1978-02-09 - Appearance Control Commission - Minutes .
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
APPEARANCE CONTROL COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 9, 1978
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.7. Thursday,
February 9, 1978 in the Village Hall. Roll call was not
taken because Chairman Rosenfeld was the only Commission
Member present. Due to the lack of a Quorum an informal
meeting was held. Chairman Rosenfeld explained the situ-
ation and invited anyone to remain who wished to hear his
opinion on the various projects. He apologized for the
inconvenience and stated that no official action could be
taken. Petitioners were advised that the next meeting
will be held on Thursday, February 23, 1978 at 7:30 P.M.
2. DISCUSSION
Signs
a.) Irving's for Red }rot Lovers
Chairman Rosenfeld explained to the representatives
that the sign package for the Koenig & Strey Develop-
ment specifically states that no Script can appear on
any signs. He suggested a similar type of print that
would be acceptable and advised them that if they chose
to use one of the specified letter styles they would
not need to return for another meeting. Chairman Rosen-
• feld told them that the two colors, Blue and Red are
acceptable.
b.) Mobil - Dennis Wong, representative
Chairman Rosenfeld. vi.ewed the plans and noted that the
lot size has been changed, making the property smaller,
He expressed concern about the garbage enclosure and
the landscaping around the base of the 20 ft. sign.
He asked that pictures be brought in at the next meet-
ing showing more complete plans for the station includ-
ing the center islands, garbage enclosure, and landscap-
ing. Yr. Wong said the suggestions were very helpful.
Developments
a.) Kinder-Care - Plans for Building Elevation and Land-
scaping - LT. V. J. Ribando and Mr. Bob
Elkan of the Woodson Holding Co. - Rep.
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Kinder-Care (cont'd)
Commissioner Rosenfeld asked if the annexation agree-
ment had been checked to see the original zoning of
the property. It now appears to be B-1 which is com-
mercial. The site plan was reviewed, sign noted,parking
adequacy was discussed, number of children to be involved,
and landscape plans reviewed. Chairman Rosenfeld made
the following observations:-
1 - Sign: He prefers a darker brown for lettering with
darker aluminum sett. Also objected to the
school house symbol on top of the building.
2 - Fence: A 4 ft. wire fence is planned for three
sides and a 6 ft. stockade fence on the
East property line; with landscaping all
arourd. Chairman Rosenfeld suggested more
shrubbery for the purpose of discouraging
children from crossing the fence from
either side. Plants should be hardy.
3 - Classroom doors —Chairman Rosenfeld suggested
a brighter color scheme.
4 - Front - Chairman Rosenfeld asked that some
landscaping be added to the front of
the property.
Chairman Rosenfeld then explained the option of going
to the Village Board with any variances that may be
needed,
b.) Oak Creek Apartments - Phase III
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D. W. Jorgenson, Representative; of Theodore Brickman Co.
Plans, pictures and landscaping was presented. The same
basic construction, building materials, etc. will be used.
The air-conditioners will be installed on the roofs and •
painted out same as roof color.
The retention pond was reviewed and satisfactorily explained.
Walkways will be concrete and access to Fire equipment
is adequate. This was confirmed by Mr. Saviano.
Since the project has been so well planned only a slight.
change in landscaping was suggested.
c.) Standard Pacific Development - Highland Point
Representative - "TB.7." - A request was made and granted
that they be placed first on the Agenda on March 9, 1978.
Appearance Control Comm.
Feb. 9, 1978 - Page Two
Standard Pacific -(cant*d) Landscaping, Model area signs,
and Lighting
1 - Landscaping - Chairman Rosenfeld asked about the names
of the trees and requested that a complete
list be submitted. He mentioned that since
the models will be sold that care be taken
to plant shrubbery that is hardy and which
can be maintained by the homeowners.
2 - Lights for models - Will have some landscaping and must
be removed when the m odels are sold.
AM'J+ commercial aspects shall be
removed.
3 - Fence - Satisfactory
4 - Signs - Sales information in front of each model.
Chairman Rosenfeld requested that the models
be given names as well as numbers. Agreed.
5 - Highland Point Sign -Shall conform with the Hoffman Sign
since they will share driveway.
It will probably be green. The same
sign company will erect the sign and
it will be raised 1 ft. to conform
with sign ordinance.
3. Adjournment - The meeting terminated at 9:45 P.M.. New
members are needed and will be sought.
Respectfully submitted,
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sb Shirley Ba s,. Secretary
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To: Buffalo Grove Appearance Control Commission (5 copies)
From: Mr. W. H. Davis, Acting Director
Department of Public Works • _ •
Date: February 7, 1978 •
Subject: Devonshire Development Phase II
Landscaping
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Gentlemen:
I would like to introduce myself — my name is Bill Davis,
Acting Director of Public Works. I have been with the Village of Buffalo
Grove in the Department of Public Works since 1969 and look forward to
working with you. I would like, first of all, to try to improve the
relationship between the Department of Public Works and your Commission.
Personally, I feel you are doing an outstanding job for the Village of
Buffalo Grove. I feel the contribution that can be made to your Commission
by the Department of Public Works would be in the selection and maintenance
of parkway trees. This Department will not attempt to have, nor do we have,
any responsibility on private property. Our recommendations to you will be
in the area of parkways from a maintenance standpoint.
Our Department employs a forester on a consultant basis. He
is Mr. Erwin Page, who is the full time forester for the Village of Arlington
Heights. Mr. Page was chosen because of his expertise in the field of horti-
culture, and he is familiar with the problems that would affect the Department
of Public Works. Every effort would be made by me to attend your meetings
when items related to Public Works are on the agenda. Your consideration of
our comments and ideas would be appreciated by me.
I have asked Mr. Page for a review of Devonshire II; a copy
of his analysis is attached for your review. As you will note, there are
some items here that some of us never take into consideration. It is, therefore,
requested that you consider the suggestions as submitted by Mr. Page.
The only item not covered by Mr. Page that I see is the island
identified on the plan. As you know, the Village of Buffalo Grove's Department
of Public Works has an extremely limited Forestry Department. The island as
described on the plan would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, for
this Department to maintain adequately. I feel the island if not maintained
properly would, within a year, become very, very shabby and would be a deterrent
to the project more than anything else. If the island is to remain, my
recommendation would be that the homeowner's association of this particular
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development be responsible for the maintenance of it. This, I have found
through past experience, is next to impossible. It is, therefore, requested
that if the island is to remain in the plan, the area simply be sodded with
the three trees. as indicated and honey locust be planted and nothing more.
It is further requested that the Department of Public Works
be given the authority by you to make field decisions to indicate which
species will be planted at what locations. The specie, of course, to be one
of those which you had authorized be planted in the subdivision and that
the Public Works Department have the authority to tag all trees before
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plantingand control which specie
would be planted at a particular time of
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Your consideration of these comments would be greatl
y y appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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WND/em
CC: W. R. Balling, Village Manager
• T. Fennell, Director Community Development
G. Davis, Foreman, Street & Bridge Dept.
T. Wisniewski, Street & Bridge Dept. •