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Plan Commission Minutes September 15, 2015
Chairman Sobkoviak called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:46 p.m. immediately following the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
ROLL CALL Commissioners Paris, Seggebruch, Renzi, Kiefer, Heinen, and Chairman Sobkoviak were present.
Commissioner Green was absent. The Fire, Park, School, and Library Districts were absent. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There was no response.
The Plan Commission minutes dated August 18, 2015 were accepted as amended on page 2.
The 2016 schedule was accepted.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Case No. 1700-082415.SU Community Christian Church Mr. Garrigan stated the applicant is seeking a continuance to October 6, 2015.
Commissioner Kiefer made a motion to continued Case No. 1700-082415.SU to October 6, 2015.
Commissioner Paris seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Seggebruch, yes; Renzi, yes; Heinen, yes Paris, yes; Kiefer, yes; Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Case No. 1701-082415.AA.REZ Speicher Property Mr. Garrigan stated this is a public hearing; appropriate notices have been published in accordance with
state statute and local ordinance. This is a request for annexation of approximately 13 acres currently
zoned Will County I-2 and rezoning approximately 15 acres (3 acres which is annexed into the Village and currently zoned R-3 to I-2 (General Industrial District.) The 15 acres are currently contiguous;
currently being used as storage for approximately 100 mini-buses and some limited warehousing.
The site is located within the Village’s Facility Planning Area (FPA); the Comprehensive Plan shows this
property as Office and Research; this property has extensive floodplain which limits future development.
Staff believes annexation of this property is a logical extension of the Village’s municipal boundary.
Mr. Garrigan reviewed the findings of fact for the rezoning. With regard to (a) the zoning is already
being used as a small bus storage facility which would be permitted in I-2 zoning, there is nothing to indicate that the proposed industrial use would have any negative impact on the surrounding properties.
Staff is working with the applicant to prohibit certain heavy industrial uses within the terms of the annexation agreement. With regard to (b) the use would be consistent with the current and historic use of this property. With regard to (c) this property is not appropriate for Office or Research uses. With regard
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to (d) the current R-3 zoning makes no sense for this property. With regard to (e) the usage of this subject
site will not change; than they wish to rebuild a small building that was destroyed by a tornado last year.
Staff suggests a favorable recommendation that the proposed annexation is a logical extension of the
village’s boundaries and the requested rezoning to I-2 is consistent with the Village’s planning guidelines.
Chairman Sobkoviak swore in Michael Martin, representative of owner, Lorraine Speicher, and William
Speicher.
Mr. Martin described the property to be annexed and the property to be rezoned that was purchased from the Reserve Subdivision. There was a 40 X 70 foot building that was destroyed by the tornado that they would like to rebuild. Mr. Martin described the property, the floodplain; indicated they do not intend to
return this property to a junk/scrap yard (this will be included in the annexation agreement also); indicated the best use for this property is the bus storage and some warehouse storage.
Chairman Sobkoviak asked for public comments. There was no response.
Commissioner Kiefer asked if there was any concern with the I-2 zoning for the entire property. Mr.
Garrigan stated the physical restraints of the property dictate the usage and the annexation agreement will list any prohibited uses.
Mr. Martin stated any construction would have to be in the same footprint as the previous building due to the floodplain.
Commissioner Heinen asked if the buses were parked in floodplain. Mr. Martin indicated where the buses park is not floodplain.
Commissioner Renzi asked if a site plan review would be required for the construction of the proposed warehouse that is to be rebuilt; asked the size of the building. Mr. Garrigan indicated it would either be
by site plan review, administrative review or the annexation agreement could provide for the construction. Mr. Martin stated the proposed construction would be a 40 X 70 foot pole building.
Mr. Martin stated he added language to the annexation agreement that buildings could be rebuilt on the same footprint but any new development would require site plan approval.
Commissioner Seggebruch stated the storage use does not generate any taxes; asked about taxes and possible future development. Commissioner Seggebruch asked the usage of the property to the south.
Mr. Martin stated usage to the south is trucking.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked about the exception to parcel 1. Mr. Martin showed the area on the
aerial map. Commissioner Heinen made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed annexation of the subject
site into the Village of Plainfield as a logical extension of the Village’s municipal boundaries. Commissioner Kiefer seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Paris, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Renzi, yes;
Kiefer, yes; Heinen, yes; Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
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Commissioner Seggebruch made a motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of the subject site to I-
2 Village zoning. Commissioner Paris seconded the motion. Vote by Roll call: Renzi, yes; Kiefer, yes; Heinen, yes; Paris, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Sobkoviak, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
DISCUSSION Commissioner Kiefer asked if there was clarification for the time to speak on items on the agenda. Mr.
Garrigan stated you need to give them enough time to afford them the opportunity to make a reasonable
point; the recommendation is from 3 to 5 minutes; and stated this is consistent with the State’s Attorney.
Commissioner Heinen stated St. Mary’s Immaculate is hosting October Fest on September 26th from 5pm
to 10pm for age 21 and older.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked about the concept plan that went to the Village Board. Mr. Garrigan stated there is no support for multi-family at that location.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked about the approval of the second phase of the tennis club; stated the materials where not as approved. Mr. Garrigan stated the whole concept had been approved; agreed the
materials were an issue.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
_________________________ Merrilee Trotz
Recording Secretary