VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION Lower Level Conference Room Thursday, March 28, 2019 Meeting Minutes #2019-5

I. ROLL CALL: Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

A. Chairman: John F. Benware

B. Members: Rafal Banik Jan Goetz Dave Bennett (ABS) James Kolar

John F. Benware Jose Pareja (ABS) Joseph Cwiklinski

C. Staff: Donald E. McKenna, Building & Zoning Administrator Dee Adasiak, Recording Secretary

Also in attendance: Trustee Terry Vorderer, District 4

II. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes #2019-4 dated March 14, 2019: A motion was made by Member Cwiklinski to approve the Prior Meeting Minutes #2019-4 dated March 14, 2019 and was seconded by Member Banik.

Roll call: Banik, yes; Benware, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Goetz, yes; Kolar, yes.

Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

III. Review Sign Permits for Starbucks at 10301 S. Cicero Ave: Ms. Tabitha Bowen, All Right Signs, 3628 Union Avenue, Steger, IL. Member Benware commented that the proposed monument sign is replacing the existing pole sign. Member Kolar asked if there are any sight line issues. Mr. McKenna commented that it should be okay. Member Kolar commented that the sign looks great and his only suggestion would be to add landscaping at the base of the sign. Member Banik commented that he believes that area is already landscaped. Member Benware asked Ms. Bowen if she would ask her client to consider adding landscaping around the base of the sign. A motion was made by Member Kolar to approve the Sign Permit at Starbucks at 10301 S. Cicero with the additional request to review for additional landscaping around the monument sign. The motion was seconded by Member Goetz. Roll call: Kolar, yes; Goetz, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Benware, yes; Banik, yes. Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

IV. Review Sign Permits for Shell Gas Station at 5601 W. 87th St.:

The petitioner was not present.

Member Benware commented that it appears Shell is repainting their pole sign but there are no changes to the sign itself. Member Benware asked Mr. McKenna if the canopy is currently illuminated. Mr. McKenna responded that he believes it is. Member Benware commented that Shell will be adding their logo to the canopy.

A motion was made by Member Benware made a motion to approve the Sign Permits for Shell Gas Station that includes changes to the pole sign and the canopy. The motion was seconded by Member Cwiklinski.

Roll call: Banik, yes; Benware, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Goetz, yes; Kolar, yes.

Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

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V. Review Site Plan, Landscape, Elevation and Signage for Dunkin’ (DD) at 8940 S. Cicero Ave.:

Mr. Sadiq Poonawala, Development Manager, 9106 Kilpatrick Avenue, Skokie, IL.

Ms. Jennifer Thorstenson, MRV Architects, 5105 Tollview Drive, Suite 209, Rolling Meadows, IL.

Mr. Poonawala stated that the proposed building is a single-story, one-user building. He said he plans to reface the existing building and is hoping to open by the end of the year.

Mr. McKenna asked the petitioner if he will be adding concrete panels on the east elevation. Ms. Thorstenson responded that the exterior will be refaced with a James Hardie panel with wood siding and a banding. Mr. McKenna asked if the rest of the building will be a painted brick. Ms. Thorstenson replied yes.

Member Benware expressed to the petitioner that the Sign Ordinance only allows one sign per elevation. Mr. Poonawala reminded Member Benware that at the last meeting he attended on the other Dunkin building it was agreed that the DD is their logo replacing the cup logo.

Member Benware asked the petitioner to explain what part of the monument sign will be illuminated. Mr. Poonawala replied that they are proposing backlit letters. Member Banik asked the petitioner if the site lighting is new or if there are existing pole signs on the property. Mr. Poonawala responded that there is one existing pole sign. Member Benware commented that the petitioner is removing the existing pole sign and replacing it with the proposed monument sign. Mr. McKenna commented that it is bright along and reminded the petitioner to keep a one foot candle of light at the site line.

Member Benware asked about a fence between the commercial and residential area. Ms. Thorstenson commented that they are proposing to keep the existing fence. Mr. Poonawala said the existing fence is fairly new. Ms. Thorstenson mentioned that one of their concerns is the catch basins are draining on to the Dunkin property and she feels the existing fence will work better.

Member Kolar asked about the dumpster enclosure. Ms. Thorstenson said that the dumpster area will be new and they are proposing a PVC enclosure. Ms. Thorstenson said bollards will be added on the interior and the enclosure will attach to a steel frame. Member Cwiklinski asked if the mechanicals on the roof will be screened. The petitioner responded yes.

Member Kolar asked about the mobile pick-up line. Mr. Poonawala commented that the mobile pick-up will bypass the drive thru and drivers will pull up to the window. Ms. Thorstenson said that the store will have the ability to stall a driver at the menu board to allow for a mobile pick-up driver.

A motion was made by Member Benware to approve the Site Plan, Landscape, Elevation and Signage for Dunkin’ (DD) at 8940 S. Cicero Avenue. The motion was seconded by Member Banik.

Roll call: Kolar, yes; Goetz, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Benware, yes; Banik, yes.

Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

VI. Review Landscape Design at Oak Lawn Shopping Center at 4101 W. 95th St.:

Mr. Jameson Skaife, Bates Forum, 35 East , #1300, , IL.

Mr. Scott Schoder, Hubbard Street Group, 225 W. Hubbard Street, #400, Chicago, IL.

Mr. Howard Hirsch, Hirsch MPG Architects, 225 W. Hubbard St. #500, Chicago, IL.

Mr. Hirsch gave a brief update on the project. He explained that they have been working on the project on a phase basis. He said the civil engineering has been through the MWRD permit process. He added that they will soon be submitting a request for a demo permit to begin work on the main building. Mr. Hirsch said the west anchor tenant is 24 Hour Fitness. 2 VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION Lower Level Conference Room Thursday, March 28, 2019 Meeting Minutes #2019-5

Mr. Skaife gave an overview on the landscape concept of the site. He expressed that they are focusing on the main access point off of . He said it will include entry signage and ornamental plantings and have a nice tree lined boulevard. Mr. Skaife said in front of the main tenant space there will be unit pavers and decorative concrete. He said there will be a lot of trees lined from east to west. He added there will be additional plantings added to the southwest corner.

Mr. Skaife mentioned the court yard space around the Panera building.

Mr. Skaife said that there is a lot of focus on pedestrian safety. He mentioned that they will be adding a different color pavement in front of the main building as well as pedestrian crosswalk markings. Mr. Skaife said there will be pavement markings to get to the ADA parking spaces.

Member Kolar asked about the west out lot. He said he noticed a sidewalk on the east side of that out lot but was concerned about foot traffic coming off of 95th Street. Mr. Hirsch said they will add a sidewalk connection at the west end of the building.

Member Benware read comments provided by the Village Forester (see attached Exhibit A).

Mr. Hirsch said the goal is to have a full separate landscape permit for the whole project. Trustee Vorderer expressed that he has had conversations with fellow Board members and they agreed that they would like to see more Oak trees planted at the development. Mr. Skaife showed Trustee Vorderer a rendering that includes Oak tree plantings. The petitioner agreed to stagger more Oak trees at the back of the site.

Member Benware mentioned the area that shows permeable pavers for the parking lot and asked why the pavers are only in a specific area and whether it was an MWRD requirement. Mr. Hirsch said that they did not need any additional requirements per MWRD but the pavers will help. He explained that the area on the west of the entry way will remain as is and the area on the east allowed them to dig out to add the permeable pavers to pick up some of the water. He mentioned the underground detention area in the west parking lot and at the west out lot.

Mr. Skaife mentioned the additional lighting that will be added at the entryway. He also mentioned the string lights over the courtyard space. Member Benware asked if there will be new lighting by the building. Mr. Skaife said there will be tree up lights in front of the building.

Member Kolar asked if they will offer a sign package to their tenants. Mr. Hirsch said there are not a lot of users at the development. He expressed that most of the tenants will want their corporate signage. Mr. Hirsch said they do prefer some diversity to the signage.

A motion was made by Member Benware to approve the concept for the Landscape Design at Oak Lawn Shopping Center at 4101 W. 95th Street with the stipulation that the petitioners consider the Village Forester’s comments and to add the additional sidewalk connection at the west out lot. The motion was seconded by Member Goetz.

Roll call: Banik, yes; Benware, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Goetz, yes; Kolar, yes.

Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

VII. Review Sign Permit for Tire +, Inc. at 9201 S. Keating:

The petitioner was not present.

A motion was made by Member Benware to table the Sign Permit for Tire +, Inc., at 9201 S. Keating and was seconded by Member Kolar.

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Motion passes.

VIII. Review Sign Permit for Oak Lawn Wine & Spirits at 10329 S. Central Ave. (returning 12/31/2019):

Mr. Robie Elmatali, Lit Up Signs, 8800 Timber Ct., Tinley Park, IL.

Mr. Rabah Khattab, Oak Lawn Wine & Spirits, 10329 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL.

Member Benware mentioned for the record Oak Lawn Wine & Spirits attended a previous meeting for putting up the sign without a permit. Mr. Elmatali explained that they did make the correction and moved the sign. Member Benware commented that he feels the change looks worse. He mentioned that the sign overhangs outside the depression that is within the building stucco. Member Benware reminded the petitioners that the original concern at the petitioner’s last meeting was that the Board did not know the dimensions of the building and could not determine the allowable sign area.

The petitioner said they will move the existing sign to the west elevation and put a smaller sign on the front elevation.

A motion was made by Member Benware to approve the Sign Permit for Oak Lawn Wine & Spirits at 10329 S. Central Avenue with the stipulation to move the existing sign to the west elevation and propose a new sign for the front elevation (to fit in the area above the door). The motion was seconded by Member Kolar.

Roll call: Kolar, yes; Goetz, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Benware, yes; Banik, yes.

Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

IX. Old Business:

Member Benware commented about the last meeting’s discussion regarding the amended Sign Ordinance. He said he feels this Board should come up with a list of iconic signs. He said that it will be good to have a list to refer to and to also consider forwarding the list of iconic signs to the Historic Preservation Commission.

X. New Business:

None.

XI. Adjournment:

A motion to adjourn was made by Member Cwiklinski and seconded by Member Kolar.

Voice vote: All in favor, aye; All opposed, none.

Motion to adjourn passes.

The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

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