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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.
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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.
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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
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