VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE

MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD

REGULAR MEETING – October 16, 2006

7:00 PM

Call to Order: Chairman John Staub called the regular meeting of the Architectural Board (AB) to order at 7:05 p.m. with the following members present:

Members Present: Chairman John Staub, Lori Lyman, John Marshall, Lynn Michaelson-Cohn

Members Absent: Rod Beadle, Terry Connolly

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

1. Approval of the September 18th Draft Meeting Minutes.

Commissioners noted several typo’s in the minutes. Commissioner Lyman made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, to approve the September 18^th meeting minutes as corrected. On a voice vote; all aye.

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

Ms. Shinas explained her request for signage. Discussion by the AB followed.

Commissioner Cohn had a concern with a portion of the copy on the sign which stated “Dining, Billiards & Spirits.

Planner Hogue explained the history of the request and noted the petitioner was proposing that the structure be used as a restaurant. Restaurants are permitted uses within the B-1 Historic District.

Motion by Commissioner Lyman, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, to accept the signage as presented as long as “billiards” is considered an accessory use for “For Pete’s Sake” on property at 326 Old McHenry Road. On a roll call vote; Marshall; aye, Lyman; aye, Cohn; aye, Staub; aye. The motion was approved.

Ms. Shinas then indicated that wood from the existing exterior of the structure will be used on the outside of the addition. Additional stained cedar siding (per the submitted sample) will be used if necessary.

The AB found this acceptable and urged that a mixture of old and new siding be used on the addition to help to blend them together.

Commissioner Marshall made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Lyman to accept the siding for the addition as proposed with the condition that if new siding is to be used it mixed with the old to blend the two together to the greatest extent possible. On a voice vote; all aye.

3. Consideration of a request for signage and alteration to the placement of the approved signage for Suite E, Building 6, Long Grove Commons, submitted by Dr. Marina Mikhalets, D.D.S.

Planner Hogue explained the petitioner is requesting that the proposed signage be placed on the south elevation as opposed to the north as was approved as part of the PUD approval process.

The proposed sign is contemplated to be made of wood with a green and white color scheme with the words “Long Grove Dental Studio” on the sign face. As proposed the sign is single sided. A rendering of the proposed location of the sign on the south side of the building is also attached. The square footage of the sign conforms to the 6.6 square feet as previously approved as part of the PUD approval process.

The AB discussed this request and suggested the placement on the south elevation be subject to the sign being secured to the wall, not hanging as proposed, and that the sign be raised and centered between the arches on the south elevation.

Motion by Commissioner Lyman, seconded by Commissioner Cohn, accept the sign as submitted and the modification of the approved the placement of the sign from the north to the south elevation subject to the sign being affixed to the building (not hanging) and raised and centered between the arches on the south elevation of the structure. On a voice vote; all aye.

2. Consideration of a request for signage for Suite D, Building 6, Long Grove Commons, submitted by Mr. Ty Van for Nails 2001.

Planner Hogue explained that as proposed the sign is contemplated to be constructed of individual aluminum channel letters painted white with a red plexiglass face on the lettering to spell out “NAILS 2001”. As proposed the signage will be non-illuminated per Village Code.

Petitioner indicated signage for the north side would be identical to that on the south side. Petitioner indicated both signs would not exceed 6 square feet which is within the standards previously approved for this tenant space within the development.

Chairman Staub questioned the sign color. Commissioner Lyman questioned the font and suggested a cursive or italic script be used. Commissioner Marshall concurred that a more decorative script be used

The AB discussed the request and suggested the following conditions; 1) the script of the sign be softer & more decorative (such as italic or cursive script as in the “Curves” sign); 2) the red in the lettering be a darker shade of red (sample to be submitted for staff review); 3) the area of each of the two signs permitted shall not exceed six square feet; 4) revisions to the proposed signage be reviewed by staff prior to permit issuance.

A motion was made by Commissioner Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Lyman to accept the signage subject to the following conditions; 1) the script of the sign be softer & more decorative (such as italic or cursive script as in the “Curves” sign); 2) the red in the lettering be a darker shade of red (sample to be submitted for staff review); 3) the area of each of the two signs permitted shall not exceed six square feet; 4) revisions to the proposed signage be reviewed by staff prior to permit issuance. On a voice vote; all aye.

3. Consideration of the color scheme for buildings 7 & 8 for Long grove Commons submitted by Mr. Larry Quinlan, Victor Construction Company.

Victor Construction Company had sent a master list of exterior paints for the entire Long Grove Commons to the AB. This master list applies to all structures in Long Grove Commons and is per the architects plans. Not all colors are to be used on buildings 7 & 8 . It is hoped this review and approval will resolve any issues regarding the color scheme within the L.G.C. development.

Mr. Quinlan presented the approved elevations and architects drawings identifying the paint scheme on each of the structures. He noted that these colors would be used through out the development and not just on buildings 7 & 8. Whatever color shades were deemed acceptable to the AB would be carried on throughout the development as appropriate.

In general the AB liked the color scheme as represented in the renderings of the building elevations and felt the original color scheme should be adhered to. However it was noted that generally the color shades needed to be toned down to present a darker and richer appearance. The color shades should match the renderings and original color scheme as closely as possible. Commissioner Cohn noted that colors as viewed on paint samples and renderings may look very different when applied to the actual structure.

After discussion the AB continued this item to their next meeting and requested additional color chips be submitted to more closely reflect the color shades as depicted in the color renderings of the building elevations.

OTHER BUSINESS:

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

Commissioner Lyman indicated she had reviewed the landscaping portion of the proposed code. Her recommendation is that this portion of the code be rewritten. She suggested modeling the regulations after the regulations as adopted by the Village of Schaumburg.

Discussion of potential new AB candidate.

The AB again reiterated the need for a design professional on the Board, such as an interior designer or possible an urban planner.

Adjournment: Commissioner Lyman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Marshall. On a voice vote the motion was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted;

James M. Hogue

James M. Hogue

Village Planner