Plan Commission Minutes 1998 12-09-98 YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
December 9, 1998
The December meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Lindblom at
7:00 PM.
Members Present:
Tom Lindblom, Lawrence Langland,Tom Mizel, Sandra Adams, Clarence Holdiman,Jack Jones, Dave
Dockstader, Burton Callmer and Ralph Pfister
November Minutes
Mr. Lanaland moved to aparove the minutes as submitted Ms. Adams seconded the motion. On a
voice vote, all members present voting ave. Motion carried.
Public Hearing PC 98-19
T&D Metal Products (Remline)
Request for Annexation & Rezoning
Chairman Lindblom announced that the Public Hearing on the T&D Metal Products will only have the
hearing and discussion on the portion that is M-1. The legal announcement in the paper was incorrectly
printed and will need to be published again.
Pat Kinnally, Aurora, IL, was sworn in saying Remline has been in Yorkville a long time. He stated
then:were no present plans for the parcels and they will stay Manufacturing.
_Mr. Pfister moved to close the Public Hearing Mr. Dockstader seconded the motion. O a voice vote all
members present voting ave. Motion carried.
Public Daring PC 98-20
Arthur Sheridan &Associates, Ltd.
Request for Annexation &Rezoning
Arthur Sheridan, the developer, 100 Tower Dr., Burr Ridge, IL,was sworn in. He is proposing an
annexation of the 50 acre property on the northeast comer of Rt. 34&Eldamain Rd. to build a motor
fuel plaza with motel and restaurant. He presented a concept plan showing the motor plaza
development of about 25 acres. The rest of the acreage would be manufacturing. He has agreed to
restrict the uses to not allow"adult' uses such as book/video shops. He is looking at B-3 Special Use
or PUD and agrees to landscape screening. There may need to be a sign and building height variance
for the 2 story franchise motel. The restaurant would be family type and the convienence store may sell
alcohol. The hours of operation would depend upon the owners. He explained the traffic study done
on Rt. 34 and how it will affect hours of operation.
Mr. Sheridan would like to de-annex this property from Piano and annex into Yorkville. He will present
more detailed plans when this is completed but will continue the project even if the annexation does not
go through.
Larry Nelson spoke on behalf of the Fox Valley YMCA. He expressed their concern of the character of
this proposed complex, the potential traffic problems and the possibility of an adult book store opening.
He thinks the PUD would be an appropriate way for this to be developed.
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Joe Martin, owner of property across the street, expressed that his concerns were the same as the
YMCA's. He was concerned about trucks running all night long and the attraction of"loose women".
He would also like to see this developed as a PUD.
Mr. Jones moved to close the public hearing Mr. Pfister seconded the motion. On a voice vote, all
members present votina ave. Motion carried.
New Business
Fox Hill-Unit 5, Pod 11 -Final Plat
Dick Faultz, representing Primus Corp., presented the final plat. He said that all final engineering and
landscaping has been reviewed by staff.
Jim Nanninga said their items have been resolved. Mike Schoppe said comments were passed along
last week but they have not heard back yet. He said there were two memorandums and explained the
one dealing with landscape plans and the need for additional screening on the south and east property
lines. He also recommended the tree plantings be continued past John St. Mr. Schoppe discussed the
entry monuments and suggested their locations be moved back. Mr. Faultz said there was a concern
about planting in the utility easements.
Mr. Faultz asked that the sidewalks be deferred on the north side of the John St right-of-way until the
area is developed. The sidewalk on the south side of John St.will be developed along with the
sidewalk on the east side of Sycamore St. before the occupancy of the units. The will be a letter of
credit.
Mr. Lanaland moved to recommend approval of the final plat with the condition that the city engineer's
and planner's approval of final landscape plan screenina and the lot driveway. Mr. Pfister seconded
the motion On a roll call vote all members present voting ave. Motion carried.
PC 98-19 Remline
Pat Kinnally stated they have no plans to rezone this parcel at this time. Paul Buddy expressed
concerns of this becoming "land locked"and divided. Mr. Kramer explained why the city zoned this
area and explained this would probably become a transitional buffer yard because of the configuration
and that the setbacks wouldn't allow a building to go there. Mr. Pfister addressed his concerns about a
letter sent to YBSD by Remline. Mr. Kramer stated Mayor Johnson contacted Remline about
easements and annexation.
Mr. Lanaland moved to approve the annexation Mr. Dockstader seconded the motion. On a roll call
vote all members oresent voting ave with the exception of Mr. Pfister who abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Jones moved to approve the M-1 rezoning Mr. Lanaland seconded the motion. On a roll call vote.
all members present voting ave with the exception of Mr. Pfister who abstained. Motion carried.
This will go to EDC on December 15�'.
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PC 98-20/Arthur Sheridan
Mr. Sheridan stated that he would put the water lines/sewer in and request recapture fees. The motel
would need water lines. Mr. Jones stated he did not want to see a variance of the building height or
signs due to aesthetics. He requested nice landscaping along Rt. 34 to go with the area and this be
developed as a PUD. The PUD drawing will need to be reviewed if the annexation takes place.
Mr. Nelson said the YMCA is reserving comment because this is conceptual plan. They do have
concerns about landscaping and traffic. He asked to be included in receiving mailings concerning this
project. Mr. Sheridan expressed that the landscaping should be a low laying green belt so not to block
the view of the business location.
Mr. Langland moved to recommend to the City Council the approval of the annexation agreement Ms.
Adams seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, all members present votino ave. Notion carried.
Mr. Langland moved to recommend to the City Council the approval of the &3 PUD zoning for this
piece of property. Mr. Pfister seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, all members Present voting ave.
Motion carried.
Adjournment
Mr. Pfister moved to adioum the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. On a voice
vote, all members present voting ave.
Submitted by,
Sheryl Washburn
Recording secretary
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