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APPEARANCE COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
I . CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Richard Gordon called the Appearance Commission to
order at 7:40 P.M. on Thursday, September 10, 1998 in the
Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present : F. Weissman, E. Smith,
C. Cea and R. Gordon QUORUM.
Commissioners Absent :
L. Dorfman, C. Masure and C. Johnson
Bldg. Dept . Liaison: Richard Jensen, Building Inspector
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 27, 1998 - Tabled.
August 13, 1998 - Remain tabled.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. West side of street across from 351 Hastings
Parvin-Clauss Sign Company for HSA
"For Lease or Sale" Sign on Hastings Lane
Recommendation for Variance of Si n Code
Mr. Robert Clauss, President, Parvin-Clauss Sign Company
165 Tubeway Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630-510-2020)
requested a recommendation for a variance of the Sign Code
that would permit installation of a 4 'x 8
Grubbs
"For Lease or Sale" sign on the property located on theEllis
side of Hastings Lane, across from 351 Hastings . The sign
would be made of 3/8" plywood with vinyl Y graphics . It would
have a white background with black copy
corporate circle design. and a yellow/black
pipted g The wood (not metal) posts will be
grey and the total height of the sign would be seven
feet (7 ' ) .
The sign would be positioned at the southernmost corner of
the vacant property (which consists of two 2 Suit" lots) so that it would be visible to trafficlld on to
Hastings Lane.
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Mr. Jensen questioned the durability of 3/8" plywood (the
letter stated 1/4") and recommended using 3/4" plywood.
Mr. Clauss said the 3/8" plywood ood will not warp because they
use "good 2-side" wood that is smooth on both sides .
Com. Cea made a motion to recommen
uhriance o f be
Sign Code, requested by Parvi
granted that would permit a Grubbs & Ellis "For Lease of
Sale" sign on the west side of Hastings Lane (across from •
351 Hastings) to remain for a period of one (1) year.
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Smith, Cea, Weissman and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
Item is on the September 15, 1998 Zoning Board Agenda.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. 351 Hastin s Lane - Revised Elevations
Mr. Carlos Diaz, Dobrin & Associats, Ltd. , Architects/A. I .A.
401 Huel Road, Suite 1C, Northbrook, IL 60062 (847-914-0850)
of th
said HSA has rented 16, 300 sgre1etecarrierse bHelrequested
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approval of the addition of a 10 ' x 14" overhead door
sandaa-
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man door on the west elevation of the building
that i
ing completion at 351 Hastings .
The doors would be painted off-white to
match
as chethe
eheexterior
of the building. The height is the a
over-
headme doors .
The Commissioners had no objections • of the addition
Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval
of an overhead door and a man door onthwest
elevation of
the building under construction at 35l as
Com. Weissman seconded the motion.i , Weissman and Gordon
Roll Call Vote: AYE - Smith,
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 APPEARANCE COMMISSION
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B. Weiland Road, South of Deerfield Parkway
Office Building - Full Review:
Elevations, Materials, Colors,
Landscaping and Lighting
A workshop was held on July 23 , 1998 .
Mr. Lawrence M. Freedman, Attorney, 77 W. Washington St . ,
Suite 1211, Chicago, IL 60602 (312-345-1390) and Mr. Joseph
Pasquinelli, Principal with Archideas, 311 W. Superior,
Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60610 (312-951-1106) were present .
Mr. Freedman recalled the suggestions made on July 23 , 1998
to soften the impact of the building on the surrounding
• residential areas, such as using brick or changing colors.
They presented the same building concept to the Plan Commis-
sion and received a unanimous recommendation with some
directions to expand the width of the landscape buffer and
enhance the landscape. They were concerned with the four
foot (4 ' ) space and the potential overhang of parked cars.
They chose not to construct a brick building, partly because
it is cost prohibitive and they would lose a considerable
amount of building season time. With the load bearing
qualities of pre-cast concrete, they could build throughout
the winter months . They have enhanced the landscaping,
changed the color combinations and added some architectural
features to the building in answer to the Appearance
Commissioners' recommendations.
1 . LANDSCAPING:
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Mr. Pasquinelli reviewed the site plan and landscape plan
from the first review and described the changes that have
been made.
Two (2) islands, each with two (2) Skyline Honey Locust
trees, have been added to the parking lot .
The Plan Commission recommended lowering the wall along the
south and west edges of the parking lot, so it will now be
three feet (3 ' ) in height (one section will be 3 ' 6") . The
dimension between the back of the parking curb and the wall
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has been increased from four feet (4 ' ) to six feet (6 ' ) so
the hedge can be planted. He has observed that most people
do not back into parking spaces, so plant material should
not be damaged and six foot (6 ' ) spacing is adequate.
Mr. Ray Rigsby' s Review, dated September 9, 1998 was discus-
sed. Ray recommended replacing the Willow trees around the
detention area with White Oak or Red Maple, but Mr. Pasquin-
elli said they prefer to keep the Willows in that area.
Regarding the screening of car lights from the residents,
they will plant hedges above and below the wall . The Code
requires a minimum six foot (6 ' ) screen and the proposed
shrubs will mature to meet this requirement . From grade
level of the bike path, people will not be able to see over
the wall and hedge, so cars will not be seen.
The site line drawing was reviewed, and it was agreed that
the parking lot cannot be screened from the second floor
windows of the single family residences . The developer
wants the property to be attractive, and does not want to
put up a solid fence . The Commissioners also objected to
a fence.
Ch. Gordon suggested staggering trees on both sides of the
bike path. There are some existing trees on the other side
of the creek and clusters of trees will break up the view.
With regard to the trees on the islands in the parking lot,
Com. Gordon suggested that the Honey Locusts be planted
toward the outside, with the Ashes and Maples in the center.
Honey Locusts are a nice lacy tree that adds variety.
The landscaping around the ground sign at the entrance
and the trash enclosure was not changed.
Ch. Gordon summarized the recommendations :
The row of low plantings along the top side of the parking
lot retaining wall to be Spirea. In addition to the proposed
River Birch, more trees are to be staggered in clusters of
three (3) on both sides of the bike path.
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Plan Commissioner Stephen Trilling was present and agreed
that a fence is not appropriate . He questioned the use of
Spirea because it is a deciduous shrub with thin branches
that will have no foliage for about six (6) months of the
year.
Com. Weissman suggested off-setting the Spirea with some
evergreens.
Mr. Pasquinelli had no objection to adding some Junipers
but he wanted to discuss this with their landscape archi-
tect and defer the final decision to him. He might want
to use all evergreens, but they would be more expensive.
Ch. Gordon concurred and recommended planting at least 50%
evergreens and that they be spaced randomly.
Snow removal was discussed, and it can be accomplished.
One possibility would be to eliminate some of the plantings
at the east end of the wall .
Com. Smith made a motion to recommend approval of the
Landscaping Plan submitted for the office building on
Weiland Road, south of Aptakisic Road, as submitted
including the amendments agreed upon during the discussion.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote : AYE - Weissman, Cea, Smith and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
2 . ELEVATIONS, MATERIALS AND COLORS :
Mr. Paquinelli displayed the elevations that were previously
reviewed and rejected because the colors were cold. He
presented new drawings with a selection of color schemes and
described the elements they have added to give the walls
shadow lines and texture. Four (4) color combinations
were displayed. The basic material will be pre-cast concrete
and there are two (2) elements . Vertical panels that will be
thicker and will be set out about an inch in front of the
smooth wall panels . This will create rhythm and take away
the monolithic appearance .
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They have considered adding sills, but the materials have not
been finalized because of cost . They could be limestone, or
pre-cast or metal and their purpose is to create a shadow
line that will break up the scale of the wall .
A lot of the glass at the center entryways has been elimin-
ated and the spandrel glass over the windows has been re-
placed with concrete panels over the windows .
The color combinations are warmer and there is a range of
color schemes . The basic color of one building is darker
with a lighter color base. Another color scheme is similar
but some green has been added to the base color. The colors
are earth tones and contrasts are blended. All the colors
are custom colors and field applied.
The vision glass and the spandrel glass at the entrances is
tinted grey. The coping is black metal and screen wall is
grey.
Some different materials are being considered for the screen
at the top of the building. It could be painted projecting
tube steel, possibly lattice or it could be wood. The
simplest form would be a number of armatures fastened to the
pre-cast concrete every six to ten feet (6 -10 ' ) with a
steel tube around the perimeter of the panels . Treated wood
can be successful and could add an interesting feature to the
building.
Com. Cea objected to the use of wood because it is a high
maintenance material in this weather.
Mr. Pasquinelli said the screen will project about two feet
(2 ' ) from the building and they must work within the budget .
Com. Weissman questioned whether the screen would hold
water and snow, but Ch. Gordon did not think much water
would collect .
Com. Cea suggested tilting the screen to the rear.
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Mr. Pasquinelli described the altered end element . The
original design was straight across but the new elevation
has a lot of relief. The finishes on the pre-cast will
be varied from smooth to a pronounced sandblasted aggregate.
By adding a retarder, subtle differences can be achieved.
Ch. Gordon liked the new colors and the concept, but he
hesitated to select a definite color pallet from the
drawings. The changes in texture are not defined and the
design of the overhang is not specified.
Mr. Pasquinelli asked for general approval
with the option of selecting the coorsafter theybhavel
field applied and observed, a been
made, they will submit the color nschemeatol dthesCom ion has beenn
for approval . Commission
Com. Cea agreed that the texture will determine which color
is best . The bottom panels should be a more
aggregate and the texture of the other panels ison t to
be
determined. The finished trim color around the buildin
optional . He definitely did not want to see a wood overhas
Ch. Gordon suggested thatng
a color pallet be submitted with
the option to change after they have been field tested.
They should submit texture and material choices for a
A general recommendation could be made with the stipulationl .
that alternative revisions be submitted for review. on
Mr. Trilling commented that there has been great improvement
in the architecturalThe colors have been soft meet
but the range of a plans.
aggregate will affect the overall scheme
The building needs a dark substantial base. There are
possibilities that should be defined. many
Mr. Pasquinelli offered to submit textures with a
of
three (3) colors and the option to make change as necessary.
Mr. Jensen advised that the general concept could be
recommended with final approval of texture and colors
to be submitted for review at a later date.
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Com. Cea made a motion to recommend approval of the
architectural concept as submitted by Archideas for the
on Weiland Road, south of Aptakisic Road,
office building with the range of color pallets as presented, subject to
final approval after the exact texture and materials are
determined.
Com. Smith seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE man, Smith, Cea and Gordon
NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
Ch. Gordon complimented the architect on the revisions.
3 . LIGHTING:
plan was reviewed and the light levels are
The photometric acceptable . The four (4) parking lot lights will have cut-
offs and the fixtures
offs to prevent spill from the property oles are twenty-five feet
will have metal halide bulbs . The p
(25 ' ) in height .
depicted along the walkway, but
Some bollards (E-2) are a light that is mounted
Mr. Pasquinelli has been considering up he trees . The Commis-
sionersin the pavement and shine this design, instead of the
said they would preferht oles and
bollards . It was agreed that all the lig P
fixtures are to be black.
There are some ten foot (10 ' ) pole lights with decorative
fixtures along the sidewalk at the east end in the front of
the building.
Com. Weissman made a motion to recommend approval of the
Lighting submitted by
Archideas with the following modifi-
cation: Fixture E-2 is to be replaced with ground levelarking lot lights
landscape up-lighting. The color of the p
and the decorative sidewalk lights E-3 is to be black.
Com. Smith seconded the mot1Sn.
AYE - Cea, mith, Weissman and Gordon
Roll Call Vote: NAY - None
Motion Passed - 4 to 0 .
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VI . ANNOUNCEMENTS
None .
VII . ADJOURNMENT
Com. Smith made a motion to adjourn.
Com. Cea seconded the motion.
Ch. Gordon adjourned the meeting at 9 : 00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Shirley Bates
Recording Secretary
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