Requested Action
1. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402.a Number, to allow four wall signs, where only three wall signs are allowed.
2. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-403.a Dimensions, to allow a 37.9 sf wall sign on the south wall of the building, where 0 sf is allowed.
Recommendation
A public meeting was held by the Design Commission on May 23, 2023 where Commissioner Eckhardt moved and Commissioner Seyer seconded:
A motion to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees, approval of the following sign variations for Walter E. Smithe Furniture at 1775 W. Rand Road:
1. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402.a Number, to allow four wall signs, where only three wall signs are allowed.
2. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-403.a Dimensions, to allow a 37.9 sf wall sign on the south wall of the building, where 0 sf is allowed.
This recommendation is subject to compliance with the plans received 3/6/23, Federal, State, and Village Codes, regulations, and policies, and the issuance of all required permits, and the following conditions:
1. That Sign 5 and Sign 6 on the western portion of the north and south elevations remain and be updated, and Sign 1 and Sign 3 on the eastern portion of the north and south elevations be eliminated.
2. That the illumination of the wall sign on the east elevation (Wilke Road) be similar to or less than the illumination of the existing wall sign located there, to be sensitive to the residential across the street. The petitioner states the illumination will be halo lit on the letters, which is less than face lit illumination.
3. 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 Seyer, Eckhardt, Kingsley and Chair Kubow voted in favor. Motion carried.