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: 273 459 066# Architectural Review Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order / Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes A. June 17, 2026, Architectural Review Commission 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 IV. Other Business V. Business from the Public Rules for Public Comment may be viewed at https://www.vok.org/DocumentCenter/View/1423/Rules-for-Public-Comment VI. 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 Wednesday, June 17, 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 Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Chair Pilant called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Attendance was as follows: Architectural Review Commissioners Present: Chip Hackley Absent Paul Armstrong Present Paul Ozga Absent Gunta Cepuritis Present Erin Paul Present Joel Joyce Absent John Pilant Present A quorum was present. Other Recorded as in Attendance: Village Officials and Staff: Jordan Schmidt Management Analyst Natalie Crown Teska, Village Planner Molly Burns Management Analyst Others, Signing In: Katharine Coombes (Applicant) Agenda Item II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Pilant introduced the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. Commissioner Paul made a motion to approve April 15, 2026, Architectural Review Commission meeting minutes and Commissioner Armstrong seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken as follows: For: Armstrong, Cepuritis, Paul, Pilant 2 Village of Kenilworth Architectural Review Commission 2 June 17, 2026 Opposed: None Abstain: None Absent: Hackley, Joyce, Ozga The voice vote was all in favor, and none opposed. Chair Pilant declared the April 15, 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 562 Green Bay Road The Village Planner, Natlie Crown, introduced the item, and gave an overview of the request. Ms. Crown reviewed the proposed signage for the building and confirmed it was all compliant with Village requirements. The applicant, Katharine Coombes, spoke next and provided some additional information on her business and proposed signage. The Commission thought the new signage looked great, and the business would be a nice addition to the village. The Commission discussed where the entrance to the building was, the signs relationship with the other tenants. With no further discussion, Commissioner Paul made a motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness, as requested by Katharine Coombes of Katharine Coombes Physical Therapy, PLLC, to install signage as shown in the Sign Plans. Commissioner Cepuritis seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken as follows: For: Armstrong, Cepuritis, Paul, Pilant Opposed: None Abstain: None Absent: Hackley, Joyce, Ozga The voice vote was four votes in favor, and none opposed. Chair Pilant declared the motion approved. Agenda Item IV. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Armstrong asked if there had been any discussion to make some sign approvals administrative, expressing support for the idea to help speed up the process for compliant signs. Management Analyst, Jordan Schmidt, informed Commissioner Armstrong about the ongoing zoning code update project, and how that had been a topic of consideration. Mr. Schmidt noted that the draft should be completed soon, at which point it will be reviewed by the Plan Commission during a public hearing, at which time feedback can be provided. Agenda Item IV. BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC None. 3 Village of Kenilworth Architectural Review Commission 3 June 17, 2026 Agenda Item V. ADJOURN Commissioner Armstrong made a motion to adjourn and Commissioner Paul seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken as follows: The voice vote was all in favor, and none opposed. Chair Pilant declared the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jordan Schmidt 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 – 554 Green Bay Road #B Petitioner: Josh Siroko of LIFT Fitness Tenant: LIFT Fitness Owner: Schermerhorn & Co. Location: 554 Green Bay Road Zoning: B Business District Requested Action: Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness Purpose: Installation of wall signage and window signage Applicable Regulations: Kenilworth Zoning Ordinance §153.051 General Regulations and Standards for Allowed Signs in All Zoning Districts Kenilworth Zoning Ordinance §153.052 Regulations and Standards for Permanent Allowed Signs in the “B” Business District Kenilworth Zoning Ordinance §153.242 Certificates of Appropriateness Summary: The Petitioner, Josh Siroko of LIFT Fitness, seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness to install business signage, including a wall sign and three window signs. The proposed wall signage consists of the business logo with the business name “LIFT” and the business tagline “STRENGTH TRAINING ELEVATED” in white Century Schoolbook Bold font, consistent with other tenant signage. Three (3) posters, each measuring 24” x 17” are proposed as window signage, each with three words describing the LIFT’s services and with a QR code. The imagery on the signs is black-and-white. Considered By: Date: Architectural Review Commission 07/21/2026 Village of 5 In total, the sign area for the proposed signage is roughly 15.35 sq. ft., within the 25 sq. ft. maximum allowed per the Village’s Sign Code. The logo area totals 1.55 sq. ft., compliant with the Sign Code requirements that the logo comprise no more than 15% of the total sign area; it should be noted that only the skyline graphic counts towards the logo area, as Century Schoolbook Bold font is used for the business name, rather than LIFT Fitness’s typeface. Master Sign Plan In addition to approval of the wall and window signage, the Village Code also requires a master sign plan for buildings with multiple occupants. Per previous approved Certificates of Appropriateness for businesses in this multitenant building, the consistent use of white Century Schoolbook Bold font flush mounted to the brick façade constitutes the Master Sign Plan. Proposed wall signage for LIFT Fitness is consistent with the font of other tenants in the building, but the size of the font (5 in. height) is smaller than other tenant signage (10 in. height). Applicable Sign Standards: The applicable regulations of the Kenilworth Sign Code are as follows. Specification Requirement Proposed Signage §153.052(B)(1) Permanent commercial message signs in the B District must be oriented toward Green Bay Road or Park Drive COMPLIANT; Proposed awning sign is oriented toward Green Bay Road Building §153.052(B)(3)(b) Front Façade Area = 465 square feet Total Combined Sign Area Permitted The lesser or 7.5% of the total area of the front façade or 25 square feet, for each occupant in a multi-occupant building. 25 sq. ft. Total Proposed Combined Sign Area COMPLIANT; 15.35 sq. ft. of total sign area proposed Logo (Sign) §153.051 (E) Proposed Sign Area = 15.35 square feet Maximum Logo Size Permitted No more than 15% of the total sign area 2.3 sq. ft. Proposed Logo Area COMPLIANT; 1.55 sq. ft. of logo area proposed Window Signs §153.052(B)(5)(c) The information on a permanent window sign shall be limited to the name of the occupant’s business, organization or entity and a maximum of three words describing the occupant’s products or services COMPLIANT; Signs utilize a maximum of three words, not including business name or tagline §153.052(B)(5)(e) Estimated Window Area = 300 sq. ft.* Total square footage for window signs shall not exceed 30% of the total storefront window area of the occupant’s space. 25 sq. ft. (maximum allowed sign area) Proposed Window Sign Area COMPLIANT; 8.5 sq. ft. of logo area proposed *Estimation made using Google Maps 6 Required Action: Consideration of the required Certificate of Appropriateness approval. 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 Josh Siroko of LIFT Fitness, to install wall and window signage as shown in the Sign Plans prepared by Allegra Marketing, be approved. I move that consideration of the Certificate of Appropriateness, as requested by Josh Siroko of LIFT Fitness, to install wall and window signage as shown in the Sign Plans prepared by Allegra Marketing be deferred until ________(date) to allow the applicant additional time to respond to comments heard this evening. Attachments: • Certificate of Appropriateness Application – 554 Green Bay Road • Statement of Intent – 554 Green Bay Road • Signage Rendering – 554 Green Bay Road • Window Signage Exhibits – 554 Green Bay Road 7 Wall and Window Signage Rendering 8 Window Signage Exhibits 9 10 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 ___________________________________________________________ 11 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. 12 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 13 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 14 Statement of Intent: LIFT Northshore To: Village of Kenilworth Building Department / Architectural Review Board From: LIFT Northshore Date: June 16, 2026 Subject: Proposal for Exterior Signage and Window Graphics at 554 Green Bay Rd, Suite B, Kenilworth, IL 60043 Dear Members of the Board, This letter serves as a formal Statement of Intent for proposed exterior improvements at LIFT Northshore. As a new local business, we are committed to contributing to the vibrant and sophisticated atmosphere of Kenilworth. Our goal is to implement high-quality, tasteful branding that aligns with the Village’s architectural standards. 1. Exterior Wall Signage We propose the installation of non-illuminated dimensional lettering and logo on the building fascia above the storefront windows. • Design & Material: The sign features the LIFT logo — a skyline silhouette graphic flanking the “LIFT” wordmark — paired with the tagline “STRENGTH TRAINING ELEVATED.” Letters will be flat-cut, non-illuminated dimensional letters in white, mounted directly to the brick fascia. See attached mockup. • Purpose: The signage is intended to provide street-level business identification and name recognition consistent with the storefront’s existing architecture. • Dimensions: ◦ LIFT logo lockup: 44.352” wide (comprised of a 9.31” skyline graphic, 25.71” “LIFT” wordmark, and a 9.31” skyline graphic) ◦ “STRENGTH TRAINING ELEVATED” lettering: 5” letter height, 126.989” total width 2. Window Graphics To complement the exterior signage, we propose installing printed vinyl graphics on three storefront windows to reinforce our branding and communicate our services to passersby. 15 • Content: Each graphic will feature the LIFT logo and a QR code alongside a training- focused message — “Results Driven Training,” “Real Speed Training,” and “Strength Training Elevated.” See attached mockup. • Measurements: Each of the three window graphics measures 17” wide x 24” high. Conclusion We believe these enhancements will provide a clear, professional identity for our studio while respecting the historic and aesthetic integrity of Kenilworth. All materials used will be of professional grade and installed by licensed contractors. Thank you for your time and for welcoming LIFT Northshore to the community. We look forward to your feedback. Sincerely, Josh Siroko LIFT Northshore, Managing Member 554 Green Bay Rd, Suite B, Kenilworth, IL 60043 josh@lift-chicago.com 847-502-1259 16 20