JULY MEETING MINUTES PLAN AND ZONING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF MAHOMET, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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1 Village of Mahomet 503 E. Main Street - P.O. Box Mahomet, IL phone (217) fax (217) JULY MEETING MINUTES PLAN AND ZONING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF MAHOMET, CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS The regular July 2006 meeting of the Village of Mahomet Plan and Zoning Commission was called to Order at 7:00 p.m. on at the Village of Mahomet Administrative Offices, 503 East Main Street, Mahomet, Illinois. Commission members present were Earl Seamands, Sean Widener, Nick Glumac and Steve Briney. Also present were: Village Clerk/Admin.Sec. Cheryl Sproul, Consulting Engineer Don Wauthier, Village Attorney Jim Evans and associate Mike Palmer, Village Engineer Les Gioja, Christine Strandquist, Cheryl Kennedy, Don Clapper, Denise Swenson, Mike and Barb Sullivan, Joe Siegman, Carrie Boone, Wesley Myers, Wendy Tomaslik, Roger and Jeanette Sphar, Mary Jo Strickland, Jeff Miller, Veronica and Walt Steffen, Pat Howard, Pat Cook, Laura Yates, Cory Mitchell, Cory Mitchell, Steve Tarrant, Wendy Bauer, Bryan Bradshaw, Jim Long, Dan Becker, and Bill Slade. Chair Pro-tem Widener called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Briney noticed the motions on page 8 of the minutes reflected the vote count as 6-0. He noted they should have read 5-0. Seamands moved, Briney seconded To approve the minutes of the June 6, 2006 meting as corrected. ROLL CALL: SEAMANDS YES; WIDENER YES; BRINEY YES; GLUMAC ABSTAIN. Motion carried PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) AT 1501, 1503 AND 1601 THROUGH 1617 PATTON DRIVE: Widener opened the public hearing. Wauthier stated the developer proposes to construct a Large Scale Residential Development located within three existing commercial lots along the southern side of Patton Drive. Wauthier added the developer is also requesting the approval of the Final Plat for the development. Wauthier stated Lot 3 of the site would need to be further subdivided into zero lot line lots before the development proceeds.

2 Page 2 Wauthier noted the applicant proposes to construct seven buildings containing twenty-five residential dwelling units. He noted a clubhouse is also proposed. In addition, two duplex, one triplex, three 4-plex, and one 6-plex buildings are proposed. He added the site would be developed as three tracts with zero lot line ownership of the individual multi-plex units. Wauthier added the applicant also proposes to construct an assisted living residential building with eighty apartments. He added this building would also include standard facilities provided at a retirement community. He stated a medical building with four offices is also proposed. Wauthier stated the stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer and water main public infrastructure has been constructed as part of Conway Farms Commercial development. The developer, Carrie Boone, stated the concept behind the proposed development is to provide independent living to have people live on their own but to prepare for retirement. Boone stated there will be 19 villas, a club house, and 78 units of assisted living. She added the 6 villas proposed on the west side of the site would be leased. Boone noted the home health care center would be located across from Carle Clinic and would be used for hospice and nursing staff. There being no further questions or comments, Glumac moved, Widener seconded, To close the public hearing concerning the request for the establishment of a Large Scale Residential Development (Planned Unit Development) at 1501, 1503 and 1601 through 1617 Patton Drive. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried (4-0). SUBDIVISION ISSUES: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (BRIDLE BROOK ASSISTED LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY): Wauthier states he had nothing to add to the previous discussion. Wauthier noted the draft Final Development Plan appears to be in substantial conformance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance. Wauthier noted that subject to minor modifications, Staff recommends the plan to the Commission for approval. Glumac asked if the modifications would be made before the Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for July 25, Wauthier stated the modifications were minor and should be made before the Board meeting. Widener moved, Seamands seconded, The Plan and Zoning does hereby recommend that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mahomet approve the resolution as presented approving the Final Development Plan for a Large Scale Residential Development (Bridle Brook Assisted Living Retirement Community). ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried 4-0. A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR COUNTRY RIDGE FIFTH & SIXTH SUBDIVISIONS: Wauthier stated this issue was tabled at the June meeting. He noted that the Preliminary Plat had been revised to include a neighborhood park in Phase 6 as included in the Area General Plan.

