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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988-09-20 PC minutesPLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION DATE: September 20, 1988 AT: Village Hall COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: M. Krippel, J. Anderson, W. Schempf, H. Bayer, R. Mentzer, and J. Sobkoviak. EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: M. Gehrke, E. Schrader, Fire District Rep., D. Norris, J. Wilson. ALSO PRESENT: P. Waldock, Village Planner K. Jania, Secretary Vice-Chairman Sobkoviak called the meeting to order at 7:51 p.m. Roll call was taken. Chairman Simmons, L. Kelly, R. Russ, A. Arbo, J. Eichelberger, and G. Krahn were absent. There being no additions or corrections, Vice Chairman Sobkoviak declared the minutes of the August 16, 1988 meeting approved as presented. Countinuation of County Case-Plainfield Fire Protection District requesting rezoning from A-1 to E-2 with special use for the erection of a new fire station at 125 W. 135th Street. P. Waldock reported the subject site is located along the north side of 135th Street east of Route 59 in Wheatland Township. The site is approximately 21 acres in area with an adjacent occupied residential parcel. The parcel to the west is agricultural at this time. Graver Estates is to the north. It is the finding of the mile jurisdiction of the special use permit is in of the Village; that the development of surroundi station development will service area. Staff that the area is indeed within the 112 Village; that the proposed rezoning with accordance with the proposed Comprehensive Plan proposed rezoning would not impede orderly ag properties; and that the proposed fire be of benefit to the properties within its This case was tabled at the last meeting in order to review a site plan which recently has been made available to the Village. In reviewing the site plan, there appears to be a substantial amount of green space between the 135th Street right-of-way and the proposed building site. Parking is provided for 30 cars, mainly to the rear of the building. The structure is set back 55 feet from the east property line and 20 feet from the west line. Driveway area is 5 feet from the east line, 20 feet from the west. At the last meeting there was a concern mentioned by the adjacent property owner to the east that the site plan has not been reviewed by him and he was not given the opportunity to review the plan to see if he did indeed have any objections. His primary concern was that the structure would be located too close to the side property line and therefore very close to his residential structure. The site plan shows PLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION September 20, 1988 Page Two the greatest setback is from that particular side, is buffered both by the distance of the setback as well as the additional distance afforded by the driveway placement. With this in mind, Staff feels that it is appropriate that a landscape buffering be provided, and some screening to soften the impact of the fire station onto the adjacent residential property. The site plan appears to be a sensitive site layout configuration. P. Waldock identified three areas which should be addressed by the applicant as follows: 1. Landscaping be provided to buffer adjacent residential uses. 2. Exterior lighting be directed or screened in a manner to avoid off-site glare. 3. Facade design be sensitive to the residential character of development expected in the. area. Attorney Richard Schoenstedt was present on behalf of the applicant, and addressed the three recommendations of the Planner. They intend to protect the residential area to the east by evergreen landscaping and other landscaping along the east line as well as behind the parking lot, and in the grassy area there will be some trees between the building and in the front road on 135th Street. The exterior lighting will be mostly in the front, not much on.the sides. Any exterior lighting that would be on the east side of the building would be buffered by evergreen plants. Also, it is in excess of 200 feet back from the front so any lighting to the front would not be too much of a glare to the street and there will also be evergreens in the front. Attorney Schoenstedt presented a colored sketch of what the building should look like. He stated the sketch shows it will not be out of character with the land. Attorney Randy Miller representing Kevin D'Arcy, an adjacent landowner, was present and urged the Plan Commission to approve of this rezoning request. Attorney Schoenstedt stated there will be provisions for living quarters in the future. It will be designed for a dormitory, lockers, similar to the current station. Will not be staffed 24 hours immediately. They are offering space for the Will County Sheriff to use as a substation. E. Schrader stated there have been no discussions as yet regarding upgrading of the road. If it needs to be upgraded or maintained, the Fire District will have some input and work with the Townships on this. PLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION September 20, 1988 Page Three J. Anderson moved to recommend to the Village Board that they not object to the rezoning from A-1 to E-2 with special use for the erection of a new fire station at 125 W. 135th Street subject to the recommendations of the Planner which have been agreed to by the applicant. Seconded by R. Mentzer. Vote by roll call. Krippel, yes; Anderson, yes; Schempf, yes; Bayer, yes; Mentzer, yes; Sobkoviak, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. County Case-Graver Estates requesting approval of Final Plat-Unit Two for the northeast corner of Route 59 and 135th Street. P. Waldock reported the subject site is located along the east side of Route 59 north of the Village limits. This subdivision, both preliminary and final plats, was approved in 1987. It is within 112 miles of the Village. The proposed development substantially conforms to the Preliminary Plat approved by Will County. The proposed development is in compliance with the Will County Land Use Plan and, in the opinion of the Will County staff, will not impede the orderly development of surrounding property. Plans substantially meet the requirements of the Village of Plainfield Subdivision regulations. The Village Engineer has identified a concern over an additional storm sewer and inlet which would be needed at the rear lot corner of Lot 23 to collect off-site and on-site drainage. Adjacent property owners have been notified of the hearing tonight. Staff recommends approval of Unit Two. Mr. Terrance Ruettiger of Ruettiger and Tonelli was present and stated the additional storm sewer was a concern in Unit One. It has been installed. Unit Two is an extension of the Preliminary Plat with 26 lots in this unit on about 26 acres. All improvements are presently in for Unit One with the exception of the surface course of the asphalt road. They hope to put road surface on this fall. For Unit Two they hope to proceed with construction this fall with at least the earth work and the underground. It depends on the weather how much will be done. All storm sewer detention is in the ground for Unit One which also serves Unit Two. Everything has been sized appropriately. The detention pond has been oversized at the request of the Village Engineer. PLAINFIELD PLAN COMMISSION September 20, 1988 Page Four Unit Two is very simple and just an extension of Unit One. All the main improvements were put in in Unit One. The entrance along Route 59 and the deacceleration lanes have been completed and accepted by IDOT. There were no objectioners present. W. Schempf moved to recommend to the Village Board that they not object to the Graver Estates Final Plat-Unit Two. Seconded by J. Anderson. Vote by roll call. Mentzer, yes; Bayer, yes; Schempf, yes; Anderson, yes; Krippel, yes; Sobkoviak, yes. 6 yes, 0 no. Motion carried. P. Waldock reported on several Planning cases heard by the Village Board: River Ridge Estates, tabled; Flow-Con Industries, Inc., tabled for republishing; Realty World Sign Variance was approved; and Ted Guarnero rezoning case was approved. Regarding the proposed Sign Ordinance, Mr. Waldock said that he and the Village Attorney have some concerns. The Sign Ordinance will probably come back to the Plan Commission. The proposed Business Transition District ordinance public hearing is scheduled for October 4, 1988. TPAP has requested they be allowed to enter the Village's proposed Comprehensive Plan in a national award contest through the American Planning Association. On motion meeting was, adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Kay Jania,USVcretary Would everyone attending this Plan Commission meetin g please sign this sheet for our official records. NAME ADDRESS Ao nip Cps REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY EVENINGS OF EACH MONTH