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Home My WebLink About07/25/2013 P&Z Minutes 13-13 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. PZ-13-13 Hearing Date: July 25, 2013 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2318-2398 Cannon Drive, 2328-2396 Colony Drive, 2244- 2286 Delaware Drive, 301-507 Enterprise Drive, 561-567 Franklin Drive, 2215-2391 Lexington Drive PETITIONER : Chicagoland Signs, Corp. PUBLICATION DATE: July 10, 2013 PIN NUMBER: 08-23-402-004-0000, 08-23-402-005-0000, 08-23-402-006-0000, 08-23-402-013-0000 REQUEST(S): Variation to place sign within dedicated easement MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Donnelly, Chair Tom Fitzgerald William Beattie Jacqueline Hinaber Leo Floros Sharon Otteman MEMBERS ABSENT: Keith Youngquist STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Brian Simmons, Deputy Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTIES : Chicagoland Signs, Corp. Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Beattie made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hinaber to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting; the minutes were approved 6-0. After hearing four (4) previous cases Chairman Donnelly introduced Case PZ-13-13, 475 Enterprise Drive and explained this case is Village Board final. Mr. Simmons stated the Petitioner is proposing a new ground sign for the Colony Apartment complex which is located northwest of the intersection of Elmhurst and Oakton. Mr. Simmons explained that the new freestanding sign would be located along the Oakton Street frontage on the south side of the property. He also stated that a twenty foot (20’) Metropolitan Water Reclamation District easement exists along the Petitioner’s property. Mr. Simmons stated that the existing ground sign is already located within the easement and they are requesting to replace it with a new monument sign. He also explained the code prohibits any accessory structure including signs within an easement; therefore, a Variation is needed in order to replace the sign in its existing location. Joseph Donnelly, Chair PZ-13-13 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 25, 2013 Mr. Simmons stated the proposed sign will be setback five feet (5’) from the property line which complies with the code. The proposal is for a new modern sign at this location which would look like natural stone but will be made of lighter building materials to insure there isn’t any damage to the existing utilities that go through this location. Mr. Simmons explained the sign would have two footings that would limit the amount of concrete foundation on the site. Mr. Simmons showed the table below which explains the Village’s sign requirements. Sign Code Regulations Proposed Sign Area Max. 40 sq.ft. 17.58 sq.ft. Height Max. 10’ 5.33’ Items of Information Max. 10 9 Setback Min. 5’ 5’ Mr. Simmons summarized the Variation Standards listed in Section 14.203.C.9 of the Village Zoning Ordinance. He stated the following findings: • A hardship due to the physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of a specific property not generally applicable to other properties in the same zoning district and not created by any person presently having an interest in the property; • Lack of desire to increase financial gain; and • Protection of the public welfare, other property, and neighborhood character. Mr. Simmons stated that based off the approval from MWRD and the Public Works Department, Staff is supportive of the Variation request to place the sigh within the easement subject to the conditions of the Staff’s report. Mr. Simmons stated the case was Village Board Final. Chairman Donnelly asked if the board had any further questions for Staff. Hearing none he called the Petitioner to the stand. Chairman Donnelly swore in Pamela Lohman, Chicagoland Signs, 1020 W. Fullerton Avenue, Addison, Illinois. He also swore in Dan Dusenbery, Colony Apartments, 475 Enterprise Drive, Mount Prospect, Illinois. Chairman Donnelly asked Ms. Lohman and Mr. Dusenbery to explain the details of the project. Ms. Lohman stated Home Properties, the owner of the Colony Apartments, are rebranding all of their properties to have enhanced updated signage, in hopes of bringing higher quality residents to the property. Ms. Lohman explained the original plan consisted of replacing the sign with a masonry sign. Since there were concerns with the weight of masonry, the new plan is to use a lighter weight material that won’t interfere with the existing utilities, and the sign will also be removable if an issue occurs within the easement. Ms. Lohman also stated the MWRD had approved proposal for the sign to be replaced within the easement. Joseph Donnelly, Chair PZ-13-13 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 25, 2013 There was general discussion regarding the modernization of the new sign and how it will hopefully attract new tenants. Commissioner Beattie asked the Petitioner if they understood the conditions that Staff had placed on the Variance in order for it to be approved. The Petitioners stated that they understood the conditions and agree with said conditions. Mr. Dusenbery stated that the signs would be lit up at night. Ground-up lights will be installed as well as the sign. Chairman Donnelly asked Staff is they approved of the ground-up lights. Mr. Simmons explained that the lights have to be directed at the sign and not “spill” out around the sign area, but ground lighting would be permitted. The Petitioners stated the lights are currently being used for the existing sign. Chairman Donnelly asked the board if they had any more questions for the Petitioners. Hearing none he opened the public portion of the meeting. Since there were no further comments he closed the hearing and brought it back to the board. Chairman Donnelly requested a motion: “To Approve” 1. A Variation request to allow the placement of a structure (freestanding sign) within a dedicated twenty (20) foot Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago easement located along Oakton Street for the property located at 2318-2398 Cannon Drive, 2328-2396 Colony Drive, 2244-2286 Delaware Drive, 301-507 Enterprise Drive, 561-567 Franklin Drive, and 2215-2391 Lexington Drive, subject to the following conditions: a)If any utility work of any kind or nature, whether necessary or discretionary, is done within the easement, the Village or any other utility benefitted by the easement, shall have the absolute right, to move, modify or raze the signs at the sole expense of the property owner. By the placement of a sign in the easement, the property owner agrees to this condition and shall hold the Village, its agents and employees and any other utility company harmless and indemnified against any claim of damage to the signs or the owner’s interest in the signs. Any restoration of the signs after such work in the easement shall likewise, be the sole obligation and expense of the property owner. b)The sign (including the foundation, lighting, and excavation required for installation) does not conflict with, damage, or increase the likelihood of a break in the existing water main or other public utilities. c)Installation of a foam design freestanding sign or similar materials as reviewed and approved by the Village. A stone design with the large concrete foundation will not be acceptable within 5’ of any public utility. d)Installation of a visible and obvious shutoff outside of the public ROW and easement that would allow the Village to cut power to the sign lights in the event that excavation is necessary near the lights. Joseph Donnelly, Chair PZ-13-13 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 25, 2013 e)Installation of conduits for the electrical feed for the lights that are straight and perpendicular to the ROW to facilitate their location following installation.” Commissioner Beattie made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fitzgerald to approve the Variation request to place a freestanding sign within the easement at 475 Enterprise Drive. UPON ROLL CALL: AYES: Fitzgerald, Beattie, Hinaber, Floros, Otteman, Donnelly NAYS: NONE The motion was approved 6-0. This case is Village Board Final. After hearing one (1) additional case, Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Otteman to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned. ___________________________________ Jenna Moder, Community Development Administrative Assistant Joseph Donnelly, Chair PZ-13-13 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 25, 2013