Requested Action
1. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 30-701 Electronic Message Signs, to allow an electronic message sign facing Central Road, where electronic message signs may only be permitted at designated major arterial commercial corridors.
2. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 30-302.a, to allow a total of five ground signs, where only two ground signs are allowed.
3. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 30-302.a, to allow a ground sign with a 252-foot separation, where 800 feet minimum separation between ground signs is required.
Recommendation
A public meeting was held by the Design Commission on August 11, 2020 where Commissioner Seyer moved and Commissioner Eckhardt seconded:
A motion to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, approval of the following sign variations requests for Northwest Community Wellness Center located at 900 W. Central Road:
1. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 30-701 Electronic Message Signs, to allow an electronic message sign facing Central Road, where electronic message signs may only be permitted at designated major arterial commercial corridors.
2. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 30-302.a, to allow a total of five ground signs, where only two ground signs are allowed.
3. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 30-302.a, to allow a ground sign with a 152-foot separation, where 800 feet minimum separation between ground signs is required.
This recommendation is based on the plans received 7/16/20, Federal, State, and Village Codes, regulations, and policies, and the issuance of all required permits, and the following:
1. A requirement that the petitioner include for Village Board Review, a site study showing that the existing hospital sign does not compete with the new electronic sign when traveling in the left lane, eastbound on Central Road.
2. A requirement that the electronic sign for the Wellness Center have approval from Northwest Community Hospital, in its use and its location.
3. A requirement that the electronic sign be a maximum 10' height, compared to the 14' height of the existing hospital sign located 152' away.
4. A requirement that the LED component of the electronic sign have a minimum 2-minute static hold on any message.
5. A requirement that the electronic sign be placed at the minimum 15-foot code compliant setback distance, or further if the existing hospital sign is set back further so that the 2 signs would be in alignment from the curb.
6. This review deals with architectural design only and should not be construed to be an approval of, or to have any other impact on, nor represent any tacit approval or support for the proposed land use or 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 petitioner's responsibility to incorporate all requirements listed on the Certificate of Appropriateness into the permit drawings, and to ensure that building permit plans comply with all zoning code, building code and sign code requirements.
Roll Call Vote: Commissioners Seyer, Eckhardt and Kingsley voted in favor. Chair Fitzgerald voted against. Motion carried.