HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPZ - 06/04/1996 - SEARS SIGN VARIATION/BOSTON MARKET REZONE ELK GROVE VILLAGE
Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee
June 4, 1996
Chernick Conference Room
7:00 p.m.
JPZ Present: P. Rettberg, chairman
N. Czarnik
J. Petri
Trustees Present: S. Lissner
Staff: S.Niehaus, Administrative Assistant
A. Boffice, Director Of Engineering/Com. Dev.
Others: A. Bonislawski, Liberty Sign Co.
J. Butera, John Butera & Associates
F. Geinosky, Plan Commission Chairperson
D. Godsey, Boston Market
T. Jednoricz, Boston Market
D. Larsen, Sears, Roebuck & Co.
J. Riley, Boston Market
Sears Hardware Sign Variation Request
Al Boffice explained that Sears Hardware had submitted a revised
signage request for their freestanding monument sign to be located on
Biesterfield Road across from the Municipal Complex. Boffice stated
that the revised sign required a variation due to the fact that it
exceeded the maximum square feet of signage allowed at that location by
six(6) feet (39 square feet permitted 45 square feet proposed) .
Discussion took place regarding what corporation was making the
actual sign request as well as the potential for other businesses to
request monument signs on Biesterfield Road through zoning variations.
John Butera, attorney for the shopping center owner, stated that Gullo
Development Corporation will be a co-applicant for the variation
request along with Sears Hardware. In regards to the potential of
other signs being requested, Butera stated that no other stores have
expressed interest in having a monument sign on the property. In
addition, Butera stated that all tenants can be prohibited from having
monument signs through their lease agreements.
Further discussion took place regarding the proposed signage
during which members of the Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee
reiterated to Sears Hardware and Butera that the Sears Hardware sign
would be the only monument signage permitted on the shopping center
property. Following the discussion, Trustee Petri stated that he
objects to the proposed signage due to its proximity to Biesterfield
Road and the belief that the size of the signage on the facade of the
Sears Hardware building was sufficient advertisement for the business.
Trustees Rettberg and Czarnik both voted in favor of the revised
signage and recommended approval of the variation as submitted.
Boston Market Rezoning and Variations Requests
Chairman Rettberg explained that Boston Market was seeking a
rezoning of property from B-2 to B-3, and zoning variations for both
parking and stacking spaces for their facility. In addition, Chairman
Rettberg stated that the village Board had requested Boston Market to
look at improvements that they could make to the site plan in the areas
of landscaping, parking/traffic flow, and the overall aesthetics of the
site (building materials) .
Young reviewed the current landscape plan for the site and
explained that it contained 10 trees and 213 shrubs. Young stated that
this was 9 times the amount of shrubs required. In addition, Young
stated that Boston Market was willing to install 3 inch diameter trees
in place of the 2 1/2 inch diameter trees required by code. The
Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee briefly discussed this issue and
asked to move onto the next part of the presentation.
In regards to parking and traffic flow, Young explained that
Boston Market had modified the landscape island on the south side of
the drive-thru lane by cutting off 4 to 5 feet. This allowed two more
cars (ten total) to enter the drive-thru lane without impeding the flow
of traffic exiting the site. The Judiciary, Planning & zoning
Committee discussed this modification in length and felt that it
adequately addressed the Village's concerns.
Lastly, Young explained that Boston Market was willing to
construct the base of the building with some form of masonry brick.
Young displayed two samples of brick, one which was identical to the
existing brick being used for the shopping center currently under
construction and one which was gray in color. upon further discussion
of the building materials, it was the consensus of the Committee to
recommend approval of a scored masonry material subject to final color
approval by the Village Board and that only one color be used for the
entire building. It was also requested that Boston Market bring color
renderings of the rear elevation of the site to the Committee of the
Whole meeting on June 11.
Al Boffice informed the Committee that he had received the signage
request for the Boston Market/Einstein Bagel facility and that his
initial review indicated that a variation would be necessary due to the
proposed decorated awnings. The Committee discussed the signage and
requested that the Einstein Bagel facade background consist of only one
color. Representatives of Boston Market stated that they would comply
with the Judiciary, Planning & zoning Committee's request. There were
no other objections to the proposed signage.
The Committee returned to the issue of landscaping and discussed
the tree width proposed by Boston Market. Young explained that the
additional 1/2 inch would add 3-4 years of growth to the trees thereby
adding more foliage to the site. Upon discussion, it was the consensus
of the Committee that the 3 inch trees would be sufficient.
Upon further discussion, Chairman Rettberg reviewed the consensus
of the Committee to recommend approval of the rezoning of property from
B-2 to B-3 and the variations to parking and stacking spaces subject to
the following:
- installation of 3 inch diameter trees on the site;
- the changes to the drive-thru lane as, proposed by Boston
Market;
- the use of scored masonry material for all portions
of the building with the exception of the top front face
as shown on the rendering, submitted by Boston Market;
- color of masonry material to be submitted for approval
at the June 11, 19996 Committee of the Whole meeting;
and
final review and approval of the Boston Market and
shopping center site plans by village staff.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
C: Chairperson and Members of JPZ Committee, President and Board of
Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager,
Administrative Assistant, Administrative Intern, Director of
Engineering/Community Development, Director of Public Works, Fire
Chief, Deputy Fire Chief (2) , Assistant Fire Chief, Village Attorney