1994-06-23 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, JUNE 23 , 1994
I . CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Richard Gordon called the meeting to order at
7 :43 P.M. on June 23 , 1994 in the Council Chambers of the
Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: R. Gordon, F. Weissman, M. Cea,
S. Trilling and R. Lundine.
Commissioners Absent: A. Viehman
Bldg. Dept. Liaison: Edward Schar,
Deputy Building Commissioner
Village Board Liaison: Jeffrey Braiman, Trustee
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 26 , 1994 - Minutes were Tabled.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Strathmore Square Shopping Center
Dundee and Arlington Heights Roads
Leasing Sign on Existing Monument Sign
Representatives were not present. Item was Tabled until
the end of the meeting.
B. Ingram Micro - 161 Hastings Lane
Ground Sign - C. Johnson Sign Company
Mr. Kent Stone, C. Johnson Sign Co. , 9615 Waveland Avenue,
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (708) 678-2092, made the presenta-
tion. The sign will be located within the Chevy Chase
Business Park.
Mr. Stone presented a photograph of a similar sign that is
across the street at Signode. The Micro Ingram sign will
be a low profile sign, 2 ' x 6 ' mounted on 18" posts. It
will be an aluminum sign with with white scotchlite letters.
The aluminum poles will be cemented into the ground.
Ingram Micro is a single tenant warehouse building. This
will be the only sign on the property except for some letter-
ing on the door.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the Ingram
Micro ground sign as presented.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0
C. Rolling Hills Sales Trailer
Twin Oaks Boulevard
Systems Design Group, Ltd.
Charles D. Schmidt, V.P. Systems Design Group, Ltd.
1051 Perimeter Drive, Suite 1110 , Schaumburg, IL
60173 (708) 413-0300 , made the presentation.
Rolling Hills is located north of Aptakisic Road, just
west of Buffalo Grove Road. The sales trailer will be
located on Lot 138 and the model building will be located
on Lot 139. Building plans have been approved and construc-
tion will begin next week.
There will be a 40 ' parking lot with an 18 ' gravel drive
leading from the street. The parking lot will be used for
the model area.
The skirted trailer will have a cedar handicapped ramp and
stairs. The front will be vertical cedar siding, stained
light grey. The top and skirt will be stained dark grey.
There will be a blue fabric awning over the door with white
lettering and red trim. This will be the only sign in the
model area. The sales trailer will only be used temporarily
and will be removed when the model is completed. There will
not be any landscaping around the trailer.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the sales
trailer as submitted for Rolling Hills, with the stipulation
that it be removed when the model building opens.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
C. Domas Property, Lot 4 on Abbott Court
Full Review: Elevations, Materials, Colors,
Lighting and Landscaping
Mr. Leroy Herbst, L.B. Herbst & Associates, Inc. ,
Architects and Engineers, 994 Countryside Lane,
Carol Stream, IL 60188 (708) 289-5742, made the
presentation. The Domas brothers were also present.
Mr. Herbst described the site plan. Lot 4 is an interior
lot on Abbott Court off of Weiland Road, next to Illinois
Bell on Lot 5 and north of the Aptakisic School.
The Domas brothers are plumbing contractors and they will
be occupying about 1/3 of the building. The remaining 2/3
of the building will be leased. The parking has been
separated into two sections on the south and west sides.
Parking has been kept away from Abbott Court.
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1. ELEVATIONS, MATERIALS AND COLORS:
a. Building - all masonry consisting of three (3) types
of concrete blocks:
Single score split faced block - #193; Rose
Split ribbed block - Grey
Split faced block - #33 (Mustard) Yellow
Mortar will be mixed to match the three (3) colors.
b. Cap and flashing - Dark grey aluminum
c. Storefront - Dark bronze anodized aluminum
d. Glass - Tinted bronze
e. Truck dock and man doors - Painted out to match the
split faced block.
f. Vertical lines will be dark grey
g. Truck dock on east elevation - Concrete, not emphasized
A retaining wall (53 - Russet) will protect the truck
dock and the openings will be framed with angle iron.
If bumper posts are installed, they will be painted to
match the doors.
h. Dumpster area - Masonary with heavy reinforced wood doors.
There will be four HVAC units on the roof that will be set
back about 35 ' feet from the front of the building screened
with a parapet wall that is 20 ' 8" along the sides and 22 ' 8"
at the corners. .
There will be flood lights in front of the building and
within the landscaping.
Com. Cea observed that the south elevation is segmented into
three (3) sections. The office area is lower than the corner
and higher than the remaining area. Mr. Herbst said he did
not want the building to rise abruptly so he stepped it up.
The office area is defined with vertical hands. Each window
can be made into a door as needed for future tenants.
Com. Gordon observed that there is a six foot (6 ' ) fence
around the school and the south elevation will not be seen.
He understood the reasons for the elevation design.
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Architecture, Materials and Colors, as submitted for the
Domas Property - Lot 4 at Abbott Court.
Com. Lundine seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
2. LANDSCAPING:
Mr. Herbst described the landscape plans. The building is
at a much higher elevation that the road and the front slope
has been divided with a serpentine retaining wall with
plantings above and below.
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The wall is approximately four feet (4 ' ) high and is free
standing in front. It has a sculpted appearance and the only
sign will be aluminum address letters mounted on the wall at
the entry way. The wall is free standing in front and there
is a double semi-circular section at the northeast end of the
building. The planter at the corner is about two (2) blocks
in height and will not block the windows.
Tenant signs will be limited to the side lights at the door-
ways. Signs will be minimized. There will be no tenant panel.
The Village Forester' s Review, dated June 17 , 1994 , states:
" . . .the plant material as proposed is acceptable. Sod will
be required in the parkway. " Mr. Herbst agreed to comply.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the
Landscaping as submitted for the Dorcas Properties - Lot 4
at Abbott Court, with the stipulation that the parkway be
sodded.
Com. Trilling seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
3 . LIGHTING:
Shoebox fixtures will be mounted to the walls of the building
at a height of ten feet (10 ' ) . They have cut offs and the
photometrics show very low levels of light at the property
line. Light fixtures are dark bronze aluminum.
Landscaping will have low voltage floodlights to illuminate
the wall and wash the front of the building at night.
The light source was discussed and the Commissioners agreed
that metal halide would be preferable because it would not
change the colors of the masonry.
The Building Department will determine if additional lighting
is required at the man doors. The light must be code compliant.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the Lighting
as presented for the Domas Properties - Lot 4 on Abbott Court.
Com. Trilling seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
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E. Prairie Grove - Prairie Road
Full Review: Elevations, Materials, Colors,
Sales Trailer and Signs
Presentation was made by Jeffrey Samuels, Samuels-
Berens Associates, Inc. 2141 Mallard Drive, Northbrook,
IL 60062 (708) 272-8100 . Lindy Britten and John Bertram,
Bertram Companies (708) 393-6556 were also present.
Mr. Samuels described the site plan and explained that
Prairie Grove will have four (4) models, each with three
(3) elevations. They are custom home builders and this
is their first presentation of a subdivision.
1 . ARCHITECTURE, MATERIALS AND COLORS
Colored renderings of Elevation A were presented.
Elevation A will have only cedar siding and no masonry.
Elevation B will have brick.
Elevation C has brick with stucco on the second floor.
Upgrades are available for all models and the floor plans
can be reversed.
The roof lines, front entrances and windows differ on
each elevation. The models were designated by size and
name, but the names may change. Model numbers represent
the size, i.e. #2800 has 2800 square feet, #3000 , #3300 and
#3350 . Prices range from $345 ,000 to $400,000 .
A selection of colors are available for each material and
they can be mixed and matched. Buyers will work with a
licensed architectural interior desinger. All colors are
subdued and complimentary.
The trim and soffits will be rough sawn cedar stained to
match the siding. The colors of the siding and stucco are
the same.
Garage doors were discussed. They will either all be
insulated steel or redwood raised panel doors. The redwood
must be maintained. An option to have the wood stained after
a year is being considered. This would help preserve it.
The elevations were reviewed relative to compliance
with the Monotony Code. Mr. Samuels agreed to meet the
Monotony Code requirements.
The Commissioners agreed that #2800 - Elevation A and
#3300 - Elevation B were considered to be similar.
Mr. Samuels said interest in the development has been good.
No one plan is being favored, so if necessary a new
elevation would be designed to meet the Monotony Code.
Driveways will either be concrete or asphalt. A final
determination has not been made but they will all be the
same. Concrete will crack, chip and stain. Asphalt is
easier to maintain but it must be sealed regularly.
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Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Prairie Grove Architecture, Materials and Colors as
presented with the stipulation that Elevation A of #2800
and Elevation B of #3300 are similar relative to the
Monotony Code.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed 5 to 0.
2 . Sales Trailer and Model Area
Mr. Samuels described the site plan. The Sales Trailer
will be located on Lot 12 with a temporary road from
Prairie Road. The Jelco trailer will have cedar siding
stained PMS #3 - Warm Grey and it will be skirted. The top
will be PMS #276 - Purple. The pad will be at ground level
with a wheel chair ramp and steps stained Warm Grey.
The awning will have PMS #276 - Purple logo and lettering on
PMS #3 - Warm Grey background. The awning dimensions are the
same as garage awning so that it can be removed and reused.
Com. Lundine made a motion to recommend approval of the
Sales Trailer as presented for Prairie Grove, with the
stipulation that the handicapped ramp is ADA approved.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
1 Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
3 . LANDSCAPING:
Mr. Samuels said they will comply with the Village' s
requirements regarding the number and species of parkway
trees. Plans are to be sent to Mr. Ray Rigsby.
Models are sold without landcaping and there is no common
area. Consideration is being given to offer a landscape
package as an option to help people get started sooner.
The Sales Trailer will have landscaping, but it has not been
reviewed by Ray Rigsby. It will be sent to him for approval.
Two models will be constructed. They will probably be the
#3000 and #3300 or #3350 model, but not the #2800 model.
Typical model area landscape plans were submitted, but they
have to be sent to Ray Rigsby for review and approval.
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Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the
Prairie Grove Landscaping Plans for the Sales Trailer,
Model Area, and Parkway Trees as discussed, subject to
Ray Rigsby' s review and approval.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
4 . SIGNS:
A diagram of the V-shaped sign on Prairie Road was reviewed.
The name of the developer will be added and the word custom
should be changed to customized. The price is OK but it
should be repainted if it is changed. The sign will have
a photo of a typical house, probably an Elevation C.
The back of the sign and the posts should be painted to
match the background of the sign.
The developer owns property to the south so there is
probably sufficient frontage for the proposed 120 square foot
sign. When a permit is submitted, the Building Department
will verify the size vs. frontage.
The four (4) square foot signs in front of the models will
be exempt and will only designate the model.
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
development sign presented for Prairie Grove, with the
stipulations that the word custom be changed to customized,
the sign must be repainted if the price is changed, and
the back and the posts of the sign are to be painted to
match the background of the sign.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0.
A. Strathmore Square Shopping Center
Dundee and Arlington Heights Roads
Leasing Sign on Existing Monument Sign
The submittal was inadequate and no representative came
answer questions. The sign was put up without a permit.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the
Leasing Sign at Strathmore Square Shopping Center.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - None
NAY - Weissman, Cea, Trilling,
Lundine and Gordon
Motion DENIED - 5 to 0.
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V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Com. Weissman made a motion to adjourn.
Com. Lundine seconded the motion.
Com. Gordon adjourned the meeting at 9 : 47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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