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1977-02-10 - Appearance Control Commission - Minutes C. L6 APPEARANCE CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE FEBRUARY 10, 1977 o 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Helms called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. February 10, 1977. Roll call was as follows : PRESENT: Chairman Helms , Commissioners Hardt, Rosenfeld, Tolle. ABSENT: Commissioners Bentley, Butler and Gramm. QUORUM PRESENT 2. APPROVAL OF IIINUT S Chairman Helms tabled approval of the minutes of the meeting held January 27, 1977 until Mr. Fennell can double-check the roof screening specifications with Mr. Strey of Koenig & Strey Realtors . 3. DISCUSSION a. Ranch Mart Shopping Center - Signs Mr. Rodeck, 601 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, requested approval covering five business identification signs for stores occupying the Ranch :;;art Shopping Center' s new addition. The signs are described as non-illuminated store identification signs , composed of white plastic letters placed on 8' x 1' redwood backers . The signs will be placed on the soffits and will be the same as the identification signs for individual establishments now existing at the Ranch Mart Shopping Center. The stores involved are : Books , Etc. Bagel Shop - Deli Century 21 Realtors Lee' s Hallmark Shop Artistic Barbers Commissioner Rosenfeld recommended that the signs t"y to be centered between the masonry piers. Mr. Rodeck also requested additional approval for two to three additional signs of the same type as noted above as vacant store space is leased. Commissioner Rosenfeld motioned to accept the Ranch Mart sign package for the five signs as presented as well as any future signs as long as they meet the standards shown in Mr. Rodeck's presentation, and that the location of signs try where possible to conform to architectural symmetry. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hardt, and passed the Commission unanimously. o • 1 page 2 b. Buffalo House - Landscaping Ms. Teichman, co-owner of the Buffalo House, presented the Commission with more detailed plans for the restaurant's landscaping project. Chairman Helms noted that plant material sizes had not been entered on the plans , and cautioned that these must conform to Village requirements. Commissioner Rosenfeld noted that the highway guardrail, coupled with the downhill grade, might cause the Buffalo House sign to be obscured. Discussion ensured on placement of the sign on the north versus the south side of the driveway. Concerning the light fixtures to be used for the sign, Commissioner Rosenfeld noted that in order to minimize side glare, these fixtures should be shrouded. Ms. Teichman readily agreed and will see that shrouds for the lighting are incorporated into the plans. Discussion developed as to the types of plantings best suited for the area, and the density of trees along the road frontage. Chairman Helms felt the density along the 280 foot frontage too thin, while Commissioner Rosenfeld pointed out the historical architectural value of the Buffalo House, and felt too many trees may block the view of the building. Chairman Helms noted that a "bare area" with respect to plant materials existed from a point 20 feet north to 70 feet north of the driveway, and suggested a grouping of shrubs be placed in the area. Ms. Teichman felt this was an oversight, and agreed to this change. Commissioner Tolle questioned what protection would be provided for trees in the parking lot, and Ms. Teichman responded that rough-sawed timber would be used. A recommendation was made that the distance from the face of the tree to the front of the timber be three feet. Discussion as to the sign for the restaurant arose, and Chairman Helms noted the Commission had already previously discussed and agreed upon the dimensions, material and colors to be used. Commissioner Rosenfeld suggested that Ms.Teichman check with the sign painter to be sure that a stabilizing pigment is used to resist wear, and that the sign be treated with a weather guard such as polyurthene. Commissioner Rosenfeld felt these steps would keep the sign in good shape and also reduce maintenance costs. { Page 3 After additional discussion, Commissioner Rosenfeld moved to approve the sign for the Buffalo House as a two-faced sign facing north and south in either of the locations discussed, either north or south of the driveway, to the dimensions as shown on the drawing, with the stipulation that marine plywood is used in the construction of the sign, that the round sign supports be properly treated to resist deterioration from vermin and weather, that such supports be properly anchored in the ground 3 to 4 feet, back fill with temped, well-graded gravel or set in cement, and that the architect work out specifications with the painter to use materials which will resist weather wear. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hardt. The motion carried unanimously. The drawing of the restaurant' s sign was then signed by Ms. Teichman and Chairman Helms. Commissioner Rosenfeld then moved to accept the Lamp, holds and spikes as submitted with the stipulation that appropriate shrouds be installed on the lamp holders, projecting at least one inch from the PAR lamp reflector, with the exact location of the lamps with respect to the Buffalo House sign being left to the contractor. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tolle and carried unanimously. Chairman Helms and Ia7s. Ibichman then signed a copy of the specifications for lighting. Commissioner Tolle moved to accept the landscaping plans, with the stipulations that three trees are placed on each side of the driveway, unless the sign is moved to the south of the drive, in which case two trees will be adequate ;that a 50 foot space located from a point 20 feet north to 70 feet north four t five the drive be planted with an adequate grouping of feet tall Purple Plum bushes ; and that existing trees will have bumper guards where necessary,to a point three feet from the face of the trees. Commissioner Hardt seconded the motion, with all commissioners voting "AYE" . Chairman Helms then printed on the landscaping plans the minimum size necessary for tree and shrub plantings, and affixed his signature to the plans. Ms. Teichman also signed the plans. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. SURETY-LEVITT Construction - Commissioner Rosenfeld expressed concern that construction plans as approved by the Appearance Control Commission are not being followed by Levitt builders, who have assumed construction of the site formerly owned by Surety Builders. Mr. Fennell was asked to check with the engineer about problems with sewers and streets, and also to check if Levitt is bound legally to the tree plant program. Page 4 b. Golden Bear Sign - Commissioner Rosenfeld stated that Golden Bear was allowed to change the sign in front of the restaurant if the land is a separately zoned lot. Commissioner Rosenfeld believes now that the land is not separately zoned, and asked Mr. Fennell to check. c. Temporary Signs - Plaza Verde - Mr. Fennell reported that permits expire around February 14 for the temporary sign at Plaza Verde . Mr. Fennell also stated that all signs, including temporary signs (except Real Estate For-Sale signs ) are subject to the Appearance Control Commission' s approval, and will be brought before the Commission from now on. d. Ordinance Change - Chairman Helms noted it has been over one year since he submitted a change to the subdivision regulations covering parkway trees, and asked Mr. Fennell to check its progress. 5. ADJOURNMENT Since there was no further business to come before the Appearance Control Commission, Commissioner Tolle moved to adjourn the meeting, the motion was seconded by Commissioner -N Hardt, and the meeting ended at 9:15 P.M. February 10, 1977. Respectfully submitted, "Z( Cheryl A. Guercio Recording Secretary cg