Economic Development Packet 2011 04-04-11 o United City of Yorkville
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AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, April 4, 2011
6:30 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room
Citizen Comments:
Minutes for Correction/Approval: March 7, 2011
Items Recommended by Plan Commission/ZBA for Approval:
New Business:
1. EDC 2011-11 Building Permit Report for February 2011
2. EDC 2011-12 Building Inspection Report Summary for February 2011
3. EDC 2011-13 Digital Billboard Signs — Discussion
4. EDC 2011-14 Building Code Update Committee — Status Report
5. EDC 2011-15 Zoning Commission — Status Update
Old Business:
1. EDC 2011-01 Downtown Merchants Association — Discussion
Additional Business:
2010/2011 City Council Goals
Economic Develo ment Committee
Goal Elected Officials Staff
Tourism. Werderich/Sutcliff Krysti Barksdale-Noble/
Glory Spies
Economic development. Golinski/Munns Krysti Barksdale-Noble/
Bart Olson
Downtown re-development. Golinski/Plocher Krysti Barksdale-Noble/
Bart Olson
Integrated Transportation Plan implementation. Werderich/Golinski Krysti Barksdale-Noble/
Laura Schraw
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
WORKSHEET
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2011
6:30 PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
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CITIZEN COMMENTS:
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MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
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1. March 7, 2011
❑ Approved
❑ As presented
❑ As amended
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NEW BUSINESS:
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1. EDC 2011-11 Building Permit Report for February 2011
❑ Moved forward to CC consent agenda? Y N
❑ Approved by Committee
❑ Bring back to Committee
❑ Informational Item
❑ Notes
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2. EDC 2011-12 Building Inspection Report Summary for February 2011
❑ Moved forward to CC consent agenda? Y N
❑ Approved by Committee
❑ Bring back to Committee
❑ Informational Item
❑ Notes
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3. EDC 2011-13 Digital Billboard Signs—Discussion
❑ Moved forward to CC consent agenda? Y N
❑ Approved by Committee
❑ Bring back to Committee
❑ Informational Item
❑ Notes
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4. EDC 2011-14 Building Code Update Committee— Status Report
❑ Moved forward to CC consent agenda? Y N
❑ Approved by Committee
❑ Bring back to Committee
❑ Informational Item
❑ Notes
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5. EDC 2011-15 Zoning Commission— Status Update
❑ Moved forward to CC consent agenda? Y N
❑ Approved by Committee
❑ Bring back to Committee
❑ Informational Item
❑ Notes
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OLD BUSINESS:
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1. EDC 2011-01 Downtown Merchants Association—Discussion
❑ Moved forward to CC consent agenda? Y N
❑ Approved by Committee
❑ Bring back to Committee
❑ Informational Item
❑ Notes
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
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Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title: Minutes of the Economic Development Committee—March 7, 2011
Meeting and Date: EDC—04/04/2011
Synopsis:
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required: Majority
Council Action Requested: Committee Approval
Submitted by: Minute Taker Clerk's Office
Name Department
Agenda Item Notes:
DRAFT
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, March 7, 2011, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski
Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Wally Werderich
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Building Code Official Paul Zabel
Other Guests
Tony Scott, Kendall County Record
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Golinski at 6:30pm and he welcomed
all attendees.
Minutes for Correction/Approval December 7, 2010
The minutes were approved as read.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval: None
New Business
1. EDC 2011-01 Downtown Merchants Association Discussion
Chairman Golinski said there is a group of downtown merchants who wish to revive the
Merchants Association and they have held two meetings. He asked that this be tabled
until next month to allow the merchants to be notified of the EDC meetings.
2. EDC 2011-06 Building Permit Report for November and December 2010 and
January 2011
There was no discussion
3. EDC 2011-07 Building Inspection Report Summary for November& December
2010 and January 2011
No discussion
4. EDC 2011-04 Foreclosure Update—2010 Summary
5. EDC 2011-08 Foreclosure Update for January and February 2011
Ms. Barksdale-Noble said there were peaks and valley in the 2010 foreclosures and 2011
is starting the same. She said the inventory is beginning to level off. It was noted 1
there about 400 bank-owned properties in the City at this time. The committee had a
brief discussion about current conditions and possible future requirements for home-
buying. It was noted that there are currently 6600 rental units in Yorkville with about
740 of those in some state of foreclosure or bank-owned, etc.
6. EDC 2011-05 Grainco FS— TIF Assistance Application
Chairman Golinski and Lynn Dubajic asked for advance notification to this committee
whenever TIF Applications are received. Ms. Olson said there are no development plans
at this time for the property, however, he would bring these matters forward in the future.
It was reported that Grainco wants to demolish buildings for marketability of the
property. Attorney Orr has spoken with Grainco and they requested money upfront.
However, a development plan must be present and there is no front-funding.
Ms. Dubajic asked if there is a list of eligible reimbursement costs. Ms. Barksdale-Noble
will forward an available list to her.
Grainco has agreed to re-develop the site by December 31, 2014. Chairman Golinski
summarized that this piece of property could be very instrumental in kick-starting the
downtown.
7. EDC 2011-09 Proposed Developer/Petitioner Deposit Account Form
Ms. Barksdale-Noble developed a standardized petitioner account form. This was in
response to previous issues related to tracking developer petitions and deposit accounts.
The form would advise petitioners of the process and require a sign-off holding the
individual financially responsible. She requested feedback from the committee and they
agreed this was a good tool. The Attorney and Finance Director have reviewed this.
8. EDC 2011-10 Ordinance Regarding Fee Schedule for Zoning Applications/Petitions
Currently, City fees are found in various parts of the City Code. The zoning-related fees
will not change, but will be placed in one spot. Any changes would be in amendment
form. This will move to the March 22nd City Council meeting.
Old Business
1. EDC 2010-23 Telecommunications Tower Fees
This is a draft ordinance for tower fees and will be moved to the March 22nd Council
meeting. Chairman Golinski noted an article that said cell towers might become obsolete
and be replaced by smaller antennas mounted on light poles.
Additional Business
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 6:54pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title: Monthly Permit Activity Report(February, 2011)
Meeting and Date: EDC—Monday, April 4th, 2011
Synopsis: All permits issued in the month of February, 2011
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested:
Submitted by: Paul Zabel Building and Zoning
Name Department
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
BUILDING PERMIT REPORT
February 2011
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February 2011 11 0 0 0 6 0 5 29.451.00 822.00
Calendar Year 19 0 0 0 9 0 10 71.562.00 1,424.00
2011
Fiscal Year 2011 458 27 6 0 97 0 328 10,859,809.00 393,305.86
February 2010 17 4 0 0 9 0 4 1,221,270.00 35,745.47
Calendar Year 46 7 0 0 18 0 21 2,126,145.00 65,270.15
2010
Fiscal Year 2010 463 53 8 0 118 0 284 26,738,043.00 722,541.63
February 2009 20 0 0 0 10 0 10 405,594.00 8,974.00
Calendar Year 36 1 0 0 20 0 15 955,044.00 17,336.50
2009
Fiscal Year 2009 603 75 38 0 180 0 310 59,119,383.00 1,435,718.36
February 2008 39 8 0 0 23 0 8 5,124,842.00 150,546.66
Calendar Year 82 14 0 0 4I 0 27 6,327,191.00 208,612.32
2008
Fiscal Year 2008 973 178 100 5 272 0 418 107,124,906.00 4,837,998.50
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Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title: Monthly Inspection Report Summary(February, 2011)
Meeting and Date: EDC—Monday, April 4th, 2011
Synopsis: All inspections performed in the month of February, 2011
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested:
Submitted by: Paul Zabel Building and Zoning
Name Department
Agenda Item Notes:
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Type of Inspection .Single-Family Single-Family Commercial Miscellaneous Re-Inspections
(detached) (attached) Monthly
BKF-Backfill 0 0 0 0 0 0
BND-Pool Bonding 0 0 0 0 0 0
BSM-Basement Floor 0 0 0 0 0 0
CRL-Crawl Space 0 0 0 0 0 0
FIN-Final Inspection 4 0 3 2 2 9
FTG-Footing 0 0 0 0 0 0
GAR-Garage Floor 1 0 0 0 0 1
INS-Insulation 4 0 0 1 1 5
OCC-OccupancyInspection 0 0 0 0 0 0
OSR-Water Meter Reader 3 0 0 0 0 3
PH-Post Holes/Piles 0 0 0 0 0 0
PHD-Post Holes/Deck 0 0 0 0 0 0
PHF-Post Holes/Fence 0 0 0 0 0 0
PPF-Pre-pour,Commercial Floor 0 0 0 0 0 0
PPS-Pre-pour,Slab-on-grade 0 0 0 0 0 0
PPW-Pre-pour,Wall Steel 0 0 0 0 0 0
REL-Rough Electrical 2 0 1 3 0 6
RFR-Rough Framing 3 0 0 1 1 4
RMC-Rough Mechanical 2 0 0 1 0 3
SPO-Spot Survey Evaluation 0 0 0 0 0 0
STP-Stoop 0 0 0 0 0 0
TPL-Temporary Pool, Final 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRN -Trench(gas,electric,etc) 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
WPL Wire Pull 0 0 0 0 0 0
PLU-Plumbing, Underslab 0 0 0 0 0 0
PLR-Plumbing,Rough 5 0 0 1 1 6
PLF- Plumbing, Final 5 0 2 0 3 7
RPZ-Plumbing,RPZ Valve 0 0 0 0 0 0
EDA-Engineering, Driveway Apron 0 0 0 0 0 0
EFL-Engineering, Final Inspection 5 0 0 0 2 5
EPW-Engineering, Public Walk 0 0 0 0 0 0
ESS-Engineering,Storm Sewer 0 0 0 0 0 0
ESW-Engineering,Sewer/Water 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTALS... 34 0 6 9 10 49
Inspected iby-
Paul Zabel 22
D.Weinert 0
Joe Wywrot 0
Darrell Busch 9
Jackie Dearborn 3
H2O(Water Department) 3
"B&F"(Plumbing) 0
"TPI"(Plumbing) 12
"ICCI" 0
TOTALS... 49
DATE: 03/25/2011 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE: 1
TIME: 10:22:23 INSPECTION REPORT
ID: PT440000.WOW
INSPECTIONS SCHEDULED FROM 02/01/2011 TO 02/28/2011
ISSUE INSPECTION SCHED. COMP.
PERMIT $ DATE LOCATION TYPE FEE CODE EMP. DATE DATE RES. COMMENTS
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20100233 09/29/2010 2262 EMERALD DR SFD ACS EFL JD 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 P
REINSPECTION
20100369 09/08/2010 2351 EMERALD LN SFD ACS OSR H2O 02/18/2011 02/16/2011 P
ACS EFL JD 02/22/2011 02/22/2011 F
ACS FIN PZ 02/22/2011 02/22/2011 P
ACS PLF TPI 02/22/2011 02/22/2011 F
ACS PLF TPI 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 P
REINSPECTION
20100382 07/30/2010 384 BERTRAM DR SFD BB1 FIN PZ 02/09/2011 02/09/2011 P
BB1 PLF TPI 02/09/2011 02/09/2011 P
20100448 09/08/2010 1162 KATE DR SFD HEC FIN PZ 02/09/2011 02/09/2011 F
HEC EFL DB 02/09/2011 02/09/2011 F
HEC PLF TPI 02/09/2011 02/09/2011 F
HEC OSR H2O 02/15/2011 02/15/2011 P
HEC EFL DB 02/15/2011 02/15/2011 P
REINSPECTION
HEC FIN PZ 02/16/2011 02/16/2011 P
REINSPECTION
HEC PLF PZ 02/16/2011 02/16/2011 P
REINSPECTION
20100513 10/07/2010 2558 EMERALD LN SFD ACS OSR H2O 02/1812011 02/18/2011 P
ACS EFL JD 02/22/2011 02/22/2011 F
20100540 10/20/2010 1358 SPRING ST SFD HEC GAR DB 02/16/2011 02/16/2011 P
20100553 10/26/2010 2343 LAVENDER WAY SFD ACS RFR PZ 02/03/2011 02/03/2011 F
ACS REL PZ 02/03/2011 02/03/2011 P
ACS RMC PZ 02/03/2011 02/03/2011 P
ACS PLR TPI 02/03/2011 02/03/2011 F
ACS INS PZ 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 P
ACS RFR PZ 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 P
REINSPECTION
ACS PLR TPI 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 P
20100554 10/26/2010 2333 LAVENDER WAY SFD ACS INS DB 02/01/2011 02/01/2011 P
ACS PLR TPI 02/0112011 02/01/2011 P
REINSPECTION
20100555 10/26/2010 2353 LAVENDER WAY SFD ACS RFR PZ 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 P
ACS REL PZ 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 P
ACS RMC PZ 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 P
ACS PLR TPI 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 F
ACS INS DB 02/1012011 02/10/2011 F
ACS PLR TPI 02/1012011 02/10/2011 P
ACS INS DB 02/11/2011 02/11/2011 P
REINSPECTION
20100563 11/24/2010 1185 N BRIDGE ST CRM BLD REL PZ 02/01/2011 02/01/2011 P
BLD FIN PZ 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 F
BLD PLF TPI 02/07/2011 02107/2011 F
BLD FIN PZ 02/09/2011 02/02/2011 P
REINSPECTION
BLD PLF TPI 02/09/2011 02/09/2011 P
REINSPECTION
DATE: 03/25/2011 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE: 2
TIME: 10:22:23 INSPECTION REPORT
ID: PT440000.W0W
INSPECTIONS SCHEDULED FROM 02/01/2011 TO 02/28/2011
ISSUE INSPECTION SCHED. COMP.
PERMIT DATE LOCATION TYPE FEE CODE EMP. DATE DATE RES. COMMENTS
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20100613 12/13/2010 2501 EMERALD IN BSM BLD REL PZ 02/01/2011 02/01/2011 P
20100616 11/17/2010 1873 WALSH DR DCK DCK FIN DB 02/23/2011 02123/2011 P
20110004 01/31/2011 1173 CODY CT BSM BLD PLR TPI 02/10/2011 02/10/2011 F
BLD RFR PZ 02/10/2011 02/10/2011 P
BLD REL PZ 02/10/2011 02/10/2011 P
BLD RMC PZ 02/10/2011 02/10/2011 P
BLD INS DB 02/16/2011 02/16/2011 P
20110009 01/20/2011 4631 PLYMOUTH AVE FNC FNC FIN DB 02/07/2011 02/07/2011 P
20110013 02/11/2011 1955 MARKETVIEW DR CCO OCC FIN PZ 02118/2011 02/18/2011 P
20110016 02/09/2011 701 HEUSTIS ST ELE ELE REL PZ 02/10/2011 02/10/2011 P
DATE: 03/25/2011 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE: 3
TIME: 10:22:23 INSPECTION REPORT
ID: PT440000.WOW
INSPECTIONS SCHEDULED FROM 02/01/2011 TO 02/28/2011
ISSUE INSPECTION SCHED. COMP.
PERMIT # DATE LOCATION TYPE FEE CODE EMP. DATE DATE RES. COMMENTS
PERMIT TYPE SUMMARY: BSM BASEMENT REMODEL 6
CCO COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY PERMIT 1
CRM COMMERCIAL REMODEL 5
DCK DECK 1
ELE ELECTRICAL UPGRADE 1
FNC FENCE 1
SFD SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED 34
INSPECTION SUMMARY: EFL ENGINEERING - FINAL INSPECTION 5
FIN FINAL INSPECTION 9
GAR GARAGE FLOOR I
INS INSULATION 5
OSR WATER METER READER 3
PLF PLUMBING - FINAL 7
PLR PLUMBING - ROUGH 6
REL ROUGH ELECTRICAL 6
RFR ROUGH FRAMING 4
RMC ROUGH MECHANICAL 3
INSPECTOR SUMMARY: DB DARRELL BUSCH 9
H2O WATER DEPT 3
JD JACKIE DEARBORN 3
PZ PAUL ZABEL 22
TPI TPI INSPECTION SERVICES 12
STATUS SUMMARY: C DB 1
C PZ 5
C TPI 2
I DB B
I H2O 2
I JD 1
I PZ 15
I TPI 7
T H2O I
T JD 2
T PZ 2
T TPI 3
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Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title: Digital Billboard Sign- Discussion
Meeting and Date: EDC /April 4, 2011
Synopsis: Research compiled by staff at the request of the City Council regarding potential
zoning provisions and revenue expected if LED digital billboard signs are permitted.
Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: 3/22/11 Action Taken: Budget Discussion
Item Number: CC 2011-22
Type of Vote Required: None
Action Requested: Direction
Submitted by: Krysti J. Barksdale-Noble, AICP Community Development
Name Department
Agenda Item Notes:
See attached staff memo.
Memorandum
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CC: Bart Olson, City Administrator
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Subject: Digital LED Billboard Sign Research
As requested during the March 22, 2011 City Council meeting budget discussion of
alternative sources of revenue and policy options, staff has briefly researched various zoning
regulations related to digital LED billboard signs. Below is a summary of that research and
potential city revenue generated should they be permitted in Yorkville.
Zoning & Regulatory Authority Research:
Digital light emitting diode (LED) billboard signs utilize technology similar to high
definition televisions, producing a vibrant digital color image allowing for changing billboard
copy. Currently, Section 8-11-7 of the city's code strictly prohibits billboard signs anywhere in
Yorkville. If that outright ban is lifted, the impact of permitting digital billboards along public
streets and in public areas can be problematic if not effectively regulated.
Upon review of various municipal ordinances recently passed, Title 92 of the Illinois
Administrative Code Part 522 (IDOT) and information presented by the Federal Highway
Administration in a memo dated September 25, 2007 (see attached), the primary areas for
regulating digital LED billboard signs are:
• Zoning District — Typically, billboard signs are permitted in non-residential
zoning districts. However, billboard signs located within 660 feet along a Federal-
Aid Primary (FAP) route are permitted only on property zoned and utilized for
commercial or industrial uses.' Yorkville has four (4) FAP routes: Illinois 126
(FAP 326), Illinois Route 71 (FAP 311), US Route 30 (FAP 349), and US Route
34 (FAP 591).Attached is a map of potential locations for digital billboard signs
on city-owned property located along a FAP route, some of which are currently
zoned for commercial or industrial uses.
• Luminosi . /Bri hg tness—most regulations established criteria for brightness levels
of digital billboards to decrease the risk of glare or driver distraction. An
acceptable maximum brightness for a digital billboard sign is no more than 0.3
foot-candles over ambient light levels measured within 150 feet of the sign.2
• Location — most ordinances determined the permissible location of digital LED
billboards based upon safety considerations of the motoring public (street
setbacks) and proximity to residential uses.
o Distance and Placement — there is typically a minimum distance
requirement between another billboard and a maximum number of
' Title 92 Illinois Administrative Code 522 Subchapter f(Department of Transportation)
2 Illuminating Engineering Society of North America(IESNA)
billboards located within a linear mile along a roadway (regardless if on
they are on opposite sides of the roadway).
• Aesthetics/ Traffic Safety — both state and local ordinances reviewed establishes
criteria for billboard sign and display appearance. Similar to most standard sign
ordinances, most have bulk requirements and that the digital billboard sign not
have moving or oscillating parts, blinking lights and are structurally sound.
• Sign Area, Size and Height — billboard sign area or size is typically
measured by the surface area of the copy and usually does not exceed 500
square feet. The average height for billboard signs is 35 feet above grade.
• Length of Display Time & Transition between images — Digital billboard
images usually adhere to the industry standard of 8-10 seconds for display
time and transition between images within 2 seconds to minimize driver
distraction.3
Benefits to Local Businesses & Community
The economic impact to businesses within Yorkville should digital LED billboard signs
be permitted was also researched. Significant benefits to small and medium sized businesses
using digital LED billboards include: the flexibility to customize and update information in real-
time; increased visibility than traditional wall or ground-mounted signs; and the ability to
provide greater visual impact. They are also more cost-efficient than a conventional billboard,
since digital billboards displays are purchased in increments of time rather than by overall ad
space.
Digital billboards can also offer a public service. Some communities have partnered with
outdoor advertising companies to provide time and space for promoting government
programs/information or for emergency announcements, such as missing persons and disaster
alerts.
Potential City Revenue
Recently, there has been a renewed interest by some local governments to seek revenue
from digital billboard ads. Local governments may approach revenue stream from digital
billboards through building permit and inspection fees for sign construction; by collecting
leasing fees from advertisers who install the signs on city-owned property; excise or use tax on
revenue generated from ad sales; real estate taxes on assessed value of billboard signs; or a
combination of the above. Recent examples of revenue generated by cities from billboards
include:
• Los Angeles, CA — in October 2010, city council proposed a 12% excise tax on
billboards with an anticipated annual revenue stream of$24 million.
• Philadelphia, PA — in 2005, the city approved a 7% tax on billboards within the
city.
• New York, New York—in November 2010, estimated that $22 million in revenue
can be generated by collecting the lease fees for billboards located on city-owned
property and real estate revenue for privately-owned parcels with billboards.
3 Source: Outdoor Advertising Association of America,Inc.and the National League of Cities.
• Medford, MA—in June 2010 negotiated a deal with Clear Channel for a payment-
in-lieu-of-taxes agreement that will generate $50,000 annually for the next 25
years for the use of city-owned property along an interstate.
• Miami-Dade County — collects $220,000 in rental fees and 16% of the ad space
revenue from a supersized digital billboard located on a county-owned eight-story
building.
However, digital billboard signs have not been without controversy, as a recent article in the
February 2011 edition of PublicWorks4 reports that seven (7) states and as many as 23 cities and
counties throughout the country have banned or are considering a moratorium on digital
billboards.
Staff Comments
The City has received offers of interest to install LED digital billboard signs along some State
routes in Yorkville. Staff is seeking direction from the EDC if we should pursue amending our
current sign regulations to permit digital billboard signs; and if so, solicit bids from outdoor
advertising companies to lease space on city-owned land for billboards.
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5 02-04-300-005 4600 N Bridge St 2.10
6 05-04-402-010 1809 Country Hills Dr 2.05
7 05-04-401-018 1908 Raintree Rd 0.25
8 05-03-380-001 1148 Hawk Hollow Dr 2.14 30
9 05-04-101-008 109 Colonial Pkwy 0.24
10 05-05-400-024 - 0.06
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12 02-32-283-009 - 0.11
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19 02-28-351-011 610 Tower Ln 0.49
20 02-29-427-002 910 Game Farm Rd 15.78 i
21 02-28-302-008 910 Game Farm Rd 7.47
22 02-30-203-002 1474 Sycamore Rd 3.53
23 02-30-101-002 1711 John St 8.07
24 02-21-301-012 1975 N Bridge St 1.00
25 02-28-351-020 610 Tower Ln 1.27 -
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City Council Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title: Building Code Update Committee— Status Report
Meeting and Date: EDC /April 4, 2011
Synopsis: Report of ongoing activities related to the Building Code Update Committee.
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: 12/07/10 Action Taken: None
Item Number: EDC-2010-29
Type of Vote Required: N/A
Council Action Requested: Informational Item
Submitted by: Krysti Barksdale-Noble, AICP Community Development
Name Department
Agenda Item Notes:
See attached staff memorandum.
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Memorandum
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CC: Bart Olson, City Administrator
<kE Date: March 24, 2011
Subject: Building Code Update Committee—Status Report
On March 21, 2011, the Building Code Update Committee (BCUC) recommended
adoption of the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC). This meeting concluded the committee's
nearly 8-month review and recommendation for adoption, with amendments, to the following ten
(10) codes:
■ 2009 International Fuel Gas Code
■ 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IL Energy Efficient Building Act)
■ 2009 International Plumbing Code/Illinois Plumbing Code (recent version)
■ 2009 International Mechanical Code
■ 2009 International Property Maintenance Code
■ 2009 International Fire Code
■ 2009 International Residential Code
■ 2009 Building Code
■ 2009 International Existing Building Code
■ 2005 National Electrical Code
The proposed amendments by the Building Code Update Committee will be forwarded to
the City Attorney for review and draft ordinance preparation. We are in the process of preparing
a comprehensive summary memorandum of the committee's proposed recommendations and
amendments, along with staff comments. It is anticipated this summary memo will be presented
to the EDC in May, prior to the public hearing process and City Council vote.
Staff is seeking the EDC's feedback on holding an open house for residents prior to the
public hearing to review the codes and recommendations, ask questions and offer comments.
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City Council Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title: Zoning Commission— Status Report
Meeting and Date: EDC /April 4, 2011
Synopsis: Report of ongoing activities related to the Zoning Commission and the comprehensive
update of the zoning ordinance.
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: 12/07/10 Action Taken: None
Item Number: EDC-2010-28
Type of Vote Required: N/A
Council Action Requested: Informational Item
Submitted by: Krysti Barksdale-Noble, AICP Community Development
Name Department
Agenda Item Notes:
See attached staff memorandum.
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Memorandum
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Subject: Zoning Commission—Status Report
Since staff's last update to the EDC regarding the progress of the Zoning Commission,
several chapters have been researched,reviewed, discussed and revised. The following highlights
some of the Zoning Commission's proposed revisions to the chapters of the Zoning Ordinance:
Table of Contents
• Proposed new chapters with specific regulations for alternative energy systems (wind
and solar); fences, screens and walls; and adult-oriented uses were included.
Chapter 1: Zoning Purpose &Interpretation
• Added more definitive language with regard to ensuring the provisions of the
Subdivision Control Ordinance was also a consideration of the zoning process.
• A severability clause was included to protect the integrity of the remaining sections of
the ordinance should a portion of it be challenged in court.
Chapter 2: Rules and Definitions
• Updated several irrelevant or obsolete words or definitions, and incorporated newer
terminology which reflects current policies, procedures or technology.
Chapter 3: General Provisions
• Some proposed revisions related to how home occupations are regulated which takes
into consideration contemporary lifestyles, State authority over in-home daycare
operations, and the increase of home-based professions/careers.
• Incorporation of a table which clearly lists which accessory structures, buildings and
obstructions are permitted in which required yard.
Chapter 4: Zoning Administration and Enforcement
• Significant revisions within this chapter includes updating the administrative and
enforcement aspects of the zoning entitlement process (i.e., text and map
amendments, special use approval, variances, 1.5 mile review) to bring it more in line
with the actual practices and procedures of the City.
Chapter 5: Zoning Districts and Maps
• New zoning districts such as Historic Overlay District (HOD), Conservation Design
District(CDD), and Open Space (OS)District have been proposed.
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Chapter 6: Permitted and Special Uses
• Incorporation of a new user-friendly format providing an overview of all the zoning
districts' permitted and special uses in a single chart. This will be in addition to the
traditional text list provided in the individual district chapters.
• This chapter also focused on compliance with federal regulations related to the
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) ensuring equal
treatment when designating religious assembly and non-religious assembly as
permitted or special use.
Chapter 7: Dimensional and Bulk Regulations
• New chapter which provides a chart and graphic format all the zoning districts'
regulations regarding minimum lot size, building setbacks, maximum height
requirements, density, floor area ratio, etc.
Chapter 8: Planned Unit Developments
• The most significant proposed change to this chapter is the reversion back to
establishing a Planned Unit Development as a Special Use rather than a district. This
is in conformance with 65 ILCS 5/11-13-1.1 of the Illinois Statutes. The proposed
revision to the Planned Unit Development Ordinance adopted in 2006, reorganizes
and streamlines the review/approval process, as well as adds provisions to address
current issues faced with stalled developments in a slow economy. There is also an
added provision requiring the approval of a Final Plat for Planned Unit Developments
which has been the City's practice,but does not currently exist in the ordinance.
Chapter 9: A-1 Agricultural District
• The proposed revisions to the A-1 Agricultural District mainly update the list of
permitted and special uses for the district based upon the previously revised Chapter 6
table. Also, the incorporation of modern sustainable farming techniques such as
growing non-food crops for biof eels conversion and reforestation.
As mentioned previously, a final written assessment report prepared by the Zoning
Commission will be submitted to the EDC along with a recommendation for adoption of the new
zoning ordinance at the conclusion of the review. The City Council will then conduct a public
hearing soliciting citizen comments prior to voting on adopting the proposed revisions. Handouts
and an informational meeting for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission members
summarizing the zoning ordinance changes will also be conducted by staff.
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Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title: Downtown Merchants Association Discussion
Meeting and Date: EDC-04/04/11
Synopsis:
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: EDC 03/07/11 Action Taken: Tabled to allow merchants to be notified
of meeting.
Item Number: EDC 2011-01
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested: Discussion
Submitted by: Chairman Golinski
Name Department
Agenda Item Notes: