HomeMy Public PortalAbout11.18.96 VB Public Hearing MinutesPLAINFIELD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 1996 AT: MEETING HALL
VILLAGE OFFICES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PRESIDENT PETERSON, R. SMOLICH, K. STALZER,
J. HEIMERDINGER, J. DEMENT, R. ROCK.
OTHERS PRESENT: J. DUBBIN -PLANNER
P. WALDOCK -DIRECTOR OF ZONING
H. HAMILTON -ENGINEER
S. JANIK -CLERK
P. MCDONALD -ADMINISTRATOR
J. HARVEY -ATTORNEY
D. BENNETT -CHIEF OF POLICE
Planner Durbin spoke regarding the applicant, Peter Lagios, 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 corner 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. Staff expressed concerns related to a commercial land use located in a residential
district and the floodlights associated with the proposed use. Towards these concerns, the
applicants have agreed to enter into apre-annexation agreement for the property whereby the
property would be annexed upon contiguity. Upon redevelopment or expiration of the
agreement, the property would be rezoned and put to a use compatible with the then current
Comprehensive Plan. Staff and the Plan Commission recommend that the Village Board concur
with the following findings: 1) The subject site is a logical extension of Village boundaries; 2)
The subject site can be served by Village services; 3) The annexation of the site is important
toward implementing the Village Comprehensive Plan and FPA; 4) The annexation of the subject
site is important toward securing the northern and western Village boundaries. Staff and Plan
Commission recommend annexation of the subject property; they also recommend 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.
Steve Rhoades, of the Law Firm of Dommermuth, Brestal, Cobine and West, Ltd., attorneys
representing applicant, Peter Lagios, spoke regarding the potential annexation. Trustees
questioned any contributions made by developer to Village; a possibility of incorporating into
Annexation Agreement charges for Amusement Tax for the driving range; issues relating to
extension of easements, and concerns with lighting of the site and proposed dedication right-of-
way to the Village.
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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PUBLIC HEARING
NOVEMBER 18, 1994
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Comments from Public:
Ed Waldridge, co-owner of property just north of this development had concerns as to the change
in valuation of their property. Mr. Shahbaz Rahmanian, also adjacent property owner, had
concerns regarding legal issues where procedure might not have been followed in notification of
adjacent property owners. Mr. Fred Strohue also had similiar concerns. Homeowners within a
quarter of a mile are totally against the development, with concerns about lights, traffic and that
it does not fit in with the Comprehensive Plan. Those stating their concerns were: Rosemary
Anderman and D. Keeley. Due to the fact that some adjacent property owners were not properly
notified according to our Zoning Ordinance, President Peterson asked that the Public Hearing
be closed.
K. Stalzer moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by J. Dement. Voice vote. S yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
'1:35 p.m.
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