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1997-08-19 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes . . ,, , x .,,pi ;i*.1 :'1 r1:, ' 1100 r_ :' ,s, )[. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS AUGUST 19 , 1997 I . CALL TO ORDER Chairman Richard Heinrich called the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to order on Tuesday, August 19 , 1997 at 7 : 40 P . M . in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall , 50 Raupp Blvd . II . ROLL CALL - Commissioners Present : B . Entman, L . Windecker, L . Arbus , S . Sandler and R . Heinrich QUORUM . Commissioners Absent : J . Paul and H . Hefler Village Board Liaison : Edward Scharf Interim Director of Bldg . & Zoning Village Board Attorney : Richard Skelton III . ,APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 15 , 1997 - Com. Windecker made a motion to approve . Com . Entman seconded the motion . Minor corrections were made on Pages 4 and 6 . Roll Call Vote : AYE - Entman, Windecker, Sandler, Heinrich NAY - None ABSTAIN - Arbus Motion Passed - 4 to 0 , 1 abstention Minutes of July 15 , 1997 were approved, as corrected . IV . BUSINESS A. Strathmore Square Shopping Center Extension of Variance of Sign Code Section 14 . 36 . 010 - to permit "For Lease" Signs to Remain on Dundee Road and Arlington Heights Road Mr . Ken Pfalzer, Greystone Associates , Property Manager, 8833 Gross Point Road, (847-329 - 7087). represented Raybec Investment Co . ,- Ltd . 7855 Gross Point Road . Unit N, Skokie , IL 60077 ( 847-677- 1000 ) requested an extension of the variance of the Sign Code that would permit the two (2 ) "For Lease" signs to remain on Dundee Rd . and on Arlington Hts Rd . The date on the signs has been changed to 1997 , OrY Mr. Pfalzer informed the Zoning Board that Powerhouse Gym. is under construction; the permit for China Buffet has been submitted to the Building Department and they are close to agreement with St . Louis Bread. They are in contact with the Village regarding changes to the parking lot and the permit for reconstruction of the facade will be submitted soon. Ch. Heinrich observed that 40, 000 square feet of space is yet to be leased. Mr. Pfelzer said are negotiating with Walgreen' s to sign a new lease after the current lease expires in two (2) years. If Blockbuster agrees to move to a different location in the center, Walgreen' s may be willing to relocate in order to have a drive-thru pharmacy. They lost Batting Zone, which is 12, 000 square feet, and they have not filled the Track Auto space. The 5, 000 sq.ft . space behind Walgreen' s will be difficult to lease, but they will not need the sign if that is the only remaining space. Based on the leasing progress Ch. Heinrich recommended renewal of the variance of one (1) year. The Commissioners had no objections. Com. Sandler made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by Strathmore Square Shopping Center, to extend the variance, previously granted, of Sign Code, Section 14 . 36 . 010, to permit the two (2) leasing signs to remain on Dundee Road and Arlington Heights Road for a period of one (1) year. Com. Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote : AYE - Entman, Windecker, Arbus, Sandler and Heinrich NAY - None Motion Passed -. 5 to 0 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19, 1997 - PAGE TWO B. 7 Beechwood Court, Tullio and Arabell Ruscitti Fence Code. Section 14 .20 . 020 - Eight Ft . (8 ' ) Fence Tullio and Arabell Ruscitti, were sworn in. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on August 1, 1997. Mr. Ruscitti said they closed on the house six (6) weeks ago. He requested a variance to permit replacement of the existing four foot (4 ' ) chain link fence with an eight foot (8 ' ) fence along Arlington Heights Road. The grade of the road is almost three feet (3 ' ) above their rear yard, so a six foot (6 ' ) fence would not block traffic noise or provide privacy from drivers and pedestrians. The fence would also prevent pedestrians from looking into the yard while their three (3) children are playing outside. Ch. Heinrich agreed the traffic on Arlington Heights Road is heavy and similar variances have been granted. Comments from Commissioners: Com. Sandler and Com. Arbus had no objections. Com. Entman questioned the notation that there is an eight foot (8 ' ) section of fence along the side lot line? Mr. Riscutti said they want one (1) section along the side lot line that would taper down from eight feet (8 ' ) to five feet (5 ' ) for aesthetic reasons. There is no one living in the house to the south, so there was no one to inform about their plan. Com. Windecker confirmed that they would remove the fence around the patio? He had no objection to an eight foot (8 ' ) fence along Arlington Heights Road with one (1) side section tapering from eight feet (8 ' ) to five feet (5 ' ) . Mrs. Beatrice Ymaley, 6 Beechwood Court West, was present . She asked what style the fence would be and questioned how an eight foot (8 ' ) fence would look when the other fences are all four feet (4 ' ) or six feet (6 ' ) in height? ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19, 1997 - PAGE THREE 171, f , mr . v -., r - ., i :;DrT : 11R y Mr. Ruscitti said the fence would be a solid cedar, tradi- tional style with a straight top. Ch. Heinrich explained that eight foot (8 ' ) fences have been replacing fences along major roads and this was not an unusual request . Com. Windecker made the following motion: I move grant the request of Tullio and Arabelle Ruscitti, 7 Beechwood Court, for variance of Municipal Code, Section 15 .20 . 040, pertaining to . Residential Districts, for the purpose of constructing an eight foot (8 ' ) cedar traditional style privacy fence along Arlington Heights Road with one section along the south lot line that would taper from eight feet (8 ' ) to five feet (5 ' ) as depicted on the plat of survey submitted with application. Unique circumstances having been demonstrated, the proposed fence will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. Com. Entman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Entman, Windecker, Arbus, Sandler and Heinrich NAY - None Motion Passed -. 5 to 0 . Findings of Fact Attached. Permit may be issued in fifteen (15) days - Sept . 4 . 1997 . C. 409 Claret Drive, Ronald and Robin Netter Zoning Ordinance, Section 17 . 32 . 020 Storage Shed to encroach 1 ' 6" into Side Yard Setback Mrs . Robin Netter was sworn in. Notice of the public hear- ing was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on August 1, 1997 . Mrs . Netter requested a variance to permit the construction of a storage shed on the side of the house that would encroach a distance of one foot six inches (1 ' 6") into the required side yard setback. The shed would not be connected to the house and materials would match the house . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19, 1997 - PAGE FOUR ' FT C They do not want the shed in the rear yard because they want to put a swing set in the rear yard and they want to complete landscaping of the rear yard without disturbing the sprinkler system. Ch. Heinrich asked Mrs. Netter if she has informed her neighbors at 407 Claret Drive about the shed? Mrs. Netter said she showed the plan to these neighbors and they did not object. The neighbors across the street at 406 Claret Drive will not see the shed because of the existing landscaping and additional landscaping will be installed. The shed will be 6 ' x 10 ' with a door on the long side facing the side lot line. The Commissioners had no questions or objections. There were no questions from the audience. Com. Arbus made the following motion: I move we grant the request of Ronald and Robin Netter, 409 Claret Drive, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.32 . 020, pertaining to Location of Accessory Buildings and Structures, for the purpose of constructing a storage shed that would encroach a distance of one foot six inches (1 ' 6") into the required seven foot six inch (7 ' 6") side yard setback. Unique circumstances having been demonstrated, the proposed construction will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The Village Engineer' s Review, dated August 4, 1997 states : "The proposed addition need not affect the existing drainage in the area. " Com. Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote : AYE - Entman, Windecker, Arbus, Sandler and Heinrich NAY - None Motion Passed 5 to 0 . Findings of Fact Attached. Permit may be issued in fifteen (15) days -- Sept . 4, 1997 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19, 1997 - PAGE FIVE E:) ,,,, J'i Q', ` te'.ip g , 0 F �• ,, .. D. Landis & Staefa, Inc. - 1000 Deerfield Parkway Off Premise Sign on Barclay Boulevard Sign Code, Section 14 .40 .145 - Barclay Boulevard Mr. Robert Clauss, President of Parvin-Clauss Sign Company, 165 Tubeway Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630-510-2020) representative for Landis & Staefa, Inc. was sworn in. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on August 1, 1997 . The property is owned by Covington Center Limited Partner- ship and Mr. Clauss has been given authorization by Mr. Mark Christensen, Senior Vice President, to secure a variation of Sign Code, Section 14 .40 . 145, pertaining to Off-Premise Signs, for the purpose of installing a Shipping/Receiving Sign at the entrance to the Landis & Staufa warehouse on Barclay Boulevard. Mr. Clauss said Landis & Staefa has expanded to the north and has warehouse space at the rear of the building that is located at 1000 Deerfield Parkway. A sign is needed to direct truck traffic to the shipping and receiving areas. The sign is five feet (5 ' ) in length; thirty inches (30") in height and the total installed height will be fifty-four inches (54") . It is a non-illuminated double-faced sign. The property is currently a parking lot and detention pond. The Appearance Commission reviewed the sign on July 10, 1997 and recommended that a variance be granted. Ch. Heinrich and the Commissioners had no objections . There were no questions from the audience. Com. Entman made the following motion: I move we recommend to the Village Board that the request of Landis & Staefa, Inc. , 1000 Deerfield Parkway, for variance of Sigh Code, Section 14 .40 . 145, pertaining to Off-Premise Signs, for the purpose of installing an Off-Premise Directional Sign at the driveway on Barclay Boulevard, east of the Landis & Staefa property on Deerfield Parkway, be granted. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19, 1997 - PAGE SIX Air4 i 0 k ,� The existing sign is to be removed and replaced by this new sign. Sign to be located and con- structed pursuant to the exhibits submitted by the petitioner. The sign is recommended pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14 .44 . 010, Sub-section B. Com. Arbus seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Entman, Windecker, Arbus, Sandler and Heinrich NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0 . Findings of Fact Attached. Item will be on the September 2, 1997 Village Board Agenda. E. Lots 39 - 46, Unit #1 Covington Corporate Center, Zoning Ordinance, Section 17 .48 . 020 .F. 5 .a. Reduction of Front Yard Setback from 50 ' to 25 ' Mr. Mark Christensen, Senior Vice President/Development Group, HSA, Hiffman Shaffer Associates, Inc. , 180 Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606-1603 (312-332-3555) was sworn in. Notice of the public hearing was published in the Buffalo Grove Herald on August 1, 1997 . Mr. Christensen stated that the variance is requested because of the eminent reconfiguration that will realign Deerfield Parkway with Busch Road. The Village. Staff and Village Manager, Mr. William Balling has negotiated with HSA to acquire some of their property and the variance will permit the parking area along Deerfield Parkway to be reduced from fifty feet (50 ' ) to twenty-five feet (25 ' ) . The variance will help the efficiency and function of the property which has been affected detrimentally. HSA has also suffered some economic damage. The entire property has been leased to Motorola and will be improved sometime in the future. A letter, written June 2, 1997 by Mr. Balling, clarifies the issues relating to the acquisition of the property- and the transfer of jurisdictional responsibility for the road to the Lake County Department of Transportation. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19, 1997 - PAGE SEVEN IAA i Y'.. fTI li ` 3 p aw' R y' r r Mr. Christensen said there is some landscaping along Deer- field Parkway. If and when the property is improved they would meet the Village requirements with regard to land- scaping. The land has been conveyed and the agreement has been reached with the Village Board and the Plan Commission. There were no questions from the audience. Ch. Heinrich and the Commissioners had no objections. Com. Windecker made the following motion: I move recommend to the Village Board that the request of Buffalo Grove Venture c/o HSA, Hiffman, Shaffer Associates, Inc. for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.48 . 020 .F. 5 .a. pertaining to Industrial Districts, for the purpose of permitting the required setback for Lots 39 to 46 in Covington Corporate Center Unit 1, to be reduced from fifty feet (50 ' ) to twenty-five feet (25 ' ) and to allow parking within the twenty-five foot (25 ' ) setback, be granted. Unique circumstances having been demonstrated the variance will alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Variance 'meets the criteria set forth in Zoning Ordinance, Section 17. 52 . 070 . Com. Sandler seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE - Entman, Windecker, Arbus, Sandler and Heinrich NAY - None Motion Passed - 5 to 0 . Findings of Fact Attached. Item will be on the September 2, 1997 Village Board Agenda. E. 1110 Hidden Lake Drive, Kelli Glassman Zoning Ordinance, 17 .32 . 020 Permit pool with deck to exceed 20o rear yard coverage . Petitioner withdrew the variance per. FAX dated August 18th. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19, 1997 - PAGE EIGHT r V. ANNOUNCEMENTS i� ;� E� None. VI . ADJOURNMENT Com. Sandler made a motion to adjourn. Com. Windecker seconded the motion. Voice Vote - AYE Unanimously Ch. Heinrich adjourned the meeting at 8 :30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Shirley Bates Recording Secretary sb ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AUGUST 19, 1997 - PAGE NINE a • .:lf