HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988-01-19 PC minutesPLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION
DATE: January 19, 1988 AT: Village Hall
Commissioners Present: Chairman Simmons, J. Sobkoviak, M. Krippel,
W. Schempf, H. Bayer, R. Neely, J. Anderson.
Ex-Officio Present: L. Kelly, B. Russ, M. Gehrke, J. Myers.
Chairman Simmons called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call
was taken. G. Krahn, J. Bostjancic, J. Eichelberger, A. Arbo,
and J. Wilson were absent.
There being no additions or corrections, Chairman Simmons declared
the minutes of the December 1, 1987 meeting approved as presented.
Continuation of Case No. 168-1207872 - Petition of Alpha-Omega/Bethesda
Lutheran Homes for a change of zoning classification from Industrial
District 1 to Residence R-4 for the purpose of constructing a group
home for the developmentally disabled.
Ms. Fagan read her report to the Plan Commission. The proposed
facility will house 15 people with no resident staff. The shift staff
includes a director, three aide-level staff people, and an activity
director.
The facility is one-story approximately 14-15 feet in height and 4400
square feet in area. The height of the facility should be compatible
with existing development in the area. There are no immediately
adjacent residential structures. The square footage of the facility
should be compatible with existing development in the area. The
development exceeds the minimum plot size requirements for an R-4
District as outlined in the Village zoning regulations. The facility
will have 8 bedrooms and 8 off-street parking spaces are proposed.
The facility must have zoning approval prior to their issuance of a
permit from the state. Ms. Fagan recommended approval of this
rezoning.
Mr. Al Malone and Mr. Scott Cornell from Alpha-omega were present.
Chairman Simmons asked about sidewalks. Mr. Cornell stated they will
do whatever the Village requires. He also stated the building will
be facing Eastern Avenue, and parking will be on the side of the
building.
Mr. Kelly asked if all adjoining land owners have been notified.
Petitioner stated they have, except for the railroad.
Giving some background information, Mr. Cornell stated Bethesda
has been in operation a little over 90 years. Its hometown campus
which is in Watertown, Wisconsin is approximately 550 beds. It
includes a very large organization and operates facilities in over
14 states across the north and southeastern parts of the United States.
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It operates group homes, large facilities, in the State of Kansas,
Texas and Wisconsin, and small homes in Maryland, Wisconsin,
Michigan, Indiana, Florida, Illinois, Missouri and are currently
expanding the services to include more facilities in the State of
Illinois primarily due to the fact that there are approximately
189 clients at the Watertown campus that are from the north and
northwestern part of the State of Illinois.
Ms. Fagan asked if there was anyone present in favor of or against
the proposed rezoning. (No one present in favor of or against.)
Mr. Schempf asked how close to the railroad will this facility be
and how far north does it go. Mr. Cornell stated they are flexible
and would let the Village tell them where they should be on the lot.
The lot is over 2 acres so there would be no problem.
Mayor Latta questioned if this parcel has been subdivided. This
is a 2-acre parcel which is part of 26 acres.
There was a long discussion and review of the plat book to see if
this property was ever subdivided. our records indicate that it was
not.
Petitioner would have to check with Mr. Wanderer, the land owner, to
clarify this. If it has not been subdivided, petition would have
to come back before the Plan Commission for subdivision of the
property and the rezoning request.
R. Neely moved to recommend that the -Village,Bodrd approve the rezoning
request from I-1 to R-4 of Alpha - Omega /Bethesda Lutheran Homes subject
to it being a lot of record. Seconded by J. Anderson. Vote by
roll call.
J. Sobko viak, yes; M. Krippel, no; W. Schempf, yes; H. Bayer, yes;
R. Neely, yes; J. Anderson, yes; A. Simmons, yes. 6 yes, 1 no.
Motion carried.
Ms. Fagan reported on the proposed boundary agreement with Romeoville.
We are just no in the early discussion stages and hope to present
this to the Village Board at their next workshop.
Adjourn: 8:20 p.m.
Kay JAnV, secretary
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