Park Board Minutes 2002 10-28-02 Yorkville Parks &Recreation
Park Planning& Development Meeting
Park Board Minutes
October 28,2002
Call to Order- AP R� .�V/E� �
Dave Cathey called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Roll Call-
Present: Bill Wedge, Ken Koch, Dave Cathey
Absent: Chris Rollins, Lisa Scherer
Staff in Attendance: Sue Swithin, Laura Brown
Absent: Eric Dhuse, Alderman Paul James
Guests and/or City Officials—
Mke Schoppe, City Planner.
Approval of Minutes-
Mmutes of the October 14, 2002 meeting were unanimously approved following a motion by
Wedge. Koch seconded.
Bills Review-
A motion to pay bills was made by Wedge. Koch seconded the motion. A roll-call vote was
taken: Koch, yes;Wedge, yes; Cathey,yes. Approval was unanimous.
Developers Presentation and Review—
Gary Weber and Roger Brown, representing Inland Development, presented a proposed site plan
for Fox River Bluffs in keeping with the County's 1-1/2 mile review. The site is located at the
northeast corner of Highpoint Road and Fox Road.
Rollins arrived at 7:08 p.m.
The developer is proposing to rezone the parcel from farming to residential, and allow for lot
sizes greater than 50,000 sq. ft. The main entrance to Fox River Bluffs would be off of Fox
Road, with two other access points on Eldamain Road. Weber explained they want to preserve
the heavily wooded, deep swale areas as open space, and plan for a potential bike trail. He said
they are currently working on details with the Highway Dept.,Health Dept., Forest Preserve
District, and the County.
Discussion continued addressing location of a bike trail and how this proposed development
relates to the City's land-cash ordinance. Wedge noted the Park Board would like to see a bike
trail run along the Fox River. Schoppe pointed out that with the proposed 141 homes, the land-
cash requirement for this project would be about 5.25 acres.
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Rollins addressed concerns for park land, suitable for baseball and soccer fields, as well as parking
space, that is not provided in the proposed development. He pointed out it is important to weigh
benefits against the pressure it can put on other facilities and park land, if that space is not
provided. Following discussion, Brown formalized a recommendation that it would be the Park
Board's preference for 5 +/- acres of park land, if the developer can accommodate it--a two-acre
parcel in the area of Lots 3, 4, and 5, for a trail head park, with an additional three-acre parcel in
the area of Lots 12, 13, and 14 for a neighborhood park, also, working in conjunction with the
Forest Preserve District to provide future enhancements of the trails through the woods. Koch so
moved. Wedge seconded the motion. Approval was unanimous.
Chris Lannert, representing Ocean Atlantic, presented a revised plan for Westbury Village,
proposed on the present Undesser Turkey Farm. The plan includes commercial and residential
space on approximately 303 acres, three neighborhoods of single family homes on a minimum lot
size of 10-12,000 sq. ft., as well as court homes, apartments, and condos, totaling just over 1,000
units. Proposed features include access to a regional trail, disk golf,tot lots, lakes, a clubhouse
facility, and considerable open space in the center of the project. The plan also shows the
relocation of the creek along the Rt. 47 open space corridor meandering through the project.
Lannert pointed out that engineers and city staff will see the plan on Thursday.
The Board expressed great concern for potential flooding of the trail and the proposed park
space. Rollins also expressed concern for parking and access to the park in the northeast corner
of the development. Lannert said the plan includes 58 acres of open space, 14 acres for the Lake
and recreation facility, and 5 acres for trail and park in the east corner of the project along the
creek. Schoppe guided the discussion further,breaking down the issues of open space, land-cash
credit, the potential for flooding, and the proposed layout of the development.
The Board concluded that no credit should be given for any fully private features of the
development(community building and pool), and half credit only for the trail area. Cathey
suggested accepting only cash and the trail. The Board asked that the plan be reviewed to
consider providing 15 acres of high, dry park space, including the trail, with access to the highway
for less impact on the residents and to identify the remaining amenities private vs public so the
board has a clear indication.
Brown said the next petitioner is the Yorkville Senior Apartments. Although no one was present
to speak to the Board, Brown reported that the amendment to the annexation asks for a piece of
property on Rt. 47 south of Rt.71 that backs up to the Fox Highlands development. Discussion
ended with the Board's decision to recommend accepting only cash. Cathey made the motion.
Koch seconded. The recommendation received unanimous approval.
At 9:15 p.m. Koch moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the purchase or lease of real
property 2(c)(5). Cathey seconded.
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The meeting returned to open session at 9:34 p.m. Wedge moved, and the Board unanimously
agreed,to not accept the offer by the Countryside Center Homeowners' Association due to the
area's limited utility as park land and its maintenance liability. Koch seconded the motion.
Schoppe left the meeting at this time.
Old Business—
Brown addressed a question raised last week regarding the monetary allocation for Heartland
Park. She reported that the $55,000 budget approved at a prior park board meeting is still being
used for operating expenditures.
Reporting on the Park Master Plan,Brown reported that Ruettigger, Tonelli and Associates has
been relieved of the project. Schoppe Design is being explored to complete the project design,
and will provide a design cost estimate to be presented at the next park board meeting. Graff has
expressed a willingness to help find the fiscal resources to complete the Master Plan.
Following up on a number of items discussed at the October 14 board meeting, Brown pointed
out that Swithin has finalized a draft of the community survey and it has been distributed to board
members. Included is a memo outlining the survey cost and the current status of the budget. A
question was raised regarding the budget. Brown will check into it and provide an answer.
Koch made a motion to approve the survey draft, and to recommend that Swithin proceed to
enter into a contract with Northern Illinois University Public Opinion Laboratory to complete the
survey. Cathey seconded. A roll-call vote was taken: Rollins, yes; Cathey, yes;Wedge, yes;
Koch, yes. The recommendation will be presented to the Committee of the Whole on November
5. The survey is expected to be completed within eight weeks.
New Business-
Brown reported that plans are moving ahead on the Grande Reserve project. She said that Graff
has asked all departments to provide feedback to the developer, and she has submitted a list of
suggestions. Swithin suggested that board members review the map, taking into account Brown's
suggestions for the neighborhood areas to see if there are other things that need to be considered.
The Board reviewed a draft of park land classification standards provided by Brown.
Additional Business—
Brown reported that Burbach is coming to a planning meeting on November 18 at 6 p.m. to
review the feasibility study and to discuss design stages for the project.
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Brown will prepare a schedule of meetings for the Board for 2003.
Swithin reported that $784.90 remaining in account 300691 referees will be transferred to the
new account 300667. She asked for a motion to approve the transfer. Koch made the motion.
Wedge seconded. A roll-call vote was taken: Rollins,yes;Cathey,yes;Koch, yes;Wedge, yes.
The meeting adjourned at 9:39 p.m. following a motion by Koch, seconded by Wedge.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Rice
Recording Secretary
Neat meeting 7:00 p.m.November 18 in the Austin Room of the Beecher Community
Building.
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