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2008-11-18 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes AppABwErg REGULAR MEETING As SLA6/K%i d t BUFFALO GROVE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOVEMBER 18, 2008 Chairman Entman called the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. on Tuesday, November 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 Commissioner Au Chairman Entman Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Edward Schar, Building Commissioner William Raysa, Village Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 21, 2008 minutes: Corn. Windecker made a motion to approve the minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Com. Stein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE — Stein, Dunn, Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro, Au NAY — None ABSTAIN — Entman Motion Passed 6 to 0, 1 Abstention. Minutes approved as submitted. BUSINESS 79 MCHENRY ROAD, JEWEL OSCO - SIGN CODE, SECTIONS 14.20.030 AND 14.20.080, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL WALL SIGNS ON THE WEST ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING. THE ADDITIONAL SIGNS INCLUDE A "24 HOUR PHARMACY" WALL SIGN; A "WINE & SPIRITS" WALL SIGN; AND TWO (2) GRAPHIC PANEL WALL SIGNS. Mr. Walter Sydor, Jensen & Jensen Architects, 2000 Spring Road, Suite 620, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 and Mr. Dave Pilz, Consolidated Sign Service, Inc., 1136 No. 18th Street, Omaha, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 1 of 4 — NOVEMBER 18, 2008 Nebraska 68102, were present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on October 24, 2008 was read. Mr. Sydor explained that Jewel Osco is undergoing a renovation at 79 McHenry Road. The renovation includes remodeling the store inside and out with the "Premium Fresh and Healthy" design package. The exterior of the store will be modified and will include the colors Decatur Buff, Valley Forge Brown and China White. The existing "FOOD" sign is to be replaced with "WINE & SPIRITS" and moved closer to the center of the store. The "24 HOUR PHARMACY" sign is to be relocated closer to the center of the store. The "TCF BANK" sign and the "JEWEL OSCO" signs will remain. The two (2) graphic panels will be located over the entrances. These graphic panels are designed to last for years, only to be replaced at the next remodeling project. Each graphic panel is two hundred eighty-seven (287) square feet and the panels are not illuminated. Ch. Entman asked if the exterior remodeling includes the shops to the south of Jewel. Mr. Sydor confirmed that the exterior remodeling would extend to the south elevation of the building. Ch. Entman stated that if this is recommended for approval, he would like to a condition that if the panels are to be changed, it would first require approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Com. Lesser asked how the decals are mounted to the graphic panels. Mr. Sydor explained that they mount a piece of store front with glass and the decals cover the glass. They found that Plexiglas does not hold the decals as well. Com. Lesser stated that the decals need to be replaced if they become dilapidated. Mr. Sydor stated that Jewel would replace the decals if needed. Com. Lesser stated that he is pleased with the overall remodeling at this location. Com. Windecker stated that he attended the Appearance Review Team meeting and at that time it was discussed that if the Village felt that the graphic panels were dilapidated, the Village could require them to be replaced. Com. Au confirmed that the graphic panels would not be illuminated. Mr. Sydor confirmed that they will not be illuminated. The"TCF Bank"wall sign is to remain as depicted on Group Exhibit"E". 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 Jewel Osco, 79 McHenry 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 four (4) additional wall signs on the west elevation of the building. The additional signs include a "24 HOUR PHARMACY"wall sign; a"WINE& SPIRITS"wall sign; and two (2) graphic panel wall signs. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 2 of 4—NOVEMBER 18, 2008 Pursuant to Group Exhibit "E" submitted with the application. The graphic panels are to be replaced upon request by the Village. No changes are permitted to the graphic panels unless approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Sub-section B. Corn. Windecker seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Stein, Dunn,Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro,Au, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 7 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Item to appear on the December 15, 2008 Village Board agenda. STRATHMORE SHOPPING CENTER, ARTHUR GOLNER & ASSOCIATES — REVISION TO THE STRATHMORE SHOPPING CENTER SIGN CRITERIA No one was present. The Zoning Board of Appeals read the revised Sign Criteria and understands that they want white lettering and the signs to be centered over the lease space. This would replace the current Sign Criteria that has been in place since 1978. There were no questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Windecker made a motion to approve the revised Strathmore Shopping in Center Sig n Criteria attached to the letter dated October 29, 2008. Corn. Dunn seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Stein, Dunn, Windecker, Lesser, Shapiro, Au, Entman NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 7 to 0. ANNOUNCEMENTS Village Attorney, William Raysa, discussed the criteria to approve variations. Discussion of the criteria will be reviewed on the December 16,2008 agenda. Edward Schar announced that he will be retiring from the Village on December 31, 2008. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Com. Lesser and seconded by Corn. Windecker. Voice Vote—AYE was unanimous. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 3 of 4—NOVEMBER 18, 2008 Ch. Entman adjourned the meeting at 8:03 P.M. Submitted by, /1/)OlAkLi&- J' lie Kamka Recording Secretary ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 4 of 4—NOVEMBER 18, 2008