Plan Commission Minutes 1979 06-26-79 YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
YORKVILLE ILLINOIS 60560
Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton
Robert J. Mahoney 3EYN# ware
Harold Feltz Fred Dollman Dale Woodworth
Mary K. Price Steve Franks
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE YORKV= PLAN COMMISSION 26 JUNE 1979
Chairman Robert Coleman called the regular meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission
to order. Those in attendance were Dr. Coleman Mr. Feltz, Mrs. Pricer Mr. Kenton,
Mr. Woodworthq Mr. Clarage, Mr. Behrens and Mr. Beach. Mr. Woodworth moved to approve
the minutes of the May meeting and was seconded by Mr. Feltz. All present voting aye.
Motion carried. Dr. Coleman noted that he had met with Mayor Thanepohn and Mr. Madden
and they had decided that all correspondence will go through the Water Department
office. In the future,, all applications will have to submitted by the date set by
the ordinance.
79.16 Application for Amendment to Planned Development — Sawasko and Whalen —
Former Mulhern Property)
Attorney James Wilsonv representing the petitionersq stated that his clients
had purchased Lot 3 from Mr. Brain Mulhern. The planned unit development currently
provides for construction of one 12 unit apartment building and a single twenty unit
building. His clients propose to construct two 12 unit condominiums and one 8 unit
condominium for a total of 32 units. Mr. Wilson stated the buildings would be 35
feet in height with eaves at 25 feet and a gable roof. He stated that he had conferred
with fire chief Russ Devick who said .the department had a thirty foot ladder and that
if the eaves were at 25 feet there would be no problem with the 35 foot height.
Mr. Wilson stated the PUD provided for brick construction from ground to roof
but that their design called for 90� brick construction with some good decorative features.
Mr. Feltz asked if the fire department was in complete accordance with this plan-
Attorney Wilson responded that they were.
Regarding height, Mr. Whalen stated it would be a 3 story building three full
floors above grade plus roof — totalling 35 feet with a three foot overhang.
Mr. Clarage stated that there was only twenty feet between buildings and
accounting for balconies and overhangs, there would only be 14 feet which would be
an extremely narrow space between three story buildings. He felt it would not meet
the BOCA code. He also said at one corner, there would only be about five feet
between eaves. Mr. Whalen responded this would be at only one corners that the
space widensl and that there were no windows on that wall..
Mr. Clarage stated that with a PUD, full landscaping plans and lighting plans
would have to be submitted and approved by the plan commission. Mr. Whalen stated they
were seeking general approval of the plan tonight and would return with all plans
pertaining to a PUD.
Mr. Whalen stated they were trying to keep as much area as possible for patios
and yards. Mr. Clarage said he felt it would be better to have more room between
buildings and that with only 20 feet between the front and back building there
would be noise and not much sun. He said he felt the concept of having three buildings
was good but felt the BOCA code would not approve the'-space between the rear
buildings. He also said that for condominiums, the city should see a declaration
regarding maintenance procedures, common areasv etc. because of possible conplaints
the city might receive from residents in the future. Mr. Whalen stated all this
would follow pending preliminary approval of their plan.
Mr. vlarage then suggested several methods by which the plan might be opened up.
Mr. Whalen stated they need to proceed with their plans and could not afford
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the time to return month after month. He said they could easily combine the two
rear buildings but that they felt three buildings would be preferable.
Mr. Clarage felt more thought should also be given to the parking areas and
garages.
Vx, Woodworth aksed what were the city's feelings regarding three story
buildings. Alderman Beach responded their only concern regarded the fire
department's ability to handle all emergencies.
Mr. Clarage stated he would like to have a copy of the original PUD agreement.
It was noted the original PUD agreement had a 25 foot maximum height and called
for brick construction from ground to roof.
Mr. Clarage noted the plan commission could give a tentative approval of their
concept tonight.
Mr. Feltz then moved that we tentatively accept the application for amendment
based upon final submission fulfilling all PUD requirements and upon approval of the
plan by the fire department and further recommending a preliminary submittal of
the plan to BOCA. Seconded by Mr. Kenton. A roll call vote was taken with all
members voting aye. Motion carried. It was noted that the petitioners should
secure a letter with copies from the fire chief stating acceptance of the
three story plan.
Mr. Woodworth moved and was seconded by Mrs. Price that the plan commission recommend
the following revision in the Subdivision Control Ordinance (Page 17) regarding
widths of certain streets.
Present Revised
Collector Street
Right of Way 55 feet 66 feet
Roadway Width 33 feet 36 feet
Minor Street
Right of Way 55 feet 66 feet
Roadway Width 33 feet 36 feet
Cul De Sac
Right of Way 55 feet 60 feet
Roadway Width 25 feet 31 feet
All members voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Feltz moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Mr. Woodworth.
All present voting aye. Meeting adjourned.