HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/2010 P&Z minutes 14-10
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-14-10
Hearing Date: October 28, 2010
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
999 N. Elmhurst Road
PETITIONER
: CLP/SPF Randhurst LLC, c/o Casto Lifestyle Properties
PUBLICATION DATE:
October 13, 2010
PIN NUMBER:
Multiple
REQUEST:
1) Variation for Non-Full Cutoff Light Fixtures
2) Variation for an Eight Foot (8’) Fence
3) Amendment to the Special Use for Signs Associated with a Large
Scale Development
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Rogers, Chair
William Beattie
Joseph Donnelly
Leo Floros
Theo Foggy
Ronald Roberts
Keith Youngquist
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Brian Simmons, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Consuelo Andrade, Development Review Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES
: Jim Conroy, Joe Doyle
Chairman Richard Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Donnelly made a motion to approve the
minutes of the September 23, 2010 meeting; Mr. Beattie seconded the motion. The minutes were approved 6-0;
with Mr. Youngquist abstaining. After hearing two previous cases, Chairman Rogers introduced Case PZ-14-10,
999 N. Elmhurst Road, at 8:33 p.m.
Mr. Simmons stated that Randhurst came in with redevelopment plans for the Subject Property in 2008 and
received approval. Since the approvals were granted and as construction has progressed on site, the Petitioner has
re-evaluated some of the items that were originally requested with their approvals. The Petitioner was back
before the Planning and Zoning Commission to seek additional zoning relief in two different areas under revised
plans.
Mr. Simmons said the Petitioner was requesting two Variations from the Code for non-full cutoff light fixtures
and to install an eight foot (8’) fence along the eastern property line adjacent to the residential properties. The
third request was to amend the special use that was granted for large scale development signs for their main
monument signs that would identify the development
Mr. Simmons showed a slide referencing the non-full cutoff light fixtures. There were two decorative fixtures
that were being proposed to be installed. Village Code required any fixtures in non-residential areas to be full-
cutoff and aimed downward. The Code does have an exception to architectural detail lighting that does not
exceed 60 watts. He explained that the lights fixtures proposed would have upward aiming bulbs and lenses that
would be visible driving down the street and illuminate on a 360 degree radius.
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Mr. Simmons showed a site plan indicating the placement of the two lighting fixtures on the Randhurst property.
The first fixture “860” would be installed on the main entrance coming off of Elmhurst Road, to the traffic circle
and also along the perimeter of the existing Sports Authority and Bed Bath & Beyond stores, and then to the back
of the development. The second fixture as proposed would go down Main Street along the main portion of the
shops and down in front of the movie theatre as well.
Mr. Simmons said the light Code was changed approximately six years ago. Since then, there have been no
zoning cases requesting to allow non-full cutoff light fixtures. The subject case is the first to request such a
Variation. There has been no previous precedence for it. Based on the existing Code, Staff recommended denial
of the Variation request for non-full light cutoff fixtures.
Chairman Rogers suggested that the Commission discuss each zoning request separately. The Planning and
Zoning Commission would be casting three separate votes on each item that was presented before them.
Mr. Donnelly asked if there were alternate fixtures available that would meet Code. Mr. Simmons stated there
were different fixtures that could possibly comply with Code. He stated that he did not research whether or not
the same style that the Petitioner wanted had full cut-off.
Chairman Rogers swore in Jim Conroy, Director of Development for Casto Lifestyle Properties, 55 E. Euclid,
Mount Prospect, Illinois and Joe Doyle, Doyle Sign Company, 232 W. Interstate, Addison, Illinois.
Mr. Conroy stated that Randhurst was a unique project and discussed how the economy has changed since the
approval of the Randhurst redevelopment project back in 2008. He provided the Commission with copies of
aerials of the project and a status of the current project. Most of the Main Street buildings are currently having
the brick work being done and will be under roof soon. The movie theatre is set to open in April of 2011 and
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PNC Bank was set to open on November 1. Pei Wei Asian Diner will soon be turned over for the interior work
to begin.
Mr. Conroy stated that the Main Street is surrounded by the outer buildings and parking lots. He said that the goal
of the lighting was to bring a pedestrian feel to the Main Street portion of the project. Mr. Conroy stated that the
lighting was shown in the original plans and renderings; he said Staff never addressed the lighting as a Variance
with the original proposal.
