Architectural Control Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS APRIL 10, 2014 Commissioners Present (5) Alan Schwall F. Dirk Heidbrink Robert Katz Cliff Town Lori Jordison Commissioners Absent David Menn Village Staff Present Tom Poupard, Director Development and Planning Services, Village of Northbrook Michaela Kohlstedt, Senior Planner, Village of Northbrook Denise Kauffman, Meeting Minutes Recorder Others Present Mr. Gokan, Sign Max Associates of Dundee Partners, LLC North Brook residents of Subdivisions adjacent to Timbers Edge Planned Development Call to Order Alan Schwall called the meeting to order in the Terrace Room of Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane, at 5:33p.m. A quorum was present. Roll Call Commission Chairman called the roll. Public Comments Regarding Items Not on the Agenda There were no comments from the public. Review of Minutes Robert Katz moved, seconded by Dirk Heidbrink, to approve the March 13, 2014 Architectural Control Commission (ACC) meeting minutes as submitted. On a voice vote, the motion was unanimously carried. Design Review Permit Applications – VGO District A representative of Sign Max, Mr. Gokan, introduced himself and described the projects as follows: 1143 Church Street – Replacement of Wall Sign for Berkshire Hathaway et al. Mr. Gokan described the block letter design and backlighting of the sign. Demonstration and presentation for the Commission by Mr. Gokan of Sign Max on what the sign would look like including using decal and lighting from behind. There was discussion about the materials that would be used. 1370 Meadow Road – Replacement of Wall Sign for Berkshire Hathaway et al There was discussion of the design for the wall sign by the representative from Sign Max. There was also discussion of methods for mounting the sign on a raceway and lighting of the letters. Demonstration on how letters will be attached to the raceway. Bob Katz moved, seconded by Dirk Heidbrink to approve the design of the wall sign for 1143 Church Street as included in the meeting packet and as stated on the agenda for the Thursday, April 10 meeting. On a voice vote, the motion was unanimously approved. It was decided that more discussion was needed about the sign replacement for 1370 Meadow Road. Discussion included options for the raceway size and depth, color of lettering, eliminating words in the title. Discussion then turned to making the sign for 1370 Meadow the same as that one just approved for 1143 Church Street. Bob Katz moved, seconded by Cliff Town, to approve the sign for 1370 Meadow based on the same layout for 1143 Church Street including the same color with white letters and white returns. On a voice vote, the motion was approved unanimously. Docket No. 13-17: Timbers Edge Planned Development (3895, 3925, and 3955 Dundee Road). Review of Concept Plan, Landscaping and Initial Building Designs Introduction by Staff Member Michaela Kohlstedt of Timbers Edge Planned Development. Her introduction included that the development has been reviewed by the Plan Commission and tonight’s discussion was to review the concept plan, landscaping and initial building design. The plan is still a concept plan. Mark Kurenski of Dundee Partners gave an overview of the development including the landscape design and concept plans of the development. A booklet of the development was provided to the Commission and a page by page review of the booklet followed. Items reviewed included the materials to be used, the landscape plan, the community space, the corner end lots, traffic and turning lanes onto Dundee Road, grade between units, street lighting, and use of a homeowners association to maintain the development. Public comment from resident Dr. Salsenburg from 962 Sutton Point, and also his son, Ben, included concerns about density of housing in subdivision, flooding concerns and property values for existing homes in nearby neighborhoods. Public comment from resident Bob Weiner from 3968 Dundee included concerns about flooding, traffic, guest parking, school bus traffic and snow plowing on a private road. Public comment from resident, Patricia Kyriazopoulos, of 841 Sutton Drive included concerns about flooding, detention ponds near her home and material used for the proposed new homes. Public comment from resident George Stutz, 1047 Briarwood, included concerns that the architecture of the proposed homes doesn’t match the character of Northbrook, the density is a concern and that the design is “too coastal” and too “resort-like.” Chairman Schwall said that the ACC is to review the building design. The traffic, egress and drainage are not topics for the ACC but instead are considerations for the Plan Commission. Chairman Schwall shared concerns over issues of controlling what items could be placed in backyards of these new homes. He also wanted more information at next review on the sloping grades and would like the developer to address the staggering foundation. Further recommendations included that the entire development be maintained by one landscaper. He likes the hardy plank product being used and the spotting of stone is also good. Inclusion of a sidewalk on both sides of the street is important. The R5 height issue will need to be addressed with the elevations. The fencing and grading by Dundee Road are concerns including the material used needs to hold up to road salt and traffic on Dundee. Finally, the coastal lamps as proposed look nice but concerns arise about using a wood pole. Bob Katz shared concerns on exterior maintenance of the buildings by the HOA. Concerns were also shared about one home design becoming popular and a need for another option if one design becomes overwhelmingly popular. Also shared concerns of making sure the materials and colors as presented are used and not varied to accommodate individual tastes of new buyers. Dirk Heidbrink shared concerns of engineering regarding drainage. He also had concerns about one design becoming too popular. He also suggested that eliminating corner units could make it less dense. Lori Jordison shared that she really likes the front porch house design and has concerns that each home not repeat the same landscape plan in the front yard. Bob Katz moved, seconded by Cliff Town, that it is the general consensus of the ACC that they like the general look and density of the development and would like more information on the final selection of materials and how the HOA will enforce the rules and regulation of the development and would also like more information about the streetscape of the East to West side to show the transitions of the units. By voice vote, the motion was approved unanimously. Building Codes Update This item has been delayed to the May 2014 meeting. New Business There was no new business. Old Business There was no new business. Adjourn There being no further business, Commissioner Bob Katz moved, seconded by Cliff Town, to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, the motion unanimously carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. Respectfully submitted, Denise Kauffman Recorder