1977-01-27 - Appearance Control Commission - Meeting Schedule •
APPEARANCE CONTROL CO°iMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
JrNUARY 27 , 1977
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Helms opened the meeting at 7:40 P.M, January 27, 1977 .
Roll Call :
PRESENT : Chairman Helms
Commissioner Hardt
Commissioner Rosenfeld
Commissioner Tolle
Commissioner Bentley
ABSENT: Commissioner Gramm
Commissioner Butler
QUORUM PRESENT
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Rosenfeld recommended the following changes to the
minutes of January 13, 1977 :
Page 5, last paragraph, place the phrase 3 and 4 bedroom in
quotes , to read, " as pertained to the "3 and 4 bedroom" portion of
the sign."
Page 6, paragraph 5, again place in quotation the phrase "3 and
4 bedroom" , and clarify remainder of sentence, to read: " . . .to remove
4l►C: .f mud 4 ) ,IL tJV:I: and spread out "traaitional single family homes" ,
tip the sign to eliminate glare ; relocating it so that it faces the
highway, and that in its final location it does not affect the line of
sight up or down the highway of traffic turning off of Busch."
Commissioner Bentley recommended changes to Page 8, paragraph 2,
The sentence should now read: "Commissioner Bentley referred to
True Value sign which was tabled until a complete sign package of the
'shopping center could be presented, and wondered if the package would
be possible at this time , since it will be some time before the other
stores plan to open."
Commissioner Hardt motioned to accept the minutes as amended,
seconded by Commissioner Bentley. Motion passed unanimously.
3. DISCUSSION
a. Bank of Buffalo Grove - Landscaping
Chairman Helms, as background information, noted that the Board of
Trustees had granted permission for the Bank of Buffalo Grove to lay
foundation work for their first addition to the building. Additional
expansion is anticipated within two years . Chairman Helms felt that
the bank should present their landscaping plans for both additions, in
the form of a complete package to the Commission. Chairman Helms then
polled the Commissioners as to their opinions. Additionally, Chairman
Helms wished to see the plans for additional shade trees , screening
of the parking lot, and plans for the strip along Dundee Road.
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.;ommissi_oner. Tolle stated he would prefer to see the entire plan,
rhi ' t should also outline specific materials to be used. He felt the
- . :;went plan was too incomplete.
Commissioner Bentley recommended that the Board be allowed to see
the entire plan, but noted that since this was taking place over a
period of two years , other changes , such as a basic building change ,
might force the landscaping plans to be changed also.
Commissioner Rosenfeld felt the present addition with its small
landscaping area was inconsequential. In general, he would prefer to
see the entire plan, and avoid approving such things "in bits and
pieces" . He felt in general the Board should make a policy of seeing
entire plans , so as to properly ascertain the esthetic value of a
development, instead cf approving it "piecemeal" . But as long as
the plan covering the small expansion was presented, Commissioner
Rosenfeld felt the Board should consider it.
Commissioner Hardt felt the Board should set a precedent, either
in this case , or perhaps prior to another such case , that the Board
should see entire landscaping plans prior to approval for any
individual section. However, since this landscape plan included a
very minor section, the plan should be considered.
Mr. D. Potter, Cashier for the Bank of Buffalo Grove, explained
to the Commissioners that many of the plants removed in order to
accommodate the present addition would simply be replanted, with
additional plantings as needed. The bank would be glad to present
a detailed plan for the entire landscaping when plans for the
larger addition were finalized. At this time, however, Mr. Potter
cannot obtain a building permit beyond the foundation stage until
the Appearance Commission has approved landscaping plans for the
. present addition. IIr. Potter stressed the bank' s concern for
a symmetrical appearance with relation to the entire project, and
requested approval for the smaller landscaping plans at this time,.
After additional discussion, Commissioner Tolle motioned to
accept the landscape plans , with the stipulation that a substitution
be made for the Oregon Mahonia tree outlined in the plans . Motion
seconded by Commissioner Bentley. Motion passed unanimously.
b. Elston Builders' Shopping Center - Presentation
Mr. Thomas Strey, of Koenig & Strey, Glenview, Illinois had
previously come before the !ppearance Control Commission to present
his plans for a shopping center at the Southwest corner of Buffalo
Grove Road and Dundee Road. At that time, the Commissioners posed
several questions , and made recommendations to be incorporated into
the center' s plans.
