MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD

SPECIAL MEETING – JUNE 5, 2006

7:00 PM

 

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

 

Members Present:         Chairman John Staub, Lynn Michaelson-Cohn, Rod Beadle, John Marshall, Terry Connolly, Lori Lyman, Dee McLaughlin

 

 

Members Absent:         None

 

                         

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

 

1.      Approval of the May 15th Draft Meeting Minutes.

 

Commissioner Cohn made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Connolly to approve the minutes of the May 15th meeting as presented.

 

Commissioner McLaughlin asked that these minutes be placed on the next agenda for re-consideration.

 

Commissioner Lyman made a motion to place the May 15th minutes on the next AB meeting agenda. There was no second to that motion; motion dies for lack of a second.

 

The original motion was then approved by a vote of 5 ayes, 1 nay and one “present”.  

 

2.      Consideration of a replacement Subdivision Identification Sign for the Elenora Estates Subdivision and mail box housing structure located off of Indian Creek Road, Submitted by Schmechtig Landscape Company on behalf of the Eleanora Estates Homeowners Association.

 

At the May 15th meeting the AB had questions regarding the height, construction and lighting proposed for the mailbox structure. The AB directed the petitioner to provide additional information regarding this structure.     

 

Planner Hogue indicated to the AB that the requested materials had been received and noted that a revised site plan had been received which now identified a single subdivision sign (as permitted by the Village Code) instead of the two signs as originally proposed.

 

Commissioner Connolly asked if individual mailboxes could be placed at each homes site. A representative of the HOA indicated that the post office would not allow that. The HOA representative also noted that the mail box structure was being placed further from the road than what exists presently.

 

Motion made by Commissioner Marshall seconded by Commissioner Cohn to accept the mailbox structure and lighting scheme as submitted.    

 

 

3.               Consideration of a request for approval of a sign for the “Galley Munoz” within the “B-1” Historic Business District,  on property known as 247 & 249 Old McHenry Road,  Submitted by Mr. Robert Munoz.

 

Mr. Munoz explained his request to the Board noting that the purpose of the signage is to better direct people to the Long Grove Café and more clearly identify the two (separate) existing art galleries on the property. Discussion then occurred regarding the total signage allowed. Mr. Munoz noted the “swoosh” logo as identified in the submittal was not longer being considered.

 

Discussion then focused on the total amount of signage allowed.  It was noted that as two tenants are involved each is entitled to 12 sq. ft of signage for a total of 24 sq. ft. for both tenants. This total would be minus the already approved and existing signage on the property. A rough calculation indicated the signage as proposed was slightly large exceeding the allowed square footage of signage by approximately 1 square foot. This was however based on a rough calculation of existing signage.

 

Motion by Commissioner Lyman, seconded by Cohn to accept the signage as proposed with respect to color, copy & placement (minus the swoosh logo) subject to total signage not exceeding 12 square feet per tenant with square footage calculations and total square footage to be reviewed and verified by staff. On a voice vote; all aye.

 

4.   Review of exterior elevations for house plans on property at 3995 RFD, also known as Lot 6 in the Orchards Planned Unit Development.

 

Planner Hogue noted that per the approved PUD ordinance all homes in the Orchards Planned Unit Development were to be reviewed by the AB.  The two existing homes had not been reviewed by the AB. This was an oversight on the part of staff.

 

The AB requested that elevations be submitted of the other two buildings so the AB could consider those in relation to the proposed structure.  Commissioner Marshall questioned the calculation of FAR on the proposed project.  Overall the AB had concerns with large houses on small lots.

 

Motion Made by Commissioner Lyman seconded by Commissioner Connolly to table approval of the request until elevations & color of materials can be shown for exiting structures ( renderings preferred) prior to approval of this request. On a voice vote; all aye.    

 

 

 

5.   Reconsideration of the color scheme of outbuildings in Long Grove Commons

 

Many of the Commissioners indicated they had driven by the property but had not evaluated the color scheme against the approved elevations.

 

A member of the public said the shade of green which was painted on the on the outbuildings does not blend with the development.

 

The AB suggested that the colors of future structures anticipated in the development be reviewed by the AB.  The AB requested that color chips as well as a list of paint (colors and numbers included) as well as any shades which my be considered in “substantial conformance” with the approved elevation be submitted for review by the AB.  

 

           

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

1.   Reconsideration of the approved minutes of the December 19th and March 20th AB Meetings.

  

  

The AB reconsidered the meetings minutes of the aforementioned meetings. They discussed and approved modifications to those minutes acceptable to all members of the AB.

 

          

Adjournment:  Commissioner Beadle made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Marshall.  On a voice vote the motion was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted;

 

James M. Hogue

 

James M. Hogue

Village Planner