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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-01-2019 Plan Commission Minutes Plan Commission Record of Minutes Date: October 1, 2019 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 to the flag. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Heinen, Minnis, Renzi, Ruane, Seggebruch, Womack, and Chairman Kiefer were present. Plainfield Fire Protection District was present. Plainfield Public Library District, Plainfield Township Park District and Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 were absent. OTHERS PRESENT: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning; Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner; and Jessica Gal, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Proulx stated he will be providing the commission with a copy of a letter from a property owner near The Farmhouse voicing their concern regarding the The Farmhouse project. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment and there was no response. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Proulx provided on the following; Maple Court Variance, Northpointe Final Plat Phase 2, and Northpointe Dormant Special Service Area, and the Sanctuary. OLD BUSINESS Case No. 1842-061119.SU.SPR.FP SWC of Route 30 & Renwick Rd. Naser Odeh Commissioner Womack made a motion to continue proposed site plan review and special use permit for the multi-tenant commercial development with two drive-thrus at the southwest corner of Renwick Road and U.S. Route 30 to the October 15, 2019 meeting of the Plan Commission. Second by Commissioner Heinen. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Renzi, yes; Ruane, yes; Heinen, yes; Womack, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 7-0. Case No. 1814-081318.AA.SU.PP Greenbriar Subdivision Edward Mattox Commissioner Seggebruch made a motion to continue annexation by annexation agreement, a special use for planned development public hearing, and preliminary plat of subdivision to permit a residential development on approximately 98 acres south of 143rd Street, east of Steiner Road, and north of Route 126 to the October 15, 2019 meeting of the Plan Commission. Second by Commissioner Ruane. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Heinen, yes; Womack, yes; Ruane, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 7-0. NEW BUSINESS Case No. 1851-083019.SU 15115 S. Des Plaines St. Todd Baraniak Mr. Ding stated the applicant is requesting approval of a special use permit for private recreation to allow an escape room business and an axe-throwing recreation business in the building at 15115 South Des Plaines Street. The subject property is zoned B-5. The Village’s Zoning Code requires that private recreation uses in the B-5 zoning district be approved through the special use application process. Plan Commission Minutes October 1, 2019 Page 2 of 3 Mr. Ding reviewed the staff report dated October 1, 2019. Mr. Ding concluded staff finds that the proposed private recreation facility on the subject property will not result in significant impacts to adjacent properties or uses in the area and will complement existing uses on the property and in the general area. In advance of any comments from the public hearing or input from the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval. Chairman Kiefer swore in Zachary Beaver & Jason Seneker, applicants. Mr. Beaver gave a brief presentation regarding their business. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment and there was no response. Commissioner Ruane stated he is excited and thinks it is a great proposal for an entertainment venue. Commissioner Ruane stated he is concerned about garbage since the building is as large as the lot. Commissioner Ruane indicated he would like the garbage information to be included if this moves forward since he is also concerned about dumpster placement and garbage truck access. Commissioner Ruane suggested rearranging the interior of the building to allow for more natural light. Commissioner Renzi asked staff to clarify if liquor sales would be allowed. Mr. Ding stated the applicant would need to work with the Village Clerk regarding a liquor license. Commissioner Renzi asked staff to clarify if it is even possible for the applicant to obtain a liquor license based on information in the staff report. Mr. Ding stated the applicant will need to work with the Village Clerk to determine if they are eligible for a liquor license. Chairman Kiefer clarified that the applicant is not requesting a liquor license at this time. Commissioner Renzi stated it should be included moving forward if the liquor license would be allowed. Commissioner Renzi asked staff to define walking distance since the staff report noted there is on street and public parking in walking distance. Mr. Ding stated a quarter mile is within walking distance. Commissioner Renzi suggested that staff also include this type of business in the downtown parking matrix. Commissioner Renzi asked the applicant to clarify if there will be a coach at each lane for the axe throwing. Mr. Beaver confirmed. Commissioner Renzi asked if their patrons will be coached on how to throw an axe. Mr. Seneker stated they will be trained, and coaches will be at each station. Commissioner Renzi asked the applicant if they will be pursuing a liquor license. Mr. Beaver stated at this point they have not determined if they will be serving liquor and if they decide to move forward with liquor sales, they will consult the Mayor. Commissioner Renzi asked if their other venues sell liquor. Mr. Seneker stated they currently have another escape room and a haunted attraction and neither sell liquor. Commissioner Renzi asked if the escape rooms will be locked. Mr. Seneker indicated the doors will not be locked. Commissioner Renzi asked if there will be cameras in the escape rooms. Mr. Seneker stated there will be cameras in the room and the cameras will be monitored. Mr. Beaver stated there is a control room on site for audio and visual connect. Commissioner Minnis commented that overall this is a great business model for downtown, he believes that this will benefit other downtown businesses. Commissioner Minnis asked if they choose not to move forward with the liquor license will it change the interior configuration. Mr. Seneker stated there would be minor changes such as removing the bar to add more tables or video games. Commissioner Minnis asked if what is presented for the interior needs to be built out. Mr. Seneker explained what is existing on Plan Commission Minutes October 1, 2019 Page 3 of 3 the property and what will be added. Commissioner Minnis inquired if the escape rooms are changed. Mr. Seneker stated not frequently, and the changes would be to the décor of the escape rooms. Commissioner Seggebruch asked if the building has a fire alarm or sprinkler in the building. Mr. Seneker stated the property owner is in the process of installing. Commissioner Seggebruch stated the use is great but the liquor license could be an issue. Commissioner Womack asked if the downtown parking matrix is going to be updated because this use may be more intense than the last occupant. Mr. Proulx explained the current and past use of the property and the parking requirements. Mr. Proulx explained the village is expanding the parking as the demand grows downtown. Commissioner Heinen made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Plan Commission and, furthermore, move to recommend approval of the special use for private recreation for the business known as Legendary Escape Games at 15115 South Des Plaines Street, subject to the following two (2) stipulations: 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer; 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Renzi, yes; Ruane, yes; Womack, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Heinen, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 7-0. Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals 2020 Meeting Schedule Chairman Kiefer stated the 2020 meeting schedule is available for informational purposes. DISCUSSION Commissioner Renzi asked staff when the last parking study was completed for downtown. Mr. Proulx state the village has done two comprehensive parking studies and those studies have resulted in the village increasing parking downtown. Commissioner Renzi suggested updating the parking study for downtown and beyond. Commissioner Ruane stated he is concerned in downtown because there are other lots that have limited egress for garbage. Chairman Kiefer read the reminders. ADJOURN Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Tracey Erickson Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary