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2008-03-18 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes REGULAR MEETING IPPRNE1 BUFFALO GROVE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS C°I l 1 I �.s MARCH 18, 2008 Chairman Entman called the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioner Stein Commissioner Dunn Commissioner Windecker Commissioner Lesser Commissioner Shapiro Chairman Entman Commissioners Absent: Vice-Chair Sandler Also Present: Edward Schar, Building Commissioner Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner William Raysa, Village Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 19, 2008 minutes: Corn. Windecker made a motion to approve the minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Com. Dunn seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE — Stein, Dunn, Windecker, Shapiro, Entman NAY — None ABSTAIN— Lesser Motion Passed 5 to 0, 1 Abstention. Minutes approved as submitted. BUSINESS MILL CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, HILLCREST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT — FENCE CODE, SECTION 15.20.040, TO REPLACE THE EIGHT (8) EXISTING TRASH ENCLOSURES WITH SEVEN (7) FOOT ENCLOSURES AT MILL CREEK CONDOMINIUMS Ms. Barbara Maglieri, Hillcrest Property Management, 55 West 22nd Street, Suite 310, Lombard, Illinois 60148 and Mr. Mark Merdian, Oak Brook Home Services, 290 W. Armitage, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, were present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on February 27, 2008 was read. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 1 of 12 — MARCH 18, 2008 Ms. Maglieri explained the existing garbage corrals at Mill Creek Condominiums are dilapidated and falling apart. They look extremely unsightly. The Board of Directors decided to replace the enclosures with strong, taller and more attractive enclosures. The concrete pads will be replaced with new concrete pads. The enclosures would not be completely enclosed. There would be a one (1) foot opening at the bottom and openings for the dumpsters to slide through. i hey were not aware of a height restriction when they contracted the work. They were trying to match the garbage enclosures at the Arbors in Buffalo Grove. Their enclosures will not have the arbor over the top of the enclosure. Ch. Entman read the Village Engineer's memorandum addressed to Edward Schar dated March 4, 2008 which states: "I have no comment on the proposal." Ch. Entman confirmed that the enclosures would be constructed of wood with wood posts and would measure no higher than seven(7)feet from the ground. Corn. Windecker confirmed that the eleven (11) addresses are served with eight (8) trash containers. He asked if the enclosures would have three (3) sides or four (4) sides. Mr. Merdian explained that seven (7) of the trash enclosures would have three(3) sides and one (1) trash enclosure, located nearest to 845 Miller Lane, would have three (3) side and a partial fourth (4th) side since it can be seen from the building. Corn. Stein is concerned with what can go on hidden behind a seven (7) foot high fence at night. The current enclosures are four and one half(4-1/2) feet high. Has the Petitioner considered a six (6) foot high enclosure? Mr. Merdian stated that they can consider a six (6) foot tall enclosure. They want to keep the fence off the ground by one (1) foot because then you can see underneith the enclosure. It is safer than having a closed bottom. You can see if children or animals are in the enclosure. They want to cover the dumpster so you cannot see them. Ms. Maglieri added that the proposed enclosures will be much safer than what exists now. You cannot see around the dumpster now. Corn. Dunn asked about the posts. Mr. Merdian stated that the posts will be constructed of wood and will be capped off.The posts may be one(1)to two(2) inches higher than the top. Mr. Robert Wisniewski, 845 Miller Lane, was present and sworn in. Mr. Wisniewski is the President of the Board. They want to construct the enclosures higher because the existing enclosures are unsightly. They have not had any problems with anyone hiding in the enclosures. Their biggest issue has been the children playing in the park at night after the curfew. The enclosures are a mess because there is no ventilation and things get trapped in the enclosure and then blown around by the wind. The enclosures will be three (3) sided, except for the enclosure at 845 Miller,which will have a partial fourth(4th) side. Com. Shapiro commented that the enclosures will be larger than the containers. The enclosures will be twelve(12)feet by seventeen(17)feet. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 2 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no additional questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Windecker made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by Mill Creek Coadominium Association,for variance of Fence Code, Section 15.20.040,pertaining to Residential Districts,for the purpose of replacing the eight(8)existing trash enclosures with seven(7)foot enclosures for the Mill Creek Condominiums that is comprised of the following addresses: 972-974 Thornton Lane 1147-1149 Miller Lane 1115-1117 Miller Lane 1131-1133 Miller Lane 1125-1127 Miller Lane 1103-1105 Miller Lane 1095-1097 Miller Lane 1087-1089 Miller Lane 845-847 Miller Lane 1077-1079 Mill Creek Drive 849-851 Miller Lane All enclosure dimensions to be twelve (12) feet by seventeen (17) feet and comprised of a six (6) foot wood fence with a one (1) foot opening at the bottom. The posts are to be wood and capped at the top. Seven (7) enclosures to be three (3)-sided and the enclosure at 845 Miller Lane to have a partial fourth (4th) side. Subject to the Village Engineer's memorandum dated March 4, 2008. The Petitioner has demonstrated hardship and unique circumstances. The proposed enclosures are not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Com. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Stein, Dunn,Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro,Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 6 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Permits may be issued in fifteen (15) days — April 3,2008. 1501 BUSCH PARKWAY, HIGHLAND PARK HOSPITAL HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER—SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.20.050 AND 14.40.145, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AN ADDITIONAL SIGN ONTO THE EXISTING GROUND SIGN LOCATED AT 1525 BUSCH PARKWAY Julie Polovick, Executive Director, 1501 Busch Parkway, Kathleen Lenzmeier, Director of Operations, 1501 Busch Parkway and Mr. Randy Ziemann, Sign A Rama, 80 Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on February 28, 2008 was read. Ms. Lenzmeier explained that Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center and Extended Stay America are requesting to allow modification to the existing ground sign located at 1525 Busch Parkway, the property adjacent to and east of the fitness center. Together with Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, owner of Highland Park Hospital, the applicant provides physical therapy, neurological therapy, weight management, health education and wellness programs to the Buffalo Grove community and the surrounding residents and businesses. The existing ground ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 3 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 sign modification is necessary to help the many elderly and disabled patients requiring clinical `./ services onsite and safely locate the facility via Milwaukee Avenue. This has been a challenge since opening in 1997. During that time they have tried unsuccessfully other methods including printed materials, web portals and live help lines to avoid the need for the variation and the sign. The existing ground sign representing Extended Stay America faces north and south on Milwaukee Avenue. The existing sign would be raised by five (5) feet and placed above a new seventy (70) square foot sign with the Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center name and logo with an identifier to turn onto Busch Parkway. The facility does share a driveway with Extended Stay America and they jointly share the parking lot. The physical therapy center services approximately one thousand-one hundred (1,100) to one thousand-one hundred-twenty (1,120) patients per month. Many of the patients are accident victims, seniors and individuals that suffer from aliments and are in pain and are looking to come in for services. It is frustrating for the patients when they cannot find the center. Ch. Entman read the Village Engineer's memorandum addressed to Edward Schar dated March 4,2008 which states: "I have no comment on the proposal." Ch. Entman is familiar with the area and has had physical therapy at the location. He can see that there is a need to identify the facility. He has a problem with raising the height of the sign by six (6) feet to add the proposed sign. He would like an alternative to the proposed sign. The Petitioner was asked if there have been incidents where people have absolutely not been able to find the facility and missing appointments. Ms. Lenzmeier responded that she cannot address if people have actually missed appointments but they have received numerous complaints that the facility is difficult to locate. Corn. Dunn disclosed that she is a member of the health and fitness center. She has a difficult time believing that the facility cannot be located when the address is given. The facility is located on Busch Parkway and proposed sign would be on Milwaukee Avenue, which is over a block away from the entrance. The sign does not seem to be in the right place. It is too far from the facility to help anyone that is looking for it. She does not see the connection of the location of the proposed sign and where the fitness center is located. Ms. Lenzmeier stated that Milwaukee Avenue is one of the most heavily traveled roads coming into the turn for the center. Com. Dunn replied that people will be looking for Busch Parkway, not a sign on Milwaukee Avenue. Ms. Lenzmeier added that the sign on Busch Parkway that identifies the driveway also goes undetected at times because it is not well lit and is not easily seen. Com. Dunn replied that at least that sign is on the correct street. She does not see the connection between the location of the current Extended Stay sign and the entrance to the fitness center. It is too far away. It is two (2) left turns away if going north on Milwaukee Avenue. Ms. Lenzmeier explained that once in the parking lot, the buildings are adjacent to each other. Corn. Stein has an issue with the height of the proposed sign. If there can be a combined sign that is much lower in height that can serve the purpose, he can look at that. He does not want a sign that is fifteen feet five inches(15'5")in height. Com. Lesser understands the need for the sign. He agrees with the comments of the other Commissioners. Perhaps adjusting the facility's current sign on Busch Parkway may be a ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 4 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 solution. He believes that the proposed sign will create more confusion, especially with the elderly clients of the facility. He cannot support a sign at that height along Milwaukee Avenue. Com. Windecker confirmed that one side of the proposed sign is a directional sign. He believes that a smaller directional sign closer to Busch Parkway may serve a better purpose. The proposed combined sign is too large and is confusing.He cannot support the request. Com. Shapiro agrees with the other Commissioners. The proposed sign is too large. This sign would be better suited on the building itself facing Milwaukee Avenue. Ms. Lenzmeier asked what would be an acceptable height. Ch. Entman stated that based on the comments of the Commissioners, he could not support a sign any larger than the existing Extended Stay America sign. Corn. Stein added that he would entertain a proposal for a smaller directional sign closer to Busch Parkway. The Petitioner requested to Table their request until the next regular meeting to review their options. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Stein made the following motion: I move we Table the request made by Buffalo Grove Health and Fitness Limited Partnership dba Highland Park Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.20.050, pertaining to Industrial Districts; Section 14.20.070, pertaining to Ground Signs; and Section 14.40.145, pertaining to Off-Premises Signs, for the purpose of installing an off-premises ground sign that would be located within two hundred fifty(250)feet of an existing permanent ground sign on the same side of the street on the property commonly known as 1525 Busch Parkway. Com. Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Stein,Dunn,Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed by a vote of 6 to 0. Item to appear on the April 15,2008 regular meeting agenda. 1291 W. DUNDEE ROAD, DSI BUFFALO GROVE—SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.20.030 AND 14.20.080, TO INSTALLA WALL SIGN ON THE EAST ELEVATION OF BUILDING THAT DOES NOT FACE THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. Dr. Vincent A. DeSalvestro, Medical Director, DSI Buffalo Grove, 1291 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois and Ms. Grace Holmar, RN Manager, DSI Buffalo Grove, 1291 W. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 5 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on February 29,2008 was read. Dr. DeSalvestro explained that a previous variance was granted for the same sign back in 2004. The sign had oeen up for the last three and one half(3-1/2) years. The sign was very helpful for their patients. A year ago, DSI Corporation purchased the dialysis center from Renal Care Group. The sign company was instructed to take north-side sign down to in order to install the new sign. The sign installer, by accident, took down the east elevation side. They are asking for the original sign to be put back up.Nothing on the sign is changing. Com. Dunn asked if it is the exact same sign or if it is the sign that says DSI Buffalo Grove Renal Center. Dr. DeSalvestro stated that the DSI sign is on the north side of the building. The sign they are talking about is on the east side of the building. That is the most visible side of the building for the patients. This sign will be the exact same sign that has been up. The sign says "Buffalo Grove Dialysis Center". Ch. Entman stated that the Board cannot tell from the Exhibits submitted with the application. The Exhibits the Board has been given says DSI Buffalo Grove Renal Center. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Com. Lesser made the following motion: I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by Poblocki Sign Company, 922 S. 70th Street, West Allis, Wisconsin 53214 on behalf of DSI Buffalo Grove, 1291 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 allowing a wall sign on the east elevation of the building that does not face the public right-of-way. Said sign to be the exact letters that were previously up"Buffalo Grove Dialysis Center". Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Sub-section B. Com. Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:AYE—Stein,Dunn,Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro,Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 6 to 0. Item to appear on the April 7, 2008 Village Board agenda. 50 RAUPP BOULEVARD, VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE—ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 17.32.030,TO CONSTRUCT A COMMUNICATION TOWER THAT WOULD EXCEED THE HEIGHT LIMITATION ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 6 of 12—MARCH.18, 2008 505 DUNDEE ROAD, VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE — ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 17.32.030, TO ADD ONTO THE EXISTING COMMUNICATION TOWER THAT WOULD EXCEED THE HEIGHT LIMITATION 1051 HIGHLAND GROVE DRIVE, VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE - ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 17.32.030, TO ADD ONTO THE EXISTING COMMUNICATION TOWER THAT WOULD EXCEED THE HEIGHT LIMITATION 100 HALF DAY ROAD, VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE - ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 17.32.030, TO ADD ONTO THE EXISTING COMMUNICATION TOWER THAT WOULD EXCEED THE HEIGHT LIMITATION Mr. Robert Giddens, IT Director and in charge of Emergency Management, 50 Raupp Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, Illinois was present and sworn in. The public hearing notices published in the Daily Herald on March 3, 2008 were read. Mr. Giddens explained that for the past eight (8) years, the Village of Buffalo Grove has taken advantage of a wireless network. This network connects our remote fire stations, including Fire Station 25, 505 W. Dundee Road; Fire Station 26, 1051 Highland Grove Drive; and Fire Station 27, 100 Half Day Road. The entire network connects back at Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard. They are experiencing problems with tree growth in the area. The towers are not tall enough. They are looking to extend the current towers to a maximum height of eighty(80) feet. That will connect all the communication towers. In addition, the towers will be used for radio `./ communication for the Village, non-commercial use. For emergency management, they are running into issues where several of the buildings on Millbrook and Riverwalk are interfering with the radio communications. They are also looking to construct a new tower at Village Hall on the side of the building next to the existing trash enclosure. The new tower would be eighty (80) feet in height to eliminate issues with communication. Mr. Giddens withdrew the application to extend the existing tower at Fire Station 27, 100 Half Day Road. That tower is currently seventy (70) feet in height. They will not be making any modifications to that tower. The tower height at Fire Station 26, 1051 Highland Grove Drive, is currently fifty-four (54) feet from grade. They are looking to add an additional twenty-six (26) feet, which would make the tower eighty(80)feet overall. The tower height at Fire Station 25,505 W. Dundee Road, is currently sixty(60)feet from grade. They are looking to add an additional twenty (20) feet, which would make the tower eighty (80) feet overall. Ch. Entman advised that he attended the Appearance Review Team meeting concerning the towers. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 7 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 Com. Lesser wants to know why eighty (80) feet versus another height. Considerable height would be added to the existing towers. Mr. Giddens responded that in radio communications, the taller the tower, the better. The original request was for one-hundred (100) feet. That would not be possible without major modifications. He cannot extend the towers more than eighty(80)feet. A taller tower provides better coverage. Com. Shapiro confirmed that there is an existing tower at Village Hall and asked about adding onto that tower. Mr. Giddens replied that there is an existing tower on top of the building that is one-hundred-ten (110) feet in height. This tower was constructed originally for Northwest Central Dispatch over thirty (30) years ago, who granted the tower to the Village. There are no architectural drawings for the existing tower. Based on the capacity of the existing tower and a calculated wind load,the existing tower cannot handle it. Com. Shapiro asked if the towers are increased to eighty (80) feet, how many years will that provide coverage before the tree growth requires a higher tower. Mr. Giddens stated that according to the Village Forester, that should not be a problem. The trees that are causing issues are mostly on the Cook County side,where tree growth is starting to reach its' maximum. Com. Dunn asked if the tower on the Village Hall is currently being used. Mr. Giddens stated that it is being used. Com. Dunn asked if any of the towers are or will be used for commercial purposes. Mr. Giddens stated that the towers are strictly for Village communications only. There is no intent to turn them into a commercial venture.There is no mandate that states that they need to be taller,only a functionality issue. Corn. Windecker advised that attended the Appearance Review Team meeting as well. He asked Mr. Giddens to clarify the reason for the new tower at Village Hall. Mr. Giddens explained that at the March 17, 2008 Village Board meeting, the plan to relocate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was approved. The current EOC is located in the basement of the Public Works building.The new EOC will be located in the basement of the Village Hall. Mr. Warren Pugh, 2695 Misty Woods Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, was present and sworn in. He lives near the Half Day Road sight, which he understands was withdrawn. He asked what kind of communication equipment is on the towers. Are they omni-directional? Is there any 802.11 on the towers? Mr. Giddens responded that they are 802.11. At Fire Station 27 there is a uni-directional. There is a connection between the Arboretum Golf Course Maintenance Building and the Fire Station and a connection between the Fire Station and Village Hall. Mr. Pugh confirmed that the tower on Half Day Road is omni-directional. He asked what is being done to eliminate interference to home WIFI systems. Mr. Giddens replied that due to the height he does not believe that there is interference to home systems. Mr.Pugh stated that if the system is omni- directional and he lives half a block away, the Village system will potentially overpower his 802.11 system, which is WIFI for a laptop. Because of the height, there will be a very broad footprint. Mr. Giddens asked if there is current interference. Mr. Pugh stated that occasionally he does have interference and has no way of knowing where it is coming from. He suggested that directional antennas be used, if possible,to only point the signal where it is needed. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 8 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 Ch. Entman asked if it was ever explored to determine if interference with home WIFI systems would occur. Mr. Giddens stated the antennas are mono-focused to a point at various spots. Village Hall is an omni-directional. Fire Station 27 is an omni-directional and the rest of the antennas are a single point. The home networks are on a 5.8 network. The Village is on a 5.9 network, which is a different frequency, in addition to the fact that the antenna are not broadcasting down, they are broadcasting straight across. So there are two focused antennas going to each other and the set up is such that one tower is only listening to the other tower. There is a timing mechanism between the two (2) towers. The Village has had the same infrastructure in place since 1999. The Village has had some commercial companies looking to build infrastructure within Buffalo Grove. They have done sight surveys. Our antennas have not produced interference for their commercial ventures. However, the commercial model is not a very solid model.He does not believe that the Village is interfering with home networks. Ch. Entman is the tower at Village Hall will be omni-directional. Mr. Giddens stated that current tower is omni-directional and has been since 1999. Ch. Entman would like to know if interference would be an issue. Mr. Giddens asked what would be tested, spot-checks at people's homes throughout the Village to prove that there is no interference. Ch. Entman would not like to entertain something now that could prove to be a large issue. There is no question on the need for the request. Mr. Giddens explained that there are three (3) frequencies that home networks use and only one (1) channel is used at a time. If there are problems with interference, change to a different channel. Interference could be caused by a portable phone, or a whole series of other devices in the home that could have the same frequency. Corn. Shapiro stated that most likely the interference is coming from something inside the home, most likely a cordless phone or even a microwave oven. Most networking for homes is 2.4GH channel, not even 5.8. The Village is at 5.9. He asked if there is a way to utilize only one (1) tower at Village Hall, utilizing the new tower to carry the equipment of the old tower. Mr. Giddens replied that there is not. About nine (9) months ago the Police Department was having communication issues on the north end of town. They took the radio transmitter and placed it at the highest point on the existing tower. That mitigated the issue. He would not feel comfortable taking that transmitter down and placing it on a tower with a reduced overall height. Corn. Shapiro asked for additional information concerning the broadcasting frequencies of the Village and home networks. He believes that this would mitigate residents concerns about their own networks. Com. Lesser asked if the transmitter could be located at the same height on the new tower as it exists on the current tower. Mr. Giddens referred to Zoning Board of Appeals Exhibit "El" and explained that the line drawn across the existing tower would be the highest point of the new tower as it relates to the existing tower. Therefore, the new tower would not be high enough. Mr. Pugh asked to test the interference footprint by taking a laptop and seeing how far from the Fire Station they could get before losing the signal. Mr. Giddens advised that due to security on ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 9 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 the Village .networks, no other devices can see or hear the wireless network, unless it is a receiving unit that is programmed to receive that signal. Ch. Entman would like to have information provided to review next month concerning the frequencies as Luggested by Corn. Shapiro. He understands the need for the variations. Mr. Michael Simmons, 1087 Auburn Lane,Buffalo Grove, Illinois,was present and sworn in. He is in favor of the request. He also agrees with Mr. Pugh's comments. The Board needs to understand two (2) issues. The first issue is that adding height adds to the footprint for communication. This is a positive move. The second issue is that homes are being saturated in a certain area. In some cases, increasing the elevation increases the power of saturation. With the home networks there are three (3) issues at play; one is frequency; one is encryption; and one is overload. Radio stations in town will overload clock radios and other devices. If some assurance can be given, based on the directional antennas and power, if there is a likelihood of saturation within a given area of the antenna, that will help residents in a particular area. If you are outside the footprint,then there would not be an issue. Ch. Entman asked what information from the Petitioner he would like to review. Mr. Simmons stated that he would like to see the Radio Frequency (RF) coming from the antenna. Does the height increase the footprint and saturation in a given area? He suggests that an RF engineer take a look at the WIFI network based on frequency, height and power output to determine the possible interference in a geographic location to help minimize the potential interference. Mr. Giddens commented that there is a non point to point radio at Fire Station 27. There are directional antennas at all the rest of the sites. The request for Fire Station 27 radio has been withdrawn. There will be no modifications to the antenna at Fire Station 27. Now they are left with some focused/directional antennas between Fire Station 26, Fire Station 25 and Village Hall. These are focused antennas that are driving to each other at the eighty(80) foot mark. They do not propagate down. They propagate across. The concern deals with the omni-directional antenna that has a larger footprint that goes in many directions. That antenna is not being modified. Ch. Entman confirmed with the Petitioner that the directional antennas do not have the issue that the residents were describing concerning the interference. Com. Windecker asked if the proposed antenna at Village Hall would be higher than the antenna at Fire 25 due to the grade change between the locations. Mr. Giddens replied that the grade level is within four(4)or five (5)feet of the two locations. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no additional questions or comments from the audience. Corn.Dunn made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by the Village of Buffalo Grove, 50 Raupp Boulevard, for variation of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.32.030, pertaining to Height restrictions, for the ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 10 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 purpose of c2nstructing a communication tower with one or more antennas that would exceed the height limitation by twenty (20) feet for a total height of eighty (80) feet. Pursuant to Exhibit "El"submitted with the application. Petitioner has exhibited hardship and unique circumstances. The proposed antenna will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Corn. Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Stein,Dunn,Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro,Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 6 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Permit may be issued in fifteen (15) days — April 3,2008. Com Dunn made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by the Village of Buffalo Grove, 505 W. Dundee Road, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.32.030, pertaining to Height restrictions, for the purpose of adding onto the existing communication tower, which would include one or more antennas, that would exceed the height limitation by twenty (20) feet for a total height of eighty (80)feet. Pursuant to Exhibit"E2"submitted with the application. Petitioner has demonstrated hardship and unique circumstances. The proposed addition to the existing communication tower will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Com.Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Stein,Dunn,Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro,Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 6 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Permit may be issued in fifteen (15) days — April 3,2008. Corn. Dunn made the following motion: I move we grant the request made by the Village of Buffalo Grove, 1051 Highland Grove Drive, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.32.030, pertaining to Height restrictions, for the purpose of adding onto the existing communication tower, which would include one or more antennas, that would exceed the height limitation by twenty (20) feet for a total height of eighty (80)feet. Pursuant to Exhibit"E1"submitted with the application. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 11 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008 Petitioner has demonstrated hardship and unique circumstances. The proposed addition to the existing communication tower will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Com.Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:AYE—Stein,Dunn,Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro,Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 6 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Permit may be issued in fifteen (15) days — April 3,2008. Ch. Entman advised that the Petitioner has withdrawn the request for 100 Half Day Road. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Corn. Lesser and seconded by Corn. Windecker. Voice Vote—AYE was unanimous. Ch.Entman adjourned the meeting at 8:55 P.M. Submitted by, adit Jude Kamka Recording Secretary ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 12 of 12—MARCH 18, 2008