Village of Glenview Appearance Commission STAFF REPORT January 13, 2016 TO: Chairman and Appearance Commissioners FROM: Community Development Department CASE #: A2016-005 LOCATION: PROJECT NAME: 611 Milwaukee Avenue PHD Hair Design CASE MANAGER: Michelle House, Planner SUBJECT: Certificate of Appropriateness ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests a final determination on the proposal. APPLICANT: PHD Hair Design 611 Milwaukee Avenue Glenview, IL 60025 OWNER: Kevin Park 1221 Sheridan Road Wilmette, IL 60091 Tel: (847) 345-3992 CONTACT: Brandon Chin Wellcom Sign 1840 Industrial Drive, Suite 270 Libertyville, IL 60048 Tel: (847) 816-1374 PROPOSAL: The applicant, PHD Hair Design, represented by Brandon Chin of Wellcom Sign, requests approval for one (1) illuminated channel letter wall sign and two (2) replacement panels in the existing multi-tenant ground sign at 611 Milwaukee 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.
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Project Summary BACKGROUND: The applicant, PHD Hair Design, represented by Brandon Chin of Wellcom Sign, proposes one (1) illuminated channel letter wall sign and two (2) tenant panels in the existing multi-tenant ground sign for the tenant at 611 Milwaukee Avenue. The proposed wall sign includes 17.2-inch uppercase and 11.75-inch and 16.75-inch lowercase ivory PHD hair design illuminated channel letters with dark bronze returns and trim caps. The proposed letter color will be ivory #2146 which complies with the tenant sign criteria of the center. The illuminated channel letters will be mounted to a wireway 2.75-inches wide by 6.5-inches tall. The proposed tenant panel includes 6.0-inch PHD hair design text in Oracal Red #031 and opaque Ivory background to match the tenant sign criteria of the center. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Text PHD hair design PHD hair design Location Wall above tenant space Tenant panel in existing multi-tenant ground sign Design Illuminated channel letters mounted to a wireway Panel with translucent lettering and opaque background Letter Height PHD 17.2 inches, hair design PHD hair design 6.0 inches 11.75 inches and 16.75 inches Letter Color(s) Ivory #2146 Red Oracal #031 Trim Cap Color Dark bronze N/A Return Color Dark bronze N/A Background Color Brick Ivory Illumination Type & Color White LED Existing Raceway Depth 2.75 inches by 6.5 inches N/A COMPLIANCE WITH DESIGN GUIDELINES AND ZONING: Wall Sign(s) PHD hair design Storefront Area 468.3 sq. ft. Proposed Sign Area 21.9 sq. ft. 5% per Design Guidelines 23.4 sq. ft. Compliance Yes 8% per Ordinance 37.4 sq. ft. Compliance Yes Compliance with Applicable Yes Tenant Criteria 6
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 112.5 sq. ft. (Existing) No Existing non-conforming 15 ft. No Existing non-conforming No APPROVED SIGNS IN SHOPPING CENTER: Tenant Color Total Height Lines of Text Sq. Ft. PHD hair design Ivory 17.2, 16.75 & 11.75 letters 1 21.9 sq. ft. Ju Rang Karaoke Red & Ivory 20 (18 letters) 1 19.6 sq. ft. Shana Hair Salon Ivory 24 1 25.2 sq. ft. Ju Rang Restaurant Ivory & Red 24 (12 & 24 letters) 1 21.4 sq. ft. Ju Rang Billiards Ivory & Red 17.5 (12 & 17.5 letters) 1 34.4 sq. ft. Consignment Ivory 24 1 28.2 sq. ft. Lawrence Travel Red 20 1 18.7 sq. ft. Joseph Dental Clinic Red 18 1 24.1 sq. ft. Essence Dentistry Ivory 20 1 19.8 sq. ft. 7
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 should confirm that the proposed vinyl material for the tenant panel will be completely opaque and that no translucent lighting will be visible through the proposed material. If necessary, two (2) applications of the proposed material may be required to ensure the panel face will be opaque. o The petitioner shall furnish material and color samples of all proposed signage for review by the Appearance Commission. POTENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACTS: Retail uses border the property on the north and south with residential to the rear. No signage is proposed for the rear façade and thus no negative impacts are anticipated. 8
Technical Review PROJECT TIMELINE & OUTREACH: A. 12/23/15 Application Submitted B. 01/13/16 Appearance Commission Meeting C. TBD Permit Issuance D. TBD Inspection 2015 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2016 B C D Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec A 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: http://www.glenview.il.us 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 9
Attachments & Exhibits 1. Sample Motion 2. Petitioner s Application & Exhibits 3. Shopping Center Design Guidelines Sample Motion I move in the matter of A2016-005, PHD Hair Design, the Appearance Commission grants a Certificate of Appropriateness, based upon the findings the petitioner, through testimony and application materials, has demonstrated compliance with Section 54-64 Appearance Plan and in accordance with the following document prepared by Wellcom Sign dated 01/13/2016 entitled PHD Hair Design / 611 Milwaukee #145 Glenview, IL 60025. 10