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Plan Commission Minutes 1986 01-07-86 MINUTES OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF YORKVILLE HELD AT CITY HALL ON JANUARY 7, 1986 Chairman Groner called the meeting to order. Members in attendance were Mr. Ament, Mr. Groner, Mr. Kenton, Mr. Feltz, and Mr. Langland. A quorum was established. Also present were Jim Clarage, Jim Hayden, Mayor Davidson, Attorney Dan Kramer, and Attorney Tom Grant. PC-85-8B - Petition to Rezone from R-3 General Residence District to "O" Office District by Ira & Vida M. Perkins at 718-720 N. Bridge St. Attorney Grant suggested to tender as an exhibit the December 10, 1986 Plan Commission minutes which outline the proposal for the use and nature of the property and the comments made by the commission members that were present. All commission members did receive a copy of the minutes. Mr. Langland made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 10, 1985 meeting with the correction that the date be changed to December 10, 1985 in the heading on pages one and two, and that they be incorporated into the January 7, 1986 minutes as the discussion. Mr. Ament seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. Mr. Feltz made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the petition to rezone from R-3 General Residence district to 0 Office district by Ira & Vida M. Perkins at 718-720 N. Bridge St. be granted. Mr. Kenton seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Langland - abstain Feltz - yes Kenton - yes Groner - yes Ament - yes The motion carried. Chairman Groner inquired as to whether there was any additional business. Attorney Kramer stated at the last meeting of the Plan Commission the zoning class changes were discussed. The reason for these changes were due to the less restrictive lot coverage for B-1 and B-2, than for B-3. They decided to make the side yard requirements the same in all the B zoning districts, which would be 20 ft. rather than from lot line to lot line. The original outline had the point of view that if you were to go from lot line to lot line, you would need a variance to do so. The outline was changed so that any existing zoning district that currently has lot line to lot line coverage would not need a special use or variance. There will be 20 ft. side yard requirments for any new areas that are brought into the City in any of the three zoning classes. Attorney Kramer stated that the other change is to create a new section strictly revolving around utility yards and that type of zoning and making it a B-4 zoning class. It will still have the same size and set back restrictions as B-3, but the commission will be able to pick out where they would like the automobile areas. Mr. Langland did not have any problems with these changes. Mr. Hayden felt with the zoning changes made, the City may begin to work harder to annex other properties into the City. 1/7/86 - Page 2 Mr. Clarage stated that many of the older downtown areas do not require side yards, but the newer areas are being required to have them. Many municipilaties are also separating their automobile uses from the other business uses. He felt that clarification should be made on where the existing areas are located, so that they will not be considered non-conform- ing. Mr. Langland suggested to include a map stating where the existing areas are located. Mr. Clarage suggested that on a map of the downtown area, the existing areas be marked as B-2E and state in the ordinance that the B-2E areas are able to go to the side yard, but if there is straight B-2, the side yards will be required. Attorney Kramer did not feel this would be a problem. A map could be made as an exhibit to the ordinance. Mayor Davidson questioned as to what would be done (example-Y-Mart) when there are five different owners and their buildings are attached. Mr. Ament stated that they could build one building with five different offices in it, but they will not be able to build five buildings five ft. apart unless they have a variance. Attorney Kramer stated that if a property owner wished to build to the lot line or onto another building, a variance would be needed unless it is an existing parcel. Attorney Kramer stated that the ordinance would be published in the newspaper. The City would like action on the changes as soon as possible due to some possible action on the Syregelis corner which is an existing B zoning class, but improvements have not been made, and the city would like to have some set backs. Mr. Langland made a motion to recommend to the City Council that they approve of the zoning changes with the exception that they would like to see some type of special designation given to the existing areas, so there will not be any problems in the future in the determination of which areas are existing. Mr. Feltz seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Feltz - yes Kenton - yes Langland - yes Groner - yes Ament - yes The motion carried. Mayor Davidson stated that his and the Council's goal is to have everything up to the Y-Mart annexed into the city. Gary Rice's property will be grand- fathered in and he could go to the property lines. He has spoke to the Fire Department and the E.M.S. and suggested that they annex their property into the City. He has of yet not heard any objections from the Board. He was in contact with Bob Loftus. He will be given office zoning for a buffer zone on his property. He has contacted Jack Purcel to discuss annexation of the Y-Mart property into the City. The City has talked with Mrs. Stark regarding annexation of the Fox Valley Shopper. The well on the property is going to be tested to see if it will be able to help solve the radium problem. She is willing to let the City use the well and to annex. However, she may want consideration in the future on her 1/7/86 - Page 3 other property. Mayor Davidson questioned what would be done with the portable signs in front of the Shopper if the property is annexed. Attorney Kramer stated that they do not conform to the County either. Mr. Hayden inquired as to whether the state has control over what signs may go along a state highway. Attorney Kramer stated that there was an act in 1971 which may affect Rt. 47 also. Mr. Kenton stated that the County is in the process of updating their sign ordinance also. Mr. Hayden advised Attorney Kramer to check into the matter. Chairman Groner questioned as to what is being done with the Westphal and the other non-conforming properties. Mayor Davidson questioned whether the filing fee was returned. Mayor Davidson stated that he has spoke to the owner of the Body Shop, and ownership was to change at the beginning of January. There will not be a problem with cleaning the area up and fencing it off. Attorney Kramer questioned what zoning the Plan commission would like in the area. The Rod Shop is in the process of being evicted. The Body Shop is suppose to be zoned M-1. Attorney Kramer suggested that the commission consider a B-1 or B-2 zoning in the area because there is not enough room for parking for B-3 orientated retail business. The Body Shop may operate as B-3 so long as it is continuous use unless it is vacated for 6 months to a year. Chairman Groner questioned as to the status of financing a new comprehensive plan. He stated that the Plan Commission does not have a current plan in which they can work with. Mayor Davidson inquired as to how much Mr. Clarage would charge to do a comprehensive plan. Mr. Clarage stated that he possibly could have one completed in one year. The plan will be updated, and color coded mapswill be included. His cost would be $5,000 plus his annual retainer, so the total would be $6,200. Mayor Davidson asked whether he could have something in writing to take to the council stating that it will not exceed that amount. This will not be done until April 1986. The commission felt that the comprehensive plan is a real need. Mr. Kenton made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Langland seconded the motion. All members were in favor. The meeting was adjourned. Debbie Robertson, Rec. Secretary MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF YORKVILLE HELD AT CITY HALL ON JANUARY 7, 1986 Chairman Groner called the public hearing to order at 8:00 p.m.. Members in attendance were Mr. Ament, Mr. Groner, Mr. Kenton, Mr. Feltz, and Mr. Langland. A quorum was established. Also present were Jim Clarage, Jim Hayden, Mayor Robert Davidson, Attorney Dan Kramer, Attorney Tom Grant, Naydene Pierce, and Felix and Lynnea Molina. Mr. Feltz made a motion to approve the October 22, 1985 minutes as written. Mr. Langland seconded the motion. All members were in favor. PC-85-8B - Petition to Rezone from R-3 General Residence District to "0" Office District by Ira & Vida M. Perkins at 718-720 N. Bridge St. Chairman Groner stated that a public hearing was held on December 10, 1985 to consider the same petition at which time a quorum was not present. He suggested that the Commission continue with the December 10, 1985 public hearing. Notices were sent to nine adjacent property owners. The property in question is at 718-720 N. Bridge St. which is the far north, red brick duplex that Ira Perkins owns. Felix and Lynn Molina and Naydene Pierce stated that they were property owners in the surrounding area. Mr. Molina inquired as to what the "0" zoning's meaning is. Attorney Grant stated that this is an office zoning, and the building will be used for a professional building. Mr. Molina questioned whether the property is being purchased. Attorney Grant stated that there is a contract pending subject to the rezoning. An existing optomertist in town will be moving into the facilities. Attorney Kramer present the zoning ordinance with the office zoning uses to Mr. Molina. Mr. Molina inquired as to what the 0 zoning classification would do to the property values. Chairman Groner did not feel that the property values would inflate or decrease as a result of the rezoning. There is a business adjacent to the property, and the office zoning will serve as a buffer between the residential and business zonings. Mr. Kenton did not feel that the property values would be affected due to that it will be office and not a business with slot of parking. Mr. Langland stated that there is B-3 zoning across the highway presently. Mr. Clarage stated the City has a separate office district from business, so they may have more retrictive types of uses go in an area. Mr. Hayden inquired as to how many cars may be parked at the building. Attorney Grant stated that one of the units will be converted immediately into a professional office, and the other unit will continue to be apartment use until which time another professional tenant is found. The staff and clients will be parking there. He did not forsee that there would be more than six cars at a time unless the doctor were to have a back up in his appointments. Naydene Pierce stated that the access would remain on Bristol Road. She did talk to Mr. Weiss, and he did not have any arguement concerning the rezoning. She felt that there would be ample room for parking. Chairman Groner closed the public hearing. r --�mad --------------- Debbie Robertson, Rec. Secretary