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Plan Commission Minutes 2014 05-14-14Page 1 of 5 APPROVED 7/9/14 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION City Council Chambers Wednesday, May 14, 2014 7:00pm Commission Members in Attendance Chairman Tom Lindblom Michael Crouch Jeff Baker Deborah Horaz Charles Kraupner Amy Cesich, Park Board Absent: Jane Winninger, Jack Jones, James Weaver, Art Prochaska Other City Staff Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director Chris Heinen, City Planner Tim Evans, Director of Parks and Recreation Chris Funkhouser, Alderman Brad Sanderson, Engineer EEI Other Guests Christine Vitosh, DepoCourt Reporter John Schneider Dan Kramer, Attorney Richard Carlson Clayton Marker, Heartland Stephen Hart Gary Neyer, Heartland Traci Hart Fred Gaebler Joan Robb Becky Sleezer Bruce Best Joyce Best 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. Chairman Lindblom welcomed new Commissioner Deborah Horaz. He also announced that Commissioners Jack Jones, Jeff Baker and Jane Winninger have each been reappointed for another 4-year term. Minutes April 17, 2014 The minutes were approved as presented on a motion by Baker and second by Kraupner. Unanimous voice vote approval. Citizen’s Comments None Page 2 of 5 Public Hearings 1. PC 2014-02 the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, petitioner, has filed an application requesting a text amendment to incorporate public and private, indoor and outdoor amphitheaters as Special Uses within Business Districts in the Zoning Ordinance. Motion: Commissioners Kraupner and Crouch moved and seconded, respectively, to open the Public Hearings. Unanimous voice vote approval. Chairman Lindblom swore in those who would speak at the Hearing and the Hearing opened at 7:03pm. Amphitheaters was tabled from the last Plan Commission meeting and there was no further discussion. This Hearing was closed at 7:04pm on a motion by Crouch and second by Kraupner, approved by unanimous voice vote. 2. PC 2014-05 Marker Inc., Petitioner, has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting a Special Use for Planned Unit Development (PUD) approval for the purpose of developing a new 47 lot active adult community to be named Heartland Meadows. The real property consists of approximately 7.9 acres located east of Illinois Route 47 at the southwest corner of Jackson and Freemont Streets, in Yorkville, Illinois. The Heartland Meadows Hearing began at 7:05pm and concluded at 7:40pm on a motion and second by Crouch and Kraupner, respectively. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. (See Court Reporter's Transcript for Details) Chairman Lindblom asked to reverse the order of New Business and Old Business to discuss Heartland Meadows first and the Board members agreed. New Business (moved up on agenda) 2. PC 2014-05 (Heartland Meadows--see #2 under Public Hearings) Discussion: Amy Cesich was present on behalf of the Park Board to bring forth a land cash amount recommendation. She said the Park Board is asking for $50,000 per acre with front- funding and she said the Board felt the suggested lower amount of $30,000 per acre would set a precedent. She said that park maintenance costs do not decrease and Ms. Horaz added that parks sell homes. Attorney Kramer clarified if the Park Board was asking for $50,000 for an improved acre. He said that two recently sold properties sold for $18,000 for an annexed, entitled and zoned acre. He said the ordinance does not call for an entitled acre, but rather a developed acre. Ms. Cesich said, for the record, that the Park Board was not in agreement for these transactions. Page 3 of 5 Engineer Sanderson summarized the engineering report and said there were no major issues. The street width in this development will be the same as the rest of the City, however, driveways will be shorter. Parking will only be allowed on 1 side of the street. Mr. Baker expressed concern for the setbacks and ingress/egress for fire trucks and ambulances. Staff is working with Attorney Kramer on the reduced depth of the storm sewer of 3 feet. Chairman Lindblom said he was concerned with the 5-foot sideyard setbacks because of the fire danger and suggested the homes should have a sprinkler system or all brick on the sides (no vinyl siding), no side windows/doors and double drywall on the inside. Commissioner Horaz concurred with Mr. Lindblom on the siding and setbacks. Mr. Lindblom asked for a combination of these conditions to be added to the amendment. Ms. Horaz said, for the record, she also has issues with density, safety and parking. Mr. Kraupner said he agreed with Mr. Lindblom on the sideyards. He also asked what the square footage is for the houses, however, it is not finalized yet. Ms. Barksdale-Noble said the petitioner is also requesting preliminary plan approval and when the final engineering is completed, they will come back for final plat approval. Mr. Crouch questioned if the Commission is ready for the preliminary plan. He said he shares some of the same concerns as other Commissioners. He said while there is a market for this type of development, he feels there will be more traffic issues with the parking on one side of the street. He also thinks the density is too high and cited a city survey where residents expressed concern for lots smaller than 12,000 square feet and the impact on other residents. Mr. Kramer noted that a similar southside development is very successful and said many of the lots in older parts of town are very small. Action Item Special Use for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Motion: Mr. Crouch made a motion as follows: in consideration of the proposed Heartland Meadows Subdivision, the Plan Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request for rezoning of the property from R-1 One-Family District to R-2 One-Family District and Special Use for Planned Unit Development allowing such variances in bulk regulations as requested by the developer, Marker Inc. Mr. Baker seconded the motion. Chairman Lindblom asked to amend the motion by adding the following language: “approval of sideyard requirements for construction and construction materials to be approved by Fire Department”. Commissioner Horaz seconded the amended motion. There was no further discussion and the addition of the amendment to the motion was approved on a roll call vote: Crouch-yes, Horaz-present, Kraupner-yes, Baker-yes, Cesich-yes, Lindblom-yes. Motion passed with 5-yes and 1- present. With no further discussion, the Commission then voted on the amended motion. Roll call: Kraupner-yes, Crouch-no, Baker-no, Horaz-no, Cesich-no, Lindblom-no. Motion failed with 1 yes and 5 no. Page 4 of 5 3. PC 2014-06 Marker Inc. Petitioner, has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting Preliminary Plan approval for the purpose of developing a new 47 lot active adult community to be named Heartland Meadows. The real property consists of approximately 7.9 acres located east of Illinois Route 47 at the southwest corner of Jackson and Freemont Streets in Yorkville, Illinois. Action Item Preliminary Plan Motion: Mr. Crouch made a motion as follows: In consideration of the proposed Heartland Meadows Subdivision, the Plan Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request for Preliminary Plan approval, as presented by the Petitioner in a plan prepared by James Olson, dated May 4, 2014, subject to review comments prepared by the City's Engineering consultant, EEI, in a letter dated April 4, 2014 and in staff recommendations provided in a memorandum dated May 7, 2014 and further subject to City Council approval of the rezoning of the property from R-1 One-Family District to R-2 One-Family District and Special Use for Planned Unit Development allowing such variances in bulk regulations as requested by the developer, Marker Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baker. There was no discussion and roll call was taken: Baker-no, Horaz-no, Cesich-no, Crouch-no, Kraupner-yes, Lindblom-no. Motions fails 1-5. 1. PC 2014-02 (see #1 under Public Hearings Regarding Amphitheaters) Mr. Heinen said this item had been at the last meeting and Mr. Baker suggested that a manufacturing district be added as an acceptable location. Staff added manufacturing in a text amendment. Chairman Lindblom recapped last month's discussion and the pros and cons of the music being heard in residential areas. Ms. Horaz added that she can hear music from festivals in the White Oak area. Others noted similar experiences and Mr. Kraupner said he hears music from events, but he enjoys it and said it “makes the community”. It was noted that the City has no control over music from the PNA camp. The Amphitheaters are considered a Special Use and Mr. Heinen said a Public Hearing would be needed for the Special Use. Action Item Text Amendment There was no further discussion and Mr. Crouch made the following motion. In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on March 12, 2014 and approval of the findings of fact, the Plan Commission recommends approval to the City Council of a request for text amendment to Title 10, Chapter 7, Article B; B-1 Limited Business District, Article C; B-2 General Business District, Article D; B-3 Service Business District and Title 10, Chapter 8, Article A; Limited Manufacturing District and Article B; General Manufacturing District of the United City of Yorkville's City Code, as presented by staff in a memorandum dated March 6, 2014. Mr. Kraupner seconded this motion. No further discussion. Roll call: Baker-yes, Horaz-present, Crouch-yes, Kraupner-yes, Lindblom-no. Motion passes: 3-yes, 1-present, 1-no. Old Business None (out of order on agenda) Page 5 of 5 Additional Business 1. City Council Action Updates Krysti Barksdale-Noble updated the Commissioners regarding items presented to the City Council on April 22, 2014. (See attached memo from City Planner Chris Heinen for a summary of the items and their results). 2. Zoning Commission Update Information regarding the Zoning Code Revisions was put onto an interactive website and staff received much feedback. Graphics were also posted along with yes/no and feedback questions. A June open house is being planned and the revised code will go before the City Council in July. Mr. Crouch and Mr. Baker both serve on the committee and Mr. Crouch said the code had not been revised since the original adoption in 1973. Chairman Lindblom thanked the Zoning Commission and staff members for their hard work on this project. 3. Comprehensive Plan Update 2014 The current plan was done in 2008 and is now being revamped. RFP's are being sent to outside firms for the update. Mr. Heinen gave a timeline of the various deadline dates for this process and it is hoped to select a firm in July and begin work in August lasting 18-24 months. The firm will give presentations to the Plan Commission during this time. Unique civic engagement opportunities and technology will be used to disseminate information to residents. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:28pm on a motion and second by Mr. Crouch and Ms. Horaz respectively. Respectfully transcribed by Marlys Young, Minute Taker