Kendall County Times

City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met May 14.

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

Danny Williams-yes, Ryan Forristall-yes, Michael Crouch-yes, Chad Green-yes, Marge Linnane yes, Richard Vinyard-yes

Absent: Seaver Tarulis

City Staff

Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director

Sara Mendez, Planner1

David Hansen, Senior Planner

Megan Lamb, City Attorney

Lynn Dubajic Kellogg, City Consultant

Other Guests

Chris Vitosh, Vitosh Reporting Service

Sam Woodworth, WSPY

Alan L. Clever

Previous Meeting Minutes April 9, 2025

Motion by Mr. Crouch and second by Ms. Linnane to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call: Forristall-yes, Crouch-yes, Green-yes, Linnane-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes. Carried 6-0

Citizen’s Comments None

Public Hearings

Chairman Vinyard stated there were 2 Hearings for this meeting. He explained the procedure to be followed and the taking of testimony.

Chairman Vinyard entertained a motion to open the Hearings. At approximately 7:02pm a motion was made and seconded by Mr. Williams and Ms. Linnane, respectively, to open the Public Hearings. Roll call: Forristall-yes, Crouch-yes, Green-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Linna ne-yes. Carried 6-0.

The Public Hearings were read by Chairman Vinyard:

1. PZC 2025-04 United City of Yorkville, petitioner, is proposing to amend the Yorkville Comprehensive Plan, including a modified future land use map, pursuant to Section 11- 12-7 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-12-7) and Section 9-1-1 of the Yorkville City Code. The proposed amendment adds sections to the Future Land Use – Map Addendum to reclassify eleven (11) identified developments. The changes are a result of rezoning approvals made by the City Council in calendar years 2023 and 2024.

2. PZC 2025-05 United City of Yorkville, petitioner, is proposing to amend Section 10-4- 10 Energy Industrial Use Standards regarding data center development of the Yorkville Unified Development Ordinance. The proposed text amendment seeks to establish specific regulations for data center developments. These regulations include standards related to noise control, landscape buffering, building separation from residential properties, height limitations, and other design and operational requirements.

(See Court Reporter's transcript of Public Hearings)

At approximately 7:08pm a motion was made by Mr. Green and seconded by Mr. Williams to close the Public Hearings. Roll call: Green-yes, Linnane-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Forristall-yes, Crouch-yes. Carried 6-0.

Unfinished Business None

New Business

1. PZC 2025-04 United City of Yorkville, Comprehensive Plan Update – Future Land Use Amendments (see full description #1 above)

Action Item

Text Amendment

There was no discussion and a motion was made and seconded by Mr. Green and Mr. Williams, respectively, to approve this petition. Motion read by Mr. Williams: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on May 14, 2025 and discussions conducted at that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request to amend the Yorkville Comprehensive Plan, including a modified future land use map, pursuant to Section 11-12-7 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-12-7) and Section 9-1-1 of the Yorkville City Code. The proposed amendment adds sections to the Future Land Use Map Addendum to reclassify eleven (11) identified developments. The changes are a result of rezoning approvals made by the City Council in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Roll call: Linnane-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Forristall-yes, Crouch-yes, Green-yes. Carried 6-0.

2. PZC 2025-05 United City of Yorkville, Data Center Development Standards - Text Amendment (see full description #2 above)

Action Item

Text Amendment

There was no discussion and a motion was made and seconded by Mr. Green and Mr. Williams, respectively, to approve the amendment. Roll call: Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Forristall-yes, Crouch-yes, Green-yes, Linnane-yes. Carried 6-0.

Note: Since the motion had not been read prior to the vote, the motion was read at this time by Mr. Williams. Motion: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on May 14, 2025 and discussions conducted at that meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request to amend Section 10-4-10, Energy Industrial Use Standards of the Unified Development Ordinance to establish development regulations for data center facilities, as presented in a staff memorandum dated May 7, 2025. Roll call: The vote was re-done as follows: Forristall-yes, Crouch-yes, Green-yes, Linnane-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes. Carried 6-0.

Additional Business

1. Appointment of Vice Chair

Ms. Linnane nominated Mr. Crouch as Vice-Chair and Mr. Williams seconded that nomination. Roll call: Crouch-yes, Green-yes, Linnane-yes, Vinyard-yes, Williams-yes, Forristall-yes. Carried 6-0.

Mr. Williams also announced this would likely be his final meeting as he will possibly be moving from Yorkville.

2. City Council Action Updates

a. PZC 2025-03 Ali Bukhres, QuikTrip

Ms. Noble said the sign variance had been approved by City Council.

Additionally, it was noted that Costco plans to open in November.

Adjournment

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:14pm on a motion by Mr. Williams and second by Mr. Green. Unanimous voice vote approval.

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