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REGULAR MEETING
BUFFALO GROVE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
JUNE 21, 2011
Chairman Entman called the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting to order at 7:31
P.M. on Tuesday, June 21 , 2011 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp
Boulevard.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Cesario
Commissioner Steingold
Commissioner Windecker
Commissioner Lesser
Commissioner Au
Chairman Entman
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Shapiro
Also Present: Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner
William Raysa, Village Attorney
Trustee Les Ottenheimer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 17, 2011 minutes:
Com. Windecker made a motion to approve the minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals
regular meeting held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 . Com. Cesario seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE — Cesario, Steingold, Windecker, Shapiro, Entman
NAY — None
ABSTAIN — Au
Motion Passed 5 to 0, 1 Abstention. Minutes approved as submitted.
BUSINESS
600 BUFFALO GROVE ROAD, INDECK ENERGY SERVICES — REVIEW OF
STATUS OF THE EXISTING FOR RENT, SALE, LEASE SIGN
Mr. Richard McCarty, Imperial Leasing Company, 4747 W. Peterson Avenue, Chicago,
IL 60646, was present and sworn in.
Mr. McCarty explained that they recently placed a tenant that leased 3,400 square feet of
space. They currently have approximately 5,900 square feet of space still available. The
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sign is their most important marketing tool to leasing. They are requesting to allow the
sign to remain for another six (6) months.
Ch. Entman advised Mr. McCarty that when he returns in December for a status review
to provide the current rent roll for the building at that time. Mr. McCarty agreed to
provide that information in December.
There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no
questions or comments from the audience.
Corn. Lesser made a motion to grant a six (6) month extension for Indeck Energy
Services, for the "For Rent, Sale or Lease" sign located at 600 Buffalo Grove Road.
Petitioner to appear at the December 20, 2011 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for a
status review of the sign. Corn. Cesario seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE — Cesario, Steingold, Windecker, Lesser, Au, Entman
NAY — None
ABSTAIN — None
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Item to appear on the December 20, 2011 Zoning Board of Appeals
agenda.
1023 PROVIDENCE LANE, ADAM AND LAURA BARSHEFSKY — ZONING
ORDINANCE, SECTION 17.40.050, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING THE
EXISTING HOUSE INTO CONFORMANCE CONCERNING A 11.29 FOOT
DEFICIENCY IN THE REQUIRED TWENTY THREE (23) FOOT CORNER
SIDE YARD SETBACK; AND TO CONSTRUCT A ROOFED OVER FRONT
PORCH THAT WOULD ENCROACH A DISTANCE OF 11.29 FEET INTO THE
REQUIRED TWENTY THREE (23) FOOT CORNER SIDE YARD SETBACK
Mr. Adam Barshefsky, 1023 Providence Lane, and Mr. Chris Bartels, Bartels
Landscaping, 1255 E. Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL 60084, were present and sworn in.
The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on May 25, 2011 was read.
Mr. Bartels explained that they are proposing to construct a roofed over front porch onto
the existing home. The home currently extends beyond the building setback by 11 .29
feet. The proposed porch would not extend beyond what the existing home encroaches.
Ch. Entman read the Village Engineer's memorandum addressed to Brian Sheehan dated
May 31 , 2011 which states: "I have no comments on the proposal."
Ch. Entman read the Appearance Review Team (ART) minutes dated June 8, 2011 .
Ch. Entman read a written objection received by the Village submitted by Evelyn
Pavlick, 1056 Providence Lane, undated, which states: "I vote no. I cannot attend the
meeting — I am not allowed to drive at night."
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Corn.Lesser asked if the work would be performed by Bartels Landscaping.Mr.Bartels
stated that his company would perform the landscaping work and would construct the
roofed over porch.He does employee carpenters.
Corn. Cesario asked Mr. Sheehan about the proper procedure to bring the house into
conformance and to grant the variance for the roofed over porch.Mr. Sheehan advised
that two (2) separate motions should be made;one(1)to bring the existing house into
conformance and one(1)to approve the variance for the front porch.
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 recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by Adam and
Laura Barshefsky, 1023 Providence Lane, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section
17.40.050,pertaining to Multiple-family dwelling district,for the purpose of bringing the
existing house into conformance concerning a 11.29 foot deficiency in the required
twenty three(23)foot corner side yard setback.
