Plan Commission Minutes 1985 12-11-85 .� MINUTES OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF YORKVILLE
HELD AT CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 11, 1985
Chairman Groner called the meeting to order. Members in attendance were Mr.
Ament, Mr. Groner, Mr. Langland, and Mrs. Price. Also present were Jim
Hayden, Jim Clarage, and Attorney Tom Grant. The approval of the
October 22, 1985 minutes was dispensed of until which time a quorum is
present.
PC-85-8 - 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 the order of business would be to first consider
the petition of Ira and Vida Perkins to rezone from R-3 to 0 at
718-720 N. Bridge. Chairman Groner stated that the property is the far north
red duplexes, which are located by the Fox Valley Shopper.
Attorney Grant stated that the petitioner had come before the commission
approximately four years ago to have the property annexed and zoned. He has
had an offer to sell the duplexes subject to its rezoning from R-3 to 0 for a
professional building. The duplexes are currently being rented as single
family. He plans to vacate one side of the duplex and use it as his office.
Attorney Grant felt that the design of the duplex would be appropriate for
office use, and it is set in an office zoning district. The property to the
north and also across the highway is zoned for business.
Mr. Hayden questioned whether changes would need to be made for parking.
Attorney Grant stated that the property has almost a full acre. Mr. Langland
stated that one unit has 1800 sq. ft. and the other has 2200 sq. ft. which
includes the garages. Mr. Ament inquired as to the access. Attorney Grant
stated that the present access is off Bristol Road in the back. He assumed
that it would remain as it is. He felt there would be sufficient room to
park. Mr. Langland stated that there is approximately 40 feet to the north of
the building and 20 ft. on the other side for parking.
Mrs. Price felt that these were nice apartments, and she did not like to see
them go due to the fact that there are not many in town. Attorney Grant
stated that the apartment use does not bring in enough revenue to pay for
itself.
Chairman Groner did not have any objection to rezoning the property due to the
fact that the adjacent property is zoned for business.
Attorney Grant stated that professional use usually does not get a back up in
parking. A doctor office may be put in the building which would not require
alot of parking. Mr. Langland felt that there would be enough room for six
to ten cars to park at one time.
Mr. Clarage felt that the office district would be an appropriate zoning
request for the property. It is on a major highway. The office district
would serve as a suitable buffer between the residential and business
zoning. The zoning would be consistent to what is in the overall area. He
felt that the parking would be an administrative problem. He did not have any
objections to the request.
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Mr. Langland stated that he would abstain from voting due to his conflicting
interests with the property.
The voting members present of the Plan Commission unanimously recommended to
the City Council to approve the petition to rezone from R-3 to O-Office
District at 718-720 N. Bridge by Ira and Vida M. Perkins.
Attorney Grant questioned whether a copy of the public notice had been sent to
the adjacent property owners. He stated that he would like to have the
petition approved before the end of the year due to tax ramifications. If the
notices were not sent out, another public hearing may have to be set.
Chairman Groner recommended that the discussion on the zoning class changes be
referred to the next scheduled Plan Commission meeting. Mr. Langland inquired
as what the reason was to change the zoning classes. Mr. Hayden stated that
the City would like better control over the lot sizes. Mr. Langland felt that
this would cause a problem in the downtwon area by making the area non-
conforming. Mr. Hayden stated that the City was concerned with the Westpahl
area. Mr. Langland felt that thought should also be given to the downtown
area. Mr. Hayden stated that the would mention this to the city attorney and
bring it back for the next meeting. Mr. Clarage felt that these changes
may cause problems in the future.
Mr. Ament made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Price seconded the
motion. All present were in favor. The meeting was adjourned.
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Debbie Robertson, Rec. Secretary
MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLAN COMMISSION
• OF THE CITY OF YORKVILLE HELD AT CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 11, 1985
Chairman Groner called the public hearing to order at 7:20 p.m.. Roll was
called with the following members in attendance: Mr. Ament, Mr. Groner, Mr.
Langland, and Mrs. Price. A quorum was not present. Also present at the
meeting were Jim Hayden, City Representative; Jim Clarage, City Planner; and
Tom Grant, Attorney for the petitioner.
Mr. Clarage stated that due to the fact that the Plan Commission's
recommendation is only advisory to the City Council, the public hearing could
still be held without a quorum. If the City Council deems it necessary to
have a decision by a quorum, it would come back before the Plan Commission
at their next meeting. All members present agreed to proceed with the public
hearing.
PC-85-8 - Petition to Rezone from R-3 General Residence District to 0 Office
District by Ira & Vida M. Perkins (718-720 N. Bridge St.)
Chairman Groner stated that the purpose of the public hearing would be to
consider the petition of Ira & Vida M. Perkins at 718-720 N. Bridge to rezone
from R-3 to "0" Office District. There were no objectors present at the
public hearing. The public hearing was closed.
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Debbie Robertson, Rec. Secretary