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2009-06-16 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes Apra iri REGULAR MEETING As ITIEb 1Ia+ Ibi BUFFALO GROVE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS JUNE 16, 2009 Acting Chairman Windecker called the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in the Council Chambers of the Village Hall, 50 Raupp Boulevard. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioner Dunn Commissioner Windecker Commissioner Shapiro Commissioner Au Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Stein Commissioner Lesser Chairman Entman Also Present: Brian Sheehan, Deputy Building Commissioner William Raysa, Village Attorney Lisa Stone, Village Trustee APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 19, 2009 minutes: Com. Dunn made a motion to approve the minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Com. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE — Dunn, Shapiro, Au, Windecker NAY — None ABSTAIN — None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Minutes approved as submitted. BUSINESS 1 BANK LANE, FIRST AMERICAN BANK - SIGN CODE, SECTION 14.40.025, TO ALLOW THE EXISTING CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN LOCATED IN THE WINDOW ON THE WEST ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING TO REMAIN Ms. Jennifer Lynch, First American Bank, 1 Bank Lane, was present and sworn in. The public hearing notice published in the Daily Herald on May 28, 2009 was read. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 1 of 4 — June 16, 2009 Ms. Lynch explained they are requesting a variation for the changeable copy sign located on the west elevation of the building. The sign is already installed. They previously had two (2) static four (4) by eight (8) signs in the windows. About four (4) years they replaced the signs believing that they were replacing the signs with the same type of sign. They did not feel that they needed a permit. They realize that they were incorrect and she apologized. They have about forty-nine (49) locations and more than half of them have this type of changeable copy sign. They will work with the Village concerning the length of the messages, how often they rotate and adding community service messages. This is an easier way fro them to manage their signage. Acting Ch. Windecker asked how often they would be changing the copy. Ms. Lynch stated that they have full control from every five (5) seconds up to every twenty-four (24) hours. They can set the time for the sign to change for whatever the Village wants. Acting Ch. Windecker believes that the sign is too big for the window. Corn. Shapiro asked about what the sign copy would contain other than bank products. Ms. Lynch stated that they advertise checking accounts, savings account, loans, etc. They also post community events, such as a parade. Corn. Shapiro confirmed with Ms. Lynch that the bank does not advertise anything other than the bank's own products. Corn. Dunn asked about how often the wording changes on the sign. Ms. Lynch stated that up to one (1) month ago, the wording was changing every minute. Now it changes once a day. Com. Dunn confirmed that the copy will not contain moving, spinning, flashing or images on the sign. Com. Dunn asked if the sign was operating beyond the business hours of the bank. Ms. Lynch stated that the sign is currently operating twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. They do lower the intensity at night so it is not blaring onto the street. They are capable of turning the sign off at night. Com. Dunn asked about the bank hours. Ms. Lynch stated that the bank hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Com. Dunn asked if they had every received any complaints about the sign. Ms. Lynch replied that she is not aware of any complaints. The sign would remain in the same location. Corn. Au asked if the sign was movable. Ms. Lynch stated that the sign could possibly be moved with a hoist. Corn. Au asked how difficult it would be to move the sign to the other window. Ms. Lynch does not know. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that the previous signs located in the windows were more appropriate for the window sizes. He believes that the sign should be reduced in size so that it does not appear to be two (2) wall signs. There is a "First America Bank" sign across the front of the building, then the large window sign. Acting Ch. Windecker advised that four (4) Commissioners were present and the Petitioner will need four (4) affirmative votes for the request to be recommended to the Village Board for approval. He asked if the Petitioner would like to postpone the vote until there are more Commissioners. Corn. Dunn stated that she does not have any objections to the request but would include restrictions concerning not changing the location; the sign could not change more frequently than ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 2 of 4 — June 16, 2009 every fifteen (15) minutes; restrict the hours of operation of the sign; and that no moving, flashing, spinning, graphics,no other signs in the windows, etc. Acting Ch. Windecker stated that would be comparable to restrictions for hours of illumination for other signs. Corn. Shapiro agrees with the suggestions. Ms. Lynch agreed to the suggested conditions. There were no additional questions or comments from the Commissioners. There were no questions or comments from the audience. Corn. Dunn made the following motion: I move we recommend to the Village Board to grant the request made by First American Bank, 1 Bank Lane, for variance of Sign Code, Section 14.40.045, pertaining to Changeable Copy Signs, for the purpose of allowing the existing changeable copy sign located in the window on the west elevation of the building subject to the following conditions: 1. The sign can only operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. 2. The sign is approved for the west elevation only. No other signs of any type can be posted in the bank windows. 3. The sign copy can be text only—no graphics. 4. The sign content can only promote First American Bank products or community/civic events—no third party vendors or advertising. 5. The sign copy can change no more than once every 15 minutes. 6. The signs operation shall conform to the stipulations within Exhibit D regarding the manner of use, the type of lighting and the absence of graphics or animation. Pursuant to Sign Code, Section 14.44.010, Subsection A. Com. Shapiro seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: AYE—Dunn, Shaprio, Au, Windecker NAY—None ABSTAIN—None Motion Passed 4 to 0. Item to appear on the July 6, 2009 Village Board agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS Acting Ch. Windecker read a letter submitted by Lisa and Rich Kasparian dated May 22, 2009 addressed to Mr. Sheehan concerning the variation application for 629 Sycamore Road which states: "I would like to rescind my application for a variance for 629 Sycamore Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089." ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 3 of 4—June 16, 2009 ADJOURNMENT Li Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Corn. Au and seconded by Corn. Shapiro. Voice Vote—AYE was unanimous. Acting Ch. Windecker adjourned the meeting at 7:52 P.M. Submitted by, orokk jei ._ Ju Kamka Recording Secretary Li ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PAGE 4 of 4—June 16, 2009