Plan Commission Minutes 1982 08-24-82 • 4
YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS 60560
Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton
Robert J. Mahoney Mary K. Price Charles Beaudry
Harold Feltz Gregg Gabel Dale Woodworth
YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION AUGUST 24, 1982
Public Hearing - Petition to Rezone from B-3 non-conforming to M-1 by F.W. Witt
Company, Inc.
Acting Chairman Robert Mahoney opened the public hearing - Petition to
rezone from B-3 non-conforming to M-1 by F.W. Witt Company, Inc. , for the
purpose of constructing an addition consisting of one warehouse and loading
dock at 1106 S. Bridge St. Those in attendance were Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Gabel,
Mr. Feltz, Mr. Woodworth, Mr. Langland, Mrs. Price, Mr. Beaudry, Mr. Clarage,
Mr. Simmons and Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rein.
Chairman Mahoney asked the two persons present at the hearing for their
questions. Mr. Joseph Rein, an adjoining property owner, inquired as to the nature
of the construction and what warranted the change. Attorney James Wilson, represent-
ing the petitioner, Frank Witt, stated that F.W. Witt Company had been operating
for the past eleven years as a manufacturer of spices. During this time, the
city of Yorkville had adopted a comprehensive plan changing the zoning ordinance.
His present 'B-3 business use zoning no longer complied with the ordinance. In order
to expand his operation and acquire a building permit, he needs to acquire M-1
limited manufacturing zoning. The addition will be one hundred feet deep and one
hundred feet wide which approximates the existing structure, plus the addition
of a loading dock.
Mr. Mahoney stated that Yorkville has adopted a comprehensive plan and that
land has been rezoned. If changes are made, persons have to come before the
city to see if they will be in compliance with the ordinance. Mr. Rein stated
they had no objections to the petition. In response to a question by Mr. Gabel,
regarding conformance to M-1 zoning, Mr. Wilson stated they would conform to all
requirements.
Mr. Langland moved to close the public hearing and was seconded by Mr.
Woodworth. All present voting aye. Mr. Mahoney closed the public hearing.
81.4 - Petition to Rezone from B-3 non-conforming to M-1 by F.W. Witt Company, Inc.
for the purpose of constructing an addition consisting of one warehouse
and loading dock at 1106 So. Bridge Street.
Acting chairman Robert Mahoney opened the regular meeting of the Yorkville
Plan Commission. The minutes of the last meeting were approved.
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Mr. Clarage stated the petition appeared to be in order and that M-1
zoning seemed to be the most appropriate although three options were
possible - 1) approve the change from B-3 to M-1. 2) Retain B-3 zoning granting
a special use permit and 3) Grant M-1 zoning only for the portion of the
property used for manufacturing. Mr. Wilson responded that the present
business was non-conforming and they wished to conform to the ordinance. They
prefer the zoning be consistent for the entire property and do not want special
use. He stated they prefer to let the petition stand as presented.
Mr. Langland then moved to recommend to the city council that the petition
to rezone from B-3 non-conforming to M-1 in order to construct a warehouse
and loading dock be approved. Seconded by Mr. Gabel. A roll call vote was
taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried unanimously.
A discussion followed regarding meeting of the plan commission. It was
felt that even if there was no agenda, meetings should be scheduled every
three to four months for the purpose of reviewing past decisions and to review
the comprehensive plan.
Mr. Woodworth moved to close the meeting and was seconded by Mrs. Price.
All voting aye. Meeting adjourned.
Betty Huston, Secretary, Plan Commission