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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01.12.98 COW Agenda ~~ Richard A. Rock PRESIDENT TRUSTEES Jay D. Darnell VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD Kathy O'Connell WILL COUNTY'S OLDEST COMMUNITY Steven L. Rathbun Raymond Smolich Kurt 5talzer Susan Janik VILLAGE CLERK _ WORZCSHOP OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON MONDAY, rANUARY 12, 1.998 AT THE VILLAGE BOARD ROOM, 23145 W. LINCOLN HIGHWAY, PLAYNFYELD 7:00 P.M. 1) CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL 2) MINUTES -Approval of Workshop Meeting Minutes, November 1.0, ].997. 3) DISCUSSION -ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET ACT. The Finance Committee directed this item to be discussed at the first workshop following its November meeting. Attorney Harvey has prepared a draft ordinance to adopt the Budget Act. Staff is recommending approval of the ordinance at the next Board meeting. 4) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SURVEY. Attached is a memo together with the results of the Development Issue Survey completed by both the Plan Commission and the Village Board. Strikingly, there is a great deal of consensus between the Village Board and the Plan Commission on a vast number of issues. For example, it is quite clear that the Village does not want private streets, well or septic, or neighborhoods developed without sidewalks. Similarly, there is a significant emphasis on the need for open space, improved aesthetics including building design and landscape and connecting neighborhood parks. The greatest degree of consensus and support was for economic develo ment includin active munici al artici ation in leadin that P g P p p g 23145 W. LINCOLN HIGHWAY • PLAINFIFLD, ILLINDIS 60544 • (815) 436-7093 • Fax (815) 436-1950 Y - development. There remains some disparity however, in the concept of lot sizes and how lot size and density interrelate. Wh11e the sale price of homes was important to the Village Board,. it was the least important matter for the Plan Commission. Seldom does a growth community have such a broad base of a consensus from which to build upon. The Board should synthesize its views and then, with a joint meeting of the plan commission, attempt to prioritize short term and long term achievable goals. We have been doing some of that these past few months with transportation issues and now is the time to enlarge the. picture, communicate those desires to the plan commission, and then secure community wide support. Community support will be integral to the achievement of these goals and to secure necessary funding. DEFERRED ITEMS Downtown Parking (lot and street) Personnel Policy Downtown Competition Implementation Joint Meeting with Plan Commission Land Acquisition Water/Sewer Rates Vista Lane Water Sources 143rd Street • VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD BOARD OF TRUSTEES M1N[JTES OF WORKSHOP, NOVEMBER 10, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. All Trustees were present. In addition present were: P. Waldock, J. Durbin, C. Minick and T. Burghard. The minutes of September 15, 1997 and October 27, 1997 were accepted and filed. 1) ARBOR CREEK. Representatives of Arbor Creek Development, Beechen and Dill, were present and reviewed with the President and Trustees the proposed changes to the Plat of Subdivision and the Annexation Agreement. The number. of total units was reduced from 93 to 88; separation between townhomes and single Family residences were increased from 40 ft. to 80 ft.; the western mast single family units were moved away from the flood plain; the street right of way, in some instances, was reduced from 66 ft. to 60 ft., although actual pavement width remains the same. There are no setback variance requests and the setbacks have been increased from 25 ft. to 30 ft. All single family lots are now 10,000 sq. ft. or greater. Access to the bicycle trail has .been increased from 20 ft. to 30 ft. Additionally, the developer is agreeing to a contribution for the installation of traffic signals at Frontage Rd. and Rt. 30. Mr. Waldock reported on his conversations with the City of Joliet wherein the City represented that it would make no improvements to the Frontage Rd. since that road is under the full jurisdiction of IDOT. Joliet would participate in the cost of the installation of traffic signals when warrants are met. After some general discussion, through Mr. Phillipchuck, the developer agreed to contribute toward the installation. of traffic signals at the Frontage Road and U. S. Route 30 intersection according to the following: - A) At the time of final plat approval, Developer shall deposit a minimum of $10,000.00 with the Village toward installation of the signals. B) The Developer shall be responsible to pay that percentage of the total cost of signal installation as their traffic counts compare as a percentage to the total traffic of the southern leg of the installation. Said traffic counts shall be based upon the traffic engineering survey as prepared by Cemeo, Ltd. and dated 7/2/97 and attached hereto. (for example, if the total southern leg traffic is 100 cars; and, Arbor Creek traffic is estimated at contributing 25 cars; then, the Developer's share shall be 25% of the total cost) C) The difference between the initial deposit and the actual percentage allocation dollar amount (the "balance") is due to the Village when 80% of the proposed units have received occupancy permits (temporary permits herein included) or when warrants are met, whichever is sooner. D) If actual cost cannot be determined, then the Village Engineer shall estimate the cost and the Developer's engineer may verify the estimate. Residents from Winding Creek were in he audience and expressed their continued d sire to see that the existing conditions far the opening f the interconnecting street as contained in t e present draft of the Annexation Agreement be main ained. The general direction from the Wo Agreement to include the above stated The committee suggested two conditi the units be occupied and, B) That a Creek and Winding Creek and that t] votes of the Mayor and the Board of :shop to the Administrator was to revise he Annexation ranges to the plan and the contribution fort e traffic signal. n.s for the opening of the stub street: A) that at least 80% of .~blic hearing be conducted with notice to re idents in Arbor ;approval vote at the public hearing require five affirmative rustees. The Administrator was directed to this item on the November 17, 1997 2) PLAN COM1vIISSION AGE A. Trustee Rathbun suggested, and it was ccepted by the entire Board, that the Staff develop a uestionnaire regarding the Board's opinions and conditions for land development issues so that we an gauge the Board's overall direction prior o meeting with the Plan Commission. A general discussion ensued regarding to restaurants, signage and church o~ Fest and some of the problems with access The Workshop Session reviewed the The minutes were prepared by T. L. item's list. The meeting was ~~~.~ at $:47 p.m • • • MEMO TO: The Village Board of Trustees FROM: Chris Minick, Finance. Director SUBJECT: The Budget Act DATE: January 8, 1998 In November, I distributed a memo with a letter from Village Attorney Harvey summarizing the significant differences between the Appropriations system which the Village currently follows and the Budget Act which I am proposing we adopt. This matter was discussed at a Finance Committee meeting in November, and it was decided to discuss the Budget Act at the first workshop thereafter. At the committee meeting, I was directed to have Attorney Harvey prepare a draft ordinance adopting the Budget Act which is attached. Atwo-thirds vote of the Village Board is required to adopt the Budget Act. The main benefit of the Budget Act is that it allows for greater flexibility. At any time during the fiscal year, the budget may be amended by atwo-thirds vote of the Village Board. This will allow the Board great flexibility when conditions within the Village change. The main drawback is that the Budget is required to be passed by May 1 of each fiscal year. The deadline will have to be met every year. Some other benefits of the Budget Act; the Boazd may designate up to 14% of the budget for contingencies, the Boazd may accumulate funds for capital improvements and the funds maybe accumulated over a period of several, years, and adoption of the Budget Act would negate the need to artificially inflate the Budget each fiscal year as we need to do under the Appropriations Ordinance system. Any department's budget could be increased by atwo-thirds vote of the Village Boazd as long as a funding source is available to cover the cost of the increase. The Budget Act requires the Village President to appoint a Budget Officer with the consent of the Village Board. The Budget Officer must take an oath and post a bond. The Budget Officer then has the responsibility to compile the annual budget. I believe the Village should adopt the Budget Act. The Budget Act offers the Village much more flexibility than the Appropriations Ordinance System but does not place any significant additional burdens on the Village, 01/07/98 WED 18:11 Fe1~ 815 729 4711 3iCKE0WN LAW -~-~-~ PLr1INFIELb t ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ENACTING A BUDGET SYSTEM FpR THE VILLAGE OF pLgINFIELD WHEREAS, 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/8-2-9.1 through 5/5-2.9.10 provides that a Municipality by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the corporate authorities then holding office may provide for a budget officer having the responsibility to complete an annual budget in lieu of an annual appropriation ordinance; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is in -the best in#erest of the Village of Plainfield-that a budget system be enacted in the place of the present appropriation ordinance system; and WHEREAS, three (3) copies of Sections 5/8-2-g.1 thrvugh 5/8-2-9.10 of Chapter 65 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes have been on file with the office of the Village Clerk for at least thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of this ordinance; and - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS; I. The Village of Plainfield hereby adopts and makes a part hereof 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/8-2-9.1 through 5/8-2-9.10, II• That a true an d accurate copy of fi5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/5-2-9.1 through 5/$-2-9.10 is hereby attached hereto and made a part hereof. This Ordinance shalt be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law, This Ordinance shall be numbered as Ordinance No. PASSED TH15 pqY OF ~ 19g8. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: APPROVED THIS DAY OF EST: VILLAGE PRESIDENT 1998. ~ 002 VILLAGE' CLERK 65 TIaCS 5/~--~--9 .111,dr.Utti:~ i.~,iG y~y P1.~zrFi1~ln MUNICIPALITIES thorities, the payment of which is ordered by a court of ampetent jruisdicdan_ At ]east 10 days before the adoption of the annual appro- priation ordinance, the corporate authorities of municipalities over 2,000 in population shall make the proposed appropria- tion ordinance or a formal]y prepared appropriation or bud- . get document upon which the annual appropriation ordinance will be based rnnveniently available to public inspection. In addition, the corporate authorities shall hold aE least one public hearing on that proposed appropriation ordinance. Notice of this hearing shall be given prrb}ication in one or more newspapers published in the municipality'or; if there is none published in the Municipality, irr a newspaper published in the county and having genera! circulation in the municipal- ity at leash 10 days before the time of the public hearing. The notice shaII state the time and place of the hearing and the place where copies of the proposed appropriation ordi- nonce or formally prepared appropriation ar budget' docu- ment wdl be accessible for examination. The annual appro- priation ordinance map be adopted at the same meeting at R-hich the public hearing is held or at any time after that public hearing. After the public hearing and befoiz final action is taken on the appropriation ordinance, the corporate authorities may zevise, alter, iztc~*ase, o'r decrease the items contained in the ordinance- ' Not,+ritlratanding any above provision of this Section, any muniapality in which Article 5 becomes effective after the annual ,appropriation ordinance has .been passed for the torrent fiscal year may amend tbe~appropriation ordinance in any manner necessary to make Article 5 fully aperatave in that muniapality for that fiscal year.. No amendment shall e coastxtted,, however, to affect; any teat levy made on the " of the oxiginal appropriation ordinance.- This Section ,does not apply to municipalities operating under speclal,ehaxtaxs_ . Lags 1981, p. 576, § 8~9, eS. July 1, 1961. Amended by Lags 1960, p.. ?a'05, § 1, eft Aug. 4, 1960; Laws 1965, p, 2972. § I, off.' Aug. 13, 1966; Laws 1967;• p, 2672, § 1, elY Ang. 7, 1967; PA 8007, ¢ I, off Oct. 1; 1977; PA 81- 1489, § 26, eff_ Dew 1, 1980; . PA P3S74, § 1, off. Jan.. 1, 1984; 1?A 85-•1178, '§• 1, e$. Ang: 13, 1968; 1'A 86-1470, § 2, eff_ Den 1.2, 1990; PA 87.365. § 1. efF Jan- 1, 1992 Formerly IQ.Rev.Stat.1991, eh. 2a, A 8-2--9: , . 1401LCS 5r1-101 et seq. ~ ~' a/~Z-9.1. • Eudget.officrr ~ . ~ . § 5--2-9.I. • Budget of,5cer. Every municipality with a population of leas than 500,000 (except special charter m~nic- ipalities having a population in excess of 50,000) that has adopted this Section &-Z;-9.1 cad Sections.$-•2-9.2 through S- 2-9.10 by atwo-thirds majority note of those members of the corporate authorities then holding ofSee shall have a budget offiecx who shaII be •des%girated by the mayor or president, .vith the approval. of the ,arrporate authorities. Ia municipal- ities operatng under the commission farm •of government, the cam**+i^-'~+onCr Of BLrAUAtS and $Sf1nCeB Bllall de9igrlat2 the budget officer, with the approval, of the council or board of trustees, as the case may be. Yn muniapalities with a managerial form of government, th0 municipal msnai{er shall designate the budget officer.. The budget officer shall take an oath and post a bond as provided in Section 3.1-10-25. The budget afFcer may hold another municipal office, either elected or appointed, and may receive compensation for bath offices. Article 10 of this Code shall pat apply m an individu- serving as the budget oiic®r. The budget officer shall 10$ serve at the pleasure of the mayor or municipal manager, as the case may bey Laws 1961, p. 576, $ ~2-9.1, added by 7 awa_ 1967, p. 3.184, $ 1, efl: Sept 1, 1967.. Amended by PA 76..1117, § 1, off. Aug. Y.B. 1969; PA B'7-1119, $ 3, off: May 13; 1992. Formerly I11.Rev.Stat1891, cla_ 2f; 18--~9-1. For purposes of Y.A: 87--1119, see 1-i4ann~1 and SuNlmy NOICS following 65 R.CS 5/3.1-5-5. ' 5/t~2--9.2 Powers and duties of budget officer $ i~2^-9£ Powers and duties of budget nicer.. The municipal budget officer appointed in app municipality pursu. ant to Section ~2.-9.1 shall have the following powers and duties: ... ._ ' (a) Permit and encourage and establish the use of efficient Planning, budgeting, auditing, reporting, at00unting, and nth. er fiscal management prpcedures in all municipal depart- ments, Corn*+~s:ans, and boards. (b) Compile an annual budget irr accordance ~aith Section ~z^s.a. ~ .. - . (¢) Es:amine all books and records of sill maniapal depart.. menu, caminusion.~, and boards which relate to monies received by the municipality; municipal departments, eom_ missions, and boards, and paid 'out by the municipality, municipal departments, commissions; and boards, debts and accounts receiable, amounts owed by or to the municipality, municipal departments, canaanissiprra, and boards.. - (d) Obtain such additional informat3an fxom the muniapal- ity, municipal deparrsnents, commissions, and hoards es may be useful to the budget officer for purposes of cdmptTvsg a municipal budget, such inSormatioa to be furnished by the muarrrpality, mutunpal departments, Com+niccinnS, and boards to the form. required by the budget: officer.., Aziy department, cammissipn or board ~vhieh.. refuses to make ouch iraforxnaiiea as is requested of it evadable to the budget o13icer shall not be pera-it?ed to make axpenditlses under any subsequent budget for the municipality unt.0 spch munic- ipal department, commission, or board shall-comply in full .with the request of the, budget officer.' ' ' (e) Establish and maintain such procedures as shall insure that no expenditluES aze rriade'by the municipality, municipal departments, commissions, ar board except as authorized by the budget. ' Law': 1961, p. 676, § 8.-~92,' added by Laare 1967, p. &191, § 1, off. Sept. 1, 1967: Amended by PA 76-1I17, $ 3; off. Aug. 28, 1969. . formerly ]]I.Rev.Stat1991, ch. 2A, 9 8-~9.2. 5/&-~9.3. Compilation and contents of budget § 8-2-93: Compilation and conten~vv of budget The mu- nicipal budget officer shall compile a budget, such budget to contain estimates of revenues available tar the munidpality for the SecaI year for w•isich the budget is drafted., together uzth recommended expenditures far the municipality and sU of the municipality's depar~ea/s, commissions, and boards. Revenue estimates cad expenditure recarnmendahnns shall be presented in a manner which is in conformity with good 5sca1 managQxnent practices. • SubstsaA.al conformity to a chart of accpunts, now or in the future, recommended by the National Committee vn Governmental Accounting, (or) the Auditor of Public Accounts of the State of Lllinois, or the Division of Local Governmental Affair3 and Property Taxes of the. Deparl~rent of Re~-enue of the State of Illinois or successor agencies shall be deemed proof of such conformity. The budget chaU contain, actual or estunated revenues and lQ Op3 I~ ~endiau es f year for ~gble, the fi obeli be itemia ~yrt e~ atrou: t>ic' „~~ •~ be made- ~~ 1961. p. § i' ~ 1969 ~!$';, ~, ~~erlj 111.E ~_~`~Z-9.4. F ..- § 8-~9.4. of the animal 1 of passage won 8•-2-8 ~blished exec Z'he annual bu "pe,•before the laws 196I, p. § .1, `efF Sep prig: 28,1969. porriierly IILF ~$%~-.Z-9.5. f nicer of the ; the equalized the monist:. 'far tbg purpos e4m~~ ° o '~ to be desig Replacement prpvement, R in the fiscal y~ replacement ~ uient of _ any Repair or Re' remain otter for which the F1md was in= far . capital i transferred it ty on the fir: meat, scruple ~Laas 1961, ~ § I, eIL Sep Aug. 2$, 1965 Formerly Dl ' § 8-i9.6. iutharitie5 I departments change or c previously 4 rv such limi budget offic council, ups then holding .the member the anmsal -i -i y ~p ~v" § 1, et[. Sept, 1, 1967. ' a by Laws 1967, p 3994. Aug- 2$, 1969; PA B4„- Amended by 1'A 76-1117, § 1, eff. 147, § 1, e~ J'an. 1,19$6, Formerly I1LRav,$~k199I, ch. 24, 118-2.9.5. . ~er-ditures for the two years uamediate~y P S~ Y~ fOt' Which the budget is prod ~~le, the fiscal data for such ttivo pin a},all be itemized in a manner whim is in cnnf g chat, °f accounts approved above, Fauch ~'udg~, the sPenGc fund from which each antidpaUad '~1l be made. ~ws 1961. p. 576, § $_~..9.g, added by I.,awy - :§ j; efY: Sept. I, 1967. Amended by PA •76-111 . Ring` i?8, 1969. p'prtnerly I!].Rer.Stat.1991, ch. ?.4, 9 ~~9.3- y8-Z-3.4. Passage of annual budget,Eff •.. § 8.-~9.4. Parssage of annual budget-Rffect ~of the annual budget by the carpom}g authorities lien of passase of the apPropz7ation ordinance ~ Section $r2'9 of this Act, 'l'l,s ~~ budget n published except in a manner pravIded for in Secti ebefore the ~ t.shall be adopted by the corpora ginning of the fiscal year tq ~~ L.ivv.na 1961, p. 576, $ 8-2-9.~ added by Laws 1 § 1, e~ Sept I, 1967. Amended by FA 76-1117 Augr 2$,1969. ~'ormerlp IILRevStat1991. ch. 24, 4 F,-~9.4. . 5/~~95. Capital inlprorexpent, repair or - replacement fund ~~_ $ $-2-95. In the preparatiaa by the muaictip at5cer of the annual budget, ~ amount not tv exec the equalized assessed ~•~ue of property subject to by. the municipality tray be accumulated in a se for t1~e purpose ar p'uPvses of speci5c capital im repairs, ?ad/ar repIaeeme>rta of sped5c ~$ of equipment or other tang~'ble property, botb real and al, ta. be designated as the "Capital ~-provement, Replacement Fpnd". Expenditures from the Ca prvvement, Repair or Replacement Fund shaII be 6 in the 5scal year in which the capital iprtprovemen replacement ~ orb, Upon the Completion or a meet vf_any object for which' the Capital J,mpr Repar or Replacement mod, or should any' ~ rematr+ after the completion or sbaadonment o ~y far which the Capital Improvement, Repair or Repl fF~nd~u'~inaugurated, rhea ;nth funds no longer n Pl improvement, repair or' replacement s transferred i~o the general corporate Fund of the m ~ on the first day of the fiscal year folloroving such a meet, eomplei;on,.ar discovery of stn=plus funds. ' Lays 1961, p-.576, $ g-.~9,5 dded . s/8"_ ~.6. Re~'ision pf annual budgat § ~-~9.6. Recision of annual budget. The co agThoriges map delegate autharlty to head, of mi department, boards, or commi5sivns to delete, a change or create sub~•lasses within object classes bu previously to the department, board, ar commission, i to ~~ ~nitation or req+aremamt for prior appro~l budget officer or ezecu~,e officer of the municip~ty ~caunctil, upeu stwo-thirds vo}e of the corporate auk then holding oLffce, may establisFi By a ~~ of trooo_th the members of the corporate authorities then holding the annual budget for the munidpality. may be rmi9 MI~Ct;E',~.I7'zES fi5 I,L C: Ceding the Obl~ g; adding t4 chan '~ far as is , l4 g or creating d classes and ob-e~t l 1 ~ Years c asses therrtsetve the bud with the h g g the b4 funds . a e not' a ~~ a t s all show o e revixian_,: 'a the . ditw~e Iawe 1961. p, 576. 4 ~Z-9 6 dd P• 8494, . , a ed by La § 1, ~ Sept 1. 1967. Amended by pA Aug. 2$, 1969- . 4 1, efl Fvrtnerl ~Rev.Stat y 1991 . ' -• h , , c . ~ 9 X9.6 5/1~Y~9.7. finds #or contin ggncy pw $ 89.7. Funds for contin en budget may contain mon t p o ~ p~$'e all be i ey se de f r c Poses riot to exceed tan Percent of the t4ta1 a n ~ mount get aside for contingency P~sei ~~ ~Pended far contingenci d not Q~9~ es upon a - rporate authorities then holding office . , ~~ 1961, p. 576, § 8-3-9 7 add suthori- aPPlie~. . , ed by Laa $ 1. e~ Sept I, 1967- Amended by PA 7i Aug ~,19s9- P• x49.1, § 1, etl: Formetlp DLRcn-,Stat1991, ch. 24, 4 ~~9-7. 5/~~-9.8.~ § ~-~s.8,' R,epeale:a : by 1 . § 2, eft; Aug. Zg, 19139 . 5/~~9.9• Public'ii~p~ctiozy notice ax, bud et ~' d are of on 6udg~t $ ~2-9.9- Rtblic inspe~on, notice and b taxation get. The corporate authorities shall male annual budget conve i t ~ fund . ~ ~ n en ly available to public at least ten days prior to the ps~ge °{ the ; by Publication in the juui-n l ~ 1 P ~On' a of hhe prose corporate authotitiaa yr in each other form as auzharlties may P~ ar presm~ Not less than one • pablieation of the tentative u - Im- s~ ~ bpd the ~ get:, and actioA on the budget dgeted air or , least one ublic hearin ~°~~ authorities P g on the tentative ann a p don- s u which beating or hearings the tentative bu furtbrr revised and passed with weat m out ai{p fttrtb notice or hearing. Notice of this he~g ~~ ublication in bjed m s newspaper having a grn,eral rjrc ~'~ at least one week i ~i~ sweat pr or ~ the h g essabe • ~~ 1961, p. 576. § &-? 9.9, added by Laws § 1, etL Sept 1 1967 dp~_ . . Amended by 1'A 76-1 Aug- ~ 1969 don- , . Formerly 11l.Rer Smt 199I . . , th. 24, 9 &2-95, . ta, NFIELI) f~ 004 5/~Z--9.XI i ib~Iasses witlvn No revision of Set in the event Pprpoee of the s 1967, p, 3499, ' ~-1117, § I, eg l l The annual genry P~'- 'e~ less the ich monies city vote of 1967, p. 3494, lzx7, § i, ~ -A 71117, hearing ~g an bud- thr tentative inspection for nnual budget, :dings of the the corpon~ '~ aster the prior to final shall bald at budget, afrFs lget may be r inspection, be given by elation in tha time of •the i7, P• 3894, 7. § 1, eff a/S-X8.10. Abandonment $ 8-~9.IO. Any m~,jap~~, tit has previo sly ado red tha pI'wt~ons of rheas Sections ~~g>, ~Op~ r95 ~y abandon the provisioaa hereof by a ~ majority vot4 of the corporate authoritieR then holding of$ce, Laces 1961, p. 576, § S-irg.IO, added bY.I.a~vs 1 34g.1. § I, eff. Sept- 1, 1967. Amended by PA 7frIl 7, p~I Aug. 28, 1969. § ei:<. Formerly IIl.RevStat.1991, ch. 29~ 9 8.-„r9-X0. ,__. 5/?3`2-9.1.L Retention of percentage of cc the the price until final completior tees aCCeptance of Wark--'~st of agreements ice, $ 8-2-9.I1_ Whenever any aiunid all hY a contract far the re P t3' has < l~r, remodeling. renovation ~ and axed into eonstrue- Law OFFlcies MCKEOWN, FrrZGERALD, ZOLLNER, PH C. FmGERALD BUCH, HUTCHXSON & RUTTLE E. ZGLLNER 2455 Glenwood Avenue oLAS P. HutcxlsoN Joliet, Illinois 60435-5493 DAVm L. Ru-rrLE 'TI~IEOOaRE I. 7ARZ Telephone (815) 729$00 DOUGLAS 7. MCKEOwN Fax (815) 729711 TlrrlorHY 7. RrxtcetlN TAMPS B. HARVPiY KENNETH A. GREY MICHAEL R. LUCAS CHRIS'PDPHER lY. WISE GARY S. MUELLER FRAN% s. CSERVENyAY_ 7R. October 29, 1997 aI~rHUR 7. wu.HEtmn KURT 7. KEI.LER THOMAS M. CARNEY Mr. Terry Burghard Village Administrator Village of Plainfield 23145 W. Lincoln Hwy. Plainfield, IL 60544 RE: Implementation of E3udget System -Dear Terry: Sangmcister Building 28 Kansas Street Frankfort, Illinois 60423-1477 Telephone (815) 469-2176 Fax ($15) 469-0295 CH.4RI,PS 7. MCKEOwN (1908-1985) PAUL o. MCKBawN (1913-1982) RICHARD T. BUCK (19361992) GEORGE E. SANGMEISrHR. OF COUNSEL STEwART C. FiU'PC7n.SON, OF COUNSEL Pursuant to your request, enclosed please find an outline of how the Village would replace the annual appropriation ordinance with a budget system. Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.1 through 5/8-2-9.10, a copy of which is enclosed, the Village by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the corporate authorities then holding office, i.e. 5 out of 7 votes, may provide for a budget officer who then has the responsibility to complete an annual budget in lieu of an annual appropriation ordinance, The Village can simply adopt Sections 8-2-9.1 through $-2-9.10 by reference by filing three (3) copies of the statutory sections with the office of the Village Clerk which must be kept on file in the Clerk's office. Said copies must be filed with the clerk's office for a period of thirty (30) days before the adoption of any ordinance that incorporates said statutory sections. Said budget must be adopted before the beginning of the fiscal year to which it applies, as opposed to the annual appropriation ordinance which is required to be adopted during the first quarter of the fiscal year. Once the budget system has been adopted, it requires a like two_thirds (2/3) majority vote of the corporate authorities then holding office to abandon the system. The budget officer shall be designated by the Village President with the approval of the Board of Trustees. The budget officer may also hold another municipal office either elected or appointed and may receive compensation for bath. Finally, the budget officer shall take an oath anal post a bond. Mr. Terry Burghard October 29, 1997 Page Two As you are aware, many of the statutory duties of the budget officer have already been incorporated into O dinance 1756 which established the Department of Finance. Before its passage, the bu get must be made conveniently availa le for public inspection for at least ten (101 d ys, and a public hearing thereon mus be held not less than one week after the to tative budget has been made availa le far public inspection. Notice of the hearin must be published at least one (1) we k before the hearing in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipalit After the hearing, the budget may be revi sed and then adopted without any fu ther right to inspect and without any further notice or hearing. The budget may b changed in almost any manner and without urther hearing at any time during the ear pursuant to atwo-thirds (2/3) vote of the c rporate authorities then holding office Further, the Village may delegate the powe , by the same vote, to make chvng s within an appropriation to the officer or fficers responsible therefore. Howe er, no such revisions shall be made increasin g the budget in the event funds are no t available to effect the revision. Finally, up to ten (10%) percent of the budget may be set aside far contingencies, which may be ex ended as determined by a majority of he corporate authorities. Another feature oft a budget system is the specific provisi n of Section 5/$-2-9.5 which specifically pro ides authority to accumulate funds ov r a period of years to be used to construct c pital improvements. As a final note, the same fling requirements of 35 ILCS 200/1$- 0 that apply to appropriation ordinances, als apply to the budget system. Those equirements require that within thirty (30) da s after the Village adapts its budget, it is required to file a certified copy of said doc ment with the County Clerk, accom anied by an estimate of the revenues of the Village certified by its Chief Fiscal Office for the fiscal year covered by the budget. Th revenue estimates must also identify he source of said revenue. After review of the abov if you have any further questions r garding this matter, please do not hesitate t contact me.. Very truly ours, IJAM~.~ B. HARVEY JBH/tnc Enclosure • To: The Village President and Board of Trustees From: Jeffrey L. Durbin, Acting Community Development Director Date: January 6, 199$ DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SURVEY Attached is a summary of the development standards survey as completed by the Village Board and Plan Commission. The survey was completed by all trustees, however, the Village President has not had the opportunity to complete the survey. Note that the summary includes Village Board and Plan Commission responses, along with some general staff notes (in italics). As you recall, the survey was prepared to provide a base for discussion regarding development policies and standards. You will find that there is consensus regarding many issues, while others are more divisive. We hope to use this summary as an outline for discussions at the workshop which should lead toward consensus on these issues and may also begin to identify consensus on other related issues. Identification and clarification of development policies is important toward providing staff direction, identifying problems in current policies and codes, and implementing Board policies. Following these Board discussions we will schedule joint meetings with the Plan Cammission and modify or develop cades as necessary. Fagg 1 C:\OFPICE\W p W1N\WPL70C5\DURBIN\IOTN`CSUR.C)G V DEVELOPMENT S~ANDARDS SURVEY SUMMAR~ 1) Rank Order your deter inants of a "good" residential s bdivision: (1 being the highest, 1 being the lowest) While there is a good deal of diversity mang the rankings, both the Baard and Com issian ranked open space important throughout the s vey. Mast of these issues were ranked highly by individuals. Village Board AVG RANKS 3 1/3/1/8/3/2 Provisio for usable Open Space (parks, pr~servatio areas) 3.1 1/S/3/2/5/3 Contrib tions for off-site improvements (signals, ro ds, etc.) 3.5 '/z/6/S/2/5 Variety of models and their aesthetics (avoidi g monotony, . signific t landscaping) 4.1 1/8/4/1/7/4 signific nt additions to Village's utility system (loo ing, well sites, etc.) 4.8 1/6/2/4/8/8 Comple ion of logical adjoining neighborhoods 4.8 1/10/8/3/6/1 Gross d nsity, less than 2.5 units/acre S.6 1/4/7/7/9/6 Entry a sthetics (boulevards, subdivision identificati n) 6.5 1/9/10/9/1/9 Sales pr ce of homes 6.6 1/7/9/6/10/7 Meets a 1 ar most Village Codes 6.6 10/1/5/10/4/10 Mixed h _ tYPes) using plan (a variety of neighborhoods, var ety of housing Comments: These should be standard things done i all subdivisions. (All ranked as 1 with mix d housing 10) Items ranked 1-4 make a good resident al subdivision. Items ranked 1-9 make a gr at community. Items ranked 10 makes fox separation. Items 1-6 are all of utmost important . # 7 -our codes need review/updates. Plan Carnmission AVG RANKS 2 1/4/1/1/4/1 Meets a 1 or most Village Codes 4.1 2/9/2/4/3/5 Gross d nsity, less than 2.5 units/acre 4.5 4/3/6/5/6/3 Provisi n for usable Open Space (parks, preservatio areas) 4.8 3/2/3/$/9/4 Contrib tions for off-site improvements (signals, ro ds, etc.) S.5 6/1/8/9/7/2 signific t additions to Village's utility system (loo ing, well sites, etc.) 5.6 10/7/4/6/1/6 Mixed ousing plan (a variety of neighborhoods, var ety of housing types) 6 8/5/7/2/2/8 Variety of models and their aesthetics (avoidi g monotony, signific t landscaping) 6.8 5/6/9/7/5/9 Comple ion of logical adjoining neighborhoods Page 2 C:\aFF1CF\WPWIN\WPDOCS\D[1RBIN\JUIN'rSCIR. F..V 6.8 9/$/6/3/8/7 Entry aesthetics (boulevards, subdivision identification) 9.5 7/10/10/10/10/10 Sales price of homes Comments: Another category that I feel important, is that a subdivision should have a creative layout of it's streets. 2) Assuming. that a proposed plan provided compliance in every way with our codes and the requirements of other affected agencies, what minimum lot size would you permit? These responses seem to indicate Chat, while code compliance may he provided, it is other issues that determine what lot sizes are supported. Aesthetics, character, and quality are noted as things that .should influence lot size. Village Board 1 6,500 s.f. 0 7,500 s.f. 1 8,500 s.f. 0 9,500 s.f. 2 10,500 s.f. 0 11,500 s.f. 2 None of the above Comments: I truly believe that lot size is only one issue to consider and the word minimum should be abandoned from the equation. Square footage does not in any way determine or guarantee a "good neighborhood." (Consider the density of high rise apartment/cond. building, i.e. "Calkins." • If tied with closing our borders, maybe even lower depending on the type of development. 10,000 s.f. - I believe the ideal situation would be 12,000 s.f. in a PUD providing the open space. I know in today's market that's likely not going to happen. As you move downward from that, I believe the Village should ask the developer for concessions. 10,500 if s.f. adjoins unfavorable neighbor (highway, business etc.) or 12,000 s.f. Per comprehensive plan -estate s.f. larger. Plan Cornrnission 0 6,500 s.f. 0 7,500 s.f. 1 8,500 s.f. 0 9,500 s.f. 2 10,500 s.f. C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOIN 1'SIJR.DEV Page 3 0 11,500 s.f. 3 None of the above Comments: See 3. Would look at density. 12,000 s.£ or equivalent gross density. flexibility should be allowed. If the greater flexibility in minimum lot size 3a) Is an absolute minimun Majority feels that it is not important, Village Board 2 Yes 4 No If Developers continue to try and lowe Refer to previous answer. Plan Commission 2 Yes 4 No Some subdivision for best build out constraints. This is purely arbitrary on my part. Within tl esidences are grouped to afford large areas could be allowed. lot size requirement important? ~wever, many do feel it is important. our subdivision standards. e parcel, Borne ~f open space, may have a few small lots because ~f geographical The existing Village has a variety of ~ot sizes depending on the usage of the p must be continued if we are to mainta n the flavor of the Village. 3b) What does it accompli: The general desire for quality again s Village Board It could stop our developments from 1= were from 12000 to as low as can be p. home market. I believe in quality, r formula. Separation. Nothing except increase $ cost of It gives the Village sonne leverage have to make concessions in other ? frequent. ing just "tract" cookie cutters. I believe sin sed, we have become the Mecca for mass pr t quantity, and lat size can be at least ane if a developer would like to have smaller I( I feel this our lot sizes action in the meat in that its, they would • • Page 4 C:\OFFICL;\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DiJRBIN\JOIN'I"SLIR.I EV Ordinance to state minimum, sizes. Variances allowed per plan if warranted. This keeps developers from shrinking whole subdivisions. Plan Commission It prevents homes from being too close, it gives a mare aesthetic view. Increases developers land costs and thus promotes more expensive/greater s.f. housing. The majority should have a minimum lot size. Developers have a tendency to take advantages of grouping as many houses on property as they can. Plainfield has too much open land available. We do not have to create row house subdivisions similar to those at Rt. 55 and Caton House Farm. Extremely high density can cause many problems in future years. It allows for a greater variety of housing. We are greatly in need of lower cost housing in order to provide first time home buyers and senior citizens options for staying in Plainfield. This has to include townhomes, duplexes and inappropriate locations apartment units. I think that some inviolate, bare minimum should be established. this is necessary to afford minimum side and back set-backs and building spacing. 4) What conditions, circumstances, or tradeoffs of a proposed plan would allow you to vary your support of an absolute minimum .lot S1Ze~ Other than open space provisions, there is not strong majority regarding other conditions. As these things are conditions that would presumably allow you to support a smaller lot size, can we assume that these are things accomplished by 12, Q00 square foot lot subdivisions? Village Board 3 Yes 3 No High housing values 4 Yes 2 No Provision of school Sites 4 Yes 1 No Substantial open space 3 Yes 2 No Preservation of natural features 3 Yes 2 No Creation of natural amenities 3 Yes 2 No Creation of amenities (i.e. pools, ballfields, trail networks, etc) 3 Yes 2 No Provision of regional benefits (i.e. surplus stormwater detention) 2 Yes 4 No Housing designs or styles 2 Yes 1 No Other It is my opinion housing values can determine what type of community we have. Higher house values equates to higher community standards in education, recreation and local involvement. Most of the tradeoffs listed should be standard requirements in most subdivisions. Cash to finance community wide projects, investment for the greater good. Page 5 C:\UFFICE\W 1'W iN\WPDUCS\DURBIN\JOTN'~SUR.DEV Closing borders -sewer and water Anything that would solidify our boundaries with any adjacent community. All "yes" responses are "maybe" depe ding and particular plan -still feel lot size be minimal and treated as variance. Plan Commission 0 Yes 5 No High housing values 4 Yes 1 No Substantial open space 3 Yes 2 No Preservation of natural features 3 Yes 2 No Creation of natural am pities 4 Yes 1 No Creation of amenities i.e. pools, ballfields, trail networks, etc) 3 Yes 2 No Provision of regional enefits (i.e. surplus stormwater detention) 2 Yes 3 No Provision of school Si s (totally separate responsibility) 2 Yes 3 No Housing designs or st es 0 Yes 0 No Other All "no" responses axe general and could change for a specific plan which made a strong case for enhancing the Village. Special sites geography -location man times require trade offs that will be of benefi to landowners, the communities and to the future ho e buyers. An absolute rr~inimum must be inviola e and no reduction allowed for any reason. 2,000 s.f. lot is the bench mark for gross density. If th residences are grouped to afford open space, ome minimum lot size is still necessary to maintain s tbacks and building separation. 5) The following relate to the character that should be prov residential developm nt. Indicate your position re should led by new arding the • following items: 5a) ~s there room witl neighborhoods with c housing, different lot There is strong consensus regarding Village Board 6 Yes 0 No Plan Commission 5 Yes 0 No in the community to provid ifferent characteristics? (DifferF izes, different price ranges) he ability to provide "Diversity. " different types of Page 6 C:\OFFICE,\WPWIN\WPDOCS\bURBIN\JOINTSUR. EV It is called diversity. Sb) Should all lots within a development be of similar size? Clearly not. Village Board 0 Yes S No Minimum + Plan Commission 1 Yes 5 No Not necessarily Within a neighborhood, they should be approximate in square footage 5c) Should all housing types within a_development be the same? Again clearly not. Dves this response relate to the general position of diversification that even businesses must seek these days to avoid overspecialization, survive economic trends, and enjoy profits? Village Board 0 Yes 6 No But would only support a small amount of attached housing, with strict anti-monotony rules. Plan Commission 0 Yes 6 No As a general rule, but the same housing types for some developments may be desirable Not necessarily Diversity, diversity, diversity. Look at the old section of town. Sd) Should all developments provide open space to serve the residents of that development? Consistently, open space seems important. Village Board 5 Yes 1 No Plan Commission 4 Yes 1 No IF not open space money prorated to allow open space where Village and City think open space is needed. Depends an the size of the development. If possible. Page 7 C:\OFFICP\WPWIN\W PDOCS\DURRIN\JOINTSUR.DG V This should be a requirement. Se) Should open space be coordinated between developm nts that are located within close p oximity of each other? Another consistently supported theme Village Board 6 Yes 0 No If possible per layout. Plan Commission 6 Yes 0 Na - Definitely - we are best served when 11 community members can make use of the open space that is nearest without having to use com ercial transportation to reach. We need nei hborhood open space not just single development pla lots. If feasible. But only to the point of connecting w lking/biking trails. Most subdivisions beco e protective of their amenities and this is rightfully s .They paid for them as part of their home rice. Sf) Should developments be designed to accommodate t ~ needs of automobiles or the ne ds of edestrians? p There is strong support for the acc mmodation of pedestrians within new de elopments and recognition that the auto must still h accommodated. Village Board 1 Automobiles 2 Pedestrians 3 Both Plan Commission 0 Automobiles 0 Pedestrians 6 Both Developments should accomplish bo h. Pedestrian needs to be tied to public tr sportation and development of public facility and co mercial. Should be friendly to both! The autorx-obile is an integral part of o rt culture. We must accommodate this fact. e can also cater to pedestrians by providing sidewalk paths, etc. Sg) Should development e sensitive to the environment. (Preserve natural features, use of native plantings, restore/create w tlands, etc.) Natural resources, an important ope space feature, have strong support. Page 8 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\10INT5UR. EV Village Board 5 Yes 1 No Plan Commission 6 Yes 0 No Sh) Is it possible to design a development to minimize the infrastructure costs (sewer and water lines, roads, etc) and still provide a high level quality of life? There is also strong support for opportunities to e~ciently provide services . These responses along with support for consideration of cluster development to provide more open space, echo the comments regarding support for various lot sizes if quality of life is provided Village Board 5 Yes 0 No Plan Commission 5 Yes 1 No But tight controls have to put on so future problems will not develop. This is a better question for engineers and designers.- It takes creativity and innovation, also patience. S i) Should different types housing choices be provided for residents of Plainfield? (Townhomes, duplexes, detached single family, etc) Strong consensus supporting providing housing choices, is there a consensus regarding how much diversity and what kind of different housing types? Village Board 6 Yes 0 No On a very limited scale, with high standards -all brick, more parking, anti-monotony, pool, clubhouse, larger lots and golf course, etc. These are money makers for developers and the Village should use these in area's where the costs of getting our infrastructure to those areas is high. Ratio of multi-family to s.f. needs to be monitored. Large multi-family developments do not belong in Plainfield. Plan Commission 6 Yes 0 No If not provided first time homeowners and seniors will have no choice but to move elsewhere. I do Page 9 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPUOCS\pURBIN\JOINTSUR.DEV not think that is what we want to have happen. To declare otherwise is to banish our el erly and young. Not everyone is a college raduate or has a high paying industrial job. We n ed these people in our society too. So;nrae percentage of residences other than single family sh uld be targeted. 5j) Should we consider cl ster development where dwelli g units are clustered on a certai portion of the site providin minimal infrastructure costs an maximizing open space? Strong support for cluster developm nt. 1's it to be assumed that this should pr vide a density comparable to a standard 12, 000 sf l t subdivision? Ora 1 D, ODD sf lot suhdivisio ? Village Board - 6 Yes 0 No If they are upscale, unique, rather than clustered far the purpose of providing high profits for developers and low housing value for (Plainfield. As long as it is not done to create more lots. Maintain lot sizes -increase requireme t for open space. Open space requirement sh uld not include flood plain, water storage, school site. Plan Commission - 6 Yes 0 No How else will be obtain open space? 5k) Which is more import nt, public open space (owned by ommunity or association) or priva e open space (owned by private i dividuals)? Once again, the importance of opens ce. These responses indicate a desire tom imize benefits from open space through public acce s. Village Board 0 Private open space 4 Public open space 2 Both Plan Commission 0 Private open space 4 Public open space 1 No Preference 1 Both We need public open space, and we v~ould encourage private open space. S1) Should we consider traditional development patters for the downtown expansion ea? (This may mean smaller lots alleys, and Page 10 C:\OFFiC6\WPWIN\WPrIOCS\aL1RBiNUOiNTSIJR. EV narrow streets) These responses seem to indicate a willingness to consider innovative developments. Is this because of a dissatisfaction with suburban development patterns, and should we take aggressive steps to encourage such innovative programs ? Village Board 4 Yes 1 No 1 Maybe Depending on things like monotony, house value and/or price. Plan Commission 4 Yes 1 No - Also requires greater varieties of styles of homes and different long lasting facades. Monotony is very important when down sizing. But smaller should not mean inferior product. Ex cheaply built. Maybe on close together uses require more masonry -streets to have special lighting sidewalks to be suitable for walking -parkways in front of homes. In short keep character of a quaint town setting. No Chicago row house looks. . This needs more study. I am not sure how this expansion area should be treated. I would like to be able to evaluate various proposals for this area before committing to a set pattern. But we need to be creative in order to accommodate nr~odern methods of transportation and safety 6a) Should we seek to encourage high end residential development (i.e Lakelands)? Why? Character, diversity, quality, and property values seem like the positive attrihutes.generally noted Village Board 3 Yes Lakelands has many amenities -high residential values, interesting design, recreation, law crime heavy community involvement. Higher EVA, brings more disposable income to our community. ,. No comment. Only in situations like the Lakelands development, unique in that the lake is there. If you're going to diversify on the low end (Townhomes etc.) then why not an the high end. Plan Commission 5 Yes 1 No Higher property taxes, better image for the Village. Page 11 C:\OFFICE\WPW[N\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR.DEV The Village should have a housing mi~ including high end. In some areas, such as Estate areas in Master Plan. Should not encourage it to types of residential development. It adds to the character of our commu~ity. It adds diversity. 6b) How do you envi ion achieving this? (Mar encouragement, appro al/denials, other) While this type of development seem supported, there is nn commonly suppnr~ achieve it. Village Board ion of other forces, approach to I think Plainfield has a reputation of a roving alrriost anything. We must change t is attitude, the Village must be more restrictive in su division review and requirements. By providing in our community what meets that type of resident's needs. Up to the developer. Tax incentives, bringing the housing tock up, current applicants upward. Plan Commission. Approvals/denials. Market forces including proximity to of quarry/water lots like the Lakela redevelopment. Plainfield has a large arz~ount of q The market will drive this. Using a combination of adhering to market forces and other means of e~ propose. Examine the concessions made to the ] advice from similar developers and o aperville should encourage somme. Plainfield has a number 's where this could be encouraged as new evelopment or and water areas. Plan thru encouragement. The approval denial process, ng developers to vary the residential dev lopments they glands developer -then duplicate them. Se~ assistance and to work with them. 6c) Why was the Lakelan s successful? The only commonly noted items area enities and effort. Village Board Page 12 C:\Of~t~ICk;\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURB[N\IOINTSt1R. EV Comments: Lakelands was successful because of Jerry Clark. He lobbied and received Village concessions; took those concession on lot size setbacks, road, etc. and built a unique, upscale, quality development Is it? If it is, it is only because the developer has enough ability to wait for his cash to return. This project should have been completed by now. The developer struggled with slow sales from the start. Is it? Lake and quality and exclusiveness. Plan Commission Comments: 1 arr- not very familiar with the Lakelands. Diversity of home styles; on water. A ~ layout of the of the land. It began before the influx of $120 - $150,000 Hornes hit the Plainfield area. I have heard from some developers that the Plainfield area will not support $250,000 homes now. The lake. There is no upscale golf course cornrnunity in this area. The lots are on a useable lake -both boating and fishing available to residents. A mix of housing has been provided. Creative developer with a vision. Developer had enough $ to front the site preparation costs. The Village was flexible and worked with the developer. 7a) What should we consider as the maximum density allowable? (Gross density =number of dwelling units per acre generated by the entire site). The lack of strong consensus on this question may relate to the variety of important issues noted in question 1. Does this indicate that the lot sizes correlate to the ability to address those issues. ? Village Board 1 for 3-units/acre. 2 for 2.5 1 Not sure Gross density or net density -lot .size (need more discussion) We nnust consider multistory dwellings (4-5 stories) near downtown. Should not be basis for consideration. Page 13 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\W PUOC.S\UURBIN\JOINTSUR.DEV Whatever allowable by comprehensive plan. 2.5 -max units/acre and 1.7 max - Plan Commission 3 for 2.5 -units/acre. 1 for 2.7 1 for 3 Unless special conditions prevail. Should vary, but no more than 3 units acre. The density resulting from 12,000 s.