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Plan Commission
Record of Minutes
Date: April 5, 2023 Location: Village Hall
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Chairman Kiefer led the pledge to the flag.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and
Chairman Kiefer.
ABSENT: Commissioners Minnis and Womack
STAFF: Jake Melrose, Economic Development Director
Rachel Riemenschneider, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of Plan Commission held on March 21, 2023 were approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Melrose provided an update on the following: Naperville Boundary Agreement; Hawk Auto; Plainfield
Fire Station variance and plat; Impact Care; and Dollar Tree.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business.
NEW BUSINESS
1995-021423.SU: 16200 S. LINCOLN HIGHWAY, UNIT 104
Commissioner Valerga made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Renzi.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Ayes: Heinen, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer.
Nays: None
Mr. Melrose provided an introduction of the proposed special use application.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Irfan Arif, applicant. Mr. Arif stated he would like to open a vape and CBD
product store and will not be selling tobacco products.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments and there was no response.
Commissioner Renzi asked the applicant if they will be open on Saturdays. Mr. Arif stated he will be open
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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There was discussion about the advisory question that was on the April Consolidated Election ballot for
cannabis and how those licenses be handled.
There was discussion regarding where his other locations are; what is the percentage of sales for vape and
CBD products; and who can use the products.
Commissioner Seggebruch made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Valerga.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Ayes: Heinen, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer.
Nays: None
Commissioner Renzi made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the
Plan Commission and, furthermore, recommend approval of the special use permit to operate a
tobacco retail store at 16200 S. Lincoln Hwy, Unit 104.
Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes;
Valerga, yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
1993-020223.SU.SPR: 16202 S. ROUTE 59 SELF-STORAGE
Commissioner Valerga made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Heinen.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Ayes: Heinen, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer.
Nays: None
Mr. Melrose provided an introduction of the proposed special use and site plan review applications.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Jeffrey Ratzer and Ryan Wagner. Mr. Ratzer clarified they have not signed a
contract with a third-party management company.
Chairman Kiefer asked for public comments.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Al Tinsley. Mr. Tinsley voiced his concern about the stormwater issues in the
Vintage Harvest subdivision. Mr. Tinsley is in support of commercial and industrial development in
Plainfield but does not want anyone negatively impacted.
Chairman Kiefer swore in David Owen. Mr. Owen is concerned because his property backups to the boat
& RV buildings, landscape maintenance, light pollution, and 24-hour access. Staff addressed light
pollution. Mr. Ratzer addressed landscaping, landscape maintenance, and lighting.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Debbie Owen. Ms. Owen voiced concerns about customers having 24-hour
access and the coyote problem in the area.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Denise Harper. Ms. Harper asked questions related to landscaping, fencing, and
lighting. Mr. Ratzer addressed the questions.
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Chairman Kiefer swore in Matt Mauer. Mr. Mauer is concerned about the water detention and had questions
about how the site will be accessed by RV & boats. Mr. Ratzer addressed the access points.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Tom Harper. Mr. Harper had questions about the fencing, lighting, and security
cameras. Mr. Ratzer addressed the questions.
Commissioner Heinen recommends the Village Engineer have the detention pond lined and increase the
detention size with a zero release. There was discussion between Mr. Ratzer and Commissioner Heinen
regarding the engineering of the detention pond.
There was discussion about how the colors of the building could change based on which management
company manages the facility, auto turn exhibit for fire trucks, adequate parking spaces, and if the
landscaping meets code. Commissioner Renzi asked the applicant to explain why they are apprehensive to
provide a cross access easement. Mr. Ratzer indicated that due to security of the facility, the church has
not asked for the easement, and it is not a necessity. Commissioner Renzi explained why he feels having
the cross access could make Fraser Road safer.
There was discussion if there are existing field tiles on the property and Commissioner Seggebruch
requested the applicant perform a field tile survey. Mr. Ratzer indicated that they would perform the field
tile survey. There was discussion about site circulation, and the possible building addition. Commissioner
Seggebruch suggested maximizing the amount of landscaping screening along the west and northwest
corner of the property.
Commissioner Valerga also suggested maximizing the amount of landscaping screening along the west and
northwest corner of the property.
Commissioner Valerga made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Renzi.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Ayes: Heinen, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer.
Nays: None
Commissioner Valerga made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of
the Plan Commission, and furthermore, recommend approval of the special use permit for the
proposed self-storage facility generally located at the NWC of IL Route 59 and Fraser 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 Heinen. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Valerga,
yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Seggebruch made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan review for the
proposed self-storage facility generally located at the NWC of IL Route 59 and Fraser 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.
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Second by Commissioner Renzi. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Valerga,
yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
2001-030723.AAA.SU.REZ.SPR.PP.FP: 248TH AVE. APARTMENTS
Commissioner Valerga made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Renzi.
The motion carried unanimously by voice vote:
Ayes: Heinen, Renzi, Seggebruch, Valerga, and Kiefer.
Nays: None
Chairman Kiefer stated four (4) emails were received in opposition of the project, which were provided to
the Plan Commissioners.
Ms. Riemenschneider provided an introduction of the proposed special use, rezoning, site plan, preliminary
plat, and final plat application.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Harold Francke, Jason Kambitsis, Emily Mitchell, Geoff Campbell, Tim Wentz,
John Honiotes, Eric Isaacs, and Luay Aboona. The applicant’s project team gave a presentation on the
project.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Timothy Gurrie. Mr. Gurrie has concerns about traffic.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Leah Creed. Mr. Creed has concerns about density, building height, safety, foot
traffic, school overcrowding, and landscape buffering.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Daniel Creed. Mr. Creed made comments regarding the traffic study and the
findings of facts in the staff report.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Jay Hayes. Ms. Hayes is concerned about traffic and overcrowding of schools.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Maria Loefer. Ms. Loefer is concerned about the impact of the home values,
traffic, and schools.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Michelle Kuta. Ms. Kuta is concerned about noise, lack of a park, and traffic.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Erin Thomas. Ms. Thomas agrees with her neighbors’ comments but wants to
know why the medical district is not being extended.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Swati Amin. Ms. Amin is concerned about traffic, safety, wildlife displacement,
building height, light pollution, and noise pollution.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Hemisha Patel. Ms. Patel is concerned about traffic, building height, wildlife
displacement, impact on the schools, apartment renters are not long-term residents, and property taxes.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Vikas Patel. Mr. Patel is concerned about aesthetics and landscaping.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Curtis Loefer. Mr. Leofer is concerned about the height of the buildings being
out of character for the area, and buffering.
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Chairman Kiefer swore in Rohit Amin. Mr. Amin is concerned about the height of the buildings.
Mr. Kambitsis addressed the comments and concerns from the public comments.
There was a lengthy discussion between the commission and applicant regarding traffic, building height,
density, and landscaping.
Commissioner Heinen wants the Village to review the traffic in the region, since it is a regional issue not a
local issue and is concerned about losing the last of the medical district on 127th Street.
Commissioner Renzi is also concerned about losing the medical district and traffic.
Commissioner Seggebruch is concerned about traffic, losing the medical district, and this is the right
location for this development.
Commissioner Valerga recommended the application come back with a different plan and location.
Commissioner Goins agrees that this location is not the right place for this development.
Commissioner Nicholson agrees that this might not be the best location for this project, too.
Chairman Kiefer also agrees this is not a good location for this development.
Commissioner Valerga made a motion to continue the case to the April 18, 2023 Plan Commission meeting.
Second by Commissioner Renzi.
Second by Commissioner Renzi. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Renzi, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Valerga,
yes; and Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION
No Discussion.
Chairman Kiefer read the reminders.
ADJOURN
Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
Tracey Erickson
Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary