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Economic Development Packet 2004 11-18-04 „„.o circ United City of Yorkville ,. a o County Seat of Kendall County 1''*” 800 Game Farm Road Esr. 1836'. Yorkville, Illinois, 60560 .� ~�� Telephone: 630-553-4350 © i "' Fax 630-553-7575 „....„, ` . Website: www.yorkville.il.us �4 LE ,y>, AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, November 18, 2004 7:00 p.m. City Hall Conference Room Revised: 11/17/04 Presentation: How to Develop a Retail Development Corridor District Economic Initiative Plan by Lisa Lyon of URS 1. Approval/Correction of Minutes: August 19, 2004 and October 21, 2004 2. Building Permit Report for September 2004 3. Appointment of a Vice-Chairman 4. PC 2004-19 Carolyn Herren Property Rezoning 5. PC 2001-06 Grande Reserve Unit 9 Preliminary / Final Plat 6. PC 2004-26 Woodworth Estates Preliminary Plan 7. Illinois Main Street 8. Countryside TIF District Update 9. Additional Business �• 0 C,T y �= a United City of Yorkville s71 EST `" 1836 County Seat of Kendall County . 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville, Illinois, 60560 -$1 ,, ``=0 Telephone: 630-553-4350 <CE ���. Fax: 630-553-7575 Website: www.yorkville.il.us AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, November 18, 2004 7:00 p.m. City Hall Conference Room Presentation: How to Develop a Retail Development Corridor District Economic Initiative Plan by Lisa Lyon of URS 1. Approval/Correction of Minutes: August 19, 2004 and October 21, 2004 2. Building Permit Report for September 2004 3. Appointment of a Vice-Chairman 4. PC 2004-19 Carolyn Herren Property Rezoning 5. PC 2001-06 Grande Reserve Unit 9 Preliminary/ Final Plat 6. PC 2004-26 Woodworth Estates Preliminary Plan 7. Prism Development Request to Change Name of Cornerstone to Briarwood 8. Illinois Main Street 9. Countryside TIF District Update 10. Additional Business URS Corporation Page 1 of 3 November NEWSROOM r. URS [0 Lim,: .1 Press Releases Go back to article list URS Corporation Forms Strategic Development Planning Group CHICAGO, IL - July 15, 2002 - URS Corporation has formed URS Strategic Development Planning Group, a team of professionals that will focus on providing real estate development services, economic development strategies, brownfield services, and redevelopment planning for land and property owners, public agencies, developers and financial institutions. Former Arthur Andersen Principal Jon DeVries has been named URS's principal and national director for strategic development planning. Karen Gross and Reed Singer have been named managers of strategic development planning and Timothy Butler a senior consultant. URS redevelopment professionals, Dennis Kasner and Stina Fish also are part of the new group. Mr. DeVries brings to URS over 27 years of experience in development of master planned communities, office and industrial properties, resorts, residential properties, retail centers, urban mixed use, and area redevelopment. He served as principal in charge of Arthur Andersen's Strategic Development Planning practice since 1995 and previously served as senior vice president and director of research for Goodkin Research Corporation in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Mr. DeVries holds a masters degree in urban planning and policy from the University of Illinois and a B.A. from St. Olaf College. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute, American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, Council of Urban Economic Development, and Intermodal Association of North America. Karen Gross has extensive experience in all facets of real http://www.urscorp.com/newsroom/press/pr_071502.html 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 2 of 3 estate consulting, including economic impact studies, economic development strategies, market studies and tax increment financing. She earned a master of urban planning degree from the University of Illinois and a bachelor of business administration from the University of Dayton. Ms. Gross is a member of the Urban Land Institute, American Planning Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, and Women in Planning and Development. As a member of Andersen's Real Estate Consulting Group, Reed Singer specialized in market analysis, feasibility studies and economic development strategies. His experience includes mixed use projects, corporate real estate, convention and meeting facilities, hotels and resorts, performing arts centers, and military base reuse. Mr. Singer earned a B.S. degree in city and regional planning from Cornell University. Timothy Butler has worked on a broad range of real estate consulting assignments throughout the U.S. He has created development and redevelopment strategies for both private and public sector clients, including state and local governments and real estate developers. Mr. Butler holds a masters degree in urban planning and policy and a B.A. in urban and regional planning from the University of Illinois. He is a member of the American Planning Association. Dennis Kasner has experience on over 100 brownfield sites and has focused on brownfield redevelopment program management for cities and industry. Specifically, Mr. Kasner has managed redevelopment programs at more than a dozen large-scale sites (including Rockford, Illinois; Casper, Wyoming; and BP p.l.c. projects in Northwest Indiana and Illinois), each with land areas greater than 100 acres. Stina Fish is an environmental planner with experience in market and feasibility analysis for property redevelopment. URS Corporation is a publicly owned company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:URS). URS offers a broad range of planning, design, program and construction management, and operations and maintenance services for transportation, hazardous waste, industrial processing and petrochemical, general building, water/wastewater and security projects. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates http://www.urscorp.com/newsroom/press/pr_071502.html 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 3 of 3 in 30 countries with approximately 16,000 employees providing services to federal, state and local governmental agencies as well as private clients in the chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, forest products, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries. http://www.urscorp.com/newsroom/press/pr_071502.htm1 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 1 of 2 November NEWSROOM RSamim. Press Releases to back to article list URS EXPANDS PLANNING PRACTICE WITH ACQUISITION OF CHICAGO FIRM CHICAGO, IL— January 20, 2004 — URS Corporation has expanded its planning and development practice with the acquisition of the Chicago-based consulting firm Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen & Payne, Inc. (TPAP). The URS planning and development group now includes more than 50 professionals. The group offers clients extensive expertise in such areas as urban planning and design, economic development, tax increment financing, market studies, property redevelopment, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation planning, ecological services, geographic information systems, and vulnerability assessments. Founded in 1977, TPAP specialized in assisting cities, public authorities, and private developers in the planning and management of urban revitalization and development programs. The entire TPAP professional staff has joined URS, including Thomas O. Payne, John Houseal, AICP, and Lisa Lyon, AICP, who have been named principals at URS. A founding partner of TPAP, Mr. Payne will serve as a URS senior principal and market sector leader for the planning and development team. He has broad experience in both architecture and planning and has directed numerous award-winning projects involving comprehensive planning, downtown planning, and large- scale urban design. John Houseal, AICP, has 12 years of experience in both private and public sector planning. He has directed projects involving comprehensive planning, downtown http://www.urscorp.com/newsroom/press/pr_012004.htm1 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 2 of 2 planning, urban design, redevelopment, corridor and commercial areas planning, site planning and development, zoning and development regulations, and strategic planning and facilitation. Mr. Houseal previously served as the acting director of the Wilmette Department of Community Development and as village planner for Northbrook, Illinois. Lisa Lyon, AICP, is a principal with 12 years of experience in planning, specializing in economic development, neighborhood planning and tax increment financing (TIF). She has managed and coordinated the analysis and implementation of residential, industrial, mixed-use and commercial TIF projects for a number of municipalities in Illinois. Ms. Lyon is a trainer in TIF annual report for the State of Illinois Comptroller and has served as an economic development policy analyst for the Illinois General Assembly and as a neighborhood planner for the City of Evanston. 