1994-05-12 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APP1 AMA N(L
VILLAGE OF _BUFFALO GROVE . ILLINOIS
HURSDAY . MAY 12 . i994
i . ' ALL iU uRDLt
Chairman Eddie Larsen called the meeting to order at 7 : 40 P . M . on
Thursday . May 12 , i994 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall .
50 Raupp Boulevard .
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : F . Weissman . A . Viehman . S . Trilling ,
R. Lundine and E . Larsen. QUORUM ._
Commissioners Absent : R. Gordon and M. Cea
Bldg . Dept . Liaison: Edward Schar , Deputy Building Commissioner
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 28 . 1994 - Motion to approve as submitted was made by
Com . Trilling and seconded by Com . Weissman .
Roil Call Vote : AYE - Weissman . Viehman .
ri 1 1 ing . Lundine and
Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to O .
Minutes of April 28 . 1994 were approved as submitted .
IV-' . BUSINESS
A . Checker Place Temporary Sign
Checker Road and Buffalo Grove Roads .
Postponed until after item C because petitioner was not
present .
B. Computer Discount Warehouse tCDW) - Roof Top Screening
Lake Cook Road between Hastings Drive and Soo Line rtli Tracks
Mr . Tom Maher , Hamilton Partners . 300 Park Boulevard , Inc . ,
Itasca . IL 60143 ( 250-4920 ) reviewed the site and described
the three views of the CDW building that are depicted in the
exhibits :
i . From the traffic light at Lake Cook and Hastings
2 . From the Hastings Drive entrance into the site
3 . From the overpass going east to west.
mere are a number of mecnanicat r ooI top units that service
the AC and neat for the office area . They nave been located
away from the face of the building to minimize visibility .
The question was raised at the previous AC review about how
much the units would be seen from the right-of-way . Concern
was expressed after the buiiding was completed . After confer-
ring with the Building Department this proposal is being made .
A five foot (5 ' ) metal panel system would be constructed along
the north face . down the west face and turner back along the
south face . The height was determined by site iir:.e arawings .
inc metal root screen will De tight grey to match the tight
grey color of the band that runs along above the windows of
the second story and band that continues around the building
The light green roof top units and the braces wiii be painted
light grey to match the metal panels and minimize the appear-
ance from the top of the overpass , going east to west .
Ch. Larsen observed from the roof plan that the building
appears to step back and he asked if the screening could be
truncated at both corners': 'this would effectively hide the
equipment and minimize the amount of metal screening .
Mr . Maher had no objection to Ch . Larsen ' s suggestion , it
there is enough space for maintenance and air circulation.
Ch . Larsen informed Mr . Maher that the large sign. reading
"OPEN TO THE PUBLIC . - which has been put up on the windows
facing Lake Cook Road . is in violation of the Sign Code .
He questioned whether Hamilton Partners was aware of it .
Ch. Larsen recalled a statement by the owner that the retail
store was needed . but they didn ' t depend on it because the
business was mostly mail order and they did not expect much
walk in traffic . He has observed many cars in the parking lot
on Saturdays .
Mr . Maher said he was not involved with the initial project
and he would make contact with the owner to discuss the sign.
Com . Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the
screening of the Computer Discount Warehouse roof top units .
as presented , with the stipulation that the corners of the
metal screen be truncated . wherever possible , if it does not
interfere with any of the equipment or ventilation .
Com . Lundine seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Viehman . Weissman . trilling .
Lundine and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to O .
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C . Konami Research and Development Building
Deerfield Parkway and Busch Parkway
Full Review : Architecture/Materials/Colors
Lighting/Landscaping/Signs
Mr . Scott Shalvis . Director of Production . KLLM Architects .
Inc . 2i57 N . Damen Avenue . Chicago . IL 60647 ( 312-235-8700 )
made the presentation. This 1 -story building will be used as
a Research and Development Center . It is in addition to and
not meant to be complimentary to the main distribution center
building which is to the south .
1 . Architecture/Materials and Colors :
a . Pre-cast concrete walls and coping wi i i
be stained Tan . The spandrel panels will
have natural horizontal reveals .
b . The metal window frames . door frames . columns .
canopy and soffit will be Colonial Red .
c . Windows will have insulated glass . tinted green.
d . Front doors will have tempered clear glass .
Ch. Larsen noted that the reference to aluminum panels
below the windows is incorrect . The building is all
constructed with pre-cast concrete .
There will be a five foot (5 ' ) metal parapet around the
building that will screen the four foot (4 ' ) roof top
mechanical units .
The glass around the corners is curved ( bull-nosed) and
projects out six inches (6 ' ) . it is not squared off and
will not attract birds to make nests .
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
architecture , materials and colors of the Konami Research
and Development building , as presented .
Com . Trilling seconded the motion.
Roil Cali Vote : AYE - Viehman . Weissman . Trilling_ ..
Lundine and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
2 . Landscaping_
Mr . Shalvis described the basic landscape plan. There are
existing trees along the property line and they want to
provide a natural setting by grouping the trees along Deer-
field Parkway . This will give vista views to the entryway .
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There will be heavy plantings around the main entryway and
the corners of the building . There will be evergreens and
deciduous bushes . flowers will be added for color .
The Village Forester ' s Review , dated May 11 , 1994 . recommends
additional plant material to screen the loading dock and
dumpster enclosure .
Mr . Shaivis agreed to provide additional trees along the
south property line . if necessary . This side of the building
is pre-cast for security reasons . They want to keep the
research center as confidential as possible .
Ch . Larsen observed that the other Konami building is only
fifty feet ( 50 ' ) away from the lot line and there is existing
landscaping , so some additional trees on the south side
would be sufficient .
The dumpster area is enclosed with pre-cast material with a
chain link slatted gate .
Com . Lundine made a motion to recommend approval of the
Landscape Pian as submitted by Konami , with the stipulation
that the petitioner has agreed to add some trees along the
south property line to provide additional screening of the
truck dock area .
Com . Viehman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Viehman . Weissman , frilling .
Lundine and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to O .
3 . Lighting:
There will be five (5) parking lot lights . Two ( 2 ) will
be along Busch Parkway ; two (2 ) along Deerfield Parkway and
one ( 1 ) between the two buildings . The square poles are 25
feet in height and the light source is metal halide . Photo-
metrics were provided . The light intensity decreases from
the light poles out to the property line .
There will be down lights under the canopy and wall pacs at
the service entry doors .
Com . Viehman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Lighting Package as submitted by Konami with the addition
of a security light over the man door on the south elevation.,
Com . Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Cali Vote : AYE - Viehman . Weissman . Trilling .
Lundine and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to O .
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4 . _l.g,p s :_
Mr . Shalvis described the two ( 2 ) signs :
I . A three-sided , non- illuminated sign will be located at the
corner of Busch Parkway and Deerfield Parkway . It wiii be ten
feet ( 10 ' ) in height . The aluminum cabinet and base will be
white . The top symbol of the aluminum logo will be PMS 151e
Orange ; the bottom symbol will be PMS 185c Red and Konami will
be Black . Additional copy will be Black Vinyl and will either
read Electronic Games or Computer Games .
2 . A 3 ' x 4 ' directional sign wiii be located near the new
combined driveway located on Deerfield Parkway . It will be
mounted on 2 ' 6" posts . The background and posts will be
white with the Konami symbol , orange and red corporate colors .
and all other copy black vinyl .
Both signs will have ground tights with ground cover and the
light will not shine out into traffic .
Ch. Larsen suggested a third identification sign the entrance
on Busch Parkway . It could be four square feet (4 sf . ) and
could read Konami with an arrow . This would eliminate having
to turn the busy corner at Deerfield Parkway .
Mr . Shaivis said he would discuss an additional sign with
Konami . He asked if the AC had a preference for the ' Games ''
`./ copy?
Ch. Larsen informed him that the Sign Code specifies "Name
and Nature" so either Electronic or Computer would be
acceptable , but both sides of the sign must match .
Com . Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Konami ground sign and directional sign as submitted with the
potential of an additional directional sign on Busch Parkway .
not to exceed four square feet ( 4 sf . ) and the stipulations
that the ground lights be screened with ground cover and the
lights are to be aimed and baffled so that light does not
shine out into the traffic lanes .
Com . Viehman seconded the motion .
Roll Cali Vote : AYE - Viehman , Weissman , Trilling ,
Lundine and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
Ch . Larsen commended Mr . Shaivis on a good presentation
and said the building should be very nice .
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A . Checker Place Temporary Sign
Checker Road and Buffalo Grove Road
Signs of Distinction . 149 Wheeling Road, Wheeling, IL (520-0787)
was not represented . but a colored rendering had been
submitted . so the AC reviewed the sign .
The sign has a green background . with white and yellow copy .
It is located across from the entrance to Deerfield ' s Bakery
and the Post Office at Buffalo Grove Road and Checker Road .
Having the price on the sign is not prohibited . but they are
often changed , requiring repainting and the colors do not
match, but white should not be a problem . The telephone
number has a removable panel .
The size of the sign is acceptable . but the setback should be
verified because the site plan shows the sign outside the
property line .
Com . Lundine made a motion to recommend approval of the
sales sign as submitted for the Checker Place Development .
Com . Viehman seconded the motion .
Roil Call Vote : AYE - Viehman , Weissman . Trilling .
Lundine and Larsen
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to O .
Y. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 . Mr . Jeff Braiman is the new AC Liaison.
2 . May 26th will definitely be Ch. Larsen ` s last meeting .
3 . Spoerlein Commons Shopping Center - Are the windows covered
with blinds because of sun? The Sign Code limits window
covering to 1 /3 for security purposes .
4 . There are two large billboard signs at Deerfield Road and
Milwaukee Avenue . The Village is aware of them and they
are being addressed .
5 . Subway at Country Court has been putting a sandwich sign
out on Dundee Road over the weekends again.
VI . ADJOURNMENT
Com . Weissman made a motion to adjourn.
Com . Viehman seconded the motion.
Ch. Larsen adjourned the meeting at 8 : 54 P . M.
Respectfully submitted .
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Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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