Appearance Review Commission (ARC)

APPROVED COPY Appearance Review Commission Meeting Minutes December 12, 2016 A meeting of the Appearance Review Commission was held on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall Conference Room, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, Illinois. Chairperson Lisa Dunn called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Present were Lisa Dunn, Chairperson Sherry Flores Jason Golub Elizabeth Low Absent were: Beth Chaitman Daniel Moons Also Present: Tom Fulmer, Deerfield Resident Jean Spagnoli, Village Planner Jeri Cotton, Secretary Public Comment: There were no public comments on non-agenda items. Document Approval Mr. Golub moved to approve the minutes from the November 14, 2016 Appearance Review Commission meeting. Ms. Flores seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote with a minor correction. Business: 1. Naf Naf Grill, 636 Deerfield Road a. Wall Signs b. Outdoor Dining Justin Halpenny, Senior Vice President of Development and Co-Founder of Naf Naf Grill, was present. Mr. Halpenny explained they are a 28 store national concept Appearance Review Commission December 12, 2016 Page 2 or 4 specializing in shawarma and falafel. He discussed the proposed wall sign on the east and south elevation. The proposed sign would be 11’-11 5/8” wide 2’ high and would be face illuminated. The signs will have a red acrylic camel crossing logo and white lettering. Mr. Halpenny explained the proposed furniture will have 18 outdoor seats with six tables and 2 chairs per table. There will also be an outdoor stainless steel trash can that will have some branding on the side. Ms. Spagnoli noted there are no provisions for signage on the trash cans. Mr. Halpenny explained the trash can has artwork on it rather than a logo or sign. Ms. Low believes the artwork appears to be more of a motif. He noted the exterior can would be stainless steel with cut-out artwork. Mr. Halpenny explained the outdoor furniture will be picked up before the winter. Ms. Spagnoli explained there is an additional 5’9” space in the streetscape sidewalk that could be used for outdoor seating, leaving ten feet clear for pedestrians and streetscape items. Ch. Dunn questioned how the tables and chairs work with the existing streetscape. Mr. Halpenny noted they could install a wrought iron fence if the Commission would like. Ms. Spagnoli does not believe there would be room for a fence. As long as the restaurant does not serve alcohol in the outdoor seating area, a fence would not be required. Mr. Halpenny noted the chair color and the light pole are very similar. Mr. Golub noted the table cut sheets show as black, but appear white in the renderings. Mr. Halpenny explained the tables are black, the chairs are chrome with a gray smoke-color seat. The commissioners discussed the signs and questioned the background color. Martina Stoycheva, architect for the 636 Building, explained the aluminum framing will be black, and the submittal states the sign background will be painted to match the background on the building. She noted the letters will be white, not silver. Ms. Flores questioned the use of the camel crossing logo, as it is not used in several locations. Mr. Halpenny explained the camel crossing logo is part of their branding and it is very important to him. Ms. Stoycheva noted the tag line would not be allowed, so this is their compromise. Ms. Flores would not be in favor of the laser cut logo on the trash can. She believes the red can connects with the logo and the decoration is not necessary. The other commissioners do not feel strongly about the laser cutout. Ms. Low moved to approve the wall signs for Naf Naf Grill on the south and east elevations as presented with white lettering. The hardware affixing the signs to the building will be painted black. Mr. Golub seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Dunn, Flores, Golub, Low (4) NAYS: None (0) Ms. Low moved to approve the outdoor patio furniture for Naf Naf Grill including six black tables and 12 aluminum frame chairs with smoke colored seats and backs, the garbage can as presented with an aluminum enclosure and red can with laser cut decorations on the side of the enclosure. Mr. Golub seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: Appearance Review Commission December 12, 2016 Page 3 or 4 AYES: Dunn, Golub, Low (3) NAYS: Flores (1) 2. The 636 Building – Sculpture Jonathan Berger, owner of the Deerfield Shopper’s Court and Martina Stoycheva, Architect with Partners in Design Architects, Inc. were present. Ms. Stoycheva explained they propose an artist sculpture on the west façade that would be stainless steel, matte finish with 3-dimensional prefabricated airplane sculptures mounted to the brick façade at varying fixed angles and projected from the wall no more than 36”. Mr. Berger explained the sculpture looks like paper airplanes and represents a fun, healthy lifestyle. It creates the feeling of someone throwing paper airplanes off the building. There is some dimension to the sculpture. There are five airplanes that are no more 8’ in length and the lowest plane is 8’ from ground level. The sculpture will be on the Center Drive side of the building. Ch. Dunn questioned whether birds would nest on the sculpture. Mr. Berger explained it is something they will manage. Ms. Stoycheva explained the smooth, thin material will make it difficult for birds to nest. Mr. Golub questioned the mounting. Mr. Berger indicated the planes would be structurally adhered to the brick. Mr. Golub explained the sculpture should have an engineered drawing and asked that the mounting method be signed off by an engineer, along with the specific specifications including dimensions and how far mounted off the building. Mr. Berger will manage the mounting with Village staff. Ms. Flores likes the idea, but would not want it to be as dominant. Ms. Dunn would prefer the plane not appear above the roof deck. Ms. Stoycheva believes it is nostalgic. She believes the scale fits, but would be open to reducing the scale as well. Ms. Dunn would bring down the plane above the roof. Ms. Spagnoli explained the Commission looks at the scale, placement and appropriateness. The commissioners like the concept. Ms. Low and Mr. Golub do not have issues with the sculpture located slightly above the roof deck. It gives it more of a sense of flight and more relevance. Ms. Flores suggested adding a plaque with the artist’s name. Ms. Dunn noted there is no specific lighting on the artwork. The previously approve wall sconces will be the light on the building. Ms. Flores moved to approve the 636 building sculpture by artist Bruce Gray with five airplanes made of matte finish stainless steel with 3-dimensional prefabricated airplanes mounted to the brick façade at varying fixed angles and projected from the wall no more than 36”. The petitioner will provide information from an engineer about the mounting method. The lowest plane will be a minimum of 8’ above ground level and the highest will be no more than 1’ above the parapet. Ms. Low seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Flores, Golub, Low (3) NAYS: Dunn (1) Appearance Review Commission December 12, 2016 Page 4 or 4 Items from the Commission The commissioners discussed holiday decorations within the Village. Ms. Spagnoli noted holiday decorations are exempt from code, as stated in the Zoning Ordinance. Adjournment There being no further business or discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jeri Cotton Secretary