HomeMy Public PortalAbout1990-07-17 PC minutesPLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION
DATE: July 17, 1990 AT: Village Hall
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Simmons, Vice-Chairman Sobkoviak,
D. Norris, W. Schempf, M. Krippel.
EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: M. Gehrke, R. Zimmerman
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. R. Mentzer, H. Bayer, L. Kelly, J. Eichelberger,
G. Krahn, D. Neir, and G. Bott were absent.
County Case - John F. Anderman
Requesting rezoning from A-1 to E-2
Location: 12415 S. 248th Avenue, Wheatland Township
Mr. Waldock summarized his report to the Board. The subject site is
2.727 acres. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as low
density residential development. The site is presently an agricultural
use with an existing farmstead just north of the rezoning site. The
request is for a rezoning from A-1, Agricultural to E-2 Estate District
for the purpose of construction of a new home site. The applicants
wish to create a home site for the property owner's son who wishes to
maintain a residence in the area.
The same area was the site of a variance request recently considered
by the Plan Commission and Village Board. This request was by
Anthony Cerra which was across 248th Street from the subject site.
The Cerra variance was approved by the County with a partial objection
from the Village. The Village objected to the trailer house remaining
on the Cerra site.
The Anderman case is a little different in that it actually adds a
second home site to an existing farm with only one residential use on
it.
Findings of staff are:
1. The proposal conforms with the Village Comprehensive Plan
low density development.
2. Zoning designation proposed is a spot zone to benefit a single
land owner.
3. The area is rural in character and road.systems are of rural
status improvements (gravel surface with drainage ditches, no shoulder).
4. The rezoning would facilitate a septic and well home site
within 1 1/2 miles of the Village boundaries.
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It has generally been the Village's policy to try and avoid well and
septic developments where possible. County subdivisions generally
will be discouraged by the Village in accordance with policy
preference to go with sewer and water subdivisions served by Village
utilities.
The reason for this is the Village hopes to grow. With septic and
well sites it makes it difficult for the Village to annex through the
area,. One possible way to solve this is the potential for an annexation
agreement. This has not been discussed with the applicants yet.
It is one means in which the Village could satisfy the concern.
The annexation agreement, if the applicant would concur, would not
change anything for their property today, but would result hopefully
in no objection from the Village Board should the Village Board agree
to such an agreement. It would require the applicant to annex the
subject site when it became contiguous to the Village limits.
Annexation agreements can go up to 20 years in length. Mr. Waldock
suggested the applicant discuss this with their attorney.
Attorney Claudia Kramer was present representing Mr. John Anderman who
was also present. Attorney Kramer commented on the pre-annexation
agreement. In a brief discussion with her client tonight, it appears
they have no objection to a pre-annexation agreement.
Attorney Kramer stated they have notified all adjoining land owners.
There were no objections received, nor were there any objectors present.
This case is scheduled before the Wheatland Township meeting on
August 2, 1990.
After discussion, the Plan Commission agreed they would like to see
a pre-annexation agreement for this property.
J. Sobkoviak moved to recommend to the Village Board that they not
object to the rezoning from A-1 to E-2 for property located at
12415 S. 248th Avenue, Wheatland Township subject to a pre-annexation
agreement being signed for a 20 year time period. Seconded by
W. Schempf. Vote by roll call.
Krippel, yes; Sobkoviak, yes; Schempf, yes; Norris, yes; Simmons, yes.
5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
County Case.- Francis E. Kane
Informal discussion was had regarding the Kane request for setback
variances.
Mr. Waldock reported the subject site is located along Culver Street
in the Lily Cache Subdivision, Lots 54 and 55. The site is presently
developed on Colerain Street with a single-family residence. The site
in question is basically the back yard of that residence.
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Presently the one site is now using four lots - two for the building
site and yard, and they are requesting to use the south two lots that
front on Culver for an additional building site. In order to
accomplish this they need a variance from the minimum requirement
for the County R-3 zoning. Basically it is variances to accomplish
making this lot a buildable lot.
The Will County Health Department has mentioned that they are not
objecting to it. Evidently septic and well would not be a problem.
In discussion, the Board felt that any development within close
proximity to Village boundaries should be compatible with current
standards. The Board felt this would be creating substandard lots.
Current Village standards require minimum lot size of 12,000 square feet.
The Board was also concerned about the use of well and septic on lots
less than 30,000 square feet. Concern was also expressed regarding the
setback variances. It was felt the 5 foot setback would allow
structures to be too close to one another.
J. Sobkoviak moved to direct Mr. Waldock to send a letter of objection
to the County regarding the Francis Kane case. Seconded by D. Norris.
Voice vote. 5 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Adjourn: 8:00 p.m.
Kay Janial/Secretary