Plan Commission Minutes 2013 02-13-13
APPROVED 7/10/13
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PLAN COMMISSION
City Council Chambers
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 7:00pm
Commission Members in Attendance:
Chairman Tom LindblomJames Weaver
Art ProchaskaJack Jones
Charles KraupnerJeff Baker
Absent: Jane Winninger, Michael Crouch
Other City Staff
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Julie Morrison, EEI Engineer
Other Guests –
Depo Court Reporter Chris VitoshJim Ratos, Kendall Crossing
Kelly Helland, AttorneyJason Pesola, Kendall Crossing
Lynn Dubajic, YEDCDave Kellogg
Meeting Called to Order
Chairman Tom Lindblom called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Previous Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2013
The minutes were approved as read on a motion by Jones and second by Baker.
Approved unanimously on a voice vote.
Citizen’s Comments
None
Public Hearings
1. Continued PC 2012-11 Kendall Crossing, LLC, Petitioner, has filed an
application with the United City of Yorkville requesting Final Plat approval for the
Kendall Crossing (formerly Countryside Center) property for the purpose of
constructing a new 38,500 square foot cinema complex. The property consists of
approximately 18.5 acres and is located immediately north of US Route 34, west of
Illinois Route 47, generally south of Countryside Parkway and east of Center
Parkway, in Yorkville, Illinois.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Prochaska and seconded by Commissioner Jones
to enter into Public Hearing. Commenced at 7:02pm after swearing in of those who
would speak.
(See Court Reporter’s transcript)
The Hearing concluded at7:06pm on a motion by Prochaska and second by Jones with
voice vote approval.
Old Business
1. City Council Action Updates
a. PC 2012-11 Kendall Crossing –Preliminary Plat
b. PC 2013-01 Salek Subdivision of Lion’s Pool –Final Plat
Krysti Barksdale-Noble gave an update in a memo in the packet.
New Business
1. PC 2012-11
(same as above Public Hearing description)
Ms. Barksdale-Noble said a memo from Ron Bauer & Associates regarding “Kendall
Crossing-Final Plat Review” would be entered into the record and become a permanent
part of the minutes. (See attached).
Mr. Prochaska commented on the easements along the common lines and Ms. Barksdale-
Noble said they could be approved subject to staff comments. Engineer Julie Morrison
said if the adjoining lots were sold, the easements would have to be acquired separately
or they would have to be vacated. Attorney Helland said she could draft language for
easements. Property owner Jim Ratos said he is trying to eliminate problems in the future
and the matter can be addressed when there is an end-user. He does not want to
encumber the property. Ms. Helland said she is OK with the sideyard setback and
drainage easement.
The other comment, (#15) was a concern raised that the ordinance was outdated and EEI
was contacted. Ms. Noble confirmed the ordinance was outdated.
Motion:
Commissioner Prochaska made the following motion: In consideration of
testimony presented during a Public Hearing on December 12, 2012 and February 13,
2013 as well as in discussions conducted at those meeting, the Plan Commission
recommends approval to the City Council of a request for Final Plat approval for the
Kendall Crossing PUD, as presented by the Petitioner in a plan prepared by RB &
Associates Consulting Inc. date stamped received February 5, 2013, subject to review
comments prepared by the City’s Engineering Consultant, EEI, in a letter dated February
8, 2013 as stated in a staff recommendation provided in a memorandum dated February 8,
2013 and further subject to resolution of items 1 and 15 of the staff recommendations.
Commissioner Jones seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Baker asked if McDonald’s would have access to the property. It is not
certain at this time and McDonald’s is conducting their own site plan. Mr. Ratos
commented it would be advantageous to have access. Mr. Baker recommended keeping
the traffic internal rather than placing additional traffic on Rt. 47.
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Additionally, staff comment #9 was discussed with Ms. Morrison stating that the City is
requesting a 15-foot easement for water mains. Mr. Ratos approved of that request.
Amendment to Motion:
Mr. Prochaska said he wished to amend his original motion to additionally include
resolution of staff comments #9 and #10 [in addition to the original 1 & 15]. Jones
seconded. No discussion on amendment.
Roll call on amendment: Weaver-yes, Kraupner-yes, Jones-yes, Baker-yes,
Prochaska-yes, Lindblom-yes. Passed 6-0
Roll Call Vote on Amended Motion:
Prochaska-yes, Weaver-yes, Kraupner-yes, Jones-yes, Baker-yes, Lindblom-yes.
Passed 6-0
Additional Business
None
Adjournment
Jones moved and Prochaska seconded the motion to adjourn. Adjourned at 7:19pm.
Respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker
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