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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002-06-18 PC minutesVillage of Plainfield Planning Commission Record of Minutes Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Village Hall Chairman Sobkoviak called the meeting to order at 7:10pm. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak, School District Absent: Commissioner Schinderle, Park District, Fire District, Library District Minutes The minutes for the June 4 th meeting were accepted as presented. Development Report Mike Garrigan announced that a new planner, S. Sheetz, start ed last week. She briefly introduced herself and gave a little of her background. Annual Report (July 17, 2001 – June 4, 2002 Over 90 cases were heard in the past year. Commissioner Henry moved to submit the annual report to the Village Board for their a pproval. Commissioner Gehrke seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0 Old Business CASE NO.: 941 -021502.RZ 709 Division Request: Rezonin g (Public Hearing) (to be continued) Location: 709 Division Applicant: Angela Kreuger Commenced: 7:15pm Michael Garrigan gave the staff report Steve Amann has not had a chance to review this case. Rob Krueger, the applicant, was present and stated that he is willing to answer any questions. He attended the land acquisition meeting but was not very successful in communicating his ideas. He has come up with some ideas to handle their concerns. John Hartman, Assistant Superintendent of Plainfield School Di strict, said that the negotiations to buy the land for additional parking have been unsuccessful. They plan to acquire the property by eminent domain and to file a condemnation complaint. They expect it to pass unanimously. Chairman Sobkoviak stated that he was not aware that school board could exercise the right of eminent domain. Bess Eickelberger, also from District 202, described another incident where the schools have exercised this right. Chairman Sobkoviak wondered how this changes the petition a nd if the school board is going to exercise eminent domain, does it really matter if we resolve this or not. Michael Garrigan stated that the board must act on any petition that is before it. The shared driveway issues were discussed as well as the buffe ring aspects of the plan. IDOT will not allow any further curb cuts. Also parking problems were discussed. Commissioner Anderson feels it needs a hearing. The process of eminent domain was discussed by Assistant Superintendent Hartman, and he advised the board that the process can take 2 -3 years. Chairman Sobkoviak stated that eminent domain can be thwarted and further delay would cause undo hardship on the petitioner. The property owner to the north has been notified and appears to be in agreement with this plan; however he was not present at the meeting. After discussion of the petitioners responsibilities once the zoning to BTD has passed, Mr. Garrigan stated that with some adjustments to the landscape plan, any type of negative impact to the propert y to the north would be minimal. Chairman Sobkoviak asked what type of changes to the landscape plan would be required. Mr. Garrigan wanted to make sure the landscape plan would provide adequate buffering (with the plantings identified by type, spacing an d height). 2 Chairman Sobkoviak asked if the school district had any problems with commercial property being right next to a school. Assistant Superintendent Hartmann stated that they have been focused on acquiring the property and therefore have not been concerned about the buffering. The rear entrance to the school and the playground are adjacent to the property line. Commissioner Henry believes the subject property is the logical place for BTD. If it becomes residential later, we will deal with it then . Commissioner Anderson asked what the ordinance requires and was told by Mr. Garrigan that it requires 100% screening and a 15ft setback for residential, but there is no requirement for commercial. Chairman Sobkoviak asked of there were any challenges to the findings of fact in the staff report. The only concerns, other than the buffering/screening that were expressed, were the curb cuts, driveway access and adequate parking. It is recommended that prior to this petition being submitted to the Village Boa rd, the petitioner should submit an amended landscape plan that will comply with the ordinance. Also a letter is needed, from the property owner to the north, stating that they do not have any outstanding issues with this plan (specifically the shared driv eway). IDOT needs to be consulted about possible left turn restrictions as well. Commissioner Anderson moved to approve rezoning from R -1 to BTD for the property commonly known as 709 N. Division Street, to include the above comments regarding the landsc ape plan, shared driveway and IDOT. Commissioner Gehrke seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: Henry The motion is carried 5:1 ________________________________________________________________________ New Business CASE NO.: 960 -050102 A/SU WALKER POINT Request: Special Use for PUD (Public Hearing) &Annexation (Public Hearing) Location: Walker Road, near Ridge Road and west of County Line Road Applicant: Midwest Development Co mmenced: 8:00pm Mr. Garrigan gave the staff report and ended by stating that he believes the issue should be continued to July 16, 2002. 3 Steve Amann stated that they have not reviewed this plan. John Phillipcheck of Midwest Development discussed the fo llowing portions of the project: • 134 units down to 119 • Land to be given to park district • Relationship to Spring Bank that is proposed for the east side of this property • Retention pond • Annexation • 68 single -family on 11,000 sf lots • 51 townhomes with motor c ourts • School district plans • Access roads within the property • Landscaping/sidewalks • EMS or street department access with the road configuration Chairman Sobkoviak asked Mr. Garrigan if there is still a concern with density. Mr. Garrigan advised him that t he density issues have been resolved but staff still wants to look at lot widths, corridors and the entrances/exits before recommending final approval of this plan. Jim Lacy owns a 5 -acre parcel to the west of this property. His concerns are as follows: • I mpact on schools • Walker Road is currently a gravel road • Lots 4 -9 will back up to my lawn Chairman Sobkoviak asked what type of ill impact that he (Mr. Lacy) would expect with these lawns backing up to his. We don’t buffer one house from another house. Ma rgaret Lacy stated that the road conditions are bad and are not ready for this amount of traffic. Chairman Sobkoviak advised that the petitioner will be responsible for improvements to Walker Road, but the decision has not been made as to how far they wil l go. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the location of the existing roads and the proximity of the property to the existing boundaries of Plainfield and Joliet. 4 Mr. Garrigan reiterated that he still believes that the project should be conti nued on the basis of: • Lot size • Lot width • Possible connection to the east • 60 ft vs. 66 ft right -of - way (required by ordinance) Commissioner Manning moved to continue case number 960 -050 -102 A/SU to the Plan Commission Date of July 16, 2002. Commissioner Henry seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. CASE NO.: 966 -051002.SPR/Z/FP HERITAGE OAKS Request: Site Plan Review, Zoning & Final Pla t Location: Southwest corner of 119 th Street and 248 th Street Commenced: 8:45pm Mr. Drayna gave the staff report. Steve Amann stated that there are no significant engineering issues at this point. Dave Bulger, owner of Gladstone Acquisitions, thanked t he planning commission for their time. He spoke at length in regards to the time and effort that has gone into the planning of this project. These townhomes have been designed specifically for the property and he has worked closely with staff to come up w ith a plan that will be marketable and economically sound. The price point will be $185,000 - $250,000. Ray Ulrich of Taurus Engineering discussed the sight plan. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding both the front and rear elevations as well as the lan dscape plan. Parking issues and the width of the bike path were also discussed. Commissioner Anderson moved to recommend approval of the rezoning of 4 acres from R -1 to R -4 for the extension of the townhome units to the south in the Heritage Oaks subdivi sions 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 Henry seconded. 5 Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll c all. Aye: Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. Commissioner Anderson moved to recommend approval of the Site Plan Review for the townhomes at Heritage Oaks, subject to the following stipulations: 1. Compl iance with the requirements of the Village Engineer. 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. 3. Meet or exceed the 25% masonry requirement by wrapping the brick around the sides and to the rear of the buildings. 4. Change the name of Magnolia Circle to match the name Winterberry Lane. 5. Incorporate a 10 -foot wide bike path along 248th Street. 6. Provide a 66 -foot right -of -way with a 28 -foot back -to -back curb. 7. Provide visitor parking within the townhome section of Heritage Oaks. Co mmissioner Kachel seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. Commissioner Anderson moved to recommend approval of the Final Plat for the Townh omes at Heritage Oaks 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. Incorporate Landscape easements along 119 th Street and 248 th Street 4. Incorporate no access easement along 119 th Street and 248 th Street. 5. Deposit with the Village, the amount for a 5 -foot wide sidewalk to be built along 119 th Street by the Village. Commissioner Henry seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. 6 CASE NO.: 974 -061202.FP THE VILLAGE SQUARE Request: Site Plan Review Location: Route 59, North of Roberts Avenue Applicant: Jeffery and Carol yn Dement Commenced: 9:20 Mr. Garrigan gave the staff report. Mr Amann has no concerns. After a brief discussion the petitioner stated that she would have no problem meeting the conditions. Commissioner Henry moved to recommend approval of the site pl an for the 1,200 square for Village Square addition 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. Submittal of a landscape plan with the additional 13 plantings prior to final approval. 4. Submittal of a photometric plan prior to final approval by the board. 5. Designation of a one -way drive -aisle along the eastern and southern perimeters on this site. Commissioner Gehrke seconded. Chai rman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. ` CASE NO.: WILL COUNTY CASE – 23736 W 119 th Street Request: Zoning Location: 23736 119 th Street Applicant: Jef fery and Leslie Korhan Commenced: 9:30 Mr. Drayna gave the staff report. No engineering report was necessary. The petitioner was not present. Commissioner Manning moved to recommend forwarding a letter of no objection to the Will County Planning and Z oning Commission to allow a special use permit to operate a 7 landscape business and for outside storage, provided there is adequate screening of the outside storage. Commissioner Anderson seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. CASE NO.: 973 -060702 CP ELECTRIC PARK Request: Concept Plan Location: East of Dupage River, south of Lockport Street and west of Downtown Plainfield Applicant: Plai nfield Park District Commenced: 9:35 Mr. Garrigan gave the staff report. The village engineer has no outstanding concerns. Chairman Sobkoviak commented that the street names should probably be changed as some confusion could result between Vista Avenue and Vista Drive. Jerry Pulp represented the Park District. Items discussed were: • The Gazebo • The historical markers/kiosks • Buy a brick program • Other items that may be considered in the next phase. • Parking for cars and bikes (this will not be part of the bi ke path) • Keeping the look of this park consistent with others in the downtown area. Commissioner Anderson moved to recommend approval of the concept plan as submitted for Electric Park. Commissioner Kachel seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Henry, Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. 8 CASE NO.: 974 -061202.FP CENTURY TRACE UNIT 4C Request: Final Plat Location: North of 119 th Street, East of Normantown Rd. and Adjacent to 248 th St. Applicant: Moser Enterprises, Inc. Commenced: 9:45 Mr. Drayna gave the staff report. Mr. Amann stated that all concerns have been addressed. The petitioner is ready and willing to meet all final stipulations. Commissioner Manning moved to recomm end approval of the final plat for Century Trace Unit 4C 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. Prior to execution of the final plat for Century Trace Unit 4C, the applicant must pay water and sewer fees in the amount of $175,000 for water fees and $252,000 for sewer fees. Commissioner Anderson Seconded. Chairman Sobkoviak called for a vote by roll call. Aye: Kachel, Henry , Gehrke, Manning, Anderson, Sobkoviak Nay: None The motion is carried 6:0. ________________________________________________________________________ – A light discussion took place following the last case – Chairman Sobkoviak declared the meeting adjour ned at 9:58pm. ______________ Respectfully submitted, Barbara E. Hegreberg Barbara E. Hegreberg Recording Secretary Karick & Associates 9