REQUESTED ACTION

1. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-203g to allow a total of 3 development identification ground signs, where only 2 signs are allowed.

2. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-203g to allow a 13.2 sf ground sign, where 0 sf is allowed.

3. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-302a, to allow ground signs with separation distances of approximately 312 feet and 420 feet, where 800 feet of separation is required between ground signs.

RECOMMENDATION

A public meeting was held by the Design Commission on May 10, 2016 where Commissioner Fitzgerald moved and Commissioner Fasolo seconded:

A motion to recommend approval to the Village Board of Trustees for the sign variation request for Greenbrier Condominiums located at 2423 N. Kennicott Drive.  This recommendation is subject to compliance with the plans dated 11/23/15 and received 4/15/16, Federal, State, and Village Codes, regulations, and policies, the issuance of all required permits, and resolution of the following:

1. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 30-203g, to allow a total of 3 development identification signs, where only 2 signs are allowed.

2. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 30-203g, to allow a 13.2 SF ground sign where 0 SF is allowed.

3. A variation from Chapter 30, Section 203a, to allow ground signs with separation distances of approximately 312 feet and 420 feet, where 800 feet of separation is required between ground signs.

4. 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.