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Plan Commission Minutes 1977 02-22-77 f YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION YORKVILLE ILLINOIS 60560 Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton Robert J. Mahoney IOY-30i3w Harold Feltz Fred Dollman Dale Woodworth Danny Hanback Mary K. Price MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION 422 FEBRUARY 1977 Chairman Robert Coleman called the regular meeting of the Yorkville Plan Commission to order. Those in attendance were Dr. Coleman, Mr. Mahoney, Mr. Feltz, Mr. Kenton, Mr. Woodworth, Mrs. Price, Aldermen Beach and Groner, Mayor Thanepohn, James Clarage and his associate Bob Bushing. Mr. Feltz moved to approve the minutes of the December meeting and was seconded by Mr. Mahoney. All present voting aye. Motion carried. 77.1 Preliminary Discussion — Phase II — Comprehensive Plan Mr. James Clarage passed out two booklets to all plan commission members containing Phase I of the comprehensive plan in one booklet and Phases II and III in the other booklet. He then elaborated on the table of contents of Phases II and III. He stated that he felt the sections were appropriate under the comprehensive plan. If the plan commission members felt there should be other areas covered, these could be included. He said he had divided the mile and one half limits into planning units. Planning Criteria This chapter deals with natur4 -physical factors, economic factors and population patterns. -Eemmunity Development Goals This is intended to list all appropriate goals for the City of Yorkville and its planning area. Neighborhood and Housing Analysis Lists neighborhood boundaries. Community Facilities Section deals with municipal buildings and facilities, parks and recreation and schools. Public Utilities Will use data provided by the city engineer on the sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system and water system. Transportation and Mayor Thoro hfares Will utilize the Route #34 Corridor Study. Central Business District Will have to define and then set goals. Industrial — Commercial Base Evaluations Section includes both present use and future plans. Land Use Includes both existing and future land developments. _ 2 _ Feburary 1977 Meeting Mr. Clarage said he hoped that' the Plan Commission, City Council, Impact Committee and the Business and Economic Development Committee would all work with him to finalize this plan. He said each member should look at the divisions to determine if anything had been omitted. Mr. Clarage then elaborated on various chapters of the comprehensive plan. Under Neighborhood and Housing analysis, he suggested that each member loo's at the map provided and list the good and bad points of each planning area as each member-sees it and also their recommendations to solve any problems encountered. Under Community Facilities, he suggested that each member zero in on the problems of the schools, fire protection district and parks, and offer suggestions for possible solutions. He suggested that an open space plan for an area along the Fox River which has recreational possibilities might be developed. If federal funding becomes available for open space, we would then be ready to submit an application. Under Chapter 9 dealing with industrial use, the last page lists industries supposedly in the Yorkville area. Mr. Clarage stated this list needed to be revised and an up—to—date listing submitted to the State of Illinois. Mr. Clarage said he would like to finalize this plan by May and would like to have it on the agenda for March and April. Mr. Mahoney asked if Phase III would be the end of the plan. Mr. Clarage responded that it was, although this kind of plan is usually updated every four to five years. Mayor Thanepohn said that the Impact Study Committee included representatives from the schools, library, public works department, police and fire protection district and that he could submit Phases II and III to that committee for the review and possible suggestions. Various suggestions were then offered- concerning how the plan commission should review Phases II and III in order to gain the most input. It was determined that each member would review Chapter 2 (Planning Criteria) and Chapter 7 (Transportation) and bring ther criticisms and suggestions with them to the next meeting. The secretary was instructed to put this on the agenda for the March meeting. Mr. Mahoney then moved to approve Chapter I. Phase II, of the comprehensive plan and was seconded by Mr. Kenton. All present voting aye. Motion carried. Mr. Mahoney mentioned that March 31st was the filing deadline for ethics forms and that each member should file. A letter was read which Alderman Beach had written to Robert Cherry, Chairman of the Kendall County Board? regarding George Kleinprinz' subdivision indicating that the city council did not feel this subdivision would be an asset to the City of Yorkville. ' Mayor Thanepohn stated that the city council had gassed a resolution which they will present as a formal pratest to the county board. Mrs. Price moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Mr. Mahoney. All present voting aye. Meeting adjourned.