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Plan Commission Minutes 2015 07-08-15Page 1 of 3 APPROVED 8/12/15 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION City Council Chambers Wednesday, July 8, 2015 7:00pm Commission Members in Attendance Chairman Randy Harker Reagan Flavin-Goins James Weaver Charles Kraupner Chuck Galmarini Richard Vinyard Absent: Michael Crouch, Deb Horaz, Jack Jones City Staff Mr. Chris Heinen, City Planner Kurt Muth, EEI Other Guests Alderman Chris Funkhouser Christine Vitosh, Court Reporter Dennis Knauf Julie Knauf Terry Richards Adam Richards Kelly Kramer Helland, Attorney Meeting Called to Order Chairman Randy Harker called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Roll Call Roll call was taken and a quorum was established. Minutes June 2, 2015 The minutes were approved as presented on a motion by Mr. Weaver and second by Ms. Flavin-Goins. Approved unanimously on a roll call vote. Citizen’s Comments None Public Hearings Chairman Harker explained the procedure for the meeting and swore in those who would give testimony. At 7:07pm a motion was made by Mr. Weaver and seconded by Mr. Kraupner to close the regular session and go into Public Hearing. Roll call vote: Galmarini-yes, Goins-yes, Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes, Harker-yes. Passed 6-0. Page 2 of 3 1. PC 2015-09 Terry Richards, petitioner, has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting rezoning approval from B-3, General Business District to M-1, Limited Manufacturing District. The real property is located at 147 Commercial Drive in Yorkville, Illinois. (See Court Reporter's Transcript) 2. PC 2015-10 Terry Richards, petitioner has filed an application with the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting special use approval for a public storage facility pursuant to Chapter 6, Table 10.06.03 of the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance. The real property is located at 147 Commercial Drive in Yorkville, Illinois. (See Court Reporter's Transcript) At 7:21pm a motion was made by Mr. Kraupner and seconded by Mr. Weaver to close the Public Hearing and re-open the regular session. Roll call vote: Galmarini-yes, Goins-yes, Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes, Harker-yes. Passed 6-0. Old Business None New Business 1. PC 2015-09 Rezoning (see above #1) Action Item Rezoning There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Kraupner and Weaver, respectively, as follows: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on July 8, 2015 and discussions conducted at that meeting, the Plan Commission recommends approval to the City Council a request for Rezoning approval from B-3, General Business District to M-1, Limited Manufacturing District located at 147 Commercial Drive, subject to staff recommendations and conditions in a memo dated June 29, 2015. Roll call: Goins-yes, Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes, Galmarini-yes, Harker- yes. Passed 6-0. 2. 2015-10 Special Use (see above #2) Action Item Special Use There was no further discussion and a motion was made by Mr. Kraupner and seconded by Mr. Galmarini as follows: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on July 8, 2015 and discussions conducted at that meeting, the Plan Commission recommends approval to the City Council a request for Special Use approval for a public storage facility pursuant to Chapter 6, Table 10.06.03 of the Yorkville Zoning Ordinance located at 147 Commercial Drive, subject to staff recommendations and conditions in a memo dated June 29, 2015. Roll call: Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes, Galmarini-yes, Goins-yes, Harker- yes. Passed 6-0 Page 3 of 3 Additional Business City Council Action Updates: Mr. Heinen reported on three items recently before the Plan Commission and then before City Council. 1. Microbreweries now allowed under approved text amendment. 2. Text amendment for fence heights approved, questions raised on sideyard fences placement in relation to the structure of the house. The Councilman later withdrew any further recommendations and the final height approved was 6 feet on corner sideyard fences. 3. Council approved fitness clubs for M-1 manufacturing district by a unanimous vote. In another matter, Mr. Heinen said there will be a Illinois APA conference for Plan Commissioners on October 7-9 in Normal. If anyone would like to attend, the City will pay for the conference, but not hotel. Further information is on the APA website. Adjournment There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:29pm on a motion by Mr. Weaver and second by Ms. Goins. Voice vote approval. Respectfully transcribed by Marlys Young, Minute Taker