Core5 Industrial Development Annexation and Rezoning
Plainfield
Summary
A new Dunkin' Donuts with a drive-thru and future commercial outlot is proposed at 135th Street and US Route 30. Trustees discussed pedestrian access and sidewalks to ensure students can safely reach the area from nearby schools.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 22
- Last 30 days
- 10
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated to generate approximately $2.5 million in annual property taxes.
Local residents, commuters, and the business applicant.
Nearby residents who may be impacted by increased truck traffic and light pollution.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees - Oct 5, 2026
Developers received approval for a massive 1.2 million square foot industrial warehouse on 170 acres at Ridge and Johnson roads. Nearby residents strongly opposed the project over truck traffic, noise, and light pollution, though the developer added landscaped berms and wing walls.
Plan Commission - Jul 7, 2026
A childcare provider group is annexing a property at 15707 S. Route 59 into the village and rezoning it to Business Transition to house their corporate headquarters. Commissioners discussed whether the property should connect to municipal water and sewer or continue using well and septic.
Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole Workshop - Apr 27, 2026
Developers presented a formal plan for a massive 1.2 million square foot industrial warehouse and four commercial outlots at Ridge and Johnson roads. Trustees discussed landscaping buffers, lighting pollution controls, and county road improvements.
Plan Commission - Mar 18, 2026
Developers are proposing a massive 1.2 million-square-foot industrial warehouse and four commercial outlots on 170 acres at Johnson and Ridge roads. Nearby residents voiced heavy concerns about increased semi-truck traffic, wear and tear on narrow rural roads like Johnson Road, light pollution, and stormwater management. Village officials and the developer discussed road improvements, buffers, and traffic patterns to mitigate the impact.
Meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees - Feb 2, 2026
A new Dunkin' Donuts with a drive-thru and future commercial outlot is proposed at 135th Street and US Route 30. Trustees discussed pedestrian access and sidewalks to ensure students can safely reach the area from nearby schools.
Related development
Core5 Industrial / Rot Farm
Would add major truck traffic and tax revenue near Grand Park; residents cite noise, traffic, lighting and property value concerns.
Core5 Industrial Development
Will bring significant industrial jobs and tax revenue while increasing heavy truck traffic on Ridge Road.
Dunkin Donuts at 135th & US Route 30
Brings new commercial amenities and drive-thru services while requiring pedestrian safety enhancements near nearby schools.
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