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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-16-22 Plan Commission MinutesPlan Commission Record of Minutes Date: August 16, 2022 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE, & ROLL CALL Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the pledge to the flag. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Heinen, Minnis, Nicholson, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Chairman Kiefer were present. Commissioners Goins, Renzi, and Womack were absent. OTHERS PRESENT: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning; and Amanda Martinez, Associate Planner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Special Plan Commission held on August 3, 2022, were accepted as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS Commissioner Heinen has arrived. Mr. Cliff Yahnke, Liberty Grove HOA President, stated that the HOA wants to be good neighbors and wants to work with the Village regarding the DHL industrial building. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Proulx provided an update on the following: Starbucks Special Use. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business. NEW BUSINESS 1977-062222.AA.PP SEC OF 119TH ST. & NORMANTOWN RD. DAVE HARDESTY Commissioner Minnis made a motion to open a Public Hearing for the proposed annexation of the property generally located on the southeast corner of 119th Street and Normantown Road (PIN: 0701292000190010 and 701292000230010). Second by Commissioner Valerga. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 5-0. Ms. Martinez stated the petitioner, Dave Hardesty with Dry County Enterprises Inc, is requesting approval of annexation by annexation agreement and preliminary plat of subdivision at the southeast corner of Normantown Road and 119th Street. The applicant is proposing 37 single-family residential lot development currently named Wild Horse Knoll. The future land use designation in the Comprehensive Plan is Medium-Density Residential. Ms. Martinez reviewed the staff report dated August 11, 2022. Ms. Martinez concluded the proposed annexation of the subject site is a logical extension of the Village’s municipal boundaries. Based on the current trend of development around the subject site and the Comprehensive Plan, the proposal of a residential subdivision aligns as a development that the Village can envision. Additionally, the preliminary plat illustrates compliance with the Village’s R-1 district standards with respect to lot size, lot width, setbacks, and rights-of-way. To conclude, staff recommends approval. Chairman Kiefer swore in Paul Mitchell, Attorney; and David Hardesty, applicant. Mr. Mitchell provided a summary of the development. Plan Commission Minutes August 16, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments. Chairman Kiefer swore in Jon Harland, resident. Mr. Harland asked what the average price of a home will in this subdivision. Mr. Hardesty indicated on average the homes will be range from $800,000 to $900,000. Chairman Kiefer asked per the staff report the applicant will be addressing the issue of standing water that collects on the vacant property. Mr. Hardesty explained how they development will manage the stormwater in the area. Commissioner Heinen stated he was contacted by a resident in the White Ash subdivision with traffic concerns on 119th St. & Normtown Rd., he advised the resident to contact the Planning Department. Mr. Proulx indicated that the Planning Department did not receive any information from a resident. Commissioner Heinen asked if there are any improvement proposed to Normantown Rd. Ms. Martinez stated the annexation agreement is still under review and staff will take that into consideration. Commissioner Heinen asked what the vision for Normantown Rd. is, such as becoming a private service road for the equestrian facility. Mr. Proulx stated Normantown Rd. has been vacated south of the equestrian facility. Commissioner Heinen asked if Normantown Rd. is a public road. Mr. Proulx confirmed and added he expects it to continue to be a public road. Commissioner Heinen suggested eliminating that section of Normantown Rd. because of its condition and poor drainage so traffic can be redirected through the subdivision. Mr. Proulx stated it is a good suggestion to explore. Mr. Hardesty stated they just resurfaced Normantown Rd. last week. Commissioner Heinen commented that Tennis Club did not honor the requirements that was originally approved, and he will be very critical of the expansion plans. Commissioner Heinen asked if this application is independent of the Tennis Club expansion. Mr. Proulx confirmed. Mr. Mitchell confirmed the application they subjected is just for the residential development. Commissioner Heinen likes that this development will have bigger lots and will be unique, but he would like to see more details regarding the elevations of the homes and landscaping before they vote on this application. Commissioner Minnis likes the diversification this subdivision will bring to the Village. Commissioner Minnis asked for clarification regarding the access points on 119th St. and the purpose of Lot 40. Mr. Hardesty explained the access on 119th St. to the subdivision and the possible Tennis Club expansion. Commissioner Minnis suggested having landscape buffers for the lots that will back up to the Tennis Club, he advised them to create a landscape plan for the subdivision. Commissioner Minnis indicated that he understands this will be having a custom builder, but he feels that the applicant should provide photos of homes built by the builder. Chairman Kiefer added they could provide a list of materials that will be used on the homes. Commissioner Seggebruch voiced his issues with the development of the current Tennis Club building and suggested they correct some of the items that were not completed. Commissioner Seggebruch agreed more home elevations need to be submitted and that there needs to be a landscape buffer along the Tennis Club property. Commissioner Seggebruch also agreed that a complete application should be submitted before they vote. Commissioner Seggebruch wants the bike path to continued west on 119th St., and he also wants connectivity from White Ash subdivision into Wild Horse Knoll. Commissioner Seggebruch stated the annexation makes sense and he feels this subdivision will fit nicely in this area. Chairman Kiefer asked if they have given any thought to landscaping. Mr. Hardesty indicated he is working with a landscape architect. Plan Commission Minutes August 16, 2022 Page 3 of 3 Commissioner Valerga asked how the access points and traffic generated from this subdivision will affect the Fire Station. Commissioner Nicholson agreed with the commissioner’s comments and suggestions. Commissioner Heinen read an email from a resident, Mat Ellis-Escobar, see attached. Commissioner Heinen feels the Village needs to decide what the purpose of Normantown Road is since action needs to be taken when these types of developments come in. Mr. Mitchell explained how he feels this subdivision could help traffic. Commissioner Heinen made a motion to close the Public Hearing regarding the proposed annexation of the property generally located on the southeast corner of 119th Street and Normantown Road (PIN: 0701292000190010 and 701292000230010). Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. Voice Vote. All in favor. 0 opposed. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Valerga made a motion recommend approval of annexation of the Wild Horse Knoll development project (PIN: 0701292000190010 and 0701292000230010), located at the SEC of 119th Street and Normantown Road, as a logical extension of the Village of Plainfield. Second by Commissioner Heinen. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Heinen, yes; Valerga, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0. Commissioner Minnis made a motion to continue the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for Wild Horse Knoll, a development with 37 single-family residential lots, located at the SEC of 119th Street and Normantown Road to the September 6, 2022 Plan Commission Meeting. Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Valerga, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Minnis, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0. Chairman Kiefer explained what the applicant’s next steps are and what they will need to have prepared for the next meeting. Mr. Mitchell stated they are working on Homeowner Association covenants. Chairman Kiefer suggested they provide that to staff to share with the commission. Commissioner Heinen would like the Village to provide information on Normantown Road to be presented at the next meeting. DISCUSSION Commissioner Heinen voiced his concern regarding the buffering and landscaping berm that was installed in the Willow Run subdivision along Drauden Rd. Chairman Kiefer read the reminders. ADJOURN Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Tracey Erickson Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary From: "Matthew D. Ellis-Escobar" <ellis.escobar@gmail.com> Date: August 16, 2022 at 12:42:04 PM CDT To: jproulx@goplainfield.com Subject: Wild Horse Knoll Development Westbound Traffic Issues on 119 at the CN – (EE&J) line: • When there is a train running on the CN line… o Traffic can back up to the fire station at 119 & Millennium Parkway o Patrons of the 5 Star Tennis facility and the Normantown Equestrian center will veer into the oncoming traffic lane to pass vehicles waiting for the train and make their left turn on to Normantown road. o Patrons exiting the 5 Star Tennis Facility & Normantown Equestrian center will take the same action northbound on Normantown approaching the stop sign 119… to turn right on 119 o The plan to tap into White Ash Farm for a Southwest entrance is only going to increase the traffic in the issues outlined above. • Add the elements of pedestrians (running, walking or biking) and it can be a very dangerous intersection • I see that Bike Lanes have been added this morning, but that has only further narrowed the road. ***Important to note that 119 & Normantown is the only active 4 way intersection along the CN line. The next active section falls in Naperville at 91st. o A plan that develops access to the WCFP Normantown Trail via a foot bridge that crosses 119 would be ideal o Similar to the bridge that crosses Route 59 south of 95th. Normantown Road Issues: o Normantown road is rather congested and narrow south of 119. o The irrigation ditch along the road has become a dumping ground and is an unsightly mix of pool of still water that breeds mosquitos o The dead end at the south end of Normantown has become a park & party spot teens and twenties in the late hours of the night Matt Ellis-Escobar 530.680.2146 White Ash Farm Resident ATTENTION: This email originated from a sender that is outside the Village of Plainfield's email system. Please exercise caution when replying to this message or clicking on links or attachments.