HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007-10-02 PC Minutes VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION MEETING RECORD OF MINUTES DATE : October 2 , 2007 LOCATION: Village Hall Chairman Sobkoviak cal led the m eeting of the Plan Commission to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Kachel, McKay, Renzi, O’Rourke, Bonuchi; ex officio Commissioners Cox and Sanders; Chairman Sobkoviak; and Plainfield Fire District Representative Absent: Plainfield Park District, Plainfield School District, Library District, and Plainfield Police Department Also Presen t: Jonathan Proulx – Planner I Village of Plainfield, Carol Millan – Secretary Village of Plainfield, and Neal Eickholtz – Baxter and Woodman MINUTES: The minutes from the Plan Commission meeting of September 18 , 2007 were approved as amended. Page 18 of 19 – 2 nd Paragraph – the word it was changed to: three lane drive through. Page 6 of 19 – 7 th Paragraph – the word ponds was added so the sentence reads: “Commissioner Sanders asked if the detention ponds would be considered . . . . “ Staff requested the following changes be made. These numbers were recalculated after the 9/18 meeting. Commissioner Renzi suggested that the original number that was stated during the 9/18 meeting remain, but add the words “recalculated at the 10/2 mtg” be added along with the new number. Page 3 of 19 – 1 st Paragraph - the number 2.82 was recalculated to 2.98. Page 3 of 19 – 4 th Paragraph in two places the number 2.89 was recalculated to 2.98 Page 4 of 19 – 5 th Paragraph the number 14.34 was recalculated to 11.51 DEVELOPME NT REPORT Jonathan Proulx gave the development report. He stated at the 9/24 COW meeting, staff presented the overview of a grant program for the Star Line . The Plan Commission will most likely be involved in the Site Plan Review of the future METRA stat ion. The following items went before the Village Board on Monday, October 1 , 2007: 13365 Wellesley Ct . - directed the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance approving a variance to allow a sunroom to encroach upon rear setbacks requirement. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - adopted ordinance for annexation agreement, annexation, and special use to permit religious assembly. Also approved the preliminary and f inal plat, and site plan review. Dayfield Commons (Lot 2 located in Dayfield Comm ercial Lot 3 Resubdivision ) - adopted an ordinance for a Major Change to a Planned Development, including an amendment to the Statement of Intent for a PUD known as Dayfield Commercial.
Village of Plainfield Plan Commission Minutes Oc tober 2, 2007 Page 2 of 6 Crossroads Business Center (Lots 5, 7, 8, & 9) - adopted an ordina nce approving a major change to a PD, including an amendment to the Statement of Intent and Agreement for a PUD known as Crossroads Business Center . The Clubhouse at Playa Vista - approved the site plan review for the clubhouse for the age -restricted comm unity on 135 th St. Fifth Third Bank - approved the concept of having a second bank on an outlot i n the Meijer PUD , and approved the concept plan for Fifth Third Bank in the Meijer PUD with one stipulation. Hemmer Concept Plan – removed from agenda. Chester brook Academy at Crossroads Business Cntr . - approved the site plan review . Economic Incentive for the Boulevard Proposed Commercial Development – approved. Commission Renzi asked if the economic incentive was for capital improvement s . It was his recoll ection that when the Commission heard the case there was a letter from the School District that approved the development, but specifically stated their approval was contingent on there being no tax abatement. Jonathan stated he could report back to the Co mmission on that because he was not familiar with the details of the incentive package. It was his understanding that the more recent incentive agreements have primarily been related to sales tax relief. Commissioner Renzi stated that specific question, if he is thinking of the correct case, was asked of the developer and the developer stated there would be no tax abatements. He thought they were talking about capital improvements because of the offsite improvements to Route 30. Jonathan stated a memo c ould be provided in the next packet. Chairman Sobkoviak stated the Commission is usually not consulted about these type of negotiations. Commissioner O’Rourke made mention of the Star Line and asked Jonathan if he was involved in that project. Jonathan stated he submitted the pre -application and sometime in October, he will submit a formal scope of services for the proposed project to the RTA for their review and approval. Commissioner O’Rourke asked if Jonathan had seen the recent news articles about t he potential purchase of the EJ&E Railroad . Jonathan stated in Phase I of the study for the Star Line, it does evaluate the potential for a parallel track so that the freight could be on one track and the commuter traffic could be on a separate track. A discussion ensued about the proposed Star Line. OLD BUSINESS: CASE: 1348 -071207.AA.RZ.SU.CP RIVER VILLAGE Request: Annexation (Public Hearing) Rezoning (Public Hearing) Special Use (Public Hearing ) Concept Plan Review Location: West of IL Rt. 59, s outh of Fraser Rd. Applicant: Patti Bernhard At 7:15 p.m. pursuant to staff’s request, Commissioner O”Rourke made a motion that the Plan Commission continue this case to the November 6 , 2007 Plan Commission meeting. Commissioner Renzi seconded the motion .
Village of Plainfield Plan Commission Minutes Oc tober 2, 2007 Page 3 of 6 Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: McKay, Renzi, O’Rourke, Bonuchi, Kachel, Chairman Sobkoviak Nay: 0 The motion is carried 6:0 NEW BUSINESS: CASE: 1361 -083107.SPR BURGER KING Request: Site Plan Review L ocation: Lot 1 – Plainfield Retail Center NW Corner of Rt. 59 & 119 th St. Applicant: Heartland Midwest, LLC John Kayser, agent for the applicant TIME: 7:16 p.m. Commissioner O’Rourke excused himself from this case based on the fact that he is currentl y employed by the Burger King Corporation. Jonathan Proulx summariz ed the staff report. He stated the applicant is requesting a site plan review for a 3,100 sq. ft. Burger King located in the Plainfield Marketplace Development by Kohl’s, specifically the NW corner of Rt. 59 and 119 th Street. The proposed Burger King would be situated on Lot 1, which is in the NE corner of the development. The original Kohl’s development was approved by a PUD which included a special use for a drive through for this lot, so there will not be a public hearing or any additional special use application. There are two access point s proposed. One is from the north/south drive aisle and the second access point is proposed at the SE corner of the lot basically connecting wit h the existing parking area. The drive through will be wrapping around the building to the west. The reader board and the order station will be located behind the building and will be generally shielded from Route 59. The circulation pattern would be a counter clockwise pattern around the building. Jonathan further went on to say that he would ask the Commission to disregard one of the recommendations in his staff report regarding making the drive aisle on the east side of the building one way to avoid a potential conflict with cars exiting the drive through. He was assured by the engineers, after preparing his staff report, that the appropriate site distance is provided. On -site pedestrian circulation is provided via sidewalks along the north and south parking lanes closest to the building. There is a sidewalk on the west side of Route 59; however, some of the existing topography and drainage would make it difficult to make a pedestrian connection from that sidewalk into the development. Staff is not asking the petitioner for that at this time. The trash enclosure would be located to the rear of the building, which would incorporate the same materials as the principal building with a solid screen door. There is more than adequate parking proposed. S taff defers to the Village Engineer for a discussion of the ongoing engineering review. The building is proposed to be of all -brick construction with projections and recesses to add visual interest. The petitioner has worked with staff to provide treatme nts similar to the existing Kohl’s development. The landscape plan
Village of Plainfield Plan Commission Minutes Oc tober 2, 2007 Page 4 of 6 is a high -quality landscape plan and exceeds Village requirements. Staff has reviewed the photometric plan and finds it acceptable. Staff is submitting a favorable recommendation fo r the proposed site plan. Chairman Sobkoviak asked Neal Eickholz if he had anything to add to staff’s summarization. Neal stated it is a tight fit and creates a few design constraints, but they do not see any problems. Chairman Sobkoviak swore in the 4 p eople present from the petitioner. John Kayser, Director of Construction for H eartland Food Corp., spoke . He stated they operate 268 Burger King restaurants in 6 different states. He thanked the Commission for hearing their submittal and stated he would be happy to answer any questions the Commission had. Co mmissioner Renzi questioned where the Burger King would be built. Jonathan pointed to the slide and showed the location of the proposed Burger King. He had a question about the circulation. He ask ed if the islands were raised or sunken islands. Jonathan stated they were raised landscaped islands. Commissioner Renzi asked if you could drive right from the parking lot at Kohl’s into the Burger King parking lot. Jonathan stated there is a curbed en trance. Commissioner Renzi asked if the drive through lane curved. The petitioner responded yes. Commissioner Renzi also asked if the drive through aisle would be curbed instead of just a painted line. The petitioner responded yes. John