HomeMy Public PortalAbout1990-12-18 PC minitesPLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION
DATE: December 18, 1990 AT: Village Hall
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Simmons, Vice Chairman Sobkoviak,
W. Schempf, D. Norris, H. Bayer,
T. Consola.
EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: E. Schrader, Fire District
ALSO PRESENT: P. J. Waldock, Planner
K. Jania, Recording Secretary
Chairman Simmons called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call
was taken. L. Kelly, M. Gehrke, R. Zimmerman, G. Krahn, D. Neir
and G. Bott were absent.
Tony Consola was introduced as the new Plan Commissioner member,
replacing Ronald Mentzer. Mr. Consola was appointed by the Village
Board on December 17, 1990.
Case No. 289-111690Z Jeffrey and Carolyn Dement
Rezoning from B-1 to B-2 for a .3 acre site.
Location: Southeast corner of Route 59 and Robert Avenue,
101 Division Street.
Mr. Waldock reported a site plan was approved on November 26, 1990
for a 4,400 square foot retail center at the subject site. The
applicants are requesting rezoning at this time to establish consistent
zoning over the entire site. The site is comprised of two lots;
one is zoned B-2 and the other B-1.
The rezoning request is compatible with surrounding uses. The site
plan buffers adjoining residential uses. The request is consistent
with Village's Comprehensive Plan. For these reasons, staff
recommends approval of the rezoning.
There was some discussion regarding sewer and water.
Mrs. Carolyn Dement was present and stated they will not be building
until spring.
H. Bayer moved to recommend to the Village Board that they approve
the rezoning of .3 acres from B-1 to B-2 for Jeffrey and Carolyn
Dement at the southeast corner of Route 59 and Robert Avenue.
Seconded by J. Sobkoviak. Vote by roll call.
Krippel, yes; Sobkoviak, yes; Schempf, yes; Norris, yes; Bayer, yes;
Consola, yes; Simmons, yes. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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Case No. 284-91090A Fox Valley Press, Inc.
Annexation Agreement including establishment of I-1 Zoning and
Variations from Village parking and landscaping requirements.
Location: Route 30 and 135th Street.
Mr. Waldock reported applicants propose annexation of a vacant
30 acre tract at the southeast corner of Route 30 and 135th Street.
The annexation appears to be a logical expansion of Village boundaries.
The key features of the annexation include the following:
1. Zoning of the site is proposed as I-1, Light Industrial.
2. Development of about fifteen acres with roughly a 172,000
square foot newspaper publishing and printing facility.
3. Variations from Village parking requirements to permit
100 parking spaces where 555 spaces would be required by Village Code.
4. Variations from signage regulations to allow a 100 square
foot ground sign (where 40 square feet is maximum), 12 square feet
directional signs at entrances and exits (where 6 square feet is
maximum) and 1200 square feet of wall signage (where 240 square feet is
maximum), each sign will include corporate logos and trade names.
5. Variations from Village landscaping standards to allow
one planting per each 2000 square feet of gross lot area where Site
Plan Review Regulations require one planting per 720 square feet of
net developed area.
6. Improvement of Pilcher Road (by the Developer) to collector
street standards from Route 30 to connect with improvements along
Golden Meadow Estates. With cost offsets to cover road construction
provided via a tax abatement program with the Village and Plainfield
School District 202 (if agreements can be reached).
7. Village to extend water and sewer lines along the frontage
at its own expense if lines are required to be extended.
8. Private wells are to be allowed in addition to Village water
services.
9. 20 year term of agreement.
This is a major economic development for Will County, the School
District and the Village. Tax revenues will generate approximately
$250,000 annually in property taxes; the project will employ about 70
people.
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One main concern is the extension of water and sewer lines. It is
felt these extensions should be provided by the developer at their
expense.
In general, the annexation is a logical extension of Village boundaries.
Land uses, as proposed, are consistent and compatible with surrounding
uses. The variations proposed are reasonable in light of the large
scale of the development. Staff finds no harmful impacts on
surrounding properties will result from approval of such variations.
The plans are ' in substantial compliance with Village development
requirements.
Staff recommends approval of the annexation of the Fox Valley Pres
site subject to the.annexation agreement with stipulations as
follows:
1. Compliance with Village Engineer's requirements.
2. Compliance with Plainfield Fire Protection District
requirements.
3. Extension of sanitary sewer and water mains from their
present location on Route 30 to the south' i building line of the
subject site.
4.. Variations for landscaping, parking and signage as
requested.
Jeffrey Jahns, Attorney, and Leon Hove,, Manager in charge of this
project were present.
Mr. Jahns discussed water and sewer line extension. He stated
industrial facilities typically have their facilities provided for
them because of the economic impact they have on the area.
Mr. Hove briefly discussed landscaping, signage and lighting.
The Fire District will require fire lanes around the building.
Water main size and water pressure was discussed. This will be
reviewed by the engineers.
A long discussion followed regarding water and sewer line extensions.
J. Sobkoviak moved to recommend to the Village Board approval of the
pre-annexation agreement for Fox Valley Press, Inc. subject to the
four recommendations of the Planner. Seconded by W. Schempf. Vote
by roll call.
Krippel, yes; Sobkoviak, yes; Schempf, yes; Norris, yes; Bayer, yes;
Consola, yes; Simmons, yes. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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Case No. 290-1213905 Dr. Randy Muladore, D.D.S.
Special Sign Approval in the Central Sign District.
725 Lockport Street.
Mr. Waldock reported Dr. Muladore's sign was destroyed by the
August 28th tornado. Applicant intends to use a wall mounted sign.
The sign area is a total of 25.5 square feet where a total of
52 square feet is allowed. The signs are tasteful and attractively
designed. Staff recommends approval of this request.
After a short discussion, the Board approved of the proposed signage.
M. Krippel moved to recommend to the Village Board that they approve
the Special Sign request of Dr. Muladore at 725 Lockport Street.
Seconded by D. Norris. Vote by roll call.
Krippel, yes; Sobkoviak, yes; Schempf, yes; Norris, yes; Bayer, yes;
Consola, yes; Simmons, yes. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Due to the holiday, the Plan Commission cancelled the January 1,
1991 meeting.
Adjourn: 9:35 p.m.
Kay JaniX, Pecording Secretary