MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING – September 15, 2008

7:00 P.M.

 

Call to Order:  Chair Staub called the regular meeting of the Architectural Commission (AC) to order at 7:05 p.m. with the following members present.

 

Members Present:  Chair John Staub, John Marshall, Valerie Plunkett & Rod Beadle

 

Absent:  Terry Connolly & Lynn Michaelson-Cohn

 

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

  

1.             Approval of the July 21, 2008 Draft Meeting Minutes.

 

Motion by Valerie Plunkett, seconded by John Marshall to approve the draft minutes as submitted.  On a voice vote; all aye.

 

2.Consideration of a request for signage for “Holistic Healings”, 3976 Route 22

  (Building 6; Suite G) within the Long Grove Commons B-2 PUD District,

      submitted by Ms. Joey Hoffman.

 

Mrs. Hoffman presented samples of the letters to be used in the sign, including the color

and size.  Commissioner Plunkett suggested adding a border around the sign to highlight it.  After further discussion Commissioner Plunkett made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to accept the sign as submitted with the addition of adding a border around the edge in the same color as the letters.  On a voice vote, All aye.

 

3.Consideration of a request by the LGBCP for the Long Grove Way Finding Plan and Signage submitted by John Maguire.

 

Mr. Maguire presented pictures of the proposed signs.  Commissioner Marshall suggested raising the two columns of the large monument sign and extending the fencing on the sides to come up to the columns.  He also suggested outlining the entire sign instead of just the top portion.  The AC suggestions will be submitted to Hitchcock for pricing.

 

4.      Consideration of the final site plans for landscaping, lighting, signage and elevations as part of an application by the Sunset Grove, LLC authorizing the Sunset Grove Planned Unit Development/Subdivision submitted by Mid-America Development Company.

 

The Mid America developers presented signage for the Sunset Grove development as well as light fixtures, landscape and hardscape plans and building elevations.  The AC voted on each of these items as listed below:

 

A)     Landscape and Hardscape --  Plantings to be used around retention pond including ornamental trees were presented.  Also presented was the stamped asphalt  in a decorative diamond pattern that will be used in the front of Sunset Foods and at the pedestrian crossings.  Pictures of trash receptacles, bike racks and benches were also presented.  It was suggested that these items be in a bronze finish.  After discussion of the above, Commissioner Marshall made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Plunkett to accept all landscape and hardscape as presented  with the preference of bronze color instead of black for the benches and trash receptacles.  On a voice vote, all aye.

 

B)     Lighting --  There was discussion of the type of polls for the parking lot lights as well as on the light lanterns on both sides of the monument sign.  It was agreed upon that they were too small for the wall and that it would be better to eliminate them completely.  Ms. Calas also suggested changing the parking lot light fixture color to bronze in keeping with the earth tones.  Upon further discussion of these matters, Commissioner Beadle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to approve the proposed lighting as submitted with the elimination of lanterns on the monument sign and  change the parking lot light poles to a smooth, non-fluted 5” diameter tapered pole in bronze.

 

C)     Building Elevation --  Elevations for Building E were presented with materials and paint colors.  The AC were all in agreement with the materials and colors chosen.  Commissioner Plunkett made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to accept the elevation plans as presented.  On a voice vote, all aye.

 

D)     CVS Building Elevation – Elevations for the CVS building were presented with the change of awning colors from red to maroon.  Samples of the awning material were provided by the developers.  Commissioner Plunkett and Ms. Calas both thought that the awning color should be brown instead of maroon to compliment the sepia window films.  After further discussion, Commissioner Marshall made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Beadle to accept the elevations as presented.  On a voice vote, all aye.  With the exception of Commissioner Plunkett and Ms. Calas’ disagreement on awning colors.

 

E)      Monument Signs --  Pictures of the large monument sign to be on the S.E corner of Rt. 83 and Aptakisic Road were presented with the smaller marquee signs at other key areas.  The size of the marquee sign was a concern with the AC as well as the color and size of the names on it. There was also some concern in the amount of marquee signs and the positioning of them.  It was agreed that the background color and the letters of the tenants should all be consistent.  After further discussion on this matter, Commissioner Beadle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to accept the proposed monuments as submitted with “Type A” pylon sign not to exceed 4 large panels per sign face or 8 small panels per sign face.  All signs on “Type A” should have a consistent background with bronze color lettering.  “Type B” ground sign should have beige color lettering with the elimination of light fixtures on the sides.  The side columns should also be raised 12”.  The “Type A” pylon sign on Route 83 should be moved to the north side of the entrance.  On a voice vote, all aye.

 

F)      Building Signage --  Placement of name plates on the rear doors of the building were presented.   Commissioner Beadle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Plunkett to accept signage as presented in terms of placement. Color, copy and dimensions to be brought back by each tenant for approval.

 

 

Adjournment:  Chair Staub made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Marshall.

 

On a voice vote, all aye.  Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Marietta Calas

Marietta Calas, AC Secretary