Plan Commission Minutes 1998 08-12-98 YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
August 12, 1998
The August meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman pro tem, Anne
Lucietto at 7:02 PM.
Roll Call:
Members Present: Jack Jones Lawrence Langland Anne Lucietto Tom Mizel Janet Reaves
Burton Callmer Bob Wenman
July Minutes
Mike Schoppe stated that under the Fox Hill description, the number of townhomes should be 94. Mr.
Wenman moved to approve the June minutes as amended Ms. Reaves seconded the motion. On a
voice vote, all members present voting ave. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
PC98-05 Scott M. Miller&Katherine A. Miller Annexation
The Chairwoman swore in all those wishing to speak. Jim Nanninga stated the Miler property is at
1208 Game Farm Road. He said Mr. Miller had previously agreed to annex to the city whenever his
property would be contiguous to the city to receive water and sewer. The property is now contiguous
and this is a follow up on that agreement. There was no one present to represent the Millers. The
property will be annexed R-2. Mr. Wenman moved to dose the public hearing. Mr. Jones seconded
the motion On a voice vote all members present voting ave. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Fox Hill Multi-Family-Unit 5/Pod 11
Chris Lannert presented changes to their plan. A number of guest parking stalls were added to the
courtyard units and a larger driveway made to accommodate emergency vehicles. The proposed street
will be 28 ft. wide and will have parking on one side. The sidewalk will be on both sides of all streets.
The set backs were moved to 25 ft. except the court homes which are at 20 ft. There are now 92 units-
60 courtyard units and 32 duplex units. They propose additional landscaping and another entrance-
exit.
Mike Schoppe commented:
1. Lots 24, 25&26-to move buildings back 5 ft. from streets to maintain a 25 ft. setback.
2. Adjust lot lines so driveways fall within each lot. (Mr. Lannert said this has been done.)
3. Show the sidewalk on the"eyebrow"of Chestnut Cr.
4. Modify the preliminary engineering plan to be consistent with general development plan with duplex
units 19&20. (Twisting the buildings 90 degrees.)
5. Provide additional landscape screening along the residential property line to the south and the
guest parking spaces on the east side of property.
6. Posting "No Parking"signs on one side of the street.
7. Density
There was discussion about what types of signs should be installed and who should pay for them. Dan
Kramer stated a resolution may have to be passed at council level separate from the PUD to have the
developers provide the signs.
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Mr. Lan eland moved to approve Fox Hill Multi-Family- Unit 5/Pod 11 including the seven items
addressed by Mr. Showe and leaving the density at 92 units. Mr. Wenman seconded the motion. On
a roll call vote Mr. Jones Mr. Mi el Mr. Callmer and Mr. Wenman voting es Mr. LaLigeland, Ms.
Lucietto and Ms. Reaves voting no. Motion carried 4-3.
NEW BUSINESS
PC98-05 Scott M. Miller&Katherine A. Miller Annexation
Mr. Kramer explained this is an annexation of 1 lot on Game Farm Road within the 1 %mile. rhere
was a verbal agreement to file an annexation petition if the city would allow water&sewer up. The
city is now asking for the annexation. Mr. Langeland moved to approve the annexation. Mr. ones
seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, all members present voting ave. Motion carried.
Art Sheridan-Northeast Quadrant of Rt. 34&Eldamain Rd.
Mr. Sheridan presented a concept plan for the development of his 50 acre property which is not
presently within the Village of Yorkville. The boundary line of Yorkville and Plano is being discussed.
Mr. Sheridan asked for the property to be annexed within the City of Yorkville from Plano. He is
proposing to build on the first 20 acres an automobile service station and truck stop, including a
possible Comfort Inn motel and restaurant. The 30 acres on the north end would be for a fu relight
industrial development. The location of this property within the Comprehensive Plan was d' ssed.
Stormwater management and the interface with the residential property to the east wi8 need t be
addressed.
The general consensus was this concept would be conducive to the area with the exception of Mr.
Jones who would rather see only a gas station built. There were concerns expressed that adult
bookstores may be generated from the truck stop.
Aurora Blacktop-Request for Expansion
No one was present to represent Aurora Blacktop. Mr. C llmer moved to table this until next 's
meetin . Mr. Jones seconded the motion. On a voice vote all members present votina ave, WkWon
carried.
Quorum
Mr. Prochaska discussed what determines a quorum according to the ordinance. He suggest d
changes to the wording to read"13 voting members and 2 exeficW and "the presence of the ajority of
the voting members constitutes a quorum." The EDC committee suggested all members be quired to
attend a majority of the scheduled meetings in a fiscal year. The mayor could replace me rs if
necessary. Ms. Lucietto asked that all Plan Commission members be notified of the changes
Adjournment
Mr. Wenman moved to adioum the meeting at 8:15 PM. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. On a voice
vote, all members present votina ave. Motion carried.
Submitted by,
Sheryl Washburn/Recording Secretary
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