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Home My Public Portal About01-17-23 Plan Commission Minutes Plan Commission Record of Minutes Date: January 17, 2023 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG Chairman Kiefer led the pledge to the flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Goins, Heinen, Minnis, Nicholson, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Chairman Kiefer. ABSENT: Commissioner Womack STAFF: Jonathan Proulx, Planning Director Amanda Martinez, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of Plan Commission held on December 6, 2022 were approved as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Proulx provided an update on the following: Wild Horse Knoll, Eastern Ave. Variance, Todd’s Auto Shop, and James St. Variance. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business. NEW BUSINESS 1990-122722.FP: WILD HORSE KNOLL FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION Ms. Martinez provided an overview on the approval request for the Final Plat of Subdivision for Wild Horse Knoll (WHK). Chairman Kiefer swore in Dave Hardesty, applicant. Mr. Hardesty indicated the requested changes were made to the landscaping plan. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment, there was no response. Commissioner Heinen commented that he would like to the Village to eliminate the access to the south on Normantown Rd. as part of a long-term plan. Commissioner Seggebruch made comments regarding Normontown Rd. concerns. Commissioner Goins is concerned that there is no area for children to play. Plan Commission Minutes January 17, 2023 Page 2 of 5 Commissioner Minnis made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision for Wild Horse Knoll, subject to the following four (4) stipulations: 1. Compliance of the requirements of the Village Engineer; 2. Compliance of the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District; 3. Compliance of the provisions of the Annexation Agreement; and 4. Payment of appropriate recapture fee. Second by Commissioner Valerga. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Valerga, yes; Minnis, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 6-0. 1989-122022.AA: PRE-ANNEXATION FOR THE SEC OF NAPERVILLE RD & LAKE PL. Commissioner Renzi made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Minnis. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: Ayes: Heinen, Minnis, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer Nays: None Mr. Proulx provided an overview on the request for pre-annexation to the Village of Plainfield. Chairman Kiefer swore in Brian Bart, representing the applicant. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment, there was no response. Commissioner Valerga asked if staff received any comments from the neighbors. Mr. Proulx stated one inquiry was received asking if the lot was buildable. Commissioner Renzi had questions regarding how a pre-annexation agreement would turn into an annexation. Commissioner Heinen had questions for the application regarding the floodplain and wanted to make sure the applicant is meeting the floodplain requirements. Commissioner Valerga made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: Ayes: Heinen, Minnis, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer Nays: None Commissioner Minnis made a motion to recommend approval of pre-annexation of the property located at the southeast corner of Naperville-Plainfield Road and Lake Place (PIN: 06-03-03-403- 034-0000), as a logical extension of the Village of Plainfield. Second by Commissioner Heinen. Vote by roll call: Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Valerga, yes; Heinen, yes; Minnis, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 6-0. Plan Commission Minutes January 17, 2023 Page 3 of 5 1987-113022.AA.REZ: ANNEXATION & REZONING OF THE GRAY FAMILY PARTNERSHIP- ROT FARM Commissioner Valerga made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Renzi. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: Ayes: Heinen, Minnis, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer Nays: None Mr. Proulx provided an overview on the request for annexation to the Village of Plainfield and rezoning of the property. Mr. Proulx explained that when a property is annexed the default zoning is R-1 Low Density Single-family and the request by the applicant is to rezone the property to a combination of R-3, B-3, and I-1 zoning. Chairman Kiefer swore in John Philipchuck, representing the applicant. Mr. Philipchuck spoke on behalf of the applicant. Chairman Kiefer asked for public comment. Chairman Kiefer swore in Doug Zimny, resident. Mr. Zimny spoke out in opposition to the petition. Mr. Zimny stated he has made an offer to purchase the property. Chairman Kiefer swore in Gary Hostert, Na-Au-Say Township Road Commissioner. Mr. Hostert spoke out in opposition to the petition specifically concerned about road improvements. Chairman Kiefer asked Mr. Proulx if the road improvements for this area that have been planned for many years. Mr. Proulx explained what future road improvements are planned for this area. Chairman Kiefer swore in Eric Bernacki, Na-Au-Say Township Trustee & Regional Plan Commission for Kendall County. Mr. Bernacki spoke out in opposition to the petition specifically concerned about the proposed industrial zoning. Chairman Kiefer swore in David Renard, resident. Mr. Renard spoke out in opposition to the petition specifically concerned about the proposed industrial zoning. Chairman Kiefer swore in Jim Konowalik, resident. Mr. Konowalik spoke out in opposition to the petition specifically concerned about the traffic and road conditions. Chairman Kiefer swore in Pam George, resident. Ms. George spoke out in opposition to the petition specifically concerned about the traffic and safety. Mr. Proulx explained what traffic and safety conditions would be reviewed if a development application is received. Chairman Kiefer swore in Patty Zimny, resident. Ms. Zimny spoke out in opposition to the petition specifically concerned about the traffic, road condition and the quality-of-life change for them. Chairman Kiefer swore in Natalie Cappetta. Ms. Cappetta spoke out in opposition to the petition specifically the findings in the staff report, missing items required at application, zoning, value of house, and requested a traffic study. Chairman Kiefer asked staff to address concerns. Mr. Proulx addressed the concerns. Plan Commission Minutes January 17, 2023 Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Heinen feels the industrial corridor should stay east of Ridge Road and South of 143rd St. Commissioner Minnis explained why he is struggling with the rezoning of the property but thought the annexation is a logical extension of the village. Commissioner Renzi explained why he is also struggling with the rezoning of the property and feels the annexation is a logical extension of the village. Commissioner Seggebruch indicated he can support the annexation and explained why it is difficult to support the rezoning. Commissioner Valerga stated the zoning seems premature. Commissioner Nicholson agreed with his fellow commissioners. Commissioner Goins also agreed with supporting the annexation but not the rezoning. Mr. Philipchuck made closing comments. Commissioner Heinen made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Valerga. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: Ayes: Heinen, Minnis, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer Nays: None Commissioner Valerga made a motion to recommend approval of annexation of the Gray Family Partnership-Rot Farm as a logical extension of the Village of Plainfield’s municipal boundary. Second by Commissioner Heinen. Vote by roll call: Minnis, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Heinen, yes; Valerga, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 6-0. The commission discussed their thoughts regarding the motion for rezoning. Commissioner Minnis made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Plan Commission and recommend approval of the requested map amendment (re-zoning) of the subject site from R-1 to R-3, B-3 and I-1 as indicated on the Conceptual Land Use Plan. Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Heinen, no; Renzi, no; Valerga, abstain; Seggebruch, no; Minnis, no; and Kiefer, no. Motion did not carry 5-0. DISCUSSION No Discussion. Chairman Kiefer read the reminders. ADJOURN Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Plan Commission Minutes January 17, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Tracey Erickson Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary