1994-03-24 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPLARANCL COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF lLFFALu GROVE . ILLINOIS
THURSDAY . MARCH 24 . 1994
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in the absence of Chairman Eddie Larsen . Commissioner Richard
Gordon chaired the Appearance commission meeting . He called it
to order at 7 : 30 P .M. on Thursday . March 24 , 1994 at the Village
Hall , 50 Raupp Boulevard .
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : A . Viehman , M. Cea . S . Trilling .
H. Lundine and H. Gordon. QUORUM.
Commissioners Absent : E . Larsen and F . Weissman
Bldg . Dept . Liaison: James Kelly . Building Inspector
Ill . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 10 . 1994 - Motion to approve was macxc by Com . Viehman and
seconded by Com . Trilling .
No additions or corrections .
Roil Cali `vote : AYE - Viehman . Triilin2 .
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - one
ABSTAIN - Lea
Motion Passed - 4 to u . I abstention
Minutes of March 10 . 1994 were approved as submitted .
IV . BUSINESS
A. Berkson A, Sons - Leasing Sign
Plaza at Buffalo Grove on Buffalo Grove Road
Presentation was made by Mr . Herman Hefter , Speedy Sign-A-Rama
80 W. Dundee Road , B.G . , IL 60089 ( 215-1535 ) .
Mr . Hefler presented photographs of the existing ground sign
and described the location of the proposed leasing sign. It
will be located south of , and lined up . with the existing
Plaza of Buffalo Grove ground sign at the entrance on Buffalo
Grove Road . There is no berm along Buffalo drove Road so
visibility will not be affected by the trees .
The sign will be constructed of Omega board with vinyl copy
and it will have a white trim cap around the edge . Inc colors
of the top portion will be white with black copy and the lower
portion will be orange with white copy . it will be 4 x 8
mounted on green metal posts . The posts will not be painted
because they are low and green wiii blend better with grass .
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There are only two empty spaces at the Plaza so the sign is
not expected to be up for an extended length of time .
Temporary signs are given permits for a period of six months
and the administrator can grant two extensions .
Com . Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the
teasing sign for The Plaza at Buffalo Grove as submitted .
Com . Cea seconded the motion.
Roil Call Vote : AYE
- Viehman . Cea . Trilling . Lundine . Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
B. Busch Grove Professional Center
Ground Signon Route 83 at Busch Road
Mr . Dean Kelley . Vice-President . Abbott Land & investment
Corp . . 1892 Techny Court , Northbrook . IL 60062 ( 291-9440)
made the presentation. Mr . Vic Laska , North Shore Sign ,
1925 industrial Drive . Libertyville . IL 60048 ( 816-7020 )
was also present .
Mr. Kelley requested that the sign be revised because they have
decided to make it smaller . instead of an 8 ' x 10 ' sign , they
would prefer a 6 ' x 10 ' sign. The design and materials would
remain as submitted . except for the roof . They would like to
change the white painted roof to a copper roof .
Mr . Laska described the materials . The sign will constructed
of aluminum with steel posts . The background of the top
portion identifying Busch Grove Professional Center is white
with black day/night piex copy . The lettering on the tenant
panels will either be blue or red . but never both colors .
The double-faced , internally illuminated sign meets the size
and placement requirements of the Sign Code . The Children ' s
World sign is located on the east side of the property which
fronts on Busch Road . and the Professional Center sign will be
on Route 83 . There will be landscaping around the base of the
sign.
Com . Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the sign
submitted for Busch Grove Professional Center on Route 83 at
Busch Road as revised , with the stipulation that the base of
the sign is landscaped . The height of the sign face will be
six feet ( 6 ' ) and the posts will be eighteen inches ( 18" ) .
The tenant panels are to be one color . either blue or red .
Com . Viehman seconded the motion .
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Roll Call Vote : AYE - Viehman . Cea . Trilling , Lundine . Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
C . The Coves of Buffalo Grove - Edward Schwartz & Company
Subdivision Development Si_gnon Park View terrace_
Mr . Edward Schwartz was present . Mr . Bernie Wasmer , Duo
Signs . 94 E. Dundee Road . Wheeling . IL 60059 ( 537-6220 )
submitted a revised site plan . The V-shaped sign is to be
located at the corner of Park View Terrace at the south end
of the fire station property on Dundee Road .
The 5 ' x 10 ' sign will be made of 1 / 2 inch MDO plywood .
The colors will be the same as Frenchman ' s Cove west on
Dundee Road in Arlington Heights . They will be Pantone -
Cool Gray 2C , Pantone 209 C - Burgandy and Pantone 425 C -
Charcoal Grey. The back of the sign will be painted grey
to match the front of the sign. The entire sign , front and
back , will be seal-coated .
Mr . Kelly informed the petitioners that the setback of the
sign must meet the requirements of the Sign Code with
reference to Residential Districts and placement must be
approved by the Building Department . Shrubbery is not
required at the base of temporary signs .
Com. Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the
subdivision development sign as submitted for The Coves of
Buffalo Grove , with the modification of the location and
the stipulation that the location be approved by the
Building Department .
Com . Cea seconded the motion.
Roil Call Vote : AYE - Viehman . Cea . Trilling . Lundine . Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
V . ANNOUNCEMENTS
i . Mr . Edward Schwartz asked if he could present plans for a new
model at Indian Creek , but he was informed that the AC cannot
review something that has not been submitted to the Building
Department .
Mr . Schwartz agreed to bring in plans for review at the next
AC meeting . He will also submit complete plans for The Coves .
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2 . the Jaycees ' Christmas tree trailer is still up .
Mr . Kelly said he has tried to call but there is only an
answering machine .
3 . The CDW` s temporary sign has not been taken down.
VT ADJOURNMENT
Com . Cea made a motion to adjourn .
Com . Viehman seconded the motion.
Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously .
Ch. Gordon adjourned the meeting at 8 : 10 P. M .
Respectfully submitted .
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Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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