VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN ARCHITECTURAL & DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION Lower Level Conference Room Thursday, June 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes #2019-9

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

A. Chairman: John F. Benware

B. Members: Rafal Banik (ABS) Jan Goetz (ABS) Dave Bennett James Kolar John F. Benware Jose Pareja Joseph Cwiklinski

C. Staff: Kevin McGuinness, Planner Dee Adasiak, Recording Secretary

II. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes #2019-8 dated May 9, 2019: A motion was made by Member Kolar to approve the Prior Meeting Minutes #2019-8 dated May 9, 2019 and was seconded by Member Benware.

Roll call: Pareja, yes; Kolar, abstain; Goetz, abstain; Benware, yes.

Motion to approve passes: 3-0-2.

III. Review Sign Permit for DaVita at 5020 W. 95th Street: Mr. Ken Strzyzewski, All American Sign, 5501 West 109th Street, Oak Lawn, IL. The petitioner indicated that the proposed sign is an illuminated sign (channel letters) that will be installed above the store front. He added that a pole sign is not in the scope of the current project. Member Kolar asked if the sign will be centered across the frontage. The petitioner responded yes. A motion to approve the Sign Permit for DaVita at 5020 W. 95th Street was made by Member Kolar and seconded by Member Bennett. Roll call: Bennett, yes; Benware, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Kolar, yes; Pareja, yes. Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

IV. Review Sign Permit for Hanway Insurance Agency at 9528 S. Cicero Avenue: Mr. Chinh Nguyen, Neon Express Sign & Graphics, 6144 ½ N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL. Member Pareja commented on the logo. The petitioner explained that Hanway Insurance has five (5) stores in the Chicagoland area that have that logo. Member Benware asked the petitioner if the sign will be mounted on a new raceway. The petitioner responded yes. Member Benware asked the petitioner if there is lighting on the soffit. The petitioner replied that he did not think so. A motion to approve the Sign Permit for Hanway Insurance Agency at 9528 S. Cicero Avenue was made by Member Benware and seconded by Member Cwiklinski. Roll call: Pareja, yes; Kolar, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Benware, yes; Bennett, yes. Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

V. Review Freezer addition/relocation for White Castle Restaurant at 9501 S. Cicero Avenue: The petitioner was not present. The Committee Members agreed that a site plan is necessary for review. Staff will reach out to White Castle and request the site plan.

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A motion to table the review for White Castle Restaurant at 9501 S. Cicero Avenue was made by Member Benware and was seconded by Member Pareja. Voice vote: All in favor, aye; All opposed, none. Motion to table passes.

VI. Review Landscape Plan for Oak Lawn Commons at 4101 W. 95th Street: Mr. Jameson Skaife, BatesForum, 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL. The petitioner summarized the landscape plan for the property. He expressed that there is a full plant pallet laid across the site. The petitioner mentioned the Committee’s request to have a sidewalk connector at “Retail H” and explained that they will not be able to add the sidewalk connector because of grading. He explained that due to the slopes in the grading, it would not be ADA compliant. Member Benware asked the petitioner if one of the out lot buildings was removed. The petitioner replied yes. The petitioner mentioned that he spoke to the Village Forester and she was excited about the pollinator species and had commented that it was a good mix. The petitioner added that at the last meeting the District Trustee had some comments on oak trees. The petitioner said previously there were 8 oak trees planned for the parking lot but they realized it would be tough for those trees to grow and thrive in the parking lot so they removed the oak trees from the parking lot. He indicated that at the southwest corner of the property they will plan for 12 oak trees not 9 trees as shown on the existing plan. Member Benware asked about landscaping at the out lots. The petitioner replied that there will be landscaping along the north portion of the site and around the entry sign. He mentioned the transformers will be screened by shrubs. Member Benware said there would be no landscaping or trees on 95th Street. The petitioner said that is correct. The petitioner explained that the 95th Street strip is very narrow plus there are underground utilities. Member Pareja asked about the tree caliper. The petitioner replied and said the trees will be a 2 ½” diameter. A motion was made by Member Kolar to approve the Landscape Plan for Oak Lawn Commons at 4101 W. 95th Street. The motion was seconded by Member Pareja. Roll call: Bennett, yes; Benware, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Kolar, yes; Pareja, yes. Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

VII. Review Building Elevations for Oak Lawn Mobil at 10240 S. Pulaski: Mr. Sanju Mathew, President, Oak Lawn Mobil, 10240 S. Pulaski, Oak Lawn, IL. Member Benware asked the petitioner if he plans to remodel the existing building. The petitioner replied yes. He provided a brief history on the property. He explained that he wants to increase the area of the store without impacting the square footage. He explained the south elevation and said currently at the rear of the property there is a sidewalk that leads to the bathroom. The petitioner said he would like to add a bathroom to the interior of the building and the new plan is to have one (1) unisex bathroom. Member Bennett asked the petitioner if he will match the existing brick. The petitioner replied that he will get as close to the brick as possible. Member Benware asked if the renovations will impact the handicapped parking space. The petitioner said he does not believe it will. The Committee Members reviewed the proposed rendering. They commented that a site plan would be helpful. Mr. McGuinness pulled a copy of the site plan from the Building Department files.