Kayser stated the access point for the drive through would be at the northwest side. It is a single drive through lane with a hatched escape lane on the south end of the building so that a car would be able to swing out and bypass the car at the window if needed. Comm issioner Renzi asked how many car s will be stacked in the drive through lane from the order box backwards. John Kayser stated 6 or 7. Commissioner Renzi stated there would have to be 8 cars backed up placing orders before the entry point would be blocked for any period of time. John Kayser stated there will be 8 or 9 cars from the point of entry to the window. Chairman Sobkoviak asked the petitioner if there was any problem with the trash enclosure complying with the Village ordinance. John Kayser stat ed he though t they were in compliance since it is a masonry structure to match the building. Chairman Sobkoviak asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to ask a question or make a comment. There was no response. Commissioner Kachel asked i f the Burger Kings being built now have a play area. John Kayser stated they are not re ally putting in play areas. This particular building was modified and on the west elevation there is a space that is created , approximately 9’ x 30’, that is going to have an integrated seating area and some interactive kids toys, more electronic type games. Chairman Sobkoviak asked if the commissioners were happy with this site plan. Commissioner Renzi felt it was a very nice looking building. The others commissione rs were in agreement.
Village of Plainfield Plan Commission Minutes Oc tober 2, 2007 Page 5 of 6 At 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Kachel made a motion that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the site plan review for the proposed Burger King located on Lot 1 of the Plainfield Retail Center Subdivision, subject to the follo wing three (3) stipulations: 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer; 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District; 3. Submittal of revised site plan and landscaping plan to reflect the recommendations of staff and/or the Plan Commission prior to Village Board consideration. Commissioner McKay seconded the motion. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Renzi, Bonuchi, Kachel, McKay, Chairman Sobkoviak Nay: 0 The motion is carried 5:0 DISCUSSION: Chairman Sobkoviak announced that Commissioner Murawski has resigned due to his workload at work. Mayor Waldorf will be appointing a replacement. Chairman Sobkoviak also stated a replacement ex -officio commissioner could pr obably wait until Spring. Commissioner McKay made favorable comments about the parade last week end. She stated it was Plainfield at its best. Commissioner Renzi asked if an aerial view could be integrated into the presentation of surrounding property for each case . He also asked about the R.O.W. on 127 th Street by Latter Day Saints and the cemetery. He wanted to make sure there is no problem when the road is widened. Jonathan stated the developer agreed to provide an additional 10 ft. landscape and highway easement . There would a 50 ft. highway dedication and a 10 ft. landscape and highway easement. This is consistent with the Plainfield West Subdivision. Commissioner Renzi asked if River Village will be coming before the Commission on 11/6 or is there the possibility of another continuance . Jonathan stated there are engineering issues. Staff does not want to bring the case forward until the engineering questions are addressed. Commissioner Kachel asked about Indian Boundary Road. He thought i t was supposed to be completed. He stated there should be a stop sign on County Line Road at Indian Boundary Road . He wanted staff to check into the situation. Commissioner Renzi agreed with Commissioner Kachel. Commissioner O’Rourke stated he attended the Yorkville presentation last month. He stated the Kendall County Highway Engineer stated that based upon their schedule Plainfield Road and Rt. 126 has been okayed for temporary signals.
Village of Plainfield Plan Commission Minutes Oc tober 2, 2007 Page 6 of 6 Since there was no further business before the Plan Commiss ion, Chairman Sobkoviak adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. _________________________________________ R espectfully Submitted Carol Millan Planning Secretary – Village of Plainfield