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Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 1 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS P URPOSE OF THE P LAN ..................................................................................................................3 H ISTORY OF O PEN S PACE IN THE V ILLAGE ..................................................................................5 D EFINITION OF O PEN S PACE .........................................................................................................7 B ENEFITS OF O PEN S PACE ..............................................................................................................9 H OW THE P LAN WAS C REATED ...................................................................................................11 O PEN S PACE P LANNING R EQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................17 P RIORITY A CQUISITION A REAS ...................................................................................................21 F UNDING S OURCES AND M ECHANISMS .....................................................................................23 D ATA & I NFORMATION S OURCES ...............................................................................................35 A PPENDIX A – O PEN S PACE M AP ...............................................................................................37 A PPENDIX B - P ICTURES OF S CENIC V IEWS .................................................................................39 A PPENDIX C – O PEN S PACE C ALCULATIONS .............................................................................45
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Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 3 Between 1990 and 2000, the Chicago region’s incorporated areas increased by 243 square miles, an area approximately equal in size to the City of Chicago. - NIPC P URPOSE OF THE P LAN This Plan seeks to protect and promote the existing environmental resources in and around the Village of Plainfield, maintain the community’s character, and create visual relief from the press of development. The Village of Plainfield is in three watersheds: DuPage River, Aux Sable Creek, and the Lower Fox River. Each of these has its own unique flora and fauna that need to be protected. This Plan desires to maintain the high water quality in these waterways, including the Class A rating of the Aux Sable Creek. A variety of open space opportunities exist that can serve the community and protect the natural resources already here. Rapid growth in the community and a need to establish a planned and comprehensive framework of open space for the community made this plan necessary. It also implements a goal of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan to provide quality, accessible public open sp ace and recreation facilities. It works towards several objectives of that goal, including: creating a map of planned open space and a multi-purpose trail system, working with developers and adjoining Park Districts to plan open space, and actively pursuing grants, donations, and dedicated fees to provide for open space acquisition. The Village’s Open Space Plan will serve as a guide for the future conservation of open space areas in and around the Village. It is a vision of the Village’s future open space system, a policy document, and a resource to realize that system. Land consumption is on the rise. Between 1970 and 2000, the 6-county region’s population grew 16% while farmland declined 38%. - NIPC
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Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 5 Illinois ranks 48 th out of 50 states in the amount of open space per capita. Less than 5% of the entire state is protected as open space in parks, forest preserves, nature preserves, conservation districts, etc. H ISTORY OF O PEN S PACE IN THE V ILLAGE The Village has typically obtained park space through new development. The Village enforces a land/cash donation requ irement, mandating a specific ratio of parkland dedication or a cash-in-lieu donation based on the estimated population of the area being developed. The Village recently passed Ordinance 2457 increasing the park donation requirements from 7.5 acres of land for every 1,000 residents to 10 acres per 1,000. This donation, while usually creating a neighborhood park for the subject property, could also contribute land or cash toward the development of a community p ark or a recreational facility. The Plainfield Township Park District current ly operates 59 park areas. They have a total of 1,093 acres of park land incl uding mini-parks, neighborhood parks, community parks, and linear greenways. This is a ratio of 52.8 acres per 1,000 residents. Some of the larger park s include the West Norman Greenway and Northwest Community Park totaling 134 acres, Mather Woods which is 67 acres, and the 48-acre Renwick Community Park. Sixteen new parks are being created in subdivisions currently under development. A majority of the District is located within the Village of Plainfield, ho wever the district also reaches into the City of Joliet’s northwestern boundaries. Until recently, Plainfield has been served primarily by the Plainfield Township Park District. New developments such as Grande Park and Chatham Square, in the Village’s northwestern area, are locate d within the Oswegoland Park District. The Village anticipates increasing c oordination with the Oswegoland Park District in a manner similar to our practi ces with the Plainfie ld Township Park District. Open space in the Village also includes the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve. This is owned and operated by the Will County Forest Preserve District. It is approximately 860 acres and includes expansive open space and several trails, fishing, and bird watching. Lake Renwick Preserve is included on the Open Space Map as a Park. The Village will continue to work with the Will County and Kendall County Forest Preserve Districts to plan more opportunities for open space for the Plainfield community. In addition to the multi-purpose trails maintained by the Park District, the Village of Plainfield is also building a ne twork of trails. The Village requires 10-foot wide trails on the south side of all east-west major/minor collectors and arterials as well as on the west side of all north-south major/minor collectors and
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan History of Open Space in the Village 6 arterials. These trails are either located in the Village’s right-of-way or they are inside a trail easement adjacent to th e right-of-way. The Open Space Map shows these trails. Currently there are 55 miles of existing or anticipated trails (this includes both Village and Park Distri ct trails). At system completion, approximately 144 miles of trails will be cons tructed. These trails are an integral part of the open space system becaus e they create connections among open spaces throughout the Village while also providing recreational use and alternatives to automobile travel. The Park District and the Village are also working together to create a system of greenways (with trails) in the Village. The West Norman, the DuPage River, the Aux Sable Creek, and the Prairie Point Greenways are significant regional greenways in Plainfield’s planning are a. These Greenways, along with several roadway open space buffers are identifi ed on the Open Space Plan. The West Norman and the DuPage River Greenways are gradually forming. As development continues in the communi ty, the Aux Sable and Prairie Point Greenways will take shape. A majority of the greenway map designations are not yet available to the public. At completion, the Village’s regional greenway network will cover approximately 5,760 acres (9.0 square miles) in the Village. In addition to greenways, several roadway corridors are planned to have landscaping and open areas, called roadway buffers. The WIKADUKE roadway buffer would cover approximately 88 acre s (.17 square miles) and the Countyline buffer would cover 19 acres (.03 square miles). These roadway buffers are required to be 50’ on either side, however the map depicts it as 150’ to facilitate visual identification. Developing greenways takes a concerted effo rt with a multi-jurisdictional vision. This Open Space Plan lays the framework for existing and planned greenways, to facilitate coordination and implementation.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 7 D EFINITION OF O PEN S PACE Open space can be defined in a number of ways. While farmland can be a form of open space, it is private land and ofte n located at the suburban fringe where it is subject to development pressures. Ther efore, it is neither open to the public for their use nor can it be guaranteed to remain undeveloped. In an urban or suburban setting, open space is typically in the form of a park. However, a commonly accepted definition of open space includes areas in a natural or primarily natural state; areas containing significant environm ental, ecological, aesthetic, or cultural features that warrant protection; and, areas that are permanently protected. The Village’s Subdivision Code defines open space as green space or water separate from park space, detention, floodplain or other restricted area that has some passive recrea tional value. This definition is used for the Village of Plainfield’s Open Space Pl an. It can be applied to parks, trails, greenways, wetlands, and more – the very aspects this plan seeks to protect and enhance. Open space can be categorized as passive, active, or scenic. Passive areas may include floodplains, wetlands, greenways , and other natural areas that offer protection to indigenous biota comprisi ng the flora and fauna of the region. Admittedly this definition extends beyond the limits of the Village’s Subdivision Code since Village Code does not offer open space credits (or density bonuses) for such areas. Passive areas are of ten protected by more than Village regulations, therefore it is assumed these areas would automatically be preserved. Thus, no credit is given for that by the Subdivision Code. Active open space may include recreation areas su ch as parks, playgrounds, trails, golf courses, equestrian facilities, and communi ty recreational buildings. Scenic open space consists of exceptional viewsheds and rustic roads. Greenways and greenbelts are identified in this Plan as an in tegral part of the Village’s open space system. These sy stems provide environmental protection, and can include bicycle and pedestrian t rail access between homes, retail centers, dining, schools, and parks. When plan ted appropriately and managed wisely, open space systems along waterways are effe ctive filter strips trapping sediment and pollutants that damage water quality. The vegetation in greenways and greenbelts also helps remove pollutants fr om the air, provides opportunities for groundwater recharge, reduces noise, and moderates summer heats and winds. These systems provide space for stream s and wetlands to function naturally, while also providing wildlife corridors, recreational amenities, and functional needs such as accommodating stormwater flows. For the purposes of this Plan, greenways and greenbelts are defined as linear areas of open space in either public or private ownership. This Plan describes two types of greenways:
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Definition of Open Space 8 regional and local. Regional greenway s developed in the Village must be a minimum of 75 feet wide on each side of a stream bank (150 feet in total) or a minimum of 100 feet wide if not along a stream. Larger widths are strongly encouraged. Natural and environmentally sensitive areas located in or near the greenway as well as areas in the 100- and 500-year floodplain as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must be included, at a minimum. Local greenways are linear open spaces located within each subdivision. These greenways must be no less than 50 feet wide and follow the same guidelines listed for regional green ways in addition to connecting parks and other subdivisions. All local greenways should connect to regional greenways. Trails should be located in all greenways allowing residents to enjoy preserved natural areas and provide a safer, more comfortable environment for recreation. Greenbelts are wider than a greenway and serve to distinguish Plainfield from nearby communities, provide recreational amenities for Village residents, and promote environmental sustainability. Greenbelts shall be a minimum 200 feet wide. They may also include trails. The Open Space Map indicates where greenways, greenbelt s, and trails are anticipated. A coordinated and planned system of open space can also be referred to as green infrastructure. That is, it is an interc onnected network of protected open spaces (land and water) in and around a municipa lity that is purposefully designed to enhance economic vitality, sustain natural systems, connect people to the natural world, and increase individual and community well-being. Green infrastructure is quickly becoming recognized as an im portant element in municipal planning. This Plan seeks to realize the benefits of green infrastructure.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 9 For every 1% increase in protected wetlands along a stream corridor, peak stream flows decrease by 3.7% - Illinois State Water Surve y , 1993 Over 70% of all terrestrial wildlife species use riparian corridors. - University of Illinois B ENEFITS OF O PEN S PACE The benefits of open space are numerous and often readily recognized by the public. This section describes the types of benefits expected with an open space network, benefits that can be achieved in Plainfield. Expanses of open space protect environmental features and natural resources. Stormwater runoff and flooding can be reduced through natural stream buffers that absorb water and inhibit otherwise fast- and free-flowing waters during storm events. This can save local tax dollars from being spent on engineered solutions to stormwater management an d flooding that are costly. It also reduces flood damage to private proper ty, residences and other structures. Native plants found in waterways and wetlands often naturally absorb pollutants, improving water quality. This avoids costly alternatives like chemical treatments, which may still have negative impacts. For example, the City of Chicago has increased the amount of chlorine in their drinking water by 30%, since 1965, to combat source contamination. Air quality is also improved with trees and other plant life in parks an d open spaces. Finally, benefits that can be realized with open space incl ude the protection of food, water, and migratory corridors for many species of plants and wildlife. Networks of open space provide a choice in mode of travel, offering the same benefits that automobiles enjoy: efficiency, safety, comfort, reliability, and flexibility. Offering alternatives to th e automobile reduces roadway congestion. Connections between destinations such as work, schools, libraries, parks, shopping areas, and tourist attractions are important to plan. The ability to bike, walk, or skate, has the added advantages of improving mental and physical health. Studies show 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity exercise can improve one’s health. The mode choices afforded with open space and trails provides a transportation benefit and health advantages. Open space has economic benefits too. The reduction in flood damages, improvement in water quality, and prevention of erosion, reduces costs to homeowners and local governments. Open space corridors offset a growing community’s visual impact creating a more aesthetically pleasing and desirable Every mile walked adds an average of 21 minutes to a person’s life. - US Surgeon General
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Benefits of Open Space 10 environment. Such an atmosphere lends to increased property values. San Francisco, California reports that the Gold en Gate Park increases the value of nearby property by $500 million to $1 billion, in the process generating $5-10 million in property taxes. According to Economic Benefits of Parks and Open Space , published in 2002 by Steve Lerner and William Poole, corporate CEO’s say quality of life for employees is the thir d-most-important factor in locating a business. It ranks below access to domestic markets and availability of skilled labor. Owners of small companies ranke d recreation/parks and open space as the highest priority in choosing a new lo cation for their business. Today, employers shop for appealing locations that will attract and retain employees. The added corporate offices could have a si gnificant positive impact on the local economy generating jobs and creating retail and service demands as well. Tourism also increases with open space and greenway systems, drawing additional investment to the area. In short, parks and greenways become cultural assets and focal points fo r community activities which generate economic development. A system of open space provides numerous cultural, environmental, recreational, economic, transportation , and health benefits. Open space contributes to community character and a good quality of life. Conservation and open space are investments, not costs.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 11 H OW THE P LAN WAS C REATED The Open Space Plan identifies existi ng resources and opportunities to interconnect them. It seeks to accomplis h more than “islands” of park or open space. The goal is a green infrastructure to achieve the benefits discussed in the previous section. The first step to create the Open Space Plan was conducting an inventory of existing assets. This included documenting trails, parks, greenways, and waterways. Data was obtained from the Village’s Comprehensive Plan as well as through fieldwork, to identify existing assets. The information gathered was compiled in the Village’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to create a map and basis from which a detailed inventory of the assets could be built at some point in the future. Future data that could be added to the map might include ownership, quality of open space, an d preservation rank. The Plainfield Township Park District’s trail and park information were integrated with the Village Plan. The Open Space Map docume nts existing parks. Future parks are not shown. The Will County Forest Preserve District and Kendall County Forest Preserve District were contacted to determine if any areas in Plainfield’s planning jurisdiction were identified as unique and environmentally rich areas. Beyond the Renwick Forest Preserve, neit her agency has identified additional areas for potential acquisition or lands po ssessing unique featur es that should be preserved (such as high-quality wetlands, forested areas, etc.). However, a potential 22-acre expansion of Lake Re nwick north of Renwick Road may be funded under the recently approved Will County 2005 Open Space Referenda. Should additional areas be identified in the future by Forest Preserve Districts, the Open Space Plan would be updated accordingly. The 2004 Kendall County Trails and Greenway Plan identified several trail and greenway areas in the Plainfield planning area that are incl uded in the Village’s Open Space Plan. Finally, wetland and floodplain informatio n, obtained from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the Na tural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), was added to the map. The Open Space Plan targets these areas as assets for preservation in their natural state and links them with other open space areas. The linkage creates a green infrastructure system providing environmental and functional advantages. The Open Space Map shows a network of trails throughout the Village. The trails were categorized as “existing,” “anti cipated,” and “future.” Existing trails are those already constructed and open for public use at the time of Plan Will County will work to preserve a minimum of 20% of land the area within the County as permanent open space through a variety of mechanisms (public acquisition, conservation development, private landowner conservation, etc.) - 2002 LRMP for Will County
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan How the Plan was Created 12 adoption. Anticipated trails refer to those areas where trails will be constructed within the next 1-2 years. These genera lly consist of areas where annexations and preliminary or final plats have been approved and construction is imminent. Future trails are those trails the Villa ge would like installed when development occurs. A majority of these trails follow Village policy: requiring trails on the south side of all east-west major/minor collectors and arterials as well as on the west side of all north-south major/minor collectors and arterials. However, trails should also be located in all green ways. Local greenways will be located as development occurs, therefore neither th e greenway nor the corresponding trail are shown on the Map. The second step in creating the Open Space Map was identifying greenways. Regional greenways in the Village’s pla nning area include the West Norman, the DuPage River, the Aux Sable Creek, and the Prairie Point Greenways. The West Norman and the DuPage River Greenways are gradually forming. However, a majority of the greenways shown on the Open Space Map do not exist. As development continues in the community the Aux Sable and Prairie Point Greenways will take shape. These regional greenways must be a minimum of 75 feet wide on each side of the stream bank, a minimum of 100 feet wide if not along a stream, include any natural areas locate d in or near the greenway, and include areas in the 100- and 500-year floodplain as identified by the FEMA. Larger widths are encouraged. Regional greenwa ys that do not follow waterways must be incorporated into developing subd ivisions, rather than located on the periphery. These greenways are concep tually shown on the Open Space Map. The exact location will be determined as properties develop, based on the location of the floodplain and subdivision design. The Map also includes several buffers along major roadways such as the WIKADUKE and County Line Road. These should also be a minimum of 50 feet wide on each side. For visual display on the map they are 150 feet wide, but all calculations of buffers are based on the 50 foot requirement. The third step in mapping the plan was to identify wetlands and floodplain in the Village’s planning area. Wetlands are transitional areas in the landscape between dry upland and aquatic lowland. Wetlands are generally either covered with shallow water or have soils saturat ed with water for extended periods of time, particularly during a plant’s growing season. Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world. They are valuable for many of the following reasons: • improved water quality through absorp tion and filtering of pollutants, Will County identifies three trail “spines” in the County: I&M Heritage Trail, Wauponsee Glacial Trail, Peotone-Beecher Road. A series of loop trails will feed into these spines. - 2002 LRMP f or Will Count y
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan How the Plan was Created 13 • decreased force of flood and storm waters due to their capacity to store water, • provides wildlife habitat for species such as insects and migratory birds (The variety of living organisms fo und in wetlands contributes to the health of our planet and our own lives by ensuring our food supply, regulating the atmosphere, and provid ing raw materials for industry and medicine. Many natural products found in our economy come from wetlands including shellfish, cranberries and timber.), • protected open space, • recreational opportunities, and • preserved scenic vistas. Human actions such as increased stormwater runoff from development, pollutants introduced from stormwater runoff, stream channelization, tilling for crops, animal grazing, and alteration of the natural hydrology result in loss and degradation of wetlands. Natural threats to wetland loss include erosion, subsidence, droughts, rising sea level, and overgrazing by wildlife, in addition to water-quality threats caused by pollution such as urban stormwater runoff. Because wetlands are critical to environmental stability and offer recreational opportunities, this Open Space Plan seeks to protect all wetlands in the Plainfield planning area. Fourth, scenic views in the Village were identified. A scenic view is characterized by the ability to see a large expanse of land, large groves of mature trees, waterways with natural fauna, and any other unique views. These viewsheds often occur in areas with higher elevations such as some of the views found along the WIKADUKE Trail (Stewart, Plainfield, and Ridge Roads). Scenic views along the WIKADUKE include the following: center of Grande Park, 143 rd /Plainfield Road, Route 126/Plainfield Road, ¼ mile south of Route 126/Ridge Road, and Ridge/Wheeler Road. The Grande Park viewshed is significant because one looks West Norman Greenway, south of 127 th Street. A scenic view northeast from Plainfield and Johnson Roads.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan How the Plan was Created 14 across 100 acres of park land at the center of the subdivision. A majority of the park is open land with some areas constructed for specific activities such as a playground, tennis courts, ball fields, and more. In addition to the unique view, this area is also important because the viewshed will eventually stretch westward with the Prairie Pointe Greenway. This will not only make a physical connection with Oswego trails but will augm ent the vista at this location. The viewshed at 143 rd and Plainfield Road is unique because views to the northeast, southeast, and southwest are expansive from this point. The viewshed includes rolling plains and a line of trees to the no rtheast. Other poin ts highlighted along the WIKADUKE Trail include views of open rolling plains for miles. While these corridors may not remain open farmland, the ability to see expansive areas from these high points will continue and theref ore development should be sensitive to this by planning open space corridors along these viewsheds. Other scenic views include areas along the West Norman Drain and DuPage River. Documented vistas are available in Appendix B. The Open Space Map (Appendix A) identifies open space areas at loca tions where exceptional viewsheds were identified. This communicat es the Village’s desire to preserve that area and thus the vistas. Once all existing and anticipated re sources were mapped, opportunities to connect these assets needed to be identi fied. This included identifying where existing trails, open space, wetlands, and scenic views are in close proximity to warrant connections. Improving connectiv ity of the overall open space/trail network was the goal. Two or more linkages among open space areas are desired. This creates better connectiv ity and a network of open space where plants and animals can thrive. The resu lt: the Village’s desired open space system complete with open space/trail connections, preservation of important environmental features, vistas, and ro adway buffers establish amenities for generations to come. The last step in preparing the Open Spac e Plan, was to seek opportunities to create large areas for community use and en joyment. The process of identifying open space in undeveloped areas of th e Village, did not discover plans from other agencies for additional nature preser ves, golf courses, equestrian facilities, or indoor/outdoor sports complexes for activities such as soccer, ice skating, tennis, basketball, and more. Two areas within the boundaries of the Open Space Plan presented this unique opportunity to provide such community amenities. Those are identified as Recreation Areas on the Open Space Map. If the Village follows this Open Space Pl an, the Village could have approximately 9,067 acres in open space. This would be a ratio of 103.7 acres per 1,000 residents (using projected population build out of 87,402, as calculated by the Village’s
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan How the Plan was Created 15 Comprehensive Plan using the low range of densities). See Appendix C for more information on the open space calculations. Other opportunities for open space and open space connections may become available. These may include trails along pipeline, railroad, and ComEd easements or in cooperation with ot her recreational agencies. While coordination with other recreational agen cies was a critical component of this Plan’s development, it will continue to be modified as these agencies (the Plainfield Township Park District, Osweg oland Park District, Will County Forest Preserve District, and the Kendall County Fo rest Preserve District) identify lands for preservation, as well as add logical connections that may result from those modifications. This Plan is intended to work in concert with other agencies to attain a mutual goal of open space pl anning and protection in the Village’s planning area and to give Plainfield a un ique sense of place with a high quality of life.
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Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 17 O PEN S PACE P LANNING R EQUIREMENTS This section focuses on how to use the Open Space Plan. Current open space planning is primarily recreational includ ing parks and trails. A majority of the Village’s trails are along roadways (south side of east-west roadways and west side of north-south roadways), which this Plan asserts is a minimalist approach to trail planning. This Plan seeks more than the minimum. Non-recreational aspects of open space such as environmenta l, ecological, aesthetic, health, safety, habitat, and economic benefits become ke y in this open space framework. This Plan moves non-recreational aspects to the forefront when designing a subdivision. Developers must embrace th e following basic principals desired by the Village: respect/preserve vistas, create linear green space within each subdivision, and connect parks and retention basins to open space. All subdivisions located west of Drau den/Heggs/Steiner Road must include 30% open space. Again, the Village’s Subdivision Code defines open space as green space or water separate from park space, detention, floodplain, or other restricted areas. This Plan permits greenways, parks, floodplain, wetlands, remnant natural areas, rights-of-way for underground utilities, and stormwater basins to be part of this open space re quirement because they contribute toward the goals outlined in this Plan. Thirty percent of the required open space may include required stormwater detention if it is designed as an aesthetic feature or it is useable for active recreational purposes. Land within rights-of-way for over-head high tension power lines will not count toward the minimum open space requirement. Floodplain may not occupy more than 50% of the required open space. During all phases of subdivision construction 50% of the open space must remain undisturbed (it must be fenced off and may not be scraped of topsoil, regraded, or have heavy equipment traversing it). Environmental benefits of open space wer e explained in a previous section of this plan. In planning a subdivision, these considerations must shift to the forefront when evaluating open space loca tions. As such, all open space in the Village should be designed to improve stormwater runoff water quality employing Best Management Practices (B MPs). If the development promotes stormwater water quality by achieving the following removal rates, then density bonuses may be considered: 80% total suspended solids, 40% total phosphorus, 40% total nitrogen, 40% metals, and 40% pathogens. The Village encourages additional open space. If a development provides more than 30% open space and the added are a is developable land, then density bonuses will be considered. This addi tional area must remain undisturbed
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Open Space Planning Requirements 18 during all phases of subdivision construc tion. Conservation design subdivisions can achieve this and are encouraged. Each subdivision design must incorporate a local greenway. Local greenways are linear open spaces located within ea ch subdivision. These greenways must be 50 feet wide, at a minimum, and in clude existing natural areas (such as wetlands), as well as all lands within the 100- and 500-year floodplain. Local greenways must connect parks, trails, and retention basins with similar features in adjacent subdivisions. All local greenways should connect to regional greenways. A majority of the local/regional greenways will include trails, allowing residents to enjoy preserved natural areas and provide a safer, more comfortable environment for recreation. It is the Village’s desire to have open space “stubs” much like roadways are st ubbed for future connection to adjacent developments. Open space stubs will be re viewed as land plans are submitted. If they do not physically connect with a regional greenway, they must be located to provide this connection as adjacent properties develop. As with roadway connections between adjacent developing subdivisions, developers and land planners should also coordinate green way connections. Local greenways must have two or more connections/stubs to adjacent properties. Local greenways should also seek to create maximum connections among community facilities such as parks, schools, libraries, and other public facilities. Many future schools identified in the Plai nfield Consolidated School District’s plan are on or near regional greenways. Subdivision plans should incorporate local greenways that will connect school s with these open space corridors. Likewise, school site planning should st rive to maximize access to these open spaces. The Plan previously detailed the approp riate approach to planning regional greenways in the Village. However, it bears repeating that many of the regional greenways shown on the Open Space Map are conceptually located. Exact locations will be determined as proper ties develop, based on the floodplain location and subdivision design. Region al greenways must be a minimum of 75 feet wide on each side of a stream bank. The 100- and 500-year floodplain, as identified by FEMA, must be included in the regional greenway. Modifications to the floodplain are discouraged and will not automatically change the required regional greenway location. Wider greenways are encouraged along the waterways. Regional greenways not located along waterways, must be a minimum of 100 feet wide and incorpo rated into the land plan of nearby developing properties, not on the periphery. Greenways should include trails affordin g residents opportunities to enjoy the preserved natural areas and providing a safer, more comfortable environment
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Open Space Planning Requirements 19 for recreation. A majority of the greenways shown on the Open Space Map identify complementing trail systems. The exact trail location will vary depending upon the location of the regi onal and local greenways. The greenway trails must connect to trails designated along roadways, further integrating the Village’s trail and open space system. Trail stubs are encouraged, similar to the open space stubs described above. Open space areas must be landscaped. The Village’s Stormwater Drainage and Detention Ordinance establishes minimu m requirements for stormwater basin landscaping. Because stormwater basins are permitted as part of the required open space, appropriate landscaping sh ould be used in the transition area between the basin and other open space. The Village’s Subdivision Code requires all open space not used for active recreational areas to be landscaped with one plant for every 750 square feet of area. Natural landscaping using native prairie plants or other native pl ant communities is strongly encouraged. Open space planning for a new subdivision should be coordinated with the Village of Plainfield and the Plainfield/Oswego Park District. This ensures the land plan not only meets the objectiv es of this Plan and other Village requirements, but also the goals of the area park districts. While ownership and/or maintenance responsibility of open space may be under a Homeowner’s Association, rather than by the Village, Plainfield/Oswego Park District, or Will/Kendall Forest Preserve District, a public access easement should be recorded on the property and preserved in perpetuity. If maintenance is the responsibility of the Homeowner’s Association, there must be a plan for regular maintenance of all open space. Maintenance requiremen ts are detailed in the Village’s Subdivision Code. Cont rolled burns may be a component of a maintenance plan if there are large areas of native plantings. Accessibility should remain at the forefron t of open space planning. Residents of all ages and abilities should be free to use and enjoy Plainfield’s open space network. Trail standards are outlined in the Village’s Subdivision Code. Accessibility will be reviewed as de velopment plans are proposed. Employing the guidelines detailed in this section will lead to a broad, accessible system of open space and trails througho ut the Village. It will also establish a hierarchy of open space, with some prov iding regional benefits and other areas serving local neighborhoods. As the Village grows, a connected park and open space system will develop and so will the Village’s unique sense of place.
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Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 21 P RIORITY A CQUISITION A REAS The Village’s primary means of open space planning and acquisition, to date, has been development specific. That is, th e Comprehensive Plan identifies trails, greenways, and existing parks, and as ea ch subdivision is annexed and platted the Village has tailored open space to th ese individual developments. The Open Space Plan looks comprehensively at th e Village’s planning area, documenting existing and planned open space/trail systems. It provides a more detailed framework of the green infrastructure desired by the Village and places individual subdivisions within the overa ll context of the plan. This allows the Village to require certain connections an d ensures that each subdivision meets not only their individual needs, but also benefits the entire Plainfield community. The Village, up to this point, has not in vested time or scarce resources into the acquisition of open space areas or t rails outside of the annexation and subdivision platting process. The V illage Board has discussed a bond issue referendum for open space acquisition. The provision of open space has primarily occurred with individual deve lopments. Typically the open space within an annexed and subdivided property has been dedicated to the Plainfield/Oswego Park Districts or maintained by the Homeowner’s Association. In order to achieve the open space system outlined in this Plan, a more active acquisition path may need to be implemented, with Village, Park District, or Forest Preserve District owne rship. Active acquisition opportunities should be sought beyond the annexation and/or subdivision review process. Using the Plan as a guide, important sce nic, ecological, and connectivity areas can be identified and acquired. This Plan suggests several criteria to prioritize open space areas, should active acquisition be desired. The criteria consider the open space depicted on the Open Space Map and offer methods to prioritize them: • Recreation Areas (see page 14 and the Open Space Map); • greenways connecting to the Recreation Areas; • lands preserving vistas; • small gaps between significant expanses of existing trails and/or greenways; Teeple Barn, built in 1885, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only 16-sided barn recorded in Illinois.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Priority Acquisition Areas 22 • rural architecture reminiscent of Village or County vernaculars; • enhancement or expansion of existing wetland(s); • lands with hydric soils; and • migratory corridors.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 23 F UNDING S OURCES AND M ECHANISMS A variety of funding options are available should the acquisition of open lands or development of trail systems identified in this Open Space Plan be desired. This section identifies sources and provides a summary of the types of funding provided by that organization. Identifi cation of these sources does not suggest that the Village has chosen to implemen t an active acquisition program, rather the information is provided should active acquisition be desired in the future. The following funding sources may prove helpful in further developing and/or improving existing open space and tra il systems in the Village regardless of establishing priority lands. Conservation Easement A conservation easement is a legal agreement between a landowner and a nonprofit conservation group (such as The Conservation Foundation or a governmental organization) that limits use of the land to ensure that the owner’s conservation goals for the property are up held. The easements run with the land regardless of its sale or development. They can be donated in addition to purchased. The owner does not have to sell an area to protect it, they can establish an easement (under a private land conservation organization) to ensure areas are used as specified/desired. Easements are an effective method of protecting the natural character of land. Holders of conservation easements are responsible for monitoring the easeme nt and enforcing the terms of the easements. Easements can give an owne r personal satisfaction in knowing the beauty of their land will be intact for fut ure generations. Furthermore, income tax deductions, estate tax reductions, and property tax reductions (as of 2001, land with a conservation easement may be assessed at 8 1 /3 percent of the fair market value) are benefits of conserva tion easements. Examples of local conservation easements include: a 400-ac re easement on the McGinley’s Horizon Farms near Barrington Hills (perhaps the largest easement for a private landowner in Illinois history), the 40-acre Dorothy Dean Estate/Conservation Easement near Oak Brook, a 2 ½ -acre Becker Conservation Easement near West Chicago, 9 ¼-acre Hamill Conservation Easement near Wayne, 20-acre Gieser Conservation Easements near West Chicago, and several 1-6 acre conservation easements in unincorporated Naperville and Warrenville. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) The Congestion Mitigation and Air Qua lity (CMAQ) Improvement Program is a federally-funded program of surface tran sportation improvements designed to improve air quality and mitigate congestion. The Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) CMAQ Project Selection Committee se lects CMAQ projects in northeastern Illinois, with subsequent approval by the
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 24 CATS Work Program and Policy committ ees. The Illinois Department of Transportation administers the program. CMAQ lists two specific areas of project funding that could promote the Village’s Open Space Plan objectives, they include the following: • Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Projects - The CMAQ program finances both bicycle and pedestrian facilities that reduce automobile travel (many recreational facilities do not make good CMAQ project candidates). • Bicycle Parking and Bicycle Encouragement Projects - These projects create or increase the availability of parking facilities for bicycles and promote the use of bicycles, thereby eliminating auto trips. CMAQ is a competitive grant program. Ty pically successful grant recipients in the category of bike paths emphasized co nnectivity. Applications are available every November and due at the end of January. More information can be obtained on the project website: www.catsmpo.com/prog-cmaq.htm . CorLands A nonprofit organization whose mission is to help communities in northeastern Illinois increase the quantity and quality of open space for public enjoyment. They are an affiliate of the Openlands Project described later in this section. A variety of conservation tools are used by CorLands to help local governments and private landowners save natural areas. Services include wetland protection, land acquisition, technical assistance, conservation easement implementa tion, and acquisition planning. More information can be obtained at their website: www.corlands.org Friends of Illinois Parks This organization supports and promotes park districts, forest preserves, and recreation sites in Illinois. “Friends” are individuals and groups who share a common belief in the importance of green space for leisure activities, wholesome recreational opportunities for individuals and families, and the preservation of natural resources and wildlife habitat. Their goals include the acquisition and be autification of parks, open spaces, greenways, trails, and bike paths. They do this through researching project challenges, advising districts, furnishin g information to the Illinois General Assembly, assisting in the improvem ent and expansion of parks, and
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 25 representing their members. While they do not administer any grants themselves, they have links to gr ant information on their web site. For more information visit their website at www.ilparks.org/friends.htm Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program This program is intended to help in the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas. Estimated funds for 2005 are $20,000,000. The current program provides state funds up to 50% of a project with caps of $400,000 on development and $750,000 on acquisition. Local units of government are eligible to apply with application deadlines typically on July 1 st of each year. Reimbursement occurs after the project is completed. Land and Water Conservation (LWCF) Program This program is intended to help in th e acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas. Estimated funds for 2005 are $3,000,000. The current program provides federal funds up to 50% of a project with caps of $400,000 on development and $750,000 on acquisition. Lo cal units of government are eligible to apply with application deadlines on July 1 st of each year. Reimbursement occurs after the project is completed. Trail Grant Program This program is intended to help in th e acquisition and development of local, public, non-motorized, bike paths. Al though the program was canceled in 2004, a February 2004 report from the IDNR st ates that it may return in 2005. Estimated funds for 2005 are $2,500,000. The current program provides state funds up to 50% of a project with a cap of $200,000 on development and no cap on acquisition. Local units of government are eligible to apply with application deadlines on March 1 st of each year. Reimbursement occurs after the project is completed. For more information on these programs, visit their website at www.dnr.state.il.us Illinois Clean Energy The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF) invests in clean energy development and land preservation efforts, working with communities and citizens to
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 26 improve environmental quality in Illinois . The Foundation supports programs and projects that will improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy resources, and preserve and enhance natural areas and wildlife habitats throughout the state. The Foundation pr ovides grants, loans, and other financial support, on a competitive basis, in response to proposals submitted by organizations in accord with the ICEC F’s strategic priorities. Funding is available for activities regarding natural are as that include: acquisition of high-value natural areas and wildlife habitat, pl anning efforts leading to acquisition of important natural areas, and restoration of important natural areas by nonprofit organizations. Grant requests begin with a letter of in quiry describing the proposed project, explaining the need for the project, su mmarizing the total project expenses and proposed sources of funding, and the specific amount requested from the Foundation. The Foundation will then no tify applicants if a full proposal is desired. General Competitive Cycle Grants are available twice a year. Applicants must submit a letter of in quiry by mid January for mid July awards or late April for late October awards (see web site for exact dates). For more information, go to www.illinoiscleanenergy.org Kendall County Forest Preserve District The Kendall County Forest Preserve Distri ct is open to cooperative efforts and partnerships to acquire land as open spac e. Partnerships can range in scope from cost sharing, to a joint grant application, to staff support, and more. Open space priorities for Kendall County include pres ervation of high quality natural areas, protecting natural areas of significant size, and greenways. Their participation would be determined on a case-by-case basis. Kodak American Greenways Awards Program Kodak, The Conservation Fund, and the National Geographic Society, provide small grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America. The annual grant pr ogram was instituted in response to the President’s Commission on Am ericans Outdoors recommendation to establish a national network of greenways. Made possible by a generous grant from Eastman Kodak, the program also honors groups and individuals whose ingenuity and creativity foster the creation of greenways. For more information on the Ameri can Greenways Program: Creating Conservation Connections go to www.conservationfund.org
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 27 National Park Service The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, also known as the Rivers & Trails Program or RTCA, is a co mmunity resource of the National Park Service. Rivers and Trails Staff work with community groups and local and State governments to conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways. The program provides assistance in building partnerships to achieve community set goals, assessing resources, developing concept plans, engaging public participation, and identify ing potential sources of funding. For more information go to www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/index.html Openlands Project The Openlands Project protects, expands, and enhances public open space (both land and wate r) within the greater Chicago metropolitan area. This organization also advocates for improved statewide policies for the protection of open space across Illinois. Programs include promoting greenways, urban greening (planting trees, etc.), a 500-mile bike and hike trail circling Northern Illinois by linking stat e parks with the Mississippi River, Lake Michigan, and many communities, as well as other initiatives. A grant program applicable to the Village’s Open Sp ace Plan is highlighted below: Wetland Restoration Fund Eligible projects include wetlands and other aquatic ecosystem restorations. Projects must be in the six-county Chic ago metropolitan area and have either a conservation easement or be owned by a government agency. Project awards range from $5,000 - $100,000. Application de adlines are in March and October. For more information on these gran ts visit the Openlands website at www.openlands.org The Conservation Foundation The Conservation Foundation is a not-for-profit land and watershed protection organization. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life by preserving open space, protecting natural lands, and improving rivers and watersheds. To help achieve their mission, the Foundation works on pr iority projects such as natural area and open space preservation, education, and advocacy. The
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 28 Conservation Foundation implements a variety of approaches to preserve open space which include: • Purchase at fair market value. • Purchase of property for less than its fair market value—a bargain sale. The difference between the purchase price and the property's market value can be claimed as a charitable deduction by the property owner. • Purchase of a property in which the sale price is paid in two or more installments. If the installments are spread over two or more years it may benefit the seller's tax situation. • Outright donation of property. • Donation of property at death by will. • Donation or sale of property with selle r retaining the right to continue to use and live on the property until death – life estate. • Donation of a conservation easement by property owner. • Purchase of a conservation easement. • Planned giving strategies such as charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. While these are not strictly land protection tools, they do provide financial and tax saving incentives that can help make land protection feasible. For more information, go to www.theconservationfoundation.org The Conservation Fund The Conservation Fund provides a compre hensive range of conservation services including land identification and acquisit ion, mitigation, disposition, advisory services, and training. The Fund helps in land acquisition by providing risk capital, effective negotiation skills an d leveraging limited funding. Specific grants are not available, however for minimal fees they offer expertise and guidance in land acquisition. For more information, go to www.conservationfund.org Transfer of Development Rights The goal of a Transfer of Development Ri ghts (TDR) program is to maintain land in its present agricultural or conservation use and thus prevent development. A TDR program is financially self-sufficient because it works by letting developers trade development rights from one area to another, thereby allowing development in parts of a region while preventing development from occurring in other parts. However, the TDR program poses significant political challenges,
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 29 because it requires identifying lands that will develop and othe rs that will not. This is a very sensitive issue because it affects land values. At this time it is unclear whether Tran sfer of Development Rights (TDRs) are authorized in the State of Illinois. Opi nions differ on this issue, however the Illinois State Statues include a section a llowing development rights banking and transfers (65 ILCS 5/11-48.2). If the Village Board considers this approach desirable, more investigation would be required. Trust for Public Land Chicago Natural Areas Program TPL-Chicago Natural Areas Program helps communities surrounding Chicago protect vital open space and natural areas threatened by sprawl. Workin g alongside local governments, county agencies, conservation groups, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, TPL’s real estate experts help direct development by protecting critical natural areas and providing new opportunities for outdoor recreation. No funds are earmarked for a grant prog ram. This organization is available with resources to dedicate toward a worthy project. For more information, visit the Trust for Public Land website: www.tpl.org US Fish and Wildlife Service Northeastern Illinois Wetlands Conservation Account Eligible projects include restoration, enha ncement, and preservation of wetlands. Other eligible projects include those th at promote understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of wetlands. Individuals, local governments, any organization, and educational institutions are eligible for this grant. The grants range from $5,000 – 150,000, with matching funds preferred. For more information contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service website: www.fws.gov Village Sales Tax The Village may impose a sales tax to raise funds for open space acquisition. A nexus between the item taxed and the use of that tax is typically desired. Areas
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 30 where sales tax is typically imposed for specific items include general merchandise sales, food and beverages, and gasoline. Implementing a sales tax provides the potential taxee with control ov er whether they pay the tax. In other words, they may choose whether and/or where to eat and purchase items, which affects how much they pay or even if they do. Plainfield would need to pass a referendum in order to collect taxes toward open space acquisition. Non-home rule commun ities are limited to using sales tax for infrastructure improvements. An argument could be made for such a tax, as this Plan encourages the development of a green infrastructure in the Village. Green infrastructure is an interconnected ne twork of protected open spaces in and around a municipality that is purpose fully designed to enhance economic vitality, sustain natural systems, connect people to the natural world, and increase individual and community well-being (human and non-human). A home rule community can pass a sales tax without a referendum. Typically items are taxed between ½ to 1% for a specific goal. If the Village Board considers this approach desirable more analysis could be done to quantify reasonable tax amounts, provide projection s, and relate them to the open space acquisition goals. Village Impact Fee An option to raise funds fo r open space acquisition is imposing an impact fee. This fee would be applicable to new anne xation agreements. While the fee could be a random number, it would be better determined through the goals set forth in this Plan. Following this plan wo uld result in approximately 8,812 acres of open space. Portions are already owned by the Village, Park District, or Forest Preserve District and other areas will be donated as a part of land-cash requirements or to meet this plan. Ther efore, it is difficult to determine what areas may require purchase in order to obtain. Recreation Areas would readily classify under an outright purchase. These areas total 477 acres . At the current market rate of land (approximately $74,012.21), it would cost $35,303,824.17. In order to purchase those solely through an impact fee imposed on new development, the Village would need to collect $2,364.15 per acre based on the remaining unincorporated area in Plainfie ld’s planning boundary of 14,933 acres. (It should be noted that this number wa s approximated using the unincorporated area within the Village’s boundary agreement lines with surrounding municipalities.)
