Plan Commission Minutes 1977 04-26-77 -
YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
YORKVILLE ILLINOIS 60560
Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton
Robert J. Mahoney V140U1DXQflit" U104l Mmiler
Harold Feltz Fred D m D le Wo dw rth
Danny lanNack Mary 'ri ce
T•TINUTES OF THE :RE^'JLAR MEETING OF TJE, `_'O_Rf'.TILLE PLAN 101.11 ISSION 26 APRIL 1977
Chairman Robert Coleman called the April meetin, of the Yorkville
Plan Commission to order. Those in attendance were Dr. Coleman, Mr. Mahoney,
Mr. Feltz, Mr. Langland , Mr. Dollman, Mr. Hanback, Mr. Kenton , Mr. Woodworth_,
Mrs. Price , Larry Deach, Eldon Madden, James Clarage and Bob Bushing.
Mr. Mahoney moved to approve the minutes of the March meeting and was seconded
by Mr. Feltz. All present voting aye. Motion darried.
77.6 John Conover - Pre Application Conference-Unit 8- Conover Subdivision
^hairman Robert ^oleman asked to withdraw during, the Conover discussion.
Mr. Feltz nominated Mr. Mahoney as chairman and it was seconded by Mr. Hanback.
All present voting aye. Motion carried.
Attorney Tim Reul and representing the Conovers asked for approval of
the continuation of development of Countryside Center Subdivision. He
asked for a variance concerning curbs , gutters , sidewalks and street lighting
to make this unit consistent with the rest of the subdivision. Mr. Conover
said he was not interested in annexing to the city but would be willing to
give a bill of sale for the sewer and water lines . Mr. Clarage asked if
the approximate *1 ,700 extra per lot for improvements would make the lots
unmarketable. Mr. Conover stated that this was not the point, he wished
the same as he has now. Mr. Hanback made a motion that the Conovers go
by the city sub-division control ordinance and it was seconded by Mr. Feltz.
A ' roll call vote was taken. Mr. Mahoney, yes; Mr. Feltz, ,yes; Mr. Langland ,
yes; Mr. Dollman, yes; Mr. Hanback, Yes; Mr. Kenton, yes; Mr. Woodworth, yes;
Mrs. Price , yes; Dr. Coleman, Abstain; Yes -8 , Abstain - 1 , Motion carried.
37.7 Application for review of preliminary ,plan - Woodworth Subdivision
Mr. Woodworth stated that he would withdraw from any discussion and
would not vote on this matter. Attorney Tom Grant representing Dale Woodworth
presented the protective covenants concerning the sidewalks (See Att. sheet) .
He stated that all requirements have been met and that there will be a
petition to annex the SE part of Parcel A. for a sanitary lift station.
He has a written statement from city engineer Bob Anderson that the soil is
suitable . There are some severe soil areas but these can be solved by
engineering. If reaui red by the city council , 1,.r. Woodworth will provide
storm water retention. Mr. Langland made a motion to approve the preliminary
olan and that it be submitted to the city council for approval . It was
seconded by Mr. Dollman. A roll call vote was taken. Dr. Coleman, yes;
Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Feltz , yes; Mr. Lang-land , yes; Mr. Dollman, Yes; Mr.
Hanback, yes; Mr. Kenton, yes; Mrs . Price , yes; Mr. Woodworth, abstain;
Yes - R; Abstain - -1 ; Motion Carried.
YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
YORKVILLE ILLINOIS 60560
Dr. Robert Coleman Lawrence Langland James Kenton
Robert J. Mahoney ' exxomd )ROMVV r
Harold Feltz Fred Dollman Dale Woodworth
Danny Hanback Mary K. Price
77.8 Jim Stark - Pre Application Conference (Previous Demetralis property)
Attorney Dallas In7emunson representing Jim Stark asked for 3-3
zoninsr on this property. He stated that he would be willing to annex
to the city. He would wish the trees on Walnut St. to stay as a buffer.
The possibility of running sewer lines up Walnut St. or Rt. 47 was
discussed. It was felt that limited business zoning such as B-1 or B-2
would be more advisable. It was recommended that the Sub-Division
Control Ordinance be followed and that the property be annexed to the
city.
Mr. Clarage showed a possible future sketch of the downtown area
behind the stores on the east side of Rt. 47.
Mr. Lan71and moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Mr.
Woodworth. All present voting ave. Meeting adjourned.
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THOMAS W. GRANT
ATTORNEY AT LAW
P.O.BOX 326,202 NORTH STREET
GRANT S.WEGNER YORKVILLE,ILLINOIS 60560 TELE: 312-553-0088(9)
ASSOCIATE
April 18 , 1980
To the Chairman & Members
of the Yorkville Plan
Commission
Yorkville , Illinois 60560
Re : Wildwood Subdivision
Density Objection
Dear Mr . Chairman & Members of the
Planning Commission :
I have been consulted by Mr. William Haflin , the owner of Lot
10 in Crooked Creek Woods Subdivision , which is adjacent to the
proposed Wildwood Subdivision located between Route 71 and Route
126 southeasterly of the City . Mr. Haflin has requested that I
represent him in presenting his objection to the density pro-
posal set forth by the developers of Wildwood for the real estate
situated adjacent to the Crooked Creek Woods Subdivision . By
reason of a previously-scheduled vacation , I am not able to be
present at your April 22 , 1980 , Plan Commission meeting and would
request that this letter be made a part of the minutes of your
meeting . Mr. Haflin will be personally present at the meeting
to further present his views ,
As you are aware , the lots located within Crooked Creek Woods
Subdivision have an average size in excess of one acre . At the
present time, the developers of Wildwood Subdivision would pro-
pose to subdivide the land located northerly of the proposed main
road through Wildwood Subdivision and southerly of the Crooked
Creek Woods Subdivision into a series of lots having a maximum
lot size in the area of 3/10th to 4/10th acre . My client fears
that such density will have the ultimate effect of reducing the
value of his property .
We have examined the overall development plan for Wildwood Sub-
division and would suggest to the Planning Commission of the City
and , ultimately , to the City Council , that a requirement be im-
posed that larger lot sizes be required for the development area
located northerly of the main road and southerly of the Crooked
Creek Woods Subdivision. In order to obtain a certain degree of
consistency between the development and a buffering effect between
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April 18 , 1980
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the respective zoning classifications , my client is requesting
that the Planning Commission impose a requirement that the sub-
, division lots located within this particular area be of a size
not smaller than one acre . This would create the needed buffer
zone and would remove any fear in the mind of my client that the
proposed Wildwood development , insofar as the same is contiguous
to his real estate , might have the effect of reducing his property
values . Furthermore , such a density requirement would lend to the
preservation of the overall rural and rustic character of the
Crooked Creek Woods Subdivision . Yorkville has , in the past ,
prided itself in its ability to maintain a rural atmosphere while
at the same time promoting growth and development in the area .
Certainly the suggestions and proposal of my client , Mr. Haflin ,
fit in with this overall plan of the Village .
We wish to thank you in advance for your consideration of the
foregoing proposals .
Ver truly// x�o,,urs.,
Thomas W . Grant
TWG/tsa
cc : William Haflin