VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE

MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD

REGULAR MEETING – September 18, 2006

7:00 PM

Call to Order: Chairman John Staub called the regular meeting of the Architectural Board (AB) to order at 7:03 p.m. with the following members present:

Members Present: Chairman John Staub, Rod Beadle Terry Connolly, Lori Lyman, John Marshall

Members Absent: Lynn Michaelson-Cohn

Also Present: Village Planner James Hogue, and members of the public

1. Approval of the August 28^th Draft Meeting Minutes.

Motion made by Commissioner Connolly, seconded by Commissioner Lyman to approve the minutes of the August 28^th special meeting as presented. On a voice vote; all aye.

2. Consideration of a request for signage within the B-1 Historic District for property at 437 Robert Parker Coffin Road for the Blue Ambiance Spa submitted by Leszek & Halvina Zero.

The materials which had been requested by the AB at the August meeting had been submitted.

Commissioner Lyman questioned the scale of the sign. Chairman Staub questioned how water would flow over the sign. Mr. Zero then explained his request. He noted lighting of the sign would be exterior and flush with the ground. The pool used to hold the re-circulated the water would be reinforced concrete.

Commissioner Lyman stated that the location of the signage is appropriate although different from overall downtown signage scheme.

Discussion then followed centering on the character of the sign and impact on the downtown.

Commissioner Connolly made a motion seconded by Commissioner Beadle to accept the signage as presented with respect to size and materials and subject to conformance with all building codes; the business owner must remove the sign should the business move and the yard be restored to its previous condition. On a voice vote; all aye.

3. Consideration of a request for an addition to “The Stable Shops”, 326 Old McHenry Road for an enclosed patio/porch within the “B-1” Historic Business District, submitted by Niki & Eleftherios Shinas.

The architect for the petitioner, George Prosiliakos explained the request addition to the existing structure to the AB.

Chairman Staub questioned the railing and how that would fit into the overall design of the addition.

Commissioner Connolly asked if the addition would be a 4-season room? Petitioner’s representative indicated it would not; it would be a warm weather addition only.

Discussion of the request then followed. The main concern of the AB was that the addition matches the existing structure. It was noted details such as window boxes, doors and other amenities could help to in blending the addition to the existing structure.

It was noted signage would be reviewed separately from this request.

Motion by Commissioner Lyman, seconded by Commissioner Connolly, to approve architecturally the screened porch addition as designed with the condition that all materials and colors used in the addition match the existing structure and colors and materials be resubmitted for AB review. On a voice vote; all aye.

OTHER BUSINESS:

1. Review of Signage, Landscaping & Lighting provisions of the proposed Long Grove Zoning Ordinance – CH. 9

The AB again concurred with the comments as submitted by Commissioner Beadle.

Chairman Staub submitted comments as well. Discussion of best management practices and parking then occurred.

Planner Hogue will get the AB comments to the PCZBA. He noted time is quickly running out for additional comments.

2. Discussion of potential new AB candidate.

The AB indicated there was a need for a professional such as architect or perhaps an interior designer on the AB. The AB will search for individuals who may fit these criteria. No recommendation was made regarding the filling of the existing vacancy.

Adjournment: Commissioner Beadle made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Connolly. On a voice vote the motion was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted;

James M. Hogue

James M. Hogue

Village Planner