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Park Board Packet 2009 07-23-09 Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department Administration Office - 201 W. Hydraulic St Yorkville, IL 60560 630-553.4357 Park Board Meeting Agenda Parks and Recreation Administration Office 7:00 p. m. Thursday, July 23, 2009 Call to Order: Roll Call: Chris Rollins, Ken Koch , Debbie Horaz, Kelly Sedgwick, Vickie Coveny, Garrick Gillette Introduction of Guests, City Officials and Staff: Interim Director of Parks and Recreation — Bart Olson Superintendent of Recreation — Sue Swithin Superintendent of Parks — Scott Sleezer Park Designer — Laura Haake City Council Liaison to Park Board — Diane Teeling, Ward 4 Alderman Public Comment: Presentations: Integrated Transportation Plan Approval of Minutes: Park Board — July 9, 2009* Bills Review: Cash Analysis* Bill List* Old Business: Park Naming Policy New Business: Part-time employee hours* Rivertront Park concept plan* ComEd trail lease* Cort-ands agreement extension* Park development standards, section 8 bicycle trail standards* Railroad crossings in downtown — discussion Boat launch — grant application Reports: Director's Report Recreation Report Parks Report Additional Business: Executive Session: Adjournment: Next meeting: Thursday, August 13, 2009 *Items needing Board approval or recommendation Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number Itm YMRKv Ut Parks ❑ Recreation ❑ PAAkC B RECRMA CO Director 0. AK) City Administrator ❑ Tracking Number Legal ❑ Human Resources ❑ Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: Integrated Transportation Plan Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23, 2009 Synopsis: A presentation by the Community Development Department on the City' s draft Integrated Transportation Plan. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: N / A Action Taken: N / A Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Majority Action Requested: Feedback and Approval Submitted by: Bart Olson Parks and Recreation Name Department Agenda Item Notes: C/p, �� as Memorandum EST. , � ' . .: yeas To: Yorkville Park Board From: Stephanie Boettcher, Senior Planner ® ®i G] N CC: Date: July 16, 2009 • <LE oyv Subject: Integrated Transportation Plan In 2004, the Illinois Department of Transportation awarded the United City of Yorkville funds to complete an Integrated Transportation Plan through the Illinois Tomorrow Corridor Planning Program. The overall intention of the plan is to improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility throughout the City. To achieve this, the first step was to identify and prioritize important trail linkages within a greater trail network. Secondly, the project addressed how the trail system will move through Yorkville's downtown and what streetscape elements (such as pavement elements, lighting, benches, etc) are necessary to make Yorkville's downtown pedestrian friendly and inviting. In August of 2008, the City hired SEC Group to assist on the project. At that point, the consultant team and city staff set forth on a year-long planning and public input process. A taskforce committee was established; As you are aware, Scott Sleezer and Laura Haake attended the meetings on behalf of Park and Recreation. The committee meet four times throughout this past year with discussions focusing mainly on trail locations, alignments and priorities. Two public workshop meetings were also held, one in December and the other in May. The December public workshop focused primarily on the trail network, with attendees given the opportunity to draw their ideal trail plan. The May meeting focused more on how the trail network connected into the downtown and what amenities could be added to the downtown to make it more pedestrian friendly. Attendees at the May meeting voted on the streetscape elements and design the felt best suited Yorkville's downtown. A draft of the Integrated Transportation Plan is presented before the Park Board for review, discussion, and revision recommendations prior to the plan being presented at the City Council meeting on August 11 , 2009. Copies of the final plan will be provided to the Park Board following City Council approval. Some highlights of the plan include: • Updated trail network plan with priority trail segments identified • "Loop" system in which high priority trail segments, upon construction can link together to form a short, medium, and long distance loop both north and south of the Fox River. • Implementation plan for high priority projects • Identification and explanation of funding strategies for implementation • Concept trailhead and trail system signage design and locations • Concept streetscape plan for downtown Yorkville featuring concept signage and gateways and suggested streetscape elements. 10 0 • 0 ' � r 4'P REFER � � t2K vM, et, l 1 s V .Y e U- [ ' fr D United City of Yorkville - Office of the Mayor: Mayor Valerie Burd United City of Yorkville City Council: Ward 1 Wally Werderich George Gilson, Jr. Ward 2 Gary Golinski Arden Joseph Plocher Ward 3 Marty Munns Robyn Sutcliff Ward 4 Rose Spears Diane Teeing ITP Task Force Members: Brian DeBolt Jason Pettit Gary Neyer Jeff Farren Dan Nicholson Don Duffy Lynn Dubajic Jeff Wilkins Rick Powell Dave Longo Ben Niles Russell Rogers ITP Project Team: United City of Yorkville Staff Project Lead: Travis Miller - Community Development Director Project Manager: Stephanie Boettcher - Senior Planner City Engineer: Joe Wywrot City Park Designer: Laura Haake Superintendent of Parks: Scott Sleezer ITP City Consultant - SEC Group Principal in Charge: Jason Poppen — Executive Vice President Project Manager: Phil Stuepfert - Director of Planning Staff Planners: Tedd Lundquist and Marisa Currier Transportation Engineers: Glenn Tredinnick and Tony Simmons 11113111101111 I'll 111,1,11 ,1111 ...1111... EC Group is pleased to submit the Integrated and other involved parties collectively established a plan Transportation Plan (ITP), including the Shared to create a more livable community through a cohesive Use Trail Master Plan and Downtown Streetscape and interconnected trail system. Master Plan, to the United City of Yorkville (Yorkville). This plan is both visionary and achievable, and will ben- Downtown Streetscape Plan efit Yorkville and its surrounding communities in Kendall The Downtown Streetscape Plan portion of the ITP County. focuses primarily on non-vehicular transportation and includes recommendations for both vehicular and pedes Shared Use Trail Master Plan trian safety. While not a Downtown Revitalization Plan, As Yorkville continues to grow, more and more vehicles or detailed Downtown Streetscape Plan, this ITP project will be on the roads resulting in increased congestion. identifies and addresses constraints and opportunities = This increased traffic volume not only causes frustration in Yorkville's downtown. This core area of Yorkville is for residents, but also increases maintenance costs of the geographic heart of the overall community, and this roads, and is detrimental to the environment through the ITP provides general recommendations to improve the harmful vehicle emissions. Yorkville can take steps toward aesthetics, "walkability" and "bikeability" in this important creating a more comprehensive and highly-utilized trail section of the community. Recommendations for bus ii- network system by implementing the recommendations nesses, property owners and the City include providing of this ITP. Implementation of the concepts and plans walkable streets, establishing a theme and stmetscape 4; within this document, potentially improves and protects design standards that maintain the character and history air quality by decreasing reliance on the automobile and of the region. Creating walkable streets should provide consequently promoting healthier lifestyles. encouragement to residents and visitors alike to use aI ternative modes of transportation LLL MW I y , <f' W11Z gU ` rr r rryl _ 1 1 _ rr; The ITP process consisted of a detailed data collection - and analysis stage, followed by concept development. One of the primary goals of the ITP projectwas to develop a sense of what the general public desires with respect to bicycling and walking. Through the creation of a Task Force committee, survey data collection and public input meetings, valuable information was collected to help to shape the project's vision, goals and objectives for the project. During the planning process, goals and objec- tives were finalized, existing and proposed trail corridors were created and analyzed, design standards were deter- mined, and priorities were identified. The residents of the Yorkville area, City leaders and staff, the ITP Task Force, • ' • ee a ' • • • 11 CHAPTER PAGE CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION 1 .1 Background 1 1 .2 Study Area 1 1 .3 Purpose and Benefits of the ITP 2 1 .4 TIP Process and Timeline 3 CHAPTER 2 - VISION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2.1 Vision, Goals and Objectives 5 CHAPTER 3 — DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS (EXISTING CONDITIONS & INVENTORY) 3.1 Document Review and Collected Data 9 3.2 Overall Bicycle and Pedestrian Conditions 10 3.3 Downtown Existing Conditions and Analysis 12 CHAPTER 4 - PUBLIC/STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT, INPUT AND PARTICIPATION 4.1 The Process and Importance of Public and Stakeholder Involvement 17 4.2 Coordination and Partnership 19 4.3 City Staff and City Council 19 CHAPTER 5 - ITP RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 Overall ITP Recommendations 21 5.2 Shared Use Trail Recommendations 23 5.2.1 Shared Use Trail Master Plan 5.2.2 Design Criteria and Standards 5.3 Downtown Streetscape Plan Recommendations 32 CHAPTER 6 - PLAN OF IMPLEMENTATION 6.1 Shared Use Trail Implementation Plan 49 6.1 .1 Implementation and Strategy Plan 6.1 .2 General Maintenance Program 6.1 .3 Funding Strategies (Local, State, and Federal) 6.2 Downtown Streetscape Implementation Plan 72 6.2.1 Implementation and Strategy Plan 6.2.2 Funding Strategies r. . iii - - - . • • - . A CHAPTER PAGE APPENDIX A: EXHIBITS Exhibit 'A' - Study Area Exhibit 'B' - Study Area Inventory Exhibit 'C - Downtown Study Area Exhibit `D' - Regional Trails Exhibit ' E' - Key Nodes and Connections Exhibit 'F' - Downtown Study Area Analysis Exhibit 'G' - Downtown Area Sidewalk Inventory Exhibit `H' - Theme and Character Vision Exhibit 'I' - Gateways and Wayfinding Signage Concepts Exhibit 'J - Shared Use Trail Master Plan (Overall and four details of quadrants) Exhibit 'K' - Shared Use Trail Master Plan - Priority Corridors (Overall and Detail) Exhibit 'L' - Potential Bike Lane/Shared Roadway Routes Exhibit 'M' - Loop System Plan Exhibit `N' - Gateways and Wayfinding Signage (Overall and Detail) Exhibit `O' - Trailheads and Wayfinding Signage Exhibit ? - Gateway and Wayfinding Signage — Downtown Plan Exhibit `Q' - Streetscape Elements Exhibit `R' - Downtown Area Sidewalk Improvements Exhibit 'S' - Downtown Recommendations Exhibit `T' - Illustrative Downtown Streetscape Plan APPENDIX B: ITP Survey Results ITP Comment Card Results APPENDIX C: VISUAL PREFERENCE STUDY Downtown Theme and Streetscape Elements APPENDIX D: LIST OF DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL 4 . . . . iv a -, Ag df ,F:iUr U the preservation of open space; and build multi-faceted The Illinois Department of Transportation awarded transportation guidelines and policies. Yorkville funds through the Illinois Tomorrow Corridor Planning Grant to complete this Integrated Transportation 12 STI a yv, AREA Plan. The purpose of this study is to improve and en- The United City of Yorkville, (Illinois founded in 1830) , courage bicycle and pedestrian transportation within is located 50 miles southwest of Chicago and lies along Yorkville, and to plan for connections to the surrounding the Fox River in Kendall County, Illinois. The community area. This ITP addresses community transportation has experienced tremendous growth in the past decade issues, potential for economic opportunities, protection both in terms of population as well as expansion of physi- of natural resources and improving non-vehicular public cal area. A 2008 report by the United States Census access and mobility. Bureau identified Kendall County as the fastest growing county in the nation from 2000 to 2007, with a' 77.5% The Integrated Transportation Plan is designed to achieve increase in population during that period; the greatest the goals set forth by the Illinois Tomorrow Corridor growth having taken place from 2005-2007. During the s" Planning Grant Program. Tasks to be completed as set period from 2000 to 2005, the City expanded its territory forth by the Grant Program and Yorkville are summarized by more than 13 square miles. The studyarea for this ITP below; project encompasses the corporate limits and contigu ous territory no more than a mile and'a half beyond said Data Collection and Analysis limits and not included in any municipality. This study ff Collect data such as demographics, corridor statistics, area is the same as the City's planning area used for the , traffic maps, orthophotos, land use, and other relevant 2008 Comprehensive Plan. The Shared Use Trail Master information from forest preserve districts and municipali Plan and the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan study, ties; conduct site visits; and evaluate the corridor's pres- areas are described below and shown on the referenced ent condition. exhibits. Public Involvement Conduct a series of open and ongoing public meetings involving local, county and state officials, businesses, land developers, property owners, forest and waterway authorities, citizens and other stake holders, to present the plan, gather input, identify and deliberate issues and #' formulate a context-sensitive solution. The Fox River Is avaluable natural resource within the study area Coordination and Partnership Shared Use Trail Master Plan — Study Area Coordinate with the Kendall County Highway Department The study area for the Shared Use Trail Master Plan In- and the Department's District 3 Office regarding its road cludes approximately 74.6 square miles. The boundaries capacity assessments, zoning changes, and walking and are, generally, U.S. Route 30 (to the no Helmar Road bicycle paths. Establish a partnership with waterway (to the south), Eldamain (to the west), and Grove Road (to authorities, adjacent communities, Kendall County Forest the east). The Study Area encompasses significant trans Preserve District and the Illinois Department of Natural portation routes such as U.S. Route 34, Illinois Routes 47, Resources (IDNR) regarding its plan affecting the Fox 71 and 126, Galena Road, Baseline Road, Caton Farm r River, wildlife and wetlands; coordinate with land devel- Road, Kennedy Road and the proposed Prairie Parkway opers on land use management. (see Exhibit A - Study Area). Concept Development Downtown Streetscape Plan — Study Area Assess the performance and effectiveness of existing The Downtown Streetscape Plan addresses a more spe- transportation plans; develop specific plans for non- cific study area, generally bounded by Somonauk' Street vehicle access, "bike-friendly" streets, pathways and (to the north), Mill Street (to the east), Illinois Route 126 (to parking areas; enhance land-use design in the target cor- the south), and Morgan Street (to the west) (see Exhibit ridor, including complementary amenities; recommend `C' - Downtown Study Area). This includes the "core" changes to zoning codes and sign standards; promote downtown area as well as the Fox River, which traverses in an east-west direction, just north of Hydraulic Street. office park developers, who realize higher property values Other significant physical features within this study area when in close proximity of these features. Additionally, include the Yorkville Intermediate School, Town Square open space, trails and greenways can help manage com- Park, Riverfront Park, the white water kayak/canoe chute munity storm water issues, by utilizing the open space and the Kendall County Courthouse and campus. areas for storm water management. The ITP promotes this idea in order to assist in minimizing flooding, improve water quality, protect wetlands, conserve habitat for wild- 3 AND BENEFITS OR Hr t " "� life, and buffer adjacent land uses. The ITP project was prepared to achieve the goals set forth by the Grant Program, and addresses items targeted Health by Yorkville community leaders: • Community-wide transportation issues There are also health benefits • Impact on economic opportunities and ieegratedawell-planned • Natural resources protection and integrated trail system • Public access and mobility improvement throughoutthe Yorkville region. The ITP builds upon Yorkville's current Comprehensive ; Daily exercise (bicycling , walk- Land Use Plan approved in 2008 and Downtown Vision king, etc.) significantly improve Plan created in 2005. ,mental and physical health. y Safe and convenient trails and Shared Use Trail Master Plan — Purpose and � to wal greenways encourage people � � -to walk and utilize bicycles. Benefits Additionally, it provides opportunities for people to travel The purpose of this Shared Use Trail Master Plan is to their workplace, retail shopping, or to simply enjoy the to guide Yorkville in the planning of current and future outdoors for recreational purposes. non-vehicular transportation facilities, in order to meet the demand of citizens. In 2004, the Yorkville Parks and Safety Recreation Department completed a conceptual trail Safety for residents of all ages in Yorkville and the im- development plan, as part of the Parks and Recreation mediate area is another important reason to implement Master Plan, outlining the location for major trail align- the ideas and principles set forth in this ITP. The con- ments throughout the study area. The original plan was sequences of bicycle/pedestrian accidents with vehicles further refined and detailed to indicate trail connections are often serious and sometimes fatal. Children are es- and links in the 2008 Parks and Recreation Master Plan pecially vulnerable, because their movements are often revision and update. This ITP project utilizes that plan unpredictable, and they are inexperienced at riding in as a base and provides a more comprehensive Master traffic, Young children often ride their bikes or walk across Plan with recommendations. The benefit of completing busy streets and highways to schools, parks, neighbors' this study and implementing the recommendations are houses, or other destinations in Yorkville. The addition of many. As Yorkville's population continues to grow, the any new bicycle or pedestrian facilities indicated in this overall goal is to create a livable community that offers plan will immediately increase the safety of residents and non-vehicular transportation options that are convenient, children. reliable, safe, and efficient. If implemented successfully, people will be able to travel to the places where they live, Downtown Streetscape Plan — Purpose and work, shop, learn, dine, and recreate, without requiring the use of a vehicle. Benefits As a part of the Integrated Transportation Plan, a Economic. Health and Safety Benefits Downtown Streetscape Plan has been prepared, including Economic a Downtown Pedestrian Analysis and Design Standards for Streetscape Elements. The focus in these areas is to ell-planned and well-constructed trail provide standard guidelines for an improved pedestrian em offers potential economic benefits, environment, re-creating a vibrant downtown for years ding higher real estate property values, to come. This can be achieved by building upon the I tourism and recreation-related vision set forth by the Downtown Vision Plan created in nues, and cost savings for public ser- 2005. The ITP specifically recognizes the Downtown s. Trails and greenways are viewed as Vision Plan, and incorporates its overall concepts and by residential, commercial and ideals, as set forth. The Vision Plan established the JLamenities - - • • • - • "ultimate vision" or "big picture" for Yorkville, while the ITP „ Downtown Streetscape Study focuses on tangible and Data poneghnnana Ana yss y more immediate goals to improve walkability and bikeabil- ity. Therefore, the primary focus is to set the stage for a Ell better pedestrian environment and providing streets that p uiclnwlvemenycooTanahou'and =° are safe, pedestrian-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing. pB hehp _ fCpn[mlres throlghout nnr proJeu[) Implementation of the Downtown Streetscape Plan will help to create an overall environment that encourages ex- isting businesses, residents, and institutions to stay and Concept Devempment prosper ros in Yorkville, as well as attract new businesses slb[^stir Sfiare us 7 a,r sysrem�=2lsEl Ell S} bfnsk2� DadH[oryry Sdee(scope Prnrr�. and new residents to the downtown. Creating this plan is merely the first step to creating amore successful and "- vibrant downtown. Forging long-lasting partnerships FnorfzattonLPhasgg Imptenena on'" "! among private investors, local businesses, public agen- cies, and community representatives will also be crucial for success. I > � °� o P,� F € D STEPS Sateg� ea Transpo on rlaz}F °°t � � ReP4rt rEll The following table provides an overview of the general s , timeline for the ITP project. Also a diagram is provided representing the various steps taken in order to complete the study. For a detailed description of each step, see the F��nalFpbbclVlleettngs and AppSovil„ associated sections in this report. E' - IE Wr xs's r. li �. y� { !` -gy h � a ,Ell 'ELI It [r��7r OF In � � �i� u� � �� 5 � w d ) x s f s �` P - 1 "n t5.19.i008 12.043008 01.151009 0105.2999 04.302009 061.31009 ? Task FOmo PUBLIC Tsak Fol Task Face Tvak FRl PUBLIC Meeting ELL WORKSHOW Meeting 42 Poll mElln9#J - WORKSHOW 1 INFORMATION INFORMATION'S MEETING #1 MEETING 42 . . . 3 Page Left Intentionally Blank fj � 4 s - • • • • - � • e I ;tr ; 4O L Pv3Tt `fib Shared Use Trail - Goals and Objectives During and following the public process, a clear and spe- The following goals for the Shared Use Trail Master Plan cific vision statement capturing the goals and intentions provide the context for the specific policies and recom- of the project was developed, to accurately describe the mendations discussed in the ITP. The goals support the desired outcome of the ITP. long-term vision and serve as the foundation of the plan. The goals are broad and general statements of purpose, Shared Use Trail Master Plan - Vision not intended to provide details, but show the plan's di- rection and provide overall guidance. The corresponding Statement objectives provide more specific descriptions. Imagine Yorkville has evolved its non-vehicular trans- portation system into a cohesive and connected network GOAL 1 : IMPROVE THE EXISTING TRAIL of trails, consisting of walkable and bikeable streets and ample greenways. This integrated system accommo- NETWORK SYSTEM dates users of all ability levels and is safe and accessible Objective 1: Improve and expand the existing trail for all users. The City's trail network provides a variety system, by completing and connecting to local trail of recreational opportunities such as running, walking, networks and adding trail segments in high priority and bicycling, and connects important recreational des- corridors. tinations, such as Yorkville parks, Kendall County Forest Preserves, the water park, local gyms and other facilities. GOAL 2: FACILITATE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Safety features such as landscaping and lighting provide Objective 1: Provide multiple opportunities for a sense of security. Continued maintenance and high residents of Yorkville and the surrounding area to quality design of the trails maintain the infrastructure in provide input and ideas regarding the Integrated useable condition, as well as create a pleasing environ- Transportation Plan. This . objective was accom- ment for its users. The trails within Yorkville create op- plished by establishing a Task Force and conducting portunities for people to use other modes of transporta- a series of meetings with stakeholders, including tion to reach shopping, places of employment, residential local, county and state officials, business owners neighborhoods, schools and other key destinations. land developers, property owners, and citizens: While implementation of the Vision will take many years, this future scenario is the ultimate vision of the Shared GOAL 3: PROVIDE CONNECTIVITY Use Trail Master Plan. Objective 1: Complete a network of trails. that ac - Downtown bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel rti Downtown Streetscape Plan - Vision especially to key destinations such as employment Statement centers, residential neighborhoods, schools, parks Imagine downtown Yorkville being a lively place where recreational facilities, civic establishments, future people can meet, eat, shop, and live—a place that em- transit stops, and commercial centers. braces its history, and celebrates its rich natural environ- Objective 2: Focus on local connections and imple- .° merit located on the Fox River. The sense of place and meriting trail connections where gaps oruncompleted ambiance is unique and memorable. Signs leading to trail corridors currently exist. the downtown make it easy to find, welcoming visitors and residents to town. These attractive "gateways" frame Objective 3: Create "loops' north and south of each approach to downtown Yorkville, and the friendly the Fox River of various lengths (short, medium and ` atmosphere and unique character provides visitors with long) that are high priority and connect to existing trail a lasting impression. There is truly a unique sense of systems. place that provides a pedestrian-friendly environment en- Objective 4: Coordinate regional trail connections hanced by a great streetscape. The downtown consists with adjacent and nearby municipalities. of tree-lined streets, inviting sidewalks, attractive street lighting, colorful landscaping, well-maintained storefronts GOAL 4: ENSURE SAFETY AND SECURITY and public areas, appealing street furniture, and welcom- Objective 1: Improve overall safety and security ing green spaces. Residents and visitors are attracted to of existing and future shared use trail facilities for all downtown Yorkville because of its unique sense of place, users. aesthetically pleasing environment and natural features such as the Fox River. Objective 2: Seek funding and grants for improve- ments to walkways and bike routes surrounding i schools. GOAL 8: CONTEXT SENSITIVE SOLUTIONS Objective 3: Implement appropriate signage, light- Objective 1: Utilize Context Sensitive Solutions ing, pavement markings and comply with American (CSS), in order to blend the Shared Use Trail Plan with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. with the character of Yorkville's existing neighbor- Objective 4: Provide recommendations for imple- hoods and the surrounding region. menting traffic calming techniques and minimizing conflict zones. $ GOAL 5: DESIGN STANDARDS Objective 1: Provide established standards and guidelines for the shared use trail, to accommodate s' safe non-vehicular travel (such as bicycling and walking). Objective 2: Provide or reference established guidelines and specifications for developing bicycle and pedestrian-friendly streets. Objective 3: Incorporate theme and design stan- dards, to integrate the community character within the trail system and focus on aesthetic quality. GOAL 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Objective 1: Protect and enhance the Fox River watershed, by utilizing environmentally-friendly techniques, such as Best Management Practices (BMP's). Objective 2: Emphasize the use of drought-tolerant and native trees, wildflowers and grasses along the shared use trail. Objective 3: Highlight the Fox River as a major component of the shared use trail system. GOAL 7: FUNDING Objective 1: Explore and identify available federal and state funding to construct and maintain future pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Objective 2: Establish a method for all future road improvements to include bicycle or walking accom- modations and/or contribute funds to the shared use trail system. Objective 3. Explore other revenue sources, such as including the shared use trail system in the annual capital expense budget, and requiring new developments to contribute funds. r A�' 6 • - • • • • - • • e Downtown Streetscape Plan - Goals and GOAL 5: DESIGN STANDARDS AND Objectives GUIDELINES y Objective 1: Develop general streetscape design GOAL 1 : DOWNTOWN AS A DESTINATION standards and guidelines, establishing a model for Objective 1: Contribute to the revitalization of pedestrian environments to be consistent with the Yorkville's downtown and create a destination that course of future development in the downtown. becomes the centerpiece of the community by im- Objective 2: Create design standards, to require l proving accessibility via walking and bicycling. inclusion of pedestrian-friendly features in the down Objective 2: Improve access and visibility to the town area. Fox River, and integrate multiple recreational oppor- tunities along the Fox River corridor. Objective 3: Maximize dverfront connectivity op- portunities such as the Riverfront Park, river walk, kayak /canoe chute, fishing and other recreational amenities. GOAL 2: FACILITATE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Objective 1: Provide multiple opportunities for residents of Yorkville and the surrounding area to provide input and ideas regarding the Integrated Transportation Plan. Accomplish this objective by establishing a Task Force and conducting a series of meetings with stakeholders, including local, countyr and state officials, business owners, land develop- ers, property owners, and citizens. GOAL 3: IMPROVE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION Objective 1: Improve pedestrian access to and between key elements, such as the existing down- town storefronts, Riverfront Park, future plazas, key overlooks and the Fox River. Objective 2: Focus on providing trails and walkways connecting the downtown core area to residential areas throughout Yorkville. V. ° GOAL 4: ESTABLISH THEME AND CHARACTER Objective 1: Establish a unique and identifiable theme for the downtown and ties into its historical character. Objective 2: Create ideas and conceptual sketches for "gateway" features, to establish a sense of arrival into the downtown. Objective 3: Identify theme features that can be replicated within the trail system (i.e. t and directional signage), to tie the downtown to the surrounding community. Page Left Intentionally Blank ri = h L A € iltl „ I �lFv: f41 „ qty `8' — Study Area Inventory). Other significant features - inventoried and shown on Exhibit 'B' are: „ ATA 0 Municipal boundaries In preparing the Integrated Transportation Plan the proj- & School Districts ect team collected data and created an inventory of the 0 Schools existing study area, ultimately providing an overall site 0 Floodplains (100 year and 500 year) analysis. A sampling of the information and data col- 0 Environmental Corridors (minor and major , lected is as follows; drainages) Current Yorkville demographic information City Parks (Existing and Proposed), State Parks and Corridor Statistics and Traffic Maps Forest Preserves 2003 Transportation Plan Kendall County Trail and Greenways Plan 2004 Vill 2006 Aerial photography 2007 Kane and Kendall County Bike Map i k =r �' 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update 2008 Conceptual Shared Use Trail Map Route 47 Engineering Plans (for future widening) CMAP 2040 Draft Plan (Trails and Greenways) Existing Standards from other agencies (i.e. MUTCD, AASHTO) The Fox River and Fox River Watershed are sensitive natural resources in the ; Yorkville region `i h Context Sensitive Solutions One of the unique methods utilized during the ITP project is called Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS). This method gs identifies existing conditions and character of an' area ' , and then establishes recommendations, based ; upon ;< the context of the region. The CSS process works as a partnership between Yorkville and local stakeholders to iFl Existing conditions of Cannonball Trail - Looking�north develop working solutions that incorporate the context of the area to ensure that final recommendations preserve During the assessment and analysis stage, an initial and respect local character and natural resources. kickoff meeting occurred, with the project team touring the study area and specifically focusing on the downtown ep+� area. The study areas, as described previously for both t the Shared Use Trail Master Plan and the Downtown ` ^ Streetscape Plan, were studied and inventoried. The project team completed tasks such as: Inventory of existing conditions Analysis of population projections and trip generations Kendall County Courthouse Cross-section analysis and recommendations The CSS process respects architecture of region Opinion of probable costs "Context sensitive solutions is a collaborative, interdisci- At the completion of the data collection and site analysis plinary approach that involves all stakeholders to develop stage, the information and graphics were compiled for a transportation facility that fits its physical setting and use throughout the process and, specifically, through preserves scenic, aesthetic, historic and environmental the public involvement stage. Many municipalities are resources, while maintaining safety and mobility., GSS is adjacent to the ITP study area boundary (see Exhibit A' an approach that considers the total context within which - Study Area). Natural features such as the Fox River, a transportation improvement project will exist. ” Blackberry Creek, Middle Aux Sable Creek and Rob Source: Federal Highway Administration Roy Creek also exist within the study area (see Exhibit All information and knowledge is shared within a collab- the system remain, and the Yorkville region, specifically, orative process. This process leads to flexible application does not have a cohesive or connected trail system , even of design standards, focusing more attention on pedes- though the demand exists. In a 2007 survey by the trians and bicyclists. The ITP utilizes Context Sensitive Parks and Recreation Department, trails were identi- Solutions by analyzing the "context' of Yorkville and the fied as the number one facility request for residents. Kendall County region, and incorporating the findings into However, in the results of a recent survey (2009), over design solutionsthat are in harmonywith the area's natural 86% of respondents reported that the "level of accessi- features and resources that could be otherwise harmed. bility of the trails they travel" are average to very poor. Scenic, aesthetic, historic and environmental resources Then when asked "which of the following would do the were examined and inventoried, such as the Historic MOST to encourage you to utilize trails and sidewalks Kendall County Courthouse, Fox River, Blackberry Creek, in Yorkville?" a significant number (61 .8 %) responded Aux Sable Creek, Forest Preserves, and existing rural "more connected sidewalks and trails". However when character of the area. Yorkville, like many communities, asked about the "quality of the trail" almost 75% respond- values these types of features because they are invalu- ed favorably saying they are average to excellent, which able. The cultural history and character of this Kendall may be due to the fact that constructed trails in Yorkville County region would not be easy to replace or replicate are fairly new (see Appendix B for all survey questions if destroyed. and responses). Harris Forest Preserve - It can be assumed that if the facility improvements con- tained in this ITP report were implemented, non-vehicular travel could substantially increase in Yorkville. Connections to Local Trail S, sty ems The ITP provides an inventory of the local trail systems il that are constructed or planned. Yorkville is developing -`' a large cohesive trail system, with implemented trails typically located in new developments. Successful grant applications have used developer land/cash funds to ,« k directly fund trail construction. In other areas, the trails were designed as part of the development in-lieu of side- walk on no-load roads, or in greenways behind homes. To date, over 20 developments in Yorkville currently Richar ,., .o . AP ores. --I - - have trail easements secured and agreements with the developers for construction. Continuing this practice will greatly benefit the City through reducing cost to connect MZ OVERALL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIArl the various residential developments and maintenance ,t. iI ITIO fees if the developments homeowner's association can Bicycle and pedestrian conditions vary greatly throughout maintain internal trails that are primarily utilized by the the study area. In the past, as with most growing com- developments' residents. Forfuture trail development, ne- munities, Yorkville focused on immediate needs such as gotiations in annexation agreements can create regional infrastructure improvements including roads, water and trails, and this is especially beneficial in an area where sewer system, and trail plans were not developed, or all development plans are under review at the same time. required in developments, to connect to facilities in town. Another example of how connections to local trails may In 2006 with the creation of the Community occur, IDOT is now required to plan for non-vehicular Lhave elopment Department, the trail system facilities on all major roads as a result of the Complete an to develop further, with careful watch Streets Law. This is especially beneficial to Yorkville with ompleting missing connections as de- the multiple state roads such as Route 34, 47, 126, and 71 de- velopments came in. In some cases, trails within the ITP study area. been constructed along the roadway eu of sidewalks, with the hope that, eday, it would provide connectivity greater system . Today many gaps in ILL • . proposed regional trails. This coordination is essential, 3i��alkf 3 as Yorkville looks for opportunities - on a regional level to partner with other organizations with similar goals of r creating a regional shared use trail network,. while meet- = ing the needs of Yorkville. An example would be the link- ing and coordination with the Village of Oswego and their ' trail system, which is immediately east of the ITP study area. Also, it will be important to coordinate with Kendall Connecting to existing trails (Win dett Ridge picture above) is a primary goal of County and the Kendall County Forest Preserve District the ITP study regarding their trail plans, and examine. potential partner- ship opportunities. Successful local trail systems include the Grande Reserve Trail, Autumn Creek, Fox Hill, Heartland, Windett Ridge, Raintree, Heartland Circle and Bristol Bay, all developer installed trails. Future trail corridors such as the ComEd easement (see exhibits for location) are an example of a key local trail location that the City is currently pursuing funding for through a grant. 3i The ITP focuses on connecting to existing and proposed regional trails (pictured above is the Kendall County Subdivision—Fields of Farm Colony trail system) Yorkville has coordinated trail pfanning and construction when appropriate and will continue to pursue opportune Some constructed trails exist In Yorkville (as shown in Grande Reserve, above) ties in the future to connect any geographically connected however connectivity of these existing trails to downtown and other built trail projects. For example, successful coordinationand'imple ' systemsis lacking mentation with Kendall County and the Forest, Preserve Connections to Existing and Potential Regional District will produce a unified regional trail system for all residents of this area to enjoy. The ITP has identified Trail Systems potential regional connections and !t will be important for One of the primary goals of the ITP project was to ana- the City to be knowledgeable about the programming and ` lyze regional trail systems and pursue connectivity with current status of the groups listed below. these regional trail networks. Maps were collected and the project team met with, or discussed the ITP with other Adjacent Municipalities municipalities and organizations, in order to identify po- Oswego tential regional connections (see Exhibit `D' — Regional Montgomery Trails). Sugar Grove Plano Mlllbrook Millington Lisbon i Newark Plattville The Fox River Trail is a key regional link for Yorkville Joliet As the Yorkville trails system expands, it will be very important to coordinate and understand the Shared Use Trail Plans of other municipalities and organizations and their overall programming and implementation schedules for those plans. Therefore, the ITP includes an emphasis on inventorying and pursuing connections to existing and Other Agencies and Potential Regional Trail facilities (see Exhibit 'E' — Key Nodes and Connections). Corridors The ITP has considered important features and has iden- Kendall County and Kendall County Forest Preserve tified many destinations including but not limited to: District Downtown Yorkville Kane, Grundy, and Will Counties Yorkville High School/YHS Academy Oswegoland Park District Kendall Marketplace Shopping Center Plainfield Park District Yorkville Public Library and City Hall Fox Valley Park District (Fox River Trail) Yorkville REC Center and Parks and Recreation CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning) Administration Office Conservation Foundation ComEd 3 . 3 Dowt"r OWN EXISTING CONDITIONS AkND Adjacent Townships and Road Commissioners IL Route 47 Corridor (potential link to the I & M Canal ANALYSIS Trail) In order to provide ideas and recommendations for im- Middle Aux Sable Creek Corridor provements, it is important to gain an understanding and Virgil Gilman Trail thorough inventory of the existing conditions in down- town Yorkville (see Exhibit 'F' — Downtown Study Area Connectivity to Key Nodes and Destinations Analysis). This ITP study expands beyond the strengths, One of the primary goals of the Shared-Use Trail System weaknesses, opportunities and threats, as identified in is to provide connectivity by linking existing neighbor- the current Vision Plan. These items will be taken into hoods and trails to "activity nodes" and destinations consideration throughout the Integrated Transportation around Yorkville. The project team examined how po- Plan; tential connections to existing trail networks might be achieved in developments such as Heartland Circle and Analysis Raintree Village. Ultimately, trails will connect to adjacent Strengths municipalities, Kendall County, and to state-wide trail net- Intact vintage blocks and character works, as mentioned previously. 9 Quick growth and high traffic counts • Nearby tourism attractions and Fox River access and recreation (kayak/ canoe chute, fishing, etc.) 0 Adjacent traditional neighborhoods, available sites, strong businesses downtown and owner occupied properties & Leadership and government interest 6 f t #�y 9i Trail connections to shopping areas, schools and work places is a primary goal of the ITP proposed trail system - Connectivity of key nodes, places, features, and destination points is very important r when implementing a successful Shared- Use Trail system. In Yorkville, there are " many key nodes that should be linked — together, such as forest preserves, librar- Weaknesses ies, schools, employment and work places, Hard edge of the river dividing the downtown area parks, restaurants, shopping areas, public Illinois Route 47 as a barrier between the east and buildings, churches, banks and medical west downtown regions rp on No= Vehicular Transportation IL Route 47 is the main north-south arterial route through - - the downtown carrying significant traffic volume and dividing the area into an east and west side, which in hibits safe non-vehicular travel. Future plans for Route 47 are to widen the road, increase the number of lanes, r thus eliminating the parking that currently exists. The a'. removal of the parallel parking requires its replacement ; elsewhere in the downtown. IDOT is currently working r with the City to relocate these parking spaces. Lastly, since a high-volume, four lane arterial road such,as this can disrupt a pedestrian-friendly environment due to the loud noises, faster travel speeds and space constraints Existing conditions in Downtown Yorkville - The °old button factory"is shown Yorkville and the Illinois Department of Transportation are on the left and Route 47 shown on the right working together in order to optimize a safe non-vehicular Opportunities transportation system. Fagade and building rehabilitations Historic resources and design guidelines S National retailer and restaurant recruitment Advertisement to potential new residents Build out of density Threats } Future widening of IL Route 47 ' Lack of modern commercial space and aging hous- - in stock Bicyclists desire to ride in the Yorkville region however more trallfacilities need g to beconstructe'd Distance to new residents - Riders at Route 47 and Hydraulic Ave pictured above Lack of connection between new and old streets Competitive atmosphere of nearby communities Additionally, collector streets pass through therdown- town study area and include Van Emmon, Fox Street In addition to the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities River Road, and Hydraulic Street (parallel 9 1 Fox and threats listed above, the ITP identifies the existing River throughout the core downtown area however, it 1 17 conditions in the categories of: land use, streetscape does not connect further to the east or west). These conditions, vehicular and non-vehicular transportation important road corridors have bicycle and pedestrian conditions, existing sidewalk conditions, lighting and site safety concerns and some mitigation will be needed in furnishings. the future. For example, pedestrian bump-outs'can be added at some intersections and clearly marked pedes- Land Use trian crossings will be needed at key intersections. A range of land uses exist within the downtown study area, such as retail, restaurants, parking lots, service, Parking office, institutional, public and residential, all of which are The downtown area currently has City parking lots scat fairly "typical" in small town commercial districts such as tered in various locations (see Exhibit `F' — Downtown Yorkville. Auto-oriented uses dominate the core area Study Area Analysis). Most residents, business owners of the downtown, as well as the immediate surrounding and users of the downtown area perceive a parking short- area. Residential uses are located to the east, west, age, and this would worsen as Route 47 is widened and north (across the Fox River) and south of the downtown the on-street parallel parking is eliminated. Therefore, core area. The downtown has some green space, but parking is a critical issue that needs to be addressed. lacks the significant open space, public parks and plazas that will be a key feature for future success. yJ Pedestrian and Bicycle Existin Conditions and Existing condition on South Main Street near the Kendall Count Courthouse y g Analysis (Core Downtown Area) The ITP strives to improve walkability and all types of non- vehicular circulation in and around the core downtown : area and, therefore, an inventory of existing conditions was necessary. The ITP team examined the existing p= . { ,__MN: sidewalks within an approximate 10 minute walking radius RM of the downtown, to identify the conditions and walkability. '£ r The results or findings of the inventory (see Exhibit `G' — Downtown Area Sidewalk Inventory) are listed below. Over half of the roadway corridors within the 10 minute radius do not have pedestrian facilities (side- walks or trail) Some existing sidewalks within a ten (f0) minute walk ofthe downtown are Many existing sidewalks are fairly narrow, undefined non-existent or in poor condition and/or in poor condition Existing sidewalks often terminate in the middle of In the core downtown area (Route 47, Hydraulic Street the block and Van Emmon) sidewalk encroachments, including Recent improvements to streets and sidewalks (In building facades, street and traffic lights, signage poles, Town Road Improvement Program) with the goal of etc., limit the effective width of sidewalks in many areas providing continuous sidewalks on at least one side to as little as 3 feet, which is not recommended. This of the street width is acceptable only in low traffic areas, and the width North of the Fox River can cause conflicts when there are a greater number Liberty Street of pedestrians and streetscape elements. In addition, Colton Street the narrow sidewalk clearance can cause difficulties for Center Street people with strollers and wheelchairs. E. Main Street South of the Fox River In order to achieve the goal of improved walkability in the • Hydraulic Avenue core downtown area, many improvements are needed. • W. Van Emmon To provide safe and convenient pedestrian circulation, • W. Madison Street sidewalks will need to be completed, pedestrian cross- 6 E. Fox Street ings added and some sidewalks will need to be widened, • E. Washington Street repaired, or in many cases constructed where no walk • Orange Street currently exists. • Morgan Street • Adams Street Existing Streetscape Conditions • Huestis Street R While some attractive • Mill Street rt Streetscape improve- Sidewalks in the residential area surrounding the '` ! ments or fagade im- Yorkville Intermediate School need to be improved provements have been due to poor conditions undertaken within r downtown in recent years, these have been � r � _ u tai implementedincremen- tally, and are not con- sistent throughout the core downtown. It was identified, through the inventory and analysis stage, that Yorkville The west side of 1L Route 47inrthe core needs clear and con- downtown area — parking to be removed as sistent Streetscape part of future widening project Design Standards and a. t � Y i Y • _ • • • • • • \h .� ,ic f�� ^4r,�i� a..�,.�y is � a � E ,r- rd" '� t MAt UM� N2^FRf{$ `� y r u 1 � 1 • • • • • 1 A � Yorkville Integrated Transportation Plan .� Umted City of Yorkville' Page Left Intentionally Blank ..fait, A, f� I y 3 i g "� - �I �lt + t 1 Y k f - , r: { ur. l�t,a+� ,� :.54 ,.� .,� .f � _ �� .:� t re s �, � ��. 'a r TIM- 104 LIP , t 5 � ; •a. n jam . IT ( ; ;c `°`TZOCLSS AND ,vc 'f RT NCF Or 4�Up$ .IC agencies that may have a vested interest in the Plan For example, the Fox River and the Fox River Watershed are ' AN0 Z%TA EH0LDER fNVO;n'VEMEHT important environmental assets to the region, and are The key to the success of the ITP is frequent and to be protected. The Fox River Ecosystem Partnership Z meaningful communication with the general public and (FREP) has established a plan to insure the long-term key stakeholders. Without the involvement of the local health of the Fox River Watershed which is a major goal citizens of Yorkville and the surrounding region, the ITP of the ITP. plan would not realize its full implementation potential. If residents have a vested interest in a project or idea, ITP Task Force Committee realization of the vision and goals can be achieved more The ITP Task Force Committee was established to repre quickly, and with more benefit to the residents than if they sent a cross-section of stakeholders and experts who vol had not been involved. The exchange of knowledge and unteered their time in providing direction and input on the ideas between residents and the City can greatly enhance project. Task Force members have diverse backgrounds, the outcome of this plan and its final products. For these interests, perspectives, and technical expertise. reasons, the ITP sought the early and active participa- The ITP Task Force is comprised of the following organs tion of residents during the planning process. The project zations and representatives: team utilized the following methods to involve the public 1 . School District #115 — Brian DeBolt in its planning efforts: ITP Task Force, resident survey, 2. Kendall County Forest Preserve District — Jason downtown business and property owner survey, comment Pettit cards, information sharing, and public workshops. 3. Local and Active Developers/Builders — Gary Neyer 4. Downtown Businesses/Property Owners - Jeff - The following groups were involved in the formulation of Farren, Dan Nicholson the ITP; 5. Chamber of Commerce — Don Duffy Yorkville Area Residents 6. Yorkville Economic Development Corporati on (YEDC) Task Force Committee — Lynn Dubajic Community Leaders and Elected Officials 7. Fox River Ecosystem Partnership — Jason Downtown Business and Local Property Owners Pettit Yorkville Economic Development Corporation g. Kendall County — Representatives Yorkville Chamber of Commerce 9. Illinois Department of Transportation ([DOT) District - Yorkville School District 3 office — Rick Powell Illinois Department of Transportation 10. Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Kendall County Planning Department, Highway Dave Longo Department and Forest Preserve District 11 . Yorkville Bike Club — Ben Niles Illinois Department of Natural Resources 12. Chicago Area Mountain Bikers — Russell Rogers Local Developers and Homebuilders Task Force participation and input throughout the process s Yorkville leaders involved the stakeholders, in order to was vital to the success and overall usefulness of the final establish the guiding principles of this study, which will document. Primary responsibilities of the ITP Task Force ultimately improve safety and mobility for everyone, while were as follows: also preserving and enhancing the scenic, economic, Offer overall general guidance for the Integrated historic, and natural qualities of Yorkville's setting. Transportation Plan project development Provide input to develop prioritization as to the shared use trail system projects and implementation Provide input as to theme, way-finding, gateways and . signage ° Offer guidance as to bicycle use and type of trail for design guidelines Provide overall recommendations to increase pedes- trian and vehicular access to the downtown area for economic development enhancement In addition to the partnership with the stakeholders, the Offer input for improvements to the downtown aes- thetic quality study team coordinated and partnered with other local • - - e s • a - e • s 17 Provide general input on the framework for downtown Park and Recreation Survey and ITP Survey/ development/re-development design standards/ Questionnaire Results guidelines for land uses, sign standards, lighting, The United City ofYorkville's website was utilized as an in- parking, landscaping, furnishings, sidewalk improve- formational tool for the public. The newsletter (described ments, hardscapes, etc. below), ITP survey, and other project information were Provide a forum for consensus-building on key issues placed on the website, so as to be easily accessible and and decisions available to the public and interested parties. The online survey was conducted to gain input on current and poten- tial trail usage. As mentioned previously in this report, the survey recently completed by the Parks and Recreation = ' Department (see Appendix B - ITP Survey Results) also WE ascertained the wishes of Yorkville residents, by demon- { strafing that 83% of residents desire trails. By collecting this feedback from the various surveys, the ITP was able to address respondents' attitudes and The ITP Task Force meetings provided a{forum to directly opinions on various subjects and issues. Input gathered communicate progress on the project, and to receive input through these surveys impacted the direction and deci- from the members on key issues and components of the sions made throughout the process of the ITP. plan. Additionally, public comments or concerns were communicated to the members for input and consensus- ITP Newsletters building. The ITP Task Force helped to create the Vision Four project newsletters and fact sheets were developed Statement, Goals and Objectives. The ITP Task Force and distributed throughout the course of the project. The met four times throughout the project time frame on the newsletters served as a written source of easily under- following dates: stood, up-to-date information regarding the ITP project. The newsletters were available at Task Force meetings Meeting Dates: and public workshops, and were available at several lo- Meeting # 1 - October 16, 2008 cations throughout Yorkville. The newsletters informed Meeting # 2 - January 15, 2009 people of the status of the project, important milestones, Meeting # 3 - March 5, 2009 and next steps of the project. Meeting # 4 - April 30, 2009 Publication Dates: Public Workshop Meetings Publication # 1 - August 2008 Two public workshop/information meetings were held for Publication # 2 - March 2009 the Integrated Transportation Plan. Publication # 3 - May 2009 Public Workshop # 1 - December 4, 2008 Publication # 4 - Following Plan Approval Public Workshop # 2 - May 14, 2009 Downtown Business Owners/Stakeholders The purpose of these meetings was to gain an under- Downtown Business Owners Stakeholders standing of underlying issues and concerns regarding Meetings the plan, as well as solicit input and comments, thereby It was critical to gain input and participation from business building consensus and ownership for the project (see owners in downtown Yorkville. Early in the process, the Appendix B — ITP Survey Results). Valuable input was project team held an open meeting for downtown busi- received at both public meetings, through ness owners (held on September 30, 2008) to introduce feedback from the survey and from opinions the project and ask for participation on the task force expressed verbally at the meetings. committee. This was followed by the May 14, 2009 public workshop, which was held in the downtown, where spe- cial invitations were sent to downtown business owners. Visual Preference Survey 43 C14TY STAFF AHD CITY s. U �,_,L A Visual Preference Study was completed by the down- City Staff town business and property owners (see Appendix City staff had significant involvement throughout the ITP ' . C - Visual Preference Study - Downtown Theme and process, at public and stakeholder meetings and in the Streetscape Elements). The technique is based on the creation of this report. Through internal coordination and development of one or more visual concepts to determine ongoing communication with SEC Group, the combined which is most pleasing to the viewers. This process gave effort resulted in a document with significant input and downtown stakeholders the opportunity to review, study, support from City staff. and comment on their preferences regarding features that may be implemented in Yorkville's downtown. The group was able to define their preferences for architectur Meeting Dates: al style, theme, signage, landscaping, and other design February 18, 2009 elements. April 7, 2009 Coordination and communication occurred A summary of the result sor preferences for the Downtown throughout the ITP Process , Theme and Streetscape Elements are: • Theme — A general theme relating City Counci( to historical features of Yorkville was The Economic Development Committee (EDC), a City :r desired Council Committee made up of four of the eight alderman,t ; Streetscape elements such as benches, trash cans, and the Mayor, received reports regarding the progress t lights, etc. — generally a black color selection was and status of the ITP. The EDC was continuously up preferred dated and informed throughout the ITP ;process. Upon Windows with Awnings review of the plan by the EDC, it was reviewed b the Curved features (benches, trash cans, signs) entire City Council. Streetscape lighting with a decorative feature (i.e. banner or flower basket) Meeting Date: Landscaping — mixture of annuals and natives — bright EDC: July 7, 2009 colors preferred City Council: TBD Planter Boxes Brick pavement with a border - most pavement de- signs were unique, not a simple running bond . 2 Ctwr RDIINs`;T OH AND PARTNERSHIP Individual stakeholders were met with or contacted, to discuss project issues, concerns, potential solutions and options. The project team met with the following organi- zations throughout the ITP process: Yorkville Economic Development Corporation 08-13-08 Chamber of Commerce 08-21 -08 Kendall County 09-03-08 Kendall County Forest Preserve 09-03-08 Downtown Business owners 09-30-08 Meeting with IDOT and the City of Yorkville 12-08-08 Page Left Intentionally Blank ZO r - - • • s r - s vm L FP41 �"��C0JMiMENDA-1210 �S with native landscape material that absorbs and cleanses As mentioned previously, there are two areas of focus the water before releasing to the adjacent creeks and Fox within the ITP Project, the Shared Use Trail Plan and River. the Downtown Streetscape Plan. Sections 5.2 and 5.3 provide specific recommendations for these elements, Y3ITQ Recommendation # 2 however, there are some recommendations that apply to Fncorporate Conststenf; Theme, Gate'waµantl t both sections that are addressed below.lNayindmg S/ nage to the Dotimtawn antl P ti Withm hared Use�Tra�l System, �ti , , xl € � ITP eco rn endatlon ` d = Profec�he Fox River an& Fox Rwar„ ' � �� •r : - . �� Watershetl ' {# � "� Theme. Gatewa s and Wa findin :Gateways and Wayfinding , f Signage are an important r. Knowing the Fox River and `component of the Shared Use ; '' y,� Fox River Watershed are ex- Trail Plan and Downtown tremely valuable assets to Streetscape Plan. These fea- Yorkville and Kendall County, tures can help motorists pe- the ITP recommends environ- ; destrians, and bicyclists find ;: mentally-sensitive techniques 'specific locations in the down- be utilized, in order to preserve town area, navigate through and enhance this most valu- 7P, the core area and through the - able feature. Therefore, pro- Yorkville's history and character trail network, find pubic 'park- tecting the Fox River through preserved for future generations ing lots, and locate major ac Protecting the Pox Practices and of natural fee- to enjoy Best Management Practices and tivity areas, destinations; and " other environmentally-friendly tures utilizing various tech- trailheads. An important step storm water runoff solutions is ni ues, such as innovative highly recommended - storm water solutions, is the in the ITP project was to identify a theme that would impact the ultimate design concepts for Gateway and first ITP recommendation. Wayfinding Signage (see Exhibit 'H' — Theme and Environmentally-friendly methods such as Rain Gardens Character Vision). and other Best Management Practices (BMP's) are highly recommended within the trail system corridors and/or the Important historical items, proximity to the Fox River and ! downtown area, where feasible. These innovative storm the general character of the Yorkville area were incorpo water solutions will ensure steps are being taken to pro- rated into the theme for downtown Yorkville and, subse tect and preserve the Fox River and Fox River quently, the overall signage program. ,' (see Exhibit H Watershed. — Theme and Character Vision and ExhibitT — Gateways and Wayfinding Signage Concepts). :, The ITP recommends imple- menting alternative storm ,, As the Vision and Concept iwater management techniques demonstrates, the overall all- ;(i.e. biobasins and bioswales) ) theme is focused on the physi- cal limit the potential for flood- cal and natural characteristics ing and to cleanse storm water of Yorkville. For example, the runoff. Additionally, these a existing buildings in the down- ' techniques should be used town area "demonstrate a when qim impervious areas are P ',. Victorian '7talianate" architec added to the landscape. These ture which were typically con- Example of Rain Garden to innovative storm water tech- cleanse storm water runoff shown ` 'r" " "" „` structed with a lower, level of in a parking lot niques allow infiltration of block limestone (quarried from areas along the Fox River) runoff into the ground to re- with brick above for the main walls of the building.' charge the groundwater and aquifer water resources. The natural systems can occur in parking area medians, The ITP recommends this concept theme be implemented at key locations in highly visible areas, along sidewalks, a Safe refuge (resting) islands are provided periodically public parks, plazas, trailheads and the like. See sections for bicyclists and pedestrians of the Downtown Streetscape and Shared Use Trail Plan 0 Barriers are minimized — designed for people with later in this report (Section 5. 3), for examples of how the disabilities, older adults and children (ADA compat- theme was incorporated into signage and wayfinding ibility with curb ramps, etc.) concepts. 0 On-street parking is provided, but does not dominate the street scene r4 r • Vehicle access, speeds and g eometrics are designed TPIO11tTle�l� �a�1 � � with the pedestrian in mind Implement VKa/kable and B�keable Scree! ffen lh, x 0 Signing is placed at key locations � Goncepts Throughout YorkvaU� I4��i��+ K�� y}� ��Y�� }:f For street cross-section concept ideas for the downtown, see Section 5. 3 — Downtown Recommendations. Walkable/Bikeable Streets , > ;ITP Recorr> tnenda�ioi� r = F The ITP plan calls for refocus ," s« �x= n �� k a d7 ° p t% " +; ( = Incorporate antlromo � 5crsfalnab�e end ing transportation projects and sr _ _ x , r • planning efforts on creating =? rvirinepfalFrrenc�ly l and lse Planning valkable and bikeable streets x , that provide transportation op- #ions and a better balance be- Sustainability and Environmentally-FriendlK .fween cars, bikes and edes- P Land Use Planning trians. Also called "complete While a land use study was not streets," these roadways area the focus of the ITP project, it - key part of a safe, enjoyable is an important aspect when downtown for Yorkville and the overall region. The pe- creating a bikeable and walk- destrian is the priority, however, the automobile is still able community that is sustain- ac commodated. Streets are a significant component of a ;able. The United City of downtown area, and their role is very important in the Yorkville Comprehensive Plan safety of bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Well-designed e addresses many related as- streets can also dramatically impact the look and feel of ` bF+ s pects of sustainability and en- Yorkville. vironmentally-friendly land use planning. The ITP supports the incorporation of such nms& ,The recommendations below planning and recommends that sustainable design prin- have been created in order to ciples be implemented in the future, to ensure that non- encourage a safe, comfort- vehicular options are maximized. Opportunities should able, pleasant environment be provided for people to get everywhere they want to go throughout Yorkville. The ITP on a daily basis by walking or biking. proposes future improvements to the downtown streets, spe- Shared Use Trail t; ca y, in order to create Sustainable development k Irr `streets and environments that are user friendly to bicyclists practices include a framework Existing school crossing by ,. ° , of open space and greenways Yorkville's City Hall and High and pedestrians. Some of the ^ ' ;BVlin f?: :`,interconnected with trails and School design aspects to consider are as follows: walkways. Additionally, this Pedestrians are effectively separated type of land use design from moving traffic (wide sidewalks or proposes a mix of land uses, medians) t ) a variety of housing types, w and higher densities next to Pedestrians can cross the street safely commercial areas to make neighborhoods more com- and easily at designated locations, such as pact and walkable. These innovative land use patterns clearly marked crosswalks are critical to a cohesive shared use trail network. • Intersections are designed to reduce pe- Therefore, the ITP highly recommends these innovative destrian crossing distances (bump outs) 22 • ' . 191 we - . . e concepts because they have impact on the walkability, Trail Locations bikeability and aesthetical quality of Yorkville. Priority Corridors Loop System Concept Sustainability in Downtown Yorkville Design Criteria and Standards In order to develop the downtown as a sustainable envi- ronment the following aspects should be promoted: Non-vehicular facilities, such as trails, provide an impor Promote walking and biking by creating safe tant mode of transportation that goes beyond recreational streetscape environments use and should provide a means of transportation that Implement innovative storm water solutions, such as allows residents of all abilities to travel ,'to multiple des rain gardens tinations safely. Therefore, it is important to identify the Require landscape plantings that minimize water use intended users of the trail system and design or prioritize Veriscape) corridors appropriately. Create ample green space and open space Types of Trail Users Install street trees throughout the Bicyclists of all levels (see below) downtown core, to reduce the heat Joggers island effect (higher air temperatures Walkers and parents with strollers ` due to pavement, rooftops, etc.) Roller bladers ' ' Promote mixed uses (entertainment, recreation, com- Skate boarders mercial, office and residential uses) allowing people to recreate, shop nd live in the downtown ' £ p N R Reco�n_merda��or� By promoting ideas such as these, downtown YorkvillePYOV��e }Y a/Is ►houhfU Till of can become a more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly E+ r , environment in the future — one that is sustainable for C/ariousSCtICLeels of � cycltsls and secs generations to come ,.. .m ,. . . 5. i ..: .: t. _ The ITP recognizes that there are various trail use and • SHARED 1 SE )9RAIL RECOMMENDATIONS skill levels of bicyclists. Each level of bicyclist should be I it The Shared Use Trail Plan an- accommodated within the overall trail system There are ' Via' l ilyzed existing conditions and 3 basic skill levels: 1 . Avid and/or Experienced, 2. Basic provided recommendations to Bicyclists and 3. Children, as described below = 1 _ Improve bicycling and walking z w ; throughout the Cit y and sur 1. Avid and/or Ex p erienced Bic y clist , rounding region. The recom- Avid or experienced riders generally use bicycles as they ymendations listed in this sec- would a motor vehicle. They ride for convenience and tion are a guide to be speed, and want direct access to destinations = usually referenced and utilized when via the existing street and highway system, with minimum > `considering individual improve- detours or delay. Avid cyclist are, typically, comfortable Safe and accessible Vail connec- rnents to the non-vehicular riding on high speed routes (they comprise the major- '. tions to schools is a primary focus transportation network. It is of the ITP allowing children safe P ity of the current users of collector and arterial streets) routes to school understood that trail improve- and in motor vehicle traffic, however, they desire routes ments' ' will occur over the that are relatively uninterrupted by traffic lights and stop ; course of many years, and design standards and guide- signs. The avid cyclist will often choose to ride on the lines will need to be updated periodically. The ITP Shared road and along major transportation routes without any Use Trail Plan focuses on direct and safe access to des- bicycle facilities (i.e. bike lanes, signage,etc.). This group tinations around Yorkville and Kendall County. The ITP of experienced cyclists will typically avoid separated bike also recommends solutions that balance the vehicular paths, particularly in neighborhood greenbelts because transportation needs of the community with the highly they feel it slows them down. Avid cyclists are highly at- , desired non-vehicular trails. Therefore, the following tuned to bicycle safety, so they are sensitized to potential items are identified, and recommendations provided, re- hazards. This group of riders is a relatively small segment garding the following categories: of the cycling population. Types of Trail Users ADA (American Disabilities Act) . • • . 23 2. Basic Bicyclist Children, riding on their own orwith their parents, may not Basic (or less confident) riders travel as fast as their adult counterparts but still require may use their bikes for trans- access to key destinations in their community. Residential portation purposes, but prefer streets with low motor vehicle speeds, linked with shared _ r to avoid roads with fast and use paths, and busier streets with well-defined pavement „ busy motor vehicle traffic. markings, or greenways and open space corridors, can ±Basic riders are typically more all accommodate children without encouraging them to casual adults or teenage riders ride in the travel lane of major roadways. Detached trails ''who are less confident of their with ample separation from vehicular traffic are the ideal ability to operate in traffic with- environment for children. Beginning bike riders are a :out special provisions for bicy- relatively smaller segment of the cycling population. Basic or less confident riders - - - ' cles. Comfortable riding on typically prefer to be "off-road' on a trail lower traffic volume streets Although the ITP Trail Master Plan should be designed and shared use paths, they (as much as possible) to accommodate all three groups prefer designated facilities such as bike lanes or wide listed above and all types of trail users, it is intended that shoulder lanes and sometimes avoid routes that may be the Basic Bicyclist will be the primary user of the system hazardous or dangerous. This group of cyclists will typi- in Yorkville. cally utilize a bicycle as the preferred transportation mode, provided that the destination is reasonably close Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and a good bicycle route exists. Usually comprised of Compliance working adults or high school students and parents with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has child seats/carts, these cyclists desire safe and efficient stringent guidelines to improve accessibility for those bicycle facilities/routes. High-speed arterial streets make with disabilities. Public and private agencies must ensure them uncomfortable, even when bike lanes are provided, that all users have access to all services and facilities. This type of cyclist typically comprises a large segment of Guidelines for the ADA include the minimum dimensions the cycling population in any given community. required to achieve that access. As trail segments are improved, ADA will need to be examined on a case-by- 3. Children case basis. This group is comprised of school age children (elemen- tary/junior high school) who 5 . 21 BARED USE TRAIL AAASTER E LAN N 'routinely ride to and from ` TAIL- LocAT-iONS school or to visit friends, neigh- bors, go to the park, and other F - �p R @GO1Ml1£t7C� t1o11 �, 'after-school activities. This group of cyclists tends to have Execuie the Shared Use Trail Master Plan 'wlth ' x less experience negotiatingocus ,on Ff/gh pr�ortty{GbrrrdO�S ` 3 I F,;'traffic, and is not always aware Heartland Circle Trail in Yorkville of potential hazards. is an inviting and safe environ- ment for children to travel to a often disobey traffic laws and Trail Locations friend's house or the park traffic control devices, and The Shared Use Master Plan (see Exhibit J' — Shared tend to prefer the shortest Use Trail Master Plan (Overall and four details of quad- route possible. They also tend rants)) identifies the location (') of all existing and future to prefer bike lanes and bike paths. Until children reach trail corridors. The Master Plan indicates on which side age nine or ten, they do not have well-de- of the roadway or waterbody the trail should be located, veloped peripheral vision, and have diffi- however specific engineering design and field verifica- culty with concepts such as closure speed tions will need to be completed as each project comes to (e.g. approaching motor vehicles). Younger fruition, thus dictating the final location of the trail. Below bicycle riders typically have difficulty follow- are the general guidelines and goals as to the locations ing a straight track, and they frequently and alignments of the shared use trail: weave from side to side when riding. Finalize trail locations and alignments per input from residents, city leaders and staff, Task Force Committee and all stakeholders Discussion revolved around the desire to create short Mid-block crossings were avoided, where possible, medium and long distance loops to serve residents in the for high volume and/or low visibility roadways immediate downtown area. The various lengths would Where possible, street crossings were made at inter- allow users to start in one location and loop back to their sections where a safer crossing could occur origin and have various options for distance to travel. Railroad crossings are avoided, where possible, Ultimately six loops were created (three north of the Fox though a limited number of designated crossings will River and three to the south). See Exhibit `M"-' Loop be needed, to facilitate trail linkage throughout the System Plan for the locations and distances oft he trail community corridors. Trails are sited along greenways or waterways and some are located within floodplain areas, assuming �` ITP f2ecommcndat�orll��7 no fill will occur. For significant and highly-traveled g y �`�� Requrre'�tric�Aa(herence to' Sectr�on trail corridors it is recommended that paths be located g 8 P� hways and TrathSfandards (Part outside of the floodway and ten (10) year floodplain "Deu @lomentlSfandardsv(thtn Subdfvison limits, to avoid frequent inundation • Some bridge underpasses or overpasses are re- quired, and are shown on the Master Plan. Goals of - these areas are minimal impact to the natural wet- lands) or physical environment and minimum bridge 5•2 . 2 DESIGN CRITERIA ihli a 511rA ii at+°S span. Prefabricated bridge structures with aesthetic SHAPED USE TRAIL features are recommended. Desigri Criteria and Standards , Trail locations were sited to minimize areas that cross provide a regional-wide trail or conflict with vehicular traffic (separate from traffic ` - systerl of safe, convenient, where possible) attractive bicycle and pe xT `destrian networks. • � Yorkville 51 'Locations and trail alignments shown on the Master currently. utilizes, Section 8 Plan are conceptual. Specific geometric and spatial con- (Pathways and Trail Standards) straints will need to be looked at carefully for each of the of the Park I. Devlelopmentl trail corridors. Additionally, development patterns and Standards , (as part of , the unknown road improvements may also dictate changes to Subdivision Control Ordinance) the Master Plan. Therefore, the Plan should be updated Recently coal trail along as the guiding document. As ever two 2 ears or as needed, based on the level or Cannonball Trait ROaa Y O Y an important Part o, 1, ; , ITP intensity of development activity. study, these standardsfwere thoroughly reviewed and recommended changes ;were Priority Corridors and Potential Bike Lane/ provided to the City. City staff has revised the standards Shared Roadway Routes accordingly, and the draft will be presented to the Park Priority corridors were studied once a draft of the Master Board and City Council for final approval: All trail devel- Plan was completed. Through input from the public, city opment should follow these approved ;standards and, staff, etc. a plan depicting high, medium and low priority where items are not addressed in that document,I users routes was created (see Exhibit K — Shared Use Trail should follow other accepted planning and engineering Master Plan -Priority Corridors). As part of this step, the guidelines such as; project team studied corridors where bike lanes or signed AASHTO (American Association of State Highway shared roadways might occur (see Exhibit T' — Potential and Transportation Officials) - "Guide for the , Bike Lane/Shared Roadway Routes). If space exists on Development of Bicycle Facilities" '- certain routes bike lanes and signed shared routes are BIDE Manual (Bureau of Design and Environment fairly inexpensive to implement. For a detailed descrip- Manual-IDOT Chapter 17) tion of this plan and the priorities see the Implementation MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) section (Chapter 6) of this report. BLR Manual (Bureau of Local Roads — IDOT) Loop System Concept Summary of Section 8 (Pathways and Trail Creating a loop system was an idea that surfaced from Standards) and General Guidelines; a public workshop meeting as part of the ITP process. Forapproved detailed technical information rage,rtlingtrail standards, see Yorkville's Park Development Standards Railroad Crossings noted above. Below is a summary of key items pro- vided for general information. Some elements not cur- Coordination with the rently addressed in Section 8 are provided in this section � k,` "; various railroads needs to and should be followed for all trail development within 'occur, to ensure safety pre- Yorkville. icautions are taken into con- sideration when designing, Design Speed _ constructing and maintaining 20 mph design speed should be utilized, unless the these crossings grade exceeds four (4%) percent, whereupon 30 mph ; r Special pavement sur- fs advisable Maces at railroad crossings The minimum horizontal radius of curvature at 20 4Venmarkadexampieo/a may be installed, to provide mph shall be at 30 feet, and at 30 mph it shall be 90 railroad trail crossing safe and smoother transitions feet and to alert trail users of the upcoming crossing Grades • Vertical grade on the trail shall be kept to a minimum, Signage although it may not be possible in some areas Trail Route Signage • Horizontal grades should allow for sufficient drainage Overall trail signs provide to occur (2% minimum) , .r users with helpful information \C Pf A` M • A ten (10') foot wide area with a gentle slope should i � f� � to assist in navigating the trail be adjacent to both sides of the trail ,- system. Yorkville will utilize the • Culverts for drainage at ravines, ditches, swales, and 2Manual of Uniform Traffic small creeks may be required Control Devices (MUTCD) • Inventory of Existing Facilities - An inventory and site standards for most signage analysis of the existing conditions and facilities along ='within the system. However, the proposed trail shall be conducted f trailhead and directional sig- Analysis of all bridges and drainage structures will page may be customized (see be needed, to determine their compliance with the related section in this report), to resemble the theme and local and state requirements character of the wayfinding signage presented in this report. There are five basic types of sign groups: Trail Access 0 Informational signs (educational or interpretative) Appropriate access to the trail system shall be de- 0 Identification markers (mileage markers/trail names) signed for all authorized users, emergency and main- 0 Warning signs tenance vehicles 0 Regulatory signs Entry points shall be designed to control and prevent 0 Directional markers access by unauthorized vehicles Parking facilities, information for users, site ameni- Informational Signs ties, access for maintenance, emergency and secu- ,s.thR 'iThese typically provide the rity vehicles, items to prevent unauthorized use and trail user with educational or assist with security, landscaping for aesthetics and - interpretative information . function shall be considered at appropriate access locations ':Identification Markers ' These are fortrail users and for vehicular users. ' This may include mile markers - which are important for trail users, maintenance forces, police, and emergency personnel. Warning Signs These alert users of safety issues (curves, intersections, and steep slopes or terrain). Typically these signs are 26 . . yellow and diamond-shaped with black lettering. BEGIN AHEAD ENDS HOT ISBN LANE Regulatory Signs BIKE LANE I nELB TO BIKES These are usually white and rectangular, with black let- tering. Regulatory signs provide information on trail use " " 2.0.17Q 3. 0-1ro 4.R C3 LL and etiquette. a SRI Srenplvgod m 12 Directional Markers BIKE LANE PARKING _ 1 ' 3n•.0 ,_ I 3o•x These typically use arrows or wording to indicate in which ' 30 X2 S. R74. 6. 1:4.3 7. R5-1b 4...36•x37 direction to travel, and include the trail name, distance s Is•. le ; and direction. Yorkville will utilize customized directional z 12•x1 signage at trailheads and key overlooks, or special points flIBE ` o. 1 xz of interest. Txalc Per Section 8, the following standards apply to signage S. R93c 9. wl1i, 16. w161 sW Mom for the Yorkville shared use trail system: Trpmm Approved standard precautions and signage shall be Examples of MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) specific to 11 used in the design of the trail at intersections with the trail signage ' roadway. Warning signs, stop signs, striped cross- walks should be utilized at all roadway crossings and Trailheads must be ADA compliant Designed to be effective and usable, the trail system shall A uniform signage system, incorporating the Park incorporate trailheads and access points throughout the and Recreation Department and the United City of community. These elements should be 'designed to pro Yorkville sign standards; shall be designed for the mote safe, efficient and easy access tot trail system trail. All signage shall conform to the guidelines of the For conceptual locations of trall heads, ' rest areas and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) directional signage (see Exhibit `N' —' Gateways and and the Illinois Supplement to the Manual of Uniform Wayfinding Signage). Not all features are located on �. Traffic Control Devices (ILMUTCD) City or public property and, therefore, easements or land € All custom signage shall be approved by the Parks acquisition/donations may be required. For guidelines cy Department, prior to installation. Custom signs will be and more detailed information on Trailheads (see Exhibit , considered on a case-by-case basis `O' — Trailheads and Wayfinding Signaga . Custom Trail Signage (Trailheads and KEEP Gj1 o ,'" sLOwEN per} r - Directional) \ iTRA FF4Po/ n � All custom trail signs should incorporate consistent visual � FEUS id _ elements, to reflect the look and feel of the Yorkville 4-t -1 2.R1-3 31:+4_: 4,974.. s.RV.f - � r community parks and trails system and'the established Theme and Character, as defined by this ITP document.16 41 Each sign should feature a consistent logo material pal- 6 ' ;q ette, sign shape, typeface and color scheme (see, Exhibit 3 WO z s MDTt)ft ? `0 O-9✓r 1' P 0' — Trailheads and Wa finding Sig r 'example concepts). 1. '!x•aL9' x18 M ' ? Itl: WOO' bR53 7. Rt5.j- -9 01.7 ; 11. ,8x18• Rest Area and Overlooks IT. lr dromtl„- f Rest areas and Overlooks should be incorporated along '1Y' the shared use trail at key points. These areas allow users to rest, gather, socialize and, if located at a scenic j B R location, encourage users to take in the view. Rest areas can be a simple shaded bench or more comprehensive, 9. wit Is, v .2 ” " z" °' with educational and interpretative signage. Sitting areas will be located in conjunction 'with ex- isting or proposed parks, historic, scenic or. unique points of interest • Each location will be individually designed, and take into consideration the existing features of the site and trail alignment Trail Widths and Clearances The trail width shall be ten (10') feet, not including the area needed for shoulders For high traffic volumes, a twelve (12') foot trail width is suggested Reduced widths of eight (8) feet will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on use, site constraints; or topographic features A minimum two (2) foot wide (preferable T), level graded shoulder with grass on each side, for safety clearance Vertical clearance shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet above the trail A minimum separation of five (5) feet from the face of curb of the roadway, to the edge of trail shoulder Railings shall be considered on a case-by-case basis: Steep side slopes or a fixed hazard that cannot be removed or relocated may dictate railing locations Trail Bridaes In places where trails cross creeks or drainage corridors, pre fabricated single span badges or culvert crossings may be utilized to create safe passage, while providing visual " interest along the trail. Bridges provide trail access during pe- riods of high water, and miti- = `'gate safety concerns and maintenance costs associated with low water crossings. Bridges shall be installed to connect trails across val- leys, streams, creeks, ravines, etc. New bridges shall be constructed with a minimum width of ten (10) feet A barrier shall be provided to prevent use by unau- thorized vehicles The minimum clearance width for trails shall be the same as the approaching paved trail • Handrails, barriers, or fences shall be I on both sides of the trail, where propriate. 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Below is a summary of landscape Limestone Screening Surface guidelines specific to trail routes and/or at trailheads: Another option for shared use trails is a surface consist- Utilize native landscape plant material that is drought ing of limestone screenings. This surface is much more tolerant economical than asphalt, but also requires more intensive Trees of heights and patterns complementary to maintenance. This material is desirable for low traffic human scale, with high branches and upward branch- areas or in areas of environmental concern. Limestone ing habits screenings are typically constructed by stripping the top- At trailheads, perimeter landscaping should define soil, placing a compacted gravel base, and then applying edges that reduce the impact of parked vehicles, a 2-3" surface of limestone screenings. The screenings and enhance the trailhead, yet provide visibility for compact very well and continue to harden over time. The security reasons surface provides excellent traction for cyclists, although Wind screens may be incorporated, to protect users is undesirable for in-line skaters due to the loose material from cold winds, particularly on ridges and exposed that can occur. areas This type of surface actually creates more noise than other Trail Cross-Section and Surface surfaces, however, this can improve safety in a shared use The trail shall be designed to accommodate the environment, by providing a warning to pedestrians of an wheel loads of occasional service vehicles, such as approaching cyclist. Finally, because of their lower initial emergency, patrol, construction and maintenance cost, limestone paths can provide an interim improvement The trail surface shall be suitable for bicyclists, jog- until funds are available for an asphalt surface. Loose gers, roller bladers, walkers, etc., and it shall be material is typically limited to the top eighth of an inch, handicap accessible while material below the surface has consolidated into a firm structure. The loose material provides good traction, There are several types of trail surfaces that may be con- but tends to erode on steep slopes. structed depending on location and existing conditions. The City will determine which trail surface is appropriate Proper drainage and storm water runoff control is ex- as more detailed studies are completed for the trail seg- tremely critical with limestone trails. In locations where ments. The section below provides a summary of each slopes over 4% cannot be avoided - or within floodplains type of surface that is available for consideration. - an asphalt, concrete or grass surface should be used. Types of Surfaces Bark or Grass/Mowed Surface Hard or Paved Surfaces Bark or Grass/Mowed trail surfaces are rarely utilized for Most existing, shared use paths within Yorkville have been bicycle travel, however, for nature trails (on steep slopes constructed as asphalt trails. Concrete surfaces will only and within floodplains) they may be appropriate. Bark or be considered if constraints or other reasons deem this wood chips should be at least 4" (four inches) deep and surface is necessary. While a Portland Cement Concrete should be replaced every year, due to compaction and (PCC) surface is extremely durable, and perhaps aes- dislocation. Bark or wood chips should not be used near thetically preferred in some cases, it is not ideal for trail streams or wetlands, within the floodplain, or on portions use for several reasons. First, PCC construction is very of the trail with cross-drainage or storm water runoff. costly. Second, the rigidity of the surface is undesirable for runners, and thirdly, the required expan- sion ATP Recor �(mendatton # 8 and contraction joints cause discomfort Design and Construct 1/ar�ous Types of Trails for c cyclists and es eciall in-line skaters.a Y p Yllarn the ITP Stu`tlyArea For these reasons, Bituminous (asphalt) is the preferred surface for trails; however this Trail Tyne material does require periodic maintenance To address the non-vehicular transportation needs, the (e.g. filling cracks, periodic resurfacing, ITP provides vision, recommendations and direction, in etc.). Asphalt or bituminous paths should Ju order to create a comprehensive and cohesive shared use 2. Signed Shared Roadways trail system. To successfully implement the Master Plan, rte' '_ A more recent 'prac- the ITP proposes that there be many types of trails with tice and option to the associated cross-section options, which allow adjustment , ;Shared Use Roadway to the trail section, depending on the location, constraints designation is to have and need of the trail users. There are six basic types ` a Shared Use Symbol of bicycle facilities that can be implemented: (1 ) Shared painted on the pave Use Roadways, (2) Signed Shared Roadways, (3) Wide ment - with associat Shoulder, (4) Striped or Marked Bike Lanes, (5) Shared ' ed signage along the Use Trail (detached from road), and lastly (6) Greenway a right-of-way. This fa or Nature Trail. This section provides a description of `cility type encourages each type of trail. the motorist and the bicyclist to share the road and, most importantly, shows the cyclist where they are expected to 1. Shared Use Roadway ride. This type of facility is most appropriate on roads .The term Shared Use with wider pavement widths. They are typically signed, Roadways simply refers to and serve to provide continuity with other bicycle facilities goads and streets that may be through corridors where construction of a dedicated five legally used by cyclists. Under (6) foot bike lane or detached shared use path Is not fea fi A t Illinois law, cyclists may use sible. The signage of these routes indicates a determma any street or highway unless tion has been made that these routes are suitable for bi , posted otherwise. Generally, cycle use. Low traffic neighborhood streets or collector ' bicyclists are prohibited only streets without on-street parking (or minimal, on-street ion Interstate Highways and parking) are the best candidates for this type of system other high speed limited The markings on the pavement maydemonstrate the Fox Road, River Road and Lisbon - access routes. Therefore, destination of the route as well (i.e., Downtown Yorkville) are examples of potential Shared Use Roadway Facilities for the almost all streets in Yorkville so that cyclists know where they are going: short term, until future improve- and Kendall County technically menu occur qualify as Shared Use 3. Wide Shoulder Roadways. While cyclists may s§ A wide shoulder (e.g. existing legally use any public roadway, it does not guarantee that v , . `situation along Van Emmon the routes are safe for cyclists, and they may not have ,r f oad generallyfrom downtown signage designating it as a bike route. Cyclists can utilize fo Route 71) is also an accept- , any part of the road lane and, therefore, cause vehicle n . 'able means of promoting 'bicy- !' and bicycle conflicts. This t yp e of facility is onl y used , cle use on roadways. where there are significant spatial constraints, or reasons Occasionally they may only be that preclude other options, as listed in this section. Given °2' to 3' wide, however five (5) these constraints, the corridor becomes very important, W is preferred, so bicyclists can - in terms of reaching destinations and, therefore, needs to _ ieel more comfortable and be included as part of the system. Fox Road may be a have an area in which to ride. As compared with the good candidate for this type of trail, until future road im- Signed Shared Roadway, which may designate the bicy- provement can occur or funding is provided for more sig- clist to ride within the vehicular travel lane, this use pro nificant trail improvements. Rural roads with low traffic vides a wider shoulder, separating bicyclists slightly more volumes, such as Lisbon Road, may be good corridors for This can help to minimize erratic maneuvers on the part this type of facility as well. of motorists, and enhance the comfort level for the bicyclist. • - • • • • - � • • 31 4. Striped or Marked Bike Lanes chairs, strollers, pedestrians, roller bladers, skateboard- ;- Spatial constraints within the ers, and dog walkers. They are usually paved, with an ;right-of-way may -hinder the asphalt surface, but may also have a gravel or Portland x r construction of a side path or Cement Concrete surface. More importantly, shared use n detached trail and, therefore, trails serve as extensions of road networks, offering viable . sometimes a bike lane makes connections between key nodes and destinations, such w 'more sense for the experi- as work, schools, libraries, parks, shopping areas, histori- _"' enced bicyclist's direct travel, cal and cultural sites and tourist attractions. Most of the S as part of the street cross- trails shown within the ITP study limits are shown as this section. Also, bike lanes on type of trail. Sidewalks are not considered shared use n.. roadways provide an excellent paths, primarily for safety reasons. In selected high traf- r ' ' means of achieving efficient, fic pedestrian areas, namely downtown Yorkville, bicy- 'non-motorized transportation clists should walk their bikes if using the sidewalk until "through Yorkville and the sur- they can access a shared use trail or roadway. Yorkville rounding region, without significant cost. Striped bike may need to revise or update ordinances in the future to lanes are configured along the right edge of the roadway address potential conflicts. with a solid white painted line. They help to define the Space to ride, decrease stress for bicyclists, encourage 6. Greenway and Nature Trails bicyclists to ride in the correct direction, and alert motor- € .Greenway and Nature Trails ists that cyclists have a right to the road. Overall these typically incorporate varying types of facilities help to better organize the flow of traffic, types and intensities of human and reduce the chance that motorists will veer into a cy- uses, including trails for recre- clist's path of travel. Bike Lanes are intended for the ex- ation and travel and passive or clusive use of bicyclists, so vehicular traffic is often pro- active park facilities, including hibited from crossing into a bike lane, except when making open playing fields. Nature a turn. Vehicles can sometimes be allowed to park in the ;trails are a form of shared-use bike lane on low traffic volume roads, or where minimal path, although they typically parking use occurs. If parking is allowed, there is typi- run through environmentally- cally space and room to pass the cars without veering sensitive areas. The surfacing and width specifications into the adjacent lane. "Share the Road" signs and pave- are more flexible than for shared-use paths; for example, ment markings can also be utilized in this type of facility. nature trails may have a soft, permeable surface, such as Design guidelines published by the American Association bark, wood chips, or crushed aggregate (limestone of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) do screenings) in lieu of asphalt. Therefore, nature trails are present recommendations for inclusion of Bike Lanes on not necessarily designed to be ADA accessible, except at routes that allow parallel parking. parking areas, restrooms, and picnic areas. The width of the nature trail may be very narrow to allow for passage The ITP study specifically examined where Bike Lanes through densely vegetated areas and hilly terrain. or Signed Shared Roadways could occur. In the Implementation section of this document roads are listed n� . DOWNTOWN Tttl a� n z E PLAN with designations regarding the type of on-road facil- ity that may be possible (see Exhibit `L' — Potential Bike RKOMMENDArTIONS Lane/Shared Roadway Routes). The purpose of the Downtown Streetscape Plan is to pro- vide general standards and guidelines for the pedestrian 5. Shared Use Trail and bicycle environment in the downtown area of Yorkville. Shared use trails While the ITP study is not a comprehensive or detailed `are typically Streetscape Plan, general standards are provided which physically sepa- focus on the pedestrian and bicycle environment, circula- =rated from road- tion, and safety. An active downtown seeks to achieve 1ways, and are elements such as reduced traffic speeds, which can snormally shared result in making the streetscape more enjoyable, aes- -_by bicycles, jog- thetically pleasing and safe for all users. Therefore ben- gers, wheel efits are recognized, such as: reducing conflict between r: non-vehicular and motorist traffic, increasing pedestrian other similar venues along with special events or 'occa and vehicular access to the downtown area (enhancing sions. Visitors are likely to stay longer (and spend more) economic development), and providing connections to downtown, if additional venues are located there: recreational opportunities like the Fox River. Local Students and Youth The following categories are addressed in this section: Many young people are attracted to downtowns'. and Attracting Market Groups to the Downtown therefore, youth-friendly stores should be 'provided. Theme and Character Stores selling clothing, toys, music, candy, soda; etc. Environment in and Access to Downtown, Including and restaurants attract younger consumers. Additionally, Discussion on Route 47, Bicycle Access, Pedestrian community events attract high school students and young T Environment, and Downtown Streets families to the downtown. Traffic Calming Techniques, ADA, Parking and Fagade Treatments Downtown Residents Streetscape Elements Afairnumberof people already live within walking distance of Downtown Yorkville and this plan proposes efforts to { a1� P R @a�lll�itlellC�aiOtlz � f " r increase the number of residents in the immediate area 'Attracf' TVarrefy`ofMaYke Geoupsrtotthet� € � Higher densities that are typically appropriate in an urban core bring additional consumers within walking distance to a marketplace. Also, having a significant population „ in the downtown draws visitors from out of town: Having r 111 I,%Attracting Market GrOUps t0 the Downtown significant population (purchasing capacity) is typically a A market study was not included in the scope for this critical component of a successful downtown. ' ' ITP project, however, it is important to understand how Yorkville might attract various market groups to the down- Downtown as a Workplace town. Streetscape improvements alone do not bring Attracting businesses and offices is a key component to residents and businesses to a downtown, and therefore having a vibrant downtown during the day. People who a comprehensive approach is needed. Working with the "Fork downtown represent a significant market for res Economic Development Corporation, the City should en- taurants (breakfast, lunch, and coffee break). Me, after cleaver to design a vibrant downtown, appealing to - and work hours, bars and restaurants are prime destinations attracting - the various groups listed below. and shops can offer convenience shopping, as well. As mentioned above, it is important to have a downtown Community Residents that is appealing to these groups, to trulymake it a vibrant For this group, downtown Yorkville should represent the area. While some streetscape improvements can attract center of social recreation, as well as a place to live and People to an area, it is often the synergy of the above conduct business. For example, if City Hall is located in items that brings people to a downtown. the downtown, residents from all over Yorkville will travel downtown to attend City Hall meetings, and conduct other ,' q�T� ReECr171(31 ��1011 0 y government business. In addition, downtown Yorkville " ApQy fhaeyndWayfrndtng Srgnage , ,� w-s` r. i ion— can also draw residents from throughout the City for "�hro (yhouf feDpWnfown Regron �e hey a9�1�55"{' special events and other occasions. Many citizens also ; Es{ab6stietf ITP Telne Concepf� periodically frequent downtown retailers, restaurants, �,,,i +� : Rr and bars. A truly successful downtown revitalization will cause more community residents to visit the downtown more often, greatly contributing to the vitality of the area. Theme. Character and Way findind/Signabe As described previously in the report, the ITP defines Shopping, Food and Entertainment a theme for the shared use trail signage, as well as the Many vibrant downtowns are home to a large number downtown wayfinding and signage. ` The signage for of restaurants and entertainment options. As Yorkville downtown Yorkville can be applied at key `gateway" loca- grows, the downtown can improve on the food and enter- tions, parks, public spaces, and along roads al, the city tainment options. Restaurants, bars, and other entertain- limits and other key gateway locations. Gateway sldnage ment venues can often benefit greatly from proximity to for the downtown welcomes visitors and residents into Ll • • • • • 33 the region, and establishes pride in the community. As report. Based upon those findings, the ITP recommends described in the Theme Vision, incorporating historical sidewalk improvements within this defined area - as items of Kendall County and Yorkville will ensure the his- specified on Exhibit 'R' - Downtown Area Sidewalk tory of the area is preserved for and enjoyed by future Improvements. generations. Wayfinding and signage concept sketches Priority corridors shown on the exhibit as "identified for for Yorkville's downtown embrace the theme described improvement" were chosen because they achieve one or previously. (see Exhibit `I' — Gateway and Wayfinding more of the following goals: Signage Concepts). Also, a Gateway and Wayfinding 0 Improve walks in areas devoid of sidewalks Signage Downtown Plan reflects potential locations 6 Provide direct access to the downtown core area of features, such as public spaces, plazas, parks and 6 Provide efficient mobility and direct routes open space corridors. (see Exhibit `P' — Gateway and 0 Enhance accessibility and connectivity Wayfinding Signage— Downtown Plan). Pedestrian infor- a Promote a comfortable/attractive environment mational signs, directional signage and kiosks are located 0 Improve slope or grade throughout the downtown area. By implementing the sidewalk improvements, the core of downtown Yorkville will become a much more walkable Pedestrian Environment, Downtown Streets and area. Traffic Calming Techniques Design improvements should be provided for key streets Pedestrian Zones within the downtown, to create a pedestrian environment Appropriate pedestrian zones in the downtown core area and to improve accessibility to the downtown within the are an importantfocus, when trying to achieve a better pe- core area. Pedestrian-oriented streets place emphasis destrian environment. The pedestrian zones are located on areas where buildings abut the streets, and should fea- from the curb to the front property line or building fagade ture proper spatial relationships for streetscape elements, of the adjoining parcels. These zones provide areas along including landscape plantings, street lighting and street the street corridor for landscaping, street furnishings, and furniture, such as bench seating. The streets in down- pedestrian through movements. Currently the downtown town Yorkville are very visible and, if properly designed, street corridors lack defined or appropriately designed can vastly improve the aesthetics and pedestrian/bicycle zones. This ITP recommends incorporating these design environment, thus inviting people to come downtown. recommendations as property re-develops, and as future streetscape improvements occur. The following section discusses the specific functions and minimum dimensions 1TIs [2ecommendat�on # 1 for each sub-zone within the pedestrian zone. There are /rnprovekl�ownfow,n 5>freef Pedestrian typically four sub-zones (see descriptions and exhibits on n✓irohrrrenfatldJVon rrehrcrrlarLlc± ess }Nlth , ,' t the following page) #F 37rai+ Calmtng- Tectintgges i F t 1 . Frontage Zone f 1 � h` ' < � � 2. Pedestrian Zone 3. Planting/Amenity Zone Pedestrian Environment 4. Edge Zone ;_The primary pedestrian routes 1) Frontage Zone within downtown are the side- [, walks. While many of the side- The frontage zone is the area adjacent to the property walks within the downtown line. It may be defined by a building facade, landscaping core area are in fair condition, area, fence, or screened parking area. A minimum width sidewalks in other areas are of three (3') feet should be provided for the frontage zone. either missing, or may require The width of the frontage zone may be increased, to ac- xt `,` significant maintenance and commodate a variety of activities associated with adja- k �� „repair. The plan should identify cent uses, such as outdoor seating or merchant displays. "a continuous, safe and attrac- If space does not permit, this zone can be eliminated. tive sidewalk system, to service all areas of downtown Yorkville. The existing pedestri- 2) Pedestrian Zone an network has been examined, specifically, The pedestrian zone is intended for pedestrian travel within a 10 minute walk of the core down- only, and should be entirely clear of obstacles and pro- town area, as described in Chapter 3 of this vide a smooth walking surface. The throughway zone 34 should be, at a minimum, six (6') feet wide, which is the minimum comfortable passing width for two wheelchairs on a sidewalk. 3) Planting/Amenity Zone The planting/amenity zone is the key buffer component between the active pedestrian walking area and the vehicle traveled area. Street trees, planting strips, street furniture, bollards, signal poles, signals, electrical, tele- phone and traffic signal cabinets, signs, fire hydrants and bicycle racks should be consolidated in this zone, to keep them from becoming obstacles to pedestrians. The plant- ing/amenity zone should have a minimum width of three (T) feet in narrow road sections. A more comfortable and, therefore, desirable dimension is eight (8') feet for the planting/amenity zone. 4) Edge Zone The edge zone (sometimes called obstruction free zone) provides an interface between parked vehicles and street furniture. This zone should, generally, be kept clear of any objects. Parking meters or other small vertical features may be placed here with consideration to door swings. The edge zone should have a minimum width of one (T) foot, preferably two (2') feet. Often existing conditions do not allow the appropri- ate amount of space for all of the pedestrian zones. Therefore, Options A, B, C, and D are provided below for reference, and each street or area should be studied in detail and planned on a case-by-case basis, depending on available space. The exhibits below show the "typical" treatments in plan and section view. . . Into • . . 35 e rat l tOn _ 1 It tt r l � t l 'DO, - -� oa o b ® 6 + • � `W . 1 \ r ; 1 S — R s R 44 � vet S CH _ 1 rt"r ✓ t � � i ftt ,I rr 1� 3 { C J %;I� ic �9'l�ne Yorkville Integrated Transportation Ptah United City of Yorkvitte nn., fI OOWIITONfN A(;EA: x DOWIVTO�NN AREA Nell -- - - TYPICALI?EDESTRIAN ZONE ; ` '- -� z w9enw mne a;_ 'I i. Frontage Zone 2 a � , 3 PIMV)g1en'ry2 rei Y- - 7V u 3 2. Pedestnan Zone 6' _ 3. Planting/Amenity Zone - 3 � +�'� 4. Edge zone ? 1 smpmotrr In L1_ � � as "T=,• r h 1 _ u � E S IY ,'a a a• 1a =� DETION - Limited space exists (121 total), so amenity planting zone is reduced, however, space exists for small landscape plants, light poles and hanging baskets -This situation is fairly typical in most downtown areas, due to limited space in the right of way °_. ioo �oor N DOWNTOWN AREA £ z s ' " um, iretx -s,k " '°�� t �TYPICAL;�EDESTRIAI4 ZON6� - =, �' 1 Frontage Zone : o _ ,.g. -- 3. Plantin_ g(Amenity Zone 2 - � sroneniata>• . -_ 4. Edge Zonew4�a % OLL F a I F= P3 'Li .M1. �n FF 4 3 - This situation occurs when only eight (8') feet or less exists - No frontage zone can be accommodated - Space may exist in the amenity zone for lighting poles and bollards -Parking bays should be added periodically (eliminate some parking spaces), in order to provide a streetscape program LL- Route 47 The future widening of Illinois Route 47 and additional im- provements considered for the downtown Yorkville area will, potentially, have a negative impact on the pedestrian environment. Crossing Illinois Route 47 at Van Emmon and Hydraulic is a significant constraint, as pedestrian crossings will need to be clearly identified for the pedes- n s, trian and the automobile user. Also, the east and west �iF� � 4 � tiit Y. sides of Route 47 are very narrow and with the elimination ' 4F � of parking and widened lanes the pedestrian environment is challenged. To accommodate the negative factors, as part of this ITP project, Yorkville and IDOT are pursuing solutions to these impacts. Currently awall/raised planter s bed is being proposed along the west side of Route 47 along with decorative fencing, The ITP recommends that this wall be faced with materials that match the theme Based upon the understood pedestrian zones de- for signage and wayfinding (see Exhibits 'H'-Theme and scribed above, the ITP suggests future improvements Character Vision and 7' - Gateways and Wayfinding to specific streets in downtown Yorkville. The overall Concepts) characteristic of street cross-sections should create an environment that is appropriate to the design speed of the street. When modifying a street cross-section, the ROUTE�47 �WE5f SIQj ;� design elements need to be considered, along with the traffic volume. Design elements relevant to the vehicle w (romHyauallcAVe-;wYanemmond) rr a include lane widths, pavement markings; materials and i '; Ron age zone o' = 4 colors; curb design, and on-street parking. Design ele- ments 9 P 9 g 2, Pedestrian zone 3' Mm , �z more relevant for the pedestrian include: building 3, ! Planting/Ameni Zone 2' Min setbacks, street trees, sidewalks and furnishings. The greater the level of pedestrian activity, the lower the a. ; obstracgon Free Zone design speed and posted speed should be, to improve '* _ the pedestrian environment in downtown Yorkville. The streets listed below were studied to determine how they tz P®e y F could be modified in the future to be more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Note: These are conceptual illustrations only designed to "? 1 fit within the existing right-of-way. However field condi- tions and other variables may not allow the exact dimen- sions as shown. Roadway improvements and easements 4 3, a -x• may need to be acquired in some areas, to achieve the proposed cross-section. The sections also assume po- tential redevelopment on sites where easements could be acquired. Route 47 (focus on west side) Hydraulic Street Fox Street (residential sections or areas only) South Main Street 38 • - - . . • a - e . . Proposed Coneel2tual Street Section for H dry aulic i 3 I ti�P r c sMM i x M-j t _ Existing fL0 W Vanes Sq 66' yr � �°.E -�C � 1 Pedestrian one qL ry 2, en! one Zone 3. Parking Zone 8' —VN 1 4. Drive Lane _ 12' & 12' S Rallwav Right Of'V�ay �18 • 'iF - r�`� � , , . TOCdI - °" %l,e.1 Il r u 4¢ �r r 91 - � 5 Ile L 3l� -0yL 'h lilt � ' `Cm � •� t . '^ ! L^ PAS.dF- RC Y Proposed Conceptual Street Section for Fox Street (Residential areas only) ` ,I z r ri •, ,y �K �s FD�STREETus �� syii'k,e,f {rLesTdentlal gieasGn)Y)� �iv ,iF rl L � _ •` Existi�g H D YJ 66" ;, i. ,; u Y. a Pedestrian Zone • 6' & 8'. � I ' 2. ' PlantingtAmeniryZnne , '. iS & 13'. �" - 3, Drive lane Total = L 1 LL LL 16 Ile '.iy: Proposed Conceptual Street Section for South Main Street ITT To IT 5OUTH MAIN STREET - Y, Pedestrian Zone 6'�& 8 - 2. Planting/Amenity Zone- T & 5 s 3. Parking Zane ,� 8 & 8 4. Drive Lane '' j' I 12'& 12 TI Total IT I IT I IT r Z Proposed Conceptual Street Section for Van Emmon ,`2' VANEMMON ROAD r a y IT I Tlk I TI. Z Planting/AmeNty Zone 4' F19 m s� n 3 � .�Patkin9 Zone � = 8 &8 r •� r'� T, 4" y,�ara sl s .r5 ,PI �'�^w't'� - d d A ( 't�s t4 Y 1 IT IT ITT T- of 7. 40 . • Traffic Calming Techniques Crosswalk Treatments Modifying or improving street _ Crosswalk treatments can -„ cross-sections is an important k C=curat intersections and mid- step in making downtown ' block crossings. Improved =Yorkville a more pedestrian- icrossings should be estab- ' =friendly place. In relationship E. lished at intersections (as to the street sections there are mentioned z above), to better , ;:various other traffic calming unify the downtown areas and and safety techniques to be c provide safe connections be considered and, therefore, 4ween existing and future loco =`recommended as part of this -`• tionssuch as: ` ITP. Existing downtown core (IL Route 47 and Hydraulic/ Van Emmon) Traffic calming is a combination of techniques used to: Surrounding residential areas reduce the negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter Kayak/canoe chute driver behavior and improve conditions for pedestrians Riverwalk and bicyclists. Traffic calming objectives are: enhance Riverfront park the street environment and aesthetics, reduce cut-through Future public plazas, shopping areas, civic uses vehicle traffic, slow vehicles down, reduce accidents, and increase safety perceptions. The ITP recommends con- When designing crosswalk treatments, appropriate sig sideration of traffic calming techniques such as; nage and striping measures should be applied per the Refuge islands (bump outs) with barriers (where MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). RIF needed) to protect the pedestrian The hierarchy and appropriate locations include the fol Intersection improvements lowing applications: Alternative trail and sidewalk surfaces and colors at Standard Markings - All crossings should be identi crossings fied with parallel lines Raised pavement areas Enhanced Markings - Ladder striping, if colored/ Safe sight and stopping distances textured pavement is not utilized (i.e. ` stamped Clearly visible traffic and directional signing and concrete) pavement markings Colored pavers - A distinctly patterned paver may . be applied to distinguish intersection crosswalks and In summary, the ITP recommends solutions to im- mid-block crossings in the core or transition zone, prove interactions between vehicular, bicycle and consistent with the proposed theme and as shown on pedestrian routes, and to overall improve the walkabil- the Streetscape Elements Exhibit `Q1 ity of the downtown area (see Exhibit `S' - Downtown Recommendations). Slope / Grade Where possible, the cross slope of pedestrian street Intersection Improvements crossings, at either marked or unmarked crosswalks, , Several intersections have been identified as prime should be not more than eight (8%) percent, measured candidates for future improvements for pedestrian perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian travel. Also, safety. (see Exhibit `S' - Downtown Recommendations). where possible, the running grade of pedestrian street Improvements at these intersections may include bump crossings, at either marked or unmarked crosswalks outs, pedestrian refuge islands, special crosswalk pave- should be not more than five (5%) percent in the direction ment (see below), and additional signage and pavement of pedestrian travel in the crosswalk. Crosswalks at sig- markings. nalized intersections should be marked on the roadway with pavement markings, and should be at least eight (8') feet wide and preferably ten (10') feet wide. Intersection Sight Triangles Curb Extensions (Bump Outs) Acornertriangleof thirty (30') feet by thirty (30') feet should Curb extensions are the side- be kept clear of any unnecessary visual obstruction. In walk areas that extend beyond addition, minimal obstructions should be maintained in a the regular curb lines, into the sight triangle, as defined using AASHTO recommended Araveled way or parking lane, methodologies and appropriate street cross-section and - When on-street parking is pro- intersection designs. vided, curb extensions should ' be provided at all intersections. High Visibility Crosswalk Markings They are"er courage at`mid-block crossings in limited High visibility crosswalk mark- locations. Curb extensions should not be constructed ing is an added feature beyond beyond bicycle and vehicle travel lanes. the use of the standard or en- hanced pavement markings, Applicable MUTCD Standards colored pavement, or special MUTCD standards should be followed for crosswalk �s pavers. High visibility cross- improvements in Yorkville. Below are some of the appli- :walk markings can be in the cable standards for this ITP project. Pedestrian crossing form of signage, special pave- intervals should be calculated at the walking speed of four ment markings, flashers, or (4) feet per second (less if other factors are present, such in-ground lights. High visibility as steeper slopes, or if the crosswalk length is greater crosswalk markings should be provided at all mid-block than 50 feet). Extended time for pedestrian crossing may crossings and at intersection crossings where no traffic be initiated by a long (e.g., greater than three (3) seconds) control is provided. Signage identifying the pedestrian button press. MUTCD recommends calculating the crossing location should be incorporated wherever a mid- clearance interval, based on the pedestrian reaching the block crossing is designed. In high pedestrian and bicycle farthest edge of the traffic lane on the opposite side of activity areas, or for pedestrian and bicycle path cross- the street. Total crossing distance, as defined by MUTCD, ings, enhanced features such as flashers or in-ground should include the entire length of the crossing - plus the lights should be considered. length of one curb ramp. Mid-Block Crossing and Pedestrian Refuge Islands fncatarr, redeuelo,��f oppdrtunit�es�tl Mid-block pedestrian and crossings refuge islands with P 9 � un ro a rcyel �p�pe esfYrn, conned' y t curb extensions should be considered at locations where ��15e been fir "eore�wntuW key a substantial number of pedestrians or bicyclists attempttl st tan firactions to cross streets, regardless of the presence of protection or identification of the crossing. These circumstances typically occur in locations with pedestrian attractions Pedestrian Environment Along the Fox River on both sides of a roadway, in areas with a combination - Bike/Pedestrian Bridge, Riverfront Park and of street-facing retail shops and on-street parking, and Kayak/Canoe Chute the presence of long blocks (i.e., blocks of 600-feet or Yorkville has a tremendous greater). Mid-block crossing will only be applied to limited opportunity given the recent locations, and will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. w ; construction of a kayak chute/ Multilane un-signalized, controlled mid-block crossing ;r course on the Fox River. should be avoided. Refuge islands should, generally; be Combine this amenity with considered for crossings whereverthereis a %natural beauty of the Fox River median. Refuge islands in medians should Valley, Riverfront Park and the be at least six (6') feet wide. proximity to downtown Yorkville there is endless potential. The f ' ITP recommends the City s ��`'�• :maximize on this potential by caking actions steps such as pursuing additional public land ,Y along the Fox River, and acquiring easements and acces- report can be implemented. sibility to expand the Riverwalk. Alleys Behind Businesses on Route 47 . Fox River Bike/Pedestrian Bridge' Behind the i businesses that Yorkville recognizes that a �� P , front on to Route 47 alleyways ✓ 5M " majority of the Fox River wa- r 1, *�� exist that access City owned ` terfront is privately owned yet Ott f public parking. The ITP rec access along and across the t & ' ommends improving the ve natural feature is desired. The 16' ,' ii hicular and "pedestrian envi- P Master Plan shows a river side p " . ronments, in this area r gtrail (along the south side 9T ,Pedestriatil promenades could the Fox River) and four poten- be develo ed and landscaping g '. tial bridge crossing locations. and other streetscape '; ele As part of this ITP project the The existing alloys behind he 'ments could be -incorporated ,Ii crossings have been identified and a priority assigned businesses along Route 47 . to improve the aesthetics and has potential to be improved Two viable locations for the Fox River Trail crossing have aesthetically while also providing walkabtlity. , Further- study of been identified (1A and 1 B) however both are not needed. improved pedestrian access details for this area"should be Further study is required to determine which location is conducted: ' best suited for a bridge and associated landing areas on the north and south banks of the River. Focal Points and Gathering Places r Focal points , (identified on F� Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Priority # 1A Exhibit 'S'-Downtown West side of Riverfront Park to the north bank ' Recommendations) could be Jq Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Priority # 1B locations for small plazas, East side of Riverfront Park to Worsley n , °courtyards, open spaces and OF Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Priority # 2 vertical featuresi Th'e features Beecher Extension M � are located at a very prominent ` Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Priority # 3 Van Emmon (Saw Wee Kee Park) to Route 34 � 1of sita t,- streets at Yorkville. Because . of the Ej till " ` f - areas' high visibility and vicinity within the downtown these are ideal areas to implement pedestrian gateways 4 ✓ y w � t � � "° s, , signage monumentation, streetscape amenities, public u # p7 art, perennial flower beds and the like. These areas could ' ; `t � ` t also simply be gathering places designed to accommo- date both passive use and organized events. ; nz �n € NIA 0131 - � � Bicycle Access in the Downtown W Downtown bicycle access needs to be improved. It is an a©© 1' {�,� tx i :- i fz) important mode of current and future transportation in Yorkville. Aclearly-designated bicycle route should be developed downtown, with connections to core business Potential Redevelopment Areas/Sites as or public areas (kayak chute, riverwalk, etc.). Exhibit Many redevelopment opportunities exist in the downtown 'S' — Downtown Recommendations shows the potential ' (see Exhibit 'S'-Downtown Recommendations). Unlike location for bicycle access and routing. !, many downtowns, Yorkville has large parcels of land that are either under one owner or can be compiled into sig- The downtown streets should be designed to be "bicycle- nificant development projects.. The City should encour- friendly" however, in some isolated areas, bike traffic ' age cohesive parcels of land to be assembled and should may be limited due to potentially high pedestrian traffic also pursue purchasing key properties for future public or limited space (Route 47, Hydraulic, etc.). The `existing III use (parking, parks, and open space). Lastly, as these and future Riverwalk may be a prime location to provide properties are improved, recommendations within this bicycle access; however, the corridor will need to be`very wide to accommodate significant pedestrian traffic, as identify the growth potential in future years. well as other users. Parking types and general recommendations Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) There are, generally, two types of parking in a downtown. Compliance "Point" parking represents spaces that are provided at Similar to the overall Shared- the demand location. They include both on-street and # Use Trail Plan, ADA compli- off-street spaces adjacent to the destination. `Area" park- ance will be extremely critical ing entails off-street lots and on-street spaces located in the downtown environment. within a convenient walking distance of the destination. ?Pedestrian facilities to be uti- Area parking lots can often be designated for employees, lized by the general public commuters and other long-term users. The City should m e . should be planned, designed, promote a balance between the overall supply of parking i constructed and maintained, spaces and the amount of future "point" parking. so that a wide range of people can use them and rely on them Furthermore, parking should t o -7 be located with entrances visi- ADA improvements need to .ter their dally travel, including _` be incorporated in downtown people with disabilities and ble from the streets or alleys, Yorkville older adults. This ensures '.however, the entire parking lot people with various degrees of should not be located along mobility and disability can all enjoy downtown Yorkville, the street corridor. Rather, and will bring great diversity to the downtown parking should be located in environment. the rear of buildings or, if lo- sated on the street, it should be screened appropriately. ITFRecornrnendatton # 13 pedestrian Parallel parking is preferred �MfJT01/eA]L'a/(8�3i�7 '$tl�( iYe2�'It]E,t7Ott.}�c3f"!f/l7�_ Pedestrian walkways or streets, it should be visible yet screened over angle or 90-degree park- ., j YYl iy rAKey%r appropriately as shown above ing. Parallel parking shall be encouraged over angle park- `` ing. Typically the slight increase in the number of stalls Parking Recommendations realized using angle or 90-degree parking vs. parallel Parking is a critical use for parking is more than offset by the benefits of parallel downtown. Three spaces per parking such as fewer parking accidents, improved drain- E1 ,000 occupants is the ratio age, and ease of street cleaning and snow plowing. used for new suburban office Additionally, for angle parking and 90-degree parking `development, but Yorkville vehicles have to back out into traffic lanes with limited should plan on doubling that visibility of oncoming traffic. Other parking-related rec- "amount for the core downtown ommendations are: area. As housing development Apply and enforce parking and signage standards ^and re-development occurs in to all new developments downtown. However, new the downtown, there will be a businesses should provide adequate parking, without Parking isacritical component of - need for additional parking. placing unnecessary restrictions on property owners a successful downtown. of small lots Route 47 Parking The City should continue to acquire vacant property The movement of motor vehicles is the pri- for future parking lots mary function of Illinois Route 47 and, Examine reorganization of existing parking and the therefore, IDOT is eliminating all on-street identification of new sites parking. Asa result, coordination with IDOT is occurring to obtain and develop off street As Yorkville and the downtown expand, parking will parking areas to replace these spaces that become more of a premium and, therefore, planning will be eliminated. The vehicular needs of needs to occur now. the downtown businesses, residents and festivals must meet current demands and 44 . . r work, cornice lines, window shapes and bulkheads should h ITP Recommendafiton #f14 be reflected in the architecture of infill buildings. " Uttltze oKm Based Code irk the Downtown's f �rrry5"- 'S�k r �MfN� t^ r " Building Form/Elevation , The floor level of an infill building should relate to, and be consistentwith, the floor levels of adjacent structures. All Form-Based Codes sides of a building should receive design consideration. To create a vibrant mixed-use downtown, the ITP recom- Expanses of blank wall should be' softened through the mends changes and modifications to the Zoning Code, use of landscape treatments such as foundation plant Subdivision Ordinance and sign standards, in order to be ings or trellises. friendlier to pedestrians and bicycles - specifically in the downtown core area. Concepts, such as Form-based Mechanical Equipment codes, should be considered, to achieve the desired Or other utilities should be located so as' to not be visible look and feel in the downtown area. Items such as street from any public ways, customer parking areas or neigh widths, street patterns, vehicle parking requirements, boring residential or public uses. building location and orientation, safety standards and open space amenities should be flexible, to ensure that Utilities downtown Yorkville is a walkable environment versus a vehicular-dominated environment. Therefore, the ITP Newly installed utility services, and service revisions ne recommends exploring the use of form-based codes cessitated by new construction, shall be underground as a solution. Form-based codes are less focused on r uxK rT t s strict zoning standards. The concept of Form-based = mm m gIYPAReeommemd filOn # 75 codes is to address the relationship between buildings vt Ap ty Cottrstent Downtown` 5tree sf cape r, and the public realm, such as open spaces, open space mmenErstrro er�ure"am ro em fs and green space, form and mass of buildings, quality of architecture, the pedestrian scale and types of streets. The goal is to designate the appropriate form and scale Streetscape Elements 9 , j of development, rather than only distinctions in land-use A successful implementation ` types. Form-based zoning prescribes build-to lines, spe- of Streetscape Elements (see ` cifically defining desired development patterns. Mixed Exhibit `Q' Streetscape use is encouraged and promoted, where traditional strict Elements) will iincrease attrac zoning codes make mixed-use development difficult, if 'tiveness, thus'creating a desir not impossible. able location for shopping." en .fertainment `and recreation Drove Building Fagaades and Relationship to The following recommenda ; Pedestrian C 99999999 1111 tions address: To make the pedestrian environment as pleasing as pos- sible, building fagades should be appropriately designed. Landscape Plantings Materials, colors, forms, textures, building setbacks, etc. Street Tree Program all impact the look and feel of the streetscape and pedes- 0 Planters and Planter Boxes trian experience. The ITP recommends these general 0 Foundation Plantings and Wall Expanses guidelines, as they relate to creating pedestrian friendly Decorative Streetscape Elements environments: 0 Bench • Trash Receptacle Building Materials Bollard Materials used in the construction of infill buildings should 0 Lighting and Banner be similar to that used of adjacent buildings. A new a Bike Rack building should not stand out from other buildings on the Tree Grate block. Fencing Crosswalk Paving and Hard Scapa Treatments Detailing Details from adjacent buildings, such as the masonry . - - - . . • . - o • • 45 j �' f'hi �' f y • . • • • I - e ,. �r R� � • 1 . � ♦ . I • ♦ t `+ rr • • • - • - tell • • • - • • Y•r -^`� .mil � K • ♦ 1 • - • 1 - • - • - • . {a Soh- �,' • • . • - - • • - 1 4 tib . ��'t � • . • 1 • - • • - • • - - • • • • • ♦ • [ a 1 Y- yd -i � • • , • - rrr' It_ _ _ p,AY L 4 E w - I • • - • • . • 5•" c tY 'tea..- • • rF! e r�4 t • • 1 a . N 4 . - • 3 A a -r - • � . 1 . �• . _ • • _ 1 t fk k i�fl� �"ca {C • "��. _ - ems+--'. .. • . • - • - • • � • • . • • • LLLLL If- t+' I:%F! t !.!aLpy el Yorkville lntegrated Trapsportation Plan ' I United City of yorkville_ Botanical Name Common Name - Key Shade Trees Acer miyabei 'Morton' State Street Miyabe Maple Acer platanoides 'Emerald Lustre Emerald Lustre Norway Maple S, U Celfis occideotalis 'Chicagoland' Chicagoland Hackberry P Ginkgo biloba Autumn Gold' (male only) Ginkgo S, u l Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Skycole' Skyline Thornless Honeylocust S, P, U Gymnocladus dioica Kentucky Coffeetree S, P, U ** Pyrus calleryana Aristocrat Callery Pear I I U IN Quercus rubra Red Oak S ! *"' Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak S, P Tills americana Redmond American Linden U Tilia cordate, spp. Littleleaf Linden U Ulmus pumila x glabra x carpinifolia 'Homestead' Homestead Elm P Ornamental Trees Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance' Apple Serviceberry S Malus spp. (light fruiting varieties) Crabapple Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' Japanese Tree Lilac Shrubs Cornus racemosa Gray Dogwood Corpus sericea Baileyi' Redtwig Dogwood U Cotoneasteracutifolius Peking Cotoneaster P, U Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' Dwarf Burning Bush U ` Forsythia viridissima `Bronxensis' Forsythia U Juniperus (all) Juniper P, U Rhus aromatica `Gro-Low' Fragrant Sumac S, P Ribes aipinum `Green Mound' Alpine Currant S, P. U Rosa (shrub varieties) Rose S Spiraea japonica (all) Spirea P ` Syringe meyeri 'Palibin' Dwarf Korean Lilac P Viburnum dentatum 'Synnestvedt' Arrowwood Viburnum S, P, U Perennials Aster novae-angliae New England Aster ** Calamagrostis acutiflom 'Overdam' White Feather Reed Grass Echinacea pallida Pale Purple Coneflower *` Echinacea purpurea `Magnus' Purple Coneflower Hemerocallis spp. Daylily Liatris spicata Spike Blazingstar Monarda fistulosa Wild Bergamot Panicum virgatum Switch Grass ** Pennisetum alopecuroides `Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire' Dwarf Russian Sage Sedum spectabile Autumn Joy' Sedum Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed Key S: Tolerate Salt P: Tolerate Poor Dry Soil U: Tolerate Urban Conditions USA Native **Illinois Native ***Northern Illinois Native Planter Boxes and Hanging Baskets the downtown. This graphic is for illustrative purposes Currently some of the properties in downtown Yorkville only to demonstrate the implementation of concepts pre- have planter boxes or window treatments with landscape sented in this report. Variables such as utilities, access plants or various annuals and perennials. Hanging points, building setbacks and existing field conditions baskets exist, as well, along Route 47. These types of will all impact a final design (see Exhibit ` ' — Illustrative elements add color to the streetscape, storefronts or Downtown Streetscape Plan). rear entrances. This is highly encouraged, to provide interest and aesthetic improvements, as well as creating a cohesive look throughout the downtown. Planters and hanging baskets should not infringe upon pedestrian and bicycle access to sidewalks or trails. Foundation Plantings and Wall Expanses Adding landscaping (low growing shrubs, perennials, an- nuals and groundcover) along the foundation of the build- ing is encouraged. Large wall expanses can (and should be) interrupted with foundation plantings, such as shrubs and trees. Trellises and arbors are also recommended, as they soften expansive walls that are, typically, visually obtrusive. Decorative Elements S t {I < x e I• 1U1 Decorative elements such as signage, benches, trash receptacles, bollards, street lighting, banners, bike racks, tree grates, fencing, crosswalk paving and hardscape treatments can enhance an area's pedestrian environ- ment and commercial viability. These streetscape ele- ments will help to identify downtown Yorkville as a special and distinct place for visitors, residents, and shoppers. As mentioned in the data collection section of this report some elements exist of mixed colors, textures and forms. Some of the street furniture is deteriorated or in poor con- dition. Lastly, certain elements are not at an appropriate scale for the space. Land ntown streetscape Master ustrative Plan has been created as of the ITP in order to conceptually nstrate streetscape improvements eneral land uses that could occur in - . . . • — e e a r+? 