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2007-06-19 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes lopsovEN REGULAR MEETING AS Su€M i TrED al' 8/07 BUFFALO GROVE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS JUNE 19, 2007 Chairman Entman called the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioner Dunn Commissioner Windecker Vice Chairman Sandler Commissioner Lesser Chairman Entman Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Stein Commissioner Shapiro Also Present: Edward Schar, Building Commissioner William Raysa, Village Attorney Steve Trilling, Village Trustee APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 15, 2007 minutes: Com. Windecker made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted of the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting held on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Corn. Dunn seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE — Dunn, Windecker, Lesser, Entman NAY — None ABSTAIN — Sandler OLD BUSINESS 1011 HILLDALE LANE, VENKATA KANCHARLA — FENCE CODE, SECTION 15.20.040, TO CONSTRUCT A 5' FENCE EXTENDING NORTH FROM THE HOUSE A DISTANCE OF 11.15', CONTINUING PARALLEL TO HOBSON DRIVE TO THE REAR PROPERTY LINE, THEN SOUTH AND RETURNING TO THE BUILDING SETBACK LINE Mrs. Santhi Muvva, 1011 Hilldale Lane, was present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on June 1, 2007 was read. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 1 of 14 — JUNE 19, 2007 1: . r1 A new petition was submitted requesting that the proposed fence extend from the house a `,f' distance of 11.15 feet instead of 10 feet. Mrs. Muvva explained she read the Village Engineer's memorandum and wants the fence to be located the entire distance the Engineer said was permissible which would be 10 feet from the sidewalk. Ch. Entman read the Village Engineer's memorandum addressed to Edward Schar dated May 1, 2007 which states: "The proposed fence should be setback 10 feet from the sidewalk. The abutting property has a near side driveway." A photograph of the type of fence was submitted with the new petition. Ch. Entman does not feel that the fence should be more than 10 feet from the house. Corn. Dunn asked for clarification concerning the distance shown on the Plat submitted with the application. It was clarified that the proposed fence would be located 11.15 feet from the house and ten feet beyond the building setback line along Hobson Drive. Corn. Windecker agrees with Ch. Entman that the fence should not extend more than 10 feet from the house. Corn. Sandler also agrees with Ch. Entman. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. The Petitioner amended the request to have the fence extend no more than ten feet (10') from the house along Hobson Drive. The fence will extend up the west side end of the window on the north side of the house. Corn. Dunn made the following motion: I move we grant the amended requested made by Venkata Kancharla, 1011 Hilldale Lane, for variance of Fence Code, Section 15.20.040, pertaining to Residential Districts, for the purpose of constructing a five foot (5') fence extending north from the house a distance of ten feet (10'), continuing parallel to Hobson Drive to the rear property line, then south and returning the building setback line. The fence material will match the photograph submitted with the application. The fence will extend up to the west side end of the window on the north side of the house. Subject to the Village Engineer's memorandum dated May 1, 2007. The Petitioner has demonstrated hardship and unique circumstances. The proposed fence will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Corn. Sandler seconded the motion. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 2 of 14 — JUNE 19, 2007 Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser, Entman _' NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 5 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Permit may be issued in fifteen (15) days—July 5, 2007. 999 COMMERCE COURT, JOHN S. SWIFT III — ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 17.48.020.F.6, TO ALLOW A 20' ENCROACHMENT INTO THE REQUIRED 60' TRANSITIONAL YARD (REAR YARD) SETBACK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AN ADDITION TO THE BUILDING Mr. Mike Ford, President, John S. Swift Company, 999 Commerce Court, and Mr. Robert Masters, Vice President of Operations, John S. Swift Company, 999 Commerce Court, were present and sworn in. Mr. Ford explained the reasons for requesting the variation. They have looked at their space requirements, looked at enhancing the landscaping, and looked at the appearance of the proposed addition. They held two (2) open house events for the residential neighbors. One was held on June 7, 2007 and the other was held on June 12, 2007. Mr. Ford described the proposed addition and the proposed floor layout of the addition. The interior layout of the proposed addition is needed to accommodate three (3) web presses and a large portion of the remaining space is for paper roll storage. The web presses use a lot of paper and they need to store paper on site. They can reduce the height of the proposed addition from thirty feet (30') to twenty-five feet (25') in height. He also reviewed a proposed landscape plan. There are currently ten (10) evergreens. They are proposing to add thirteen (13) evergreens to provide more screening to the residential neighbors. Mr. Ford also described Plan B. The proposed addition in Plan B would not require a variation. This addition would be 16,400 square feet, which is less than what they need. There would be a need to add parking in the rear of the building. This would add traffic and noise. They would also have to add windows, doors, and lighting in the rear to accommodate the employees. Most of the paper roll storage would need to be off-site. An interior layout of Plan B was described. He added that this type of business calls for a quick turn around time and having materials stored off-site creates a problem for them. They believe that less space would create more costs for outside storage, transportation trucking and receiving back and forth, and the time factor creates the hardship,which is the basis for their variation request. They will use a pre-cast concrete finish for the exterior of the proposed addition. The roof top units that will need to be added would be set back on the lower part of the existing building to create a noise buffer and eliminates the view of the units. Ch. Entman asked about the number of required parking spaces. They currently have sixty-three (63) parking spaces. He understands the need for the additional space. Although, once granted, the addition would remain forever. He is not sure if he wants that. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 3 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 Corn. Sandler asked about the hours of operation currently. Mr. Ford stated that they currently L.J have one and a half shifts that end mostly by eleven P.M. Com. Sandler asked about the noise level of the web presses. Mr. Ford stated that you should not be able to hear any noise if you were standing outside the building. Corn. Sandler asked if people inside the building have to wear ear plugs. Mr. Ford stated that the employees have to wear ear plugs. Corn. Sandler asked if all three presses would be operating until approximately eleven P.M. Mr. Ford advised that it would depend on the volume. Com. Lesser asked about the current paper storage and if it is roll stock. Mr. Ford advised that all the current paper storage is in-house and it is roll stock. Com. Lesser asked about the dimensions of the paper rolls and how it is stacked. Mr. Ford replied that the dimensions of each roll are forty-five inches (45")wide by thirty-four inches (34")high and they stack them to a total height of twenty-six feet(26'). Each roll weights two thousand pounds. Corn. Windecker asked how many presses they have and how do they store their paper currently. Mr. Ford advised they currently have two (2) presses and they store 6,000 square feet off-site. Two (2) of the presses are currently being run in Des Plaines and the third is being rebuilt. They do not have any web presses at this location currently. Corn. Windecker asked how many rolls of paper will last how many days if running to capacity. Mr. Ford stated that the paper storage shown on the interior layout of Plan A would be approximately three weeks worth of production storage. The paper storage for Plan B would be approximately one week of production storage. Corn. Windecker asked if there are any exits on the side of the proposed addition. Mr. Masters advised that currently they have dock doors and exits, one at each corner that face the sides of the building, not the rear. There would need to be doors added onto the addition, but they would not add any along the west elevation. If they have to add parking in the rear of the building, they would need to add exits along the west elevation. Mr. Dennis Grant, 769 Horatio Boulevard, was present and sworn in. Mr. Grant advised that his house his on the north end of the Swift Company property. He met with Swift Company and would prefer the variance be granted so parking would not be added to the rear of the building with parking lot lighting. He does not believe that would be a problem with noise from inside the building. Mr. Alan Kolesky, 747 Horatio Boulevard, was present and sworn in. Mr. Kolesky stated that he lives directly behind Swift Company. He is opposed to the variance request. In five (5) years, they could be out of business, they could move, or they could be running twenty-four hours a day. He is also concerned with the property value of his home. He also indicated that Option B seems to be a threat or a worst case scenario. Cary Rosenbloom, 741 Horatio Boulevard, was present and sworn in. He is located behind Swift Company. He believes that the new landscaping may block the existing building now, but by moving the building eight-eight feet (88') closer and adding to the height of the building, the landscaping will not block the view of the building. He is also concerned with his property value. Dave Bieber, 753 Horatio Boulevard, was present and sworn in. He lives directly behind the building. He is opposed to the request as well. He believes that the height of any addition should ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 4 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 not extend beyond the height of the existing building and he is concerned with the proposed �.J height of the addition. He is concerned with the landscaping. He does not believe that they need as much parking. Any type of lighting for the parking lot would be regulated. They could put the entrance door around the corner of the building in lieu of along the rear of the building. There were questions concerning the loss of paper storage. Mr. Ford advised that a significant amount of paper would need to be stored off-site if they had to go with Plan B. Mr. Dean Fraiser, Vice President of Production, John S. Swift Company, 999 Commerce Court, was present and sworn in. He advised that they currently store approximately one million pounds of paper off-site, which equals 6,000 square feet. That is approximately a forty-five (45) day supply of paper. Sue Rosenblatt, 737 Horatio Boulevard,was present and sworn in. She is opposed to the variance request. Her home has been on the market since February. The main feedback is that the property is adjacent to an industrial property. She is also concerned with the property values. Two houses across the street sold for approximately fifty thousand dollars more because they are across the street. Mr. Bieber asked if the exterior material and the landscaping would still be regulated if the variation was not granted. Ch. Entman advised that the Zoning Board of Appeals has no say if the addition falls within the Zoning Ordinance regulations. Mr. Grant added that the property values would be lowered if a g arkin lot was closer to the parking residential home in lieu of the back of the building and landscaping. Com. Lesser asked if the off-site paper storage would be moved to on-site. Mr. Ford replied that Swift Company stores all their paper on-site. The web presses that were purchased currently require off-site paper storage. They would eliminate the off-site storage and have everything stored on-site. Com. Windecker asked if the plant in Des Plaines will be closed. Mr. Ford stated that all the equipment is being moved into the Buffalo Grove location. Com. Windecker commented that the homeowners should have been aware of the industrial building when they purchased their homes. Mr. Ford clarified that they do not want Plan B. They do not want Plan B to be deemed as a threat. They want to make it clear that they will be expanding the building whether they expand west or north. Lengthy discussion took place concerning the required number of parking spaces and possible future parking issues. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 5 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 Ch. Entman still has an issue with the permanency of the addition and would prefer having `,,i parking in the rear of the building in lieu of a building. He is also not convinced that the additional parking is necessary. He is not supportive of the request. Corn. Sandler is not supportive of the request because of the proximity to the residential neighbors. There were no additional questions or comments from the audience. There were no additional questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Sandler made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by John S. Swift III, 999 Commerce Court, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.48.020.F.6, pertaining to Industrial Districts, to allow a twenty foot (20') encroachment into the required sixty foot (60') Transitional Yard (rear yard) setback for the purpose of constructing an addition to the building. Subject to the Village Engineer's memorandum dated May 1, 2007. The property may not be able to yield a reasonable return unless a variation is granted. The Petitioner has demonstrated hardship and unique circumstances. The proposed addition will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Com. Lesser seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—None NAY—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser, Entman ABSTAIN—None Motion Denied 5 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Petitioner was advised of their right to appeal this decision to the Village Board. NEW BUSINESS 210 CHICORY LANE, RICHARD AND DAWN MACHADO—FENCE CODE, SECTION 15.20.040, TO CONSTRUCT A 6' PRIVACY FENCE ALONG THE REAR PROPERTY LINE AND AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE HOUSE EXTENDING TO THE WEST PROPERTY LINE Mrs. Dawn Machado, 210 Chicory Lane,was present and sworn in. The public hearing published in the Daily Herald on June 1, 2007 was read. Mrs. Machado explained that their fence is in need of replacement. They would like to increase the height to six feet (6'). They are allowed a six foot (6') fence along Weiland Road and would like to continue the fence along the back and on the house of the house for aesthectic purposes. They can see the traffic along Weiland Road from the rear. They have four young children. There is also an electrical box in the corner of the yard. The children climb up on the electrical ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 6 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 box. Their house was broken into several years ago and they believe a six foot (6') fence would Lei deter that from happening again. Ch. Entman read the Village Engineer's memorandum addressed to Edward Schar dated June 1, 2007 which states: "I have no comments on the subject proposal." Ch. Entman asked if the Petitioner has spoken with the neighbor to their rear. Mrs. Machado stated that house is currently vacant and for sale. Com. Dunn stated that she knows the Petitioner. It will not have any affect on her decision concerning this matter. Com. Dunn then asked if the Petitioner can see Lake Cook Road from their backyard. Mrs. Machado stated that they can see Lake Cook Road and the stoplight. They can also see the new commercial development. There is a lot more foot traffic along Weiland Road since the commercial development went in. Com. Lesser stated that he knows the Petitioner. It will not have any affect his decision on concerning this matter. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Windecker made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by Richard and Dawn Machado, 210 Chicory Lane, for variance of Fence Code, Section 15.20.040, pertaining to Residential District, for the purpose constructing a six foot (6')privacy fence along the rear property line and at the northwest corner of the house extending to the west property line as indicated on the exhibits submitted with the application. Subject to the Village Engineer's memorandum dated June 1, 2007. The Petitioner has demonstrated hardship and unique circumstances. The proposed fence will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Corn. Dunn seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 5 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Permit may be issued in fifteen(15) days—July 5, 2007. 770 BUFFALO GROVE ROAD, DOMINICK'S — SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.20.030; 14.20.070; AND 14.20.080; FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING AND REFACING THE EXISTING "DOMINICK'S" WALL SIGN AND INSTALLING A NEW "WAVE"; INSTALLING A NEW "PHARMACY" SIGN AND LOGO; INSTALLING A NEW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 7 of 14—JUKE 19, 2007 "SIGNATURE CAFE" SIGN; RELOCATE AND REFACE THE EXISTING `,.er "STARBUCKS COFFEE" SIGN; RELOCATE THE EXISTING "CHASE" SIGN AND LOGO ON THE BUILDING; REPLACE THE "DOMINICK'S" AND WAVE TENANT PANELS, REPLACE THE CHASE SIGN AND LOGO TENANT PANELS; AND REPLACE THE STARBUCKS COFFEE TENANT PANELS ON THE TWO (2) EXISTING GROUND SIGNS 1160 LAKE COOK ROAD, DOMINICK'S — SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.20.030; 14.20.070; AND 14.20.080; FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING AND REFACING THE EXISTING "DOMINICK'S" WALL SIGN AND INSTALLING A NEW "WAVE"; INSTALLING A NEW "PHARMACY" SIGN AND LOGO; INSTALLING A NEW "SIGNATURE CAFE" SIGN; INSTALLING A NEW "STARBUCKS COFFEE" SIGN; AND TO REPLACE THE "DOMINICK'S" AND WAVE TENANT PANELS ON THE TWO (2)EXISTING GROUND SIGNS 450 HALF DAY ROAD, DOMINICK'S - SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.20.030; 14.20.070; AND 14.20.080; FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING AND REFACING THE EXISTING "DOMINICK'S" WALL SIGN AND INSTALLING A NEW "WAVE"; INSTALLING A NEW "PHARMACY" SIGN AND LOGO; INSTALLING A NEW "SIGNATURE CAFE" SIGN; RELOCATE AND REFACE THE EXISTING "STARBUCKS COFFEE" SIGN; RELOCATE THE EXISTING "CHASE" SIGN AND LOGO; AND TO REPLACE THE "DOMINICK'S" AND WAVE TENANT PANELS ON THE THREE (3)EXISTING GROUND SIGNS \./ Mr. Terry Doyle, Doyle Signs, Inc., 232 W. Interstate Road, Addison, Illinois 60101, and Mrs. Steve Gorski, Dominick's, 711 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523, were present and sworn in. The public hearing notices published in the Daily Herald on June 1, 2007 was read. Village Trustee Steve Trilling left at 9:00 P.M. Mr. Doyle explained that Dominick's is in the process of remodeling and improving all of their existing stores. Part of the improvements includes minor changes, relocations and replacements of old images with new symbols. The