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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
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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
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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
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Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: Valerga
Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Heinen, Nicholson, Womack, and Minnis
Nays: None
Absent: Valerga