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1978-02-23 - Appearance Control Commission - Minutes r ` VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS APPEARANCE. CONTROL CO/MISSION FEBRUARY 23, 1978 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m. by Chairman Sherwin Rosenfeld, Thursday, February 23, 1978 in the Village Hall. 2, ROLL, CALL Members Present: S. Rosenfeldr L. Kirby and D. Hardt. QUORUM PRESET T 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes was deferred until the next meeting. The secretary was asked to make copies of all minutes that have not been approved and include them in the packet. 4. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Rosenfeld made an opening statement explaining that the last meeting was an informal meeting due to lack of a quorum. He stated his procedure of making personal suggestions to the developers for the purpose of speeding along the process of review. a) MOBIL STATION - Sign Dennis Wong, representative. The new drawings were presented together with the narrative attached. The property being purchased is located on the /fl7 Corner of Arlington Hts. Rd. and Dundee, formerly the Old Enco (now Oklahoma OK) Station. There will be no change in colors. The words, Mobil Service, will appear over the door in 15" plastic letters, The trash enclosure will be brick. Wooden restroom screen painted beige. In the yard area the island that exists on Arlington fits. Road, pave that area and put a second island on Dundee Road. Circular pumps with circular illuminated tops. Message unit for promotional purposes on islands. In answer to Commissioner Hardt's question regarding Self-Service - Full Service signs, the developer stated that is not in the plans for the present time. If they are added at a later date it was explained that the posts and signs must conform to the same motif as the pumps. I . • • . The last item discussed was the ID Sign: which is to be moved from the rite of way. It is 19' high, internally illuminated. • Chairman Rosenfeld asked that the base of the sign be planted. Mr. Wong asked if rock landscaping could be used. That would be acceptable,with the committee. It was also stated that if sod and evergreens are chosen that the lessee maintain the plantings. No further discussion. The following motion was made by Commissioner Hardt. I move that we accept the Mobil Oil acquisition of the service station at Arlington Heights and Dundee Rd. and to approve the changes as specified on the plan sub- mitted with exceptions for the following stipulations:- 1. The addition of landscaping to the island, and area around the island for the identifica- tion sign. The addition of several. Spitzer- type or comparable type evergreens to cover the base of the ID poles. 2. Also if at a later date illuminated self- serve; full serve signs are added; that the supporting poles be the same shape and color as the existing standard. An addition was made by Commissioner Kirby: 3. That in leiu of sod, the developer may use decorative stone or decorative gravel over biscayne (sp.?) layer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirby. Roll Call Vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Chairman Rosenfeld thanked the developer for bringing in such a complete set of plans. b) KINDER CARE CHILD CARE CENTER Bob Elkan, Woodson Holding Co. Inc. Chairman Rosenfeld stated that a previous request for the original annexation be examined to determine any require- ments that are specific for this parcel of land because of the location in a residential zone with regard to fences, screening, trees - front yard requirements, etc. If any such restrictions are found the developer must return. APPEARANCE CONTROL COP:11. February 23, 1978 - Page 2. Mr. Elkan was asked to explain Finder Care. It is a day care center and is the largest chain in the U.S. A residential section was chosen do that people can drop off their children near their homes. It is a learning center. A mini-bus is used to transport children to school. There is a pool, with licensed swimming instructor. The developer will comply with the annexation agreement. Presentation of landscaping plan, showing the chain link fencing, Four (4) ft. in height, galvanized, with shrubs. The ZBA variance was discussed. Chairman Rosenfeld questioned the approval of a fence in the front yard. Ur. Elkah stated it vas a side yard. ., The parking spaces were discussed. Of the ten spaces, one is needed for the bus, five for teachers and four for the public. One way flow of traffic, with entrance and exit signs. The commissioners asked that appropriate shrubbery be placed next to the building as in photograph. Agreed. Also it was requested that the bumpers be moved forward about three feet. Requirements were noted for a parking zone in front of a building. After further discussion of Zoning Board of Appeals action taken at the January 17, 1978 meeting, it was decided that Kinder-Care return to the MI for appro- val pro- val of the buffer zone and side fence question. The following motion was made by Commissioner Kirby :- I move that the landscaping portion of the Kinder-Care project be accepted as presented with these stipulations:- 1. If the Zoning Board of Appeals requires any changes regarding the fance variation approved at the meeting of Jan. 17, 1978 - If the ZBA does not find the stockade fence a sufficient buffer zone or if the front yard planting area must be extended twelve (12) feet then Kinder-Care will return to this commission (Appearance Control Commission). 2. The landscape plans will be made to show a planted area in front of the chain link fence on the North side of the building be set back 10 feet from the buffer zone. 3. The bumper stops directly in front of the building be moved 2 to 3 feet away from the building and a planted area be provided similar to the picture that was present- ed and that the planted area on the South side of the property be placed on the outside of the chain link fence. Appearance Control Comm. February 23, 1978 - Page 3 •• 4. Relocate the chain link fence to the North. Commissioner Hardt seconded the motion then added this ammendment:- ►Te also stipulate that the isle in front of the entry area will be extended into the parking lot the same amount as the bumper stops. The amendment vote was Aye unanimously. The vote on the motion was Kirby - Aye; Hardt: - Aye; Rosenfeld - Nay. The Commission continued the discussion of Kinder-Care's architecture and sign package. dr. Elkan described the building as a brick building, with Rolex Shingles, Allilmium Soffit (facia) ,; one story ten' feet tall with a bell tower extending an additional twenty feet upward for a total of thirty feet in height. Main points of the discussion as follows: Bell Tower: Commissioner Kirby asked that the sign on the side of the building exclude the Bell Tower, because it is repetitious. Commissioner Hardt asked if there had been any vandelism on other bell towers? Mr. Elkan answered there is no clanger in the bell. Chairman Rosenfeld stated his opinion that the Red School House is itself a sign. Mr. Elkan said the Kinder-Care Corp. considered it a part of the building and that it is a registered government trademark. Building Architecture - Chairman Rosenfeld stated he would like to have the bricks a blend of browns, and the soffit bronzes with the doors varied in color from the door frames. After further discussion Mr. Elkan asked that he be given a definite goal to present to the developer in St. Louis. He specifically asked for a group opinion on an alternate plan. APPEARANCE CONTROL COMM. February 23, 1978 - Page 4. The Commission agreed upon some stipulations and Chairman Rosenfeld drew a sketch which modified the bell tower in height, suggested it be constructed with shake shingles (not to be red) in natural brick tones over all. Er. Elkan agreed to take the suggestions back to the devel- opers and return at a later date. A motion was made by Commissioner Hardt:- I move to table the architecture and sign for the Kinder- Care Learning Center until a later date. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirby. • Chairman Rosenfeld restated his preference for natural brick tones for the building and tower, with downspouts and gutters dark brown and doors different earth tones or all dark. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. c) . OAK CREEK - Phase III Apts. Mr. Don Jorgensen, representative for the Oak Creek . Development Co. Chairman Rosenfeld stated the suggestions that had been made the night, of the informal meeting (Feb. 9, 1978) . Mr. `Jorgensen presented the plans and stated that they were essentially the same as existing apartment com- plex, same motif with added new plantings. Chairman Rosenfeld explained to the commission members that problem of wave action of the pond would be re- solved with a fiord across the neck fill with stone. Er. Jorgensen added it would be shallowed out with a gravel bed. Commissioner Hardt asked if there was an aerator on the back side of water - Answer:- yes. Mr. Jorgensen explained the diagram pointing out that they has basically rearranged the plants around the parking island. APPEARANCE CONTROL COLM. February 23, 1978 - Page 5. The following motion was made by Commissioner Hardt: - I move that we accept the landscaping plans as presented tonight for Oak Creek - Phase III Apts. - with no additional stipulations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirby. Roll call vote was taken and the notion carried unanimously. The architecture of Oak Creek followed: Mr. Jorgenson stated the exterior muld be cedar shakes basically the same materials to match the now existing Oak Creek buildings. Roof type aparatus painted out, parking lights the same as others. Developer explained the that the parkway lights would be maintained by the developer. The following motion was made by Commissioner Hardt: I move we accept the architectural plans for Oak Creek Apts. Phast III as presented with the stipulation that materials and colors be basically the same as Oak Creek- Phases I & II. , The roof condensing units be effectively screened or painted out to match the roof. Paterials used will be the same or as nearly as possible,. the same within the availability of products. If the developer has difficulty in finding a close match he must come back to the ACC for approval of specific materials. Essential- ly a close match within the realm of what's available will be acceptable. All material within Phase III should be the same for all buildings. All shall have the same brick. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirby. Roll call vote was taken and the motion was passed unanimously. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) . Devonshire - Phase II - Parkway L. P. Shassian, representative of Devonshire Development Corp. The plans were presented and observed by the commission. APPEARANCE CONTROL CO 'L . February 23, 1978 - Page 6.