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Plan Commission
Record of Minutes
Date: March 7, 2023 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:48 p.m. immediately following the
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Goins, Heinen, Minnis, Nicholson, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga,
Womack and Chairman Kiefer.
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Jonathan Proulx, Planning Director
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was discussion regarding amending the minutes for the Farmhouse case regarding clarification on if
the applicant will be building in the floodplain. Commissioner Minnis inquired to briefness of the
minutes. Mr. Proulx explained that minute’s format has been changed to be more of a summary since a
video recording is available. Commissioner Minnis asked that minutes reflect that he left the meeting
twice.
The Minutes of Plan Commission held on February 7, 2023 were approved as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
The development report was given during the preceding Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
1991-010623.VAR.PP.FP: 14929 S. Des Plaines St.
There was discussion on what action needs to be taken for the Preliminary & Final Plats.
There was also discussion about the house plans that were submitted as part of the application and if the
Historic Preservation Commission would review permit for a new structure on Lot 1.
Commission Renzi wanted on record that the applicant has left the meeting and that the applicant committed
to removing the pavers if the requests were approved.
Commissioner Renzi made a motion to recommend approval of the preliminary/final plat of
subdivision of the Scarpetta’s Subdivision, subject to the following four (4) stipulations:
1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer.
2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District.
3. Payment of school site contribution fees and park obligation fees upon application for
building permit for a new home on Lot 1.
4. Contingent on the removal of the pavers along the garage on Lot 1.
Plan Commission Minutes
February 7, 2023
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Second by Commissioner Womack. Vote by roll call: Heinen, no; Minnis, no; Seggebruch, no; Valerga,
no; Womack, no; Renzi, yes; and Kiefer, abstained. Motion failed 5-1.
The applicant returned to the meeting. Chairman Kiefer reminded the applicant that she is under oath. Ms.
Kur responded to the commissioner’s comments regarding setting a precedent, traffic, and the neighbors’
concerns.
Commissioner Womack explained why he did not support the preliminary and final plat.
NEW BUSINESS
No New Business.
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Seggebruch voiced his concerns that engineering review is not part of the plan review before
it comes before the Plan Commission and that the Village engineer and attorney no longer attend the Plan
Commission meetings. Commissioner Heinen stated in his experience other municipalities require an
applicant to spend a lot of money just to have the plan rejected and he appreciates that the Village allows
for that flexibility. Commissioner Heinen added he does agree with Commission Seggebruch that there
should be a preliminary engineering before a plan goes to Plan Commission.
Mr. Proulx provided an update on the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Kiefer stated the Plainfield Irish Parade is Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
Chairman Kiefer read the reminders.
ADJOURN
Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary