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Plan Commission Minutes 1978 07-25-78 YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION YORKVILLE ILLINOIS 60560 Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton Robert J. Mahoney VVWW7J-09T&M *W%ffuf�6w Harold Feltz Fred Dollman Dale Woodworth Mary K. Price Steve Franks MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION 25 JULY 1978 Mr. Langland moved that Robert Mahoney be named acting chairman of the Yorkville Plan Commission and was seconded by Mr. Woodworth. All present voting aye. Chairman Mahoney then called the regular meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission to order. Those in attendance were Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Dollmang Mr. Woodworthy Mr. Langlandt Mr. Kenton Mr. Feltz, Mr. Clarage, Mr. Bushing,, Mr. Behrens and Mr. Harker. Mr. Woodworth moved to approve the minutes of the June meeting and was seconded by Mr. Langland. All present voting aye. Motion carried. 78.19 Ron Wheaton and Eugene Morrow-- Special Use Permit — Tabled from June Meeting Attorney Tom Grants representing the petitionersv stated that he did not wish to make a formal presentation as he had already done so at the June 1978 meeting. He then presented a diagram showing proposed parking plans for the building. Chairman Mahone inquired if there had been any communication between Mr. & Mrs. Henne and Mr. W eaton and Mr. Morrow. Mr. Grant responded that he had sent a letter to Mr. & Mrs. Henne on July 19th which he then read to the plan commission. The letter indicated the date of the next meeting of the plan commission and reiterated the terms they had agreed to at the last meeting. 1. Adequate parking spaces would be allocated for both business and apartment use. 2. They would install proper screening on the southerly lot line. 3. Fencing would be provided on the east. 4o The building would be constructed according to the plan previously.' shown to the plan commission. Mr. Grant said he further requested the objectors to state any further restrictions on the use of the property they would like and any comments they might have. He stated he had sent a copy of this letter to Dr. Coleman. Mr. Grant stated that he had received no response concerning this letter. He suggested that fully grown bushes might be installed on the east side but that they would install fencing if the residents so desired. Mr. Grant then stated this letter was his sole communication with the objectors. Mr. Woodworth stated that he had discussed the petition with residents further down the street who remained opposed to apartments over the businesses. Mr. Grant stated he was unsure of why the petition had been tabled at the June meeting. He felt there would be no way to overcome- the objections of the people. He stated he has already pointed out more undesirable uses which could be made of the property and further stated that they are submitting a planned use which could be seen in advance. Mrs. Kathryn Henne stated that they knew the lots were zoned for business when they bought their homes but that they were still opposed to the special use permit for apartments. She said if apartments were permitted., this would force them out. She said they were there first. Mr. Clarage stated certain conditions should be detailed on .the site plan - 2 - July 197$ Meeting A i.e.building exteriors landscaping bushes and and a solid fence. He stated that the parking area might be subdued by landscaping so that this would not appear to be a normal apartment project. He also said that all the items in the previous minutes be made part of the application for special use. Mr. Feltz inquired about the size of the lots. Mr. Grant responded that it was 223 feet wide by 125 feet deep. Chairman Mahoney noted that the developers had already agreed to the conditions set forth previously. Mr. Clarage noted that some parking might be placed either at the north end or to the rear of the property. Mr. Grant stated they intended to reserve an area to the rear of the building for the use of tenants. Chairman Mahoney asked-if there were any further questions. Mr. Dollman then moved to recommend that the city council reject the special use permit and was seconded 'by Mr. Kenton. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Mr. Feltz yes; Mr. Langland yes; Mr. Dollman yes; Mr. Kenton yes; Mr. Woodworth yes; Mr. Mahoney-no. Motion carried. 7$.20 James Wandell - Petition to Re-Zone from R-1 to R-2 - Lot 39 Block 2 Worsley Addition Attorney Jim Wilsong representing Mr. James Wandelll, stated they are requesting that Lot 1 and Lot '2 of Block 21 Worsley's Addition be amended to a single lot .and be rezoned from &-1 to R-2 and that Lot 3 be rezoned from R-1 to R-2. Mr. Wilson stated that Lots 1 and 2 combined contained almost 30,000 square feet and and that Lot 3 contained 16,440 square feet. He noted the square footage for the lots exceeds the requirements of the zoning ordinance for R-2. He stated there now existed one older building on the premises. Mr. Wilson stated these lots adjoin Mr. Woodworth's subdivision which is zoned R-2. He said the lots were now served by sewer and water. It was noted that there would be frontage problems and that there coul&only be two houses on the three lots. Lot 3 would support one house and Lots l and 2 would support one house. Mr. Wilson stated that at this timer they were only seeking to re-zone. Mr. Langland then moved to recommend to the city council and zoning board of appeals that the rezoning be granted noting that there was the possiblllty of easement or road problems on the east side of the property. Seconded by Mr. Feltz. A roll call vote was taken as follows; Mr. Feltz-yes; Mr. Dollman yes; Mr. Langland yes; Mr. Kenton yes; Mr. Woodworth yes; Mr. Mahoney yes. Motion carried. �Mr. l-arage passed out Preliminary Site Plans (Scheme A and Scheme B) for the "East: Alley,.Parking_ Projec-t.". Scheme A has a total parking shown of 63 cars and Scheme B shows 59 cars. Mr. Clarage stated they felt Scheme B was preferable as it allowed for total circulation of traffic. Chairman Mahoney asked about a pedestrian walkway. Mr. Bushing responded there was a possibility for one by the C & W. Professional Building. Mr. Kenton stated he felt our zoning ordinance should be amended to disallow special we permits for apartments located over businesses. He said that Kendallt. Kane and DuPage Counties all are negative on this point. Mr. Feltz then moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Mr. Landland. Meeting adjourned.