VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
MEETING MINUTES OF THE
LONG GROVE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
August 16, 2010
Call to
Order: Chairman Michaelson-Cohn called the regular
meeting of the Long Grove Architectural Commission (AC) to order at 7:00 p.m. with
the following members present.
Members Present: Lynn Michaelson-Cohn; Chairman, Marietta
Calas, Richard Brockman and Valerie Plunkett.
Also Present:
Village Planner James Hogue, and members of the public.
Absent: Terry
Connolly, George Tapas.
1. Approval of the June 21th Draft Meeting
Minutes.
Several Commission members noted typographical
corrections to the draft minutes as presented. Commissioner Plunkett moved to
accept the June 21st draft meeting minutes as corrected, seconded by Commissioner
Brockman. On a voice vote; all aye.
2.
Consideration of a request for window treatments for
the CVS Pharmacy Building, Route 83 and Aptakisic Road within the Sunset Grove Development,
Submitted by Sure Light Signs.
Planner
Hogue indicated that he had contacted the petitioner regarding the deadline for
submittal items for this meeting as well as forwarding the direction offered by
the AC to the petitioner. He had received nothing with regard to this contact.
Planner Hogue suggested this item be tabled until such time as petitioner
submits materials for AC consideration.
Commissioner
Calas indicated she had contacted the petitioner as well in response to her
offer to assist the petitioner in identifying photos suitable for the window
treatments and received no response as well.
Commissioner
Calas made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Plunkett to table this request
until such time as petitioner submits items for review per the previous
direction of the Commission. On a voice vote; all aye.
3. Consideration of a request for signage
for the Long Grove Performing Arts
Academy, 344 Old McHenry Road, within
the B-1 Historic District, submitted by Signs Now on behalf of Sara Pardo.
Ms.
Pardo presented her request to the AC indicating the proposed signage is nearly
identical to the temporary hanging sign which is in place in front of the
building. The “rider” on the bottom of the temporary sign is not proposed for
the permanent sign.
Planner
Hogue noted that the signage as proposed is approvable per the Village Code.
The AC
liked the look of the hanging sign and had suggestions for the wall sign which
included;
·
Be modified to
add the logo from the hanging sign (dropping “Long Grove”) from the sign if
necessary.
·
Modify the shape
of the sign to more closely match the shape of the façade of the entranceway.
A
motion was made by Commissioner Calas, seconded by Commissioner Plunkett, to
recommend approval of the signage subject to the modification as suggested. On
a voice vote; all aye.
4.
Consideration of a request for modification of
plans for “Building B”; 4196 Route 83
and within the Sunset Grove Development, including the site plan, signage,
elevations, landscaping plans and zoned HR-1 PUD District, submitted by Mr. Kurt Wandrey, Lakewood Real Estate Solutions LLC .
Planner Hogue indicated that modification of the
previous PUD approval as it principally relates to “Building B” is being
requested. Building “B” as previously approved is to be located on Lot 1 of the
Sunset Grove PUD. Located at the corner of Aptakisic Road and Route 83,
“Building B” was approved to contain a bank and mixed retail uses including two
drive-up facilities.
The bank now wishes to have a free standing building
instead of being a part of the single Building “B” as previously approved. As
such an amendment to the previously approved PUD is required. The Village
Attorney has opined that this may be considered a minor amendment to the PUD if
no further subdivision of the property is requested and the amendment does not
increase any of the height, lot coverage or other bulk requirements as
previously approved. As these parameters have been met (see bulk requirements
below) this may be considered a minor amendment to the PUD and further
consideration (and public hearing) by the PCZBA would not be required. However,
reconsideration of the site, plans, landscape plan, elevations and signage by
the AC are required per the Village Code. Two structures, a free standing Chase
Bank Building, and the remainder of Building “B” (as slightly modified), are
now proposed to be situated on Lot 1 of the Sunset Grove PUD.
The AC considered the proposed changes and made the
following recommendations:
Elevations ;
Building “B”
The AC noted the minor changes to the elevations of
Building “B” and reaffirmed that the building materials, colors and overall
character of the modified structure are acceptable for “Building B” per the
elevation drawings submitted by OKW architects and including the materials
schedule and signage.
