MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – February 11, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Chair Staub was not present for this meeting. Per the Rules of Procedure adopted by the AB
the first order of business is to appoint a chair pro-tem. Commissioner Beadle
made a motion to appoint Lynn Michaelson-Cohn Chair Pro-tem for February 11th
meeting. Commissioner Connolly seconded
motion..
On a voice vote, all aye
Call to
Order: Acting Chair Michaelson-Cohn called the
regular meeting of the Architectural Board (AB) to order at 7:10 p.m. with the
following members present.
Members Present:
Lynn Michaelson-Cohn, John
Marshall, Terry Connolly, Lori Lyman, Rod Beadle, and Valerie Plunkett.
Also Present:
Village Planner James Hogue, Secretary Marietta Calas and members of the
public
Absent: Chairman John Staub
1. Approval of the December 17, 2007 Draft Meeting Minutes.
A few minor typographical revisions were made to the
draft minutes as presented. Acting Chair Michaelson-Cohn moved to accept
minutes upon revisions seconded by Commissioner Marshall.
On a voice vote; all aye.
2.Consideration
of a request for signage for “Augarola Stained Glass”,
Mr.
Hogue stated that Mr. Angarolas’ proposal is within the square footage
regulation of signage per the leaseable amount of retail space. Commissioner
Lyman suggested color be added to the sign. She indicated that the colors of
the letters should be changed to golden yellow with brown shadowing behind the
letters and the background should be cream instead of white. Commissioner
Plunkett also recommended adding a scallop edge to the corners.
After
further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Lyman and seconded by
Commissioner
Plunkett
to change the color of the sign to cream, to also add a scallop to the corners
and change the
letters
to a golden yellow with brown shadow and add a brown border around the edge of
the sign with staff to review the sign for compliance with these recommendations
.
On
a voice vote, all aye.
3. Consideration of elevations and building
materials for residences on Lots 4, 5, & 7 within the Eastgate PUD, submitted by
Fidelity Wes Builders.
Mr.
Michael DeMar representing Fidelity Wes
Builders brought samples of stucco, gutters and window trim as well as brick
samples for lots 4 and 5. Changes in the drawings as previously requested by
the AB to lot 5 were made as follows:
The window heights on the back of the building were all brought to a consistent
height adding transoms over the back door.
On
lot 4 (previously lot 9), a larger gable to the front of the house was
added. Side dormers were made larger. The windows on the left elevation were
changed to two triple windows instead of four single windows.
It
was noted the purchaser of
Commissioner
Connolly made a motion seconded by Acting Chair Michaelson-Cohn to accept all changes and color choices
presented for houses on lots 4 & 5 of the Eastgate Estates.
On
a voice vote, all Aye.
Due to the anticipated time commitment
needed to review the plans on Sunset Foods, Acting Chair Michaelson-Cohn made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Connolly to take Item 5 and move it to Item 4 with
Sunset Foods being the last on the agenda to allow ample time for consideration
of the request.
On a voice vote, all Aye.
4.
Consideration of elevations for the Long Grove Promenade, Illinois Route
83 and Long Grove Road, submitted by Monarch Design Company.
Elevations
and materials were presented to the board by Monarch and Assoc. Commissioner Lyman was concerned with the
continuity of the new building with the existing building near by. Commissioner Connolly suggested a change in
the color of the brick to coincide with the existing building and to eliminate
the shutters of the existing building in order to make it more integrated.
After
further discussion the AB provided general guidance and instructions to the
petitioner to bring revisions to the next meeting for further review. No plans were approved at this time.
5.
Consideration of plans and plats for landscaping, lighting, signage and
elevations as part of an application submitted by Sunset Grove, LLC for an
amendment of the zoning map to rezone property from R2 to the HR-1 and OS-P
Districts; a special use permit authorizing the development of a planned unit
development submitted by Mid-America Development Company.
Members
of the public were concerned with the noise control. They requested a larger buffer area along
Commissioner
Connolly expressed his frustration that the developers did not take the AB’s
recommendations
in the last meeting seriously, He felt
that the items last discussed were not even addressed. Mr. Fitzgerald addressed this comment stating
that they indeed took the AB’s
recommendations
seriously and further reviewed the change of
material of the two towers to stone but they felt it just was too heavy
of a look and decided to keep the material as previously presented.
He
stated that they did however, make the other changes that were suggested by the
AB. The column pylon bases were changed
to a less bell like shape, back lighting was added to the top windows and towers.
Commissioner
Lyman felt there still needs to be a material change to the towers as stated in
the original motion of the last meeting and requested that they add the options
discussed and present renderings to the AB.
After
further discussion, Commissioner Lyman made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Marshall that they submit two renderings to the Village Board for review. The original
rendering and one with the two towers on Sunset Foods building to be in
stone. The Village Board will make final
decision.
On
a voice vote, all aye.
Mr. Hogue noted the time and made a
motion to extend the meeting to 11:00 in order to further discuss the Sunset
Grove proposal. On a voice vote, all Aye
The
proposed landscape plan was presented showing two seating areas by Starbucks
and Sunset Foods with additional planted areas added. Walkways were added from each building to
create a comfortable flow for pedestrian traffic. Commissioner Lyman expressed a concern with
the fence material and whether it should be painted or stained. She also suggested ivy growing up the fence
for a more natural look.
Commissioner
Marshall indicated that the shape of the retention basin should be softened
with a more natural edge.
Commissioner
Lyman asked that the landscape architects review the suggestions provided by
the AB and present various options at the next meeting.
Lighting
was briefly touched upon due to the time constringent. It was suggested by Commissioner Connolly that
15’ high light posts be used instead of the specified 18’ posts. After further discussion, the AB accepted the
preliminary lighting drawing with the recommendations to be made at a final submittal.
Due
to time limitation, signage will be addressed at the next meeting (pending the
action of the Village Board on the proposal).
Acting
Chair Michaelson-Cohen made motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by
Commissioner Beadle. Meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Long
Grove Architectural Board