Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Monday, August 27, 2018 7:00 PM 24401 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 In the Boardroom Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE B. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES B.1. Approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on August 13, 2018. 08-13-2018 COW Minutes C. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS D. TRUSTEES COMMENTS E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes) F. WORKSHOP F.1. NORTHPOINTE (PC CASE #1783-032818.AA/SU/PP/FP) Staff and the applicant are seeking input from the Village Board regarding the revised concept plan/preliminary plat for the Northpointe development, as well as direction on specific modifications that may be requested regarding the proposed elevations. Northpointe Staff Report and Revised Site Plan F.2. PARK WEST (PC CASE #1792-052418.CP/REZ/SU/SPR/PP) Staff, the applicant and the property owner are requesting discussion from the Village Board regarding the types of housing and the density that could be supported at this location. Although a proposed townhome plan has been prepared based on previous concept plan review, the applicant is prepared to modify the proposed plans to meet the direction provided by the Village Board. Park West Memo REMINDERS - 1
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Agenda Item No:B.1 Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: August 27, 2018 Submitted by: Michelle Gibas Submitting Department: Administration Department Item Type: Minutes Agenda Section: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Subject: Approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on August 13, 2018. Suggested Action: Attachments: 08-13-2018 COW Minutes 3
Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on August 13, 2018 In the Boardroom Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee Larson, Trustee Newton, Trustee O Rourke, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Bonuchi, and Trustee Lamb. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Ken Goska, Building Official; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and John Konopek, Police Chief. There were 60 persons in the audience. Trustee Larson moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole Workshop held on July 23, 2018. Second by Trustee O Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins stated that the PACE Park-N-Ride is now open and thanked everyone involved. TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee O Rourke stated that he has been receiving phone calls regarding the Olsen property on 135 th Street and Route 30. There was some general discussion regarding the property. Mr. Jon Proulx stated that the applicant has been responsive to staff and pointed out that the staff will send a letter to the owner to cease grading operations, remove debris from retention pond, require a site plan review, and to cease truck parking within a time frame determined by legal counsel. Trustee Wojowski suggested that a sunset clause be included on permits. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following people expressed concern regarding the operations at the Olsen Property on 135 th Street and Route 30: Yoli Jarnagin, Jerry Hoganson, Ray Stajszczak, Michael Kratschmer, Steve Gelbart, Guy Thomas, Rick Dunlap, John Sullivan, and Jim Rohlfing. WORKSHOP 1) WILLOW TREE FARMS CONCEPT PLAN Mr. Jim Truesdell, K. Hovnanian Representative, gave a presentation regarding a proposed concept plan for a 130-unit, single family residential development on approximately 64 acres of land east of Drauden Road, between Route 126 and Rowley Road. Trustee Lamb stated that high quality materials are important and expressed concern regarding the minimum requested lot size and the amount of property for the homeowners association to maintain. Trustee Wojowski expressed concern regarding the number of variances requested, side yard setback, density, and felt that the proposed homes are too large for the lot sizes. Trustee Larson expressed concern regarding the layout, cul de sacs, the lots that back up to Sunshine Circle, HOA property maintenance, quality of the product, connectivity, and the cluster layout. Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern regarding the small lot sizes, cluster layout, and access. Trustee O Rourke stated that the builder is known for quality products, and expressed concern regarding the side yard setbacks, gas pipeline, access, and design. Trustee Newton expressed concern regarding the cul de sacs, access, and cluster layout. Mayor Collins expressed concern regarding the cul de sacs and stub connect with Sunshine Circle. 4
Village of Plainfield Meeting Minutes August 13, 2018 Page 2 #2 LOCKPORT STREET STORAGE FACILITY CONCEPT PLAN Mr. James Kowalski and Ms. Elena Gallo gave a presentation regarding a concept plan for warehouse/storage facility to be located east of the Canadian National railroad track and on the northside of Lockport Street. Trustee Newton stated he likes the proposal and expressed concern regarding potential traffic backup. Trustee Bonuchi expressed concern regarding impact to the current neighborhood and suggested a buffer. Trustee Wojowski stated the he felt the use was appropriate for that location, and suggested leaving the tree line as a buffer and a fence. Trustee Larson expressed support for the proposal and also suggested leaving the tree line as a buffer and a fence. Trustee Lamb expressed support for the proposal. Trustee O Rourke expressed support for the proposal and suggested flipping the buildings so that the current neighborhood views the backs of the buildings and also suggested moving the access more east. The applicant will continue working with Village staff. Trustee Lamb moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk 5
Agenda Item No:F.1 Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: August 27, 2018 Submitted by: Jon Proulx Submitting Department: Planning Department Item Type: Concept Plan Agenda Section: WORKSHOP Subject: NORTHPOINTE (PC CASE #1783-032818.AA/SU/PP/FP) Staff and the applicant are seeking input from the Village Board regarding the revised concept plan/preliminary plat for the Northpointe development, as well as direction on specific modifications that may be requested regarding the proposed elevations. Suggested Action: Attachments: Northpointe Staff Report and Revised Site Plan 6
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Agenda Item No:F.2 Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: August 27, 2018 Submitted by: Jon Proulx Submitting Department: Planning Department Item Type: Concept Plan Agenda Section: WORKSHOP Subject: PARK WEST (PC CASE #1792-052418.CP/REZ/SU/SPR/PP) Staff, the applicant and the property owner are requesting discussion from the Village Board regarding the types of housing and the density that could be supported at this location. Although a proposed townhome plan has been prepared based on previous concept plan review, the applicant is prepared to modify the proposed plans to meet the direction provided by the Village Board. Suggested Action: Attachments: Park West Memo 9
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