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Plan Commission Minutes June 7, 2016
Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge to the flag.
ROLL CALL Commissioners Seggebruch, Renzi, Green, and Chairman Kiefer were present. Commissioner Heinen was absent. The Library District was present.
The Fire, Park and School Districts were absent.
The Plan Commission minutes dated May 3, 2016 were accepted as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There was no response.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Proulx stated the Village Board approved the annexation agreements and annexation of the corridor
and also for the Gas N Wash to be located at the southwest corner of Drauden and Route 126 and approved the site plan review, rezoning and special use for the Gas N Wash; approved the landmark
designation for 14910 S Bartlett Ave; approved the amendment to the annexation agreement for Grande
Park Neighborhood 11 (commonly known as Somerset); approved the site plan review and special use for the Circle K at 143rd and Wallin Drive; and approved the site plan for the southwest corner of Ottawa
Street and Fox River Street f/k/a 24201 W Ottawa Street.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS Case No. 1725-051716.AA 13501 S Lake Drive
Mr. Proulx stated this is a public hearing and the public notices have been published and mailed in accordance with state statute and local ordinance; the applicant is seeking annexation for the property
located at the southeast corner of Lake Drive and 135th Street. Mr. Proulx reviewed the adjacent land
uses; stated the property is contiguous to the Village’s municipal boundary and is a logical extension of the Village boundary. The property is within the Village’s Facilities Planning Area and water and
sanitary sewer services are accessible in 135th Street along the parcel’s frontage. The property would be
zoned R-1, low density, single-family residence; a partial demolition and subsequent reconstruction and expansion is proposed for the existing home. The applicant will be petitioning for an annexation
agreement before the Village Board.
Mr. Proulx indicated he was contacted by the Homeowners Association (HOA) asking if the Village was
going to force annexation of the other properties in the subdivision; stated the Village is not looking to
force annexation on any of the properties. The HOA also asked about trash collection. Mr. Proulx indicated residents have the opportunity of curb side collection as part of our franchise agreement with
Waste Management. Staff suggests a favorable recommendation for the proposed annexation.
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Chairman Kiefer asked if the property would still be under the current HOA. Mr. Proulx indicated the property would remain under the HOA; stated further the owner would be required to submit an
architectural review letter for the proposed structure prior to the Village issuing a building permit.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Doug Heathcock, attorney for the applicant. Mr. Heathcock did not have any
additional comments but expressed a willingness to address any questions the commissioner might have.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments. There was no response.
Commissioner Renzi asked about the location of the garbage pickup. Mr. Proulx stated the applicant could stay with their current service or work with Waste Management.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked about the location of water and sewer. Mr. Proulx thought this would be the first connection in this subdivision; the policy of the village is a property must annex into the
Village to receive water and sewer from the Village.
Commissioner Green asked if the homeowner expressed interest in changing the zoning. Mr. Proulx
stated the intent is to stay with the existing single family residential zoning.
Commissioner Renzi asked the reason for the annexation; asked if a demolition permit had been requested
from Will County. Mr. Heathcock indicated the applicants want to tap on to water and sewer and use the Village’s facilities; indicated they are working with the Village not the county.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked if they were seeking relief from the county for any reason. Mr. Heathcock indicated the applicant merely wants water and sewer services from the Village.
Commissioner Seggebruch made a motion to recommend approval of the annexation of the property commonly known as 13501 S Lake Drive (Parcel Identification Number 06-03-03-201-002-0000), as a
logical extension of the Village of Plainfield.
Seconded by Commissioner Green. Vote by roll call: Renzi, yes; Green, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Kiefer,
yes. Motion carried 4-0.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Proulx indicated interviews will be taking place to fill the vacancy positions of Plan Commissioner; thanked the commissioner for their input on the Strategic Plan; stated Dr. Bender has presented
information back to the Village for review.
Commissioner Renzi asked about the form outlining the Plan Commission minutes to go to the Village
Board addressing the Commissioners’ concerns. Mr. Proulx indicated he has changed the staff report
style that is presented to the Village Board but has not yet implanted a transmittal sheet as previously discussed.
Commissioner Renzi mentioned the signs are still up at 135th barracking no pass through west of Walgreens. Mr. Proulx indicated he would look into this matter. Commissioner Renzi mentioned that
the commission works to get cross access between parcels and if this parcel is ever sold the cross access would be reinstated.
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Commissioner Seggebruch asked about Prairie Creek. Mr. Proulx indicated the property went from bank
ownership to a private owner and the front portion is being marketed for a commercial site; indicated the rear portion of the property has been blocked to prevent dumping.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted by
Merrilee Trotz
Merrilee Trotz Recording Secretary