£~ lots. 7b) Given a maximum d remain constant rega develop some perfor~ greater densities if the (~f so, please list impr While many wauld support greater ~ consensus on what improvements mE Village Soard Comments I believe this type of horse trading 1 limited parking, production, lower ho way this works is if you have a "Jer amenities. Yes, parks, golf course, stables, airp a sculpture or statue or other work building of a civic building. (i.e. ba See questions 4- 5 a- 5 1 Closure of borders; water and sewer Yes, getting our infrastructure out to Plan Commission Comments No, l cannot think of any improvemf nsity, the number of dwelling Mess of lot size or unit type: lance zoning whereby a buildF make certain .kinds of other im vements that might merit densit ~nsities to accommodate certain improvem it this consideration. .nits would Should we is granted rovements? increases) its. there is nat gotten us into our current fix (i.e. monoto y, car garages, value than some of our neighbors, constru tion. The only Clark" doing an upscale development wit price affecting t, lake, natural prairie, forested land, a bike fart in a public square, or monetary donat i shell, civic center, stadium/Expo center.) open space. jacent communities, before they move that could be made to allow jamming in ~ a fountain, towards the closer to us. re homes. • i Page 14 C:\OFFICE\WPWCN\WpC)OCS\I)URBlNU01NTSUCi. EV Not sure. Yes, open lands; higher quality homes on small lots; a unique or innovative layout such as sorrle northern communities and down south were garage placement and alleys can give a good look to a street and keep cars from ~ roadways. More open space. Yes, parks, areas for fishing -bike trails -walking/hiking trails -sharing of recreational facilities with neighboring subdivisions. Never say never. I cannot conceive of what a developer could possibly create. If they could impress me with their creativity and innovation, then 1 would give the plan a just and fair hearing. 7c) Alternatively, should we only consider certain minimum lot sizes regardless of gross densities? Village Board 2 Yes 4 No Comments: Except for very special developments. If we use lot size as the determinant, we will only get a formula based subdivision. Creativity comes with a blank sheet. Plan Commission 2 Yes 4 No Comments: I think that there must be an inviolate minimum. this would have to satisfy setback and building spacing requirements. 8a) ~s it worthwhile to consider higher densities in certain areas adjoining major roads or power lines? There is not strong consensus on this issue, how shoa~ld these areas be addressed? Would they be better suited as open space? Village Board 3 Yes 2 No Consider zx~ore effective screening, setbacks, berms, landscaping, other areas, north on Rt. 59. Need to control traffic noise. Plan Commission 4 Yes 1 No 1 Both Page 15 C'\OFFICE\W PWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\.iOIN'I"SUK.UE V In these areas, closer spacing is des Gross density for the parcel should 8b) Is it worthwhile to c~ provide a greatex mark Economic development is a commonlj Village Board 3 Yes 1 No 1 Mavb If you are not trading home cost and Plan Commission. 3 Yes 3 No Short term gain but long term loss. 8c) Should residential dev areas? While development in general often ca development can also offer certain bE Village Board 4 Yes 1 No Comments (where?): If done well, most areas can accommo of our borders and where we are ~etti Any area that accomplishes overall commercial or industrial corridors, separation of commercial of industl Inf[ll, near downtown should be high Bordering other neighborhoods and flan Commission 4 Yes 1 No Comments (where?): According to comprehensive plan. Away from high traffic (auto) areas Looking at Plainfield regionally and le, however, compensatory open space be affected. nsider higher densities in cent a for commercial development? supported goal. for commerce. d be provided areas to lopment in general be encouraged in certain bad connotations, there seems to be an ~icceptance that e-residential growth where it would be a n~rmal extension pressure from Joliet. nmunity goals. (i.e. border closer, moving utilities toward in areas where we need stormwater impro meets) also as uses. .~bdivisions. near/around recreational areas. comprehensive plan should be our major C~\OFFICIr\W Y W IN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOINTS[IK.DL'• V Page 16 on this issue. • • Actually it should be discouraged in some areas. For instance along or close to highways and arterials or office-industrial areas. 9) How would you define "Open Space?" Whale there are common themes, we should develop a more common understanding of open space. Village Board Comments: I believe open space should be land and/or water, other than what is needed or required for park, school, detention or retention. An area that allows for visual and audio separation. Distance is not main factor. But rather quality of experience such as a .Tapanese garden with reflection pond. Open space can be land, water, or air and can be used for limited physical activities. Those areas that are buffers between zoning types; usable parkland, either passive or aggressive; "non-borrowed", adjacent farmland, big backyards that could be fenced later or built upon; Vista whether or not you can walk on it. Space for public use -park setting. Ideally -space that is open that is buildable. to i n not Public usable land -parks not buffers, not required easements, not swamp, not water re nt o , water detention (these are required) not rivers or creeks, not school property. I feel we need to increase our open space requirement. Plan Commission Comments: Open space is snot a retention pond or storm water collection area. It should be a park or playground, walking path or bike path. It should enhance the community and be someplace that the residents can make use of for relaxation or to gain a sense of community within their neighborhood. Open space is a reduced density which is foremost useable by the public and secondarily visible to the public. Mast people move from a community because of problems in a community which typically - congestion, overcrowding neighborhoods, apartment. Feople move to open communities to see them built up again without any plan for open spaces. Plainfield could be described as vast open space. Let us keep this character as our goal for future development. No buildings. Any place where there are no buildings or roads. Can be grass, trees, water. I personally would Page 17 C:\OFFICE\W PW IN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR.DF,. V prefer no perrrlanent improvements 10) Should schools be con idered as open space? Clearly not, although certain portion of the site may be considered as such. Village Board 0 Yes 5 No 1 Both Not building site/parking lots or buffer area that would be required of a commerci2 Park like area i.e. ball Melds, track an~ field okay to use. Only if combined with park space Plan Commission 1 Yes 5 No other open public spaces. Only if combined with park space and These are a necessary thing like streets and fire stations. 11) Should flood plain are; While this is not strongly supported by it could be supported. Village Board 1 Yes 3 No 1 Both Just non-buildable If made an amenity for public use, fences the back yard. In certain circumstances, taking into etc. Plan Commission 6 Yes 0 No Plainfield has lots of these and is homes. r open public spaces. sidewalks. Schools are a community 1Ls be considered as open space? the Board, there are indications that if it pr by a group of houses what happens v other things, such as sewer and water, y one of our only natural resources for 1 ~ builder has to accept them as part o~ a parcel, he should be able/allowed to loss. .1 site. ~ility like police an amenity everybody border closure, quality of recover this Page 18 C:\OFFiCF\WI'WIN\WPDUCS\DURI3IN\JOINT5UIt. FV 12) Should retention (i.e. temporary stormwater storage) be considered as open space? While no seems to be the consensus, would this also apply to a dry retention pond that can provide a ball field for "pick up "games? Village Board 2 Yes 4 No Public use or park type setting with trees and shrubs etc. Plan Commission 3 Yes 2 No Minimal consideration unless tied in with flood. ways and properly landscaped. It is not usable for anything. I think that they are a total waste and a headache. 13) Should detention (i.e. permanent wet ponds for storage) be considered as open space? Perhaps the lack of consensus relates to the particular design and function of the pond? Are there design features that would allow it to be considered open space versus conditions where it should not? Village Board 2 Yes 4 No Plan Commission 2 Yes 2 Na 1 Both Unless other types of open space are provided and it could be considered part of an open space package. Depends on they situation and how much open space adjoins the area. Both -only if suitably developed or improved so as to serve a useful purpose. 14) Which is better? (Rank your choices, 1 highest preference, 4 lowest) Neighborhood open space provisions and connectivity are noted as important. Village Board AVG RANKS 1.1 2/1/1/1/1/1 Open space an a neighborhood basis, but connected to other neighborhoods (small 1 to 5 acre parks with integrated trail systems) 2.3 3/2/2/2/2/3 Open space serving the immediate neighborhood (many small parks - 1 to S acres each) 2.6 1/3/3/4/3/2 Open space on a regional basis (a few large parks) Page 19 C:\OPI7CE\W PWIN\WPDOCS\DURHIN\JaINTSUR.DEV 3.$ 4/4/4/3/4/4 Small tot lots/ Comments: Residents should be able to enjoy a p< with a trail you broaden their opporti Tot lots are a draw for little children th temptation to cross street on their owl Plan Commission AVG RANKS 1 1/1/1/1/1/1 Open space on (small 1 to S ac 2.3 3/2/2/2/2/3 Open space on 2.6 2/3/3/3/3/2 Open space ser acres each) 4 4/4/4/4/4/4 Small tot lots/~ Comments: Tat lots are a waste. Everyone has swi and fewer parents use them. in a ma 15a) Should the Village col Private residential streets are not sup streets beyond high property values? Village Board 0 Yes 6 No Comments Most of time - Lakelands is an excen playgrounds (less than 1 acre) within walking or bicycling distance. By connecting them ty. t should be supervised playing in their own~ard. Too much and a draw for pedifils. Tot lots are for 1a parents! neighborhood basis, but connected to other neighborhoods parks with integrated trail systems) regional basis (a few large parks) ng the immediate neighborhood (many sma 1 parks - 1 to 5 1 playgrounds (less than 1 acre) sets in their back yards. As a neighborhood matures, fewer neighborhood, they get very little use. sider private residential streets? orted. Are there conditions at Lakelands th t merit private Homeowner associations are not the v hicle for proper maintenance of large capital projects. They might as well pay the Village the fees it can be done right regardless of petty diffe ences between individual homeowners. Never Only if the street is dead-end and onl: Plan Commission 3 Yes 3 No Comments No, private streets are more of a pro residents complain to the Village anc same would apply to snow plowing. I without beiing contracted by the subd serves 2 or 3 homes -most be approved by (Fire District. lem than they are worth. When the streets need repair the wonder why the Village is not doing anyth ng about it, the dice could not enforce local parking ordinan es or use radar visions association. If the police are not co trotted and the 1 Page 20 L'\OHFICE\WPWIN\WPDQCS\DURRINUOIN"i'SUR. LV residents start calling them about overnight porkers, etc. they do not understand why the police cannot do anything about their problems. Problems in the future will come back to haunt the community. At some point developer and/or homeowners association will want to turn street over to the City for maintenance -better for Village to control from the start. Only in an area like the Lakelands. 