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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1998
I . CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of Chairman Richard Gordon, the Appearance
Commission meeting was called to order and chaired by Com.
Mel Cea at 7 :48 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Village
Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : M. Cea, E. Smith, L. Dorfman and
C. Johnson.
F. Weissman arrived at 8 : 10 P.M.
Commissioners Absent : R. Gordon and C. Masure
Bldg. Dept . Liaison: Richard Jensen, Building Inspector
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 26, 1998 :
Com. Johnson made a motion to approve.
Com. Dorfman seconded the motion.
There were no additions or corrections.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Dorfman, Smith,
Johnson and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
Minutes of March 26, 1998 were approved as submitted.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. 600 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Indeck Energy Services, Inc .
Recommendation for Variance to Permit 2 Leasing Signs
Mr. Wayne R. Grayczyk, Vice President of Procurement; and
Mr. Jim Schneider represented Indeck Energy Services, Inc. ,
600 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Suite 300, Buffalo Grove, IL
60089 (847-520-3212) .
Mr. Schneider requested a recommendation for variance of
the Sign Code that would permit installation of two (2)
"For Lease" signs . One sign would be located on Rt . 83
and one sign would be located on Buffalo Grove Road.
The signs are red and white. Size - 2 'x 4 ' on 3 ' posts.
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Ch. Cea asked what portion of the building is occupied by
Indeck?
Indeck Energy occupies the third floor of the building.
American Enterprise Bank is on the first floor and there
is one (1) suite left to be rented on the first floor and
three (3) suites left to be rented on the second floor.
There is a total of 120, 000 square feet of space left to
be occupied or approximately 2/3 of the building.
(Com. Weissman arrived during the discussion.
The signs would not be lighted and would remain up until
the building is leased. There are window signs and they
have been running newspaper ads . These efforts have not
been effective and they need the income.
The Commissioners agreed that it is important to have the
building rented. The need for two (2) signs was discussed.
A single location was preferable and since Buffalo Grove
Road has more local traffic, the Commissioners suggested
moving the sign on Route 83 to the east side of the drive-
way (closer to the corner) and it would be seen from both
streets. A one-year time limit would be recommended.
Mr. Grayczyk agreed with this amendment to the petition.
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend to the Zoning Board
of Appeals that a variance be granted that would permit
Indeck Energy Services, 600 N. Buffalo Grove Road, to
install one (1) "For Lease" sign along Route 83 , just east
of the existing driveway, with the further stipulation that
the sign remain until 80% occupancy is achieved, or for a
period of one (1) year, at which time the variance would
be reviewed.
Com. Dorfman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Cea,
Johnson and Weissman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
Com. Weissman chaired the rest of the meeting.
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B. 1691-97 Weiland Road - Dunkin' Donuts
Sign Panel on Existing Ground Signs
Wall Signs on East and West Elevations
Item was Tabled on March 26, 1998 . Motion to remove from
Table was made by Com. Johnson and seconded by Com. Cea.
Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously.
Com. Cea recalled that he recused himself at last meeting
because his company presented the signs but the architects
are making this request, so it will be proper for him to
participate in the discussion tonight .
Mr. Doug Seavers, Consultant, Allied Domecz Retailing USA,
8501 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 (773-693-3060) made
the presentation. There was a question as to whether the
sign on the east elevation requires a variance. It has
been verified that there is a dedicated right-of-way that
borders the property and no variance is necessary.
The Appearance Commissioners had not approved of the color
combination of the existing Grand Prix ground signs with the
Dunkin' Donut orange/raspberry colors because they are not
compatible.
Ch. Weissman recalled that the Commission had no objection
to the Dunkin' Donut wall signs, but had asked for the
yellow stripes to be removed from the Grand Prix signs .
Mr. Seavers said the colors of both signs are trademarks
and cannot be changed. Dunkin' Donuts has agreed to one
concession, that being to make the background of the sign
white to match the background of Grand Prix.
Com. Cea clarified that no sign criteria was approved when
the two (2) buildings were submitted so there is nothing
that would limit colors .
Ch. Weissman said he looked at the Grand Prix signs and the
yellow stripe is not too distinct and he would approve the
proposed sign.
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Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the
Dunkin' Donuts signs as submitted with the stipulation that
the background of all the signs would be white.
Com. Dorfman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Cea, Smith, Dorfman,
Johnson and Weissman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Landis & Staefa Ground Signs
1 . 920 Deerfield Parkway
2 . 950 Deerfield Parkway
Petitioner called to request that the signs be Tabled
until April 23, 1998 . Com. Cea so moved. Com. Johnson
seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote - AYE Unanimously.
B. 1224-1228 W. Dundee Road - Panera Bread
Window Sign with advertising & logo.
Mr. John Moran, Landmark Sign Company, 7424 Industrial Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304 (773-445-8600) requested approval of
a neon illuminated window sign that will feature Panera
Bread with the graphic of a lady. This is the corporate
identity of Panera Bread and very important to their
business .
The double sided sign would be installed in the window
to the left of the entrance of the store.
The Commissioners had no objections.
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the
Panera Bread window sign as submitted.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Cea,
Johnson and Weissman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
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C. Chase Plaza - Revised Ground Sign
Arlington Heights Road Entrance
Petitioner not present . Motion to Table was made by Com.
Cea. Seconded by Com. Johnson. Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously.
D. Wendy' s at Woodland Commons
Full Review: Elevations, Materials, Colors
Landscaping, Lighting and Signs with
Recommendation for variance .
Mr. Greg Marsh and Mr. Jeff Gylling of Wendy' s Interna-
tional, Inc. , One Energy Center, 40 Shuman Blvd. , St . 130,
Naperville, IL 60563 ( 630-961-5800) were present .
1. ELEVATIONS, MATERIALS and COLORS:
Mr. Gylling described the building to be constructed on an
outlot at the Commons Shopping Center on Route 22 . It will
be a a new building design called "Evolution 2000" and will
be identical to the building in Columbus, Ohio which was
depicted in the photographs submitted. Most of the changes
occur in the kitchen, but the seating area accommodates 94
instead of 104 customers .
The full masonry building will be constructed with Buff
colored brick by General Glay - Wellington. The Plan
Commission required the trash enclosure to be covered with
brick. The drive thru windows will be surrounded with
Wendy' s red, manufactured by Buchtel, decorative tile.
The window frames are Champaign aluminum (tan/pink) .
The glass will be clear.
The roof will be copper color.
There are two (2) red neon ribbons around the top of the
parapet and one below the parapet . It runs across the
brick piers, but not cross the mansards . The standard
parapet shown is 15 '4 ' but could be raised 17 ' 4" to screen
the roof top units .
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Additional screening of the roof top units with metal
painted to match the brick was discussed.
Mr. Gylling said screening would be cheaper but would
affect the air flow around the units and they would prefer
the 17 ' 4" parapet . The units are located in the center of
the roof and should not be seen by any residents.
An aerial photograph was reviewed and it was noted that the
Woodlands of Fiore townhouses were far enough away from the
building.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the
elevations, materials and colors as presented for the
Wendy' s building at Woodland Commons on Route 22 with
the stipulation that the parapet be 17 ' 4 ' in height .
Com. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Johnson, Dorfman, Smith,
Cea and Weissman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
2 . LIGHTING:
One of the existing parking lot lights will be relocated.
The building lighting consists of the two (2) strips of
neon, described above.
There are adjustable flood lights that illuminate the
sidewalk. Decorative up/down lights flood the building.
There is a light at the rear door, as required.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the
lighting as submitted for Wendy' s at Woodland Commons
including the neon lights and the required exit light .
Com. Johnson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Cea,
Johnson and Weissman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
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3 . LANDSCAPING:
Mr. Gylling noted that in compliance with the Plan Commis-
sion' s concern about headlights at the drive-thru area
shining out toward Route 33, additional landscaping was
added.
Mr. Rigsby' s Review, dated April 8, 1998, indicated
acceptance of the plan which is consistent with the Wood-
Commons concept plan.
There will not be an outdoor patio eating area.
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the
Landscape Plan as submitted for Wendy' s at Woodland
Commons subject to the Village Forester' s Review,
dated April 8, 1998 .
Com. Johnson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Cea,
Johnson and Weissman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
5 . SIGNS:
Mr. Gylling requested approval of signs on the east, north-
east and south elevations. The signs are identical . They
are 10 ' 8" in length and 3 ' in height .
The sign on the south elevation facing Route 22 is the only
sign permitted without a variation.
The signs on the east and northeast elevations do not face
a public right-of-way.
The directonal signs were reviewed and they comply with the
Sign Code.
The menu board will be located at the southwest corner of
building. It is the new type where the order is shown on
a screen.
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A ten foot (10 ' ) ground sign is indicated on the site plan
but the actual size of the sign will be 6 ' 5" x 5 ' 7" = 25 sf .
and the brick base will be 19" in height . A drawing of the
sign was submitted. The double-faced internally illumianted
sign will have a white background with red letters . The
base will be landscaped as required by the Sign Code.
Mr. Jensen informed the petitioners that a variance will
be required if the distance between the proposed sign and
the Woodland Commons ground is less than 250 feet .
The Commissioners had no objections to the proposed signs.
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the
aesthetics of the Wendy' s signs, with a recommendation for
variances that would permit signs on the east and northeast
elevations of the building, the menu bcard and the ground
sign, as submitted. This review is limited to the appear-
ance of the ground sign, not the placemer-t .
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Cea,
Johnson and Weissman
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
VII . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Johnson made a motion to adjourn.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously
Ch. Weissman adjourned the meeting at 9 : 05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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