Plan Commission Minutes 1999 09-08-99 Revised Minutes
YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
September 8, 1999
The September meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Lindblom at
7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Tom Lindblom, Lawrence Langland, Janet Reaves, Bob Wenman, Joe Besco, Anne Lucietto,
Andrew Kubala, Clarence Holdiman
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Langland moved to approve the minutes from the July meeting. Mr. Wenman seconded the motion.
On a voice vote. all members present voting ave. Motion carried.
Public Hearing
PC 99-04P Preliminary Plan
Heartland Subdivision
Richard Marker Associates, Developer
Chairman Lindblom swore in all those wishing to speak at the hearing.
Petitioner Richard Marker presented plans for the PUD development of 98 acres on 4 parcels of
property at McHugh Road and Route 34. The company's motto is, 'We only design what we build and
only build what we design." Mr. Marker proposes building a combination of 186 detached, custom
single family residences with approximately 12 acres being commercial development. 6.6 acres would
be for detention. 1 Y acres would be used for a private swim club with a series of open spaces to
include trails and tot lots. The existing McHugh Road would be abandoned and IDOT proposes a traffic
signal at the point of the commercial property on Route 34. Mr. Marker is negotiating with the Park
Board about the park areas being leased or deeded to the district. A birm will be built by the existing
lighted baseball field with an acknowledgment added to those lots deeds.
The perimeter lots would be 80 ft. wide and 150 ft. deep, (12,000 sq. ft.) The interior lots would be
80 ft. wide and 125 ft. deep(10,000 sq. ft.) and back up to the open area. 450 trees will be planted.
Mr. Marker proposes an annexation agreement with the City of Yorkville. The overall density is 2.16
unit$ per acre. The commercial square footage would be approximately 88,000 sq. ft. with parking for
465 cars. The commercial development will probably not happen in the first building phase. Major food .
chain stores have been contact and show an interest. Engineers will develop the detention and storm
water run off plans. They would like to begin building next Spring with build out in 6 years.
Clayton Marker explained the history and product of Richard Marker and Associates. These custom
homes will range from $185,000-$285,000 and be 1,700 sq. ft. -3,000 sq. ft. They will not sell lots to
other builders or use their plans.
Various residents of the surrounding area asked questions and presented their concerns. Some of the
concerns were:
width of lanes on Rt. 34, Wackerlin Drive being put through, increased subdivision traffic,
possible fencing, the need of birm plans, quality of life for current residents, destroying the
existing tree line, construction traffic, septic and wells being affected, storm water runoff onto
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neighboring properties, drainage, location of sewer pipes and possible alternative rerouting,
and covenants. There were also many positive comments of the quality of the proposed
subdivision.
Mr. Marker stated they will try to preserve the existing tree line but the utility easement will be run near
there. The township road will be restored after construction ceases. The water drainage will be
addressed by engineers.
Mr. Lanaeland moved to close the Public hearinP Mr. Kubala seconded the motion On a voice vote
all members Present voting ave. Motion carried.
Old Business
PC 99-04P Preliminary Plan
Heartland Subdivision
Richard Marker Associates, Developer
Mike Shooppe reviewed a memo with his comments and recommendations. (A+emo attached.)
He highlighted the issues and input brought up at the last Plan Commission and Planning
Council meetings. He said in general it was a very good project and meets a lot of the
established criteria for development. Mr. Shooppe expressed concern of the open space
concept and is asking the Park Board for their recommendation. The issues from the Park
Board meeting minutes were discussed.
Mr. Shoppe presented his suggestions:
• the visibility of the open space from the streets and its potential problems.
• the location and size of the development of the tot lots which require equipment to be built
as part of the land cash portion.
• the proposed roads are 28 ft. wide but the city standard is 31 ft. and there should be some
public benefit to the community in lieu of the reduction.
• the commercial front yard setback be increased to 50 ft.
• the landscape plan to reflect 1 tree per 50 ft.
Mr. Langeland expressed concern that the tree line be preserved with an accurately worded
Conservation Easement. Mr. Wenman suggested that fighting be provided along the trails. Mr. Marker
agreed. Mr. Besco questioned the design plan for the trail which dead ends at Lot 162. Joe Wywrot
briefly discussed his memo.
Mr. Wenman moved to approve the Preliminary plan of PC 99-04P subiect to the recommerldetkms of
the City Planner City Enaineer, the lookina into the Conservation Easement and the liohtino of the
public trails Mr. Kubala seconded the motion On a roll call mote all members Present voting aye with
the exception of Chairman Lindblom who abstained. Motion carried.
New Business
PC 99-M Concept Plan: Cannonball West Subdivision Development
Alan Dale Farms&Development
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Developer Alan Norton presented a concept plan for the 56.61 acres with 116 lots on the comer of
Faxon Road and Cannonball Trail. It would be a little less than 2.1 houses per acre with 71/4 acres
being public or private open space.
The minimum lot size would be 12,000 ft., 80 ft. by 150 ft. with the Cannonball Trail lots being 80 ft. by
180 ft. The comer lots would be 100 ft. wide. The houses would average 1,800 sq. ft. -2,800 sq. ft.
and be in the$180,000- $200,000 range. He proposes a 40 ft. wide right of way dedication, 30 ft.
landscape easement, 5 ft. birm and screening "by view."
Mike Schoppe asked for clarification of the park site and land cash plan. He said the plan does fall
within the Comprehensive Plan low density residential of 0-2.1 units per acre. However, lot sizes are
not large enough to meet the Comprehensive Plan semi-rural verbiage. He suggested there be larger
lots fronting Cannonball Trail
Mr. Langeland stated he thought the lot sizes were too small. Mr. Wenman expressed concerns of the
tot lots not being centrally located to the homes and potentially unsafe. Tony Graff reviewed the trend
towards these pockets of open space and the need for utilizing landscape ordinances. He also
suggested this be developed as a PUD. Chairman Lindblom expressed concerns of the high density
and suggested all of the lots be bigger. Mr. Schoppe suggested the zoning be R-1 which is krarer'
density.
PC 99-06C Concept Plan Shadow Creek
Joe Hammer/Morris Engineering
Ron Whorl!and Crestview Builders
Joe Hammer, of Moms Engineering, presented the concept for a 29 lot subdivision east of Yorkville
within the 1 %mile corridor. %of the property is bordered by a forest preserve. They are proposing
low density housing with the lot size being 1-2 acres and the home prices being $200,000 and up. The
development access would be off of Rt. 71, east of Hilltop Road with one large cul-de-sac. IDOT has
been consulted and stated the entrance would be acceptable. The developers want to maintain a rural
setting.
Mike Schoppe stated if this should be annexed as R-1, but all of the proposed lots do not meet the
minimum width of 200 ft. The concern of the cul-de-sac length and one entrance was expressed. The
developer requested unspecified variation of City of Yorkville roadway standards. Mr. Wywrot stated
they should meet City of Yorkville standards.
Mates Address
Mayor Prochaska s6ted the city has bgen contAdng property owners concerning possible annexation
of their property in the future. This is necessary for the planning of sewer inceptors. The
Comprehensive Plan is also being revisited and will be updated. A joint meeting with the Plan
Commission and the City Council will be planned before the end of the year. A date will be announced
later.
A0jovrnment
Mr. Wenman moved th e ti .m. Ms. L ' tto motion.
voice vote all mem re t voting ave.
$utt(nitted by, Sheryl.Washburn/Recording Secretary
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