exterior of each store is being updated and the existing Dominick's letters will be refinished with a new, deep red color and relocated. The existing old style wave logos are being removed and replaced by a new, smaller style wave. The Food letters are to be removed along with the Fresh Store and Drug letters. The existing Starbucks Coffee and Chase letters are to be reinstalled in new locations on the storefronts. There are two (2) new proposed signs, one 25 square foot Signature Café sign and one 29.5 square foot Pharmacy sign and logo. These changes are necessary for the successful operation of the business. Ch. Entman advised that he attended an appearance review meeting for the Dominick's location at 450 Half Day Road and he is familiar with the project. Ch. Entman likes the signs and believes they are an improvement over the existing signs. Com. Lesser asked if the signs at the 1160 Lake Cook Road location will continue to be mounted to the brick. Mr. Doyle advised that the signs will continue to be mounted to the brick. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 8 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 Mr. Schar advised that Dominick's is proposing to stain the bricks located behind the wall sign and that they are not changing the actual material. The bricks are proposed to be lightened using a product called Nawkaw. Com. Sandler asked if the signs for Chase Bank and Starbucks Coffee have been approved by the respective companies. Mr. Gorski advised that they got approval on all signage and that this is part of their lease agreement. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. 770 Buffalo Grove Road Corn. Windecker made the following motion: I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by Doyle Signs, Inc., 232 W. Interstate Road, Addison, Illinois 60101 on behalf of Dominick's, 770 Buffalo Grove Road, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030, pertaining to Business Districts; Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs; and Section 14.20.080, pertaining to Wall Signs, for the purpose of relocating and refacing the existing "Dominick's" wall sign and installing a new "Wave"; installing a new "Pharmacy" sign and logo; installing a new "Signature Café" sign; relocate and reface the existing "Starbucks Coffee" sign; relocate the existing "Chase" sign and logo on the building; replace the "Dominick's" and Wave tenant panels, replace the Chase sign and logo tenant panels; and replace the Starbucks Coffee tenant panels on the two (2) existing ground signs pursuant to the exhibits submitted with the application. Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Sub-section A. Corn. Lesser seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 5 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Item to appear on the July 16, 2007 Village Board agenda. 1160 Lake Cook Road Com. Windecker made the following motion: I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by Doyle Signs, Inc., 232 W. Interstate Road, Addison, Illinois 60101 on behalf of Dominick's, 1160 Lake Cook Road, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030, pertaining to Business Districts; Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs; and Section 14.20.080, pertaining to Wall Signs, for the purpose of relocating and refacing the existing "Dominick's" wall sign and installing a new "Wave"; ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 9 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 installing a new "Pharmacy" sign and logo; installing a new "Signature Café" sign; installing a new "Starbucks Coffee" sign; and to replace the "Dominick's" and Wave tenant panels on the two (2) existing ground signs pursuant to the exhibits submitted with the application. Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Sub-section A. Corn. Dunn seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 5 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Item to appear on the July 16, 2007 Village Board agenda. 450 Half Day Road Corn. Windecker made the following motion: I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by Doyle Signs, Inc., 232 W. Interstate Road, Addison, Illinois 60101 on behalf of Dominick's, 450 Half Day Road, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030, pertaining to Business Districts; Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs; and Section 14.20.080, pertaining to Wall Signs, for the purpose of relocating and refacing the existing "Dominick's" wall sign and installing a new "Wave"; installing a new "Pharmacy" sign and logo; installing a new "Signature Café" sign; relocate and reface the existing "Starbucks Coffee" sign; relocate the existing "Chase" sign and logo; and to replace the"Dominick's"and Wave tenant panels on the three (3) existing ground signs pursuant to the exhibits submitted with the application. Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Sub-section A. Corn. Dunn seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 5 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Item to appear on the July 16, 2007 Village Board agenda. 1701 WEILAND ROAD, ROYAL TOUCH CAR WASH — SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.20.030 AND 14.20.070, TO ENLARGE THE EXISTING NORTH GROUND SIGN TO INCLUDE "EXTERIOR CAR WASH" AND PRICE SIGN; AND TO REFACE THE EXISTING SOUTH GROUND SIGN TO INCLUDE "EXTERIOR ONLY" AND PRICE SIGN Mr. John Imreibe, Royal Touch Car Wash, 1701 Weiland Road, was present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on June 1, 2007 was read. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 10 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 Mr. Imreibe explained that they want to publicize that they offer exterior car washes at a specific low price. When this location was built, it was built as a full service car wash, including interior services. He believes that car washes have become an impulse purchase. They would like to offer a low price exterior wash in order to compete with their competitors, including gas stations. This is not a changeable copy sign because they want to keep the sign up to attract customers. Ch. Entman confirmed that the sign will not have changeable copy. Mr. Imreibe added that they thought about a digital sign, but wanted a permanent sign. Ch. Entman stated that he cannot support an increase in height for the north sign. He does not have an issue with the copy. Mr. Imreibe stated that the lease for the Dunkin Donuts will expire April 2008 and they are planning on remodeling and occupying only half of the space. They would need to add additional signage for another tenant. Corn. Sandler confirmed that the height of the south sign will remain as it exists and only the copy is proposed to change. He agrees with Ch. Entman concerning the height of the north sign. Corn. Lesser agrees with Ch. Entman and Corn. Sandler and is not in favor of the height increase of the north sign. He asked about the material of the north sign. Mr. Imreibe stated that the signs are a metal box with panels inserted that are internally illuminated. He can make the north sign the same as the south sign. Corn. Lesser has no objection to price copy being added. Corn. Dunn is not in favor of a height increase to the north sign. She is not in favor of the copy change to either sign. She does not believe that the proposed copy is consistent with the character of the neighborhood. The photographs submitted with the application showing competitor's signs are different in that they are located in commercial neighborhoods. Mr. Imreibe stated that he did not put the car wash there; he only purchased the business with the intention to do well at the site. The signs are a key aspect of the business. He currently has people standing at the corner advertising the price. Com. Windecker stated that there are too many colors and the price copy make the sign look cheap. Com. Sandler stated that he was not aware that this facility had exterior washes only. He believed that it was more focused on detailing. He does not have an issue with adding the price copy to the sign if it is done tastefully. Mr. Imreibe replied that the colors proposed on the sign are his corporate colors of the business. Ch. Entman suggested that the Petitioner to provide alternative proposals to the Commissioners. Mr. Imreibe asked to Table this request so he can provide the information being requested. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 11 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 Com. Lesser made a motion to Table the request made by Royal Touch Car Wash, 1701 Weiland Road, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030,pertaining to Business Districts; and Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs, for the purpose of enlarging the existing north ground sign to include "Exterior Car Wash and price" sign; and to the reface the existing south ground sign to include"Exterior Only and price"sign. Corn. Sandler seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 5 to 0. Item Tabled to the July 17, 2007 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. 50 W. DUNDEE ROAD, TACO BELL - SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.20.030 AND 14.20.080, TO INSTALL A BELL LOGO WALL SIGN ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING; TO INSTALL A "TACO BELL" CANOPY SIGN AND BELL LOGO WALL SIGN ON THE WEST ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING; AND TO INSTALL A "TACO BELL" CANOPY SIGN AND BELL LOGO WALL SIGN ON THE NORTH ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING Mr. Mario Valentini, Warren Johnson Architects, 19 N. Greeley Street, Palatine, Illinois 60067 on behalf of RLC Enterprises d/b/a Taco Bell, 50 W. Dundee Road, was present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on June 1, 2007 was read. Mr. Valentini explained that the owner, as a franchisee, is required to update and remodel the building on a continual basis based on direction of the parent company, YUM. This building is going through both interior and exterior renovations. This prototype was developed and released in 2004. There was an extensive review process through YUM to develop what is the current prototype. The proposed colors for this location have been slightly modified to tone down the color. There have been many locations in the Chicago land area that have been built with the prototypical color range and this prototypical signage. They are increasing the existing signage by 4-1/2 square feet overall. There is concern by the owner that a loss of customers will occur if the building cannot be identified. Ch. Entman advised the Commissioners of the Appearance Review Team meetings that occurred concerning this project. He has no issues with the proposed signage. Ch. Entman also advised that he attended the Appearance Review Team meetings and they recommend approval of the proposed exterior color changes. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Lesser made the following motion: I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by RLC Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Taco Bell, 50 W. Dundee Road, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.030,pertaining to Business Districts; and Section 14.20.080, pertaining to Wall Signs, for the purpose of installing ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 12 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007 a bell logo wall sign on the south elevation of the building; to install a "Taco Bell" canopy sign and bell logo wall sign on the west elevation of the building; and to install a"Taco Bell" canopy sign and bell logo wall sign on the north elevation of the building pursuant to plans and specifications submitted with the application. Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Sub-section B. Approval is also recommended for the proposed exterior color changes as approved by the Appearance Review Team. Corn. Dunn seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 5 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Item to appear on the July 16, 2007 Village Board agenda. 310 HALF DAY ROAD, FITNESS 19 - DEVIATION TO THE WOODLAND COMMONS SIGN CRITERIA TO ALLOW THE WALL SIGN TO EXCEED 30"IN HEIGHT Mr. Jason Real, 310 Half Day Road,was present and sworn in. Mr. Real explained that the current Sign Criteria is set at 30" for that particular space. They have 96 locations nationwide. They feel that the 30" criteria would keep the letters disproportionate to their logo and would shrink the width of the sign. This would make the sign disproportionate to their space. They are occupying 101 linear feet of store frontage, where the store fronts next to them are approximately 16 feet each. The proposed sign would be 49"in height. Ch. Entman asked if they have signed a lease yet. Mr. Real advised that they have signed a ten year lease with two five year options. They have never had a fitness center go out of business. The logo is 49"in height. The letter"F" and the line below it are less than 49". Corn. Sandler asked if the colors and font are approved through the Sign Criteria. Mr. Real stated that every other part of the sign fits within the Sign Criteria. Corn. Sandler is concerned with the size of the sign. He also wants the signs to have a common appearance. He asked if there will be any tenant panels on the ground signs. Mr. Real stated that they will have one tenant panel on the ground sign at the northeast corner of Half Day Road and Buffalo Grove Road. Mr. Real provided photographs of the lease space that provides a representation of the proposed sign on the lease space. The total sign dimensions are 49"by 207". Ch. Entman does not have an issue with the proposed height of the sign. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 13 of 14—JUKE 19, 2007 Corn. Sandler made the following motion: I move we approve the request made by Fitness 19, 310 Half Day Road, to allow a deviation to the Woodland Commons Shopping Center Sign Criteria for a wall sign with a total height of 49" pursuant to the exhibits submitted with the request. Corn. Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Windecker, Sandler, Lesser,Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 5 to 0. Discussion at the end of the meeting took place concerning the Fence Code and the height restriction in Residential Districts. The consensus of Commissioners was not to change the existing Fence Code. ANNOUNCEMENTS None ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Corn. Sandler and seconded by Com. Windecker. Voice Vote—AYE was unanimous. Ch. Entman adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M. Submitted by, J ie Kamka ecording Secretary ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 14 of 14—JUNE 19, 2007