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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on August 28,2023
In the Boardroom
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board present: Mayor Argoudelis, Trustee
Bonuchi, Trustee Kiefer, Trustee Larson, Trustee Ruane, and Trustee Wojowski. Board absent: Trustee
Kalkanis. Others present: Joshua Blakemore,Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Scott
Threewitt,Public Works Director; Jon Proulx,Planning Director; Jake Melrose, Economic Development
Director; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and Robert Miller, Chief of Police. There were
approximately 45 persons in the audience.
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting, Committee of the Whole
Workshop and Executive Session held on July 24,2023. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in
favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
• Commented on the Allen Force Event.
• Stated that today is the anniversary of the 1990 tornado and requested a moment of silence in
honor of the 29 lives lost.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi commented on the Allen Force Event and noted that it was very emotional.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis stated that public comments on the Marnette Mixed Use Development will be taken
after the presentation. There were no other public comments.
WORKSHOP
1) MARNETTE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT (CASE NO. 1992-01252.SU.SPR.FP)
Jake Melrose stated that the applicant, Dandelion Development, LLC, is proposing a mixed use
commercial and residential development for the property generally located at the southeast corner of
Village Center Drive and Van Dyke Road. The proposed development would include approximately
9,000 square feet of commercial space and 84 apartment dwelling units in two buildings.
Mr. Greg Stahr, Studio 21 Architects, stated that the property is currently zoned B-5. Mr. Stahr
reviewed the design modifications pursuant to previous Board discussion including additional
landscaped screening between the war memorial. Mr. Stahr pointed out that they are requesting
minor deviations including 8 efficiency studio units less than 800 square feet, store front windows to
go to the ground, and the exterior building materials to be a mixture of brick, stone, and siding.
Mr. Scott Seger, the property owner, stated that it is his intention to be a long-term property owner
and his is an experienced property manager. The proposal was created specifically to conform with
the B-5 zoning. He is not requesting any TIFs or credits.
Mayor Argoudelis opened the floor to public comments.
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The following people spoke against the proposal:
• Vince Fazio
• Diane Rousonelos
• John Gidlund
• Chris Ogden
• Samantha Dickey
• John Platt
• Vanessa Sewell
• Tom Bukowski
• Lyle Hughart
• Claire Ingersol
• Ricky Meyer
• Nicole Bell
• Chuck Penka
• Daphne Adolfs
• Bill Holiday
• Dennis Vietoris
• Christine Belmont
Mayor Argoudelis pointed out that this property is privately owned and is currently zoned B-5. The
Village is legally bound by zoning; only the property owner can request a zoning change.
Trustee Wojowski expressed concern with the size of the studio units. Trustee Kiefer inquired about
price points. Trustee Kiefer stated that this could be appealing and liked the indoor parking and felt
that the price points made sense. Trustee Ruane expressed concern regarding the area by the war
memorial. Trustee Larson expressed concern with the smaller studio units. Trustee Bonuchi
expressed concern with the number of apartment units as well as the small studio units. Mayor
Argoudelis stated that it is important to make sure that the monuments are protected.
Administrator Blakemore thanked the Board and audience for their feedback and stated that staff will
continue working with the applicant.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Ruane moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk