HomeMy Public PortalAbout1991-08-06 ZBA minutesPLAINFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE: August 6, 1991 AT: Village Hall
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Simmons, D. Norris, H. Bayer,
T. Consola, W. Schempf, M. Krippel.
AL5O PRESENT: P. J. Wa dock, Planner
K. Dania, Secretary
Chairman Simmons called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll
ca11 was taken. J. Sobkoviak was absent.
There being no additions or corrections, Chairman Simmons declared
the minutes of the June 4, 1991 meeting approved as presented.
Case No. 316-620912 RAM Communications
Requesting special approval for a telecommunications facility in
a Residence A District.
Location: Lot 88 of Golden Meadows Subdivision. West of
Route 59 on 135th St.
Mr. Waldock reported this matter was tabled at the last meeting due
to concerns related to site maintenance, landscaping, fencing,
driveway pavement and future maintenance.
Progress has been made. Weeds have been cut. A response has been
received from the property owner, Mr. Frank Anderson of Telecom
Relay, and RAM Communications. They have agreed to finish the site
with black dirt as needed and install grass seed; Cellular One agrees
to replace missing bushes and have fence repaired. Cellular One
will secure a contractor to maintain the site and cut grass as
needed; agrees to reduce the width of the driveway and pave it.
Telecom will install the driveway. RAM Communications will be
responsible for additional fence and landscaping to conform with
the site plan. Basically, the owner agrees with all the stipulations.
Mr. David Boo of RAM Communications, and Mr. Woody Aberson of
Gerhardt Builders were duly sworn.
Mr. Boo stated he is in agreement with the property owner's letter
of July 31, 1991 regarding maintenance of the site. He discussed
the building on the site. There will be a system installed where
the Police Department o~~ the Fire Department will automatically
be called in case of fire or an intrusion.
Mr. Aberson stated the proposed building will be a wood and frame
structure. They will submit drawings for approval and conform to
all code requirements.
D. Norris stated she is concerned about the way the site looks now.
Has no problem with communications as long as the site is maintained.
The trees and bushes do not look good now.
The Board agreed with Ms. Norris.
PLAINFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
August 6, 1991
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M. Krippel moved to recommend to the Village Board approval
of a telecommunications structure on Lot. 88 of Golden Meadows
Estates subject to the following stipulations:
1. Site is to be finished with. black dirt as necessary and
completely sodded or seeded with no less than one
hundred (100) pounds of seed per acre.
2. Missing bushes from the previous approval shall be
planted as approved.
3. Fence panels along the east fence line are to be
replaced with appropriate length materials.
4. A landscape maintenance plan shall be submitted and
carried out to achieve success of landscape plant
materials.
5. The driveway shall be reduced to twelve feet (12') to
fifteen feet (15') in width and paved with Portland
concrete or bituminous concrete.
6. Driveway apron shall be paved.
7. Fence and landscaping disturbed by construction shall
be restored, repaired or replaced as needed and as
determined by the Building Inspector.
Seconded by W. Schempf. Vote by roll call.
Norris, yes; Bayer, yes; Consola, yes; Schempf, yes; Krippel, yes;
Simmons, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 7:25 p.m.
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