Kendall County Times

Kendall County Regional Planning Commission met June 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Call to Order: Kendall County Regional Planning Commission and Comprehensive Land Plan and Ordinance Committee Chairman Keith Landovitz called the meeting of the Kendall County Regional Planning Commission and Kendall County Comprehensive Land Plan and Ordinance Committee to order at 6:31 p.m.

KCRPC Roll Call

Members Present: Dave Hamman, Keith Landovitz (Chairman), and Karin McCarthy-Lange (Secretary) (Arrived at 6:38 p.m.)

Members Absent: Bill Ashton, Eric Bernacki (Vice-Chairman), Tom Casey, Ruben Rodriguez, Bob Stewart, Claire Wilson, and Seth Wormley

Comprehensive Land Plan and Ordinance Committee Roll Call

Members Present: Dave Hamman, Keith Landovitz, Randy Mohr, and Alyse Olson Members Absent: Bill Ashton, Scott Gengler, Matt Kellogg, Matthew Prochaska, Jeff Wehrli, and Seth Wormley

Attendees: Carol Fruland, Luna Sparaggon, Carol Johnson, Charlene Sligting, Demetra Turman, Delene Drew, John Kellogg, Gary Fruland, Donald Nelson, Marilynn Thompson, Dick Thompson, Lynette Heiden, Cliff Fox, Rick Kuhn, Jim Davis, Loretta Tadlock, Jack Olson, Lily Smogor, Matt Asselmeier, Mike Hoffman, and Yuchen Ding

A quorum was not present for either Committee.

Mike Hoffman from Teska Associates, Inc. explained what a comprehensive plan is, the steps in the planning process, the various committees and commissions involved in the process.

Yuchen Ding walked attendees through the website, https://visionkendall.org/. He explained the survey and interactive map. As documents are created, they will be placed on the website.

Member McCarthy-Lange arrived at this time (6:38 p.m.).

Attendees answered several questions about development and future vision of the County.

Discussion occurred regarding municipal annexations and working with municipalities on this project.

Discussion occurred regarding the six (6) museums in and near Kendall County. Discussion occurred regarding the forty (40) acre rule.

Discussion occurred regarding the expectations of the level of government services from new residents.

Discussion occurred regarding the impact of agricultural uses on the aquifer. Requests were made for paper copies of the survey.

Discussion occurred regarding the placement of commercial solar and wind facilities. Discussion occurred regarding Newark’s infrastructure.

Mr. Hoffman discussed previous planning efforts in the County. He also discussed population trends in Kendall County as they relate to historic growth rates and growth rates throughout the State. He discussed economic, racial, education, employment, and housing statistics. He also discussed wetlands, water supply, and farmland preservation issues. He asked attendees to spread the word regarding the website and future workshops.

The gathering adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

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