1998-06-25 - Appearance Commission - Minutes DRAFT CO ' Y
APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1998
I . CALL TO ORDER
In the absence of Chairman Richard Gordon, the meeting was
called to order at 7 :35 P.M. and chaired by Com. Mel Cea
in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Blvd.
II . ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : L. Dorfman, E. Smith, C. Masure,
C. Johnson and M. Cea QUORUM
Commissioners Absent : R. Gordon and F. Weissman
Bldg. Dept . Liaison: Edward Schar
Director of Building and Zoning
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of June 11, 1998 - Motion to approve was made by
Com. Smith and seconded by Com. Dorfman.
Correction on Page Six: Com. Johnson voted NAY regarding
the Exterior Architecture, Materials and Colors for the
Walgreen' s at Lake Cook and Buffalo Grove Roads :
Motion Passed - 4 to 3 .
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Masure,
Johnson and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
Minutes of June 11, 1998 were approved as corrected.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. 201 N. Buffalo Grove Road - Deerfield Bakery
Installation of Awning over Patio Area
Mr. Henry Schmidt, Owner of Deerfield' s Bakery requested
approval of a retractable awning to cover the patio area in
front of the store. The umbrellas are a hazard and during a
recent wind storm, some of the tables were blown into a
neighboring parking lot . The new awnings will have brown
and white stripes . New wrought iron tables have been
ordered.
The awning will be permanently installed. It can be rolled
up and will be left up all year round.
Com. Masure asked if the new tables will have holes in them?
If so, they should not be blow away even with umbrellas.
Ch. Cea said one problem with awnings is that they need to
be maintained.
Com. Dorfman suggested that the motion carry a condition
that the awnings are to be maintained and that they will
be replaced when they start to deteriorate .
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the
Sunflexx, retractable awning as requested by Deerfield
Bakery, 201 N. Buffalo Grove, with the stipulation that
the awning will be maintained in good condition and will
be replaced when they start to deteriorate.
Com. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Johnson,
Masure and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Relics of Old - New Elevations
Lucinda Drive on Route 83
Mr. John Gilmore, Owner of JPW Development Corporation,
requested approval of four (4) new Relics of Old models.
Purchasers are requesting more semi-custom homes and they
are not selecting the original A, B and C models that were
previously approved. The development consists of eleven
(11) lots including the old farm house that was remodeled.
Model A has been constructed and the foundations have been
poured for two (2) other houses. It is unlikely that any
identical models will be selected. Model D-3 was approved
for construction on April 13, 1995 .
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The new models to be considered are labeled D-1 with a 3-car
garage; D-2 with a 2-car garage that has a dormer over the
garage, a dormer roof and the corner of the garage clipped;
E and F. Other models may be requested because people have
seen their development in Naperville and want a different
model . Only the approved materials will be used.
Com. Cea asked if Model E will be all aluminum siding? He
observed that Model C has optional cedar or aluminum siding
on the second floor over the garage.
Mr. Gilmore said Model E has aluminum on the garage, on the
second story and over the doorway. This model was specifi-
cally designed for Lot 3 and Lot 11 because they are narrow
corner lots at opposite ends of the subdivision. They have
lowered the cost of the houses by lowering the cost of the
materials. He was willing to change the face of the garage
to brick so it is more like the other models .
Com. Cea said he preferred the three peaks on Model E to
all be aluminum as shown. The sides of all the models are
to be aluminum.
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the
following new models for Relics of Old as submitted:
Model D-1, Model D-2, Model E with the stipulation that the
face of the garage changed to brick and Model F.
There was no second.
Com. Smith made a motion to recommend approval of the
following new models for Relics of Old as submitted:
Model D-1, Model D-2, Model E and Model F.
Com. Johnson seconded the motion.
Mr. Schar asked the Commissioners to specify if Models
D-1 and D-2 are to be considered similar or significantly
different with regard to the Monotony Code. Identical
models cannot be constructed side-by-side.
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Mr. Gilmore said they have a potential buyer for Model D-2
and it would be built with one (1) house between the two (2)
models, D-1 and D-2 on lots 4 and 6 . If a third D-1 or D-2
model is selected for construction, it would be on Lot 10 .
A poll was taken:
Com. Dorfman, Smith, Johnson and Cea said Models D-1 and D-2
are significantly different.
Com. Masure said Models D-1 and D-2 are similar.
Com. Smith clarified his motion to recommend approval of the
new Relics of Old models, D-1, D-1, E and F, as submitted,
specifically noting that Models D-1 and D-2 are to be
considered significantly different .
Com. Johnson seconded the revised motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Johnson,
Masure and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
B. 351 Hastings Lane - HSA "For Lease" Sign
Recommendation for Variance
Mr. Bob Clauss, Parvin-Clauss Sign Company, requested a
recommendation that would permit installation of a "For
Lease" sign at 351 Hastings Lane. He described the sign.
It will be a 4 ' x 8 ' single faced plywood sign installed
on 2-1/2 ' green channel steel posts. The height of the
sign is 6-1/2 feet and it will be set back ten feet (10 ' )
from the property line.