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Headquartered in San Francisco, the Company operates in 20 countries with more than 25,500 employees providing engineering services to federal, state and local governmental agencies as well as private clients in the chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, forest products, mining, oil and gas, and utilities industries (www.urscorD.com). http://www.urscorp.com/newsroom/press/pr_012004.html 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 1 of 1 November WHO WE ARE 16, 2004 URS Who We Are • We are a global, full-service organization, approximately 27,000 strong, with offices in the Americas, Asia/Pacific and Europe. • The industry's finest planners, engineers, architects, scientists and program and construction managers make up our professional staff. • Our broad-based expertise is a valued resource for federal, state and local agencies as well as private clients in the chemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, forest products, mining, oil and gas and utilities industries. • We serve our clients' needs from 300 offices in more than 20 countries. • In August 2002, URS acquired EG&G Technical Services. EG&G is a leading provider of technical operations and maintenance services to the U.S. government, and support services related to global threat reduction and homeland defense. http://www.urscorp.com/whoweare/index.html 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 1 of 1 November NEWSROOM IntS News Room As a global engineering services firm, URS Corporation is working to improve the infrastructure in its core markets and to provide environmental services for a wide range of public and private- sector clients. But what it really does is to improve the standard of living for millions of people on virtually every continent. Designing new airport terminals. Building schools and hospitals. Reconstructing highway interchanges. And helping the military to restore natural resources. As you will see in the following press releases, we bring skilled people and innovative technologies to the industry's most challenging and prestigious projects. To review press releases regarding corporate and financial matters, please visit the Investor Relations area. http://www.urscorp.com/newsroom/index.html 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 1 of 2 November 16, WHO WE ARE 20(34 Facilities URS Facilities CORPORATE / RETAIL Creative . Solutions for Personal 44 11, Experiences! 721 Today, the corporate and - ' retail �'* " rrlhr.,.,,;mmi t environments , �` are dynamic and lim lightning-quick. Because of the .. ;; .,>. . :.. special needs of these clients, URS has developed a dedicated Corporate/Retail Services design group to support our clients and projects, to create those environments that make us feel special and extraordinary. We'll approach your project as a corporate/retail consultant first, then as a designer. Corporations http://www.urscorp.com/whoweare/whatwedo/facilities/f commercial.htm 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 2 of 2 • and retailers interpret meaningful design differently, but it must make a sincere connection with your customer. We utilize design as the strategic tool to make that connection. Representative Projects: Greensboro Corporate Center Ah!Moore` Cafe Charles Schwab Disney's ( rand Californian Hotel http://www.urscorp.com/whoweare/whatwedo/facilities/f commercial.htm 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 1 of 2 November 16, 2004 WHO WE ARE Facilities URS Facilities MANUFACTURING / DISTRIBUTION Innovation, Efficiency, i Delivery, j Innovation, a t productivity and Q'`r' flexibility are key j'j NI1 ingredients to i ' ll a , 14 i success in the I J f constantly-evolving '� - , >< world of �,ti. � ; .011 manufacturing. i,,, . 44 Whether you need to get from Point A to Point B in a few minutes, overnight or sometime next month, efficient logistics is vital to the demanding world of distribution. URS professional planners, architects, engineers and construction managers provide design concepts and expertise that enhance clients' innovation, productivity and logistics to accomplish their manufacturing and distribution http://www.urscorp.com/whoweare/whatwedo/facilities/f manufactoring.htm 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 2 of 2 • Projects: North Colorado "medical Center Spectrum Hpalth iCLA Replacement Hospitals Contra Costa County Regional Medical Cte http://www.urscorp.com/whoweare/whatwedo/facilities/f healthcare.htm 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 1 of 2 • November 16, WHO WE ARE 2004 Facilities Facilities Facilities HEALTHCARE Innovative Healthcare Solutions! URS Healthcare projects are designed to • facilitate the diagnosis, { treatment and prevention of illness - while att" " the same time creating an environment that is responsive to patients who '=-- may be 1 ,r experiencing the1 x, l joy of a newborn, the fear of a diagnostic procedure, or the grief of a serious illness. Meeting this apparent dichotomy of purposes is what makes the URS approach of "healing environments" particularly effective. Representative http://www.urscorp.com/whoweare/whatwedo/facilities/f healthcare.htm 11/16/2004 URS Corporation Page 2 of 2 Projects: North Colorado rtter Spectrum LLA °1-74111i-ICPMPflt http://www.urscorp.com/whoweare/whatwedo/facilities/f healthcare.htm 11/16/2004 Page 1 of 4 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE ECONOMIC DEVEOMENT COMMITTEE DRAFT YORKV1LLE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21,2004 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF:Alderman Richard Sticka;and Alderwomen Rose Spears and Valerie Burd; Kelly Kramer from the City Attorney's office; and Mayor Art Prochaska.OTHERS: Deputy Fire Chief Tim Fairfield;John Philipchuck;Tim Winter;Pete Huinker;Trevor Ryan and Matt Cudney. 1. Minutes Minutes from the September 20 meeting were approved. 2. Amendment to Building and Zoning Code Addressing Maximum Height and Building Materials Looking at the proposed amendment Alderwoman Valerie Burd suggested the proposed maximum height be listed in feet as well as stories. The proposed amendment states no building taller than six stories could be constructed,but does specify the height in feet. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Fairfield said while he had seen the one of the original draft versions of the ordinance, he hadn't been given the ordinance the committee was planning to review. He also didn't know if the newest draft had been forwarded to the Fire District yet. Likewise, he said Fire Chief Mike Hitzemann was on vacation and he would prefer to withhold any comment on the proposed amendment until the chief returned and was able to give his opinion on the matter. Committee Chairman Richard Sticka said he'd like to have the chief's comments and the fire district's comments in written form. Once those written responses are received,the issue can come back to the committee for discussion. Burd and Alderwoman Rose Spears shared concerns about the fire district's ability to adequately fight fires in buildings that high without a ladder truck. Even if the fire protection district gives its consent to buildings taller than three stories, Spears said she would be hesitant to give her approval without a ladder truck. Mayor Art Prochaska said the type of suppression systems installed in buildings can makes a difference. In a recent fire in Chicago,a number of people died because there was no sprinkle system installed, he said. Fairfield added that while the suppression system does put out the fire, it sometimes doesn't address the smoke issues, which can cause problems if a ladder truck isn't available. Page 2 of 4 3. Policy for Public Facility Land Donation Sticka said he didn't have any policies for the committee to review. Mayor Prochaska said it is an issue for the committee to discuss. At issue is whether the city should adopt a policy requiring developers to donate land for certain public facilities. Prochaska said the legal test for such a policy asks that the community shows a need for a facility and that it can show what impact such as facility would have. If the city requires a developer to give land, it has to be uniquely attributable,he said. Spears asked if a senior center would fall under these guidelines. Attorney Kelly Kramer said the city would have to show justification and impact on the community. She said the city would have to be very careful justifying such a policy. Sticka agreed saying he doesn't want the city to pass an ordinance that gets challenged and struck down. Yet,he wondered if Montgomery is doing it, are any other cities?If so, he said should Yorkville consider it?Kramer suggested the city not look into pursuing any type of policy for public facility land donation. 