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Home My Public Portal About10-17-23 ZBA & Plan Commission Agenda PacketZoning Board of Appeals & Plan Commission Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7:00 PM Village Boardroom 24401 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Agenda ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF THE FLAG, ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Seeking a motion to approve the Minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals held on September 5, 2023. 09-05-23 ZBA Minutes.pdf PUBLIC COMMENTS DEVELOPMENT REPORT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1.25919 W. CANYON BLVD. (CASE 2027-092223.VAR) 1.a.Seeking a motion to open a Public Hearing for the proposed variance for the property located at 25919 W. Canyon Blvd. 1.b.Seeking a motion to close the Public Hearing for the proposed variance for the property located at 25919 W. Canyon Blvd. 1.c.Seeking a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals and recommend approval of a variance to permit a pool with paver surround encroaching in the corner side yard along with a fence variance to permit a 5-foot closed, private fence for the property located at 25919 W. Canyon Boulevard, contingent on the stipulations in the staff report. 1 Zoning Board of Appeals & Plan Commission Page - 2 25919 W. Canyon Blvd. Staff Report Packet .pdf DISCUSSION ADJOURN PLAN COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Seeking a motion to approve the Minutes of the Plan Commission held on October 3, 2023. 10-03-23 Plan Commission Minutes.pdf PUBLIC COMMENTS DEVELOPMENT REPORT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1.15025 S. ILLINOIS ST. - PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (CASE 2026-091823.SU) 1.a.Seeking a motion to open a Public Hearing for the proposed special use for the property located at 15025 S. Illinois St. 1.b.Seeking a motion to close the Public Hearing for the proposed special use for the property located at 15025 S. Illinois St. 1.c.Seeking 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 proposed special use drive-up extension for the property located at 15025 S. Illinois Street, subject to the stipulations in the staff report. 15025 S. Illinois St. Staff Report Packet.pdf 2.2024 MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 2.a.Seeking a motion to approve the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals 2024 meeting schedule. 2024 Schedule Memo.doc.pdf 2024 Schedule.pdf DISCUSSION 2 Zoning Board of Appeals & Plan Commission Page - 3 ADJOURN REMINDERS - October 23rd - Committee of the Whole Workshop at 7:00 p.m. November 6th - Village Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. November 7th - Plan Commission Meeting at 7:00 p.m. 3 Zoning Board of Appeals Record of Minutes Date: September 5, 2023 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE Chairman Minnis called the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Chairman Minnis Absent: None Staff: Jonathan Proulx, Planning Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Goins made a motion to approve the Minutes of Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on August 15, 2023 as amended. Second by Commissioner Heinen. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: PUBLIC COMMENTS MS. Donna Rousonelos voiced her concerns regarding if the new residential subdivisions will effect the school system, concerns about the proposed Marnette Apartment development and Countyline Rd. extension. Mr. Proulx addressed her concerns. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Proulx stated the Development Report will be provided during the Plan Commission meeting. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business. NEW BUSINESS PEMA BUILDING (CASE 2022-080823.VAR) Commissioner Valerga made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Nicholson. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: Mr. Proulx provided an overview of the variance request. Chairman Minnis asked for public comments and there was no response. There was discussion about why this variance was not proposed during the previous application and the placement of the tower on the property. Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: None Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: None 4 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes August 15, 2023 Page 2 of 2 Commissioner Valerga made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Womack. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: Commissioner Heinen made a motion to adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals and recommend approval of a variance to permit a freestanding radio tower in the front yard and to be constructed at 80-feet in height located at 14805 S. Wood Farm Road, contingent on the following: 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer; and 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Building Department. Second by Commissioner Womack. Chairman Minnis called for a vote by roll call. The motion carried 6:0. DISCUSSION No Discussion. ADJOURN Zoning Board of Appeals meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Tracey Erickson Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary Click here to view the video of the meeting. Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: None Ayes: Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: None 5 TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FROM: BASMAH NADEEM, ASSOCIATE PLANNER MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2023 SUBJECT: REPORT TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 25919 W. CANYON BOULEVARD CASE NUMBER: 2027-092223.VAR REQUEST: Variance for Corner Side Yard (Public Hearing) Variance for Fence (Public Hearing) APPLICANT: Ashley & Robert Muscolino LOCATION: 25919 W. Canyon Boulevard ZONING: R-1 PUD Low Density Single-Family Residential District COMP. PLAN: Low Density Residential DISCUSSION The applicant is seeking approval of a variance to install a pool and brick paver surround in the corner side yard setback of their property. The applicant is also seeking approval of a fence variance to shift their existing 5-foot privacy fence past the corner side yard setback. Variance requests require a public hearing. Pursuant to state statute and the Village’s Zoning Ordinance, due notice was published, a sign was posted on the property, and adjacent property owners were given written notice. If any public comment is provided from the date of this report to the public hearing, staff will include it as part of the packet. Existing Conditions/Site Context The subject property is an improved PUD with a two-story single-family home located on an 12,395.25-square-foot lot at the southwest curve of West Canyon Boulevard and East of South Heggs Road in the Preserve Plainfield Subdivision. There is an existing outdoor patio in the rear and a fence installed in the rear and corner side yard. John F. Argoudelis PRESIDENT Michelle Gibas VILLAGE CLERK TRUSTEES Margie Bonuchi Patricia T. Kalkanis Richard Kiefer Cally Larson Tom Ruane Brian Wojowski 6 REPORT TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Page #2 of 4 2027-092223.VAR 10/17/2023 25919 W. CANYON BOULEVARD VARIANCE The adjacent land uses, zoning, and street classifications are as follows: East: Single-family residential (R-1 PUD) West: W. Canyon Boulevard; Unincorporated Will County Agricultral (A-1), S Heggs Road South: Single-family residential (R-1) North: Single-family residential (R-1 PUD) ANALYSIS The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to install a pool in the corner side yard of their property. The house is constructed along the curve of Canyon Boulevard, creating an oddly shaped lot with the corner side yard setback line varying across the lot. The proposed pool with the pavers would be within the corner side yard building setback line; the proposed paver surround would be +/-28.75 feet from the corner side yard lot line (encroaching +/-1.25 feet into the corner side yard setback). The rear yard utility easement on this lot is 17 feet, which is larger than typical established standards. Per code, it is prohibited to construct pools within easements as it can cause property and utility damage. The proposed pool would be +/-20 feet from the rear property line. The presented paver surround would be +/-15 feet from the rear yard property line. This paver area will need to be adjusted as the construction of a paver in an easement is not permitted. The building code requires the pool to be 10 feet from the house. This is a safety requirement to prevent someone from jumping off the structure into the pool and also ensures that the pool’s water is a safe distance from anything within the structure which could pose a risk of electrocution. Because the 10-foot separation requirement is from the building code and not the zoning code, this standard cannot be varied. The proposed pool meets these standards and would be 10 feet from the house. Per building code, the applicant will need to install a fence around the pool area, however the building code requires a 4-foot fence and does not specify on appearance (open style or privacy). An existing, permitted 5-foot fence is on the property in the corner side yard; however, to accommodate the pool this fence will need to be pushed further to the west and extended. The proposed fence location requires the following variations: • Location – the fence is proposed in the corner side yard setback which is beyond the administrative adjustment area. • Style – the proposed fence is a privacy fence, and the Zoning Ordinance requires open style fences when allowed in corner side yards through the administrative adjustment. • Height – the proposed fence is 5 foot in height and the Zoning ordinance requires a height of 4 feet when allowed in corner side yards through the administrative adjustment. The new fence line would be +/-24 feet from the corner side lot line (encroaching +/-6 feet from the corner side yard setback line). The current fence is +/-5.5 from the rear property line. The proposed fence line will be situated on the perimeter adjacent to the existing fence. 7 REPORT TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Page #3 of 4 2027-092223.VAR 10/17/2023 25919 W. CANYON BOULEVARD VARIANCE The applicant has identified several reasons for the variance request. These reasons include the applicant’s desire to have a pool and the lack of space for it on the property. The purpose of shifting the existing fence to the outside of the corner yard setback is to accommodate the pool as the pool brick paver surround will be past the setback line. The petitioner is seeking relief from Section 9-14 – Permitted obstructions in required yards, which prohibits private swimming pools being placed in a corner side yard. The applicant is also seeking relief from Section 9-85 Residential fences in front yards and corner side yards which prohibits a privacy fence greater than 4 feet past the corner side yard setback. In accordance with Section 9-33 of the Village’s Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall not recommend approval of, nor shall the Village Board grant a variance from the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance unless it makes the following findings based on the evidence presented: a) The variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Zoning Ordinance; As set forth in Section 9-4 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Ordinance is adopted for a number of reasons, including the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and general welfare of the Village; maintaining and promoting orderly land use patterns; protecting the quality of life for Village residents; protecting the character of existing residential neighborhoods; and implementing the Village’s policies and goals, to include those of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff submits that the proposed variance is generally not in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. The Permitted Obstructions standards are meant to restrict where on the property certain obstructions (defined as “Any apparatus, mechanical equipment, fence, or other construction of a long-term, fixed, and permanent nature placed above or on the ground within a yard) can be located on a property. It governs in which yards obstructions can be placed and, where applicable, how close an obstruction can be to a property line. Moreover, the majority of the pool and brick paver surround would be located in the corner side yard. The Permitted Obstructions regulations allow private swimming pools in rear yards only. Staff submits that the presented fence variance is generally not in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and administrative adjustment. The standards are purposed to restrict certain fence height and styles as well as where they can be located on the property. The requirements for both include that the fence height does not exceed 4 feet and the fence shall be open style. The proposed fence would be a 5-foot closed, private fence. Although the proposed location of the fence would not obstruct the view of vehicles on Canyon Drive, vehicles exiting the subject property driveway may have obstructed views for pedestrians or cyclists on the sidewalk. The fence height and style proposed for the corner side yard does not meet the Ordinance nor the administrative adjustment requirements. b) The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances and thus strict enforcement of the zoning ordinance would result in practical difficulties or impose exceptional hardships due to the special and unusual conditions that are not generally found on other properties in the same zoning district; 8 REPORT TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Page #4 of 4 2027-092223.VAR 10/17/2023 25919 W. CANYON BOULEVARD VARIANCE The applicant has identified that the existing property improvements and layout of the property result in a unique circumstance. The lot is positioned along the curve of Canyon Boulevard, and the property’s layout exhibits a distinctive shape outside of the established standards. Due to this, the corner side yard and rear setback lines do not allow for a backyard or rear yard for a pool to be installed. Additionally, the rear yard’s 17-foot utility easement significantly exceeds the typical easement size. If installed in the rear, the proposed pool would be past the rear setback and on the 17-foot rear utility easement, which would be in violation of subdivision code. Positioning a pool to meet the corner side yard setback would require the removal or reduction of the brick paver surround. Moving the fence to meet the corner side yard setback, height, and style standards would require the removal, or reduction, of the brick paver and acquisition of a different fence. c) The property cannot yield a reasonable use if permitted only under the conditions allowed by the Zoning Ordinance; and Staff finds that the property can still yield a reasonable use under the conditions allowed by the Zoning Ordinance; a pool is not essential to the reasonable use of the property. d) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality and will not be a substantial detriment to adjacent property. While there are other pools in the Preserve Plainfield neighborhood, they are located in the rear yards of homes and largely are not visible from the street. Staff believes that granting a variance in this case may alter the essential character of this neighborhood, especially as this lot is bordering the entrance to the subdivision. Staff also finds that approving a fence variance with a 5-foot closed, private fence has the potential to alter the essential character of the area. RECOMMENDATION In advance of public comments and discussion from the Zoning Board of Appeals, staff seeks the Zoning Board of Appeals input for the subject variation. Should the Zoning Board of Appeals support the variance request, the following motion is offered for your consideration: I move we adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Zoning Board of Appeals and recommend approval of a variance to permit a pool with paver surround encroaching in the corner side yard along with a fence variance to permit a 5-foot closed, private fence for the property located at 25919 W. Canyon Boulevard, contingent on the following: 1) Building Department approval of a swimming pool and fence permit. 2) The swimming pool shall not be no more than three (3) feet above grade. 3) The pool and brick paver shall not encroach the existing easement. 9 25919 W CANYON BLVD Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Village Address Points Parcels Plainfield Municipal Boundary 9/25/2023, 10:51:52 AM 0 0.03 0.050.01 mi 0 0.04 0.090.02 km 1:2,257 Plainfield Staff County of Will, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA | Plainfield GIS | NPMS National Repository | Will County GIS | Will County Clerk Tax Extension | Will County Supervisor of Assessments Office, Bureau of Land Management | County of Will,10 11 12 13 14 15 Plan Commission Record of Minutes Date: October 3, 2023 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER Chairman Minnis called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG Chairman Minnis led the pledge to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Campanella, Faheem, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Chairman Minnis Absent: Commissioners Sula and Valerga Staff: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Nicholson made a motion to approve the Minutes of Plan Commission meeting held on September 19, 2023 as presented. Second by Commissioner Womack. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Proulx provided an update on the following: Creekside Crossing Unit 5C, and Marnette Mixed Use Development. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business. NEW BUSINESS LOCKLEY PARK (CASE 2023-082523.SU.SPR.PP) Commissioner Campanella made a motion to open a Public Hearing for the proposed special use for the property located at the southeast corner of 143rd St. and Steiner Rd. Second by Commissioner Heinen. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Mr. Proulx introduced the proposed special use, site plan review, and preliminary plat applications. Chairman Minnis swore in Vince Rosanova, attorney for applicant; and Greg Collins, M/I Homes. Mr. Rosanova and Mr. Collins gave a presentation on the development. Chairman Minnis asked for public comments. Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Valerga Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Valerga 16 Plan Commission Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Chairman Minnis swore in Cliff Yahnke, President of Liberty Grove HOA. Mr. Yahnke voiced concerns about the infrastructure not being ready for the amount of development that is being approved or proposed in the area. Mr. Proulx addressed the transportation and infrastructure concerns. Mr. Rosanova provided M/I Homes timeline for construction and made comments about traffic impacts. There was discussion about the price of the townhome and how the price points of new construction in Plainfield are not affordable for everyone, basements in townhomes, what the homeowners association and park district will maintain, the bike trail, landscaping, the approved dwelling unit count in the annexation agreement, how the density of the proposed development compares with what has been approved recently or currently under construction, requested reliefs from the code, road connection to Presidential Ave., homes series, elevations, modifications to 143rd St. & Steiner Rd., solar panels on roofs, a community clubhouse, on street parking, and zoning of the McMicken Assemblage. The commissioners recommended the applicant enhances to the rear elevations along Stiener Rd. and 143rd St., adds more landscaping along Steiner Rd., informs buyers in writing they are purchasing a home adjacent/in a business corridor, and additional parking (on street or pull off). Commissioner Nicholson a made a motion to close the Public Hearing for the proposed special use for the property located at the southeast corner of 143rd St. and Steiner Rd. Second by Commissioner Goins. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote: Commissioner Nicholson 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 for planned development to permit up to 168 townhome units for the development known as Lockley Park, 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. Commissioner Womack seconded the motion. Chairman Minnis called for a vote by roll call. The motion is carried 6:0. Commissioner Womack made a motion to recommend approval of the site plan review for of Lockley Park, a townhome development of up to 168 units, 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. Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Valerga Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Valerga 17 Plan Commission Minutes September 19, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Commissioner Nicholson seconded the motion. Chairman Minnis called for a vote by roll call. The motion is carried 6:0. Commissioner Nicholson made a motion to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for Lockley Park, a townhome development of up to 168 units, 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. Commissioner Campanella seconded the motion. Chairman Minnis called for a vote by roll call. The motion is carried 6:0. DISCUSSION No discussion. Chairman Minnis read the reminders. ADJOURN Chairman Minnis adjourned the Plan Commission meeting at 8:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Tracey Erickson Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary Click here to view the video of the meeting. Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Valerga Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Valerga 18 TO: PLAN COMMISSION FROM: BASMAH NADEEM, ASSOCIATE PLANNER MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2023 SUBJECT: REPORT TO THE PLAN COMMISSION PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY CASE # 2026-091823.SU REQUEST: Special Use for Drive-Up (Public Hearing) PETITIONER(S): Plainfield Public Library (Lisa Pappas) LOCATION: 15025 S. Illinois St. ZONING: R-1 Low Density Single-Family Residential District (R-1 Overlay) COMP. PLAN: Municipal/Institutional DISCUSSION The petitioner, Plainfield Public Library, is seeking a recommendation of approval for a special use to construct a drive-up window for their new renovation. The drive-up is one of the projects the library is implementing to add onto their existing structure. The existing structure is 27,000 square feet. The additional structure, including the drive-up service, will be 4,000 square feet. Per the Plainfield Municipal Code (Sec. 9-37 Special Use), “… there are certain uses that, because of their unique characteristics, cannot be properly classified in any particular district or districts, without consideration in each case of the impact of those uses on adjacent properties and of the public need for the particular use in the particular location.” Due to this, the petitioner is applying for a special use intended for the drive-up window as it is a change to the existing and additional structures. Existing Conditions/ Site Context The subject site is in the Assessor’s subdivision, south of S. Illinois St. and north of W. Lockport St. The adjacent land uses, zoning and street classifications are as follows: North: Single-family residential (R-1) East: S. IL Route 59 (Major Arterial); Single-family residential (R-1) South: B-5 Traditional Business; W. Lockport St. West: S. Illinois St.; B-5 Traditional Business John F. Argoudelis PRESIDENT Michelle Gibas VILLAGE CLERK TRUSTEES Margie Bonuchi Patricia T. Kalkanis Richard Kiefer Cally Larson Tom Ruane Brian Wojowski 19 REPORT TO THE PLAN COMMISSION Page #2 of 3 2026-091823.SU 10/17/2023 PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DRIVE-UP SUP ANALYSIS The applicant is seeking approval for a special use permit to consider a drive-up in the additional structure to the existing building. With five (5) spaces for stacking, the drive-up meets the stacking requirements of the zoning code as it relates to drive-thrus. Vehicles will only be able to enter the drive-up window from the southern access drive and exit through the northern access drive. The applicant, at the request of staff, has added “Stop” signage at the drive-up side and “Do Not Enter” signage at the parking lot side, along with arrows on the pavement of the drive-up lane to ensure awareness of the one-way. This will help avoid competing lines from forming. The eastern access drive into the parking lot (from S. IL Route 59) and the western access drive into the parking lot (from S. Illinois St.) will operate in a two-lane fashion to ensure orderly circulation in and out of the drive-up window line. This will assist in circumventing overflow stacking onto the access drives. In order for the Plan Commission to recommend approval of a special use, it must make two findings of fact, as follows: a.) The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate area for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish property values within the neighborhood; and Staff finds that the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties, nor will it diminish property values in the immediate area. The subject site is surrounded by commercial properties, ensuring that it meets the standards for the neighborhood. Specifically, the access drives are placed and designed so as to not deter from other properties. b.) The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the adjacent properties for uses permitted in the subject zoning district. Staff submits that the proposed drive-up window will not impose on the normal and orderly development for adjacent properties in the subject zoning district. Although the property is residentially zoned, the Future Land Use Plan in the Village’s Comprehensive Plan calls for the property to be designated as “Municipal/Institution” and the property, and its changes, follows the classification and uses. CONCLUSION/ RECOMMENDATION In conclusion, staff believes that the presented drive-up operation meets the findings of fact for the special use provisions. Based on the foregoing analysis, prior to any public comment or discussion by the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval. Should the Plan Commission concur, the following motion is offered for your consideration: I move we adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Plan Commission and, furthermore, recommend approval of the proposed special use drive-up extension for the property located at 15025 S. Illinois Street, subject to the following two (2) stipulations: 20 REPORT TO THE PLAN COMMISSION Page #3 of 3 2026-091823.SU 10/17/2023 PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DRIVE-UP SUP 1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer; and 2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. 21 15025 S ILLINOIS ST Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri SubAddresses Village Address Points Parcels Plainfield Municipal Boundary 9/25/2023, 10:49:18 AM 0 0.01 0.020.01 mi 0 0.02 0.040.01 km 1:1,128 Plainfield Staff County of Will, Esri, HERE, Garmin, INCREMENT P, USGS, EPA, USDA | Plainfield GIS | NPMS National Repository | Will County GIS | Will County Clerk Tax Extension | Will County Supervisor of Assessments Office, Bureau of Land Management | County of Will,22 MEMO To: Village of Plainfield Plan Commission From: Lisa Pappas, Library Director Date: October 17, 2023 Subject: Plainfield Library Renovation Plans with Drive-up Window The Library District is embarking on a self-funded $10.5M renovation with a modest expansion, slated to begin construction in May 2024. The original 2,700 square foot building was constructed in 1941 and was expanded in 1990 when 25,000 square feet was added. At the time of that expansion, the Library District’s population was under 15,000 residents. This expansion was designed to serve a community of 25,000. The Library District now serves 80,000 residents from the same 27,000 square foot building. The goals of this renovation are to address some of the critical concerns of the building and to support some of the needs expressed by the community: • Improve the overall efficiencies of the building and the spaces • Implement fully ADA-compliant and accessible designs throughout the building • Expand to include a drive-up window for service • Add study rooms of varying sizes • Include public and staff space on the ground level (allowing it to be easier and more efficient to get people and things into and out of the building) The drive-up service window is the most requested enhancement the Library has received over the years. This service addresses a critical function, allowing residents to both return and pick up items without having to park and exit their vehicles. This feature significantly enhances convenience for busy parents, particularly those with children of varying ages, individuals with mobility challenges, and during adverse weather conditions. The drive-up window will be on the back side of the building (east side, facing Route 59), the opposite side of the entrance, thus reducing the potential for pedestrian/vehicle incidents. The service window would also address the current safety and traffic issues with the existing book return at the entrance on Illinois Street. Architects from Sheehan Nagle Hartray and I look forward to meeting with the Village of Plainfield’s Plan Commission to present our special use request. 23 Drive Up Window SPECIAL USE PERMIT OCTOBER 17, 2023 24 north old route 66old route 66 south illinois streetsouth illinois street addition existing buildingexisting buildingtwo-waytwo-wayold route 66old route 66 south illinois streetsouth illinois street drive up PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION | SHEEHAN NAGLE HARTRAY ARCHITECTS | OCTOBER 17, 2023 | 2 existing vs new site plan 25 north old route 66old route 66 south illinois streetsouth illinois street addition existing buildingexisting buildingtwo-waytwo-way18’-0”drive up drive up TWO SIDED SIGN, BOTH SIDES OF LANE STOP - at drive up side DO NOT ENTER - at parking lot side PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION | SHEEHAN NAGLE HARTRAY ARCHITECTS | OCTOBER 17, 2023 | 3 new site plan 26 PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION | SHEEHAN NAGLE HARTRAY ARCHITECTS | OCTOBER 17, 2023 | 4 northeast corner 27 PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION | SHEEHAN NAGLE HARTRAY ARCHITECTS | OCTOBER 17, 2023 | 5 east elevation MATERIALS RETURN DRIVE UP 28 PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION | SHEEHAN NAGLE HARTRAY ARCHITECTS | OCTOBER 17, 2023 | 6 drive-up window section INTERIOR 2’-10” FINISH FLOOR TO USABLE OPENING ADA COMPLIANT EXTERIOR 3’-6” PAVEMENT TO USABLE OPENING CANOPY 12’-0” PAVING TO CANOPY 29 PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATION AND EXPANSION | SHEEHAN NAGLE HARTRAY ARCHITECTS | OCTOBER 17, 2023 | 7 product information 30 31 24401 W. Lockport Street · Plainfield, IL 60544 Phone (815) 4363-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950 www.plainfield-il.org MEMO TO: PLAN COMMISSION FROM: JAKE MELROSE, AICP, E.D. DIRECTOR DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2023 RE: 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS In compliance with the Open Meetings Act the Planning Staff is submitting for your review the 2024 annual schedule of meetings for the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Please note due the March 19th Primary Election, National Night Out in August, and the November 6th General Election the Plan Commission/ZBA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, instead of Tuesday. There will also be no meeting on July 4th since the Village will be closed for Independence Day. Should the Plan Commission concur, the following motions are suggested: I move to approve the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals 2024 meeting schedule. John F. Argoudelis PRESIDENT Michelle Gibas VILLAGE CLERK TRUSTEES Margie Bonuchi Patricia T. Kalkanis Richard Kiefer Cally Larson Tom Ruane Brian Wojowski 32 PUBLIC NOTICE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR MEETING - 1ST AND 3RD TUESDAY 7:00 P.M. VILLAGE MEETING HALL 24401 W. LOCKPORT STREET PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 Meeting Schedule 2024 January 2, 2024 January 16, 2024 February 6, 2024 February 20, 2024 March 5, 2024 March 20, 2024* April 2, 2024 April 16, 2024 May 7, 2024 May 21, 2024 June 4, 2024 June 18, 2024 July 2, 2024 July 16, 2024 August 7, 2024* August 20, 2024 September 3, 2024 September 17, 2024 October 1, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 6, 2024* November 19, 2024 December 3, 2024 December 17, 2024 *Wednesday Evening Meeting Michelle Gibas Village Clerk 33