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1980-09-25 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes • APPEARANCE.__C OMMI SSION VTLLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. THURS. . SEPT, 25. 1980 1. :'CALL TO ORDER ONOIMmelpSMONNIIMMINIMO Chairman Don Hardt called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. at the Village Hall. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Holland, Knaak. Paolillo. Carr. & Hardt. QUORUM PRESENT. Commi ssi oners Absent: Kirby and Gibbs. Bldg. Dept. Representative: James D. Griffin. Asst. Bldg. and Zoning Adm, 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to Approve the minutes of Aug. 28. 1980 was made by Com. Knaak and seconded by Com. Holland. Voice Vote was Aye - -Knaak„ Holland. Paoli llo,Carr. Nay - None Abstain - Hardt. Minutes 8/28/80 Approved. 4. BUSINESS - OLD a) Pulte - Tanglewood Subdivision Ms. Sharon Covey presented the proposed directional sign which will rent ace the billboard sign located at Busch and Green Knolls. Com. Holland conducted the di-scussion and revi eyed the _ p±evious presentati on. Because the Flags are actually a form of si gnage the C ommi s si on had agreed that the Flags were more acceptable than the large billboard si gn Jack Metsger was present and descri bed the construction of the sign. He pronosed a sign 22" x 10" (or 18 1/3 square feet) to be set upon a berm. It would be a double-faced sign with landscaping around the base and erected with a four post decorative base. It will be a sandblasted sign the same as the other signage for Pulte. No lights and will be removed when the sub-di vi sion is finished. The Commission expressed annroval of the sign and Flags and honed other devel- opers would take this apnroach for their advertising. Com. Knaak made the following moti on: I move we accent the si nn for Tanglewood as deni cted. Sign being ten (10) feet long by twenty-two (22) feet in width and ei ghteen (18) inches from the ground. Sign to be located nerpendi..cular to Busch Road. At least. ten (10) feet from the lot line along Green Knolls Drive and at least ten (10) feet from the lot line on Busch Rd- Sign to be in the colors deni cted. Si gn will not be lit. ALSO: We approve the three aluminum Flag Poles with flags as follow: A) Center Pole to be no greater than 20' - American Flag B) Two other Flag Poles two (2) feet lower will disnlay the Illinois State Flag and .Pulte Cornorate Flag C) American Flag to be taken down before sunset. Construction of the Tanglewood Signn and Flag Poles are to be co-ordinated wti h the removal of the existing 8 x 15 foot Bi 11 board sign located nernendi cular to Busch Road. Iyandscaui ng around the Tanglewood Sign will be as depi cted- _ � � ~ ' ^ . �*w� _'� __ . . ' _' _ . . . ' - - ^ . � , ._ - _. _ - ` ` _ , . ' . _ ' _ ` ' . � ` . ^ ` . ' ' ��~�^ ` ` . ' . ` ' ' _ ' . . _ _ ' ` _ ��� - Pulte Motion cont'd Com. Holland seccnndedthe motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Carr Holland Knaak Paolillo Hardt Nay — None Motion Passed — 5 to 0. Com. Knaak questioned the Black/white sign on the trailer being used for -ales. Ms. Covey explained that she did not know that a permit was needed for that sign because it was being used temporarily. She apologized and said she would return to have it reviewed. Another directional sign should also be approved. Com. Knaak asked about the Tribune Festival signs which builders leave on di splay after the show is over. Ms, Covey explained that a tackage is bought by builders and it would be up to them to remove the signs. The Commission will di_scuss this at the end of the meeting. NEW ELEVATIONS Dan Star presented the plans for the New Models Nos. 725 (F & G) and 735 (F & G). He said that all previously approved materials would be used. The same color pack— ages will be offered. The model with the mansard roof will be the same front and rear. The right side window is standard but the front window could be a bay win— dow if the buyer so chooses. (Model F) Model G will have a rear elevation which is the same as the other el evati ons with gables. Masonary fireplaces are optional but so far all homes have fireplaces. The garage has brick on the right side but siding on the left because the homes are only 6 1/2 feet from the lot lines. Mr. Star did not feel brick is necessary. If brick is used the cost would be about k400 to $500 for an 8tx 101 area. The Commi ssi on asked other basic questions but in general approved the elevations, Com. Paolillo made the following motion: I move we accent theTanglewood Model #725 (F & G) with the following stipulations: a) The exterior shingles- paint etc. conforms to the materials we have already approved. b) The Left elevations of F and G when facing the corner will be treated with shrubbery we have previously annroved. c) Fireplaces will be previously approved. Com. Holland seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Holland Paolillo Hardt Nay — Knaak Motion Passed 3 to 1 Nay And 1 abstain. Abstain — Carr Com. Holland made the following motion: I move we accent the Tanglewood Model#735 (F & G) Note: The roof has been changed to accomodate a `./ Cathedral Ceiling over the living; room. dining room and kitchen. coast'd APPEARANCE COMMISSION Sent. 25. 