4. Overlay Ordinance Sticka said there is nothing for the committee to look at yet. 5.PC 2004-07 Autumn Creek—annexation,zoning and preliminary plan Matt Cudney said some modifications have been made to the preliminary plan as suggested by the Plan Commission and city staff. For instance, the lots,which bump up to lots in Grande Reserve have been increased to 12,000 square feet to match the Grande Reserve lots. There also was some concern about the layout of the town homes and traffic patterns, The suggested changes have since been made.Also, Cudney said revised the school and park site to make sure the road lined up with the Menard's property. In the proposed development,there are 324 single-family lots with an average lot size of 13,600 square feet. There are 258 town home units and a 20-acre commercial site attached to the property. Cudney said the developers have incorporated storm water retention from the commercial site into the residential site so that the commercial area can be fully utilized. Last week,the Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval for annexation and rezoning. There was one dissenter on approval of the preliminary plan, Cudney said. That person(Brian Schillinger) wanted to see all of the lots at 12,000 square feet. Also, Cudney said the city's staff wants the developer to install ad bike path that hadn't been previously discussed. Burd asked if the lots that are smaller than 12,000 square feet are against open space. Cudney said they are not. Burd said she would prefer if the smaller lots were against open space. In the past,that is the only way the city has approved of smaller lots. Page 3 of 4 Cudney said they've tried to have lots of varying sizes throughout the development so that it doesn't look monotonous. However, Spears said if the smaller lots don't abut green space, she wouldn't be willing to approve the plan. Sticka said Cudney's argument doesn't make sense because all of the smaller lots are in one cluster in the development, while the larger lots are clustered in another space. Cudney said most of the smaller Iots are place near Route 34 and the commercial area where the homes won't sell for higher prices. He said the location of these smaller lots is typically where town homes have been located. Instead,the developer put the town homes against the open space. Mayor Prochaska said it's interesting that the developer has placed the town homes against the open space. It's something the city has never seen before. Cudney asked if he should rework the plan to put the town homes in the traditional spot near the commercial development. Sticka said,personally,the plan is okay with him as it is. But, he said it could be a roadblock for the developer. Sticka also said he agrees with extending the trail as the city staff suggested and reworking the lower area. Mayor Prochaska asked if it would be possible to switch out some of the larger lots in other areas and move them to other areas. Cudney said they could look at the possibility. The annexation and PUD is scheduled for a public hearing Nov. 9. 6. Developer request regarding lot in Grande Reserve Unit 9 John Philipchuck said he was there at the request of city staff seeking direction on an error made in the concept plan. There is an open spot in neighborhood 8, where there should be a line to show a lot. He said the city approved 224 duplex units. Without the line,then the plan is two units short. He said the open spot was a mistake. Sticka said he doesn't see a problem. It seems to be a matter of a missing line in a drawing. Correcting the mistake doesn't change the facts,he said. 7. Prairie Gardens Economic Incentive Agreement Kramer said the city received a request from the developer about the possibility of an economic incentive agreement. Sticka said he wasn't aware the city held any discussions with the developer on economic incentives. He said if they don't have any public improvements,then they shouldn't come to the city seeking any incentives. When there's something to be negotiated,then they can let the city know. 8. Additional business Spears recommended the committee appoint a vice-chairman. The committee agreed to put it on the agenda for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. • Page 4 of 4 �. Minutes respectfully submitted by Dina Gipe r Page l of 7 Dr"' " IN Er UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE YORKVILLE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, AUGUST 19,2004 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND CITY STAFF:Aldermen Richard Sticka and Marty Munns;and Alderwomen Rose Spears and Valerie Burd;Kelly Kramer from the City Attorney's office; and zoning official Anna Kurtzman.OTHERS: Lynn Dubajic, Yorkville EDC; George Dinges; Steve Horve;Thad Gleason;Rob Gamrath;Marvin DeLahr;Ellen George; John George;and Christopher Kopecky. 1. Minutes None. 2. Building Reports The building permit report from July 2004 was viewed and forwarded to the next Committee of the Whole meeting. 3. School District#115 Resolution Requesting Funding Alternatives Chairman Richard Sticka said the School District is requesting something that the city asked the district to request months ago. Alderwoman Valerie Burd said she suggested to the School District that the district formally request the city to adopt a resolution on funding alternatives. Sticka said it seems the committee's role in this process is informaL Mayor Art Prochaska said that in the future if a large development is proposed for the city,the funding alternatives could be negotiated into the annexation agreement. 4. Blackberry Oaks Golf Course Annexation Agreement Sticka said he's inclined to give the golf course the requested concessions. He said he doesn't see any reason to clobber them and the city can immediately begin collecting sales taxes once the annexation is approved. Mayor Prochaska said he isn't fond of the requested utility tax rebate. Kelly Kramer, from the city attorney's office, said although it has been requested, her office doesn't have comments back from the golf course's attorney. Also, City Administrator Tony Graff said the city's ordinances do not allow serving alcohol on the golf courses. Mayor Prochaska added that there also was a request for the bar to stay open once the restaurant closes. He said the city would have to review both requests. Kramer said that issue should go to the Public Safety Committee. Page 2 of 7 Likewise, Sticka said it should be added into the agreement that lights not be installed. Mayor Prochaska said most of rebates in the agreement are standard for businesses coming into the city. Graff also suggested the annexation agreement include some language saying that landscaping is okay but that any major renovations would need to be approved by the city. Graff said the next step is for the request to go to a public hearing at the Plan Commission. 5. Yorkville Ace Annexation Agreement Sticka said this is an issue similar to the golf course annexation.The annexation will allow the city to collect sales taxes it currently isn't getting. Meanwhile, Mayor Prochaska said the Yorkville Ace Hardware wouldn't hook up to the city's water and sewer services right away. Graff said the city has a two-year window. The city is moving forward on the agreement. The next step is to go to a public hearing at the Plan Commission. 6. Swanson Lane Estates—Annexation and Zoning Sticka informed the committee that the Plan Commission unanimously approved the annexation and zoning. Chris Kopecky,representing the petitioners, said the property is a fairly pristine piece of property and the petitioners are proposing a five-lot subdivision. He said the entire property is heavily wooded which is the main reason for seeking the P.U.D. zoning. Sticka said there are not provisions for detention in this plan. Kopecky said that because the property is heavily vegetative, in lieu of a detention area, the developers might increase the vegetation. Graff said city engineer Joe Wyrwrot feels comfortable with the terrain that is currently there. He believes there can be conservation designs added so that the drainage is properly handled. Sticka said Illinois drainage law says that the developers can't increase water flow from their property. Kopecky said their engineer wasn't available for the meeting,but that the options are being looked at. Sticka said the Plan Commission questioned whether Lot 3 could be subdivided again. Kopecky said if it is subdivided again at some point in the future, no more than three lots could go in there. And, he said that would have to go back to the city for approval. Page 3 of 7 Residents of the Blackberry North subdivision expressed concerns at the Plan Commission about the trees. They don't want the tree lines disturbed. Kopecky said the intent of the developers is not to disturb the trees.The wooded area is an attraction to potential buyers. The fact that the entire property is heavily wooded is the main reason for seeking a PUD zoning, he said. Mayor Prochaska said it might be a good idea to request a tree survey ordinance be done if the subdivision is recommended for approval and attached that request to the motion. Kopecky said he'd like to see what the developers would be asked to agree to before commenting. The committee gave its recommendation to move forward with plans. A public hearing before the City Council will be scheduled for Sept.24. 7. Fox Hill Unit 7 Pod 10 Sticka said the Plan Commission unanimously voted against the request. Commissioners felt the request for variances and setbacks was not justified because no plan was given for any particular building. Since the plan was presented to the Plan Commission, changes have been made, Rob Gamrath, representing the petitioner, said. He said prototypes of the proposed homes were brought to this meeting. Also, he said the entryway to the proposed subdivision was relocated to match the entry across the street as requested and is much wider. Of the 13 acres on the site, he said only 6 acres are developable. About 1.5 acres are going to commercial and 2.7 acres are going to the city for the right of way, he said. Also lot 14 is going to the city for open space is 3.1 acres. Anna Kurtzman, a code official for the city, said the lot widths don't meet city code. Gamrath said of the lots that aren't 90 feet are very close and the petitioner is asking for deviations. Also,he said those lots are set far back from the street, so there is still plenty of yard space. Lots 1-4 are almost 88 feet; lots 5 and 6 are irregular shaped lots; lots 7, 8 and 9 meet the requirements;and lots 10, 11, and 12 almost meet the requirements, he said. Kurtzman also brought up the rear-yard setbacks and front-yard setbacks, Gamrath said. Along Eldamain Road,there is a setback greater than the 30 feet required. The city requested a 15-foot pedestrian path along the road as well as 25 feet for landscaping. Consequently, everything has been pushed forward,which is why the petitioners are requesting 25-foot setbacks, he said. He said the front porch goes within the 30-feet requirement. That's all that would be encroaching on the setback, Gamrath, said. Sticka said if this drawing had been available at the Plan Commission meeting, it might have been approved. The problem was they were asked to approve something without knowing exactly what they would be approving. Meanwhile,the PUD already calls for some architectural standards. Page 4 of 7 Sticka, however, did question how the confident the petitioner feels with the rendering since a developer hasn't been chosen. Gamrath said the petitioner has met with developers who have agreed to build the type of product in the drawing if they are chosen as the developers. Marvin DeLahr, also representing the petitioner, said that the entire plan is based on the concept of this building and the city could feel confident that if the plan is approved,the product in the drawing is the product that would be built. Alderman Marty Munns said he would give his approval to the project as long as the products are as nice as can be. Sticka agreed saying this area needs a high quality product. Kramer said there is somewhat of an anti-monotony clause in the agreement where no two fronts can be identical. The committee agreed to send the petition forward to the Committee of the Whole on Sept. 7 and a public hearing at the City Council on Sept. 14. 8.PUD Amendment for Senior Apartment Housing Sticka said the developer originally seeking a PUD was unable to get the necessary funding from the state to proceed with the plan, so the project has been turned over to someone else. Graff said the new developers are looking at a senior housing project with assisted living. The previous plan was for senior housing only. George Dinges, representing the developer, showed some pictures of some similar housing units in Danville, Batavia and Decatur. Dinges said the average resident of these housing units is a frail female about 84 years old who isn't ready for a nursing home. The niche for these housing developments is that they're about one step from a nursing home, he said. They've been extremely well received. These types of housing units are affordable, he said. Rents range from$472 per month to $2,200. All utilities are paid and three meals per day are included, he said. Dinges said the state of Illinois wants to provide residents with an alternative to prematurely going to a nursing home. The state pays about 60 percent of what they would pay to person going to a nursing home, so the state saves money, he said. He said these types of developments are a high priority in the state. Thad Gleason, also representing the developer, said the proposed two-story building for Yorkville would house about 74 units. He said it's designed to be a residential home rather than an institution. The developer hires an interior designer to make the place look very comfortable and homey.Architecturally, Sticka said the proposed building looks much nicer than what was originally proposed. Page 5 of 7 Mayor Prochaska said this is something the community has been asking for and he'd like to see the developer come back to the city with a plan that is workable. Sticka said, while he believes the proposed building would be great for the community, he said the developers are asking for substantial changes in the PUD. For instance, he said the city worked hard to put covered parking in the PUD.Now it seems like the residents won't be the ones who will be using the parking lots. He said the city and the developer would need to work hard to make a PUD that fits. Dinges said they would go over the PUD with the city and make any changes as applicable. Sticka said there would need to be a public hearing before the City Council to revise the PUD, but it first needs to come back to the EDC. Kramer said she'd recommend it come back to the committee only because there would be substantial changes to the original PUD agreement. 9. White Tail Ridge—1.5 Mile Review The city of Oswego sent a letter regarding transfer of jurisdiction of the 1.5 mile review based upon the boundary agreement between Oswego and Yorkville. The property is north of Route 126 and west of Grove Road. The plan is for a golf course community. It's been submitted to the county, but no recommendations have been made yet, he said. Sticka asked if the city was okay with doing the 1.5-mile review. Graff said the only concern is what the zoning would fall under. Because the property falls into the area for future planning, zoning would fall under the default zoning which is R-1, Kurtzman said. That isn't the same as estate zoning. Mayor Prochaska said one of the reasons the city created estate zoning was so the city had a zoning classification for county developments. After it was determined the city doesn't need to respond to the Oswego letter, Sticka said the city would want to do the 1.5 mile review and that the zoning would likely fall into the most restrictive zoning whether that be R-1 or estate. 10. Revised Landscane Ordinance Graff said city staff has been seeking comments on the revised ordinance. Of the seven or eight developers or landscape architects who attended a recent meeting, there were two responses. A letter from S & K Development,L.L.C., stated that the proposed revisions are"potentially extremely costly to the developers." They said the matter should be carefully reviewed before it is adopted. The other, an email, from Wallace Munday from Munday Landscaping, basically stated that the landscape ordinance appears to have touched on all of the points mentioned at the meeting, Sticka said. The landscape architects who attended the meeting said the proposed ordinance is okay and it's not as restrictive as other communities, Sticka said. Page 6 of 7 Graff said the proposed revisions don't change the standards of planting material. A lot of the changes were related to buffering for commercial and applied to PUD agreement so that they're consistent. He said there's also credit given for existing vegetation and an appeal process has been added. Mayor Prochaska said one of the reasons for revising the ordinance is to correct overages and not to increase standards. Graff said the standards have been increased slightly. Spears asked if City Planner Mike Schoppe could outline the changes made so it's easier to see what they are. Mayor Prochaska said he's not sure how the changes would add costs as the letter from S &K stated. If it was a new ordinance,their concerns would have made sense, he said. Graff said he'd talk to them. The committee agreed to send the revised ordinance to the C.O.W. after they review an outline of changes provided by Schoppe. 11. Appearance Code Sticka said he's glad to see it back on the agenda. It's something the city needs to adopt, he said. Kurtzman said she tried to tighten it up by changing many of the"shoulds"to "shafts"to make it more of a mandate. Sticka said apparently,the city couldn't say it won't allow pole buildings. He said the city wants to require brick and masonry on buildings and he's not sure it can go on those types of buildings. But,other committee members say they can. The city also can't disallow mobile homes outright. After questions for the committee about several of the guidelines, Sticka said it's important to get the code adopted. Because the city has nothing on the books now, it's important to get it approved and changes can be made later, he said. Regarding some of the restrictions outlined on Page 4 of the proposed code regarding footprints, Mayor Prochaska asked if the restrictions are possibly too restrictive. While it's good to be restrictive, he said the city doesn't want to drive away good builders. The proposed code says the footprints be noticeably varied from buildings with three or more residential units. Committee members agreed the code shouldn't be that restrictive and should be removed from the code. The committee agreed to send the proposed appearance code to the C.O.W. in September. 12.Amendment to Building and Zoning Code Addressing Maximum Height and Building Materials Burd asked why the maximum height of buildings was being discussed because the city has restrictions stating buildings can't be higher than three stories. Mayor Prochaska said that was before the city started requiring certain buildings to have sprinklers in them. Page 7 of 7 Requests for senior housing in the city have prompted the code to be reviewed. By building higher buildings,the developers of those buildings can keep costs down,he said. Burd said if the fire department is against raising the maximum height of buildings,then she doesn't think the city should increase the height. Graff said the fire department isn't objecting yet. He said code official Bill Dettmer has spoken to the department about the issue. Mayor Prochaska said the city has had requests from developers wanting to build these taller buildings. He wants to know if the city should look at allowing taller buildings. At this point, however, is because the city doesn't have a ladder truck the fire department has opposed buildings taller than three stories or 35 feet. Sticka said he would only approve taller buildings if the fire department gave its approval. Mayor Prochaska said if the taller buildings were approved, maybe the developers would have to pay a fee to help the fire department get the necessary equipment. Twice,he said there have been requests to build four-story buildings on Walnut. Spears said she's not comfortable with building and building and having the developer put money towards the purchase of necessary fire equipment. She said she'd rather already have the equipment. Burd said she feels this was approached the wrong way. She said she feels manipulated. The better way to go about it would have been to come to the committee and ask if taller buildings would be something the committee would consider. Graff asked how the city staff should prepare for a vote on something like this. Sticka said that unless the fire department says they're ready to deal with taller buildings, the city has no reason to address it at all. But Mayor Prochaska said the fire department would never going to recommend taller buildings. It's up to the city to ask the department to look into it and so far that's all the city has done, he said. Graff said the fire department asked the city to bring them some standards. The city had brought those to the department and they're under review. Sticka said he's not comfortable going forward until the fire department gives the city some standards that are acceptable to them. 13. Additional Business None. The meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Dina Gipe BUILDING PERMIT REPORT United City of Yorkville September 2004 ................................................................................................................ ..................................................................................................................... Typesof Permits Number of Permits Issued SFD 2-Family Multiple-Family le FamilY Commercial ul I� lLS[PL a[ Miscellaneous eous T t 1 Construction Cost September 2004 90 38 0 0 1 0 51 $8,012,290.00 Calendar Year 2004 a 828 379 3 0 12 1 432 $79,855,012.00 Fiscal Year 2004 a 556 247 0 0 9 1 299 $54,829,417.00 September 2003 86 21 0 6 4 0 55 $12,034,065.00 Calendar Year 2003 2 703 264 12 6 27 1 393 $75,357,500.00 Fiscal Year 2003 2 488 168 9 6 19 0 286 $51,579,099.00 September 2002 71 33 1 0 3 1 33 $5,028,914.00 Calendar Year 2002 3 654 221 4 4 34 1 390 $50,020,831.00 Fiscal Year 2002 3 413 126 2 2 18 1 264 $28,232,602.00 September 2001 41 13 2 0 0 0 26 $3,464,439.00 Calendar Year 2001 4 335 136 7 4 12 2 215 $36,743,003.00 Fiscal Year 2001° 263 92 6 3 9 2 151 $26,945,583.00 1 September 2000 35 25 0 0 0 0 15 $3,608,517.00 Calendar Year 2000 5 268 110 1 0 4 0 162 $14,298,155.50 Fiscal Year 2000 5 176 80 1 0 3 0 102 $11,899,927.00 r Permit Number Y-04-097 and Y-04-098 were issued for each side of a duplex,only 1 structure was built 2 Permit Number Y-2003-324 was voided,thus only 703 of 704 assigned permit numbers were actually issued. 3 Permit Number Y-2002-034 was voided,thus only 654 of 655 assigned permit numbers were actually issued. Permit Number 01490 was voided,thus only 495 of 496 assigner[permit numbers were actually used. Also,Permit Number 01478 was for 4 Attached SFDs(Townhomes);reissued as Permits 01478A,B,C,and D;Permit Number 01480 was for 6 Attached SFDs,reissued as Permits 01480A,B,C,D,E,and F;Permit Number 01385 was for 6 Attached SFDs,reissued as Permits 01385A,B,C,D,E,and F;and Permit Number 01259 was for 4 Attached SFDs;reissued as Permits 01259A,B,C,and D. s Permit Numbers 00262,00189,and 00122 were each for 6 Attached SFDs;also permit number Y-00-101 was voided,thus only 268 of269 assigned permit numbers were actually issued. Illinois Main Street Tiered System The benefits of the Illinois Main Street preserves historic buildings, The Main Street Four PointT"Approach • • • program are available to communities revitalizes downtowns and through a tiered system of services. keeps businesses in Introductory level - Communities just ORGANIZATION PROMOTION business beginning the revitalization process or Organization builds unity among the many Promoting the assets of downtown districts and individuals who have a role in interested in learning more about the Main groups can attract new customers, investors, Illinois Main Street is an economic Street ApproachTM. Introductory the downtown revitalization process. businesses and visitors. development program based on historic ILLINOIS communities receive access to training, preservation. This approach advocates a MAIN professional consultation,monthly • Clear Mission • Public Relations STREET return to community self-reliance andnewsletter and downtown revitalization • Fundraising • Visual Identity rebuilding of commercial assets: unique x a--- information. Applications are accepted at • Goals and • Marketing iw�il pp p architecture, personal service,local Objectives • Cultural Programs COMMUNITY any time. ownership and a sense of community. The • Strategic Events and Activities comprehensive program uses the Main g " Associate level - Application to the Street Four-PointTM Approach to Work Plans gn -''�"" designated level of Illinois Main Street is • Volunteer Downtown Revitalization: Development ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING an annual competitive process. Towns • Public-Private Partnerships Economic Restructuring strengthens the accepted become Associates, and receive 1. Organization intensive training and services to build a 2. Design district's existing economic base while comprehensive downtown management 3. Promotion finding ways to expand it to meet new program. 4. Economic Restructuring DESIGN opportunities and challenges from Design enhances the physical appearance competitors. Designated programs-Programs that of the commercial district by rehabilitating Each local Main Street program is run by a have met the National requirements and nonprofit association with a professional historic buildings,encouraging supportive • Broad Retail, Service and Housing Mix are successfully applying the Main Street new construction, developing • Business manager and a volunteer board of Approach TM in their communities. directors. Volunteers come from all areas neighborhood friendly designs and long Recruitment t Designated programs receive a full range of the community, public andprivate term planning. • Business ty # of services from Illinois Main Street. sectors. They work together to manage Retention . ty • Adaptive 7....,.! Quali Premier communities-Mature Main their commercial district like a business. Standards Re-Use " t''��' ' Street programs that serve as a model to .- IIIMIli " `} • Historic . Market Niche Resources those just beginning the downtown # 4 "` Parking revitalization process. Awarded to ., .4 ._ , �«� designated programs annually. ` f • Streetscapes a , , , itior -e .s. , • Maintenance . _ . i .' I. -- 0.'1'7 'labial ., , • Natural i Environment Economic Development Begins A LETTER FROM Downtown When a community participates in the THE LIEUTENANT revitalization effort,its downtown business district is strengthened and experiences GOVERNOR... renewed economic vitality. Benefits of using the Main Street Program include: In communities across the nation, people are rediscovering Main Streets. The i • Growth of locally owned businesses traditional business districts in historic • Job creation settings are the core of Americas *of • Increasing sales and returning communities. In Illinois,my office . revenues to the 111111 i i iii iiiit administers Illinois Main Street, a program community _ to facilitate economic development in "C• reating a I1� g , positive historic communities. It community Twenty years ago,the National Trust for image Historic Preservation created the national • Attracting new ,x 4_ -*z businesses 4.-, * Main Street program partially based on the successes of a pilot project in Galesburg, • A visually appealing community center Illinois. Illinois Main Street was founded with social and entertainment in 1993 and is housed in the Office of the opportunities Lieutenant Governor. ' . More efficient growth and an alternative to sprawl Today, Illinois Main Street is one of the largest Main Street programs in the country. The program offers a Becoming a Main Street town... comprehensive portfolio of services to Office of Lieutenant Governor There is no fee for inclusion in the Illinois community-based groups. Pat Quinn Main Street program. Communities interested in downtown revitalization and I encourage you to contact my offices and 100 W. Randolph, Chicago, 60601 joining a progressive network of towns visit www.IllinoisMainStreet.org for more 312-814-5220 throughout the state are invited to apply to information. theState Capitol, Springfield, 62704 Illinois Main Street program. 217-782-7884 Sincerely, For further information visit �� www.IllinoisMainStreet.org www.IllinoisMainStreet.org Pat Quinn Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois Lieutenant Governor Printed in-house— 1,000— (August 2004) State of Illinois \\ 111, t.i �p,'t '�� iis'1 1 _ STATE OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62706 PAT QUINN LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Dear Community Leader, It is my pleasure to announce a new Tiered System of Services for the Illinois Main Street program. As you may know, Main Street is a comprehensive economic revitalization strategy that has been successfully applied in more than 1,400 downtowns nationwide. In Illinois, we presently have 55 designated Main Street programs. However, we know there are many more communities that need assistance and we are reaching out to them through our expanded Tiered System. I've enclosed a summary of the benefits and requirements of participation in Illinois Main Street and an Introductory Community Application. Through the new Introductory Community program, your town can begin to utilize our services at any time. Introductory Community services include: ❖ Annual Illinois Main Street State Conference(see registration brochure enclosed) ❖ Workshops to gain information on key downtown development topics ❖ Staff available to provide downtown revitalization input to community ❖ Staff available for phone consultations • Electronic Monthly Newsletter We invite you to complete the enclosed Introductory Community Application and return it at your earliest convenience. At the same time, we suggest you register for our Illinois Main Street Conference to be held October 13th & 14th in Dixon. Sixteen break-out sessions, an inspiring keynote address, the Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization, great tours and a wealth of information that you can immediately apply in your community. To learn more about Illinois Main Street and its' success stories, log on to: www.IllinoisMainStreet.orq . If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 217/782- 5990. We look forward to working with you! Si cerely, i Wendy B- , Program Coordinator Illinois Main Street Office of Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn 414 Stratton Springfield, IL 62706 e-mail: ltgov@gov.state.il.us web site: http://www.state.il.us/ltgov ® • Soybean Inks :]iDioiofL7iOioiOiOiC _ _ irk r--77 C!! lIl : INTRODUCTORY COMMUNITIES Introductory Communities may receive a range of services and assistance to meet a variety of commitment and readiness levels. It is for How to Apply communities that are just beginning to explore downtown revitalization, Communities may and would like to set a foundation for Main Street Designation. receive Introductory services at anytime with A core feature of the service to Introductory programs is access to successful completion training by state and national downtown development experts. of a short application. Introductory programs will have the opportunity to learn about best practices in the field and to network with peers from around the state. It should be noted that communities completing the application will be referred to as Introductory communities or programs. The term"Illinois Main Street" is only intended for use in public relations or educational communication, but not for marketing materials or promotional tools, as this could misleadingly convey that the community has achieved full IMS designation—a hard won benefit of competitively selected communities. INTRODUCTORY COMMUNITIES Benefits Workshops and Conferences Can attend basic workshops and the State Conference to gain information on key downtown development topics. Local Visits State staff available as resources permit to do a "walk about" visit and provide downtown revitalization input to local organization. Telephone Consultation State staff available for phone consultations. Newsletter The "Word on the Street" e-newsletter helps keep a community abreast of the latest downtown news,tools, and techniques. Eligibility for Annual Awards Introductory programs would not be eligible to submit nominations for the annual "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards"program. Use of Main Street Name, Logo Because they do not meet the National standard, Introductory programs would be ineligible to use the words "Main Street" in their organization's name or logo. Requirements Have a Broad-Based The organization does not have to be an independent non-profit and may Revitalization Organization include Chambers of Commerce, economic development entities, neighborhood programs, local government or other structures. Focus on a Pedestrian-Oriented Introductory programs should be focused on a pedestrian-oriented commercial Commercial District area with a large number of locally owned businesses. Take Time to Learn About the This is the foundation of all Illinois Main Street assistance. Main Street ApproachTM and Historic Preservation Attend Trainings A community delegate must attend at least one training per year to retain active Introductory status. Submit an Annual Update Complete and submit a brief report on the community's downtown revitalization efforts. 