Kendall County Times

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

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Meeting Called to Order

Chairman Richard Vinyard called the meeting to order at 7:00pm, roll was called and a quorum was established.

Roll Call

Rusty Hyett-yes, Michael Crouch-yes, Marge Linnane-yes, Richard Vinyard-yes, Ryan Forristall-yes

Absent: Danny Williams

City Staff

Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director

Sara Mendez, Planner1

Megan Lamb, City Attorney

Other Guests

Chris Vitosh, Vitosh Reporting Service

Lynn Dubajic Kellogg, City Consultant

Previous Meeting Minutes, November 13, 2024

Motion by Rusty Hyett and second by Marge Linnane to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call: Crouch-yes, Linnane-yes, Vinyard-yes, Forristall-yes, Hyett-yes. Carried 5-0.

Citizen’s Comments None

Public Hearings

Chairman Vinyard explained the procedure for the Hearing and the order for presenting testimony. A motion was made by Mr. Crouch to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Mr. Forristall. Public Hearing opened at 7:02pm. Roll call: Linnane-yes, Vinyard-yes, Forristall yes, Hyett-yes, Crouch-yes. Carried 5-0. Mr. Vinyard read the Public Hearing description.

1. PZC 2024-25 United City of Yorkville, petitioner, is proposing to amend Chapter 5 Development Standards within the United City of Yorkville's Unified Development Ordinance regarding fences. The proposed text amendment will allow vinyl coated chain link fence material in side and rear yards within residential districts.

(See Court Reporter's transcript)

At approximately 7:08pm a motion was made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Forristall to close the Public Hearing. Roll call: Linnane-yes, Vinyard-yes, Forristall-yes, Hyett-yes, Crouch-yes. Carried 5-0.

Unfinished Business None

New Business

1. PZC 2024-25 United City of Yorkville Text Amendment (see full description above) There was no further discussion.

Action Item

Text Amendment

Mr. Vinyard entertained a motion to approve PZC 2024-25. So moved by Mr. Hyett and seconded by Mr. Forristall. Motion: Mr. Vinyard read the motion as follows: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on December 11, 2024 and discussions conducted at that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request to amend Section 10-5-5 Fences, in the Unified Development Ordinance to allow vinyl coated chain link be listed as an acceptable fence material in the rear and side yard only in all zoning districts as presented in a staff memorandum dated December 4, 2024. Roll call: Vinyard-yes, Forristall-yes, Hyett-yes, Crouch-yes, Linnane-yes. Carried 5-0.

Additional Business

1. 2025 Meeting Schedule

Schedule approved on a motion by Ms. Linnane and second by Mr. Crouch. Unanimous voice vote.

2. City Council Action Updates

Ms. Noble provided the following summary of the City Council updates:

a. PZC 2024-21 Marker Inc.--A first reading was held, no vote taken yet

b. PZC 2024-26 Drew Daniels—did not make last City Council agenda

c. PZC 2024-27 Grande Reserve Units 18 & 25—Final Plats approved

d. PZC 2024-28 Grande Reserve, Unit 21—Final Plat approved

Adjournment

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:12pm on a motion by Ms. Linnane and second by Mr. Hyett. Unanimous voice vote approval.

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