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Plan Commission Minutes Date: September 19, 2017
Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE, ROLL CALL
Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Minnis, Renzi, Heinen, Womack and Chairman Kiefer were present. Commissioners Seggebruch and Green were absent. Library, Park, Fire and School Districts were absent.
Others Present: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning, Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner, Yuchen
Ding, Associate Planner and Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Plan Commission minutes dated September 5, 2017, were approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - There was no response.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Proulx provided an update on the following cases; special use ordinance for Plainfield Community
Center, special use ordinance and site plan for Bott Park Recreation Center and site plan for PACE Park ‘N’ Ride.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS Case No. 1771-09117.PP.FP 24820 W. Easy Street Ms. Kuehlem stated the applicant is seeking to consolidate Lots 3 and 4 in River Point Estates, to allow
for a bigger yard. Lot 4 is where they currently own a single family residence, Lot 3 is currently vacant, and both lots are 12,880 square feet each. The subject site is currently zoned R-1 (Low Density Single
Family Residential).
Ms. Kuehlem stated the applicant is seeking to consolidate two (2) lots into one larger lot. Staff is
requesting the subject site be consolidated into the existing property, which will require a Preliminary
Plat, and Final Plat. Village Ordinance regulates lot size per zoning district, in which the subject parcels meet the minimum requirement of 12,000 square feet.
Ms. Kuehlem stated the applicant is not requesting any additional changes to either property. Staff has no objections to this proposed consolidation.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment, there was no response.
Commissioner Renzi asked staff if a notice is required to be sent to the neighbors. Ms. Kuehlem stated
no. Commissioner Renzi asked if the adjacent land zoning is R-1. Ms. Kuehlem stated yes. Commissioner Renzi asked staff to add the adjacent land zoning to staff report. Commissioner Renzi
asked staff if the applicant’s absence is an issue. Mr. Proulx stated that he advised the applicant that their
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participation was not required because of the straight forward matter of the case but they do prefer the
applicant to be present.
Chairman Kiefer asked if there are plans to develop the lot. Mr. Proulx stated no and provided the detail
on why this is a logical consolidation. Commissioner Minnis asked that the address be included in the staff report.
Commissioner Heinen made a motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary / Final Plat of
Consolidation for Lots 3 and 4 (Parcel Identification Numbers 06-03-20-206-020 and 06-03-20-206-019, respectively) in the River Point Estates development subject to the following stipulations:
1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer; and 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District.
Seconded by Commissioner Minnis. Vote by roll call: Renzi, yes; Womack, yes; Minnis, yes; Heinen, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
2018 Meeting Schedule for Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Kiefer asked commissioner’s if there were any dates that could be a challenge, besides January
2nd. Commissioner Heinen stated July 3rd could be challenging. Mr. Proulx stated the schedule will be
presented to the Village Board for approval. DISCUSSION
Mr. Proulx provided an update on open house for the public and private partnership for the PACE Park ‘N’ Ride.
Commissioner Minnis stated there is a community open house this Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 .pm. at Village Green Park for the proposed road improvements for Fox River and Chicago Street area.
Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Subject
Property
Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary