HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003-06-17 PC minutesVillage of Plainfield Plan Commission Record of Minutes Date: June 17 , 200 3 Location: Village Hall Chairman Sobkoviak called the meeting to order at 7:0 2 p .m. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Sobkoviak, Schinderle , Racich , School District Absent: Commissioner Kachel, Park District, Fire District , Library District Pledge to the Flag Minutes The minutes for the May 20th and June 2nd meeting s were accepted as presented. Development Report LaSalle Bank National City Ban k approved 4:1 Rose Subdivision approved 5:0 Patriot Square approved 4:1 White Ash Farm Annexation 5:0 to continued Crossroads approved 5:0 Diago Global Supply approved 5:0 Four Season Park (Jr. Cats Football) approved 5:0 Plainfield Marketplace Lot 6 approved 5:0 Plainfield Marketplace Lot 3 approved 5:0 Streams of Plainfield approved 5:0 Old Business
CASE NO: 1039 -042503.AA/Z/SU MC MICKEN ASSEMBLAGE Request: Annexation, Zoning and Special Use (Public Hearing) Location: North & South of 1 35 St. East of County Line Applicant: Macom Corporation Commenced: 7:03 Commissioner Henry stated that he is getting several calls a day on this issue. Chairman Sobkoviak expressed his concerns as well . He feels that too much berming will create and “ou rs/theirs” mentality instead of a cohesive society. Commissioner Henry moved to continue McMicken Assemblage until the July 1, 2003 meeting. Commissioner Schinderle seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Henry, Gehrke, Manning , Schinderle, Anderson, Sobkoviak , Racich Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0 New Business CASE NO: 986 -082002.SPR CEDARLAKE VILLAGE Request: Site Plan Review Location: South of Crossroads Business Center between Rt. 30 and Van Dyke Road Applicant: Ma yslake Village Inc. Commenced: 7:0 5 Stephanie Sheetz gave a very detailed staff report . The Village Engineer has not reviewed this case but it will be done before this goes before the village board. Commissioner Manning asked for a definition of “banke d parking”. Both Ms. Sheetz and Chairman Sobkoviak explained that banked parking is land that when land is set aside for additional parking that may become necessary as the needs of the property change. Commissioner Henry believes that the parking is not adequate and the property should have two (2) major access points. Ms. Sheetz advised him that the Fire Department has signed off on this plan , with the knowledge that changes will be made in the future. 2
Commissioner Racich asked if there would be a stop light at Vandyke. There will not be a traffic light but the curb cuts are already in for turn lanes. Commissioner Racich stated that he does not like the air conditioner wall units. He would like to see the system upgraded to central air. Chairman Sobk oviak then swore in the seven (7) people that represented the petitioner. One of the representatives explained why they believe the A/C box units are the best option for this project . The main reason is that many elderly people prefer not to use the A/C and a central air system would force them to do so . He also showed a map for the revised site plan. Chairman Sobkoviak asked the petitioner if they agreed with the terms of the staff report; and was told that they intend to comply with all requests. Bob Cisak further added that hot water baseboard heat is the preferred method of heat for most elderly people . To put another duct system in for A/C would make these apartments cost prohibitive for many people . We want to keep this as affordable as possible . There was a brief discussion of how to best screen or camouflage the A/C units. The petitioner would like to start this project by September. Chairman Sobkoviak stated that his experience with the elderly agrees with the petitioner’s view of heat and A/C. Chairman Sobkoviak then asked the petitioner to answer the following items from the staff report: Overall • Parking requirements should be met for all phases YES Phase 1 • Revise landscaping plan to indicate : o Landscaping between bike trail and Van Dyke Road (in the 9½‘ parkway) & consistent with development to the north YES o Planting of the trees between southern perimeter road and east -west right of way will be coordinated with construction of the two roads; and, YES o Installation of the sidewalk will be coordinated with planning of the ash and maple trees along Route 30. YES • Address need for additional right -of -way or trail easement along New Van Dyke. YES • Resolution on the A/C units YES • Consider better outdoor pedestrian connections YES 3
There was a brief discussion regarding the sidewalk and point of access roadway issues, followed by a discussion of the A/C and heating issues. The common areas will have central air. There were no questions or comments from the audience. The petitioner assured t he commission that he will work with the A/C manufacturer to come up with the best solution of this application. He will try to have this information in time for the Board meeting on July 7 th . Commissioner Schinderle moved to recommend approval of Phase 1 of the Cedarlake Village site plan subject to the following six (6) stipulations : Commissioner Manning seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Sobkoviak Nay: Racich The motion is carried 5:1 CASE NO: 1034 -040903.SPR/SU/FP TIMBERS PROFESSIONAL Request: Special Use (Public Hearing), Site Plan Review and Final Plat Location: Rt. 59 near Joseph Ave. Applicant: Searls Realty LTD Commenced: 7:56 Stephanie Sheetz gave the staff report. The Village Engineer, Steve Larson, stated that there are no major engineering stumbling blocks . Richard Searls, developer, and Greg Lyons, architect, represented the petitioner . They were sworn in by Chairman Sobkoviak . The neighbors have been notified. There was a brief discussion of the detention area and how it will work. Chairman Sobkoviak then asked the Plan Commission to answer the following items from the staff report: • Is demolition of the existing house and redevelopment of a new office building appropriate? YES 4
o If so, is the proposed building residentially scaled and in character with the neighborhood? YES • Does the Plan Commission concur with the findings of fact for a special use, as presented in the staff report? YES There were no addition al questions or comments from the audience. Commissioner Racich stated that this is a very attractive building and asked if the petitioner would consider bricking the trash enclosure. The petitioner answered that the brick would probably stand out more than a cedar enclosure but he is willing to make the adjustment if necessary. Chairman Sobkoviak added that the new ordinance will require that all new trash enclosures match the building . At this time, it is only a recommendation. There was a brief dis cussion about parking, water detention and landscape issues as they relate to the PUD requirements and set back adjustments . Does this set a precedence? Commissioner Manning moved to recommend approv al of the special use for a Planned Unit Development on the subject property, subject to the following stipulation: 1. Subject to the attached Statement of Intent and Agreement Commissioner Schinderle seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Sobkoviak, Racic h Nay: Henry The motion is carried 5:1 Commissioner Manning moved to recommend approval of the proposed site plan review for the subject property, conditioned on the following stipulations : 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer 2. Complian ce with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. 3. Sh ould the landscaping screening be inadequate, a fence shall be erected to achieve a 100% visual screen. 4. Install rear and side shields on all parking lot and rive aisle lighting. 5. Provide a sidewalk connection from the building to route 59. Commissioner Schinderle seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Sobkoviak, Racich Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0 5
Commissioner Mannin g moved to recommend approval of the final plat for the subject property, conditioned on the following stipulations: 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District 3. Revisi on of certificatory blocks, per the subdivision code 4. Provide access and/or utility easement through the drive aisle, stubs to north and south, and entrance drive. Commissioner Schinderle seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: H enry, Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Sobkoviak, Racich Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0 The meeting was in recess from 8:33 – 8:40. CASE NO: 1051 -060503.FP LOTS 113 & 114 HERITAGE MEADOWS Request: Final Plat – Plat of Consolidation Location: Estates o f Heritage Meadows Applicant: Moser Enterprises Commenced: 8:40 Michael Garrigan gave the staff report. There were two (2) individuals representing the petitioner, both were sworn in by Chairman Sobkoviak. Steven Rhodes, attorney for the petitioner sta ted that redrawing lot lines is better then a variation. There were no additional questions of comments from the audience or the Plan Commission. Commissioner Henry moved to recommend approval of the resubdivisoin of lots 114 and 114 in the Estates of He ritage Meadows, 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. Commissioner Gehrke seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Sobkoviak, Racich Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0 6
CASE NO: 1050 -060203.FP HURLEY – 18 W. Ottawa Request: Final Plat Location: 18 W. Ottawa Street Applicant: Dale and Kim Hurley Commenced : 8:4 5 Michael Garrigan gave the staff report. The petitioner, Kim Hurley, was sworn in by Chairman Sobkoviak. Ms. Hurley briefly touched on the utility access that is available (this has also been discussed with staff). Chairman Sobkoviak stated that he b elieve s that this meets the spirit an intent of the original plan. There were no further comments. Commissioner Henry moved to recommend approval of the final plat of subdivision for 18 W. Ottawa Street, 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. Incorporation of the required final plat certificates in accordance with the Village’s Subdivision Code 4. That any required easements b e shown on the final plat for subdivision. Commissioner Schinderle seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Schinderle, Sobkoviak, Racich Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0 Chairman Sobkoviak declared t he meeting adjourned at 8:52 pm . ______________ Respectfully submitted, Barbara E. Hegreberg Barbara E. Hegreberg Recording Secretary Karick & Associates 7