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PLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE MEETING MINUTES
DATE: JUNE 18, 2001
AT: Village Hall
BOARD PRESENT: R. ROCK, S. CALABRESE, M. COLLINS, K. O'CONNELL, R.
SWALWELL, S. THOMSON, J. CHERRY.
OTHERS PRESENT: H. HAMILTON, ENGINEER; S. JANIK, VILLAGE CLERK, J.
HARVEY, ATTORNEY; T. L. BURGHARD, ADMINISTRATOR; A. PERSONS,
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J. TESTIN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR; C. MINICK, FINANCE DIRECTOR; D. BENNETT, CHIEF OF POLICE,
L. VAUPEL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Rock called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken and all
Trustees were present. Clerk Janik led the pledge to the flag.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Clerk Janik read a Resolution of Appreciation presented to Pat Andreasen for her
attendance at Village Meetings.
Police Chief Donald Bennett appointed Lieutenant Mark Eiting to the position of Deputy
Chief.
TRUSTEE'S COMMENTS
Trustee J. Cherry talked about the traffic concems on Rt. 126 and Rt. 59 and the illegal
tums on that comer and asked the residents to comply with the traffic roles.
PUBLIC COMMENTS On Otems not on the Agenda
J. Waldorf, President of MainStreet presented to the Mayor and the Board copies of
various correspondences stating that options were to be considered and studied after the
extension of 143va Street was abandoned. Trustee O'Connell stated that the previous
Board passed a motion to place money aside in this year's budget to start studying for
another 5-year solution.
Trustee Swalwell suggested a joint meeting with IDOT for all Board Members.
S. Calabrese moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by K. O'Connell. Vote by roll
call. O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins,
yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
S. Calabrese requested some information on Item h) Special Use Permit for
Plainfield/Naperville Business Park, in which the name was to be modified. Jim Essing,
from CCC Properties, and we are aware of the problems with the name and will work
with staff to come up with a name change that everyone will be satisfied with and help
identify the area on Rt. 59 and this will be done in the next two weeks.
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T. Burghard also stated that in terms of the Consent Agenda, in the Bills Payable, there is
a check to the 1-55 Study Corridor Committee in the amount of$11,000 and I would like
it approved by the Board with the caveat that the Mayor can release the check when the 1-
55 Planning Corridor comes back to us with a provision that adequately protects and
tracks the expense of public money.
S. Calabrese moved to approve the Amended Consent Agenda to include the following:
a) Board Meeting Minutes 5/21/01 and 6/04/01; Contract Invoices Paid; Bills Payable,
06/18/01; Revenue Report for May, 2001; Expenditure Report for May, 2001; Cash &
Investment Report for May, 2001; Resolution No. 1294 Establishing the Prevailing Wage
Rates for Public Works Projects; Ordinance No. 2040 approving a Special Use Permit for
Plainfield/Naperville Business Park, a Planned Unit Development, 14-acre commercial
development located east of Rt. 59, south of Andrew Road, and west of Rhea Drive in
Wolf Creek Industrial Park; Ordinance No. 2041 amending the code of ordinances
regarding Liquor Licenses, Request from Joyce Lee China Buffet to change her Class D
License to a Class E, which allows only beer and wine sales. Seconded by J. Cherry.
Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese,
yes; Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carded.
3) CENTURY TRACE UNIT 4A
Director Testin stated that the applicant is requesting final plat for Century Trace Unit
4A. Unit 5 was also discussed at Plan Commission previously and Unit 5 actually
includes Site Plan review and the applicant is going back to the Plan Commission to get
additional information.
S. Calabrese moved to approve the final plat for Century Trace Unit 4A with the 3
stipulations listed in the staff report. Seconded by M. Collins. Vote by roll call.
O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, no; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 5
yes, 1 no. Motion carried.
4) CHAPLIN PROPERTY
Director Testin stated that these are the agreements coming back before the Board. This
particular parcel is located on the south side of 135th Street and west of Harvest Glen.
Edward Welsh, Attorney representing Pasquinelli stated that the clarification that I am
asked for is in the annexation agreement we indicate that we will pay the amount which is
for the southern roadway and that is approximately $250,000, and when that will be do.
We suggest that that become due at the last phase. The reason is that we would not be
building a road south to that point until the construction of the last phase.
Trustee O'Connell asked about detention and storage area land. She also asked for a
comparison of lot sizes on the West Side of this development to the lot sizes in the
existing Harvest Glen. Attorney Welsh stated that the lot sizes were all comparable.
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C. Minick questioned if the developer was proposed to make payment in conjunction
with the final phase of the development that we either insert an escalator clause for the
roadway improvement or have a recertification of the amount done when the last phase of
the development occurs. It will probably be 2 to 3 years out in the furore and inflation
will inflate the amount of money needed to complete that roadway. E. Welsh stated that
the developer had no problems with an escalator clause with that.
