Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 2015 09-02-15Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 01/06/16
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Wednesday, September 2, 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
Don Hirsch Alex Hernandez
Absent-Ryan Woods
Other City Officials in Attendance
Chris Heinen, City Planner
Other Guests:
Christine Vitosh, Court Reporter Steve Steinwart, Meadowvale
Edward Beamish Eric Granrud, HR Green
Isabelle Beamish Jason Leslie, Meadowvale
Niko Villacci, State Farm agent Jean Alaniz, Colonial Parkway
Lynne Johnson, Colonial Parkway
Chairman Reagan Flavin-Goins called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Roll call was taken and a
quorum was established.
Previous Meeting Minutes August 5, 2015
The minutes were approved as presented on a motion by Johnson and second by Olson.
Roll call: Olson-yes, Marcum-yes, Hirsch-yes, Hernandez-yes, Johnson-yes, Goins-yes. Passed 6-0.
Citizen Comments None
Public Hearing:
At this time, the Chairman explained the procedure and swore in those who would give testimony at the
Public Hearings. Johnson moved to close the regular meeting and open the Public Hearing. Olson
seconded the motion.
Roll call: Marcum-yes, Hirsch-yes, Hernandez-yes, Johnson-yes, Olson-yes, Goins-yes. Passed 6-0.
The Public Hearing began at approximately 7:05pm.
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1. ZBA 2015-04 Meadowvale, Inc. 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 development of additional parking and
new buildings with a lot coverage of seventy seven percent (77%) which exceeds the
maximum permitted lot coverage of sixty percent (60%) in the M-1 Limited
Manufacturing District. The real property is located at 109 Beaver Street in Yorkville,
Illinois.
(See Court Reporter's Transcript)
Following the testimony and discussion, Johnson made the following motion and Marcum seconded:
In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on September 2, 2015 and approval of
the findings of fact, 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 building and parking lot addition with a lot coverage of seventy seven percent (77%)
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 August 25, 2015.
Roll call: Hirsch-yes, Hernandez-yes, Johnson-yes, Olson-yes, Marcum-abstain, Goins-yes. Passed
with 5 ayes and 1 abstain.
2. ZBA 2015-05 Sycamore Holdings, LLC, petitioner has filed an application with the United
City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting to vary the sign regulations
contained in Section 10-20-9-A-1 of the United City of Yorkville Zoning Ordinance to
permit a free standing monument sign in a business district on a lot more than three (3)
acres from a total of sixty-four (64) square feet in area to one hundred and fifty-five (155)
square feet, from twelve (12) feet in height to eighteen and one half (18.5) feet. The real
property is located at the Northeast corner of Sycamore Road and John Street in
Yorkville, Illinois.
(See Court Reporter's Transcript)
After the testimony and discussion, Mr. Johnson made the following motion which was seconded by
Mr. Marcum: In consideration of testimony presented during a Public Hearing on September 2, 2015
and approval of the findings of fact, the Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approval to the City
Council of a request to vary the sign regulations contained in Section 10-20-9-A-1 of the United City of
Yorkville Zoning Ordinance to permit a free standing monument sign in a business district on a lot
more than three (3) acres from a total of sixty-four (64) square feet in area to one hundred and fifty-five
(155) square feet, from twelve (12) feet in height to eighteen and one-half (18.5) feet, as presented to
staff in a memorandum dated August 25, 2015.
Roll call: Hernandez-yes, Johnson-no, Olson-yes, Marcum-yes, Hirsch-yes, Goins-yes. Passed 5-1.
A motion was made by Chairman Goins to close the Public Hearings and re-open the regular meeting.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. The regular meeting re-opened at approximately 7:42m.
Roll call: Hernandez-yes, Johnson-yes, Olson-yes, Marcum-yes, Hirsch-yes, Goins-yes. Passed 6-0.
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Additional Business
Mr. Heinen reported a previous case, Lot 19 coverage variance, was approved unanimously by City
Council. He will provide other updates at future meetings.
Adjournment
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:43pm on a motion by Johnson and
second by Hirsch. Unanimous voice vote approval.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young