Agenda & Packet

There will be a meeting of the Architectural Review Commission at Kenilworth Village Hall, 419 Richmond Road; Kenilworth, IL. The public may attend in person or by utilizing the following link: TEAMS MEETING LINK If you do not have access to a computer, you may attend via telephone: +1 872 242 8055 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 129 207 506# Architectural Review Commission Meeting Agenda Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. Call to Order / Roll Call Approval of Minutes A. July 21, 2026, Architectural Review Commission Regular Business A. Public Hearing to Consider the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Purpose of Façade Improvements at 430 Green Bay Road B. Zoning Code Update: Policy Discussion Concerning the Sign Approval Process, Setbacks, and Stepbacks Other Business Business from the Public Rules for Public Comment may be viewed at https://www.vok.org/DocumentCenter/View/1423/Rules-for-Public-Comment Adjourn Village of The Village of Kenilworth is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities are requested to contact Village Administration at 847-251-1666 promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. 1 VILLAGE OF KENILWORTH, IL Architectural Review Commission Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Agenda Item I. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Architectural Review Commission of the Village of Kenilworth in the Kenilworth Village Hall, Kenilworth, Illinois, was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Acting Chair Hackley called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. Attendance was as follows: Architectural Review Commissioners Present: Chip Hackley Present Paul Armstrong Present Paul Ozga Absent Gunta Cepuritis Present Erin Paul Present Joel Joyce Absent John Pilant Present, online A quorum was present. Other Recorded as in Attendance: Village Officials and Staff: Jordan Schmidt Management Analyst Andrew Dunham Teska, Village Planner Molly Burns Management Analyst Others, Signing In: None Agenda Item II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Acting Chair Hackley introduced the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Commissioner Paul made a motion to approve June 17, 2026, Architectural Review Commission meeting minutes and Commissioner Armstrong seconded the motion. A roll vote was taken as follows: For: Hackley, Armstrong, Cepuritis, Paul, Pilant 2 Village of Kenilworth Architectural Review Commission 2 July 21, 2026 Opposed: None Abstain: None Absent: Joyce, Ozga The roll call vote was five in favor, and none opposed. Acting Chair Hackley declared the June 17, 2026, Architectural Review Commission meeting minutes approved. Agenda Item III. REGULAR BUSINESS a. Public Hearing to Consider the Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to Install new Signage at 554 Green Bay Road, Suite B The Village Planner, Andrew Dunham, introduced the item, and gave an overview of the request. Mr. Dunham reviewed the proposed signage for the building and confirmed it was all compliant with Village requirements. The proposed signage uses the font found in the rest of the commercial area with the exception that the font size is smaller. Commissioner Armstrong asked why the applicant proposed 5” tall letters instead of 10” letters to match the rest of the business suites. The applicant was not present at the meeting to respond, and Mr. Dunham responded that increasing the font increases the width of the letters, so recalculations would have to be made to confirm a larger font size would still be compliant. Commissioner Armstrong then asked about the neighboring Mathnasium logo for comparison. Commissioner Cepuritis recommended the logo not be the same size as the additional text proposed (“strength training elevated”). Commissioner Paul suggested the business owner’s proposal is approved as presented but they should be encouraged to increase the business name if calculations allow. With no further discussion, Commissioner Armstrong made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with the condition that the business name should use 10” letters to match the rest of the business district, and “strength training elevated” should be reduced to the point of compliance, pending staff review for zoning compliance. Commissioner Paul seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows: For: Hackley, Armstrong, Cepuritis, Paul, Pilant Opposed: None Abstain: None Absent: Joyce, Ozga The roll call vote was five votes in favor, and none opposed. Acting Chair Hackley declared the motion approved. Agenda Item IV. OTHER BUSINESS Staff Liaison Jordan Schmidt shared that another Architectural Review Commission meeting would be held in the near future to fully discuss the idea of shifting some signage to Village Staff review and approval. Feedback from the commission would be shared with the Village Board during their discussion of the Zoning Code Update. 3 Village of Kenilworth Architectural Review Commission 3 July 21, 2026 Agenda Item IV. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC None. Agenda Item V. ADJOURN Commissioner Armstrong made a motion to adjourn, and Commissioner Cepuritis seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken as follows: For: Hackley, Armstrong, Cepuritis, Paul, Pilant Opposed: None Abstain: None Absent: Joyce, Ozga The roll call vote was five in favor, and none opposed. Acting Chair Hackley declared the meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Molly Burns Management Analyst 4 Request for Recommendation Agenda Item: III.A Staff Contact: Jordan Schmidt, Management Analyst Andrew Dunham, Teska Associates, Inc. Subject: Certificate of Appropriateness – 430 Green Bay Road Petitioners: Beth Schindler of Epoch North Shore Tenant: Epoch North Shore Owner: 430-440 Green Bay - Kenilworth, LLC (Kevin Maloney) Location: 430 Green Bay Road Zoning: B Business District Requested Action: Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness Purpose: Repainting of storefront façade, installation of floral display, lighting, and planters. Applicable Regulations: Kenilworth Zoning Ordinance §153.242 Certificates of Appropriateness Summary: The Petitioner, Beth Schindler, seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness to complete façade improvements to the business at 430 Green Bay Road. The proposed scope of work would include the repainting of the façade to a blue-green copper patina color, the installation of a mix of perennial and artificial flowers on the storefront façade below the awning, and new planters on the sidewalk. Additionally, a new lantern-style light would be affixed to the front of the building to illuminate the façade. No changes to the existing commercial signage, such as the awning or awning signage, are proposed, and no additional sign area is proposed. Because this proposed façade treatment does not include signage and/or the illumination of signage, this proposal should be reviewed for concurrence with the Kenilworth Business District Design Guidelines. Considered By: Date: Architectural Review Commission 09/02/2026 Village of 5 Kenilworth Business District Design Guidelines: The Village Code does not specify standards for exterior plantings nor lighting when not illuminating signage. Therefore, the proposed improvements should be assessed by its concurrence with the design guidance set forth by Kenilworth Business District Design Guidelines, adopted April 29, 2013. The applicable guidelines are Sections B (Placement and Orientation), E (Facades), F (Doors and Entrances), J (Lighting), and L (Other Considerations) of the Design Guidelines. • B (3): In addition to providing pedestrian scale, a street wall contributes to the pedestrian interest and circulation of the area. To this end, long, blank facades are discouraged. • E (4): The use of decorative building elements consistent with the architectural style in a rhythmic pattern is encouraged to break up large building masses. Columns, pilasters, window placement and other architectural features should be used to divide facades of large buildings into several smaller vertical segments. Structural elements and bays should be architecturally expressed on the façade to add interest, scale, proportion, and detail. • E (5): Multiple storefronts that are part of the same building should have complementary façade designs, particularly with respect to color, cornice line and other architectural details, and decorative materials. • F (1): The entrances and their architectural details should be influenced by the overall architectural style of the building, its intended use, and be appropriately sized and designed. The entrance should be proportionately scaled to the overall building design. • F (2): Front entrances and retail storefronts should be prominent, easily discernible, attractive and inviting to pedestrians, and add visual interest to the street. • J (1): Appropriate and judicious lighting of a building’s façade is encouraged to identify stores and businesses, promote a sense of safety and security, and highlight prominent buildings and building features in the Business District. Excessive up-lighting shall be avoided to reduce light pollution. • J (2): Lighting shall be used to illuminate pedestrian and parking areas. • J (3): Lighting shall provide a sense of safety without having a negative effect on neighboring properties and shall be located, aimed, lamped, or shielded to minimize glare, sky glow, and stray light. Lights should not shine across property lines, especially along alleys and into residential neighborhoods. • J (5): Building lighting fixtures should be subtle and understated, and consistent with the architectural style of the Business District. • L (3): Landscaping should be healthy and attractive. Maintenance programs performed on a regular basis should be established as part of new development approvals. Maintenance should include turf mowing, periodic fertilization, pruning, and the clean-up of litter and debris. • L (4): Decorative planters may be placed at Business District entrances only where they will not impede the safe flow of pedestrian traffic. Required Action: Consideration of the required Certificate of Appropriateness approval. 6 Architectural Review Commission Action: The Architectural Review Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the Certificate of Appropriateness. Example Motions for Consideration: I move that the Certificate of Appropriateness, as requested by Beth Schindler of Epoch North Shore Salon, to install Façade Improvements as shown in the Scope of Work be approved. I move that the Certificate of Appropriateness, as requested by Beth Schindler of Epoch North Shore Salon, to install Façade Improvements as shown in the Scope of Work be denied. I move that consideration of the Certificate of Appropriateness, as requested by Beth Schindler of Epoch North Shore Salon, to install Façade Improvements as shown in the Scope of Work be deferred until ________(date) to allow the applicant additional time to respond to comments heard this evening. Attachments: • Certificate of Appropriateness Application – 430 Green Bay Road • 430 Green Bay Road Scope of Work • Lighting Specifications 7 Existing Façade (from Google Earth) Proposed Façade 8 Village of 419 Richmond Road Phone: 847-251-1666 Kenilworth, IL 60043 Fax: 847-251-3908 E-mail: info@vok.org ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Property Address:______________________________________ Date:__________________ Applicant Information Applicant: Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________ Phone/Fax __________________________________________________________________ Tenant /Business Information (if different than Applicant): Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone/Fax ____________________________________________________________________ Property Owner Information (if different than Tenant/Business): Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________________ Phone/Fax __________________________________________________________________ Consultants (as applicable): Name _____________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ Phone/Fax ___________________________________________________________ 9 2 Application Requirements 1. Submit 12 copies of the applicable items on the Certificate of Appropriateness Application Submission Checklist attached. 2. Description of Project: 3. Application Acknowledgements: By execution of this application in the space provided below, the applicant, tenant/business or owner do hereby certify, acknowledge, agree and affirm to the Village of Kenilworth that the information contained in this application is true and correct. Signature ____________________________________________________________ Name ____________________________________________________________ Date __________________________________ Certificate of Appropriateness Process: After this application and all necessary materials are submitted, the application will be put on the docket for an Architectural Review Commission (ARC) meeting. It is recommended that the application be submitted 45 days prior to the ARC meeting. The Village will provide the Applicant with a notification packet containing a notice to be delivered to all property owners living within 250 feet of the property and the Village will publish a legal notice in a local newspaper. Notifications must be done not less than 15 days or more than 30 days in advance of the public hearing date. Applicants should expect a hearing within 60 days of submitting an application. All applicants are encouraged to read the Kenilworth Zoning Ordinance. Call Community Development Department at (847) 251-1666 or email community@vok.org with any questions. 10 Certificate of Appropriateness Application / Submission Checklist This checklist summarizes the Certificate of Appropriateness application requirements for a submission to the Kenilworth Architectural Review Commission to be submitted after the pre-application meeting. It is used to evaluate proposals for consistency with the Kenilworth Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines for the Business District. The checklist is intended to serve as a tool for the building owner and architect or designer. The submission should refer to the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines for the Business District in order to achieve a successful outcome. Design Guidelines for the Business District are on the Village of Kenilworth’s website: www.vok.org , under “Forms”, “Community Development Page” All of the following items must be submitted before the Certificate of Appropriateness application will be scheduled for consideration by the Architectural Review Commission at an upcoming meeting. This checklist must be completed and submitted with the application. Provide 12 copies of all applicable items. Fees: o Certificate of Appropriateness filing fee of $350.00 Signage and/or Awning Requests: o Certificate of Appropriateness Application form o Statement of Intent: describe the proposed sign and/or awning, the materials, and details of installation o Site plan showing location of proposed sign and/or awning, with any associated landscaping or lighting o Elevation or photograph of building façade with proposed sign and/or awning shown o Sign and/or awning drawing with dimensions, materials, letter size, typeface and colors o Samples of sign letters and/or awning materials and colors o Sign Illumination: details regarding source, type and level of illumination (if applicable); level of illumination must be measured in foot candles o Master Sign Plan if required by the Kenilworth Sign Code o On-site mock-up may be requested by ARC to better understand the sign proposal General Exterior Requests: o Certificate of Appropriateness Application form o Description of exterior materials 11 o Samples of new exterior materials (including, but not limited to, manufactured cut sheets and/or product samples of roof materials, wall materials, window/door products, storefront glazing, light fixtures, etc); If appropriate, local addresses of buildings that use such materials o Statement of Intent : identify existing site and building conditions; describe the proposed project and how the project meets the criteria in the Design Guidelines for the Business District; explain the design rationale Drawings and Supporting Documents - General Exterior Requests: o Plans and elevations to illustrate the existing site (drawings should be to scale) o Plans and elevations of the proposal (drawings should be to scale); windows and doors with dimensions, materials and glazing patterns; exterior details, as appropriate, of millwork and any proposed special conditions. o Streetscape elevations, showing rooflines and materials of adjacent structures o Color photographs of the site and existing buildings adjacent to the site o Supporting documentation, if any, related to the project o Perspectives, drawings, sketches or model of the proposal , if requested by ARC, to show relationship to neighboring structures, the overall streetscape and human scale, with figures and dimensions o Parking Lot Layout (if applicable) o Lighting Plan of parking lot (if applicable) o Landscape Plan (if applicable) with proposed species of vegetation and size at the time of planting; existing trees and vegetation to remain or be removed; existing and proposed hardscapes 12 Facade Im provem ent Project epoch + London N orth Shore Salon Intent Seeking approval for the following façade enhancements to align with Kenilworth’s English character and the floral doorway traditions of London: Supporting pedestrian appeal, and enhance the retail district for both customers and residents. Current Facade Proposed Facade Scope of Work Repaint and repair exterior woodwork: restore window frames, entry door, and surrounding trim in a weathered-metal color consistent with finishes found throughout downtown Kenilworth. Add exterior lighting: install a single English-style sconce at the entry to provide appropriate, energy-efficient illumination that complements the building’s architectural character. Install a floral display: mount tasteful planters and a mixed arrangement of live and high-quality artificial flowers and fire-rated greenery under the awning, brick corner and adjacent window 13 areas to enliven the streetscape. Run a dedicated waterline from the rear of the salon to the front exterior. Install a functional watering hose reel secured inside a locking wall box. All work will follow applicable codes and guidelines. Colors & materials Behr Paint - “COPPER PATINA “ perfectly captures the atmospheric blue-green of the weathered metal seen as accents on the buildings throughout downtown Kenilworth. DesignerPlants.com AutographFoliage.com Artificial Greenery and Florals are: Fire Rated for commercial use UV Resistant Non-Toxic, RoHS & REACH compliant Ultra-realistic foliage Living Floral - Vibrants and colorful from spring though fall, such as roses, proteas, clematis, gerbera, po thos, monstera, palm, hydrangea, and chrysanthemum. With tasteful seasonal decor added for winter months to capture the essence of the holidays. Vintage Lighting - Keeping with the English tradition, one battery/solar powered sconce will be placed at entryway to illuminate the floral display at night. 14 hello@epochchicago.com 224.255.1644 430 Green Bay Rd Kenilworth, IL B e th S ch in d le r E p o c h N o rth S h o re S a lo n 15 Oikos Development 6220 Oakton St Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 United States Contact Information Mobile: 3129981241 www.oikosdevelopment.net BILL TO Andrew & Beth 829 Chilton Lane Wilmette, Illinois 60091 United States 815-57507047 andrewschindler79@gmail.com Estimate Number: 4388 Customer Ref: Epoch Saloon - Facade Estimate Date: May 20, 2026 Valid Until: June 19, 2026 Grand Total (USD): $8,722.00 ITEMS QUANTITY PRICE AMOUNT Facade Project Protect all areas from paint damage 1 $8,722.00 $8,722.00 Scrape off paint as needed and clean old pain and caulking Apply putty and fix wood for a better finish and to preserve longer Prime all wood with weather proof primer Paint all wood with high quality wood paint Install hooks underneath the canopy - above the window Install hooks on the left side of the store fronts Run a 1/2 water line from the mechanical room all the way to the fronts. Water line will be exposed and painted, anchored unto the wall. We will open up drywall to run it outside. Install a shutoff valves on the inside and a locked box on the outside. Install 2 LED sconces to reflect on the storefront. (if light source needs to come from the electrical panel as a separate line, it will be an additional cost) All work to be performed up to code. Permit fees not included or drawings. Page 1 of 2 for Estimate #4388 Oikos Development 6220 Oakton St Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 United States Contact Information Mobile: 3129981241 www.oikosdevelopment.net ESTIMATE Grand Total (USD) $8,722.00 16 Grand Total (USD): $8,722.00 Page 2 of 2 for Estimate #4388 Oikos Development 6220 Oakton St Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 United States Contact Information Mobile: 3129981241 www.oikosdevelopment.net ESTIMATE Grand Total (USD) $8,722.00 17 18 19