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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on August 13, 2018
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Larson, Trustee Newton, Trustee O'Rourke, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Bonuchi, and Trustee Lamb.
Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public
Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Ken Goska, Building Official; Traci Pleckham,
Management Services Director; and John Konopek, Police Chief. There were 60 persons in the
audience.
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole
Workshop held on July 23, 2018. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins stated that the PACE Park-N-Ride is now open and thanked everyone involved.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee O'Rourke stated that he has been receiving phone calls regarding the Olsen property on 135th
Street and Route 30. There was some general discussion regarding the property. Mr. Jon Proulx
stated that the applicant has been responsive to staff and pointed out that the staff will send a letter to
the owner to cease grading operations, remove debris from retention pond, require a site plan review,
and to cease truck parking within a time frame determined by legal counsel.
Trustee Wojowski suggested that a sunset clause be included on permits.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people expressed concern regarding the operations at the Olsen Property on 135th
Street and Route 30: Yoli Jarnagin, Jerry Hoganson, Ray Stajszczak, Michael Kratschmer, Steve
Gelbart, Guy Thomas, Rick Dunlap, John Sullivan, and Jim Rohlfing.
WORKSHOP
1) WILLOW TREE FARMS CONCEPT PLAN
Mr. Jim Truesdell, K. Hovnanian Representative, gave a presentation regarding a proposed concept
plan for a 130-unit, single family residential development on approximately 64 acres of land east of
Drauden Road, between Route 126 and Rowley Road.
Trustee Lamb stated that high quality materials are important and expressed concern regarding the
minimum requested lot size and the amount of property for the homeowners association to maintain.
Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding the number of variances requested, side yard setback,
density, and felt that the proposed homes are too large for the lot sizes. Trustee Larson expressed
concern regarding the layout, cul de sacs, the lots that back up to Sunshine Circle, HOA property
maintenance, quality of the product, connectivity, and the cluster layout. Trustee Bonuchi expressed
concern regarding the small lot sizes, cluster layout, and access. Trustee O'Rourke stated that the
builder is known for quality products, and expressed concern regarding the side yard setbacks, gas
pipeline, access, and design. Trustee Newton expressed concern regarding the cul de sacs, access,
and cluster layout. Mayor Collins expressed concern regarding the cul de sacs and stub connect with
Sunshine Circle.
Village of Plainfield
Meeting Minutes—August 13, 2018
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#2 LOCKPORT STREET STORAGE FACILITY CONCEPT PLAN
Mr. James Kowalski and Ms. Elena Gallo gave a presentation regarding a concept plan for
warehouse/storage facility to be located east of the Canadian National railroad track and on the
northside of Lockport Street.
Trustee Newton stated he likes the proposal and expressed concern regarding potential traffic backup.
Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern regarding impact to the current neighborhood and suggested a
buffer. Trustee Wojowski stated the he felt the use was appropriate for that location, and suggested
leaving the tree line as a buffer and a fence. Trustee Larson expressed support for the proposal and
also suggested leaving the tree line as a buffer and a fence. Trustee Lamb expressed support for the
proposal. Trustee O'Rourke expressed support for the proposal and suggested flipping the buildings
so that the current neighborhood views the backs of the buildings and also suggested moving the
access more east.
The applicant will continue working with Village staff.
Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
Th- ••-- ing adjournedat 8:45 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk