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1978-07-27 - Appearance Control Commission - Minutes © lam • • APPEARANCE CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS THURSDAY -- JULY 27, 1978 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7135 P.M. , July 27, 1978 by Chairman Don Hardt at the Village Hall. In the absence of D. Saviano the Building Dept . was represented by Ken Bates . 2. ROLL CALL • Chairman D. Hardt - Was present to open the meeting and outline procedure . He reported on the Sign Ordinance. Left because of a prior commitment; at 7 :45 P.M. after turning the Chair over to Comjit L. Gibbs . Also Present : L. Berins and D. Knaak.and L. PaolilliK Absents L. nirby and S . Brldie QUORUM PRESENT 3. WORKSHOP Sign Ordinance : Chairman Hardt related the status of the New Sign Ordinance . The Village Board approved it with the' staff changes 5f the Director of Community Development, T>>m Fennell and the Village Attorney, Mr. Raysa; as altered by the staff and ZBA on July 18th. To be noted: no one from the local business establishments came to object to the proposed ordinance . Because of the extensive verbage changes, revisions and ommissions suggested by the Staff Mr. Hardt proposed postponement action until the next ACC meeting (8/10/78) . Com. Gibbs suggested an hour Workshop be scheduled to allow ample time to review the changes . It was generally agreed. Tree Planting Requirement The ACC has been requesting 2i Caliper t_?ees to be planted for the sake of durability and survival; in spite of the fact that the present ordinance may or may require 2 inch trees . As a Commission shou10. we make a-'recommendatinn to' require 2i- inch-- trees:: not staked .-,9r 2 inch trees to be staked. No decision was made . Mr. Hardt left at this point and Mr. Gibbs continued the meeting as Chairman. Time : 7:45 P.M. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Berins made a motion to table the minutes of the two previous meetings , June 22, 1978 and July 13, 1978 due to the fact that the Commissioners present for those meetings are not all here. The minutes were deferred by unanimous consent of the Commissioners . .5. OLD BUSINESS White Hen Pantry Representatives not present . 6. NEW BUSINESS a) Executive Office Canter .anei Bank of Buffalo Grove Southeast Corner of Arlington Heights Rd . and Lake Cook Rd. Representatives : Robert Parker Coffin - Bank Architect Burt Harris - Office Building Architect Ronald Helms - Landscape. Architect • Mr. Harris presented the project : I'; is to be a co-ordinated developemnt . The Banking Facility 13 one story and the Office Facility is two stories . They have attempted to give the whole site a Colonial Effect . LANDSCAPING - Mr. Helms Plans show street trees planted on their property with heavy hedges across the front . A variety of shrubbery has been used . Glossy Buchthorn, Crabapple trees to block the view of the residents in the area, Hawthorns along Lake Cook. Shade trees in the parking lot . Evergreens on the Islands . Also some trees will be around the buildings Comm. L. Pao1111e; . : Height of shrubs facing homeowners? Mr. Helms: Using 5-6 ft. fast growing to 20-25 ft . height with 8" trunks . Propert,t owners responsible for trimming . They are in 4 ft.from the property lint . The placement of the trees on the property instead of the parkway was discussed. Mr. Davis does not need to okay trees other tian parkway trees . The caliper of the trees was also discussed . Mr. Helms stated it was the problem of the landscaper, not the ACC, to keep trees straight . To stimulate 2*. in. trees would increase the expense . He is under contract and since the soil is set within one year he does not see a problem. He will use no trees smaller than 2! The Parking Let was described. It holdSabout 100 cars, there is no problem with backup from the drive-in because the cars . an backup around the inside lanes . It will accomodate up to 30 Tsars in the 5 lanes . The traffic flow was discussed . The width of the entrance will be 25 ft . and that may need to be widened . A break in the meridian has been applied for through the County . There will be ground cover around all trees . Some sodded, some Hydro seed , possibly around the detention area and the burm along the edge . There will be 40 feet between trees along the driveway between parking lots, which was considered sufficient . Asked it they would consult with Mr. Davis on plantings - Mr. Helms agreed . He also agreedto plant 2 inch trees . The entrance walls will be the same brick as the buildings . Appearance Control Co'mission July 27, 1978 - - Page Two. The following motion was made by Commissioner Berins : I move we accept the landscape plan as presented with all planting to be within the property line and to be maintained by the owners . The street trees are to be 2'i caliper and that the final selection and placement of trees and shrubs will be based upon approval by Bill Davis . Motion seconded by Commissioner Knaa's. Roll Cale Vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. BUILDING MATERIALS - Bank Building • Mr. Coffin -presented the buicks whic.'i will be held together with natural grey mortar. The fountain area will have paver bricks wM h will be compatible . The fountain will be a recirculating type which will keep it clean. Benches in front for visitor and office personall relaxation. Will be well- anchored to prevent vandalism . The Fountain is 8' across and the water will bubble to a height of about 2 ft. The fountain brick and lighting will be submitted at a later date . The total width of the fountain area will be 30 ft across . • Identical b_?ick will be sued for bota buildings and entrance ways . The bank will have white shutters and the office build- ing probably will have black shutters . The roof will b4h*rcoai grey - colors on both buildings will be co-ordinated. Windows on both cream color wood . Columns will be painted wood the same as the trim . Roof of bank has a double truss so the stacks won't be visable . Gu}ters and downspouts :same ar the white trim. The air-conditioners-will net show - passible in dormer. The 'seating layout Wins not avail.- able but will be screened. They will conform to the requirements of the building department . The bank building colums on the drive-in are Hart and Sanders Corinthian Columns as on the present bank building at Buffalo Grove• Rd. and Dundee Red . The Location of the Vault is some- what different . Roof of drive-in has internal downspouts which drain into stern sewers . Frontage band - white or off-white . The night depository is under the canopy and will be stainless steel. The following motion was ma de by Ce'nmissioner Knaak: I move we approve the plans for the Bank of Buffalo Grove Branch as presented with the brick and roofing materials to be the same as the present bank building . The shutters and wood trim the color indicated - white or off-white . the colors of the colums to match the shutters and trim on the main building . Bricks to be : Beaver Blend Dart Tex A or similar color and quality. Gutters and downspouts to blend in with the same color as the building. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Paolillo. Roll Call Vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Appearance Control Commission July 27, 1978 - - Page Three . BUILDING MATERIALS - Office Building{ Mr. Harris presented the plans and materials . They are to be • the same materials as the bank. The ground floor has space for eight office -suites . The number of columns en the ends has not been decided ; The doors will be stained dark pecan and the 2nd level has glass windows . The gutters and downspouts will be painted out to match the trim. Wooden window dormers are an ar- chitectural feature , not functional. The following motion was made by Commissioner Paolillo: I move •re approve the plans as submitted with the materials to be similar to the materials used in the bank with the same stipulations as previously stated regarding brick and colors, etc. The motion oras seconded by Commissioner Berins . Roll Call Vote was taken aid the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Berins asked if Mr. Coffin would stipulate that if the bank uses dormers so will the office building? They will return with frick for the fountain and with the lighting, signage and fo•ntain structure. • b) WHITE HEN PANTRY Representative - Jewel Corp.-Ed Fuss - Development owner Doyle Signs - Martin T. Russo . Mr. Russo and Mr. Fuss explained their previous appearance, stating that the developer was to come in with the Sign Package for approval before the approval of the White Hen Pantry sign is .okayed. The developer prefers to have each tenant to come in separately. Mr. Fuss said the sale ,f the property and the nego- tiations are predicated upon the sales contract which stipulated that the White-Hen sign will determinh the colors-of other signs , etc. The contract states all other stores must conform. The lease is contingent on the sale of the property. The picture of similar store front signs was presented. Mr. Richard Heinrich, chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals was present to discuss the Sign Ordinance . He explained the present requirements and restrictions of boto the old and -new ordinances advising the gentlemen that the New Ordinance should go into effect later in August . With a variance a Pylon Sign may be granted , but a Sign Package for the Development is needed, or a letter presented . Mr. Fuss agreed to return on August with the owner, lawyers and leases . They will ask for approval of the store front sign first . Chairman Gibbs asked them to check with Mr. Saviano for time and asked that they bring in pertinent information concerning the signage for the shopping center ; either letters or persons . Appearance Control Commissi -n•. July 27, 1978 - - Page Four. _i • 4 c) Kaufman & Broad . WINDFIELD Representative - Cal Rowan of K & B Mr. Rowan presented the #34 Model - a Ranch Style . It is to be used as a sales office as well as a model. The same building materials presented before as well as the same color package will be used . The plans presented are revised plans . Roof vents will • be painted out to match the roofs . Gutters and downspouts also . The center of the Circle will be sodded as long as they are r►a.dels and will be paved later. They will conform to emergency require- ments such as using fencing which can be removed. They will also remove the sales office . The sign dindfle .d may be too close to Arlington Heights Rd. and this will be checked . The Ranch model has 2,418 sq. feet including garage (about 2 ,000 sq. ft . of living area) Cost $107.000 .00, starting price . A letter is ready for .Mr. Saviano for a $5,000 .00 surety bond for the entrance fence. It was noted that the monotony code must be met and that the two elevations must be different for the model and the sales office. . The following motion was made by Commissioner Berins : I move we accept the plans for the Ranch model as shown, provided they meet the specifications previous provisions approved by the ACC; including the stipulation that the rew model and the sales office cannot be the same elevation: and that the side gable is painted out. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Paolillo. Roll Call Vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Heinrich had some comments to make about the Decorative Fence. He informed Mr. Rowan that a variation woull be needed. He asked what provisions were made for its upkeep? Mr. Rowan said there were 3 alter- natives: a- They would take it down. b- The people who but those lots would maintain it . c- The Village would agree to maintain it . The height of the proposed decorative fence is 12'10" which Mr. Heinrich said could never^ comply with the fence ordinance . The maximum is five feet with variaace to six feet . The placement of the sign will be reviewed . d) BELL LIQUORS - Buffalo Grove mall, Pylon Sign. Representative - Er. Yacullo, owner. Mr. Yacullo explained to the . Commission his reasons for desiring to change the sign presen ly being used at the Mall. The new sign is already built , storedin a warehouse. He formerly used it at a different location in £Jo th - brook, but las sold that sotre and wants to use it here . Appearance Control Commission July 27, 1978 - - Page Five . h • The color of the sign can be changed and it can be made to fit the existin,3 space . It is a better sign. Comm. Knaak asked what height is the sign? 25-26 ft . When he was informed that the ordinance limits the height of Pylon signs to 20 ft . Mr. Yacullo said the pole can be cut dean. A discussion followed concerning the sign ordinance and the rumber of signs allowed per shopping center . The Commission asked if Mr. Yacullo would consider a new sign package if the Mall changes their present arrangement. hr. Yacullo said he prefers rot to because of the cost . He offered to remove the word liquor from the sign, by blocking it off with the frame . Mr. Heinrich said . it still would not conform because the sign is the shape of a bell and Logos are not allowed . If a new sign is erected in place of any non-conforming sign it must be in accord with the Sign Ordinance . The number as signs already at the Mall are two large Buffal ^ Grove Mall signs , the Bell Liquors , Golden Bear and possibly the new Diminick's . Also flashing signs are not allowed. Mr. Yacullo would eliminate the flasher . Two other locations where similar signs are up sre 6120 N. Br,adway and 5806 N. Milwaukee in Chicago. Since the top portion is a neon light - it is questionable because they are also illegal. Commissioner Gibbs said he would prefer not to act upon this matter at this time . He asked to table the situation until Mr. Saviano can be consulted and an agreement can be reached that will be satisfactory. He asked Mr. Yacullo if he would be willing to liscuss the matter further. Mr. Yacullo said he uas a reasonable man and would talk to the owner of the Mall, etc . It was agreed to table the Bell Liquor Sign. SIGN ORDINANCE Mr. Heinrich reported that he and Mr . Elliott Hartstein, ZBA; had consulted with Mr. Raysa concerning the changes in the Sign Ordinance . They are satisfied that the changes are mostly all legal . .He strongly recommends acceptance of the Ordinance . A special meeting next Thurs . Aug. 3, 1978 was suggested to go over the changes and make any recommendations . Time 7 : 30 P.M. Commissioners not present will be notified . 6. Motion to adjourn Ills made by Commissioner Knaak and seconded by Commissioner Paolillo. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.. Res e tfully submitted , irley Bat , oecretary • A ppearance (2ontrol Commission sb