HomeMy Public PortalAbout1990-02-20 PC minutesPLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION
DATE: February 20, 1990 AT: Village Hall
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Simmons, Vice-Chairman Sobkoviak,
W. Schempf, M. Krippel, H. Bayer,
R. Mentzer, J. Anderson.
EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: M. Gehrke, G. Krahn, D. Norris,
E. Schrader, Fire District.
ALSO PRESENT: P.J. Waldock, Village Planner
K. Jania, Secretary
Chairman Simmons called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call
was taken. L. Kelly, J. Wilson, and D. Neir were absent.
There being no additions or corrections, Chairman Simmons declared
the.minutes of the February 6, 1990 meeting approved as presented.
Chairman Simmons directed staff to draft an ordinance for new
setback requirements (buffer provision) in commercial and industrial
districts when adjacent to residential districts.
Case No. 252-2590S - Commander's Restaurant, Bobbie Perry, Owner.
Requesting special sign approval for property at 704 N. Division.
Mr. Waldock reported requested is a 20 sq. ft. sign which appears as
a projecting sign located on the east building wall facing
Division St. Sign is mounted on the second level of the building. In
looking at the diagram the sign appears to be above 13' from ground
level for the highest point. The sign dimension is 4 x 5. Also
included is two wall mounted signs. One on the north wall, and the
other is on the west building wall.
A 16.25 sq. ft. sign with flood light illumination is located on the
north wall. An 8 sq. ft. sign is mounted on the west wall without
illumination. It is staff's finding the sign on the west wall is
exempt from the Sign Ordinance provisions since it is not intended
for view off of the property.
Regarding ordinance compliance, in this case it would appear the
20 sq. ft. hanging sign exceeds ordinance limits for projecting
sign area. The ordinance defines a "Projecting Sign" as "Any sign
other than a wall sign, which is suspended or supported by a building
or wall, and which projects." The Plan Commission in this case is
asked to determine by its interpretation of this definition if a
sign which does not project beyond the furthest wall is considered
a projecting sign limited to an area of 12 sq. ft. and a height of
13 ft. above ground level.
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Due to a clerical error, a sign permit was issued for the
projecting sign. Therefore, the applicant has had the sign
constructed.
It is the applicant's request to seek an interpretation that the
20 sq. ft. hanging sign is something other than a projecting sign
since it does not extend beyond the furthest east face of the
building. It does not overhang or project a front yard area or
a public walk.
Staff feels the signage is tasteful and fits well with the
character of the area. Staff recommends special sign approval for
the north wall mounted sign and a finding that the west wall sign
is intended for on-site viewing therefore is exempt in accordance
with Section 6-19 of the Sign Ordinance, and seeks the Plan
Commission's interpretation on the hanging sign in this case.
In discussion the Board agreed there is some hardship due to the
traffic and the stoplight - sign could be missed. Also, the sign
would only be viewable from the south.
It was the consensus of the Board that the applicant apply for a
variance on the hanging sign and that application fees be waived.
J. Sobkoviak moved to recommend to the Village Board that the
hanging sign is indeed a projecting sign and must meet ordinance
requirements or apply for a variance; the north facing sign is
approved as a special sign; and that the west facing sign is exempt
from ordinance requirements. Seconded by R. Mentzer. Vote by
roll call.
Schempf, yes; Sobkoviak, yes; Krippel, yes; Bayer, yes;
Mentzer, yes; Anderson, yes; Simmons, yes. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion
carried.
The Plan Commission Board recommends that variance fees be waived
if applicant applies for variance.
Case No. 251-1990SPR - Naper Lawn Works, Inc.
Mark Soave, Owner. Site Plan Review for an office/warehouse
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facility located on the west side of Naperville/Plainfield Road
at Mill Street.
Mr. Waldock reported applicant is proposing the construction of an
8400 sq. ft. office/warehouse facility. The office portion is
a two-story with brick facade. The warehouse and shop space portion
is steel and wood frame construction. Parking is proposed for 14
cars located in the rear of the site. The rear is a gravel maneuvering
area intended for maneuvering of trucks and crawler tractors, therefore
the need to maintain the gravel area in the rear. The building
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setback from front is 55 feet, north side is 50 feet (to the zoning
boundary nearby 1,000 feet ' to property line), south side is 94 feet,
rear is about 346 feet. At this time the site is vacant
agricultural. The project is impacted slightly by flood plain.
The curb and landscape area at the southwest corner of the site
enters the flood fringe. The rear yard is in the flood fringe.
The Village Engineer, John Djerf, has review this in his letter
of 2-8-90.
