In January, 2020, David Svehla was sworn in as Northbrook's newest Police Officer | Village of Northbrook / Facebook
In January, 2020, David Svehla was sworn in as Northbrook's newest Police Officer | Village of Northbrook / Facebook
Village of Northbrook Architectural Control Commission met Aug. 14
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
ACC Commissioners Present (4):
Cliff Town, Chairman
John Albrecht
Wei Lei
Tim Martin
ACC Commissioners absent (2):
David Menn
Christopher Urbanczyk
Others Present (2):
Keaton Bandur, Aubrey Sign Company
Frank Lambert, Sharpen Up
Village Staff Present:
Amy McEwan, Director
Nick Desario, Assistant Director
Jackie Clawson, Building Official
Swati Pandey, Senior Planner
Nya Carr, Planning & Zoning Technician
Chairman Town called the meeting to order in the Terrace Room of the Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane, at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Roll was called. A quorum was present.
Review of Minutes
A motion was made by Member Martin and seconded by Member Lei, the minutes from the June 12, 2025 ACC meeting were approved as presented.
Public Comments Regarding Items Not on the Agenda - None
Chairman Town presented the procedures, rules and conduct that is expected concerning those who wish to speak at an open meeting conducted through the Village.
Design Review Permits
A) Level II Design Review Permit – 780 Skokie Blvd – FedEx Office – Wall Sign
Ms. Carr presented a general overview of the property located at 780 Skokie Blvd, FedEx Office store is looking to move into the tenant space and seeks to install a wall sign for their store. The space is located in NorthShore 770 development located southwest of Skokie Boulevard and north of Dundee Road. The applicant is requesting review and approval of a wall sign, located on the front facade of the building. The ACC needs to approve the sign before the sign permit can be issued.
The new sign will be orange and white in color with channel letters mounted on a raceway. The sign follows the standard corporate colors and design. The sign will be illuminated. Member Albrecht asked if the height of the sign aligned with the adjacent signs. Members liked the new design and found it acceptable.
Member Albrecht made a motion, seconded by Member Martin to approve the new sign as submitted for 780 Skokie Blvd, FedEx Office. The motion passed by voice vote (4-0).
B) Level II Design Review Permit – 778 Skokie Blvd – Option Care Health – Wall Sign
Ms. Carr presented a general overview of the property located at 778 Skokie Blvd, Option Care Health is looking to move into the tenant space and seeks to install a wall sign for their store. The space is located in NorthShore 770 development located southwest of Skokie Boulevard and north of Dundee Road. The applicant is requesting review and approval of a wall sign, located on the front facade of the building. The ACC needs to approve the sign before the sign permit can be issued.
The new sign will be black channel letters with multi-color logo mounted on a raceway. The sign will be illuminated. Members discussed the size of the lettering, but liked the design including the logo.
Member Martin made a motion, seconded by Member Albrecht to approve the new sign as submitted for 778 Skokie Blvd, Option Care Health. The motion passed by voice vote (4-0).
Discussion Topics -
A) Process for public review and adoption of the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) building codes and 2023 National Electric Code (NEC)
Amy McEwan, Director presented the Building Code amendments and highlighted the changes proposed. She discussed the code review process, and details of the key changes. She presented changes introduced in the Building Code, Electrical Code, Fire Prevention, and Energy Conservation Code.
Members asked about the feedback and approval process for the Code amendments.
Remarks for the Good of the Order
Amy McEwan, Director presented an update and details of the ongoing Zoning Code rewrite process.
She stated the process, timeline, and major changes in the Code.
Adjourn
There being no further business, a motion was made by Member Albrecht and seconded by Member Martin to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, the motion was unanimously carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.
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