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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: July 21, 2016
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District for the Orchard Valley Golf Course located at 2411 W. Illinois Avenue (Fox Valley Park District - 16-00572 / SG13/4-16.052-V/SD - TV - WARD 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, Fox Valley Park District, is requesting a Special Sign District for Orchard Valley Golf Course located at 2411 W. Illinois Avenue.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is located at 2411 W. Illinois Avenue and is the home of the Orchard Valley Golf Course with P Park and Recreation zoning. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Special Sign District allows for a cohesive signage package throughout the Orchard Valley Golf Course and includes regulations for the existing walls signs and the two proposed monument signs. The proposed monument sign located at the intersection of Orchard Road and Illinois Avenue is 8 feet tall and 73 sq. ft. including a 28 sq. ft. electronic readerboard and the proposed monument sign located along Orchard Road just north of Galena Boulevard is 13 feet tall and 77 square feet including a 28 square foot electronic readerboard. Sign Elevations has been included with the submittal to give an idea of the type of signage that the Fox Valley Park District is intending to install.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has reviewed the Special Sign District petition and have sent comments back to the petitioner on those submittals. The petitioner has made the requested revisions to these documents and they now meet the applicable codes and ordinances.
The Park District has identified a need to better market and advertise events for the restaurant as well as the golf course to attract lunch and dinner guests, and host events such as weddings, seasonal events, and corporate outings. This Special Sign District will aid in that marketing campaign.
Public Input: Due ...
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