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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on April 27,2020
Virtual
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, (Electronic),
Trustee Benton (Electronic), Trustee Bonuchi (Electronic), Trustee Calkins (Electronic), Trustee
Kalkanis (Electronic) Trustee Larson(Electronic), and Trustee Wojowski (Electronic). Others
Present: Brian Murphy, Village Administrator (Electronic); Jim Harvey, Attorney (Electronic);
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk (Electronic); Allen Persons, Public Works Director (Electronic); Amy
De Boni, Community Relations Director (Electronic); Jon Proulx, Planning Director(Electronic);
Yuchen Ding, Planner (Electronic); Jessica Gal, Planner(Electronic); Lonnie Spires, Building
Official (Electronic); Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director(Electronic); and John
Konopek, Chief of Police (Electronic).
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
March 9, 2020. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins:
• Reminded everyone to be mindful of social distancing.
• Informed everyone that the Governor has mandated wearing face masks in public.
• Commented about complaints regarding parties and for not wearing masks in businesses.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi:
• Thanked everyone for their hard work.
• Encouraged everyone to check on neighbors and people that live alone.
Trustee Wojowski asked the staff to inform the governor of his displeasure at the restrictive nature of
his order on businesses.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clerk Gibas noted that no public comments were received.
WORKSHOP
1) REDWOOD AT PLAINFIELD CONCEPT PLAN
Kelly Mclvor, representative for the applicant, gave a presentation on the concept plan for a
residential development including 213 single-story apartment units at a density of 5.8 du/acre located
on approximately 37 acres at the southeast corner of 143rd Street and Steiner Road. While the
development is not proposed to be age-restricted, it targets empty nesters and would be constructed to
accommodate individuals that would like to age in place. Ms. Mclvor highlighted Redwood impacts,
neighborhood exteriors, neighborhood streetscapes, interiors, floor plans, rent, and compliance with
the annexation agreement.
Trustee Bonuchi stated that the concept looks nice and likes that the units are owned by the applicant.
Trustee Calkins questioned fire department access. Ms. Mclvor pointed out that they just completed a
turn analysis. Trustee Calkins questioned sound barriers. Ms. Mclvor stated that berms and
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landscape will provide buffers. Trustee Larson stated that she would like to see the development be
age-restricted. Trustee Larson noted that she did not have a problem with the layout and liked the
attention to detail with the background checks. Trustee Wojowski stated the he likes the concept of
these type of apartments, but expressed concern regarding the location. Mayor Collins expressed
concern regarding the private streets, T-type turn arounds, and straight road configuration.
Mr. Proulx thanked the Board for their feedback and will continue to work with the applicant.
2) REVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
CODES
Village Staff gave a presentation highlighting a series of proposed zoning and subdivision code
amendments. Staff reviewed proposed amendments to off-street parking and loading, Signs, and
Historic Preservation. There was some general discussion regarding real estate signs, and sign
illumination, intensity, and enforcement.
Administrator Murphy thanked the Board for their input regarding the text amendments. Staff will
continue working on the amendments and bring an ordinance at a future meeting for formal
consideration.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk