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Home My Public Portal About12-07-21 Plan Commission Agenda PacketPlan Commission Tuesday, December 07, 2021 7:00 PM Village Boardroom 24401 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public attending the meeting may do so subject to compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols, including wearing face coverings at all times while inside Village buildings. Agenda CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO THE FLAG, ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Plan Commission held on November 16, 2021. 11-16-21 Plan Commission Minutes.pdf PUBLIC COMMENTS DEVELOPMENT REPORT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1.14917 S. EASTERN AVE (CASE 1950-102621.SU) 1.a.Seeking a motion to open a Public Hearing regarding a proposed special use request for the property located at 14917 S. Eastern Ave., in the Village of Plainfield. 1.b.Seeking a motion to close the Public Hearing regarding a proposed special use request for the property located at 14917 S. Eastern Ave., in the Village of Plainfield. 1.c.Seeking 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 for the property at 14917 S. Eastern Avenue to allow for two (2) rental 1 Plan Commission Page - 2 dwelling units in the existing bi-level single-family residential house, subject to the stipulations noted in the staff report. 14917 S. Eastern Ave. Staff Report Packet.PDF DISCUSSION ADJOURN REMINDERS - December 20th - Village Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. December 21st - Plan Commission at 7:00 p.m. 2 Plan Commission Record of Minutes Date: November 16, 2021 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. immediately following the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Heinen, Minnis, Renzi, Seggebruch, Womack and Chairman Kiefer were present. OTHERS PRESENT: Jonathan Proulx, Planning Director; and Yuchen Ding, Associate Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Plan Commission meeting held on October 19, 2021 were approved as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments. DEVELOPMENT REPORT The development report was given during the preceding Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business. NEW BUSINESS 1947-100421.SU 15925 S. ILLINOIS ROUTE 59 ZHAOHUI LIU Commissioner Heinen made a motion to open a Public Hearing regarding a proposed special use for a massage therapy business for the property located at 15925 S. Route 59, in the Village of Plainfield. Seconded by Commissioner Minnis. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 6-0. Mr. Ding stated the applicant is seeking special use approval in order to provide massage services at 15925 S. Illinois Route 59, Unit 113. In accordance with Section 9-13 of the Zoning Ordinance, massage therapy requires approval of a special use permit in the B-3 zoning district. Mr. Ding reviewed the staff report dated November 16, 2021. Mr. Ding concluded staff submits that the proposed special use request for a massage therapy business is a reasonable use at the subject location. It will be compatible with other tenants in the same commercial building and will not cause an undue parking burden in the plaza. Based on the foregoing analysis, prior to public comments and direction from the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval of the requested special use permit. Chairman Kiefer swore in Rosie Ni, applicant. Ms. Ni had nothing further to add. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment. There was no response. Commissioner Womack asked if the applicant currently has an operating business. Ms. Ni stated this is a new location and she currently has a location in the Woodfield Mall. Commission Womack asked staff what the intent was for including in the staff report that there is a similar business in the area. Mr. Ding indicated he wanted them to have some context information about the area and there is nothing in the code restricting the distance between massage businesses. 3 Plan Commission Minutes November 16, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Seggebruch asked the applicant why they have chosen to open a location in Plainfield. Ms. Ni stated her partner lives in Lockport and this location would be better for her. Commissioner Renzi asked per code how many parking spaces are required. Mr. Proulx added that Village Board has asked Planning to expand the application to include background checks and more due diligence that would be like what an applicant does for a liquor license. Mr. Ding stated four park spaces would be required per code. Commissioner Renzi asked to the best of staff’s knowledge has there been any complaints regarding parking for this building. Mr. Ding indicated staff has received no complaints. Commissioner Renzi indicated that he was happy that staff researched the proximity of other massage businesses so there wasn’t a saturation in the area. Commissioner Minnis asked the applicant to explain what tuina is. Ms. Ni statement it is a massage style. Commissioner Minnis asked who will be working at this location and if they will be properly certified. Ms. Ni stated her business partner and the business partners’ spouse, and indicated they are properly certified. Commissioner Heinen asked if the rear northeast access point is exit only. Mr. Proulx stated he believes that it is a bypass access point for the Dairy Queen drive-thru. Commission Heinen asked if staff is aware of any issue with that access point and if there is issues now is the time to have the owner to resolve them. Staff is not aware of any issues. Commissioner Minnis made a motion to close the Public Hearing regarding a proposed special use for a massage therapy business for the property located at 15925 S. Route 59, in the Village of Plainfield. Seconded by Commissioner Renzi. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Seggebruch 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 permit for massage therapy at 15925 S. Illinois Route 59, Unit 113, for the business known as ARC Massage. Second by Commissioner Womack. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Minnis, yes; Renzi, yes; Womack, yes; Seggebruch, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 6-0. 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE PLAN COMMISSION & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Chairman Kiefer suggested that staff try to work around the January 4th and July 5th dates since it is close to the Holidays. Commissioner Renzi made a motion to approve the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals 2022 meeting schedule. Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call Minnis, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Womack, yes; Heinen, yes; Renzi, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 6-0. DISCUSSION Chairman Kiefer thanked Jessica Gal for all the work she has done for the Village and wished her well in her endeavor. Chairman Kiefer asked if there any progress on providing the Plan Commission with a computer or iPad for the digital packet. Mr. Proulx stated iPads will be rolled out to the Village Board first and if anyone 4 Plan Commission Minutes November 16, 2021 Page 3 of 3 needs a paper copy until then to please let staff know. The commission discussed the use of paper plans verse an electronic plan. Chairman Kiefer read the reminders. ADJOURN Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Tracey Erickson Tracey Erickson Recording Secretary 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15