Requested Action

1.   A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402 Number, to allow one wall sign on the side of the building, where zero wall signs are allowed.

2.   A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-403a Dimensions, to allow a 30.8 sf wall sign on the side of the building, where zero sf is allowed.

Recommendation

A public meeting was held by the Design Commission on September 13, 2018 where Commissioner Kingsley moved and Commissioner Kubow seconded:

A motion to recommended approval to the Village Board, the following sign variations for H&R Block at 1040 S. Arlington Heights Road: 

1. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-402 Number, to allow one wall sign on the side of the building, where zero wall signs are allowed.

2. A variation from Chapter 30, section 30-403a Dimensions, to allow a 30.8 sf wall sign on the side of the building, where zero sf is allowed.

This recommendation is subject to compliance with the plans dated 10/3/17 and received 8/14/18, Federal, State, and Village Codes, regulations, and policies, and the issuance of all required permits, and the following conditions: 

1. A requirement to center the square logo under the window on each side of the building.  

2.  To prohibit any other wall signs on the building.

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.