CITY OF AURORA ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING MINUTES April 26, 2012

CITY OF AURORA ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING MINUTES April 26, 2012 The Architectural Board of Review met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 26, 2012 in Council Chambers of Aurora City Hall. Chairman Chris Holecek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Crystal Lavy Greg Barrow Ken Liang Chris Holecek Lauren Broderick David Riedel AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Absent: Also Present: James Mehallis Richard Wehrenberg, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building Division Susan Dombeck, Secretary Mr. Holecek explained that both the single family residence for Drees Homes and the elevations for Chris and Lisa White are to be removed from the agenda. To remove from the agenda the Old Business items for Drees Homes and Chris and Lisa White. Mr. Riedel moved for approval; Ms. Lavy seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Riedel, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Mr. Liang, Mr. Holecek DECLARATION OF OATH: Mr. Holecek gave the oath to those in attendance that planned to speak during the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: To approve the minutes of February 23, 2012 as printed. Ms. Broderick moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 5-0-1, on a roll call Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek Abstentions: Ms. Lavy To approve the minutes of March 22, 2012 as printed. Mr. Barrow moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 4-0-2, on a roll call

City of Aurora 2 Meeting Minutes Yeas: Mr. Barrow, Mr. Liang, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek Abstentions: Ms. Broderick, Mr. Riedel OLD BUSINESS: AURORA DENTAL 204 EAST GARFIELD COMMERCIAL BLDG. To remove this item from the table. Mr. Liang moved for approval; Mr. Barrow seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek Tom Wurm represented the applicant. He said that the owner is not prepared to make the changes that the board requested. A long conversation followed regarding the proposed design and materials to be used. Issues discussed were the entryway, the roof design, dormers, the proposed color scheme and transitional zoning. To approve with the colors as noted. Mr. Liang moved for approval; Ms. Broderick seconded, and the motion carried, 5-1, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Liang, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek Nays: Mr. Barrow DUNKIN DONUTS 75 WEST GARFIELD WALL SIGN To remove all three Dunkin Donuts signs from the table. Mr. Liang moved for approval; Mr. Riedel seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek Bryan Matthews, of ADA Architects, and Kevin Dalpiaz represented the applicant. Mr. Matthews gave some details of the design. It was determined that all necessary variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals had been approved and the amount of colors used complied with the code. The lighting of the sign was discussed and the representatives said that they would comply with the code regarding the brightness of the lighting. Mr. Barrow raised the subject of the height of the sign and how it relates to the side walls. Mr. Wehrenberg stated that when that part of the code was written it was not intended to have wall taken literally but is the face of the building or any vertical surface.

City of Aurora 3 Meeting Minutes To approve the sign. Mr. Riedel moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Riedel, Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek DUNKIN DONUTS 75 WEST GARFIELD MONUMENT SIGN Mr. Matthews described the proposed sign and gave measurements and other details. Per an inquiry by Mr. Holecek, Mr. Matthews confirmed that the brick used would match the building. Mr. Barrow expressed concern with the overall scale of the signage. He compared it to others in the immediate area and felt it was significantly different. He said he preferred to have the scale shrunk down so it is not so large. Mr. Dalpiaz said that the cup is needed as part of the sign because it is a reinforcement of the business products. Ms. Broderick said the scale of the sign could be smaller. A conversation on the design followed, and the members expressed their desire to have this sign comparable to the off premises sign. After further discussion, it was decided to table this plan so a revised plan could be submitted and reviewed at the next meeting. To table this plan. (additional discussion on this item later in the meeting) Mr. Riedel moved for approval; Ms. Lavy seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Riedel, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Barrow, Mr. Broderick, Mr. Liang, Mr. Holecek DUNKIN DONUTS 75 WEST GARFIELD OFF PREMISES MONUMENT SIGN Ms. Lavy stated that the proportions of this sign seem more cohesive and fit into that area better. Mr. Barrow thought that the design is a much more presentable one than the other monument sign and the others agreed. To approve the sign. Mr. Barrow moved for approval; Ms. Lavy seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Barrow, Ms. Lavy, Ms. Broderick, Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek DUNKIN DONUTS 75 WEST GARFIELD MONUMENT SIGN To remove this item from the table. Ms. Broderick moved for approval; Mr. Barrow seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call

City of Aurora 4 Meeting Minutes Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek The applicant offered to have the design of this sign revised to be like the off premises sign. The members asked to have the plan redone to show the new design, and Mr. Holecek assured them that it will be placed at the beginning of the next agenda for review and approval. Mr. Matthews asked if a representative would need to be present and Mr. Barrow informed him that it would not be necessary for him to attend. To table this plan. Mr. Riedel moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Riedel, Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek NEW BUSINESS: FINISH LINE 549 SOUTH CHILLICOTHE WALL SIGN WEST ELEV. Dave Wilkes, of Hi Lite Maintenance, represented the applicant. conversation on the plan. There was a brief Mr. Barrow moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Barrow, Mr. Liang, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek FINISH LINE 549 SOUTH CHILLICOTHE UNDER CANOPY SIGN Mr. Wilkes confirmed that they are asking for only one canopy sign. Mr. Barrow moved for approval; Mr. Riedel seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Barrow, Mr. Riedel, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Liang, Mr. Holecek GARY MARTIN 248 ASHGROVE CIRCLE SUNROOM - ELEVATIONS ONLY The members reviewed the proposed elevations and gave input on the design and some of the materials to be used.

City of Aurora 5 Meeting Minutes CHUCK VERGON 28 SOUTH CHILLICOTHE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Mark Horn, the builder, was in attendance with Mr. Vergon to answer questions. It was confirmed that the Landmark Commission approved the plan. There was a review of the drawings. Ms. Lavy moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 5-0-1, on a roll call Yeas: Ms. Lavy, Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek Abstentions: Ms. Broderick EMIL NOVOTNY 890 EAST BOULEVARD DETACHED GARAGE Mr. Novotny assured the board that the exterior materials and colors will match the existing ones. There was a brief review of the plans. Mr. Barrow moved for approval; Ms. Broderick seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek JAY SCHOLES 930 MEADOWBROOK DETACHED GARAGE Tom Wurm represented the applicant. The members reviewed the plan and discussed the colors and materials, and Mr. Wurm assured them that the materials would match the existing materials. Mr. Liang moved for approval; Mr. Barrow seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek KEVIN NIETERT 800 DEEPWOODS DRIVE DETACHED GARAGE Mr. Nietert explained the construction and layout of the site. He confirmed that all of the colors and materials used will match what is on the existing buildings. Mr. Liang moved for approval; Mr. Riedel seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call

City of Aurora 6 Meeting Minutes Yeas: Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek CHRIS & LISA WHITE 615 LEN COURT DETACHED GARAGE Rick Sigfried, the architect, attended the meeting with Mrs. White. He stated that all of the finishes will match the existing building. Mr. Sigfried confirmed that the colors and exterior materials will match the existing building. Mr. Barrow began a discussion on the landscape plan to help screen the detached garage. Mr. Riedel then started a conversation on the location of the doors. Ms. Broderick moved for approval; Ms. Lavy seconded, and the motion carried, 5-1, on a roll call Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Barrow, Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel Nays: Mr. Holecek ROVYSIS 260 CAMPUS DRIVE ELEVATIONS Mike Curtis and Ted Manfrass, the architect, were in attendance to explain the project. They told the members about the colors and the exterior materials to be used and explained the overall project and construction. There was some discussion and input given and the board advised them to submit complete plans for review and approval. FREEDOM STORAGE 1405 SOUTH CHILLICOTHE STORAGE BUILDING Mike Curtis represented the applicant. He explained the layout of the site and then gave construction details. There was a review of the exterior materials and color scheme. Mr. Barrow pointed out that the original landscape plan was not really carried through and he asked Mr. Curtis to make note and look into that issue. Ms. Broderick moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek GANLEY 310 WEST GARFIELD RENOVATIONS Joel Copley and Bob Ganley attended for the applicant. Mr. Copley stated that, after the earlier meeting, they took the board s concerns to the brand and showed them a revised design. Mr. Copley said that, while they agreed to eliminate some features, the blue portal is considered an essential element by the brand. He said further details are explained in a letter from the zone manager for Chevrolet that was submitted for the packets.

City of Aurora 7 Meeting Minutes Mr. Copley summarized by stating that the blue entry portal is really not negotiable for General Motors. He added that the entryway is separately contracted by General Motors. Mr. Holecek explained that the board is concerned with aesthetics and the impact on the community. He said whether the applicant does it separately or is required to do it, it is not something that would impact the board s decision-making. Mr. Copley referred to the letter and mentioned the Essential Brand Elements Program that General Motors pays to the dealership on a quarterly basis. He explained that many other items need to be done besides the entryway. Mr. Holecek noted that there is nothing else in Aurora that looks anything like the proposed blue portal. Mr. Barrow said he understood corporate branding and what is being presented, but along the same line this board is responsible for our community branding. He stated that he considers the bow tie and the Chevrolet as the branding much more than the blue entry element. Mr. Barrow stressed that the board is not trying to be difficult with businesses but is trying to keep intact what the board s interpretation is of the city s stated desire for architectural treatment. There was additional conversation on the size and color of the entryway as well as materials used on the building. Mr. Barrow explained that he would like to help by approving it but cannot because he did not see it fitting anywhere in the architectural genre of what the board is trying to keep as the city of Aurora. He stated that if the city were a mix of many architectural treatments like some neighboring communities, it would not be a major issue, but this board is consistent in what they approve for building design. Per an inquiry by Mr. Holecek, Mr. Ganley explained that it is essential for his business because it is part of the factory program for their franchise. Part of their assistance is funding for projects for operational profitability and the sale of the product. He went into further detail on how not having the entryway could affect his assistance from General Motors. A discussion on the consequences to the franchise followed. Mr. Holecek suggested having this item tabled and the applicant return to the next meeting with someone from General Motors to testify that, without the blue portal entryway, the franchise would suffer. The other members felt the same way and Mr. Copley agreed to the suggestion. Additional conversation followed on the design and items to be considered. To table this item. Mr. Barrow moved to approve, Ms. Broderick seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek NAT L BIOCHEMICAL 220 LENA DRIVE ADDITION Ted Manfrass and Mike Curtis attended for the applicant. Mr. Manfrass explained the layout of the project and the exterior materials to be used. He said the exterior would match the existing building.

City of Aurora 8 Meeting Minutes Mr. Barrow moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Barrow, Mr. Liang, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek DREES HOMES 20 YORKSHIRE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Alicia Verner, of Drees Homes, represented the applicant. The members checked the similarity table while reviewing the plans. There was a long conversation on the addition of a window on the first floor and shutters on the windows. To approve as noted with the addition of a window on the first floor left elevation. Mr. Riedel moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Riedel, Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek DREES HOMES 190 YORKSHIRE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Alicia Verner served as the applicant s representative. The board reviewed the plans, the similarity chart and the colors. Mr. Liang moved for approval; Ms. Broderick seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Liang, Ms. Broderick, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek CLASSIC HOMES 210 HAWKS NEST SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Tom Wurm represented the applicant. The board reviewed the plans and checked the proposed color scheme. Mr. Liang moved for approval; Mr. Riedel seconded; and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek

City of Aurora 9 Meeting Minutes PULTE HOMES 630 MARKUS LANE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Keith Filipkowski and Chris Schneider represented the applicant. They presented photographs of the surrounding houses for the members to compare. Mr. Filipkowski then gave the colors to be used on the new house. Ms. Broderick moved for approval; Ms. Lavy seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Barrow, Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Holecek PULTE HOMES 600 MARKUS LANE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE The members reviewed the house photographs for the adjacent lots. They checked the plans, the exterior materials and the colors to be used. Mr. Riedel moved for approval; Mr. Liang seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Riedel, Mr. Liang, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek PULTE HOMES 605 JOSEPH LANE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Mr. Filipkowski and Mr. Schneider showed the photographs of the surrounding houses. The board members then reviewed the plans, exterior materials and color scheme. Mr. Laing moved for approval; Mr. Riedel seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a roll call Yeas: Mr. Liang, Mr. Riedel, Mr. Barrow, Ms. Broderick, Ms. Lavy, Mr. Holecek MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. Wehrenberg announced that on May 15 there would be a workshop with the Master Plan Review Commission, which is open to the public. Mr. Holecek began a conversation on the proposed entryway for Ganley s.

City of Aurora 10 Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Barrow moved to adjourn at 10:30 p.m.; Ms. Broderick seconded, and the motion carried, 6-0, on a voice Chris Holecek Chairman Susan Dombeck - Secretary AUDIO TAPE ON FILE