MEETING MINUTES OF THE

LONG GROVE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION

RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING

February 9, 2010

9:00 A.M.

 

Call to Order:  Chairman Michaelson-Cohn called the rescheduled regular meeting of the Long Grove Architectural Commission (AC) to order at 9:08 a.m. with the following members present.

 

Members Present: Lynn Michaelson-Cohn; Chairman, Terry Connolly, Marietta Calas and Valerie Plunkett.

 

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

 

   Absent:  Rod Beadle; (2 vacancies exist on the Commission).

 

   This meeting was rescheduled from Monday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. as a quorum was not available for that meeting.    

 

   Chairman Cohn reorganized the agenda by moving the water treatment plant request to the end of the agenda.

 

1.  Approval of the December 7th 2009 Draft Special Meeting Minutes.

 

Commissioner Calas moved to accept the December 7th draft special meeting minutes as presented, seconded by Commissioner Plunkett. On a voice vote; all aye.

 

 2.   Consideration of a request for signage at Long Grove Commons for “Dog Days Grooming”, Building #6, Suite     C in Long Grove Commons, RT. 22 & Old McHenry Road, within the B-2 PUD District, Submitted by John Milstead. 

 

            Village Planner Hogue explained the request and noted the modifications to the sign as resubmitted by the petitioner which incorporated the suggestions made by the AC at the December 7th meeting.    

 

            The AC liked the look of the sign as resubmitted and now proposed by the petitioner indicating it was  more in character with the structure and existing signage at this location while still being unique and identifiable by the general public.

 

            Mr. John Milstead, business owner and petitioner, noted the temporary sign which is in place on the building has been successful in attracting business to his shop. The original submittal was a direct copy of this sign. He and his sign contractor came up with several variations to the sign which Mr. Milstead displayed to his customers. The favorite was the one he resubmitted for AC consideration. He is confident this sign will be recognized and continue to attract customers to his business.

 

            A motion was made by Commissioner Connolly, seconded by Commissioner Calas to accept the signage as resubmitted. On a voice vote; all aye.        

 

 

 

 

3.  Consideration of a request for replacement signage at PNC Bank (Formerly National City Bank) in the Long Grove Commons, 3890 Illinois Route 22, within the B-2 PUD District, Submitted by North Shore Sign Company.

 

  Planner Hogue explained the approvals associated with the Long Grove Commons (LGC) Development and that the signage which exists on the building was approved as part of the PUD approval for the LGC. As such, the Village signage regulations do not strictly apply particularly with regard to allowable square footage and sign placement.

 

  National City Bank has now become “PNC Bank”.  As such signage needs to be modified in terms of copy to reflect this change. No change in the number, size or location of the signage as previously approved is requested. The request is to simply change out the existing signage with new copy to reflect the change in bank name and logo on the building and clock tower signage.

 

  He also noted that PNC bank is a corporate entity and, as the AC has found in dealing with other such entities, corporate identity is closely tied to recognizable and identifiable signage and logos. In short, there may not be much latitude for modification of the signage request.  However, per the 2007 Zoning Code, AC review is required.

 

  The AC liked the changes as proposed noting the colors and overall signage scheme were compatible with the structure.

 

           A motion was made by Commissioner Connolly, seconded by Commissioner Calas to accept the replacement signage for PNC Bank (formerly National City) within the Long Grove Commons Development  as submitted. On a voice vote; all aye.       

 

4. Consideration of a request for signage for “Dandy Things” at 225 Robert Parker Coffin Road   and within the  B-1 Historic District submitted by Lindsey Wollan.

 

  Planner Hogue reviewed the request. The property in question is located in the Mill Pond Development. The space was formerly occupied by “Humbugs”. Based upon the items submitted, one (1) wall sign measuring 39.27” x 30.35” (8.25 square feet) and a single (1) double faced hanging sign measuring 19.42” x 15” (2 square feet) are requested.  The sum total of the requested signage is 10.25 square feet.  Materials out of which the signs will be constructed were not identified in the application. The signage will be brown & green and white with regard to color and will be non-illuminated.    

 

Square footage of the commercial space for which the signage is being requested is approximately 680 square feet. For retail spaces containing 501 to 1000 sq. ft. of floor area 12 square feet of signage may be allowed.  Based upon the total square footage of the leasable commercial space and square footage of the signage proposed (10.25 square feet), the request is within the maximum square footage limitation for the floor area at this location and therefore approvable.

 

The AC found that the look of the sign was very compatible with the location and surroundings. A signage materials were not identified the Commission noted a preference for a wooden sign or a “wood looking sign”.

 

Commissioner Calas made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Connolly, to accept the signage as submitted with the condition that sign materials be identified and presented to staff for approval. On a voice vote, all aye.  

   

 

5.  Consideration of elevations  for water system improvements (water treatment plant and storage reservoir structure) to service Sunset Grove and Downtown Business District on property located at 4180 Route 83 submitted by ESI Consultants LTD.  

 

     Mr. Mark Eddington, ESI consultants was not present but was “teleconferenced” into the meeting.

 

     Planner Hogue stated the Architectural Commission first considered this at the July 20th 2009  meeting. The AC had made the following comments with regard to the July 20th submittal;

 

·                     The peaked roof and use of formed concrete were acceptable to the AC.

·                     The earth tone colors were acceptable and consistent with the Sunset Grove Development.

·                     The dormers as proposed were acceptable however the use of an architectural shingle was requested.

·                     Softening of the site and lessening the amount of pavement was suggested if possible.

·                     Better access to the emergency generator was suggested.

·                     Removal of the door feature on the treatment building and replacement with real windows was requested.

·                     The addition of pre-formed window elements to water reservoir structure was requested.

·                     Additional trim was requested to be added to the water treatment building to break-up the look of the building.  

 

Revised elevations for the water treatment facility as well as the reservoir structure, incorporating the aforementioned comments were presented for AC consideration. Planner Hogue also noted that a bid opening on the treatment plant is scheduled for early March and this review should be “substantially complete” so that major alterations, unanticipated in the bid specifications, do not occur.

 

After considerable discussion and with concern for the property owners to the east, the AC made the following motions;

 

Commissioner Connolly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Calas, to accept the site plan, building footprints and site layout as depicted on Exhibit “C-3” as prepared ESI Consultants/ Milhouse Engineering on December 29th 2009 and revised January 29, 2010.  On a voice vote, all aye.

   

Commissioner Connolly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Calas, to accept the landscape plan as depicted on Exhibit “L-3” as prepared ESI Consultants/ Milhouse Engineering on December 29th 2009 and revised January 29, 2010 subject to review by the Village Arborist or other landscape professional. On a voice vote, all aye.

 

Commissioner Connolly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Calas, to accept the elevations as submitted as Exhibits “R-2, 3, 4, & 5 as prepared ESI Consultants (12.4.09) with modifications as discussed and subject to the following conditions;

 

1). A mock-up of colors and materials be presented to the AC after bidding and prior to construction of the project;

 

2). Materials and colors of vent pipes, lighting fixtures a the overhead door be presented to the AC after bidding and prior to construction of the project;

 

3).  Full windows be incorporated into the reservoir structure.  

 

   On a voice vote, all aye.

 

  Adjournment:  Commissioner Connolly made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Calas.  On a voice vote; all aye.  Meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

James M. Hogue

 

James M. Hogue

 Village Planner