HomeMy Public PortalAbout1995-12-05 PC minutesPLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION
DATE: December 5, 1995 AT: Plainfield Library
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Chairman Sobkoviak
T. Spika R. Schinderle
W. Manning A. Anderson
P. J. Waldock, Development &Zoning Director
J. Durbin, Planner
L. Pehlke, Acting Secretary
Chairman Sobkoviak called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and led the pledge to the flag. Roll
call was taken, K. O'Connell, L. Kachel, the Park. School, Fire and Library district representatives
were absent. The November 7, 1995 and November 21, 1995 minutes were approved as amended.
T. Spika asked that the Commissioners names be used when they make comments.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT:
Eagle Chase Subdivision Annexation of the Krakora farm was approved by the Village Board, still
to come is the approval of the Special Use. Vintage Harvest Unit Three was approved, there are
some problems with right -of -way acquisition along Fraser Road. Pioneer Lanes is continuing
construction, with foundation permits. The Comprehensive Plan passed 4 - 2 and the Transportation
passed 6 - 0. The Children's Gallery Special Use was also approved, with the same stipulations as
the Plan Commission recommended. The Zoning Text Amendments were approved.
CASE NO. 511- 111595.AA - KELLER FAMILY TRUST:
Planner Waldock summarized his report as follows: The applicants propose the annexation of 27.5
acres of undeveloped agricultural property located north of Ace Hardware and Ash Manufacturing,
along the east side of Rt. 30. The site in this case, is in part to be occupied by the U. S. Postal
Service for a new post office site. The balance of the property is to remain undeveloped at the
present time. The Postal Service will utilize the eastern most six acres of the property. The current
Village boundary is contiguous to the subject site along the south property line. The applicants
propose the establishment of B 3, Shopping Center Commercial over the entire 27 acres. The
applicants desire to establish a commercial zoning category that is marketable and compatible with
existing B 5 Zoning on adjoining properties to the south.
In Staff's analysis the subject site is found to be a logical extension of the current Village boundaries.
The B 3 Zoning, as proposed, is consistent with the current and proposed Comprehensive Plans for
the subject area. Although, the applicants have not chosen B 5, Traditional Business District zoning
for their property, staff has no objection to the B 3 category. B 3 Zoning is compatible with the
characteristics of the B 5 District. In the Downtown Sector Plan established by staff, we indicate
more suburban style commercial development north of the properties that are immediately adjacent
to Lockport Street. This zoning application is consistent with that transition from traditional urban
commercial to more suburban style of commercial types.
The Village sanitary sewer is accessible to the subject site along the south property line, and Village
water mains are within 600 feet. Access is provided to the site via frontage along U.S. Rt. 30. A
realignment of Van Dyke Road is also proposed to serve the east portions of the subject tract.
Staff finds no major issues associated with the Annexation Agreement and proposed Zoning. The
zoning appears consistent with plans prepared by the Village of Plainfield. Therefore, Staff submits
the following findings:
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1. The property is contiguous to current Village boundaries along its south property line.
2. The subject site is a logical extension of the current Village boundaries.
3. The B 3 Zoning, if established on the site is compatible with existing zoning to the south.
4, The H 3 Zoning as proposed is consistent with the Villages 1988 and 1995 (Draft)
Comprehensive Plans.
5. The property is annexed and developed under B 3 Zoning standards would hot provide a
negative impact on surrounding pnnpertiea.
Staff recommended approval of the annexation of the 27.532 acre Keller Property and establishment
of 3, Shopping Center Commercial zoning subject tocomments and testimony which may be
received at later Public Hearings.
Discussion included the location of the Library Farm in relation to the Keller Farm. Chairman
Sobkoviak/ asked wasn't the property west ofRt. 30 to be zoned Single-family.
After discussion, W. Manning made motion to recommend tn the Village Board the approval of
the annexation of the 27.532 acre Kellar Property and establishment of B-3/ Shopping Center
Commercial zoning subject to comments and testimony which may be received at later Public
Hearings, CASE N(). 511-111595.AA. Seconded byK.Schinderle. T.5pika,yes; R.SChindmrlo,
yes; W. Manning, yes; A. Anderson, yes; Chairman Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried, 5to0.
CASE NO. 513-112795'/k - BERNARD). HAYE8:
Planner VValclock summarized his report as follows: The subject site in this case is a six (h) acre tract
located along the west side of Lily Cache Road north of Rolf Road and south of the Commonwealth
Edison power lines. The subject site is vacant agricultural land atpresent. Village sewer and water
utilities are not accessible to the subject site atthis time. The property has historically been used
as pasture and crop land, It is the applicants desire tocontinue these land uses and in addition build
a new single-family residence on the parcel.
Approximately two (2) acres of the six (6) acre tract was annexed in 1991 as part of large court
approved annexation area (along Route 59). The Village portion of the subject site is currently
zoned K-1, Single-family residential. The agricultural uses are considered #randfathe[ad over the
entire subject site. The property is obviously contiguous to Village boundaries in that aportion of
the site has already been annexed to the Village and the south property line continues the present
Village boundaries. The land uses found in the vicinity of the subject site include large lot single-
family residential and agricultural uses. The proposed uses requested bythe applicants are consistent
with those land use functions.
No major issues are associated with this application. The Planning Commission is simply asked to
consider the annexation as to its extension of current Village boundaries and establishment of K-1,
Single-family residential zoning over the property with pasture, cropland and residential uses being
proposed as uses. Staff findings were as follows:
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The Annexation Petition results ina logical extonsionofthncurnentVillageboundaresalong
Lily Cache Road.
2. The land uses proposed for the subject site would be grandfathered in the residential area
under current zoning requirements.
3. Annexation and development of the parcel as proposed by the applicants would not pose
ane8otive impact on surrounding property owners.
Staff rocnnnnnmndnd approval of the Annexation of the balance of Bernard J. Hayes' six anns tract
located along the west side of Lily Cache Road.
There was some discussion regarding the histories of the surrounding areas and how they came in
to the Village over the years.
After discussion, FL Schindere made a motion to recommend to the Village Board the approval of
the annexation of the balance of Bernard J. Hayes' six (6) acre tract located along the west side of
Lily Cache Road to include the zoning of R,l, Single-Family and agree with the three (3) Findings
of Fact per staff, CASE NO. 513-112795.A. Seconded byVV.Manning. T.Spika,yes; R.Schinderle,
yes; W. Manning, yes; A. Anderson, yes; Chairman 5obkoviak, yes. Motion carried, 5to0.
Meeting adjourned: 8:30 p.m.
Larissa Pehlke, Acting Secretary
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Would everyone attending this Plan Commission meeting on December 5, 1995.
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