Member Benware commented about the concrete block on the building elevation. Member Pareja asked about the punch windows at the storefront. The petitioner explained his plans to have punch windows at full height. A motion was made by Member Benware to approve the Building Elevations for Oak Lawn Mobil at 10240 S. Pulaski with the following stipulations: submit revised plans to show that the concrete block is replaced with

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face brick to match the existing brick and that the punch windows will be full height at the south and east elevations. The motion was seconded by Member Bennett.

Roll call: Pareja, yes; Kolar, abstain; Goetz, abstain; Benware, yes.

Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

VIII. Review Sign Permits and Building Elevations for McDonald’s at 10549 S. Cicero Avenue: Mr. Kenneth Sack, Designer, Watermark Engineering, 2631 Ginger Woods Parkway, #100, Aurora, IL. Ms. Sandra Sladin, Operations Supervisor, McDonald’s, 110 S. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL. Mr. Al Daniels, Project Manager, McDonald’s, 110 S. Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL. Mr. Daniels explained that the project is a complete tear and rebuild. He said the proposed renderings are McDonald’s new concept building. Member Benware asked if there will be outdoor seating. Mr. Daniels replied not at this site. Mr. Sack commented that all landscape requirements have been met. Mr. Daniels said a patio would affect the required impervious surface allowable coverage. Member Benware asked if the proposed store will be bigger than the existing store. Mr. Sack responded that the proposed store will be 200 square feet larger. Mr. Daniels explained the 3-window concept at the drive-thru. Member Pareja asked if the south side parking spaces are the same number as the existing parking spaces. Mr. Daniels replied that they are proposing 35 parking spaces compared to the existing 51 parking spaces but that they meet the parking requirements by Village Ordinance. Member Benware asked the petitioners if they are losing one curb cut. Mr. Sack responded yes. He explained that the proposed layout is better than the existing layout and that it was discussed at a preliminary meeting held with Village staff. Mr. Sack said it will eliminate a driveway but he feels it makes it a safer site. Member Benware asked the petitioner about building materials. Mr. Daniels commented that the lower elevation will be brick and that aluminum panels will be sandwiched between fiber glass and will also include button assimilated wood panels and a cement board painted product at the top elevation. He added that metal strips will also be near the top similar to overlap boards. He commented it is not a big panel rather they are individual planks. Member Benware asked if the rooftop mechanicals would be screened. The Mr. Daniels responded that the 4 ½-5’ parapet walls will screen the rooftop mechanicals. Member Kolar asked about the dumpster enclosure. Mr. Daniels replied that the dumpster enclosure will have the same building material and will meet Village code requirements. Member Kolar asked about external lighting. Mr. Daniels responded that there are down lights on the building canopies. He added that the top corners of the buildings will have downcast lighting. Member Benware asked if the soffit lighting is underneath canopies at the door. Mr. Daniels responded there are 3 at that elevation. Member Kolar asked if the existing wall (fence wall) will remain at the east side of the property. Mr. Sack responded that that wall will remain and that the wall is actually on the adjacent condominium’s property. Member Benware commented on the pole sign. He expressed the preference of smaller monument style road signs. Mr. Daniels expressed comments of how important the existing pole sign is to the franchisee. A motion was made by Member Benware to approve the Sign Permits and Building Elevations for McDonald’s at 10549 S. Cicero Avenue. The motion was seconded by Member Cwiklinski. Roll call: Bennett, yes; Benware, yes; Cwiklinski, yes; Kolar, yes; Pareja, yes. Motion to approve passes: 5-0-0.

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IX. Old Business:

Mr. McGuinness mentioned that the amended Sign Ordinance will be on the July 1st Planning & Development Committee agenda.

X. New Business:

None.

XI. Adjournment:

A motion to adjourn was made by Member Benware and seconded by Member Bennett.

Voice vote: All in favor, aye; All opposed, none. Motion to adjourn passes.

The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

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