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Plan Commission Minutes Date: October 17, 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 (7:01 p.m.), Seggebruch, Renzi, Heinen (7:06 p.m.), Green, Womack and Chairman Kiefer were present. Fire District was present. Library, Park, 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 19, 2017, were approved as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - There was no response.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Proulx provided an update on the following cases; Drum Farm, Brummel, Riverstone, Sri Ayyappa Swami Temple, and Slim Chickens.
Mr. Proulx advised the commission about the market feasibility study for a Hotel that the Village Board approved last night. Chairman Kiefer asked about potential locations. Mr. Proulx explained the study
will include a couple of locations which may include the downtown area, Route 30 and I55, as well as a site on Route 59
OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
Case No. 1770-082817.SPR.REZ PACE Park ‘N’ Ride Mr. Ding stated the Village of Plainfield and the PACE Suburban Bus Company is seeking to re-zone the
proposed PACE Park ‘n’ Ride facility, which is designed for PACE bus services connecting Plainfield
and Downtown Chicago. The site plan has been approved by the Plan Commission on September 5th. To ensure the development accords with the zoning code, a re-zoning is required. The petitioner thus is
proposing for the conversion of R-1 Low-Density, Single-Family Residence District to I-1 Office,
Research, and Light Industrial District.
Mr. Ding stated staff supports the proposed re-zoning to I-1 and is confident that the PACE Park ‘n’ Ride will be a valuable asset to Plainfield and reflects the Village’s progress on transportation planning. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment, there was no response.
Commissioner Renzi questioned the zoning of the lots and asked about re-zoning lots 2 & 3. Mr. Proulx provided a brief history of the purchase of the property and explained the zoning of the lots.
Commissioner Renzi questioned Lot 4 B-5 zoning. Mr. Proulx stated it is actually zoned R-1 and
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explained why the Village is not re-zoning all lots to I-1. Mr. Proulx explained the public and private
partnership that the Village is pursuing.
Commissioner Renzi requested a detailed addendum be added for “other objectives of the Comprehensive
Plan” under the Analysis section Subparagraph (A) of the staff report, since the Village is the applicant. Mr. Proulx stated that can be done.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked staff to correct or expand the parking space information, since it will be completed in 2 phases. Mr. Proulx stated staff will update the report.
Mr. Proulx advised that PACE Park ‘n’ Ride was put out to bid and the bid opening was Thursday, October 12th. Mr. Proulx also stated that the project is 100% funded by PACE. Mr. Proulx stated Village
is coordinating with PACE and will be asking the Village Board to award that contract on Monday, October 23rd.
Commissioner Heinen asked if the flood was reviewed. Mr. Proulx stated the PACE lot is not in the flood plan and explained the area of flood plan that affect the other lots. Commissioner Heinen stated he is
excited about this project.
Commissioner Minnis asked for clarification regarding lot 3, since it is a private right-of-way. Mr. Proulx
explained the vision of lot 3.
Commissioner Seggebruch made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of
the Plan Commission and, furthermore, recommend approval of the requested map amendment (re-zoning), from R-1 to I-1, for the property commonly known as PACE Park ‘n’ Ride.
Seconded by Commissioner Green. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Renzi, yes; Heinen, yes; Womack, yes; Green, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
Commissioner Heinen made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Plan Commission and, furthermore, recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat of subdivision for the proposed PACE Park 'n' Ride facility, subject to the following two (2) 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: Seggebruch, yes; Renzi, yes; Green, yes; Womack, yes; Minnis, yes; Heinen, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 7-0.
Case No. 1773-092117.REZ 15009 S. ROUTE 59
Ms. Kuehlem stated the applicant is requesting to rezone the subject parcel to Business Transitional from its current single-family residential zoning. The Subject site is currently a single-family home. Consistent
with Village policy, Plainfield has identified the opportunity for single-family home owners along Route
59 to rezone their properties to Business Transition.
Ms. Kuehlem stated Staff supports the proposed re-zoning to BT. In advance of any public comment, or discussion among the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment, there was no response.
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Chairman Kiefer swore in Tom Ruane, applicant. Chairman Kiefer asked if applicant would like to add
any additional comments. Mr. Ruane stated no construction at this present time; the re-zoning will be getting it ready for construction. Mr. Ruane stated the next step is engineering, parking lot improvements
and at a later date add on to the existing structure.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked for clarification on the adjacent properties. Ms. Kuehlem and Mr.
Proulx clarified the zoning of adjacent properties. Commissioner Seggebruch asked applicant if he
requested to be part of the Bartlett Street District. Mr. Ruane stated he was asked by the Historical Preservation Commission (HPC). Commissioner Seggebruch asked if this application will need to go to
the HPC. Mr. Proulx stated not for the re-zoning request; any changes to the structures would require a Certificate of Appropriateness and will need to go before the HPC.
Commissioner Heinen asked if applicant would need to come back to the Plan Commission for the site plan or parking lot. Mr. Proulx stated staffs’ proposal would be evaluated at staff level based on building permit for the parking lot, if the commission would like a formal site plan review could be required.
Commissioner Heinen stated because of the sensitivity of the neighbors that he would like them to come back to the Plan Commission for parking lot review. Mr. Proulx stated he understands the suggestion.
Commissioner Seggebruch asked if the applicant plans on using the property as a business right away.
Mr. Ruane stated he is leaving it as is for now and the graphic provided is a basic drawing. Chairman Kiefer asked the applicant if he was comfortable with coming back to the Plan Commission. Mr. Ruane
stated yes.
Commissioner Renzi asked the applicant if he is tearing down the garage right away. Mr. Ruane stated
the garage maybe torn down soon because it is about to fall down and explained the parking lot size. Commissioner Renzi asked if the motion is approved, does that approve the demo of the garage. Mr. Proulx stated no, the parking lot could come back for site plan review and demo of the garage would
be governed by the Demolition process and would be heard by the HPC. Commissioner Renzi asked staff about the stockade fence and stated that the landscape plan will need to come back. Mr. Ruane described the fencing along the property.
Commissioner Minnis made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the
Plan Commission and, furthermore, recommend approval of the requested map amendment (re-zoning),
from R-1 to B-T, for the property commonly known as 15009 S. Route 59.
Seconded by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Renzi, yes; Heinen, yes; Green, yes;
Womack, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Minnis, Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION
Chairman Kiefer read the reminders.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by, Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary