Plainfield Plan Commission Meeting Summary - October 20, 2026

The Plainfield Plan Commission met on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Village Boardroom, with the meeting called to order at 7:02 PM. The agenda featured two public hearings for special use permits: one for a Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, and another to allow a drive-through at the Terrabis cannabis dispensary. Both requests received unanimous favorable recommendations from the Commission.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the Plan Commission meeting held on October 6, 2026, were approved by a unanimous voice vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public offered testimony on non-agenda items.

Discussion Items

Development Report

• Angry Chicks: Staff reported that the Village Board approved a special use for a drive-through at Angry Chicks at its meeting on October 19, 2026.

Public Hearing 1: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (Case 2149-092226.SU)

• Request: A Special Use Permit to establish a massage establishment at 13400 S. Route 59, Unit 118, within the Jewel shopping center. The applicant was represented by Fahad and Donish Salim.
• Staff Report: Steven Bravo, Village Planner, noted that the previous tenant (Massage Envy) was grandfathered in under older codes, but current regulations require a special use. Staff recommended approval.
• Applicant Position: The applicant expressed a desire to offer professional massage and facial services in a welcoming spa environment, emphasizing self-care and community integration.
• Commission Deliberation: Commissioners welcomed the business to the community. Commissioner Nicholson noted she was a former customer of the previous business and preferred the new location. Chairman Minnes commented on understanding the need for the special use given the change in tenancy.

Public Hearing 2: Terrabis (Case 2150-092326.SU)

• Request: A Special Use to reactivate an existing drive-through at the Terrabis cannabis dispensary located at 16020 S. Route 59, a former Hardee's restaurant. Nick Aramadis, co-founder and Chief Legal Officer, represented the applicant.
• Staff Report: Steven Bravo explained that the property already had a Special Use for a cannabis facility (approved in March 2024). The request was solely to activate the drive-through following a June 2024 state law change allowing drive-throughs at dispensaries. Staff recommended approval.
• Applicant Position: Mr. Aramadis stated the activation requires no new construction or change to the building's footprint. Orders are placed online in advance, with transactions conducted securely through a teller-style window and taking under two minutes. He shared that the company has completed over half a million such transactions in Missouri without incident and has similar approvals in Greyville, Woodstock, and Dixon. As of October 15, 2026, 490 people had expressed interest in the service.
• Commission Deliberation: Commissioners discussed queuing, traffic flow, pedestrian safety (the drive-through is on the south facade while the entrance is on the east), and hours of operation (to match the current 6 AM to 2 AM operation). Commissioner Heinen requested that staff work with the applicant to review striping, landscaping, and overall site conditions to ensure compliance with current codes. Commissioner Wagner related the transaction style to a pharmacy drive-through and expressed support for the application.

Commissioner Discussion

• Cooper's Hawk Traffic Circulation: Commissioner Heinen raised concerns about the traffic flow in the Costco subdivision, specifically the difficulty of accessing Cooper's Hawk by driving through multiple parking lots. He advocated for better primary access and circulation in future large-scale developments.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Chairman Minnes inquired about the inclusion of EV charging stations at new developments like Woodman’s, which recently opened, highlighting the current lack of such infrastructure in Plainfield.

Key Outcomes

• Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: Recommended for approval by a 4-0 vote.
• Terrabis Drive-Through: Recommended for approval by a 4-0 vote, subject to compliance with the Village Engineer and Plainfield Fire Protection District.
• Next Steps: Both special use requests will proceed to the Village Board for final approval. The Terrabis case is scheduled for the November 2, 2026 Village Board meeting.
• Next Plan Commission Meeting: Scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, due to the Election Day on Tuesday, November 3.
• Meeting Adjourned: 7:51 PM.