . Schwartz also expressed concern that any active recreation
facilities be located as far south as feasible from their
property line .
Regarding the sale of the models , purchasers will see the school
and know what they are buying . The school district will work
with their future neighbors to provide bushes , or whatever is
required , just as they did at the Aptakisic-Tripp School .
Com. Gordon commented that the purchasers of the models could
always put up a fence or plant bushes to screen their property.
Because the school will not be opened until September 1994 ,
Mr . Schar recommended that the Landscaping be Tabled until final
plans have been developed .
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Com . Cea made a motion to Table the Landscaping submitted for
the Middle School on Brandywyn Lane .
L./ Com. Lundine seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman , Gordon, Cea . Trilling ,
Lundine and Viehman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 6 to 0 .
When the revised Landscape Plans have been accepted by
Mr . Rigsby , Mr . Schar will submit them to the Appearance
Commission for review and approval . This will not affect
Village Board approval of the other elements .
3 . SIGNS :
Mr . Wickstrom described the Sign Details and Sections Plan ,
Sheet G4 . 1 as. designated on the Site Layout Plan , Sheet G1 . 1 .
There are no letters on the building.
The typical directional signs are low ground signs made of
anodized aluminum mounted on two columns . They may vary.
The main identification sign will be constructed with the same
brick and limestone used on the school building with dark bronze
anodized aluminum letters . The school has not yet been named .
The sign is about fifteen feet ( 15 ' ) in length and about five
feet (5 ' ) in height .
Com. Lundine made the following motion:
I move we recommend approval of the sign proposal
for the Middle School in District 102 on Brandywyn Lane .
as proposed , recognizing that appropriate lettering
will occur at some point .
Com . Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman , Gordon. Cea , Trilling ,
Lundine and Viehman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 6 to 0 .
4 . LIGHTING:
Perimeter lighting consists of pole lights and fixtures that
meet the requirements of the Village . They will be placed at
the specified intervals . The poles will be 24 feet to 26 feet
in height . There will be lower standards (about 12 ' to 14 ' in
height ) with shoe box fixtures that will be located in the
parking areas . A plan will be submitted showing specific
locations .
There will also be entry lighting and soffit lighting , but no
exterior fixtures that would throw light up against the
building . Their intent is to light only the parking areas ,
walkways and entrances to the building .
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The ball diamond and multi-purpose area will not have any
lighting . They are for daytime use only .
Com. Trilling made the following motion:
I move we recommend approval of the Lighting Plan
as proposed , with the stipulation that a site plan
is provided showing the location of all the lights .
Com. Lundine seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman , Gordon. Cea , Trilling .
Lundine and Viehman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 6 to 0 .
Ch. Viehman thanked the School District representatives for
the presentation and commended them for sharing this important
community development with the Village .
On behalf of the School District , Mr . Cohen expressed apprecia-
tion to the Appearance Commissioners for taking their time to
review the Middle School plans . They have learned from the
procedure and added that the Plan Commission made some valuable
recommendations during the process of their reviews .
V . ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1 . June 10 , 1993 Com. Gordon made a motion to approve as
submitted . Com. Lundine seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon , Trilling , Lundine , Viehman
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Weissman and Cea
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 , 2 abstentions
2 . April 22 , 1993 - Com. Gordon made a motion to approve as
submitted . Com . Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Gordon . Cea . Trilling , Lundine
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Weissman and Viehman
3 . Minutes of May 13 . 1993 and May 27 . 1993 remain Tabled .
VI . ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Com. Cea and seconded by Com . Weissman.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 50 P. M.
Respectfully submitted ,
Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary APPEARANCE COMMISSION
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