Plan Commission Minutes 1979 01-30-79 January 1979
YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
YORKVILLE ILLINOIS 60560
Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton
Robert J. Mahoney
Harold Feltz Fred Dollman Dale Woodworth
Mary K. Price Steve Franks
Chairman Coleman opened the public hearing — ReZoning — Block 5, Countryside
Center — Jack Purcell — Business to R4, General Residence District.
Attorney Tom Grant representing the petitioners, Jack and Virginia Purcell
and the Madsen Corportation, Inc., introduced Mr. Mike Morey and Mr. Jack
Edwards to the plan commission. Mr. Grant stated they are requesting a zoning
change from business to R-4 in order to construct a fifty—one apartment dwelling
unit for senior citizen housing. It would consist of 50 one bedroom apartments
and 1 two bedroom apartment for a resident manager. He stated that all require-
ments of the zoning ordinance would be met excepting a variation request for
parking. Mr. Grant stated that the parking variation had been granted with some
reservations by the zoning board of appeals earlier this evening. He further
stated they were concerned only with the zoning change this evening.
Mr. Morey stated the building would be identical in size and design to the
present building. The exterior will be somewhat different as the new building will
have an aggregate material rather than plywood between windows. He stated the
building was designed particularly for.the elderly. He said the present building
was full and that there was a long waiting list. His company expected immediate
full occupancy for the second building.
Dr. Coleman asked if there was anyone present who wished to make a statement.
A Yorkville resident said she felt the present building was good. The only comment
she had heard was that the elevators might be larger. There was not enough room
for a stretcher going down from the second floor. Mr. Morey suggested that the
probelm was probably with the door and not with the elevator itself.
Dr. Coleman asked for further comments. Mr. Feltz stated that parking and
access to the back of the building had been original concerns of the plan commission.
Dr. Coleman then closed the public hearing.
Chairman Coleman opened the regular meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission
Those in attendance were Dr. Coleman, Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Feltz, Mr. Langland,
Mr. Dollman, Mr. Kenton. Mr. Woodworth and Mr. Clarage. Mr. Mahoney moved to approve
the minutes of the December meeting and was seconded by Mr. Langland. All present
voting aye. Motion carried.
79.1 Re—Zoning, Block 5 — Countryside Center — Jack Purcell — Business to R-4.
Dr. Coleman asked if there was any further discussion. Mr. Langland noted
that actually this was a down zoning. He stated that he could not think of any
better use for the land. Mr. Feltz noted that this was an excellent site.
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Mr. Morey stated the primary - reasons for the L—shaped building were 1)Topography
and 2) View.
Mr. Langland then moved to recommend to the city council that the zoning be
changed from business to R-4. Seconded by Mr. Woodworth. All present voting aye.
Motion carried.
79.2 Foxwood Estates — Final Plat
Mr. Jim Olsen stated the city council had recommended there be a contingency
that if the city extended the city limits within ten years, the residents must agree
to annex to the city.
Mr. Kenton moved to accept the final plat and to authorize the chairman to sign
the final linen. Seconded by Mr. Langland. All present voting aye. Motion carried.
79.3 Countryside Center — ReSubdivide Block 1, Unit 1, — Final Plat
Mr. Clarage stated he felt they had complied with all the requests made by
the plan commission. Mr. Olsen stated the city council had no further requirements
other than those made by the plan commission. Dr. Coleman then read aloud
from the minutes of the city council meeting. It was noted that the requirements
as listed by the plan commission (See Item 78.34, December P.C. Minutes) had been met.
Dr. Coleman asked if there was any further discussion.
Mr. Mahoney then moved to approve the final plat and to authorize the chairman
to sign the final linen. Seconded by Mr. Dollaman. All members voting aye.
Motion carried.
It was noted that on 6 February 1.979, the Illinois Department of Transportation
was to conduct a public informational meeting regarding bridge construction
in Yorkville.
Mr. Clarage noted that his firm's annual retainer agreement had expired.
He stated there were to be no changes from last years agreement, but that
he would need a recommendation to the city council.
Mr. Kenton moved to recommend to the city council that Mr. Clarage be
retained for the 1979-1980 season. Seconded by Mr. Mahoney. All present voting
aye. Motion carried.
Dr. Coleman then adjourned the January meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission.