Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met Oct. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Meeting Called to Order

Plan Commission member Daniel Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00pm, roll was called and a quorum was established.

Roll Call

Greg Millen-yes/electronic attendance, Daniel Williams-yes, Deborah Horaz-yes, Reagan Goins-yes

Absent: Rusty Hyett, Richard Vinyard

City Staff

Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director

Other Guests

Lynn Dubajic Kellogg, Economic Development Director

Chris Vitosh, Vitosh Reporting Service

David Schultz, HR Green

Mr. Ali Bukhres, QuikTrip

John & Janet Warnecke, Walnut Drive

Phil & Linda Corrington

Beth Nesheim

Darla Holman, MDG, Zoom

Nick Fitikas, Sam Banks Law

Connor Holman, electronic attendance

Andrew Smith, electronic attendance

Johnathon Smith, MDG, Zoom

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Previous Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023

The minutes were approved as presented on a motion and second by Commissioners Goins and Horaz, respectively.

Roll call: Williams-yes, Horaz-yes. Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Carried 4-0.

Citizen’s Comments

Mr. John Warnecke of Walnut Drive said at Rt. 71 and 47 near the old motel, there was previously a fire hydrant on the corner. When Rt. 71 was widened, the hydrant was removed and not replaced. His wife wrote a letter to State Senator Sue Rezin who contacted the city. There has been no resolution, so Mr. Williams said this will be researched with the city and Mr. Warnecke will be contacted.

Public Hearings

Mr. Williams stated the procedure for the Public Hearing and swore in those persons in the audience and on Zoom, who would provide testimony. He then stated the procedure for receiving testimony.

At approximately 7:07pm a motion was made and seconded by Ms. Horaz and Ms. Goins, respectively, to open the Public Hearing. (No roll call)

Mr. Williams then read the Public Hearing description:

1. PZC 2023-08 Ali Bukhres, on behalf of QuikTrip Corporation, petitioner/contract purchaser, has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois requesting special use permit authorization for a gasoline service station with accessory convenience store, pursuant to Section 10-6-0 of the Yorkville City Code. The real property is approximately 5.51 acres and is located at the northeast corner of State Route 47 (Bridge Street) and State Route 71 (Stagecoach Trail) intersection.

(See Court Reporter's Transcript of proceedings)

(Standards and entire staff report to be included in record)

A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Horaz and Goins, respectively, at approximately 7:32 pm to close the Public Hearing. Roll call: Williams-yes, Horaz-yes. Goins-yes, Millen-yes. Carried 4-0.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business

1. PZC 2023-08 Ali Bukhres/QuickTrip (see full description above) Ms. Noble summarized the staff comments and said a staff level Plan Council meeting had been held initially to discuss the project. She noted the many requirements that have already been met. In addition, the petitioner will provide sidewalks and a shared path. Four reviews from the city engineer were received and will be entered into the permanent record. There was no discussion.

Action Item:

Special Use

A motion was made by Ms. Horaz and seconded by Ms. Goins to approve PZC 2023-08 and Mr. Williams read the motion as follows: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on October 11, 2023 and approval of the findings of fact, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request for Special Use authorization for a fuel/gasoline service station with a convenience store to be located at 107 E. Stagecoach Trail subject to engineering review comments provided by the City's consultant, EEI, Inc., in letters dated June 28, 2023, August 2, 2023, August 7, 2023, and September 7, 2023.

Roll call: Horaz-yes, Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Williams-yes. Carried 4-0.

PZC 2023-12 Alexander L. Berman, on behalf of Kendall Holdings I, LLC, petitioner, is seeking final plat of re-subdivision approval for Lots 4 & 5 of the Kendall Marketplace Commercial Development. The commercial outlots, consisting of approximately 3 acres, are generally located at the northwest corner of US Route 34 and Isabel Drive within the larger retail development.

Ms. Noble said there are lots on Rt. 34 in front of Kendall Marketplace which were platted for 2 lots. The petitioner has asked those lots to be re-subdivided into 3 lots at 1 acre each and the center parcel would need the existing utility easement to be abrogated. The city engineer reviewed the request and approved it. There was no further discussion.

Action Item:

Final Plat

Ms. Horaz made a motion to approve PZC 2023-12 and Ms. Goins seconded. Mr. Williams read the motion as follows: In consideration of the proposed Final Plat of Resubdivision of Kendall Marketplace Lots 4 and 5, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the plat to the City Council as presented by the Petitioner in plans prepared by HR Green dated last revised 8-24-23. Roll call: Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Williams-yes, Horaz-yes. Carried 4-0.

Additional Business

PZC 2023-30 6145 Whitetail Ridge Drive (Whitetail Ridge)

It was noted by Ms. Noble that this item was not listed on the agenda, but is included in Additional Business and all materials are included. It is a 1.5 mile review of development outside of the city boundaries. The homeowner purchased 2 adjoining lots and consolidated them into one. They wish to build an addition to the home which would go over an existing utility easement which they wish to vacate. The County has reviewed it and the Kendall County Senior Planner noted that some sign-off approvals are still needed by utility companies even though there are no utilities in the location.

Action Item:

1.5 Mile Review

It was moved by Ms. Goins and seconded by Ms. Horaz to approve PZC 2023-30. Mr. Williams read the motion as follows: In consideration of the proposed mile and one-half review of Kendall County Petition 23-30 for a plat of vacation to vacate the public easements between two (2) parcels (Lots 65 and 66) within the Whitetail Ridge subdivision commonly known as 6145 Whitetail Ridge Drive, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council to not object to the request. Roll call: Horaz-yes, Goins-yes, Millen-yes, Williams-yes. Carried 4-0.

1. City Council Action Updates

a. PZC 2023-09 Amendments to City Code; Ms. Noble summarized that at the last PZC meeting, a review of the UDO was done, but final approval has not yet been given by City Council.

b. PZC 2023-10 The text amendment for cold storage was approved. c. PZC 2023-14 An additional Whitetail Ridge petition was approved.

Ms. Horaz inquired about the proposed solar field at Bristol Ridge and Galena. The parcel near the railroad was approved, however, the northern parcel was not pursued.

In a final matter, this was Ms. Horaz' final meeting for PZC as she will be moving from the city limits. Mr. Williams thanked her for the many years of service and that she will be greatly missed on this Commission.

Adjournment

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm on a motion by Ms. Goins. Unanimous voice vote.

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