A motion was made by Commissioner Calas, seconded by
Commissioner Plunkett, to accept the modification to “Building B” as now identified
per the elevation drawings submitted by OKW architects and dated July 30th
2010 (labeled Exhibits 13 & 14 east & west)) and elevation drawings
submitted by OKW architects and dated July 9th 2010 (north &
south elevations) including the materials schedule and signage (see below). On a voice vote; all aye.
Chase Bank
The petitioner presented a proposed “Option B” elevation which AC found to be within the character of the development. After discussion Commissioner Plunkett made a motion, seconded by Commission Calas to accept elevations presented as “Option B”, including building signage (see below), subject to the following conditions;
· Materials including but not limited to the stone base, shingles, hardi-board siding, shingles, roof elements and other materials be consistent with the materials used in “Building B” as modified per the submittal by OKW Architects.
· The roof on the entrance way to the building be changed to 3.5 or 4.5 to 12 pitch.
· Removal of the “Chase” sign from the south elevation.
· LED backlighting of building signage, instead of neon signage as proposed, is acceptable.
On a voice vote; all aye.
Landscaping & Site Plan
Kurt Wandrey, Lakewood Real Estate, explained that perimeter landscaping will not change. He noted the power lines, originally intended to be buried, will not be as it is cost prohibitive. Some perimeter trees will need to be moved back slightly but with correction should not interfere with the power lines even at maturity. Over story tress will be honey locust, dogwood will be used between the between buildings. A new coneflower species will be substituted for the original as the original species is not longer available.
The AC had no objections to the landscape plan as proposed. Overall the AC noted the changes to the site plan were positive and served to enhance the development.
A motion was made by Commissioner Calas, seconded by Commissioner Brockman, to accept the site plan dated July 30, 2010 as prepared by OKW Architects (labeled Exhibit #2) and the landscape plan prepared by OKW Architects July 30, 2010 (Exhibit 17) & working sheets 103 & 104. On a voice vote; all aye.
Signage
“Building B”
As the tenant mix for “Building B” is not known at this time the AC looked at general signage placement. The AC found this to be consistent with the original approval and recommend approval of the “designated zones for signs and graphics” as prepared by OKW Architects, July 9, 2010 and labeled Exhibit 15.
Chase Bank
The AC reviewed the sign package as submitted August 10, 2010 for the Chase Bank Building. The recommended approval of the building signage as submitted with the following conditions:
· AC requested that the Chase Sign on the south elevation of the structure be removed.
· LED backlighting of the signage (as does for CVS) is acceptable.
Perimeter Monument Signage
The petitioner presented a request to eliminate one of the “Type A” monument signs along RT 83 and allow two smaller monument signs (one for CVS & one for Chase Bank) along Route 83. Previously approved 4 “Type A” signs (3 on Route 83 & 1 on Aptakisic Rd) and one type B sign on the corner of Aptakisic & Route 83 were approved as part of the Sunset Grove PUD approval. As amended a total of 5 monument signs would be permitted, if approved as requested, but one Type A sign would essentially be split into two smaller monument signs exclusively for CVS and Chase.
The AC had concerns with the number, size and in particular the look of the Chase sign as proposed. The AC took no action on this request and instructed the petitioner to reconfigure the Chase sign in the fashion of the CVS signs and submit the same for consideration at the September meeting.
Lighting
The
reconfiguration of “Building B” and addition of the Chase Bank Building did not
result in any changes to the previously approved lighting plan. As such, no
amendments to the approved lighting plan were requested or considered by the
AC.
Other Business:
Letter from Ted Amdur; Planner Hogue
distributed letters addressed to the AC from Mr. Ted Amdur concerning the
potential redevelopment of the First Merit Bank property (formerly Midwest
Bank). He noted this was for information only; no action is required at this
time.
Adjournment: Commissioner Brockman made a motion to adjourn,
seconded by Commissioner Plunkett. On a
voice vote; all aye. Meeting adjourned
at 9:23 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
James M. Hogue
James
M. Hogue, Village Planner