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')
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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