2017-06-21 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Minutes06/21/2017
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD,
BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM by Commissioner Eric Smith
Public Hearings/Items For Consideration
1. Proposed Link Crossing Subdivision (Trustee Ottenheimer) (Staff Contact: Chris Stilling)
Moved by Com. Lesser, seconded by Com. Cohn, to continue the public hearing to the
July 19, 2017 Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 7/19/2017 7:30 PM
AYES: Smith, Cesario, Cohn, Goldspiel, Lesser, Weinstein, Au
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Zill Khan
2. Consider Variations to the Sign Code for the Four Points by Sheraton on 900 West Lake
Cook Road (Trustee Stein) (Staff Contact: Brian Sheehan)
The Petitioner was not present.
Mr. Sheehan explained that the request is to relocate the ground sign to the vacant
parcel located in front of the building. Hamilton Partners is the owner of the vacant parcel
and has provided a letter of approval with some conditions. In addition, the Petitioner is
requesting a variation for a larger wall sign to be located on the Porte Cochere facing
west. The sign would not directly face Lake Cook Road and they are trying to get the
attention of eastbound traffic on Lake Cook Road.
Com. Goldspiel asked Mr. Raysa a procedural question, which Mr. Raysa answered.
Com. Goldspiel believes that the proposed wall sign is exceptionally ugly and would like
to see it made more attractive.
Com. Au asked if there was a reason why the Petitioner was not present. Mr. Sheehan
advised that he had been in contact with the Petitioner numerous times and believed they
were aware of the public hearing date and time. He also left a message prior to the start
of the public hearing. Com. Au asked how far the distance between the wall sign and
ground sign would be. Mr. Sheehan advised that the current ground sign is the line of
sight of the wall sign. The new ground sign would be further away.
Com. Cesario believes that moving the ground sign is a good thing and makes sense. It
will further the distance between the ground sign and wall sign. He noted that the building
is set back a distance off Lake Cook Road. He believes that the proposed wall sign
seems big for the space, but understands with the distance the building is setback from
the road. He questioned if the proposed wall sign is the best solution.
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Com. Weinstein agrees that the building is set back a distance off the roadway, to a point
that it is not recognized as a hotel. He does not have any issues with the proposed
ground sign. He asked if the current wall sign is illuminated. Mr. Sheehan is not su re.
Com. Weinstein would like to know and if so, would most likely place conditions on the
illumination.
Com. Cohn agrees with the other Commissioners with regards to the wall sign. It's too big
and ugly.
Com. Lesser also agrees with the comments on the wall sign. He has no issues with the
ground sign.
Mr. Stilling wants to identify the questions and comments of the Commissioners and then
continue the public hearing to the July 19, 2017 regular meeting.
The following questions shall be addressed prior to July 5, 2017:
- What is the size of the existing wall sign in relation to the proposed wall sign;
- Is the existing wall sign illuminated and will the proposed wall sign be illuminated. If so,
include the hours of illumination;
- What is the rationale behind the design of the proposed wall sign.
Moved by Com. Weinstein, seconded by Com. Cesario, to continue the public hearing to
the July 19, 2017 Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 7/19/2017 7:30 PM
AYES: Smith, Cesario, Cohn, Goldspiel, Lesser, Weinstein, Au
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Zill Khan
Regular Meeting
Other Matters for Discussion
None.
Approval of Minutes
1. Planning and Zoning Commission - Regular Meeting - May 17, 2017 7:30 PM
Moved by Com. Lesser, seconded by Com. Cesario, to approve the minutes of
the May 17, 2017 regular meeting as submitted.
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RESULT: ACCEPTED [6 TO 0]
AYES: Smith, Cesario, Cohn, Goldspiel, Weinstein, Au
ABSTAIN: Scott Lesser
ABSENT: Adam Moodhe, Zill Khan
Chairman's Report
None.
Committee and Liaison Reports
Com. Cesario reviewed the Planning & Zoning Commission items that were approved by the
Village Board on Monday, June 19, 2017.
Com. Cesario also advised that Trustee Trilling will be retiring from the Village Board in July due
to him moving outside the Village.
Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule
Mr. Stilling provided an update on Woodman's. The ground breaking is planned for July and will
be announced once the date has been set.
Mr. Stilling recommended that the July 5, 2017 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting be
cancelled. Mr. Stilling reviewed the items scheduled for the July 19, 2017 agenda. Link Crossing
will be providing 3 plans for the Planning & Zoning Commission to review. It is two plans with one
plan having two variations; private versus public cul de sacs. Packets for the July 19, 2017
meeting are anticipated to be delivered July 7, 2017 in order to allow ample time for both the
Commission and the public to review. There will also be another Special Use for a day care ho me
and Speedway is requesting a Sign Code variation. Looking ahead at the August 2, 2017 agenda,
Aptakisic-Tripp CCDS 102 will be requesting an amendment to their Special Use to construct an
addition at 1231 Weiland Road.
Mr. Stilling advised that the next Lake Cook Corridor public meeting is scheduled for July 11,
2017 at 6:00 PM at the Community Arts Center. He asked that the Commissioners spread the
word.
Public Comments and Questions
None.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM
Chris Stilling Director of Community Development
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APPROVED BY ME THIS 21st DAY OF June , 2017