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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1997
I . CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richard Gordon called the Appearance Commission
meeting to order at 7 :35 on Thursday, July 24, 1997 in the
Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : F. Weissman, A. Viehman, M. Cea,
C. Masure, E. Smith and R. Gordon
Commissioners Absent : L. Dorfman
Bldg. Dept . Liaison: Richard Jensen, Building Inspector
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Deferred until Announcements.
IV. BUSINESS
A. LaSalle Bank - 401 Busch Parkway
Ground Sign and 2 Wall Signs - Face Changes
Mr. George Woock, White Way Sign Company, 1317 N. Clybourn,
Chicago, IL 60610 (312-642-6580) presented photographs of
the existing signs . He requested the removal of the word
Illinois from the existing LaSalle Bank ground sign and two •
(2) wall signs .
The initials NA will be added to the ground sign only.
Illinois will be removed from the vinyl illuminated wall
signs but NA will not be added.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the sign
face changes for the LaSalle Bank at 401 Busch Parkway as
proposed.
Com. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Viehman, Masure, Cea,
Smith and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
Com. Weissman arrived at 8 :00 P.M.
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B. Insignia Point - Farrington Road and Route 83
1. Elevations of Semi-Custom Homes
2 . Materials and Colors
3 . Sales Trailer and Development Sign
Mr. Bill Rotolo, President, Insignia Development Company,
1135 Bridgeview Lane, Lake Forest, Il 60045 (837-234-5402)
(pager #847-857-1906) made the presentation. Mr. Jeffrey
Letzter, Architect, Direct Design, 400 S. Route 31,
McHenry, IL 60050 (815-385-3430) and Mr. Jack Porter, Vice
President of Operations, were also present.
Mr. Rotolo stated that they entered into an Annexation
Agreement with the Village in May 1997. The site, located
at Farrington Road and Route 83 , consists of thirteen (13)
lots . They are ready to proceed with the architectural
designs, marketing sign and combination construction/sales
trailer.
Com. Cea asked if they had a permit from the State for the
entrance to the sales area from Route 83?
Mr. Rotolo said they received notice today (July 24, 1997)
from IDIOT that a one (1) year permit would be issued. If
construction is not completed within that time they would
have to reapply for an extension. Part of the Annexation
Agreement was approval of the access from Route 83 for
construction and sales traffic. The Village Board did not .
want construction trucks and purchasers entering from
Farrington Drive or Crown Point Drive. The sales trailer
will be located on Lot 10 which is the only lot with access
to Route 83 and they plan to eliminate the trailer as
construction proceeds.
1 . Architecture. Materials and Colors :
Mr. Rotolo said they are a semi-custom home builder. They
have nine (9) models, each with three (3) or four (4) eleva-
tions that will satisfy most customers' needs. They will
consider building custom houses and they would submit the
proper plans for approval. The models range from 2, 044 sq. -
ft . up to 3, 700 sq. ft . Colored renderings of the models
were reviewed.
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Mr. Letzter presented the elevations, a list of materials
and samples of the colors, etc. Only vinyl and stained
cedar siding will be used. Aluminum, as listed, has been
eliminated. The material used for the decorative columns,
pilasters, and features over doors and windows, etc. are
interchangeablele. They could be wood or fipon, mix &
match.
Mr. Rotolo said they have the basic materials from which
customers can choose, but the final approval of colors, etc.
is reserved tor insignia Homes. There will beja covenant
with purchasers but no homeowner' s association.
Ch. Gordon asked Mr. Rotolo if he has built other semi-
custom homes and if people ever chose unacceptable colors?
Mr. Rotolo responded that he has built similar homes in
Palatine and most people are quite conservative when select-
ing color palettes. He has never had a problem. He said he
is responsible for enforcing the Buffalo Grove Monotony
Code. He did not anticipate a problem with the number of
models and elevations. If it happens, they will develop a
different elevation. Three (3) car garages are optional .
Several lots have side-swing possibilities. Specifically,
lots 1, 8, 10 and 11. He agreed not to construct 3-car
garages side by side.
After reviewing the models and elevations, it was agreed
that the Malden Elevation A and Cambridge Elevation A are
similar and could not be constructed next to each other or
across the street. The B-Elevations of the same models were
considered, but there are differences and if necessary they
could modify window designs .
