Village of Glenview Appearance Commission

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1 Village of Glenview Appearance Commission STAFF REPORT June 15, 2016 TO: Chairman and Appearance Commissioners FROM: Community Development Department CASE #: A LOCATION: PROJECT NAME: 1901 Chestnut Avenue Wespath CASE MANAGER: Michelle House, Planner SUBJECT: Certificate of Appropriateness ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests a final determination on the proposal. APPLICANT / OWNER: Mark Busbia General Board of Pension and Health Benefits United Methodist Church 1901 Chestnut Avenue Glenview, IL Tel: (847) CONTACT: Chad Vandenlangenberg Jones Sign Company 1711 Scheuring Road De Pere, WI Tel: (920) PROPOSAL: The applicant, Wespath formerly known as General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, represented by Chad Vandenlangenberg from Jones Sign Company, requests changes to the existing single tenant ground sign for a name change to the existing business located at 1901 Chestnut Avenue. Report Disclaimer: Village staff makes no representations regarding support, endorsement, or the likelihood of approval or disapproval by any Glenview regulatory commission or the Village Board of Trustees.

2 Site Assessment AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: SITE PHOTOGRAPHY: 2

3 Project Summary BACKGROUND: The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church was constructed in Since that time, the applicant has developed the name Wespath for it s investment division. To aid in recognition, the applicant is proposing to modify the name of the ground sign for ease in finding the location. The applicant proposes the replacement of the panel face and reinstallation of the new face with a routed face and push-thru graphics with 15.7-inch Wespath, 4.5-inch Benefits, Investments, and 2.5-inch An agency of the United Methodist Church lettering. The panel will be aluminum to match the existing tenant panel with day/night acrylic vinyl on the text faces so the text will appear black during the day and white at night. The applicant is requesting a waiver from the Single Tenant Ground Sign Design Guidelines to allow for a tagline stating An agency of The United Methodist Church. The applicant is not proposing to alter the landscaping currently around the existing ground sign and there are no proposed changes to the building signage. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Text Location Design Letter Height Letter Color(s) Trim Cap Color Return Color Background Color Illumination Type & Color Raceway Depth Wespath, Benefits, Investments, An agency of The United Methodist Church Existing single tenant ground sign Routed panel with push-thru graphics Wespath 15.7 inches, Benefits, Investments 4.5 inches, An agency of The United Methodist Church 2.5 inches Day/night vinyl N/A White Dark gray Existing white LED N/A COMPLIANCE WITH DESIGN GUIDELINES AND ZONING: Ground Sign(s) Proposed Sign Area Compliance (80 sq. ft. per Ordinance) Proposed Sign Height Compliance (11 ft. tall per Ordinance) Compliance with Design Guidelines Monument Sign 60.8 sq. ft. Yes 15 ft. Yes Yes 3

4 Appearance Commission Review APPEARANCE PLAN COMMENTS: Staff comments after evaluating the proposal for compliance with the Appearance Plan: Sign Criteria from Appearance Plan: Compatibility with building architecture Compatibility with signs on adjoining buildings Harmony with surrounding landscape Good scale in relationship to surroundings Use of harmonious colors Staff comments: o The applicant is proposing the same size panel for the revised signage. o The logo and address are not proposed to be changed. o The Appearance Commission should decide if a tagline stating An agency of The United Methodist Church is appropriate. Previously, the applicant s name included that they were associated with The United Methodist Church and they would like to keep that association on their new signage. o The petitioner shall furnish material and color samples of all proposed signage for review by the Appearance Commission. Landscaping Criteria from Appearance Plan: Grades of walks, terraces and other paved areas shall provide an inviting and stable appearance for walking, and if seating is providing, for sitting. Landscape treatment shall be provide to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and provide shade. Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture, and color and for its ultimate growth. Plants should be indigenous, hardy, harmonious and of good appearance. Where plants are susceptible to injury they should be protected. Staff comments: o The applicant is proposing to preserve all existing landscaping. Should it be damaged during the installation process it should be replaced in kind with like varieties. POTENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACTS: The signage changes are on an existing single tenant ground sign with a similar design and thus are not expected to have any negative impact on the adjacent properties. 4

5 Technical Review PROJECT TIMELINE & OUTREACH: A. 05/04/16 Application Submitted B. 06/15/16 Appearance Commission Meeting C. TBD Permit Issuance D. TBD Inspection 2016 A B C D Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec REQUIRED APPROVAL(s): The following chart details the necessary required approvals. An associated appendix includes specific descriptions of each regulatory approval, the review criteria, and standards for approval. Each commissioner has a copy of this appendix and copies for the public are located on the table near the entry doors to the Village Board Room. The appendix can also be viewed on the Planning Division website at the following URL: Required Regulatory Review A. Annexation B. Annexation with Annexation Agreement C. Comprehensive Plan Amendment D. Official Map Amendment E. Rezoning F. Planned Development G. Conditional Use H. Final Site Plan Review I. Second Curb Cut J. Subdivision (Preliminary, Final, and Waivers) K. Variation(s) (Zoning Board of Appeals) L. Certificate of Appropriateness (Appearance Commission) M. Final Engineering Approval & Outside Agency Permits N. Building Permits O. Building & Engineering Inspections P. Recorded Documents (Development Agreements, Easements, Covenants, etc.) Q. Business License R. Certificate of Occupancy Attachments & Exhibits 1. Sample Motion 2. Petitioner s Application & Exhibits 5

6 Sample Motion I move in the matter of A , Wespath, the Appearance Commission grants a Certificate of Appropriateness, based upon the findings the petitioner, through testimony and application materials, has demonstrated compliance with Section Appearance Plan and in accordance with the following document prepared by Jones Sign dated 06/15/2016 entitled RF.1 Replacement Faces (Qty 2). 6