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Plan Commission
Record of Minutes
Date: October 18, 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, Minnis, Nicholson, Renzi, Seggebruch, Womack, and Chairman
Kiefer were present. Commissioners Heinen and Valerga were absent.
OTHERS PRESENT: Jake Melrose, Director of Economic Development; Rachel Riemenschneider,
Associate Planner and Amanda Martinez, Associate Planner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Special Plan Commission held on September 20, 2022, were accepted as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Melrose provided an update on the following: Seefried Industrial Development.
OLD BUSINESS
1977-062222.AA.PP SEC OF 119TH ST. &
NORMANTOWN RD.
DAVE HARDESTY
Ms. Martinez stated the petitioner, Dave Hardesty with Dry County Enterprises Inc, attended the August
11, 2022 Plan Commission meeting requesting approval of annexation-by-annexation agreement and
preliminary plat of subdivision at the southeast corner of Normantown Road and 119th Street. At the
meeting, Plan Commission recommended approval for annexation and needed more supporting materials
to consider the preliminary plat. We will continue the discussion of the preliminary plat that illustrates the
proposal of a subdivision named Wild Horse Knoll (WHK) consisting of 37 single-family residential lots.
In the 2013 Comprehensive Plan update, the future land use designation is Medium-Density Residential.
Ms. Martinez reviewed the staff report dated October 18, 2022. Ms. Martinez concluded 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. The preliminary landscape plan incorporates approved plantings and the
encouraged native plantings. To conclude, staff recommends approval.
Chairman Kiefer asked if there is any follow up from the commissioner’s question regarding Normantown
Road. Mr. Melrose stated the road is within the Village and the Engineering Department determined that
it will continue as a roadway.
Chairman Kiefer reminded the applicate that they remain under oath, since this is a continuation from the
last meeting. Mr. Hardesty did not have anything to add at this time.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments, there was no response.
Commissioner Minnis suggested elevations or materials from the builder of all sides on the homes and he
still have concern regarding Normantown Road.
Commissioner Renzi asked if the road in the subdivision will be done at the same time. Mr. Hardesty
confirmed. Commissioner Renzi asked when the bike path will be completed. Mr. Hardesty explained the
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bike path schedule. Commissioner Renzi asked if the open area is a concern of staff. Mr. Melrose explained
that what was included in the annexation agreement to protect the Village. Commissioner Renzi asked if
there needs to be a stipulation for the school and park fees. Mr. Melrose explained that the fees will be part
of the annexation agreement. Commissioner Renzi asked if the Tennis Club is part of this application. Mr.
Hardesty stated they will be the owners of lot 40 but are not a part of this application. Commissioner Renzi
asked the applicant if they agree with the key and through lots proposed by staff and if the landscaping plan
submitted is the final plan. Mr. Hardesty confirmed they agree with the key/through lot and the landscape
plan is final. Commissioner Renzi asked the engineering review will include the stormwater issue in White
Ash. Mr. Melrose stated it will be part of the engineering review.
Commissioner Seggebruch voice his concerns regarding Normantown Rd. Commissioner Seggebruch
asked if White Ash’s HOA was approached about a path connection. Mr. Hardesty stated he did not speak
to them. Commissioner Seggebruch has issues with the landscape plan not having buffering from the
Tennis Club. Mr. Hardesty explained he already has a builder that is willing to build on the lots in questions
and he does not have a concern with the lack of a landscape buffer. Commissioner Seggebruch asked why
some of the lots are identified as through lots and landscaping for those lots. Mr. Melrose explained that
code designates the lots shown as through lots on the plat.
Commissioner Womack asked if the Tennis Club expansion will have a new access point on 119th St. from
there current parking lot. Mr. Hardesty confirmed. Commissioner Womack asked regarding the grading
along the Tennis Club property. Mr. Hardesty explained the grading. Commissioner Womack feels this a
good infill development, like the bigger lots, and is happy they are not pursuing a bunch of variation from
our code.
Commissioner Nicholson indicated he like the custom homes, large lots, and feels it is a good infill.
Chairman Kiefer stated he is happy the applicant provided a better explanation of traffic flow and a detailed
landscaping plan.
Commissioner Goins asked if there is a park site. Mr. Melrose explained why there is not a park site but
will be providing the park district with a fee in lieu of a park. Commissioner Goins feels not having a park
site is a mistake.
Commissioner Minnis made a motion to recommend approval of 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 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 Womack. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Renzi, no; Seggebruch, no; Womack,
yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 3-2.
Commissioner Renzi explained his no vote is because he feels there should be smaller lot sizes so there
could be a park and he agrees with Commissioner Seggebruch landscaping concerns.
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NEW BUSINESS
1981-090722.PP.FP 13504 S. HUNTER CT. AHMAD CHEHAYBER
Ms. Riemenschneider stated the applicant, Ahmad Chehayber, is seeking to resubdivide existing lots in the
Darnell Subdivision. This resubdivision will move an existing lot line (between Lots 2 and 2A) west to
provide the resident a larger backyard. No new lots will be created, and the applicant owns both lots. When
Lot 2A was originally platted, it represented property entirely in the floodplain. The floodplain boundaries
have since changed. This resubdivision will reflect the receding floodplain. The applicant plans to construct
a pool in his backyard; without the resubdivision, the pool would be too close to the existing lot line, per
building code.
Ms. Riemenschneider reviewed the staff report dated October 18, 2022. Ms. Riemenschneider concluded
staff has determined that the requested actions result in a minor modification to the planned unit
development that does not alter the character of the subdivision, increase the residential density, nor result
in any other change that is discernable to the general public. Staff recommends approval.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Ahmad Chehayber, applicant. Mr. Chehayber explained why he needs move the
lot lines.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments, there was no response.
Commissioner Nicholson and Commissioner Goins had no comments.
Commissioner Womack asked if lot 2A is in the watershed. Ms. Riemenschneider confirmed and explained
where the lot line is moving to.
Commissioner Seggebruch if it is known why the floodplain has changed. Mr. Melrose stated there was a
FEMA remapping that happened a couple of years ago.
Commissioner Renzi had no comments.
Commissioner Minnis asked if the other lots in the staff report could be affected by the FEMA remapping.
Ms. Riemenschneider confirmed and explained the remain lot ownership/status.
Commissioner Minnis made a motion to recommend approval the Final Plat of Resubdivision for the
Darnell Subdivision subject to the following two (2) stipulations:
1. Compliance of the requirements of the Village Engineer; and
2. Compliance of the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District.
Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes;
Womack, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
2023 MEETING SCHEDULE PLAN COMMISSION & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Commissioner Womack made a motion to approve the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
2023 meeting schedule.
Second by Commissioner Renzi. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Womack,
yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
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DISCUSSION
Chairman Kiefer is hoping that the Village will reevaluate Normantown Road.
Commissioner Goins requested new commissioner training. Mr. Melrose stated he is the process of
finding a firm to conduct training.
Chairman Kiefer read the reminders.
ADJOURN
Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary