Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 2015 08-05-15Page 1 of 2
APPROVED 09/02/15
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 7:00pm
Yorkville City Hall, Council Chambers
800 Game Farm Road
Board Members in Attendance
Reagan Flavin-Goins, Chairman Jeff Olson
Corey Johnson Don Marcum
Absent-Ryan Woods, Don Hirsch, Alex Hernandez
Other City Officials in Attendance
Chris Heinen, City Planner
Other Guests:
Christine Vitosh, Court Reporter
Kelly Helland, Attorney
Mr. Terry Richards, Petitioner
Chairman Reagan Flavin-Goins called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Roll call was taken and a
quorum was established.
Previous Meeting Minutes November 5, 2014
The minutes from 2014 were approved on a motion by Johnson and second by Goins.
Roll call vote: Olson-yes, Johnson-yes, Marcum-abstain, Goins-yes. 3-yes and 1-abstain, passed.
Citizen Comments None
Public Hearing:
At this time, Chairman Flavin-Goins swore in those who would give testimony at the Public Hearing.
1. ZBA 2015-03 Terry Richards, petitioner, has filed an application with the United City of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting to vary the lot coverage regulations
contained in Chapter 7: Dimensional and Bulk Regulations, Section 10-7-1 of the United
City of Yorkville Zoning Ordinance, to permit the construction of a public storage facility
with a lot coverage of eighty percent (80%) which exceeds the maximum permitted lot
coverage of sixty percent (60%) in the M-1 Limited Manufacturing District. The real
property is located at 147 Commercial Drive in Yorkville, Illinois.
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A motion to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing was made by Johnson and seconded
by Olson at 7:03pm.
Roll call vote: Johnson-yes, Marcum-yes, Olson-yes, Goins-yes. Passed 4-0.
(See Court Reporter's Transcript)
The Hearing concluded at 7:08pm and a motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Olson to close
the Public Hearing and re-open the regular Zoning Board meeting.
Roll call: Goins-yes, Johnson-yes, Marcum-yes, Olson-yes. Passed 4-0.
A motion was then made by Johnson and seconded by Olson to approved the Findings of Fact for
petition ZBA 2015-03.
Roll call: Johnson-yes, Marcum-yes, Olson-yes, Goins-yes. Passed 4-0.
In discussion, Mr. Johnson asked for clarification on the staff recommendation. Mr. Heinen said the
FAR is at 80%. In his memo, he said staff will be reviewing the lot coverage in all zoning districts and
they are preparing a text amendment to alleviate most of these variance requests.
Chairman Goins asked for a motion to approve 2015-03 and Mr. Johnson asked if the Findings of Fact
should be reviewed. Mr. Heinen replied that the Findings of Fact are already in the record. Mr.
Johnson then made the motion as follows: In consideration of testimony presented, The Zoning Board
of Appeals recommends approval to the City Council of a request to vary the lot coverage regulations
contained in Chapter 7: Dimensional and Bulk Regulations, Section 10-7-1 of the United City of
Yorkville Zoning Ordinance, to permit the construction of a public storage facility with a lot coverage
of eighty percent (80%) which exceeds the maximum permitted lot coverage of sixty percent (60%) in
the M-1 Limited Manufacturing District, as presented by staff in a memorandum dated July 28, 2015.
Jeff Olson seconded the motion.
Roll call: Olson-yes, Goins-yes, Johnson-yes, Marcum-yes. Passed 4-0.
Old Business None
Additional Business
Mr. Heinen asked the Board if they would be OK with receiving emailed agendas rather than having
them delivered, to which the Board agreed. A printed copy can be requested for the meetings.
Adjournment
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:14pm on a motion by Johnson and
second by Olson. Unanimous voice vote approval.
Minute respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young