Requested Action
Wall Signs:
1. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402.a, to allow a 78.65 sf wall sign on the west wall of the building facing the parking area, where it is not allowed.
2. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402.a, to allow a 35.26 sf wall sign on the west wall of the building facing the parking area, where it is not allowed.
3. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402.a, to allow a 11.95 sf wall sign on the south wall of the building facing the parking area, where it is not allowed.
Directional Ground Signs:
4. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-302.b, to allow three 30 sf, 6 foot tall directional ground signs facing Cellular Drive, where 6 sf and 3 feet tall is the maximum allowed.
5. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-302.b, to allow two 9 sf, 6 foot tall directional ground signs internal to the parking area, where 6 sf and 3 feet tall is the maximum allowed.
Recommendation
A public meeting was held by the Design Commission on May 26, 2020 where Commissioner Eckhardt moved and Commissioner Kingsley seconded:
A motion to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, approval of the following sign variations for Amazon at 1455 W. Shure Drive:
Wall Signs:
1. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402.a, to allow a 78.65 sf wall sign on the west wall of the building facing the parking area, where it is not allowed.
2. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402.a, to allow a 35.26 sf wall sign on the west wall of the building facing the parking area, where it is not allowed.
3. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402.a, to allow a 11.95 sf wall sign on the south wall of the building facing the parking area, where it is not allowed.
Directional Ground Signs:
4. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-302.b, to allow three 30 sf, 6 foot tall directional ground signs facing Cellular Drive, where 6 sf and 3 feet tall is the maximum allowed.
5. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-302.b, to allow two 9 sf, 6 foot tall directional ground signs internal to the parking area, where 6 sf and 3 feet tall is the maximum allowed.
This recommendation is subject to compliance with the plans dated 5/1/20 and received 5/8/20, Federal, State, and Village Codes, regulations, and policies, and the issuance of all required permits, and the following conditions:
1. A recommendation to change the support posts for the 9 sf internal directional signs from painted channel posts to a nicer finished post, similar to the larger directional signs.
2. This review deals with architectural design only and should not be construed to be an approval of, or to have any other impact on, any other zoning and/or land use issues or decisions that stem from zoning, building, signage or any other reviews. In addition to the normal technical review, permit drawings will be reviewed for consistency with the Design Commission and any other Commission or Board approval conditions. It is the architect/homeowner/builder’s responsibility to comply with the Design Commission approval and ensure that building permit plans comply with all zoning code, building permit and signage requirements.
Roll Call Vote: Commissioners Eckhardt, Kubow, Seyer, Kingsley and Chair Fitzgerald voted in favor. Motion carried.