Kendall County Comprehensive Land Plan and Ordinance Committee met Jan. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Chairman Keith Landovitz called the Comprehensive Land Plan and Ordinance Committee meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Members Present: Keith Landovitz, Dave Hamman, Matthew Prochaska, Jeff Wehrli, Scott Gengler, Matthew Prochaska, and Seth Wormley
Members Absent: Bill Ashton, Randy Mohr, and Alyse Olson
Others Present: Sarah Hughes, Matt Asselmeier, Wanda A. Rolf, and Mike Hoffman
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Hamman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wormley, to approve the agenda as presented. With a voice vote of seven (7) ayes, the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hamman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wehrli to approve the minutes of the December 10 2025, meeting. With a voice vote of seven (7) ayes, the motion carried.
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
1. Update on Comprehensive Plan Update Project and Preview of Public Presentation for Annual Meeting
Mike Hoffman, with Teska Associates, Inc. reported that his update to the comprehensive land plan is nearly complete. Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Asselmeier attended meetings with Millbrook and Plattville; both are in process of updating their comprehensive land plans. The Village of Millbrook approved most of the proposed suggestions made by the County. The Village of Plattville is open to economic development opportunities along Route 47. Solar farms and residential development were discussed at the Plattville meeting.
Mr. Landovitz asked if the boundary agreement between Joliet and Plattville was resolved. Mr. Hoffman stated that the matter has not been resolved. The City of Joliet would like to wait until its comprehensive plan is completed in about a year.
Mr. Hoffman stated that there have been workshops, open houses and public meetings for the comprehensive plan. A draft of the comprehensive plan is expected to be completed by the time the Regional Planning Commission Annual Meeting on February 7, 2026.
Mr. Hoffman stated that a website was created and Teska has received substantial input from residents. There will be another round of open houses for residents to attend in February and March.
Some of the Key Vision Elements are to preserve rural character, have economic prosperity, promote economic growth, industrial development, roadway network, mobility and connectivity.
Commissioners discussed roadways and bridges.
Renewable energy areas were shown on maps.
Mr. Hoffman stated that much of mixed-use business classification is proposed to be reclassified as industrial.
Mr. Gengler asked if Route 126 and Ridge Road were going to have more businesses and less residential development. Mr. Hoffman stated that Plainfield was working on that transportation corridor. Mr. Hoffman stated that the northeast corner of the intersection is unincorporated and does not have a pre-annexation agreement.
Mr. Hoffman reported that the scenic routes were displayed on the Recreational Open Space Map.
Mr. Gengler asked if there were pedestrian bridges planned. Mr. Hoffman stated that he will note that the County is not proposing pedestrian bridges.
Mr. Hoffman stated that there are quite a few trails planned. Trails would provide connections to the Fox River. Trails were proposed along the scenic routes.
Mr. Gengler asked if snowmobile trails were being planned. Mr. Hoffman stated there were no snowmobile trails planned in Kendall County at this time.
Discussion occurred regarding economic development, focusing on opportunities for industry, retail, mixed use, and tourism.
In recognitions of the country’s 250th anniversary, Mr. Hoffman added museums to the list.
OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Asselmeier stated that the Annual Meeting will be posted as a special meeting of this committee. In Mid-February, the regular committee meetings will be held at the newly remodeled County Office Building at 504 S. Main Street, Yorkville.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD/PUBLIC COMMENT
Sarah Hughes, resident of Newark, asked if she could get information on the road alignment of Walker Road near Crimmins Road. Mr. Hoffman stated that there was discussion about the realignment to make the east-west traffic flow better. Ms. Hughes asked if she can receive updated information. Mr. Wormley stated that proposal will not be constructed soon.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next meeting will be February 7, 2026, as part of the Kendall County Regional Planning Commission Annual Meeting.
Mr. Prochaska made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wehrli to adjourn. With a voice vote of seven (7) ayes, the motion carried.
The Comprehensive Land Plan and Ordinance Committee meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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