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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. PLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION December 18, 1990 Page Two 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. PLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION December 18, 1990 Page Three 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. PLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION December 18, 1990 Page Four 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