Village of Plainfield Plan Commission met Aug. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE, & ROLL CALL
Chairman Kiefer called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the pledge to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Heinen, Minnis, Renzi, Seggebruch, Womack, and Chairman Kiefer were present. Commissioner Ruane was absent.
OTHERS PRESENT: Jonathan Proulx, Director of Planning; and Jessica Gal, Associate Planner.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Plan Commission meeting held on August 4, 2020 were approved as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Public Comments received via email.
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Mr. Proulx provided updates on the following Planning case: Encore Car Wash, Lake Dr. Annexation, and the Will County Special Use request.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1888-072820.SU, 24018 W. Lockport St., The Hair Loft Salon/Studio
Ms. Gal the applicants are seeking special use approval to establish a beauty salon, nail salon, and spa at 24018 West Lockport Street in Downtown Plainfield. The property is currently zoned B-5 Traditional Business District and is commonly referred to as “Baci’s” based on the name of its last tenant, an Italian restaurant that closed in 2010. The property is a significant historic structure and is located within the Village’s Downtown Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ms. Gal reviewed the staff report dated August 14, 2020. Ms. Gal concluded Staff believes that the proposed business will fill a downtown vacancy and bring to life a long-term vacant building. Based on the foregoing analysis, prior to public comments and direction from the Plan Commission, staff recommends approval.
Chairman Kiefer stated no public comments were received via email. Mr. Proulx confirmed.
Chairman Kiefer swore in Jerry Shepich, realtor for applicant. Mr. Shepich added that they have been coordinating with the Fire Department.
Commissioner Heinen stated he does not have any comments and is glad to see the building being used again.
Commissioner Minnis asked if adding handicapped accessibility to the entrance of the building will affect the historical component of the building. Chairman Kiefer swore in Jaime Gascon, architect. Ms. Gal stated it must be incorporated to meet code, so there is more flexibility to meet ADA accessibility. Ms. Gal further stated there will be some renovation that can be reviewed administratively but a review by the HPC may be required depending on the changes. Mr. Gascon indicated he believes that there is an existing Lula lift in the front of the building. Commissioner Minnis asked if the interior improvements will be brought up to current code. Mr. Shepich confirmed.
Commissioner Minnis asked staff to explain the parking that is parallel to the building. Ms. Gal explained that there is a drive aisle but no “marked” parking. Ms. Gal indicated that the applicant will need reserved handicapped parking there since it is closest to the ADA entrance.
Commissioner Minnis asked if the owner will be keeping their current location, too. Mr. Shepich stated the applicant will be moving the business and not retaining their current site.
Commissioner Renzi asked for clarification if the three parking spaces adjacent to the building will be striped. Ms. Gal stated it will be at the applicant’s discretion if they want to use those as parking spaces.
Ms. Gal added that staff’s role was to identify the numbers of parking spaces that would be on site, which staff estimated there could be a max of 10 parking spaces of site. Commissioner Renzi is concerned about the egress/ingress with the adjacent property. Chairman Kiefer indicated that the afore mentioned parking spaces would not be required to meet parking code. Ms. Gal Confirmed. Mr. Shepich explained the egress/ingress and added that there is a parking space in the rear of the building that could accommodate an ADA parking space. Commissioner Renzi asked if there would be enough room for two lanes of traffic in the egress/ingress. Mr. Shepich confirmed. Commissioner Renzi asked staff if the parking will be reviewed by the Village Engineering Department. Ms. Gal confirmed. Commissioner Renzi is concerned that there won’t be enough more for emergency vehicles and one or two lanes of traffic if the applicant utilizes the parking spaces on the westside of the building. Mr. Shepich confirmed that with parking traffic will still be able to access the site but will need to verify with the Fire Department regarding emergency vehicle.
Commissioner Seggebruch stated an accessible entrance would need to be added to the rear of the building to have ADA parking in the rear. Commissioner Seggebruch asked if the applicant will be adding services, since the building is much large then their current space. Chairman Kiefer swore in Karen Garcia and Miguel Hurtado, applicants. Ms. Garcia stated she will be adding employees and services which include nail services, facials, and massage.
Commissioner Womack stated he agrees with the other commissioner’s comments.
Chairman Kiefer is happy to see the building being repurposed.
Commissioner Renzi made a motion adopt the findings of fact of staff as the findings of fact of the Plan Commission and, furthermore, recommend approval of the special use permit for personal services that include a beauty salon, nail salon, and spa services for the business commonly known as The Loft Hair Salon, located at 24018 West Lockport Street, subject to the following two (2) stipulations:
1. Compliance with the requirements of the Village Engineer;
2. Compliance with the requirements of the Plainfield Fire Protection District
Second by Commissioner Seggebruch. Vote by roll call: Heinen, yes; Minnis, yes; Womack, yes; Seggebruch, yes; Renzi, yes; Kiefer, yes. Motion carried 6-0.
DISCUSSION
No discussion.
Chairman Kiefer read the reminders.
ADJOURN
Plan Commission meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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