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HomeMy Public PortalAbout12.19.94 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 19, 1994 AT: PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY MEMBERS OF BOARD PRESENT: PRESIDENT PETERSON, J. HEIMERDINGER, R. ROCK, M. LAMBERT, J. DEMENT, J. RAY. OTHERS PRESENT: D. S. J. H. P. J. VAN VOOREN - ADMINISTRATOR JANIK - CLERK HARVEY - ATTORNEY HAMILTON - ENGINEER WALDOCK - PLANNER DURBIN - ASSISTANT PLANNER At 7:00 p.m. President Peterson called the meeting to order. Roll ca11 was taken, all were present. He then led the pledge to the flag. Administrator Van Vooren introduced Paula Goodwin, CHAMPS Coordinator, who gave a short presentation towards Gang Awareness and Gang Prevention in our communities. Trustee Rack requested an Executive Session on Personnel, consisting of the five (5) Board Members and the Mayor, not to reconvene added to the Agenda. M. Lambert moved to adjourn the regular meeting and to conduct a Public Hearing on the Amber Subdivision. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 7:06 p.m. Adjourn the regular meeting 7:15 p.m. Reconvene the regular meeting. J. Dement moved to reconvene the regular meeting. Seconded by J. Ray. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. A11 members are present. Trustee Lambert requested that Item J in the Consent Agenda wherein we reference Ordinances for parking using business names instead of street addresses, be corrected using street addresses. Trustee Dement questioned the Board as to what has formally been done as far as bringing back the nomination of a Trustee. It was agreed by the Board to add to the Agenda as number 11- The Discussion of nomination for the vacant Trustee seat. J. Heimerdinger moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vate. 5 yes, 0 na. Motion carried. • . PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE TWO J. Heimerdinger moved to approve the Consent Agenda for December 19, 1994. Seconded by M. Lambert. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 3 ORDINANCE - TAX LEVY 1995-96. J. Heimerdinger moved to adapt ORDINANCE 1601 THE LEVYING AND COLLECTING OF TAXES FOR THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENDING THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, 1995. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. #4 ANNEXATION AGREEMENT - WALLIN WOODS President Peterson stated that after the vote last meeting, he received communication from the village attorney, J. Harvey, that the vote was a sufficient vote to pass the Wallin Woods project. On December 14, 1994 President Peterson filed a Veto with the Village Clerk. J. Heimerdinger moved to reconsider the vote on the Wallin Woods Annexation Agreement. Seconded by M. Lambert. Voice vote. 4 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. (Trustee Dement stated his reason for opposition, negative vote, is that our Comprehensive Planner, Planning Commission and Residents all recommended that we consider an extension of Route 30 through the Wallin project, not as a Truck SyPass, but as an extended route 30). J. Heimerdinger moved to adopt ORDINANCE N0. 1602 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND DR. BRUCE J. WALLIN, AND PLAINFIELD PARTNERS, not withstanding the veto. Seconded by J. Ray. Vote by roll call. Dement, no; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 4 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. ~5 ORDINANCE - ANNEXING WALLIN WOODS J. Heimerdinger moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 1603 ANNEXING PROPERTY OWNED BY DR. BRUCE J. WALLIN, AND PLAINFIELD PARTNERS, AN ILLINOIS PARTNERSHIP. Seconded by J. Ray. Vote by roll call. Dement, no; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, yes; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 4 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. Trustee Lambert addressed the issue of accomplishing the extension of a Designated State Route for trucks, and still eliminate trucks from this state route. President Peterson brought up details that the developers of the Wallin Woods project have offered to give the Village an option PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE THREE to purchase up to 6 acres of land on the east side of Van Dyke Rd. and adjoining Rt. 126 for a period of three years. The Board discussed the option purchase. J. Heimerdinger moved that we instruct Attorney Harvey to follow up and execute the necessary legal documents to put into effect the option for land purchase of the Wallin Farm six additional acres for $2.00 sq. ft. Seconded by J. Dement. Trustee Lambert stated his reasons for not seconding the motion. He would hope that the Village would not spend $2.00 a sq. ft. for 6 additional acres of park land. We have a site plan review process for this particular parcel, if they develop it commercially or if they develop it as multi-family, and in that site plan review ordinance we have the right to review for open space and we have a legal tool such as open space easements that are available to us. That is a much more cost effective way to the citizens of Plainfield to acquire additional acreage. Motion is on the floor. Vote by roll call. Dement, yes; Heimerdinger, yes; Lambert, no; Ray, yes; Rock, yes. 4 yes, 1 no. Motion carried. #6 ORDINANCE - ZONING ORDINANCE Planner Waldock presented to the Board the new Zoning Ordinance and the new proposed Zoning Map. The most notable changes presented include provisions for Group Home facilities in the R-2, R-3 and R- 4 Residential Districts. Under current Zoning regulations, Group Homes are now permitted in comparable zoning districts of the current Group Homes. It is simply recommended that we maintain the present allowances for the General Provisions section of the Ordinance, you will note that Group Homes are specifically listed in this area with specific criteria under which Group Homes may exist. Other changes include the provision of general offices as a listed permitted use in the Office, Research and Industrial District. Staff is suggesting that an Overlay District for traditional urban development standards be utilized. This overlay would be used to allow for zero lot line traditional urban development for down town commercial areas. At issue is the use of the B-5 Zoning District in areas west of the DuPage River. Those areas today are not zero lot line traditional developments. Therefore, it is feared that by using the B-5 District without the overlay standard, setback abuses could occur upon application for building additions or redevelopment in that area. In order to address this concern, Staff is recommending an Overlay District that is instituted by the Special Use approval process. An Overlay • District is also suggested as a means to address the existing two family uses which are found throughout the central care area of the Village. As you are aware, over the years, many duplexes have been • .7 FLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE FOUR established in the central core area of the Village which presently is zoned for Single-family residential development. Most of these conversions (to two family units) occurred more than twenty years ago. Often the conversion was done without permit. Rather than continuing with the present process of tolerating those non- conforming uses, it is preferred that this issue be addressed by using an Overlay District. The Overlay District would recognize two family uses in the approved areas and allow for their continued use and replacement if damaged by disaster. The Overlay District would not allow for new conversion of single-family homes to two family usage. It would apply only to existing two family dwellings in the single-family zoning district covered by the Overlay District. Staff feels the Ordinance and proposed Map are ready far adoption by the Village Board. It is our recommendation to adopt the new Zoning text prior to the approval of the Comprehensive Plan. The Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment and new zoning map. Trustee Dement needed further explanation as to objectors to the zoning changes. Discussions were had by Board members giving comments on the Overlay provisions; registrations far two family use. Through the registration process we could require inspection upon sale; and then requa.re annual inspections to keep an update as to what has transpired during that year. Trustee Lambert addressed issues as to once a property has been converted back to single family residence, it should stay that way. Planner Waldock recommended annual inspections and language to reflect that if the uses stop for more than 1~ months, which is the current non- conforming regulation, that it not be allowed to be re-established. J. Heimerdinger moved that we table the Zoning Ordinance to the next meeting for modifications. Seconded by M. Lambert. Voice vote. Motion carried. #7 ORDINANCE - STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND DETENTION Planner Waldock spoke briefly on the Stormwater Drainage and Detention Ordinance. This Ordinance is recommended by NYPSY and the purpose is to diminish threats to public health, safety and welfare caused by runoff of excessive stormwater from new development and redevelopment. This excessive stormwater could result in the inundation of damageable properties, the erosion and destabilization of downstream channels, and the pollution of valuable stream and lake resources. The cause of increases in stormwater runoff quantity and rate and impairment of quality is the development and improvement of land and as such this ordinance regulates these activities to prevent adverse impacts. If there are no particular concerns with this Ordinance, I would ask that the Board simply direct the attorney to make the final revisions for current statute and bring back to the next meeting. The Berard so da:rected. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE FIVE ~,8 TAX ABATEMENT FOR FACADE IMPROVEMENT/503 LOCKPORT 8:01 p.m. Chief Bennett arrived at this point of the meeting. Administrator Van voaren asked the Board to table the discussion until we can give proper notice to John and Charlotte Bates, sa that they may be present during this discussion. ,~9 DISCUSSION - WATER_SURVEY Administrator Van Vaoren discussed briefly our recent survey of the existing water users in an attempt to evaluate their perception of the quality of water supplied by the Village. The survey further asked our customers if they desire to receive either softened water or Lake Michigan water as their regular supply. In summary, the village received a response from 45% of the customers surveyed. From these responses, 7Fi°s of our customers are satisfied with the existing water quality supplied to them. Further, that a tha.rd of the respondents would like to see the Village soften the water, but only 18•°s wanted Lake water. T believe we should routinely monitor the water supply issue to determine what is in the Village's best interest long term. The Village is operating with an existing radium variance and should the Federal Drinking Water Standards not be modified as anticipated, changes to the Village's supply wouJ.d be required to meet said standards. Options to the Village would be to find a source of water which would meet the U. S. EPA standards or remove the radium through a mechanical process. 10 DISCUSSION - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR WIKADUKE PROJECTS Administration Van Vooren informed the Berard that for the past several months Village President, John E. Peterson and I have been attending meetings regarding transportation issues in the northwest Will County region. These meetings, in fact, include not only Will County, but also DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties and is called "WIKADUKE". At these meetings, representatives from all most all municipalities, counties and IDOT attend and add input to the discussions. It is requested that the Illinois Department of Transportation study the following WIKADUKE roads/corridors: Eola Road/Heggs Road/County Line Road/Ridge Road Corridor from Butterfield Road to I-80 US30-95th Street-Boughton Road Corridor from the Aurora/Montgomery/Oswego area (or approximate intersection of US30/US 34/Farnsworth Avenue/ 95th Street) to the Village of Bolingbrook. • PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 19, 1994 PAGE SIX Northern Will/Kendall East-West Corridor within area bounded by 119th Street on the North and 127th Street on the South. The eastern terminus would be Weber/I-55. Extension of Caton Farm Road SRA westward from IL 59 to IL47. US 34 between IL71 and IL47. We suggest that the Village Board support all these projects and formally do so by authorizing a letter of support addressed to Kirk Brown, Secretary of Transportation be prepared and sent. M. Lambert moved to send a support letter to Kirk Brawn, Secretary of Transportation, under the Mayor's signature supporting these 5 projects, along with our concerns addressed about the study area along the Kendall/Will County Line. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. 11 DISCUSSION OF THE NOMINATION FOR THE VACANT TRUSTEE'S SEAT Trustee Dement questioned President Peterson as to the status. President Peterson recommended that we discuss this during the • Executive Sessa.on. PLANNER'S REPORT Planner Waldock received a request far a model home office in the form of a sales trailer for Cambridge Place of Plainfield. M. Lambert moved to approve the construction of a temporary sales facility at Cambridge Place of Plainfield. Seconded by R. Rock. Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. Planner Durbin notified the Board that we received formal approval from IDOT regarding adoption of Illinois Rt. 59 between Renwick Road and Rolf Road by the Plainfield Rotary Club. Chief Bennett presented the Board with the Operations Report for November, 1994. Clerk Janik presented the Board with a Notice of Regular Meetings and Workshop Meetings far the 1995 year. J. Ray moved to adjourn the meeting and to go to Executive Session to discuss personnel and not to reconvene. 8:25 p.m. Adjourned the meeting and went to Ea~ecutive Session. 9' • ,,-~"' ~.-- ~~{ . SUSAN JANIK,;p ILLAGE CLERK ~.