Plan Commission Minutes 1978 02-28-78 YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
YORKVILLE ILLINOIS 60560
Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton
Robert J. Mahoney VV-1NWPQ00ZW Ric' r
Harold Feltz Fred Dollman Dale Woodworth
Mary K. Price Steve Franks
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION 28 FEBRUARY lcj$
Due to the absence of Chairman Robert Coleman, Mr. Feltz moved to elect
Robert Mahoney acting chairman of the plan commission and was seconded by
Mr. Woodworth. All present voting aye. Motion carried. Acting chairman Robert
Mahoney then called the meeting to order. Those in attendance were Mr. Mahoney,
Mr. Feltz, Mr. Dollman, Mrs. Price, Mr. Woodworth, Mr. Franks, Mr. Clarage,
Mr. Bushing, Mr. Beach, Mr. Harker and Mr. Behrens. Mr. Feltz moved to approve
the minutes of the January meeting and was seconded by Mrs. Price. All present
voting aye. Motion carried.
78.5 Preliminary Plan — Yorkshire Estates — Mr. Metzger (Changed to Pre—Planr_irg
Conference)
Mr. Metzger stated that an alternative plan had to be worked out as they were
unable to provide economical water service for the seventy—one lots proposed in the
original plan. He said that Yorkshire Estates would now have 128 lots and that
they would come in with full subdivision improvements. He indicated they much
preferred having seventy one lots but as they wanted to start in the spring they
dicided to propose an alternative plan. He stated that the ordinance requires
12,000 square• feet minimum lot size for R-2 zoning and that their lots average
19,000 square feet. Mr. William Perry, staff engineer from Intech Consultants,
Downers Grove, Illinois, stated that the storm sewers were to empty into the creek
which they would protect from erosion.
Mr. Dollman noted that Van Emmon already floods during heavy rains. Mr. Perry
stated they proposed to add a culvert to that crossing on Van Emmon and that they
did not anticipate that being a problem.
Mr. Metzger again indicated that this was not their preferred plan for
developing this property, but as they wanted to develop the property one way or
another, this plan was economically more feasible.
Mr. Dollman asked if they could guarantee that there would be no overflow
on Van Emmon. Mr. Perry responded that they would have detention plans ors site
and that a basin would be provided on the northern end of the property and an
easement would be provided. He said they did not anticipate increasing the
overflow by adding this subdivision.
Mr. Dollman noted that they would need a soil and water conservation report
from George Hinman's office and also a report from the city engineer.
Mr. Clarage noted that the main north south road (Gateshead Drive) should be
considered more than a minor subdivision road as it ties Rte. 126 and Van Em-mon.
It is shown as a 25 foot road which could be inadequate. He suggested that 33 feet
might be a better possibility. Mr. Clarage also stated that the land planner,
surveyor and engineer were all required to have their names and addresses on the
plat. Also required on the plat are names of the adjacent land owners, the zoning
of all contiguous parcels, the names of adjacent subdivisions, the locations o:"
adjacent property lines, the location of sewer and water easements, and drainage ways.
Mr. Metzger stated that their intent tonight was to get the plan commissions'
general reactions to the new plan and that they did not consider it a formal
preliminary plan. It was noted that this was just a pre—application conference
on the new plan and the secretary was directed to note that the agenda should be
amended to state "Pre planning Conference for Yorkshire Estates."
Mr. Mahoney noted that the lot sizes appear good, but that the width of the
main road was questionable. The plan would have to go before the Impact Study
Committee for review. Mr. Feltz stated there were still engineering and water
problems which needed attention.
Mr. Perry stated the idea now was to defuse and check the flow of water before
it reached the creek and to held it in a cul-de—sac to a certain elevation. He
said there would be a total gravity feed system.
Mr. Feltz stated he felt water flow would be a substantial problem to solve.
Mr. Dollman again noted that a soil and water conservation report be required
at their next presentation to the plan commission.
Mr. Mahoney stated that all Economic Interest Reports should be turned in to
the county clerks' -office.
Mr. Paul Staples, spokesman for several persons present at the plan commission
meeting, stated they were in attendance to protest the possible re—zoning of property
owned by Mr. Robert Mahoney in Countryside. He stated the plan commission had the lots
numbered 14 and 15 on their agenda whereas the lots proposed for rezoning were
numbered 11, 12 and 16. Mr. Feltz then read Item 77.29 from the minutes of the plan
commission's October, 1977 meeting.
Mr. Mahoney stated the formal petition for the county board and the zoning board
of appeals contained the correct lot numbers.
Mr. Tom Grant who was acting city attorney at the last city council meeting,
stated that the city council had requested he send a letter to the county board asking
that they defer action at their March meeting on this proposed re—zoning. Further,
the city council had referred the matter back to the Yorkville Plan Commission
for further study.
It was noted by Mr. Feltz that the Yorkville Plan Commission was only an
advisory body to the county board as the property was not within the city limits.
As this re—zoning was not on the agenda for tonight's meeting, the objectors
were advised that it would be placed on the agenda for the March meeting.
Mr. Clarage stated that he had received minutes of previous meetings of the
. Business and Economic Development Commission and noted that there had not been
much input since meetings held last su,nmer.
Mr. Feltz then moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Mr. Woodworth.
All present voting aye. Meeting adjourned.