Architectural Control Commission

APPROVED MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OR THE ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMISSION VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS May 11, 2017 Members Present (5): Cliff Town, Acting Chairman Christopher Urbanczyk F. Dirk Heidbrink Robert Katz Lori Jordison- arrived at 5:40 pm Members Absent (2): Alan Schwall David Menn Village Staff Present: Thomas Poupard, DPS Director Nick Desario, DPS Assistant Director Jennifer Maisch, Zoning Administrator David Schoon, Assistant Director/Economic Development Coordinator Stewart Weiss, Village Attorney Colleen Brunner, Recorder Additional Present: Greg Pardue, Deery-Pardue & Associates David Rintz, Mc Shane Construction Dale Stroud, Uponor, Inc. Ralph Green, Finger Companies Barry Nekritz, Attorney Mike Balas, Anets Wood Representative Call to Order Acting Chairman Town called the meeting to order in the Terrace Room of Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call Roll was called. There was a quorum. Review of Minutes On a motion made and seconded, the minutes from the April 13, 2017 ACC meeting were approved as presented. Public Comments Regarding Items Not on the Agenda 1  APPROVED None Request to Use Alternate Plumbing Materials- Finger Companies/1000 Skokie Blvd. Apartments Director Poupard introduced the topic, noting that since the last ACC meeting where this issue was discussed, representatives of Uponor sent a letter addressing the concerns Mr. Boiko presented regarding the PEX material. This was included in the packet. Mr. Dale Stroud, of Uponor spoke to the commission regarding the quality of the product, life cycle, widespread use across the country and their manufacturing process. Members of the Commission asked questions relating to fire stopping, differences between PEX A and PEX B & C, chemical resistance of the product and stress cracks. These concerns were answered by Mr. Stroud, additionally stating they only make PEX A with its unique memory shape feature. Attorney Stewart Weiss explained that the Village has had a long practice of high building standards. After the State made the changes in 2014, we followed by adopting our own local amendments in 2015 to the plumbing code, which were specifically authorized by the State. This was a higher standard than the state code. He stated the Village can deviate from its local code. The ACC Commission can make a recommendation only; the Board is the only body that can allow deviation from the existing code. PEX is allowed under the state plumbing code and the Village relies on the expertise of groups like the ICC and the State Department of Public Health in determining what material should and should not be allowed. Mr. Poupard stated the Village could go two ways with this issue. A general code amendment could be made for use of PEX for all future projects OR use of PEX for the Finger Companies apartment building. Member Urbanczyk- he likes the Uponor product and its connection capabilities. He would consider only using PEX A strictly for the interior of the residential units. Member Heidbrink- He is OK with the use of PEX A Village-wide. He feels the health concerns have been addressed and likes that there is no buildup of calcium or deposits inside the pipes. He does testing on piping at work and has only seen one issue where it was connected to a pump. Member Town- Feels the product is durable, long lasting, chemical resistant, freeze resistant and no interior buildup in the piping. Attorney Weiss stated an amendment could be made to use PEX A up to 1” piping for domestic water systems only or make an exception. The exception could be two steps; 1) make an exception in this case only and 2) follow it up with an amendment to the Village code. Poupard stated it must be installed by a certified installer of PEX A. A motion was made to recommend an amendment to the Northbrook Plumbing Code to allow the use PEX type A pipe with F1960 fittings, installed by a certified installer for pipes with a diameter of one inch or less. It was seconded and all approved. Review of Alternate Building Elevation- Anets Woods Planned Development 2  APPROVED Mr. Poupard noted that an alternate design for one of the models previously approved for the Anets Woods planned development is being requested by the developer. He noted the design would keep the same footprint, but lowers the height. Mike Balas of Edward James Builders stated buyers are interested in a ranch design. Therefore they are requesting that the Torrington 2-story design also be allowed to be built as a ranch with a 5-7 foot shorter elevation on the same footprint. This will add some diversity and decrease the monotony. The ACC has no concerns with the requested change. A motion was made to approve the elevation change as presented. The motion was seconded and all approved. Continued Review of Proposed Amendments to Municipal Code Regarding Property Maintenance Mr. Poupard noted that the ACC last reviewed this matter on March 9, 2017. At that meeting, the commission recommended a series of changes to the draft amendments to the Property Maintenance Code and Municipal Code prepared by staff. Since that time, staff has made a series of modifications to the draft amendments which were included in the packet. Members reviewed the changes. A motion was made to recommend incorporating the local amendments to the 2015 Property Maintenance Code and a series of related amendment to the Northbrook Municipal Code. On voice vote, the motion was approved by all. New Single Family Elevations: A motion was made to approve the elevation as submitted for 2206 Ash. It was seconded and all approved. A motion was made to approve the elevation as submitted for 2508 Farnsworth. It was seconded and four approved with Member Town abstaining. A motion was made to approve the elevation as submitted for 850 Keystone. It was seconded and all approved. New Business -None Old Business Adjourn There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. On a voice vote, the motion unanimously carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Colleen Brunner Recording Secretary 3