VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD

August 15, 2005

 

Call to Order:  Chairman John Staub called the meeting of the Architectural Board (AB) to order at 7:04 p.m. with the following members present:

 

Members Present:                     Chairman John Staub, Lori Lyman, Dee McLaughlin, Terrance Connolly

 

Members Absent:                     Lynn Michaelson-Cohn

 

Also Present:                            Village Planner James Hogue

 

  1. Approval of the July 18, 2005 Draft Meeting Minutes.

 

The Board noted several minor typographical corrections to the draft meeting minutes. Ms. McLaughlin noted that the minutes should reflect the fact that Mr. Connolly had not received notification of his appointment to the AB and therefore was not in attendance.

 

Motion to approve the minutes as amended/corrected by Commissioner Lyman, seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin, and unanimously approved by voice vote.

 

 

2.  Consideration of a replacement Subdivision Identification Sign for the Stonehaven Subdivision located on Route 22 and Stonehaven Drive, Submitted by the Stonehaven Homeowners Association.

 

Chairman Staub briefly reviewed the request. Mr. R. Aaron Underwood, President of the Stonehaven Homeowners Association (HOA), further explained the request. He explained that the age and nature of the construction of the existing entrance sign necessitated replacement. The process had begun about a year and a half ago when a problem arose with the mailbox structure. That structure required replacement as well and the HOA wanted to coordinate the mailbox structure with the entrance sign.  The HOA wanted a structure which was as maintenance free as possible; hence the sign will be constructed of stone.

 

The plaque with the subdivision name on it will measure 2’6” x 6’.  A low voltage in-ground lighting system will also be utilized.

 

     

 

 

Commissioner Lyman suggested that if possible, the name plaque be place slightly higher than what was shown in the illustration. This was suggested both from an aesthetic and functional perspective as it would also make the name plaque more visible.

 

Mr. Underwood concurred and indicated that the illustration was to give an idea of how the sign would look at that location. In all likelihood the name plaque would be elevated when constructed. He also noted that this was the only entrance to the subdivision and no security or pole lights are anticipated at that location.

 

Motion made by Commissioner McLaughlin to approve the replacement subdivision identification sign for the Stonehaven Subdivision located on Route 22 and Stonehaven Drive as submitted with the possibility of raising the name plaque higher than presented in the illustration upon construction. Motion seconded by Commissioner Connolly.  The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

 

Adjournment:  Commissioner McLaughlin made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Lyman.  On a voice vote the motion was unanimously approved.  Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted;

 

James M. Hogue