City Council Minutes 1978 02-23-78 (Pre-Public Hearing) MINUTES OF THE PRE-PUBLIC HEARING HELD FEBRUARY 23 , 1978 AT ply
CI'T'Y HALL BEFORE THE CITY OF YORKVILLE CITY COUNCIL.
RE: STARK' S PRQPQSED ANNEXATION
Mayor Thanepohn called the hearing to order at 7 : 30 P.M.
Mayor Thanepohn stated there was opposition to the name of Bristol
Station for the proposed annexation. Mr. Stark responded he had an
alternative name of Fox Station that would then be used.
Mayor Thanepohn stated there would be a need for another Impact
Study when development plans and schedule are available as it
is impossible to assess with no working grounds .
Mr. Stark stated he was requesting rezoning only now and there were
no immediate plans to develope the area. Mayor Thanepohn stated
that Mr. Stark would have to submit a fixed plan for rezoning
purposes .
Mayor Thanepohn stated that City Planner, Jim Clarage suggested the
right-of-ways not be zoned .
Mr . Stark stated this was ,in his opinion, conceptually the best use
for the land in question. Mr. Stark has met with the Site Committee
of the Community Center project regarding a possible site for the new
Community Center Building along Walnut Street adjacent to the buffer
area of trees . Mayor Thanepohn stated the Community Center Committee
needs to have some definite committment as to the availability
of the property as soon as possible. Mr. Stark res.ponded that if
the Community Center has a site before his plan can be finalized he
will donate land for another purpose, possibly that of a fire station
for the north side of the river.
Alderman Beach stated the Land And/Or Cash Grant Ordinance
would not apply to commercial property.
Mayor Thanepohn asked if streets , water 9 sewer would be installed
before any building construction. Mr. Stark responded he would go
along with the City' s stipulations .
Mr. Stark agreed to leave the available meeting dates and times
with Attorney Wilson to set up a meeting with City Planner, City
Attorney, and Mayor to discuss the March 9 , 1978 Public Hearing .
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 00 P.M. �--
Respectfully Submitted , ~
C ty Clerk
Mayor