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DATE: June 1, 1993 AT: Plainfield Library
COND/HSSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Sobkoviak
M. Krippel A. Consola
D. Norris W. Schempf
W. Manning L. Kachel
EX- OFFICIO PRESS:
ALSO PRESENT:
G. Krahn
E. Schrader
Peter J. Waldock, Village Planner
Michael Lambert, Trustee
Joe Ray, Trustee
J. Djerf, Village Engineer
S. Hart, Secretary
Chairman Sobkoviak called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Roll call was taken.
The Representatives from the Park and School District were absent.
Chairman Sobkoviak declared the minutes of May 18, 1993 approved as amended. On page
three the last paragraph, should read, "subject to the stipulation that when development
commences on the adjacent parcels ".
CASE NO. 396- 052693.SSA VILLAGE VALET CLEANERS
Village Valet Cleaners desire to install a 24 inch by 14 inch neon sign. This sign depicts a
hanger, and includes the word OPEN. The applicant wishes to install the sign on the outside
wall of the building. The sign would be flush mounted on the building wall, rather than
projecting from the wall. Presently the site has four exterior wall mounted signs. The 2.3 sq.
ft. as proposed would exceed ordinance requirements. No detail as to current signage has been
presented by the applicant. The location of the subject site in this case is on the northern portion
of the Central Business District, therefore Special Sign Approval is required by the Sign
Ordinance. The building faces residential areas to the west and to the north. Presently the sign
is hung on the inside of the window, and it is Staff s recommendation that that is the best place
for that sign. There is no objection to the sign remaining in its location, but to mount it on the
exterior of the wall would be a violation of the Sign Regulations, exceeding the number of wall
mounted signs permitted. The building is presently non - conforming. Therefore, Staff
recommends denial of the Special Sign Approval for Village Valet Cleaners as requested.
However, the use of the neon sign inside the window of the store, is recommended by Staff.
After discussion regarding neon lights, and the non conforming signs, W. Schempf made a
motion to deny the Special Sign Permit for the Village Valet Cleaners. Seconded by D. Norris.
Vote by roll call: M. Krippel, yes; D. Norris, yes; W. Schempf, yes; W. Manning, yes.
L. Kachel, yes; A. Consola, yes; J. Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried. 7 yes 0 no.
PLAN COMMISSION MINUS
June 1, 1993
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397- 052693.SPR WHITE ORCHID RESTAURANT
The subject site in this case is Lot 15 and 16 in Sandhurst Subdivision, along Lincoln Highway
south of Renwick Road along the northeast side of the highway, current zoning is B -4, Highway
Business District. The applicants propose construction of a 6,100 sq. ft. restaurant. Parking and
drive areas are designed with asphalt surfaces and concrete curbing. Drive aisles are generally
26 ft. in width. Parking stalls are typically 17 ft. in depth by 9 ft. in width. Parking is
provided for 61 vehicles, including 4 handicap parking spaces. Parking and drive aisles are in
substantial conformance with Village requirements. Parking Lot design meets standard
engineering practices. The number of parking stalls provided also conform to requirements of
the Zoning Code. The building is of a masonry construction and the dryvit facade is acceptable
under site development regulations. The facade includes large window areas on the front and
sides of the dining room areas, and is tastefully done. Architectural features added to the facade
include a decorative mansard surrounding the primary facade face. Facade designs are
acceptable under Village development regulations as presented. Landscape Plans call for
installation of 288 plantings. Plantings are placed to provide shade for parking lot areas, and
to accent the front facade. Plant materials are also provided along the north and south property
lines to provide a buffer between the property perimeters for use separation. Plant materials are
also designed for location around the ground sign base. Landscape Plans are acceptable as far
as their plant materials, some are too small to meet ordinance requirements, and should be sized
to meet the Ordinance. A trash enclosure is located at the north east side of the development
area. Trash enclosures are accommodated via a board on board wooden enclosure. The
enclosure is designed to provide a 100% visual screen for the dumpster area.
The exterior lighting is a bit of a problem. The wall packs presented in the plans are
unacceptable, in accordance with the Village Code. Additional lighting details will be required
for parking lot pole mounted lighting, this information should provide detail as to the height of
poles, the type of fixtures, and the wattage required. The Site Plan Ordinance provides specific
detail as to wall mounted exterior lighting.
Access is provided via a shared driveway located in the south east corner of the site. This
driveway access is shared with Off the Press and will be utilized by all lots along U.S. Rt. 30
in Sandhurst Subdivision. Cross easements have been provided to accommodate shared access.
PLAN COND41SSION NIMNUTES
June 1, 1993
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Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan for the White Orchid Restaurant subject to;
1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer.
2. The elimination of the wall lights as shown on sheet one of one, by Rogina and
Associates.
3. Provision of new Lighting Plans to include lighting fixtures that direct light
immediately to the ground or directly onto wall surfaces. All lighting must be
screened or directed to avoid glare on to near by residential areas. Additional
lighting detail shall be required for pole mounted parking lot lighting and wall
lights.
4. Provide "No Parking" signs as requested by the Plainfield Fire Protection
District.
Chairman Sobkoviak, asked that all stipulations from this time forth, end with "All stipulations
must be in compliance before the case goes to the Village Board ".
After discussion regarding, the hours of operation; and the hours of exterior lighting; the
comparison with Diamands in regard to seating and parking stalls; and the size and types of
plants required. The Commission added the following stipulations:
5. Sidewalks shall be required to be provided across the frontage of the subject site.
6. The size of plants must comply with Village Ordinances.
7. All stipulations must be in compliance before the case goes to the Village Board.
A. Consola made a motion to approve the Site Plan for White Orchid Restaurant, subject to the
seven stipulations of the Planner and Plan Commission. Seconded by M. Krippel. Vote by roll
call: M. Krippel, yes; D. Norris, yes; W. Schempf, yes; W. Manning, yes. L. Kachel,
yes; A. Consola, yes; J. Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried. 7 yes 0 no.
DISCUSSION:
Site Plans for Walker Grove Elementary and Plainfield High School were approved by the
Village, in October 1991. These plans were approved subject to submission of satisfactory
Landscaping Plans within two years of the original Site Plan approval. The School District is
at this time submitting Landscape Plans for the stipulated approvals. It is the school district's
desire to commence installation of the landscaping materials this spring.
PLAN COMN USSION MIlVUTrS
June 1, 1993
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The Landscaping requirements were for over 1000 plants, current Landscape Plans for Plainfield
High School provide 602 plants at locations surrounding the building, parking lot and practice
field areas. Building plantings are concentrated along the front yard areas including ornamental
trees and shrubbery as the primary features. Shade trees are also provided along the parkway
adjoining the staff parking lot at the south west side of the building. Substantial parkway trees
placements are shown in front of the main structure. Plant materials range from 11 /z inch caliper
shade trees to 18 inch bushes and 8 ft. multi stemmed tree species. Also provided are several
thousand winter creeper ground cover plantings placed 8 inches on center in 3 inch pots.
Landscaping is provided along the east property line adjoining the neighboring residential
structures. Plant materials there include 8 sugar maples and 8 white ash shade trees, as well as
9 arborvitae bushes. The plant materials as planned are intended to provide shade to the east
access drive as well as a buffering and screening effect for the High School from adjoining
residential areas. Plantings shown along the north edge of the parking area and west side of the
practice field are not planned for planting immediately. However, the plant materials may be
installed at a future date.
Generally the Plainfield High School Landscaping Plan provides sufficient buffering from
adjoining residential areas as well as public streets. The plan will provide for parking lot
shading for the main parking area north of the High School building as well as provide parkway
shading for Ft. Beggs Drive frontage. Quantities and species as proposed are sufficient to meet
ordinance standards. The plan focuses plantings to maximize their benefit. For these reasons,
Staff is recommending approval of the Landscape Plan for the Plainfield High school as
presented.
WALKERS GROVE ELEMENTARY:
The Landscaping Plan for Walkers Grove Elementary provides 165 large plant materials.
Additionally, the plans call for up to 2800 winter creeper ground cover plants, placed 8 inches
on center in 3 inch pots. Landscaping is concentrated along the court yard areas surrounding
the building. The focus of the landscaping plantings are along the east side of the structure
along U. S. Route 30. The plan also provides for the preservation of 15 mature trees along U.
S. Route 30 as well. The front facade area is landscaped with Bun Oak varieties as well as
White Ash and Red Maple species. Sugar Maple trees are planted along the U.S. Rt. 30
frontage to buffer the parking lot area from view of the highway. No plantings are provided
along the west property line. Likewise, no parkway trees are provided along Pilcher Road. The
placement of materials as planned is found to be acceptable under Village regulations. However,
it is suggested that additional landscape materials be considered for buffering the drive area
along the west side of the building as well as the north west corner of the development site to
further screen the parking and drive areas surrounding the school. With these additions, Staff
has no objection to the Landscaping Plan.
PLAN COMMISSION AlUiU IBS
June 1, 1993
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1. Staff recommends approval of the Plainfield High School Landscaping Plan as presented.
2. Staff recommends approval of the Walker's Grove Elementary School Landscaping Plan,
with the following stipulations:
a. Provision of additional shrubs and moderately sized landscaping plantings along
the west property line to buffer the drive area adjoining the west side of the
structure.
b. Provision of additional landscape plantings along the north west corner of the
paved parking and play areas to further screen these pavement surfaces from
future residential development.
C. These plantings may be installed at the School District discretion over the next
two years.
3. All Stipulations must be in compliance before the case goes to the Village Board
After discussion regarding, need for screening for the east side of the High School, where the
cooling towers are, and the dumpster's are (the dumpsters are not enclosed); and the need for
more trees along the north edge of the property, and the west property line;
A. Consola made a motion to approve the Landscape Plan for Plainfield School District, subject
to the recommendations of the Planner. Seconded by L. Kachel. Vote by roll call:
M. Krippel, yes; D. Norris, no; W. Schempf, yes; W. Manning, yes. L. Kachel, yes; A.
Consola, yes; J. Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried. 6 yes 1 no.
M 01 Do RVUV 1:'
Charles and Judy Swierz have proposed the renovation of the Gee Lumber site for use as a
Country Western Dance Hall, Tavern, Restaurant, and Gift Shop. Zoning for the subject site
is I -1, Light Industrial. This zoning category also allows uses permitted in the B -1, B -2, and
B -3 zoning districts. Taverns and Restaurants and Retail areas are permitted uses within the B -3
zoning district. For this reason, the land use is not a question with this application. At issue,
in this case is strictly the Site Plan.
In light of the additional detail yet to be submitted in this case, with regard to flood plain,
lighting, and stormwater detention, no recommendation can be made at the present time. For
this reason, Staff is recommending that the matter be tabled to allow the applicants sufficient
time to complete the site plan in accordance with the items discussed in this report and required
by Site Development Codes.
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