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend the Architecture,
Materials and Colors for Insignia Point as submitted, with
the stipulations that 3-car front load garages will not be
built side by side; and Elevation A on the Cambridge and the
the Malden will be considered similar with reference to
the Monotony Code; and if Elevation B of the Cambridge and
the Malden are built next to each other, the gable/window -
element will be revised on one elevation so they are not
so similar.
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Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Masure, Cea,
Smith and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 6 to 0 .
B. Sales Trailer with wall sign.
Mr. Rotolo submitted a revised site plan and said they would
meet the required thirty foot (30 ' ) setback for the 12 'x 44 '
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Mr. Porter said there is a tree preservation plan and there
there are many existing trees that can be seen at the rear
of the trailer. They will provide some low shrubs in front
of the trailer, probably Spirea.
The trailer will be cut into grade and after the skirt is
put on it will be backfilled so that the front entrance is
at grade level. There will be no need for a handicapped
ramp. The construction section of the trailer will have a
step at the rear entrance.
Mr. Jensen informed Mr. Rotolo that the Building Department
will decide if a handicapped ramp is necessary.
Mr. Rotolo agreed. The trailer will be leased and they do
not know what kind of trailer will be delivered. It will
have wood siding that they will stain it grey and blue .
The traier will have an awning, but they cannot design it
until they see the trailer. The awning will be submitted
to the Appearance Commission for approval . The 4 ' x 6 ' sign
on the trailer will have a white background, the name
(probably Insignia Point) in black and a telephone number in
red. Lettering will be ten inches (10 ' ) high.
Mr. Jensen asked if the temporary entrance from Route 83
would be blocked off so that people cannot drive through
the cul-de-sac?
Mr. Rotolo said customers will not be permitted to drive
through, but construction trucks will have to get to the
lots .
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Parking spaces are designated in front of the model area.
Lot 10 will not be for sale right away so the driveway could
be widened to accommodate trucks turning into the area
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the Insignia
Point Sales Trailer with the wall sign, as submitted, with
the stipulation that the trailer will be installed as
described without stairs or a handicapped ramp, subject to
Building Department review and approval.
Com. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE Weissman, Viehman, masure, Cea,
Smith and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 6 to 0 .
3 . Subdivision Development Sign
Mr. Jensen informed the petitioners that the size of the
sign is wider than permitted. It can only be eight feet
(8 ' ) in width including posts and it can be 64 total sq. ft.
If the sign is twelve feet (12 ' ) in height, it must be set
back twelve feet (12 ' ) from the property line.
Mr. Rotolo had no problem in complying with 64 sq. ft. size
and the twelve foot (12 ' ) setback. It will be double-faced,
installed perpendicular to Route 83 and located at the west
end of the detention basin as close to the east end of Lot
10 as possible.
Mr. Porter said there are a lot of trees on lot 10 and they
will locate the sign where visibility is best . They will
to work with the Engineering Department to determine the
location of the sign in relation to the driveway.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the Sub-
division Development Sign submitted by Insignia Point as
proposed with the stipulation that size and placement meet
the requirements and does not block the driveway entrance.
Com. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Viehman, Masure, Cea,
Smith and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 6 to 0 .
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V. ANNOUNCEMENTS �`v z i
1. Minutes of July 10, 1997 - Motion to approve was made
by Com. Viehman including minor revisions as noted on pp. 2
and 7. Also noted, on page 4, the positioning of the
Millbrook Office Buildings that will front on Route 22
should be changed to read north/south instead of vertical
and east/west instead of horizontal.
Motion was seconded by Com. Cea.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Weissman, Masure, Cea,
Smith and Gordon
NAY - None
ABSTAIN - Viehman
Motion Passed - 5 to 0, 1 abstention.
2 . Com. Viehman will soon be appointed to the Plan
Commission. Al has been a valuable Appearance Commissioner
and he will be missed. He was wished future success.
Ch. Gordon said it would be good to have a landscape
architect on the Commission.
3 . Com. Smith said that Powerhouse Gym to be located at
the Strathmore Square Shopping Center has reported to the
Chamber of Commerce that they are being denied a sign.
Mr. Jensen explained that Powerhouse Gym has no frontage
and the sign package does not permit a sign at this time.
Signs can be placed in the window temporarily until the
new facade is completed. A space on the gable has been
designated for Powerhouse sign but it has to be written
into the criteria and approved.
VI . ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Com. Weissman and seconded
by Com. Cea. Voice vote - AYE Unanimously
Ch. Gordon adjourned the meeting at 8 :35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Bates,
Recording Secretary
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