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Plan Commission Minutes 1978 11-28-78 YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION YORKVILLE ILLINOIS 60560 Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton Robert J. Mahoney wv wl� Harold Feltz Fred Dollman Dale Woodworth Mary K. Price Steve Franks MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION NOVEMBER, 1978 Chairman Robert Coleman called the regular meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission to order. Those in attendance were Dr. Coleman, ,Mr. Mahoney 9 Mr. Langland, Mr. Feltz! Mr. Woodworth and Mr. Clarage. Mr. Woodworth moved to approve the minutes of the October meeting and was seconded by Mr. Langland. All present voting aye. Motion carried. 78.30 Petition for Annexation — Clarence Holdiman, Ruth Holdimang Sharon Bazan (Ron Westphal Chevrolet) Dr. Coleman passed out a "Petition for Annexation Agreement" to all members. As there was no representative present for the petitionersv Mr. Langland moved to table the petition for thirty minutes and procegd to the next item on the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Woodworth. All present voting aye. Motion to. table carried. 78.31 Preliminary Plat Petition to Subdivide — Paul Knierim — Countryside Center — North of Swilley Green Apartments — Lot 2, Block 9, Unit 4 Countryside Center Attorney James Wilson introduced Mr. Knierim to the commission and passed out a "Petition for Approval" and a "Preliminary Platq Blackhawk Apartmentsv Yorkville" to all members. He stated that Mr. Knierim now owns 8.04 acres north of Swilley Green apartments presently zoned R-4. The preliminary plat shows a sketch of eight twelve unit buildings consisting of three one bedroom. and nine two bedroom apartments for each unit. The smallest density shown was 34,500 square feet and the maximum square footage on any lot was 359000 as per the ordinance. He stated the area had adequate sewer and water. It was noted that the right of way complies with the subdivision control ordinance. Attorney Wilson stated that the area streets are thirty feet although the ordinance now calls for thirty three foot widths. He stated that he had talked about this with Mr. Madden who had indicated to him that thirty foot streets would be acceptable in this area. Mr. Wilson indicated there would be adequate parking as they are planning twenty—four parking places for each building and six cdvered in garage units. He stated that the building on Lot 8 may be turned to angle the corner on the final plat. He said that flagstone was shown on the rendering for the building's exteriors. Dr. Coleman asked for any questions from the plan commission members. It was noted that the property was already in the city and there was to be no zoning change. Mr. Mahoney asked if there were to be sidewalks and inquired about provisions for garbage containers. ` • ( 2 ) November 1978 Meeting r .4- 4 1 A Attorney Wilson replied the final plat would show the location of sidewalks and indicated that containers for garbage would be located in the parking area. Mr. Mahoney noted there seemea to be more tnan aaequate parking. He tnen asxea about landscaping plans and stated that an the past the plan commission had specified that numbers of trees and size required, berms and lighting. Mr. Langland noted that the density was satisfactory. Mr. Woodworth said the cul' de sac was satisfactory. Mr. Wilson noted that the parking as Shown on the plat complied with the subdivision control orainance. Mr. Mahoney stated that at -this poinT v Landscap_Lng was a consiaernion, but chat _Lt srioulu net present a major pt'oolem. Attorney Wilson stated that we could discuss the landscaping plans during the presentation of the final plat. . Regarding the thirty foot streets, the plan commission members felt if the city engineer was amenable, we were also agreeable to this plan. Mr. Woodworth asked if the storm sewer ran into this property. Mr. Wilson replied that it did. Mr. Mahoney asked why there were only six covered parking units per building. Mr. Kneirim replied they were separate rentals and only a certain number of people would desire _them. Mr. Clarage noted that parking areas were located over utility easements and that this may have to be adjusted. It was noted that the final plat will have to show a common easement between Lots 5 and 6. Lot 6 will have to 'grant Lot 5 an easement for common drives which will have to be shown on the recording plat. Mr. Langland then moved that we recommend to the eiWr council that the preliminary plat be approved with the-following restrictions: 1. Although the 'subdivision control ordinance requires 33 'foot roadways, if 30 foot roadways coincide with city plans,, the plan commission would have no objections. 2. The plan commission recommends that covenants be added to the final plat regarding easements for common driveways. 3. The final plat must show the landscaping plans. 4. If the ordinance agrees; that parking (Lot 5) may infringe on the easement, the plan commission agrees. Seconded by Mr. Woodworth. All present voting aye. Motion carried. Regarding Item 78.30, it was agreed to table because of lack of submission of documents and because no one was present to represent the petitioners. Mr. Clarage stated that the mayor and city council had requested that his firm review all engineering drawings. "He said they would require the final drawings at the time of submission of the-final plat. His firm would bring up engineering facts in addition to providing planning advice. Mr. Langland then moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Mr. Woodworth. All present voting aye. Meeting ajourned.