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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004-08-17 PC MinutesPLAN COMMISSIO N MINUTES AUGUST 17, 2004 PAGE 1 Village of Plainfield Planning Commission Record of Minutes Date: August 17 , 2004 Location: Village Hall Chairman Sobkoviak cal led the meeting to order at 7 :0 0 pm . Roll Call Present: Commissioners Kachel , Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Racich , Sobkovia k Absent: Commissioner Henry , Park District, School District, Fire District , Library District Minutes The minutes from the August 3 , 2004 meeting were accepted as presented . Development Report Michael Garrigan read the development report. • The Springba nk development was considered for Special Use, Annexation, and drafting an annexation agreement. The vote was 3 -3, so these motions were denied. (A discussion ensued regarding what the concerns were). • Light Source was approved for Special Use and Site Pl an as well as the variance in stormwater detention. • Kensington North was approved for Special Use and appropriate Site Plans. • Brentwood Pointe was approved to direct attorney to draft the appropriate ordinance . Site Plan was also approved. • 603 W. Main Str eet - special use for PUD was split (3 -3), so motion was denied. Commissioner Manning asked what the results of the Wednesday meeting were regarding the revised Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Garrigan explained what some of the concerns were but said that the m atter would be continued at a later date. No scheduled date has been set , but they have generally scheduled the meetings for Wednesday nights. Commissioner Schinderle asked what the progress was for the design tour dates. Mr. Garrigan said that the staf f sent out a revised survey for good dates, but Saturdays were the only day that worked for several of the trustees. It was confirmed that the Plan Commission would be invited. PLAN COMMISSIO N MINUTES AUGUST 17, 2004 PAGE 2 Old Business CASE NO.: 11 2 9 -070704.RZ PLAINFIELD PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY Req uest: Rezone from/Special Use (Public Hearing) Location: 143 rd Street, east of Van Dyke Road Applicant: Village of Plainfield Started: 7:0 7 pm Mr. Garrigan presented the staff report. Chairman Sobkoviak said that there is one stipulation regarding outside batting cages. He asked if they should also add a stipulation regarding the requirements of the Fire Protection District. This was agreed. Chairman Sobkoviak swore in Charles Eich. Mr. Eich said that they have been in Plainfield for 17 years and are l ooking for a bigger place for their business. Chairman Sobkoviak asked for any commissioner discussion. The petitioner passed out pictures of preliminary architectural drawings. Commissioner Racich said that the building is not currently attractive and asked if they were planning on improving it. Mr. Eich showed the pictures how they plan to improve the look of the building. Commissioner Kachel asked if they are in the TIF district. Mr. Garrigan did not believe that this was out there. Chairman Sobko viak asked if there was sufficient parking. Mr. Eich said where they are now they don’t have much parking, and this site has 5 times as much . Chairman Sobk oviak noted that this petitioner is satisfied, but would there be sufficient parking for subsequent uses? Mr. Garrigan said that there should be sufficient parking – depending on the use, they may need to improve parts of the lot for more parking. A discussion ensued regarding where more parking will be and where it can be added. It was also noted th at the adjacent parcel would be purchased by the applicant as well. Mr. Garrigan said that he was satisfied with the parking on this site. The commission noted that this would not need to come back for Site Plan Review since only very superficial changes would be made to the building. Commissioner Schinderle asked if this included a possible Metra station. Mr. Garrigan said that just south of this site is one of the locations they are considering for the station. He also noted that a Metra station coul d also encompass parking decks. Commissioner Manning said that the property to the west is zoned R -1 PIC and asked what this meant . Mr. Garrigan said that staff has looked into this, but they don’t know PLAN COMMISSIO N MINUTES AUGUST 17, 2004 PAGE 3 why this is zoned as such. They expect this to be cleaned up with the map revisions. A discussion ensued regarding what the “PIC” use was. Commissioner Racich asked if they will be serving food at this facility. Mr. Eich sai d there may be vending machines with pop or chips, but that is all. Chairman S obkoviak opened up the floor for public comment. There was no response. At approximately 7 :30 pm , Commissioner Manning move d to recommend approval of the rezoning of the old and existing Village’s Public Work’s facility to B -3 zoning. Commissioner Schind erle seconded the motion. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel , Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Racich , Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6 :0. At approximately 7:32pm, Commissioner Manning moved to recommend approval of th e Special Use permit to allow for an indoor batting cage facility subject to the following stipulations: 1. That no outside batting cages shall be permitted. 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. Commissioner Schinderle seconded the motion. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Racich, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. These cases will go forward to the next Board meeting on September 20 . Commissione r Kachel mentioned that there have been issues with some developers regarding color consistency, but he noticed some businesses that do not follow t hese guidelines. Mr. Garrigan said that color schemes approved to be restored to its original condition hav e been an exception. There was a brief discussion on this. Chairman Sobkoviak declare d the meeting adjourned at approximately 7 :40 pm . __________________ Respectfully submitted, Laura Griffith Recording Secretary Karick & Associates, Inc.