Economic Development Packet 2010 11-02-10AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
6:30 PM
City Hall Conference Room
Minutes for Correction/Approval: July 6, 2010 and October 5, 2010
Items Recommended by Plan Commission/ZBA for Approval: None
New Business:
1. EDC 201038 Building Permit Report for September 2010
2. EDC 201039 Building Inspection Report Summary for September 2010
3. EDC 201040 Foreclosure Update for October 2010
4. EDC 201041 Economic Development Committee Meeting Dates for 2011
Old Business:
1. EDC 201023 Telecommunications Tower Fees
2. EDC 201029 Building Code Update Committee – Status Report
3. EDC 201028 Zoning Commission – Status Report
Additional Business:
2010/2011 City Council Goals
Economic Development Committee
Goal Elected Officials Staff
Tourism. Werderich / Sutcliff Krysti BarksdaleNoble /
Glory Spies
Economic development. Golinski / Munns Krysti BarksdaleNoble /
Bart Olson
Downtown redevelopment. Golinski / Plocher Krysti BarksdaleNoble /
Bart Olson
Integrated Transportation Plan implementation. Werderich / Golinski Krysti BarksdaleNoble /
Laura Schraw
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Telephone: 6305534350
Fax: 6305537575
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
WORKSHEET
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
6:30 PM
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
1. July 6, 2010
□ Approved ________
□ As presented
□ As amended
NEW BUSINESS:
1. EDC 201038 Building Permit Report for September 2010
□ Moved forward to CC __________ consent agenda? Y N
□ Approved by Co mmittee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. EDC 201039 Building Inspection Report Summary for September 2010
□ Moved forward to CC __________ consent agenda? Y N
□ Approved by Co mmittee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. October 5, 2010
□ Approved ________
□ As presented
□ As amended
3. EDC 201040 Foreclosure Update for October 2010
□ Moved forward to CC __________ consent agenda? Y N
□ Approved by Co mmittee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. PC 201041 Economic Development Committee meeting Dates for 2011
□ Moved forward to CC __________ consent agenda? Y N
□ Approved by Co mmittee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
OLD BUSINESS:
1. EDC 201023 Telecommunications Tower Fees
□ Moved forward to CC __________ consent agenda? Y N
□ Approved by Co mmittee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. EDC 201029 Building Code Update Committee – Status Report
□ Moved forward to CC __________ consent agenda? Y N
□ Approved by Co mmittee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. EDC 201028 Zoning Co mmissio n – Status Report
□ Moved forward to CC __________ consent agenda? Y N
□ Approved by Co mmittee __________
□ Bring back to Committee __________
□ Informational Item
□ Notes ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
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DRAFT
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski
Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Robyn Sutcliff
Alderman Wally Werderich
Other City Officials
Communit y Development Director Kryst i Noble
Building Code Official Paul Zabel
Cit y Park Designer Laura Schraw
Other Guests
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC (arr. 6:47pm)
The meet ing was called to order at 6:30pm by Chairman Gary Golinski. He welcomed
and thanked everyone for their attendance.
Minutes for Correction/Approval June 1, 2010
Two corrections were noted: From the last page, Alderman Spears will be the new
liaison for the Cable Consortium. Kryst i Noble’s name was misspelled on the 1 st page.
The minutes were then approved with these correctio ns.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval:
1. PC 201007 Zoning Code Test Amendment Regarding Alcohol Manufacturing and
Microbreweries
This was part of Plan Co mmissio n Public Hearing fro m June 9 th . The Commissio n
recommended approval o f the text amendment with changes. They recommended that
the text amendment should allow for manufacturing of alcoho l in the M1 district and for
microbreweries to be special uses within the business district. Other changes included
increasing the permitted yearly production from 5,000 to 15,000 barrels and also
removing the reference to “bars” in the definit io n of the microbreweries.
Alderman Werderich asked what determined the increase in quant it y. Ms. Noble said she
suggested the recommended amount after conducting a survey o f other towns. This item
will mo ve to the July 13 th Council consent agenda.
New Business
1. EDC 201024 Building Permit Report for May 2010
No comments
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2. EDC 201025 Building Inspections Report Summary for May 2010
Mr. Zabel said there was an average of 6 inspect ions a day in May and he is spending a
half day in the field. Alderman Spears commented that she liked the term “reinspection”
on the report.
3. EDC 201026 Foreclosure Update
Ms. Noble said that she receives the data on the number of foreclosures from YEDC on a
mo nthly basis. She noted that Yorkville has the highest number in comparison to
surrounding communit ies. Alderman Golinski asked if there was a list of addresses for
preforeclosures and foreclosures. The Cit y GIS emplo yee is also working on a layered
map of these houses. Ms. Noble will send a list of addresses to the committee members.
4. EDC 201027 Integrated Transportation Plan Implementation Update
Laura Schraw reported that a grant applicat ion for ComEd was again open. She said
matching funds cannot be used on this trail that is less than a mile from Rt. 47. She
suggested looked at the Kennedy Road area, but said that it would require so me
acquisit ion. The Kennedy Road trail would extend fro m Rt. 47 to Mill Street. Alderman
Sutcliff noted that she had received emails about safety issues for that stretch of road.
Ms. Schraw said this grant application is due by August 31 st , but she said that if the Cit y
cannot match the funds, there is a 2year penalt y from IDNR before another applicat ion
can be made. Alderman Werderich said a clearer picture is needed, but the cash outlay o f
$220,000 of the $800,000 is very large for the Cit y. He added that there are differing
opinio ns on the need for trails. Chairman Golinski asked Laura to obtain more
information.
It was suggested by Ms. Noble that perhaps a meeting to discuss ITP issues could be held
prior to EDC from 66:30. Committee members approved of this idea.
This matter will be discussed wit h EEI and then move to Park Board and Cit y Council.
Ms. Schraw noted that the grant money was just released in the prior week.
5. EDC 201028 Zoning Commission Update
Kryst i Noble reported that the Commissio n is looking at adoption of the revised codes in
June of 2011. The next meet ing will be held on July 28 th and the guest speaker will be
the person who writes the Illino is Land Use Law.
6. EDC 201029 Building Code Update Committee
Paul Zabel and Kryst i Noble have been reviewing the Building Code. There will be a
series of meet ings with a 3phase approach: assessment, review and adoption. The
process is expected to be complete by July 2011. The committee will meet on July 18.
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Old Business
1. EDC 201023 Telecommunications Tower Fees
A survey o f surrounding towns was conducted by Kryst i Noble to obtain feedback on the
ent it lement process of these towers. She said so me towns address this is a special use
while others use variance requests. She said the City’s fees are consistent, but low in
some areas. Overall, she said the fees vary widely depending on the approach used by
the municipalit y. She said changing the fee structure could be an option. Krysti said
there are both application fees and permit fees. Structural and electrical reviews would
be done also. Currently in the Cit y ordinance, an inspect ion and review is required.
More research will be conducted and this item will be brought back next month.
There was no addit ional business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:04pm.
Minutes respect fully submitted
Marlys Young
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DRAFT
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 5, 2010, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski
Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Robyn Sutcliff
Other City Officials
Cit y Administrator Bart Olson
Communit y Development Director Kryst i BarksdaleNoble
Building Code Official Paul Zabel
Other Guests
Tony Scott, Kendall County Record
The meet ing was called to order by Chairman Gary Golinski at 6:43pm and he welcomed
all the attendees.
Minutes for Correction/Approval July 6, 2010
These minutes were not included in the packet.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval: None
New Business
1. EDC 201034 Building Permit Report for June –August 2010
No discussio n.
2. EDC 201035 Building Inspection Report Summary for June –August 2010
It was noted that City emplo yee Dee does spot survey reviews and checks setbacks and
elevations. There were several reinspections and Mr. Zabel said his department does
charge for these.
3. EDC 201036 Foreclosure Update for July –September 2010
Ms. BarksdaleNoble reviewed this report for the committee and said September had the
highest bankowned properties so far this year. She said auct ions and preforeclosures
remained steady. Some banks were processing so many foreclosures that some details
were being overlooked. As a result, many discrepancies were found and so me states
were asked to stop the process.
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4. EDC 201037 Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Adding a Prohibition
of Service to Debtors of the City
Bart Olson explained this ordinance and said that there are similar prohibit io ns in the
subdivisio n control ordinance. The ordinance states that if deposits are not paid or debt
is owed to the Cit y, annexation agreements would not be considered from that developer.
It would apply to debt on exist ing developments or foreclosure properties. However, it
does not apply to police or fire, water, sewer or garbage service
This item will mo ve forward to Council on the consent agenda.
Old Business
1. EDC 201023 Telecommunications Tower Fees
Kryst i did research on what other communit ies are charging for cell towers. She
researched 20 towers in the area and found there are no set standards. The Cit y current ly
charges a flat rate of $750, a $650 fee for the shelt er, plus 20 cents per square foot of a
building. A typical 200foot tower would cost $1450. She said Yorkville is currently
below the average of most communit ies and the average cost in her survey was $3,000
for a permit. A plan review is done for exist ing towers only, since new towers have their
own engineering.
She said there were many ways o f charging the various fees and asked the committee for
their input. She said there could be an increase and it could be charged as a flat rate,
review fees could be included and the structure could be charged by t ype of tower.
Ms. Sutcliff favored a rate of about $5,000 per tower. Chairman Golinski reco mmended
a flat fee on the square footage and also a plan review fee. He suggested the City fees
should be comparable to Kendall Count y. Kryst i recommended a flat fee of $500 for the
review fee, but she will research what Kendall Count y charges and bring back a range to
be considered.
Additional Business
There was no further business and the meet ing was adjourned at 7:02pm.
Minutes respect fully submitted by
Marlys Young
Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title:
Meeting and Date:
Synopsis:
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested:
Submitted by:
Agenda Item Notes:
See attached staff memo.
Reviewed By:
Legal
Finance
Engineer
City Administrator
Consultant
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Agenda Item Number
Tracking Number
Foreclosure Update
EDC / November 2, 2010
n/a
None
No action/Informational Item
Report of ongoing activities related to foreclosures in Yorkville.
Krysti J. Barksdale-Noble, AICP Community Development
Name Department
Attached is the monthly foreclosure report for October 2010 provided by the Yorkville
Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) for the cities of Yorkville, Plano, Oswego and
Montgomery in Kendall County, Illinois. The following table and graph illustrates the trend in
foreclosures during various stages of the process including pre-foreclosure, bank-owned and
auctioned properties for the City of Yorkville since May 2010.
Similar to last month’s report, the number of auctioned and pre-foreclosure properties
remained relatively consistent since August. However, the number of bank-owned properties in
Yorkville increased by approximately 5.5% to 410 properties in October.
Table 1. Yorkville, IL Foreclosures
May-10 Jun-10 Jul-10 Aug-10 Sept-10 Oct-2010
Auction 85 64 86 65 64 64
Bank-Owned 299 310 319 314 387 410
Pre-Foreclosures 338 349 323 246 246 253
TOTAL 722 723 728 625 697 727
Data Source: Yorkville Economic Development Corporation
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Memorandum
To: Economic Development Committee
From: Krysti J. Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
CC: Bart Olson, City Administrator
Date: October 29, 2010
Subject: Foreclosure Update
10/28/2010 Auction Bank Owned Pre-foreclosures
Yorkville
(60560)64 410 253
Plano
(60545)78 181 204
Oswego
(60543)69 139 328
Montgomery
(60538)135 171 292
Kendall County, IL Foreclosures
Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title:
Meeting and Date:
Synopsis:
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested:
Submitted by:
Agenda Item Notes:
Reviewed By:
Legal
Finance
Engineer
Cit y Administrator
Consultant
_______________
Agenda Item Number
NB #4
Tracking Number
EDC 201041
Economic Development Committee Meeting Schedule for 2011
EDC 11/2/10
Approval by Economic Development Committee
Tentative meeting Dates for 2011
Lisa Pickering Clerk’s Office
Name Department
The Clerk’s Office is in the process of publishing the Cit y’s master meet ing list for 2011. Listed
below is a tentative schedule for the Economic Development Committee meet ings for 2011. The
proposed schedule has the Economic Development Committee meet ing the 1 st Tuesday of each
mo nth at 6:30 p.m.
Please discuss this schedule at the November 2 Economic Development Committee meet ing and
decide if you have any changes to the dates or meeting time.
Economic Development Committee 1 st Tuesday – 6:30 pm
January 4 July 5
February 1 August 2
March 1 September 6
April 4 (*Monday, due to Election Day) October 4
May 3 Nove mber 1
June 7 December 6
Memorandum
To: Economic Development Committee
From: Lisa Pickering, Deputy Clerk
Date: October 19, 2010
Subject: Economic Development Committee Meeting Schedule for 2011
Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title:
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Date of Action: Action Taken:
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Type of Vote Required:
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Submitted by:
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Reviewed By:
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City Administrator
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Agenda Item Number
Tracking Number
Telecommunications Tower Fees
EDC / November 2, 2010
October 5, 2010
Referred back to EDC
EDC 2010-23
None
Recommendation for Approval
See attached memo.
Krysti J. Barksdale-Noble, AICP Community Development
Name Department
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At the October EDC meeting, staff presented research from various municipalities
throughout the region regarding building permit fees for telecommunication (cell) towers.
Although it was noted that the methodology for calculating telecommunication towers permit fee
varied widely, Yorkville’s permit fees were less than the average fee assessed among the
communities surveyed (see attached). Therefore, it was the consensus of the committee for staff
to prepare recommendations for increasing telecommunication tower permits fees. The
committee also requested staff provide a comparison of the recommended permit fee increase
with telecommunication tower permit fees of surrounding municipalities to ensure our fees
remain competitive.
Staff Recommendations:
Upon review of the current schedule of fees associated with new telecommunication
tower building permits, staff recommends the following:
PERMIT TYPE CURRENT FEE PROPOSED NEW FEE
Telecommunication Tower $750.00 No change
Equipment Shelter $650.00 + $0.20/sq. ft. $750.00 flat fee
Fence $50.00 No change
Antenna None $250.00/each
As proposed, the fees for the telecommunication tower and fence permit will remain the
same. However, the new fee structure establishes a flat fee for equipment sh elters at $750.00 and
proposes a $250.00 fee per antenna. It is staff’s opinion that a flat rate for equipment shelter fees
simplifies the permit calculation, and results in a net increase of approximately $50 per shelter
since the average equipment shelter is roughly 200 to 250 square feet. Staff also recommends a
separate fee for antennas as most, if not all, cell towers allow for collocation of several wireless
providers antennas. Currently, the City has no standardized fee for the installation of additi onal
antennas on existing cell towers.
Therefore, under the proposed new schedule of fees the typical building permit for a new
200-foot tall tower with antenna, fence and an approximately 250 square foot equipment shelter
would increase from about $1,500.00 to $1,800.00. This represents a 17% increase in building
permit fees for new cell tower construction. Staff is not proposing a separate plan review fee at
this time, as plans for new towers are required by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) to have structural engineering review performed by a licensed professional prior to
building permit submittal. Furthermore, most communities surveyed do not charge for plan
reviews or it is included in the permit application fee.
Memorandum
To: Economic Development Committee
From: Krysti J. Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
CC: Bart Olson, City Administrator
Date: October 29, 2010
Subject: Telecommunications Tower Building Permit Fees
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Surrounding Municipalities:
Attached to this memorandum is a table that illustrates building permit fees for
telecommunication towers in nearby municipalities which ranges from $550 (Kendall County) to
$4,000 (Joliet). Although the proposed new building permit fee of $1,800 is higher than the
County (as is the current fee), staff is confident that the permit fees will not discourage future
construction of towers within the community since tower location is dictated by such
considerations as gap in coverage, population density and local topography.
If the EDC is in agreement with the staff’s recommendations, a draft ordinance of
the proposed amendments to the building permit fee schedule will be provided at the next
meeting for consideration.
CELL TOWER FEES
MUNICIPALITY PERMIT FEES PLAN REVIEW BOND INSURANCE NOTES
Yorkville, IL
$750 Tower
$650 + $0.20/sq. ft. for Equip
Building
Varies No No Plan review fee may be charged depending if it is a collation of
antennas on existing tower or a proposed new cell tower.
Richmond, IN
$115 based on $50K
No
No
No
The fee for all service install permits issued for electrical outside
the Corporate Limits shall be increased by $20.
Cape Girardeau, MO
No fees for tower.
Bldg. Fees based on valuation.
$40 + .35 sq.ft. Yes $300,000 Electric permit required
Special use permit, filing fee
Moline, IL
Based on valuation of tower
and installation.
If value is in excess of
$20K 65% of fee cost
based on project.
Yes Yes Renewal 1 time for 180 days
Registration with city required
Wheaton, IL
Based on valuation. No fee Electrical
Contractors
No
Naperville, IL
$44 per page of plans, $16
clerical fee.
No No No
Mansfield, OH
$100 + Site plan $125 +.37 sq. ft. Yes Yes Electric permit required $250 + .05 per 100 sq.ft.
Grand Haven, MI
Building based on project
valuation.
No No No Zoning Review fee for co-location.
Contract agreement with city.
Waukesha, WI $8.50 per $1000 Included No No
Merrillville, IN
$4 per 10 sq.ft. $75 Yes $1,000,000 Zoning Review fee $60
Must allow 3 City related co locates at n/c
Such as fire and 911
Stillwater MN
$643.75
(Using a $50K value)
$418.44 Yes Yes Zoning Review fee $500
State Surcharge $25
Process Fee $25.00
Lee County, IL $25 per foot Add additional equipment $1200
Chicago, Il
$4500-$5500 Type B
$3000-$6000 Type C
B-New Monopole tower with new equipment & shelter
C-New antennae on existing tower, new shelter
DuPage County, IL $2200
(Using a $50K value)
$150 $20,000 Yes
Duluth $250 Co-location
Prince Edward, VA
$765 Tower
$102 Equip Building
Electrical permit $102
Erosion & Sediment Control $300 – 1st acre, $50 each additional
acre.
Sun Prairie, WI $300 Co-location Water
tower.
No Zoning review $100 - $350
McHenry, IL $250 Equipment Bldg. No No Yes Co-locate on city water tower $5,000
Snohomish County ,
WA
$1,000 per linear ft. Tower.
$5,000 per antenna on
existing Tower/Structure.
Equip. Building based on
valuation.
Yes. 85% of Permit Fee. Supplemental fees includes: structural permit fees, critical area
fees, grading permit fees, targeted and/or detailed drainage plan
review fees and land use permit fees.
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER BUILDING PERMIT FEES
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1 Based on 175’ – 210’ Tower/Antenna and 15x30x7 Building
2 $55 Fee plus $6 per $1,000 Valuation, $75,000 Construction Cost
3 Tower $500 plus $135 building
4 $75,000 Construction Cost
MUNICIPALITY PERMIT
FEES1
PLAN REVIEW BOND INSURANCE NOTES
Kendall County
$550
Included
No
No
Footing inspection required
Engineering Report required
Montgomery
$5052
$125
Yes
No
Village uses outside engineering consulting
firm. Applicant pays consultant directly.
Sugar Grove
$6353
$13.50
Yes
Yes
Special Use is required. $750 fee applies.
New Site only <1 acre = $1,300.
Plainfield
$610
Included
Yes
Yes
All general and subcontractors must be
registered with the municipality at $150
each.
Joliet
$4,0004
Included
No
Yes
Insurance requirement depends on location
and issuance of a Street Obstruction Bond.
City Council Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title:
City Council / COW / Committee Agenda Date:
Synopsis:
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested:
Submitted by:
Agenda Item Notes:
See attached staff memorandum.
Reviewed By:
Legal
Finance
Engineer
Cit y Administrator
Consultant
_______________
Agenda Item Number
OB #2
Agenda Item Tracking Number
EDC 201029
Building Code Update Committee – Status Report
EDC / November 2, 2010
07/06/10 None
EDC201029
N/A
Informational Item
Report of ongoing activit ies related to the Building Code Update Committee.
Krysti BarksdaleNoble, AICP Communit y Development
Name Department
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The Building Code Update Co mmittee (BCUC) held it s kickoff meet ing on July 19,
2010 and has met consistent ly over the past several mo nths. During that time, the BCUC has
reviewed, discussed, and voted on amendments to the fo llowing five (5) of the ten (10) codes
proposed for adoption:
1. 2009 International Fuel Gas Code
2. 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IL Energy Efficient Building Act)
3. 2009 International Plumbing Code/Illino is Plumbing Code (recent version)
4. 2009 International Mechanical Code
5. 2009 International Property Maintenance Code
The Co mmittee is current ly reviewing the 2009 versio ns of the International Fire Code
and the International Residential Code. Discussion will cont inue on these proposed code
adoptions, which includes provisio ns regarding fire suppressio n (sprinkler) systems in various
building t ypes, at the next BCUC meet ing on November 15th. After completing the review o f
these proposed codes, the remaining codes for consideration will be the 2009 International
Building Code, 2009 International Exist ing Building Code and the 2008 National Electrical
Code.
Staff anticipates the BCUC will complete the review process in early 2011. The proposed
amended building code will be presented to the EDC for recommendation prior to the public
hearing process and Cit y Council vote.
Memorandum
To: Economic Development Committee
From: Kryst i J. BarksdaleNoble, Communit y Development Director
CC: Bart Olson, Cit y Administrator
Date: October 29, 2010
Subject: Building Code Update Committee –Status Report
City Council Agenda Item Summary Memo
Title:
City Council / COW / Committee Agenda Date:
Synopsis:
Council Action Previously Taken:
Date of Action: Action Taken:
Item Number:
Type of Vote Required:
Council Action Requested:
Submitted by:
Agenda Item Notes:
See attached staff memorandum.
Reviewed By:
Legal
Finance
Engineer
Cit y Administrator
Consultant
_______________
Agenda Item Number
OB #3
Agenda Item Tracking Number
EDC 201028
Zoning Co mmissio n – Status Report
EDC / November 2, 2010
07/06/10 None
EDC201028
N/A
Informational Item.
Report of ongoing activit ies related to the Zoning Commissio n and the co mprehensive
update of the zoning ordinance.
Krysti BarksdaleNoble, AICP Communit y Development
Name Department
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Since the Zoning Co mmissio n reconvened its regular mo nthly meeting schedule this past
spring, staff has began a complete review o f the current zoning code and began the process o f
working with the Co mmissio n to draft proposed revisio ns. To date, the Zoning Co mmissio n has
make comprehensive updates to the structure and content of the zoning code and proposed
amendments to the administrative and enforcement aspects to bring it more in line wit h the
actual pract ices and processes of the Cit y.
Substant ial revisio ns have been proposed to not only the purpose, interpretation and general
provisio ns o f the zoning ordinance, but also the permitted and special uses, dimensio nal/bulk
requirements and zoning district categories. Staff ant icipates the remainder of 2010 and early
2011 will be devoted to draft ing the proposed new chapters of the zoning code such as the:
Conservation Design District, Historic Downtown Overlay District, Route 47 Overlay District
and Alternative Energy Systems chapter.
The edit ing and formatting o f the final draft will most likely occur in the spring of 2011. At
the conclusio n of this process, staff expects a final written assessment report prepared by the
Zoning Co mmissio n will be submitted to the EDC in early summer 2011 alo ng wit h a
recommendation for adoption o f the new zoning ordinance. The Cit y Council will then conduct a
public hearing so licit ing cit izen comments prior to voting on adopting the proposed revisio ns.
Fo llowing adoption of the zoning ordinance, staff will prepare a handout and an informational
meet ing for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Co mmissio n members summarizing the
zoning ordinance changes.
Memorandum
To: Economic Development Committee
From: Kryst i J. BarksdaleNoble, Communit y Development Director
CC: Bart Olson, Cit y Administrator
Date: October 29, 2010
Subject: Zoning Commission – Status Report