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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05.22.00 COW AgendaRichard A. Rock PRESIDENT TRUSTEES Stephen J. Calabrese VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MichaelCof s WILL COUNTY'S OLDEST COMMUNITY Kathy O'Connell Steven L. Rathbun Raymond Smolich WORKSHOP OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Susan Janilc VILLAGE CLERK HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 22, 2000 AT THE VILLAGE BOARD ROOM S30 W. LOCKPORT STREET, SUITE 206, PLAINFIELD 7:00 P.M. 1) CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE a) Approval of Minutes of Workshop Meeting May $, 2000. 2) PLAINFIELD CLUB. The Developer has prepared a new concept plan for the 800 acres at our northwest boundary. All lots exceed 10,000 square feet. The Developer will be seeking a Planned Unit Development and an Annexation Agreement. Members of the Plan Commission have been invited to attend. 3) DEFERRED ITEMS REVIEW. A number of our "deferred items" are getting pretty old. The staff will update the Board on their status. 4) ANY OTHER BUSINESS. 5) EXECUTIVE SESSION for the purpose of discussing personnel not to reconvene. DEFERRED ITEMS Utility Concrete -Terry Hurghard Community Development Interviews -Terry Burghard Joint Meeting with Plan Commission -J. Testin Ordinance Updates - J. Testin Open Space Definition - J. Testin Radium Compliance -Allen Persons DesPlaines Street Power Lines-Terry Burghard DesPlaines Street Design --Allen Persons Davis Property RFP for Developers -Larry Comprehensive Plan Interviews - J. Testin Meeting Place Design -Larry Downtown Guidelines -- J. Testin Civic Center - T. Burghard • 530 W. LOCKPORT STREET, 5UITE 206 •PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 60544 (1315) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950 "' = VILLAGE ~F PLAINFIELD WILL COUNTY'S OLDEST COMMUNITY To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: T. L. Burghard, Village Administrator Date: May 17, 2000 Subject: Plainfield Club Richard A. Rock PRESIDENT TRUSTEES Stephen J. Calabrese John H. Cherry Michael Collins Kathy O'Connell Steven L. Rathbun Raymond Smalich Susan Janik VILLAGE CLERK The developer, Pasquinelli-Moser has made a third revision to their plan and are asking for another concept review by the Village Board. Because of the complexity and the eventual impact upon the community and surrounding area, I have invited the Plan Commission to attend as well. An information packet has been sent to Kendall County planners as well. BACKGROUND The initial concept plan was brought to us just about this time a year ago. It included 6,000 and 7,000 square foot single family lots. That plan was not met with sufficient Board support, but it did lead to further inquiry. The Village performed a financial analysis on the golf course; established the right-of--way parameters for the WTKADUKE; included the area in our facilities plan; and, cultivated contact with Kendall County, Fox .Metro and the Village of Oswego. The Village staff established a planning liaison with all affected governmental districts because of overlapping jurisdictions and to provide them with necessary planning information. The developments complexity required an extraordinary effort and the planning staff attended to these details very well. In late February of this year, the developer brought us a revised plan that eliminated the 6,000 and 7,000 square foot lots, but retained a number of lots under 10,000 square feet. Based upon the Board's then current policy directions, I suggested to the developer that the project was still marginal. At that time they then proposed that the golf course remain under their ownership and the Village could have the right to purchase it at a later date. On May 12`t', the developer met with Mayor Rock and the staff and presented a plan that eliminated any lot under 10,000 square feet and retained ownership of the golf course. At that point, we encouraged the developer to seek the review of the entire Board. ISSUES While a number of details will need close examination, it is premature to focus on such details until the basic concept of the project is understood and accepted. 530 W. LOCKPORT STREET, SUITE 206 •PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 60544 (815) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950 • In the staff s mind, our present focus should answer the following: a) Is it in the Village of Plainfield's interest to extend our borders to this area in Kendall County? b) Does a development that contains 225 acres of a golf course benefit the community? c) Does this development present a logical extension of our municipal utilities and/or benefit adjoining properties? d) Is the project's overall density of 2.6 units per acre consistent with our planning guidelines? e) Is there a public benefit in planning an 800-acre area at one time as opposed to piecemeal suburban sprawl? f) Could this property be better served by other land uses or by another jurisdiction? The developer is asking for some specific and reliable direction. Their planning phase now exceeds one year. Their plan has changed dramatically regarding the typical geometries of lot size. Their basic concept plan however remains the same, as does the general density. We should be prepared to indicate either our support for the concept or specific direction on the specific items to change and the rational for that change. cc: Plan Commission All Department Directors Richard A. Rock PRESIDENT TRUSTEES Stephen J. Calabrese VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD M;cha i cor s WILL COUNTY'S OLDEST COMMUNITY Kathyo'connell Steven L. Rathbun Raymond Smolich CONFIDENTIAL susan Janik VILLAGE CLERK To: Mayor and Boazd of Trustees From: T. L. Surghazd, Village Administrator Date: May 17, 2000 Subject: Director of Community Development Enclosed is a resume from Jim Testin. Pursuant to earlier Board direction, I have scheduled an informal interview with him in our executive session for May 22°d In the past several weeks, I have had the opportunity to work close with Jim an various developments; subdivision problems and general staff related items. I find him professional, knowledgeable and dedicated to our policies. He works well with other staff, writes concisely, speaks economically and gets to the point. These past few weeks have erased any prior reservation I might have had. His 15 years of experience and local allegiance to the community are a distinct asset to the staff Based upon hard and soft interviews, Larry Vaupel and I have had with other candidates, T am prepared to recommend Jim to fill the current vacancy. But, prior to doing that at a public meeting, I think it useful for the Board members to get to know Jim a little better. I believe that we can start the conversation rather informally so Jim can feel somewhat relaxed. Then each Boazd rnernber can ask a question or two of their choosing. I will prepare a few questions of my own that will put Jim "on the spot" but this is necessary to observe his response style. I have found Jim to be very bright and it is my experience that this kind of resource will overcome usual shortcomings in one's professional experience. In the past few weeks, we have sent his department a number of major issues and while he is short handed, he seemed to manage the situation well and without any undo tension. Do not interpret his calm manner as weakness. I have seen his persistence and ability to calmly articulate municipal needs, convince several "opponents" to change their minds. He uses persuasion rather than authority; he counteracts resistance by reason; he seeks cooperation rather than direct conflict. He is well trained, experienced and professional. I know I can work wel h him. _. -7 530 W. LOCKPORT STREET, SUITE 206 •PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 60544 (815) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950 JAMES F. TESTIN, AICP 806 Junie Court Joliet, Illinois 60435 Home (815) 744-0840, Work (815) 439-2824 JECTIVE A position as a Community Development Director for a growing and developing community. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Five years experience in planning for a state agency, one and a half years with county government, and more than one year with the Village of Plainfield. • Fifteen years experience in coordinating federal, state, and county government programs. • Strong background in budget development and tracking. • Proven effectiveness in program development and administration. • Experience in reviewing zoning applications, subdivision plats and annexation agreements. • Experience in Real Estate including contract negotiations and exercising options to purchase. • Strang background in grant. administration. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Plan Review, Administration and Development • Provided assistance and recommendations to county commission and other county and city agencies relating to land- use planning, zoning and development. • Experience in analyzing subdivision plats, Planned Unit Developments, and zoning applications. • Assisted in the development of a county comprehensive plan and ordinances relating to the environment, stormwater, conservation, recreation, open-spaces and zoning. • Formulated and managed budgets for numerous programs. ~rovided counsel in the development of the Florida Department of Agriculture's Strategic Plan. eveloped technical reports on environmental issues and program evaluations. • Administered a state grant program and assisted other agencies in the evaluation of grant applications. • Review of Facility Planning Area Amendment Requests. Public Relations • Acted as liaison to professional educational organizations, natural resource agencies, watershed committees and local governments. • Represented Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture on an inter-agency environmental education committee. • Staff to the Will County stormwater Management Committee and alternate member of the Chicago Area Transportation Study Work Program Committee. Training • Organized and conducted training sessions in environmental planning, natural resource management, and environmental education for state agency personnel. • Developed training programs in environmental protection and jab safety for county and city employees. • Experience in spreadsheet and database software and geographical information systems. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1999 -Present Village Planner Plainfield, Illinois 1997 - 1999 Planner 111 Will County, Illinois 1986 - 1997 Environmental Specialist 111 FL Dept. of Agriculture 1984 - 1986 Forestry Technician U.S. Dept. of Agriculture CATION 1994 - 1996 Florida State University, Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning 1991 - 1992 Tallahassee Community College, Real Estate 1980 - 1984 University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Bachelor's of Science in Forestry Richard A. Rock PRESIDENT TRUSTEES Stephen J. Galabrese VILLAGE aF PLAINFIELD M;~h ~;~oe 5 WILL COUNTY'S OLDEST COMMUNITY I<athyo'Gonnell CONFIDENTIAL Steven L. Rathbun Raymond Smolich To: Mayor and Board of Trustees Susan Janik From: T. L. Burghard, Village Administrator VILLAGE CLERK Date: May 17, 2000 Subject: Law Suit Mr. Kleronomos, developer of the Ponds, has filed a lawsuit seeking to have the Court overturn our decision denying their variance request for a foundation poured in a required sideyard. The case has been referred to Mr. Harvey's office. I believe that we have a very strong position. Of course, I believed that the Cedar Rustic and the Library case were strong also. At a subsequent Board meeting executive session, I will have Mr. Harvey brief us on the law and on how they see the case. cc: Mr. Harvey Mr. Testin • ~~ 530 W. LOCKPORT STREET, SUITE 206 •PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 60544 (815) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950