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Plan Commission
Record of Minutes
Date: March 15, 2022 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 Goins, Heinen, Minnis, Nicholson, Renzi, Valerga and Chairman Kiefer
were present. Commissioners Seggebruch and Womack were absent.
OTHERS PRESENT: Jonathan Proulx, Planning Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Plan Commission held on March 1, 2022, were accepted as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Proulx provided an update on the following: Bronk Farm residential development, Luna Azula
Message Therapy, Harvest Moon Tattoo Company, and Oasis Senior Living facility.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
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WINE & CHEESE COMPANY KACIE WADYCKI
Mr. Proulx stated the applicant is proposing to construct a pergola structure with canopy in the courtyard
adjacent to the restaurant building to provide an area for covered outdoor dining. The courtyard was
recently improved with outdoor dining, decomposed granite landscape material, planter boxes and a tree.
The request will require consideration of a site plan review by the Plan Commission and certificate of
appropriateness (COA) by the Historic Preservation Commission.
Mr. Proulx reviewed the staff report dated March 11, 2022. Mr. Proulx concluded Staff believes that the
proposed pergola is a compatible enhancement to the courtyard and will provide a practical benefit to the
business.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Kacie Wadycki, applicant; and Brian Bart, contractor. Ms. Wadycki explained
why she choose the corrugated plastic roof and the design of the space.
Chairman Kiefer presented comments from Commissioner Womack which included whether a clear
corrugated plastic is the correct material for the roof his concern is how it will look after a couple years
of exposure, such as, will it yellow and look dirty all the time from dust/weather, etc. Ms. Wadycki stated
the product is a polycarbonate so it should not weather. Chairman Kiefer also asked on the behalf of
Commissioner Womack if this will be enclosed in the colder months and heated. Ms. Wadycki stated
they do not have plans to do that.
Commissioner Minnis has recused himself from this case.
Commissioner Heinen indicated that he feels this is exactly what this business needs. Commissioner
Heinen asked if the corrugated plastic roof will protect the customers from the sun. Ms. Wadycki stated
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the product states it will filter the sun and she would like to add fans to help with cooling. Mr. Bart stated
it will be a full pergola structure with a polycarbonate roof. Commissioner Heinen just wants to ensure
the customers are protected from the heat of the sun in the summer but are able to enjoy the sun in the
spring and fall. Ms. Wadycki believes this structure will do that. Commissioner Heinen would encourage
them to add historical elements to enhance the structure. Commissioner Heinen asked where Mora’s
property line ends. Ms. Wadycki stated Mora’s building is on the property line and they will have a
survey done for the project. Mr. Proulx added the plans have been shared with the Building Department
and will continue to work with the applicant. Commissioner Heinen suggested adjusting the location of
the structure further away from the Mora building.
Commissioner Renzi asked if the structure will have gutters. Mr. Bart stated the roof will pitch to the rear
and there is a storm drain in the rear of the lot. Commissioner Renzi asked what type of flooring they will
be using. Ms. Wadycki stated the patio is currently crushed granite and that will not change.
Commissioner Renzi asked if there will be trash cans outside. Ms. Wadycki stated no because the
servers will take it inside. Commissioner Renzi asked if there will be tables and couches available for
seating. Ms. Wadyski stated tables only and potential in the future couches. Commissioner Renzi asked
what type of lighting will be used. Ms. Wadycki stated outdoor string lights, which is what they currently
have. Commissioner Renzi if there will be electrical installed. Ms. Wadycki indicated they will need to
install electric for the fans. Commissioner Renzi asked what date will this be presented to the HPC and
Village Board. Mr. Proulx stated the HPC will be March 24th and the Board will be April 4th.
Commissioners Valerga, Goins, and Nicholson had no comments.
Chairman Kiefer asked what role does the HPC have in this application. Mr. Proulx explained the
downtown is National Register of Historic Places and what that means for this application.
Commissioner Renzi made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed site plan review for the
pergola structure accessory to Wine & Cheese Company at 24104 W. Lockport St., subject to the
following two (2) stipulations:
1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer; and
2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District.
Second by Commissioner Valerga. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Renzi, yes; Valerga, yes; and Kiefer,
yes. Motion carried 4-0.
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THE SEASONS
AT PLAINFIELD
FIDUCIARY REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Mr. Proulx stated the applicant is requesting preliminary/final plat approval associated with its recently
approved apartment development at Prairie Creek. The project, known as Seasons of Plainfield, received
site plan approval in July of 2021. The proposed subdivision will establish lots to convey an outlot to the
Plainfield Park District for the DuPage River Trail and will also separate out the development lots from
the floodplain.
Mr. Proulx reviewed the staff report dated March 11, 2022. Mr. Proulx concluded staff finds that the
proposed Preliminary / Final Plat of the Seasons at Plainfield complies with the requirements of the
Village’s Zoning Code and Subdivision Code and prior planned unit development and site plan approvals.
Subject to discussion by the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval of the final plat.
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Mr. Proulx indicated that staff will be representing the applicant.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment and there was no response.
Commissioners Heinen & Minnis had no comments.
Commissioner Renzi asked staff to pin down the applicant that they agree to create the river lot and that it
will be donated to the Park District or the Village. Mr. Proulx stated yes. Commissioner Renzi asked
staff to get something in writing from the Park District confirming that they will connect sometime
contemporaneously. Mr. Proulx stated yes. Commissioner Renzi asked staff to verify the acreage in their
staff report.
Commissioner Valerga had no comments.
Commissioner Goins asked if the protection of the wildlife and green spaces were taken into
consideration during the review process of this application. Mr. Proulx explained how the Village and the
Park District plan for open space.
Commissioner Nicholson had no questions.
Commissioner Minnis made a motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary / Final Plat of the
Seasons at Plainfield Subdivision, 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 Renzi. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Valerga, yes; Renzi, yes; Minnis, yes;
and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION
Chairman Kiefer said it was nice to see the St. Patrick’s Day parade return.
Commissioner Heinen asked if the trustee addressed the industrial corridor during the Oasis Senior Living
case. Mr. Proulx stated he feels because this use was added to the PUD years ago, he feels staff would
not have been supportive of this facility otherwise and that it was not a point of focus for the Board.
Commissioner Heinen asked for the status of the residential developments in the Steiner/143rd corridor.
Mr. Proulx stated the Greenbriar residential development final plat was approved, and DR Horton is the
primary builder, and the second development was Redwood Community was not supported by the Board.
Commissioner Heinen asked if the property south of Diageo is designed as residential in the
Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Proulx stated that staff is getting ready to update the Comprehensive Plan and
what that will entail. Chairman Kiefer asked about the 143rd Street extension to Ridge Road. Mr. Proulx
explained the Village is working with property owners and expects it to be completed by the end of next
year. Commissioner Heinen stated he feels that area should be our industrial corridor.
Commissioner Renzi suggested providing a future north connection on Van Dyke Road, so all the traffic
moving north is not overloading 248th Street.
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Chairman Kiefer read the reminders.
ADJOURN
Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson
Recording Secretary