1 Sb) Should the Village consider private commercial streets or drives? The Board does not seem to support private commercial streets while the Commission noted benefits to leaving maintenance to the development. Should all commercial drive lanes be public? Parking lots? Drives that function to convey traffic through and beyond the development? Village Board 2 Yes 4 No - Comments Life safety; our constituents must use those roads to generate sale tax revenue. If a downturn in business occurs, then the commercial entity cannot fix the road and causes the public to avoid the area creating a vicious circle of deterioration. In an industrial park. Only if street or drive serviced only business (no public traffic) strut must still be built to code. Plan Commission 4 Yes 2 No Comments No, private streets are more of a problem than they are worth. When the streets need repair the residents complain to the Village and wonder why the Village is not doing anything about it, the same would apply to snow plowing. Police could not enforce local parking ordinances or use radar without being contracted by the subdivisions association. If the police are not contracted and the residents start calling them about overnight porkers, etc. they do not understand why the police cannot do anything about their problems No, in general, but some stub streets where all adjacent property is owned by one person yes. If a major complex, internal street such as those as Louis Joliet Mall, should be private streets and remain the responsibility of developer or homeowners association. In a commercial/industrial area, it makes sense to avoid costs. Page 21 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\101NTSUR-UE V 15c) Is there a condition under which you would permit a pri~ate street? No clear consensus. Village Board Comments: Yes, as an internal connection in com ercial or industrial parking lots only. Small, short, very few homes affected, but there must be a gxeat difficulty or encum ranee cause by the public road. Na None that I can think of. See 15 a and b. Plan Commission _ Comments: No, private streets are more of a pro lem than they are worth. When the streets eed repair the residents complain to the Village and wander why the Village is not doing anythi g about it, the same would apply to snow plowing. P lice cauld not enforce local parking ordinan es or use radar without being contracted by the subd visions association. If the police are not co tracted and the residents start calling them about ov might packers, etc. they do not understand by the police cannot do anything about their proble s. Would like to learn more about the adv~tages and disadvantages; unique topography or a very small isolated development might support t ~s. Minimally, depends on the If a major complex, internal street suc~ as those as Louis Joliet Mall, should be pri~ate streets and remain the responsibility of develope or homeowners association Where it makes sense; adequate provisions for maintenance. Fox instance in the Lakelands. Not in ~he usual subdivisions that we see coming in in an office/industrial park. 16) Suppose a developme t proposed large (20,000 s.f.) 1 setbacks from the road and wanted a setting for "country proposed a roadway w'th no curb and gutter and no sidE Does the lack of support for these ste from the lot sizes? The lack of curb and ~ of sidewalks? This might be conside ed consistent with the estate district, is that Certainly with 50' ' flavor and !ter? The lack concern? • Page 22 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\aURBIN\JOINTSUR. EV a) Would you favor this? Village Board 4 - No 1 -Yes 1 -Maybe Sidewalks are a safety issue. Plan Commission 1 -Maybe 3 - No 2 -yes How wide are the roads -adequate parking. This is creativity and innovation. b) What conditions would you attach? Village Board Would need bike trails, sidewalk, or some means of pedestrian travel. Also sewer and water. If multiple acre sites were proposed small roadways (24') would be okay since no parking needed on street. But curb and gutter Is essential for maintenance and longevity. Plan Commission None Estate setting, no front -yard long term parking -larger streets. Adequate stormwater management. When we moved to this area in 1965, the greater part of the west side of Joliet had no curbs, gutters or sidewalks. The City is now spending huge sums of money to put these in. This problem can be a safety hazard especially if children have to walk a mile ar so to work. A roadway wide enough to allow a narrow lane painted on the edge to accommodate joggers and bikes. c) Would you consider well and/or septic? No Village Board Comments: 4 - Na Pa a 23 g C:\OFFICE\ W P W IN\W PUOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSCIR. DEV 1 -Yes Not normally. Public safety now and in the 100 usually the result of large lots. C need. Only if it is so far away that serving 1 Plan Commission Comments: ~ - No 2 -Yes Sewer and water are accessible to Not for new development, Only as a fisting condition. On areas to far to reach in next 10 to ~ 5 years. Wd At some point wells and septic syste will cease to function and become public Feel strongly sewer and water should be installed at time subdivision is built. Absolutely not. If you allow septics, you might as well allow outhouses. Private the best interests of public health (in his area.) 17) Would you be Willi g to prohibit parking on one neighborhood street in order to reduce the pavement wid larger front yards? ( ssume the right-of--way is approp i to accommodate utilities) Most would support this. Among tho e who would nnt, is parking the primary cn c Village Board 2 Yes 4 No Comments: Less pavement means more green sp ce and less runoff of stormwater. Causes neighborhood squabbles. Plan Commission 5 Yes 1 No Comments: Would you want to live on the side nightmare. • future of Plainfield must be protected. r the homesites and provide private rec is unrealistic. ne now. the street where parking was allowed? Page 24 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPUOCS\UUKBIN\JOW'CSUR DEV • and septic is if that is the .lth problems. ells are not iri side of a and create ~tely sized ern with this? enforcement ~J Only on a case by case basis with sufficient justification. But the setback requirement would have to be increased. 1 would not support this unless the setback is adjusted. 18a) Should natural resources be protected (i.e. drainage ways/flood plains, wetlands, mature groves of trees, etc.)? Clearly yes. Village Board 6 Yes 0 No Where practical. Plan Camrnission - 6 Yes 0 No Leave out trees. Zoning and subdivisions will last for hundreds of years. Trees have a finite life. They die and people will wonder why we did certain things. 18b) What natural resources are of most concern? Trees and wetlands/drainage ways, these are the most common resources here. What if we were able to create resources, i.e native prairie restoration. Village Board Trees All natural resources must be preserved (we have sa few.) DuPage River, mature trees. Drainage ways/Flood plains for obvious reasons. All - Plan Commission Wetlands, waterways, forests, basically all should be important. With all of the development that is occurring the habitats of the animals native to our area are being destroyed. Their homes are being destroyed causing raccoons, skunks, deer and other creatures have to move into our yards. That is not right, they should be able to stay where they belong. By preserving natural areas for the wildlife or just the environment in general it will help Flainfield to keep it's small town country flavor. We do not have many trees; open areas to give feeling of Plainfield; proper use of all wetland areas for the community as a whole. Trees -wetlands _ drainage ways/flood plains. The river and adjacent wetlands. "Natural resources" that are man made, like various churches, the old grain elevator, the old railroad depot, etc. 18c) Should they be preserved even if it means higher densities on other Page 25 C:\OCI'ICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR.DEV portions of the site t allow the developer to carry he cost of preservation? General support for consideration of ~ reative approaches to allow for preservatio . Village Board 4 Yes 1 No Comments: Developer should use these amenities s selling points to increase price and qualit . If it fits the comprehensive plan. How vex, this burden should be taken. up by PTPD r Village Park District, if necessary. If practical. But not all natural resources. It woulr~ have to be dealt with case by case. Only if the resource is "buildable" land (grove of trees.) Floodplain and wetland is n t buildable and the developer did not pay as much for the property - so no reduction of lot size sho ld be granted. Plan Commission 6Yes 0 No Comments: Areas should be preserved but if there 's a minimum lot size or maximum density re uirement those standards should still be met. If the developer makes a little less money becau e of it, that is something they will have to accept or haose somewhere else to build. I feel appropriate compromises can b~ worked out to accommodate such prob These must be decided an a case by c se basis. Village concessions should be fair rode offs. We have to avoid "ripping off' developer just to get our way. 19) Do you consider ecol toward diversification help reduce the depen~ Clearly economic development and tc Village Board 6 Yes 0 No Conlaxnents None Plan Commission 6 Yes 0 No Com><nents This should be a number one priority omic development to be an im ortant goal ~f the tax base and increased tax evenues to ence upon residential property to rates? r base diversity is important. the Village should have a commission consist of Page 26 C:\aFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\701NTSUR. F.,V business people and not have more than one trustee on it. 20) What types of economic development should we seek to achieve and why? (Rank your preferences, 1 being highest, 5 lowest) Retail i.r the number one desire, assumed for sales tax benefits and duality of life opportunities. Villag e Board AVG RANKS 1.1 1/1/1/1/1/2 Retail 2.5 3/3/3/2/3/1 Light industrial 2.6 2/2/2/4/4/4 Office 2.8 0/S/4/3/2/3 Heavy industrial 4.6 4/5/5 Other - Sales tax or low impact. Social & cultural, leisure recreation Plan Cotr-mission AVG RANKS 1.6 2/2/3/2/3/1 Office 1.6 5/5 Other 2.l 3/1/1/4/1/3 Retail 3.3 1/3/2/1/2/2 Light industrial ~.1 4/x/4/3/4/10 Heavy industrial Office/research/light industrial do not consume much in the way of police or fire services but generate large property tax revenues. These also generate good paying jabs. Actually 1-2-3 are close together in rank. 21) How do you envision encouraging these uses to locate in a community such as Plainfield? While economic development is strongly supported, we must develop consensus for a means of achieving this goal. Wide diversity of visions noted here. Village Board Retail: Depends on business, but generally you create an area for them, communicate with them, and negotiate considering the potential for revenue. Zoning, population Create economic development zones i.e. Smolich triangle, Rt. 30 corridor, downtown, new downtown. Provide incentive or in case of new downtown, buy the property subdivide with streets and sewer then sell smaller affordable lots to smaller investor. Page 22 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR.DEV Rt. 59 is a closer reality than the we t side of dawntawn. We should have a pl for this area, somewhat like the west side of town ( of at the same cost.) Office: Zoning, population and subdividing Create economic develapment zone i.e. Smolich triangle Rt. 30 corridor, d wntown, new downtown. Provide incentive or in ca e of new downtown, buy the property subdiv'de with streets and sewer then sell smaller affordable lots to smaller investor. They are here, just show up at a pl Light industrial: Zoning and incentives 143rd and I-55 we have rail but no Build 143rd to I-55! Heavy industrial: 143rd St. to I-55 access -Zoning 143rd and I-55 we have rail but no ea Other: Factors that also play a part in locating involvement, schools, growth and hot By expanding our population to ~ development incentives. Plan Commission Retail: Wish List -Community -publish - St for new retail based on list. Bakery. Appropriate tax incentives -providing of the area -education of residents - problem. Effective zoning and displaying a Of#ice: These will locate on their own. Dedicated money and staff to prop Improve accessability of industrial/ Plainfield. committee meeting on the 2nd Wednesday every month. transportation link to facilitate industrial transportation link to facilitate industrial business here are crime rate, downtown dist~ct; community enough customers and employees, aid by offering to see what other towns our size have in them and advertise ,ation to business to acquaint them wit demographics income, numbers of households, poin ing out biggest ss to work with developers. area and liaison with potential devel nercial zones to major highways. Ir rs (out reach). tives to select • Page 28 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\nURBIN\JOINTSUR. FV By providing information on available office space. Tax incentives if building are gaing to be built. We need to provide incentives - give a little, get a lot. We need to look at long term goals vs. short term concessions. We need a commission to determine what specific issues need to be addressed. Light industrial: What do we want? Advertise and search out -How about Internet ad? Dedicated money and staff to promote area and liaison with potential developers (out reach). Improve accessability of industrial/commercial zones to major highways. Incentives to select Plainfield. Tax incentives is appropriate -information regarding available sights to be made available - information regarding type and quality of work force that is available. We need to provide incentives - give a little, get a lot. We need to look at long term goals vs. short term concessions. We need a commission to determine what specific issues need to be addressed. Heavy industrial: What do we want? Advertise and search out -How about Internet ad? Dedicated nnoney and staff to promote area and liaison with potential developers (out reach). Improve accessability of industrial/commercial zones to major highways. Incentives to select Plainfield. Tax incentives is appropriate -information regarding available sights to be made available - information regarding type and quality of work force that is available. Our Village is not suitable far this. Other: Tax incentives would be one way but T am not familiar with other types of things that can be offered or done. Recreational retail; golf course; climbing facility; old grain elevator; canoe rental; bike shop. 22a) Should we actively encourage and seek economic development? Village Board 6 Yes 0 No Plan Commission 6 Yes 0 No Aggressively We need to quit talking about being proactive and start doing! .Page 29 L:\UFFICE\W PWIN\WPDUCS\UURI3TN\JO[NTSUR.llGV 22b) Should we avoid offe ing any economic incentives an wait until market forces bring economic development? Clear support far proactive efforts to encourage economic development. Village Board 0 Yes 6 No Comments: Incentive can pay high dividends but every company should be considered on its ~wn merit. For 40 years Plainfield has waited. T~is proves waiting does not work! We have in the past and should make it a standard package. Ifwe wait, they will build just outsic Plan Commission 0 Yes 6 No Comments: Ifwe avoid offering economic incenti will drive younger and older people of our boundaries. we will surely become a total bedroom the community. We have to get out there anal "beat ~e drum." Ifwe sit around and wait, all a sprout residential development and w will loose our chance for an effective tax 23a) Given that different commercial or industrial developm~ maybe encouraged by type of incentives, if a~ Village Board 6 Yes 0 No Property tax rebates 6 Yes 0 No The Village actively m 5 Yes 1 No Tax increment finance 5 Yes 1 No Sales tax rebates 4 Yes 1 No Village development o 4 Yes 1 No Land assembly or infra 4 Yes 0 No Other 0 Yes S No Relaxing Village code Special assessment maybe an option. Tap on fees, building permits, a revo ~r request different economic lnc y, should the Village consider? ing the community as a business loc business parks or industrial parks tructure improvements loan program, possible low interest Taxes land will t proposals hives, what • • Page 30 C:\UFFICL'\WPWIN\WPDOCS\D[IRBIN\JOINTSUR. FV Our codes need to be reviewed in light of today's market farces. Good tough codes are needed but need to be relevant. Waiving some inspections and tap-on fees. Anything else that would be an encouragement. Plan Commission 6 Yes 0 No Property tax rebates 6 Yes 0 No Sales tax rebates 6 Yes 0 No Tax increment finance districts 6 Yes 0 No Village development of business parks or industrial parks S Yes I No Land assembly or infrastructure improvements S Yes 0 No The Village actively marketing the community as a business location OYes 6 Na Relaxing Village codes (We need to be known as a quality place to locate.) 1 Yes 0 No Other Incentives for maybe a special type opens lands business. Park to tie in with some flood plain property. Work with county on northern donated farm off Rt. 59 for working no profit farm like Lambs Farm. Whatever needs to be done. 24) Should the w~nnzng design competition plan be refined and adopted? General support, however, how aggressive shall we be? There are a variety of approaches available, each with it's own costs and benefr_ts. Village Board S Yes 1 No Comments: After the Board has concurred on all elements. We need some goal or vision to strive for even if only for a short time (S years) or less. T.LF. downtown and new downtown now! I do not want to be locked into it. It definitely needs refinement. Ordinance written per plan should be flexible. Plan Commission 4 Yes 1 No Comments: This would give us a blue print of where we want to go. Developers would know what we expect Page 31 C:\OFFtCE\WPWIN\WP(70C5\DURRTN\JQINT5UR.i7EV and find it easier to work with staff aid board to develop area. I am neutral on this issue and will 2S) Assuming the downto is desired for substan downtown`? Village Board Syears l0years _ 20yeaa 1 2 3 Joliet built Essington Road to Louis I am an optimist. Plan Commission Syears l0years 20ye 5 I would not advocate forcing the i market and economics take their cc 26) Would you support economic developme~ Strong support, given such support, to use this tool? Village Board 5 Yes 0 No Comments: If we had all the money we needed - This is very important in the historic We should pilot project the area bou for purchase, build roads, and subdi Maybe, would have to see where ar. If financially feasible. Plan Commission 6 Yes 0 No Comments: This action would show developers whichever avenue is chosen. expansion plan is adopted, wha time frame completion of westward expa sion of the S Oyears 1 in 1979. 100years SOyears 100years I would advocate setting aside the land nd then let the he Village assembling propert es to spur ould we begin considering different areas nd means so as this option would be lower on my list. and also on the northwest side of Ithe river. by Old Van Dyke, New Van Dyke, Post in lots equal to downtown! then see the pros and cons. are interested in attracting them to the and Rt. 3 0 • • page 32 C:\OFFICE\W PWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR.DF.V This would be an excellent strategy but it must be accompanied by incentives. 27) Of the economic development types retail is often seen as the most beneficial to the community due to the combination of sales tax revenue, property tax revenues and service/convenience to residents. However, retail businesses rely on a proper combination of population within a close proximity (i.e. 25,000 population within three miles of each grocery stoz'e) and vehicle traffic. In light of this fact, is housing development seen as an important part of the Village's economic development strategy? Support for housing development as ft may encourage economic development, if we clarify specific economic development goals we may be able to identify corresponding housing development .strategies to achieve those goals.. Village Board 5 Yes I No Comments: - If we can keep our standard from being lowered. But I will not support more tract housing with numbers being more important ;than character! Rooftops and office, commercial, industrial bring people to support retail. Feople are the engine of prosperity for a taxing body. You still cannot give everything to developers just to get rooftops. We have the people -wee need retail -and then need to "sell" to draw the customers. Plan Commission 5 Yes 1 No Comments: Good housing mixes bring the best retail -cheap housing and shoddy housing bring cheap retail. Housing development will affect the rate of economic development, not the final produce. If we set aside land for economic development, it will eventually occur. If we try to force economic development by forcing housing development, things will be difficult to control and we may give up concessions that we will later regret. 2$) Are you satisfied with the landscape plans recently approved by the Village? If no, why? Page 33 C~\OFFICE\WPW IN\WPUOCS\DURDIN\JOTNT5LIR.DEV General satisfaction, particularly wit Village Board 4 Yes 1 No 1 Some Comments (what do you like/dislik But need better screening from busing Unfortunately landscaping is expensi~ show for 10 years. Dement's building becoming noticeable. newer projects. and Rt. 59. and while we require minimal size plants ou plans will not gas done 7 years ago after the tornado and tr es are just now Liked Nature's Crossing -dislike Fe ney and Fraser project. Do not believe business somewhere, you do nat have to put multi-family next to it. In most cases -landscaping policy entrances, commercial sites and exi Plan Commission S Yes 0 No Comments (what do you like/disli The landscape plans require a good be used. In fact I would like to see sufficient. More attention should be gi i g Village properties. unt of plantings. I like the fact that very developers put in trees that are a little la Like having setbacks from major entrance corridors to the Village. I think that we control too strictly 29) Are you satisfied with Village? ~f no, outlinE While some are satisfied, most express issues noted in previous questions. Village Board 2 Yes 3 No 1 Some Comments (what do you like/dislikf I do not think we have any architectur and attached housing. We need better rules. More diversity basics of forni/style. Mostly c routes with plantings in those areas to but I wound not change it. hitectural designs approved there is to subdivision Ll trees cannot still. attractive by the your concerns. concerns. The concerns noted are again si filar to quality requirements in this community -just Higher class buildings. More dependence at subdivision architecture • • Page 34 C:\OI~F'ICE\WPWIN\WPDQCS\DURE3IN\JDINTSUR. EV I think the masonry limit of 2S% should be increased. Plan Commission 4 Yes 1 No 1 Neutral Comments (what do you like/dislike): 1) New Lenox drive up -doesn't fit character of downtown. 2) Bowling lanes should have had a more pleasing 30' facade. Like percentage of buildings being brick -also like anti-monotony efforts that have been made. We need to have definite ordinances established to regulate wall and facade materials. 30) What should commercial buildings look like? What features are important to you? Masonry is commonly noted, however, we should also consider other issues such as massing and scale. Village Board Comments: Brick/block - no metal, Dryvit only above 8' or 10' used just as trim and not in structure rusty - cheaply built buildings do not nnake for an attractive business district expansion downtown/ should require sprinklers in wood building. Quality 1 am not an architect. However, we need more right brain dependance. As long as the buildings fit the area whether or not they are commercial, retail, or industry. The more upscale the better. Architect style of "code" needs to be maintained. Western expansion should follow suit. Plan Commission Comments: It is not so much what the building looks like but where it is located. Does it blend in with the area? Landscaping would play a large part in commercial building because there is not much you can do to the building. If in downtown or expanded downtown, they should architecturally blend with, existing buildings. All commercial development should be high quality design and construction. Long lasting building materials -facades that blend in with historical character in historical district - New Lenox State Bank -great example. • Page 3 S C:\OFFICE\W NW IN\W PUOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR.DEV Masonry, landscaping, buffering to residential areas. They should be designed in such a Lockport Street. That style should that they blend in with the current through the entire Village. How can we justify setting ourselves >~Ip as critic's of design looks/appearance? 31) What should industri 1 buildings look like? What # important to you? Again masonry, what about size? Qr ite design? Village Board Comments: - Precast concrete buildings, stained. o or very limited amount of outside storage. Setting -landscape and quality I am not an architect. However, we More masonry than required now. Clean, attractive faces, landscaping flan Commission Comments: It is not so much what the building k Landscaping would play a large part to the building. mare right brain dependance. I -good example. aural style on natures are s like but where it is located. Does it blend i>~with the area? commercial building because there is not m ch you can do They should not look like boxes with h les cut in them unless they are clustered in a ay where only the front architectural character wil be noticed. They should look like perm Went business establishments not 10 to 15 years and leave buildings. Landscaping, buffering to residential Should have some brick or maso requirement, especially the front of the ilding. Style (architecture) should compliment and fit into the neighborhood where buildings ar being built. lndustrial buildings need to be functio al first, appearance then becomes secondary When did we became knowledgeable in industrial uilding???? 32) Should different ge graphical areas have differ characteristics? For xample, should the Rt 30 co t physical dor appear • Page 36 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR. EV different from the Rt 59 corridor? No real consensus. Village Board 3 Yes 2 No Com~anents: Set good standards and stick with them. -exception -old downtown. Greater setbacks on Rt. 59. Not important to be same or different. Quality must go up. Rt. 30 -maintain historic architectural style. Rt. 59 (126 to "Y" intersection) -same. Atmosphere - ped. -South 59 -auto. Plan Commission 1 Yes 3 No Comments: Continuity should be maintained but there will be differences because of the types of businesses or existing structures. The Village should promote common characteristics which identify and promote a Plainfield image village-wide. Why not try and incorporate different historical features at each corridor - (1) oldest community Rt. 59 Joliet Side; (2) farm community Rt. 126; (3) Lincoln Highway memorial Rt. 30; (4) Quarrying - Lockport Street. Do not know -would want this explored further. It could be appropriate, but could also be detrimental to overall development plan of the Village. Industrial vs. Residential vs. Commercial? We are setting ourselves up as judges of aesthetics? Aesthetics are a function of time period and are in continual flux. Outside of building mass, I think that we are looking far trouble. 33) Current statutes do not clearly establish a municipality's authority over aesthetic controls. This means the law does not authorize municipal site plan review for aesthetic improvements. Understanding this point, should the Village push the legal envelope to promote aesthetics such as roof lines, landscaping, ornamental architectural features, color, etc.? Page 37 C:\UFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR.DEV Clearly this is an important issue anc~ a means of "pushing the legal envelope " is esired Village Board 6 Yes 0 No Comments: Why have we been doing it for so long Other communities have standards - how ar they enforced? Only anut-case will sue if our objectiv s are easily understood. Time is there nem ses. "We have a whole law arm with nothing but ti e" should be our answer. Absolutely Not legally but in negotiating with ea~h developer. This should be a "guide-line" ordinan e, different per area. "Core" 1-listoric Distri t. Plan Commission. 6 Yes 0 No Comments: We need to realize that when it comes o changing the design of some homes there i not much that can be done. Plantings and landscapi g are important especially larger trees. The e are none that exist since the new subdivisions were farms. This gives the Village the opportunity to carry out master plans as envisioned by t e Planners. Certainly Village should encourage a sthetic improvements as listed above. How ver we cannot become over zealous in our approach. I think that we should do whatever w~ can get away with. Push the envelope! ! ! 34) Briefly outline your id al vision of what Plainfield shou d look like in twenty years. Do y u have any strategies to achieve at vision? Village Board Housing -primarily single family hom s like our historic district. I think varied style ,unique types, and attached housing should be built in very limited numbers, with extra high st ndards such as brick, larger lots, more parking and n t more than 2 or 3 units in one area. Business & Industrial - no metal. Don in attractive subdivision with plantings, side alks, adequate set backs. The downtown will be free of heavy t uck traffic. Lockport Street from Rt. 59 to t. 30 west and Rt. 126 from the river to 143rd Street ill be locally controlled. Mast, if not all, he vy truck traffic will be gone from Rt. 59 from 143rd treet south. The downtown will be busy co mercially and Fage 3 S C:\OFFICI;\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DI)RBIN\]OIN"CSUR. EV socially with a focus on the river front. The west side of the river will be well underway with development. We will have an Industrial corridor extending from I-55 to the WIKADUKE zoned and developing along 143rd Street. We will have most of, if not all, the WIKA.DUKE built. Good solid infrastructure. Excess water and sewer capacity. Trail system. with connections to every subdivision. Feople and child friendly. Good parks and river front park (Naperville to Joliet) Civic Center with common Village -Park District -Township office complex. All types of "housing stock" upper and lower income from people who mow the lawn to those that pay for mowing. Strategy: 1. Close border with Joliet to allow focus on real needs. 2. 143rd corridor to pay for needs. 3. Purchase, condemn, properties needed for parks, municipal needs. I would think that Plainfield would have a mix of different housing styles and developments with a mix of heavy and light industry. I would think the population to be about 75,000 with many retail outlets and grocery store's. Rt. 30 and Rt. 59 re-routed through the north end of town to I-55 or the WIKADUKE Trail which should be completed. All borders of Plainfield would be touching other towns. Boundaries: - South -Caton Farm North -prom Pasquinelli and south to the west East -Route 55 West -Mississippi River. Layout what we want to accomplish, give our incentives and see if anyone would be interested, especially on our southern border. - Scary question! If I had been asked this question eight years ago, my reply would have been "Probably very little change. You know, P-Ville it P-Ville." In my lifetime there hadn't been much noticeable change. I took our small town life for granted. Everyone knew everyone. Then tornado and growth! Growth - so fast -too fast in my opinion. It's scary. It's sad. Now today I feel like we have to fight to save our P-Ville image. • Plainfield in the year 2018? Ideally, the growth has slowed, our boundaries are secure, traffic through town is lighter due to the new western highway and Rt. 30 relocation, the east and west commercial districts are booming as are the B & Bs, the new Electric Park is beautiful, the structures (homes and stores) in the core have been historically maintained and our school system is not crowed. there are three small industrial parks to the west of town as well as a new mall. The economic success of the downtown area is due because we drew on our proud history and created an atmosphere where people like to come to shop, dine, picnic and perhaps spend a weekend. Plan Commission Plainfield will be a full service community with the historic core preserved, expanded and integrated C:\OFPICIr\WPWIN\W PDQCS\DI.JRBiN\Ja[NTSUR.nF.,V Page 39 with new development. New transp rtation modest and amenities will be availa le to Plainfield residents including a bike trail syste ,downtown Riverwalk, and metro station n the E J & E. Plainfield must continue it's current planning with groups such as the Will Co my Council of Mayors, MainStreet, etc. and set aside or arrange financing to achieve the vision o er a multi-year time franr~e. Plainfield should not look like a cro ded congested bedroom community like m ny of the poor planned communities like Romeoville We have to keep an openness to our comet ity and try and keep the historical feeling of our ommunity. Quality developments and m st importantly intergovernmental cooperation. We al have to work together for the betterment of the community as a whole. Primarily a residential community. ith adequate to good municipal services rovided by the Village. With excellent employment pportunities available locally. With adequat retail services available in attractive settings. Adeq ate traffic management. Good schools. Village should be a mix of lot sizes ; now. Need to have single family hor and commercial areas should be expo be some corrimercial-retail developm Park District to provide appropria playgrounds and golf facilities. To a and to update it every 2 to 4 years. 1 architectural styles such as exist in the co of the Village as well as duplexes, townhomes and apart eats. The retail !.ed to the West as is currently proposed. T re will need to t along Route 59. Efforts need to be made t work with the recreational facilities, including parks, s imming pools, ~znplish this, we need to continue to follow the master plan A solid suburban automotive commu ity with features that make it pedestrian fri ndly. It should - have an appropriate mix of housing si es and price brackets, and an appropriate nni of office/light industry and commercial properties. 35) Please prioritize the fo~lowing items. (Rank the most im~ortant as 1, the least important as ~ 0) Village Board AVG RANKS 2.6 3,1,1,1,2,8 Boundary 3.5 4,4,4,2,3,4 Economic dev 4.5 10,2,2,3,1,9 Expansion of S.b 7,5,5,5,10,2 Revitalization 5.8 2,7,7,9,9,1 Maintaining a 6 8,8,8,4,5,3 Expansion of 6 5,3,3,10,$,7 Natural resout 6.1 1,10,10,7,4,5 High housing 3rd Street east with an interchange at I-55 downtown Plainfield Hall town flavor wntown Plainfield westward across the ri~ protection ues • r~ u Fage 40 C:\OFFiCF...\WPWIN\WPDQCS\DURBIN\JOINTSUR. EV . 6.3 6,9,9,8,6,6 Reducing residential property taxes 6.8 9;6,6,6,7 Other Create more downtown atmosphere parks, walks far our residents and other Village expenses -sewer and water Revitalization of exi sting commercial areas. Schools within our boundaries. Many of these should be simultaneous priorities. Plan Commission AVG RANKS 2.1 1/4/1/4/1/2 Boundary management 2.S 2/3/4/1/2/3 Economic development 3.3 10/10 Other 3.8 8/1/5/3/5/1 Expansion of downtown Plainfield westward across the river 4.5 4/2/6/5/4/6 Revitalization of downtown Plainfield S.1 9/6/7/2/3/4 Expansion of 143rd Street east with an interchange at I-SS 5:1 3/5/2/8/6/7 Maintaining a srrlall town flavor 5.5 5/7/3/6/7/5 Natural resource protection 6.3 7/9/6/7/9 (ma~kec dependant) High housing values 6.5 6/8/8/9/8 Reducing residential property taxes 36) Do you have any additional comments? Village Board I think we need to learn more fronn the surrounding communities and learn from their nnzstakes. The positive things they have done should be improved upon. -Our economic troubles are directly attributable to our transportatian system. The ability to fix this problem is only as difficult as we make it. We have to envision Plainfield as it will be in 50 years nat tomoxrow. Long term -The river is on the far east side of town, not the western harder. The WIKADUKE is real and built. 143rd is the link that will connect Chicago to the WIKADUKE. 143rd will reroute Rt. 30, Rt. 126 out of our fragile village nucleus while providing an economic boom to the Village coffers. I think the surveys from the trustees and mayor should be made available to each other so we may better understand each other's views as to what we envision Plainfield to be today as well as 20 years from now. We must demand through our ordinance that development adds to the Village -not burden it. Roadways and traffic control -- Schools -- Parks. The current residents should not pay for growth. We need to encourage commercial and industrial growth to balance residential. Plan Commission Plainfield needs to continue innovative planning for development and related transportation such as business transition districts, westward expansion of downtown with truck re-routing, WIKADUKE, Pa a 41 g C:\Of P[CE\WPWIN\WPC70CS\DURI3IN\70INTSUR.DEV metra station, etc. The land use and linkage is critical to the Vi None at this time. Our Village Board needs to macro- in pursuing boundary agreements. about our loses later. ~s, not micro-manage. We need to be much we have to spend same money, let us do it future. ire aggressive w and not cry • • .page 42 C:\OFFICE\WPWIN\WPDOCS\DUKI3IN\JO[NTSU .DEV '' ~ ~ ~ • VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD WILL COUNT'Y'S OLDEST COMMUNITY MEMO TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: r J President, Bnazd o ru tees, and Department Directors Chris Minick January 9, 199 Secretazy/ReceptionistPnsition Richard A. Rack PRESIDENT TRUSTEES Jay D, Darnell Jeffrey Dement Kathy O'Connell Steven L. Rathbun Raymond Smolich Kurt Stalzer Susan Janik VILLAGE CLERK This is to inform you that Kathy Crillis will not be returning to the Village of Plainfield - because her current employer has offered her a substantial increase in salary. Recruitment for the secretary/receptionist position will begin Monday January 12, 1998. Thank you. • 23145 W. LINCOLN HIGHWAY • PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS 60544 • (815) 436-7093 • Fax (815) 436-1950