Corn.Au seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:AYE—Cesario,Steingold,Windecker,Lesser,Au,Entman
NAY—None
ABSTAIN—None
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Item to appear on the July 11, 2011
Village Board agenda.
Com.Windecker made the following motion:
I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by Adam and
Laura Barshefsky, 1023 Providence Lane, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section
17.40.050,pertaining to Multiple-family dwelling district,for the purpose constructing a
roofed over front porch that would encroach a distance of 11.29 feet into the required
twenty three(23)foot corner side yard setback.
Pursuant to plans and specifications submitted to and approved by the Village.Materials
to match the existing construction in like kind and quality. Subject to the Village
Engineer's memorandum dated May 31,2011 and the ART minutes dated June 8,2011.
The proposed roofed over porch will not be detrimental to the public health,safety and
welfare and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
Corn.Au seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:AYE—Cesario,Steingold,Windecker,Lesser,Au,Entman
NAY—None
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ABSTAIN—None
u Motion Passed 6 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Item to appear on the July 11, 2011
Village Board agenda.
15 N. BUFFALO GROVE ROAD, WALGREENS — ZONING ORDINANCE,
SECTION 17.44.606.E.6 — TO INSTALL MULTIPLE WALL SIGNS AND TO
REFACE THE EXISTING GROUND SIGN
Mr. Bernard Citron, Thompson Coburn, 55 East Monroe Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL
60603; Mr. Daniel Perlin, Walgreens, 104 Wilmot Road, MS#1420, Deerfield, IL 60015;
and Mr.Nicolas Migan, Schroeder&Holt Architects, 311 East Chicago Street, Suite 410,
Milwaukee, WI 53202, were present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in
the Daily Herald on May 25, 2011 was read.
Mr. Citron explained that Walgreens was recently granted approval by the Village Board
to allow a Take Care Clinic at this Walgreens location. They are also in the process of
renovating this location by changing some of the exterior window elevations. They will
be removing the existing wall signs and the mortar and pedestal and replace them with
the proposed signs. They are also proposing to reface the existing ground sign to include
the Take Care Clinic. The overall square footage of the proposed wall signs will be less
than what currently exists. Their most important element is to promote the new Take
Care Clinic at this location.
Ch. Entman read the ART minutes dated June 8, 2011.
Ch. Entman read a written objection received by the Village submitted by Evelyn
Pavlick, 1056 Providence Lane, undated, which states: "I vote no. I cannot attend the
meeting—I am not allowed to drive at night."
Mr. Raysa inquired about Bond Drug Company and Waltrust Properties, Inc. as shown on
the Warranty Deed submitted with the application. Mr. Perlin stated Bond Drug was a
subsidiary of Walgreens at one time but that the correct ownership should be listed as
Walgreen Co.
Corn. Windecker noted that the blue band on the building was removed from the
proposed package as recommended by the ART.
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 Walgreens, 15
N. Buffalo Grove Road, for variance of Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.44.060.E.6,
pertaining to Signs, for the purpose of installing multiple wall signs and to reface the
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existing ground sign pursuant to Exhibits"E"; "F", "F2", "G"and"H" submitted with the
application.
Subject to the ART minutes dated June 8, 2011.
Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Subsection A.
Com. Windecker seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: AYE—Cesario, Steingold, Windecker, Lesser, Au, Entman
NAY—None
ABSTAIN—None
Motion Passed 6 to 0. Findings of Fact attached. Item to appear on the July 11, 2011
Village Board agenda.
1493 W. DUNDEE ROAD,BIZ SOLUTIONS-VILLAGE BOARD DEFERRAL
BACK TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR APPEAL OF THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS DECISION TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR
DEVIATION TO THE PLAZA VERDE SHOPPING CENTER SIGN CRITERIA
Ch. Entman read the letter submitted by Mr. Pete Speer, Owner, Plaza Verde West
Shopping Center, dated May 24, 2011 which advises that Biz Solutions, 1493 W. Dundee
Road,has vacated the premises. Therefore, the request has been withdrawn.
ANNOUCEMENTS
Mr. Sheehan advised of the outcome of the Twin Rinks recommendation to the Village
Board regarding the proposed LED digital display sign.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Com. Lesser and seconded by Com.
Windecker. Voice Vote—AYE was unanimous.
Ch. Entman adjourned the meeting at 8:03 P.M.
Submitted by,
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J e Kamka
Recording Secretary
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