VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING – March 26, 2007
7:00 PM
Per the Rules of Procedure and Protocol
adopted by the Architectural Board a motion was made by Commissioner Marshall,
seconded by Commissioner Connolly to appoint Commissioner Lyman as the Chair
Pro-Tem for the March 26, 2007 Special Architectural Board meeting. On a voice vote; all aye.
Call to Order: Chair Pro-tem Lori Lyman called the regular meeting of the
Architectural Board (AB) to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following members
present:
Members Present: Chair Pro-tem Lori Lyman, John Marshall, and Rod Beadle and
Terry Connolly.
Members Absent: Chairman John Staub
and Lynn Michaelson-Cohn.
Also Present: Village
Planner James Hogue, and members of the public
1. Approval of the February 12,
2007 Draft Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Marshall made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Connolly,
to accept the February 12, 2007 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.
Planner Hogue updated the AB on the status of this request.
He indicated that Mr. Quinlan had requested this item be dropped from the
agenda until further notice. The AB noted this
request and took no action on this item.
3. Consideration
of a request for signage for “Long Grove Audiology”, 245 Robert Parker Coffin
Road within the B-1 Historic District,
submitted by Katherine Stevens.
The property in question is located on the
north side of
As submitted the petitioner proposes a wall sign measuring 24’ x 30” and a double faced slat sign (144 square inches) to be included in the Mill Ponds Development sign. Square footage of the commercial space for which the sign is being requested is approximately 900 square feet. For retail spaces containing 501 to 1000 sq. ft. of area 12 square feet of signage may be allowed. The signage as requested is within these parameters.
A color copy of the proposed signage along with the color specifications was presented to the AB.
A motion was made by Commissioner Connolly, seconded by Commissioner Beadle to approve the request for signage as submitted. On a voice vote; all aye
4. Consideration of a request for
signage for “For Pete’s Sake”, at
Petitioner is requesting an additional
single faced free standing wooden sign. The sign as proposed will be carved
redwood with a red gold and black color scheme as identified in the sign
application. The total area of the single sign face measures 16” x 12”
(approximately 1.3 square feet) and is part of the existing free standing sign
located on
Motion by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by
Commissioner Beadle to approve the request for signage as submitted. On a voice vote; all aye.
5. Consideration of a request for signage for
“Inca’s Inc.”, 111 A Old McHenry Road within the B-1 Historic District,
submitted by Cynthia Powers.
The property in question is
located on the southwest corner of
As submitted the petitioner proposes a wall sign measuring 18” x 78” (9.75 Sq. Ft.) and a double faced free hanging sign measuring 36” x 34” (8.4 Sq. Ft). Square footage of the commercial space for which the sign is being requested is approximately 1600 square feet. For retail spaces containing 1,001 to 3,000 sq. ft. of floor area 20 square feet of signage may be allowed. Based upon the submittal total signage proposed is 19.15 square feet.
The wall sign would be installed over the front fascia area. As proposed the sign will be constructed of cedar with sign with vinyl accents over the copy
The hanging sign will be placed on the existing front post. It will also be constructed of cedar with
vinyl accents over the copy.
The AB had some concerns with the height hanging sign and interference with both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The petitioner noted the sign post was existing and had been used by the previous tenant.
Motion
by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Connolly to accept the signage
as submitted with the following conditions;
1.
Staff is to
determine that the sign height as proposed (7’) will not deter vehicular or
pedestrian traffic along the right-of way.
2.
The hanging sign
post shall painted black.
3.
The sign shall be
Terra Cotta in color.
On a voice vote; all aye as conditioned.
Mr. Carey Rosemarin made the request on behalf of the Congregation Beth Judea for replacement parking lot lighting on property at 5304 Route 83. .
Lighting consisting of 175 watt halide (halogen) bulbs is proposed to be mounted on “architectural arm mounted cutoff’s” is proposed to be placed within the existing parking lot. Existing poles are to be replaced with new poles and fixtures.
Lighting is permitted under Chapter 14 of the Village Zoning Code and subject to the review of the Architecture Board.
Mr.
Rosemarin presented a lighting plan which indicated
the proposed lighting system would contain all light on site per Village
Code. Mr. Rosemarin
also indicated he had contacted the neighboring HOA concerning the proposal.
The HOA did not have a pro9blem with the request. He noted the lights will be
on during all dark hours. He indicated the Congregation would handle complaints
between property owners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Connolly, seconded by Commissioner Beadle to approve the request for lighting as submitted. On a voice vote; all aye
OTHER BUSINESS:
This item was tabled until the April 15th regular meeting.
Staff was directed to draft a
memorandum on behalf of the Architectural Board to the Village Board regarding
the architectural implications of certain aspects of the proposed amendments to
the Village Zoning Code, namely height and FAR restrictions. This memorandum
will be presented to the Village Board at the April 10th meeting.
Adjournment: Commissioner Connolly made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner
Marshall. On a voice vote the motion was
unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted;
James M.
Hogue
James M. Hogue
Village Planner