United City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met Feb. 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
Meeting Called to Order
Commissioner Danny Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00pm, roll was called and a quorum was established.
Roll Call:
Deborah Horaz-yes, Don Marcum-yes, Greg Millen-yes, Danny Williams-yes
Absent: Rusty Hyett, Jeff Olson, Richard Vinyard
City Staff
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Other Guests
Christine Vitosh, Vitosh Reporting Service Len Pfaff
Lynn Dubajic, City Consultant Laurie Pfaff
Ron Smrz Nancy Zier
Katie Finlon-Kendall County Record Ron Zier
Michele Breyne Nick Cordell
Linden Breyne Shannon Moverod
Previous Meeting Minutes January 8, 2020
The minutes were approved as presented on a motion and second by Commissioners Horaz and Millen, respectively.
Roll call: Marcum-abstain, Millen-yes, Williams-yes, Horaz-yes. Carried 3-yes, 1-abstain
Citizen’s Comments
None
Public Hearings
Commissioner Williams explained the procedure for the Hearing and swore in those who would speak. At approximately 7:02pm a motion was made and seconded by Mr. Marcum and Ms. Horaz, respectively, to open the Hearings.
Roll call: Marcum-yes, Millen-yes, Williams-yes, Horaz-yes Carried 4-0.
Mr. Williams read the Public Hearing as follows:
1. PZC 2020-01 The United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, petitioner,
is proposing to amend the Yorkville Comprehensive Plan to include a new appendix which identifies locations where the future land use designations are recommended for reclassification along U.S. Route 34 (Veterans Parkway), Route 71 (Stagecoach Trail), and Eldamain Road. The proposed amendments are a result of rezoning and development approvals made by the City Council between 2017 and 2019, as well as aligning the potential future industrial development along the Eldamain Corridor.
(See Court Reporter Transcript)
The Hearings were closed at approximately 7:16pm on a motion by Mr. Marcum and second by Ms. Horaz. Roll call: Williams-yes, Horaz-yes, Marcum-yes, Millen-yes. Carried 4-0.
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
1. PZC 2020-01 Text Amendments (see full description above)
Ms. Noble said that since there are numerous amendments, the changes will be done as an addendum. There was no further discussion. Mr. Williams entertained a motion to vote for approval of PZC 2020-01 Map and Text Amendment. Roll call: Williams-yes, Horaz-yes, Marcum-yes, Millen-yes. Carried 4-0.
Action Item:
Text Amendment
Ms. Horaz read the two separate motions for PZC 2020-01Yorkville Comprehensive Plan Amendment:
1st motion: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on February 12, 2020, and discussions conducted at that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request to amend the United City of Yorkville's 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update future land use for the five identified land use changes and the single potential road extension as presented in a staff memorandum dated February 5, 2020.
2nd motion: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on February 12, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request to amend the United City of Yorkville's 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update future land use designation of unincorporated areas on the east side of Eldamain Road from the BNSF rail line north to Galena Road from “Estate/Conservation Residential (ECR)” to “General Industrial (GI)” as presented by staff in a memorandum dated February 4, 2020 and a map entitled “Eldamain Road Corridor Future Land Use Map”
A motion was made Mr. Marcum to approve both text amendments. Roll call: Millen- yes, Marcum-yes, Horaz-yes, Williams-yes. Carried 4-0.
2. PZC 2020-04 Ronald Smrz, petitioner, on behalf of the Ronald Smrz Trust, is requesting special use authorization from Kendall County to establish a storage business for non-motorized pull behind campers. The real property is located at 7821 Route 71, Kendall County, Illinois.
Ms. Noble presented the details for this petition which was before the Commission for a 1.5 mile review. Mr. Smrz is requesting to build a 51-space storage facility for pull behind campers on a 17-acre site owned by him. There had been comments that the property could be annexed to the City, however, that is not anticipated. He said there has been some concern from neighbors and he is working on solutions.
Action Item:
1.5 Mile Review
Commissioners Marcum and Horaz, respectively, moved and seconded to recommend approval of this petition. Ms. Horaz read the motion as follows: In consideration of the information presented at the February 12, 2020 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of County Case 19-34 – 7821 Route 71 special use request for a non-motorized storage business.
Roll call: Marcum-yes, Horaz-yes,Williams-yes, Millen-yes. Carried 4-0.
Additional Business
1. Year in Review 2019
Ms. Noble presented the summary for 2019. She said 2,100 building permits were issued in 2019 with 178 of those for residential housing and foreclosures are down. She also listed some of the larger commercial projects and City projects that are or will be underway. The UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) was also kicked off this year and the City approved the 2018 adoption of the international codes. Ms. Noble also reviewed some of the goals for the coming year. Training for Commissioners will also continue and there is a state conference if any PZC members which to attend. The City will cover the $50 fee.
2. City Council Action Updates
Ms. Noble summarized PZC cases that were recently approved by the City Council including a text amendment and a special use permit for Wrigley.
3. Planning Training Series:
The training scheduled for tonight will be continued to the next meeting so all Commissioners can attend.
Adjournment
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm on a voice vote. Respectfully submitted by Marlys Young, Minute Taker
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