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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
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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
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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.