Plan Commission Minutes 2015 02-11-15Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 3/11/15
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PLAN COMMISSION
City Council Chambers
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 7:00pm
Commission Members in Attendance
Chairman Tom Lindblom James Weaver
Jack Jones Deb Horaz
Jeff Baker Charles Kraupner
Art Prochaska
Absent: Michael Crouch, Jane Winninger
City Staff
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Mr. Chris Heinen, City Planner
Chris Funkhouser, Alderman
Larry Kot, Alderman
Jackie Milschewski, Alderman
Ken Koch, Alderman
Other Guests
Christine Vitosh, Court Reporter Steve Lord, The Beacon News
Julie Morrison, IDOT Ray Wolson, White Oak Estates
Barb Wolson, White Oak Estates Kevin Shaw, Vision Leap AV
Michael Wolancevich Lisa Coffey, Attorney
Katie Leiva Dan Statkus
Caleb Smith David Schultz, HR Green
Mike Mann, Boombah Stacie Hazlett, Bridge Street Plaza
Marilyn DiCola, White Oak Estates David Schmelzle
Mark Liptrot Rose Liptrot
Shirley Ann Briggs Susan Betz
Janet Groner David Anderson
Lisa Wolancevich Patty Herrera
Kara Lawson Iris Cooney
Anna Jaruszewski Hugh Cameron, Septran Properties
Meeting Called to Order
Chairman Tom Lindblom called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
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Minutes January 14, 2015
The minutes were approved as presented on a motion by James Weaver and second by
Art Prochaska. Unanimous voice vote approval.
Citizen’s Comments None
Public Hearings
A motion was made by Mr. Kraupner and seconded by Mr. Weaver, to enter into Public
Hearing. Unanimous voice vote. Chairman Lindblom swore in those who would speak.
Public Hearings
1. PC 2014-21 Daniel Statkus, petitioner, has filed an application with the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illiois, requesting special use
permit approval for a single-family apartment dewelling unit located in a
business building in the B-3 Business District located at 711 N. Bridge Street
in Yorkville, Illinois.
The Hearing began at 7:04pm and ended at 7:08pm.
(See Court Reporter's Transcript)
2. PC 2014-22 Caleb Smith, petitioner, has filed an application with the United
City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting rezoning approval
from E-1 Estate District to A-1 Agricultural District located at 2560 South
Cannonball Trail in Yorkville, Illinois.
The Hearing began at 7:08pm and ended at 7:11pm.
(See Court Reporter's Transcript)
3. PC 2014-23 Imperial Investments, LLC, petitioner, has filed an application
with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting special
use permit approval for an outdoor music venue pursuant to Chapter 6,
Table 10.06.03 of the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance located at 112 W. Van
Emmon Street in Yorkville, Illinois.
The Hearing began at 7:11pm and ended at 8:16pm.
(See Court Reporter's Transcript)
It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Prochaska and Jones respectively, to
continue Hearing #3 to the next Plan Commission meeting on March 11, 2015.
Roll call vote: Jones-yes, Baker-yes, Prochaska-yes, Weaver-yes, Horaz-yes,
Kraupner-yes, Lindblom-yes. Passed 7-0.
Another motion was made by Mr. Jones to close Public Hearings #1 and #2 and it was
seconded by Mr. Weaver. Voice vote approval.
Old Business: None
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New Business
1. PC 2014-21 Daniel Statkus petition (see above #1)
Action Item
Special Use
Commissioner Jones commented that this special use is a great use for the tax rolls. Mr.
Weaver moved and Mr. Kraupner seconded a motion to approve PC 2014-21 Daniel
Statkus special use permit. Mr. Kraupner asked for clarification on the need for the
petition. Ms. Barksdale-Noble explained that it was a legal non-conforming use and
vacant for 12 months. Due to the vacancy, there was an amortization schedule. The new
petitioner is using the structure for a different purpose than the previous owner and
needed to request a special use.
Mr. Baker asked why a special use was needed since a residence above a business is legal
under the new zoning ordinance. Ms. Barksdale-Noble replied that it is legal only under
B-1 and this structure is classed as B-3.
Roll call: Baker-yes, Prochaska-yes, Weaver-yes, Horaz-yes, Kraupner-yes, Jones-yes,
Lindblom-yes. Passed 7-0.
2. PC 2014-22 Caleb Smith petition (see #2 above)
Action Item
Rezoning
Mr. Jones made a motion and Mr. Weaver seconded it to approve PC 2014-22 Caleb
Smith who plans to have a horse on the property. Ms. Horaz asked why the zoning
should be changed. Mr. Heinen said this property was annexed to Grande Reserve and
the property would default to R-1 zoning if no other zoning was requested.
Roll call: Prochaska-yes, Weaver-yes, Horaz-yes, Kraupner-yes, Jones-yes, Baker-yes,
Lindblom-yes. Passed 7-0.
Additional Business
1. City Council Action Updates
Mr. Heinen reported that PC 2014-18 application by School District #115 for a special
use permit for a wind energy system or turbine was approved by City Council.
Ms. Julie Morrison of IDOT reported on the Game Farm Road project and said the
contract was awarded to Geneva Construction for $3.7 million. Work will begin mid-
March and finish mid-November and will be done in stages. Construction will start at Rt.
34 to City Hall for the first stage, City Hall to Somonauk will be the second stage and
then Somonauk to Rt. 47. School must be out before the second stage is begun. IDOT
will meet with the schools and coordinate bus routes.
Adjournment
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 8:31pm on a motion by
Weaver and Jones, respectively.
Respectfully transcribed by Marlys Young, Minute Taker