HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-02-2000 Public HearingPLAINFIELD VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PUBLIC HEARING
DATE: October 2, 2000
AT: Village Hall
BOARD PRESENT: R. ROCK, J. CHERRY, R. SMOLICH, S. CALABRESE, S.
RATHBUN, M. COLLINS, K. O'CONNELL.
OTHERS PRESENT: T. L. BURGHARD, ADMINISTRATOR; H. HAMILTON,
ENGINEER; S. JANIK, CLERK, J. HARVEY, ATTORNEY; A. PERSONS, PUBLIC
WORKS; J. TESTIN, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CHRIS MINICK,
FINANCE DIRECTOR; L. VAUPEL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
At 7:50 the Public Heating was opened.
CHRIST LUTHERAN ACADEMY.
Director Testin stated that the applicants want to develop approximately 27 acres of
agricultural land for a Lutheran High School. The site will include the high school and
athletic fields for football, soccer, tennis, baseball, and softball. The subject site is
located east of IL. Route 59, north of 127th Street and south of Sterling Estates
Subdivision. The applicants propose the Village will waive annexation fees, park and
school donations, and library fees. Section B of the annexation agreement allows the
applicant to forego certain Village Landscape requirements. The agreement proposes the
applicant will bring water and sewer to the northwest comer of the site. The developer
proposes to post a bond or letter of credit for road improvements. It is proposed the
Village will construct the road improvements and receive payment from the developer
after road improvements have been completed.
Attomey Tom Carey representing Christ Lutheran Academy spoke regarding the
landscape requirements, parking requirements and the waiver of annexation fees. Mr.
Richard Block, Principal and Executive Director for the school spoke briefly about the
number of students attending the school, landscape plans for the athletic fields, etc.
Adjacent land owner Mr. Bob Sohol told the Board that he was in favor of the site plan,
and was very excited to see the school in that location. Attorney Tom Carey also stated
that owners, Mr. & Mrs. Angelos were also in agreement to the development of the site.
R. Smolich moved to close the Public Heating and return to the regular meeting.
Seconded by S. Rathbun. Vote by roll call. Rathbun, yes; Smolich, yes; Calabrese, yes;
Cherry, yes; Collins, yes; O'Connell, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carded.
Public Hearing was adjourned at 8:15 p.m~~
SUSAN JANIK, ~LLAGE CLERK