Com. Masure asked about the reference to NAI (New America
International) in the corner of the sign.
It is an organization Hiffman Shaffer Associates belongs to
that is a consortium of real estate companies. It is
acceptable copy.
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Com. Johnson said he would prefer the sign to be installed
on 4" x 4" wood posts and Mr. Clauss agreed to this change.
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of a
variance that would permit installation of the HSA "For
Lease" sign as requested by Parvin-Clauss with the stipu-
lation that the posts be 4" x 4" wood painted to match the
background of the sign.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Masure,
Johnson and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
C. Hamilton Partners - "For Lease" Signs at
151 Hastings Drive and 1081 Johnson Drive
Mr. John Johnson, C. Johnson Sign Company, requested a
recommendation for a variance of the Sign Code, that would
permit installation of a "For Lease" signs at 351 Hastings
Drive and 1087 Johnson Drive.
Hamilton Partners believe the size limitation of six (6)
square feet for leasing signs is not adequate advertising
for a complex the size and magnitude of the buildings they
are trying to lease.
The 4 ' x 8 ' signs are mounted on 4" x 4" wood posts painted
green. The height of each sign will be seven feet (7 ' ) . The
signs will be installed ten feet (10 ' ) from the property
line.
In response to the question of whether a time limit should
be placed on the motion, Mr. Schar said the Appearance
Commission should only address the aesthetics of the signs
because the new ordinance will address the time issue.
It was noted that the copy of the sign that was submitted
for 1087 Johnson Drive states : "Available in March 1998 .
Mr. Johnson said he would change the copy to read "Now
Available" or "Immediate Occupancy."
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Com. Smith made a motion to recommend approval of a
variance that would permit Hamilton Partners to install
two (2) leasing signs : one at 351 Hastings Drive and the
second one at 1081 Johnson Drive in the Chevy Chase
Business Park West . The copy "Available March 1998" on
the sign at 1081 Johnson Drive (148, 159 square foot
building) will be changed to read "Now Available" or
" Immediate Occupancy" .
Com. Johnson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Johnson and Cea
NAY - Masure
Motion Passed - 4 to 1 .
D. 333 Lexington Drive, Long Grove Confectionary
Addition: Elevations, Materials. Colors and Lighting
Mr. Phil Van Duyne, Itasca Construction Associates, Inc.
1333 Butterfield Road, Suite #540, Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630-963-2600) presented a color rendering. He requested
approval for a 40, 000 square foot addition to be constructed
east of the existing 25, 000 square foot building. There is
an undeveloped industrial lot to the east .
1. ELEVATIONS, MATERIALS AND COLORS:
There will be glass curtain wall bookends at each
end of the south elevation. The building will be
constructed with pre-cast panels with brown reveals.
The west elevation shows the existing 1-story building
in front of the proposed 2-story building. Only the
pre-cast panels of the addiiton will be seen.
The brick and pre-cast materials of the new addition
will match the existing building. The tinted windows
will have dark bronze mullions.
The roof top units will have dark bronze metal
screening.
The circular column at the front entrance will match
the pre-cast panels.
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The color of the overhead doors and the man door on
the north elevation will be painted to match the
pre-cast .
The ramp on the east elevation will have a two foot
(2 ' ) concrete base with an ornamental railing that
will match the coping.
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the
Elevations, Material and Colors as presented and discussed
for the Long Grove Confectionary addition at 333 Lexington
Drive.
Com. Smith seconded the motion
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Masure,
Johnson and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
2 . LIGHTING:
The new light poles and fixtures will match the
existing lighting. The photometric plan was reviewed
and it was noted that the light levels exceed the
half of foot candle limitation at the property lines .
Mr. Van Duyne said they would review the plan and
adjust the illumination level to meet the require-
ment . New plans will be submitted.
Com. Johnson made a motion to Table the Long Grove
Confectionary Lighting Plan submitted for the addition.
Com. Dorfman seconded the motion.
Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously
3 . LANDSCAPING:
In accordance with Mr. Ray Rigsby' s memo, dated
June 19, 1998, the Landscaping was Tabled.
New plans are to be submitted.
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E. 1370 Abbott Court - Majestic Mold,
Full Review: Architecture, Materials and Colors,
Landscaping, Lighting and Sign
Mr. Tom Dobbins, Jr. , President of The Dobbins Group,
636 N. Western Avenue, #158, Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847-295-0225) made the presentation. Majestic Mold, Corp.
is an industrial and manufacturing facility. The company
make die cast molds. The company now occupies about 2, 000
sq. ft . of space at 700 Dartmouth Lane and will be expanding
to the Abbott Court location. There will be about 9, 000
sq. ft . of office space and 30, 000 sq. ft . of manufacturing
space. The office is located at the front of the building.
1 . ARCHITECTURE, MATERIALS AND COLORS :
The building will be constructed with decorative split-
face block that wraps around the ends of the front
elevation of the building. The front of the building
will be white aluminum panels with blue tinted glass .
The front entrance (south elevation) will feature
simulated limestone panels with a canopy and a flag
pole that will be illuminated 24 hours a day.
The site slopes down from the northeast to the south-
west . There will be concealed loading docks on the low
side of the site. A berm on the south side will
screen the parking area.
There will be a break room at front of the building
screened with a 6 ' to 7 ' wall around the patio, so
employees can sit outside to eat or smoke.
The office area will have six (6) roof mounted units
located at least 15 ' to 20 ' back from the edge and
there will be a two foot (2 ' ) parapet around the
building that will screen the six foot (6 ' ) units.
Mr. Dobbins agreed to move the units back or screen
them if they are visible from the street .
The split face block will be grey.
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The coping will either match the block (grey) or the
white aluminum panels.
The window frames will be white aluminum and the glass
will be blue.
The simulated limestone will be white.
Com. Dorfman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Majestic Mold building at 1370 Abbott Court as presented
with the stipulation that the roof top units will be moved
back or screened, if they can be seen from the street .
Com. Johnson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Masure, Johnson, Smith,
Dorfman and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
2 . LANDSCAPING:
The front areas (east and south on Abbott Court) will
be sodded.
There will be a planted berm in front . The berm will
be from 3 ' to 4 ' in height and the top of the berm
will be level .
Accent plantings will be installed in the area around
the sign on the east side of the driveway at the
southwest corner.
Trees will be planted along the south and east sides
of the site, including some evergreens .
In front of the building, there are low plantings
around the patio area.
Com. Masure made a motion to recommend approval of the
Landscape Plan as submitted subject to the review and
recommendations of Mr. Ray Rigsby.
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Com. Johnson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Masure,
Johnson and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
3 . LIGHTING:
The lighting will match the existing lighting in
the area. The light poles and fixtures are dark
bronze. The light source will be 400 watt High
Pressure Sodium.
There are four (4) twenty-five foot (25 ' ) pole lights
and some wall mounted security fixtures.
The photometric plan was reviewed. The foot candles
on the north and west are just over a half .
The front of the building will be illuminated. The
flag pole will be illuminated with metal halide ground
mounted fixtures behind the screen wall around the
patio.
Com. Cea observed that the wall mounted fixtures
on the north and west sides of the building exceed
one half foot candles and should be reduced.
Com. Dorfman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Lighting submitted for Majestic Mold at 1370 Abbott Court
subject to Staff Review and approval .
Com. Masure seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Johnson, Masure, Smith,
Dorfman and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
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4 . SIGN:
The ground sign, located at the southwest corner of
the building, will have a 2-1/2 foot limestone base
with a ten foot (10 ' ) curved stainless steel drum with
backlit lettering. The total height of the sign will
be thirteen feet (13 ' ) .
The drawing of the sign does not show the circular sign
face and Mr. Schar asked for a better diagram to be
submitted. The Commissioners can approve the
aesthetics.
Com. Dorfman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Majestic Mold ground sign as submitted subject to Building
Department review.
Com. Johnson seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Masure, Johnson, Smith,
Dorfman and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
E. 825 Commerce Court - Metra Station Warming Shelter
Mr. Fred Bernheim and Mr. Darryl Zarnowski, Chief of Design,
Bernheim & Kahn Limited, 5 Revere Drive, Suite 520,
Northbrook, IL 60062 (847-480-1333) were present .
Ch. Cea said he knows Mr. Bernheim professionally, but
this will not affect his opinion.
Mr. Bernheim explained that the Metra Station is too small
for the number of daily passengers. He described the
warming shelter that will be constructed to the north of
the existing station and said that a second shelter is
probably going to be requested for the south side of
the existing station.
The Buffalo Grove Metra Station won the Public Works design
award for the Chicago area.
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The proposed four hundred square foot (400 sq. ft) warming
shelter is basically a mirror image about half the size of
the existing station. The materials will be the same, but
there will be no tower. It will have an overhang, but no
columns, and it will have a bay window in front .
Com. Johnson asked if the two (2) buildings could be
connected?
Mr. Zarnowski said "no" because it would have to be
expanded to the north and would disturb all the under-
ground electric service.
Com. Johnson made a motion to recommend approval of the
Metra Station Warming Shelter as submitted.
Com. Masure seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Johnson,
Masure and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
The LIGHTING will match the existing lighting.
The LANDSCAPING will include the removal of the berm
at the west end of the station with the installation of
a new retaining wall and fence. The area will be re-
graded and sodded. Some of the plantings will be
relocated on site.
Com. Smith made a motion to approve the LIGHTING and
LANDSCAPING of the Metra Station Warming Shelter, as
presented.
Com. Masure seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Dorfman, Smith, Masure,
Johnson and Cea
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 5 to 0 .
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F. Workshop - Walgreen' s with Drive-thru Pharmacy
Aptakisic and Buffalo Grove Roads - Full Review
Review was withdrawn at the request of petitioner.
Will be placed on the July 9, 1998 Agenda.
VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS - None.
VII . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Johnson made a motion to adjourn.
Com. Smith seconded the motion.
Voice Vote- AYE Unanimously
Ch. Cea adjourned the meeting at 9 :07 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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