3 Page 3 Wauthier reviewed the following requested waivers: A.) B.) Waive the cul-de-sac turn around requirements on Orchard Drive, Deer Run Drive, Finch Drive, Blue Bird Drive, and Country Ridge Drive. Waive the Preliminary Plat one year approval time limit for the Sixth Phase of the overall subdivision. Wauthier stated the applicant did not suggest a time limit, but Staff recommended a 3-year extension time limit. Wauthier stated staff identified the following waivers that were not requested but are needed: C.) D.) Waive the maximum overland flow length requirement of 600 feet along the rear lot lines of Lot 535 to 540 to allow a flow length of 670 feet. Waive half-street improvements to Illinois Route 47. Wauthier noted Route 47 is under the Illinois Department of Transportation jurisdiction not Village jurisdiction. Wauthier stated the applicant, the west developer, and the Village are in the process of obtaining approval from IDOT for left turn lanes at the intersection. Wauthier stated left turn lanes are proposed on Route 47 and stop signs installed on Mid- America Rd. and Country Ridge Drive. Wauthier noted that the traffic does not appear to justify traffic signals now or in 20 years. Evans asked if the one year time limit was still expected for phase 5 and the 3-year time limit recommended for Phase 6. Wauthier stated staff suggested the 3-year time limit for Phase 6 because this phase would be developed last and the 3-year time limit would be needed to complete the development. Evans recommended clarifying this in the prepared resolution. Widener asked what guarantees the Village has that development would occur south of Orchard Drive, Deer Run Drive, Finch Drive and Blue Bird Drive since these are the last phases of Country Ridge subdivision. Wauthier stated these lots are only one lot long and there will be no traffic going in and out except for the resident on that lot. He noted there is no need for a culde-sac. Glumac asked if the proposed park s location and size is consistent with the Area General Plan. Wauthier stated the proposed park is 2.7 acres. He noted the park proposed in the Area General Plan was 2.2. Semands asked if the Homeowner s Association would maintain this park. Evans stated the developer has not proposed any other alternative. Wauthier stated ownership of the park would be addressed during the Final Plat process for Phase 6. Evans stated the park is too small to be conveyed to the Village. Seamands voiced concern about the area being overgrown. Evans stated the Village would not mow the weeds, that would be the Homeowner s Association responsibility. Evans noted the Plan and Zoning Commission will review the Final Plat in the future. Laura Yates, 1807 Bluebird Drive, asked if it would be feasible to request a service entrance be used instead of South Mahomet Road and Deer Run Drive for construction traffic. Wauthier stated he understood the concern. Wauthier stated that once IDOT approves the design plans for the intersection at Mid-America Road/Country Ridge Drive, the bidding process would begin and he anticipated the availability of this street around Thanksgiving 2006.

4 Page 4 Yates asked if a dirt access road could be used. Wauthier stated the access is onto a State highway and IDOT has strict regulations and does not allow temporary accesses. Gioja stated the Village is also concerned about the construction traffic because there has been damage to Deer Run Drive during construction. Walt Steffen, 1709 S. Deer Run Drive, mentioned that Thornewood Subdivision has a temporary access road and asked if the same type of access could be used in the new phases of Country Ridge. Wauthier stated the temporary access in Thornewood will become a street in the future, but since that phase is not being built at this time, a temporary rock driveway was installed to be used to divert construction traffic. Jeff Miller, 706 Dove Drive, suggested the Village collect a refundable fee from the contractor, during the building permit process, to cover the cost of replacing sidewalks that are damaged during construction. He stated a lot of sidewalks have been damaged and since it is not the fault of the developer, perhaps the contractor should be held responsible for the sidewalk replacement. Evans stated Village policy is to require the developer to provide a bond and letter of credit before development begins. The final inspection is done when most of the homes are built. Wauthier stated this has been an ongoing problem. He noted that, in certain instances, it is not possible to know who damaged the sidewalks. Wauthier stated that the sidewalks are inspected during the occupancy permit inspection. Village Engineer, Les Gioja stated that when a subdivision is being built, the Village has an agreement with the developer, not the contractors. He suggested perhaps the developer and the contractor could work together to be sure sidewalks are in good shape. The Commission revised the prepared resolution to allow for a 3-year extension for Phase 5 and Phase 6. Widener moved, Glumac seconded, The Plan and Zoning does hereby recommend that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mahomet approve the resolution as revised approving the Preliminary Plat for Country Ridge Fifth and Sixth Subdivision. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried 4-0. A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FINAL PLAT FOR CROOKED CREEK SUBDIVISON: Wauthier stated the 3.28± acre site is located immediately adjacent to the north of County Road 2400 North. He noted the site is also immediately south of Limb Drive and west of the Second Plat of Crooked Creek Subdivision. He added the site is located within part of Section 1, Township 20 North, Range 7 East of the Third Principal Meridian. Wauthier noted this proposed subdivision is the last portion of the overall Crooked Creek Subdivision.

5 Page 5 Wauthier stated during discussion with the developer s engineers, Staff concluded that the Preliminary Plat did not provide relevant information due to the small quantity of lots and did not serve much of a purpose. Wauthier stated the Preliminary Plat would only cost the developer money and not provide any additional information. Wauthier stated the current land use is AG-2 and under Champaign County jurisdicition. Wauthier noted the Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals will address the issue of rezoning to R-1 in order to develop. Wauthier stated the Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals intends to take action on the zoning by the end of July and the Village will act upon the subdivision and then the developer can begin. Wauthier stated the development is consistent with residential development and it has always been intended to be part of the development. Wauthier reviewed the requested waivers and those identified by staff. Wauthier noted Staff prepared a resolution for consideration. He added the developer was in attendace if the Commission needed further information. Wes Myers, engineer for the subdivider stated it was an uncomplicated subdivision. He noted he had discussed with Wauthier, the possibility that this could be constructed using the minor subdivision process, but due to the drainage issues it did not qualify for a minor subdivision. Barb and Mike Sullivan, 544 CR 2400N, Dewey, adjacent property owners stated they were recently informed by Champaign County of the proposed subdivision. They stated they would like to retain their own engineer to look at the proposed plans. They voiced concern over future problems that would impact their property. Myers provided copies of the plan to the Sullivans at the meeting. Evans clarified the subdivision is contingent upon the action from County. Wauthier stated after the action of the Zoning Board of Appeals, the issue would then go to the ELUC and then on to the full County Board. Wauthier estimated it would take 4-6 weeks for the subdivision to go through the County process. Wauthier stated the Plan and Zoning Commission s recommendation would go to the Board of Trustees depending on if the issue proceeds through the Champaign County Zoning Board of Appels. Wauthier stated this issue would be on the JULY Board of Trustees agenda unless the ZBA decided to table the issue, as it would not be appropriate for the Board to act in advance of the County s decision. Pat Cook, the developer, stated he had been involved in the last 2 lots of Crooked Creek Subdivision and assured the Sullivans that he is concerned that the subdivison is done correctly. Evans suggested the Sullivans check with Village Clerk Sproul to see if the item is on the agenda for the Board of Trustees meeting on July 25 th.

6 Page 6 Seamands moved, Widener seconded, The Plan and Zoning does hereby recommend that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mahomet approve the resolution as revised approving the Final Plat for Crooked Creek Subdivision. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried 4-0. A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLATS OF DEER HOLLOW SUBDIVISION PHASES IIA & IIB: Wauthier stated the Plan and Zoning Commission is asked to consider all of the documents concerning Deer Hollow Subdivision Phases II A & B. Wauthier stated the Preliminary Plat was previously approved by the Board of Trustees on August 24, 2004 and has since expired. He added the Final Plat was approved on December 21, 2004 and it has also expired. Wauthier explained the developer is resubmitting the plats and waivers that were granted back in 2004 to allow development to proceed identical to what was approved in Wauthier stated there were no additional waivers or deferrals requested. Wauthier stated a 10 foot wide paved fire lane will be provided along the eastern boundary of Lot 33 as requested by Cornbelt Fire Protection. Briney voice concern that residents would start using this 10-foot pavement as a street. Slade stated it would be a private entrance and used by emergency vehicles only. Widener moved, Glumac seconded, The Plan and Zoning does hereby recommend that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mahomet approve the resolution as revised approving the Preliminary Plat for Deer Hollow Subdivision Phases II A & B. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried 4-0. Widener moved, Seamands seconded, The Plan and Zoning Commission does hereby recommend that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mahomet approve the resolution as revised approving the Final Plat for Deer Hollow Subdivision Phases II A & B. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried 4-0. A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FINAL PLAT FOR PRAIRIE CROSSING SECOND SUBDIVISION: Wauthier stated Phase 1 is currently under construction and Phase 2 is proposed for construction this fall. Wauthier stated the subdivision is straight forward and consistent with Village requirements. Wauthier stated the Construction Plan needs minor modification. He noted the Owner s Certificate and Covenants are under Staff review. Wauthier stated Staff recommends the approval of the request. Widener moved, Glumac seconded, The Plan and Zoning Commission does hereby recommend that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mahomet approve the resolution as revised, approving the Final Plat for Prairie Crossing Second Subdivision. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried 4-0.

7 Page 7 OTHER: CORRESPONDENCE SIEGMAN REZONING CASE: Widener stated a letter was received from Joe Siegman, regarding the development of Siegman Family Real Estate Parcel. Evans suggested placing the letter on file. NEXT MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, :00 P.M.: Clerk Sproul stated Mayor Bräunig wanted the Plan and Zoning Commission to be aware that the Business Coalition is providing a community meeting with speaker Jack Schultz, author of the book, Boomtown USA, on August 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Church. Since August 1 st is the next regularly scheduled Plan and Zoning Commission, it was suggested that the Commission may want to reschedule the meeting to Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in order to attend the meeting. Widener moved, Glumac seconded, To reschedule the August 1, 2006 meeting to Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Widener moved, Briney seconded, To adjourn at 8:55 P.M. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, /s/cheryl Sproul Cheryl Sproul Village Clerk/Admin.Sec. Approved as presented on August 2, 2006