VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD

REGULAR MEETING – February 12, 2007

7:00 PM

 

 Per the Rules of Procedure and Protocol adopted by the Architectural Board a motion was made by Commissioner Beadle, seconded by Commissioner Lyman to appoint Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn as the Chair Pro-Tem for the February 12, 2007 regular Architectural Board meeting. On a voice vote; all aye.      

 

Call to Order:  Chair Pro-tem Lynn Michaelson-Cohn called the regular meeting of the Architectural Board (AB) to order at 7:09 p.m. with the following members present:

 

Members Present:         Chair Pro-tem Lynn Michaelson-Cohn, Lori Lyman, John Marshall, and Rod Beadle.

 

Members Absent:        Chairman John Staub and Terry Connolly.         

                         

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

 

 

 

1.   Approval of the December 18, 2006 Draft Meeting Minutes.

 

Commissioner Beadle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, to accept the December 18, 2006 meeting minutes as presented. On a voice vote; all aye.

  

2.      Consideration of the color scheme for buildings 1 & 2 for Long Grove Commons submitted by Mr. Larry Quinlan, Victor Construction Company.

 

It was noted that Mr. Quinlan was not present. Planner Hogue updated the AB on the status of this request. The AB then moved this item to the end of the agenda.

 

(Note: Mr. Quinlan did not make an appearance before the AB at this meeting consequently this item was tabled until the March 19th Regular Meeting).

 

3.   Consideration of  exterior alterations and landscaping for “For Pete’s Sake” (a.k.a. “The Stable Shops”), at 326 Old McHenry Road within the “B-1” Historic Business District,  submitted by Niki & Eleftherios Shinas.

 

Mr. George Prosiliakos, architect for the project presented the proposal to the AB. He noted there were three basic components to the request. These included the addition of a HVAC unit, installation of a kitchen exhaust fan and revisions to the previously approved “porch” addition which is now anticipated to be a fully enclosed building addition instead of the “3 season porch” as previously approved. 

 

Mr. Prosiliakos noted the HVAC unit would be located north and west of the existing structure and proposed addition. The unit would be screened with dense bushes to make the unit as inconspicuous as possible. It had been determined that this was the best location for the installation of this unit.  He then explained the request for the exhaust fan. He indicated that 18 inches of the fan unit must remain exposed.  The remainder would be screened by building up a cedar base around the fan unit. The exposed portion of the unit will be painted to match the shingles and make the unit as inconspicuous as possible. He then noted the previously approved addition would now be permanently enclosed instead of a “3 season room” as previously approved. He noted the windows to be used as opposed to screens and the exterior materials would be cedar to match the existing structure.

 

The AB then discussed the request. Commissioner Marshall had a concern with “make up air” and the functioning of the HVAC unit and exhaust fan.

 

Motion made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Lyman to accept the plans a for improvements for “For Pete’s Sake” dated 02-05-07 for the windows, roof exhaust vent and HVAC unit for size, location and screening and that “make up air” calculations be submitted for review by Village staff.  On a voice vote; all aye.             

 

4.   Consideration of a request for privacy fence for secure vehicle storage for MelsMarathon209 Robert Parker Coffin Road, within the “B-1” Historic District, Submitted by Mel Towner.

 

Mr. Towner presented his request to the AB. He indicated the fence needs to be a stockade fence and the gate portion of the enclosure needs to be a chain-link material. He noted the area where the fence is to be located.  This is his “impound yard” where towed and wrecked vehicles are stored. This area needs to be secured so that wrecked and towed vehicles are not tampered with.  

 

The AB then discussed the request. Commissioner Lyman noted that aesthetics are a big concern with this type of structure at this location. The AB discussed a six foot high stockade fence on both sides and the back with 10 foot wide chain-link gates on the front (south).

 

Motion made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Beadle to approve a six foot stockade (wood) fence on the north, east and west sides of the impound yard as identified by Mr. Towner and 10 foot wide black vinyl coated chain-link gates to be installed on the south side of the enclosure.  On a voice vote; all aye.             


 

 

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

  1. Discussion of potential new AB candidate.

 

As Chairman Staub and Commissioner Connolly were not present this item was tabled until the March 19th regular meeting.

 

Adjournment:  Commissioner Beadle made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Marshall.  On a voice vote the motion was unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted;

 

James M. Hogue

 

James M. Hogue

Village Planner