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Plan Commission Minutes 1990 09-19-90 MINUTES OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE KENDALL COUNTY BOARD ROOM SEPTEMBER 19, 1990 7:00 P.M. The September meeting of the Plan commission was called to order by Chairman Harold Feltz with the following members in attendance: Harold Feltz, Clarence Holdiman, Don Ament, Lawrence Langland, Sandra Adams, Louis Nauman, Ken Johnson, Anne Lucietto (Lucietto arriving 7:15) Absent: George Stewart, Gail Digate, Tom Lindbloom, Kevin Collman Others present: Mayor Davidson, Fran Klaas, James Clarage The minutes of the August meeting were presented and approved; the motion was made by Sandy Adams, the second by Don Ament. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW Jim Clarage introduced discussion on the comprehensive plan. The plan now used was put together two years ago and needs to bg updated ag=e. result of:�changes�: that have taken place since then. Annexations over that time frame have affected the 1-1/2 mile boundary lines. Mr. Clarage summarized the general land use classifications: Residential - low density: 1/2 to 2 acre lots. Mayor Davidson added that this type of zoning was basically county zoning requests that come before the Plan Commission (prior to the extension of the city limits to that particular area with sewer and water) . Residential - medium density: average of 12,000 sq.ft. lot size; this being closer to what was thought at the time to be suited to the desired norm for city lots. This area needs more review and work, with attention given to required lot size, etc. Residential - high density: this type of zoning is not included in the plan. To do so would leave the city too vulnerable to extremely high density type developments, such as major apartment complexes. Planned Light Industrial and Research: the area to the north was marked for well structured projects in this category and included planned speci- fications for frontage roads, landscaping, set backs, etc. Heavy Commercial and Automotive: the original plan two years ago was to bring this type of zoning south of town; this area also needs review and consideration to see if it is appropriate for today's needs. Medium Commercial: retail sales area. SEPTEMBER PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 2 Office Park: this area reserved for office buildings Open Space and Recreation: areas existing or planned to be kept as non- developed for other uses. (scout camp, forest preserve, park, etc. ) Mr. Clarage further commented on the need to update the comprehensive plan starting with the initial base map corrections; next to re-establish the 1-1/2 mile jurisdictional limits; finally to expand or revise categories as necessary. The plan will remain totally flexible and yet will give a general idea for projected best use of the land. Mr. Clarage also pointed the need to keep any plan as current as possible to avoid potential legal problems. Mayor Davidson noted that the Muncipal League Conference recently attended included discussion on the importance of reviewing and making necessary revisions to the plan on a yearly basis. Mayor Davidson added his comments on the "plus" factors in the City's favor to draw industry to the area: County Seat - we are the center of the County Route 88 - just eight miles north Route 47 - to be four lanes within ten years Route 71 - to be three lanes back to Rt. 126 within two years Routes 34, 71, 55, 80 - all within close proximity and with easy access He further commented on the fact that residential taxes can't make the city work. He asked that in revising the plan the commission consider the more advan- tageous business zoning; down zoning to residential is always possible, but zoning up to business class is a much tougher situation. Keeping as much area as possible for business will be in the best interest of the city in holding taxes to a realistic level. The Mayor further stressed the importance of the comprehensive plan and making it visible so future projections can be monitored and changed. A major consideration is the movement of major adjacent" roadways -- Orchard Road expansion and resulting flow on Rt. 34 and eventually Rt. 71. How the city handles highway frontage is of major importance; we need to promote Yorkville on the ideal that we have the transportation handled in and out to accomodate a business situation. It was further requested by Mayor Davidson that the Commission give some thought to the question of a "buffer" . What exactly is a buffer -- a fence or a related zoning issue? How is the transition from business down accomplished? The question of how far off the road should a development be needs to be discussed and guidelines set. He asked for discussion at the October meeting. The Mayor asked for the opinion of the chairman; Mr. Feltz responded that he felt that the plan needed to catch up to current developments and that it needed to be kept current so that there would be something to fall back on and refer to in future decisions. s SEPTEMBER PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 3 Chairman Feltz added that he agreed that buffer areas needed to be defined. Mayor Davidson gave his opinion that two or three types of buffers needed to be on record to be offered as options depending on the configuration of the land. Larry Langland said that consideration needed to be given to the existing zoning in the area; if residential properties are already in the area, the type of business zoning may directly affect that and the residents should have some say. Mayor Davidson agreed and stated that this needed to be addressed; he asked the Commission to give this some serious thought before the next meeting. The effect of movement f rom the Eldamain Road area was discussed. Mr. Langland also stressed the importance of residential properties to support the desirable retail businesses and to lure the same to the area. The Mayor indicated that sewer and water would definitely be taken across the river and that the result would be the development of not only the Pride gas station complex, but also development back towards town. Chairman Feltz stated that all Plan Commission members should consider and review the issues discussed tonight and be prepared to discuss the results at the next meeting. He also added that through the discussion of the comprehensive plan, the Commission covered the topics of past plan commission issues and the look to the future. He asked for the Mayor's opinion. Mayor Davidson stated that the issue of the "buffer" was of major concern. Also, the city ordinance of 250' required sewer hook-up guideline -- should it be different for single family and multi-family or business? The question is what is a reasonable distance. What was relevant in the 60's and 70's may not be relevant today. Should such improvements be the responsibility of the owner or developer rather than the tax payer? This means a clear definition of subdivisions and hook-up guidelines for the same on future developments. We need to learn from past actions and improve for the future. Chairman Feltz commented that the importance of being a true planning body far surpassed the normal issues brought before the Commission. The accomplishments brought about by the discussions of meetings such as tonight were truly the backbone of the Plan Commission. With no further comments, Chairman Feltz asked for a motion to adjourn. Larry Langland so moved; Sandy Adams seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. oanne M. Ellertson Recording Secretary