Plainfield, Illinois Development News

Village Board Approves Drafting Ordinances for Core 5 Industrial Development Amidst Resident Opposition

The Village Board considered a motion to direct the village attorney to prepare ordinances for the annexation of the Core 5 Rott Farm property, rezoning it to I-1 (Office Research and Light Industrial) and B-3 (Highway Business District), approving a site plan for an industrial building and a preliminary plat. The motion passed 4-3, with the understanding that this is not a final approval but a step to draft the necessary legal documents for future consideration. The decision followed extensive public comment from residents expressing concerns about traffic, noise, pollution, property values, and the scale of the industrial development, particularly its proximity to residential areas. The developer, Core 5 Industrial, and village staff presented the project's potential benefits, including infrastructure improvements and tax revenue, while acknowledging resident concerns and the need for careful planning and buffering. The board members expressed their intent to weigh all feedback in future decisions.