19fZ0 - Page Tw6 sb Northbrook Dev. Co. Motion cont'd Com. Carr seconded the moti on. Roll Call Vote: Aye — Paoli l.o Knaak Holland Carr Hardt Motion Passed 5 to 0. Nay — None Landscaping of Trailer — Mr. Kayman described the temporary sales trailer. It i.s white — 121 x 561 and will be completely skirted. The entire entry way will be refurnished. The platform will be wooden with a railing. Com. Paolillo suggested something be used to break un the back of the trailer and it was agreed that two more Austrian Pines would be best. Com. Knaak made the following motion: I move we accent the landscaping presented by the Northbrook Develooment Co. for the Sales Trailer at the Wi ndfi eld subdi vi_si on: with the addi ti.on of two (2) Pine Trees at the Rear — Austrian Pine — 8 ft. BB. Landscaping will be similar to that depicted. Skirt to be around entire trailer. Proposed driveway shwon on Plat to be omitted. Old driveway to be used. Com. Carr seconded the motion, Roll Call Vote-- Aye — Paolillo. Knaak Holland Carr Hardt Motion Passed — 5 to 0. Nay — None c) E. Albert Fantl — Archi tectural Revi ew No representative were present because they were not completely ready yet. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Ch. Hardt will send conies to two letters regarding the Northwood project to the Commission with the next racket, b) Mr. Gri.ffi n was asked to look at several si gns: Li eberman t s (Lights); Commons (Lights): Steeple View (Phone No. changed with tacked on board): c) It was mentioned that the Commissioners present at the Buffalo Grove Days dinner were not recognized with the other dignitartes. 7. ADJOURNMENT Com. Knaak made a motion to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. Com, Carr seconded the motion. All were in favor and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted. (--k; Shirley Bs. .. Secretary APPEARANCE COMMISSION Sent. 25t 1980 — Page Four sb t V Pulte - Motion conttd The right sides when facing corners will have landscaping as Prev i ously denoted. All materials will likewise be the same as Previously annroved. Roll Call Vote: Aye - Ho11 Ard Knaak Paolill o Hardt Nay - None Abstain - Carr Moti on Passed 4 to l abstensi on. b) PopnintFresh Pies - Sign No renre sentati ve was Present. 5. NEW BUSINESS a) Datsun - Roof Units The developer decided to screen the units as nreviously agreed. b) Northbrook Development Co.. (old Kaufman and Broad) Windfield - Signage and Sales Trailer John Kayman. presented the site plan and explained the proposed si gnage. The Northbrook Development Co. is retaining the name Windfield and plans to use the same signs. He explained then need the two directional signs in order to get started. Plans are to erect a large sign on Arlington Hts. Road at a later date. Oom. Knaak said he would Prefer to see all the signs at one time in order to prevent too many signs being brought in at in the case of Pulte (Tanglewood). Mr. Kayman said that they only want to get the.Sales Trai ler open at thi_s ti me and need to identify the entrances. He will present a complete sign package. The Commission asked that the minutes from Wi ndfi eld be brought up so that they may be reviewed before the next nresentati on. Com. Knaak sai.d he had visited the site and recalled the brick entrance with the name on the wall. Com. Paoli llo recalled that there was to be a bond posted to assure uokeen or removal of this wall when the development was com- pleted. Mr. Kayman agreed to stipulate they would not light the signs and said he expected to take the signs down within 90-150 days. Com. Holland made the following motion: I move we approve the temporary sign "C" as depicted- which is in existence: consisting of: Wi.ndfield col ors Brown with a Yellow background: on Rose Court - to be at the end of the Parking lot - 15 feet from Property line. Sim "B" to be placed at the North end at the rear of the gravel narking lot - by the Right si de entrance as deni cted i.n the drawing. Backs of both signs are to be painted out to match the background color (Yellow type) Neither sign be lighted. Both signs are to be included in a total sign package to be presented at a future meeting. 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