MEETING MINUTES OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – November 17, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Call to
Order: Chair Staub called
the regular meeting of the Architectural Commission (AC) to order at
7:04 p.m. with
the following members present.
Members Present:
John Staub, Lynn Michaelson-Cohn,
John Marshall, Rod Beadle, Valerie Plunkett
Also
Present: Village Planner James Hogue,
and members of the public
Absent: Terry
Connolly, Secretary Marietta Calas
1. Approval of the September 15, 2008 Draft
Meeting Minutes.
Minor revisions (typos) were noted in the draft
minutes as presented. Commissioner Beadle moved to accept minutes upon
revision, seconded by Commissioner Marshall.
On a voice vote; all aye.
2. Consideration
of a request for signage for “Mariola’s Organic Spa
and Retreat”, 3976 Route 22 (Building 6; Suite F) within the Long Grove Commons
B-2 PUD District, submitted by Maria Makowka.
Mr. Andy Korn, Kornerstone Signs, explained the request for signage for “Mariola’s Organic Spa & Retreat”. The sign will be constructed of sandblasted #15 high density urethane (HDU/Signfoam). The sign will be painted orange/tan, yellow and green to match the window and shutter details of the building.
One sign measuring 59”X 16” (6.3 square feet) is proposed at this location. Signage is to be centered above the entrance to the building.
Commissioner Marshall asked if this was in compliance with the previously approved signage plan. Staff noted this was consistent with the previously approved signage plan for this structure per the PUD approval.
A motion was made by Commissioner Plunkett seconded by Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn to approve the request for signage as presented. On a voice vote; all aye.
3. Consideration of elevations for
a commercial structure at 7107 Route 83 and within the B-2 Business
District, submitted by Daniel Lesus Architects
Inc.
Per previous review the AC made the following recommendation regarding the proposed structure;
Commissioner
Beadle made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Plunkett to accept the basic
structure with the following conditions/modifications which shall be brought
back for further AC consideration;
A). Revisions
showing the parapet returns on the sides of structure.
B).
Alternatives to the middle awnings which soften the look of the
structure.
C). Signage
concepts which illustrate how signage would be integrated into the structure
shall
be provided.
Ms. Sara Rubin, property owner, noted that the parapet returns as previously requested by the AC had been incorporated into revised building plans by her architect and will be built into the structure.
She indicated she was a bit unclear as to the direction of the AC with regard to the proposed awnings on the structure so she submitted some “samples” of current trends from other structures in the area.
Commissioner Plunkett indicated a preference for an “elegant looking building” and suggested “soft” awnings in the middle of the structure (replacing the “eyebrows”) and “hard” awning on the sides as proposed with black being in the preferred color. The AC concurred with this concept.
With regard to signage the AC suggested a uniform size, placement and color on the signage but noted font styles could vary to provide some measure of individuality to the signage. White is the preferred color for signage on the structure.
The AC asked that a revised elevation incorporating the awning revisions as recommended by the AC and general placement of the signage be shown on the structure be brought back for their consideration.
A
motion was made by Commissioner Plunkett, Seconded by Commissioner Marshall, to
revise the elevations to show two (2) “soft” (fabric) awnings in the middle of
the structure (replacing the proposed eyebrows) and keeping the “hard” awnings
on the side of the structure as proposed with black being the preferred color. On a voice vote; all aye.
A
second motion was made by Commissioner Beadle, seconded by Commissioner Michealson-Cohn that size and color of lettering on the
proposed signage remain consistent (white being the preferred color); fonts
styles may vary however to allow for some individuality in the signage. Sign
placement shall be generally as identified in the submitted elevation. On a voice vote; all aye.
OTHER BUSINESS; 2009 Meeting Schedule
Planner
Hogue explained the proposed meeting schedule noting it was drafted as in
previous years. The January meeting is cancelled as it falls on Martin Luther
King Day and Village Hall is closed. The February meeting is proposed to be
held a week early due to the Presidents Day Holiday and the cancelled January
meeting. All others are scheduled for the third (3rd) Monday of the
month. All meetings will be held at 7:00 PM in Village Hall unless otherwise
noticed.
Chair Staub noted that the
December 2008 meeting would be his last as he is resigning from the AC.
A
motion to approve the 2009 calendar as presented was made Commissioner Michaelson-Cohn, seconded by Commissioner Beadle. On a
voice vote, all aye
Adjournment: Commissioner
Beadle made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Plunkett.
On a voice vote, all aye. Meeting was
adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James M. Hogue
James M. Hogue, Village
Planner