Mr. Waldock then summarized his review of the site plan pertaining
to ordinance compliance for parking, setbacks, facade, utilities,
access, trash enclosure, landscaping and lighting.
Regarding utilities, Village water is not shown on the plans for
connection to this site. A well is located north of the building.
Sanitary sewer is not yet accessible to the site. However, sanitary
sewer extension for Lakelands will cross this property and become
accessible at that time. Therefore, a temporary septic tank is
proposed for interim use.
Since the site is accessible to Village water, a connection should
be made at Naperville/Plainfield Road. No well should be installed.
The applicant has explored the use of river water for irrigation
of landscape plantings stored on site with approval of federal,
state, and local authorities. The applicant is concerned about
contamination from herbicides and would rather use his own well.
Applicant does not wish to hook up to Village water because of the
volume of water he will need. He plans to hook up to sewer when it
becomes available.
Staff recommends approval of the site plan for Naper Lawn Works
subject to the following stipulations:
1. Upgrade the landscaping along building foundation in front
and by berming and additional plantings along the north boundary.
Do not locate plantings in right-of-way.
2. Screen or direct all lighting to avoid glare onto surrounding
residential properties.
3. Connect to Village water mains and Village sanitary sewer
when it becomes available.
4. Install a trash enclosure for dumpsters on site (rear or side
lot location)
5. Fill material to be taken from flood fringe areas to provide
compensatory storage.
Applicant presented a new drawing showing stipulations 1 and 4 as
being accomplished.
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Mr. Waldock reported the Village Board at their meeting Monday
night passed an ordinance regarding cross connections and wells on
property. The ordinance does not require hooking up to Village water.
You can use a well, but cannot hook up to Village water at the same
time.
In discussion the Board asked that the parking and maneuvering area
not extend beyond 1001 from the rear of the building; that the trash
enclosure have a concrete pad leading up to the enclosure so grass is
not trampled; and if applicant would be agreeable to granting public
access along the river (river walk).
W. Schempf moved to recommend to the Village Board approval of the
site plan with the stipulations of the Planner except for Item No. 3
unless the Village Board so dictates; meet with the Park District
regarding river walk along the river; and the parking and maneuvering
area not extend beyond 1001 from the rear of the building.
Seconded by J. Sobkoviak. Vote by roll call.
Krippel, yes; Sobkoviak, yes; Schempf, yes; Bayer, yes; Mentzer, yes;
Anderson, yes; Simmons, yes. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Informal Discussion - Amli Realty
Mr. Waldock reported representatives of Amli Realty were present to
discuss a sketch plan for the proposed industrial park located south
of 143rd St. between Van Dyke and Route 30 (Library Farm property).
The site is approximately 163 acres in area. The sketch plan shows a
potential division of the property and layout for the streets. The plan
shows two parallel streets running north and south off of 143rd. The
easternmost street is aligned with the entrance to Somerset Distillers,
the other is west of Coilplus Drive, and a road connecting Route 30
with Van Dyke is proposed in the southern portion of the site.
Unique features of the sketch plan include provisions for reduction
of the pavement area, and setback areas are also reduced from setback
requirements of the zoning ordinance.
Mr. Eric Friedler, Vice President of Amli Realty and Project Manager
of the Plainfield Industrial Park; Dave Lambert, Executive Vice President
of Amli in charge of development; and Sheldon Johnson from Metro
Transportation, traffic consultant on this project, were present.
Mr. Friedler explained that his company is a full service real estate
developer. The focus of their business is in the acquisition of income
producing property. The plan for Plainfield is to develop a quality
industrial park which will include warehousing and light industrial.
Amli will develop and build facilities for lease or sale. There will
be covenants requiring all tenants and owners to meet regulations of
the industrial park.
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Discussion focused on the reduction of pavement area and right-of-way
widths, and setbacks. Amli proposes 66' right-of-way with 36' pavement.
Village ordinance requires 801 right-of-ways in industrial areas and
441 pavement. Proposed setbacks are required 501 along the building
fronts and 301 to the sides and rear. There will be 7' easements on each
side of the roads.
The industrial park covenants will ban parking on the streets.
The Fire Department had no objection to the proposal. The effect of
reduced right-of-ways and setbacks would place the buildings closer
to each other and reduce green spaces.
Van Dyke Road improvements are to occur as lots are developed along
the frontage. Details regarding the road will be worked out before
final platting. Amli hopes to begin construction of the park this
summer.
Adjourn: 9:30 p.m.
Kay JaniaV Secretary
Would everyone attending this Plan Commission meeting
please sigh this sheet for our official records..
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