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Home My Public Portal About08-02-2021 Village Board MinutesVILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 2, 2021 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: J.ARGOUDELIS, C.LARSON, T.RUANE (ELECTRONIC), B.WOJOWSKI, AND H.BENTON. BOARD ABSENT: K.CALKINS AND P.KALKANIS. OTHERS PRESENT: T.PLECKHAM, INTERIM VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; Y.DING, PLANNER; J.GAL, PLANNER; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustee Calkins and Trustee Kalkanis were absent; Trustee Ruane was present by electronic attendance, all other Trustees were present. Mayor Argoudelis led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were approximately 50 persons in the audience. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Argoudelis: • Sadly, announced the unexpected passing of Rick Kaczanko, the Village's IT Director and offered condolences to the Kaczanko family. Rick was an 18 -year employee of the Village of Plainfield and will be sorely missed. • Administered the Oath to Police Officers — Adam DeWit, Cristian Gonzalez, and Eric Sinclair. • Announced the Village is planning to be a host community for the Great Race and stated that more information will be upcoming. • Commented on an article identifying the Village as an example of hipsterbia. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Benton: • Reminded everyone of the Olde Town Project Meeting that will be held on August 4, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Village Green. • Encouraged everyone to attend National Night Out tomorrow at the Village Hall. • Encouraged everyone to support local businesses. • Offered condolences to the family of Rick Kaczanko. • Congratulated the newly sworn -in police officers. Trustee Wojowski offered condolences to the family of Rick Kaczanko. Trustee Larson: • Offered condolences to the family of Rick Kaczanko. • Commented on National Night Out. • Inquired about the outstanding Presidential Appointments. Trustee Ruane offered condolences to the family of Rick Kaczanko. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — August 2, 2021 Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) • Phyllis Scholtes expressed concern regarding the size of the lots and homes in Springbank Unit 10. • Diane Rousonelos expressed concern regarding a proposed fence at the new school. • Rachel Gould expressed concern regarding a proposed fence at the new school. • Jim Tonkin expressed concern regarding a proposed fence at the new school. • Kathy Blessent expressed concern regarding a proposed fence at the new school. • Mike Scarelli expressed concern regarding the proposed multi -tenant building at 14926 S. Route 59. • William Sima expressed concern that the Plainfield River Tubing Company is violating their agreement. BUSINESS MEETING 1) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Agenda. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. 2) CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Benton moved to approve the Consent Agenda to include: a) Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on July 19, 2021. b) Bills Paid and Bills Payable Reports for August 2, 2021. c) Ordinance No. 3517, decreasing the number of Class "E" Liquor Licenses to fourteen (14). d) Resolution No. 1804, a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the ComEd Green Region Program for the Riverfront Park Council Ring & Pollinator Habitat Project. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. 3) REDWOOD PLAINFIELD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (CASE NUMBER 1887- 081720.SU/SPR/PP) Trustee Benton moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and furthermore, direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of the special use for planned development of the project commonly known as Redwood Plainfield for up to 211 single -story attached apartment townhomes, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson. Jake Melrose stated that the developer, Redwood Living LLC., is seeking approval of a special use for planned development, site plan review, and preliminary plat approval to permit up to 211 single -story attached apartment townhomes on approximately 38 acres of vacant agricultural land located at the southeast corner of West 143rd Street and South Steiner Road. Paul DeKruiff and Kellie McIvor, representing Redwood Living, LLC., gave a presentation and answered questions from the Board regarding the proposed development. Trustee Benton expressed concern regarding the traffic study, traffic, and previously approved similar developments. Trustee Larson expressed concern about transitional product and turnover. Trustee Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — August 2, 2021 Page 3 Larson indicated she would like to see more ownership. Trustee Larson also expressed concern regarding the location. Trustee Ruane indicated support but expressed concern regarding the last building in the corner and suggested removing it or moving it down. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, no; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, no; Benton, no. 1 yes, 3 no, 2 absent. Motion failed. 4) MNS1 EXPRESS SITE PLAN REVIEW (CASE NUMBER 1936-070821.SPR) Trustee Larson moved to approve the site plan review for MNS 1 Express located at the southeast corner of Van Dyke Road and Depot Drive, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Trustee Ruane expressed concern regarding landscaping, buffering, outside storage, and suggested having the door closed while working on trucks. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, no; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Argoudelis, yes. 4 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. 5) 14926 S. ROUTE 59 MULTI -TENANT RETAIL (CASE NUMBER 1926- 042721.REZ/SPR) Trustee Larson moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of a requested map amendment (re -zoning) from R-1 to B-3 for the property commonly known as 14926 S. Route 59 (PIN 06-03-09-406-004-0000). Second by Trustee Benton. Trustee Benton expressed concern regarding landscaping, lighting, traffic, and B-3 zoning. Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding B-3 zoning. Trustee Larson expressed concern regarding B-3 zoning. Trustee Ruane expressed concern regarding the parking lot, size of the building, and access. At the request of Mayor Argoudelis, Attorney Harvey gave an overview of the approval process. Trustee Larson withdrew the motion and Trustee Benton withdrew the second. No action was taken on this item. 6) 16553 S. MUELLER CIRCLE FENCE VARIANCE (CASE NUMBER 1932- 061121.VAR) Trustee Larson moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of variance to permit a fence encroachment of up to 38 feet into the corner side yard setback for the property commonly known as 16553 S. Mueller Circle. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. 7) HIDDEN RIVER RESUBDIVISIONS (CASE NUMBER'S 1933-, 1934-, AND 1935- 070121.FP) Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision for Pulte Homes 1st Resubdivision Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — August 2, 2021 Page 4 of Hidden River subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Larson moved to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision for Pulte Homes 2nd Resubdivision of Hidden River subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Larson moved to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision for Pulte Homes 3rd Resubdivision of Hidden River subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. 8) SPRINGBANK UNIT 10 (CASE NUMBER 1927-051021.SU.PP) Trustee Larson moved to adopt the findings of fact of the Plan Commission as the findings of fact of the Board of Trustees and, furthermore, to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting approval of a Special Use for Planned Development commonly known as Springbank Unit 10 for an age -targeted single-family development up to 107 single-family residential lots, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Benton. Scott Shelton, Ryan Homes, gave a brief overview of the project. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. 9) WILLOW RUN UNIT 1 FINAL PLAT (CASE NUMBER 1913-021121.FP) Trustee Benton moved to open a Public Hearing regarding a proposed dormant Special Service Area (DSSA) for the Willow Run subdivision generally located South of Lockport Street and East of Drauden Road, in the Village of Plainfield. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. Trustee Larson moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing Special Service Area Number 43 for the Willow Run subdivision. Second by Trustee Benton. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Larson moved to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision for Willow Run Unit 1, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. 10) RIVERSTONE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (CASE NUMBER 1931-060421.AAA) Trustee Larson moved to approve Ordinance No. 3518, granting approval of the second amendment to the annexation agreement for the project commonly known as Riverstone, located south of 127th Street and west of Naperville -Plainfield Road. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — August 2, 2021 Page 5 Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes; Argoudelis, yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Interim Administrator Pleckham offered condolences to the family of Rick Kaczanko. MANAGEMENT SERVICES REPORT Trustee Wojowski moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3519, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $2,475,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of the Village of Plainfield Illinois. Second by Trustee Larson. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. ENGINEER'S REPORT Trustee Benton moved to authorize Dynamic Industrial Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, to complete the 127th Street Reservoir Exterior Coating at an amount not to exceed $172,900.00. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Benton moved to authorize Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, to complete the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Diffuser Replacement at an amount not to exceed $386,750.00. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Vote by roll call. Calkins, absent; Kalkanis, absent; Larson, yes; Ruane, yes; Wojowski, yes; Benton, yes. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT No Report. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT No Report. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT No Report. ATTORNEY'S REPORT No Report. Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders. Trustee Larson moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 o • • • . - d. Motion carried. meeting adjou► ed at 9:5 p. Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes — August 2, 2021 Page 6 VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 2, 2021 AT: VILLAGE HALL BOARD PRESENT: J.ARGOUDELIS, C.LARSON, T.RUANE (ELECTRONIC), B.WOJOWSKI, AND H.BENTON. BOARD ABSENT: K.CALKINS AND P.KALKANIS. OTHERS PRESENT: T.PLECKHAM, INTERIM VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR; J.HARVEY, ATTORNEY; M.GIBAS, VILLAGE CLERK; D.WOLD, ENGINEER; A.PERSONS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; J.PROULX, PLANNING DIRECTOR; Y.DING, PLANNER; J.GAL, PLANNER; J.MELROSE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER; AND J.KONOPEK, CHIEF OF POLICE. WILLOW RUN UNIT 1 FINAL PLAT (CASE NUMBER 1913-021121.FP) Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 9:40 p.m. Present roll call stands. Jake Melrose stated that staff is recommending approval of a Dormant Special Service Area (DSSA) for the Willow Run subdivision. Special service areas are required by annexation agreement and are established to serve as a backup mechanism for maintenance of common areas in the event that the subdivision homeowner' s association (HOA) fails to maintain the common areas in the future. Upon approval, this will be known as DSSA #43. There are not any fees due at this time, as along as the HOA fulfills its duties There were no public comments. Trustee Larson moved to close the Public Hearing and return to the regular business meeting. Second by Trustee Benton. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The adjourned at 9:41 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk