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PLANNING COMMISSION
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
MAY 1411997
The May meeting of the Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman
Tom Lindbloom at 7:00 P.M.
Roll Call:
Members Present: Tom Lindbloom
Jack Jones
Anne Lucietto
Dale Homyan-Toftoy
Sandra Adams
Lawrence Langeland
Ralph Pfister
Clarence Holdiman
Burton Callmer
Members Absent: Dave Dockstader
James St.Jules
Marty Behrens
Michael Crouch
Chairman Lindbloom welcomed new member, Burton Callmer, to the Planning
Commission.
MARCH MINUTES
Mr. Pfister moved to approve the March minutes as submitted. Ms. Lucietto
seconded the motion On a voice vote all members present voting aye.
Motion carved.
PUBLIC HEARING PC 97-4
Requesting a Special Use to allow a single family apartment in building which is zoned B-2,
General Business District, pursuant to Ordinance 1994-1A enacted February 10, 1994. The
owners of the property are Edmund Ryan and Josephine Ryan. The property is located at 209 S.
Bridge St.
Mr. Langeland excused himself from comment due to the fact he owns the
property across the street.
Chairman Lindbloom swore in those who wished to speak at tonight's hearing.
Edmund Ryan, property owner, addressed the Commission. He stated they are
applying for a Special Use Permit to make an apartment out of the upstairs of the
establishment know as MEETBALLS which he is trying to sell. He believes it
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would be more convenient to have the manager or owner live upstairs to conduct
security and be available to the establishment. There are apartments next door
to the north and south and across the street above commercial buildings. This
would be a one unit apartment with the square footage being approximately
1,700 (24' wide and 73' long). He has been in contact with the City Building
Inspector, Bill Detmers, and has submitted plans which have been approved.
Mr. Ryan has added an additional stairway exit which conforms to code and has
been approved. He has not received a permit as yet. They have installed
sprinkler heads and fire door. There is parking for one car along the neighbors
dumpsters and a one car garage which is being used by Mr. Ryan. Mr. Ryan
and his neighbor share the stairway. The neighbor agreed to give him a 99 year
agreement for parking use. Ms. Homvan-Toftov moved to adjourn the public
hearing. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. On a voice vote, all members present
voting ave. Motion carved.
NEW BUSINESS
PC 97-3
Requesting rezoning from R-3 to B-3 Highway Business District on property located at Rt. 34&
Cannonball Trail/Arthur Sheridan-Kendall Co.
Chairman Lindbloom stated this is for advisory comment to the County. This
request is under County jurisdiction and is being processed through the County.
They are within 1 '/Z mile of Yorkville and the County Board will consider the
input of this Commission.
Attorney Joseph Loran represented Mr. Sheridan. He said they are seeking the
6.15 acres to be changed from R-3 to B-3 and they have submitted a survey.
There have not been any changes since they were before the City previously.
The original proposal to the City was for a gas station, but there is nothing
specifically designated at this time.
Mr. Jones stated this does not meet with the City's comp plan which shows
medium density. Jeff Palmquist questioned if this has been before the County
yet.
Vern Henne stated this had gone to the County recently and they did not want
that zoning for this piece of property. He said this has been an issue since
March 26, 1974 and has been voted down in every meeting since then. He
reviewed the zoning history of the property for the Commission.
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Ms. Lucietto moved to make a recommendation to the County to allow this to be
rezoned from R-3 to B-3 as noted. Mr.Jones seconded the motion. On a roll
call vote, all members present voting no. Motion denied.
PC 97-4
Reauestina A Special Use
Mr. Prochaska said the existing apartments downtown were"grandfathered" in.
The new apartments must meet BOCA codes. Ms. Lucietto moved to allow
special use for a single family apartment in the building which is zoned B- ,
General Business District at 209 S. Bridge St. Ms. Adams seconded the motion.
On a roll call vote, all members present votina ave, with the excer)tion of Mr.
Langeland who abstained. Motion carried.
PC 97-5
Green Briar Unit 3/ Final Plat
Sig Vaznelis of Morris Engineering represented the petitioner. He explained this
was the final phase of Green Briar and the engineering has been approved.
Chairman Lindbloom stated at previous meetings it has been requested they
supply the Commission with a map showing where Coralberry Ct. is located and
it has never been received.
Mr. Palmquist suggested this needs to be accompanied with the overall
approved preliminary so Units 1, 2 and 3 can be seen how they relate to the
road that ties into Rt. 47. Mr. Pfister would like to know the comments from the
sewer inspection. Mr. Palmquist said a plan that addresses Joe Wyr0tVs
checklist has not been submitted. A letter of credit has also not been submitted
for Unit 3.
Mr. Langeland stated his displeasure of the 20 ft. conservation easement that is
shown around lots 125 - 129 which has had the trees ruined on it. The tree
roots were cut and bulldozed within this conservation easement which was
suppose to have been left untouched. It has also come 4 ft. within the lot line in
some areas.
Mr. Pfister moved to table PC 97-5. Mr, Jones seconded the motion. On a roll
call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried..
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Comprehensive Plan
Mr. Palmquist explained the new plan and its deviation from the old plan. This
new plan is reflective primarily of staff recommendations, the workshop and new
developments. There was discussion of the Metro line possibility as shown in
the Comp Plan and how the land would be obtained.
Mr. Langeland asked how the community could avoid houses looking alike. Mr.
Palmquist said the Comprehensive Plan tries to focus on community character
with guidelines and statements to avoid monotony. He said an "anti-monotony"
and landscape ordinance could be developed for quality and character.
Mr. Langeland moved to approve and move the corrected version of the Comp
Plan to City Council Mr. Pfister seconded the motion. On a voice vote, all
members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Development Flow Chart
The development flow chart was shown for the Commission's information.
Adjournment
Ms Hornvan-Toftoy moved to adiourn the meeting. Mr. Jones seconded the
motion On a voice vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Submitted by,
Sheryl Washburn
Recording Secretary
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