HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988-08-16 PC minutesPLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION
DATE: August 16, 1988 AT: Village Hall
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Simmons, J. Sobkoviak, M. Krippel,
W. Schempf, H. Bayer, J. Anderson, and
R. Mentzer.
EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: L. Kelly, M. Gehrke, D. Norris, G. Krahn,
E. Schrader, Fire Dist. Representative.
Chairman Simmons called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call
was taken. R. Russ, A. Arbo, J. Eichelberger, and J. Wilson were
absent.
There being no
the minutes of
H. Bayer moved
Appeals Annual
J. Sobkoviak.
Sobkoviak, yes
Mentzer, yes.
additions or corrections, Chairman
the July 19, 1988 meeting approved
to approve the Plan Commission and
Report for June 1, 1987 to June 1,
Roll call vote...*
Krippel, yes; Schempf, yes; Bayer
7 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
Simmons declared
as presented.
Zoning Board of
1988. Seconded by
f yes; Anderson, yes;
Case No. 187-720882: Ted Guarnero requesting rezoning from
Residence A to A-4 for property located at 125 N. Joliet Road.
Attorney Richard Selfridge was present on behalf of Ted Guarnero,
Petitioner,and presented notices that were sent to the adjoining
landowners by certified mail.
He stated that Mr. Guarnero is the contract purchaser of the property
from Sam and Shirley Reichert. The subject property consists of
approximately 212 acres located just north of the cemetery and south of
Lake Renwick. The design is for construction of three buildings.
Each building would contain four townhouses. .:.-.
In discussing the site plan, he stated Petitioner is planning to
configure the three buildings so that the rear of the building would
face toward the lake and be connected by a common street, which would
be a private street. A map was presented showing where the existing
water and sewer facilities are located. Sewer consists of an 8-inch
main which exists just northwest of the subject property and water
extends actually into the property.
The proposal is to erect a townhouse development which would consist
of approximately.1600.square foot units. There will be two-car garages
for each unit and space for additional two-car.-.parking per unit in the
driveway.
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Attorney Selfridge discussed items stated in the Village Planner's
report regarding access to Village water and sewer, improvements
to Route 30, Flood Plain, and compliance with Village ordinances.
Petitioner stated he agrees to provide water main extensions as
determined by the Village Engineer; to redesign the private street
that provides access to the site from Route 30 to accommodate fire
truck turnaround; to improve the access with Route 30 and meet with
the standards and approval of the Village Engineer. Petitioner also
agreed to submit a detailed landscaping plan for approval, adjust
site plans to accommodate the proposed right-ofway improvement to
Route 30 by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Petitioner's application originally showed a request for a change
in zoning from Residence A to A-4, but in the Village Planner's
report he recommended that Residence A-2 zoning be established at the
site. Petitioner agreed and amended his request for rezoning to A-2.
Mr. John Djerf, Village Engineer, discussed water main extensions for
the area.
P. Waldock, Village Planner, stated because this development will
have a homeowners association, it would be important for the
Plan Commission to review the covenants and regulations of this
homeowners association for the assurance of protection of open areas
and maintenance. Petitioner was requested to submit a copy of the
homeowners association bylaws to the Plan Commission.
G. Krahn questioned erosion control regarding Lake Renwick.
P. Waldock stated there are regulations for this in our ordinance.
Several area reasidents were present and voiced their concerns: the
water pressure is low due to the 4" main; what will the hard surface
runoff do to the ecology of the lake - will this runoff have an adverse
affect on Lake Renwick or the endangered species that nest there,:- for
example, chemicals from lawns, etc..
One resident stated that recently members from the Illinois Natural
History Survey conducted surveys along Route 30 to see what might be
the affect of the widening on that road to the birds in Lake Renwick.
He advised that we contact a Ms. Sue Mullomberg (phonetic) at the
Illinois Natural History Survey in Champaign-Urbana regarding their
survey done for IDOT. Chairman Simmons directed P. Waldock to contact
Champaign-Urbana regarding this.
J. Sobkoviak moved to recommend to the Village Board that they
approve the petitioner's amended rezoning request from Residence A to
A-2 contingent upon satisfying all issues involving subdivision
regulations and the Village Engineer's requests in accordance with this
concept plan, that the site plan be approved, and provide water main
extensions as determined by the Village Engineer. Seconded by
J. Anderson. Roll call vote. Mentzer,'y"es; Anderson, yes; Bayer, yes;
Schempf, yes; Krippel, yes; Sobkoviak, yes; Simmons, yes.
7 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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8:30 p.m.
(A short recess was taken.)
8:35 p.m.
Chairman Simmons reconvened the meeting.
Case No. 190-810882: Charles Sharp requesting Preliminary Plat
approval for River Ridge Estates, Naperville Road and Pilcher Road.
Charles Sharp and Larry Capista were present requesting approval
of Preliminary Plat for River Ridge Estates, a 74-acre subdivision
they plan to develop near 135th Street on Naperville/Plainfield Road
which would have 55 single-family lots with city water and septic
fields. The homes would be in the range of $200,000 to $300,000.
Minimum proposed lot size is 24,000 square feet. Long narrow lots are
proposed along the DuPage River. Lots fronting the River are nearly
53,000 square feet (1.2 acres).
There was a long discussion regarding the extension of the Village's
sanitary sewer lines to the property. The Village's regulations
require sanitary sewer in all subdivisions.
Petitioner estimates the costs for off-site improvements for sewer and
water lines is $1 million. Petitioner stated even if sewer was
available for the property he might still want to develop the area with
septic to have a more spacious development. Petitioner also stated
that out of the 75 acres only 40 acres are buildable because of the
River's flood plain.
Several adjoining landowners were present and voiced their concerns
regarding flooding and what affect runoff from this proposed
subdivision would have on them. The Weller Subdivision is downhill
from this proposed development.
P. Waldock, Village Planner, stated that while the improvements to the
subdivision include Village and standard street improvements, that
Petitioner did not provide evidence of economic hardship that would
prevent the extension of the sewer line.
H. Bayer moved to recommend to the Village Board that they deny the
petition for Preliminary Plat approval for River Ridge Estates.
Seconded by J. Sobkoviak. Roll call vote.
Sobkoviak, yes; Krippel, yes; Schempf, yes; Bayer, yes; Anderson, yes;
Mentzer, yes; Simmons, yes. 7 yes, 0 no. Motion carried.
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H. Bayer and M. Krippel agreed figures were not presented to show
a hardship and that Petitioner should return with a Preliminary Plat
which shows sanitary sewer including findings of staff and engineer.
The Village policy has been set that all new subdivisions be served
with sanitary sewer.
Gary R. Lichtenwalter letter.
Mr. Lichtenwalter was present to solicit the Commission's opinions
on possible land uses for the parcel of property on Fox River Street
west of the Village Green. After a lengthy discussion, the Board
directed P. Waldock to ask the Village Administrator to talk with the
Park District and Village Board.of Trustees to see if either would
be interested in purchasing this property.
Adjourn: 10:00 p.m.
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