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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2005-08-02 PC MinutesVillage of Plainfield Planning Commission Record of Minutes Date: August 2 , 2005 Location: Village Hall Chairman Sobkoviak cal led the meeting to order at 7 :0 0 pm . Roll Call Present: Commissioners Henry , Schinderle , Sobkoviak , Library District Absent : Commissioners Kachel , Gehrke, Park District , School District, Fire District , Police Department The legal opinion was given that since the Planning Commission is down to five, three members constitute a legal quorum. Minutes The minutes from the July 5 , 2005 meeting were accepted as presented. The minutes from the July 19, 2005 meeting were accepted as presented. Development Report Michael Garrigan read the development report. • The proposed Special Use for the Heron Point project was approved. • The Ann exation Agreement and PUD for Kings Bridge was approved. • The Darnell Property was approved. • The Final Plat for Unit 12 of Grande Park was approved. • Springbank Units 1 and 2 were approved • Creekside Units 5 thru 7 were approved • The text amendment for Section 7 -210d (for driveways) was approved. Due to some technical difficulties at the end of the Board meeting, Chairman Sobkoviak asked what happened regarding bathrooms in the carriage house s. Mr. Garrigan said that they will not be allowed on the second fl oor. New Business CASE NO.: 1152B -070705.SPR HERITAGE MEADOWS VILLAGE Request: Site Plan Review CENTER, LOT 3 Location: Southwestern corner of 119 th Street and Route 59 PLAN COMMISSION 8/02/05 MINUTES PAGE 2 Applicant: Heritage Meadows Village Partner, LLC Started: 7:06pm Mr. Garrigan read the staff report. Chairman Sobkoviak swore in John O’Connell with Service Star who just mentioned that lots 1 and 4 came through already. They plan to have one cohesive development. This plan will be 10,000 square feet on the south end of the prop erty. A handicapped space would be added , and they will submit a trash enclosure plan. He also noted that they exceed the required plantings in the entire property. Chairman Sobkoviak opened up the floor for public comment. There was no response. Comm issioner Henry asked if they had any issues with the handicapped space or the decorative raised planters on the eastern elevation. The applicant was okay with this. Commissioner Schinderle thought the staff did a good job on this. At 7:17pm, Commissio ner Schinderle moved to recommend approval of the Site Plan for Lot 3 subject to the following stipulations: 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer. 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. 3. That the app licant locates raised decorative planters along the front and side elevations of this structure in lieu of the required foundation plantings. 4. That the applicant adds an additional handicapped parking space as per the Village code. 5. That the applicant submit a trash enclosure plan prior to the Village Board. Commissioner Henry seconded the motion. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Schinderle, Henry, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 3:0:0. Old Business CASE NO.: 1198 -071905 .AA/PP CHATHAM SQUARE Request: Annexation /Preliminary Plat (PAYTON/STEWART) Location: 127 th Street between Heggs Road and Stewart Road Applicant: Gladstone Homes – Adam Dontz Started: 7:19pm 2 PLAN COMMISSION 8/02/05 MINUTES PAGE 3 Jonathan Proulx read the staff report Chairman Sobkovi ak swore in Adam Dontz, of Gladstone Homes, who gave a presentation on Chatham Square. He highlighted the architecture and said that Gladstone has committed to a minimal amount of brick even though none are require d in the annexation agreement. He also s howed a home with a landscaping package that Gladstone offers. He showed specifically designed houses for the 60 -foot wide lots. He noted that there were three models like this, but they planned to expand the designs for the smaller houses in the winter. He also showed the townhome design and noted that Gladstone offers bigger townhomes than Pulte. Mr. Dontz finally went over the road network, open space, and park space. He showed the map where the townhomes were taken out for a walking path, pocket park, and parking. He was hoping to reconfigure the area. Chairman Sobkoviak opened up the floor for public comment. There was no response. Commissioner Schinderle asked if there were stub streets connecting to the east or west. Mr. Dontz said yes – t hat they followed the original plan, and he showed each stub street being created. Commissioner Henry asked how the roads to 127 th Street align to the roads to the south . Mr. Proulx said that the alignments have already been worked out and was not modifi ed. Mr. Dontz added that the Heggs access was not modified either. Commissioner Henry said that this is a preliminary plat, but the annexation agreement is coming to the Board for modification. The annexation agreement and final plat will address specia l pavement treatment, bike paths, no access on connection streets, and landscaping improvement. Mr. Proulx said that bike path discussions are progressing, and they are also looking at the landscaping. There was some discussion regarding what will be req uired. Mr. Dontz said that they are looking into the landscaping option as he realized this was important to the Village. Commissioner Henry said that one of the stipulations is based on an approved amended annexation agreement. Mr. Dontz said that he w ill work with staff on some of these points. Chairman Sobkoviak confirmed that there are no lots that cross the County line. He believed that the variation of 5 feet should be allowed in order to meet this need. Commissioner Henry confirmed that there m ay be some minor engineering changes that may be required, but all other engineering was okay. 3 PLAN COMMISSION 8/02/05 MINUTES PAGE 4 At 7:49pm, Commissioner Henry moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat for Chatham Square, subject to the following six (6) stipulations: 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer. 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. 3. Compliance with the requirements of the Oswegoland Park District. 4. Compliance with the requirements of the Oswego School District. 5. Su bmittal of a revised preliminary plat with no lots crossing the County line. 6. Approval of an amended annexation agreement regarding the subject project. Commissioner Schinderle seconded the motion. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Schinderle, Henry, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 3:0:0. This will go forward at the next scheduled meeting. Mr. Garrigan gave the Planning Commission a brief update on the Comprehensive Plan discussions. Mr. Hoffman wanted them to know a pub lic hearing has been scheduled for August 16. They are in discussions with the development community and are making progress. The proposed consensus will go to the Zoning Commission, and a discussion ensued regarding this commission. Mr. Garrigan said t hat they are just trying to coordinate schedules. Mr. Proulx said that Lockport Street will be changing jurisdictions, so the Planning and Economic Development departments are forming a committee on streetscape improvements. They are looking for input an d participation from the Planning Commission. Chairman Sobkoviak was hesitant to volunteer at this time, but would get back to him in two weeks. Chairman Sobkoviak declare d the meeting closed at 7 :55 pm . __________________ Respectfully submitted, Laura Griffith -Recording Secretary Karick & Associates, Inc. 4