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Home My Public Portal About01.06.97 VB MinutesPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MEETING DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1997 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: J. PETERSON, D. ROCK, J. DEMENT, R. SMOLICH, K. STALZER. ABSENT: J. HEIMERDiNGER. OTHERS PRESENT: S. JANIK -CLERK P. MCDONALD -ADMINISTRATOR J. HARVEY -ATTORNEY D. BENNETT -CHIEF OF POLICE H. HAMILTON -ENGINEER P. WALDOCK -DIRECTOR OF ZONING J. DUBBIN -PLANNER At 7:00 p.m. President Peterson called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken, J. Heimerdinger was absent, all other Trustees were present. He then led the pledge to the flag. Clerk Janik spoke briefly informing the Trustees and public regarding election information for the Consolidated Election to be held on April 1, 1997. R. Smolich moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. J. Dement moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include the following: Minutes of Village Board, December 16, 1996; Minutes of Village Boazd Fublic Hearing, December 16, 1996; Minutes of Ways & Means/Public Works, December 4, 1996; Minutes of Economic Development, December 11, 1996; Accounts Payable for January 6, 1997; Expenditures/December, 1996; Letter of Credit Reduction/Walkers Grove #S & 6. Seconded by D. Rock. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Dement, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #3 LAGIOS A) WILL COUNTY SPECIAL USE REQUEST Planner Durbin explained to the Boazd that the applicant is seeking a Will County Special Use permit to operate a golf driving range and practice facility on a 20 acre property located at the northwest carnet of 127th Street and 248th Street. The proposed project and county application is subject to Village review because it is within 1.5 miles from the Village boundaries. While the proposed use would provide significant open space consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, staff expressed concerns related to a commercial land use located in a residential district and the floodlights associated with the proposed use. The adjacent property • owners expressed concerns with the lighting and proposed land use. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JANUARY 6, 1997 PAGE TWO B) PRE-ANNEXATYON AGREEMENT The subject site is located at the northwest intersection of 127th Street and 248th Street and is located within both the Village Planning Area and Facility Planning Area. Utilities in the azea have been sized with the capacity to serve the subject site. This annexation would be important towazds implementing the comprehensive plan and carrying out the FPA. If the development were to be approved by Will County over Village objections without apre-annexation agreement, the property could pose an obstacle to annexation, utility easement corridors, and roadway improvements necessary for the azuiexation and development of other pazcels in the area. Staff recommends annexation of the subject property with zoning that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan applicable at the time of redevelopment or in 20 years at the time of expiration of the annexation agreement. Staff recommends that the Village file a letter of no objection to the proposed special use permit with Will County subject to execution of apre-annexation agreement consistent with the discussion above toward addressing the future of the proposed uses. Trustee Rock questioned lighting and felt that he needed more information to form an opinion. Trustee Stalzer also had concerns as to whether this type of zoning, Recreational Zoning (golf driving range) would fit into the Comprehensive Plan. Trustee Smolich felt that it would be in our best interest to respond and issue a Letter of No Objection with stipulations which address our main concerns. Mr. John Philipchuck, attorney for Petitioner, introduced Mr. David Moss with the Masco Lighting Company who continued to explain the study that was prepazed with regard to the light levels that would be generated for the driving range. Mr. Philipchuck also spoke about the future land uses of the areas. Mr. Rahmanian, adjoining land owner, opposed because he is afraid of the balls that will be coming from the driving range, and also concerns with traffic. Janice Keeley spoke in opposition of the Special Use Permit for the golf driving range. Mr. Paul Miller, not present, also had safety concerns and felt that it would devaluate his property and sent a letter to the Boazd, a copy of which is attached, along with copies of letters from Realtors in the azea who also gave their opinions as to how the proposed golf driving range will affect surrounding property values. Mr. Mark Coleman from Coleman Land Development, who represents the Bronk Family spoke also with concerns regarding impact on adjacent property and that it would not be compatible with land use on several fronts. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES . JANUARY 6, 1997 PAGE THREE There was considerable discussion on the land use and impact of lighting on the adjacent properties. J. Dement moved to file a letter of objection to the proposed special use permit with Will County. Seconded by R. Rock. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, no; Smolich, no; Rock, yes; Dement, yes; Peterson, yes. 2 no; 3 yes. Motion carried and direction to file a letter of objection was approved. #4 DISCUSSION -VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE POSITION STATEMENT Planner Durbin told the Board of the Village Hall Committee Position Statement which was adopted December 18, 1996. They believe that the Village Hall should include Administrative offices, Planning and Building offices and a Meeting Hall. The Village Hall should be located in the central business district area of Plainfield. Site located on the west side of the DuPage River provide better locations because: A greater number of sites are available that are large enouth to accommodate the facility; Sites on the west side of the DuPage River would not require demolition of existing historic structures. Sites on the east side would have a higher likelihood of requiring demolition to provide for adequate parking and/or future expansion; A Village Hall site on the west side of the reiver would encourage development west of the river and would highlight the Village commitment to quality development in the area. The preferred area west of the river for a Village Hall is along or within one block of Lockport Street and along or within one block of Van Dyke Road. This would provide far better accessibility to the site and be located in the core of the downtown expansion area. The first choice for a site in this vicinity is the 6 acre Wallin Woods site; The second choice for a site is in the vicinity, and to the south of the new Post Off ce; The third choice should be a suitable site west of the river be unavailable, is to locate the Village Hall in the historic downtown in a manner sensitive to the historic district. The Village Hall should have an impressive presence and demonstrate an image that reflects both the historic and the future character of the Village. The building should be designed far long term use, yet have the ability to be expanded in phases as necessary. J. Dement moved to acknowledge the Village Hall Committee and to receipt the document as presented. Seconded by K. Stalzer. Voice vote. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #5 DISCUSSION - RT. 59 PRESSURE ADJUSTING STATION Engineer Hamilton faked about the need for pressure adjustment near 127th Street and Route 59 for the past couple of yeazs. Champion Creek and the Pasquinelli development will be located in an area of the Village which requires increased water pressure and it also is required by the annexation agreements for Champion Creek and Pasquinelli, and it will be necessary before either of these projects can be completed. We will require Board direction/authorization on five • items: System boast pressure/service area; Building details; Authorization to design and apply tv IEPA for permit; Authorization to bid; and Authorization to construct. PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES . JANUARY 6, 1997 PAGE FOUR Trustee Dement stated his concerns with letting Wiseman Hughes off the line for their tap-on fees, and until we receive the tap-on fees, I will not be voting for this particular Pressure Adjusting Station. Trustee Stalzer asked that it be put on the record that he disagrees with Trustee Dement, and Wiseman-Hughes has not been left off the hook, Wiseman-Hughes is upfronting $1.4 million in water lines. K. Stalzer moved to authorize the Village Administrator to write up the contract with Hamilton Engineering for $20,000 to start the design engineering of the Pressure Adjusting Station. Seconded R. Smolich. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Dement, no. Peterson, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. #6 DISCUSSION -REQUEST FOR CLASS "E" LIQUOR LICENSE/PLAINFIELD FAMILY RESTAURANT Attorney Harvey explained that Mr. Fadil Ibishdski of the Plainfield Family Restaurant has requested a Class "E" Liquor License which would only allow the sale of beer and wine at dining tables for consumption on the premises. Also discussed was the need to amend or modify the warding in a Class "E" Liquor License, wherein it states that adrive-up window is allowed. It was requested that Nabby's be made aware of this modification. K. Stalzer moved to adapt ORDINANCE NO. 1721 AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD LIQUOR CODE- increasing Class "E" licenses to two (2) and decreasing Class "D" licenses to three (3). Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll. call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Dement, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. #7 DISCUSSION -LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER REMODELING Administrator McDonald spoke to the Board regarding an additional expenditure request to complete the plans and development documents as originally requested of lnterplan. Chief Bennett spoke to the Board and told them that 95% was done on the plans and Interplan is waiting to finalize the plans after the board action this evening. He recommended that we continue this meeting to next Monday, also a Workshop date, and we could approve going out to bid if they have those documents prepared. K. Stalzer moved to approve the second contract in the amount of $11,800.00 with Interplan. Seconded by R. Smolilch. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Dement, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. • PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JANUARY 6, 1997 PAGE FIVE ADMINISTRATOR'SREPORT Administrator McDonald told the Boazd that he has been in contact with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Representatives and representatives of FEMA in order to finalize the Village insurance claim and recoup losses due to the July 17 flood. Mr. McDonald also brought to the Board a request from an employee for IMRF Benefit Protection Leave. K. Stalzer moved to approve and support the deferred payment for an employee. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Dement, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. PLANNER'S REPORT Planner Durbin spoke regazding the Village Hall Committee report that the Committee supported the Bryant Building as an Interim use. Planner Durbin also informed the Board about an application from Pasquinelli for their sales trailer on the site which they are proposing to locate. ATTORNEY'S REPORT R. Rock moved to direct the Villa e Attorne to delete the wordin on Class "E" Li uor License g Y g q as far as it reads-A drive-up window is allowed- by correcting the Ordinance. It was also requested that we check with Nabby's and see if they would have a problem with the deletion. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. K. Stalzer moved to adjourn and continue the meeting to Monday, January 13, 1997 for the purpose of discussing the Law Enforcement Center Remodeling. Seconded by J. Dement. Vote by roll call. Stalzer, yes; Smolich, yes; Rock, yes; Dement, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. 9:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 'I '~ ~~/ ~ SUSAN JANIK, VILL~~C'xE CLERK (/