HomeMy Public PortalAbout02.21.94 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 1994
MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT:
AT: PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
PRESIDENT PETERSON, J. DEMENT, J.
HEIMERDINGER, M. LAMBERT, J. RAY,
L. KELLY. R. ROCK WAS ABSENT.
OTHERS PRESENT:
D. VAN VOOREN - ADMINISTRATOR
S. JANIK - CLERK
D. BENNETT - POLICE CHIEF
J. HARVEY _ ATTORNEY
P. WALDOCK - PLANNER
H. HAMILTON -- ENGINEER
At 7:00 p.m. President Peterson called the meeting to order. Roll
call was taken, R. Rock was absent, all other Trustees were
present. Mr. Jim Sobkoviak, led the pledge to the flag.
Public Comments_
There were no public comments.
Trustee Dement spoke about the concerns that residents had wha live
at Golden Meadows Estates. These concerns center around the Staff,
Village Inspections, and the developer of that subdivision.
Trustee Lambert recommended that we move Item #3 to Item #12 -
Resolution discouraging routing a major roadway through Wallin and
Spangler Farm. The Board agreed.
President Peterson stated that we needed an Executive Session on
land acquisition and personnel, not to reconvene.
Trustee Dement spoke regarding the need for a discussion on a
letter sent by President Peterson to the Trustees regarding policy
issues. It was suggested to place this as Item #13 if time
permits.
J. Dement moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Seconded by J.
Heimerdinger. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
J. Heimerdinger moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by
M. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes;
Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. 1 absent. Motion
carried.
Administrator Van Vooren spoke regarding Continental Cablevision's
request that the franchise agreement be amended so that they are
not required to carry the FM signal. Mr. Roger Connor of
Continental Cablevision was present to discuss this request. Staff
recommends that the President and Board of Trustees approve the
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Ordinance amending the Cable TV franchise to eliminate FM service.
J. Ray moved to approve Ordinance No. 1.546 REVISING THE NON-
EXCLUSIVE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE GRANTED TO CONTINENTAL
CABLEVISION OF WILL COUNTY, L. P. TO REMOVE THE "FM SERVICE" AND
REPLACE IT WITH VIDEO SERVICES. Seconded by M. Lambert. Vote by
roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert,
yes; Ray, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. 1 absent. Motion carried.
Planner Waldock spoke regarding the Preliminary Plat approval for
a 7-Lot Commercial Subdivision. Location: Along the west side of
Rt. 59 south of Wedgewood Court. Applicant: J.E.C. Properties,
Incorporated. Current Zoning: B-3, General Business District.
The site was annexed into the Village in 1989 as part of the
expansion activity occurring at that time. Sewer and water are
accessible to the site via the Annexation Agreement and existing
sewer and water lines extended along the east side of Rt. 59. No
specific development is proposed for this commercial subdivision at
this time. The subdivision proposal includes development of seven
commercial lots and the establishment of Dayfield Drive. Lot sizes
range from 1 acre to 5.5 acres in area. The Plan Commission heard
comments from residents of Wedgewood Court. The discussion was
• regarding fencing and/or landscaping buffering along the common
property line separation between the two subdivisions. Mr.
Lichtenwalter has agreed to landscaping along this property to
address this issue. Further, the developer has offered to provide
a landscape contribution of $4.00/lineal foot to each adjoining
owner to supplement the neighbors own landscaping and act as a
buffer. The Plan Commission recommends that Village Board approve
the Preliminary Plat for the seven-lot Commercial Subdivision known
as J.E.C. Subdivision along the west side of Rt. 59 south of
Wedgewood Court, subject to the following stipulations: Compliance
with the requirements of the Village Engineer; Compliance with
provisions of the Plainfield Fire District; Provide detailed
landscaping plans for the area adjoining the north property line of
the subject site and the west property line and storm water
detention area. Landscaping Plans should also provide detail for
the materials used for the median strip of Dayfield Drive;
Coordinate utility designs to utilize Vintage Harvest Lift Station,
assuming Vintage Harvest develops first; Dedicate adequate
additional right-of-way to meet the needs of the Illinois
Department of Transportation, establish a no access easement along
Rt. 59; The berm should be established at the time of Subdivison
grading, with ground cover planted on it. The landscaping is to be
completed at the time of the development; Sidewalks shall be
required along Dayfield Drive on the side of the street where
development occurs. Sidewalk installation shall be completed within
two years from the date of occupancy of the first structure; A berm
is to be constructed between the site and adjacent landowners at
the time of installation of initial improvements.
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J. Ray moved to approve the preliminary plat for J.E.C.
Subdivision, a commercial subdivision on the west side of Route 59
south of Wedgewood Court, with the eight (8) recommendations from
the Plan Commission plus the revision of the north property line
landscape plan. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call.
Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes.
5 yes, o no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
M. Lambert excused himself from the meeting during the next
discussion because of a business interest.
Planner Waldock spoke regarding the rezoning from B-2, General
Business District to B-4, Highway Business District. Location: 902
N. Michigan Avenue. Applicant: Michael Vitullo, Proprietor of
Nabby's Restaurant. The applicants desire to operate a drive-up
window at their present restaurant location. The business at
present offers carry-out and self service dine-in restaurant
services. The business presently has a liquor license for
consumption at the tables or an the out door deck dining area. The
restaurant is about 2,250 sq. ft. in area. Parking is provided for
45 cars. Proposed zoning is consistent with the site's highway
location. The concept plans indicate that a drive-up window could
be constructed to provide stacking for seven cars and parking for
24. This is sufficient to meet ordinance standards and would
appear to function adequately. The establishment currently offers
liquor (by the glass at the tables). This may conflict with
current policy of not allowing a mix of liquor with auto related
businesses. No harmful impacts on surrounding land uses are
anticipated. The Plan Commission recommends the approval to rezone
Nabby's Restaurant at 902 N. Michigan Avenue from B-2, General
Business to B-4, Highway Business with the following stipulations:
Resolve liquor sales concerns; complete full Site Plan review
process including compliance with commercial development codes for
signage, landscaping, lighting and buffering; the zoning would not
be effective if the Site Plan is not approved at a future date.
Trustees voiced some opposition to a drive-up window in an
establishment with a liquor license. It was suggested that the
liquor issue be addressed later when the site plan is considered.
After discussion, J. Heimerdinger moved to approve a rezoning from
B-2 to B-4 for Nabby's Restaurant, instructing Staff to prepare an
Ordinance for same, taking into consideration the exceptions of
the Planning Commission. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll
call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Ray, yes. 4
yes, 1 abstain, 1 absent. Motion carried.
For the record, Trustee Lambert returned to the meeting.
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Planner waldock spoke regarding the receipt of a letter from D. R.
Horton and the developer of the Arbors of Plainfield, requesting
consideration of a large directional sign (billboard) located on
Rt. 59 on the Fritz Farm site. This is an off-premises sign, not
customarily provided for by ordinance. Matter of fact, off-
premises signs generally are prohibited from the Village sign
ordinance regulation. Developer, Howard Koop, spoke briefly on the
need of the large billboard directing traffic to the site, and
described the landscaping that would be surrounding the sign. It
was the consensus of the Board that the issue of the sign should be
directed to the Commerce Committee and Development Committee at
this time.
J. Dement moved to adopt Ordinance 1547 REZONING OF PROPERTY OWNED
BY MARK SOAVE, LOCATED ON LOT 6, RIVERVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION,
WEST OF NAPERVILLE/PLAINFIELD ROAD AT MILL STREET. Seconded by M.
Lambert. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes;
Kelly, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion
carried.
M. Lambert moved to adopt Resolution No. 1061 AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS
AND LANE KENDIG, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO COMPLETE A
COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD. Seconded
by J. Heimerdinger. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger,
yes; Ke11y, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, no. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent.
Motion carried.
Item ,~10, Appointment of Debra Bostjancic on the Police Committee
was deferred until further notice. Sam Slocum, member of the
Police Committee spoke regarding his recommendation that some
action be taken on the Fire and Police Commission soon, because we
are in the process of testing for a Police Officer and establishing
an eligibility list and that list is in jeopardy of being null and
void, if the Fire and Police Commission is voted in.
Administrator Van Vooren stated that he has since asked Attorney
Harvey to provide an opinion relative to Mr. Slocum's question.
Mr. Harvey will provide the information at the next meeting.
Administrator Van Vooren spoke regarding the annual purchase of
Public Officials Liability Policy. Again this year I have sought
proposals for like coverage. I would recommend that Staff be
authorized to execute on behalf of the Village an insurance
application and policy for General Star Indemnity Co. written
through Arthur J. Gallagher & Company.
L. Kelly moved to approve the authorization for Staff to execute on
behalf of the Village an insurance application and policy with
• General Star Indemnity Company. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by
roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, yes; Lambert,
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yes; Ray, yes. 5 yes, 1 absent, U no. Motion carried.
Discussion was had on Annexation of Well #5 Site. Attorney Harvey
explained that he will prepare an Ordinance for the Annexation of
this property, and bring back at the next meeting. The Petition
does not need to be signed.
Discussion on Resolution to discourage routing a Major Roadway
through parcel of land known as the Wallin Farm and the Spangler
Farm. This discussion comes after months of debate on the issue in
the pages of "The Enterprise" between President Peterson and
Trustee Heimerdinger.
Before any discussion of the resolution, President Peterson read
statements from the Park District and Township Board, and Library
District and these are attached as Exhibit A, B & C. These letters
suggest that the Village Board wait until the traffic plan is
completed. The Library board said they would consider the issue if
presented with more information. Mr. John Eichelberger appeared
before the board to read a statement from the Fire Board requesting
that the Trustees leave all options open.
The Board decided to hear the public comments on the proposed
bypass and the proposed resolution before the Board's discussion.
We heard from Mr. Arten, Tracy Price, Kevin Meyers, Ricky Peterson,
Cindy McFadden and Pat Sores of Coilplus. Residents attending the
meeting unanimously supported President Peterson's call to stop
development on the farms along the possible bypass right-of-way.
Their consensus was they were against any move that eliminates any
options until they have heard from the professionals.
The Board then started their discussion. Trustee Heimerdinger
stated that his Resolution was not intended to discount any of the
opinions stated to date, but was stating the opinion of the Board.
Trustee Lambert, Dement, Ray and Kelly spoke about their feelings
on the Bypass Route, and they all agreed that we need a network of
roads and types of roads, the location was debated. It was agreed
that the language of the last phrase in the resolution was final
and could possibly be construed to eliminate the possibility of the
traffic consultant giving any consideration at all to the bypass.
They then agreed to st-tike the phrase which said " and should not
be considered as part of a through traffic concept".
Prior to vote, President Peterson announced his intention to bring
a resolution to the next board meeting that provides that the
Planning Commission and the Village Board not approve the final
subdivision plats for the property known as the Wallin Farm and the
Spangler Farm until after the Traffic plan has been received from
Meridian Engineers and approved by the Village Board and the
Comprehensive plan is received from Lane Kendig and Associates and
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approved by the Village Board.
Before voting on the Resolution the public was again given time for
comments. Leonard Kubinski, Jim Sobkoviak, Robert Hintzsche, Ray
Smolich, Clayton Olson, and John Eichelberger spoke with ideas on
bypassing traffic, other types of roadways that need to be
considered.
Trustee Dement asked the Board if,in fact, the Resolution was
adopted, did it mean that we were to stop all development until
Meridian Engineers finishes their Traffic Study.
Attorney Harvey stated that when you talk about development, you
will have to review certain parcels individually, because certain
of these parcels we have discussed have annexation agreements,
parcels that don't, might have different considerations. If we
have an annexation agreement, we have certain legal requirements
that we have to comply with.
Trustee Lambert stated for the record his opinion an the Bypass
is that there are other solutions that need to be looked at for
this roadway, and T think that the idea of a major roadway running
through the Wallin and Spangler Farms should be put at the bottom
of the list.
J. Heimerdinger moved to adopt Resolution No. 1062 DISCOURAGING
ROUTING A MAJOR ROADWAY THROUGH PARCEL OF LAND KNOWN AS THE WALLIN
FARM AND THE SPANGLER FARM as amended. Seconded by M, Lambert.
Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Kelly, no;
Lambert, yes; Ray, yes, 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
10:00 p.m. 5 minute break
10:05 p.m. Reconvene the meeting
Administrator Van Vooren spoke regarding correspondence from the
Illinois Department of Conservation regarding the Village's
recognition of TREE CITY USA for 1993 and the award ceremony on
March 24, 1994 to be held at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle,
Illinois. Announced that he submitted to Will County Governmental
League a request for eight (8) different locations for bike racks
within Plainfield, which were coordinated between the School
District and Park District. Discussion was had regarding the
Joint Agreement -IDOT & Village of Plainfield for road improvements
(re-surfacing and the jurisdictional transfer of Plainfield
/Naperville Road) and the funding of street lighting on Lockport
Street. Trustee Lambert asked that we direct Staff to speak to Mr.
Ed yak of IDOT to investigate the possibility of closing off
Naperville/ Plainfield Rd. at Rt. 59 and following the traffic down
on Michigan Avenue. Spoke briefly on Water/Sewer connection fees
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and the determination if the fees need to be increased to cover
construction costs. Authorization was given for Planner Waldock
to attend the American Planning Association National Conference in
San Francisco scheduled from April 16 through April 20, 1994.
Authorization for agreement work for $928.37 from Commonwealth
Edison to began the process of running the power feeds to new
transformer was given. Discussion was brought up regarding the
remodeling of the Village Hall. The consensus of the Board was to
authorize the Village Administrator to prepare plans and
specifications to accomplish the remodeling for a fee not to exceed
$3,000.00.
Planner Waldock spoke brief 1y regarding a request from Mr. and Mrs .
VanDuyne and the possibility of constructing a temporary Farm Stand
on their property. The Development Committee has discussed this
issue, and have found that the property is not immediately
contiguous to Rt. 126, and therefore, would be inappropriate far a
farm stand operation.
M. Lambert moved that we authorize Staff to sign and submit a Tree
Grant Application. We are asking for a matching grant fund and we
would be eligible for about $7,000 fvr our tree program. Seconded
by J. Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
M. Lambert moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss land
acquisition and personnel and not to reconvene. Seconded by J.
Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
10:45 p.m.
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SUS JANIK, LAGE CLERK
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