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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-17-23 Plan Commission Minutes Plan Commission Record of Minutes Date: October 17, 2023 Location: Village Hall CALL TO ORDER Chairman Minnis called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:27 p.m. immediately following the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Campanella, Goins, Nicholson, Sula, Valerga, Womack and Chairman Minnis Absent: Commissioners Faheem and Heinen Staff: Jake Melrose, Economic Development Director Basmah Nadeem, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Goins made a motion to approve the Minutes of Plan Commission meeting held on October 3, 2023 as presented. Second by Commissioner Campanella. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Mr. Melrose provided an update on the Riverstone subdivision final plat and the Lockley Park development. OLD BUSINESS No Old Business. NEW BUSINESS 15025 S. ILLINOIS ST. - PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (CASE2026-091823.SU) Commissioner Valerga made a motion to open the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Nicholson. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: Mr. Melrose and Ms. Nadeem provided an overview of the special use application. Chairman Minnis swore in Lisa Pappas and Carl Gilmore, applicant, and Eric Penny, architect. Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Heinen Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Heinen Plan Commission Minutes October 17, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Chairman Minnis asked for public comments. Chairman Minnis swore in James Goodson who voiced his concerns about how this will impact the improvements the Village has made to the streets, water, sewer, stormwater management, and vehicular access to the parking lot. Mr. Goodson had questions about where the construction equipment will be stored and where the construction workers will park. Mr. Penny addressed the questions and concerns. Mr. Melrose also addressed stormwater management. Chairman Minnis swore in Theresa Falety who had questions about the project timeline and if the loading zone in front of building will become on-street parking. Ms. Pappas addressed the questions. There was discussion about stormwater management, traffic flow through the site, project timeline, and purpose of the drive-thru window. Commissioner Valerga made a motion to close the public hearing. Second by Commissioner Nicholson. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: 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 proposed special use drive-up extension for the property located at 15025 S. Illinois Street, 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 Nicholson. Chairman Minnis called for a vote by roll call. The motion carried 6:0. 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE PLAN COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Commissioner Valerga made a motion to approve the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals 2024 meeting schedule. Second by Commissioner Nicholson. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote: DISCUSSION Chairman Minnis reminded the public about the vigil this evening. Chairman Minnis read the reminders. Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Heinen Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Heinen Ayes: Campanella, Goins, Nicholson, Valerga, Womack and Minnis Nays: None Absent: Heinen Plan Commission Minutes October 17, 2023 Page 3 of 3 ADJOURN Chairman Minnis adjourned the Plan Commission meeting at 8:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Tracey Erickson Tracey Erickson, Recording Secretary Click here to view the video of the meeting.