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2014-04-29 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes Y Y�� As5U1PCSEJ 51.90°1 T REGULAR MEETING BUFFALO GROVE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 Acting Chairman Windecker called the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioner Cesario Commissioner Steingold Acting Chairman Windecker Commissioner Shapiro Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Lesser Commissioner Au Chairman Entman Also Present: William Raysa,Village Attorney Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 21, 2014 minutes: Corn. Cesario made a motion to approve the minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting held on Tuesday,January 21, 2014. Corn. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold,Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Minutes approved as submitted. BUSINESS 251 MILWAUKEE AVENUE, BERKSON & SONS FOR ATRIUM REALTY I - REVIEW OF STATUS OF THE EXISTING FOR RENT, SALE, LEASE SIGN There was no one present. This item was deferred until later in the meeting. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 1 of 10 I f t : ‘4.4.1....4 U BUFFALO GROVE BUSINESS PARK, HAMILTON PARTNERS - REVIEW OF STATUS OF THE EXISTING FOR RENT,SALE, LEASE SIGN LOCATED AT 1110 LAKE COOK ROAD Ms. Martha Curnow, Hamilton Partners, 1130 Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 was present and sworn in. Ms. Curnow explained that they still need the leasing sign at 1110 Lake Cook Road as that building is not fully occupied. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) usually grants a six (6) month extension. He would not be opposed to granting a one (1) year extension if the remainder of the ZBA was in favor. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Cesario made a motion to grant a one (1) year extension for Hamilton Partners, 1130 Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, for the "For Rent, Sale or Lease" sign located at 1110 Lake Cook Road. Petitioner to appear at the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for a status review of the sign. Corn. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: L/ AYE—Cesario, Steingold,Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Item to appear on the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals agenda. ROGERS CENTRE FOR COMMERCE, ARTHUR J. ROGERS & COMPANY - REVIEW OF STATUS OF THE EXISTING FOR RENT, SALE, LEASE SIGN LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BARCLAY BOULEVARD AND APTAKISIC ROAD Mr. Norman Ross, Arthur J. Rogers & Company, 1601 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, was present and sworn in. Mr. Ross explained that business is getting better but they still have the need for the billboard style sign. He requested a two (2) year extension. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that he would not be opposed to granting an extension for one (1) year. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 2 of 10 Corn. Shapiro made a motion to grant a one (1) year extension for Arthur J. Rogers & Company, ./ 1601 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, for the "For Rent, Sale or Lease" sign located at the southwest corner of Barclay Boulevard and Aptakisic Road. Petitioner to appear at the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for a status review of the sign. Corn. Cesario seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold, Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Item to appear on the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals agenda. 1300-1398 BUSCH PARKWAY, VAN VLISSINGEN - REVIEW OF STATUS OF THE EXISTING FOR RENT,SALE, LEASE SIGN Ms. Vickie Burchard, Van Vlissingen & Company, One Overlook Point, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, was present and sworn in. Ms. Burchard explained that there are four units available for lease representing 12,480 square feet. The sign is an integral part of their marketing program. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that he would not be opposed to granting an extension for one (1) ..,. year. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Cesario made a motion to grant a one (1) year extension for Van Vlissingen & Company, One Overlook Point, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, for the "For Rent, Sale or Lease" sign located at 1300-1398 Busch Parkway. Petitioner to appear at the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for a status review of the sign. Corn. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold, Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Item to appear on the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals agenda. 1405-1495 BUSCH PARKWAY, VAN VLISSINGEN - REVIEW OF STATUS OF THE EXISTING FOR RENT, SALE, LEASE SIGN Ms. Vickie Burchard, Van Vlissingen & Company, One Overlook Point, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, was present and sworn in. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 3 of 10 Ms. Burchard explained that there are two units available for lease representing 20,000 square feet. The sign is an integral part of their marketing program. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that he would not be opposed to granting an extension for one (1) year. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Cesario made a motion to grant a one (1) year extension for Van Vlissingen & Company, One Overlook Point, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, for the "For Rent, Sale or Lease" sign located at 1405-1495 Busch Parkway. Petitioner to appear at the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for a status review of the sign. Corn. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario,Steingold,Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Item to appear on the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals agenda. Chevy Chase Business Park, Hamilton Partners - Review of status of existing For Rent, Sale, Lease Sign located at Milwaukee Avenue and Lake Cook Road Mr. James Lang, Hamilton Partners, 300 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, was present and sworn in. Mr. Lang explained that they are down to the one leasing on the vacant lot. He requested that the extension is granted. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that he would not be opposed to granting an extension for one (1) year. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Com. Shapiro made a motion to grant a one (1) year extension for Chevy Chase Business Park, Hamilton Partners, for the "For Rent, Sale or Lease" sign located at Lake Cook Road and Milwaukee Avenue. Petitioner to appear at the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for a status review of the sign. Corn. Cesario seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold, Shapiro, Windecker ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 4 of 10 NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Item to appear on the May 19, 2015 Zoning Board of Appeals agenda. 450 HALF DAY ROAD, MARIANO'S - SIGN CODE, SECTION 14.16.070, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING THE PROPOSED WALL SIGN TO EXCEED THE HEIGHT PERMITTED. THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT PERMITTED WOULD BE FIVE FEET FOUR INCHES(5'4");AND DEVIATION TO THE WOODLAND COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER — TO ALLOW EXTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS NOT MOUNTED ON A RACEWAY; AND TO ALLOW THE GREEN LEAF WHICH IS NOT CONSIDERED A PART OF THE NAME OR NATURE OF THE BUSINESS Mr. Terry Doyle, Doyle Sign Company, 232 W. Interstate Road, Addison, IL 60101, was present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on April 11, 2014 was read. Mr. Doyle explained that Mariano's is renovating the old Dominick's site at 450 Half Day Road. Part of the renovation includes a new wall sign. The proposed sign is comprised of individual channel letters and a leaf design. The sign will be illuminated by external lights. The proposed sign is reasonable in size and appearance considering the setback of the building from the road. The leaf logo is an important part of Mariano's branding. Acting Ch. Windecker read the Appearance Review Team (ART) minutes dated April 4, 2014 into the record. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that the proposed sign is smaller in size than the previous Dominick's sign, except for the leaf logo. Com. Cesario asked if the leaf is a formal aspect of Mariano's logo. Mr. Doyle stated yes. Com. Cesario stated that he believes the sign is attractive and tastefully done. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Com. Cesario made the following motion: I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by Doyle Signs, 232 W. Interstate Road, Addison, IL 60101 on behalf on Mariano's Fresh Market, 450 Half Day Road, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.16.030, pertaining to Business Districts, and Section 14.16.070, pertaining to Wall Signs, to allow the proposed wall sign to exceed the maximum height permitted. The maximum height permitted would be five feet four inches (5'4"). ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 5 of 10 The sign is to be installed pursuant to Exhibits "El" and "E2" submitted with the application. Subject to the Appearance Review Team (ART) minutes dated April 4, 2014. Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.40.010, Subsection A. Corn. Shapiro seconded the motion. Prior to the vote, Corn. Steingold asked Mr. Doyle about the location of the leaf over letters and the approved Trademark of Mariano's. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold, Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. This item will appear on the May 19, 2014 Village Board agenda. Corn. Shapiro made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by Doyle Signs, 232 W. Interstate Road, Addison, IL 60101 on behalf on Mariano's Fresh Market, 450 Half Day Road, for Deviation to the Woodland Commons Shopping Center — to allow externally illuminated channel letters not mounted on a raceway; and to allow the green leaf which is not considered a part of the name or nature of the business. Corn. Cesario seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold, Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. 302 MCHENRY ROAD, INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SYSTEMS- DEVIATION TO THE TOWN CENTER SHOPPING CENTER SIGN CRITERIA TO ALLOW THE LOGO Ms. Char Ippolito, International Beauty Systems, Inc., 302 McHenry Road, was present and sworn in. Ms. Ippolito explained that she is requesting that she be allowed to use her logo in her wall sign. The logo represents International Beauty Systems. Between her and her father, they have been in business a combined thirty (30) years. Their logo is well known to their customers. Without the logo, she has been told that their customers are having a difficult time finding their ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 6 of 10 location with just the lettering Beauty Supply. Beauty Supply can represent numerous competitors. Acting Ch. Windecker asked Ms. Ippolito if they had any other locations that use the logo. Ms. Ippolito stated that they have locations in Downer's Grove and in Schaumburg that utilize the logo. The logo goes hand in hand with the classes that they offer and their literature. Her father had beauty schools and when he stepped away from running his schools, she combined his logo with her logo to create the logo that is used today. The logo is unique to their business. Acting Ch. Windecker read that an administrative appearance review was conducted and there were no issues with the logo. He asked Mr. Raysa if the landlord approval with just a signature was sufficient. Mr. Raysa stated that the landlord should provide their written name and title, whether it is in a letter or on a copy of the drawing. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Com. Cesario made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by International Beauty Systems, 302 McHenry Road, for a Deviation to the Town Center Shopping Center Sign Criteria to allow the logo. Pursuant to Exhibit E presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the administrative appearance review. Subject to the Village receiving a letter of approval from the landlord. Com. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold,Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion passed 4 to 0. 251 MILWAUKEE AVENUE, BERKSON & SONS FOR ATRIUM REALTY I - REVIEW OF STATUS OF THE EXISTING FOR RENT, SALE, LEASE SIGN Mr. Thomas Hughes, MSM Multi Media, 251 Milwaukee Avenue, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, was present and sworn in. Mr. Hughes stated that he represents the new ownership of the building where the leasing sign is located. The property is under new ownership. They were not aware that the leasing sign was scheduled for review before the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight. He asked if the review could be postponed until the next meeting. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 7 of 10 Com. Shapiro made a motion to Table the review of status of the existing "For Rent, Sale, Lease Sign" located at 251 Milwaukee Avenue to the May 20, 2014 Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting. Com. Cesario seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold,Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Item Tabled to the May 20, 2014 Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting. 301 MILWAUKEE AVENUE, GRILL ON THE ROCK - SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.16.030; 14.16.060; 14.16.070 AND 14.20.070 — FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING TWO (2) ADDITIONAL WALL SIGNS WITH THE PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION WALL SIGN NOT FACING THE PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY; AND TO ALLOW AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE GROUND SIGN. SAID ELECTRONIC MESSAGE GROUND SIGN WOULD BE LOCATED CLOSER TO THE PROPERTY LINE THAN PERMITTED Mr. Rafael Plazola, Signtronix, 15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 316, Hinsdale, IL 60521, was present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on April 11, 2014 was read. Mr. Plazola explained that his client is requesting two (2) wall signs, one to be located on the south elevation of the building not facing the public right-of-way and one to be located on the rear west elevation of the building. His client is also requesting an electronic message ground sign that would be setback five (5) feet from the property line. All the signs being requested are smaller than what is permitted by the Sign Code. If the ground sign would have to meet the required setback, the sign would be located in the middle of the isle in the parking lot. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that a full color message sign is being requested. Pursuant to the Sign Code, electronic message signs can only be one (1) color on a black background. Mr. Plazola stated that his client, Mr. Yoon, was advised of that but still wanted to move forward with the request for a full color electronic message sign. Mr. Yoon would also like to display images on the sign. Acting Ch. Windecker read the Appearance Review Team minutes dated April 4, 2014 into the record. Com. Cesario stated that he would like to see the construction plans finalized and approved before considering any sign package for the property. Com. Shapiro asked what messages would be displayed on the ground sign. Mr. Plazola stated that Mr. Yoon would like to display basic information, his website information, dish specials and ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 8 of 10 promotions, community messages and time and temperature. Corn. Shapiro asked what BiBimBap represents. Mr. Plazola stated that it is a specialty Korean dish that is very popular on the west coast but not so much here yet. Com. Shapiro stated that he is not very concerned with the proposed setback of the ground sign as much as he is concerned with what the electronic message sign would be used for. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that Mr. Yoon needs to clarify what his intended use of the electronic message sign would be. He encouraged Mr. Plazola to Table the request to the next regular meeting and return to the Zoning Board with Mr. Yoon. Acting Ch. Windecker has no issue with the location and size of the proposed ground sign. However, the message content must be clearly defined. Mr. Plazola stated that he is having difficulty communicating with Mr. Yoon. He asked if it would help to prepare a computer-generated sample of what would be displayed on the ground sign. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that it would be beneficial but it does not mean that the Zoning Board will grant all the requested uses of the ground sign. Mr. Tom Hughes, 251 Milwaukee Avenue, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, was present and sworn in. Mr. Hughes stated he represents the ownership of the property located at 251 Milwaukee Avenue, located just south of the subject property. Mr. Hughes stated that, as neighbors, they welcome a new business coming in. He would like to review exhibits of the proposed signs, especially the proposed wall sign on the south elevation of the building. That particular wall sign could affect their property. Ms. Kamka, Recording Secretary, stated that Exhibits are made available for the public and asked Mr. Hughes to provide an email address. Corn. Cesario provided his Exhibit packet to Mr. Hughes for his review. Mr. Plazola requested to Table the public hearing until the next regular meeting in order for him to discuss the proposed signs with the property owner, Mr. Yoon. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no additional questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Cesario made a motion to Table the request made by Grill on the Rock, 301 Milwaukee Avenue, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.16.030, pertaining to Business Districts; Section 14.16.060 pertaining to Ground Signs; Section 14.16.070, pertaining to Wall Signs; and Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Electronic Message Signs, for the purpose of allowing a total of three (3) wall signs with the proposed south elevation wall sign not facing the public right-of-way; and to allow an electronic message ground sign. Said electronic message ground sign would be located closer to the property line than permitted. Com. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold, Shapiro, Windecker NAY—None ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 9 of 10 ABSTAIN —None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Item Tabled to the May 20, 2014 Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting. ANNOUCEMENTS Corn. Cesario asked Mr. Sheehan about a timeline for the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals merger. Mr. Sheehan stated that they are still working out the details but are planning for the first meeting to be held in July. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Com. Cesario and seconded by Corn. Shapiro. Voice Vote—AYE was unanimous. Acting Ch. Windecker adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Submitted by, 2-141/i* Kanatio Julie Kamka Recording Secretary ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APRIL 29, 2014 PAGE 10 of 10