TOWN OF NORMAL PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2007, 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 E. PHOENIX AVE., NORMAL, IL
Members Physically Present:
Ms. Moonan, Mr. Bartley, Mr. Boser, Mr. Feid, Ms. Struck, Mr. McBride and Ms. Hutchison
Members Absent:
None
Others Present:
Mr. Mahrt, Corporation Counsel, Mr. Troemel, Director of Inspections, Ms. Davison, Town Planner, Mr. Hall, Public Works Director, Mr. Brown, Town Engineer and Ms. McHenry, Office Associate
Call to Order:
Chairperson Moonan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and noted a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the April 5, 2007, meeting were approved as submitted.
Public Hearing:
- 07-05-07-PC: Preliminary Subdivision Plan, Trails on
Sunset Lake (Northeast corner of Ft. Jesse and Airport Rd.
Ms. Davison reviewed the staff report. She said that Staff recommends to include the condition that outlots 45 and 46 be included in Note 9, which clarifies that the outlots are to be owned and maintained by the homeowners’ association. She also said that the sidewalks were not clearly noted on the plan and Staff will work with the engineer to correct this.
Chairperson Moonan noted that Council had asked that plans for the smaller lots be brought back for review.
Mr. Feid asked about Outlot 140.
Mr. Don Adams, 2709 McGraw Dr, Bloomington, IL, was sworn in by Chairperson Moonan. Mr. Adams said that this lot was for future connection to the R-2 area to the south. It also has utilities and pedestrian access.
Mr. Feid asked if there was sidewalk along Airport Rd. Ms. Davison said that there was.
There was no one else to speak regarding the application.
Mr. Boser moved, seconded by Mr. Bartley, to recommend approval of the application with Staff recommendations to Council.
Ayes: Mr. Bartley, Mr. Boser, Mr. Feid, Ms. Struck, Mr. McBride, Ms. Hutchison and Ms. Moonan
Nays: None
Motion declared carried.
- 07-05-08-PC: Amendment to the Constitution Trail
Centre PUD Lot Layout Plan and Addition of Starplex Cinemas
(Northeast corner of Main Street and Raab Rd.
Ms. Davison reviewed the staff report. She said that there were the same existing conditions with the waivers for the theater height and directional signs. The residents along Raab Rd. have met with the developer regarding their driveways.
Mr. Feid asked if the location of the theatre had moved. Ms. Davison said that it had moved slightly.
Mr. Adams said that this was a minor change to the previously approved plan. He said that the theatre exterior more closely matches the rest of the buildings in the development. He said that they are showing two lots to the east that are still zoned multi-family. They have had conversations with prospective tenants that may require rezoning. Work is progressing on the site.
Mr. Boser asked if splitting the lots made them more marketable. Mr. Adams said that it did and it was the most likely thing to happen.
Mr. Feid asked is this was also a subtle resubdivison. Mr. Adams said that their intent is to show two users.
Mr. Dennis Bourgerie, 1621 N. School St., Normal, IL, was sworn in by Chairperson Moonan. Mr. Bourgerie asked what the percentage of the traffic from the development was expected to use School St. and Bradford Lane. Mr. Brown said that there were traffic studies done and he did not have that information at this time, but Mr. Bourgerie could come into the office and get it. Mr. Bourgerie asked if there would be a parking ban on North School St. Ms. Davison said that there were improvements planned on School St. Mr. Adams said that the improvements would be made about 150’ to the south of Raab Rd. on School St. He said that the first two lots on School St. were also given the driveway change option. Mr. Brown said that there were no changes planned for parking at this time, but it could change due to traffic. He said that School Street is a collector street. Mr. Bourgerie asked if they would get help if parking were banned. Ms. Davison said that there would be no cost help, but they would have the opportunity to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals for changes in parking on their lots.
Mr. Troemel said that Staff is looking into a code amendment regarding parking.
There was no one else to speak regarding the application.
Ms. Struck moved, seconded by Mr. McBride, to recommend approval of the application to Council with previously approved waivers.
Ayes: Mr. Bartley, Mr. Boser, Mr. Feid, Ms. Struck, Mr. McBride, Ms. Hutchison and Ms. Moonan
Nays: None
Motion declared carried.
Other Business:
The Town Comprehensive Plan was reviewed.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Mr. Boser moved, seconded by
Ms. Struck , to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried
7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila McHenry
Office Associate