Mr. Strey returned before the Board with Mr. Dahlquist, architect,
and Mr. Steinmetz , landscaper, to present revised plans for the
center, and to answer questions from the Board. '1
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Mr. Dahlquist, architect, presented revised plans to the Board.
tie noted that the traffic pattern had been changed to allow for
one-way usage only. Transformers have been relocated as requested,
and the refuse area accessibility had been improved.
Mr. Dahlquist further stated that Building A would have a "picket
fence" effect on the roof to screen equipment located there. A
plan was presented for the back of the building, including molding on
the decorative steel doors or providing shutters, whichever the
Board considered preferable.
With relation to roof equipment, Commissioner Rosenfeld felt
the screening should be uniform on both Buildings A and B, since
an .air handling unit at the end of Building B would be visible if not
screened. Commissioner Rosenfeld thought both approaches to the
' appearance of the back of the center were acceptable, that of either
transam panels or shutters for the doors .
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Discussion ensued as to the merits of galvanized versus aluminum
gutters and downspouts , with Mr. Strey emphasizing his preference for
galvanized downspouts due to their durability.
Mr. Dahlquist stated, with relation to the location of gas meters,
that the Gas Company prefers outside meters , as does the Fire
Department. Commissioner Rosenfeld cited the narrow sidewalk
presented in the plan, ide would e
in that area. Hesuggested
again to try to obtain inside meters.
Relative to the visibility of roof equipment, the Board suggested
all roof equipment be painted the same color as the building. Mr. Strey
promised to comply, and stated that all roof equipment will be set
back thirty feet from the front of the building, and will provide
low visibility. He also noted that the air handling equipment
was self contained in a square box, and he did not anticipate duct
work on the roof. The Commissioners felt the roof treatment should be
on both buildings, and that any vents on the roof should not
be within eight feet of the roof' s edge.
Mr. Steinmetz, of the Old Mill Flower & Garden Center, Lake Zurich,
presented plans for landscaping the center. As requested previously
by the Board, Mr. Steinmetz showed trees to be planted along the South
property line , the use of plant material in parkways, and the addition
of a greater variety of plant materials in cultivated beds. Chairman
Helms and Commissioner Tolle expressed concern over the use of a large
number of Honey Locusts , which are prone to numerable diseases.
Mr. Strey commented that these trees provide an open, airy look, and
will not hide the stores from view.
Commissioner Tolle, when advised by the landscaper that plastic
covered with two inches of gravel would be used in specified areas,
recommended that four inches - of gravel be used in high-traffic areas
so as to avoid the problem of gravel loss causing the plastic to surface.
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Discussion arose as to the snow tolerance of some of the plant
materials to be used, and also the affect of either salt or calcium
chloride as snow removers , on sidewalks and plantings.
After discussion relative to the plantings along the service drive,
it was suggested to the landscaper to remove the Honey Locust trees ,
substituting three Ash trees to avoid a monoculture , and to add two
Red Bud trees . Mr. Steinmetz accepted, and Commissioner Tolle
motioned to accept the landscaping plans as amended, with three Ash
instead of the Honey Locust along the service drive , and with the
addition of two Red Bud trees in that area. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Hardt, and passed unanimously.
Chairman Helms then signed the landscaping plans, as did
Mr. Steinmetz.
Returning to discussion of the building plans, Commissioner
Rosenfeld reiterated the Board' s recommendations that all roof
equipment be painted the same color as the building, that buildings
A mouth have roof screening material, and clarified that the
firewall and parapet material is to be the same face brick used on
the buildings. Following Mr. Strey' s agreement to these changes ,
Commissioner. Rosenfeld motioned to accept the building elevations and
plans as shown with the stipulation of a five-foot high screen for
the roof, with no more than a one foot maximum base clearance ,
adequately braced and supported in such a way as not to prohibit
roof drainage. Further, all roofing equipment is to be painted the
building color, the back of the building will have door shutters and
decorative steel doors , all exterior paint material will be appropriate
for the use, and all roof equipment on both buildings will have the
same screening effect. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hardt,
and passed the Board unanimously. Chairman Helms and Yr. Dahlquist
both then affixed their signatures to the building plans.
GENERA L
Chairman Helms read a letter from Mr. Gefirich of the Plan
Commission, requesting a liaison from the Appearance Control Board.
Commissioner Hardt volunteered, but is not able to assume the respon-
sibilities until April. Chairman Helms stated he would attend
the meetings until Commissioner Hardt is free to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
With all business completed, Commissioner Rosenfeld motioned to
adjourn, second by Commissioner Tolle. Meeting was adjourned
at 9: 50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Cheryl A.(Cy-
uercio
Recording Secretary