R. Swalwell had concerns with the current land/cash donations for the Park District.
Attorney Welsh stated that they have been in negotiations with the Park District.
Administrator Burghard stated that the Park Donation Ordinance increase was brought to
the prior Board initially sometime last year, the Board at that point wanted to see what
the City of Joliet was doing with its Park Donation Ordinance, because we have a border
with Joliet, and as of yet I do not think we have heard back from either Park District of
City of Joliet.
M. Collins stated that it is hard to have developers come in who adhere to what we ask,
and then they come back, and we add more requests. We can't keep coming in here, it is
a waste of the Board's time and the developer's time to revamp the same questions, if
they have already been answered and the recommendations have been adhered to.
S. Calabrese moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2042 authorizing the Execution of an
Annexation Agreement between Day, et al and Isenstein-Pasquinelli known as the
Chaplin property. Seconded by M. Collins. Vote by roll. O'Connell, no; Swalwell, yes;
ThOmson, no; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Rock, yes. 5 yes, 2 no. Motion
carded.
S. Calabrese moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2043 annexing the Chaplin Farm property.
Seconded by M. Collins. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, no; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, no;
Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes; Rock, yes. 5 yes, 2 no. Motion carried.
5) PRAIRIE PONDS
Director Testin stated that this is the ordinances coming back for the subdivision known
as Prairie Ponds. Located north of 135th Street and just west of Nature's Crossing. This
is approximately 75 acres. They have a minimum lot size of 12,000-sq. ft., minimum lot
width of 85 ft. Discussion has been specifically on the well site. They have identified
the well site on one of the lots; there has been discussion with staff on the need for a
second lot. Applicant has identified an option on the second lot at a market rate for that
lot, as it would be improved. There are staff concerns that one lot may not be adequate
for the well site.
Mr. Welsh, Attorney representing the developer, stated that the 12,000-sq. ft. according
to the Director of Public Works was adequate for the well site. He needed additional
property in order to construct, a temporary construction easement, which we provided. It
was our position, that you said you only needed an easement, and we could give you the
easement, if you need the lot, you have the fight to purchase the lot for a period of 3 years
at market rate, if you need it.
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Director A. Persons responded that the Village does need approximately a 12,000 sq. fi.
lot to operate the well, if the regulations stay the way they are, and if the well remains as
just a pumping facility and not a treatment facility. The reason why the additional area is
needed, we need an area approximately 150' x 150' for the actual construction of the
well. The issue is that we do not know what will happen with the radium over a long
term, we don't know what will happen with our compliance issues, and we do not know
if this particular area will necessitate an actual treatment facility. We do not feel
comfortable accepting the 12,000-sq. fi. lot and then giving away the additional lot, or
allowing the developer to sell the additional lot. If this becomes strictly a pumping
facility, we would only need the 12,000-sq. ft. lot.
Keith Bert, General Manager with Pasquinelli stated that when they had their meeting
with staff it was they're understanding that they were complying with all requests. He
stated that they were told that Lot 1 provided adequate space for the well. The uncertainty
was given that if you needed a treatment facility you would need the second lot, but it
was not known whether the second lot was needed. Director Persons stated that within 5
years he would think that we should know if we need the second lot. Trustee O'Connell
asked if perhaps the developer could hold Lot 2 and if after five years, the Village does
not deem it necessary to use Lot 2, then it is yours again. Developer stated that
apparently they are holding Lot 2 for three years with an option to purchase said lot.
Director Persons again stated that the Village has been straightforward with the developer
and has been in discussion with the developer for at least the past month. The Village
requested a well site and maybe we were not specific enough with the square footage that
was needed, but we have been straightforward with the developer throughout discussions.
M. Collins moved to table this until such time as staff has had time to talk to the
developer and come to an understanding before the Board has to take action. Seconded
by R. Swalwell. Before a vote was taken, M. Collins withdrew his motion and the
secbnded was also withdrawn.
K. O'Connell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2044 authorizing the execution of the
annexation agreement for Prairie Ponds with the amendment that the Village will require
2 lots and after five years the Village needs for a well treatment facility on Lot 2 is not
exercised, the lot automatically reverts back to the developer. Seconded by R. Swalwell.
Attorney Welsh made a request that if we gave the second lot, that we could at least get
the 8% recapture amount, which would allow us to recapture a portion of the cost of this
lot. The developers preference would be to continue this item so that we could go back to
the partners of this and get approval to do this. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes;
Swalwell, yes; Thomson, no; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, no; Rock, yes. 5 yes,
2 no. Motion carried.
6) TUTTLE PROPERTY ANNEXATION
Director Testin stated that this case was discussed at the previous Board meeting. The
applicant is requesting annexation. This is approximately a 120-acre parcel located to the
north of Nature Crossing and Walker's Grove, on the south side of 122nd Street. The
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applicant is proposing a single-family residential development with approximately 250
units with a density of approximately 2.08. The applicant is looking for clarification and
direction.
Mike Shoppe, the Land Planners for the Turtle property presented a brief history of the
land plan. The input from a meeting of the Concept Committee was that the 9,300 sq. ft.
lots were not acceptable and it was made clear that variances for side yards of 8 ft. was
not acceptable and that a side yard requirement of 10 ft. was in order. The revised plan
now has larger lots of 10,000 square feet with minimum 80-foot wide frontages. The
width of the lots now are at 80-ft. width, noted by Mayor Rock they are 5 ft. under our
minimum. Trustee O'Connell asked if the property to the west has been approved
preliminary, or otherwise. Director Testin stated that they were going through the
process. Trustee O'Connell feels that the percentage of lots still under 11,000-sq. ft. is
still too high, and would like to see that percentage cut in half to 20%. Majority of the
lots in subdivision, especially in an area that is bounding to an undeveloped area should
be closer to our ordinance of 12,000 sq. ft. lots.
Jim Hughes, partner of Wiseman -Hughes stated that he appreciated the comments and
stated that last spring they came in with 40% of the lots under 10,000 sq. ft. and they
were give a specific direction by that Board to make 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lots, with 10
ft. side yard minimum.
Trustee O'Connell stated that she believed there was a third 10 giving specific direction
by the Board last Spring and that was 10% at 10,000 sq. ft. M. Collins also noted that the
developer would help with a water drainage problem in Walker's Grove, provide a joint
park venture of 40 acres. A water line brought down 127th Street would improve pressure
in the area.
Walkers Grove resident Terry Tennant, 23326 Sunderlin Road indicating support of the
adjacent subdivision provided that the items discussed at the meeting last week with the
staff are complied with. We see this as an enhancement to the north end of our property.
S. Calabrese moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance authorizing
execution of an Annexation Agreement for the Tuttle Property Annexation. Seconded by
M. Collins. O'Connell, no; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, no; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes;
Collins, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carded.
S. Calabrese moved to approve the preliminary plat for a residential development on the
Tuttle Property. Seconded by M. Collins. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, no; Swalwell,
yes; Thomson, no; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 4 yes, 2 no. Motion carded.
7) ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
Director Testin told the Board that the staff has been reviewing the possibility of
amending a portion of the Village Zoning Ordinance that regulates off-street parking to
prohibit property owners with either bituminous or asphalt driveways from expanding
them with gravel Staff has had an opportunity to survey the Village and has identified a
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number of property owners ~ Nature's Crossing who have expanded their asphalt
driveways with gravel. In order to insure that this practice does not spread to other
neighborhoods or subdivisions, staff is recommending a change to the Village's existing
off-street parking ordinance. Also in addition to the expansion of bituminous and
asphalt driveways with gravel, it has come to the attention of staff that some property
owners have been parking their vehicles on portions of their grass lawns.
It was recommended by the Plan Commission that the property owners who have
expanded their bituminous or asphalt driveways not be allowed to maintain them as
legally nonconforming and that they be required to pave them within a certain period of
time.
The Board had issues with regard to the aesthetic impact they have on neighboring
properties. R. Swalwell feels that this would promote residents to park their boats or
campers on the side of their garage.
T. Tennant, homeowner stated that most subdivisions have covenants and restrictions that
state you are not allowed to park campers and boats out in front of your home and I feel
that neighbors parking boats out in front would have a negative impact on our home
values.
R. Swalwell moved to table the discussion on a text amendment that would require paved
surfaces, as opposed to gravel, for a greater parking area at dwellings and a maximum of
20-foot wide driveways. Seconded by S. Calabrese. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes;
Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
K. O'Connell moved to approve the Moose Lodge to use village property on the south
side ofU. S. 30-Route 126 to hold a car show on Saturday of Plainfield Fest, contingent
on working out liability insurance details. Seconded by M. Collins. Vote by roll call.
O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 6
yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Administrator Burghard told the Board that there would be an audit of MainStreet
Plainfield on Thursday afternoon at 4:15 p.m. if any Trustees would care to join at that
time.
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Director Vaupel asked that the discussion on the economic incentive with MidAmerica
for a Target store on Rt. 59 and 127th Street be postponed.
S. Calabrese moved to authorize to draft an incentive agreement with UDV proving a
five- (5) year-50% rebate in property taxes and a 50% reduction in building permit fees.
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Seconded by J. Cherry. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes;
Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
S. Calabrese moved to approve the Pay requests from "D" Construction in the total
amount of $52,200.28 for the Illinois Street and Des Plaines Street Watermain &
Roadway Reconstruction. Seconded by J. Cherry. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes;
Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no.
Motion carded.
S. Calabrese moved to approve Change Order No. 2 for P. T. Ferro Construction
company in the amount of $19,332.25 for the Des Plaines Street Reconstruction Phase I-
Underground Utilities. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes;
Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carded.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
S. Calabrese moved to reapprove the Streams Final Plat. Seconded by K. O'Connell.
Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese,
yes; Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
K. O'Connell moved to approve the purchase of one John Deere model 410G
Loader/Backhoe with options at a total purchase price of $71,400. Seconded by R.
Swalwell. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes;
Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
S. Thomson moved to authorize the purchase of one John Deere model 544H with
options from Westside Sales Co. at a total purchase price of $120,295. Seconded by R.
Swalwell. Vote by roll call. O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes;
Calabrese, yes; Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
M. Collins moved to authorize the purchase of one Core Cut model CC4000 with options
from Rob Roy Equipment & Supply Inc. for $9,920. Seconded by J. Cherry. Vote by
roll call. O'Connell, yes; Swalwell, yes; Thomson, yes; Cherry, yes; Calabrese, yes;
Collins, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT
The Trustees all approved a 30-minute parking zone for two stalls on the south side of
Lockport Street in front of the Village Flower Shop.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No report
S. Calabrese moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by M. Collins. Voice vote. 6 yes,
0 no. Motion carried.
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Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
SUSAN JANIK, VILLAGE CLERK
Total Infrastructure Costs:
Sanitary Sewer System
Water System
Roadway (Normally Required)
Additional Roadways
Storm Sewer
Village of Plainfield
Grande Park InfrastructUr~
Tabulation of Costs
June, 2001
$ 3,298,945
$ 7,572,500
$ 4,467,940
$ 3,100,520
$ 5,711,550
Total Infrastructure Costs
Directly Attributable to Grande Park
Remaining
$ 24,151,455
$ 12,191,152
$ 11,960,303
("Required" Improvements)
("Other" Improvements)
These costs include all on and off-site infrastructure including those items a developer is
typically responsible for such as the backbone system through the property, adjacent
roadways, etc.
Of the Total, the developer calculates that
Grande Park Development.
$ 12,191,152 is directly attributable to the
The Developer is seeking full reimbursement of the $11.9 million of "Other" Improvements
through:
Recaptures $ 3,531,935
Recoveries $ 8,428,368
Total "Other" Improvements $ 11,960,303
Village of Plainfield
Grande Park InfrastruCtur~
Tabulation of Recaptures
June, 2001
Recaptures are payments made by developers when benefitting properties develop. The
Village accepts payment from one developer and forwards the payment to the developer
who paid for the specific infrastructure improvement. It is the "normal" way that developers
recover their costs for off-site infrastructure improvements.
In this case, Grande Park is installing infrastructure that benefits other properties. The
developer is requesting a right to charge the properties that benefit from this infrastructure
for those costs. The Village collects and remits recapture payments to the developer. The
Village does charge an administrative fee for the transaction.
Total Recaptures Requested:
Off site Sanitary Sewer System
Off site Water System Improvements
Roadway Improvements
$ 422,233
$ 312,000
$ 2,797,7O2
Total Recaptures Requested:
$ 3,531,935
These recaptures result from oversizing systems so that adequate capacity exists to serve
properties as the Village grows. It is much more efficient to size the infrastructure properly
now than after Grande Park is built.
Village of Plainfield
Grande Park Infrastructur~
Tabulation of Recoveries
June, 2001
Recoveries are defined as cost recoveries provided by the Village such as credits
against existing development fees. These recoveries are for infrastructure improvements
not typically provided by the developer such as oversizing of pipes, facilities, etc and
improvements to roadways that are not directly adjacent to the Grande Park development.
It is worthy of note that the Village may grant a recovery and charge developers of
benefitting properties directly as those properties develop.
Total Recoveries Requested:
Sanitary Sewer System "Oversizing"
Water Tap-on Fee Credits
Radium Treatment Oversizing
Water System Improvements
Annexation Fee Credits (Roadways)
Reimbursement-Road Fund
$ 608,920
$ 4,660,000
$ 1,450,000
$ 104,130
$ 1,302,500
$ 302,818
Total Recoveries Requested:
$ 8,428,368
** Total Water Tap-on Fees will be less than requested. The Tap-on Fees for
Grande Park are estimated at $ 3,972,900 The amount of recovery will
be no more than the tap on fees for the water system.