Village of Glenview Appearance Commission

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1 STAFF REPORT December 5, 2012 Village of Glenview Appearance Commission TO: Chairman and Appearance Commissioners FROM: Planning and Economic Development Department CASE MANAGER: Tony Repp, Planner SUBJECT: Certificate of Appropriateness ACTION REQUESTED: The petitioner is requesting a final determination of their petition as submitted. APPLICANT/CONTACT: Skip Spanjer North Shore Sign 1925 Industrial Drive Libertyville, IL Tel: (847) OWNER: E.J. Stern 1918 Waukegan Road Glenview, IL Tel: (847) CASE #: A LOCATION: PROJECT NAME: 1910 Waukegan Road Premier Fitness PROPOSAL: The applicant, Skip Spanjer of North Shore Sign, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of two (2) panels in an existing multi-tenant sign at 1910 Waukegan Road. Staff Report Disclaimer Glenview staff makes no representations regarding the support, endorsement, or likelihood of approval or disapproval, by any Glenview regulatory Commission or the Village Board of Trustees.

2 Overall Site Assessment AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: PICTOMETRIC PHOTOGRAPHY: East Elevation 2

3 EXISTING MULTI-TENANT SIGN: 3

4 Project Summary BACKGROUND: The applicant requests approval to install two (2) Plexiglas panels in an existing multi-tenant sign at 1910 Waukegan Road. The tenant relocated due to the pending demolition of their original tenant space in conjunction with proposed right-of-way improvements at the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Waukegan Road. The installation of a wall sign was previously approved by the Appearance Commission on August 1, PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Multi-Tenant Sign Panel Text Premier Fitness Location Top Panel of Multi-Tenant Sign Design Sign Panel Letter Height 7.00 & 4.75 Letter Color(s) Emerald Green -347 Background Color White Logo Color(s) N/A Illumination Type & Color Fluorescent COMPLIANCE WITH DESIGN GUIDELINES AND ZONING CODE: Sign(s) Panel Size Total Sign Size Sign Area Allowed (Per Side) by Ordinance Compliance Compliance with Applicable Tenant Criteria Premier Fitness square feet square feet 80.0 square feet Yes N/A 4

5 Appearance Commission Review KEY APPEARANCE PLAN COMMENTS: Staff comments after evaluating the proposal for compliance with the Appearance Plan: Sign Criteria from Appearance Plan: Compatibility with building architecture Compatibility with signs on adjoining buildings Harmony with surrounding landscape Good scale in relationship to surroundings Use of harmonious colors Staff comments: Staff has coordinated with the applicant on the included submittal which substantially complies with the Appearance Code criteria. The proposed multi-tenant sign panel has colors that match the wall sign that has previously been approved. POTENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACTS: The proposed sign is located in the public right-of-way, however the proposed face change would not be expected to create any new impacts upon any neighboring properties. Technical Review PROJECT TIMELINE & OUTREACH: A. 11/14/12 Application Submitted B. 12/05/12 Appearance Commission Meeting C. TBD Permit Issuance D. TBD Inspection 2012 A B C D Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 5

6 REQUIRED APPROVAL(s): The following chart details the necessary required approvals and is provided as a Regulatory Review Appendix. The appendix includes specific descriptions of each regulatory approval, the review criteria, and standards for approval. Each Commissioner has a copy of the appendix and copies for the public are located on the table near the Board Room entrance doors and are available in the Planning Division section of the Village website Required Regulatory Review A. Annexation B. Annexation with Annexation Agreement C. Comprehensive Plan Amendment D. Official Map Amendment E. Rezoning F. Planned Development G. Conditional Use H. Final Site Plan Review I. Second Curb Cut J. Subdivision (Preliminary, Final, and Waivers) K. Variation(s) (Zoning Board of Appeals) L. Certificate of Appropriateness (Appearance Commission) M. Final Engineering Approval & Outside Agency Permits N. Building Permits & Inspections O. Recorded Documents (Development Agreements, Easements, Covenants, etc.) P. Business License Q. Certificate of Occupancy Packet Attachments 1. Sample Motion 2. Minutes from the Appearance Commission Meeting of August 1, Petitioner s Application & Exhibits 6

7 Sample Motion I move in the matter of A Premier Fitness at 1910 Waukegan Road, the Appearance Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness based upon the findings the petitioner, through testimony and application materials, has demonstrated compliance with Section Appearance Plan and in accordance with the following: A. The documents prepared North Shore Sign and dated 08/16/12 1. Executive Summary and Exhibits 2. Sign Detail and Measurements 7

8 EXCERPT MINUTES FROM AUGUST 1, 2012 APPEARANCE COMMISSION MEETING A Waukegan Road - Premier Fitness - Signage Skip Spanjer, North Shoe Sign Contractor, and applicant Goran Mladenovic were present. The applicant requested approval to transfer existing raceway and channel letter wall signs from 1805 Waukegan Road to 1910 Waukegan Road. The tenant was relocating due to the demolition of the original tenant space in conjunction with proposed improvements associated with the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Waukegan Road. The applicant would be changing the channel letter faces to white to comply with the shopping center s private tenant design guidelines. The raceways was also to be painted to match the mansard roof. Mr. Spanjer stated existing letters are green and will be white translucent and the raceway will be painted brown to match the mansard roof. Commissioner Demsky wants to know the light source (Mr. Spanjer replied that it was a neon light source. Commissioner Bradshaw questioned the angle shown on the exhibit of the sign and if sign bracket is behind raceway. Mr. Spanjer explained that a piece of angle iron would be used to make the raceway and sign level and to compensate for the angle of the mansard roof. Commission Shaw s had concerns over the sign be located over the door and not in the middle of the tenant space and how did this relate to other signs in the center. Mr. Brady explained the signs are over each tenant space. Commissioner Demsky asked if bottom of sign will line up with the others in the shopping center. Mr. Spanjer stated yes and that Premier Fitness will be centered over tenant space. Commission Demsky in the matter of A Premier Fitness at 1910 Waukegan Road, the Appearance Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness based upon the findings the petitioner, through testimony and application materials and discussion for a new sample be submitted. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. Upon voice vote, motion carried. 8