HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-26-1999 Public HearingPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE:
JULY 26, 1999
AT: VILLAGE HALL
BOARD PRESENT:
R. ROCK, R. SMOLICH, S. CALABRESE,
M. COLLINS, J. CHERRY, K. O'CONNELL,
S. RATHBUN.
OTHERS PRESENT:
T. L. BURGHARD, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
M. EITING- LIEUTENANT
H. HAMILTON - ENGINEER
S. JANIK -VILLAGE CLERK
C. MINICK- FINANCE DIRECTOR
J. HARVEY - ATTORNEY
J. DURBIN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A. PERSONS - PUBLIC WORKS
L. VAUPEL - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
D. CARROLL- PLANNER
At 7:10 p.m. President Rock opened the Public Hearing for CENTURY TRACE
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND PRELIMINARY PLAT.
The applicants are hoping to develop 260 acres of agricultural land for a 524
single family and 201 multi-family residential subdivision. The subject site is
located at the northeast intersection of 119th Street and Normantown Road and
adjacent to 248th Avenue. The applicant intends on annexing the subject
property to the Village.
Director Durbin told the Board that some issues of concern were the school
district jurisdiction. The site is 'located in Oswego, Naperville and Plainfield
School District. The proposed gross density for the project is 2.76 dwelling units
per acre. The net density is substantially higher. The Village board and Plan
Commission have typically supported a maximum gross density of 2.5 du/ac
which is generally comparable to a standard 12,000 sq. ft. lot development. The
Wolf Creek floodplain, which is very wide through this area, has a substantial
impact on this property, and as always, we seek to utilize drainage ways to
accommodate open space functions. The proposed plans would require a
substantial modification to the floodplain; however, they could accommodate an
excellent linear open space corridor. The Village Engineer has outlined concerns
regarding on-stream detention. NIPC does not recommend this approach.
Problems include siltation and associated maintenance concerns. While the
applicant is confident that on-stream detention and the substantial floodplain
modifications can be engineered successfully, feasibility and timing may be an
issue. Staff shared many of these concerns, but were supportive of the
PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PUBLIC HEARING
JULY 26, 1999
Development concept. They provided a recommendation for approval with
stipulations such that the applicant could address these issues while moving the
project forward.
John Phillipchuck, Attorney for Moser Enterprises, Inc. was present to address
concerns. Mr. Art Zwemke, Moser Enterprises also welcomed comment
regarding the provisions of the Annexation Agreement and Preliminary Plat. He
spoke briefly on Park and School donations. The plan consists of a mixed use
residential development providing 524 single family lots; a 24.7 acre parcel for
202 multi-family dwelling units; multiple park sites; detention area; open space
and landscape buffers. Their intentions are to create an upscale residential
community and provide for site landscaping and park amenities.
Trustee O'Connell is uncomfortable with the 8,400-sq. ft. lots with a 2.64 density.
Trustee Calabrese feels there is too much wetlands for our Open Spaces. He
will support a 2.5/2.3 maximum gross density in that area, and does not like
8,400-sq. ft. lot size either.
Mayor Rock suggested to the Board Members that we put this item on the next
regularly scheduled Workshop, August 9. 1999, for further discussion. The
Trustees all agreed it was an excellent idea and that many items needed to be
resolved.
Rowen Hedden, resident had concerns with regard to land/cash donation to the
Park District. Ken Smith, Park District had questions with regard to annexation
agreement and a statement with anticipated number of residents and whether or
not the water treatment facilities are sufficient to deal with the increased growth.
Mary Sabatoch who lives in the area under discussion is very concerned about
drainage and the possibility that ground tiles will be broken.
There were no further comments from the public.
S. Rathbun moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by S. Calabrese. Vote
by roll call. Cherry, yes; Smolich, yes; Rathbun, yes;O'Connell, yes; Collins, yes;
. Calabrese, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
8:05 p.m.
SUSAN JANIK, V~LAGE CLERK