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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-18-22 Plan Commission Minutes 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 Plan Commission Minutes October 18, 2022 Page 2 of 4 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. Plan Commission Minutes October 18, 2022 Page 3 of 4 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. Plan Commission Minutes October 18, 2022 Page 4 of 4 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