MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING - October 17, 2005
7:00 PM
Call to Order: Chairman John Staub called the meeting of the Architectural Board (AB)
to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Members Present: Chairman John Staub, Lori Lyman, Dee McLaughlin, Terrance
Connolly, Lynn Michaelson-Cohn
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Village
Planner James Hogue
The Board had moved this item to the end of the agenda for
consideration. The Board noted several minor typographical corrections to the
draft meeting minutes. The Board also made amendments to the draft to minutes
regarding Agenda item 5.
Motion to approve the minutes as amended/corrected by Commissioner Connolly,
seconded by Commissioner Cohn, and unanimously approved by voice vote.
2. Consideration of a request for an addition to
“The Studio”, 360 Historical Lane for
enclosure of an existing patio and signage within the “B-1” Historic Business
District, submitted by Mr. Tom
Hilligoss.
The Board asked Mr. Hilligoss for
architectural drawings of the proposal. Mr. Hilligoss left the meeting to get
the drawings and returned indicating he did not have them with him. Village
Planner Hogue then presented the plans submitted for building permit review for
use by the Board.
Commissioner
Lyman indicated that there were several items mentioned at the September 12th
meeting which the Board had requested. She inquired about the issue of
“clipping” the corner of the proposed building. Mr. Hilligoss indicated that
the change would not be made.
Ms. Lyman also brought up the issue of the railing as mentioned at the
last meeting. She
questioned what materials the proposed railing would be constructed of;
wood, iron or both? Mr. Hilligoss
indicated that railing would be constructed of iron. Two separate balusters
would be alternated in the design of the railing. Illustrations of the balusters
were included with the materials Commissioner had received.
Mr. Hilligoss then further explained the proposal noting the locations
and type of interior improvements as well as exterior materials used.
Ms. Lyman had a concern with regard to the southeastern elevation as
presented. Her concern stemmed from the roof line and appearance from the west.
She indicated that the building should be reviewed as a whole and while this
western elevation was not readily visible today, the Board should be concerned
with future downtown development and look of the entire building. The Board discussed options for this
elevation. They concluded that a more finished look was needed around the
pergola. They discussed the use of a copper capping abound the top of the
pergola. The use of a crown or coping was also discussed.
Chairman Staub favored a more simplistic approach to dealing with the
pergola roof.
The consensus of the Board was to slope out the upper floor wall at the
exterior creating a soffit and retain the use of the cedar shakes. This would be more in keeping with the other
existing shingled roof areas and soffits and be more in keeping with the
existing building design. They also wanted the petitioner to submit an accurate
drawing (as an addendum to the building plans) documenting this change as
discussed.
Motion made by Lynn Michaelson-Cohn and modified by Chairman Staub to accept the design with corrections as follows; the vertical wall element to the top of the parapet would be sloped on the south and west elevation to create an eave of two (2) or more feet and continued to the mansard roof on the west and south subject to a graphically accurate drawing being submitted for AB review prior to the next meeting of the Village Board of Trustees. Seconded by Lori Lyman. On a voice vote all aye and none opposed.
Mr. Hilligoss also submitted a proposal to the AB regarding signage.
This was different from what he had submitted to the Board on the 12th
of September. Village Planner Hogue indicated that the structure associated
with the signage request was in excess of 5000 sq. ft. and as such petitioner
was entitled to 30 square feet of signage. Mr. Hilligoss indicated that due to
the location of his building visibility was an issue; he would need more
signage than the ordinance would allow. Commissioner Connolly indicated that
the AB had no authority to vary the standards with regard to the amount of
signage allowed. The signage request was then deferred to a later date pending
resolution of the square footage issue.
Mr. Pacyniak explained the request including the color, size and
materials to be used in the proposed request for signage.
Commissioner Lyman asked if the sign would be located outside of the
right-of-way of Route 83. Mr. Pacyniak
noted the sign would be in the same location as the previous sign which was
outside of the right-of-way.
Commissioner Cohn had a concern with the use of “dryvit” as proposed on
the submitted drawing in association with the request. The Commission had
concerns with the look of the sign in a few years if “dryvit” was used. Mr.
Pacyniak indicated that cost was a concern with regard to sign replacement. The
AB urged the HOA to switch the material used in the sign from “dryvit” to a
stone alternative such as cultured or natural stone. They indicated a
preference for landscaping to be used to screen the proposed illumination of
the sign. The AB also noted that, if possible, larger lettering should be used
on the sign to improve the overall appearance and placing “SADDLE” above the
word “CLUB”.
A motion was made by Lori Lyman
seconded by Terry Connolly, to approve
the monument sign as proposed with the used of cultured or natural stone over
the entire monument (in place of the “dryvitt”) and while not mandatory, the AB
recommends the use of larger lettering if possible subject to revised drawings
being submitted for AB review. On a voice vote; all aye.
The petitioner addressed the Board by indicating that First Impression
Window Cleaning had been in business in the Village for the last 3 years. They
have many Long Grove clients and many people have had difficulty locating their
office which was the reason for the sign request.
The Board asked that the phone number be removed for the request for
signage. Petitioner agreed; indicating the sign looked better without that
information.
Motion made by Terry Connolly, seconded by Lynn Michaelson-Cohn to
accept the signage as presented with regard to the logo, color scheme as
depicted on the company letterhead without the phone number and subject to a
final drawing being submitted for AB review and approval.
The Board considered the application and materials submitted by Mr. Towner. It was noted that Mr. Towner was not present at the meeting.
The Board found that there was not enough detail provided in the items submitted. Specifically the Board wanted to see more detail with regard to the overall color scheme of the building and improvement, and specifications and/or samples of the new materials to be used in construction (i.e doors, windows, etc).
Motion made by Dee McLaughlin, seconded by Lynn Michaelson-Cohn to request that petitioner submit more detail with regard to the façade modification namely, the overall color scheme of the building and improvement, and specifications and/or samples of the new materials to be used in construction (i.e. doors, windows, etc) and a true scale drawing of the proposed change also be included.
6. Consideration of a request by
Trustee Klein for “Downtown Signs”.
Village Planner Hogue mentioned that this item had been requested to be placed on this agenda for consideration. However, the materials required for this agenda item are still being prepared consequently it will be moved to a later meeting date.
Other Business; None.
Adjournment: Commissioner McLaughlin made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Cohn. On a voice vote the motion was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted;
James M. Hogue
James M. Hogue
Village Planner