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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-07-2018 Plan Commission MinutesPlan Commission Record of Minutes Date: August 7, 2018 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. immediately following the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Green, Heinen, Renzi, Seggebruch, and Chairman Kiefer were present. Commissioners Minnis and Womack were absent. Plainfield Fire Protection District, Plainfield Township Park District, Plainfield Public Library District and Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 were absent. OTHERS PRESENT: Jake Melrose, Economic Development Manager; Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner; Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner; and Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Plan Commission dated July 17, 2018 were approved as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS No Comments. OLD BUSINESS Case No. 1797-060118.AA.REZ South of 143rd St., West of Steiner Rd. Kellie Sanders Commissioner Renzi made a motion to continue the public hearing to the August 21, 2018 meeting of the Plan Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Heinen. Vote by roll call: Green, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Heinen, yes; Renzi, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0 NEW BUSINESS Case No. 1807-070218.SU Savvy Strands 24103 W. Lockport St. Stacey Sterling Ms. Kuehlem stated the applicant is seeking special use approval to operate a hair salon at 24103 W. Lockport Street in Unit 103 downtown Plainfield. The Village’s Zoning Ordinance requires that new salon uses located in the B-5 zoning district be approved through special use. Ms. Kuehlem reviewed the finding of facts in the staff report dated August 1, 2018. Ms. Kuehlem stated staff believes that the hair salon will not result in negative impacts to adjacent properties and property values in the area. The proposed use will complement existing uses in the downtown area. Based on the foregoing analysis, prior to direction from the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval. Chairman Kiefer swore in Stacey Sterling, applicant. Ms. Sterling stated she has nothing to add at this time. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment and there was no response. Commissioner Heinen asked staff why a salon is a special use in B-5. Mr. Melrose indicated that he believes the village was trying to take some measures to reduce saturation. Chairman Kiefer stated that he remembers the salon used to be by right and then there was some concerns by board member that other Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 2 of 11 serviced like tattooing and piercing could be offered at a salon. Commissioner Heinen asked the applicant what services she will offer. Ms. Sterling stated strictly hair services. Commissioner Seggebruch asked if there is a common restroom for the building. Ms. Sterling stated there is common restroom for the building. Commissioner Seggebruch asked the applicant if there will be a buildout of the space. Ms. Sterling stated there will be some plumbing work. Commissioner Heinen thanked Ms. Sterling for coming to the Village and hopes she is successful. Commissioner Green 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 special use for the hair salon known as Savvy Strands located at 24103 W. Lockport Street, Unit 103. Seconded by Commissioner Heinen. Vote by roll call: Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Heinen, yes; Green, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Case No. 1811-072718.COA.FG.SPR Giambotta Pizza 24136 W. Lockport St. Robert Rovito Ms. Kuehlem stated the applicant is seeking site plan review approval for exterior building modifications to update their restaurant, currently known as Volar, for a new restaurant, Giambotta Pizza. Due to the magnitude of the modifications proposed, staff scheduled the project for formal site plan review. The case will also go before the Historic Preservation Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness, and the Village Board for approval of a Façade Reimbursement Grant, and the Certificate of Appropriateness. The applicant is a tenant to the subject site and approval has been granted from the property owner for the proposed improvements. Ms. Kuehlem reviewed the finding of facts in the staff report dated August 1, 2018. Ms. Kuehlem stated staff is confident that these modifications will preserve the historic integrity of the building, while modernizing it for a commercial use. Staff would like to note that the applicant has been very receptive to staff recommendations, and is open to any further suggestions. Staff supports the applicant’s proposed exterior modifications and site plan review. Chairman Kiefer swore in Dario Rovito, applicant; and Allen Wilson, architect. Mr. Rovito stated he and his father currently own Capri and he explained why they are requesting the site plan review. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment. Chairman Kiefer swore in Kathleen Capezio. Ms. Capezio stated the building is due for an update and will add to the charm of the downtown area. Commissioner Seggebruch stated the site plan looks great but is wondering about structural concerns with the window change to a picture window. Mr. Wilson explained how the structural needs will be addressed. Commissioner Renzi stated the site plan included signage and the commission does not approve signage. Ms. Kuehlem explained the signage will be subject to separate permitting after the site plan review, and the signage was included in the drawing so the commission could have an overall feel for the project. Chairman Kiefer asked if the applicant was seeking a sign variance. Ms. Kuehlem stated no. Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 3 of 11 Commissioner Renzi asked staff to explain the process of the case since the plans will be presented at the Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) Thursday. Ms. Kuehlem stated both recommendation will be presented to the Village Board. Commissioner Renzi asked if the Plan Commissions approval be conditional. Chairman Kiefer stated the Plan Commission is approving the site plan and if they did approve it, it would not be conditional. Commissioner Renzi indicated that the HPC will have an opinion on the awning color, for example. Chairman Kiefer stated the HPC will probably be looking at the architectural design elements. Commissioner Heinen stated the HPC may have more comments and feedback than the Plan Commission, and asked if in the future these types of case should go before the HPC first. Ms. Kuehlem explained the process. Chairman Kiefer stated that if the HPC recommended denial of the COA because the modifications would change the historical nature of the building then it would matter if the site plan was approved. Mr. Melrose explained the purviews of HPC and Plan Commission, and indicated any major changes to the site plan after review by the HPC would require the site plan to be reviewed by the Plan Commission again. Commissioner Renzi suggested a stipulation for approval would be approval by the HPC. Chairman Kiefer stated he does not believe that is necessary. Commissioner Seggebruch stated the outdoor dining being brought in to compliance with the zoning code is improvement but the HPC may have an opinion on the style of the fence around the outdoor dining. Commissioner Seggebruch offered his opinion on what the HPC would be fine with and may take issue with. Commissioner Heinen stated he thought it was a complete application and likes the changes the applicant is proposing and will recommend approval. Commissioner Heinen made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan review for Giambotta Pizza located at 24136 W. Lockport Street, 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 Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Green, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Heinen, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0 Case No. 1810-071818.AA.REZ.SU.SPR North of 143rd Street, west of Steiner Road Seefried Properties Mr. Melrose stated the petitioner is the contract-purchaser of the subject site. Seefried Properties is requesting approval for annexation, re-zoning to I-1 – Office, Research and Light Industrial, special use for planned development, and site plan review to develop a two-million-square-foot distribution center on approximately 137 acres, located northwest of the intersection of Steiner Road and 143rd Street. The site is currently undeveloped/agricultural land in unincorporated Will County. Mr. Melrose reviewed the finds of facts facts in the staff report dated August 2, 2018. Mr. Melrose stated the proposed development is the largest industrial project proposed in the Village of Plainfield’s history. The magnitude of the project is unprecedented. However, the project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s vision for this area to include light industrial uses. The site is located on 143rd Street, which is designated as a Major Arterial (on functional street classification removed from an expressway) and also as a Class II Truck Route. Staff recognizes that the development will be the first project to implement these aspects of the Comprehensive Plan and, as such, the project will require care and sensitivity in its site planning. Efforts should be made to protect the interests of existing residents along 143rd Street, as well as the future residents of the approved, entitled, as-yet-undeveloped projects to Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 4 of 11 the north, west and east. In advance of any public comment or discussion by the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval. Commissioner Heinen stated he will need to recuse himself from this case. Chairman Kiefer swore in Mike Martin, attorney for the applicant; Dave Reife, applicant; Kevin Bullerman, Architect; Jaime Putman, Civil Engineer; and Tim Sjogren, Traffic Engineer. Mr. Reife stated that Seefried is under contract to purchase the property and they are in feasibility stage of the project. Mr. Reife reviewed the timeframe of the proposed project, and stated that Seefried Properties would be the developer of the project. Mr. Bullerman provide a description of the buildings and the traffic flow. Chairman Kiefer asked if this development is comparable to what is currently off of Weber Road and I-55. Mr. Bullerman stated yes. Mr. Putman explained the preliminary plans for landscaping, stormwater, and water and sewer. Mr. Reife explained the color rendering provided for the commissioners. Chairman Kiefer asked the applicant if they would like to comment on the truck flow. Mr. Reife explained where trucks will be entering and exiting the warehouse. Chairman Kiefer asked the applicant to clarify what roads will the trucks be utilizing to access the warehouse. Mr. Reife stated this facility is proposed to support Diageo and explained how Diageo will use this facility. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment. Chairman Kiefer swore in Pearle Ramirez, resident. Ms. Ramirez stated she is representing Citizens United for Responsible Transportation Plainfield. Ms. Ramirez voiced her concern regarding a preliminary traffic study, infrastructure, traffic, and size of the development. Chairman Kiefer swore in Anne Baxter, resident. Ms. Baxter stated she believes this does not belong in Plainfield. Ms. Baxter voiced her concerns regarding traffic, zoning classification, and property values. Chairman Kiefer asked staff to explain the difference between little and heavy industrial use. Mr. Melrose explained that coning categories are based on the intensity of the use not the size. Chairman Kiefer swore in Kathleen Capezio, resident. Ms. Capezio voiced concerns about traffic. Ms. Capezio asked the commission why this development should be in Plainfield. Chairman Kiefer explained the comprehensive plan and stated that 143rd Street is a truck route. Ms. Capezio asked the property would be annexed into Plainfield. Chairman Kiefer stated the applicant has made application to annex into the Village. Ms. Capezio voiced concerns regarding pollution and noise. Chairman Kiefer swore in Vicky Polito, resident. Ms. Polito voiced concerns about the Seefried Properties debt investment part of their company. Ms. Polito asked if there will be other tenants besides Diageo. Ms, Polito also voiced concerns about impact fees, preliminary traffic study, and infrastructure. Chairman Kiefer swore in Frank Perroni, President of Liberty Grove’s HOA. Mr. Perroni presented a letter from the Liberty Grove HOA (see Attachment 1). Mr. Perroni asked how the village will mitigate the negative impacts. Mr. Perroni voiced concerns about the speed limit on 143rd Street, traffic, accidents, and infrastructure. Chairman Kiefer swore in Garrick Milkeris, resident. Mr. Milkeris questioned the staff report findings of facts since there are safety concerns, pollution will not promote health of the community, and the Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 5 of 11 character of the house along 143rd will be impacted by the number of trucks on 143rd. Mr. Milkeris stated that he agrees with others who made public comment that a full traffic study should be completed. Chairman Kiefer swore in Rob Palmer, resident. Mr. Palmer stated he had concerns regarding the 143rd Road extension, property values, quality of life, safety, and the preliminary traffic study. Chairman Kiefer asked staff if the property on the east side of Steiner Road, south of 143rd Street is zoned residential. Mr. Melrose stated there is a planned development attached to that property. Chairman Kiefer swore in Michelle Collins, resident. Ms. Collins stated concerns regarding traffic. Chairman Kiefer swore in Paige Collins, resident. Ms. Collins voiced concerns regarding traffic for students. Chairman Kiefer swore in Anne Marie Padraza, resident. Ms. Padraza voiced concerns regarding infrastructure, the impact to the future homes along 143rd Street and she further stated that 143rd Street is not currently a class 2 truck route per the State of Illinois. Chairman Kiefer asked staff to clarify. Mr. Melrose stated the current land use plan designates 143rd Street as a class 2 truck route. Chairman Kiefer swore in John Luczynski, representing owners of Legends property, Grande Park South, and the Samuel Family. Mr. Luczynski voiced concerns regarding the proposed road for the Steiner Road north extension. Mr. Luczynski asked for the east and north property lines to be heavily landscaped and similar for the north and east sides of the building that are being proposed for the southern elevation. Chairman Kiefer swore in Jeff Warn, resident. Mr. Warn voiced concerns regarding noise, traffic, infrastructure, air pollution, property values, quality of life, and environmental pollution. Mr. Warn asked what the hours of operation will be. Chairman Kiefer swore in Matthew Melon, resident. Mr. Melon stated his concern is the flow of emergency vehicles. Mr. Melon asked about public notices to property owners. Ms. Kuehlem stated the applicant notified the adjacent property owners, and the Village of Plainfield sent curtsey letters to the property owners along 143rd St. in Liberty Grove and Dayfield Subdivisions regarding a public outreach meeting on August 15th. Mr. Martin stated the public outreach meeting will be conducted by the village and the applicant will not be in attendance. Mr. Melon asked that every resident of Dayfield and Liberty Grove should be notified of the public outreach meeting. Chairman Kiefer swore in Charla Brender, resident. Mr. Brender stated she is concerns about quality of life, noise, school buses, infrastructure, traffic, and property values. Chairman Kiefer swore in Jim (inaudible), resident. Mr. Jim stated he feels that Prairie Knoll residents should have been contacted. Mr. Jim stated he currently is Diageo’s neighbor and they are not a friendly neighbor to be next to because of pollution, noise and lights. Chairman Kiefer swore in Mark Degroot, resident. Mr. Degroot stated another traffic concern is not only the trucks, but the employees, too. Chairman Kiefer swore in Kelly Weeks, resident. Ms. Weeks voiced concerns regarding traffic, health, and safety. Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 6 of 11 Chairman Kiefer swore in Vicky Polito, resident. Ms. Polito stated the Village should make it policy to notify everyone what is going on around them. Chairman Kiefer stated the concerns he has heard tonight included, but not limited to: request for a formal traffic study, traffic impacts, location, sound/landscape barriers, findings of facts staff report, infrastructure, quality of life, house values, enforcement of trucking traffic, hours of operation, noise pollution, light pollution, and air pollution. Mr. Riefe thanked the public for their comments and stated Seefried Properties is willing to attend the August 15th public outreach meeting. Mr. Riefe stated a formal traffic study will be prepared and explained what was included in the preliminary traffic study. Mr. Riefe stated this location was chosen because the facility will be supporting the Diageo plant and it is a long-term lease with Diageo. Mr. Riefe stated they are willing to look into sound, landscape, and safety provisions that were suggested for the site and along 143rd Street. Mr. Riefe stated Seefried Propoerties supports more infrastructure in the area and will work with the Village to make the infrastructure improvements. Chairman Kiefer asked the applicant if they would be comfortable coming back to the Plan Commission with a full traffic study and more detailed plan which include suggestions from the public. Mr. Riefe stated he would be comfortable coming to another Plan Commission meeting and attending the August 15th public outreach meeting. Chairman Kiefer stated normally it is time to open comments to the commissioners but is suggesting the case be continued to the next Plan Commission meeting on August 21st. Chairman Kiefer asked the commission how they felt about his recommendation for continuing the case. Commissioner Renzi stated he agrees and explained why. Commissioner Renzi indicated that sidewalks and bike trails were not mentioned in the staff report or on the plans. Commissioner Green stated there is no harm in finding out more information and is supportive of continuing the case. Commissioner Green asked if someone from Diageo was in attendance because he would like more information from them and explained why. Commissioner Green stated he would like to see a full traffic study and explained why. Commissioner Green stated he would like a statement from Diageo stating that this is not a speculative relationship, and if that is not provided he will not being voting for this. Commissioner Seggebruch stated he is in favor of continuing the case because more information is needed, than what has been provided tonight. Commissioner Seggebruch stated he has concerns about the fire access to the site and explained what his concerns are. Commissioner Seggebruch stated that this is an opportunity for the Village to improve the infrastructure of 143rd Street. Commissioner Seggebruch stated there has to be infrastructure to support the project or it is not even realistic. Chairman Kiefer asked the applicant if they would have enough time to prepare for the August 21st meeting. Mr. Martin stated yes. Commissioner Renzi asked staff to speak to IDOT regarding the intersection of 143rd Street and Route 30 and explained why. Commissioner Renzi made a motion to continue the public hearing to the August 21, 2018 meeting of the Plan Commission. Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 7 of 11 Seconded by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Green, no; Seggebruch, yes; Renzi, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 3-1 Chairman Kiefer swore in Kelly Heine, resident. Ms. Heine stated that August 15th is the day before school starts and that date does not work for most people. Chairman Kiefer advised her to contact the Planning Department. Case No. 1792-052418.CP.REZ.SU.SPR.PP 24950 W. 127th St. AP Homes, LLC Mr. Ding the applicant submitted a site plan review request for a 70-unit townhome residential development on an approximately 11.47 acres of incorporated vacant land owned by Grace Pointe Church in the west of Plainfield Creative World School and south of Canterbury Woods residential subdivision, a re-zoning request for the subject site from R-1 Low Density Single-Family Residential Planned Unit Development (PUD) to R-3 Townhouse Planned Unit Development (PUD), a special use request for planned development, and a preliminary plat request. Mr. Ding reviewed the finding of facts in the staff report dated August 2, 2018. Mr. Ding stated staff believes the proposed planned development is an innovative practice on efficiently utilizing smaller block of land and the development proposal offers a number of enhancements that exceed the Village’s minimum code requirements in exchange for certain bulk relief sought. The preliminary plat is consistent with the proposed planned development and additional requirements of the subdivision code. Staff has consolidated a list of suggestions noted in the staff report. Both the re-zoning and special use for planned development requests require a public hearing and staff welcomes input from the public on the proposed project. In advance of such public comment and discussion by the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval. Chairman Kiefer swore in Anthony Pasquinelli, applicant. Mr. Pasquinelli explained what has changed from the concept plan and what changes were discussed with the Planning staff last week. Chairman Kiefer asked the applicant to elaborate on the landscaping buffering for the residents to the north, west and south of the development. Mr. Pasquinelli explained that an existing landscape buffering already exists to the west and north. Chairman Kiefer asked if the applicant plans on removing the existing landscape buffer. Mr. Pasquinelli stated no. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment. Chairman Kiefer swore in Regina Rice, resident. Ms. Rice voiced concerns regarding traffic. Ms. Rice asked if there will be a fence around the subdivision, if the park will be available to the public, and if there will be strict regulations regarding single-family in the HOA bylaws. Chairman Kiefer swore in Jack Farin, resident. Mr. Farin stated he has concerns about traffic, density and design of project. Mr. Farin requested a full traffic study be conducted. Chairman Kiefer swore in Karen Masmen, resident. Ms. Masmen stated her concerns about traffic, infrastructure, and findings of facts in the staff report. Chairman Kiefer swore in Scott Thornson, resident. Mr. Thornson stated he has concerns about traffic. Chairman Kiefer swore in Don Blake, resident. Mr. Blake stated he has concerns about traffic, emergency vehicles, school overcrowding, and quality of life. Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 8 of 11 Chairman Kiefer swore in Jennifer Vrba, resident. Ms. Vrba stated her concerns about traffic, and school overcrowding. Chairman Kiefer stated that the school district is its own entity and is beyond the Plan Commission’s purview. Chairman Kiefer swore in Julie Meloncamp, resident. Ms. Meloncamp stated her concerns about traffic, safety, infrastructure and school overcrowding. Mr. Pasquinelli stated traffic is always a concern for residents. Mr. Paquinelli stated that trains also add to the traffic. Mr. Pasquinelli explained, from personal experience, that traffic in the area during the summer was not an issue but traffic during the school year is a problem and he furhter stated that the high school needs to address the traffic during the school year with how cars are routed for drop off and pick up. Mr. Pasquinelli stated he will do a traffic study. Mr. Pasquinelli stated he is working with the park district and is willing to do whatever works best for whether the park is public or private. Mr. Pasquinelli addressed the right-in and right-out on 127th Street. Commissioner Green complimented the applicant for coming up with a good use for the parcel. Commissioner Green asked if there was any way to line up the entrance for this project with the entrance to Kings Crossing by acquiring land to the east of the development. Mr. Pasquinelli indicated that the land to the east is owned by the Grace Point Church and he believes the church has sold a portion of the east parcels. Chairman Kiefer indicated during the concept plan hearing he believes that the Commission did not want the access roads to line up and explained why. Commissioner Green indicated that the proposed development north of the Edwards campus will have a traffic signal installed on 248th Avenue for Northpointe and Canterbury Woods. Commissioner Green explained how he believes a traffic signal could work on 127th Street for this development and Kings Crossings, and asked if the Village is considering a light on 127th Street. Mr. Melrose stated be believes a light on 127th Street would be too close to the light at 127th and 248th. Mr. Melrose state he is not aware of any conversation to line up the access drives on 127th Street. Commissioner Green asked if the detention be dry. Mr. Pasquinelli stated yes. Mr. Green made suggests for the park site. Mr. Pasquinelli stated the dry pond is well graded and he believes the church was going to use it as a baseball field. Commissioner Heinen stated he lived in Kings Crossing for 3 years and understands the residents’ concerns with traffic. Commissioner Heinen indicated that the traffic is a regional problem and asked if the boulevard section east on 248th Avenue is planned to be extended in the future. Mr. Ding stated it is not in the five-year plan. Chairman Kiefer stated that the boulevard type extension could only go as far as the train tracks. Commissioner Heinen explained his thoughts regarding extending the boulevard to the train tracks could improve traffic. Commissioner Heinen stated the traffic is a regional issue and the Village needs to work with the high school. Commissioner Heinen stated he does believe a traffic study would help determine if there should be a right-in right-out on 127th Street. Chairman Kiefer suggested the village traffic committee could work that out. Commissioner Heinen indicated that a regional traffic study should be completed. Commissioner Renzi suggested for the Traffic Committee to review the suggestions proved by the Commissioners and then provide their feedback to the Plan Commission. Chairman Kiefer stated the commissioners know traffic is an issue and they need to discuss the rezoning. Commissioner Renzi indicated he does not like the density. Commissioner Renzi addressed that Code states there can only be 4 units for a townhouse and the applicant is proposing 5-6 unit townhomes. Commissioner Renzi stated he felt this is too many units but understands the developer needs to be profitable. Commissioner Heinen stated he would like to have an advanced elevation drawing. Commissioner Heinen voiced his concerns regarding a 3-story townhome. Mr. Pasquinelli explained the 3-story courted Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 9 of 11 townhome purpose. Mr. Pasquinelli stated he moved the courted building away from the existing residential. Commissioner Heinen asked if the 3-story will be 40 feet high to the top of the roof. Mr. Pasquinelli stated the backs would be roughly 40 feet, and the front will be 35 feet. Commissioner Heinen stated a house is roughly 25-feet high and he is struggling with the height of the courted townhomes. Commissioner Seggebruch reviewed what was suggested at the Concept plan Meeting for the courted townhomes. Commissioner Seggebruch asked the applicant if the townhomes need to be 4 or 6 units. Mr. Pasquinelli stated yes. Commissioner Seggebruch stated he likes what the applicant has done with the park and street layout. Commissioner Seggebruch indicated traffic is a big issue. Commissioner Seggebruch asked if the adjacent property owners of Canterbury Woods were notified. Mr. Ding stated the adjacent property owners were notified by certified letter. Commissioner Seggebruch stated the school district needs to have a better plan to route the school traffic. Commissioner Seggebruch provided a history on the parcel and current owner of the parcel. Commissioner Seggebruch stated he wants the northeast access drive to be a public road. Commissioner Seggebruch explained how a new light at 119th Street could help with traffic. Commissioner Seggebruch requested to see a revised site plan. Commissioner Seggebruch suggested the commission continues the case to August 21st meeting and explained why. Commissioner Heinen agreed with Commissioner Seggebruch’s suggestions. Commissioner Green stated the developer presented a good plan. Commissioner Green explained why the commission should try to move some of the motions forward. Chairman Kiefer stated the traffic issue is not something the commission has the ability to solve. Chairman Kiefer explained that they can vote on the motions before the commission or continue the case. Chairman Kiefer stated a traffic study will not sway his decision. Commissioner Heinen suggested continuing the case to allow time for a traffic study, the Village working through the traffic issues presented, and having advanced elevation drawings. Commissioner Renzi stated he would like to vote on the motions before the Commission and explained why. Commissioner Seggebruch stated he thought the commission could vote on the motions for rezoning and special use. Commissioner Seggebruch stated he wants to see redrawn site plan, finished elevations, and full traffic study or village engineering to answer questions. Chairman Kiefer stated he would like to keep the motions together and feels that adding provisions could solve some of the issues. Commissioner Seggebruch asked the applicant if he would come back to the Plan Commission with updated plans. Mr. Pasquinelli stated changing a couple of the things is typical and stated the minor changes to the site plan would not even be noticed. Mr. Pasquinelli stated the he has already worked with staff to increase the setbacks and described how those changes will be made. Chairman Kiefer asked what the Village Board had to say at the concept plan review. Mr. Ding indicated the Board had suggested changes too. Commissioner Seggebruch asked if there will be an HOA. Mr. Pasquinelli stated yes there will be an HOA. Commissioner Seggebruch asked if the applicant wants the current road to the east to be a public Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 10 of 11 street. Mr. Pasquinelli stated he would like a public right-of-way and a member of the Grace Point Church was present at the Concept plan meeting and indicated the church would agree to the public road. Commissioner Green 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 map amendment (re-zoning) of the parcel north of West 127th Street and east of Canadian National Railway rail tracks, from R-1 to R-3. Seconded by Commissioner Renzi. Vote by roll call: Seggebruch, yes; Heinen, no; Renzi, yes; Green, yes, Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 4-1 Commissioner Green 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 special use for planned development to permit a townhome development of up to 68 units, 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 Renzi. Vote by roll call: Heinen, no; Seggebruch, no Renzi, yes; Green, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 3-2 Commissioner Renzi asked if the remaining motions should be changed to 68 Units, since the motion for the Special Use was changed to 68 Units from 70 Units. Chairman Kiefer stated it would be logically to do so. Commissioner Renzi made a motion to approve the site plan review for of Subdivision for Park West, a townhome development of up to 68 units, subject to the following two (2) stipulations: 1.Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer; and2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. Seconded by Commissioner Green. Vote by roll call: Seggebruch, no; Heinen, no; Green, yes; Renzi, no; Kiefer, yes. Motion did not carry 2-3 Commissioner Green made a motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for Park West, a townhome development of up to 68 units, 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 Renzi. Vote by roll call: Heinen, no; Seggebruch, no; Renzi, no; Green, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion did not carry 2-3 DISCUSSION No Discussion. Chairman Kiefer read the reminders. Plan Commission Minutes August 7, 2018 Page 11 of 11 ADJOURN Plan Commission Meeting Adjourned at 11:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary ATTACHMENT 1