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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08.17.92 VB Minutes• AI IELD VILLAGE O D OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING DATE: AUGUST 17, 1992 AT: PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMBERS OF HOARD PRESENT: MAYOR LATTA, D. GULLICKSEN, W. SHARP, J. RAY, R. ROCK, M. LAMBERT. J. DEMENT WAS ASSENT. OTHERS PRESENT: D. VAN VOOREN - ADMINISTRATOR V. KRNAC - VILLAGE CLERK J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY P. WALDOCK - PLANNER D. BENNETT - POLICE CHIEF H. HAMILTON - ENGINEER At 8:40 p.m. Mayor Latta opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag. Ro1T call was taken, J. Dement was absent. D. Gullicksen moved to approve the New/Old Business Section of the Agenda with the removal of item #1 and the addition of Executive • Session on Land Acquisition, personnel and pending litigation, not to reconvene. Seconded by M. Lambert. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. W. Sharp moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include minutes of the Public Hearing - August 3, 1992 and Regular Meeting - August 3, 1992. Seconded by R. Rock. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Planner Waldock spoke in reference to Discussion of Development Goals and Objectives, per his memo dated August 13, 1992. At last weeks Village Board Workshop, the Trustees began discussion of the process to evaluate lot size and density guidelines. It was determined that one way to evaluate whether changes (in lot area requirements) are warranted is to explore Village development and growth goals and objectives. In determining goals and objectives, we must identify what we wish to accomplish through community development and growth management. Are a wide range of housing choices important to meet the needs of all Village residents? Do we wish to maintain a steady growth rate? Is residential growth important far economic development? Are present regulations (for lot area) meeting community needs? The Board has heard from developers who have indicated that current lot area requirements do not meet the demands of the market. This discussion has indicated that buyers locally desire lots smaller than twelve thousand square feet (12,000'). They point out pressure from surrounding communities who are successfully providing high quality housing on lots of eight thousand five hundred square feet (8,500') PLAINFIELD VILLAGE HOARD OF TRUSTEES AUGUST 17, 1992 PAGE TWO to nine thousand square feet (9,000'), (i.e. Ashbury of Naperville). Further, they have expressed concern that they are unable to adequately compete in the strongest market segment. ($125,000 to $1.45,000) due to land costs attributed to lot size. We have included in this memo a survey comparison with surrounding communities. This survey includes numbers of new home permits in 1991 and 1992; minimum lot size single-family; minimum lot width single-family. Most surprising was Naperville, 1991 - fififi home permits; 1992 - 44 home permits. Plainfield and Shorewood are staying about the same, new home permits for 1991 and 1992, most of the other communities are down for 1992. W. Sharp stated our marketing competition is: Bolingbrook, Joliet, Naperville and Oswego. He stated he was impressed by Naperville's lot sizes with the use of PUD (Planned Unit Development). Mr. Lambert stated he feels the Board should look at layered lot sizes and maybe look at increased lot sizes for estate type lots. It was the consensus of the Board that they should have a Workshop with the entire Board present to discuss this subject. w. Sharp moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1410 An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Personal Property. Seconded by J. Ray. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Sharp, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes; Lambert, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. M. Lambert moved to adopt Resolution No. 1019 Adoption Of The Village Of Plainfield's Transportation Committee's Report On The Fox Valley Expressway. Seconded by J. Ray. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Sharp, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes; Lambert, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Administrator Van Vooren reported the Boiler and Machinery Insurance for 1992/93 with Kemper Insurance at a quote of $2,121.00, and it's included on the Bills Payable far August 1992. Planner Waldock spoke in .reference to Case No. 354-070792SU. Applcar~t - Carol Spencer, CPA, Owner. Location - 707 West Main Street. Request - Special Use approval for a professional office in the Residence A-1 single and two-family residence district. The Zoning Ordinance provides for Professional Offices as a Special Use in the Residence A-District. Ms. Spencer, the applicant, wishes to establish a professional CPA office in her residence at 707 West Main. The proposal would provide for office space in the family room of the west dwelling and into the east dwelling's family room. Future business growth could be accommodated by conversion of the garage to office area in the east unit. The application materials indicate that the business does not generate a notable customer • parking demand (beyond occasionally dropping off or picking up papers). Clients do not routinely visit the office. However, parking is available for four (4) cars in the driveway, and two (2) PLAINFIELD VILLAGE HOARD OF TRUSTEES AUGUST 1T, 1992 PAGE THREE more in the garage. The subject site is developed with a two (2) family dwelling. The garage and family room/office area is on ground level. The living-room, kitchen and bedrooms are on the upper level. The property fronts on Main Street in an area surrounded by residential uses. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval of a Special Use for a Professional Office at 707 West Main, for Carol Spencer, CPA, with stipulations as follows: 1) No more than four (4) employees including the owner. 2) No more than two (2) sets of clients on site at one time. 3) No exterior building expansion to accommodate the office use. 4) Special .Use is limited to one (1) business operation on the premises. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to approve the request, with stipulations. R. Rock moved to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals to approve the Special Use for professional office at 707 West Main Street for Carol Spencer, CPA with the following stipulations: 1) No more than four (4) employees including the owner. 2) No more than two (2) sets of clients on site at one time. 3) No exterior building expansion to accommodate the office use. 4) Special Use is limited to one business operation on the premises. 5) A two (2) hour fire separation between the office use and residential portion of the building. Seconded by W. Sharp. Vote by roll call. Gullicksen, yes; Sharp, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes; Lambert, no. 4 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Administrator Van Vooren spoke in reference to Recapture Agreements. The Village Board has in the past discussed the use of Recapture Agreements to off-set the cost of development. I thought that it would be a good idea to develop a list of existing Recapture Agreements so you could get a handle on the magnitude of their use. i have attached a listing of all Recapture Agreements that I am aware of. The list may or may not be complete and should anyone know of others, please contact me so that I may complete the research. My concern with regard to Recapture Agreements, that we do not begin to look at Recapture Agreements for (as little as) thirty. thousand ($30,000) to fifty thousand ($50,000). Staff is looking for direction to: 1) what would be a fair recapture; 2) what would be a reasonable time period; 3) if the Village desires to restrict their accrual of interest? It was the consensus that the Administrator will come back to the Board with recommendations. W. Sharp moved to pay the bills dated August 8, 1992 to include a bill from Commonwealth Edison of $1,440.43 for siren (at Route 126 and Steiner Road). Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Vote by roll call. • Gullicksen, yes; Sharp, yes; Ray, yes; Rack, yes; Lambert, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AUGUST 17, 1992 PAGE FOUR W. Sharp acknowledged receipt of the Revenue Report of July 31, 1992. R. Rock reported there. are weeds on corner of DesPlaines and Lockport Street and the lot behind the Barber Shop. Mayor Latta directed Planner Waldock to handle the weed problem. W. Sharp acknowledged receipt of the Police Operation Report for July, 1992. D. Gullicksen reported the Sewer/Water Office expansion is substantially complete, there will be a punch list. They (staff) have started to move some things in today. J. Ray reported he will meet with the Cable T.V. Committee Wednesday, August 19, 1992 and will view the film from Plainfield Fest. Administrator Van Vooren reported:' - Mark Fahey is with-drawing from the Transportation Committee. - Letter to Mr. Dan Ehart - U.S. Route 30 Ornamental Street Lighting. We have received a permit to install Ornamental Street Lighting on Lockport Street, we are requesting a period of time to formulate our desires for lighting on Lockport Street. We anticipate this project would not be undertaken until the second quarter of 1993. -Letter from Illinois Department of Labor in regard to their inspection (reference toilet and washing facilities). I have written a letter explaining the situation of the Public Works Garage and Gary Smith, Area Manager, Safety Inspections responded they will consider the action abated; -- I have included in your packet, a work schedule on the 1992 Tree Replacement, a Treasurer's Report, Municipal Sales Tax and Gallons Pumped Report - July, 1992; - Letter from Friends of the Library inviting everyone to an "Author;s Tea" in honor of Kit Manning on Saturday, September 12, 1992 at 1:00 p.m. in the Library; - we have received notification from IDOT that the Grant for Trees has failed; - staff has been working with two (2) potential businesses in the Plainfield area with regard to extending water/sewer and potential annexation of the two (2) businesses. Planner Waldock spoke in reference to a request from Neumann Homes, Inc. to allow model homes on lots 43 and 44 Neumann Homes/Golden Meadows Subdivision for a period of one (1) year. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. • Planner Waldock reported the Letter of Credit for Spring Hill Estates expires on August 20, 1992. We have received a one (1) year renewal for the Letter of Credit in the same amount of $252,605.00 issued in favor of the Village at the request of William Roppolo and Carl Roppolo. . PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AUGUST 17, 1992 PAGE FIVE Planner Waldock spoke in reference to a letter from Thomas Lynch/Lynteck Systems, Inc. He is interested in acquiring the building where W.J.M. Business Products are located (327 West Lockport Street) for use as a shop for his business. The two (2) main types of work they conduct are repairs to municipal pump systems and golf course irrigation pumping systems. Most of the repairs of this company are done on site rather than at the shop. Mr. Lynch stated, at present he has five (5) employees, including himself. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to approve this business with the stipulation that the C65 truck must be parked in the rear parking lot (Route 126) or inside the building. W. .Sharp moved to cancel the meeting of September 7, 1992. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Planner Waldock reported Joe Heimoski from Commonwealth Edison, District Superintendent has announced he is retiring August 31, 1992. We want to acknowledge he has been of great assistance to the Village over the years and especially after the tornado. W. Sharp moved to adjourn into Executive Session, to reconvene. Seconded by D. Gullicksen. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 9:40 p.m. 10:18 p.m. R. Rock moved to adjourn this meeting to continue at 7:00 p.m. on August 31, 1992. Seconded by W. Sharp. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 10:19 p.m. • -'yL ~ V RNAC - VIL GE CLERK