===== PDF PAGE 18 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: Freestanding/Electronic Changeable Copy Sign AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 6.A118 W Washington Street West Chicago Public Library COMMISSION AGENDA DATE: 08-26-25 Preliminary Review STAFF REVIEW: John Sterrett, City Planner SIGNATURE__________________________ ITEM SUMMARY: The West Chicago Public Library District, located at 118 West Washington Street in the Turner Junc- tion Historic District, is requesting approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a freestanding, sign with an electronic changeable copy component in front of the Library building along Washington Street. Section 12.9-3 of the Zoning Code permits freestanding signs in the Historic District, as well as changeable copy signs, including electronic ones, that are ancillary to an institutional sign, such as a sign for the Library. There are currently no electronic changeable copy signs in the Historic District. The only freestanding in the Historic District is on the north side of Washington Street for the Wiant House, which received COA approval in November of 2023. Section 12.7-1(B)(2) of the Zoning Code limits the size of the changeable copy portion of the sign to no more than 30% of the area of the entire freestanding sign. The proposed sign has a changeable copy portion that is 50% and will need to be reduced by 7.5 square feet for compliance. The surface area of the overall sign and the overall height of the sign comply with the Zoning Code. The base of the sign will be cladded with thin brick. Per Section 12.7-3 of the Zoning Code, the material of the base must substantially match the material of the building, which is brick. The sign must also be placed outside of the 25-foot visibility triangle located at the intersection of Washington Street and the entrance drive to the Library. If approved, landscaping will need to be installed around the base of the sign with a size equal to 1.5 times the surface area of the sign. Finally, the address of the property must be displayed on the base of the sign. The concept of a freestanding sign with an electronic changeable copy component for the Library was briefly discussed at the previous Historical Preservation Commission meeting, at which time the members of the Commission directed staff to instruct the Library District to submit plans for further discussion. The Library building was constructed in 1993 and is non-contributing to the Historic District and is not a candidate for local landmark status. ACTION PROPOSED: Preliminary Review of a freestanding sign with an electronic changeable copy sign incorporated into it for the Library at 118 W Washington Street. ===== PDF PAGE 19 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] 12.6-3. Intersection visibility. All signs shall be designed and installed to minimize potential obstruction of critical sight lines associated with visibility triangles. Within a visibility triangle, unobstructed visibility between two and one-half (2½) feet and eight (8) feet above grade shall be maintained. (Ord. No. 08-O-0067, § 1, 8-5-2008; Ord. No. 17-O-0002, § 5, 1-16-2017) 12.7-1. Changeable copy signs. Not more than one (1) changeable copy sign shall be displayed on any zoning lot. All such signs shall comply with the following regulations: (A) Shall only be allowed when incorporated into the design of a freestanding sign. Flush-mounted signs, projecting signs, and window signs containing changeable copy shall be prohibited. (B) Allowable area: (1) For signs for institutional uses in residential districts, the changeable copy portion of the sign shall not exceed the area (in square feet) determined by the following formula: (total freestanding sign area + six (6) square feet) x 0.5 = maximum area of the changeable copy portion of the sign. (2) For all other signs, the changeable copy portion of the sign shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the sign area of the freestanding sign of which it is a part. (C) Shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from any residential district property line. (D) Shall comply with the following regulations when containing changeable copy that may be changed by electronic means: (1) The display shall not be animated, flashing, or scrolling. Messages must instantaneously change without transitions or off time. (2) The frequency of message change shall be restricted to no more than once every ten (10) seconds, except that the frequency of message change for signs for institutional uses in residential districts shall be restricted to no more than once every (60) seconds. (E) Sidewalk signs shall be exempt from this subsection. (Ord. No. 08-O-0067, § 1, 8-5-2008; Ord. No. 11-O-0042, § 1, 8-15-2011; Ord. No. 12-O-0008, § 11, 4-16-2012) 12.7-3. Freestanding signs. Not more than one (1) freestanding sign shall be displayed on any zoning lot, unless otherwise approved by the city council. All freestanding signs shall comply with the following regulations: (A) Shall not intrude into any public right-of-way. (B) Shall not be erected closer than five (5) feet to any lot line, except when located in the Turner Junction Historic District, in which case no setback shall be required. (C) Shall be located at least fifty (50) feet from any residential district property line. (D) Shall not exceed eighty-four (84) square feet in area. (E) Shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height. Created: 2025-03-18 16:04:09 [EST] (Supp. No. 144) Page 1 of 2 ===== PDF PAGE 20 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (F) Shall display the address or range of addresses for the property on which it is located. (G) The base support structure shall be no more than five (5) feet in height and shall consist of a material that substantially matches the material of the principal structure on the property. (Ord. No. 08-O-0067, § 1, 8-5-2008; Ord. No. 23-O-0016, § 7, 6-19-2023) 12.9-3. Historic districts. The following types of signs shall be permitted within the historic districts: (A) Exempt signs as set forth in section 12.3. (B) Changeable copy signs ancillary to institutional signs or ancillary to freestanding signs designating fuel prices at an automobile service station. (C) Flush-mounted signs. (D) Freestanding signs. (E) Projecting signs. (F) Window signs. (G) Automobile service station signs. (H) Development identification signs. (I) Drive-through restaurant signs. (J) Institutional signs. (K) Shopping center identification signs. (L) Temporary signs. (M) Sidewalk signs (only in the Turner Junction Historic District). (Ord. No. 08-O-0067, § 1, 8-5-2008; Ord. No. 11-O-0042, § 4, 8-15-2011) Created: 2025-03-18 16:04:09 [EST] (Supp. No. 144) Page 2 of 2 ===== PDF PAGE 21 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] 630.424.6100 1130 N. Garfield Street Lombard, IL 60148 www.OLYSIGNS.com 118 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185 2-Sided Monument Sign w/ EMCs Job #25-10583 Date: 08-12-25 Rev #0 Artist: Argo Account Rep: RWJR Page 1 ===== PDF PAGE 22 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] 2-Sided Monument Sign w/ EMCs SITE PLAN 118 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185 QLYVMVIP'K., Aya 630.424.6100 OLYSIGNS.com | Job #25-10583 | Date: 08-12-25 | Rev#0 | Artist: Argo Account Rep: RWJR | Page 2 THIS ORIGINAL ARTWORK IS EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. DO NOT COPY, REPRODUCE, EXHIBIT, OR SHARE TO ANYONE OUTSIDE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. ALL DRAWINGS ARE FOR CONCEPT PURPOSES ONLY. FURTHER REVISIONS CAN BE MADE ONCE UNDER CONTRACT WITH OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. PROOF IS NOT FOR COLOR MATCHING. ===== PDF PAGE 23 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] 8’-6”8’-6”8’-6” 8’-3”8’-3”8’-3” 15”15”15” 8’-0”8’-0”8’-0” 12”12”12” 2”2”2” 2-Sided Monument Sign w/ EMCs 4 A QTY 1 3’-3”3’-3”3’-3” 3’-0”3’-0”3’-0” 1 1 2-Sided face-lit aluminum cabinet with retainer & returns painted blue. White polycarbonate faces with digitally printed graphics. Internal illumination via white LED module system. 29’-6”9’-6”9’-6” 3’-5”3’-5”3’-5” 3’-0”3’-0”3’-0” 2 2-Sided 10mm Full Color Watchfire EMC Unit 4 with a 3’ x 8’ visual opening and a (90 x 240 matrix). Square footage: 24.0 2”2”2” ½” 3 Thin brick cladded base 5 4 Aluminum caps painted light blue 2’-6”2’-6”2’-6” A.2 3 GRADE 5 Disconnect switch & U.L. label FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW 6 Cast bronze plaques blind-mounted to both sides of base DETAIL & DIMENSION VIEW A.1 SCALE: 1/2” = 1’ SQ/FT (TOTAL) 80.75 SQ/FT (SIGN AREA) 55.0 White Polycarb Blue 18”18”18” Light Blue Thin Brick 5”5”5” 6 Bronze Plaque FINISHES BRONZE PLAQUE DETAIL A.2 SCALE: 3” = 1’ 118 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185 630.424.6100 OLYSIGNS.com Job #25-10583 Date: 08-12-25 Rev #0 Artist: Argo Account Rep: RWJR Page 3 ===== PDF PAGE 24 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] BEFORE |_ 7 NORTHWEST PROPERTY CORN > PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT Crafternoon: Coloring & ‘ ~ Mocktails ee ee Fag 9.23 pm Pe GSE Crafternoon: Coloring & ‘ ~ Mocktails ae me i) Sat Aug. 9 2-3 pm, Please Register QLYVMVIPIK, 118 W Washington St, West Chicago, IL 60185 Aya 650.424.6100 OLYSIGNS.com | Job #25-10583 | Date: 08-12-25 | Rev#0 | Artist: Argo Account Rep: RWJR | Page 4 THIS ORIGINAL ARTWORK IS EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. DO NOT COPY, REPRODUCE, EXHIBIT, OR SHARE TO ANYONE OUTSIDE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. ALL DRAWINGS ARE FOR CONCEPT PURPOSES ONLY. FURTHER REVISIONS CAN BE MADE ONCE UNDER CONTRACT WITH OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. PROOF IS NOT FOR COLOR MATCHING.