Requested Action

Approval of the proposed architectural design for a new medical office building. 

RECOMMENDATION

 
It is recommended that the Design Commission approve the architectural design for Hawkeye Chiropractic at 1650 S. Arlington Heights Road.  This recommendation is subject to compliance with the architectural plans received 3/1/21, Design Commission recommendations, compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Village codes regulations and policies, the issuance of all required permits, and the following: 

 
1. Consider enhancing the design of the south tenant’s main entrance, which currently appears as a secondary entrance or back door instead of another main entrance.

 
2. Consider revising the size and spacing of the punched windows on the front elevation to be one size with a regular spacing to provide a more balanced appearance and nicer rhythm on the front façade.  If possible, increase the height of the windows to align with the top of the entry door storefronts.

 
3. Consider omitting the decorative window grilles (grids) from the punched windows, which appear out of context with the style of the design.

4. Additional detailing is encouraged, such as a soldier brick course above the windows and doors, and decorative trim around the windows within the areas of wall siding.

 
5. 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 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.

 
6. All signage must meet code, Chapter 30, or approved variations.