Plan Commission Minutes 2015 09-09-15Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 10/14/15
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PLAN COMMISSION
City Council Chambers
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 7:00pm
Commission Members in Attendance
Chairman Randy Harker Richard Vinyard
Deborah Horaz James Weaver
Chuck Galmarini Michael Crouch
Charles Kraupner
Absent: Reagan Flavin-Goins
City Staff
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Other Guests
Chris Funkhouser, Alderman
Christine Vitosh, Court Reporter
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 August 12, 2015
A motion was made by Crouch and seconded by Weaver to approve the minutes as
presented.
Roll call: Horaz-yes, Galmarini-yes, Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes,
Crouch-yes, Harker-yes. Passed 7-0.
Citizen’s Comments None
Public Hearings
1. PC2015-15 United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, petitioner, is
proposing a text amendment to Chapter 7: Dimensional and Bulk Regulations in
the Zoning Ordinance to revise Table 10.07.01, Dimensional and Bulk
Requirements with regards to an increase of Maximum Lot Coverage and Floor
Area Ratio (FAR) for all residential, business and manufacturing districts.
Chairman Harker explained the procedure and swore in those who would give testimony.
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A motion was made by Mr. Weaver at approximately 7:03pm to open the Hearing and it
was seconded by Ms. Horaz.
Roll call: Galmarini-yes, Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes, Crouch-yes,
Horaz-yes, Harker-yes. Passed 7-0.
(See Court Reporter's Transcript)
At 8:07pm it was moved and seconded by Mr. Crouch and Mr. Weaver, respectively, to
close the Public Hearing.
Roll call: Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes, Crouch-yes, Horaz-yes,
Galmarini-yes, Harker-yes. Passed 7-0.
A motion was then made by Mr. Crouch and seconded by Ms. Horaz to re-open the
regular meeting.
Roll call: Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes, Crouch-yes, Horaz-yes,
Galmarini-yes, Harker-yes. Passed 7-0.
New Business
1. PC 2015-15 (same as #1 Public Hearing) Lot Coverage
Following discussion in the Public Hearing, Chairman Harker said he was not
comfortable having numerous houses over the maximum lot coverage limit, however,
Ms. Noble said staff would work with the petitioners and there are options. She said
residents should be able to enjoy their property and staff would find a balance. Mr.
Harker asked for statistics on the number of persons turned down for their lot coverages.
He said some lots are just not large enough to add structures or other improvements.
Mr. Crouch said it's difficult to write an ordinance that reflects all the differences
throughout the City. Ms. Noble said that overlay districts can also be created that
account for unique circumstances within the City, however having too many overlays
would be difficult to regulate.
Action Item
Text Amendment
A motion was made by Commissioner Weaver and seconded by Commissioner Crouch to
table this item until the October meeting pending further research from staff. A request
was made to get information about the number of homes/neighborhoods having
inadequate stormwater management.
Roll call: Kraupner-yes, Vinyard-yes, Weaver-yes, Crouch-yes, Horaz-yes,
Galmarini-yes, Harker-yes. Passed 7-0.
Old Business None
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Additional Business
1. City Council Action Updates
PC 2015-14 Gary Kritzberg, request for variance to construct a garage within the 50-foot
front yard setback was before City Council on August 25, 2015. The Council's motion
was to recommend support for this petition to the County. Discussion was held on the
extra curb cut and it is still being considered by Public Works. Only the garage variance
was discussed at City Council.
Additionally, Ms. Noble said there was an article in the agenda packet that was from APA
(American Planning Association) regarding Commissioners. If Commission members
desire information or wish to hear from Commissioners outside Illinois, you can visit the
website at www.planning.org. Staff does have some budget if anyone is interested in a
class.
Adjournment
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 8:47pm on a motion by
Mr. Crouch and second by Mr. Galmarini. Unanimous voice vote.
Transcribed from audio by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker