1979-12-13 - Appearance Commission - Minutes APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAG%OF BUFFALO GNOME z IL.
Thurs. , DEC. 13,1979
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Don Hardt called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
on Thursday, Dec. 13, 1979 at the Village Hall.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: L. Kirby, M. Holland and D. Hardt.
Commissioners Absent : D. Knaak, L. Paolillo and L. Gibbs.
Bldg. Dept. was represented by Jim Griffin.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ch. Hardt deferred the minutes until the next meeting because
only three Commissioners were present. However, three are
sufficient to proceed with the meeting.
4. BUSINESS
a) Applegate Realty - Sign (Arlington Hts. Rd. on K.& B. Board)
Bob Verbic , Representative for Applegate Realty explained
the situation has occur because they now represent the
owners of the Kaufman and Broad models - a company called
"Comco." Comco specializes in buying models from builders,
the builders then lease them back. K & B's lease is ending
and Comco (Hinsdale) has commissioned Applegate to sell the
Winfield Models. The billboard in question is owned by Ed
Schwertzq who granted Applegate permission to use it. After
the small 4x8 sign was placed in the lower corner of the old
120 sq. ft. billboard, Applegate was informed that a permit
would be needed.
Ch. Hardt clarified the problem which has been caused by the
K & B firm' s abandon.nent of the sign. Originally a permit
was issued for a period of 6 mos. with renewal conditional
upon the maintenance of the sign and provided that the copy
not be changed. Since K & B left, changed the sign by paint-
ing out the copy and decided to sell; it should be removed.
The solution is to have the large sign removed (it is illegal)
and secure approval of the Applegate sign in the same location.
After discussion of the situation, including the possibility
of locating the Applegate sign out of B. G. (p. 28 of S. C. )
or re--locati..i- it on the same property if sufficient distance
per. the S. C.)
Mr. Verbic said he thought Mr.Schwartz had plans to develop
the property and use the sign in the near future.
The AC advised Mr. Verbic to seek a permit for his sign at
a different location, provided that the large sign is taken
down; and written permission from the owner is shown.
The Village has the authority to have the K & B Sign taken
down. Also the Sign Ordinance must be followed. No special
consideration can be given to anyone.
Com. Kirby made armotion to table the Applegate Realty
request for a sign permit until all the following pro-
cedures have been completed:
a) present a site plan
b) present construction information
c) letter with Schwartz' s approval
Com. Holland seconded the motion. Roll Call:
Aye: Holland, Kirby and Hardt
Nay: None
Motion to TABLE Passed Unanimously.
Mr. Verbic asked if they would have to wait until the
Commission meets in January if the Conco people agreed
to remove the sign.
Ch. Hardt said permission can be given to Jim Griffin to
issue a permit for the sign if certain conditions are met.
Com. Holland made the following motion:
I move we " the administrator to issue a
permit for the Applegate Sign as presented
on the exact site of the former Kaufman & Broad
construction sign, subject to removal of said
billboard; with these stipulations:
a) sign to be of a height not to
exceed 10 feet;
b) mounted on 4 x 4' s
c) for a period of time:
not to exceed 6 months, or
for the sale of the 4 homes,
whichever comes first.
NOTE: Special hardship is granted
for an off-premise sign because
of lack of access to a small
sub-division.
Such conditions must be met or permission is not
to be granted the administrator.
Com. Kirby seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Aye - Kirby, Holland and Hardt
Nay - None
Motion Passed Unanimously.
b) Westwood - Temporary Construction Sign
Bob Caperilli presented the sign and explained that his
partner was to have come. He had not previously seen the
sign. Several problems arose: sign too large, too much
copy for the speed limit, Westwood too small. a second
is on the property.
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Mr. Caperilli requested that the discussion be tabled
until he could review the sign with his partner and they
redesign it for submission at the Jan. 10, 1980 meeting.
Com. Kirby made a motion to TABLE.
Com. Holland seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Aye .- Holland, Kirby and Eardt
Nay -None
Westwood Estates Motion to TABLE Passed Unanimously.
C) Grand-Spaulding Dodge - For Sale sign
Leonard Kraus presented the sign, a 4 x 8 located on the
property next to Grand-Spaulding advertising the sale of
a 5 acre piece of land (Harnole' s) .
The sign met the approval of the Commission.
Com. Kirby made the following motion:
I move we accept the sign for Grand-
Spaulding Dodge as presented; in
accordance with the provisions of
Section 11.2 of the Sign Code ; for
a period of 6 months or u1til sold or leased.
Coln. Holland seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Aye - Kirby, Holland and Hardt
Nay - None
Motion Passed Unanimously.
d) Commons - Mr. Shassian is out of town.
e) Datsun - Did not present revised landscaping plans.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Hardt said a letter has been submitted by Pres. Clayton
suggesting a prospective commissioner. He will follow-up.
A letter from Harry Sleek, Levitt was received and Mr. Griffin
will follow-up.
TheTown Center agreements were sent to Ch. Hardt.
Jack Robbins goes to the Board next Monday, Dec. 17, 1979
No meeting until January 10, 1979.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Com. Holland moved the meeting adjourn at 9 P.M. Seconded by
Com. Kirby. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned.
Re ectfully submitted,
Shirley Bat , Sec.
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