2 ASSOCIATE COMMUNITIES Communities seeking Main Street designation How to Apply will first participate as an Associate Community. Communities may apply by completing an Associate program services help communities extensive application after attending an build an appropriate organizational and funding Application Workshop. Intake at this level is base for a comprehensive downtown program as based on the resources available and the well as help prepare them for Main Street readiness of the communities. Applications designation. are judged for merit by the staff and approved by the Illinois Main Street Advisory Council. Communities should expect to work as an Associate Program for twelve to fifteen months. Communities must actively participate and build organizational readiness to remain an Associate Program. If a community does not reach readiness to proceed to Designation within that time, they will be asked to step down. Communities may reapply for participation at this level as appropriate. ASSOCIATE COMMUNITIES Benefits Workshops and Conferences May attend all workshops and training sessions offered by Illinois Main Street Planning Visit Initial visit after selection to include a start-up checklist and discussion of plans to complete designation requirements. Organizational Training Available for Mission/Vision Statements, Workplans, Board Training, Committee Training and New Manager Training. Additional Assistance As needed for passing a Historic Preservation Ordinance, forming a not-for- profit corporation or hiring a new manager. Telephone Consultation State staff available for phone consultations. Newsletter The "Word on the Street" e-newsletter helps keep a community abreast of the latest downtown news,tools, and techniques. Eligibility for Annual Awards Associate programs would not be eligible to submit nominations for the annual "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards"program. Use of Main Street Name, Logo Because they have not yet achieved the National designation requirements, Associate programs would be ineligible to use the words "Main Street" in their organization's name or logo. 3 ASSOCIATE COMMUNITIES Requirements Ongoing Training Required to attend State Conference and semi-annual Managers' Meetings Complete Application; Communities must complete an extensive application which will be judged for Acceptance merit. Selection will be made by the Illinois Main Street Advisory Council, _ and accepted Associate Communities notified. Form a Downtown or Associate communities must be willing to form a separate, nonprofit Neighborhood Commercial organization with the sole mission of revitalizing the downtown or District Revitalization neighborhood commercial district and serving as an advocate for the "heart Organization and soul" of the community. While not the preferred structure, in communities with a minimal population base, IMS may consider applications where the downtown program is a branch of another organization such as EDC, Chamber of Commerce, or local preservation organizations,providing certain conditions are met. Work in a Traditional Main Main Street districts must be a physical setting conducive to applying the Main Street district Street ApproachTM, including a sufficient mass of buildings and businesses within a compact pedestrian-oriented core area. Use of the Main Street It is a requirement of initial and on-going designation. ApproachTM Develop Sustainable Funding Associate programs must be willing to work towards developing sustainable funding for their organization through a variety of sources. Employ a Program Manager Associate programs are not expected to employ staff, but must be working towards it. Monthly Reports Once a Manager has been employed, complete and return required monthly reports to the State Program. Submit Designation Binder A binder proving the accomplishment of the National Main Street Center's Designation Criteria, must be submitted to Illinois Main Street by the last day of the year following the community's acceptance at the Associate level. 4 DESIGNATED MAIN STREET COMMUNITIES Illinois Main Street will provide a full-range of assistance to Designated Communities. Designated How to Apply Main Street programs work to develop the critical After completing the Introductory Program, tools for downtown revitalization such as design communities will be recommended for and economic incentives,market driven promotions official designation to the Illinois Main and volunteer recruitment programs. Street Advisory Council. With a successful vote, towns will celebrate with an official designation ceremony with the Lieutenant Governor, members of the Advisory Council and staff. DESIGNATED COMMUNITIES Benefits Workshops and Conferences May attend all available training for the Manager, Board and volunteers. A variety of workshops on downtown revitalization and organizational training will be offered on a regional basis. Design Assistance Comprehensive assistance from Illinois Main Street architects with expertise in older historic commercial architecture, including façade designs and architectural drawings, consultations and training. Additional Assistance As needed for passing a Historic Preservation Ordinance, forming a not-for- profit corporation or hiring a new manager. National Main Street State staff check qualifying criteria for National Main Street Recognition. Recognition Program Signage Town entry signage identifying the community as an "Illinois Main Street Community". Public Relations/Website Regular press coverage and exposure is provided through media releases and marketing materials. Local program information is linked to the state website, www.illinoismainstreet.org. Telephone Consultation State staff available for phone consultations. Resources Resource materials provided in the four Main Street program areas. Newsletter The "Word on the Street" e-newsletter helps keep a community abreast of the latest downtown news,tools, and techniques. Eligibility for Annual Awards Designated programs will be eligible to submit nominations for the annual "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards"program. Use of Main Street Name, Logo Eligible to use the words"Main Street"in their organization's name or logo. 5 DESIGNATED COMMUNITIES • Requirements Ongoing Training Required to attend State Conference and semi-annual Manager's Meetings. Encouraged to attend annual National Main Street Conference. Work in a Traditional Main Main Street districts must be a physical setting conducive to applying the Main Street district Street ApproachTM, including a sufficient mass of buildings and businesses within a compact pedestrian-oriented core area. Use of the Main Street Main Street provides the only comprehensive approach specifically designed ApproachTM to address the issues and opportunities of traditional downtown commercial districts. Following the Main Street ApproachTM is a designation requirement. Have a Downtown A separate, independent nonprofit organization with a mission to act as the Organization advocate for downtown is the preferred structure. The organization should include a Main Street committee structure. Have Sustainable Program Financial stability of the Main Street organization is crucial to staying focused Funding on the program's mission. Besides covering salaries, an adequate operating budget must provide for rent, utilities, travel, training, and an active program of work. Funding should be obtained from a variety of sources, with approximately one-third from a membership program, one-third from a municipality, TIF District, BID, SSA or other tax revenue (no less than $5,000),and one-third from general fundraising, sponsorships and grants. Employ a Program Manager Paid professional staff to manage the downtown and the revitalization work is critical. Communities with populations under 5,000 can have success though it is more limited, with a part-time program manager (a minimum of 25 hours per week). Communities with populations over 5,000 must have full-time management to be effective. Have Organizational Systems Administrative systems and tools help effectively manage program activities and Structures throughout the organization while benchmarking progress. Each year a comprehensive Workplan and budget should outline activities of the four committees as well as those