1 :l j , The most important part of the ITP study is the implemen- 6 . j SHARED USE ° R I L !M-i PLEMEENTAJR)W, tation. This document explains several critical elements for the long-term development, financing and implemen- tation of this project. It outlines the priority corridors and 6 .1 .1 WPLEMENTATION A ,it associated action items and estimated costs. Potential The ITP recommends an Implementation and Strategy funding opportunities are provided, and a suggested Plan, with specific steps and action items for the Shared monitoring method is recommended. The plan also ap- Use Trail Master Plan. More importantly, continued , peals to partners and the public (citizen-based groups) communication and involvement by multiple individuals, to provide oversight and to be actively involved in imple- organizations and agencies is critical to the success• of menting the plan. Residents, local government (Yorkville this project. The stakeholders in the immediate region and Kendall County), the school district, law enforcement, will need to work closely together to take this ITP study local businesses, developers, and other agencies will from paper to reality. need to work together to accomplish the overall vision and goals. Successful implementation will require a con- Once the Master Plan was drafted, ' the ITP needed to i ' scientious effort over many years. Following approval of prioritize and determine appropriate phasing of projects, the plan implementation steps and action items could be in order to be most effective and efficient with the funding followed in order to ensure this plan moves from paper to allocated to this effort. A consensus regarding final trail reality. locations and priority areas was reached.;Overall, the plan identifies routes of high priority and medium priority:; ITP Approval and Implementation Steps/ „ k H Action Items �� ITP RecQmmendat�gn_ # 16,�k"y, �� Implementation Team Implement the Trail Mafer Pan and Focus qn , Appoint or accept volunteers to create an implementa- 2 @ldenfrftei�l �hato`rrclsz tion team that will meet regularly and track progress and f�� MAW , effectiveness. A priority list of trail projects (high medium ant low) has On-going Communication and Education been created (see Exhibit `K Shared (Ise Trail Master Promote constant cooperation and communication be- Plan — Priority Corridors). Priority routes indicated on tween all interested parties during and after completion of the plan only specifically identify high and medium prior- this study. Provide a copy of the final plan to all surround- ity routes. However, the remaining routes shown on the ing municipalities, as well as to property owners and key plans, not specifically assigned a high on medium prior ' stakeholders within the study area. ity, are of low priority. The following factors dictated and guided decisions when assigning trail priority;. Intergovernmental Coordination and/or Potential connections linking,, to constructed , trail tt ts segments (see connection opportunity locations as Agreemen shown Pursue and approve intergovernmental coordination and/ e to c o - Priority Corridors) m Responsive to community input and needs or agreements between the City of Yorkville and sur- Direct routes and connections to key destinations rounding municipalities, including Kendall County. Focus (shopping areas, schools, and residential areas) on connecting trails between the entities and partnering Potential funding and feasibility in regards to construction or completion of important re- Safety factors gional trails. 0 Potential user volumes Equal geographic distribution to residents in the study Modify Key Documents area (loop system north and south of the Fox River) The ITP recommends the City review and modify key 0 Land availability and easements that may be needed documents, as needed, such as Section 8 "Pathways Potential connections with other municipalities and and Trail Standards," Comprehensive Land Use Plan, regional trail systems Subdivision Regulations, and Zoning Ordinances. Pleasant environmental riding surrounding's forvari ous levels of riders Specific implementation ideas for the Shared Use Trail Minimal crossings of natural features (i.e. Fox River, Master Plan and Downtown Streetscape Plan are outlined Blackberry Creek, existing drainage ways)--t".' in this section of the report: Some segments in currently undeveloped sections of the study area are likely to be constructed as residential and commercial developments occur, as part of the improve- ments for that project, thus, the timing will be dictated by the location of development activity. Therefore, it is diffi- cult to prioritize and predict the timing of these segments, as it depends on many factors, such as pace and location of development activity. List of High Priority Corridors 1 . Route 47 (Cannonball Trail to Route 71 - Excludes Section from Route 126 to E Main Street) 2. Kennedy Road (Route 47 to Galena Road) 3. Cannonball Trail (Route 47 to Route 34) 4. Cannonball Trail (Route 34 to Carly Circle-Blackberry Woods Development - Option A) 5. Beecher Road (Route 34 to the South Side of Blackberry Woods Development - Option B North- South Leg) Blackberry Woods Trail (Along Southern Edge of Development - Option B East-West Leg) 6. Route 34 (Route 47 to Eldamain Road) 7. Blackberry Creek Trail and Bridge (Blackberry Woods Development to Game Farm Road) 8, Game Farm Road/Somonauk Street (Route 34 to Route 47) 9. Somonauk Street (Route 47 to McHugh Road) 10. East Main Street (Route 47 to McHugh Road) 11 . Fox River Trail Crossing and Bridge (Hydraulic Avenue to East Main Street - New Trail and Bridge East of IL Route 47 Existing Bridge) 12. Riverwalk (South Main Street to Riverfront Park) 13. Van Emmon (Downtown to Route 71) 14. South Main Street (Elizabeth Street to Hydraulic Avenue) 15. Heustis Street (Route 126 to Riverfront Park) 16. Fox Road (Route 47 to Highpoint Road) 17. Route 126 (Route 47 to ComEd Trail) 18. ComEd Trail (Van Emmon to Windett Ridge Subdivision) 19. Route 71 (ComEd Trail to Kendall County Fairgrounds - Legion Road) 20. Trail Parallel to Dick Young and Lyons Forest Preserves 21 . McHugh Road (South of Route 34 Only) J dd # I - Route 47 (Cannonball Trail to Route 71 - Excludes Section from Route 126 to E Main Street) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 10,893' (north) and 5,622' (south) Approximate Construction Cost: $909,000 (does not include purchase of right of way, easements or other special field ` conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section). Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Include trail in engineering documents for Route 47 ]DOT 0-2 years Yes Improvements (Kennedy Road —Route 71) Currently in Phase If r ' y4; 2 Secure road construction funding (Kennedy Road — Route 71) IDOT :Yes 3 Apply for grant funding for trail City of Yorkville * CMAQ grants awarded in Yes r Applied for 2009 CMAQ funding (Kennedy Road — Route November, 2009 71) 4 Preparation of engineering documents IDOT Occurring in 2009 for area north No ' of Kennedy to Route 30 Include trail in engineering documents for Route 47 Phase I Engineering Improvements (north of Kennedy Road) i 5 Secure road construction funding (north of Kennedy Road) [DOT No 6 Apply,for grant funding for trail City of Yorkville * After Phase ll documents are in No progress 7 Trail construction IDOT 2-3 years No *This is a cost sharing effort where IDOT pays for 50% of the construction costs and the City pays for the remaining 50%. The City will be pursuing a grant for their portion. # 2 - Kennedy Road (Route 47 to Galena Road) ; Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 15,102' (does not include stretch from Mill to Galena) Approximate Construction Cost: $1 ,101,660 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section). Step Action Party Estimated Timeline i, Done Responsible 1 Acquire trail easements across two private properties City of Yorkville 2010, minimum of 1 year to No secure 2 Secure ROW for trail along Grand Reserve development City of Yorkville In progress No 3 Apply for grant funding for trail City of Yorkville CMAQ grants awarded in Yes Applied for 2009 CMAQ funding _ November2009 • Applied for 20091DNR funding — withdrawn due to lack of easements 4 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville Phase I complete :: No 5 Trail construction as part of Kennedy Road improvements City of Yorkville & Kennedy Road Improvements No Local Developers along Grande Reserve triggered by building permit issuance" '' ' 6 Potential for IDNR Recreation Trails Grant Funding (if CMAQ City of Yorkville Need to secure easements Yes/No is not received) across all properties, then can apply to continue Blackberry Creek Trail *Kennedy Road from Bristol Ridge north to railroad crossing: within 1 year of issuance of 500 building permits within neighborhoods 6-16 orsooner, iffunds are avail- able. Mill Road& Kennedy Road north ofrallroad crossing: within 1 year ofissuance of 500 building permits within neighborhoods 1-5 or sooner, iffunds are available Kennedy Road south of Bristol Ridge: within 1 year of issuance of 100 building permits within neighborhoods 17-19 or sooner, iffunds are available # 3 - Cannonball Trail (Route 47 to Route 34) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 5,161 ' Approximate Construction Cost: $180,635 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Determine trail easements necessary for construction in ROW City of Yorkville No along Cannonball Trail 2 Acquire trail easements across private properties (8 properties City of Yorkville Acquire easements across 8 No from Route 47 — Route 34 properties (from 47 to 34) 3 Secure additional ROW in areas necessary City of Yorkville No 4 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville No 5 Secure funding for trail installation City of Yorkville May not be possible to get grant No on this section 6 Trail construction City of Yorkville No Note: Two options exist (A and B) in this area as alternative routes from Route 34 to a potential Blackberry Creek crossing. Both routes are considered viable and either route is an acceptable option. # 4 - Cannonball Trail (Route 34 to Carly Circle-Blackberry Woods Development - Option A) Trail Type: On Road Bike Lane and/or Signed Route Approximate Length: 2,434' Approximate Construction Cost: $7,302 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Determine if trail easements are necessary for construction in City of Yorkville No ROW along Cannonball Trail 2 Acquire trail easements across private properties (18 City of Yorkville Acquire easements across 5 No properties) from Route 34 — Carly Circle if off-road bike trail properties (from 34 to 47) and on west side) 3 Secure additional ROW in areas necessary - City of Yorkville No 4 Recommended bike lane from Route 34 south to Carly Circle City of Yorkville No (can choose to replace sidewalk with trail, when sidewalk replacement is necessary) If off-road bike trail — replace existing sidewalk with trail 5 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville No 6 Secure funding for trail installation City of Yorkville May not be possible to get grant No on this section 7 1 Trail construction City of Yorkville No 52 • - • • • • ' • # 5 Beecher Road (Route 34 to the South Side of Blackberry Woods Development - Option 8 North - South Lea) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 2,773' Approximate Construction Cost: $97,055 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Trail constructed along Rush Copley frontage Rush Copley Installed 2008 ' Yes Developer i IT 2 Road extension to be constructed south from Rush Copley site Local Developer No 3 Trail constructed as part of road improvement Local Developer No 4 Consider a "temporary" trail constructed in advance of City of Yorkville c No road improvements. Trail easementfrom 1 property owner necessary 5 If "temporary" trail preferred, annex property (consider City of Yorkville _ No annexing just property necessary for trailp & Property Owner ,; 6 Lease agreement for property in order for City to apply for City of Yorkville No grant funding & Property Owner , 7 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville No 8 City to apply for funding City of Yorkville 11- No 9 Trail construction City of Yorkville .No Not required, but suggested if City to lease IT I III l"T # 5 Blackberry Woods Trail (Alona Southern Edae of Development - Option B East-West Lea) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 2,253' Approximate Construction Cost: $78,855 (does not include purchase of right of way, easements or other special field c conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Secure trail easement either from 15 parcels within Blackberry City of Yorkville ,No iE Woods Development or from 1 parcel (PNA Camp) ITT 2 If PNA Camp property is most desirable, annex property City of Yorkville No (consider annexing just property necessary for trail)* . 3 Lease agreement for property in order for City to apply for PNA Camp No ` grant funding City of Yorkville 4 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville No 5 City to apply for funding City of Yorkville No 6 Trail construction City of Yorkville '. No - ' Not required, but suggested if City to lease i ., • T ITT IT 1 r d .. 7 P14,. # 6 - Route 34 (Route 47 to Eldamain_Road) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 11 ,909' Approximate Construction Cost: $416,815 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Trail constructed along Rush Copley frontage Rush Copley 2010 Yes Developer 2 Route 34 Improvements from Route 47 to Center Parkway IDOT Currently in Phase II _ In included in Route 47 Project. Trail will be included in engineering Progress engineering plans 3 Route 34 Improvements from Center Parkway to Cannonball [DOT Phase I engineering Yes Trail. Trail included in engineering plans 4 Route 34 Improvements from Cannonball Trail to Eldama[n City of Yorkville Phase I engineering Yes/No Road, Trail included in engineering plans & Local Developers 5 Apply for grant funding for trail City of Yorkville CMAQ grants awarded in Yes Applied for 2009 CMAQ funding (Route 47 to Eldamain November 2009 Road) ,7 Trail construction DOT, City of Yorkville City to share in cost of trail No & Local Developers construction as required by IDOL 54 • - � � � • - e e e # 7 - Blackberry Creek Trail and Bridge (Blackberry Woods Development to Game Farm Road) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 1 ,784' Approximate Construction Cost: $62,440 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Approximate Blackberry Creek Bridge Construction Cost: $1 ,126,000 (560 lineal feet) Approximate Limestone Loop System Construction Cost: $606,700 Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Annex property (woods along Blackberry Creek) * School District #115 No City of Yorkville 2 Lease Agreement for property, in order for City to apply for School District #115 No grant funding ** City of Yorkville 3 Cost Estimate - City of Yorkville Yes/No 4 Apply for grant funding for trail/bridge including engineering, City of Yorkville `No t EA/EIS, and Phase 1/II engineering, and construction 5 Environmental assessment, potentially then an environmental Assessment will determine if a No impact statement full statement is required by the National Environmental Policy Act. EA - 6 months to ElS - 2 years 6 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville Phase I engineering can be 1 No included in grant funding applications, but this will also {: determine feasibility of project, and can include the EA/EIS as well 7 Trail/bridge construction City of Yorkville 'No '�r * Not required, but suggested if City to lease " School can only apply for Safe Routes to School Grant for trail/sidewalk development. Lease Agreement allows City to apply for grant funding from other a programs. # 8 - Game Farm Road/Somonauk Street (Route 34 to Route 47) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 4,784' Approximate Construction Cost: $178,200 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Complete Game Farm Road/Somonauk Street Engineering City of Yorkville & End of 2009 ' No Plans and construction documents, as trail is included KKCOM 2 Grant funding has been applied for this project, trail City of Yorkville CMAQ grants awarded in Yes construction not subject to funding. November 2009 Applied for 2009 CMAQ funding 3 Road and trail construction City of Yorkville & 2010 No KKCOM s i IBM= 55 # 9 - Somonauk Street (Route 47 to McHugh Road) Trail Type: Signed Route Only Approximate Length: 2,397' Approximate Construction Cost: $719,000 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 On road bike lane (sidewalk exists on both sides of road), City of Yorkville No determine feasibility of line striping orjust bike route signs 2 Stripe bike lane and/or place bike route signs City of Yorkville No # 90 - East Main Street tRoute 47 to McHugh Road) Trail Type: On Road Bike Lane and/or Signed Route Approximate Length: 2,254' Approximate Construction Cost: $6,762 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 On road bike lane (sidewalk exists on both sides of road), City of Yorkville No determine feasibility of line striping or just bike route signs 2 Stripe bike lane and/or place bike route signs City of Yorkville No . t 56 - - • - e e u # 11 Fox River Trail Crossing and Bridge (Hydraulic Avenue to East Main Street - 'New Trail and Bridge East of IL Route 47 Existing Bridge) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 1 ,000' Approximate Construction Cost: $35,000 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Approximate Fox River Bridge Construction Cost: $1 ,575,000 (750 Lineal Feet) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Conduct a preliminary feasibility study of the Fox River Bridge City of Yorkville 6 months No ¢y crossing (east of Route 47) to determine permits needed, potential location(s) of bridge, estimated costs, identify needs, potential environmental impacts, funding sources and identify the process required for approval and construction of the bridge ,• 2 Phase I Engineering Study including geometry and City of Yorkville 16 months :No environmental screenings 3 Upon completion of above steps and once the final location City of Yorkville ' "No of the bridge is determined, pursue easements, lease or land purchase if needed 4 Apply for grant funding for trail/bridge once the initial steps are City of Yorkville "No complete 5 Final Cost Estimate City of Yorkville No _ 6 Preparation of final engineering plans and construction City of Yorkville ' No documents 7 Trail/Bridge Construction - City of Yorkville rr No �r # 12 - Riverwalk (South Main Street to Riverfront Park) Trail Type: Riverwalk - Surface TBD Approximate Length: 1 ,225' ell Approximate Construction Cost: (cost not provided - needs to be studied in more detail and multiple variables exist) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible ri 1 Apply for grant funding for riverwaik trail City of Yorkville No 2 Acquire trail easements across private properties City of Yorkville & No Property Owners 3 Cost Estimate — for acquisition or for construction City of Yorkville No 4 Environmental assessment — required for Phase I engineering City of Yorkville & No IDNR 5 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville - No Pursue funding through ITEP 6 Trail construction City of Yorkville No e - • ee a - e e e 57 # 13 - Van Emmon (Downtown to Route 71) Trail Type: On Road Bike Lane or Wider Shoulder Approximate Length: 8,043' Approximate Construction Cost: $24,129 for marking and signage only (does not include purchase of right-of-way, ease- ments, wider shoulder, or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Coordinate efforts between City and Kendall County Highway City of Yorkville No Department, as road is under both jurisdictions K.C. Highway Dept. 2 On road bike lane (or wider shoulder) City of Yorkville No Determine feasibility of line striping of just bike route signs K.C. Highway Dept. A two (2') foot wide trail shoulder currently exists 3 Stripe bike lane and/or place bike route or share the road signs City of Yorkville No K.C. Highway Dept. 'Could potentially be both, given the difference of Van Farman Road from downtown Yorkville to out by Lyons Forest Preserve. "Sidewalk existing on both sides of street (well majority) from Route 47 to Morgan Street Could potentially be in Railroad ROW. # 14 - South Main Street 6Etzabeth Street to Hydraulic Avenue) Trail Type: On Road Bike Lane and/or Signed Route Approximate Length: 2,923' Approximate Construction Cost: $8,769 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 On road bike lane (sidewalk exists on both sides of road in City of Yorkville No majority of the corridor), determine feasibility of line striping or just bike route signs 2 Determine if ICC approval is necessary for bike lane striping City of Yorkville & ]CC No as within street right-of-way 3 Stripe bike lane and/or place bike route signs City of Yorkville No 58 4 . . # 15 - Heustis Street (Route 126 to Riverfront Park) Trail Type: On Road Bike Lane and/or Signed Route Approximate Length: 3,496' Approximate Construction Cost: $10,488 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done G Responsible 1 On road bike lane (sidewalk exists on both sides of road) City of Yorkville `. No Determine feasibility of line striping orjust bike route signs 2 Determine if ICC approval is necessary for bike lane striping City of Yorkville 8 ICC - No ' as within street right-of-way 3 Stripe bike lane and/or place bike route signs City of Yorkville No # 16 - Fox Road (Route 47 to Highpoint Road) Trail Type: On Road Bike Lane or Wider Shoulder Approximate Length: 15,290' Yr Approximate Construction Cost: $45,870 for marking and signage only (does not include purchase of right-of-way, ease ments, wider shoulder, or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Coordinate efforts between City and Kendall County Highway City of Yorkville No Department, as road is under both jurisdictions K.C. Highway Dept. 2 Determine if off-road bike trail OR on road bike lane (or wider SEC Group No shoulder)* 3 Option B (on-road) City of Yorkville No If on road bike lane (or wider shoulder) determine feasibility of K.C. Highway Dept. line striping or just bike route signs 4 Option B (on-road) City of Yorkville : No Stripe bike lane and/or place bike route or share the road signs K.C. Highway Dept. 5 Option A (off-road) City of Yorkville Talk to Joe No If off-road bike trail, then verify desired trail can be accommodated in ROW along Fox Road 6 Option A (off-road) City of Yorkville No _ If necessary, acquire trail easements across private properties —near Highpoint 7 Option A (off-road) City of Yorkville No Secure additional ROW in areas, if necessary 8 Option A (off-road) City of Yorkville No If off-road bike trail, replace existing sidewalk with trail, or can choose to replace sidewalk with trail when sidewalk replacement is necessary. For residential cross-sections - primarily where sidewalk ** 9 Secure funding for trail installation City of Yorkville ' 'No 10 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville No 11 Trail construction City of Yorkville No is 'May be separated path west of Hoover and a bike lane east of Hoover to IL Route 47 Sidewalk existing on both sides of street (well majority) from Route 47 to Morgan Street v 7 • - • • • • - • • • 59 # 17 - Route 126(Route 47 to ComEd Trail) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 2,332' Approximate Construction Cost: $81 ,620 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Portion of Route 126 trail (from Route 47 to School District ]DOT Yes Property) included trail in engineering documents for Route 47 Improvements (Kennedy Road —Route 71) 2 Secure road construction funding _ IDOT Yes? 3 Apply for grant funding for trail City of Yorkville MAD grants awarded in Yes November 2009 Applied for 2009 CMAQ funding (for Route 47 trail) 4 Trail Construction IDOT No 5 Verify desired trail can be accommodated in ROW along City of Yorkville No Route 126 6 If not, acquire trail easements across two private properties City of Yorkville, No and school district property School District 115 _ and property owners 7 Secure additional ROW in areas, if necessary City of Yorkville No 8 Secure funding for trail installation (from School District City of Yorkville No property to ComEd Trail) 9 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville No (from School District property to ComEd Trail) 10 Trail construction City of Yorkville No _ L # 18 - ComEd Trail (Van Emmon to Windett Ridge Subdivision) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 8,963' Approximate Construction Cost: $1 ,600,00 in 2007 dollars (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible j ' 1 Complete preliminary engineering documents for IDOT and City of Yorkville :Yes ComEd to review 2 Obtain permission from IDOT for trail crossing at Route 126 City of Yorkville -:Yes and Route 71 [DOT 3 Acquire easement from Raintree Village Homeowners City of Yorkville :Yes Association and YBSD for trail around ComEd substation Raintree Village HOA YBSD 4 Lease agreement with ComEd to construct trail City of Yorkville Complete summer 2009 ', '- No , ComEd 5a Apply for grant funding for trail City of Yorkville Awaiting award notice for ITEP No Applied for 2007 ITEP Grant r 5b If grant is not awarded to Yorkville pursue the next grant cycle No and work to secure funding 6 Preparation of final engineering documents and construction City of Yorkville Phase I complete INo documents .l .ir r 7 Trail construction City of Yorkville '.No # 19 - Route 71 [ComEd Trail to Kendall County Fairgrounds - Legion Road) Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 6,857' Approximate Construction Cost: $239,995 (does not include purchase of right of way, easements or other special field 7R conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Hr Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done VL Responsible East of IL Route 47 to Orchard Road 1 Include trail in engineering documents for Route 71 ]DOT Not Improvements (Route 47 east to Orchard Road) - Sure 2 Secure road construction funding (Route 47 east to Orchard IDOT Yes? Road) 3 Apply for grant funding for trail City of Yorkville No 4 Trail Construction IDOT No .{ West of IL Route 47 5 Preparation of engineering documents. Include trail in MOT No engineering documents for Route 71 Improvements (west of Route 47) 6 Secure road construction funding IDOT No 7 Apply for grant funding for trail City of Yorkville No 8 Trail construction [DOT No # 20 - Trail Parallel to Dick Young and Lyons Forest Preserves Trail Type: Trail Type: Asphalt - Separated from Road Approximate Length: 9,023' Approximate Construction Cost: $315,805 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 Begin discussion with Kendall County Forest Preserve Board City of Yorkville & No about trail connections to (and potentially through) forest K.C. Forest Preserve preserve property 2 Determine ownership and maintenance structure for trail along City of Yorkville & No western edge of forest preserves K.C. Forest Preserve 3 Joint grant funding application for trail construction City of Yorkville & No K.C. Forest Preserve 4 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville & - No K.C. Forest Preserve 5 Trail Construction - City of Yorkville & No K.C. Forest Preserve 6 If City is unable to use Forest Preserve property, consider City of Yorkville No securing trail easements from property owners (Option A) 7 - Apply for funding for trail construction City of Yorkville No 8 Preparation of engineering plans and construction documents City of Yorkville No 9 Trail Construction City of Yorkville No 10 If City is unable to secure trail easements, await potential City of Yorkville & No Penman Road extension and/or development plan (Option B) Local Developer(s) 11 Include trail in engineering and construction documents for City of Yorkville & No road extension Local Developers) 12 Trail construction Local Developer(s) No # 21 - McHugh Road (South of Route 34 Only) Trail Type: On Road Bike Lane and/or Signed Route Approximate Length: 9,370' Approximate Construction Cost: $28,110 (does not include purchase of right-of-way, easements or other special field conditions that may exist-see cost assumptions at end of this section) Step Action Party Estimated Timeline Done Responsible 1 On road bike lane (sidewalk exists on both sides of road), City of Yorkville - No determine feasibility of line striping orjust bike route signs 2 Stripe bike lane and/or place bike route signs City of Yorkville No 3 Intersection of McHugh and Route 34 City of Yorkville No Needs to be studied in more detail - - 4 of Route 34 the trail may be separated from the road City of Yorkville No Needs to be studied in more detail I= no Cost estimate assumptions and exclusions: Note: Each trail corridor and specific project will result in various ranges of cost per linear foot. Additionally,, the exclu- sions listed below can greatly impact the cost of each trail segment. Therefore $35 per linear foot is provide, for the aggregate base course and surface. Assumptions; -Costs are approximate and for budgetary purposes only -All costs are based upon 2009 numbers -Costs are for the aggregate base course and trail surface only (all other items excluded are listed below) -Cost ranges will depend on project size (smaller sized projects will incur higher costs per linear foot as compared to larger projects) -Bridge crossing estimates (i.e. Blackberry creek and fox river)- $175 per square foot of deck was assumed and a twelve (12') foot width. This is a rough constructed cost and does not include engineering, environmental studies; etc. -15% Contingency is added to all costs Exclusions; -Costs for land acquisitions, land purchases and easements -Excavation and grading, retaining walls, stormwater drainage, geotextile fabric, tree removal, restoration -Fences, gates, bollards and lighting -Preliminary and final engineering -Construction administration and management -Insurance, legal, permits, review fees -Surveying ' -Testing, inspection, and other potential environmental fees -Bridges -Maintenance costs -Trail heads, parking lots, etc. -Trail signage (directional, educational and informational) Costs assigned to routes designated with an asterisk are per the application that has been submitted to CMAQ for grant funding and includes land acquisition and engineering costs. Surface material and si nc�ina/bike lane cost assumptions Bituminous Path (i.e. Asphalt) -$35 per linear foot (ten (10') foot wide trail) -3" Bituminous surface material over eight (S") inch aggregate base course Limestone Aggregate Path (Assumes eight (S") inch thick) -$13 per linear foot (ten (10') foot wide trail) Striping and Signing for bike lanes -$3 per linear foot Signing only for bike lanes -$0.30 per linear foot �:. pavement markings until road is improved/widened or } w IT� Recommendation #h 17 modified in some way, to accommodate bike lane. ��`a�Cpnstsler Brke La>tie� and(or SiiaredUse � � Roadway Des` gnatrons on Selected Routes E. Striped/Marked Bike Lane Not -.� 'l:"�- Recommended Consider detached shared use trail. Pursue additional Potential Bike Lane/Shared Roadway Routes right-of-way/easement acquisition, if needed. (On Road Facility) In order to realize some immediate improvements to the trail system, and to explore cost saving techniques, bike lane (on road) facilities were examined on selected cor- ridors. In some cases, bike lanes make the most sense, given the location and low traffic volumes. Below are some advantages and justifications for bike lanes and on road trail facilities: Collector roads or arterial roads do not typically have parking and have minimal driveways, therefore reduc- ing the cross conflict areas Avid or more experienced rider prefers being on the road and are comfortable in a bike lane situation Bike lanes and adding signage and markings are fairly cost-effective, especially as part of a road re- surfacing program or re-construction project The project team examined multiple corridors that may be good candidates for these types of trail facilities. The "type" A, BE C, D or E is a designation intended to cat- egorize the various situations and potential trail facilities that may be feasible. For a graphic representation of the proposed corridors (see Exhibit `L — Potential Bike Lane/ Shared Roadway Routes). A: Striped/Marked Bike Lane (On-Street) Recommended Few impacts or minimal cost implications. Short-term improvement can result in benefits, with minimal cost. B: Wide Shoulder Recommended At time of re-surfacing or improvements, widened shoul- der should be added by making the road wider. C: Striped/Marked Bike Lane (On-Street) Possible May incur higher costs or impacts, due to fe isting constraints. May need road re- ork, right-of-way/easements acquired, or rking e liminated on at least one side. : Striped/Marked Bike Lane Not ecommended ovide signing and/or shared roadway Ism Type Street From To Comments E McHugh Kennedy U.S. Route 34 Collector of newer construction-no parking buttravel lanes are not very wide - potential to add to replace walk with trail when improvements are needed E McHugh U.S. Route 34 Marketplace Drive Narrow lane widths and turn lanes exist at Route 34:— Between Farmstead and Marketplace"Road -has not been improved and would need significant rework to accommodate a bike lane. Existing trees exist in row on east side as well. Easements or [and purchases may be needed D McHugh Marketplace Drive Spring Narrow lanes exist - may have to be a signed shared roadway route or roadway needs to be widened to accommodate A McHugh Spring E. Main St Wide lanes exist in this section - bike lane recommended C E. Main McHugh IL Route 47 May be able to achieve side path or detached trail, but significant existing trees and other constraints exist'. B Van Emmon Bridge Street IL Route 71 When resurfacing occurs, widen shoulder to 5' if possible D Huestis Hydraulic Van Emmon May be more difficult, due to parking being utilized by restaurant and businesses. Railroad crossing,needed, slope is steep. A Huestis Van Emmon School Through residential area, parking could be eliminated on one side, to accommodate space for bike lanes.. , A S. Main IL Route 126 Court House Bike lane or signed route is possible - needs detailed study C S. Main Courthouse Hydraulic Angled parking exists at the courthouse block that is often utilized - would need to be modified. Steep slopes exist north of the courthouse on S Main: Needs detailed study i B Fox Main Street City Limits Bike route often utilized currently, due to Silver Springs,'.I destination and scenic nature of the route-narrow lanes exist. Widen shoulder to five (5 ) feet if possible A Cannonball U.S. Route 34 John Street Pursue bike lane, since further south a-bike lane is feasible. Parking needs to be examined A Cannonball John Street Cul De Sac Parking currently not allowed for most pf the corridor bike lane very feasible E Somonauk IL Route 47 McHugh Minimal right-of-way available, and constraints at Route 47 area are significant - may have to do a Signed Shared t` Roadway facility for this corridor B River Route 47 West Study Limits Scenic route used significantly by bicyclists -pursue l Widened shoulder - five (5') if possible -:- A Spring McHugh Heartland Circle Wide pavement existsthrough most of the corridor ;` Subdivision Not currently shown as a trail corridor on the master plan. May be an alternative east-west route to the Somonauk corridor between McHugh and IL Route 47 B Lisbon Fox Rd South Study Area Great north/south corridor, as Lisbon Road continues Limits south past Caton Farm Road. Public comment preferred this regional route. No shoulders currently exist B Legion IL Route 47 Forest Preserve Narrow lanes — extremely aesthetic route and potential to connect to Immanuel. Need wider shoulder three (3') minimum B Immanuel Forest Preserve Caton Farm Area Possible to complete a large regional route, if Legion, - Caton Farm and Lisbon bike routes can be achieved. Type Street From To Comments B Pennman Route 71 Caton Farm Area May be able to have detached shared use trail on new constructed segments — If Pennman not feasible, pursue Ashley Road with widened shoulders as the north/south trail corridor. B Caton Farm Lisbon East study Area Caton Farm has a widened shoulder east of Route 47 (2.5' +-) — pursue wider shoulder west of Route 47 connecting. to Lisbon Road C Route 71 Highpoint Oswego Village Limits Key east/west corridor to be completed at time of road re-work or resurfacing A Faxon Route 47 Beecher Collector with wide pavement in recently constructed areas. Accommodate bike lanes as improvements occur to Eidamain. Many of the corridors are proposed as future on-street instruction includes bicycle maintenance, safety precau- bike routes that will supplement existing and proposed _ tions, riding tips, and defensive cycling techniques and off-street paths and serve to interconnect Yorkville to the serve cyclists of all ages and riding abilities. As part of the greater region (see section below on Potential Bike Lane safety and encouragement programs discussed below, a / Shared Roadway Routes), bicycle safety brochure would include safety tips and can be distributed through the schools and local businesses. Education, Awareness, Safety and Security The brochure could contain information regarding bicycle An important aspect of a Shared Use Trail Master Plan maintenance, safety precautions, riding tips, and rules of is the implementation of education, awareness, safety the road. and security programs throughout the community. The issues of bicycle safety cannot be fully addressed without The following objectives and programs are recommenda- mentioning the importance of educational programs. tions for Yorkville to implement, as part of a successful long-term program. r IT��Recomm nilatton # 18 M ,r Potential Safety and/or Encouragement CantraCurrer #Prorarr $sand (m�lerrlen Program 1dd± fonalyEd��on Awareness �afetfi�rrand t- g Programs regarding safety and encouragement should be implemented as art of this ITP stud Some ro- c 3 4 P P Y• P • �re ��Fr 'ti � `�u ��""'��s�, �� ti ,,, grams exist (i.e. Safety Town Park) however, increased awareness and additional programs are recommended, Bike collisions typically involve improper actions on the to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety in Yorkville. part of bicyclists, motorists, or both. Therefore, crash Additionally, recommendations may be made to the City reduction efforts need to include educational programs Council to adapt and amend ordinances for the purpose to increase awareness of improper motorist and cyclist of promoting and enforcing a safe environment for bicy- actions that are known to contribute to crashes, and to cling and walking, promote correct actions for both. It is very critical to edu- cate children and young adults about the importance of Yorkville Bicycling Ambassador bicycle safety. The Yorkville Bicycling Ambassador educates and en- courages the public to bike and walk more often and more Yorkville currently holds Safety Town at Autumn Creek safely. The main goal will be to improve skills, knowledge Park, and it is recommended that the City and the road-sharing behaviors of cyclists, motorists and further establish programs through the City pedestrians. police department, to educate children and the general public. The police department The Ambassador hosts demonstrations for kids, teens could sponsor a bicycle education program and adults by participating in community events and run- for elementary and high school students ning special programs. The Ambassador works with part- throughout the community. When request- ners in the community to identify and address local trans- ed, officers regularly visit local schools to portation safety concerns. The program would run over teach students about bicycle safety. This 1111 11111 11 1111111111gillipilgi 11 1 IN 66 ' • • • • - • e s the summer months. The Ambassador will increase the increase the number of children who walk or bicycle to ; offerings of bicycle education classes through the Parks school, by funding improvement projects`that remove the and Recreation Department. The Ambassador will begin barriers that currently prevent them from doing so. Those offering bicycle safety and encouragement programming barriers include lack of trails and walkways, unsafe cross to Yorkville schools, and will be available for block parties ings, and lack of programs that promote walking and bicy - and other local festivals. The ambassador should also cling through education/encouragement programs, aimed consider organizing 'International Walk to School Day at children, parents and the community. ' New sidewalks USA' for the community, and be a leader in organizing need to be constructed immediately surrounding schools Safe Routes to School events. that are safe, ADA accessible. The City should continue to work with the Yorkville School District to determine Bicycle Advisory Committee which routes need improvements, and apply for grants, A Bicycle Advisory Committee and the designated as appropriate. Bicycling Ambassador would work to ensure the imple- mentation of the education and encouragement programs r Regarding Safer Routes to x School (SRTS) the Yorkville described below, and also address bicycling concerns and needs in the future. The mayor could appoint a com- - School District should take the mittee to review plan progress and catalyze next steps head (with the City 3 s support) to r and implementation. This group could be an extension of promote' `education . and en the Task Force created for the ITP project. couragement projects such q_ (as: Education Campaign walk and Blke to' School c ; Week celebration Many bicyclists and motorists do not know or understand � Pedestrian and bicycle • a the rules of the road for bicyclists. Educating people in the Area naarmaforschool &bssing' safety skills in relevant physi " community of Yorkville will create a safer environment for at Yorkville Freshman Campus cal education and , extracur bicyclists and should cover: ricular programs Benefits of bicycling and walking How to take care of bicycles Sustainable transportation benefits of walking and t ` Rules of the road for bicyclists, and illegal motorist bicycling in relevant health environmental and aca behaviors that endanger bicyclists demic classes Bicycling behaviors that are dangerous and common Crossing Guard Day should lie `recognized: by the causes of bicycle crashes School District and Police Department to . honor the How to prevent bicycle theft crossing guards that help keep the kids safe 11 1 Additionally, residents and visitors to Yorkville will become Note., See the Implementation section of thrs report re more aware of bicycle safety and awareness if "Share garding grant and funding options, for a more defalled the Road" signs can be posted throughout Yorkville, to description of SRTS. Organize volunteer groups to assist with the programs. spread the message that motorist must share the road ; with cyclists. School Zones High School Programs To create a truly walkable and bikeable community for High School Education Programs gives teens an un- children, well-designed and signed school zones should ' derstanding of how to travel by walking or biking safely. be a high priority. This ITP study recommends additional . Additionally, programs can educate new drivers on the discussion and action items be developed, in order to im- prove y, importance of respecting people walking or biking. The school zones and the environment for children trav- Yorkville Bicycle Advisory Committee could work with the eling to school by bike or foot. For example, as a result ii Driver's Education Departments, to integrate programs of the ITP study discussions with [DOT that occurred and curriculum into the existing class structure. Topics, regarding the future Route 47 improvements, additional as described above in the Education Campaign, could be crosswalk markings at intersections will be provided: The addressed. City should continue to focus on school zones "and work- ing with the school district on these issues. Additionally,,' safety programs and education programs are discussed ; Creating Safe Trails and Walkways to Schools later in this report, to further address the importance Safe Routes to School of safe crossings within school zones and education of The purpose of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is to young people. I Note: for on-street bike lanes and routes, maintenance Implement pedestrian safety programs such as the should be part of the annual Public Works Department "Orange Flag" program and Adopt-A-Crosswalk budget program Install Pedestrian Countdown Timers and Overhead Crosswalk Warning Lights, where possible Yorkville should keep track of user complaints and results from inspections, and then complete maintenance on an Bicycle Competitions and Challenges "as-needed" basis. It is important to identify and prioritize A competition could be held between grades, organiza- system maintenance needs often, and make sure a por- tions, or high schools, to encourage students to bike tion of the City's Capital Improvement Budget is allocated to school. Various clubs and the Physical Education to trail maintenance. An estimated timeline of routine Departments could organize competitions and "chal- maintenance are outlined below; lenges" to encourage students to bike to school. For ex- ample a punch card could be created and based on miles Maintenance Item and Approximate Timeframe traveled by bike students could receive awards in order Shoulder maintenance annually to motivate them to participate. The Yorkville Bicycling Re-painting pavement markings 3 years Ambassador could also offer bicycle skill trainings and Bituminous (asphalt) seal coating 3 years rules of the road classes for all students who plan to Crack filling 5 years participate. Pavement patching 5-8 years (bituminous-asphalt) Law Enforcement Pavement patching (concrete) 7-10 years Law Enforcement helps to improve the safety of bicycling Re-painting pavement markings 10 years and walking around Yorkville. As Yorkville continues to (if thermoplastic) grow, the Yorkville Police Department may need to adjust Pavement resurfacing 12-15 years for a higher volume of traffic on the shared use trails. For New trail construction / reconstruction 20-25 years example the Department may need to have a bicycle en - r4 officer who periodically travels the trails. Also r I = T '" ITP ,I�ecornr►��naiat��n#�'i9� � the Department may provide introductory and ongoing psueMu7ftJ+JejrorrPs ouitd(rlgQpfp mg training in the community, regarding enforcement of the dtEXecute fhe rtafiMster P/an anaCfa traffic laws that create a safe bicycling environment as Illinois Bicyclists training B the Chica oland Bicycle Federation can provide and P v rmMa%i{ nan f 7 raFac tes fngr' j resource materials. - 6 .13' FUNDING STRATEGIES 610CA1, Smrat 1 ,2 6, EN RAL FSAINTENANCE PROGRAAA , Maintenance of Existin Trails rails FEDERAL,ral planned All of the existing paths in Yorkville are relatively new, Many trails are planned and implemented with funding and have not yet experienced significant deterioration. assistance from the state federal level. variety of programs are available to assist government local units of government However, the importance of maintaining bicyclist safety with the development of trails and greenways. These pro- and enjoyment through a proactive trail maintenance plan grams differ in the amount of funding assistance, require- cannot be understated. Therefore, a trail maintenance ments of the local units of government and administration component should be included within Yorkville's Capital methodology. Funding for projects may come from a Improvement Program Budget, in order to keep the trail combination of Federal grant funds, State grant funds, system operating at maximum effectiveness. City fee programs, TIF districts, special service areas or other community financing districts, gas tax, and trans- Typical trail maintenance includes: portation sales tax. The following funding strategies are • Shoulder maintenance recommended and described in detail below: • Re-painting striping and markings • Crack filling, seal coating Note: Funding programs through state and federal fund- • Pavement patching ing change periodically and the latest information should Resurfacing be obtained when pursuing. 68 • . . Federal Funding The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) The Intermodal Surface Transportation Grants are used by federal agencies to acquire adds , Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and its succes- tions to national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges They are also available for communities sor, the Transportation Equity Act For the 21st Century (TEA-21), provided eligibility for State funding pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities, includ- ing trails. After 2003, new legislation, titled the Safe, IDOT Participation in State Highway Projects Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Four IDOT-maintained highways are located in the City Act of 2003 (SAFETEA), should continue to provide fund- of Yorkville: U.S. 34, IL 47, IL 71 and IL 126. Under ing for such projects. (DOT's 3R or reconstruction policies, IDOT will,pay 100% removal and replacement costs for adjacent sidewalk or The Federal-Aid Highway Program multi-use trail damaged or removed by construction of an This program provides financial assistance to the states IDOT highway proj ect. In addition, IDOTI I partipipI ate �P to construct and improve the National Highway System, on a 50% state/50 /o municipal basis for elective adds other major roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facili- bons to the sidewalk or multi-use trail system: along the ties, and trails. Trail projects have to compete for funding highway, or replacement of adjacent sidewalk or trail that 11 with other eligible transportation projects. is otherwise not affected by the IDOT highway project The municipality is responsible for 100 /o, cost of removal +, of existing sidewalk or trail where elective replacement The Surface Transportation Program (STP) work is performed. New or replacement highway bridge 11 This program provides funding for all types of transporta- structures (such as IL 47 over the Fox River or U,S. 34 tion projects, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities. over Blackberry Creek), when constructed, by I DOT,. typi Within STP funding, there are several unique funding cally will be designed and constructed to accommodate programs: existing or planned sidewalks or trails at no cost to the Safety: 10% of STP funds are available only for safety municipality. programs, such as railway-highway crossing projects and hazard elimination. Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program Illinois Transportation Enhancements: 10% of STP funds are available for projects that include pedestrian and Department of Natural Resources : , bicycle facilities, educational programs, landscaping, The primary purpose of the Illinois Bicycle Path' grant pro and historic preservation, among other factors. gram is to provide financial assistance to eligible, 'Iocal ` The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality units of government, to assist them with the acquisition Improvement Program (CMAQ) provides funding for construction, and rehabilitation of public; non-motorized greenways and trails projects, if they can demonstrate bicycle paths and directly-related support facilities. r' an air quality benefit. Agencies that apply for projects that accommodate adds The Illinois Department of Natural Resources tional trail users, such as equestrians, will receive special Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds consideration in the review of grant applications.` Project i! to the states to develop and maintain recreational applications are limited to land acquisition or trail devel trails for motorized and non-motorized trails and trail- opment along a single trail corridor. Bicycle routes `shar related projects. ing existing roadway surfaces are not eligible for funding The Public Lands Highways Discretionary Program consideration under this program. (PLH) provides assistance to improve access to, and within, federal lands. The Bicycle Path grant program provides up to a maxi- The National Scenic Byways Program provides mum of 50 percent funding assistance on approved local i funding for state scenic byways programs and project costs. Maximum grant assistance for develop-, improvements. ment (construction) projects is limited to $200,000 per The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual request. No maximum grant amount limit exists Program, through the Department of Housing and for acquisition projects, other than the established annual Urban Development, offers grants to communities state appropriation level for the program.' for neighborhood revitalization, economic develop- ment, and improvements to community facilities and Grant assistance may be obtained for, but not limited to, services, which can include trails. the following Items: Bicycle path development or renovation costs r : including, but not necessarily limited to, site clearing Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program and grading, drainage, surfacing, bridging, fencing, (ITEP) Illinois access control devices, signage, and associated The goal of ITEP is to allocate resources to well-planned support facilities/ amenities, such as access parking projects that provide and support alternate modes of areas and roads, shelters, lighting, benches and re- transportation, enhance the transportation system through strooms - including necessary professional design or preservation of visual and cultural resources, and improve engineering services, the quality of life for members of the communities. ITEP Land acquisition costs (fee simple title, permanent requires communities to coordinate efforts, to develop easement, long term lease), including associated ap- and build worthwhile projects in a timely manner. praisal costs approved by the IDNR for securing a linear corridor/right-of-way to be used for bicycle path Federal funds will provide reimbursement up to 50 per- development. Agencies contemplating the acquisition cent for right-of-way and easement acquisition costs, and of a linear corridor should always consider allowing up to 80 percent for preliminary engineering, utility relo- multiple uses. The width of the future bike trail, or cations, construction engineering and construction costs. parallel unpaved paths within the bike trail corridor, The 20 percent or 50 percent sponsor participation must may be guided by the types of trail use allowed. Trail come from a local government or state agency. corridor width approved for grant funding generally does not exceed 100'. Reimbursement is based upon IDOT accepts project applications for ITEP funding in the 50 percent of the approved certified fair market value following twelve categories: (CFMV) of the land and associated costs. Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles Scenic or historic highway programs (including the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality — Chicago provision of tourist and welcome center facilities) Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Landscaping and other scenic beautification This program supplies federal funds to local units of Historic preservation government through CMAP. These funds are to be used Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, for projects that alleviate vehicular congestion or improve structures, or facilities (including historic railroad fa- air quality. Eligible programs include, but are not limited cilities and canals) to: transit improvements, commuter parking facilities, & Provision of safety and educational activities for pe- traffic flow improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facil- destrians and bicyclists ity projects, bicycle parking and bicycle encouragement 0 Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or his- projects, and diesel emissions reduction projects. toric sites • Preservation of abandoned railway corridors, for Greenways and Trails Planning Assistance the conversion and use thereof, for pedestrian and Program — Illinois Department of Natural • bicycle trails Resources (IDNR) Control and removal of outdoor advertising Establishment of transportation museums The IDNR's Division of Planning offers assistance for 0 Environmental mitigation to address water pollution greenways and trails through the Planning Assistance due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wild- Program. This program is designed to assist communities, life mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity counties and multi-county coalitions with greenway and 4 Archeological planning and research trail planning. The program is an extension of successful IDNR-assisted greenway and trail planning for northeast- Illinois Tomorrow Corridor Planning Grant ern Illinois and downstate metro-areas. The goal of the program is to encourage and facilitate comprehensive, Program — Illinois Department of Transportation cooperative and coordinated planning, to (IDOT) protect high priority greenways and, where The program will support planning activities that promote appropriate, provide public access to them the integration of land use, transportation and infrastruc- by developing trails. ture facility planning in transportation corridors in Illinois. The goals of the program are to: Is 70 I . . RINI . 0 6 Promote land use and transportation options, to reduce Illinois Green Streets Initiative — Illinois the growth of traffic congestion: Department of Transportation Connect infrastructure and development decisions The Governor's new Illinois Green Streets Initiative is . ' Promote balanced economic development to reduce part of the Replanting the Prairie State initiative' to fur infrastructure costs they reduce greenhouse emissions in the state. Although Promote intergovernmental cooperation funded through the ITEP program, applications for the Illinois Green Streets Initiative will utilize a'separate ap In addition, the program strives to: plication Unique to that program. Project sponsors may Promote public-private partnerships and coalitions receive up to 80 percent reimbursement for project costs Promote collaboration among local governments, the The remaining 20 percent is the responsibility of the pro) _ development of industry, labor and environmental ect sponsor. Funds for this program can nI tie used for organizations planting of trees or prairie grasses. Minimize the cost to taxpayers for infrastructure and maximize the use of existing infrastructure Local Funding Sources Sales taxes can be used to raise funds for trails ac s Examples of projects that qualify include: quisition and development Creation of transit oriented/mixed use development 'Trail Bank" - Impact fees are one-time charges levied plans, to increase transportation options, improve by a local government on new development that can walkability and enhance access to transit be used to finance trails and other projects located Development of intergovernmental agreements that outside the boundary of development provide for multi-jurisdictional planning of land use, Require developers to provide public trails as part of zoning and developmental decisions development Development of public-private plans and agreements General obligation bonds can be used to fund green Y that provide for, and encourage, affordable housing for ' ways and trails projects, but many require referenda i workers that is convenient to employment centers Referendum is an opportunity to educate the public ;l Creation of multi-community corridor plans to develop and build support for trail programs efficient transportation facilities and land uses The local Capital Improvements Program can'have a Open Space Lands Acquisition and yearly trails appropriation Development (OSLAD) — Illinois Department of Private Sector Funding Sources Natural Resources Local businesses can donate funds for specific trail This program can provide up to 50 percent funding as- segments or amenities, donate services to reduce the sistance to eligible units of local government for the ac- cost of developing trails, reduce the costs' of maten , quisition and/or development of land for public outdoor als for trail construction, and/or contribute employee recreation. Actual funding assistance for approved volunteer time to work on trail projects. projects is provided on a reimbursement basis, after sat- A land trust is typically a private, nonprofit orgakniza isfactory project completion. OSLAD grants are awarded tion that is engaged in the protection and conservation through a competitive application process, which are due of real estate, which can include trail corridors. Local ;,' no sooner than May 1 and no later than July 1 of each organizations can play a key role in trail development year. Proposed bike paths and snowmobile paths eligible and construction. under IDNR's Bike Path Grant Program are not eligible Local and national foundations can be solicited for for OSLAD consideration. trail funding; local foundations are more likely to fund Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: play- local interests than national foundations. grounds, walking/hiking/jogging trails (excluding bike Service clubs can hold fund-raisers for greenways trails), sports fields, nature observation and sightseeing and trails projects. facilities, camping, fishing and hunting facilities, con- Individual sponsors can contribute to greenways and struction of a Safety Town, and development of dog park trails projects by sponsoring the purchase of facilities areas. or parts of a trail. Volunteer work can decrease construction costs of trail projects. "Buy-a-Foot' programs raise funds and promote awareness of trail projects. Public-privatepartnerships have been deemed the most successful way to raise Committee or Riverwalk Committee) could be formed that funding for greenways and trails projects. would work on the priority, funding and timing of various downtown improvements. To start, the committee may "To be truly successful, implementation of a trail project decide to focus on one streetscape element such as should not become the sole responsibility oflocalgovern- street lighting. The group could investigate grants and ment, but a collective pursuit." — Trails funding for various amenities and finalize the selection of lighting type (manufacturer, model, and preferred phas- ing). Or the committee could work with the City to further 6. 2 DOWNTOWN ST REETSCAPE develop a priority list of projects for implementation. yPLE rFtg°TATIW PL N Some potential priority projects may be; 1 . Work with IDOT on future Route 47 improvements 6 ^ 2 . 1 t,zlP>_EMEN f uior4 2. Develop a detailed Downtown Streetscape Plan for The process and recommendations described in the Phase one improvements (Van Emmon, Hydraulic) previous section seeks to achieve the vision set forth by 3. Building and facade improvements residents and City leaders. This Implementation Plan outlines actions steps the City can focus on such as: Policy Orientation • Priority and timing The City should take a strong, proactive stance toward • Policy orientation downtown improvements for pedestrians and bicycles. • Regulatory Action including potential code changes While the City does not hold the sole responsibility for • Funding options implementation, community leaders can energize the pri- vate sector to become the steward for, and developer of, Ct1 ,Y1 @77C��tIQI1 20 the downtown. This plan requires a greater commitment ? ^r z 7 �-. t`'"h.Si'> " h r'a.tf( r ra 4 +'1 F'� YK k—� �ure Mu/ti /e Forms of Funtlmg;lOpt�ons k by the City to support, act, demonstrate, and to fund coor- dinated downtown improvements affecting non-vehicular andpPtursupol�cy Ortentatto� artRegutaforyl �+ ,4ACttonQi� der�to`%mpleMent t�7eDowntown Yk ' travel. The key here is to have the City, like all the down- town stakeholders, maintain a continuous and consistent 7P Jill commitment to the implementation. Priority. Timing and Coordination Between the Regulatory Action City and Downtown Business Owners Many of the components of this plan require regulatory Priority and timing of projects action. Probably the most significant is modification of the is dependent on the availability street standards for downtown. However, there are also of funds as well as the relative other regulatory issues to be addressed, such as how the ;importance of the element. To City will structure its general improvements, in response understand and prioritize the to the dictation of the plan. Additionally, there may need `future improvements conver- to be changes in ordinances such as; isations between the City and 6 Building massing/setbacks (Form Based Codes) local business owners need to 0 Landscaping and screening occur. As part of this ITP study 0 Regulating hours of operation LLL coordination and communica- 0 Signage tion is already occurring and the efforts should continue Shared parking in the future. It will take the combined effort of City lead- Loading area and mechanical equipment ers and the business community to implement this plan Property maintenance and code enforcement and future endeavors. The earliest actions might be initiating discussions among busi- Funding options ness owners to address parking concerns There are a variety of funding sources that may have in regards to the Route 47 widening project. potential to fund various recommendations found within For the long term, the City could convene this ITP report including: the discussions, serve as a facilitator, and TIF (Tax Increment Financing) manage implementation of the vision and SSA (Special Service Area Financing) ultimateplan. A committee (i.e. Streetscape BID (Business Improvement District) t r: CIP (Capital Improvement Programming) resources that will achieve the greatest impact.' A list of grant sources is included in the appendix, however, dom- Tax Increment Financing petition for funding is high, and grant sources are limited. -= TIFs have been implemented for the core downtown The most effective funding means for most projects will Yorkville area. This method of financing should be re- be a combination of grants substantially matched by City . viewed, to determine whether changes are needed to the funds and business and/or property owner contributions. boundaries, objectives, projects and budget. The City and Economic Development Corporation should review the feasibility of these programs as well as State , Special Service Area and Federal funding. An SSA is a state authorized financing program that can be administered by the City that provides financing re- sources for a specific area. It is funded through a special tax assessment paid by property owners in a designated area. An SSA is initiated by property and business owners wanting certain services above those already provided by the Village or other services not provided such as advertising, marketing, parking, loan programs, capital improvements, and maintenance. A group of contiguous property owners vote to form an SSA consisting of all properties that will benefit from the services, and elect to levy an additional property tax to pay for the services. If approved by the City Council, the tax will be levied and IL distributed to the SSA on an annual basis. Business Improvement District A BID is a tool to coordinate, manage and redevelop downtown as it allows a host of strong municipal powers for bonding, condemnation, and the like. There are many .benefits of BID's. For example they are very versatile in using its powers and funds for a wider range of initiatives and activities than are available under an SSA. A BID may be an effective tool for the City and should be further investigated. Capital Improvement Programming 11 r Funding sources through the Capital Improvement budget should be pursued to finance the Downtown Plan and Streetscape Plan. Since capital improvements will likely need to be phased based on funding availability, the City should develop a list of projects and prioritize them as mentioned previously. Some forms of financing improvements for the downtown have been put in place and additional revenue streams will be necessary in the future. In general, the most successful street improvement proj- ects result from cooperative public/private effort. Direct benefits of the street improvements will fall to the downtown business community, therefore sharing of organizational and fiscal responsibility is recommended. The overall suc- cessfully upgrading of downtown Yorkville's streetscape will require significant funds and directing the appropriate Page Left Intentionally Blank IN x Exhibit 'A' - Study Area Exhibit 'B' Study Area inventory Exhibit 'C - Downtown Study Area Exhibit 'D' - Regional Trails Exhibit 'E' - Key Nodes and Connections Exhibit 'F - Downtown Study Area Analysis Exhibit 'G' - Downtown Area Sidewalk Inventory Exhibit 'H' - Theme and Character Vision Exhibit 'I' - Gateways and Wayfinding Signage Concepts Exhibit 'J - Shared Use Trail Master Plan (Overall and four details of quadrants) Exhibit 'K' - Shared Use Trail Master Plan - Priority Corridors (Overall and Detail) Exhibit 'C - Potential Bike Lane/Shared Roadway Routes Exhibit 'M' - Loop System Plan Exhibit ' N' - Gateways and Wayfinding Signage (Overall and Detail) Exhibit 'O' - Trailheads and Wayfinding Signage Exhibit 'P' - Gateway and Wayfinding Signage — Downtown Plan Exhibit 'Q' - Streetscape Elements VL Exhibit 'R' - Downtown Area Sidewalk Improvements Exhibit 'S' - Downtown Recommendations Exhibit 'T' - Illustrative Downtown Streetscape Master Plan i `�' WIN' J pS 'i ,4 - r ➢ L TTY M`I � - ®' • � c � �ecs�s'S 2d rg,� � � x 'i? 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I I �� J f"1* e . i eJ ] ��I _ r r _ uss^u?� a ..w.�a . r _ r '" �e r I fl S 1 ' >• suxxsnw.�rma• ll t2 ROUTE 47 W t I - t� ILLBEr„L. � r E � 4 a ILI III IMPROVED PER THE ° 1 r - WIDENING PROdECl- �- g 26Qp APE If 'rree If .� er' I1xla l .f 4SU..i�- — r ' I >;' Iiu � ' 7 �. M�J�@AP' ? 1� ' `-Ir_T _ 111 1 10PC3r�„ i . Rg � , 3 T II,I} "-+ta=aravraxawa a 1 OF If I r a � 1 r rge�-t �94bS'4 l l r -- I;I r I t r -� I`. I I , r-; - I - , . I I— If ♦ 1 - r, ♦ I r r f• j L f - L y r I —�vI e3 7Agl( "+ I ) r I 1 -�'" i n n c l F tN Y # ✓ _ r / F F rI -�I�.LI .lfi i I r u r - - � I"'� !t;T I�� i '�!I w fr I IL - 1 I ° �' J , - ' I u owote yu c I III ° "44 1 I !( r woa�rtte _ C— -, L I. urtrivumu� L 1 f r r N too t atiiSrt '� q F rr I r l -! b] I .fFfn II If�rI fre rr c yy�""''� r^I ,�.Fxau77 9 ,-g . � r�.^� p`^ (�'"++ "`, .-1' fg" # q,r°' (, ' 1 "" `fi t : t,/ _ . ` '.I 'w=9 T . J g # , x'1 9.41 s REA bed D w¢ wy. ',1 V i i2,.:. °t 9.,. G:.IN k�r i 1 9 x ,H I t or yn f u - I, . . y �, ,IfYGE,N((TNSO ,N',SHJIA/NG � YORKVILLE IN THE F_ARLY 1 5395 A WILD UNTOUCHED LANDSCAPE OF PRAIRIE GRASS AND W/LDFLOIYERS STRETCHED aS FAR AS THE EYE COULD SEE. WILDLIFE H'AS ABUNDANT AND TRACES OF HUMAN PRESENCE � '3� 13r � h rviu � 14 `l� ill ; @• SCARCE AS EARLY PIONEERS IVERE JUST BEGINNING TO SETTLE THE AREA. NATURAL LIMESTONE OUTCROPPL\'GS LINED THE FOX RIVER VALLEY AND EARLY PIOALERS SKILLED IN RIASONRY BEGAN TO i '�• - Ay , .,, �i , AIPLEt1E:\7' TIIIS AS A BUILDWG MA7'ERL4L. BY 1 SSE RULIEF DUR YEA HAD ESTABLISHED YORK VILLE ,.•:.p _+ r L. : E "'R� $f9y" �) . NAMING IT AFTER HIS NA77V£ STATE OF NEIY YORK. OVER THE YEARS THE CITY BEGAN TO FLOURISH AND THE DOWNTOWN BECAME ALfVE 117TH ACTIVITY} A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CANE TO SHOP AND VISIT. IN 184$ THE COUNTY SEAT WAS MOVED TO OSWEGO BVT SHORTLY AFTER, IN 1862, IT WAS RETURNED TO YORKVILLE WITH THE REALIZA7'1ON THAT THIS WAS THE MORE SUITABLE LOCATION, CENTRAL TO THE ENTIRE COUNTY. i ' a3� � F�a,v S'Ik €✓f, b�� p C� �,I � THE KENDALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE VVAB THEN BUILT IN 1864 AND THE SCHOOL JN 1887 MADE PREDOMANANTLY IVITH NATIVE CLAY BRICKS FROM A LOCAL BRICKYARD AND ,NATIVE LIMESTONE FROM THE RIVER VALLEY. ice- ` art of Mr �7r`' , . J : TODAY, SOME OF THOSE ICONIC STRUCTURES STILL STAND. FOR EXAMPLE FROM THE HEART OF lJ f t { DOWNTOWN YORKVILLE, TALL ABOVE THE ROOFTOPS AND CITY BELOIV, THE CUPOLA OF THE KENDALL COUNTY COURTHOUSE EXEAJYlIi-/ES THE I7ALIANATE ARCHITECTURE THAT ONCE DOMINATED THE UNITED .STATES DURING THE MID TO LATE 18905. THE BRICK AND LIMESTONE FACADES AND ORNATELY DETAILED CORNICES AND BRACKETS ON THIS STRUCTURE AND OTHER BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE 00155NTOW:N (1.NGEARYNSON BUILDING AND MLELLD'ER BUILDING) REVERBERATE THESE HISTORICAL ELEMENTS OF I'I. YORK VILLES PAST. ® - p THE INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION PLAN (SHARED USE TRAIL MASTER PLAN AND DOIVNTOIVN STREETSCAPE PLAN) ESTABLISHES AN IDENTIFIABLE THEME FOR THE YORKVILLE AREA, IMPROVING ITS AESTHETIC QUALITY WHILE PRESERVING THE CHARACTER AND HERITAGE OF THE CITY, FOR EXAMPLE IN THE DOW'N'TOWN ORNATE DETAILS OF STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS WILL REFLECT THE UNIQUE HISTORICAL CHARACTER - r OF THE CJTY. OLD-FASHIONED ACORN LARITI.NG WILL RESONATE A BYGONE PER/OD. THE wELCOMLNG l ENTRANCES INTO THE CITY, GATEWAYS TO THE DO H TO I{•h AND SlGN AGE ALOi G THE S H ARED USE TRAILS ^� Li WILL RESEMBLE.' THE ARCHITECTURE OF THESE ICONIC BULDLN'GS FABRICATED OUT OF BRICK, LIMESTONE AND y �y I IRONWORK. AS EACH ELEMENT COMPLEMENTS ONE ANOTHER IT WILL STRENGTHEN THE COMVUNITYS IDENTITY AND FURTHER CREATE A STRONG SENSE OF PLACE. 7 N✓ � '� h4r cl MIT` I "THEME dA'�""� 1 The GATEWAYS WA_i Anc, ST<W P ICh. 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I Mi ,MIXEp°USE r i i,XEU'G"°^E PEDESTRIAN STREET 'r~€ rl IMPROVEMENTS ESIUENTV{l N ENHANCED LFWDSCAPING', r s Y I Imo"' FURNISHINGS,, PEDESTRIAN I SPACES v . g*i FiESi ENTIAL ,� ,•,� i , ,. to 1'166 s s ES DENTAL 1 IDENTIAL 1 CIVIC wd '� F f - �- U$E ntt c jt, i la S O 1 rl' ; ,. NOTE Concepiund 9 . 1 11 O m¢n9lans _ yp Oxbnel¢and ¢u54ng Contli11M15 very. 'Z NO N .f lu 'n'� glNr ILII � � `�lfi v ) - - = a TS r egg y Do you live in Yorkville city limits? Yes: 72,37% (55) No: 27.63% (21) Do you bike, jog or walk in the Yorkville area? Yes: 88.16% (67) No: 11 .84% (9) If you answered yes to Question 2, please indicate the general area you bike, jog or walk. NE: 27.54% (19) NW: 34.78% (24) SE: 14.49% (10) SW: 23.19% (16) What is your mode(s) of non vehicular travel? (Check all that apply) Bicycle: 84.21% (64) Jog: 31 .58% (24) °, Walk: 61 .84% (47) Rollerblade: 11 .84% (9) Other: 2.63% (2) On average, how often do you bike, jog or walk? Once a Day: 42.67% (32) Once a Week: 40.00% (30) Once a Month: 12.00% (9) Once a Year: 5.33% (4) Never: 0.00% (0) Where do you travel when you bike, jog, or walk? To Work: 7.89% (6) To the Park: 34.21% (26) To my School: 6.58% (5) To the Library: 10.53% (8) To a Rec Center: 19.74% (15) To the Home of a Family Member or Friend: 25.00% (19) To do Errands, Dining or Shopping: 19.74% (15) For recreation/exercise: 85.53% (65) Other: 1 .32% (1) When you bike, jog or walk, which do you use? Designated Trails: 57.89% (44) Sidewalks: 55.26% (42) State Routes: 15.79% (12) Neighborhood Streets: 73.68% (56) Hiking Trails: 53.95% (41 ) Other: 3.95% (3) What is your average one-way distance? 0 - 1/2 Mile: 2.67% (2) 1/2 - 1 Mile: 8.00% (6) 1 - 2 Miles: 32.00% (24) 2 - 5 Miles: 36.00% (27) 5 - 10 Miles: 9.33% (7) 10+ Miles: 12.00% (9) How would you rate the level of accessibility of the trails you travel? Very Poor: 26.67% (20) Poor: 29.33% (22) Average: 30.67% (23) Good: 12.00% (9) Excellent: 1 .33% (1) How would you rate the quality of the trails you travel on a regular basis? Very Poor: 13.33% (10) Poor: 12.00% (9) Average: 44.00% (33) Good: 28.00% (21) Excellent: 2.67% (2) Which of the following would do the MOST to encourage you to utilize trails and sidewalks in Yorkville? More connected sidewalks and trails: 61 .84% (47) Better conditions of sidewalks and trails: 1 .32% (1 ) Safer crossings at intersections: 5.26% (4) Separate bicycle paths, wider shoulders: 17.11% (13) Better access to shopping, schools, parks and other destinations: 10.53% (8) Don't know: 1 .32% (1) Other: 2.63% (2) J"=mmm Em On which road corridors (in Yorkville) would you bike, jog or walk most often? Route 47: 44.74% (34) Mill Road: 14.47% (11) Cannonball Trail: 30.26% (23) Route 34: 32.89% (25) Van Emmon: 27.63% (21 ) Kennedy Road: 23.68% (18) Route 71 : 14.47% (11 ) Fox Road: 28.95% (22) Other: 10.53% (8) Route 126: 13.16% (10) River Road: 26.32% (20) To which of the following regional trails would you most likely access via a trail from Yorkville? Fox River Trail: 50.67% (38) Virgil L. Gilman Trail 20.00% (15) e I&M Canal: 6.67% (5) Illinois Prairie Path: 2.67% (2) Route 66 Trail: 4.00% (3) k ; Don't know: 13.33% (10) Other: 2.67% (2) Please indicate your age category. 6 - 18: 0.00% (0) 19 - 35: 40.79% (31 ) 36 - 54: 32.89% (25) 55 - 65: 25.00% (19) 66 and over: 1 .32% (1 ) Please indicate the number of people in your household that fall into the following categories: 0 - 5 Years: 0.54 6 - 12 Years: 0.53 12 - 18 Years: 079 18 - 30 Years: 0.59 30 - 55 Years: 0.29 55 and over: 0.05 ONE= • - - a • a • - s 0 s 719T .Ot 'kE SUL: S i f _ ' � 2n Shared Use Trail Master Plan Topic #1: Layout and Location of the Shared Use Trail 1 . Decide which type of trail improvements are of the highest priority. (Pick the top 3 and list the letters in order from highest priority to lowest priority) Exampled, b, a a. Adding more local trails b. Adding more regional trails c. Improving existing trail conditions d. Complete local connections e. Complete regional connections Priority 1 - d Priority 2 — e1c (( tie) Priority 3 — a 2. Prioritize which municipalities you would like to see a trail extended to from Yorkville. (Pick the top 3 and list the letters in order from highest priority to lowest priority) a. Aurora b. Joliet c. Millbrook d. Montgomery e. Oswego f. Plano g. Newark h. Sugar Grove Priority 1 - e Priority 2 — c/f (tie) Priority 3 — a 3. Prioritize which of the following regional trail connections is most important. (Pick the top 3 and list the letters in order from highest priority to lowest priority) a. Fox River Trail (Oswego to McHenry) b. Virgil L. Gilman Trail (Aurora to Sugar Grove) c. I&M Canal Trail (Channahon to Peru) d. Illinois Prairie Path (Aurora to Hillside) Priority 1 — a Priority 2 — b/c (tie) Priority 3 — d 4. Prioritize the most important trail connections to local places. (Pick the top 3 and list letters in order from highest priority to lowest priority) a. Downtown b. Residential neighborhoods c. Parks and recreational facilities d. Schools e. Shopping/commercial f. Workplaces Priority 1 — d Priority 2 — a/c (tie) Priority 3 — e/b (tie) 5. Prioritize the most important road and/or environmental corridors to locate a trail along. (Pick the top 6 and list the letters in order from highest priority to lowest priority) a. Route 47 b. Mill Rd. c. Cannonball Trail d. Route 34 e. Van Emmon f. Kennedy Rd. g. Route 71 h. Fox Rd. 1. Route 126 j. River Rd. k. Blackberry Creek I. Rob Roy Creek m. Aux Sable Creek n. Fox River o. Other (Please Specify) Priority 1 — d Priority 2 — a Priority 3 - n Topic #2• Design Criteria and Appearance of the Shared Use Trail 6. Prioritize the most important design criteria for trail development. (List letters in order from highest priority to lowest priority) a. Trail safety at intersections b. Trail accessibility c. Trail sensitivity to environmental features d. Trail material and quality e. Establishment of consistent design standards for the long term/future development f. Separation of bike paths and trails from vehicular routes Priority 1 — b/a (tie) Priority 2 — a Priority 3 - d f7., Prioritize the type of trail surface you desire. (Pick the top 2 and list the letters in order m highest priority to lowest priority) a. asphalt b. concrete c. crushed limestone (fine gravel) d. Grass e. Other (please specify) Priority 1 — a Priority 2 — b Downtown Streetscape Plan Topic #1: Layout 1 . Prioritize the following list of downtown streetscape enhancements (list letters in order from high- est priority to lowest priority). a. Aesthetics b. Riverfront access/crossings a Vehicular circulation/access/parking d. Pedestrian circulation/access ; e. Storefront/cafe seating areas f. Pedestrian safety/traffic calming Priority 1 — b/a (tie) Priority 2 — d Tooic #2: Design Criteria and Appearance 2. Prioritize the most important design standards for the downtown streetscape development. (List letters in order from highest priority to lowest priority). a. Entrance gateway signage b. Way finding signage c. Theming/identity (see below) d. Green space/street trees e. Paving/hardscape f. Lighting g. Architecture style (historic, prairie style, etc.) h. Other (please specify)__ _ Priority 1 — d Priority 2 — g Priority 3 — e To #3: Theme 3. Prioritize your desired theme style for the downtown. The final theme selection may impact the look and feel of items such as signage, color of materials, paving color and design, architecture style of pavilions. it will also impact way finding signage for the Shared Use Trail System a. Kendall County Courthouse/Downtown Buildings b. Historical element(s) of Yorkville c. Prairie Style d. Limestone and Fox River Valley e. Other (please specify)_------_ Priority 1 — a Priority 2 — b Priority 3 — c f ki if Page Left Intentionally Blank a 1 Tj PO IT TT . . wiW,, t)r Wpp31O'9 N � HDAE L.; 3 r�ff t""tc i S'-,i°E LEEIMENTS A Visual Preference Survey is a series of photographs representing the various aspects of a downtown streetscape plan. Six (6) images representing twelve (12) aspects of a downtown streetscape plan were presented to downtown business and property owners. Those filling out the survey were asked to rank each photograph (six total) in a category on a scale of -3 to +3, with 0 being neutral, -3 being strongly dislike, and +3 being strongly like. Images were selected to demonstrate a range of design possibilities. Visual Preference Survey Results TLI Fifty (50%) percent Response Rate (distributed to 22 downtown business and property owners, received 11). A ' pre- ferred picture" was determined by average score received and most reoccurring score (mode)." Images with high rank- ing scores had an average score of two (2) and a mode of three (3). The results have been split into two (2) categories. The first is set of pictures is where one (1) picture was the clear winner or "preferred picture" among the six (6) choices The second set of pictures is where two (2) or three (3) pictures could be selected as the "preferred picture." I IT Clear Winners: Pedestrian Environment Trash Receptacles Wayfinding Srgriac�e Avera e Score: 1. 9 Mode: 3) (Average Score: 1.3 Mode: 2 (Average Score. 2:3 Mode 3) , ` ITT I IT 9:111 1 P, L 1 i. s a M I Gateway Sr nc� aae ' '. (Avera e Score 2.0"Mode 3) TL Elm o Street Furniture (Benches) Facade Style (Avera e Score: 1 5 Mode: 2 Avera e Score: 2:3 Mode: 3 t TIT rzy `, r. ._ Public Art Avera e Score 13 Mode: 2 T, Alt 4 _ .. ITT . - ,. .: Ok 1 + 4 y .a� ✓ w 'd-- �-l'; �..-- v �4yp s ' - a � ! ' � • � rr J t .—i � � tij'� . 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Hydraulic St Yorkville, IL 60560 6305534357 Park Board Agenda Thursday, July 9, 2009 7: 00 p.m. — Park Board Meeting Administration and Recreation Office Call to Order: Chris Rollins called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm Roll Call: Chris Rollins - Yes, Ken Koch - Yes, Kelly Sedgwick - Yes, and Vickie Coveny - Yes Introduction of Guests, City Officials and Staff: Interim Director of Parks and Recreation — Bart Olson Superintendent of Recreation — Sue Swithin Superintendent of Parks — Scott Sleezer Park Designer — Laura Haake John Philipchuck, DBC&W Ltd . John Tomasik, Kendall Land Development George Bortor, Kendall Land Development Public Comment: None Presentations: Kendallwood Estates Revised Land Plan John Philipchuck addressed the Board regarding the Kendallwood Estates revised land plan. He said that the property had been annexed into Yorkville many years ago and it was located east of RT 47 between Van Emmon Road and RT 126. Philipchuck said the final plat was recorded and at that time the market started to go away; at that point he said that the 12 1/2 acres of property to the south came into the city as an E2 commercial. As a result there were some retail uses in there. He noted that instead of building up against that land with expensive detached homes knowing the current target market they wanted allow attached products. The original plan was going to include 83 single family homes however now as part of the P.U. D. they would be allowing alternate single family homes and duplexes. Philipchuck noted lots would not be individual lots but the land and surrounding area would be in a common homeowner's association ownership. This would be a lower maintenance type of product with a better price point. He noted the benefits to the park system would be that it would be a cash donation of over $37,000. Philipchuck said by combining lots would create more open space as part of the P.U.D. they would build a trail along the property line that would be adjacent to a stub street that would ultimately go through to RT 126. He said they were meeting with City staff next week about a bike path. 1 Philipchuck said as it currently stands they would like to propose this as a green development. He said that there would be greener products for their homes such as high efficient appliances, high efficiency lighting, ceiling fans, thermal insulated exterior walls, etc. He said they were going to urge people to go with geothermal heating and cooling units' saving in costs. Philipchuck noted that it currently would be $45,000 add on that homeowners would pay upfront however over the years homeowners would recoup that back because of the savings of the energy costs. Philipchuck said that there were over 4 acres of open space in the subdivision. He said the infrastructure is already in place and they are proposing that they move this development forward and create some jobs and energy in the community. Bart Olson reiterated said that the layout is the same as it was previously and the lot sizes are close to the same; instead of single family homes they are putting on duplexes. Olson said that the City Council would be looking for the Board's recommendation on how they would collect the landcash. Rollins said that he felt it was beyond the Boards scope for them to recommend what type of payment plan it should be and felt that should be brought to the City Council for their recommendation. Rollins stated that he and the Board viewed the annexation request favorably. He said it meant more landcash paid to them and it should be up to the City Council on how to collect it. Rollins asked for the unanimous consent of the Board in favor of the rezoning request with the stipulation that they were aware that the requestor is asking for an incremental payment at time of occupancy and they believe that is subject to the review of the City Council as that is acceptable. Approval of Minutes: Park Board June 11, 2009 Vickie Coveny noted her last name was spelled wrong on pages one through four. Ken Koch made the motion to approve the minutes with spelling of Coveny amended and Kelly Sedgwick seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Bills Review: Cash Analysis* Bill Lists (June 25th Park Board meeting and July 9th Park Board meeting)* Ken Koch brought up the invoice for the pool repair on page four on the June 25th report. Bart Olson said that the total bill for $3,600 was their responsibly to repair and not the landlord. The condenser motor for the pool broke so it had to be replaced , he said. Chris Rollins questioned the charge for the Home Pages on page six. Sue Swithin said it was for their advertisement in the telephone book. Swithin said that she had a large ad inside the front cover of the home pages and there are four to five listing within that book. Koch questioned the charge on page thirteen about the computer equipment and software for $3,066. Swithin said it was for the REC Track System and it was the second payment out of the third to be made. 2 Chris Rollins asked for a motion to approve the Cash Analysis and Bills List as submitted. Kelly Sedgwick made the motion and Ken Koch seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call: Chris Rollins - Yes, Ken Koch - Yes, Kelly Sedgwick - Yes , and Vickie Coveny — Yes Old Business: Park Review 9. Bristol Bay Park A; Bristol Bay Park B; Bristol Bay Park D Ken Koch noted that Park A and D are grass lots and Park B is currently a dirt lot. Scott Sleezer said they had been plotted and nothing is in the agreement that they had to deliver a park at a certain time. Sleezer also noted they were not going for a grant for Park B but possibly for Park A. He said that they are looking for funds to establish grass at the parks and make them usable until further development is done. Sleezer said they are hoping to push forward with Grand Reserve B where there is a garden plot anticipated. 2. Steven G. Bridge Park Sleezer said that he wants to confirm the property corners at this site because it may allow them to create a mountain bike course through the woods. Rollins suggested in getting the area evaluated to find out if it was a high quality wood lot because it could possibly become a nature preserve. Rollins noted if it were to become a nature preserve they would not have to maintain it and they could possibly receive funds for it. Rollins noted there were a lot of connected wetlands there; therefore it could be a nature preserve throughout and they could possibly allow the perimeter to become mountain bike trails. Park Naming Policy* Bart Olson stated_ that he added to the policy that the person or group making the recommendation had to be at the Park Board meeting to give details about the application. He noted that there was also a renaming clause put in as well. Chris Rollins reiterated that this policy is a living dynamic thing so it had to be refined and the Board felt that this should be finalized and approved at the next City Council meeting. REC Center maintenance — update Bart Olson reported that there were two more roof leaks had been logged since the roof repairs were made. Sue Swithin passed out a spreadsheet listing where the roof leaks were located. She noted that it is imperative that they contact Ron to get the rusty leaks looked into. She said one of her major concerns was the youth gym where it was leaking through the batting. She noted that she sent Ron a letter with pictures. Swithin also reported that she completely lost a treadmill however was not looking at getting it replaced right now. Whispering Meadows Park — caboose update Scott Sleezer reported that it would take about $12,000 to $ 15,000 to move the caboose to Whispering Meadows Park and another $15,000 to put it on a concrete pad which he felt was 3 the best thing to set it on. Overall they were looking at $25,000 to $30,000 to move it and set it and that did not include the rehab costs. Sleezer said he looked at options in getting it moved and called the train museum up in Union but could not get a phone call back. He felt that their volunteers perhaps had enough projects currently going on. Sleezer brought up ideas that they could use the caboose for and there were some thoughts about maybe getting the crain operators at the river front park to move it for next to nothing . Chris Rollins felt, after some discussion, that moving the caboose would be the greatest expense and they should get it moved the least possible distance. He was hoping that they could get any of the railroads to take on at least the repaint or rehab work on it because they work in their car shops frequently. He said that the railroad who volunteered could keep the caboose as consistent in design as they would use in their rail line. He was hoping they would be willing to rehab the caboose. Rollins felt that way they would not have to rely on citizens. Kelly Sedgwick said he would look into the military for help with this and Rollins said he would look into who the company that moved the cannel boat for free. The Board agreed to bring this back to the first meeting in August New Business: List of programs to be offered in fall 2009 Sue Swithin said the list of programs that was passed out is what they do every quarter. Chris Rollins said it was great to see all the swim classes and aqua aerobic classes that would not have been possible without the REC Center. Swithin noted that the fall catalog would be out in the end of July with the list of classes. May 2009 budget report discussion Bart Olson noted that this was unofficially talked about in the last meeting and they touched on some high points. He said that the budget report stability gave an accurate gauge as where they were financially was really limited to the expenses that they make that were tracked through the bill list and the revenue that they could track through daily classes. He said that the things they talked about last week skewed the budget report's bottom line and they would not know that actual number until the audit in October. Rollins said it a guess on what the ending balance would be. He said that those who know best are those who have the responsibility for the City's entire budget. He felt that were always going to be some adjusting and some variance and they may not know what the numbers would be until come time for the audit but they should know pretty close to what they are. Olson said that he felt that the fiscal to date information that the Board does see is accurate based on real expenditures to date. He said looking at individual line items would be the best way to look at the report. Bristol Bay mowing proposal* Scott Sleezer said they were originally pushing Centex Homes to get their land reseeded and mowed and they sat down with the developer and talked about the costs involved . There was an 4 agreement crafted and on that agreement they talked about it would take a certain amount of money to get the sight going . After that they exceeded that dollar figure and they were off the hook, Sleezer said. They later told them that they would have to get estimates and agree on the mowing costs. The $20 per acre was the results of the estimates. Sleezer highlighted the Centex Homes proposal for Bristol Bay Unit 8, soccer fields and the budget for lot 2052 for Bristol Bay. It will be years before they get a park there Sleezer said and he hoped by then they could fully loop it into some kind of a grant by then too. Chris Rollins asked for a recommendation to accept the mowing proposal. The Board unanimously approved to go forward with the mowing proposal. Park Board composition* Chris Rollins noted that the last time this was talked about by the Board that they decided it might be a good idea to have another Board member even if they were not a school board member. Bart Olson said that there was some discussion of having the seat filled would help in getting a quorum for the board meetings. He said that if the school board did not want the seat, that had been left open for them, then they should be able to fill it. Rollins wanted to leave the seat open in hopes the new superintendant would be open in allowing the Park Board and School Board to work together for the good of the community. Vickie Coveny agreed that they should wait even though it would be important to fill. Bart said he would take this recommendation to the Administration Committee meeting. Olson asked for a unanimous consensus and the Board agreed to wait and not to change the composition until they got a new superintendant come June 2010. The Board gave their unanimous consent. ComEd disc golf lease* Bart Olson said that they changed the word `rent' to "lease review fees" in the Lease Agreement which meets the property tax exemption procedures. The Board approved the new ComEd lease agreement. Ken Koch made the motion to approve the verbiage change in the lease and Kelly Sedgwick seconded the motion. Punt Pass and Kick event Bart Olson noted this was an information item only and that the date suggested holding the event was during Hometown Days. However after some discussion staff felt that it would be good to hold the punt pass and kick event during Hometown Days. Olson said Garrick would be getting the board more information on this. 5 Park Rental Fee waiver request — Rivertront Park Bart Olson said that the date on this application had passed and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary had paid the deposit. Olson said that they were told that they may get the deposit back pending the Board's decision. Rollins said due to the costs to maintain and prep the park they should not be waiving these fees. The Board voted to waive the fee: Chris Rollins - No, Ken Koch - No, Kelly Sedgwick - No, and Vickie Coveny — No Reports: Director's Report 1 . Olson reported that the OSLAD Grants were voted down at the June 23rd City Council meeting. He said that the property owner declined an offer from the City based on the value of the property as expressed in the letter of opinion from the appraiser. He noted that next year if the property value went up they could try for it again. 2. Olson reported that the Corlands had agreed to extend the agreement for six months and $5000. Reports (continued): Recreation Report Sue Swithin said that a letter was sent out to members at the REC Center that membership fees were going up upon renewal. She said there were some calls and concerns however she was able to tell those people why costs went up. Swithin reported swim class revenues were at a record however that at the end of August they would be closing down the pool to redo some pieces in the pool ceiling. Parks Report Scott Sleezer asked the Board to read the report at their leisure. Additional Business: 1 . Rollins said he had complains on why they took down the basket ball hoops down at the YMCA. Sleezer said that the YMCA had made the request and they had them taken down. 2. Kelly said he was looking into a portable lighting detecting system. He said the system could tell how far away a storm is and would be valuable in have something like that at Bridge. He said he would bring more information on it if the Board was interested. Sleezer said that having one at the school could be better heard in more locations and there are advantages in having a portable system. Executive Session: None 6 Adjournment: Chris Rollins asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 pm. Ken Koch made the motion and Kelly Sedgwick seconded the motion . The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Next meeting: Thursday, July 23, 2009 `Items needing Board approval or recommendation Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: Jamie Cheatham 7 DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 1 TIME : 11 : 51 : 01 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 /2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT ACTION ACTION GRAPHIX LTD 3001 06 /22 / 09 01 MUTS SIGN 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5803 07 / 23 / 09 26 . 00 PROGRAM EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 26 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 26 . 00 AMERENGL AMERICAN ENGLISH 090509HTD 07 / 09 / 09 01 SEPT . 5TH PERFORMANCE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403826 07 / 23 / 09 2 , 750 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 2 , 750 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 2 , 750 . 00 ARAMARK ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES 610 - 6583069 06 / 23 / 09 01 UNIFORMS 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5421 07 /23 / 09 40 . 80 WEARING APPAREL INVOICE TOTAL : 40 . 80 610 - 6588086 06/ 30 / 09 01 UNIFORMS 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5421 07 / 23 / 09 40 . 80 WEARING APPAREL INVOICE TOTAL : 40 . 80 610 - 6593164 07 / 07 / 09 01 UNIFORMS 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5421 07 / 23 / 09 40 . 80 WEARING APPAREL INVOICE TOTAL : 40 . 80 VENDOR TOTAL : 122 . 40 BEALESTR 61 BEALE STREET 090609HTD 04 / 10 / 09 01 SEPT . 6TH PERFORMANCE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403829 07 /23 / 09 440 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 440 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 440 . 00 BROWNHOW HOWARD BROWN DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 2 TIME : 11 : 51 : 01 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 / 2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT BROWNHOW HOWARD BROWN 070909 07 / 09/ 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 210 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 210 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 210 . 00 COMCAST COMCAST CABLE 062609 06 /26 / 09 01 MONTHLY SERVICES 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5437 07 /23 / 09 116 . 54 TELEPHONE/ INTERNET/ CABLE INVOICE TOTAL : 116 . 54 VENDOR TOTAL : 116 . 54 COMET) COMMONWEALTH EDISON 7982205057 - 0709 07 / 01 / 09 01 202 E . COUNTRYSIDE PKWY , 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5435 07/23 / 09 91 . 06 ELECTRICITY 02 UNIT D * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 91 . 06 7982206018 - 0709 07 / 02 / 09 01 202 E . COUNTRYSIDE PKWY , 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5435 07 / 23 / 09 2 , 110 . 12 ELECTRICITY 02 UNIT E * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 2 , 110 . 12 VENDOR TOTAL : 2 , 201 . 18 FASTENAL FASTENAL COMPANY ILOSWI469 06/ 24 / 09 01 O -HAMMER 79 - 610 - 65 - 00 - 5804 07 /23 / 09 55 . 71 OPERATING SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 55 . 71 VENDOR TOTAL : 55 . 71 FIRSILLI FIRST ILLINOIS SYSTEMS , INC . 3173 07 / 01 / 09 01 JULY PEST CONTROL 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5416 07 /23 / 09 38 . 00 MAINTENANCE- GENERAL INVOICE TOTAL : 38 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 38 . 00 DATE : 07 / 15/ 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 3 TIME : 11 : 51 : 01 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 / 2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - `- - - - - - - - - GOLDMEDA GOLD MEDAL PRODUCTS 202428 06 / 24 / 09 01 CHIPS , CANDY , CUPS , SUNFLOWER 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 / 23 / 09 838 . 89 CONCESSIONS 02 SEEDS , FOIL SHEETS * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 838 . 89 202433 06 /24 / 09 01 CHIPS , CANDY , SUNFLOWER SEEDS 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 / 23 / 09 308 . 54 CONCESSIONS INVOICE TOTAL : 308 . 54 202904 07 / 01 / 09 01 POPSICLES , ICE CREAM , CANDY , 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07/23 / 09 176 . 59 CONCESSIONS 02 NACHO CHEESE * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 176 . 59 202908 07 / 01/ 09 01 POPSICLES , ICE CREAM , CANDY , 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 /23 / 09 176 . 59 CONCESSIONS 02 NACHO CHEESE * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 176 . 59 VENDOR TOTAL : 1 , 500 . 61 GRILTITL GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY 804365 06/24 / 09 01 QUINSEY LANE POLICY 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5445 07 /23 / 09 350 . 00 LEGAL EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 350 . 00 804366 06 /29 / 09 01 CORLANDS PROPERTY POLICY 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5445 07 /23 / 09 350 . 00 LEGAL EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 350 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 700 . 00 HAYDENS HAYDEN ' S W1125 - 00 06/ 25 / 09 01 BASKETBALL NET 79 - 610 - 65 - 00 - 5804 07 / 23 / 09 10 . 50 OPERATING SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 10 . 50 DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 4 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 / 2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT HAYDENS HAYDEN ' S W1153 - 00 06 /30 / 09 01 PITCHER ' S RUBBER 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5417 07 /23 / 09 11 . 50 MAINTENANCE - PARKS INVOICE TOTAL : 11 . 50 VENDOR TOTAL : 22 . 00 HAYENR RAYMOND HAYEN 070209 07 / 02 / 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 070609 07 / 06/ 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 070909 07 / 09/ 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 /23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 315 . 00 HIFIEVEN HI FI EVENTS 090609HTD 07 / 09 / 09 01 SEPT . 6TH BAND PERFORMANCE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403824 07 / 23 / 09 5 , 000 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 5 , 000 . 00 2009HTD 07 / 09 / 09 01 SEPT . 4TH - 6TH STAGE EXPENSE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403824 07 /23 / 09 6 , 800 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 6 , 800 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 11 , 800 . 00 HUTHM MARK A . HUTH 070109 07 / 01 / 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 70 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 70 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 70 . 00 DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 5 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 /2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT IMAJE IMAJE RECORDS , INC 090409HTD 07 / 09 / 09 01 SEPT . 4TH PERFORMANCE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403827 07 / 23 / 09 5 , 000 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 5 , 000 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 5 , 000 . 00 JTHOMAS J THOMAS 0584930 - IN 06 / 23 / 09 01 STAR BLADE 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5408 07 / 23 / 09 37 . 88 MAINTENANCE - EQUIPMENT INVOICE TOTAL : 37 . 88 VENDOR TOTAL : 37 . 88 KIDSFIRS KIDS FIRST SPORTS SAFETY INC . 070209 07 / 02 / 09 01 VOLLEYBALL CAMP INSTRUCTION 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5401 00404449 07 / 23 / 09 993 . 30 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 02 FOR 11 PARTICIPANTS * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 993 . 30 VENDOR TOTAL : 993 . 30 KONICAMI KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS 212588273 06 / 29/ 09 01 COPIER CHARGES 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5410 07 / 23 / 09 36 . 44 MAINTENANCE- OFFICE EQUIP . INVOICE TOTAL : 36 . 44 VENDOR TOTAL : 36 . 44 LIFEFITN LIFE FITNESS 3195753 06 / 29/ 09 01 2 TREADMILL BELTS 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5416 00403753 07 / 23 / 09 786 . 50 MAINTENANCE - GENERAL INVOICE TOTAL : 786 . 50 VENDOR TOTAL : 786 . 50 LIPSCOMT TERRY LIPSCOMB DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 6 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 /2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT LIPSCOMT TERRY LIPSCOMB 070909 07 / 09 / 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 105 . 00 MADBOMB MAD BOMBER 090G09HTD 04 / 10 / 09 01 HOMETOWN DAYS FIREWORKS 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403830 07 / 23 / 09 4 , 000 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 4 , 000 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 4 , 000 . 00 MCDOWELP PAUL MCDOWELL 070109 07 / 01/ 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 /23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 105 . 00 MENLAND MENARDS - YORKVILLE 19168 06 / 17 / 09 01 SYRINGE , COMBINATION LOCK , 79 - 610 - 65 - 00 - 5804 07 /23 / 09 29 . 58 OPERATING SUPPLIES 02 STAPLES , LEAF RAKE * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 29 . 58 20341 06/ 22 / 09 01 PUTTY KNIVES 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5416 07 /23 / 09 1 . 58 MAINTENANCE - GENERAL INVOICE TOTAL : 1 . 58 20594 06/ 23 / 09 01 BUG SPRAY 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5416 07 /23 / 09 3 . 97 MAINTENANCE - GENERAL INVOICE TOTAL : 3 . 97 21049 06/ 24 / 09 01 WATER , MAT 80 - 000 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 /23 / 09 18 . 91 CONCESSIONS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 18 . 91 DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 7 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 /23 / 2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT MENLAND MENARDS - YORKVILLE 21124 06 /25 / 09 01 CHROME TAPE , HEX NUTS , PIPE 79 - 610 - 65 - 00 - 5804 07 /23 / 09 19 . 80 OPERATING SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 19 . 80 21187 06 / 25/ 09 01 BUNGEE CORD 79 - 610 - 65 - 00 - 5804 07 / 23 / 09 15 . 80 OPERATING SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 15 . 80 21539 06 / 26/ 09 01 GRASS SEED 79 - 610 - 65 - 00 - 5804 07 /23 / 09 15 . 97 OPERATING SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 15 . 97 22270 06/ 29 / 09 01 PAINT ROLLERS , PRIMER , PAINT 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5417 07 /23 / 09 39 . 37 MAINTENANCE - PARKS 02 TRAYS , PAINT BRUSHES * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 39 . 37 22805 07/ 01 / 09 01 LIGHTS 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5408 07 / 23 / 09 7 . 98 MAINTENANCE - SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 7 . 98 23006 07 / 02 / 09 01 CAR WASH , CAR WAX 79 - 610 - 65 - 00 - 5804 07/23 / 09 17 . 95 OPERATING SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 17 . 95 23084 07 / 02 / 09 01 TENSION PIN 79 - 610 - 65 - 00 - 5804 07 / 23 / 09 0 . 19 OPERATING SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 0 . 19 VENDOR TOTAL : 171 . 10 MJELECT MJ ELECTRICAL SUPPLY , INC . 1108700 - 01 06 / 08 / 09 01 RECEPTOR 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5417 07 / 23 / 09 20 . 00 MAINTENANCE - PARKS INVOICE TOTAL : 20 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 2000. DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 8 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 - WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 /2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . 0 - # DUE DATE ITEM AMT MORRICKB BRUCE MORRICK 063009 06/ 30/ 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 /23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 105 . 00 NANCO NANCO SALES COMPANY , INC . 6243 07 / 06 / 09 01 TOILET TISSUE , PAPER TOWEL 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 / 23 / 09 119 . 85 CONCESSIONS INVOICE TOTAL : 119 . 85 VENDOR TOTAL : 119 - 85 PEPSI PEPSI - COLA GENERAL BOTTLE 9134217714 06/26 / 09 01 POP , WATER , GATORADE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 /23 / 09 720 . 43 CONCESSIONS INVOICE TOTAL : 720 . 43 9134218403 07/ 03 / 09 01 POP , WATER , GATORADE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 / 23 / 09 748 - 88 CONCESSIONS INVOICE TOTAL : 748 . 88 9134218412 07 / 03 / 09 01 POP , WATER , GATORADE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 / 23 / 09 748 . 88 CONCESSIONS INVOICE TOTAL : 748 - 88 VENDOR TOTAL : 2 , 218 . 19 PITNEY PITNEY BOWES , INC . 070109 07 / 01 / 09 01 POSTAGE METER REFILL 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5808 07 / 23 / 09 600 . 00 POSTAGE & SHIPPING INVOICE TOTAL : 600 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 600 . 00 R0000690 GINA BRUSAK DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 9 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . W0W INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 /2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT R0000690 GINA BRUSAK 58545 07 / 08 / 09 01 CLASS WITHDRAWAL REFUND 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5841 07 / 23 / 09 70 . 00 PROGRAM REFUND INVOICE TOTAL : 70 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 70 . 00 R0000G91 JULIE LAURICH 57785 07 / 01/ 09 01 CLASS WITHDRAWAL REFUND 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5841 07 / 23 / 09 70 . 00 PROGRAM REFUND INVOICE TOTAL : 70 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 70 . 00 R0000692 BILL NIEMI 58552 07 / 08 / 09 01 PARK DEPOSIT REFUND 79 - 000 - 21 - 00 - 2104 07 / 23 / 09 100 . 00 DEPOSITS INVOICE TOTAL : 100 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 100 . 00 ROBINSOT TRACY ROBINSON 063009 06 / 30 / 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 070209 07 / 02 / 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 070709 07 / 07 / 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 315 . 00 SCHNITZR RANDY J . SCHNITZ DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 10 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 /2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT SCHNITZR RANDY J . SCHNITZ 063009 06 / 30 / 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 /23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 070709 07 / 07 / 09 01 REFEREE 79 - 650 - 62 - 00 - 5401 07 / 23 / 09 105 . 00 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INVOICE TOTAL : 105 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 210 . 00 SHAWTENT SHAW TENT & AWNING 042909 04 / 29 / 09 01 HOMETOWN DAYS TENTS 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403828 07 / 23 / 09 3 , 880 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 3 , 880 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 3 , 880 . 00 SPRTFLD SPORTSFIELDS , INC . 209624 06 /26 / 09 01 BULK DURAPLAY 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5417 00404040 07 / 23 / 09 2 , 496 . 30 MAINTENANCE - PARKS INVOICE TOTAL : 2 , 496 . 30 VENDOR TOTAL : 2 , 496 . 30 THOMPSON DAVID E . THOMPSON 05 - 27 - 09LTR 06/ 19/ 09 01 LETTER OF OPINION 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5445 07 / 23 / 09 500 . 00 LEGAL EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 500 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 500 . 00 UNIQUEPR UNIQUE PRODUCTS & SERVICE 189407 07 / 01/ 09 01 GROUT CLEANER 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5408 07 /23 / 09 158 . 52 MAINTENANCE - SUPPLIES INVOICE TOTAL : 158 . 52 DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 11 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . W0W INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 / 2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT UNIQUEPR UNIQUE PRODUCTS & SERVICE 190255 06 / 29 / 09 01 FLOOR POLISH PADS 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5416 07 /23 / 09 34 . 98 MAINTENANCE - GENERAL INVOICE TOTAL : 34 . 98 VENDOR TOTAL : 193 . 50 UNITALEN JOSEPH J . DEMARCO 090409HTD 07 / 09 / 09 01 SEPT . 4TH BAND - SEND IN THE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403823 07 / 23 / 09 200 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES 02 CLONES * * COMMENT * * INVOICE TOTAL : 200 . 00 090509HTD 07 / 09 / 09 01 SEPT . 5TH BAND - DEEP SIX 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403823 07 / 23 / 09 300 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 300 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 500 . 00 WALKCUST WALKER CUSTOM HOMES , INC . YPD 0809 07 / 08 / 09 01 AUGUST LEASE PAYMENT 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5432 07 / 23 / 09 17 , 500 . 00 LEASE PAYMENT INVOICE TOTAL : 17 , 500 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 17 , 500 . 00 YORKACE YORKVILLE ACE & RADIO SHACK 126581 06/ 19 / 09 01 ACRYLIC LETTERS 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5416 07 / 23 / 09 26 . 99 MAINTENANCE - GENERAL INVOICE TOTAL : 26 . 99 126812 07 / 01 / 09 01 3 DRAWER LOCKS 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5416 07/23 / 09 22 . 47 MAINTENANCE- GENERAL INVOICE TOTAL : 22 . 47 126821 07 / 01/ 09 01 1 RETURNED DRAWER LOCK 80 - 000 - 62 - 00 - 5416 07 /23 / 09 - 7 . 49 MAINTENANCE - GENERAL INVOICE TOTAL : - 7 . 49 DATE : 07 / 15 / 09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PAGE : 12 TIME : 11 : 51 : 02 DETAIL BOARD REPORT ID : AP441000 . WOW INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 07 / 23 / 2009 INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P . O . # DUE DATE ITEM AMT YORKACE YORKVILLE ACE & RADIO SHACK 126899 07 / 06 / 09 01 PROPANE REFILL 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 / 23 / 09 1999. CONCESSIONS INVOICE TOTAL : 19 . 99 126909 07 / 07 / 09 01 PROPANE REFILL 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5828 07 / 23 / 09 19 . 99 CONCESSIONS INVOICE TOTAL : 19 . 99 VENDOR TOTAL : 81 . 95 YORKBIGB YORKVILLE BIG BAND 090609HTD 07 / 09 / 09 01 SEPT . 06 PERFORMANCE 79 - 650 - 65 - 00 - 5833 00403825 07 / 23 / 09 950 . 00 HOMETOWN DAYS EXPENSES INVOICE TOTAL : 950 . 00 VENDOR TOTAL : 950 . 00 YORKNAPA YORKVILLE NAPA AUTO PARTS 881080 06108109 01 THREADLOCKER STICK 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5417 07 / 23 / 09 11 . 99 MAINTENANCE - PARKS INVOICE TOTAL : 11 . 99 882425 06/ 18 / 09 01 2 FUSES 79 - 610 - 62 - 00 - 5408 07 /23 / 09 0 . 70 MAINTENANCE - EQUIPMENT INVOICE TOTAL : 0 . 70 VENDOR TOTAL : 12 . 69 TOTAL ALL INVOICES : 61 , 545 . 14 YORKVILLE PARK AND RECREATION CASH ANALYSIS AS OF JUNE 11, 2009 FISCAL YEAR 09/10 Ending Bank Balances May June July August September October November December January February March April 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 Money Market $125,849.50 $149,108.03 Account PARKS PAYROLL IST PAY"$17,832-94 8,537.10 $18,862.14 2ND PAY 8,913.03 3RD PAY Month Total 7,450.13 $18,86214 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 RECREATION PAYROLL 1ST PAY $20,983.94 $19,681.90 $19,023.98 2ND PAY $19,890.57 $19,245.85 3RD PAY $19,68L90 Month Total $60,556.41 $38,927.75 $19,02198 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 RECREATION CENTER PAYROLL 1ST PAY $10,274.01 $7,491.07 $8,846.90 2ND PAY $10,145.30 $9,820.05 3RD PAY Month Total $20,41931 $17,311.12 $8,846.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Grand Total $136,953.50 $93,689.00 $46,733.02 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number WRML11 Parks ❑ IPM Recreation ❑ P eaKsat+e�s�nn4v Director ,� P A City Administrator ❑ Tracking Number o Legal ❑ Human Resources ❑ Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: Park Naming Policy Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23, 2009 Synopsis: See attached memo. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: June 2009 Action Taken: Discussion Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Majority Action Requested: Discussion, direction, and approval Submitted by: Bart Olson Parks and Recreation Name Department Agenda Item Notes: RKvtl.i.a; Partfcs & >zGR Yorkville Parks & Recreation Dept. 201 W Hydraulic Street Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.4357 630.553.4360 e-mail:. recreation @yorkville.il.us NAMING OF PARKS POLICY The purpose of the "Naming of Parks Policy" is to provide consistent direction for naming park property and improvements within the United City of Yorkville. This policy and its criteria establish guidelines for evaluating naming requests, and final acceptance or denial of a naming request is under the ultimate responsibility of the Park Board and City Council, and may be based on guidelines not included within this policy. A list of features eligible for naming may be obtained from the Parks and Recreation office during normal business hours. Any citizen, group, city official, or staff may request or recommend a name for a park, building, structure, feature or thoroughfare within designated park property. The proposed name is to be submitted in writing on an application form, with a letter of recommendation/support for the naming request from three individuals, to the Director of Parks and Recreation or the Park Board Chairperson. All applications will be considered at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Park Board. The individual or group making the recommendation shall be prepared to fully substantiate the details in the application at the Park Board meeting. Upon Park Board approval and recommendation, a subject proposal will then be presented to the City Council for acceptance. If accepted by the City Council, a dedication will take place within 90 days of approval, or in the case of a new park, within 90 days of completion of park construction. The following criteria will be used when considering the selection of park-related names: 1 . Any person living or deceased, who has made a significant contribution in support of the United City of Yorkville, the Park and Recreation Department operation, the state or national park system, conservation of natural resources or in the recreation profession. 2. Any organization that contributed significantly toward improving the quality of life for the residents of the United City of Yorkville, state or national park, conservation of natural resources or the recreation profession. 3 . The proposed name for any park building, structure, feature or thoroughfare within a park must be authorized by a sworn statement from the person whose name is being proposed, or if the person is deceased, the person's immediate surviving family members. Organizations wishing to present a proposed name for any park building, structure or thoroughfare must submit a sworn statement signed by the current President and Secretary of said organization . 4. No park or recreation facility or property can be named after any public official currently holding office or person currently employed by the United City of Yorkville. 5. Names that would duplicate the name of another park, building or structure, feature, or thoroughfare within the United City of Yorkville will not be considered . Also, names that advocate or endorse religion, religious beliefs, possess obscene connotations, or demean or attempt to intimidate any individual or group based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation within the United City of Yorkville will not be considered . 6. Names other than individuals and organizations may be considered when submitting a proposed name for a park, park building, structure, feature, or thoroughfare within a park. Examples of other name categories may include historical, geographical, thematic, an ideal or type of usage (i.e. Teacher's Park, Hometown Heroes Park, Centenarian's Park). 7. The Park Board and staff will review and discuss the naming of park submittals during their regular monthly meeting. For all naming requests and applications, the quality and quantity of the material provided within the application, letters of recommendation and other supporting materials in relation to items I - 6 listed above will greatly aid the Park Board in making a decision; a sample application with supporting documentation has been attached to this policy. Upon consideration, the Park Board will seek a majority vote in favor or in not in favor of naming a park, facility, structure, feature or thoroughfare. Only upon a majority vote in favor shall the naming request be taken to the City Council for final consideration. The Park Board may direct/suggest staff to seek public input for the naming of parks, buildings, structures, features or thoroughfares within City park property, particularly within the neighborhood in which the park is located, or to conduct public contests to choose a name. Exceptions to this policy may be considered upon recommendations by the Park Board with approval of the City Council . 8. Renaming : The intent of naming is for permanent recognition . It is recommended that efforts to change a name be subject to the most critical examination so as to not diminish the original justification for the name or discount the value of the prior contributors. Parks that have been named by deed restriction or purchase agreement shall not be considered for renaming . Yt)RKvIILE Parks Naming Application Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department 201 West Hydraulic Street Yorkville, IL 60560 Phone 630-553-4357 — Fax 630-553-4360 PARRS & RECREATION Person completing application On behalf of (person or organization) Address of person completing application Home phone number Work Cell Suggested name Park, location, facility to be considered for naming Please explain why this name should be considered (please use back of application to attach additional sheets if necessary). Please list the names of three individuals submitting letters of recommendation for the naming request, and attach all three letters to this sheet If naming after a person, please verify that the person or his immediate family have been contacted: Person Contacted Phone Number Date Contacted By Whom OFFICE USE Date Received Staff Initials Request Verified by Staff Schedule for Park Board Review Date Action City Council Date Action Dedication Name on Signage Location of Park, Facility, Building, Thoroughfare Autumn Creek 1 Small shelter 1 Baseball field 1 Trail 1 Large shelter 1 Funnel ball court 1 Picnic area Riverfront 1 Skate park 1 Large shelter 1 Sled hill 2 Small shelters I Safety town 1 Canoe shoot Beecher Rotary 5 Baseball field 1 Baseball field 1 Ball field Bistro 1 Large shelter 1 Score Board 1 Small shelter Bridge 1 Skate park 3 Baseball fields 1 Trail 1 Concession building Sleezer Cannonball 1 Basketball court 1 Split rail fence Stepping Stone 1 Flagpole 1 Trail 1 Basketball court 1 Small shelter I Large shelter Sunflower Crawford 1 Basketball court I Possible sled hill 1 Large shelter 1 Natural area trail To Be Named Locations F E Wheaton Bristol Bay 1 Soon to come shelter Bristol Bay 65 1 ADA natural trail Caledonia Fox Hill East Caledonia pond 1 Baseball field Fox hill east 1 Basketball Court Fox hill west 1 Trail Grand Reserve Park sites Fox Hill West Price pond 1 Frisbee course Rivers Edge lot 1 Baseball field Raintree lot by 126 1 Trail Raintree Park Gilbert Whispering Meadows Park 1 Split rail fence Town Square Heartland Circle 1 Gazebo 1 Basketball court Van Emmon 1 Small shelter 1 Baseball field 1 Skate bowl Whispering Meadows Hiding Spot 1 BMX track 1 Bocce Ball 1 Large shelter Kiwanis 1 Trail 1 Basketball court 1 Baseball field Price 1 Basketball court Raintree 1 Trail Reimensnyder 1 Baseball field 1 Trail Rice YOPKVIILE `° Sample Recommendation PARK$ 4, RECREATIN PARKS NAMING APPLICATION YORKVILLE PARKS AND RECREX11 ON DEPARTMENT_ 20I WEST HYDRAULIC STREET - YORKVILLE,: .IL 60560 ''. PHONE}} 630-5531-"]4({�.31�/5�7 (-} FAX 630-553-4360 PERSON COMPLETING APPUCATION� I A.+ !l \ '< o 1Y )Cl Iy ON 6EHALF OF (PERSON OR ORGANIZATION) PAub AODRFSS OF PERSON COMPLETING APPLICATION ' I)V 1 U e, kJ HOME PHONE NUMBER 'NOpK __EP1A1L SUGGESTED NAME]*!s11,�(ye MNb IS /G.4-+ice n eW � '� � PARK, LOCATION, FACIUTY TO HE CONSIDERED FOR NAMING PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY THIS NAME SHOULD BE CONSIDERED (PI EASE USE BACK OF APFLIONTIOM TO XITACH ADDT ZONAL SHEETS IF NECE5SARYj. ri� wv a\ ith ha uP tnkd-lb aftr {Utz d. StLYY17( 1>-M Commuht"h4°( I�O�N1QtA5 (far aRylual "(m ull ,Et fi CS k1 .IQI.Talrdk �sonf\04 (l n "hvjK ' 4� Ihe ' Aw1 i4 SfFxi � FuS��4l na_ ant 4-po'j�. � p IF NAMING AFTER A PERSON PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE PERSON OR HIS IMMEDWTE SURYIVING FAMILY HAVE BEEN CONTACTED; PERSON CONTACTED PHONE NUMBER DATE CONTACTED By WHOM OFFICIAL USE DATE RECEIVED � "/}`�_ STAFF INITiAl3 REQUEST VERIFIED BY STAFF SCHEOULE FOR PARK BOARD RNIEW DATE ACTON CNY COUNCIL DATE - ACTION DEDICATION NAME ON SIG[I,N/AGE 1 J' ' LOCATION OF PARK, FACILITY, BUILDING, TT!P.OUG=tFA7C � L�l'.�- ` 4lk NU' ' d,1i Sample Recommendation YJWC was organized in 1991 . Members are area women'who have united to support Yorkville and surrounding communities in many ways. Our annual fundraisers include the Christmas Housewalk, spring and fall craft shows and the Bunny Breakfast (to name a few). All the money we raise goes right back to the community in many ways. our annual commitments include scholarships for YHS students and donations to the Kendall County Food Pantry, Mutual Ground and the Golden Diners. Through the years, we have also made many donations to the Yorkville Public Library (books; books, books !, toddler table and chairs, shelving, etc.) and to the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department including several pieces of equipment at Beecher Park and the first handicapped playground equipment at Hiding Spot Park. We've donated money for media center books to the Yorkville Public Schools and supported the Garden Club in their recent beautification project. In addition to these donations, each holiday season the Yorkville Junior Women's Club '' organizes Operation Santa, helping less fortunate families in Kendall County provide Christmas gifts for their children. In 2007 we sorted, organized and bagged gifts for almost 1 ,000 kids! We are submitting this application to have the Heartland Circle park named after our club, but we would also like to "adopt" this park. In addition to an initial monetary donation, we intend to continue to be involved—through service projects to clean up or i beautify the park and/or additional monetary donations. t ED C/T Sample Recommendation ��'� � o United City of Yorkville Memo ' J VV 800 Game Farm Road =sr Vie Yorkville Illinois 60560 � Telephone: 63O-553-4350 0 f Fax: 630-553-7575 OP �;n Date: September 18, 2008 To: City Cot j From: Dave le, 'Director of Parks and Recreation Subject: Park Naming Request for Park in Heartland Circle The Yorkville Junior Womens Club has agreed to partner with the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and the Heartland Circle Home Owners Association to construct the park in Heartland Circle: They have agreed to contribute financially to construct the park. In addition, the Club has agreed to ongoing support, both financially and through annual volunteer efforts to beautify the park. The Park Board and staff recommend that the park be named "Junior Womens Club Park of Heartland Circle." This direction is similar to the path we have taken with Kiwanis and Rotary Parks in the Country Club Hills and Grande Reserve developments ' respectively, in which a service club devotes its efforts toward park construction and maintenance. Heartland Circle's HOA Board of Directors has had input in to the proposed name and has endorsed it. Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number Yon Parks ❑ Recreation ❑ � pARKS8 ftEC0.EAT10N Director City Administrator ❑ Tracking Number Legal ❑ Human Resources ❑ YOAIMLL! VAU16Bttll111pI0PlAIYFFI Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: Part-time employee hours Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23, 2009 Synopsis: See attached memo. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: N / A Action Taken: N / A Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Majority Action Requested: Approval Submitted by: Bart Olson Parks and Recreation Name Department Agenda Item Notes: Memorandum YO" To: Park Board From: Bart Olson, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation PARKS 8 95CR6 'UCN CC: Susan Mika, Finance Director Date: July 16, 2009 Subject: Part-time employee hours roxeu� nwtupuntxw�arvui The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, or "IMRF", is a pension plan for all eligible government employees. Enrollment in IMRF is required if the employee is full-time or is an "eligible" part-time employee. Eligible part-time employees in the City are defined as those who are planned to work beyond 1000 hours per year. IMRF benefits involve the City and the employee contributing a percentage of the employee 's salary for pension benefits down the road. In the case of part-time employees, the amount of time to become vested in the pension plan is beyond eight years (the amount for full-time employees). In the various salary line-items in the FY 09/10 operating and REC Center budgets, part-time employees' salaries were budgeted for dollar amounts which were based on hours that are beyond 1000 hours. This is significant for two reasons: 1 ) All employees in the City who are planned to work over 1000 hours annually must be enrolled in IMRF (per state statute). 2) No part-time employees in the City are allowed to work over 1000 hours annually without approval by the Mayor and City Council (per City employee manual). The second item listed above is an internal control implemented in 2002 to prevent employees from becoming enrolled in IMRF without acknowledgement by Council. Although the City budget is approved by the Mayor and City Council (which could be argued as implicit approval), past practice has been to seek separate, explicit approval for part-time employees to work beyond 1000 hours. Such a request is shown in a July 1 , 2008 memo from former Director Mogle to the Administration Committee (attached). Past practice has also dictated that these requests have typically went to the Administration Committee first and to City Council second; I could not find evidence that this request had been submitted to Park Board. As dictated in last week's Director's Weekly, I discovered a couple weeks ago that there were a few employees in Parks and Recreation which had never previously been enrolled in IMRF and were quickly approaching 1000 hours for calendar year 2009. Upon further research into past practices for submitting a new request for authorization for part-time employees to work beyond 1000 hours per year, I requested an agenda item be placed on the July 16th Administration Committee meeting (the next applicable meeting, at the time). During agenda creation for that meeting, it was determined the meeting would be cancelled, so I requested that the Mayor place the agenda item on the July 101 City Council meeting. The memo for that agenda item is also attached, and was distributed to the Park Board in the Director's Weekly. At the City Council meeting, I presented the agenda item and was questioned by Alderman Golinski about whether this item had been presented to the Park Board. I indicated it had not, and I described past procedures for these requests (as dictated above). Alderman Golinski suggested that this agenda item be tabled to the Park Board, which is why this item is in front of the Park Board now. Further discussion by other aldermen expressed confusion over the process for approving the request and the intent of the request — which I have attempted to further explain above. The crux of the issue is that the employees listed below were budgeted to work beyond 1000 hours per year, but no explicit authorization has taken place. Many of the employees were acquired with the lease of the REC Center. In the case of the front desk managers (Rob Bieritz and Amanda McGee), both worked close to 1000 hours in calendar year 2008. These hours were budgeted and only occurred between July 1 (date of REC Center opening) and December 31 . Other employees have taken on increased roles over the past year and a half due to staff reorganization (pre-school) and to instruct regularly scheduled classes (which we have added more of to generate revenue). It is my, and Superintendent Swithin's, recommendation to authorize the employees listed below for hours beyond 1000. The alternative to not allowing these employees to work beyond 1000 hours is that many of them would have to be replaced for the rest of the calendar year, which is unacceptable because it would hinder the efficient operations of the REC Center and its programs. REC Center Budget Name Position Budget Effect Beth Stricker front desk staff and instructor $19681 Kirsten Walker front desk staff $ 1 ,245 Rob Bieritz front desk staff $ 13899 Amanda McGee front desk staff $2,072 Kim Golden pre-schoolteacher $ 1 , 121 Dan Felton custodian $Ot $8,018 Total Operating Budget Name Position Budget Effect Kathleen Auw pre-schoolteacher $1 ,411 These increased expenses will be met with the following cuts: REC Center Budget Salaries — Part-time $4,018 Program Expenses $4,000 Operating Budget Program Expenses $ 1 ,411 ' Net budget effect is $0, because another member of custodial staff who was enrolled in IMRF last year is not this year, due to decreased hours. Memorandum )DR To: City Council 3333!!!1 From: Bart Olson, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation PnPKs & RECRM-PON CC: Park Board, Supt. Sleezer, Supt. Swithin Date: July 1 , 2009 Subject: Participation of Part Time Employees in IMRF rorxnue w.auauceuraimrarmr The following employees are scheduled to work over 1000 hours annually which requires IMRF enrollment: Kathleen Auw; Robert Bieritz, and Amanda McGee. These employees' IMRF benefits were not budgeted (and will have to be addressed at revised budget), and their authorization by City Council has not occurred (required by the employee manual). Kathleen Auw is a pre-school employee who took over more hours last year as a result of another employee resigning. Rob Bieritz and Amanda McGee are both REC Center supervisory staff, and this is the first calendar year in which they will hit 1000 hours. I seek City Council approval of IMRF enrollment for all three employees. The money for IMRF authorization will come out of the IMRF line-items in the amounts as follows: Parks and Rec department budget - $ 1 ,445 REC Center budget - $4,066 Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number onKuE Parks ❑ IC Recreation ❑ pAWC & R PL TTaH Director City Administrator ❑ Tracking Number a Legal El i Human Resources ❑ nw vuusuw. wurvon Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: Riverfront Park Concept Plan Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23 , 2009 Synopsis: Providing feedback and selection of a concept plan for presentation to City Council. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: June 2009 Action Taken: Discussion Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Majority Action Requested: Approval Submitted by: Laura Haake Community Development Name Department Agenda Item Notes: Tralr »... ParkJny Lot - (a* i . R�vedranl Porfage - �' - Path . !plaza lW.J Concur min ,'j Interactive -- Pana6lac:. Ger N/a:ei 8091100rr�� Lawn ArltPilheane Via-of 1 Snallnr37 Paza f�la nd� _ V,�Iwme Smrnq` Cancessianl � CaDrop-a1i AMD Area I BBSVi19)In - 1 7tail rauhuad BWAin�, 9 ComED Trap Suhstamian ' 11aP51is — _ IT Tran Mrtl Sl. Trotley Line Aj_ Tmil United City of Yorkville 1'oPkvtlLE Yorkville Parks 8,Recreation Dept SCALE 1"=40'-0` s 800 Game Farts Road 201 W.Hydraulic St. RNERFRONT PARK Yorkville, Illinois 60560 Yorkville,Illinois 60560 CONCEPTUAL APRIL 20,2009 Telephone:630.553-8545 jy 2 Telephone:630-553-4357 DRAWING Fax:630-5533436 ��RKS 3 PBCRrITICN Fax:630-553-4347 DRAWN BY:LAURA HAAKE NORTH y latand with Path n - Perktaglat_ aIIn9Arep n70f. f iMo Path �" d6unq Piste ai i Resapagy .. � Con I CMSBYak e Hydraulic SL arklP4 Lot NI St — r-- United City of Yorkville YoAf<ulU� Yorkville Parke 3 Recreation Dept. SCALE 1'=49-0` 600 Genie Farm Road 201 W. Hydraulic SL RIVERFRONT PARK Yorkville, Illinois 60560 I Yorkville, Illinois 60560 CONCEPTUAL APRIL 20,2009 Telephone;630.553-8545 Jl Telephone:630.553-4357 DRAWING Fax:630-553-3436 Fax;630-553-4347 DRAWN BY:LAURA HAAKE NORTH G k PgrkisY Let;, usd Cu CDit HydreeGgSt _ A' Station �IY{s4i.� United City of Yorkville �pPKyl Yorkville Parke&Recreation Dept SCALE 1'=40'-0' 800 Yor Game Fans Road 201 W.Hydraulic 0 RI CONGE NT PARK Yorkville, Illinois 60560 129 Yorkville, Illinois 60580 CONCEPTUAL APRIL 23,2009 Telephone:630-5 -MA5 Telephone:630.653-4357 DRAWING Fax 630-553-3436 PARKS L Fax:630-553.4347 DRAWN BY:LAURA MAKE NORTH Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number wA Parks ❑ Recreation ❑ pAAKs 8 RecR[1T�aJ Director ; City Administrator In Tracking Number Legal ❑ Human Resources ❑ rowmue NHb1uGfAMMOAA11YG1 Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: ComEd Trail Lease Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23, 2009 Synopsis: See attached memo. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: June 2009 Action Taken: Discussion Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Majority Action Requested: Approval Submitted by: Laura Haake Community Development Name Department Agenda Item Notes: ir,° C''� Memorandum EST Baas To: Yorkville Park Board From: Laura Haake, City Park Designer ® °�®i y CC: Bart Olson, Scott Sleezer, Travis Miller Sf o �d O Date: July 14, 2009 Subject: ComED Lease Agreement for Trail The Commonwealth Edison (ComED) Lease Agreement for the proposed shared-use trail from north of Van Emmon Street south to Kingsmill Street is attached. ComED has been very willing to work with our attorney's recommendations for alterations to their standard lease agreement. The lease agreement has been reviewed and approved by both our City attorney and ComED's attorney. The City will be required to apply for tax exempt status for the parcels once the lease is recorded. A one time fee of $ 1 ,500 will be paid to ComED for the 20 year lease period. Our insurance policy will cover the parcels once we enter into the lease agreement, and construction of the trail will be covered by the contractor's insurance. The lease agreement can be extended for 10 year periods at the end of each lease term. ComED does not have to notify the tenant if they sell the property, therefore, the attorneys have agreed that a memorandum of recordation is appropriate so that any future property owner would be aware of the City's use and existing lease agreement of the parcels for a shared-use trail. On July 7, 2009, the ComED Lease agreement went to the Economic Development Committee for comment. No changes or recommendations were made. After Park Board approval, the agreement will be forwarded to Council for approval. R/W: YORKVILLE-MORRIS 02-33-177-006 NW '/, Sec 33 Twp 37 N, Range 7 E 02-33-326-004 SW 1/4, Sec 33 Twp 37 N, Range 7 E 05-04-300-005 NW % & SW %, See 04, Twp 36 N, Range 7 E 05-09-176-001 NW % & SW '/o, See 09, Twp 36 N, Range 7 E RECREATIONAL LEASE THIS RECREATIONAL LEASE (the "Lease") is made as of 2009, by and between, COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY, an Illinois corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord"), and the UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, an Illinois municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant"). Landlord, for and in consideration of the payment of Fees (as hereinafter defined) by Tenant, and of the covenants, conditions and agreements of Tenant hereinafter set forth, does hereby lease and demise to the Tenant (without warranty of title), and Tenant does hereby lease from Landlord, a portion of Landlord's property shown on the drawing which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof (the "Leased Premises"), for the purposes specified in Section 2 below. 1. TERM. The term of this Lease (the "Term") shall begin on 2009 (the "Commencement Date"), and shall terminate on , 2029, unless sooner terminated as provided herein. 2. PURPOSE. The Leased Premises shall be used by Tenant solely for the purposes of a bike path and approved signs and appurtenances, in compliance with all Legal Requirements (as defined in the next sentence) and the terms and provisions of this Lease, and for no other purposes (the "Permitted Use"). For purposes hereof, the term "Legal Requirements" shall mean all present and fixture laws, rules, orders, ordinances, regulations, statutes, requirements, codes, executive orders, court orders, rules of common law, and any judicial interpretations thereof, extraordinary as well as ordinary, of all governmental authorities, and all rules, regulations and government orders with respect thereto, and of any applicable fire raring bureau, or other body exercising similar functions, affecting the Leased Premises or the CI32630 maintenance, use or occupation thereof, or any street, sidewalk or other property comprising a part thereof, regardless of whether imposed by their terms upon Landlord or Tenant, or the use and occupancy thereof by Tenant. 3. FEES. A. Review Fee. The parties acknowledge that Tenant has paid and Landlord has received as a review fee in the amount of fifteen hundred and No/100 Dollars ($ 1500.00). B. Fees. For purposes of this Lease, the term "Fees" shall mean the Review Fee and all other fees and amounts due and payable by Tenant to Landlord under this Lease. C. Payment of Fees. All Fees due and payable by Tenant under this Lease shall be paid to the following address: Commonwealth Edison Company Real Estate Department & Facilities Three Lincoln Center-4a' Floor Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 Attn: Revenue Manager or to such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate in writing. All payments due from Tenant hereunder which are not paid when due shall bear interest at a rate equal to nine percent (9%) per annum from the date due until paid (the "Default Rate"). In addition to, and not in lieu of, the foregoing (and any other rights and remedies to which Landlord is entitled under this Lease), in the event that any payment due from Tenant hereunder is not paid within five (5) business days of the date that the same is due, then a late fee in the amount of five percent (5%) of the unpaid amount shall be due and payable by Tenant to Landlord. All Fees shall be paid by Tenant without notice or demand, and without any set-off, counterclaim, abatement or deduction whatsoever, in lawful money of the United States by bank check or wire transfer of immediately available funds. Tenant's obligations to pay Fees are independent of each and every covenant contained in this Lease. E. Net Lease. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, the Fees herein shall be absolutely net to Landlord, so that this Lease shall yield, net to Landlord, the Fees in each year during the Term of this Lease and any renewals thereof, and that all costs, expenses and obligations of every kind and nature whatsoever, relating to the Leased Premises which may arise or become due during the Term of this Lease or any renewal or extension thereof, or as a result of Tenant's use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, shall be paid by Tenant, and Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to Landlord) and hold harmless Landlord from all such costs, expenses and obligations. 4. TAXES. 2 Yorkville Rec Lease v5 -- Tenant hereby covenants and agrees that Tenant shall, no later than the "Tax Exemption Date" (as hereinafter defined), at Tenant's sole cost and expense, execute and deliver all documents, instruments petitions and applications, and take all other actions which may be necessary and/or appropriate, in order to cause the Leased Premises to be exempted from the payment of real estate taxes, to the extent that it is possible, under applicable Legal Requirements (hereinafter defined), to cause the Leased Premises to be so exempted. In the event that Tenant is successful in obtaining any such real estate tax exemption for the Leased Premises, then Tenant shall thereafter cause such real estate tax exemption to be continued for each tax year (or portion thereof) during which this Lease is in effect (and Tenant shall execute such documents, instruments, petitions and applications, and take such other actions which may be necessary and/or appropriate, to cause such property tax exemption to be so continued). In the event that Tenant is unsuccessful in obtaining or continuing any such real estate tax exemption with respect to the Leased Premises, then Tenant shall thereafter use commercially reasonable efforts to continue to seek such exemption (or continuance thereof, as applicable) and shall, from time to time if Landlord so requests, take such actions as may be necessary to apply for such exemption (or continuation). For purposes hereof, the term "Tax Exemption Date" shall mean the date that is the earlier of. (i) sixty (60) days after the date of this Lease, or (ii) the deadline for submitting a real estate tax exemption petition or application for the real estate taxes for the year in which this Lease is executed and delivered.] 5. CONDITION. Tenant has examined the Leased Premises and knows its condition. Tenant hereby accepts the condition of the Leased Premises in its AS-IS, WHERE-IS CONDITION, WITH ALL FAULTS. No representations as to the condition, repair or compliance with Legal Requirements thereof, and no agreements to make any alterations, repairs or improvements in or about the Leased Premises have been made by or on behalf of Landlord. By accepting possession of the Leased Premises, Tenant shall be conclusively presumed to have accepted the condition thereof and to have unconditionally waived any and all claims whatsoever related to the condition of the Leased Premises. 6. MAINTENANCE; SERVICES AND UTILITIES. A. Tenant agrees at its sole cost and expense, to keep and maintain the Leased Premises in a clean, neat, sanitary and sightly condition and repair, and commensurate with the conditions existing at the time this Lease is executed to Landlord's satisfaction at all times during the Term hereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant shall (subject to the terms and provisions of this Lease) perform any and all necessary paving, grading, landscaping, cutting and mowing of grass and weeds (including all Canadian thistles and other noxious weeds and growths at the Leased Premises) and snow and ice removal, all at Tenant's sole cost and expense. B. Landlord shall not be responsible for furnishing or providing any services or utilities to the Leased Premises (or any costs or expenses associated therewith), but rather, Tenant shall be responsible, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, for providing all such services and utilities. Landlord has made no representation, warranty or covenant of any kind regarding the availability (or future availability) of any such utilities and services, and no failure to provide or interruption of any such services or utilities or services shall give rise to any right or remedy in favor of Tenant under this Lease. 3 Yorkville Rec Lease v5 C. Tenant assumes all of the responsibilities normally identified with the ownership of the Leased Premises, including, but not limited to, responsibility for the condition of the Leased Premises, such as the operation, repair, replacement, maintenance and management of the Leased Premises, including, without limitation, repairs to all buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment and other property thereat; provided, that (except as expressly set forth below) in no event shall Tenant maintain, repair, gain access to or in any way use or operate any of Landlord's transmission, distribution or communications improvements, fixtures, facilities, machinery, equipment and/or other property owned by Landlord which are located on, or within, the Leased Premises (collectively, "Landlord's Facilities"). 7. SURRENDER OF LEASED PREMISES, RESTORATION. Tenant agrees that upon termination of the Term of this Lease, whether by expiration or otherwise, Tenant will peaceably quit and surrender the Leased Premises to Landlord, and will, at its sole cost and expense, remove all Tenant's personal property, fixtures, structures and improvements, and will restore and regrade the Leased Premises to substantially the same condition the Leased Premises were in on the date hereof (other than any improvements, installations and modifications made by Landlord). This Section shall survive the termination of the Lease. 8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; WASTE; OTHER COVENANTS OF TENANT. A. General. Tenant, at its sole expense, shall comply, and cause the Leased Premises to comply, with all Legal Requirements. In addition, Tenant covenants and agrees that it will not commit waste, loss or damage to the Leased Premises or any other property of Landlord. B. Chance in Law. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord may incur costs as a result of the enactment of new Legal Requirements relating to the Leased Premises, and/or changes in Legal Requirements relating to the Leased Premises. Tenant agrees that any such costs incurred by Landlord for complying with such new or changed Legal Requirements and due in whole or in part to Tenant's use and/or occupancy of the Leased Premises shall be an expense recoverable by Landlord from Tenant. To the extent any such expense paid by Tenant is subsequently recovered by or reimbursed to Landlord through insurance or recovery from responsible third parties or other action, Tenant shall be entitled to a proportionate share (as reasonably determined by Landlord) of such recovery or reimbursement. C. Notice of Violations. Tenant shall immediately provide Landlord with written notice: (i) upon Tenant's obtaining knowledge of any potential or known violations of any Legal Requirements relating to the Leased Premises, and/or (ii) of Tenant's receipt of any notice, correspondence, demand or communication of any nature from any governmental authority related to any alleged or actual violation of any Legal Requirements relating to the Leased Premises. D. Height and Other Limitations. No vehicles, equipment or anything else (including, but not limited to, any equipment attached to vehicles or equipment such as antennas, and /or any trees, shrubs or other plants or vegetation planted or installed at the Leased Premises by Tenant) having a height which exceeds the maximum allowable height under OSHA's height standards in effect from time to time during the Term, shall be driven, moved or transported on the Leased Premises without 4 Yorkville Ree Lease v5 Landlord's prior written consent. Tenant shall not allow any activity which could result in a wire to ground electrical contact or damage to towers or poles; such as, flying kites, model airplanes, driving minibikes, go carts and snowmobiles. If Landlord so requests, Tenant will post signs prohibiting such activities. 9. ALTERATIONS. A. Generally. Tenant shall not make any alterations, installations, improvements, additions or other physical changes (collectively, the "Alterations") in or about the Leased Premises without Landlord's prior written consent ( including approving Tenant's construction plans ) in each instance, which consent may be granted or denied by Landlord in its sole and absolute discretion. Any Alterations shall be performed: (i) by Tenant, at Tenant's sole cost and expense (and Landlord shall have no duty or obligation with respect thereto), (ii) pursuant to plans and specifications approved in writing by Landlord (in Landlord's sole discretion), (iii) by contractors and subcontractors approved in writing by Landlord (in Landlord's sole discretion), (iv) in compliance with all Legal Requirements, and (v) in a good and workmanlike manner, free of all liens. Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, obtain any and all permits and approvals necessary for the performance of any Alterations. During the performance of any Alterations, Tenant shall carry, and shall cause its contractors and subcontractors to carry, such insurance as Landlord shall, in its sole discretion, direct. Neither Tenant nor any of Tenant's authorized agents shall, at any time prior to or during the Term, directly or indirectly, employ, or permit the employment of, any contractor, mechanic or laborer in the Leased Premises, or permit any materials to be delivered to or used in the Leased Premises, whether in connection with any Alteration or otherwise, if, in Landlord's sole judgment, such employment, delivery or use will interfere or cause any conflict with other contractors, mechanics or laborers engaged in the construction, maintenance or operation of the Leased Premises (or any other property) by Landlord, Tenant or others, or the use and enjoyment of the Leased Premises by Landlord or other tenants or occupants of the Leased Premises. In the event of such interference or conflict, upon Landlord's request, Tenant shall cause all contractors, mechanics or laborers causing such interference or conflict to leave the Leased Premises immediately. Landlord hereby approves the Alterations depicted on those certain plans prepared by _Engineering Enterprises, Inc., dated May 2007, entitled: ComED Shared Use Path, Project #YO0703-PP_ B. Paving. Filling and Planting. Without limiting the generality of the terms and provisions of Section A above, Tenant acknowledges and confirms that any and all grading, leveling and/or paving of the Leased Premises (or any portion thereof), and any and all planting, seeding and similar activities shall constitute "Alterations" for purposes of this Lease, and shall be subject to each and all of the terms and provisions relating thereto. In any event, any and all debris from any Alterations of Tenant shall be promptly removed from the Leased Premises by Tenant. In the event that, in connection with Tenant's Alterations, Tenant elects to fill any low spots on the Leased Premises, only clean fill (defined as not containing debris such as gravel, concrete, tree roots or brick) shall be used prior to the spreading of base fill underlying any paving. No paving or grading work (or similar work) of any kind will be undertaken within a ten (10) foot radius of any tower leg (or similar equipment, improvement or facility) of Landlord. Paving shall be well drained, firm and solid blacktop (or other substance approved in writing by Landlord), and shall be neat and clean in appearance. In addition, and not in lieu of the foregoing, any such grading, leveling, paving, filling and/or planting or seeding of the Leased Premises shall comply with the terms and provisions of Section 12 below. Tenant shall not cause or permit the 5 Yorkville Rec Lease v5 existing ground grade on the Leased Premises to be increased or decreased in excess of eight inches (8") without Landlord's prior written consent. C. Drainage. Tenant covenants and agrees that no Alterations made by Tenant pursuant to this Lease shall cause any surface water drainage problems for Landlord or any adjoining landowners. In the event that any such water drainage problems are caused by Tenant's Alterations, Tenant shall correct such problems immediately at Tenant's sole cost and expense. D. Fencing. Tenant covenants and agrees that, in the event that Tenant installs (or is required (by Landlord or otherwise) to install) any fencing and/or gates in connection with Tenant's Alterations at the Leased Premises (or its use or occupancy of the Leased Premises), Tenant install, maintain and operate such fences and/or gates in strict compliance with any and all fencing and locking rules, regulations and guidelines which Landlord may deliver to Tenant from time to time prior to or during the Term E. Barricades. Tenant acknowledges and confirms that, in connection with Landlord's review and/or approval of the plans and specifications for Tenant's Alterations at the Leased Premises (as provided in Section A above), Landlord may require that barricades (`Barricades") be installed on the Leased Premises in order to protect Landlord's Facilities (as hereinafter defined)] and/or other equipment, improvements and facilities of Landlord and other users and occupants of the Leased Premises. Any such Barricades shall be installed either (at Landlord's sole option): (i) by Tenant, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, in a manner satisfactory to Landlord, or (ii) by Landlord, in which event Tenant shall pay to Landlord, prior to such installation, Landlord's reasonable estimate of the cost of such installation of the Barricades. F. Soil Removal. Tenant hereby agrees that it will not remove any soil from the Leased Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Any soil removed from the Leased Premises to which Landlord consents (as provided in the preceding sentence) shall become the property of Tenant and shall be: (i) transported and disposed of by Tenant (at its sole cost and expense) in a manner approved in writing by Landlord and in compliance with all Legal Requirements, and (ii) promptly replaced by Tenant at its sole cost and expense, with clean soil not contaminated with Hazardous Substances (as defined in Section 15 below). G. Third Party Facilities. Tenant hereby acknowledges that the Leased Premises may be used from time to time to accommodate equipment and facilities of other persons and/or entities (including, without limitation, pipeline and utility companies) which are (or will be) located on, above or below the surface of the Leased Premises. Tenant agrees that it will contact any such persons and/or entities holding rights to use and/or occupy the Leased Premises, and provide the proper protection required by such persons or entities, in connection with Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises. Tenant farther agrees to furnish Landlord copies of the correspondence between the any such persons or entities and Tenant. Tenant agrees that this requirement shall apply to any installations currently located at the Leased Premises and any and all future installations within the Leased Premises. H. Supervision. Landlord shall have the right (but not the obligation) to monitor and observe Tenant's performance of any Alterations at the Leased Premises (or any component thereof) and, in the event that Landlord so elects, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for any and all costs of such monitoring and observation, together with a charge for Landlord's overhead, as determined by Landlord. 6 Yorkville Ree Lease 0 In the event that Landlord elects to monitor or observe any such work, in no event shall Landlord be deemed to have approved or made any representation or warranty regarding the same. I. Notification. In addition to and not in lieu of, Tenant's other obligations under this Section, Tenant also agrees to notify Landlord's Region Representative, on Telephone Number 630- 437-2820, at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of any Alterations at the Leased Premises. 10, INDEMNITY. To the maximum extent permitted under Legal Requirements, Tenant agrees to protect, indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to Landlord) and hold harmless Landlord and Exelon Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation, and their respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives, agents, contractors, Tenants, lessees, guests, invitees, successors and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, liabilities, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees) and/or injuries (including, without limitation, damage to property and/or personal injuries) suffered or incurred by any of the Indemnified Parties (regardless of whether contingent, direct, consequential, liquidated or unliquidated) (collectively, "Losses"), and any and all claims, demands, suits and causes of action brought or raised against any of the Indemnified Parties (collectively, "Claims"), arising out of, resulting from, relating to or connected with: (i) any act or omission of Tenant or its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives, agents, contractors, Tenants, lessees, guests, invitees, successors and assigns (collectively, "Tenant Group") at, on or about the Leased Premises, and/or (ii) any breach or violation of this Lease on the part of Tenant, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Lease, such obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties shall survive any termination of this Lease. This indemnification shall include, without limitation, claims made under any workman's compensation law or under any plan for employee's disability and death benefits (including, without limitation, claims and demands that may be asserted by employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors). 11. WAIVER. Any entry onto the Leased Premises by Tenant and, to the extent permitted by law, each and every member of the Tenant Group, shall be at such parties' sole risk, and Landlord makes (and has heretofore made) no representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding the Leased Premises or the condition of the Leased Premises (including, without limitation, the environmental condition thereof). To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tenant and each member of the Tenant Group hereby waives any and all claims, demands, suits and causes of action against the Indemnified Parties, and fully and forever releases the Indemnified Parties, for any loss, cost, damage, liability or expense (including, without limitation attorneys' fees) suffered or incurred by Tenant or any member of the Tenant Group in connection with any entry onto the Leased Premises pursuant to this Lease. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in no event shall any of the Indemnified Parties be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, destruction, theft or misappropriation of any of the property of Tenant or any member of the Tenant Group. This Section will survive termination of the Lease. 7 Yorkville Reel-ease 0 12 DIGGING WORK. If Tenant performs any grading, leveling, digging or excavation work on the Leased Premises (which work shall be subject to Landlord's prior written approval), Tenant will notify J.U.L.I.E. at telephone number (800) 892-0123, C.U.A.N. at (312) 744-7000 if the Leased Premises are located in the City of Chicago, or in the event the Leased Premises are located outside J.U.L.I.E.'s or C.U.A.N.'s jurisdiction, any other services required by the utilities in the jurisdiction, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the commencement of such work in order to locate all existing utility lines that may be present on the Leased Premises. If Tenant damages any such underground facilities in the course of its work, Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord or the owner of such equipment or facilities for any and all expense incurred in repairing or replacing such damage. 13. CASUALTY. In the event of any damage to or destruction of the Leased Premises, by fire or other casualty, which materially and adversely affects Tenant's use and enjoyment of the Leased Premises for the purposes specified in this Lease, then either Landlord or Tenant shall have the right, no later than ninety (90) days after such party becomes aware of such damage or destruction, to terminate this Lease upon sixty (60) days' prior written notice to the other. In the event of any damage or destruction which is not so extensive, or in the event that Landlord and Tenant elect not to terminate this Lease pursuant to the preceding sentence, then this Lease shall continue in full force and effect, and Tenant will promptly and diligently, at its sole cost and expense, repair, restore, rebuild and replace the Leased Premises (and all improvements, fixtures, equipment and property thereat) as nearly as possible to the condition they were in immediately prior to such damage or destruction. Any such work shall be done in a manner satisfactory to Landlord, and in accordance with all Legal Requirements and the terms and provisions of this Lease. Landlord shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage caused to any property of Tenant or any member of the Tenant Group (including, without limitation, any such loss or damage caused by fire, vandalism or other casualty) at any time during the Term hereof. 14. CONDEMNATION. If the Leased Premises, or a substantial part thereof, or a portion which prevents use of the Leased Premises for the purposes specified herein, shall be taken or condemned by any competent authority for any public use or purpose, the Term shall end on the date when the possession of the part so taken shall be required for such use or purpose, and without apportionment of any condemnation award or proceeds (it being understood that Landlord shall be entitled to the entire amount of any such award or proceeds, and Tenant shall have no right to share therein). Then current Fees shall be apportioned as of the date of such termination. 15. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. A. General. Tenant covenants and agrees that Tenant shall conduct its operations on the Leased Premises in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws (as hereinafter defined) and further covenants that neither Tenant nor any member of the Tenant Group shall use, bring upon, transport, store, keep or cause or allow the discharge, spill or release (or allow a threatened release) in 8 Yorkville Rec Lease v5 each case of any Hazardous Substances (as hereinafter defined) in, on, under or from the Leased Premises. Without limiting any other indemnification obligations of Tenant contained herein, Tenant hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to Landlord) and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses and Claims (including, without limitation, (i) reasonable attorneys' fees, (ii) liability to third parties for toxic torts and/or personal injury claims, (iii) fines, penalties and/or assessments levied or raised by any governmental authority or court, and (iv) assessment, remediation and mitigation costs and expenses and natural resource damage claims) arising out of, resulting from or connected with any Hazardous Substances used, brought upon, transported, stored, kept, discharged, spilled or released by Tenant, any member of the Tenant Group or any other person or entity (except for any person or entity which is an Indemnified Party) in, on, under or from the Leased Premises. For purposes of this Lease, the term "Hazardous Substances" shall mean all toxic or hazardous substances, materials or waste, petroleum or petroleum products, petroleum additives or constituents or any other waste, contaminant or pollutant regulated under or for which liability may be imposed by any Environmental Law. "Environmental Laws" shall mean all federal, provincial, state and local environmental laws (including common law) regulating or imposing standards of care with respect to the handling, storage, use, emitting, discharge, disposal or other release of Hazardous Substances, including, but not limited to, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq., the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§7401 , et seq., the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251, et seq., the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1101 , et seq., the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq., the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §§2601 , et seq., the Oil Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. §§2701 , et seq., any successor statutes to the foregoing, or any other comparable local, state or federal statute or ordinance pertaining to protection of human health, the environment or natural resources, including without limitation the preservation of wetlands, and all regulations pertaining thereto, as well as applicable judicial or administrative decrees, orders or decisions, authorizations or permits. B. Wetlands. If there are wetlands on the Leased Premises, or if wetlands should develop on the Leased Premises during the Term, Tenant shall strictly comply with and observe all applicable Environmental Laws. At Landlord's request, Tenant, at its cost, shall furnish Landlord with a survey of the Leased Premises delineating any wetland areas located on the Leased Premises. Under no circumstances shall Tenant change the physical characteristics of any wetland areas located on the Leased Premises or any adjoining land or place any fill material on any portion of the Leased Premises or adjoining land, without in each instance obtaining Landlord's prior written consent (which may be granted or withheld in Landlord's sole discretion), and only then in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws. C. Notice of Violation/Release. Tenant shall provide Landlord with prompt written notice upon Tenant's obtaining knowledge of the existence of any Hazardous Substances on, in or under the Leased Premises in violation of Environmental Laws, or of any potential or known release or threat of release of any Hazardous Substances affecting the Leased Premises. D. Survival. This Section shall survive the expiration or other termination of the Lease. 16. INSURANCE Tenant agrees to require its contractors, before commencing any work on the Leased Premises to purchase and maintain, or at the option of Tenant to itself purchase and maintain, at the cost of Tenant or its contractors, a policy or policies of insurance issued by 9 Yorkville Ree Lease v5 insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of Illinois and in a form satisfactory to Landlord as follows: COVERAGE #1 Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy: Coverage A - To pay promptly when due all compensation and other benefits required of the insured by the workers' compensation law. Coverage B - Employers' Liability: To pay on behalf of the insured with limits not less than One Million and No/100 dollars ($ 1,000,000.00) each accident/occurrence all sums which the insured shall become legally obligated to pay as damages because of bodily injury by accident or disease, including death at any time resulting therefrom. Coverage A and Coverage B will cover all contractors, subcontractors, and their subcontractors. COVERAGE #2 Comprehensive General Liability Policy or Policies (with coverage consistent with ISO CG 0001 (10/98)) covering all contractors, subcontractors and all their subcontractors with limits not less than the combined single limit of Four Million and No/100 Dollars ($4,000,000.00) for bodily injuries to or death of one (1) or more persons and/or property damage sustained by one (1) or more organizations as a result of any one (1) occurrence, which policy or policies shall not exclude property of Landlord. Landlord shall be added as an Additional Insured under endorsement GL 2010. Bodily injury means bodily injury, sickness, or disease sustained by any person which occurs during the policy period, including death, at any time resulting therefrom. Property damage means ( 1) physical injury to or destruction of tangible property which occurs during the policy period, including the loss of use thereof at any time resulting therefrom, or (2) loss of use of tangible property which has not been physically injured or destroyed provided such loss of use is caused by an occurrence during the policy period. Tenant will, in any event, purchase and maintain during the term hereof, COVERAGE #3 (i) Owners' Landlord and Tenant's Liability Insurance Policy in the name of Landlord as the insured, with limits of not less than the combined single limit of Four Million and No/100 Dollars ($4,000,000.00) for bodily injuries to or death of one or more persons and/or property damage sustained by one or more organizations as a result of any one occurrence, which policy shall not exclude property of Landlord. Bodily injury means bodily injury, sickness, or disease sustained by any person which occurs during the policy period, including death, at any time resulting therefrom. Property damage means (1) physical injury to or destruction of tangible property which occurs during the policy period, including the loss of use thereof at any time resulting therefrom, or (2) loss of use of tangible property which has not been physically injured or destroyed provided such loss of use is caused by an occurrence during the policy period. 10 Yorkville Rec Lease_v5 (ii) As an alternative to the Owners' Landlord and Tenants' Liability Insurance described above, Tenant may purchase and provide a rider or an endorsement to its existing commercial general liability policy or policies of insurance naming Landlord as an additional insured thereunder, Endorsement GL 2010 or CG 2010, covering the location of Landlord's Facilities including coverage extensions for premises/products/completed operations and contractual liability for Tenant's indemnity obligations hereunder; provided that the limits and coverages in this alternative form of insurance are equal to or greater than the limits and coverages specified above for the Owners' Landlords' and Tenants' Liability Insurance Policy. Landlord reserves the unrestricted right to approve or reject any such alternative form of insurance that may be provided by Tenant. (iii) Automobile Liability in an amount of not less than $ 1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, covering all owned, leased, rented or non-owned vehicles, which shall include automobile contractual liability coverage. Tenant may substitute lower limits for any of the policies listed above, provided that Tenant maintains an umbrella or excess liability policy or policies which provide a total minimum limit of $ 1 ,000,000.00 for automobile liability and $4,000,000.00 for general liability, and that all other requirements of this insurance clause are satisfied by such umbrella or excess policy or policies. There shall be furnished to Landlord, prior to commencing the work above described a certificate of insurance showing the issuance of insurance policies pursuant to the requirements contained in Coverages #1 and #2 of this paragraph which policies shall be held by Tenant and shall be delivered to Landlord upon written request. Insurance coverage as required herein shall be kept in force until all work has been completed. The original policy required under Coverage #3 shall be delivered to Landlord upon execution of this document. The insurance under Coveraee #3 shall be kept in force throueh the term hereof throueh the above-referred policy, or such subsequent or substitute policy or policies as Tenant may, at its discretion, obtain. Declarations in each of said policies shall identify the work as being done by and for others on property owned by Landlord and there shall be no exclusions in any of said policies not approved by Landlord. Landlord hereby reserves the right to amend, correct and change from time-to-time the limits, coverages and forms of polices as may be required from Tenant and/or its contractors. 17. ZONING. Tenant hereby acknowledges that Landlord has made no representations that the Leased Premises may be used or is properly zoned for the Permitted Use, and Tenant further agrees that it will (at its sole cost and expense) obtain all necessary permits and other approvals prior to undertaking the 11 Yorkville Rec Leise_v5 Permitted Use. Tenant assumes all obligations and responsibilities for compliance with all Legal Requirements including, without limitation, all applicable zoning laws and ordinances, building codes and governmental regulations. This Lease is not preconditioned on Tenant obtaining any zoning or use permits or approval. This Lease does not constitute the authority to seek a zoning change to permit the Permitted Use, and in no event shall Tenant seek or apply for any such zoning change to the Leased Premises without Landlord's prior written consent. 18. NO SIGNS. Tenant shall not place or permit to be placed by any person or entity (other than Landlord) on the Leased Premises any signs or billboards (including, without limitation, any advertising signs or billboards). The foregoing notwithstanding, Tenant may install any and all signs on the Leased Premises required for pedestrian and bike path safety but only if plans for such signs are approved in writing by Landlord, which approval shall be in Landlord's sole and absolute discretion. 19. DAMAGE TO LANDLORD'S FACILITIES. Tenant agrees that in the event any work done by or on behalf of the Tenant on the Leased Premises causes damage to Landlord's Facilities (hereinafter defined), Tenant will promptly reimburse Landlord for any and all expense incurred for the repairing or replacement of such damage, within thirty (30) days, after presentation to Tenant of Landlord's statement therefor. 20. DEFAULT. A. In the event that any of the following shall occur (each, a "Default"): (i) Tenant shall at any time fail to make any payment of Fees (or any portion thereof) or any other payments required of Tenant hereunder when required, and such failure continues for a period of more than ten (10) days (without necessity of any notice or demand therefor); or (ii) Tenant shall breach or violate any of its duties or obligations set forth in Section 7 (Surrender of Leased Premises; Restoration), Section 16 (Insurance), Section 22 (Covenants Against Liens), Section 23 (Assignment and Subletting) or Section 31 (Subordination; Estoppel) of this Lease; or (iii) Tenant shall at any time be in default in any other covenants and conditions of this Lease to be kept, observed and performed by Tenant, which and such default continues for more than thirty (30) days (or such shorter time period as may specifically be set forth in this Lease) after notice from Landlord; or (iv) this Lease or Tenant's interest therein, or any interest in Tenant, shall be assigned, transferred, mortgaged or pledged, levied on or attempted to be taken by execution, attachment or other process of law, or if any execution or attachment shall be issued against Tenant, or any of Tenant's property in the Leased Premises shall be taken or occupied or attempted to be taken or occupied by someone other than Tenant; or 12 Yorkville Rec Leasc v5 (v) a receiver, assignee or trustee shall be appointed for Tenant or Tenant's property or if the Tenant shall file bankruptcy, or if involuntary bankruptcy proceedings shall be filed against Tenant; or (vi) Landlord shall receive notice of any alleged violation of any Legal Requirements resulting from or in any way connected with Tenant's use of the Leased Premises and such violation is not cured (and all liabilities connected therewith fully satisfied) by Tenant prior to the earlier of (a) the last day of the period permitted by law for curing such violation or (b) the first date Landlord becomes subject to any fine, penalty, lien, judgment, order or other liability due to the continued existence of such violation; or (vii) Tenant shall abandon the Leased Premises or vacate same during the initial Term or any Renewal Term (as defined in Section 29) hereof, then in any of said cases, Landlord may do any or all of the following (all of which remedies shall be cumulative and not exclusive, and all of which remedies shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other rights and remedies to which Landlord may be entitled under this Lease, at law or in equity): (a) At its option, at once, without notice to Tenant or to any other person, terminate this Lease and at its option, require payment in full of the Fees due for the unexpired tern of the Lease; (b) Enter into the Leased Premises, and remove Tenant's property and effects therefrom, and/or take and hold possession thereof, without such entry and/or possession terminating this Lease or releasing Tenant in whole or in part from Tenant's obligations to pay Fees and perform all its other obligations hereunder for the full Term, and to relet the Leased Premises or any part or parts thereof, either in the name of for the account of Landlord or Tenant, for such Fees and for such term and terms as Landlord may see fit, which term may at Landlord's option extend beyond the balance of the Term of this Lease. Except to the extent required under applicable Legal Requirements, Landlord shall not be required to accept any tenant offered by Tenant or to observe any instructions given by the Tenant about such reletting. In any case, Landlord may make such repairs, alterations and additions in or to the Leased Premises as it sees fit. Tenant shall pay Landlord any deficiency between the Fees hereby reserved and covenanted to be paid and the net amount of the Fees collected on such reletting, for the balance of the Term of this Lease, as well as any expenses incurred by Landlord in such reletting, including, but not limited to attorney's fees, broker fees, the expenses of repairing, altering the Leased Premises, and otherwise preparing the same for re-leasing. All such costs, other than the Fee, shall be paid by Tenant upon demand by Landlord. Any deficiency in Fee amounts shall be paid in monthly installments, upon statements rendered by Landlord to Tenant, unless Landlord has declared the entire Fee for the balance of the Term due, as elsewhere in this Lease provided. Any suit brought to collect the amount of the deficiency for any one or more months' Fees shall not preclude any subsequent suit or suits to collect the deficiency for any subsequent month's Fees; (c) Require that upon any termination of this Lease, whether by lapse of time, the exercise of any option by Landlord to terminate the same, or in any other manner whatsoever, or upon any termination of Tenant's right to possession without termination of this Lease, the 13 Yorkville Rec Lease 0 Tenant shall at once surrender possession of the Leased Premises to the Landlord and immediately vacate the same and remove all effects therefrom, except such as may not be removed under other provisions of this Lease. If Tenant fails to do so, Landlord may forthwith re-enter the Leased Premises, with or without process of law, and repossess itself thereof as in its former estate and expel and remove Tenant and any other persons and property therefrom, using such force as may be necessary without being deemed guilty of trespass, eviction or forcible entry, without thereby waiving Landlord's rights to Fees or any other rights given Landlord under this Lease or at law or in equity; (d) Remove, at its option if the Tenant shall not remove all effects from the Leased Premises in this Lease as provided, any or all of such effects in any manner that Landlord shall choose and store the same without liability for loss thereof, and Tenant will pay Landlord, upon demand, any and all expenses incurred in such removal and also storage of said effects for any length of time during which the same shall be in Landlord's possession or in storage, or Landlord may at its option, without, notice sell any or all of said effects in such manner and for such price as the Landlord may deem best and apply the proceeds of such sale upon any amounts due under this Lease from the Tenant to Landlord, including the expenses of removal and sale; (e) Collect from Tenant any other loss or damage Landlord may sustain by reason of any breach (including, without limitation, the unamortized portion of any brokerage fee or commission paid by or on behalf of Landlord to any broker or finder with respect to this Lease) and any diminished value of the Leased Premises resulting from said breach; (f) Enjoin any such breach of this Lease by Tenant; and/or (g) Take any and all corrective actions Landlord deems necessary or appropriate to cure the default of Tenant in question and charge the cost thereof to Tenant, together with (i) interest at the Default Rate, and (ii) an administrative charge in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the cost of the corrective action to defray part of the administrative expense incurred Landlord in administering such cure, such payment to be made by Tenant upon Landlord's presentment and demand therefor. B. Except as specifically provided in this Section Tenant expressly waives the service of any notice of intention to terminate this Lease or to terminate Tenant's right of possession of the Leased Premises or to re-enter the Leased Premises and waives the service of any demand for payment of Fees or for possession and waives the service of any and every other notice or demand prescribed by any statute, law or ordinance and agrees that the simple breach of any of the covenants of this Lease (beyond any applicable notice and cure periods) shall, of itself, without the service of any additional notice or demand whatsoever, at Landlord's option, constitute a default on the part of Tenant. No receipt of monies by the Landlord from or for the account of Tenant or from anyone in possession or occupancy of the Leased Premises after termination in any way of this Lease or after the giving of any notice, shall reinstate, constitute or extend the term of this Lease or affect any notice given to the Tenant prior to the receipt of such money, it being agreed that after the service of notice of the commencement of a suit, or after final judgment for possession of the Leased Premises, Landlord may receive and collect any Fees or other amounts due Landlord and such payment not waive or affect said notice, said suit, or said judgment. 14 Yorkville Rec Lcase 0 C. Any and all rights and remedies which Landlord may have under this Lease at law or in equity, shall be cumulative and shall not be deemed inconsistent with each other, and any two or more or all of said rights and remedies may be exercised at the same time or at different times and from time to time. D. If Landlord is required to incur expense, either legal, incidental, or consequential, because of the breach of this Lease by Tenant, the Tenant shall promptly reimburse Landlord for such expense upon being given a written itemization and explanation thereof. In the event of commencing a court action as a result of any breach, it is agreed that such expenses are to be considered a part of the damages claimed in said action and any expense incurred in prosecuting that action shall be included. It is agreed that the term "expenses" as used herein shall include, but not be limited to, attorney's fees, court costs, district justice costs, and any and all other costs and expenses reasonably related to such breach. E. The failure of Landlord to enforce rights under this Lease on one or numerous occasions shall not affect the Landlord's ability to enforce that right on any subsequent occasion or occasions. F. Upon the occurrence of a Default or any breach or default under this Lease by Tenant, Tenant shall be liable for and shall reimburse Landlord upon demand for all reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by Landlord in enforcing Tenant's obligations under this Lease, whether or not Landlord files legal proceedings in connection therewith. G. In the event that a Default shall occur and Landlord elects to terminate this Lease, or upon expiration of this Lease, Tenant shall not be relieved of its duties or obligations under this Lease so long as Tenant or any of Tenant's property remains on the Leased Premises. Additionally, any rights and obligations created under or by this Section shall survive termination or expiration of this Lease. H. In the event of a threatened breach by Tenant of any of the covenants or provisions of this Lease, Landlord shall (without limiting any of Landlord's other rights or remedies hereunder, at law or in equity) have the right to enjoin any such threatened breach. 21. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY. It is expressly understood and agreed by Tenant that none of Landlord's covenants, undertakings or agreements continued in this Lease are made or intended as personal covenants, undertakings or agreements by Landlord or any entity which is affiliated with Landlord its parent or subsidiaries. Tenant specifically agrees to look solely to Landlord's interest in the Leased Premises for the recovery of any sums, damages, awards or judgments from Landlord. It is agreed that neither Landlord, nor any entity which is affiliated with Landlord (nor any of their respective parents or subsidiaries, nor any of their respective shareholders, venturers, officers, directors or employees) shall be personally liable for any such sums, damages, awards or judgments. This Section will survive termination of the Lease. 22. COVENANTS AGAINST LIENS. 15 Yorkville Reel-ease v5 Tenant hereby covenants and agrees that it will not cause or permit any lien (including, without limitation, any mechanic's lien) or claim for lien to be asserted against the Leased Premises or any interest therein, whether such lien or claim for lien results from or arises out of any act or omission of Tenant or any member of the Tenant Group or otherwise. In the event any such lien or claim for lien is filed, Tenant will immediately pay and release the same. In the event such lien or claim of lien is not released and removed within five (5) days after notice from Landlord, Landlord, at its sole option and in addition to any of its other rights and remedies, may take any and all action necessary to release and remove such lien or claim of lien (it being agreed by Tenant that Landlord shall have no duty to investigate the validity thereof), and Tenant shall promptly upon notice thereof reimburse Landlord for all sums, costs and expenses, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, incurred by Landlord in connection with such lien or claim of lien. Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Landlord from and against any and all liens or claims for lien arising out of or in any way connected with Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises. Any rights and obligations created under or by this Section shall survive termination or expiration of this Lease. 23, ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Tenant shall not, directly or indirectly, assign, mortgage, pledge, encumber, or otherwise transfer this Lease (or any interest of Tenant herein), whether by operation of law or otherwise, and shall not sublet (or underlet), or permit, or suffer the Leased Premises or any part thereof to be used or occupied by others, without Landlord's prior written consent in each instance, which consent may be granted or denied by Landlord in its sole and absolute discretion. Any assignment, sublease, mortgage, pledge, encumbrance or transfer by Tenant in contravention of the provisions of this Section shall be void. For purposes of this Lease any transfer, directly, indirectly or by operation of law, of a "controlling" interest in Tenant shall constitute an assignment of this Lease, and shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this Section. For purposes hereof, a "controlling" interest in Tenant shall mean: (a) the ownership, directly or indirectly, of a majority of the outstanding voting stock or interests of Tenant, or (b) the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of Tenant, whether through the ownership of voting securities or other ownership interests, by statute, or by contract. 24. TERMINATION. Prior to the end of the Term, this Lease may be terminated at any time by either of the parties hereto by giving ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other party of such termination. This Lease may also be terminated by Landlord, if Landlord is required to do so by a regulatory body, by a court of competent jurisdiction or Legal Requirements. In the event this Lease is terminated for any reason, any Fees paid in advance shall be prorated to the effective date of such termination and the unearned portion thereof refunded to Tenant. 25. LANDLORD'S RIGHTS. The rights of the Landlord to utilize the Leased Premises in its utility business will, at all times, be and remain paramount to the rights herein granted to Tenant by Landlord and nothing stated herein is to be construed as restricting Landlord from granting rights to other parties or persons in, upon 16 Yorkville Ree Lease_ 0 or under the Leased Premises. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the parties specifically refer to rights relating to sewers, water pipes and mains, drainage tiles and pipes, gas main and pipelines and other associated uses. In addition, Landlord shall have the right to enter upon the Leased Premises at any time and from time to time to show the same to prospective tenants, mortgagees and/or purchasers, and to place "For Lease" and/or "For Sale" signs thereon. 26. RIGHT OF ENTRY. Tenant agrees that Landlord and Landlord's agents, representatives, employees, contractors, Tenants, invitees, tenants, successors and assigns (collectively, "Landlord Parties"), shall have the right to enter the Leased Premises at any time Landlord deems necessary, to alter, modify, augment, supplement, improve, upgrade, use, operate, repair, replace, install, construct, maintain or protect Landlord's Facilities. Landlord has the right to require Tenant to remove and relocate any paving, improvements or property owned or used by Tenant at the Leased Premises, in connection with the use, operation, maintenance, repair, installation and/or removal of Landlord's Facilities by any Landlord Party, and/or or in connection with any other use (present or future) of the Leased Premises by the Landlord Parties, all of which removal and relocation shall be at Tenant's sole cost and expense. In the event that Tenant fails to remove and/or relocate any such paving, improvements or property upon notice from Landlord, then Landlord shall have the right (but not the obligation) to remove such paving, improvements or property on Tenant's behalf, and at Tenant's cost, and Tenant shall promptly reimburse Landlord for any costs and expenses paid or incurred by Landlord in connection therewith. Tenant agrees that it will cooperate with Landlord in connection with any entry on, and work at, the Leased Premises by the Landlord Parties, and shall coordinate Tenant's use of the Leased Premises with any use of the Leased Premises by any of the Landlord Parties. Landlord shall not in any event be liable for inconvenience, disruption, disturbance, loss of business or other damage to Tenant by reason of any entry on, or work at, the Leased Premises by any Landlord Party, or on account of bringing materials, supplies, and equipment into or through the Leased Premises. Tenant understands that the business of the Landlord involves, among other things, the construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and use of Landlord's Facilities now or which may hereafter be erected or installed upon, along, on, over, across or under the Leased Premises, or property adjacent thereto, which are used or useful in connection with the generation, conversion, transmission or distribution of electricity and gas and communications services. Tenant covenants and agrees (as a specific condition of this Lease) that Tenant and each member of the Tenant Group will not, under any circumstances whatsoever, touch, handle, tamper with or contact, directly or indirectly, any of the Landlord's Facilities, nor damage, destroy, interfere with, obstruct or otherwise adversely affect, Landlord's Facilities. Tenant hereby acknowledges that the Leased Premises may be used from time to time to accommodate equipment and facilities of other persons and/or entities (including, without limitation, pipeline and utility companies) which are (or will be) located on, above or below the surface of the Leased Premises. Tenant agrees that it will contact any such persons and/or entities holding rights to use and/or occupy the Leased Premises, and provide the proper protection required by such persons or entities, in connection with Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises. Tenant further agrees to famish Landlord copies of the correspondence between the any such persons or entities and Tenant. Tenant agrees that this requirement shall apply to any installations currently located at the Leased Premises and any and all future installations within the Leased Premises. 27. LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO TRANSFER. 17 Yorkville Ree Lease v5 This Lease shall not in any manner or to any extent limit or restrict the right of Landlord to use or dispose of the Leased Premises as Landlord may in its discretion desire, subject to rights of Tenant hereunder. Landlord shall have the right, without notice to or consent from Tenant, to assign this Lease to any person or entity who succeeds (directly, indirectly or by operation of law) to any of Landlord's right, title or interest in or to the Leased Premises. 28. TENANT'S PROPERTY. It is expressly understood and agreed that all equipment and other personal property that Tenant may install upon the Leased Premises during the Term shall remain the property of Tenant and shall be removed by Tenant (as set forth in Section 7 hereof), at its sole cost and expense, at the expiration of the term of this Lease or at any time prior thereto. 29. RENEWAL. Landlord shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to extend the Term for two [21 consecutive ten [101 year periods (each being referred to herein as a "Renewal Term"). In the event that Landlord, in its sole discretion, decides to extend the Term for a Renewal Term, Landlord shall provide notice to Tenant, at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the end of the Term or the then current Renewal Term (as applicable) (the "Renewal Notice"). The Renewal Notice shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit `B" and made a part hereof and shall provide for certain terms and conditions to be incorporated as part of the Lease with respect to such Renewal Term. Tenant shall then have the option of accepting or rejecting the terms and conditions contained in the Renewal Notice in total by returning a signed and dated Renewal Notice to Landlord within thirty (30) days after the date of the Renewal Notice with either the "Accept" or the "Reject" box marked (the "Tenant Response Period") in accordance with the notice provisions contained herein. The Lease shall be deemed to be renewed for the applicable Renewal Tenn under the terms and conditions contained in applicable Renewal Notice in each of the following events: (a) Tenant signs, dates and returns Renewal Notice with the Accept box marked; or (b) Tenant does not return Renewal Notice within Tenant Response Period. The Lease shall not renew in accordance with Renewal Notice and shall expire at the end of the Tenn or the then current Renewal Tenn (as applicable) in accordance with the terns and provisions of the Lease in each of the following events: (A) Tenant returns Renewal Notice to Landlord with the Reject box marked; or (B) Tenant makes any changes to the terms and conditions of the Renewal Notice. 18 Yorkville Rec Lease 0 Subject to the provisions set forth above, in the event that the Lease is renewed, the Renewal Term will be upon the same terms, covenants and conditions contained in the Lease (as modified by the terms and conditions contained in the Renewal Notice), except that any reference in the Lease to the Tenn will be deemed to include the applicable Renewal Term. In addition, Tenant will be deemed to have accepted the Leased Premises in "as-is" condition as of the commencement of each Renewal Term, it being understood that Landlord will have no additional obligation to renovate or remodel the Leased Premises as a result of Tenant's renewal of the Lease. 30. HOLDING OVER. Tenant shall have no right to remain in possession of all or any part of the Leased Premises after the expiration of the Term or any Renewal Term (as applicable) unless such Term or Renewal Term is renewed in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 29. In the event that Tenant remains in possession of all or any part of the Leased Premises after the expiration or earlier termination of the Term or any Renewal Term (as applicable), at Landlord's option (exercised by giving Tenant written notice): (a) such tenancy shall be deemed to be either (at Landlord's sole option) a periodic tenancy from month-to-month only, or a tenancy at sufferance terminable at will by Landlord, or a renewal of this Lease for an additional U year term; (b) such tenancy shall not, unless Landlord otherwise elects (as set forth above), constitute a renewal or extension of this Lease for any further Term or Renewal Term; and (c) such tenancy may be terminated by Landlord upon the earlier of thirty (30) days' prior written notice or the earliest date permitted by law. In the event Tenant remains in possession after the expiration or earlier termination of the Term or any Renewal Term (as applicable), then: (i) Landlord shall have the right to charge Tenant a monthly Fee equal to Landlord's estimate (as determined by Landlord in its sole discretion) of two hundred percent (200%) of the fair market monthly rental value of the Leased Premises, and any other sums due under this Lease shall be payable in the amount and at the times specified in this Lease, and (ii) Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to Landlord) and hold the Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any and all Losses and Claims sustained, incurred and/or brought against any of the Indemnified Parties by reason of such retention of possession of the Leased Premises (which may include, without limitation, any Claims made by any actual or prospective subsequent lessee or other user or occupant of the Leased Premises or any portion thereof). Any such month-to-month tenancy or tenancy at sufferance shall be subject to every other term, condition, and covenant contained in this Lease. 31. SUBORDINATION; ESTOPPEL. A. This Lease and the rights of Tenant hereunder shall be and are hereby made expressly subject and subordinate at all times to the lien of any mortgage now or hereafter existing against all or any portion of the Leased Premises. Tenant acknowledges that its title is and always shall be subordinate to the title of the owner of the Leased Premises and nothing herein contained shall empower Tenant to do any act which can, shall or may encumber the title of the owner of the Leased Premises. In confirmation of such subordination, Tenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument that Landlord or any mortgagee of Landlord may request to evidence such subordination no later than ten ( 10) business days after Landlord's request therefor. If any mortgagee of Landlord (or its successors or assigns), or any other person or entity, shall succeed to the rights of Landlord under this Lease, whether 19 Yorkville Rec Lease v5 through possession or foreclosure action or delivery of a new lease or deed, then at the request of such party so succeeding to Landlord's rights ("Successor Landlord") and upon Successor Landlord's written agreement to accept Tenant's attornment, Tenant shall attorn to and recognize Successor Landlord as Tenant's Landlord under this Lease, and shall promptly execute and deliver any instrument that Successor Landlord may reasonably request to evidence such attomment. Upon such attomment this Lease shall continue in full force and effect as, or as if it were, a direct lease between Successor Landlord and Tenant upon all of the terms, conditions and covenants as are set forth in this Lease and shall be applicable after such attainment. B. Tenant agrees, at any time and from time to time, as requested by Landlord, upon not less than ten (10) days' prior notice, to execute and deliver to Landlord a written statement executed and acknowledged by Tenant, (a) stating that this Lease is then in full force and effect and has not been modified (or if modified, setting forth all modifications), (b) setting forth the Fees, (c) setting forth the date to which the Fees has been paid, (d) stating whether or not, to the best knowledge of the Tenant, Landlord is in default under this Lease, and if so, setting forth the specific nature of all such default, (e) stating whether there are any subleases affecting the Leased Premises, (f) stating the address of Tenant to which all notices and communication under the Lease shall be sent, and the Commencement Date, and (g) containing any other matters reasonably requested by Landlord. Tenant acknowledges that any statement delivered pursuant to this paragraph may be relied upon by others with whom Landlord may be dealing, including any purchaser or owner of the Leased Premises, or of Landlord's interest in the Leased Premises or any lender or mortgagee of Landlord. 32, MISCELLANEOUS. A. Illinois Commerce Commission Approval. Landlord and Tenant acknowledge that Landlord is a public utility regulated by the Illinois Commerce Commission ("Commission") and other governmental authorities, and this Lease and the obligations of the parties hereto are subject to all Legal Requirements applicable to Landlord as a public utility. Although it is not expected that the Commission's or other governmental authorities' approval will be required for this Lease, the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder are conditioned upon the Commission' s and any other applicable governmental authorities' approval of this Lease, under any circumstances in which such approval is required. It is further agreed and understood that this Lease may be terminated by Landlord immediately at any time in the event that Landlord is required to do so by the Commission or some other governmental authority. B. Notices. Whenever notice is required to be given pursuant to this Lease, the same shall be either personally delivered, sent by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, postage prepaid, or sent via United States certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the parties at their respective addresses as follows: If to Landlord: Commonwealth Edison Company Three Lincoln Centre Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Attn: Manager Real Estate Revenue 20 Yorkville Rec Lease v5 with a copy to: Exelon Business Services Company Law Department 49a` Floor 10 South Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60680-5379 Attn: Assistant General Counsel — Real Estate If to Tenant: United City of Yorkville 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville, Illinois 60560 Attn: City Administrator with a copy to: Kathleen Field Orr & Associates 180 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1040 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Attn: Kathleen Field Orr or at such other addresses as any party, by written notice in the manner specified above to the other party hereto, may designate from time to time. Unless otherwise specified to the contrary in this Lease, all notices shall be deemed to have been given upon receipt (or refusal of receipt) thereof. C. Recordin¢. Either party may record this Lease, or a Memorandum of this Lease, provided such party obtains the reasonable approval of the other party and the party desiring such recordation prepares any Memorandum of this Lease and pays for such recording. D. Waiver of Jury Trial. Landlord and Tenant, by this Section, waive trial by jury in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either of the parties to this Lease against the other on any matters whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Lease, the relationship of Landlord and Tenant, Tenant's use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, or any other claims, and any emergency statutory or any other statutory remedy. E. Captions. The section headings appearing in this Lease are for convenience of reference only and are not intended, to any extent and for any purpose, to limit or define the text of any section or any subsection hereof. 21 Yorkville Ree Lease v5 F. Binding Effect. The covenants, conditions, and agreements contained in this Lease will bind and inure to the benefit of Landlord and Tenant and their respective heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns. In the event that Tenant is comprised of more than one individual or entity, the obligations of such individuals or entities under this Lease shall be joint and several. G. Entire Agreement. This Lease, the exhibits and addenda, if any, contain the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant regarding the subject matter hereof, and fully supersede all prior written or oral agreements and understandings between the parties pertaining to such subject matter. No promises or representations, except as contained in this Lease, have been made to Tenant respecting the condition or the manner of operating the Leased Premises. H. Further Assurances. Each party agrees that it will execute and deliver such other documents and take such other action as may be reasonably requested by the other party to effectuate the purposes and intention of this Lease. I. No Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce at any time any provision of this Lease shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision, nor in any way to affect the validity of this Lease or any part hereof or the right of such party thereafter to enforce each and every such provision. No waiver of any breach of this Lease shall be held to constitute a waiver of any other or subsequentbreacb. J. No Third Party Beneficiaries. Landlord and Tenant agree and acknowledge that, except as expressly set forth herein, there are no intended third party beneficiaries of this Lease nor any of the rights and privileges conferred herein. K. Governing Law: Venue. The terms and provisions of this Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. With respect to any suit, action or proceeding relating to this Lease (each a "Proceeding"), the parties hereto each irrevocably: (a) agree that any such Proceeding shall be commenced, brought, tried, litigated and consummated in the courts of the State of Illinois located in the County of Cook or (as applicable) the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, (b) submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Illinois located in the County of Cook and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and (c) waive any objection which they may have at any time to the laying of venue of any Proceeding brought in any such court, waive any claim that any Proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum, and further waive the right to object, with respect to such Proceeding, that any such court does not have jurisdiction over such party. L. Counterparts. This Lease may be executed by the parties in counterparts. Each such counterpart shall be deemed an original and all such counterparts, taken together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. M. Subordinate. This Lease, and all of Tenant's rights and interests hereunder, are subject and subordinate to any and all recorded and unrecorded easements, licenses, leases and permits, 22 Yorkville Ree Lease 0 and all other matters (whether recorded or unrecorded) affecting the Leased Premises (or title thereto) dated prior to the date of this Lease. N. Severability. If any term, provision or condition in this Leased shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease (or the application of such term, provision or condition to persons or circumstances other than in respect of which it is invalid or unenforceable) shall not be affected thereby, and each term, provision and condition of this Leased shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. O. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Lease, and each and every term and provision hereof. P. No Partnership. None of the terms or provisions of this Lease shall be deemed to create a partnership between or among the parties hereto in their respective businesses or otherwise, nor shall any of the terms or provisions of this Lease cause them to be considered joint venturers or members of any joint enterprise. Q. Not an Employee. By signing this Lease, Tenant affirms and states that it is not an employee of Commonwealth Edison Company nor Exelon Corporation, nor any of their respective parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, nor does Tenant have any affiliated interest in any such entities. R. No Oral Change. This Lease cannot be changed orally or by course of conduct, and no executory agreement, oral agreement or course of conduct shall be effective to waive, change, modify or discharge it in whole or in part unless the same is in writing and is signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification or discharge is sought. S. Tenant's Authority. Tenant represents and warrants that it has full right, power and authority to execute and deliver this Lease, and to perform each and all of its duties and obligations hereunder. If Landlord so requests, Tenant shall provide Landlord with reasonable written evidence of such right, power and authority. T. Termination of Lease Based Upon Change In Law. If any Legal Requirement is enacted or modified during the Term, and such enactment or modification places any additional material burden on Landlord (as determined by Landlord) as a result of Tenant's use or occupancy of the Leased Premises for any purpose, or if the use of the Leased Premises by Tenant would violate any Legal Requirements hereinafter enacted or modified, then (without limiting any other rights or remedies of Landlord hereunder) Landlord shall have the right to terminate this lease effective as of the effective date of such Legal Requirement is so enacted or modified. U. Negotiate d. The parties acknowledge that the parties and their counsel have reviewed and revised this Lease and that the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Lease or any exhibits or amendments hereto. V. (Intentionally deleted ) 23 Yorkville Ree Lease 0 - W. Tenant's Authority to Act. This Lease shall be executed for and on behalf of the Tenant pursuant to a resolution adopted by the United City of Yorkville, at a regular meeting held , 2009, and signed by the officers therein designated as signatories and attested by the clerk of Tenant. A certified copy of such resolution shall be attached to this Lease and made a part hereof as evidence of the authority herein exercised by the undersigned officers executing the Lease on behalf of Tenant. 24 Yorkville Rec Lease v5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Lease on the date first written above. LANDLORD: COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY By: Name: Title: TENANT: UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE By: Name: Title: C132630 EXHIBIT "A" (Leased Premises) [to be attacbed] EXHIBIT `B" (Renewal Notice) [Commonwealth Edison Company Letterhead] Re: Lease (the "Lease") dated by and between Commonwealth Edison Company ("Landlord") and ("Tenant") for space at Dear In accordance with Section of the Lease, Landlord exercises its option to extend the Term by (_ ) year(s) to (the "Renewal Expiration Date). The time period from the Expiration Date to the Renewal Expiration Date shall be referred to as the "Renewal Term". The Monthly Fees for the Renewal Term shall be: Year 1 Monthly Fees: $ Year 2 Monthly Fees: $ Subject to the terms and provisions of this notice (the "Renewal Notice"), the Renewal Term will be upon the same terms, covenants and conditions contained in the Lease, except for any reference in the Lease to the Term will be deemed to include the Renewal Term and apply thereto, unless it is expressly provided otherwise. In addition upon Tenant's acceptance of this Renewal Notice, Tenant shall be deemed to have accepted the Premises in "as-is" condition as of the commencement of the Renewal Term. Please indicate your acceptance or rejection of the terms and conditions of the Renewal Term by marking the appropriate box and signing and dating this Renewal Notice below. (_) I/We accept the terms and conditions of this Renewal Notice. (� I/We reject the terms and conditions of this Renewal Notice and will vacate the Premises at the end of the Term in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease. Please note, in the event that this Renewal Notice is not received at the above address within thirty (30) days of the date first written above, you will be deemed to have ACCEPTED this Renewal Notice on the terms and conditions contained herein. COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY an Illinois corporation By: Name: Title: By: By: Name: Name: This Renewal Notice was executed on this day of Exhibit "A" ComEd Shared Use Path Legal Description A strip of land fifty feet in width and constituting what was formerly the fifty foot strip owned by the Fox and Illinois Union Railway Company (now owned by Commonwealth Edison Company) as surveyed and located across the following lands: That part of the West Half of Section 33 and that part of the West Half of Section 4, Township 37 North, Range 7 East of the Third Principal Meridian running from the South line of the Burlington Northern, Inc. Railroad Right-of-Way in a southerly direction to the North line of Kingsmill Street in Raintree Village Unit One, in the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois. �A P�'r { a a x. Ir.e.x- _ 6 e ` - Trails RM x, f g a a •i a Troll SWus yy I'.xrrp..A i '. IILMI `i w r•, m..a Mra 9 Project Yfn °a • 1111 m or 4 5 \ Q = p • i. + .tee y� Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number Yoa Parks ❑ Recreation ❑ N P1P M RECryEATtaN Director 6Q J City Administrator ❑ Tracking Number Legal ❑ roPrrue xwauuranaooureirt Human Resources ❑ Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: CorLands Agreement Extension Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23, 2009 Synopsis: See attached memo. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: Sept 2008 Action Taken: Approval of extension Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Majority Action Requested: Approval Submitted by: Bart Olson Parks and Recreation Name Department Agenda Item Notes: Memorandum 7onkwue To: Park Board From: Bart Olson, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation PARrS & R59RMn0N CC: Susan Mika, Finance Director Date: July 17, 2009 o Subject: CorLands Agreement Extension Y�h1LLF NalU11IX1U1WMaVA40®0 The attached document is an extension to the City's lease-donation agreement with CorLands. The 90-acre property being held by CorLands is located at the northwest corner of Bristol Ridge Road and Kennedy Road in Yorkville, and was donated by the developer for Grande Reserve to CorLands on our behalf. This parcel is being held by CorLands for our future use as land-match in grants (as discussed this year for the OSLAD grant application for the Bollweg parcel). The cost of this extension is $5,000 and is for a period of 6 months. The line item for holding costs within the land-cash budget has enough to cover this expense. Corlands has verbally agreed to another $5,000, 6-month extension should we need it. But, they expressed reservations about an extension beyond that. Staff will continue to work with the United Yorkville Foundation to explore options to serve as a substitute for CorLands in the future. The 30 acres within the CorLands property that was going to be used as a land-match in the OSLAD grant application for the Bollweg parcel was valued by the appraiser at $30,000 per acre. If you recall, this particular section was located on the south side of the Blackberry Creek and within a floodplain. The remaining 60 acres is located almost entirely outside of the floodplain. Even if the remaining 60 acres is worth $30,000 per acre, the total value of the parcel for use in future grants as a land-match approaches over $2,750,000. For this reason, I recommend approval of the agreement extension. Second Amendment to Lease-Donation Agreement This Second Amendment to Lease-Donation Agreement ("Second Amendment") is made this day of 2009, by and between CORPORATION FOR OPEN LANDS, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation ("CorLands"), and UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, a unit of local government ("Yorkville"). WHEREAS, Yorkville and CorLands (collectively, the "Parties") entered into a Lease- Donation Agreement on July 11 , 2003 ; and WHEREAS, when the Lease-Donation Agreement expired on July 11 , 2008, the Parties agreed to extend the Lease-Donation Agreement for an additional one-year term, and this agreement was embodied in an Amendment to Lease-Donation Agreement dated September 9, 2008 (the "First Amendment"); and WHEREAS, the one-year extension under the First Amendment expires on July 11 , 2009, and the Parties desire to extend the Lease-Donation Agreement for an additional term of six months. NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: 1 . The Lease-Donation Agreement shall continue in effect for an additional six- month term, expiring January 11 , 2010; 2. All of the terms of the Lease-Donation Agreement are hereby ratified and approved and shall remain in full force and effect; except that the commitment fee for this current six-month term shall be $5000.00, due within thirty (30) days of Yorkville's execution of this Second Amendment. 3. The parties agree that Yorkville may, at its option, extend the terms of this Second Amendment for an additional six-month term, through July 9, 2010, upon receipt by CorLands of an additional $5000.00 commitment fee on or before January 11 , 2010. 4. Yorkville acknowledges and agrees that CorLands may, at its sole discretion, convey Parcel 2 during the term of this Amendment in accordance with Paragraph 3 . 1 of the Real Estate Donation Agreement dated July 11 , 2003, between CorLands and MPI-2 Yorkville South II LLC, an Illinois limited liability company. END OF AGREEMENT — SIGNATURES FOLLOW Page 1 711612009 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, A unit of local government By: [signature] [printed] Its: CORPORATION FOR OPEN LANDS, An Illinois not-for-profit corporatoin By: [signature] [printed] Its: Page 2 711612009 Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number YoaKV U. Parks ❑ Recreation �❑1 I? PRscRe.4TtW Director kw City Administrator ❑ Tracking Number Legal ❑ ✓ Human Resources ❑ manna vxateuafmpovun�m Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: Park Development Standards, Section 8 Bicycle Trail Standards Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23 , 2009 Synopsis: See attached memo. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: N / A Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Majority Action Requested: Approval Submitted by: Laura Haake Community Development Name Department Agenda Item Notes: °'T o Memorandum EST. Bess To: Yorkville Park Board From: Laura Haake, City Park Designer ® y CC: Bart Olson, Scott Sleezer,Travis Miller Date: July 15, 2009 xeowuc��y Subject: Revised Park Development Standards The Park Development Standards have been updated per recommendations from SEC Planning and the Yorkville Green Committee. SEC reviewed our Park Development Standards Section 8 Bicycle Trail Standards as part of the Integrated Transportation Plan. Glenn Tredinnick, SEC Engineer,made several recommendations to update and strengthen our standards, and the document has the changes highlighted. The Yorkville Green Committee also reviewed our Park Development Standards, and felt that the document was acceptable to green standards and practice, and they had one recommended change, which is addressed in the attached memo from Stephanie Boettcher, Senior Planner. Staff is seeking approval of the revised Park Development Standards. A copy tracking the changes made and a clean copy are both attached. JZ ®�' aIii�ll Esr. -, yeas To: Yorkville Park Board Front: Stephanie Boettcher, Senior Planner CC: Laura Haake, City Park Designer1 C)� Date: July 15, 2009 Subject: Water Conservation Enhancements to Park Development Standards One of the Yorkville Green Committee's main efforts has and continues to be promoting and improving water conservation in the City. A water conservation seminar was held in April,of 2008, and most recently water conservation was one of the educational topics at the Environmental Fair in March 2009. Upon the heels of the Water Conservation Seminar, a water conservation plan was drafted by the committee in April 2008 and brought before the Public Works Committee on July 15,, 2008. This plan had two components: education and implementation efforts. Following the July 2008 Public Works meeting, staff prepared an infonnational memo outlining the efforts already being done and providing feedback on the suggested implementation efforts. Upon hearing these comments, the committee still felt that changes were necessary to City ordinances and planned to continue their education efforts on the topic (as witnessed by the Environmental Fair). " Former Alderman Bob Allen and staff, advised the committee to provide specific text amendments to City Ordinances as opposed to a general outline on how to conserve water in order to best achieve their goal. The text amendment to the Park Development Standards originally called for the removal of Paragraph F-2 in Section 4. Park and Recreation staff reviewed the request and recommended a reduction in the sodded area from 100 feet (which is the entire entrance width) to 50 feet maximum of sodding if the park entrance is less than 100 feet in width. The reduction of sodding in width instead of removal of the entire paragraph is due to the high traffic by bike and foot at these park entrances. Not using sod can also result in other forms of water use, for example, the foot traffic can cause mud to be tracked all over the concrete, resulting in the heed to powerwash the concrete to remove it. 'Also, if seed is used at the wrong time of the year and it doesn't establish, rain can erode the seed and soil, causing pollution and sedimentation. Sodding helps to prevent these issues. The text amendment has been amended to show a 50 ft. maximum of sod use at any park entrance 100 feet in width or less, which was agreed to by the Yorkville Green Committee at their meeting in June: Ordinance No. 2009- AN ORDINANCE REPEALING 2008 PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ADOPTING NEW PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville (the "City") is a non home-rule municipality in accordance with the Constitution of the Sate of Illinois of 1970 and has the powers granted to it by law; WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville has discussed and considered that it is in the best interests of the City to repeal the 2008 Park Development Standards in its' entirety and adopt new Park Development Standards; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1. That the United City of Yorkville 2008 Park Development Standards, which was approved by the Corporate Authorities on February 26, 2008 is hereby repealed in its' entirety, and the United City of Yorkville Park Development Standards dated July 9, 2009, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A, is hereby approved in its stead. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this day of 2009. ROBYN SUTCLIFF DIANE TEELING GARY GOLINSKI ARDEN JOSEPH PLOCHER WALTER WERDERICH MARTY MUNNS ROSE ANN SPEARS GEORGE GILSON, JR. Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this day of 2009. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK cil CS UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS July 9, 2009 - Deleted: February 12, 2008 ._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - Deleted: Repealing, revising, and replacing Park Development Standards dated June 1, 2003 with revisions dated November 15, 20041 - I - TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION1: DEFINITIONS............................................................................................4 SECTION 2: OPEN SPACE SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES ........................................6 A. Categories of Open Space ................................................................................. .6 1 . Environmental Capacity ........................................................................6 2. Shaping Capacity ...................................................................................7 3. Recreational Capacity ............................................................................7 B. Land/Cash Dedication Ordinances......................................................................8 SECTION 3: PARK DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AND PROCEDURES .............10 SECTION 4: PARK IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS ...............................................11 A. Park Design ....................................................................................................... 11 1 . Size 2. Location 3. School/Park Site 4. Service Area 5. Dimensions 6. Street Frontage 7. Adjoining Developments - B. Timing of Dedication and Acceptance..............................................................12 1 . Final Grading 2. Boundaries 3. Natural State 4. Environmental Assessment C. Utilities ..............................................................................................................12 D. Topsoil ..............................................................................................................13 1 . Suitable Material 2. Unsuitable Material 3. Topsoil respreading 4. Soil stockpile E. Grading/Filling .................................................................................................. 14 F. Turf Grass .......................................................................................................... 14 GMulchin .. . ... ...............................................................................15 SECTION 5: DETENTION AND RETENTION BASINS ..........................................15 A. General ..............................................................................................................15 B. Retention Basins (Wet Ponds) ..........................................................................15 1 . Design 2. Planting Specifications C. Detention Basins (Dry Ponds)............................................................................18 1 . Design 2. Planting Specifications D. Maintenance......................................................................................................21 - 2 - E. Inlet and Grate ...................................................................................................24 v Deleted: F. Turf Grass 241 G. Mulching 25 SECTION 6: NATURAL AREAS ..................................................................................27 Deleted: n. Grecnways/WctlnnAs/FloodPlain A. General ............................... ...............................................................................27 Areas 261 B. Management Practices ......................................................................................28 1. Conservation and Protection Areas 261 C. Development Standards.....................................................................................28 J. Lakes 261 D. Greenways/Wetlands/FloodDlain Areas......... . .. 28 E. Conservation and Protection Areas ...................................................................28 F. Lakes................................... ...............................................................................29 SECTION 7: PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................29 A. Existing Vegetation...........................................................................................29 B. New Landscaping..............................................................................................29 1 . Planting Standards 2. Backfill Mixtures 3. Planting 4. Planting Operation 5. Watering 6. Mulching/Wrapping 7. Pruning Procedures SECTION 8: PATHWAYS AND TRAILS....................................................................33 A. Trail Standards ..................................................................................................33 B. Inventory of Existing Facil ities .........................................................................33 C. Trail Access.......................................................................................................34 D. Roadway and Crossing Signage........................................................................34 E. Sight and Stopping Distance .............................................................................35 F. Widths and Clearances ......................................................................................35 G. Trail and Roadway Bridges ..............................................................................36 H. Cross Sections ...................................................................................................36 I. Subgrade and Base Course .................................................................................37 J. Surface Course ...................................................................................................37 K. Additional Site Improvements ..........................................................................38 L. Trail Conversions ..............................................................................................38 SECTION 9: PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS .....................................................39 SECTION 10: DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS ............................................................41 A. General ..............................................................................................................41 B. Turf....................................................................................................................41 C. Planting .............................................................................................................41 REFERENCES.................................................................................................................43 - 3 - SECTION 1 : DEFINITIONS A. Standard Specifications: Whenever reference is made to the "Standard Specifications" it shall be understood to mean the latest issue of the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" (SSRBC) and subsequent revisions of the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions" of the Illinois Department of - Transportation, or the "United City of Yorkville Standard Specifications for Improvements" (SSI). B. Developer: Refers to and means the individual, corporation, co-partnership or other person or organization who or which has desires to bring a new subdivision or planned unit development within the corporate limits of the United City of Yorkville. C. Americans with Disabilities Act: (ADA) Refers to the federally mandated Act passed in 1990, and/or State Accessibility guidelines (Section 504), whichever may be more stringent. D. Buffer yard: Areas designed to reduce the sound or visual impact on the neighboring community or houses. Buffer yards can be made by planting of shrubs or a mixture of vegetation. Buffer yards must comply with the Landscape Ordinance. E. Conservation Area: Natural area identified as having rare plant or animal species, or areas identified within the Parks Open Space Master Plan. This area may include or be identified as a fen, watershed, or other area identified to have historic value needing preservation or protection. - F. Detention (Dry Ponds): Areas designed to hold storm water runoff for a determinate amount of time (typically 48 hours), then drain to a dry condition. G. Flood Plain: That land adjacent to a body of water with ground surface elevations at or below the base flood or the 100 year frequency flood elevation. The floodplain is also known as the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). H. Private facilities and ap rks: Parks or facilities that are secluded from the general population; or owned and controlled by a person or group rather than the public or municipality. I. Public Open Space: Any publicly owned open area, including but not limited to the following: parks, playgrounds, conservation, trails, greenways, etc. J. Retention (Wet Ponds): Areas designed to hold storm water and natural groundwater on a permanent basis. Retention areas are designed with normal and high water levels, and an overflow point for large storms. K. Public Sidewalk: That portion of street or crosswalk, paved or otherwise surfaced, intended for pedestrian use only. - 4 - L. Trail: A bituminous path a minimum often (10') feet wide that provides active recreation opportunities through shared-use trails that connect throughout the City. M. Wetlands: As defined by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) as 'land that has a predominance of hydric soils and that is inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions" (Interagency Wetlands Policy Act of 1989). Or as defined by the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). N. AASHTO: Whenever reference is made to the AASHTO it shall be understood to mean the "Guide for the development of bicycle facilities" and subsequent documents referencing pedestrian or bicycle facilities published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. O. CMAP: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, formerly titled the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC). - 5 - SECTION 2: OPEN SPACE SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) states that: "Open space provides more than recreational opportunities; it is land that society needs to conserve as natural, cultural, historic, and agricultural resources. One of the most common misconceptions regarding open space and recreation is that the two terms are synonymous. A strong relationship does exist between open space and outdoor recreation but, in most cases, recreation is something separate and distinct from open space." Therefore, a park is open space, but open space is not necessarily a park. A. CATEGORIES OF OPEN SPACE The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has developed six (6) categories of open space that the United City of Yorkville has simplified into three recognized categories of land capacity: environmental, shaping, and recreational. The United City of Yorkville has determined that acquisition and development of land meeting the recreational and environmental requirements of its residents is its role in the fabric of the community. These functions are subdivided into both local and regional classifications. The Parks Department's responsibilities pertain to the local classifications. 1. ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY - protects natural and or cultural resources from development. a. Natural Resource Park (Linear Greenway/TrailSystem) - is utilized as a buffer zone, watershed, or conservation area, and affords a passive appearance with managed natural habitats and plant ecosystems. These areas can be used to protect fragile or rare ecosystems. Often these areas require management to maintain sustainability and preserve healthy biodiversity of plant life. When utilized as a linear greenbelt and/or trail corridor, natural areas can serve as environmental bridges, supporting the movement of wildlife between other larger areas. When combined with public use areas, development can include open play areas, pedestrian and bicycle paths, park benches, picnic and rest areas, and water oriented facilities. Detention or retention ponds can be included in these areas. In instances where this classification of park is flood prone, construction of permanent structures is discouraged. The public use infrastructure should remain supplementary to the functional classification of lands described. b. Conservation of local resources, such as streams, wetland habitats, and forests. c. Preservation of environmental and/or historic resources in conjunction with local historic preservation agencies. - 6 - 2. SHAPING CAPACITY - provides relief from extensive urbanization and promotes the integration of neighborhoods. City, county, state, and federal planning agencies commonly define this land as "land that shapes a community and is reflected in greenbelts, county forest preserves, state, and national parks." This category is also reflected in local ordinances stipulating density formulas and open space requirements for subdivisions. 3. RECREATIONAL CAPACITY - provides space for single or multiple, active and passive recreation activities. a. Mini-Parks — The mini-park is used to serve isolated or limited recreational needs. Mini-parks are often tot lots, created to serve a resident population too distant from a community park, or in an area with high density populations. The mini-park is larger than one (1) acre in size. Development is usually limited, requiring no parking or extensive site work. b. Neighborhood Parks — The neighborhood park is intended as a supplement to or substitute for a play lot where population density, geographic barriers or distance preclude easy access. Examples of such facilities include: play apparatus areas for pre-school and elementary children; hard surface areas for hopscotch, shuffleboard, tetherball, four-square; court games for basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, etc.; and open play areas for softball, football, soccer, and winter sports. The minimum park size for a neighborhood park is five (5) acres. The concept of development emphasizes spontaneous rather - than higher organized play. The playground should be easily accessible to pedestrian use. Neighborhood parks can have additional special use classifications to include activities such as active play and specialized courts. These parks may be combined with school sites. Although any classification of park can be located next to a school, the age of users makes it preferable that neighborhood parks and elementary schools share a common boundary. c. Community Parks - The community park is larger than ten (10) acres, and development is intended for people of all ages. It is preferred that the park be centrally located and serve at least four neighborhoods. Amenities found in a neighborhood park shall be included, supplemented by large multipurpose open spaces. Internal walk patterns for pedestrians and bicycle paths are desired to connect the various functions. It should be accessible by motorized and non-motorized traffic. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with amenities constructed. The classification may also serve as a neighborhood park facility for the area in which it is located. 1 . Athletic Parks — Multiple athletic fields in one location, representing the functional needs of each agency, which can be located in close proximity to schools where the public and students can share facility use. The - 7 - location and design shall satisfy one or more of the following requirements: (I) avoid duplication of land and facilities unless existing facilities are over utilized: (2) coordination of services, and (3) diminish capital expenditures and satisfy the needs of each agency. Development should be similar to the neighborhood park. 2. Sports Complex - Developed to meet the needs of specific users groups and local athletic associations for practice, team, and tournament play. These sites have adequate parking and are located on good traffic routes. They may also be located to take advantage of bicycle and pedestrian trail systems. Fields should be as multipurpose as possible, so a wide variety of flexibility can be maintained. It is best to allow for additional space when acquiring sports complex space, as needs and trends are subject to constant change. 3. Special Use Parks - Intended for single interest activities and large enough to accommodate the demand. Examples include: tennis center, outdoor education center, museum, conservatory, golf course, children's farm, sports complex, skate park, splash / spray park, swimming pool / aquatic center, etc. Since users are going to come from a distance, the site should be near major vehicular access routes and regional bike trails. d. Regional Parks — The regional park attracts people from outside the community. Regional parks shall be a large piece of property, greater than forty (40) acres in size with more than one major attraction or function. The regional park can encompass any neighborhood and community classifications. B. LAND / CASH DEDICATION ORDINANCES 1 . The United City of Yorkville Land Cash Ordinance requires ten (10) acres per 1,000 population be donated for parks as part of the subdivision or planned unit development approval process. The contribution of land cash is in accordance with the City Land Cash Ordinance. It is for these stipulated acres that the following standards have been developed. These standards will also act as guidelines for land donated to satisfy other functions of open space. The ultimate population density to be generated by a subdivision or planned unit development shall bear directly on the amount of land required to be dedicated for park and recreation sites. The acreage of land dedication requirement shall be determined by obtaining the total population of the development times ten (10) acres per 1,000 population. Total population is determined by applying the estimated ultimate population per dwelling unit table to the number of respective units in the development. Each single family home will be calculated to have four bedrooms; Duplex unit will be calculated as 50% two bedroom units and 50% 8 three bedroom units; Town home and apartments will be calculated with two bedrooms. 2. When available land is inappropriate for park, or recreational use, the City shall require a cash contribution. This is based on the land cash calculation and the value per acre of the land based on the "Fair market value". The amount of land cash distribution hall be determined by Staff and Board analysis of the site and relationship to neighboring parks. 3. In cases approved by the Park and Recreation Board, the contribution of land cash can be a mixture of 50% land 50% cash, or other agreed upon contribution combination. 4. A developer may donate the land together with cash for park development upfront to have the construction of the park expedited. Front funding for park development is preferred. Otherwise, a 75% build-out standard for the subdivision shall be set in place for park development. 5. No land cash credit shall be given for the following: 'a. Exclusively private facilities & parks. b. Retention or detention areas, measured at the top of the bank. c. Lands located within the 100 year floodplain. 6. Full or partial credit will be given for the following: a. Active wet areas (lakes, rivers, creeks), historical areas, conservation areas, etc., that are identified to have recreational or conservation value. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Studies shall be required to verify historical and/or conservation areas. b. Paths or trails constructed and dedicated in an exclusive easement to the City, or paths identified as infrastructure or connecting trails to a regional trail system. Partial credit may be given for undeveloped exclusive easements - dedicated to the City for future trail development. c. Land donations that are usable and/or classified as developable for use by the general public. - 9 - SECTION 3: PARK DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AND PROCEDURES A. The Park and Recreation Board and staff will plan the development of the park and/open land site with the following guidelines [whenever possible]. There may be occasions - when a developer provides development support in advance to a subdivision being built which may require these procedures to be adjusted or altered. 1. Based on the established Land Cash Ordinance a developer donates park land to the United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department for future use and development. 2. The Park and Recreation Board and staff determines park utilization and design in conjunction with the Parks Open Space Master plans to establish needs and determine priority and fiscal needs. 3. The staff recommends annual budget projections for park development based on available fiscal resources. 4. A Concept plan by the Park Planner or United City of Yorkville Staff indicates park design and preliminary cost projections. - 5. Whenever possible, a public meeting is held for residents of the surrounding subdivision and impacted area for input. 6. A finalized concept plan and cost projection is developed and submitted to the Park Board for approval and a recommendation is given to the City Council for - development. 7. Timeline is established for project management. 8. Project / Park plan work begins until completion. _ to _ SECTION 4: PARK IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS A. Park Design: The following criteria are considered desirable traits for a park to be acceptable to the United City of Yorkville: I . Size: Park size shall meet the requirements of the Park Department Master Plan, and the approval of the Park Board. Plan must also be approved per City Staff comment. 2. Location: Park location shall be close to the geographic center of the population served, or as approved by the Park Board. 3. School/Park Site: Park and school property located in the same development may be located and developed in the best interest of both parties. 4. Service Area: Shall serve residential areas within one-half (%2) mile radius from pedestrian barriers. A pedestrian barrier is defined as: a. Any street presently classified or planned by the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, or State of Illinois as major arterial street or highway. b. Any street with speed limits over 30 miles per hour. c. Collector streets with an average daily traffic count exceeding 3500 cars and stop signs or stop lights further than one-half mile (%2) mile apart. d. Railroad tracks. e. Natural barriers. f. Land use barriers. 5. Dimensions: Parks shall have a minimum dimension of 450 feet on all sides if the acreage of the park allows. 6. Street Frontage: Street frontage shall be the full length of the park on a minimum of two of its sides. Said streets shall be local or collector streets within the neighborhood. Additional access lots provided shall be a minimum of forty (40') feet in width. Where a school site is adjacent to a park site the school site can be considered as one of the two required street frontages. Reasons for street frontage include: a. Enhanced security and visibility. b. On-street parking availability. c. Encourages users to access the park through trail or sidewalk connections. d. Encourages neighborhood to take ownership and responsibility for their park. 7. Adjoining Developments: Whenever possible, the dedicated parcel shall be combined with dedications from adjoining developments. - I1 - B. Timing of Dedication and Acceptance: All requirements stated herein for acceptance of the site shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City. 1 . Final grading a. The City encourages, whenever possible, that at the time rough grading and placement of topsoil is completed on the first residential structure of a particular unit development, the park site(s) should also be completed, ready for grading and seeding or sodding. b. The City will verify that all requirements have been met and the site is ready for turf. Final acceptance of the site is determinate on the condition of the turf as stated herein these requirements. e. In cases of more than one park site, or linear parkways, the developer shall determine a schedule of completion with the approval of the City. 2. Boundaries: The developer shall be required to install permanent metal boundary markers at each corner of the park site. Markers shall be of typical federal style aluminum marker four (4") inches in diameter that can be placed on top of a rebar. 3. Natural State: The City has the option to require conveyance of areas designated to be maintained in a natural state prior to commencement of any site work. A separate site-specific plat of conveyance shall be prepared and submitted prior to issuance of any permits. The developer is responsible for securing all areas to be conveyed in a natural state with temporary fencing from the time the areas are platted to conveyance of the remainder of the site. 4. Environmental Assessment: For all lands to be dedicated to the City, the developer shall provide a minimum of a Phase I Environmental Assessment, produced by a recognized consultant. This assessment shall check for hidden, or unknown environmental factors including, but not limited to, buried or contaminated soils and aquifers, underground storage tanks, and dump sites. C. Utilities: Unless otherwise authorized by the City, each park site shall be fully improved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and electric service to a location specified and approved by the City. 1. At the time of installation of public improvements in the subdivision or planned unit development. The location shall be approved by the City and shown on the approved engineering plans. 2. The site shall be free of all private gardens, woodpiles, swing sets, sump pump discharge pipes, and other items that give the impression that a portion of the site is part of the adjacent property. No sump pumps shall discharge directly onto the site, unless connected to a catch basin on the site if approved by local authorities and the _ 12 - United City of Yorkville. No private utilities, water, sewer, or drainage lines shall be located on City property. Any overflow path must be approved by City Staff. 3. No Public Utility Drainage Easement, including storm sewer and overland stormwater management, can be located through or across a future park site. The park site cannot function as a storm water control facility unless the site is a detention basin that is to be conveyed to the City or the developer is given City approval from the City. 4. Perimeter easements area allowed by Staff approval. D. Topsoil 1 . Suitable material: a. Topsoil shall be a loamy mixture (USDA Loam, Sandy Loam, or Silty Loam soil) with an organic content between five (5%) percent and ten (10%) percent. At least 90% must pass the 2.00 mm (No. 10) sieve and the pH must be between 5.0 and 8.0, from the "A horizon" of local soil profiles. Topsoil shall be capable of supporting the germination of vegetation. It shall not contain toxic substances harmful to plant growth. b. Topsoil shall be typical of the locality of the work, friable with good tilth, free from large roots, sticks, weeds, brush, subsoil, clay lumps, or stones larger than one (1 ') inch in diameter or other litter and waster products. c. Subbase for paved surfaces (asphalt courts, paths, etc.) shall be clay that meets the requirements of Section 204 of the Standard Specifications. It shall be free from topsoil, organic matter (roots, tree stumps, etc.), rocks larger than three (3") inches in size, and building debris. 2. Unsuitable material: a. For paved areas, the soil cannot be highly organic soil; contain topsoil, roots, tree stumps, vegetable matter, trash, and debris. b. Any unsuitable material found on the site must be removed from the site and legally disposed of. 3. Topsoil respreading: a. Topsoil shall be spread to a minimum depth of six (6") inches across all lawns, clay and embankment filled areas, constructed berms, sledding hills, excavated areas, and over backfilled areas of all other construction. - 13 - b. All irregularities or depressions in the surface due to weathering or other causes shall be filled or leveled out before the topsoil is placed. All topsoil finish grades will provide positive drainage over all areas covered. c. If the existing surface has become hardened or crusted, it shall be disked or raked (broken up) to provide a bond between the surface and the topsoil to be applied. 4. Soil stockpile: Contractor shall not stockpile any topsoil or other soil materials on the park site without written authorization from the City. E. Grading / Filling 1 . All park areas shall maintain a minimum slope of two (2%) percent, or two (2') feet in 100 feet, and a maximum slope of three (3%) percent, or three (3') feet in 100 feet. The developer shall submit grading plans to the City for review during the grading approval process. 2. Drainage swales may be located on private property, either in the yards of residential units that border the park or in homeowner's association property. The park site should have a uniform slope from one end of the property to another. 3. There shall be absolutely no burying permitted of site debris, construction debris or rubbish, or any other extraneous matter on the park site(s). Areas to receive approved fill shall receive clean fill, free of large boulders, concrete, or other debris. The park site may not be used as a borrow pit. 4. At all times during construction, the Developer shall take appropriate precautions and prevent the discharge and/or dumping of hazardous wastes, liquid or solid, from his or other's operations on any sites within the development, including those to be dedicated to the City. Local Police and Fire Departments shall be notified of any temporary storage of hazardous materials during construction. 5. Environmental Assessment - For all lands to be dedicated to the City, the Developer shall provide a minimum of Phase I Environmental Assessment, produced by a recognized consultant. This assessment shall check for hidden, or unknown environmental factors including, but not limited to, buried or contaminated soils and aquifers, underground storage tanks, and dump sites. 6. An as-built of the final grading of the site is required upon completion. This includes the submittal of an AutoCAD drawing in digital format with grades shown in one (I ') foot intervals within 60 days of a written request by the City. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ... _ _ _ ._._. .. _ _ .. ._ .. _ _ _ .. _ _ . .. _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _. _ _ _. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ !.. Formatted: Font: Anal, 10 pt F. Turf Grass Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering - 14 - 1 . Developers shall install turf grass in agreement with the City This work shall occur t - - - - Formatted: Bmiets and Numbering after the placement of all topsoil, fine grading, and installation of sidewalks, pathways, and plant material. 2. All park access points of 100 it. width or less shall be sodded. Sodding procedures ' - -" - _ Formattea: Boners and Numbering shall be in compliance with all City regulations regarding sodding and watering practices. J. The seed shall be a premixed Bluegrass / Rvegrass mixture approved by the City. - Formatted: Bullets and Numbering The mixture shall be by weight a 70% mixture of three (3) Kentucky Bluegrasses (equal percentages) and a 30% mixture of three (3) perennial Ryegrasses (equal percentages). The mixture shall be sown at the rate of 220 lbs. per acre All seed shall be certified 98% purity and 80% gernination. 4. Prior to seeding, all lawn areas shall be fertilized with an approved starter fertilizer at - - Formatted: Bunees and Numbering an approved rate. The fertilizer shall be cultivated into the top three inches of the topsoil. 5. The seeding season for turf grass shall be as follows and shall not be adjusted except Formatted: Bullets and Numbering as approved by the City in writing: Spring: April 1 to May 15 Fall: August 15 to October 1 6. The developer shall reseed all areas that do not genninate and repair all eroded areas "' - " ' Formatted: Bullets and Numbering - and reseed them until 90% germination has taken place All other aspects of maintenance will be done by the City after the property is accepted. - G. Mulching 1 . Erosion Control Blanket: All seeded areas less than 3: 1 slope shall be mulched within '- - - - Formatted: Bullets and Numbering twenty four 24) hours of seeding_ - a. Seeding areas designated to receive erosion control blanket shall be ' - - Formatted: Bullets and Numbering covered with biodegradable seed blanket as specified. b. All seeded areas of slopes steeper than 4: 1 the bottom of swales and ' Formatted: Bullets and Numbering around drainage structures, should be covered with erosion control blanket the same day as seeded. c. The blanket shall be laid out flat, evenly and smoothly, without stretching ' - Formatted: Bullets and Numbering the material. The blankets shall be placed to that the netting is on the top and the fibers are in contact Nvith the soil. d. For placement in ditches, the blankets shall be applied in the direction of ' - - - Formattea: Boners and Numbering the flow of the water and butted snugly against each other. 15 - e All blankets shall be stapled hr place, using four (4) staples across the upstream end at the start of each roll and placing staples on four (4') foot centers along each side A common row of staples shall be used along seams of adjoining blankets All seams shall overlay at least two (2") inches On slopes the blankets shall be applied either horizontally or vertically to the contour and stapled in place similar to ditch applications except that the staple space interval shall be six (6') feet. 2. Areas seeded with an annual temporary mix to prevent erosion until permanent Formatted: Buiiets and Numbering seeding is s completed. does not require mulching. 3 Turfzrass seeding areas shall be mulched in accordance with the `Standard - - - - Formatted: auiiets and Numbering Specifications' Conti-actor is responsible for obtaining all water for the work 4 All seeded areas less than 4. 1 slope should be mulched within 24 hours of seeding - - - - Formatted: Bullets and Numbering using straw with tackifier. Straw — rate: two 2 tons 4000lbs, per acre - Mulch binder for straw — 40 lbs. per acre SECTION 5: DETENTION AND RETENTION BASINS A. General: It is not the practice or desire of the City to accept retention/detention basins as part of a neighborhood park. Any variance from this practice must be approved by Staff and Park Board. - 16 - I . Special consideration may be given for acceptance of detention/retention ponds if they are adjacent to other park areas and meet usability criteria at the discretion of the Staff and Board. 2. This may include, but not be limited to, safe access, fishing, incorporated trail systems, overlooks, or natural habitats. At no time shall the City accept said basins only for storm water management purposes. 3. Should detention or retention ponds be part of the local donation, they shall meet the following requirements: - a. Construction shall be in accordance with engineering drawings approved by the City and shall meet all applicable City standards. b. All changes to the plans including, but not limited to, percent of slope, grading, depth of top soil, location of structures or other improvements shall not be implemented without written approval unless first approved in writing by the City. c. Basins shall comply with state statute regarding distance from right-of-ways. d. Best management practices are encouraged, which includes the addition of rain gardens, natural water infiltration systems, meandering drainage practices, and maintenance practices typical of naturalized basins, B. Retention Basins (Wet Ponds) 1 . Design: Retention ponds shall be designed to facilitate a low degree of maintenance through natural plantings and to reduce potential hazards for users and maintenance staff. a. No pond shall be less than two (2) acres in size. BMP Practices implemented to create naturalized drainage patterns can allow for a reduction in basin size. b. Pond configuration 1. Pond configuration shall be natural in appearance featuring varying slopes - running down to the shoreline. Shoreline shall undulate at varying degrees around the pond perimeter. Shoreline areas selected for the planting of aquatic and emerging aquatic vegetation, slope requirements shall be appropriate to ensure healthy growth and development of the specified vegetation type. 2. An area six (6') feet wide measured from the shoreline around the entire _ perimeter of the pond shall slope towards the pond at the rate of two (2%) 17 percent to five (5%) percent. No slope beyond the six-foot strip shall exceed a 5: 1 slope (20%). 3. Pond configuration shall have provisions in the plans to allow access for dredging, grate maintenance, and accommodation of maintenance requirements or needs. The City and developer shall jointly determine final shoreline configuration. 4. These areas shall be designed to a minimum depth of six (6') feet below normal water level. If fish are to be maintained, 25% of the pond shall be a _ minimum depth of twelve (12') feet. These areas must have a safety shelf that is five (5') feet to ten (10') feet in width at a depth of two (2') feet below the normal water elevation. The slope to the bottom of the pond beyond this safety shelf shall be 2:1 and the slope up from the safety shelf to the normal - water level shall be a maximum of 3: 1 . c. Inlets/ Sedimentation 1 . All storm water inlet points must have calculated desilting basins below the required six (6') foot depth. 2. Desilting basin volume shall be 500 ft' (cubic feet) per acre of tributary impervious area. 3. The developer shall provide engineering plans, estimating probable quantities of sediment from the watershed at five-year intervals for a 25 year period. 4. The developer shall construct sediment basins to handle the aforementioned sediment. 5. A cleaning/dredging plan shall be included with the plans. 6. The City shall approve all engineering and installation. Existing Public - Ordinances and annexation agreements shall regulate all additional storm water design considerations and management. d. Buffer yards/Trails 1 . In areas where a trail occurs between the property line and a pond, there shall be a minimum fifty (50') foot wide buffer between the property line and the high-water level line. The fifty (50') foot wide buffer will be broken down into a minimum twenty (20') foot wide area between property line and outside edge of the path, and a minimum twelve (12') foot wide area between the inside edge of path and the high-water level line. - t8 - 2. In areas where there are no paths between the property line and a pond, there shall be a minimum thirty (30') foot wide buffer between the property line and the high-water level line. e. Aeration: 1 . Developers shall incorporate aeration systems into all retention basins that do not incorporate a constant flow of water. The City shall approve all engineering and installation. f. Erosion Control: 1 . Protection against erosion and water level fluctuations is required. The use of rip-rap and retaining walls as a sole means of shoreline protection will not be permitted. Stabilization shall be provided through one of the following means: a. Complete establishment of perennial ground cover, water tolerant grasses, or natural vegetation to the approval of the City standards. b. Construction of retaining walls. c. Use of rip-rap underlain by gravel and filter fabric. 2. Wetland Basin Planting Specifications: a. Soils: 1 . Hydric soils as classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation, or the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils. b. Plant material: 1. Seedlings, Tubers, Rhizomes and Other Propagule Materials: Shall have at least one viable shoot or growing point capable of initiating above ground growth. 2. Plugs: Cubes or cylinders of soil containing crowns, stems, roots and rhizomes with one-half (%:") inch or more diameter and depth sufficient to contain rhizomes and the majority of the fibrous root systems. All plants shall be well established and have a minimum shoot height of twelve (12") inches at the time of installation (minimum one year old plants.) Plants larger than specified may be used if approved by the City. 3 . All plugs shall be free of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrwn salicaria) and Cattail (Typha angustifolia) seeds, seedlings, and propagules. - 19 - 4. Plants shall be of local orgin (within 200 mile radius of project site), hardy under the climatic conditions at the project site, free from insects and diseases, and having the appearance of health, vigor, and habit normal for the species. 5. Substitutions of plants will not be permitted unless authorized in writing by the City. c. Planting timeline 1 . Planting shall occur where water is present and when the soil is completely saturated. 2. Plants shall be hand-planted by hand carefully and firmly in place on the spacing specified to the minimum depth necessary to anchor them in wetland soil. 3. If submersion of plants is required, plants shall be placed in meshed bags with non-lead weights attached to each plant and then dropped into the water. 4. The beginning and termination dates for planting shall be as follows and shall not be adjusted except as approved by the City in writing: Spring: May 1 to June 15 Fall: August 15 to September 15 d. Herbivore Protection: 1 . Steel posts, wood posts, box protection, or overhead protection are all acceptable methods of herbivore management that shall be provided to protect the plantings. Herbivore management shall be provided to protect the plantings. Herbivores are defined as, but not limited to protection from geese, ducks, muskrats, carp, and rusty crayfish. C. Detention Basins (Dry Ponds) 1 . Design: Requirements for detention basins shall satisfy design criteria as set forth in - the Grading Section of these Standards. Consideration will be given only to basins for the duel use of detention and recreation. In order to facilitate the review of park areas, the proposed outline of the detention basin at the two-year, 10-year, and 100- year high water line shall be illustrated on the preliminary plan or the P.U.D. plat. a. Basin configuration: 20 - I . The basin shall be natural in appearance featuring varying slopes running down to the basin bottom. Plantings shall reflect the soil and moisture content, which includes, but is not limited to: wet-mesic, mesic prairie, etc. Slope requirements shall be appropriate to ensure healthy growth and development of the specified vegetation type. - 2. The bottom slope shall be a minimum of two (2%) percent except that a zero (0%) percent slope will be allowed directly over the underdmin pipes. b. Inlets: 1. These areas shall be designed with an underdrain, subject to the approval of the City, so that pending beyond the storage does not occur and that a good stand of grass can be maintained. 2. All incoming and outgoing conduit shall have concrete flared end sections or poured in place headwalls with grates. 3. Two (2') foot inlets can be placed over the low flow pipe. 4., The maximum water depth below the HWL shall be four (4') feet. c. Buffer yards/Trails 1 . Buffer yards shall include natural plantings of trees, evergreens and shrubs. 2. In areas where a pedestrian/bicycle trail occurs between the property line and basin, there shall be a minimum fifty (50') foot wide buffer between the property line and the high-water level line. The fifty (50') foot wide buffer will be broken down into a minimum twenty (20') foot wide area between property line and outside edge of the path, and a minimum twelve (12') wide area between the inside edge of path and the high-water level line. 3. In areas where there are no paths between the property line and a basin, there shall be a minimum thirty (30') foot wide buffer between the property line and the high-water level line. 2. Planting Specifications a. Soils: 1 . Topsoil shall be a loamy mixture (USDA Loam, Sandy Loam, or Silty Loam soil) with an organic content between five (5%) percent and ten (10%) percent. At least 90% must pass the 2.00 mm (No. 10) sieve and the - 21 - pH must be between 5.0 and 8.0, from A horizon of local soil profiles. Topsoil shall be capable of supporting the germination of vegetation. It shall not contain toxic substances harmful to plant growth. 2. Topsoil shall be typical of the locality of the work, friable with good filth, free from large roots, sticks, weeds, brush, subsoil, clay lumps, or stones larger than one (P') inch in diameter or other litter and waste products. 3. Topsoil for paved surfaces (asphalt courts, paths, etc.) shall be clay soil that meets the requirements of Section 204 of the Standard Specifications. It shall be free from topsoil, organic matter (roots, tree stumps, etc.), rocks larger than three (3") inches in size, and building debris. b. Plant Material: 1. Seed quantities indicated shall be the amounts of pure, live seed per acre - for each species listed. Pure, live seed shall be defined as the sproutable seed of a specified variety and calculated as the product of the viable germination times the purity. The seed (pounds per acre) are designed to yield specific amounts of pure, live seed per acre based on the pure, live seed percent values listed in Table II of Article 1081.04 of the "Standard Specifications." Seed which, according to tests, has actual pure live seed yield less than the intended yield; will have the specified quantity adjusted to meet the intended pure, live seed yields. 2. All seed shall be guaranteed by the vendor to be hue to name and variety. Whenever a particular orgin is specified, all seed furnished shall be guaranteed to be from that orgin. The contractor shall provide the prairie/wetland/forb seed mix showing the percentage by mass (weight) of each of the kinds of seed. 3. All prairie/wetland/forb seed shall have the proper stratification and/or scarification to break dormancy for the appropriate planting season. 4. Legumes: Inoculate all legumes with the proper rhizobia and rate at the appropriate time prior to planting. 5. Seed Mix: The seed mix for the prairie/wetland seed and forbs shall be as shown on the plans or as attached to these specifications. c. Seeding Time: 1 . Prior to seeding, the ground surface shall be smooth, dry, friable and of uniformly fine textures. 2. No seed shall be sown during high winds or wet conditions. - 22 - 3. All prairie grass seeding shall be done with a drill-type seeder. The optimum depth for seeding shall be one-quarter ('/4") inch. 4. All forb seed shall be mechanically or hand broadcast. Forb seed shall not be incorporated into the soil, or otherwise buried, but shall be roiled to ensure good soil/seed contact. 5. Broadcasting seed, mechanically or by hand, will only be allowed in inaccessible areas. The seed shall be covered with a thin layer of topsoil and rolled to place seed in contact with the soil. The optimum depth is one-quarter ('/4") inch. 6. No hydraulic seeding (hydro-seeding) is allowed. 7. The beginning and termination dates for prairie or wetland seeding shall be as follows and shall not be adjusted except as approved by the City in writing: Spring: May 1 to July 1 Fall: September 15 to October 1 8. All seeding requires erosion control blanket. See point G for specifications. D. Maintenance: After all initial work has been completed satisfactorily according to the - specifications, the following establishment and maintenance work shall be performed by the Contractor for a period of three (3) years or until 90% of the plant material is established as outlined in the contract. The three year establishment and maintenance period shall start the following growing season after all the initial seeding/maintenance work is completed as specified and approved by the City. For initial spring seeding completed by July I", the maintenance period shall start September I". For fall seeding completed by October In, the maintenance period shall start May Is' 1 . Maintenance, including watering, mowing, herbicide application, and burning will be - required to assist the native vegetation in growth and reduce the competition of weeds until all plant material has established and matured and been accepted by the owner. a. First Year 1. Inspection a. Contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas June I, June 15, June 30, and not more than every 30 days thereafter during the first growing season following completion of the seeding and report findings to the City. 2. Evaluation: - 23 - a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the following performance criteria by the end of the first growing season following seed installation: 95% overall aerial vegetative cover with no areas larger than 100 square feet with less than 75% cover, seedlings of a minimum of two planted grass species found, and seedlings of a minimum of three planted wildflower species found. 3. Weed Control a. Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbicide by a "wicking application" and hand weeding as appropriate once per month from May through September. (Herbicide by spray application will not be allowed because of overspray and the drifting down of herbicide killing the plant material below the weeds.) b. When the vegetation reaches the height of twelve (12") inches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of six (6") inches. No more than two mowing per season is necessary. (Mowing the site helps to control weeds and allows prairie/wetland plants to compete.) 4. Species Enrichment a. Overseed or re-plant thin, bare, or weedy areas with the appropriate seed mix or plant materials per dates as specified. b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional). b. Second Year 1 . Inspection a. Contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas once a month from May through October during the second growing season and report findings to City. 2. Evaluation a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the following performance criteria by June 30 of the second growing season - following seed installation: 95% overall aerial vegetative cover with no areas larger than 100 square feet with less than 75% cover, seedlings of at least 25% of all seed species found. These performance criteria will be maintained throughout the second growing season. 3. Controlled Burn a. Prepare and obtain a controlled burn permit from the IEPA in January. b. Conduct controlled burn in early spring. (Burning is necessary to reduce the non-native weeds while promoting the desired mesie/wet- mesic species.) Weather conditions may necessitate schedule changes and shall require City approval. c. Review site and mow areas that did not burn. - 24 - d. If there is not enough "fuel" to have a successful controlled burn, mowing as specified in Section 3 .08,D, 1 ,b. shall be performed in lieu of burning. 4. Species Enrichment a. Overseed thin, bare, or weedy areas per seeding dates as specified. b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional). 3. Weed Control a. Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbicide by a "wicking application" and hand weeding as appropriate once per month from May through September. (Herbicide by spray application will not be allowed.) b. When the mesic/wet-mesic vegetation reaches the height of twenty- . four (24") inches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of twelve (12") inches. Only one mowing per year is necessary. c. Third Year 1 . Inspection a. Contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas once a month from May through October during the third growing season and report findings to City. 2. Evaluation a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the following performance criteria by June 30 of the third growing season following seed installation: 99% overall aerial vegetative cover with no areas larger than 100 square feet with less than 90% cover, seedlings of at least 50% of all seed species found. These performance criteria will be maintained throughout the third growing season. 3. Controlled Burn a. Prepare and obtain a controlled burn permit from the IEPA in January. b. Conduct controlled burn in early spring. Weather conditions may necessitate schedule changes. Such changes shall require City approval. c. Review site and mow areas that did not burn. 4. Species Enrichment a. Overseed thin, bare or weedy areas per seeding dates as specified. b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional). 5. Weed Control a. Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbicide by a "wicking application" and hand weeding as appropriate once per - 25 - month from May through September. (Herbicide by spray application Deleted: F. Turf crossl will not be allowed.) I b. When the mesic/wet-mesic vegetation reaches the height of twenty- <#>Devempers :hall install Wgrass in agmementwith the City. Thisworksball four (24") inches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of twelve occur after the placement of an topsoil, (12 inches. Only one mowing per year is necessary. fine sidewalks, and installation and plane ) Y gP )' S' ' sidewalks, pathways, and plant materiel.$ ft. 2. Final Inspection and Acceptance <#>All park access points of 100 width or less shall be sodded. Sodding procedures shall be in compliance with all a. Acceptance of the work will be determined through a naturalized basin report watering ring praons regarding sodding mid � watering practices. submission to the City that has been reviewed and approved. The percentage of r I species planted with area resent and apparent as live plants must meet IDNR <#>The seed shall be a premised P p p PP 1 Bluegrass/ Ryegrass mixture approved and USACE standards. r by the City. -no mixture shall be by weight a 70% mixture of three (3) Kentucky Bluegrasses (equal b. If the performance standards are not met, the contractor shall reseed, replant, and percentages) and a 30%mixture of three remulch as specified herein all unacceptable areas to the satisfaction of the City. (3)perennial Ryegmsses (equal percentages). The mixture shall be sown at the rate of 220 @s, per acre. All seed a ao% E. Inlet and grate design shall be certified 98%purity an gemdnaton. I I 1 . All grates for drainage inlets shall be bicycle safe and accessible per the ADA when <#>Prior to seeding, all lawn areas shall be fertilized with an approved starter placed in walkways or drives. Fertilizer at mi approved tote. um fertilizer shall be cultivated into the top 2. All trash covers for storm inlets shall have a maximum opening of three and one-half ! 9 inches of hetopsoil.¶ (3.5") inch square to prevent a child's head entrapment. All grates on drain culverts <#>The seeding season for and gross be and pipe inlets and outlets shall be bolted in lace. shall t e as follows and proved by die p p p adjusted except as approved by the City in writing:¶ ._ _ _ ._ .. .. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ... _ -_. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ... _ ... . 9 ... i Deleted: H. Greenways/Wetlands/Flo • ._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ .. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ... _ .. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .. ... ._ .. .. odplain Areas: For areas of around babibt re-establishmeat or enhancement such as noodplams, wetlands, or getaways, the Developer shall submit complete installation and maintenance plans to the City prior to acceptance of the development plat. I 1. Conservation and Protected Areas: For areas to be dedicated, as a conservation or protected ama, an environmental study including a topographic map shall be completed by �S'ECTION 6: NATURAL AREAS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,,. _ _ _ the developer identifying the endangered and protected areas, summary of floristic quality, wetland, mid noodplain maps and A. General: It is not the practice or desire of the City to accept any natural area, including, N Inventory of wildlife, vegetation, mud but not limited to woodlands, greenways, or conservation areas, as part of a park. Any habitats. watershed areas shall be identified with recommendations for variance from this practice must be approved by Staff and Park Board. management. Ali studies shall be completed prior to the land dedication. 1. Special consideration may be given for acceptance of natural areas if they are Developer shall comply with all C ... r2i adjacent to other park areas, include threatened or endangered plants, specimen trees Deleted: ¶ species, wildlife habitat, create a vital link in the parks master plans, and meet ¶ usability criteria at the discretion of the Staff and Board. ¶ 9 P 9 26 2. This may include, but not be limited to, safe access, incorporated trail systems, overlooks, or natural habitats. 3. Woodlands: should woodlands be part of the local donation, they shall meet the following requirements: a. A tree survey, as outlined in the Landscape Ordinance, shall be completed and submitted. This shall include the site topography and future development plans. b. Outflow from subsurface drains must not be allowed to pass through the riparian forest in pipes or tile thus circumventing the treatment processes. c. Outflow is not allowed to be directly piped into riparian forests. Backyards shall slope to the side of the lot and drain into an inlet, or follow a swale to the street. Turfgrass runoff shall not directly infiltrate the woodland. d. It can be expected that the developer will assume responsibility to bring the woodland to park standards. In cases where existing trees and shrubbery are present on the site, deadwood, undesirable trees, and thinning of dense growth, which may include branches or entire trees and shrubs, shall be removed. All stumps shall be ground to twelve (12") inches below grade, backfilled and restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements. Improvements standards includes, but are not limited to, the following items: I. Clear understory trees 2. Remove dead or decaying material - - 3. Remove hanging tree limbs 4. Clear vines from trees 5. Clear underbrush 6. Clear invasive species and noxious weeds 7. Perform a prescribed burn (by certified contractor) 8. Clear fence or repair damaged fence B. Management Practices: If the natural area is to be conveyed to the City or Homeowner's Association. Details and specifications must be included with the landscape plan. submittal. The following methods/practices must be followed to manage the natural area: 1 . Best Management Practice (BMP) this shall include, but is not limited to minimizing site disturbance, providing tree protection, installing silt fence, etc. Changes to the plans including, but not limited to, percent of slope, grading, depth of top soil, location of structures or any other improvements shall not be ,implemented unless first approved in writing by the City. 2, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) use a combination of manual, mechanical, biological, chemical and preventative techniques to minimize the impact of insects, diseases, and unwanted vegetation. Common chemicals used in forest - 27 - land management are generally pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides) and fertilizer. These chemicals are used to control pests - including insects, diseases, and unwanted vegetation - and to enhance tree growth. 3. Streamside management zones (SMZs) includes land and vegetation areas next to lakes and streams where management practices are modified to protect water quality, fish, and other aquatic resources. These areas are complex ecosystems that provide food, habitat and movement corridors for both water and land communities. Also, because these areas are next to water, SMZs help minimize nonpoint source pollution to surface waters. C. Development Standards: City staff will evaluate the condition of the natural area to be dedicated. A report submitted by the developer will outline the items the developer is responsible for completing prior to conveyance. The report shall include, but is not limited to, the following items: 1. Environmental Assessment 2. Species survey/habitat 3. Historical survey/Archaeological study 4. Wetland survey D. Greeuways/Wetlands/Floodplain Areas: For areas of natural habitat re—establishruent or enhancement such as floodplains, wetlands, or ereenways, the Developer shall submit complete installation and maintenance plans to the City prior to acceptance of the development plat. E Conservation and Protected Areas: For areas to be dedicated as a conservation or protected area an environmental study including a topographic map shall be completed by the developer identifying the endangered and protected areas, summary of floristic quality, wetland and floodplain maps and inventory of wildlife vegetation and habitats Watershed areas shall be identified with recommendations for management. All studies shall be completed prior to the land dedication. Developer shall comply with all City wetland standards. F. Lakes: Any body of water considered a lake or lame bodv of water, will be considered t Formatted: mdenC. to : n Pt on a case-by-case basis Preliminary submissions should include a condition report,�t, and future maintenance requirements. - 28 - SECTION 7: PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS A. Existing vegetation includes, but is not limited to, trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials, groundcovers and wildflowers shall be protected during the construction process if determined by the City to be preserved. Development plans shall include methods of protecting such vegetation during the developer's construction process. - B. New Landscaping 1. Planting Standards a. All landscape material shall meet the standards of the "American Standard for Nursery Stock" (ANSI Z60.1-2004) of the American Standard of Nurserymen. b. All plant material must be grown in Northern or Central Illinois. - 29 - c. The limits for the source of plant material shall be zones 5a and 5b in Northern Illinois only. Plant hardiness zones shall be as designated in the current Miscellaneous Publication No. 814, Agricultural Research Service USDA. All Illinois counties located in sub-zone 5a shall be considered a part of sub-zone 5b. c. The plants and material shall be inspected by the City at the nursery and project site if they so desire. The City reserves the right to tag material prior to digging. d. Trees planted in parks shall be a minimum size of: SHADE..............................................................2 ''/2" caliper BB ORNAMENTAL ................... ............................2 W) caliper BB (single stem) ..................................................................6' BB (multi-stem) EVERGREEN ...................................................6' BB Plants marked `BB" are to be balled and burlapped, and shall be dug with a sufficient quantity of earth taken equally on all sides and bottom of the plants to include the depth of the roots according to species. The balls shall be prepared in a workmanlike manner and firmly bound. 2. Backfill mixtures a. Backfill may be excavated topsoil. The backfill shall, at the time of planting, be in a loose, friable condition. b. Mixture for backfilling plant holes of all deciduous trees, shrubs, and evergreen plant material shall consist of approved topsoil as needed to match the level of existing grade. c. Mixture for broadleaved evergreens shall consist of one-half ('/2) volume topsoil mixed with one-half('/3) volume uncompressed sphagnum peat moss or one-third (Y3) volume topsoil, one-third (%3) volume sphagnum peat moss and one-third (%3) volume coarse sand pH 6.5 or lower. d. The beds for groundcovers, perennials, annuals, etc., shall consist of one-half('/2) volume topsoil, one-fourth ('/4) volume peat moss and one-fourth (%4) volume mushroom compost (composted manure). Beds shall be cultivated to a depth of six (6") inches and be raked smooth during the process of plant installation. 3. Planting a. Regardless of calendar date, trees must be dormant at the time they arrive at the site of the work or storage site. If trees are dug in-season, they must be properly watered and sheltered until the time of planting. - 30 - 1 . Spring Planting: This work shall be performed from the time the soil can be worked until the plant, under field conditions, is not dormant. Evergreen planting shall terminate on May 15, perennial planting shall terminate on May 15. 4. Fall Planting: This work shall be performed from the time the plant becomes dormant until the ground cannot be satisfactorily worked except that evergreen planting shall be performed between September 1 and October 31 and perennial planting shall be between August 15 and September 15. b. Excavation of Plant Holes 1. The sides of all plant holes shall be angled at approximately 45 degrees. All plant holes shall be dug in such a manner that the inside surfaces of the hole shall be in a loose friable condition prior to planting. Glazed or compacted sides will not be permitted. 2. The equipment used to dig the plant holes must be approved by the City Staff. 3. Plant holes shall be twice the diameter of the root ball. The root ball shall set on compacted, undisturbed earth. 4. On slopes, the depth of excavation will be measured at the center of the hole. c. Planting Procedures 1 . All plants shall be placed in a plumb position and set at the same depth as they grew in the nursery field. Backfill shall be placed around the root system. 2. Tamping or watering shall accompany the backfilling operation to eliminate air pockets. Set the base of the tree trunk two inches above the surrounding soil. 4. Planting Operation a. Plants shall be set in the center of the holes, plumb and straight at such a level that after settlement, the crown of the ball will be slightly above finished grade. 1 . All balled and burlapped plants shall have the twine or ropes removed that secures the burlap to the trunk of the plant. 2. All wire baskets around the ball of the tree shall be cut away from the top one half of the ball. 3. The top one-third (%3) of burlap shall be removed from the balls after setting the plant in the hole. - 31 - 4. Container grown plants shall have the container removed with care as to not break the ball of soil that contains the root system. If the root system is "pot bound", scarify before placing in the hole. 5. A circular water saucer with the soil shall be constructed around each individual plant. 5. Watering a. A thorough watering of trees, with a method approved by the City shall follow the backfilling operation. This watering shall completely saturate the backfill and be performed during the same day of planting. After the ground settles as a result of the watering, additional backfill shall be placed to match the level of the finished grade. b. Approved watering equipment shall be at the site of the work and in operational condition prior to starting the planting operation.. c. All water must be provided by developer or contractor. 6. Mulching/Wrapping a. Immediately after watering, plants shall be mulched. A layer of wood chips shall be used to cover the circular water saucer to a depth of four (4") inches when settled. b. All mulching shall be kept in a minimum of six (6") inches from the trunk of all trees and shrubs. c. Immediately after planting, trunks of all deciduous trees shall be wrapped spirally from the ground to the lowest major branch (after pruning) overlapping the wrap at least one-third (%3) of its width. Trees shall not remain wrapped during the summer months. 7. Pruning Procedures a. Qualified personnel, experienced in horticultural practices and operations, shall perform all pruning. The method and location of pruning and the percentage of growth to be removed shall meet the approval of the City. All pruning shall be done with sharp tools in accordance with the best horticultural practices. b. Pruning shall consist of thinning the twigs or branches as dictated by the habit of growth and the various types of the trees to be pruned, and as directed by the City. The leader and terminal buds shall not be cut unless directed by the owner. - 32 - c. The ends of all broken and damaged roots one-quarter ('/4) inch or larger shall be pruned with a clean cut, removing only the injured portion. All broken branches, stubs, and improper cuts of former pruning shall be removed. d. Evergreens shall not be pruned except to remove broken branches. SECTION 8: PATHWAYS AND TRAILS A. Trail Standards 1 . The following standards shall be used in design and development of both local and regional trails: a. The design and development of the trail system shall be in accordance with Chapter 17 of the [DOT — Bureau of Design and Environment Manual (BDE), Chapter 42 of the IDOT Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual (BLRS) and the Capital Development Board's Illinois Accessibility Code (IAC) in addition to the most recent Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, as published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). i. When developing trails adjacent to city streets, the BLRS manual should be the design guide used. ii. Trails adjacent to U.S. or State marked routes should be designed according to the BDE manual. - 33 - iii. The AASHTO manual should be used as a reference when the BIDE or BLRS manuals do not address the presented design. iv. All questions regarding accessibility should reference the IAC. b. A minimum design speed of 20 mph shall be used for bicycles on the trail. When the grade exceeds four (4%) percent, a design speed of 30 mph is advisable. c. The minimum horizontal radius of curvature at 20 mph shall be at 30 feet, and at 30 mph, 90 feet. d. For most trail applications, the super-elevation rate shall vary from a minimum of two (2%) percent to a maximum of approximately five and one-quarter (5.25%) percent. The minimum super-elevation rate of two (2%) percent will be adequate for most conditions. e. Grades i. Vertical grade on the trail shall be kept to a minimum, although it may not be possible in some areas. A grade of five (5%) percent should not be longer than 800 feet. A grade of eight (8%) percent (12:1) will be the maximum to allow for handicapped accessibility. ii. Horizontal grade shall slope the trail surface in one direction at the maximum rate of two (2%) percent. iii. The grade for trails adjacent to and part of an existing roadway shall be the same as the roadway. iv. A ten (10') foot wide area with a maximum slope of 20: 1 shall be adjacent to both sides of the trail. d. Drainage i Crossing scuppers and culverts for drainage at ravines. ditches, swales, and small creeks may be required. ii. Minimum wipe diameters must be met where regret ed by evemeeim accordance with the Citv,SubdivisfonDrdinance f twelve l ) me) tamotei! uefeted. s of ereatei RGP Ripe wrath flatc.d and seehans wtthmial gates sfiallbc used neieted: e for all'culvertsvuith the o'evin af�lazed 'endlsectiovs amtmmum of"two 2' ' � - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - .CominenY;[LHtit WHERE7= Comment'[GT21 May want to move'- 2. City and regional trail plans shall he referenced for approximate potential trail i M ro anofherlo enon trt fhh ofhlMece a3 fire culve(t is rota pfd locations. oUthe sUtigrade or ha'se co`uree B. Inventory of Existing Facilities 1 . An inventory and site analysis of the existing conditions and facilities along the proposed trail shall be conducted to determine their effect and relationship on the - 34 - design, development, and usage of the trail. The site analysis includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Review of the proposed trail locations to determine their impact on all adjacent property owners and land uses. b. A review of the proposed trail locations, structures, and adjacent facilities for all historical, unique, or local significance. c. Analysis of all bridges and drainage structures to determine their compliance with the local and state minimum loading requirements, if applicable. d. Identification of significant or unique ecosystems. e. It is the developer's responsibility to obtain.environmental clearances from other_ _ Deleted: o iurisdictional governmental aeencies for analysis of the trail. De�eted: ;ug r _ _ _ Deleted: The lRinois Deparhneatof C. Trail Access Natural Resources' (MDR) anatyes, Illinois Historic Preservation Ag=cy's (RIPD), FEW map subnutlal,National9 1 . Appropriate ingress and egress to the trail system shall be designed for all authorized users, emergency and maintenance vehicles. Entry points shall be designed to control and prevent access by unauthorized vehicles. a. Major entry points are located at or near the beginning and termination of the trail, at major or special points of interest along the trail, and at locations to provide maintenance of the trail. b. Minor entry points are locations along the trail for the purpose of allowing users - to enter the trail. c. Road crossings shall be considered entry points and access will be provided. d. Parking facilities, information for users (park signs, trail I.D. signs, information signs, traffic signs, display cases, etc.), site amenities (bike racks, benches, picnic tables, drinking fountains, etc.), access for maintenance, emergency and security vehicles, items to prevent unauthorized use and assist with security (bollards, drop gates, fencing, etc.), landscaping for aesthetics and function (shade, screening, delineation and beautification) shall be considered at appropriate ingress and egress locations. e. Trail heads shall be required at locations outlined in the Interated Transportation Plan, or other locations specified by tl D. Roadway and Crossing Signage - 35 - 1 . Approved standard precautions and signage shall be used in the design of the trail at intersections with the roadway. a. Warning signs identifying an intersection with a roadway shall be posted a minimum of 200 feet before the intersections. b. Stop signs shall be posted for the trail user at the intersection of the roadway. A sign with the cross street name shall be located below the stop sign. c. Striped crosswalks shall be the same width as the trail and shall consist of two parallel six (6°) inch white thermoplastic lines. d. All roadway crossings must be ADA compliant with red concrete with truncated dome stamp installed at each intersection. 2. A uniform signage system incorporating the Park and Recreation Department and the United City of Yorkville sign standards shall be designed for the trail,AIl signage i,sl rall conform to the guidelines of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices _ _ . - _ - - neieted: ° °]w°n°° w��n °aa,�ays (MUTCD) the Illinois Supplement to the Manual of uniform Traffic Control Devices (ILMUTCD) and any signs or pavement markings that the City wishes to develop.. Signage shall be placed on posts or on the pavement, or on both where necessary. All signage shall be approved by the Parks Department prior to installation,Custom sign_ s _ - Deleted; rn° s+seer° st,�u °m°dew° will be considered on a cas-by-case basis The signage shall include the following: fo°° ° g a. Rules and regulations for usage of the trail (posted at all major access points). - b. Information, interpretative, points of interest, directional, and warning signs (posted as applicable). c. Park identification signs. d. A four (4") inch wide yellow centerline stripe shall be used to separate opposite directions of travel on primary trails, as determined by Staff. E. Sight and Stopping Distance - I . Sight and stopping distance is the distance required to see an obstruction, react to it, and brake to stop. The formulas and charts in the Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities shall be used for each special location to insure minimum safe sight and stopping distances. For example: A five (5%) percent grade would require approximately 260 feet of stopping distance. Reference BLRS or BDE manuals for stopping and sight distance charts. F. Widths and Clearances - 36 - 1 . The paved width and the operating width required for a shared use path are primary design considerations. The current width for all primary trails shall be ten (10') feet, not including the area needed for shoulders. For high traffic volumes, determined by figure 42-3A of the BLRS manual, atwelve foot ( 12') trail width is required ,Reduced widths of eft (8') feet will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on Deleted: A e use, site constraints, or topographic featurmS. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - Deleted: can be -- Deleted; constraints a. There will be good horizontal and vertical alignment providing safe and Deleted: used at the approval otPark frequent passing opportunities. f Depatrnent and City Staff, b. During normal maintenance activities the path will not be subjected to maintenance vehicle loading conditions that would cause pavement edge damage. c. A minimum two (2') foot wide level graded shoulder with grass is required on each side for safety clearance. d. Vertical clearance shall be a minimum of eight (8') feet above the trail. e. If the trail is to be located parallel to a roadway, the BLRS manual recommends a minimum separation of five feet (5') from the face of curb of the roadway to the edge of shoulder of the trail. If the distance is less than five feet (51) the BLRS manual recommends a three and a half foot (3.5 ',) high barrier be installed between the path and the road. In a rural session, the BLRS manual recommends that the path be located at the top of the back slope of the roadway ditch but a minum of ten feet (101 from the edge of the traffic lane f. Railings shall be considered on a case-by-case basis Steep slopes or z fixed hazard that cannot be removed or relocated could dictate railing locations G. Trail and Roadway Bridges 1 . Bridges shall be installed to connect trails across valleys, streams, creeks, ravines, etc. All bridge design plans, are to be sealed and prepared under the direction of ark _ ; , Deleted: a Illinois licensed structural engineer. Deleted: de:il edandstat by an a. New bridges shall be constructed with a minimum width of ten (10') feet. On existing bridges, an eight (8') foot width is acceptable. b. Bridges designed for bicycles shall be designed for pedestrian live loads and snow loads. The design shall accommodate maintenance and emergency vehicles. A_ __ _ . - Deleted: where appropriate, to barrier shall be provided to prevent use by unauthorized vehicles. c. A minimum clearance width for trails shall be the same as the approaching paved trail. The desirable clearance width shall be the minimum two (2') feet towards the handrail side. - 37 - d. Handrails, barriers, or fences shall be a minimum of forty-two (42") inches high and located on both sides of the trail where appropriate. Taller barriers or fence sections may be desired at locations such as a highway or ravine. e. On all bridge decks, bicycle safe expansion joints shall be used at all joints and transition points. f. Drainage requirements for floodway crossings and freeboard and overtopping requirements as well as design period for the 50 and 100 year storm elevations shall be in accordance with the City Subdivision Odinance., H. Cross Sections 1 . The trail surface shall be suitable for bicyclists, joggers, roller bladers, walkers, etc. and it shall be handicap accessible. The trail shall be designed to accommodate the wheel loads of occasional emergency, patrol, construction and routine maintenance vehicles. The following cross sections as shown in the detail below are typical for the majority of the applications. rcw�w��xi � i m.,wirav m... a—} G/l TRAIL pETAIL ivw.w.iMAI a-... I. Subgrade and Base Course - 38 - 1 . The area shall be excavated to the depth required, graded, and compacted. Geo-textile fabric Amoco 4551 shall be used for subgrade stabilization to areas of non-granular soils, unsuitable soils. or for limestone screening sm m faca [fwelVe (12 ) inch diameter or greater RCP pipe with flared-end sections'with metal grates shall be used_ZA �for all culvert`s'with the opening of flared-end sections a mrntmurri of fwo (2'),foot from t] e trail edgelC comment[LH3p' WHERE? - - - _ c6mment[6T4] Maywant to move': 2. Aggregate base course (Type B): eight (8") inch compacted thickness of aggregate - 1histeanothenocation in the ordinance as the culvert is not apart base course of crashed limestone (CA-6 gradation) shall be placed and compacted on ofthe subgrade or base course the prepared subgrade. 3. A subgrade proof-roll for trails will be required. The proof-roll vehicle shall be a tandem-axle dump truck carrying at least 14 tons of aggregate. A delivery ticket confirming the weight of aggregate is required. Any subgrade deflections in excess of np e-half (1/2) inckwill require_ over-excavation of the subgrade and a follow-up _ _ _ _ ; - - - Deleted: two proof-roll after the aggregate base is placed. If the subgrade passes the proof-roll test Deleted: ea with no deflections in excess of one (1) inch , then no additional proof-rolls will be ti. _ - - Deleted: mo required. Any deflections in excess of one (1") inch during follow-up proof-rolls will Deleted: z require thickening of the asphalt section by an amount to be determined by the city. Deleted: os 4. If the trail is alone a utility corridor, the path's subgrade and subbase thickness should be analyzed/designed to carry the utility's maintenance vehicles. 5. Permeable pavement will require additional information on the subgrade soil for verification that the water can percolate. If poor subdrainage conditions exist, an underdrain storm sewer or drainage system shall be recommended and designed. J. Surface Course 1. Limestone screening surfaces shall consist of limestone screenings (FA-5) with a minimum compacted thickness of two (2") inches to be placed and compacted on the prepared aggregate base course. The finished surface shall meet all minimum slope requirements, and be free of ruts, depressions, or humps. 2. Bituminous concrete surface course shall be two (2") inch compacted thickness of bituminous asphalt surface course and shall be placed on the prepared aggregate base course. The finished surface shall meet all minimum slope requirements and compaction tests and be free of ruts, depressions, or humps. 3. The concrete surface should be a minimum thickness of five (5") inches of concrete on an aggregate base course, and six (6") inches thick where it crosses driveways, farm lanes, or other areas where vehicular traffic is anticipated. The concrete shall have a minimum breaking point of 3500 p.s.i. at 28 days and the finished surface should have a cross slope of one-quarter ('/d') inches per foot. Broom finish tooled joints every six (6') feet. Expansion joints every 100 feet. - 39 - 4. Stamped concrete must follow,IDOTOolic ies and guidelines. Deleted: the _ _ ... ._ _ _ - - - - - - Deleted: standard —� 5. Porous pavement can be used for trails and must follow the most current industry standards and installed by a contractor knowledgeable in the trade. All designs are subject to City approval. 6. Concrete pavers are not desired for bike trails unless they are incorporated into a trail head and will meet the industry standards for concrete pavers. K. Additional Site Improvements 1 . Sitting areas: Areas specifically designated where trail users may safely stop and site and/or rest adjacent to or away from the hail. Sitting areas will be located in conjunction with existing or proposed parks, historic, scenic, or unique points of interest. a. Each location will be individually designed and take into consideration the existing features of the site and trail alignment. b. The design of a sitting area will be an integral part of the final approved site plan for the park. c. The design of a sitting area along the trail itself will not interfere with user traffic. Formatted: Indent: Left: 63 pt d. The site design will be approved by staff and park board Formatted: Bullets and Numbering ' 2. Landscaping: Additional landscaping may be required to buffer residential, commercial, or industrial as recommended by Staff. a. The landscape plan approved must be compliant with the City's Landscape Ordinance. b. Fencing may be considered (where necessary) because of right-of-way space limitations. The fencing shall be appropriately designed to be consistent with the character of the location and trail system. Fencing must meet the ordinance requirements and be approved by the City. L. Trail Conversions - Deleted: Existing gravel trails must be 1 . Converting� xistiue trails shall be done to conform to the requirements of these graded and receive additional emabed limestone (CA-6 gradation) for proper stalldal'dS ,�1fteT eXIStII]° COndltlODS are reviewed, the t,'ITV call £randC51 n VarldnCCS _ ' grading and drainage, compacted, and Ott a case by case basil paved with one of fie surface treatments - - - - - under 'Surface Course'. Deleted: ive Deleted: based on hardship and site constraints - 40 - SECTION 9: PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS: A. Playground or other park improvements desired by the developer must submit all construction methods, including, but not limited to, equipment, materials, grading, and drainage. B. Playgrounds shall be designed with accessible curbing, concrete retaining curb, and surfacing as shown on the following details. PLAYGROUND SAFEW SURFACE 1. TKO Ploy l=d SOAR sodnwnhMl ee no anamaeretlwwol M mane form ahem tranx *MD no GwN©IZ e.mlrnR'd w usa Mandarc z. 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Turf must be fully established and all improvements and requirements specified in this document must be completed prior to City acceptance. - 42 - SECTION 10: DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS The following items are regulations and requirements of all developer improved park land until accepted by the City. A. General 1 . All rubbish and debris including, but not limited to, old tires, construction material, fencing, tree houses, trash, and other material not desired by the City, shall be removed from the site. 2. The City shall not be held liable for any damages that may occur on such a park site, and shall be held free and harmless from any and all claims that may be submitted. 3. All storm water structures shall include proper grates and covers to protect the public and shall be maintained free of debris to ensure unrestricted flow of storm water runoff. B. Turf 1. Turf shall be mowed at regular intervals and shall not exceed four and one-half (4.5") inches in height. 2. Areas of erosion, including but not limited to swales, slopes and around storm structures shall be repaired/restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements. All areas within ten (10') feet of on-site structures shall be sodded rather than seeded for erosion 'control purposes. Full establishment of turf is required _ 43 - before acceptance. 3. In cases where existing trees and shrubbery are present on the site, deadwood and undesirable trees or thinning of dense growth shall be removed. This may include branches or entire trees and shrubs. All stumps shall be ground to twelve (12") inches below grade, backfilled and restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements. - 4. Fully established turf is defined as 90% free of weeds and bare spots, vigorously growing, and containing a well established root system with multiple blades per plant. C. planting - 1 . Maintenance shall begin immediately after the planting is completed and shall continue until final inspection and acceptance. This shall consist of weeding, - watering, mulching, spraying, resetting plants to proper grades or upright position, repair of water saucers or other work that is necessary to maintain the health and satisfactory appearance of the plantings. - 2. Watering: Additional watering, up to 50 gallons per tree, shall be performed at least once within every 30 days during the months of May through October. The schedule for watering within the 30 day increment will be determined by the City. Should excessive moisture conditions prevail, the owner may delete any or all of the additional watering cycles or any part of said cycles. The contractor shall not be relieved in any way from the responsibility for unsatisfactory plants due to the amount of supplemental watering. 3. Weeding: Weeds and grass growth shall be removed from within the earthen saucer of individual trees and from the area within the periphery of the mulched plant beds. This weeding shall be performed at least once during the months of May through October. The City will determine the weeding schedule. The contractor shall not be relieved in any way from the responsibility for unsatisfactory plants due to the extent of weeding. 4. The contractor shall guarantee all plant material for a period of one (1) year from the date the plants are accepted by the City. 5. All plant material, which dies within 30 days after being planted, shall be replaced immediately and be considered part of the original planting. The guarantee period of one (1) year shall take effect from the date of planting. - 44 - REFERENCES Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, AASHTO, 1999 Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2002 Kendall County Trails and Greenways Plan, 2004 United City of Yorkville Land Cash Ordinance United City of Yorkville Park Development Standards, 2004 United City of Yorkville Standard Specifications for Improvements Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail System, Standards and Design, 2002 IDOT-Bureau of Design Manual, Chapter 17, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations IDOT-Bureau of Local Roads Manual, Chanter 42. Bicycle Facilities Capital Development Board-Illinois Accessibility Code Federal Highway Administration-Implementing Bicycle Improvements at the Local Level - 45 - Page 26: [1] Deleted ? Laura Hawke 7/912009 2:48:00 PM , ' F. Turf Grass Developers shall install turf grass in agreement with the City. This work shall occur after the placement of all topsoil, fine grading, and installation of sidewalks, pathways, and plant material. All park access points of 100 ft, width or less shall be sodded. Sodding procedures shall be in compliance with all City regulations regarding sodding and watering practices. The seed shall be a premixed Bluegrass / Ryegrass mixture approved by the City. The mixture shall be by weight a 70% mixture of three (3) Kentucky Bluegrasses (equal percentages) and a 30% mixture of three (3) perennial Ryegrasses (equal percentages). The mixture shall be sown at the rate of 220 lbs. per acre. All seed shall be certified 98% purity and 80% germination. Prior to seeding, all lawn areas shall be fertilized with an approved starter fertilizer at an approved rate. The fertilizer shall be cultivated into the top three inches of the topsoil. The seeding season for turf grass shall be as follows and shall not be adjusted except as approved by the City in writing: Spring: April 1 to May 15 Fall: August 15 to October 1 The developer shall reseed all areas that do not germinate and repair all eroded areas and reseed them until 90% germination has taken place. All other aspects of maintenance will be done by the City after the property is accepted. G. Mulching Erosion Control Blanket: All seeded areas less than 3 : 1 slope shall be mulched within twenty four (24) hours of seeding. Seeding areas designated to receive erosion control blanket shall be covered with biodegradable seed blanket as specified. All seeded areas of slopes steeper than 4: 1 , the bottom of swales and around drainage structures, should be covered with erosion control blanket the same day as seeded. The blanket shall be laid out flat, evenly and smoothly, without stretching the material. The blankets shall be placed to that the netting is on the top and the fibers are in contact with the soil. For placement in ditches, the blankets shall be applied in the direction of the flow of the water and butted snugly against each other. e. All blankets shall be stapled in place, using four (4) staples across the upstream end at the start of each roll and placing staples on four (4') foot centers along each side. A common row of staples shall be used along seams of adjoining blankets. All seams shall overlay at least two (2") inches. On slopes, the blankets shall be applied either horizontally or vertically to the contour and stapled in place similar to ditch applications except that the staple space interval shall be six (6') feet. Areas seeded with an annual temporary mix to prevent erosion until permanent seeding is completed, does not require mulching. Turfgrass seeding areas shall be mulched in accordance with the ` Standard Specifications' . Contractor is responsible for obtaining all water for the work. All seeded areas less than 4: 1 slope should be mulched within 24 hours of seeding using straw with tackifier. Straw — rate: two (2) tons (4000 lbs.) per acre Mulch binder for straw — 40 lbs. per acre , Page 26:.:[2] Deleted Laura Haake , , ., 7/9(2009 2 47 00 PM�`i; H. Greenways/Wetlands/Floodplain Areas: For areas of natural habitat re- establishment or enhancement such as floodplains, wetlands, or greenways, the Developer shall submit complete installation and maintenance plans to the City prior to acceptance of the development plat. I. Conservation and Protected Areas: For areas to be dedicated, as a conservation or protected area, an environmental study including a topographic map shall be completed by the developer identifying the endangered and protected areas, summary of floristic quality, wetland, and floodplain maps and inventory of wildlife, vegetation, and habitats. Watershed areas shall be identified with recommendations for management. All studies shall be completed prior to the land dedication. Developer shall comply with all City wetland standards. J. Lakes: Any body of water considered a lake, or large body of water, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Preliminary submissions should include a condition report, and future maintenance requirements. Luau C.,& P UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS July 9, 2009 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 : DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................4 SECTION 2 : OPEN SPACE SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES ........................................6 A. Categories of Open Space ... ... .................... ..... ..... ... .................. ..... ................ .... .6 1 . Environmental Capacity ............... ... ............. ... ................ ..................... .6 2. Shaping Capacity . .... ........... .......... .......... ....................... ... .......... ... ....... .7 3. Recreational Capacity ...................... ....... .......................................... .....7 B. Land/Cash Dedication Ordinances ....................... .......0.0. ......0............................08 SECTION 3: PARK DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AND PROCEDURES .............10 SECTION 4: PARK IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS ...............................................I1 A. Park Design ... ........ ............ .... ............................ ... .. .................. ...... ...... 1 . Size 2. Location 3 . School/Park Site 4. Service Area 5. Dimensions 6. Street Frontage 7. Adjoining Developments B. Timing of Dedication and Acceptance ................. ...................... .... ........ ........... 12 1 . Final Grading 2. Boundaries 3. Natural State 4. Environmental Assessment C. Utilities .................... .......... ................................................................................ 12 D. Topsoil ............ ........ ...... .................................................................................... 13 1 . Suitable Material 2. Unsuitable Material 3 . Topsoil respreading 4. Soil stockpile E. Grading/Filling ....... . ................................................................................. ......... 14 F. Turf Grass ................ .......................................................................................... 14 G. Mulching ..... .......... ..:... .................................. .................................................... 15 SECTION 5: DETENTION AND RETENTION BASINS ......................o...................17 A. General .................. ................ .................................................................... ........ 17 B. Retention Basins (Wet Ponds) .... ... ........................................... ........................ 17 1 . Design 2. Planting Specifications C. Detention Basins (Dry Ponds) . .............o............... ... .... ............o....... ......m ...........20 1 . Design 2. Planting Specifications D. Maintenance .......... . . ............. ... .. ................. .......... .............. ............. ..................23 - 2 - E. Inlet and Grate ........ . .... ..... .......... ..... ......... ............ .............. ...............................26 SECTION 6: NATURAL. AREAS ..................................................................................27 A. General ... ...... ....... ....... ........... ............ ................................. .................. . . ...........27 B. Management Practices ....................................................... ........................... ....28 C. Development Standards..................... .................................................. ..............28 D. Greenways/Wetlands/Floodplain Areas... .............. ............................ ...............28 E. Conservation and Protection Areas ........................ ...........................................29 F. Lakes . ................................................. ..................................................... ...........29 SECTION 7: PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................30 A. Existing Vegetation.. .............................................. ...........................................30 B. New Landscaping ..... ..... ..................... .................... ............................... ............30 1 . Planting Standards 2. Back611 Mixtures 3 . Planting 4. Planting Operation 5. Watering 6. Mulching/Wrapping 7. Pruning Procedures SECTION 8: PATHWAYS AND TRAILS....................................................................34 A. Trail Standards .................................... ................... ...........................................34 B. Inventory of Existing Facilities ... .................. ................................................... .35 C. Trail Access .......................................................................................................35 D. Roadway and Crossing Signage....................... .................................................36 E. Sight and Stopping Distance .............................................................................37 F. Widths and Clearances ......................................................................................37 G. Trail and Roadway Bridges ............... ............................ ................. ..................38 H. Cross Sections .......... .......................... ....... ............. ...........................................38 I. Subgrade and Base Course .................. ............................ ...................................39 J. Surface Course ..... ........................................................... ...................................39 K. Additional Site Improvements ............. ......................................................... ....40 L. Trail Conversions ..............................................................................................40 SECTION 9: PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS .................................................:...41 SECTION 10: DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS ............................................................42 A. General .. ....................... ...................................................................... .. .............42 B. Turf... ...................... ....................... ..... .................................................. .............42 C. Planting ......................... ..................... .................... ........ ...................................42 REFERENCES "..".................. ................................... ............................45 - 3 - SECTION 1 : DEFINITIONS A. Standard Specifications: Whenever reference is made to the "Standard Specifications" it shall be understood to mean the latest issue of the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" (SSRBC) and subsequent revisions of the "Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions" of the Illinois Department of Transportation, or the "United City of Yorkville Standard Specifications for Improvements" (SSI). B. Developer: Refers to and means the individual, corporation, co-partnership or other person or organization who or which has desires to bring a new subdivision or planned unit development within the corporate limits of the United City of Yorkville. C. Americans with Disabilities Act: (ADA) Refers to the federally mandated Act passed in 1990, and/or State Accessibility guidelines (Section 504), whichever may be more stringent. D. Buffers Areas designed to reduce the sound or visual impact on the neighboring community or houses. Buffer yards can be made by planting of shrubs or a mixture of vegetation. Buffer yards must comply with the Landscape Ordinance. E. Conservation Area: Natural area identified as having rare plant or animal species, or areas identified within the Parks Open Space Master Plan. This area may include or be identified as a fen, watershed, or other area identified to have historic value needing preservation or protection. F. Detention (Dry Ponds): Areas designed to hold storm water runoff for a determinate amount of time (typically 48 hours), then drain to a dry condition. G. Flood Plain: That land adjacent to a body of water with ground surface elevations at or below the base flood or the 100 year frequency flood elevation. The floodplain is also known as the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). H. Private facilities and ap rks: Parks or facilities that are secluded from the general population; or owned and controlled by a person or group rather than the public or municipality. I. Public Open Space: Any publicly owned open area, including but not limited to the following: parks, playgrounds, conservation, trails, greenways, etc. J. Retention (Wet Ponds) : Areas designed to hold storm water and natural groundwater on a permanent basis. Retention areas are designed with normal and high water levels, and an overflow point for large storms. K. Public Sidewalk: That portion of street or crosswalk, paved or otherwise surfaced, intended for pedestrian use only. - 4 - L. Trail: A bituminous path a minimum of ten (10') feet wide that provides active recreation opportunities through shared-use trails that connect throughout the City. M. Wetlands: As defined by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) as "land that has a predominance of hydric soils and that is inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions" (Interagency Wetlands Policy Act of 1989). Or as defined by the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). N. AASHTO: Whenever reference is made to the AASHTO it shall be understood to mean the "Guide for the development of bicycle facilities" and subsequent documents referencing pedestrian or bicycle facilities published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. O. CMAP: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, formerly titled the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC). - 5 - SECTION 2: OPEN SPACE SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) states that: "Open space provides more than recreational opportunities; it is land that society needs to conserve as natural, cultural, historic, and agricultural resources. One of the most common misconceptions regarding open space and recreation is that the two terms are synonymous. A strong relationship does exist between open space and outdoor recreation but, in most cases, recreation is something separate and distinct from open space." Therefore, a park is open space, but open space is not necessarily a park. A. CATEGORIES OF OPEN SPACE The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has developed six (6) categories of open space that the United City of Yorkville has simplified into three recognized categories of land capacity: environmental, shaping, and recreational. The United City of Yorkville has determined that acquisition and development of land meeting the recreational and environmental requirements of its residents is its role in the fabric of the community. These functions are subdivided into both local and regional classifications. The Parks Department's responsibilities pertain to the local classifications. 1 . ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY - protects natural and or cultural resources from development. a. Natural Resource Park (Linear Greenway/Trail System) - is utilized as a buffer zone, watershed, or conservation area, and affords a passive appearance with managed natural habitats and plant ecosystems. These areas can be used to protect fragile or rare ecosystems. Often these areas require management to maintain sustainability and preserve healthy biodiversity of plant life. When utilized as a linear greenbelt and/or trail corridor, natural areas can serve as environmental bridges, supporting the movement of wildlife between other larger areas. When combined with public use areas, development can include open play areas, pedestrian and bicycle paths, park benches, picnic and rest areas, and water oriented facilities. Detention or retention ponds can be included in these areas. In instances where this classification of park is flood prone, construction of permanent structures is discouraged. The public use infrastructure should remain supplementary to the functional classification of lands described. b. Conservation of local resources, such as streams, wetland habitats, and forests. c. Preservation of environmental and/or historic resources in conjunction with local historic preservation agencies. - 6 - 2. SHAPING CAPACITY - provides relief from extensive urbanization and promotes the integration of neighborhoods. City, county, state, and federal planning agencies commonly define this land as "land that shapes a community and is reflected in greenbelts, county forest preserves, state, and national parks." This category is also reflected in local ordinances stipulating density formulas and open space requirements for subdivisions. 3. RECREATIONAL CAPACITY - provides space for single or multiple, active and passive recreation activities. a. Mini-Parks — The mini-park is used to serve isolated or limited recreational needs. Mini-parks are often tot lots, created to serve a resident population too distant from a community park, or in an area with high density populations. The mini-park is larger than one (1) acre in size. Development is usually limited, requiring no parking or extensive site work. b. Neighborhood Parks — The neighborhood park is intended as a supplement to or substitute for a play lot where population density, geographic barriers or distance preclude easy access. Examples of such facilities include: play apparatus areas for pre-school and elementary children; hard surface areas for hopscotch, shuffleboard, tetherball, four-square; court games for basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, etc.; and open play areas for softball, football, soccer, and winter sports. The minimum park size for a neighborhood park is five (5) acres. The concept of development emphasizes spontaneous rather than higher organized play. The playground should be easily accessible to pedestrian use. Neighborhood parks can have additional special use classifications to include activities such as active play and specialized courts. These parks may be combined with school sites. Although any classification of park can be located next to a school, the age of users makes it preferable that neighborhood parks and elementary schools share a common boundary. c. Community Parks - The community park is larger than ten (10) acres, and development is intended for people of all ages. It is preferred that the park be centrally located and serve at least four neighborhoods. Amenities found in a neighborhood park shall be included, supplemented by large multipurpose open spaces. Internal walk patterns for pedestrians and bicycle paths are desired to connect the various functions. It should be accessible by motorized and non-motorized traffic. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with amenities constructed. The classification may also serve as a neighborhood park facility for the area in which it is located. 1 . Athletic Parks — Multiple athletic fields in one location, representing the functional needs of each agency, which can be located in close proximity to schools where the public and students can share facility use. The - 7 - location and design shall satisfy one or more of the following requirements: (1) avoid duplication of land and facilities unless existing facilities are over utilized: (2) coordination of services, and (3) diminish capital expenditures and satisfy the needs of each agency. Development should be similar to the neighborhood park. 2. Sports Complex - Developed to meet the needs of specific users groups and local athletic associations for practice, team, and tournament play. These sites have adequate parking and are located on good traffic routes. They may also be located to take advantage of bicycle and pedestrian trail systems. Fields should be as multipurpose as possible, so a wide variety of flexibility can be maintained. It is best to allow for additional space when acquiring sports complex space, as needs and trends are subject to constant change. 3. Special Use Parks - Intended for single interest activities and large enough to accommodate the demand. Examples include: tennis center, outdoor education center, museum, conservatory, golf course, children's farm, sports complex, skate park, splash / spray park, swimming pool / aquatic center, etc. Since users are going to come from a distance, the site should be near major vehicular access routes and regional bike trails. d. Regional Parks — The regional park attracts people from outside the community. Regional parks shall be a large piece of property, greater than forty (40) acres in size with more than one major attraction or function. The regional park can encompass any neighborhood and community classifications. B. LAND / CASH DEDICATION ORDINANCES 1 . The United City of Yorkville Land Cash Ordinance requires ten (10) acres per 1 ,000 population be donated for parks as part of the subdivision or planned unit development approval process. The contribution of land cash is in accordance with the City Land Cash Ordinance. It is for these stipulated acres that the following standards have been developed. These standards will also act as guidelines for land donated to satisfy other functions of open space. The ultimate population density to be generated by a subdivision or planned unit development shall bear directly on the amount of land required to be dedicated for park and recreation sites. The acreage of land dedication requirement shall be determined by obtaining the total population of the development times ten (10) acres per 1 ,000 population. Total population is determined by applying the estimated ultimate population per dwelling unit table to the number of respective units in the development. Each single family home will be calculated to have four bedrooms; Duplex unit will be calculated as 50% two bedroom units and 50% 8 three bedroom units; Town home and apartments will be calculated with two bedrooms. 2. When available land is inappropriate for park, or recreational use, the City shall require a cash contribution. This is based on the land cash calculation and the value per acre of the land based on the "Fair market value". The amount of land cash distribution hall be determined by Staff and Board analysis of the site and relationship to neighboring parks. 3. In cases approved by the Park and Recreation Board, the contribution of land cash can be a mixture of 50% land 50% cash, or other agreed upon contribution combination. 4. A developer may donate the land together with cash for park development upfront to have the construction of the park expedited. Front finding for park development is preferred. Otherwise, a 75% build-out standard for the subdivision shall be set in place for park development. 5 . No land cash credit shall be given for the following: a. Exclusively private facilities & parks. b. Retention or detention areas, measured at the top of the bank. c. Lands located within the 100 year floodplain. 6. Full or partial credit will be given for the following: a. Active wet areas (lakes, rivers, creeks), historical areas, conservation areas, etc., that are identified to have recreational or conservation value. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Studies shall be required to verify historical and/or conservation areas. b. Paths or trails constructed and dedicated in an exclusive easement to the City, or paths identified as infrastructure or connecting trails to a regional trail system. Partial credit may be given for undeveloped exclusive easements dedicated to the City for future trail development. c. Land donations that are usable and/or classified as developable for use by the general public. - 9 - SECTION 3 : PARK DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AND PROCEDURES A. The Park and Recreation Board and staff will plan the development of the park and/open land site with the following guidelines [whenever possible]. There may be occasions when a developer provides development support in advance to a subdivision being built which may require these procedures to be adjusted or altered. 1 . Based on the established Land Cash Ordinance a developer donates park land to the United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department for future use and development. 2. The Park and Recreation Board and staff determines park utilization and design in conjunction with the Parks Open Space Master plans to establish needs and determine priority and fiscal needs. 3. The staff recommends annual budget projections for park development based on available fiscal resources. 4. A Concept plan by the Park Planner or United City of Yorkville Staff indicates park design and preliminary cost projections. S. Whenever possible, a public meeting is held for residents of the surrounding subdivision and impacted area for input. 6. A finalized concept plan and cost projection is developed and submitted to the Park Board for approval and a recommendation is given to the City Council for development. 7. Timeline is established for project management. 8. Project / Park plan work begins until completion. - to - SECTION 4: PARK IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS A. Park Design: The following criteria are considered desirable traits for a park to be acceptable to the United City of Yorkville: 1 . Size: Park size shall meet the requirements of the Park Department Master Plan, and the approval of the Park Board. Plan must also be approved per City Staff comment. 2. Location: Park location shall be close to the geographic center of the population served, or as approved by the Park Board. 3. School/Park Site: Park and school property located in the same development may be located and developed in the best interest of both parties. 4. Service Area: Shall serve residential areas within one-half (%2) mile radius from pedestrian barriers. A pedestrian barrier is defined as: a. Any street presently classified or planned by the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, or State of Illinois as major arterial street or highway. b. Any street with speed limits over 30 miles per hour. c. Collector streets with an average daily traffic count exceeding 3500 cars and stop signs or stop lights further than one-half mile (%z) mile apart. d. Railroad tracks. e. Natural barriers. f. Land use barriers. 5. Dimensions: Parks shall have a minimum dimension of 450 feet on all sides if the acreage of the park allows. 6. Street Frontage: Street frontage shall be the full length of the park on a minimum of two of its sides. Said streets shall be local or collector streets within the neighborhood. Additional access lots provided shall be a minimum of forty (40') feet in width. Where a school site is adjacent to a park site the school site can be considered as one of the two required street frontages. Reasons for street frontage include: a. Enhanced security and visibility. b. On-street parking availability. c. Encourages users to access the park through trail or sidewalk connections. d. Encourages neighborhood to take ownership and responsibility for their park. 7. Adjoining Developments: Whenever possible, the dedicated parcel shall be combined with dedications from adjoining developments. - 11 - B. Timing of Dedication and Acceptance: All requirements stated herein for acceptance of the site shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City. 1 . Final grading a. The City encourages, whenever possible, that at the time rough grading and placement of topsoil is completed on the first residential structure of a particular unit development, the park site(s) should also be completed, ready for grading and seeding or sodding. b. The City will verify that all requirements have been met and the site is ready for turf. Final acceptance of the site is determinate on the condition of the turf as stated herein these requirements. c. In cases of more than one park site, or linear parkways, the developer shall determine a schedule of completion with the approval of the City. 2. Boundaries: The developer shall be required to install permanent metal boundary markers at each corner of the park site. Markers shall be of typical federal style aluminum marker four (4") inches in diameter that can be placed on top of a rebar. 3 . Natural State: The City has the option to require conveyance of areas designated to be maintained in a natural state prior to commencement of any site work. A separate site-specific plat of conveyance shall be prepared and submitted prior to issuance of any permits. The developer is responsible for securing all areas to be conveyed in a natural state with temporary fencing from the time the areas are platted to conveyance of the remainder of the site. 4. Environmental Assessment: For all lands to be dedicated to the City, the developer shall provide a minimum of a Phase I Environmental Assessment, produced by a recognized consultant. This assessment shall check for hidden, or unknown environmental factors including, but not limited to, buried or contaminated soils and aquifers, underground storage tanks, and dump sites. C. Utilities: Unless otherwise authorized by the City, each park site shall be fully improved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and electric service to a location specified and approved by the City. 1 . At the time of installation of public improvements in the subdivision or planned unit development. The location shall be approved by the City and shown on the approved engineering plans. 2. The site shall be free of all private gardens, woodpiles, swing sets, sump pump discharge pipes, and other items that give the impression that a portion of the site is part of the adjacent property. No sump pumps shall discharge directly onto the site, unless connected to a catch basin on the site if approved by local authorities and the - 12 - United City of Yorkville. No private utilities, water, sewer, or drainage lines shall be located on City property. Any overflow path must be approved by City Staff. 3. No Public Utility Drainage Easement, including storm sewer and overland stormwater management, can be located through or across a future park site. The park site cannot function as a storm water control facility unless the site is a detention basin that is to be conveyed to the City or the developer is given City approval from the City. 4. Perimeter easements area allowed by Staff approval. D. Topsoil 1 . Suitable material: a. Topsoil shall be a loamy mixture (USDA Loam, Sandy Loam, or Silty Loam soil) with an organic content between five (5 1/o) percent and ten (10%) percent. At least 90% must pass the 2.00 mm (No. 10) sieve and the pH must be between 5.0 and 8.0, from the "A horizon" of local soil profiles. Topsoil shall be capable of supporting the germination of vegetation. It shall not contain toxic substances harmful to plant growth. b. Topsoil shall be typical of the locality of the work, friable with good tilth, free from large roots, sticks, weeds, brush, subsoil, clay lumps, or stones larger than one (1 ') inch in diameter or other litter and waster products. c. Subbase for paved surfaces (asphalt courts, paths, etc.) shall be clay that meets the requirements of Section 204 of the Standard Specifications. It shall be free from topsoil, organic matter (roots, tree stumps, etc.), rocks larger than three (3") inches in size, and building debris. 2. Unsuitable material: a. For paved areas, the soil cannot be highly organic soil; contain topsoil, roots, tree stumps, vegetable matter, trash, and debris. b. Any unsuitable material found on the site must be removed from the site and legally disposed of. 3. Topsoil respreading: a. Topsoil shall be spread to a minimum depth of six (6") inches across all lawns, clay and embankment filled areas, constructed berms, sledding hills, excavated areas, and over backfilled areas of all other construction. - 13 - b. All irregularities or depressions in the surface due to weathering or other causes shall be filled or leveled out before the topsoil is placed. All topsoil finish grades will provide positive drainage over all areas covered. c. If the existing surface has become hardened or crusted, it shall be disked or raked (broken up) to provide a bond between the surface and the topsoil to be applied. 4. Soil stockpile: Contractor shall not stockpile any topsoil or other soil materials on the park site without written authorization from the City. E. Grading / Filling 1 . All park areas shall maintain a minimum slope of two (2%) percent, or two (2') feet in 100 feet, and a maximum slope of three (3%) percent, or three (3 ') feet in 100 feet. The developer shall submit grading plans to the City for review during the grading approval process. 2. Drainage swales may be located on private property, either in the yards of residential units that border the park or in homeowner's association property. The park site should have a uniform slope from one end of the property to another. 3. There shall be absolutely no burying permitted of site debris, construction debris or rubbish, or any other extraneous matter on the park site(s). Areas to receive approved fill shall receive clean fill, free of large boulders, concrete, or other debris. The park site may not be used as a borrow pit. 4. At all times during construction, the Developer shall take appropriate precautions and prevent the discharge and/or dumping of hazardous wastes, liquid or solid, from his or other' s operations on any sites within the development, including those to be dedicated to the City. Local Police and Fire Departments shall be notified of any temporary storage of hazardous materials during construction. 5. Environmental Assessment - For all lands to be dedicated to the City, the Developer shall provide a minimum of Phase I Environmental Assessment, produced by a recognized consultant. This assessment shall check for hidden, or unknown environmental factors including, but not limited to, buried or contaminated soils and aquifers, underground storage tanks, and dump sites. 6. An as-built of the final grading of the site is required upon completion. This includes the submittal of an AutoCAD drawing in digital format with grades shown in one (1 ') foot intervals within 60 days of a written request by the City. F. Turf Grass - 14 - 1 . Developers shall install turf grass in agreement with the City. This work shall occur after the placement of all topsoil, fine grading, and installation of sidewalks, pathways, and plant material. 2. All park access points of 100 ft. width or less shall be sodded, no greater than 50 ft in width of any entrance. Sodding procedures shall be in compliance with all City regulations regarding sodding and watering practices. 3. The seed shall be a premixed Bluegrass / Ryegrass mixture approved by the City. The mixture shall be by weight a 706/o mixture of three (3) Kentucky Bluegrasses (equal percentages) and a 30% mixture of three (3) perennial Ryegrasses (equal percentages). The mixture shall be sown at the rate of 220 lbs. per acre. All seed shall be certified 98% purity and 80% germination. 4. Prior to seeding, all lawn areas shall be fertilized with an approved starter fertilizer at an approved rate.. The fertilizer shall be cultivated into the top three inches of the topsoil. 5. The seeding season for turf grass shall be as follows and shall not be adjusted except as approved by the City in writing: Spring: April 1 to May 15 Fall: August 15 to October 1 6. The developer shall reseed all areas that do not germinate and repair all eroded areas and reseed them until 90% germination has taken place. All other aspects of maintenance will be done by the City after the property is accepted. G. Mulching 1 . Erosion Control Blanket: All seeded areas less than 3 : 1 slope shall be mulched within twenty four (24) hours of seeding. a. Seeding areas designated to receive erosion control blanket shall be covered with biodegradable seed blanket as specified. b. All seeded areas of slopes steeper than 4: 1 , the bottom of swales and around drainage structures, should be covered with erosion control blanket the same day as seeded. c. The blanket shall be laid out flat, evenly and smoothly, without stretching the material. The blankets shall be placed to that the netting is on the top and the fibers are in contact with the soil. d. For placement in ditches, the blankets shall be applied in the direction of the flow of the water and butted snugly against each other. - 15 - e. All blankets shall be stapled in place, using four (4) staples across the upstream end at the start of each roll and placing staples on four (4') foot centers along each side. A common row of staples shall be used along seams of adjoining blankets. All seams shall overlay at least two (2") inches. On slopes, the blankets shall be applied either horizontally or vertically to the contour and stapled in place similar to ditch applications except that the staple space interval shall be six (6') feet. 2. Areas seeded with an annual temporary mix to prevent erosion until permanent seeding is completed, does not require mulching. 3 . Turfgrass seeding areas shall be mulched in accordance with the ` Standard Specifications' . Contractor is responsible for obtaining all water for the work. 4. All seeded areas less than 4: 1 slope should be mulched within 24 hours of seeding using straw with tackifier. Straw — rate: two (2) tons (4000 lbs.) per acre Mulch binder for straw — 40 lbs. per acre - 16 - SECTION 5: DETENTION AND RETENTION BASINS A. General: It is not the practice or desire of the City to accept retention/detention basins as part of a neighborhood park. Any variance from this practice must be approved by Staff and Park Board. 1 . Special consideration may be given for acceptance of detention/retention ponds if they are adjacent to other park areas and meet usability criteria at the discretion of the Staff and Board. 2. This may include, but not be limited to, safe access, fishing, incorporated trail systems, overlooks, or natural habitats. At no time shall the City accept said basins only for storm water management purposes. 3. Should detention or retention ponds be part of the local donation, they shall meet the following requirements: a. Construction shall be in accordance with engineering drawings approved by the City and shall meet all applicable City standards. b. All changes to the plans including, but not limited to, percent of slope, grading, depth of top soil, location of structures or other improvements shall not be implemented without written approval unless first approved in writing by the City. c. Basins shall comply with state statute regarding distance from right-of-ways. d. Best management practices are encouraged, which includes the addition of rain gardens, natural water infiltration systems, meandering drainage practices, and maintenance practices typical of naturalized basins. B. Retention Basins (Wet Ponds) 1 . Design: Retention ponds shall be designed to facilitate a low degree of maintenance through natural plantings and to reduce potential hazards for users and maintenance staff. a. No pond shall be less than two (2) acres in size. BMP Practices implemented to create naturalized drainage patterns can allow for a reduction in basin size. b. Pond configuration 1 . Pond configuration shall be natural in appearance featuring varying slopes running down to the shoreline. Shoreline shall undulate at varying degrees around the pond perimeter. Shoreline areas selected for the planting of aquatic - 17 - and emerging aquatic vegetation, slope requirements shall be appropriate to ensure healthy growth and development of the specified vegetation type. 2. An area six (6') feet wide measured from the shoreline around the entire perimeter of the pond shall slope towards the pond at the rate of two (2%) percent to five (5%) percent. No slope beyond the six-foot strip shall exceed a 5 : 1 slope (20%). 3 . Pond configuration shall have provisions in the plans to allow access for dredging, grate maintenance, and accommodation of maintenance requirements or needs. The City and developer shall jointly determine final shoreline configuration. 4. These areas shall be designed to a minimum depth of six (6') feet below normal water level. If fish are to be maintained, 25% of the pond shall be a minimum depth of twelve (12') feet. These areas must have a safety shelf that is five (5') feet to ten (10') feet in width at a depth of two (2') feet below the normal water elevation. The slope to the bottom of the pond beyond this safety shelf shall be 2: 1 and the slope up from the safety shelf to the normal water level shall be a maximum of 3 : 1 . c. Inlets/ Sedimentation 1 . All storm water inlet points must have calculated desilting basins below the required six (6') foot depth. 2. Desilting basin volume shall be 500 W (cubic feet) per acre of tributary impervious area. 3. The developer shall provide engineering plans, estimating probable quantities of sediment from the watershed at five-year intervals for a 25 year period. 4. The developer shall construct sediment basins to handle the aforementioned sediment. 5. A cleaning/dredging plan shall be included with the plans. 6. The City shall approve all engineering and installation. Existing Public Ordinances and annexation agreements shall regulate all additional storm water design considerations and management. d. Buffer yards/Trails 1 . In areas where a trail occurs between the property line and a pond, there shall be a minimum fifty (50') foot wide buffer between the property line - 18 - and the high-water level line. The fifty (50') foot wide buffer will be broken down into a minimum twenty (20') foot wide area between property line and outside edge of the path, and a minimum twelve (12') foot wide area between the inside edge of path and the high-water level line. 2. In areas where there are no paths between the property line and a pond, there shall be a minimum thirty (30') foot wide buffer between the property line and the high-water level line. e. Aeration: 1 . Developers shall incorporate aeration systems into all retention basins that do not incorporate a constant flow of water. The City shall approve all engineering and installation. f. Erosion Control: 1 . Protection against erosion and water level fluctuations is required. The use of rip-rap and retaining walls as a sole means of shoreline protection will not be permitted. Stabilization shall be provided through one of the following means: a. Complete establishment of perennial ground cover, water tolerant grasses, or natural vegetation to the approval of the City standards. b. Construction of retaining walls. c. Use of rip-rap underlain by gravel and filter fabric. 2. Wetland Basin Planting Specifications: a. Soils: 1 . Hydric soils as classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation, or the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils. b. Plant material: 1 . Seedlings, Tubers, Rhizomes and Other Propagule Materials: Shall have at least one viable shoot or growing point capable of initiating above ground growth. 2. Plugs: Cubes or cylinders of soil containing crowns, stems, roots and rhizomes with one-half (%z") inch or more diameter and depth sufficient to contain rhizomes and the majority of the fibrous root systems. All plants shall be well established and have a minimum shoot height of twelve (12") - 19 - inches at the time of installation (minimum one year old plants.) Plants larger than specified may be used if approved by the City. 3 . All plugs shall be free of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and Cattail (Typha angustifolia) seeds, seedlings, and propagules. 4. Plants shall be of local orgin (within 200 mile radius of project site), hardy under the climatic conditions at the project site, free from insects and diseases, and having the appearance of health, vigor, and habit normal for the species. 5. Substitutions of plants will not be permitted unless authorized in writing by the City. c. Planting timeline 1 . Planting shall occur where water is present and when the soil is completely saturated. 2. Plants shall be hand-planted by hand carefully and firmly in place on the spacing specified to the minimum depth necessary to anchor them in wetland soil. 3 . If submersion of plants is required, plants shall be placed in meshed bags with non-lead weights attached to each plant and then dropped into the water. 4. The beginning and termination dates for planting shall be as follows and shall not be adjusted except as approved by the City in writing: Spring: May 1 to June 15 Fall: August 15 to September 15 d. Herbivore Protection: 1 . Steel posts, wood posts, box protection, or overhead protection are all acceptable methods of herbivore management that shall be provided to protect the plantings. Herbivore management shall be provided to protect the plantings. Herbivores are defined as, but not limited to protection from geese, ducks, muskrats, carp, and rusty crayfish. C. Detention Basins (Dry Ponds) 1 . Design: Requirements for detention basins shall satisfy design criteria as set forth in the Grading Section of these Standards. Consideration will be given only to basins for the duel use of detention and recreation. In order to facilitate the review of park - 20 - areas, the proposed outline of the detention basin at the two-year, 10-year, and 100- year high water line shall be illustrated on the preliminary plan or the P.U.D. plat. a. Basin configuration: 1 . The basin shall be natural in appearance featuring varying slopes running down to the basin bottom. Plantings shall reflect the soil and moisture content, which includes, but is not limited to: wet-mesic, mesic prairie, etc. Slope requirements shall be appropriate to ensure healthy growth and development of the specified vegetation type. 2. The bottom slope shall be a minimum of two (2%) percent except that a zero (0%) percent slope will be allowed directly over the underdrain pipes. b. Inlets: 1 . These areas shall be designed with an underdrain, subject to the approval of the City, so that ponding beyond the storage does not occur and that a good stand of grass can be maintained. 2. All incoming and outgoing conduit shall have concrete flared end sections or poured in place headwalls with grates. 3. Two (2') foot inlets can be placed over the low flow pipe. 4. The maximum water depth below the HWL shall be four (4') feet. c. Buffer yards/Trails 1 . Buffer yards shall include natural plantings of trees, evergreens and shrubs. 2. In areas where a pedestrian/bicycle trail occurs between the property line and basin, there shall be a minimum fifty (50') foot wide buffer between the property line and the high-water level line. The fifty (50') foot wide buffer will be broken down into a minimum twenty (20') foot wide area between property line and outside edge of the path, and a minimum twelve (12') wide area between the inside edge of path and the high-water level line. 3 . In areas where there are no paths between the property line and a basin, there shall be a minimum thirty (30') foot wide buffer between the property line and the high-water level line. 2. Planting Specifications - 21 - a. Soils: 1 . Topsoil shall be a loamy mixture (USDA Loam, Sandy Loam, or Silty Loam soil) with an organic content between five (5%) percent and ten (10%) percent. At least 90% must pass the 2.00 mm (No. 10) sieve and the pH must be between 5 .0 and 8.0, from A horizon of local soil profiles. Topsoil shall be capable of supporting the germination of vegetation. It shall not contain toxic substances harmful to plant growth. 2. Topsoil shall be typical of the locality of the work, friable with good filth, free from large roots, sticks, weeds, brush, subsoil, clay lumps, or stones larger than one (F) inch in diameter or other litter and waste products. 3 . Topsoil for paved surfaces (asphalt courts, paths, etc.) shall be clay soil that meets the requirements of Section 204 of the Standard Specifications. It shall be free from topsoil, organic matter (roots, tree stumps, etc.), rocks larger than three (3") inches in size, and building debris. b. Plant Material: 1 . Seed quantities indicated shall be the amounts of pure, live seed per acre for each species listed. Pure, live seed shall be defined as the sproutable seed of a specified variety and calculated as the product of the viable germination times the purity. The seed (pounds per acre) are designed to yield specific amounts of pure, live seed per acre based on the pure, live seed percent values listed in Table II of Article 1081 .04 of the "Standard Specifications." Seed which, according to tests, has actual pure live seed yield less than the intended yield; will have the specified quantity adjusted to meet the intended pure, live seed yields. 2. All seed shall be guaranteed by the vendor to be true to name and variety. Whenever a particular orgin is specified, all seed furnished shall be guaranteed to be from that orgin. The contractor shall provide the prairie/wetland/forb seed mix showing the percentage by mass (weight) of each of the kinds of seed. 3 . All prairie/wetland/forb seed shall have the proper stratification and/or scarification to break dormancy for the appropriate planting season. 4. Legumes: Inoculate all legumes with the proper rhizobia and rate at the appropriate time prior to planting. 5. Seed Mix: The seed mix for the prairie/wetland seed and £orbs shall be as shown on the plans or as attached to these specifications. c. Seeding Time: - 22 - 1 . Prior to seeding, the ground surface shall be smooth, dry, friable and of uniformly fine textures. 2. No seed shall be sown during high winds or wet conditions. 3. All prairie grass seeding shall be done with a drill-type seeder. The optimum depth for seeding shall be one-quarter (%4") inch. 4. All forb seed shall be mechanically or hand broadcast. Forb seed shall not be incorporated into the soil, or otherwise buried, but shall be rolled to ensure good soil/seed contact. 5. Broadcasting seed, mechanically or by hand, will only be allowed in inaccessible areas. The seed shall be covered with a thin layer of topsoil and rolled to place seed in contact with the soil. The optimum depth is one-quarter (I/4") inch. 6. No hydraulic seeding (hydro-seeding) is allowed. 7. The beginning and termination dates for prairie or wetland seeding shall be as follows and shall not be adjusted except as approved by the City in writing: Spring: May 1 to July 1 Fall: September 15 to October 1 8. All seeding requires erosion control blanket. See point G for specifications. D. Maintenance: After all initial work has been completed satisfactorily according to the specifications, the following establishment and maintenance work shall be performed by the Contractor for a period of three (3) years or until 90% of the plant material is established as outlined in the contract. The three year establishment and maintenance period shall start the following growing season after all the initial seeding/maintenance work is completed as specified and approved by the City. For initial spring seeding completed by July 1st, the maintenance period shall start September 1st. For fall seeding completed by October lst, the maintenance period shall start May 1st 1 . Maintenance, including watering, mowing, herbicide application, and burning will be required to assist the native vegetation in growth and reduce the competition of weeds until all plant material has established and matured and been accepted by the owner. a. First Year 1 . Inspection - 23 - a. Contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas June 1 , June 15, June 30, and not more than every 30 days thereafter during the first growing season following completion of the seeding and report findings to the City. 2. Evaluation: a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the following performance criteria by the end of the first growing season following seed installation: 95% overall aerial vegetative cover with no areas larger than 100 square feet with less than 75% cover, seedlings of a minimum of two planted grass species found, and seedlings of a minimum of three planted wildflower species found. 3 . Weed Control a. Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbicide by a "wicking application" and hand weeding as appropriate once per month from May through September. (Herbicide by spray application will not be allowed because of overspray and the drifting down of herbicide killing the plant material below the weeds.) b. When the vegetation reaches the height of twelve (12") inches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of six (6") inches. No more than two mowing per season is necessary. (Mowing the site helps to control weeds and allows prairie/wetland plants to compete.) 4. Species Enrichment a. Overseed or re-plant thin, bare, or weedy areas with the appropriate seed mix or plant materials per dates as specified. b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional). b. Second Year 1 . Inspection a. Contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas once a month from May through October during the second growing season and report findings to City. 2. Evaluation a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the following performance criteria by June 30 of the second growing season following seed installation: 95% overall aerial vegetative cover with no areas larger than 100 square feet with less than 75% cover, seedlings of at least 25% of all seed species found. These performance criteria will be maintained throughout the second growing season. 3 . Controlled Burn a. Prepare and obtain a controlled bum permit from the IEPA in January. - 24 - b. Conduct controlled burn in early spring. (Burning is necessary to reduce the non-native weeds while promoting the desired mesic/wet- mesic species.) Weather conditions may necessitate schedule changes and shall require City approval. c. Review site and mow areas that did not burn. d. If there is not enough "fuel" to have a successful controlled burn, mowing as specified in Section 3 .08,D., l .,b. shall be performed in lieu of burning. 4. Species Enrichment a. Overseed thin, bare, or weedy areas per seeding dates as specified. b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional). 3. Weed Control a. Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbicide by a "wicking application" and hand weeding as appropriate once per month from May through September. (Herbicide by spray application will not be allowed.) b. When the mesic/wet-mesic vegetation reaches the height of twenty- four (24") inches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of twelve (12") inches. Only one mowing per year is necessary. c. Third Year 1 . Inspection a. Contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas once a month from May through October during the third growing season and report findings to City. 2. Evaluation a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the following performance criteria by June 30 of the third growing season following seed installation: 99% overall aerial vegetative cover with no areas larger than 100 square feet with less than 90% cover, seedlings of at least 50% of all seed species found. These performance criteria will be maintained throughout the third growing season. 3. Controlled Burn a. Prepare and obtain a controlled burn permit from the IEPA in January. b. Conduct controlled burn in early spring. Weather conditions may necessitate schedule changes. Such changes shall require City approval. c. Review site and mow areas that did not burn. 4. Species Enrichment a. Overseed thin, bare or weedy areas per seeding dates as specified. b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional). - 25 - 5 . Weed Control a. Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbicide by a "wicking application" and hand weeding as appropriate once per month from May through September. (Herbicide by spray application will not be allowed.) b. When the mesic/wet-mesic vegetation reaches the height of twenty- four (24") inches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of twelve (12") inches. Only one mowing per year is necessary. 2. Final Inspection and Acceptance a. Acceptance of the work will be determined through a naturalized basin report submission to the City that has been reviewed and approved. The percentage of species planted with area present and apparent as live plants must meet IDNR and USACE standards. b. If the performance standards are not met, the contractor shall reseed, replant, and remulch as specified herein all unacceptable areas to the satisfaction of the City. E. Inlet and grate design 1 . All grates for drainage inlets shall be bicycle safe and accessible per the ADA when placed in walkways or drives. 2. All trash covers for storm inlets shall have a maximum opening of three and one-half (3.5") inch square to prevent a child' s head entrapment. All grates on drain culverts and pipe inlets and outlets shall be bolted in place. - 26 - SECTION 6: NATURAL AREAS A. General: It is not the practice or desire of the City to accept any natural area, including, but not limited to woodlands, greenways, or conservation areas, as part of a park. Any variance from this practice must be approved by Staff and Park Board. 1 . Special consideration may be given for acceptance of natural areas if they are adjacent to other park areas, include threatened or endangered plants, specimen trees species, wildlife habitat, create a vital link in the parks master plans, and meet usability criteria at the discretion of the Staff and Board. 2. This may include, but not be limited to, safe access, incorporated trail systems, overlooks, or natural habitats. 3. Woodlands: should woodlands be part of the local donation, they shall meet the following requirements: a. A tree survey, as outlined in the Landscape Ordinance, shall be completed and submitted. This shall include the site topography and future development plans. b. Outflow from subsurface drains must not be allowed to pass through the riparian forest in pipes or tile thus circumventing the treatment processes. c. Outflow is not allowed to be directly piped into riparian forests. Backyards shall slope to the side of the lot and drain into an inlet, or follow a Swale to the street. Turfgrass runoff shall not directly infiltrate the woodland. d. It can be expected that the developer will assume responsibility to bring the woodland to park standards. In cases where existing trees and shrubbery are present on the site, deadwood, undesirable trees, and thinning of dense growth, which may include branches or entire trees and shrubs, shall be removed. All stumps shall be ground to twelve (12") inches below grade, backfilled and restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements. Improvements standards includes, but are not limited to, the following items: 1 . Clear understory trees 2. Remove dead or decaying material 3. Remove hanging tree limbs 4. Clear vines from trees 5. Clear underbrush 6. Clear invasive species and noxious weeds 7. Perform a prescribed burn (by certified contractor) 8. Clear fence or repair damaged fence - 27 - B. Management Practices: If the natural area is to be conveyed to the City or Homeowner's Association. Details and specifications must be included with the landscape plan submittal. The following methods/practices must be followed to manage the natural area: I . Best Management Practice (BMP) this shall include, but is not limited to minimizing site disturbance, providing tree protection, installing silt fence, etc. Changes to the plans including, but not limited to, percent of slope, grading, depth of top soil, location of structures or any other improvements shall not be implemented unless first approved in writing by the City. 2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) use a combination of manual, mechanical, biological, chemical and preventative techniques to minimize the impact of insects, diseases, and unwanted vegetation. Common chemicals used in forest land management are generally pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides) and fertilizer. These chemicals are used to control pests - including insects, diseases, and unwanted vegetation - and to enhance tree growth. 3 . Streamside management zones (SMZs) includes land and vegetation areas next to lakes and streams where management practices are modified to protect water quality, fish, and other aquatic resources. These areas are complex ecosystems that provide food, habitat and movement corridors for both water and land communities. Also, because these areas are next to water, SMZs help minimize nonpoint source pollution to surface waters. C. Development Standards: City staff will evaluate the condition of the natural area to be dedicated. A report submitted by the developer will outline the items the developer is responsible for completing prior to conveyance. The report shall include, but is not limited to, the following items: 1 . Environmental Assessment 2. Species survey/habitat 3 . Historical survey/Archaeological study 4. Wetland survey D. Greenways/Wetlands/Floodplain Areas: For areas of natural habitat re-establishment or enhancement such as floodplains, wetlands, or greenways, the Developer shall submit complete installation and maintenance plans to the City prior to acceptance of the development plat. - 28 - E. Conservation and Protected Areas: For areas to be dedicated, as a conservation or protected area, an environmental study including a topographic map shall be completed by the developer identifying the endangered and protected areas, summary of floristic quality, wetland, and floodplain maps and inventory of wildlife, vegetation, and habitats. Watershed areas shall be identified with recommendations for management. All studies shall be completed prior to the land dedication. Developer shall comply with all City wetland standards. F. Lakes: Any body of water considered a lake, or large body of water, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Preliminary submissions should include a condition report, and future maintenance requirements. - 29 - SECTION 7: PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS A. Existing vegetation includes, but is not limited to, trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials, groundeovers and wildflowers shall be protected during the construction process if determined by the City to be preserved. Development plans shall include methods of protecting such vegetation during the developer's construction process. B. New Landscaping I . Planting Standards a. All landscape material shall meet the standards of the "American Standard for Nursery Stock" (ANSI Z60. 1 -2004) of the American Standard of Nurserymen. b. All plant material must be grown in Northern or Central Illinois. c. The limits for the source of plant material shall be zones 5a and 5b in Northern Illinois only. Plant hardiness zones shall be as designated in the current Miscellaneous Publication No. 814, Agricultural Research Service USDA. All Illinois counties located in sub-zone 5a shall be considered a part of sub-zone 5b. c. The plants and material shall be inspected by the City at the nursery and project site if they so desire. The City reserves the right to tag material prior to digging. d. Trees planted in parks shall be a minimum size of: SHADE ... ...... .. .... ...... .........................................2 %" caliper BB ORNAMENTAL ...............................................2 %2" caliper BB (single stem) .................. ................................................6' BB (multi-stem) EVERGREEN ... ................................................6' BB Plants marked `BB" are to be balled and burlapped, and shall be dug with a sufficient quantity of earth taken equally on all sides and bottom of the plants to include the depth of the roots according to species. The balls shall be prepared in a workmanlike manner and firmly bound. 2. Backfill mixtures a. Backfill may be excavated topsoil. The backfill shall, at the time of planting, be in a loose, friable condition. b. Mixture for backfilling plant holes of all deciduous trees, shrubs, and evergreen plant material shall consist of approved topsoil as needed to match the level of existing grade. - 30 - c. Mixture for broadleaved evergreens shall consist of one-half (%2) volume topsoil mixed with one-half ('/2) volume uncompressed sphagnum peat moss or one-third (%3) volume topsoil, one-third ('/3) volume sphagnum peat moss and one-third ('/3) volume coarse sand pH 6.5 or lower. d. The beds for groundcovers, perennials, annuals, etc., shall consist of one-half (%2) volume topsoil, one-fourth (%4) volume peat moss and one-fourth (`/4) volume mushroom compost (composted manure). Beds shall be cultivated to a depth of six (6") inches and be raked smooth during the process of plant installation. 3 . Planting a. Regardless of calendar date, trees must be dormant at the time they arrive at the site of the work or storage site. If trees are dug in-season, they must be properly watered and sheltered until the time of planting. 1 . Spring Planting: This work shall be performed from the time the soil can be worked until the plant, under field conditions, is not dormant. Evergreen planting shall terminate on May 15, perennial planting shall terminate on May 15. 4. Fall Planting: This work shall be performed from the time the plant becomes dormant until the ground cannot be satisfactorily worked except that evergreen planting shall be performed between September 1 and October 31 and perennial planting shall be between August 15 and September 15. b. Excavation of Plant Holes 1 . The sides of all plant holes shall be angled at approximately 45 degrees. All plant holes shall be dug in such a manner that the inside surfaces of the hole shall be in a loose friable condition prior to planting. Glazed or compacted sides will not be permitted. 2. The equipment used to dig the plant holes must be approved by the City Staff. 3. Plant holes shall be twice the diameter of the root ball. The root ball shall set on compacted, undisturbed earth. 4. On slopes, the depth of excavation will be measured at the center of the hole. c. Planting Procedures 1 . All plants shall be placed in a plumb position and set at the same depth as they grew in the nursery field. Backfill shall be placed around the root system. - 31 - 2. Tamping or watering shall accompany the backfil ling operation to eliminate air pockets. Set the base of the tree trunk two inches above the surrounding soil. 4. Planting Operation a. Plants shall be set in the center of the holes, plumb and straight at such a level that after settlement, the crown of the ball will be slightly above finished grade. 1 . All balled and burlapped plants shall have the twine or ropes removed that secures the burlap to the trunk of the plant. 2. All wire baskets around the ball of the tree shall be cut away from the top one half of the ball. 3. The top one-third ('/s) of burlap shall be removed from the balls after setting the plant in the hole. 4. Container grown plants shall have the container removed with care as to not break the ball of soil that contains the root system. If the root system is "pot bound", scarify before placing in the hole. 5. A circular water saucer with the soil shall be constructed around each individual plant. 5. Watering a. A thorough watering of trees, with a method approved by the City shall follow the backfilling operation. This watering shall completely saturate the backfill and be performed during the same day of planting. After the ground settles as a result of the watering, additional backfill shall be placed to match the level of the finished grade. b. Approved watering equipment shall be at the site of the work and in operational condition prior to starting the planting operation. c. All water must be provided by developer or contractor. 6. Mulching/Wrapping a. Immediately after watering, plants shall be mulched. A layer of wood chips shall be used to cover the circular water saucer to a depth of four (4") inches when settled. b. All mulching shall be kept in a minimum of six (6") inches from the trunk of all trees and shrubs. - 32 - c. Immediately after planting, trunks of all deciduous trees shall be wrapped spirally from the ground to the lowest major branch (after pruning) overlapping the wrap at least one-third ('/3) of its width. Trees shall not remain wrapped during the summer months. 7. Pruning Procedures a. Qualified personnel, experienced in horticultural practices and operations, shall perform all pruning. The method and location of pruning and the percentage of growth to be removed shall meet the approval of the City. All pruning shall be done with sharp tools in accordance with the best horticultural practices. b. Pruning shall consist of thinning the twigs or branches as dictated by the habit of growth and the various types of the trees to be pruned, and as directed by the City. The leader and terminal buds shall not be cut unless directed by the owner. c. The ends of all broken and damaged roots one-quarter ('/4) inch or larger shall be pruned with a clean cut, removing only the injured portion. All broken branches, stubs, and improper cuts of former pruning shall be removed. d. Evergreens shall not be pruned except to remove broken branches. - 33 - SECTION 8 : PATHWAYS AND TRAILS A. Trail Standards 1 . The following standards shall be used in design and development of both local and regional trails: a. The design and development of the trail system shall be in accordance with Chapter 17 of the IDOT — Bureau of Design and Environment Manual (BDE), Chapter 42 of the IDOT Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual (BLRS) and the Capital Development Board's Illinois Accessibility Code (IAC) in addition to the most recent Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, as published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). i. When developing trails adjacent to city streets, the BLRS manual should be the design guide used. ii. Trails adjacent to U.S. or State marked routes should be designed according to the BDE manual. iii. The AASHTO manual should be used as a reference when the BDE or BLRS manuals do not address the presented design. iv. All questions regarding accessibility should reference the IAC. b. A minimum design speed of 20 mph shall be used for bicycles on the trail. When the grade exceeds four (4%) percent, a design speed of 30 mph is advisable. c. The minimum horizontal radius of curvature at 20 mph shall be at 30 feet, and at 30 mph, 90 feet. d. For most trail applications, the super-elevation rate shall vary from a minimum of two (2%) percent to a maximum of approximately five and one-quarter (5 .25%) percent. The minimum super-elevation rate of two (2%) percent will be adequate for most conditions. e. Grades i. Vertical grade on the trail shall be kept to a minimum, although it may not be possible in some areas. A grade of five (5%) percent should not be longer than 800 feet. A grade of eight (8%) percent (12: 1) will be the maximum to allow for handicapped accessibility. ii. Horizontal grade shall slope the trail surface in one direction at the maximum rate of two (2%) percent. iii. The grade for trails adjacent to and part of an existing roadway shall be the same as the roadway. iv. A ten (10') foot wide area with a maximum slope of 20: 1 shall be adjacent to both sides of the trail. - 34 - f. Drainage i. Crossing scuppers and culverts for drainage at ravines, ditches, swales, and small creeks may be required. ii. Minimum pipe diameters must be met where required by engineering in accordance with the City Subdivision Ordinance. 2. City and regional trail plans shall be referenced for approximate potential trail locations. B. Inventory of Existing Facilities 1 . An inventory and site analysis of the existing conditions and facilities along the proposed trail shall be conducted to determine their effect and relationship on the design, development, and usage of the trail. The site analysis includes, but is not limited to the following: a. Review of the proposed trail locations to determine their impact on all adjacent property owners and land uses. b. A review of the proposed trail locations, structures, and adjacent facilities for all historical, unique, or local significance. c. Analysis of all bridges and drainage structures to determine their compliance with the local and state minimum loading requirements, if applicable. d. Identification of significant or unique ecosystems. e. It is the developer's responsibility to obtain environmental clearances from other jurisdictional governmental agencies for analysis of the trail. C. Trail Access 1 . Appropriate ingress and egress to the trail system shall be designed for all authorized users, emergency and maintenance vehicles. Entry points shall be designed to control and prevent access by unauthorized vehicles. a. Major entry points are located at or near the beginning and termination of the trail, at major or special points of interest along the trail, and at locations to provide maintenance of the trail. b. Minor entry points are locations along the trail for the purpose of allowing users to enter the trail. c. Road crossings shall be considered entry points and access will be provided. - 35 - d. Parking facilities, information for users (park signs, trail I.D. signs, information signs, traffic signs, display cases, etc.), site amenities (bike racks, benches, picnic tables, drinking fountains, etc.), access for maintenance, emergency and security vehicles, items to prevent unauthorized use and assist with security (bollards, drop gates, fencing, etc.), landscaping for aesthetics and function (shade, screening, delineation and beautification) shall be considered at appropriate ingress and egress locations. e. Trail heads shall be required at locations outlined in the Interated Transportation Plan, or other locations specified by the city. D. Roadway and Crossing Signage 1 . Approved standard precautions and signage shall be used in the design of the trail at intersections with the roadway. a. Warning signs identifying an intersection with a roadway shall be posted a minimum of 200 feet before the intersections. b. Stop signs shall be posted for the trail user at the intersection of the roadway. A sign with the cross street name shall be located below the stop sign. c. Striped crosswalks shall be the same width as the trail and shall consist of two parallel six (6") inch white thermoplastic lines. d. All roadway crossings must be ADA compliant with red concrete with truncated dome stamp installed at each intersection. 2. A uniform signage system incorporating the Park and Recreation Department and the United City of Yorkville sign standards shall be designed for the trail. All signage it shall conform to the guidelines of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) the Illinois Supplement to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (ILMUTCD) and any signs or pavement markings that the City wishes to develop.. Signage shall be placed on posts or on the pavement, or on both where necessary. All signage shall be approved by the Parks Department prior to installation. Custom signs will be considered on a cas-by-case basis. The signage shall include the following: a. Rules and regulations for usage of the trail (posted at all major access points). b. Information, interpretative, points of interest, directional, and warning signs (posted as applicable). e. Park identification signs. - 36 - d. A four (4") inch wide yellow centerline stripe shall be used to separate opposite directions of travel on primary trails, as determined by Staff. E. Sight and Stopping Distance 1 . Sight and stopping distance is the distance required to see an obstruction, react to it, and brake to stop. The formulas and charts in the Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities shall be used for each special location to insure minimum safe sight and stopping distances. For example: A five (5%) percent grade would require approximately 260 feet of stopping distance. Reference BLRS or BDE manuals for stopping and sight distance charts. F. Widths and Clearances 1 . The paved width and the operating width required for a shared use path are primary design considerations. The current width for all primary trails shall be ten (10') feet, not including the area needed for shoulders. For high traffic volumes, determined by figure 42-3A of the BLRS manual, a twelve foot (12') trail width is required. Reduced widths of eight (8') feet will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on use, site constraints, or topographic features. a. There will be good horizontal and vertical alignment providing safe and frequent passing opportunities. b. During normal maintenance activities the path will not be subjected to maintenance vehicle loading conditions that would cause pavement edge damage. c. A minimum two (2') foot wide level graded shoulder with grass is required on each side for safety clearance. d. Vertical clearance shall be a minimum of eight (8') feet above the trail. e. If the trail is to be located parallel to a roadway, the BLRS manual recommends a minimum separation of five feet (5 ') from the face of curb of the roadway to the edge of shoulder of the trail. If the distance is less than five feet (5 '), the BLRS manual recommends a three and a half foot (3.5') high barrier be installed between the path and the road. In a rural session, the BLRS manual recommends that the path be located at the top of the back slope of the roadway ditch but a minum of ten feet (10') from the edge of the traffic lane. f Railings shall be considered on a case-by-case basis. Steep slopes or a fixed hazard that cannot be removed or relocated could dictate railing locations. - 37 - G. Trail and Roadway Bridges 1 . . Bridges shall be installed to connect trails across valleys, streams, creeks, ravines, etc. All bridge design plans are to be sealed and prepared under the direction of an Illinois licensed structural engineer. a. New bridges shall be constructed with a minimum width of ten (10') feet. On existing bridges, an eight (8') foot width is acceptable. b. Bridges designed for bicycles shall be designed for pedestrian live loads and snow loads. The design shall accommodate maintenance and emergency vehicles. A barrier shall be provided to prevent use by unauthorized vehicles. c. A minimum clearance width for trails shall be the same as the approaching paved trail. The desirable clearance width shall be the minimum two (2') feet towards the handrail side. d. Handrails, barriers; or fences shall be a minimum of forty-two (42") inches high and located on both sides of the trail where appropriate. Taller barriers or fence sections may be desired at locations such as a highway or ravine. e. On all bridge decks, bicycle safe expansion joints shall be used at all joints and transition points. £ Drainage requirements for floodway crossings and freeboard and overtopping requirements as well as design period for the 50 and 100 year storm elevations shall be in accordanede with the City Subdivision Ordinance. H. Cross Sections I . The trail surface shall be suitable for bicyclists, joggers, roller bladers, walkers, etc. and it shall be handicap accessible. The trail shall be designed to accommodate the wheel loads of occasional emergency, patrol, construction and routine maintenance vehicles. The following cross sections as shown in the detail below are typical for the majority of the applications. SUPEDIPAVE e TRAIL DETAIL - 38 - I. Subgrade and Base Course 1 . The area shall be excavated to the depth required, graded, and compacted. Geo-textile fabric Amoco 4551 shall be used for subgrade stabilization in areas of non-granular soils, unsuitable soils, or for limestone screening surfacing. Twelve (12") inch diameter or greater RCP pipe with flared-end-sections with metal grates shall be used for all culverts with the opening of flared-end-sections a minimum of two (2') foot from the trail edge. 2. Aggregate base course (Type B): eight (8") inch compacted thickness of aggregate base course of crushed limestone (CA-6 gradation) shall be placed and compacted on the prepared subgrade. 3 . A subgrade proof-roll for trails will be required. The proof-roll vehicle shall be a tandem-axle dump truck carrying at least 14 tons of aggregate. A delivery ticket confirming the weight of aggregate is required. Any subgrade deflections in excess of one-half (1/2") inch will require over-excavation of the subgrade and a follow-up proof-roll after the aggregate base is placed. If the subgrade passes the proof-roll test with no deflections in excess of one (1") inch, then no additional proof-rolls will be required. Any deflections in excess of one (1") inch during follow-up proof-rolls will require thickening of the asphalt section by an amount to be determined by the city. 4. If the trail is along a utility corridor, the path's subgrade and subbase thickness should be analyzed/designed to carry the utility's maintenance vehicles. 5. Permeable pavement will require additional information on the subgrade soil for verification that the water can percolate. If poor subdrainage conditions exist, an underdrain storm sewer or drainage system shall be recommended and designed. J. Surface Course 1 . Limestone screening surfaces shall consist of limestone screenings (FA-5) with a minimum compacted thickness of two (2") inches to be placed and compacted on the prepared aggregate base course. The finished surface shall meet all minimum slope requirements, and be free of ruts, depressions, or humps. 2. Bituminous concrete surface course shall be two (2") inch compacted thickness of bituminous asphalt surface course and shall be placed on the prepared aggregate base course. The finished surface shall meet all minimum slope requirements and compaction tests and be free of ruts, depressions, or humps. 3 . The concrete surface should be a minimum thickness of five (5") inches of concrete on an aggregate base course, and six (6") inches thick where it crosses driveways, farm lanes, or other areas where vehicular traffic is anticipated. The concrete shall have a minimum breaking point of 3500 p.s.i. at 28 days and the finished surface - 39 - should have a cross slope of one-quarter ('/d') inches per foot. Broom finish tooled joints every six (6') feet. Expansion joints every 100 feet. 4. Stamped concrete must follow IDOT policies and guidelines. 5. Porous pavement can be used for trails and must follow the most current industry standards and installed by a contractor knowledgeable in the trade. All designs are subject to City approval. 6. Concrete pavers are not desired for bike trails unless they are incorporated into a trail head and will meet the industry standards for concrete pavers. K. Additional Site Improvements 1 . Sitting areas: Areas specifically designated where trail users may safely stop and site and/or rest adjacent to or away from the trail. Sitting areas will be located in conjunction with existing or proposed parks, historic, scenic, or unique points of interest. a. Each location will be individually designed and take into consideration the existing features of the site and trail alignment. b. The design of a sitting area will be an integral part of the final approved site plan for the park. c. The design of a sitting area along the trail itself will not interfere with user traffic. d. The site design will be approved by staff and park board. 2. Landscaping: Additional landscaping may be required to buffer residential, commercial, or industrial as recommended by Staff. a. The landscape plan approved must be compliant with the City's Landscape Ordinance. b. Fencing may be considered (where necessary) because of right-of-way space limitations. The fencing shall be appropriately designed to be consistent with the character of the location and trail system. Fencing must meet the ordinance requirements and be approved by the City. L. Trail Conversions 1 . Converting existing trails shall be done to conform to the requirements of these standards. After existing conditions are reviewed, the City can grant design variances on a case by case basis. - 40 - SECTION 9: PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS: A. Playground or other park improvements desired by the developer must submit all construction methods, including, but not limited to, equipment, materials, grading, and drainage. B. Playgrounds shall be designed with accessible curbing, concrete retaining curb, and surfacing as shown on the following details. PLAYGROUND MFM SURFACE 1. The playground saf ety sudaMIMoll be an enginemadecod flow made from vlgin manatees.oath no ohwnlcals or recycled or used materials 2, It shall meat or RXCted all required playground sudacinU 9uideliims and comply Wgh ADA requirements forwheelchea r mocsoMbiNty Red Mackabsarbency. 3. 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Until acceptance by the Park Board, the developer shall maintain any park improvements in a safe and clean condition, including inspections for dangerous objects, vandalism, and wear and tear. Turf must be fully established and all improvements and requirements specified in this document must be completed prior to City acceptance. - 42 - SECTION 10: DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS The following items are regulations and requirements of all developer improved park land until accepted by the City. A. General 1 . All rubbish and debris including, but not limited to, old tires, construction material, fencing, tree houses, trash, and other material not desired by the City, shall be removed from the site. 2. The City shall not be held liable for any damages that may occur on such a park site, and shall be held free and harmless from any and all claims that may be submitted. 3 . All storm water structures shall include proper grates and covers to protect the public and shall be maintained free of debris to ensure unrestricted flow of storm water runoff_ B. Turf 1 . Turf shall be mowed at regular intervals and shall not exceed four and one-half (4.5") inches in height. 2. Areas of erosion, including but not limited to swales, slopes and around storm structures shall be repaired/restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements. All areas within ten (10') feet of on-site structures shall be sodded rather than seeded for erosion control purposes. Full establishment of turf is required before acceptance. 3. In cases where existing trees and shrubbery are present on the site, deadwood and undesirable trees or thinning of dense growth shall be removed. This may include branches or entire trees and shrubs. All stumps shall be ground to twelve (12") inches below grade, backfilled and restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements. 4. Fully established turf is defined as 90% free of weeds and bare spots, vigorously growing, and containing a well established root system with multiple blades per plant. C. Planting 1 . Maintenance shall begin immediately after the planting is completed and shall continue until final inspection and acceptance. This shall consist of weeding, watering, mulching, spraying, resetting plants to proper grades or upright position, repair of water saucers or other work that is necessary to maintain the health and satisfactory appearance of the plantings. - 43 - 2. Watering: Additional watering, up to 50 gallons per tree, shall be performed at least once within every 30 days during the months of May through October. The schedule for watering within the 30 day increment will be determined by the City. Should excessive moisture conditions prevail, the owner may delete any or all of the additional watering cycles or any part of said cycles. The contractor shall not be relieved in any way from the responsibility for unsatisfactory plants due to the amount of supplemental watering. 3 . Weeding: Weeds and grass growth shall be removed from within the earthen saucer of individual trees and from the area within the periphery of the mulched plant beds. This weeding shall be performed at least once during the months of May through October. The City will determine the weeding schedule. The contractor shall not be relieved in any way from the responsibility for unsatisfactory plants due to the extent of weeding. 4. The contractor shall guarantee all plant material for a period of one ( 1) year from the date the plants are accepted by the City. 5 . All plant material, which dies within 30 days after being planted, shall be replaced immediately and be considered part of the original planting. The guarantee period of one (1 ) year shall take effect from the date of planting. - 44 - REFERENCES Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, AASHTO, 1999 Illinois Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, 2002 Kendall County Trails and Greenways Plan, 2004 United City of Yorkville Land Cash Ordinance United City of Yorkville Park Development Standards, 2004 United City of Yorkville Standard Specifications for Improvements Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department, Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail System, Standards and Design, 2002 IDOT-Bureau of Design Manual, Chapter 17, Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations IDOT-Bureau of Local Roads Manual, Chapter 42, Bicycle Facilities Capital Development Board-Illinois Accessibility Code Federal Highway Administration-Implementing Bicycle Improvements at the Local Level - 45 - Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number wR Parks ❑ Recreation ❑ PARKS & WRE'nc* Director 3 City Administrator ❑ Tracking Number 1>41 W Legal ❑ Human Resources ❑ Y40.AYILLF HAV61eUftlNMttARfaAi Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: Railroad Crossings in Downtown - Discussion Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23 , 2009 Synopsis : See attached memo. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: N / A Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: N / A Action Requested: Discussion Submitted by: Laura Haake Community Development Name Department Agenda Item Notes: Memorandum EST, " , ieac To: Yorkville Park Board From: Laura Haake, City Park Designer uJ CC: Bart Olson, Scott Sleezer, Travis Miller Date: July 15, 2009 Subject: Trail Crossing Update The Park Board requested an update on the progress of securing a trail crossing over the Illinois Railnet tracks that parallel Hydraulic Street. Stephanie Boettcher, Senior Planner, spoke with Dawn Wolf from Illinois Railway in May. She was informed that if the City would like a sidewalk (pedestrian) crossing over the tracks in the street right-of- way (i.e. Mill Street or Route 47) we would need to have approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), and that bells and lights would be required. Ms. Wolf also stated that she was aware of trail crossings of the railroad tracks did occur in our area, and that safety signs or pavement markings are typically provided on the trail segments. The extension of Hydraulic Street was also discussed, and Ms. Wolf stated that the road manager could look into it but that 8'-16' of separation would be required. Stephanie then spoke with the ICC regarding the crossings. The ICC has specific requirements for crossings, but only reviews pedestrian-rail crossings that are within the existing roadway right-of-way, or a pedestrian bridge. A petition must be approved by the Commission if there is to be a crossing. The trail crossing mid-track to Riverfront Park would be via application to Illinois Railway only. Previous meetings with the Mayor had discussed a variety of potential trail applications to determine the extents of the application for the $2,800 fee (document review fee of $1,000, engineering review fee of $ 1 ,000, right-of-entry fee of $800.00.) Direction was given not to limit the extent of the application, but potentially look at a longer distance of ROW for future trail development. Options include 1) applying for permission to locate a trail along the entire length of the Railnet ROW from Oswego to Silver Springs, 2) applying for the stretch from the Forest Preserve's trail easement at Hideaway Lakes to downtown Yorkville in addition to a crossing at Riverfront, 3) applying for the crossing at Riverfront and the ROW from ComED to Mill Staff would like to move forward with the application to Illinois Railway once the following have been completed; 1)Riverfront Park conceptual design is approved, to better determine the approximate location of the trail crossing, 2)ComED lease agreement is signed, to greater support the necessity of a crossing, 3)direction is given as to the project parameters for the application, 4)whose budget will be paying the non-refundable $2,800 fee. Illinois Railway requests detailed maps showing the proposed improvements to be approved. This includes mile marker numbers, proposed fencing, trail detail and location, and dimensions. Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number 19R Parks ❑ Recreation ❑�/ PARKS 8 RscREAPoN Director ® G' Tracking Number City Administrator ❑ Legal ❑ rounuE vuueuamuoveaiwn Human Resources ❑ Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: Boat Launch Grant Application Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23 , 2009 Synopsis: See attached memo. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: N / A Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: Majority Action Requested: Approval Submitted by: Laura Haake Community Development Name Department Agenda Item Notes: N��° C'Ty Memorandum " To: Yorkville Park Board EST. , - 1836 From: Laura Haake, City Park Designer CC: Bart Olson, Scott Sleezer, Travis Miller S Date: July 15, 2009 Subject: Boat Launch Grant Application Staff is requesting to move forward with completing a boat launch application from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. For non-motorized canoe and other boat launch facilities, 100% reimbursement of project costs up to $80,000 is offered. For motorized boats the grant limit is $2009000. Up to 15% of the construction costs can be used for necessary engineering services. Multiple billings can be done for reimbursement. Funds can be used for the following items: • Boat launching ramp and adjacent car/trailer maneuvering area ■ Parking area to serve ramp users • Access road to the ramp, limited to no more than % mile from the nearest road ■ Walkways connecting a ramp with adjacent parking lot, docks, restrooms, etc. • Courtesy docks for temporary tie up of boats ■ Security lighting where necessary and cost-effective The project location must be secured with a long-term lease agreement or have title to the property. At the time, Staff is working on obtaining the agreement between the city and the state on the park property to make sure that the lease agreement period is commensurate with the program compliance amortization schedule. It is possible that the lease agreement, or proximity of the canoe chute, may require the boat launch to be in the easternmost edge of the City property along the river. Further research into boat launch requirements and distances from facilities will allow Staff to better recommend a boat launch location at the time of application. The project is based on the following criteria: • Project Need — 55% • Site Characteristics and Development Plan — 20% • General Project Considerations — 25% • Financial Cooperation — 10% (if the City contributes additional funds) • Ability to Maintain — 10% • Users Feed — 5% (without a user fee charge is given highest priority) The project award is typically announced by the governor in early spring. The current project completion date of the chute is summer 2010. Applications are due on September I". Staff is suggesting that we pursue the grant application for funding the motorized boat launch. Although no motorized boats are allowed to use the canoe/kayak chute, it will be an access point for boats to be taken out or launch for upstream use. Reviewed By: Agenda Item Number YDAK�LLE Parks ❑ Recreation ❑ pIt RecHetl]oN Director in City Administrator ❑ Tracking Number Legal ❑ Human Resources ❑ xau��+unaarrearen Police ❑ Park Board Agenda Item Tracking Document Title: Staff Reports Agenda Date: Park Board — July 23, 2009 Synopsis: Written reports from the Director and Superintendent of Parks, and a verbal report from the Superintendent of Recreation. Action Previously Taken: Date of Action: N / A Action Taken: Item Number: Type of Vote Required: N / A Action Requested: Discussion Submitted by Bart Olson Parks and Recreation Name Department Agenda Item Notes: Memorandum IPM Y°R To: Park Board From: Bart Olson, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation pARp Q & RECR¢ TICN CC: Date: July 17, 2009 Subject: Weekly Director's Report roErvxu vxaaa�¢wm�wunul 1 ) Sponsorships for Hometown Days — City staff is in the process of securing sponsorships for Hometown Days. This year we saw particular difficulty in gathering sponsorships for the City golf outing, and we have heard that other organizations in the City are having difficulty securing sponsorships for their festivals. The City has received verbal commitments for a couple of the larger Hometown Days sponsorships, so only a few of the larger sponsorships remain (Fireworks - $3,000; Mike and Joe performance - $3,000; American English - $3,000 and Hi-Infidelity - $3,000). If any Park Board members have good contacts with an organization or business that would like to sponsor any part of Hometown Days (there are smaller levels of sponsorship also), please have them contact me or Tim Evans. I have attached a sponsorship flyer for your use. 2) Meeting with IDNR on dam bypass — On Tuesday, Laura Haake and I met with representatives from the IDNR's water resources division and members of the USGS. The USGS staff members were in town to discuss the location of a monitoring station that will be built near the staircase on the island of the dam bypass. IDNR staff members discussed the future use of this monitoring station by the City (for a cost). I expect to have more details on the proposal in a week or so. During this same visit, I spoke with the IDNR about: a. The completion date of the whitewater recreational facility — There is a possibility it could be completed by Spring 2010, but they are planning for Summer 2010. b. Our enforcement options for misuse of the facility — The City is authorized to write tickets under state statute for individuals and groups that do not follow facility rules. c. Whitewater classification of the facility — It will not be officially rated for liability purposes. If the state tests the facility and claims it is a certain level, they feel it opens them up to legal issues. d. Restrictions on outside parties usage — We can not prevent other organizations from using the facility for instruction or outings, as long as those organizations are not restricting access to others. e. Pedestrian bridge completion — There is a chance that the pedestrian bridge to the island will not be completed prior to the facility opening. The bridge is funded and is on schedule for completion prior to the facility though (i.e. they would not hold up the opening of the facility if the bridge is not completed). f Testing of the facility for recreational use — The state has already spoken with kayaking organizations about testing the facility prior to its public opening. These kayaking organizations consist of individuals who are both avid whitewater kayakers and civil engineers — so they will be providing feedback on recreational, safety and general facility design features. g. Temporary closures — The City will be authorized to temporarily close the facility for maintenance, if necessary. h. Blockages at the Denil Fish Ladder — They will be constructing a floating screen at the state's expense in the near future. 3) Future agenda items at Park Board — A spreadsheet with future agenda items is attached. ��OIISOT' 011E—'—' Oaf 017.Y' - • a • S&�� a as � e a • o . a m . HuW a � o t • m r Bmr ° - �amda n - • a � °r`ie � � � �� 5 d�� a - A ° fA a ot • d . - o - tBe . W . p . 0 - • ® W B 0 . � W 9 • i 4 21 Tuftem-a-Ektoard Agenda Items P, Additional Executive W�iiieetfngl)ate Presentations � Old Business New Business Staff Reports Business Sessions" August 13, 2009 1 . Park Review - new selections for next meeting's 1 . June 2009 Budget Report Discussion 1 . Director's (written) review 2. REC Center Website (TENTATIVE) 2. Recreation (written) 2. REC Center Maintenance - Update 3. Whitewater Park regulations (TENTATIVE) 13. Parks (verbal) 3. Whispering Meadows Caboose - Update 4. Bristol Bay Park A Concept Plan August 27, 2009 1 . Jaycee Pond Ownership (TENTATIVE) 1 . Director's (written) 12. Athletic Field Policy Comprehensive Revision - 2. Recreation (verbal) (TENTATIVE) '3. Parks (written) 3. Athletic Field Scheduling Policy (TENTATIVE) 4. Fox Hill West Park Naming Request September 10, 2009 i1 . Director's (written) 2. Recreation (written) 3. Parks (verbal) September 24, 2009 - 1 . Summer 2009 Programs Performance (Budget vs. 1 . Director's (written) Actual) 2. Recreation (verbal) 13. Parks (written) October 8, 2009 1 . Director's (written) 2. Recreation (written) 3. Parks (verbal) October 22, 2009 ) 1 . Directors (written) (Bart and Laura Out 2. Recreation (verbal) of Office) 3. Parks (written) November 12, 2009 1 . Director's (written) 2. Recreation (written) 3. Parks (verbal) 11/14/2009 None None 11 . Strategic Planning None None None (Tentative Date for Strategic Planning Meeting) December 3, 2009 1 . Director's (written) (First Thursday) 2. Recreation (verbal) 3. Parks (written) December 17, 2009 1 . Director's (written) (Third Thursday) 2. Recreation (written) 3. Parks verbal Memorandum WPK�UF To: Park Board From: Scott Sleezer Superintendent of Parks ` PRflKs $ PECftF.AT1oN CC: Bart Olson, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Date: June 17, 2009 Subject: June 2009 Parks Report mwmw xaron�Ew.naovurv�n Athletic Field Division Baseball Preparing fields for play daily by adding clay to fill holes, fine dragging the infields and lining the fields for over 211 games. Soccer Preparing the fields for play by painting the fields and fixing and repairing goal nets weekly. Tournaments Staff prepared the Bridge ball field complex for three tournaments in the month of June. Trash Control Picked up all loose trash and debris by systematically walking a grid at each site, replacing liners in all trash cans. Drainage Staff dug a trench at Van Emmon to allow the parking lot to drain around the north side of the ball field. Beautification Division Tree Trimming In preparation for the Forth of July celebration staff trimmed all of the trees and shrubs at Town Square Park. Staff also mulched all of the plant beds and tree rings with hardwood mulch. Recycle Program Staff worked with Veolia to put recycle toters at Bridge and Beecher Parks. Staff drilled four inch holes in the top of the toters to allow the public to place recycle items in the toters and help keep food items out. Veolia empties the toters on site each week. 5K/8K Run Staff assisted the Walter & Connie Payton Foundation in the annual 8k/5k Payton Run. Playground Division Safety Inspection Staff inspected all playgrounds weekly visually checking equipment using a systematic approach looking for missing or loose hardware. Accessing the equipment pulling and pushing on each apparatus to check if it is secure and filled out inspection form for each site. Surfacing Maintenance Weekly raked surfacing back under slide exits, swings, climbers, and transfer platforms to meet ADA, CPSC, and ASTM guidelines in every playground. Raked area so it is uniform and smooth in appearance and level with transition areas. Spray Park Staff preformed a system check and made repairs to the spray park at Riemenscheider Park. Park Construction Staff installed the Stop and Yield signs in addition to painting lines on the trail to enhance the transportation theme at Green's Filling Station Park. Turf Division Mowing Staff weekly mowed all City owned turf areas over sixty sites, string trimming around posts, signs and other such obstacles and blow clippings from all paved surfaces. High Weed Mowing Staff mowed and trimmed the high weeds at Whispering Meadows Park. Trash Control Picked up all loose trash and debris by systematically walking a grid at each site, replacing liners in all trash cans.