City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
Meeting Called to Order
Vice-Chairman Richard Vinyard called the meeting to order at 7:30pm after a 30-minute delayed start time. Roll was called and a quorum was established.
Roll Call
Danny Williams-yes, Deborah Horaz-yes, Rusty Hyett-yes/via Zoom, Reagan Goins-yes, Greg Millen-yes, Richard Vinyard-yes
City Staff
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Chris Funkhouser, Alderman
Jackie Berg, Consultant-Houseal Lavigne
Lynn Dubajic Kellogg, City Consultant
Other Guests
Christine Vitosh, Vitosh Reporting Service
Mike Krempski
Molly Krempski
Rick Koshko, WSPY
Matt Gilbert, Green Door, via Zoom
Previous Meeting Minutes July 12, 2023
The minutes were approved on a motion by Mr. Williams and second by Ms. Goins. Roll call vote: Horaz-yes, Hyett-yes, Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes. Carried 6-0.
Citizen’s Comments None
Public Hearings
Mr. Vinyard stated the procedure for the Public Hearings and swore in those who would give testimony during the Public Hearings. At approximately 7:33pm the Hearings were opened on a motion by Ms. Horaz and second by Mr. Williams. Roll call: Hyett-yes, Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Horaz-yes. Carried 5-0.
1. PZC 2023-09 United City of Yorkville has filed an Application for numerous amendments to the existing Yorkville City Code of Ordinances to adopt a new Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to the Zoning District Map, pursuant to section 11-13-14 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-13-14) and Section 10-4-10 of the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments relate to the existing Title 10 – Zoning, Title 11 – Subdivision Control, and the following chapters of Title 8 – Buildings Regulations: Chapter 7 – Stormwater and Flooding Regulations, Chapter 12 – Landscape Ordinance and Chapter 15 – Appearance Code of the Yorkville City Code.
2. PZC 2023-10 United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, petitioner, is proposing a text amendment to Chapter 6: Permitted and Special Uses in the Zoning Ordinance to identify ”data center”, “refrigerated warehouse (cold storage)”, and “battery uses” as permitted uses within the M-1 Limited Manufacturing and M-2 General Manufacturing districts. This text amendment will provide definitions for the establishment and operation of such uses in these zoning districts. Additionally, an amendment to Table 10.16.03 in Chapter 16: Off-Street Parking and Loading in the Zoning Ordinance related to the uses is proposed.
(See Court Reporter's Transcript of Public Hearings)
A motion to close the Public Hearings was made at approximately 8:24pm by Mr. Williams and seconded by Ms. Goins. Roll call: Horaz-yes, Hyett-yes, Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes. Carried 6-0.
Unfinished Business None
New Business
1. PZC 2023-09 Amendments (See Full description above)
Ms. Noble stated that the recommendations made at the August 31st final UDO meeting are not yet included in the UDO document. She also noted that staff received clear direction from City Council that land size should not be changed in the R-1 and R-2 districts.
The Commissioners reviewed the recommended changes from the UDO Committee and discussed some of them briefly. Ms. Noble then summarized the revisions and recommendations made by PZC Commissioners as follows:
Chapter 2: Commissioners OK with dwelling unit rather than family unit
Chapter 3: Omit R-2-A zoning and leave R-1 and R-2 as they currently exist
Chapter 4: Change ADU: recommend attached homes be permitted outright and detached should be special use
Chapter 5: Re: off-street parking : recommend the changes advisory committee stated-- 2 spaces for single-family, change townhome parking spaces from 1.25 to 2.25
Chapter 6; eliminate all regulations for yard signs
Chapter 7: Subdivision standards: recommend to remove connectivity requirement; keep cluster developments as PUD
Ms. Horaz asked about the “in lieu of fee parking”. Ms. Noble said if the parking becomes an issue or is inadequate, City Council can revoke that.
The discussion of revisions concluded and Vice-Chairman Vinyard entertained a motion to approve PZC 2023-09 Unified Development Ordinance. Mr. Williams made the motion, (there was no second) and he read it as follows:
Action Item:
Text & Map Amendment
Motion: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on September 13, 2023 and discussions conducted at that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council a request to adopt the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and supplemental Zoning Map as prepared and presented by consultant, Houseal Lavigne, dated September 6, 2023 and summarized in a staff memorandum dated September 7, 2023 and further subject to the inclusion of Chapter 4, Use Standards, from a memo dated September 1st , the inclusion of Chapter 5 Development Standards from a memo dated September 1st and the addition of townhome parking requiring 2.25 units, the recommendation for Chapter 6 for the city to not regulate yard signs, the inclusion of Chapter 7 recommendation to remove the connectivity index, and for cluster developments to remain PUD's.
Roll call: Hyett-yes, Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Horaz-yes. Passed 6-0.
2. PZC 2023-10 Text Amendment (full description above)
Ms. Horaz asked if the city has considered high energy and water use in some of the industrial uses as in the case of the upcoming lettuce farm. All are outright permitted, said Ms. Noble, and these types of projects go through an engineering process. Staff has also started doing research. Recycling batteries is also a concern for Ms. Horaz. Mr. Williams suggested that the city engineer could review and not support a certain business. Mr. Matt Gilbert weighed in and said the market will determine if the power is not there. Fire protection concerns were mentioned by Mr. Vinyard.
Action Item:
Text Amendment
A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Ms. Goins to approve PZC-2023- 10 Text Amendment. Mr. Williams read the motion as follows:
Motion:
In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on September 13, 2023 and discussions conducted at that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council a request for a text amendment to Chapter 6: Permitted and Special Uses in the Zoning Ordinance to identify ”data center”, “refrigerated warehouse (cold storage)”, and “battery uses” as permitted uses within the M-1 Limited Manufacturing and M-2 General Manufacturing districts and an amendment to Table 10.16.03 in Chapter 16: Off-Street Parking and Loading in the Zoning Ordinance related to the uses is proposed, as recommended in a staff memo dated July 26, 2023.
Roll call: Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Horaz-yes, Hyett-(lost Zoom connection)
3. PZC 2023-14 {city petition number} Troy M. Williams and Ashley L. Rusch, are requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation to vacate the public easements between two (2) parcels (Lots 100 and 101) within the Whitetail Ridge subdivision. The real property is located at 7557 and 7583 Clubhouse Drive in unincorporated Kendall County.
Ms. Noble said the petitioner is consolidating 2 lots outside of the city limits and they want to vacate an interior easement to build one home. Drainage is not an issue and there are no utilities in the easement.
Action Item:
1.5 Mile Review
Commissioners Williams and Horaz moved and seconded, respectively, to approve PZC 2023-28 Whitetail Ridge. Mr. Williams read the motion as follows:
Motion: In consideration of the proposed mile and half review of Kendall County Petition 23-28 {county number} for a plat of vacation to vacate the public easements between two (2) parcels (Lots 100 and 101) within the Whitetail Ridge subdivision commonly known as 7557 and 7583 Clubhouse Drive, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council to not object to the request. Roll call: Millen-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Horaz-yes, Hyett-(lost Zoom connection), Goins-yes. Passed 5-0.
Additional Business
1. City Council Action Updates
a. PZC 2022-02 Turning Point Energy: no motion was made on the request for a solar farm.
b. PZC 2022-03 Turning Point Energy: no motion was made on the request for the solar farm.
c. PZC 2023-04 Trinity Church: variance was approved.
Adjournment
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:17pm on a motion by Mr. Williams and second by Ms. Horaz. Voice vote approval.
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