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 31 Village Open Space Referendum A nationwide poll released by The Trust for Public Land and The Nature Conservancy in April 2004 showed that 65% of voters said they were willing to support small increases in taxes to pay for programs to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and neighborhood parks. In the Chicago area many open space referenda have been supported including a Kendall County $5 million dollar referendum (2002), $6 million in Plainfie ld Township Park District (2000), a 1999 $70 million dollar and a 2005 $95 million referendum in Will County, and a $75 million dollar referendum in DuPage County (1997). The Trust for Public Land and Conservati on Foundation are some organizations that assist agencies in organizing efforts to support a referendum. Village Real Estate Tax Transfer Imposing a real estate tax transfer is an other method to raise funds to purchase property. A referendum must be passed in order to require this tax. The amount collected by these tax tran sfers varies between communities and could be based upon the overall amount of open space slated for acquisition. Nantucket Island Land Bank in Massachuse tts levies a two (2) percent real estate transfer fee against the purchase price on most real estate transfers on the Island. During 2003, the Land Bank processed 1,233 property transfers and collected over $11,902,000 in transfer income. Funds collected could be placed in a land bank fund that can be a revolving or sinking account within the treasury of the Village of Plainfield. The real estate transfer tax can apply to specific transa ctions. Many communities impose it on the purchaser, not the seller. It is often a pplied to purchasers that do not already live in the community. That is, if an exis ting resident chooses to move within the community, they do not pay a real estate transfer tax on their newly purchased home. Other exemptions may include property transfers to government, transfers as gifts without monetary co nsideration, transfers to charitable organizations, and transfers in foreclosure. The Village of Romeoville passed a referendum in April 2005 to collect .35% per $100,000 of the sale price of a house. Half of the funds collected by this real estate transfer tax, imposed on a new buyer in the Village of Romeoville, would go toward purchase of open space and development of parks.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 32 Village Planned Unit Developments The Village’s Zoning Ordinance states that Planned Unit Developments (PUD) provide a means by which land can be developed or redeveloped with innovation, creativity, and design effort . PUDs fulfill the objectives of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan while a llowing limited relief from strict application of use and bulk regulation s which may cause undue hardship or complications for desirable but unconv entional development. Among the objectives listed in the Zoning Ordinance are to stimulate creative approaches to residential, commercial, and industrial de velopment of land, to preserve natural features and provide open space areas, develop new approaches to the living environment, and accommodate diversific ation of land uses under a unified development. Many local governments utilize PUDs to protect environmentally sensitive areas and preserve large areas of common open space. A conservation design subdivision could develop under a PUD. The Village’s Zoning Ordinance does require multi-family residential developments to have 25% of the tota l development preserved as common open space. Village Density Bonuses Density bonuses are a tool used by some local governments to achieve goals of additional open space. Kendall County is one entity implementing this tool. The County has three different Residential Planned Development districts where base densities are identified and then density incentives are provided according to the following guidelines: • Provision of public access to open space areas (bonus not to exceed .03 dwelling units per buildable acre). • Innovative detention/retention or sewa ge facilities (bonus not to exceed .04 dwelling units per buildable acre). This criteria would be met if the following occurred: use of significant native vegetation such as prairies and wetlands to retain water, integratio n of natural land forms, provision of alternatives to detention basins (stormwater infiltration in naturalized swales, etc.), employing native landscapes, or preserving gently sloped depressional areas. • Secondary open space that is substa ntially more than the minimum size required for stormwater detention or through park dedication requirements (bonus not to exceed .07 dwelling units per buildable acre). • Provision of recreational amenities beyond minimum standards established in the subdivision ordina nce, including but not limited to: a golf course, ball fields, playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pool, hiking and bicycling paths, community centers,
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 33 and exceptional landscape improvements such as native or natural plantings (bonus not to exceed .01 dwelling units per buildable acre). • Offsite and perimeter road improvements in addition to those needed to provide adequate access solely for the proposed development (bonus not to exceed .03 dwelling units per buildable acre). • Conservation of traditional rural architecture reminiscent of Kendall County’s agricultural heritage, preserva tion of historical structures, or design of new structures which reflec t these architectural themes (bonus not to exceed .01 dwelling units per buildable acre). • Enhancement or expansion of an exis ting wetland or creation of a new wetland beyond that required for compliance with Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Permit requirements (bonus not to exceed .01 dwelling units per buildable acre). Will County Forest Preserve District The Will County Forest Preserve District is another agency that can cooperatively work with the Village to acquire open space. The District has specific criteria that must be met to warrant their involvement, as follows: • The proposed project should be part of a local or regional open space or greenway plan adopted by the requesting agency. • The proposed project is within a partnership or plan previously recognized by a Forest Preserve Board resolution. • The proposed project should have a demonstrable public benefit. • The proposed project should have a clear benefit to the District. Projects that protect resources or that are se gments of or provide connections to regional trails are optimal. • The requesting agency has the ability to see the project through to completion. • The requesting agency has actively p articipated in or has a demonstrated commitment to open space protection within the project area or local jurisdiction. • The requesting agency is providing a significant financial contribution, within their economic means, to complete the proposed project. • The requesting agency must, at a minimu m, agree to convey to the District a Conservation Easement on the subject property. • The requesting agency agrees to allo w District review and approval of any conceptual or design-build site deve lopment, management or restoration plans.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Funding Sources and Mechanisms 34 Currently the Will County Forest Preserve District has committed remaining funds from their 1999 $70 million dollar referendum to projects. However, a $95 million referenda passed in April 2005 that could provide funding for new projects, perhaps in Plainfield.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 35 D ATA AND I NFORMATION S OURCES Open Space Plan Information Sources Campaign for Sensible Growth Campton Township Open Space Plan , Kane County, Illinois (2000) www.camptontownship.com Colorado Springs, Colorado Open Space Plan (1996) www.springsgov.com GreenInfrastructure.net www.greeninfrastructure.net Kane County 2030 Land Resource Management Plan Lerner, S. & Poole, W. (1999). The Economic Benefits of Open Space. www.tpl.org Nantucket Islands Land Ba nk, Massachusetts (1983, amended 2002) www.nantucketlandbank.org/ Northeastern Illinois Pla nning Commission (NIPC) www.nipc.org Plainfield Township Park District www.plainfieldparkdistrict.com The Conservation Foundation www.theconservationfoundation.org The Conservation Fund: American Greenways Program www.conservationfund.org The Trust for Public Land, and Illinois Association of Park Districts (2002). Illinois Land at Risk: A Statewide Assessment of Public Park and Green Space Needs. www.tpl.org Urban Open Space Foundation (2003) Comm unity Open Space Partnership: 2002 Green Infrastructure Forums Summary. Village of Romeoville www.romeoville.org/RETT.asp Wake County, North Carolina Conso lidated Open Space Plan (2002) www.wakegov.com/general/openspace/plan.htm
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Data and Information Sources 36 Williamson, K.S. (2003) Growing with Green Infrastructure. www.heritageconservancy.org The Barn Journal (2005) http://www.thebarnjournal.org/ Open Space Map Data Sources FEMA (FLOOD ZONE) Data, Projection: Lambert Conformal Conic www.isgs.uiuc.edu Wetland Data, Projection: North American Datum of 1983 www.wetlands.fws.gov DuPage River Trail Line & Lake Renwick Bike Trail, UTM NAD8 www.fpdwc.org All data projected in NAD83ILStatePlaneEAST
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Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 39 A PPENDIX B - P ICTURES OF S CENIC V IEWS
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Appendix B 40 A view northwest from Wheeler & Ridge Roads. A view north along Ridge Road at Wheeler Road.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Appendix B 41 A view northeast at Johnson and Ridge Roads. A close up of the same view from Johnson & Ridge Roads (northeast).
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Appendix B 42 Open space vista in the middle of the Gran de Park Subdivision from Ridge Road. An open space vista northwest across Grande Park Subdivision.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Appendix B 43 The West Norman Drain at Shenandoah Subdivision (127 th Street). A close up of the West Norman D rain at Shenandoah Subdivision (127 th Street).
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Appendix B 44 The DuPage River south of Lockport Street.
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan 45 A PPENDIX C – O PEN S PACE C ALCULATIONS
Village of Plainfield Open Space Plan Appendix C 46