of signature programs or events. Historic Preservation Historic preservation is central to the Main Street program's purpose. Main Ordinance Street communities that have a Historic Preservation Ordinance are successful in saving, rehabilitating and finding new uses for traditional commercial buildings. Monthly and Annual Reports All designated Main Street communities must submit monthly reports on a timely basis, and any additional statistics or information as requested. A copy of the Vision and Mission Statements,Budget,Year-End Financial Statements, Workplan, and a list of the Board of Directors and Committee Members is required on an annual basis. Maintain Standards of Designated communities should show progress in addressing Annual Program Excellence Review recommendations and strive to achieve National Main Street Recognition on an annual basis. In addition, all programs must maintain membership in the National Main Street network. Sign a Letter of Agreement Local commitment and support is critical to Main Street success. Designated communities must sign an annual Letter of Agreement with Illinois Main Street indicating responsibilities of each. 6 MAIN STREET PREMIERE COMMUNITIES Restored facades, lower vacancy rates, and new streetscapes are not signs that revitalization has How to Apply finished. It means that Main Street programs are Communities may complete an application entering a mature phase or achievement level. for this level that will demonstrate their Designated communities in good standing that wish readiness for participation. In the event a to apply for this level may do so after meeting Main Street Premiere Community suffers an certain requirements. event that require additional services, application may be made to leave this level. PREMIERE COMMUNITIES Benefits Meetings and Conferences May attend all meetings and conferences offered by Illinois Main Street, but may"opt out" of one Manager's Meeting. Workshops Ongoing training for the Manager, Board and volunteers. A variety of workshops on downtown revitalization and organizational training will be offered on a regional basis. Design Assistance Access to Illinois Main Street architects for consultations, and technical assistance as resources permit. National Main Street State staff check qualifying criteria for National Main Street Recognition. Recognition Program State Recognition Program Will receive wall plaque designating Premiere Status, special recognition at conferences and a press release noting the program's achievement. Signage Town entry signage identifying the community as an "Illinois Main Street Community". Public Relations/Website Regular press coverage and exposure is provided through media releases and marketing materials. Local program information is linked to the state website, www.illinoismainstreet.org. Telephone Consultation State staff available for phone consultations. Resources Resource materials provided in the four Main Street program areas. Newsletter The "Word on the Street" e-newsletter helps keep a community abreast of the latest downtown news,tools,and techniques. Eligibility for Annual Awards Premiere programs will be eligible to submit nominations for the annual "Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Awards"program. Use of Main Street Name,Logo Eligible to use the words "Main Street"in their organization's name or logo. 7 PREMIERE COMMUNITIES • Requirements Work in a Traditional Main Main Street districts must be a physical setting conducive to applying the Main Street district Street ApproachTM, including a sufficient mass of buildings and businesses within a compact pedestrian-oriented core area. . Use of the Main Street Main Street provides the only comprehensive approach specifically designed ApproachTM to address the issues and opportunities of traditional downtown commercial districts. Following the Main Street ApproachTM is a designation requirement. Have a Downtown A separate, independent nonprofit organization with a mission to act as the Organization advocate for downtown is the preferred structure. The organization should include a Main Street committee structure. Have Sustainable Program Financial stability of the Main Street organization is crucial to staying focused Funding on the program's mission. Besides covering salaries, an adequate operating budget must provide for rent, utilities, travel, training, and an active program of work. Funding should be obtained from a variety of sources, with approximately one-third from a membership program, one-third from a municipality, TIF District, BID, SSA or other tax revenue (no less than $5,000), and one-third from general fundraising, sponsorships and grants. Maintain Standards of Must have achieved the requirements for National Main Street recognition two Excellence of the last three years in order to apply; and continue to maintain these requirements in order to keep Premiere status. Employ a Program Manager Paid professional staff to manage the downtown and the revitalization work is critical. Must continue to employ a full-time manager. Manager must have completed the National Main Street Certification Institute in Professional Management OR the Board and Manager must sign a letter of commitment to complete the program within the next three years. Mentoring Program Act as a Mentor for one Associate or Introductory Community per year. Have Organizational Systems Administrative systems and tools help effectively manage program activities and Structures throughout the organization while benchmarking progress. Each year a comprehensive Workplan and budget should outline activities of the four committees as well as those of signature programs or events. Historic Preservation Historic preservation is central to the Main Street program's purpose. Main Ordinance Street communities that have a Historic Preservation Ordinance are successful in saving, rehabilitating and finding new uses for traditional commercial buildings. Monthly and Annual Reports Main Street Premiere Communities must submit monthly reports on a timely basis, and any additional statistics or information as requested. A copy of the Vision and Mission Statements, Budget, Year-End Financial Statements, Workplan, and a list of the Board of Directors and Committee Members is required on an annual basis. Sign a Letter of Agreement Local commitment and support is critical to Main Street success. Premiere communities must sign an annual Letter of Agreement with Illinois Main Street indicating responsibilities of each. 3/25/04 8 • u III J,17,74 J i ii i ILLINOIS MAIN STREET Introductory Community Application (city or organization) applies for admittance as an Introductory Community to the Illinois Main Street program. We agree to: 1. Send at least one representative to an Illinois Main Street training per year. 2. Complete and submit an annual report on the community's downtown revitalization efforts. 3. Take time to learn about the Main Street Approach and Historic Preservation. In exchange, Illinois Main Street will provide: 1. Invitation and notification of all basic workshops offered by the Illinois Main Street program, and the annual State Conference. 2. Make staff available for phone consultations and in the community (as resources permit). 3. Monthly electronic newsletter, "Word on the Street". We understand that it is not necessary to be an independent non-profit organization to be an Introductory Community,nor have a paid, professional program manager at this level,and consequently we do not meet the National Main Street Center's Designation Criteria. Consequently, we are ineligible to use the words "Main Street"in our organization's name or logo. Signature: Date: (designated contact person) Name: Organization or City: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail Address: U I have included attachment A ❑ I have included attachment B Please return to: Illinois Main Street Office of Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn 414 Stratton Springfield, IL 62706 Or fax to: 217/782-9879 loI �� ILLINOIS MAIN STREET Introductory Community Application ATTACHMENT A Please briefly describe your community's previous downtown revitalization efforts: Please briefly describe your community's goals as an Introductory Community of the Illinois Main Street program: is,...;,;;7 -- - a I fir —ifir.76.7-7f!t_ aw. ILLINOIS MAIN STREET Introductory Community Application ATTACHMENT B Please list the names, occupation, and contact information for those who will be involved in the downtown revitalization effort. Copy this sheet if necessary. Name Occupation Address Telephone E-Mail Address Number