VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
MEETING OF THE

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
SEPTEMBER 15, 2003

                                                                                               

 

1.     Call to Order:  Chair John Staub called the meeting of the Architectural Review Commission to order at 7:05 p.m. with the following present:

 

Chair:                                                         John Staub

 

Members Present:                                       Lauren deGrazia, and Lynn Michaelson-Cohn.

 

Members Absent:                                        Lori Lyman and one position remaining unfilled.

 

Also Present:                                              Village Planner Ed Cage

 

Petitioners:                                                  None

 

1.      Approval of the June 16, 2003 Meeting Minutes.

Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn moved, seconded by Commissioner deGrazia, for approval of the draft July 21, 2003 meeting minutes, on a voice vote, the motion was unanimously approved.

 

2.      Continued Consideration of One 6 Sq. Ft Wall Sign Approval For “Charlotte’s Chapeaux”, Submitted by Brooke Brengard.

There was some discussion on the type, size and color of the sign and that it complies with Section 5-19-5-A-2-C of the Sign Ordinance.

 

Commissioner deGrazia moved, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn, for approval of a 6 square foot wall sign as indicated on the undated rendering on the condition that the black lettering on a white background color scheme is used.  On a voice vote, the motion was unanimously approved.

 

3.      Continued Discussion on the Plans and Building Materials for the Proposed Gas Pump Canopy and Existing Gas Station, For the Current Amoco Gas Station Located at 209 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Submitted by Melvin Towner.

The Board had a number of concerns with the submitted information.  The specific concerns were:

 

a.       The canopy and the existing building match each other in both color and style.

b.       The roof for the canopy utilizes a darker color, that would be a similar to the colors of the surrounding roofs in that area of the Village.

c.       What type of lighting fixtures are proposed in the lighting plan for the canopy and at what levels?

d.       Do the walls of the existing building have to be painted brilliant white or can they remain as they currently exist or possibly even tone the proposed brilliant white down?

 

Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn moved, seconded by Commissioner deGrazia, to table action on this petition until the next meeting when the petitioner could address the noted concerns.  On a voice vote, the motion was unanimously tabled until the next Board meeting on October 20, 2003.

 

4.      Continued Lighting Discussion of The Proposed Subdivision Identification Sign, For the Burr Oaks Glen Subdivision, Submitted by Donald Silich.

There was some discussion on the type of fixture that is proposed to illuminate the sign.

 

Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn moved, seconded by Commissioner deGrazia, for approval of the illumination of the subdivision identification sign only as depicted on the rendering submitted and with a most recent revised date of 7/31/03.  On a voice vote, the motion was unanimously approved.

 

5.      Consideration of a Request for Two 32-Square Foot Leasing Signs, For “Mid-America Asset Management, Inc” Located at the Northwest Corner of Route 22 and Old McHenry Road, Submitted by Parvin-Clauss Sign Company.

There was some discussion on the length of time the Board would permit such a leasing sign to remain at this location.  A maximum one year period was felt to be a reasonable period of time, the Petitioner could then come back before the Board with a request to extend this period of time.  Chairman Staub indicated that the 6 square foot maximum had been used on other such projects and that it was prudent to continue using this requirement.  The Petitioner could opt for two 6 square foot signs at this location because they have two street frontages, therefore making the maximum overall size of such a sign 12 square feet.  The Board noted that the Petitioner must request a specific signage package along with the PUD process for the development of this property and that these temporary signs be removed at that time.

 

Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn moved, seconded by Commissioner deGrazia, for approval of a leasing sign not to exceed a maximum size of 12 square feet with the submitted style, colors and design as illustrated on the 9/3/03 rendering as submitted by Parvin-Clauss for a maximum time period of one calendar year only.  As the property has two street frontages, the Board suggested that the sign could be made up of two smaller 6 square foot signs but not to exceed the maximum 12 square foot maximum.  The approval of this request is conditional on the Petitioner removing the proposed signs at the time the property is developed.  On a voice vote, the motion was unanimously approved.

 

Adjournment:  Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn moved, seconded by Commissioner deGrazia to adjourn the meeting.  On a voice vote the motion was unanimously approved.  Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.