Mr. Conroy said that they were trying to enhance Main Street and highlight it in a couple of ways. He stated they
were making bigger sidewalks, larger landscaped areas, brick pavers, stamped concrete, planters, and benches to
make the area a special environment. Mr. Conroy said that the original lifestyle center tenants were no longer
expanding. He stated that they needed to make some minor modification to those who were expanding and to
create a balance between retail and restaurants.
Mr. Conroy stated the importance of the type of lighting being proposed. It would be brought down to a
pedestrian level. He said the lighting would create the special type of area that the project needed. Mr. Conroy
did address that there were other light fixtures available with full cut-off, but they did not create the sparkle effect
that he was looking for. He was afraid that if this type of lighting was not approved, it would create a vanilla
effect. Mr. Conroy understood Staff’s recommendation, but asked the Commission to look at the position of the
lights and how they would accent Main Street and funnel traffic into the development. He said most of the
shopping would be done in the evening hours and he wanted customers to feel comfortable with the lighting.
Mr. Beattie asked why the lighting goes around Sports Authority and Bed, Bath, and Beyond, but not Carsons.
Mr. Conroy said Bed, Bath, and Beyond wanted to feel included with the development and Main Street. He
discussed some of the exterior work that was being completed. Mr. Conroy stated that Bed, Bath, and Beyond
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and Carsons would benefit the most from Main Street. He discussed why the lighting was not included around
Carsons. Carsons is one of the anchor stores, but does not have any stores feeding off of it around the perimeter.
Mr. Youngquist asked what colors the fixtures were. Mr. Conroy said both fixtures were white. Chairman
Rogers asked what color was the light. Mr. Conroy stated it was a metal halide (white) light.
Mr. Donnelly asked how close the lights were to the residential properties to the east and west of the mall. Mr.
Conroy said it was very important to bringing the lighting down to the theater. He was okay if the lighting was
eliminated beyond the theater. The lighting beyond the theater was to create an entry point and walkway to
development for the Boxwood residents. Mr. Conroy was okay with removing the lighting by the eastern portion
of the development if it did create a disturbance to residents. Mr. Donnelly discussed not wanting to see the lights
outside of the development.
Mr. Conroy discussed that he was in the process of developing street lights that would run along Euclid, Elmhurst,
and Kensington along the subject property. He understood Mr. Donnelly’s concern, but believed that the street
lights would be brighter than the pedestrian lights being requested before the Commission. Mr. Simmons stated
that per one of the development requirements, the Petitioner was required to install street lighting along the three
frontages of Euclid, Elmhurst, and Kensington Roads. Chairman Rogers confirmed that the street lighting would
be cut-off fixtures.
Mr. Roberts asked how high the pedestrian lights would be. Mr. Conroy said they would be 12 feet.
Chairman Rogers agreed that the streets lights would create that effect that the Petitioner was looking for down
Main Street. He said the lights should be something special and not the standard light fixtures. He said as long as
the lights were kept low, he did not see a problem for the proposed lighting. Chairman Rogers stated that in a
normal situation he would say no to the lighting, but since Randhurst was on an interior lot that is far enough
away from the streets that he could agree to the Petitioner’s request.
Mr. Roberts liked the fact that there was an entry way to the development for the Boxwood residents. Chairman
Rogers stated his one concern was setting a precedent, but was okay with approving the lighting because of the
unique situation. There is only one Randhurst located within the Village.
Mr. Floros supported the Petitioner’s request and said it would help the development at the Village. He had no
concerns with it setting a precedent due to it being such a large scale project.
Mr. Youngquist said he supported the request as well. He stated that the Petitioner has always said from their
original request was to attract customers into the development and guide them down Main Street. Mr. Youngquist
also agreed that the lights should extend to the gateway to the residents of Boxwood.
Chairman Rogers called for additional questions or comments regarding the lights; hearing none, the public
hearing was closed at 9:04 p.m.
Mr. Foggy made a motion to approve a Variation to allow non-full cutoff light fixtures along the Main Street
portion of the Randhurst Village PUD as shown on the plans prepared by WLS Lighting Systems. Mr. Donnelly
seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Beattie, Donnelly, Floros, Foggy, Roberts, Rogers, Youngquist
NAYS: None
The motion for non-full cutoff light fixtures was approved 7-0. This item is Village Board final.
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Mr. Simmons discussed the second request of a Variation to install an eight foot (8’) fence along the east property
line. This item was originally requested with the original PUD approvals. The Petitioner was unsure with the
original proposal if they wanted a 6 or an 8 foot fence, but they wanted to have the right to pursue an 8 foot fence
if they felt the opportunity was needed.
At the time of the original request, Staff recommended denial of the 8 foot fence, in which the Village Board
denied the request. Since the project has moved forward, the Petitioner re-visited the height of the fence and was
asking for reconsideration of the 8 foot fence. Staff has also re-evaluated the request looking at how the area has
developed and looked at the intensity of the uses on that site that included a parking garage, loading areas, and
traffic along the drive aisle on the east side of the property. Mr. Simmons stated that the 8 foot fence would
provide adequate separation from the more intense commercial property. Staff believed that this area was more
intense than any part of the Village due to the size of the development; which would warrant the 8 foot fence. Mr.
Simmons stated that Code only permits 8 foot fences for industrial properties or properties that front a railroad
right-of-way. Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the request for an 8 foot
fence.
Chairman Rogers asked if there would be any landscaping required with the fence. Mr. Simmons stated that the
Petitioner would be proposing some landscaping in that area. There have been shrubs already installed. Mr.
Simmons said there were some issues with the power lines above the fence line, so the Petitioner was limited with
what could be installed.
Mr. Donnelly asked if the proposed fence would run to Euclid. Ms. Andrade said there was a restaurant located
behind Jewel and the proposed fence would only run to where the restaurant property begins. It would run to
approximately the midpoint of the Jewel store. Mr. Donnelly asked if the restaurant had a 6 foot fence. Ms.
Andrade said there was no fence between the restaurant and Jewel.
Mr. Foggy asked if there were any elevations or plans of the fence. Ms. Andrade said the Village did not have
drawings of the proposed fence; she believed the Petitioner was still evaluating various types of fences. Mr.
Conroy stated that the proposed 8 foot fence would be similar to what is currently along the east property line. He
said that Casto has a meeting set-up in November to coordinate the type of fence with the Boxwood Association.
Mr. Conroy said the existing fence does not belong to Casto or Randhurst. It was originally built by the
homeowners along Boxwood. Although the existing fence was not in disrepair, Mr. Conroy said the new fence
would clean up the site and give the residents of Boxwood some additional privacy. He stated that Casto already
has an approved landscape plan all along the east drive.
Mr. Conroy would be in agreement to extending the fence on the Jewel side property so the restaurant would not
have to look into the Jewel truck loading zone.
Mr. Beattie asked if an 8 foot fence has been discussed with the residents in the Boxwood neighborhood. Mr.
Conroy stated he has not talked to the residents, but the higher fence would create the buffer that was needed
between residential and the more intense use of the Randhurst property. Mr. Beattie asked if the existing fence
was 6 feet. Mr. Conroy stated that the height varied, but it was six feet at its highest point.
Mr. Floros asked whose property the new fence would lie on. Mr. Conroy stated that if he received the eight foot
Variation, the fence would have to be on Casto’s property. Mr. Floros asked how many Boxwood Associations
were there. Mr. Simmons stated there were several. Mr. Conroy said he would like to meet with a few of the
associations for the initial meeting who would then inform all of the residents and property owners on what Casto
would like to do. Mr. Conroy stated he had until April 22, 2011 to get the fence up because that is when the
theater opens.
Chairman Rogers asked how many access points would there be from Boxwood to the Randhurst property. Mr.
Conroy said he would like some controlled access points. One would be by Jewel and another would be by the
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parking area for the new movie theater. Mr. Conroy did not want to create any additional access points down by
Costco and Home Depot because of the vehicular traffic along the east drive.
Mr. Foggy asked Staff who regulates the construction of the fence and the access points along the fence. Mr.
Simmons stated that if the Variation was approved for the fence, the permit for the fence would be reviewed by
the Village’s Building Division to ensure proper compliance with the approval. Regarding the safety access
points, that would be reviewed with the Village’s Engineering Division and Police Department. These two
departments would address the enforcement of speed along the east drive, where the access points would be
located, and to ensure proper striping and markings for pedestrian crossings per Code. Mr. Foggy agreed with the
controlled access points.
There was general discussion regarding the size and ownership of the Randhurst property and tax parcels within
the Randhurst parcel.
Mr. Beattie questioned the need for an 8 foot fence as opposed to a 6 foot fence. Mr. Conroy said the 8 foot fence
would create an appropriate buffer between Randhurst and the adjacent residential property. He stated that he
does not need an 8 foot fence, but felt it was a much needed barrier and buffer for the residential development.
Mr. Roberts said when the Commission was given the original elevations for the Randhurst project in 2008; the
elevations looking from Boxwood were not all attractive. The residents were mainly seeing loading docks,
parking deck, and the east drive. Mr. Roberts felt a stronger buffer was important. He pointed out that no one
was in the audience from the Boxwood neighborhood to argue against the 8 foot fence. All property owners
within 250 feet of the mall were sent notice of the public hearing. A legal notice did appear in the newspaper
along with 3 public hearing signs placed on main entry points to the development.
Chairman Rogers agreed that the 8 foot fence created a much needed buffer.
Mr. Foggy made a motion for a Variation to increase the height of the perimeter fence along the east property line
from six feet (6’) to eight feet (8’). Mr. Donnelly seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Beattie, Donnelly, Floros, Foggy, Roberts, Rogers, Youngquist
NAYS: None
The motion for an eight foot (8’) fence was approved 7-0. This item is Village Board final.
Mr. Simmons stated the Petitioner requested an amendment to the Special Use which was granted to the original
Planned Unit Development for larger signs for a large scale development. The Village’s Sign Code provided
provisions for developments along a major roadway and over five acres in size. Mr. Simmons showed a slide of
where the four main signs would be located. One sign would be located at the Southeast corner of the site at
Kensington Road, two signs would be located at both entry ways off of Elmhurst Road, and one sign between
Steak and Shake and Buffalo Wild Wings off of Euclid.
Mr. Simmons said the four signs were broken down into two categories. The primary entry sign was to be located
by the main entrance at the traffic signal on Elmhurst Road and Main Street. This sign was to be approximately
270 square feet in area as was originally approved. It stood approximately 15 feet in height and had 3 tenants
listed. The other three signs were to be secondary entry signs at the remaining locations. These were taller signs
than what Code permitted; they were approximately 20 feet in height and had six tenants listed.
Mr. Simmons stated that the Petitioner requested an amendment to the Special Use. He showed a picture of the
proposed revised sign. Staff has had discussions with the Petitioner to revise the sign as the original signs were
approved due to the consistency of the development. The Board did recommend approval of the original signs.
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Mr. Simmons said the Petitioner has had conversations with existing tenants and potential tenants who requested
to change the original signage. Mr. Simmons showed a slide of the revised proposal. He then showed a table
comparing all the signs that have been proposed:
Type of Sign Height Width Area No. of Tenants
Primary Entry Sign (1.1) 15 ft. 36 ft. base 375 sq. ft. 3
(South Elmhurst Rd (25 ft sign area)
Entrance Only)
Secondary Entry Sign 20 ft. 19 ft. 380 sq. ft. 6
(3.1)
(North Elmhurst Rd,
Euclid, and Kensington
Entrances)
Original Proposal 22.33 ft. 23.83 ft. 270 sq. ft. 8
(All four entrances (15 ft. sign
highlighted above) area)
Revised Proposal 24.75 ft. 27.67 ft. base 470 sq. ft. 8
(All four entrances (19 ft. sign
highlighted above) area)
Mr. Simmons explained to the Commission how the square footage was measured for signs; the square footage
calculations do not include the base.
Mr. Simmons said the revised signs were developed to be consistent with the rest of the development and to meet
leasing requirements with tenants. Staff was more comfortable with the revised proposal, but would need
additional time to review how the tenant panel portion of the sign was designed. Mr. Simmons stated that Staff
requested that the Petitioner stay with a maximum of 6 tenants per sign. Mr. Simmons stated that Staff
recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the revised proposal elevation subject to Staff’s
conditions.
Chairman Rogers confirmed that the proposal in the Staff packet was the original proposal and that the Petitioner
has resubmitted the revised proposal. Chairman Rogers said he originally objected to the 20 foot original sign
that was approved 2 years ago, but had many issues with a 24 foot tall sign due to the Village updates on the Sign
Code. He felt that 6 panels for the number of tenants was too high. Chairman Rogers was more comfortable with
the original lower signs because of the height and the uniformity of the design.
Mr. Beattie confirmed that the original design of the signs had a black background with uniform white lettering.
Chairman Rogers did not see a need for all larger tenants to be on all of the proposed signs.
Mr. Donnelly asked how many Variances have been granted to the Subject Property for signage.
Chairman Rogers said that per Code, the largest sign could only be 12 feet. He discussed the larger sign at Mount
Prospect Plaza.
Mr. Donnelly felt that the Village had granted the tenants (Jewel, Costco, and Bed Bath and Beyond) a Variance
for larger wall signs since they could not be seen from the road. Mr. Donnelly felt that there needed to be some
sort of balance in regards to the Variances for signage. Mr. Simmons discussed the signage on the outlot building
that houses Five Guys. By Code, the tenants in the outlot are allowed to have signage face the parking lot and
street. Since this outlot was not next to a residential zone, they could have a sign on each façade.
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There was additional discussion on the variety of signage on the Randhurst property. Mr. Simmons said the
outlot buildings were also allowed ground signs by Code for their individual site as long as they maintained the
minimum 200 feet distance requirement. There was additional discussion regarding ground signs for outlots. Mr.
Donnelly requested a sign package for the entire site to review all of the signage.
Mr. Foggy discussed the size of the original signs. He felt the revised ground sign was too large to have at four
different points along the property. Mr. Foggy said that the size of the sign and the number of tenants did not
match up with the concept of the mall. He felt a lower profile sign was needed for the project.
Mr. Roberts stated that the proposed sign looked like a larger strip mall sign. He agreed that the sign did not
provide the image for the shopping center that it needed.
Mr. Youngquist discussed how large of a sign was being proposed.
Mr. Conroy said that commuters would not be able to read the original sign driving on the roads that bordered the
mall. He stated that the original sign was submitted to fit the lifestyle center concept. Mr. Conroy discussed the
tenants’ rights and their requests due to signage.
Mr. Conroy stated the problem with the original sign was that the tenants are listed with 10 inch letters, they are
all the same color and nothing stands out, and the fonts are not what the retailers enforce.
Mr. Beattie said that tenants’ concerns should be respected, but he believed that the Petitioner would be losing
that sparkle as previously discussed with the multi-tenant sign.
Mr. Conroy stated how the proposed sign was different than any normal multi-tenant sign. He said there were
different shades of brick, a planter at the base, and the panels would only illuminate the scripting of the tenants’
name; not the entire box. Mr. Conroy said Staff suggested that Randhurst Village be highlighted in the sign,
rather than just a logo. He stated the revised proposal included some of the massing of the original sign and
bigger to accommodate the additional panels. The Randhurst Village script on the top of the sign would have a
light glow and translucent material behind it.
Mr. Conroy said each proposed sign would not have the same tenants listed due to the tenants’ requirements and
sign priorities.
Mr. Youngquist questioned why the night renderings of the signs were different. Mr. Conroy stated that the
rendering was off due to an issue with a floodlight. He passed out a new rendering to show how subdued the
signs would look in the evening.
Mr. Doyle stated that his company has been going back and forth with Staff on the renderings of the signs. He
said the lighting on the Randhurst Village scripting would lessen the impact of the push through lighting. Mr.
Doyle stated that the background of the sign would appear to be darker.
Chairman Rogers discussed the fact that when the tenants moved into Randhurst, the Village’s Sign Code existed.
He said the Planning and Zoning Commission has allowed larger wall signs because there would not be large
monument signs out in front of the property.
Mr. Conroy discussed the negotiations with the tenants regarding the signage.
Mr. Conroy stated that since Casto Lifestyle Properties has been involved with the Subject Property, they have not
requested any Variances for signage other than the original proposal from 2008.
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Mr. Foggy stated the multiple colors and logos on the sign did not agree with the scope of the signage for the
Randhurst project. He asked if there was a sign design that the Commission and Petitioner could deal with. Mr.
Foggy said the sign was too high and that to reduce the height would be to focus on 6 tenants per sign.
Mr. Conroy stated that if the mall was limited to six panels per sign, it would be hard to attract new tenants who
would not have their names on any of the proposed signage.
Mr. Foggy discussed the need for common ground regarding signage on the Subject Property.
There was additional discussion regarding the use of the tenants’ colors and logos on the signs.
Chairman Rogers said the original concept of the signs were to bring traffic into the Randhurst Village
development with a few key tenants listed on the signage, not a large multi-tenant sign.
Mr. Conroy reiterated that the proposed signs would be different than other multi-tenant signs in the Village.
Mr. Donnelly said 3 of the 4 signs were placed at traffic light controlled intersections. He stated that commuters
would see and read the signs.
There was additional discussion on whether or not consumers and residents knew what types of stores were
included within the Subject Property currently and prior to re-development.
Mr. Conroy felt the size of the sign was appropriate due to the number of anchor stores for the project.
Mr. Roberts said he did not believe what was being proposed before the Commission would be agreed upon by
the Petitioner and the Commission. He stated that regardless of what has been negotiated with the tenants, the
rules and regulations of the Village must be abided by. Mr. Roberts suggested that the case be voted on or tabled
until a future meeting to work on a compromise.
Chairman Rogers let the Petitioner decide on whether or not to continue the Special Use request for signage or
have the Commission vote to make a recommendation. Mr. Conroy stated based on timing, he requested that the
Planning and Zoning Commission vote.
Mr. Foggy asked if there was a negative recommendation, could the request be overturned. It was stated that the
Village Board could overturn the item if it was not approved. Mr. Simmons stated that if the Petitioner received a
denial from the Village Board, the Petitioner would have a year to resubmit, unless they significantly revise the
plan due to comments from the Planning Division.
Mr. Youngquist asked Mr. Doyle if they attempted to do anything else besides the straight panel signs. Mr. Doyle
stated that a couple of different things were looked at. They looked at repositioning the logos across the sign in
different areas on the stonework. Mr. Doyle said after discussions with Mr. Conroy and the Planning Department,
it was determined to bring back elements of the original design.
Mr. Donnelly asked if 8 tenants could be listed on the original sign. Mr. Doyle and Mr. Conroy said that it was
difficult to read and see the 6 tenants in 10 inch letters.
Mr. Beattie stated that other malls in the area do not have signs like the proposal for Randhurst Village. Mr.
Beattie said he liked the original design of the sign because it was for Randhurst Village. Mr. Conroy discussed
why The Glen in Glenview was having issues due to limited signage and visibility.
Mr. Floros asked the Petitioner to address a previous comment regarding malls like Woodfield or Deer Park do
not have signage like what was being proposed. Mr. Conroy said that Woodfield has drawing power from
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multiple large anchor stores. Randhurst Village just has one anchor store with smaller boxed stores. It is no
longer a regional mall. Mr. Conroy said Randhurst would be a hybrid center because it contained a variety of
stores that would normally not be in a mall environment. He stated that Costco is at Randhurst due to the
proximity of 300,000 people within a 3 mile radius. Mr. Conroy said Randhurst has a different drawing power
than Woodfield. He discussed the differences that Randhurst would bring with a hotel on site and a new state of
the art movie theater. Mr. Conroy said that Randhurst was not a power center or a lifestyle center; it is a mixed
use center that has elements of both. He stated that signage should be appropriate for the type of tenants that the
mall is attracting.
Mr. Foggy recognized the fact that signage is needed, but he said the Commission was struggling with how much
signage. He said the current proposal was giving the Commission a lot of signage.
Chairman Rogers asked the Petitioner which proposal should be voted on. Mr. Conroy stated that the revised
proposal was the sign submitted that should be voted on.
Mr. Floros made a motion to Amend the Approved Special Use for Large Scale Development Signs for the four
pylon signs as illustrated on the plans prepared by Doyle General Sign Contractors dated October 27, 2010.
Mr. Beattie seconded the motion.
There was additional discussion regarding whether or not logos would be included on the proposed sign. Mr.
Simmons stated that the sign being proposed did have the logos. The Petitioner already has approval for the
original design with the channel letters. Mr. Simmons said if the proposed sign went through the process and got
denied, the Petitioner could revert back to the original designed sign.
UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: None
NAYS: Beattie, Donnelly, Floros, Foggy, Roberts, Rogers, Youngquist
The motion to Amend the Approved Special Use for Large Scale Development signs was defeated 7-0. This item
is Village Board final.
There was a brief discussion regarding the cancellation of the alternate date for the November 11, 2010 Planning
and Zoning Meeting. The next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was scheduled for
the alternate date on December 9, 2010.
Mr. Donnelly made a motion, seconded by Mr. Foggy to adjourn at 10:41 p.m. The motion was approved by a
voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
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Ryan Kast, Community Development
Administrative Assistant
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