City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met April 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the Commission:
Meeting Called to Order:
Chairman Randy Harker called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, roll was called and a quorum was established.
Roll Call:
Bill Gockman-present, Reagan Goins-present, Deborah Horaz-present, Jeff Olson-present, Richard Vinyard-present, Randy Harker-present
Absent: Don Marcum
City Staff:
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Jason Engberg, Senior Planner Lynn Dubajic, City Consultant
Brad Sanderson, City Engineer/EEI
Other Guests:
Christine Vitosh, Depo Court Gavin Smith, CBRE
John Philipchuck, Attorney, YCHS Michelle Stewart, YCHS
Dave Schultz, HR Green Marc Altenbernt, YCHS
Brandon Weis, Aurora Sign Co. Eunice Riemer, YCHS
Bonnie Breen, YCHS Molly Breen, YCHS
Sean Michels, McCue Builders/Kendall Marketplace
Previous Meeting Minutes March 14, 2018:
The minutes were approved as presented on a motion and second by Commissioners Vinyard and Goins, respectively.
Roll call vote: Goins-yes, Horaz-yes, Olson-yes, Vinyard-yes, Gockman-yes,
Harker-yes. Motion carried 6-0
Citizen’s Comments:
None
Public Hearings:
Chairman Harker swore in those who would present testimony and explained the procedure for the Hearings. A motion was made and seconded by Mr. Vinyard and Ms. Horaz, respectively, at approximately 7:03pm, to open all three Hearings. Roll call: Horaz-yes, Olson-yes, Vinyard-yes, Gockman-yes, Goins-yes, Harker-yes Motion carried 6-0.
1. PZC 2018-02 Kendall Holdings I, LLC, petitioner has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting amendment to the Kendall Marketplace Planned Unit Development to permit an increase in overall sign height by five (5) feet for two (2) existing freestanding business monument signs for the purpose of added tenant panels in the Kendall Marketplace commercial development. The real property is located at 731-795 Erica Lane in Yorkville, Illinois.
2. PZC 2018-03 United City of Yorkville, petitioner, has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting text amendment approval for revisions to Section 11-8-2 of the Subdivision Control Ordinance related to escrow deposits for engineering review fees.
3. PZC 2018-05 McCue Builders Inc., petitioner, has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois requesting amendment to the Kendall Marketplace Unit Development Agreement to permit a revision to Article III of said agreement regarding Design Standards for new construction residential lots within the Kendall Marketplace development. The real property is generally located north of US 34, west of Cannonball Trail, immediately north of Blackberry Shore Lane in Yorkville, Illinois.
(See Court Reporter transcripts)
The Hearings were closed at approximately 7:45pm on a motion by Mr. Vinyard and second by Ms. Horaz. Roll call: Olson-yes, Vinyard-yes, Gockman-yes, Goins-yes, Horaz-yes, Harker-yes. Motion carried 6-0.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
4. PZC 2018-02 Kendall Holdings (see above)
Mr. Vinyard said an extra 5 feet is a huge difference and he wondered if the ordinances need to be standardized. Ms. Noble said the staff is currently looking at them. He added that there are not enough spaces on the sign to accommodate all future businesses. Chairman Harker commented that there are 15-19 unoccupied spaces and perhaps a taller sign could bring more businesses and subsequent jobs. He said when Rt. 34 is improved and traffic is moving fast, an extra 5 feet won't be noticeable. Ms. Dubajic said this request is the last piece of the negotiations for the proposed “junior box” store.
Action Item
PUD Amendment
Mr. Olson made the following motion which was seconded by Ms. Goins: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on April 11, 2018 and the standards for PUD approval and amendment, regarding a proposed increase in overall height by five (5) feet for two (2) existing freestanding business monument signs located at the Kendall Marketplace retail development, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the amended Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement to the City Council as presented by the Petitioner in a plan prepared by Aurora Sign Company, dated February 22, 2018.
Roll call vote: Olson-yes, Vinyard-yes, Gockman-yes, Goins-yes, Horaz-abstain, Harker- yes. Motion carried: 5 yes and 1 abstain
5. PZC 2018-03 Text Amendment (see above)
The Commissioners agreed the rates are too low and staff has to continually go back to the developer. Smaller projects will require lesser amounts. Ms. Goins compared this to a lawyer's retainer and asked if staff does audits. The Finance Department conducts audits and presents them to Ms. Noble for review every month. A detailed invoice is also sent to the applicant.
Action Item
Text Amendment
A motion and second were made by Commissioners Vinyard and Olson, respectively, to approve the Findings of Fact and petition: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on April 11, 2018 and discussions conducted at that meeting for a proposed text amendment to Title 11: Subdivision Control Chapter 8: Fee Schedule, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of revised engineering review fee escrow deposits for all new construction projects and any development requiring land use approvals, as presented by staff in a memorandum dated March 1, 2018.
Roll call vote: Vinyard-yes, Gockman-yes, Goins-yes, Horaz-yes, Olson-yes, Harker-yes Motion carried: 6-0
6. PZC 2018-05 McCue Builders Inc. Design Standards (see above)
There was discussion of some of the new features Mr. McCue wishes to incorporate in his homes. He is allowed to not follow the covenants in 7 of 28 lots.
Action Item
PUD Amendment
Ms. Goins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Vinyard, to approve the Findings of Fact as follows: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on April 11, 2018 and the standards for PUD approval and amendment, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of an amendment to the Kendall Marketplace Planned Unit Development Agreement to permit a revision to the design standards for new construction residential lots within the Kendall Marketplace development, as presented by staff in a memorandum dated April 4, 2018.
Roll call vote: Gockman-yes, Goins-yes, Horaz-yes, Olson-yes, Vinyard-yes, Harker-yes Motion Carried: 6-0
7. PZC 2018-04 John and Michelle Stewart
Attorney John Philipchuck said the petitioners are trying to reduce the former lot for the school site in phases and are seeking approval for the reduced plat size. Mr. Schultz said the site was 43 acres and will be reduced to 12 acres.
Action Item
Final Plat Amendment
It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Horaz and Vinyard to approve the Findings of Fact in a motion as follows: In consideration of the proposed Final Plat of Subdivision for the Yorkville Christian School, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the plat to the City Council as presented by the Petitioner in a plan prepared by HR Green, dated last revised February 21, 2018, subject to engineering staff recommendations in a letter dated March 14, 2018. Roll call vote: Goins-yes, Horaz-yes, Olson-yes, Vinyard-yes, Gockman-yes, Harker-yes Motion carried 6-0.
Additional Business:
1.Year in Review – Community Development Presentation of Calendar Year 2017
Ms. Noble said staff will compile a Year in Review packet each year. Ms. Horaz said she agreed with Mr. Vinyard about doing a sign ordinance review. There was a brief discussion about sign height. The Commissioners commended Ms. Noble and Community Development for the comprehensive work on the Year in Review.
Ms. Dubajic reported on the progress of a new pizza place set to open in summer
2. & 3. PZC -2018-01 and PZC 2018-06 There was no discussion of the City Council Action Updates on the agenda.
Adjournment:
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 pm on a motion by Commissioners Vinyard and Goins, respectively. Approved on voice vote.
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