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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014-02-18 PC minutes VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD February 18, 2014 Chairman Sobkoviak called the Plan Commission meet ing to order at 7:0 0 p.m. and led the pledge to the flag . ROLL CALL Commissioners Seggebruch, O’Rourke, Renzi, Kiefer, Heinen, Green, and Chairman Sobkoviak and the Fire District were present . T he Park, School, and Library Districts were absent. APPRO VAL OF MINUTES : The Plan Commission minutes from December 17 , 2013 w ere accepted as amended . PUBLIC COMMENTS: There w as no response . D EVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Garrigan stated the Kombol case was to have been on the first meeting of March for the Village Board but that the applicant has requested a later date . OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Case No. 1642 -020514.SPR McDonald’s Mr. Garrigan stated McDonald’s is requesting to re -image the existing McDonald’s restaurant located at the northwest corner of Route 59 and Renwick Road which was originally approved and constructed in 1995. The applicant proposes to convert the existing site with a dual drive -thru land and a dual menu board which will result in the loss of 5 parking spaces along the eastern per imeter; requesting to change the roof to a more contemporary standard design; is not requesting any major changes to the PUD and do not propos e to change the existing access points ; the width of each drive thru lane will remain at the required 15 foot widt h . Mr. Garrigan indicated there are a couple of parking spaces that could potentially have conflict with the drive thru traffic; and Staff is requesting the applicant replace the proposed EIFS pylon on the southern elevation and EIFS pylons on the eastern elevation with stone which will mirror the new McDonald’s at Route 30 and 135 th Street. Staff is recommending approval of the new site plan subject to the stipulations in the staff report and any comments by the Plan Commission. Chairman Sobkoviak swore in Andrew U ttan, 7325 Janes Ave, Woodridge; Christy Carson, from McDonalds USA and Nick Kory, manager of McDonalds. Mr. Uttan agrees to replace the EIFS pylons with stone; stated the Playplace s ize is being reduced slightly; stated the interior will be c ompletely redone to similar to the style at 135 th Street and Route 30; the trash corral will be relocated from the back of the building to the northwest corner facing the north stating they have easement rights to the drive aisle for access; the lot lighti ng will be replaced with the green initiative LED fixtures throughout the site; and all of the ADA will be upgraded throughout the site to the current Federal and State standards. Chairman Sobkoviak asked if the applicant would be supplying the specificat ions of the proposed lighting. Mr. Uttan stated the photometric plan will be provided. Michael P. Collins VILLAGE P RESIDENT Michelle Gibas VILLAGE CLERK TRUSTEES Margie Bonuchi Paul Fay Bill Lamb Garrett M. Peck James Racich Dan Rippy Plan Commission Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Renzi expressed concern with the change of location of the trash enclosure with regard to the collection; asked about the removal of any landscaping mater ials and if a landscaping plan would be provided; asked about the overflow parking spaces; suggested the employees park in the spaces near the stacking to minimize any conflict with the stacking ; expressed concern with the sound from the menu board . Mr. U ttan stated the enclosure will match the face brick and color of the building; and collection of the trash will be easier for the trucks; stated the green space will be increased about 350 square feet and landscaping that is removed will be replaced; state d the landscape plan will be provided also; indicated there will be 2 reserved parking spaces and agreed these spaces were included in the total number of parking spaces provided. Mr. Uttan indicated the speaker is variable so when it is quiet during the evening the speakers will be much quieter. Commissioner Seggebruch expressed concern with the parking spaces and stacking in this propos al; offered a possible solution keeping the drive -thru close to the building; stated the necessary requirements for the ADA parking they would need. Mr. Uttan stated 12 cars fit in the dual lanes; stated the longest part of the drive thru process is the ordering; the dual lanes actually move the cars thru fast er. Commissioner O’Rourke expressed concern with the number of parking spaces provided; originally 46 parking spaces were provided; with the remodel 39 parking spaces are proposed while 46 parking spaces would be required per code; felt the parking should include the Playplace square footage. Mr. Uttan stated they a re losing 7 parking spaces; stated the Playplace square footage was not counted. Mr. Garrigan indicated he had given credit for the Playplace area. Commissioner O’Rourke suggested adding curb to the outside drive thru. Mr. Uttan stated that curbs make i t harder to plow. Ms. Carson asked if they would consider removal pylons. Commissioner O’Rourke stated this could work. Commissioner O’Rourke asked if the order station was on the radius. Mr. Uttan said yes. Chairman Sobkoviak asked for public comme nts. There was no response. Commissioner Heinen was concerned with the ownership of the easement and asked if this area was designed or sized for the load; suggested the applicant may need to check with IDOT due to the stacking . Mr. Garrigan stated th e easement would be a private matter between the applicant and Thornton’s. Mr. Uttan stated he understands the easement is 35 feet wide and Thornton’s uses that driveway for their gas truck deliveries. Mr. Uttan said they would only need to check with I DOT if they need to enlarge the water sprinkler system. Commissioner Renzi asked if a stipulation was needed for the landscape and photometric plans. Commissioner Seggebruch asked about the final count on parking spaces. There are 39 parking spaces, t wo are reserved; 2 will be handicap. Commissioner O’Rourke asked for the square footage to be shown correctly at 4600 square feet in the staff report; asked the number of seats planned. Mr. Uttan stated they plan for 70 seats. Mr. Kory stated the seatin g is currently in the low 80’s. Commissioner O’Rourke feels the site does not provide enough parking. Mr. Kory stated generally when a second lane is provided, the drive thru picks up 5 to 7%; currently there is not a problem with parking and they do not see any issues in the future. Mr. Garrigan indicated he would note the extension of the drive and they will work this out with the engineer. Commissioner Renzi made a motion to recommend approval of the new Site Plan for the McDonalds at Renwick and Rou te 59 subject to the following stipulations: 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer. 3. Replace the EIFS on the proposed pylon structures on the eastern and southe rn elevation with stone. 4. Landscape and Photometric plans are s ubject to approval by staff prior to going to the Village Board. Plan Commission Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 3 of 3 Seconded by Commissioner O’Rourke. Vote by roll call: Kiefer, yes; Heinen, yes; Green, yes; Seggebruch, yes; O’Rourke, yes; Renz i, yes; Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried 7 -0 DISCUSSION Commissioner Heinen asked if there was an ordinance requiring people to shovel the sidewalks and bus stop area s of snow; felt this is a safety issue especially for children trying to get to a bus st op and then waiting for the bus in the street . No one knew of an ordinance. It was suggested that maybe the HOA could look into this matter. Meeting Adjourned at 7 :55 p.m. Respectfully submitted by _________________________ Merrilee Trotz Recordin g Secretary