1978-03-09 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Minutes •
VILLAGE OP BUFFALO GROVE , I'L
APPEARANCE CONTROL COMl t1 SSI0N.
TUESDAY , MARCH 9 , 1978
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to. order at 8 : 07 p .xn.. by . Chairman,
Don Hardt• . at the Municipal Bild ing,. 50: Raupp Boulevard , on
Tu.e s d ay , March 9 , 1978 .
2 . ROLL CALL
Present were : Chairman. Don Hardt , Commissioners . Kirby,
Rosenfeld , and Richard Heinrich .
Absent : Commissioner Hefler
T E T
Also present were : Dominick Saviano , Building Department ;
and the following perspective members : -
Lillian Herskowitz , 1174 Alden Lane , 537i-3455
Laura Berins , 409 Indian Hill Rd . , 541-'1549
Linda Thompson, 720 Essington Lane , 537-8422
Leland (Bud ) Gibbs , 1140 Franklin In . , 634-1140
3 . APPROVAL 07 I INUT E S
Approval of minutes was deferred until the workshop at the
next meeting time 7 : 30 p .m. with Business beginning at 8 p .m.
4 . BUSINESS
a) Standard Pacific - Yodel area signs , Fencing , Landscaping ;
Lighting and Parking Lot
Representatives : L . A. Guggemos , President of St . Pao . Ill . Corp .
Ron Ahlrnan , Lawrence Ahlman , Inc .
Gugg emo s showed the plans for Highland Point and gave
an explanation of the project . He described the model area,
concrete driveway , lots to be completely sodded and he pre
sented pictures of the exterior lights .
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2 SIGNS ,_w
Ur.. Gugg emo s presented the Model Sign for Highland Point-
• and stated that it would be raised from two (2) to three (3)
ft. to conform with the sign ordinance and that it also will
conform with the Hoffman sign as per previous stipulation.
Ur. Guggemos then presented the signs that will be placed
in front of each model. They will be Black (Lettering and
Border) and "elite (Background and Posts) and each model has
been given a name as suggested at a previous meeting.
Next the Sales Information Center sign was presented and
reviewed. One will be over the Garage - 8" letters -'8' high.
the other one will be at the Driveway - 6" letters - 8' high.
General discussion followed reviewing all the sign package.
Commissioner Heinrich made a motion to accept the signs
as presented. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion.
Roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
LANDSCAPING
Mr. Guggemos presented the L odel Landscaping area and the
Corner - Side Elevation plans complete with species listed.
Commissioner Heinrich asked what landscape warrenty was
given on the models?
Mr. Guggemos explained that since there is only a one year
guarantee on shrubs and trees the models will be sold after
a year.
Commissioner Kirby asked what type of maple was being used?
She explained that October Glory Maples were not acceptable.
Mr. Ahlman said they were Red Sunset Maple.
Mr. Guggemos presented the plans for corner lots and stated
that an equivalent of 8500.00 worth of landscaping will be ;!
provided at the expense of the homeowner.
Commissioner Rosenfeld asked that the shrubs will be easy
to maintain for the homeowner.
APPEARANCE CONTROL COLLniSSION
LARCH 9, 1978 - Page Two.
After general discussion concerning the Center Island
Benches, Trees and Yodel Lighting Yr. Guggemos stipulated
that the bench and landscaping would belong to the Village
and would be left or removed as the village desired, as
well as all lighting be removed. They will meet all the
requirements of. the Village Building Department.
Chairman Hardt asked that the Fitzers as presented be
set back one (1 ) ft. from the walk. "So agreed." Also
that the model lights would be placed at the proper angle
so as to not cause reflection. "So agreed."
Commissioner Kirby asked the color of the fence. "Natural"
Commissioner Heinrich made a motion to accept the plan
for Standard Pacific; or Assigns; development known as
Highland Point; as presented with the stipulations as
. described above.
Cormlissioner Kirby seconded the motion.
Roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
4.
The plans were initialed for reference to stipulations.
EOM LIGHTIN'TG
The pictures were reviewed and it was agreed that they are
attractive and durable.
Commissioner Heinrich made a motion to acce t the lighting
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for the homes and models as presented.
Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion.
Discussion? Commissioner Rosenfeld asked about the fixture
-at the service entrance in the rear. He felt it was not as
attractive as the rest of the package. But the general
consensus was that it is up to the developer what he will
use and that the fixture presented was acceptable.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Commissioner Rosenfeld — Nay.
Commissioners Kirby, Heinrich and Iiardt: Aye.
Motion passed.
APPEARANCE CONTROL COLIlI S SION
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QQXTER SIDD Y. LATIMICA.PIITG
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• Chairman Hardt restated the agreement to provide 5'500 .00
worth of landscaping with each corner lot - side
elevat ion.
Mr. Gugg ergo s so agreed and. .ask ed that some leeway be given
in the .selection of shrubbery due to soil conditions,
Chairman Hardt explained the purpose s eof sideyard Q y a� d I.and-
• scaping for the benefit of the visitors ,
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Commissioner Heinrich asked if the corner lots would have
• the C50.04C1.added to the cost of the home?
� r . Gu ,gemos "Yes" but that people will be inform--
.� � � saidsip �t � the � p
ed of the charge so they can decide if they want a corne
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er
to t .
Commissioner . Rosenfeld asked that a
Landscape Architect be
consulted as the location o f plantings will
zngs so that none be
placed beneath drains for
instance . It was agreed b,Y
the de--
veloper.
Commissioner TIirby made a motion to approveth
e she general
concept of C500 .00 worth of plantings b e
placedon corner lots
and •that a Landscape Architect be consulted
for the actual
planting of shrubs , trees , etc .
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Commissioner Heinrich seconded '
the motion . .
Roll call ti-o t e was as follows : ,. • r �.
Commissioners Rosenfeld, Kirby
y`-
and Hardt - Aye . Commissioner Heinrich
h - Abstain. •
• The..notion carried .
The developer asked when the i would p core before the
Village Board . It will be on April . 3, 1978. .
b) KINDER CARE -Day Care e Center.
Bob Elkan - Representative
LANDSCAPING
Lir. Elkan presented the modified landscaping plan showing
new p lacesaent .. of car bumpers, shrubbery and trees .
APP1 ARA CE CONTROL c0L ISsioN
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