Zoning Commission Minutes 2013 06-26-13
APPROVED 7/24/13
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Yorkville City Hall Conference Room
800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560
Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and Mr. Millen welcomed everyone.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken; a quorum was established.
Committee Members in Attendance
Jeff Baker Phil Haugen
Pete Huinker Gary Neyer
Greg Millen
City Officials in Attendance
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Jason Engberg, Community Development Intern
Citizen’s Comments
There were no citizens in attendance.
Previous Minutes
Mr. Millen made a motion to approve the April 26, 2013 minutes. Mr. Baker moved to approve; it was
seconded; there was no discussion on the motions; approved unanimously; motion carried. Mr. Millen
then turned the meeting over to Mr. Engberg to cover Old Business.
Old Business:
Mr. Engberg started with Chapter 16 - noting the changes suggested at the last meeting:
10-16-3: General Provisions
: Some of the numbers were kept the same; however, they looked
at lengths. It was generally agreed to keep to the minimums. Mr. Millen mentioned it is still
adjustable with a PUD.
10-16-3/C: Access to Driveway Widths:
Ms. Noble said this is based specifically on use; the
chart shows minimum standards; reviewed on a site-by-site basis.
10-16-3/D: Design Standards:
Mr. Baker opened the discussion talking about different apron
(cut) designs and radius (curb). Mr. Engberg mentioned the last time they met they talked about
splitting up Residential, Commercial and Industrial (16.17) because commercial and industrial
can be anything. He suggested leaving a note saying it is up to engineering review and approval.
based on zoning of the property, anticipated vehicle traffic, etc., due to variances based on
amount and kinds of traffic as demonstrated by the petitioner. (Ms. Noble suggested that she and
Jason work on that a little more and bring it back to committee.)
Mr. Neyer wanted to point out that in the chart, non-residential maximum width of 24’ seemed
strange to have a smaller maximum width for non-residential than for residential. Mr. Baker
suggested changing it to 25’.
10.16.7 – Land Banked Parking Facilities
: Mr. Engberg addressed “Part C: Termination of
Land Bank” and said there were three criteria (or instances) to consider termination. 1) The
intent of use has increased; 2) The type of use changes; and 3) Addition to the property or
building. Ms. Noble explained the theory behind Land Banking.
10.17.1 – Fencing & Screening:
Mr. Engberg said he pretty much completely changed
everything from the previous version. He asked the commission to let him know what worked
for them; what didn’t work for them; and what they could leave out. He tried to separate
everything into categories. Ms. Noble asked how they felt about having no more than two types
of fencing material permitted per fence. After much discussion, nothing was decided.
It was decided that fences should be built up to the property line rather than 1’ inside. Mr.
Engberg said he changed the height up to 4’ at maximum in the front with 50% opacity.
It was also decided to go 8’ height for corners and for residential, industrial and business.
Mr. Baker suggested changing all of the 12’ heights to 8’ heights and Ms. Noble and the
commission agreed.
Mr. Baker did not think it was a good idea to eliminate chain link fencing. Mr. Neyer suggested
it be vinyl coated for business, residential and private institutions. Mr. Baker said he knows the
gentleman who works for Aurora’s Parks Department and their standard is to purchase
galvanized chain link, then immediately have it powder coated for maximum longevity of the
fence. Ms. Noble suggested discarding Table 10.17.05 since the commission has no jurisdiction
over schools.
10.17.03 – Fencing & Screening:
Mr. Engberg said he checked surrounding areas to see what
they did and re-worded some of the regulations. It has been specified that dumpsters are only for
commercial use and need to be screened from the public view.
It was agreed to separate industrial from manufacturing.
(Mr. Neyer brought up the residential 30’ maximum height and noted, unless it has been
changed, he thought the maximum height in residential was measured to the mean height of a
gable according to Chapter 2. All agreed he was correct.)
Mr. Millen asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by Mr. Haugen; it was seconded; all
voted in favor; and the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. The next meeting will be July 24, 2013
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Bonnie Olsem
Administrative Secretary