Comp Plan Citizen Advisory Committee Packet 2008 04-17-08
United City of Yorkville
County Seat of Kendall County
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois, 60560
Telephone: 630-553-4350
Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee
AGENDA
Residential Land Use Meeting
Thursday April 17, 2008
Yorkville Public Library
902 Game Farm Road
Meeting Called to Order: 5:30 p.m.
New Business:
1. Welcome (Anne Lucietto, Chair of Yorkville Plan Commission)
2. Review/Discuss (Citizen Advisory Committee led by Travis Miller, Comm. Dev. Director – 15 minutes)
a. Existing Residential Land Use Types
i. Intentions of existing types
ii. Additional and/or Unnecessary categories
b. Packet Articles
3. Break (5 minutes)
4. Meeting Tasks (Citizens Advisory Committee)
a. Preparation of Draft Residential Land Use Maps (Discussion Groups – 1 hour)
b. Discussion Groups report back to Citizens Advisory Committee (40 minutes)
5. Questions/Comments
6. Adjourn
NEXT MEETING:
1. Review/Finalization Meeting
Wednesday May 28, 2008
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Yorkville Public Library
902 Game Farm Road
Attachments:
1. Citizens Advisory Committee Input (written comments received by staff 3/26/08 – 4/16/08)
Stephanie Boettcher
From: Travis Miller [tmiller@yorkville.il.us]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:27 AM
To: Nancy_J_Wilson@rsh.net
Cc: 'Stephanie Boettcher'; alucietto@yorkville.il.us; 'Brendan McLaughlin@yorkville.il.us'
Subject: RE: Citizens Advisory Committee
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Nancy,
Thanks for the comments about last night’s meeting! Glad to hear the positive feedback on the process.
We will be dividing into the same groups next month. Since the next meeting will be a carry-over from last night
(same exercise, just considering residential uses), keeping the same members together should help us to build
from last night’s work. So, we will share your comments 1-4 with that group next month. We will also file along
with the comments received to date to be reviewed by the committee in May (as Anne explained last night).
Stephanie,
Please copy Nancy’s comments and distribute to Group 2 at the April 17th meeting to be incorporated into
their discussion.
Thanks again,
Travis
From: Nancy_J_Wilson@rsh.net [mailto:Nancy_J_Wilson@rsh.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:12 AM
To: tmiller@yorkville.il.us
Subject: Citizens Advisory Committee
Travis,
I just wanted to drop you a note on a couple of things... First of all, last night's modified exercise
of using maps and thinking big picture was one of the most productive meetings. Somehow the
combination of looking at the planning area and discussing policy issues, and actually drawing on
the maps seem to strike a cord with me, and I think with the group I was with. As the groups
reported out, some good ideas were explained, and although it's obvious some have specific
agendas, there were also some good points. This exercise seemed to be much more engaging than
the previous weeks' exercises, it would be great to continue in the same manner for the next
meeting.
Speaking of the next meeting, I will be out of town on business April 17. If you don't mind, I'd like
to give you a few thoughts for the residential development issue...
1. Diversity. Although most people voice concern over high density housing, I do think it has it's
place in a thriving community. Last night we talked about a Metra station in the future, these sorts
of areas are perfect for transit-oriented development, these may also work near the Prairie
Parkway exits so people can get on highways easily. This keeps high density out of central parts of
town, and away from suburban neighborhoods. There is a need for this type of housing to attract
young professionals to live/spend here. I just think we need to think more broadly instead of just
wanting all estate neighborhoods, as this creates an overall culture of diversity and creativity that
is vital to the long term health of the city.
2. As much as possible, suburban and estate neighborhoods should be built in visual areas.. by
this I mean close to gateways, welcoming people into Yorkville in a beautiful setting. Also, the
natural landscape of the properties should be preserved as much as possible (eg. keep trees) to
create character in conjuction with building standards. One of the comments I hear from residents
in the community is how one development looks like another, I don't disagree, but we should
encourage developers to create several types of homes that need to be "mixed up" in their
developments to prevent each house next to each other being the same.
3. Safety. Developments should be away from industrial and big box commercial areas so as to
avoid issues with traffic, truck deliveries, etc. Also, residential streets should be wide enough for
steet parking and safe travels in a car, bike, etc.
4. The residential potential south of Rt. 71 is obviously tremendous, I envision smaller, but
contiguous residential development of suburban and tranistional residential areas with
neighborhood commercial mixed in for most of the corridor to the southern border of the planning
area.
My apologies for the long message!
Hope you are doing well. Thanks for everything.
Nancy
Nancy Wilson , RN, BSN, MBA
Vice President, Ancillary Services
Rush-Copley Medical Center
2000 Ogden Ave.
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 978-6276
(630) 978-6888 fax
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