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Ordinance 2005-014 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) ss COUNTY OF KENDALL ) ORDINANCE No. 2005- ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CURRENT COMREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE SOUTHERN STUDY AREA OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the United City of Yorkville has duly published notice for and has held a Public Hearing for public review and comment on a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Southern Study Area for the United City of Yorkville (hereinafter "Comprehensive Plan"); and WHEREAS, the City Planner, Schoppe Design Associates, as well as City Staff, Plan Commission, and City Council acting as a Committee of the Whole all on behalf of the United City of Yorkville have all had substantial input into the creation of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville deem it to be in the best interest of the City to provide for orderly growth and planning for future growth for the United City of Yorkville: NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, upon Motion duly made, seconded and approved by a majority of those so voting that the City hereby adopts and does make official the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Southern Study Area for the United City of Yorkville the following Comprehensive Plan Text and Maps bound together and attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A" as more fully set forth in full therein, until said Comprehensive Plan is modified or updated as required under the Illinois Compiled Statutes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Ordinance has been enacted thi day of 005 by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville. WANDA OHARE JOSEPH BESCO VALERIE BURR_ PAUL JAMES �t _ LARRY KOT MARTY MUNNS ROSE SPEARS RICHARD STICKA Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this c3� Day o — , A.D. 2005. MAYO Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this Q)a day o I , A.D. 2005. ATTEST. CITY CLERK Prepared by: John Justin Wyeth City Attorney United City of Yorkville 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville, IL 60560 4 ' Al 8 , •• t r s IL Or If VA SL 0 4` ti '. ' • Z � (r r Y Y ,* :,� Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Existing Land Use ,Analysis United City of Yorkville Comprehensive Plan Update February 2005 lined City of Yot- kville Gompv'eke.nsive Land LAse Alan lApdata - Cable of Gonten +s Table of Contents Page Introduction 3 Study Area Boundary Exhibit Plannina Process 5 Goals and Obiectives 7 Intent 7 Character and Environment 7 Residential 10 Non - residential 10 Transportation 11 Open Space 12 Existina Land Use Analvsis 13 Land Use Plan 14 Intent 14 Planning Considerations 14 Prairie Parkway 14 Interpretation Policies 15 Land Use Classifications 16 Residential 16 Commercial 22 Industrial 24 Park/Open Space 25 Public 26 Land Use Plan Exhibit Additional Considerations 27 "Gateway" Corridors Exhibit Appendix 28 Options for Preserving a Rural City Boundary 28 Design Guidelines i LAhi+ecl Oiy of Yop kville 2 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update � n+rod action Introduction ■ Future Land Use Planning Purpose and Overview Over the past decade, the United City of Yorkville has experienced tremendous growth in population and development. According to census data, the population has almost - ,•�A Y doubled since 1990. It is expected that this trend will only continue in the coming years, as people continue to seek the quality of life 4 ' offered in Yorkville. It is estimated that Yorkville's population will exceed 60,000 residents by the year 2030. Desiring to preserve the unique character that embodies the spirit of Yorkville, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan was created for the United City of Yorkville and its surrounding extra - territorial jurisdictions in September; 2002. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan was designed to guide growth and development in Yorkville while -`- k documenting the City's goals and objectives. However, �` the Comprehensive Land Use Plan drafted in 2002 did not lk address a significant area of land south of the Fox River. i This Comprehensive Plan Update has been created to more specifically re- evaluate the Yorkville growth areas which are south of the Fox River. The study area for this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update extends from the +� Fox River to one mile south of Caton Farm Road, east to Grove Road and west to Helmar Road, encompassing c approximately 33,000 acres. A certain northwest portion (generally west of Eldamain Road and north of Hwy. 71) of the study area does overlap the boundary agreement with the City of Plano. However, for the purpose of long range planning and understanding of future land use relationships, this portion has been included in the study area of this Comprehensive Plan Update. The update is intended not to replace.a the current Comprehensive Plan, but to z* supplement and update the document based on the current community vision for the orderly growth of the Southern portion of Yorkville. _- By utilizing the Comprehensive Land,a,""�" " g Use Plan Update, City leaders will be able to guide growth and development in �-*- a consistent manner. By referencing the Plan Update, City leaders will be able to , evaluate development impacts on a citywide basis, balancing growth with City goals and objectives. (white Giiy of Yop- k ville J Gompeekensive Land LAse Plan Update n+V`O d [AG+i O n To best assist the City in its endeavor to guide growth and development, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update is organized into the following sections: • Process — Outlines the methodology and process that went into the creation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update • Goals and Objectives — Outlines the City's goals and objectives to maintain the unique character of Yorkville • Existing Land Use Patterns — Description of current characteristics and growth trends being experienced in the City • Future Land Use Plan — Defines and illustrates the future land uses proposed for the study area based on land use characteristics, infrastructure availability, future thoroughfares, market demands and projected growth • Additional Considerations — "Gateway" Overlay Considerations — Outlines additional studies recommended for the United City of Yorkville to ensure the goals and objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan are enforced and the desired character for Yorkville is maintained as the City continues to grow • Design Guidelines — General criteria to encourage good design practice for future Yorkville development and maintain an aesthetically attractive City. V nite-d Giiy o f Voµkville 4 , e , d r•• IP f` 171 d N - Y N ,M n a Comprehensive Lana We Plan Update Planning Process Plannina Process To create a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update that reinforces and enhances the unique characteristics that define the United City of Yorkville, community input was sought to define the goals and objectives important to the residents of Yorkville. City officials, business leaders and residents were brought together in public workshops to discuss and outline the issues and concerns regarding growth and development in Yorkville. From these workshops, goals and objectives were refined and provided the foundation for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. Building upon this information, a site analysis was conducted to gain an understanding of the elements and features that make Yorkville distinct from other communities. On June 23, 2004, the first joint workshop was held with the Planning Commission, City Council and community leaders. The purpose of the meeting was for the Consultants to outline the process for effectively updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to gain an understanding of the community's vision and goals for its future growth. To begin the dialog, a brief overview of existing land uses was presented as well as an outline of growth and ' development factors for attendees to consider for future planning. Additionally, a plan illustrating the land use planning area was presented to give attendees a point of reference for discussion. Attendees voiced thoughts and ideas about existing growth patterns, their desire to preserve Yorkville's character, their fears about Yorkville losing its unique identity and concerns about surrounding communities' growth. These issues and concerns were noted by the planning consultants to be integrated into the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. Moving forward from the joint workshop, the planning consultants created a preliminary set of goals and objectives, a draft land use plan and outlined definitions and justifications for each land use. As a framework for the land use plan, a base map for the United City of Yorkville study area was created that illustrated open space, infrastructure, schools, roads, city boundaries and existing land uses. Once the planning factors were analyzed and consolidated onto a base map, a draft land use plan was created. Again, input was sought from City Officials to refine the preliminary goals and objectives, design guidelines and the draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. A second joint workshop was held September 15, 2004, to present a draft of the land use plan reflecting issues and concerns voiced at the first workshop. Attendees were given the opportunity to weigh in on the preliminary land use plan as well as the proposed goals and objectives. Feedback was also sought for guidance in shaping the content and direction of the Design Guidelines. Throughout the workshop, the consultant team facilitated in -depth discussions to reveal the core issues and concerns, likes and dislikes of those in attendance. With this information in hand, the planning consultants revised the land use plan to reflect the vision outlined during the workshop. Refinements to the goals and objectives were made and preliminary Design Guidelines were modified, each taking into account the comments and concerns from the joint workshop. LAP,ited city of Yop -Wile 5 Gompv�ekensive Lana like Plan Llpdco -e. Planning A -Ocess Once refined, the revised draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update was presented to the Planning Commission, November 10, 2004. The presentation included definitions and justifications for each land use category as well as an overview of the goals and objectives of the plan. The planning consultants also presented an overview, of the Design Guidelines intended to ensure the unique characteristics that define Yorkville will be reflected in future developments. Upon receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update was presented to the City Council. LAnifed Gift of Yowl< 6 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Goals and Objectives Goals and Obiectives ■ Intent As a tool to guide the City in future decisions regarding growth and development, a set of goals and objectives have been defined to communicate critical planning factors which influence quality growth. The goals and objectives have been organized into five categories: • Character and Environment • Residential • Non - residential • Transportation • Open Space These goals and objectives should be used in conjunction with the proposed land use plan to guide and direct developers and City officials to a vision desired for quality, attractive growth within the City. ■ Character and Environment GOAL 1: Preserve and maintain the country feel and rural charm that defines the agricultural character of the area. Objective 1.1: Evaluate various methods for protecting large, contiguous ,. parcels of rural land for continued agricultural use or prairie restoration. Create an open space or low density perimeter around Yorkville to maintain a distinct boundary or limit which defines and differentiates the City from adjacent communities. Objective 1.2: Consider clustering of density within proposed developments to provide larger areas of contiguous open space within individual projects. These larger open spaces will provide greater opportunities to preserve scenic vistas and have a greater visual impact than smaller, disconnected open spaces. lip Objective 1.3: Plan to incorporate open space and landscape buffers into all classifications of land use. Objective 1.4: Develop and utilize design guidelines that carry forward the unique elements which define Yorkville's character and discourage development that is inconsistent to the look and feel of Yorkville. Vhi+ed city of YoNkvjlle Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Goals and Objectives GOAL 2: Create attractive, distinct corridors leading into the City by establishing design standards that highlight and reinforce the community identity and unique character of Yorkville. Design standards may include community welcome signage, landscape buffers, berming, fencing, light fixtures, site furnishings and planting beds which work together to create a sense of place unique to Yorkville. Objective 2.1: Define corridor overlay areas which are prominent "gateways" into Yorkville and outline specific design and development criteria for these corridors. Objective 2.2: In addition to design standards for individual private development, create a uniform design standard package for public projects (i.e. common signage theme, landscape and site furnishings consistently used throughout Yorkville). GOAL 3: Establish development growth boundaries for Yorkville. Objective 3.1: Work with adjoining communities to coordinate boundary agreements that define each municipality's development jurisdiction to successfully co -exist with surrounding communities and maintain the unique character of Yorkville. GOAL 4: Develop a set of Design Guidelines for the City which encourage distinct, creative, quality development throughout Yorkville. Items to be considered may include anti - monotony standards, masonry requirements, building mass and orientation guidelines, coordinated site planning efforts, signage standards, building materials and fagade treatments, landscaping, parking lot design and lighting. GOAL 5: Encourage the most desirable and efficient use of land while enhancing the physical environment through functional and compatible land use configurations. Objective 5.1: Plan for future development that is compatible with the City's natural features, environmentally sensitive areas and existing land uses. Vnite-d Giiy of Yot-kville 8 Compre(lensive Land Use Plan LApdafe Goals and Objectives Objective 5.2: Ensure that new developments will be compatible with existing land uses in terms of use, density, building heights, scale and impact to adjacent property. Objective 5.3: Ensure that the local infrastructure systems can accommodate future growth; ensure that such systems are expanded as needed. GOAL 6: Ensure that future development is sensitive to the natural topography, views, drainage patterns, existing vegetation and historic or agricultural structures which serve as landmarks for the study area. Objective 6.1: Ensure that all reasonable efforts have been made to preserve and incorporate existing trees into future development plans. Objective 6.2: Encourage the preservation of existing farmsteads in parks, open spaces or separate lots within the development to maintain the agricultural qualities associated with Yorkville. Objective 6.3: Encourage developments which are sensitive to the natural forms of _ the land and attempt to maintain scenic vistas and natural drainage patterns. Avoid proposals for massive cut and fill alterations which modify the visual character of the area. GOAL 7: Establish the Fox River as the "Crown Jewel" of Yorkville. Objective 7.1: Explore recreational opportunities focused on the Fox River (i.e. canoe /kayak rentals, picnic pavilions, athletic events) to showcase one of Yorkville's defining elements. Objective 7.2: Preserve the natural beauty of the river. Objective 7.3: Explore the creation of a contiguous trail or greenbelt along the river. Objective 7.4: Improve access for residents. Objective 7.5: Improve level of water quality. Vyxifecl Gift of Yop- kville 9 Comprehensive Land like Plan Llpda +e Goals and Objectives ■ Residential GOAL 1: Encourage high quality, distinct and creative residential development through a mix of larger estate homes and cluster development, establishing a high level of aesthetic appeal while providing sufficient density for retail nodes. a ■s GOAL 2: Provide for a variety of housing types throughout the City. Objective 2.1: Encourage the development of Equestrian Estates in areas with rolling terrain and tree clusters in addition to land designated for estate land uses. Objective 2.2: Promote the availability of a variety of housing types within the City that will meet the needs of all segments of the Yorkville population including age, family status, income and household size. Objective 2.3: Encourage high density and multi - family to locate in proximity to higher intensity land use nodes and roadways. Objective 2.4: Encourage master planned communities that incorporate a mix of housing types, recreational opportunities and shopping within a single development. Objective 2.5: Where possible, encourage clustering of residential units to reduce infrastructure costs and future infrastructure maintenance costs, preserve natural features and maximize the visual impact of open space. Objective 2.6: Encourage the development of cluster housing to preserve tree masses, natural features or prominent view corridors. Objective 2.7: Encourage the development of active adult, age restricted housing communities within the study area's residential land use classification. GOAL 3: Protect the integrity of existing and future neighborhoods by ensuring that they are initially developed and then are maintained to a high standard. Objective 3.1: Review, and revise if necessary, the existing standards regarding medium and high density development to ensure high quality development of these housing types. ■ Non - Residential GOAL 1: Encourage the development of non- residential "nodes ", which would result in concentrated areas of retail and commercial uses instead of strip development; consider allowing imho LAvAite-d City of Yot -kvine 10 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Goals and Objectives small -scale retail nodes in close proximity to residential development to reduce required driving for everyday services. GOAL 2: Ensure that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan provides for an adequate amount of non - residential land use that is diversified so that future economic development opportunities provide the City with a positive fiscal outlook. Objective 2.1: Explore economic development opportunities related to the proposed Prairie Parkway, taking advantage of the limited access points to the proposed thoroughfare. GOAL 3: Promote and encourage the creation and maintenance of local jobs. Objective 3.1: Utilize the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) to promote Yorkville as an attractive and desirable place for businesses to locate. Objective 3.2: Utilize the Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce to work with the business community to maintain a healthy environment for businesses to remain in Yorkville. ■ Transportation GOAL 1: Identify key future roadways and t, existing roadway expansions as candidates for an aesthetically enhanced parkway design which features center green medians, parkway trees and landscaping. Objective 1.1: Create a new roadway cross section for community parkways. GOAL 2: Promote coordinated site planning efforts between adjacent developments to reduce the number of access points and traffic signals along major corridors. Objective 2.1: Coordinate new development plans with the City, County and State to limit access points, promoting the free flow of traffic for the major arterials within the City GOAL 3: Provide an efficient, safe and connective transportation system that is coordinated with existing needs and with plans for future growth. Objective 3.1: Use the Thoroughfare Plan and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in conjunction with one another, specifically to ensure that the various land uses within the City are accommodated by the transportation system. Objective 3.2: Continue coordination with the State and Federal Government in planning and construction of the Prairie Parkway. Llhite-d Oiy of Yowl<ville Gomprekensive Land Use Plan Update Goals and Objectives Objective 3.3: Coordinate with the County the development, alignment and construction of the Eldamain Road project and the Countryside extension. GOAL 4: Provide for alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian connectivity and bicycle accommodation, in order to ensure that transportation needs are met in ways other than the roadway system itself. Objective 4.1: Provide alternatives to the automobile, such as citywide hike and bike trails, as well as identifying means by which such alternatives can be accommodated within the existing and future transportation system; hike and bike trails should be incorporated into the greenbelt system whenever possible. Objective 4.2: Ensure that within new developments, hike and bike trails are incorporated and that they are connected to existing and future trails. Objective 4.3: Provide for pedestrian connectivity between various land uses (e.g. parks, schools, churches, neighborhood retail). Objective 4.4: Explore options for linking the City's trails into the regional trail system. ■ Open Space GOAL 1: Identify key scenic view corridors which define the character of Yorkville. Objective 1.1: Take into consideration building height restrictions and alignments of community parks and open - t2.jjY?•' space corridors to preserve desired views, especially of the Fox River Valley and historic sites. GOAL 2: Promote respect, conservation, enhancement and protection of important natural features and resources. Objective 2.1: Ensure the local environmentally sensitive areas are documented so that +, any development in and around such areas can be carefully monitored. Objective 2.2: Develop guidelines for preservation of significant trees and natural areas. GOAL 3: Incorporate the City's park and open space E • system into natural areas of Yorkville. Objective 3.1: Utilize floodplain areas (which are not developable) within the park system, for greenbelts, improved trails and /or public open space. V ited Gift' of Yoµkville 12 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Existing Land Use Analysis Existina Land Use Analvsis ■ Characteristics of Yorkville's Existing Land Use Patterns ■ Single- family land use is the predominate land use within the City. The current land use trend in Yorkville consists of more _ intense development being planned and developed along the Route 47 corridor. Due to the high traffic volume associated with Route 47, retailers are attracted to the corridor. The logical and appropriate growth pattern consists of higher intensity residential uses located around the commercial areas. The higher density residential areas (including townhomes and multi - family) serve as a transitional uses to the more traditional single family suburban and estate neighborhoods. In addition to the growth along the Route 47 corridor, traditional suburban and estate subdivisions are planned throughout various portions of the study area. • The Downtown area is characterized by a mixture of land uses, including single family residential, multi - family residential, public /semi - public and commercial uses. • Although no national standard or ratio exists for land use percentages, a sweeping survey was conducted by the - American Planning Association that attempted to define acceptable land use percentage ranges for thriving, sustainable cities. The study divided communities into two categories, communities with populations over 100,000 residents and those with less than 100,000 residents. The study does underscore the difficulty in defining sustainable land use percentages, as each city utilizes a different means to classify land uses. Since there is no national standard for land use classification and /or definition, the data set forth in the survey is a rough estimate. However, even with imprecise measuring tools to quantify and compare land use ratios, the data does provide a rough comparison of land use percentage ranges for cities of similar size. For cities with populations similar in size to Yorkville, the single largest land use was residential, usually with 80 -90% being single family residential classification. As for commercial /industrial land use, the cities ranged from 12% to 28% of land zoned in this manner while the range of parkland ranged from 1% to 15 %. The wide range in percentages illustrates that each city is unique and is affected by different market forces and development goals. LAmitad city of Yowkvilla 13 Gomprekensive Land like Plan LApdate Land Use Plan Land Use Plan • Intent The land uses that develop in the coming years, combined with maintaining the viability of existing land uses, will shape the character and feel of Yorkville as it expands geographically to accommodate the continuing surge in population. To effectively plan for this unprecedented growth, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update has been created to study the existing land uses and plan for the sensible future growth and development of Yorkville. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update evaluates a large area south of the Fox River as previously stated. For the purpose of this update, the land use classifications defined in the September 2002 Comprehensive Land Use Plan have been maintained. The only exception to the land uses is the addition of a `neighborhood retail' land use category intended to provide for smaller scale community retail services to serve residents within a closer proximity to their homes. • Planning Considerations This Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update takes into account the elements that define the unique character of Yorkville, preserving and enhancing those elements that work to create a recognizable identity for the City. �� ■ The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update will assist City leaders in guiding and directing growth to ensure that new developments integrate seamlessly into the fabric of Yorkville. To accomplish this goal, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update was created based upon specific criteria to effectively direct growth and development. Such criteria included: compatibility with existing land uses, existing zoning, environmental features, residential density, open space, transportation, other infrastructure systems and aesthetic criteria. The following discussion outlines the different types of land uses that are recommended for Yorkville's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. All of the land uses discussed should be tied to the Design Guidelines chapter of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, ensuring that new development makes a positive contribution to the character of the City. ■ Prairie Parkway At the time of adoption of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, the State of Illinois is evaluating alternatives for a corridor for the Prairie Parkway, a proposed limited access highway to connect Interstates 90, 88 and 80. In relationship to the Yorkville planning area, Vni+e-d Oiy of Yoµkville 14 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Land We Plan one proposed alignment enters from the south near Route 52 and continues north to Route 30 along the western boundary of the study area. While a commitment to build this highway and even its exact location are not yet a certainty, the continued debate to provide a major transportation route in the vicinity signals the need for Yorkville and surrounding jurisdictions to recognize the possibility of its construction and appropriately plan for it. Similarly, Kendall County continues its discussion on the possible extension of Eldamain Road from Route 30 at the north to 1 -80 on the south, crossing the Fox River along the western limit of the Yorkville planning area. Consistent with its intent, this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update allows for changes to the Future Land Use classifications to accommodate appropriate uses adjacent to the Prairie Parkway and an extended Eldamain Road, particularly at interchanges and access points. Such areas may be well suited for concentrations of uses that provide local and regional employment and commerce opportunities. ■ Interpretation Policies The City should utilize the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update and the associated policies in this report to further establish the general pattern of development within Yorkville and its growth boundaries. This -- pattern of development should be implemented through adopted policies, ' enacted ordinances and recognized guidelines (as appropriate). This Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update provides a context for this pattern through a general description of land use categories and explanation of key components of the Plan. It is important to note that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update is not the City's official zoning map. Rather, it is a guide to decision making in the context of the City's future land use patterns. t , It is important to recognize that proposals contrary to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan could be an improvement over the uses shown on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan fora particular area. This may be due to changing market demands, development trends and /or economic trends that occur at some point in the future after the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is adopted. If such changes occur, and especially if there is a significant benefit to the 1 ��6I��ettery United City of Yorkville, then these proposals should be approved and the Comprehensive _ Land Use Plan should be amended accordingly. Vn ifed Gift of Yol-k ville 15 Comprehensive Land LAse Plan I.Apdate Land We Classifications Land Use Classifications ■ Residential Land Use Classification One of the residential development goals of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is to provide a diverse range of housing choices well distributed throughout the planning area. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan designates locations and sets development design parameters to help provide quality residential neighborhoods for all residents of the United City of Yorkville. For the purposes of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, the land use definitions have been referenced from the City's current Comprehensive Plan. However, the density within the Estate category has been modified. As a supplement to the definitions, a brief narrative has been added to each land use as it relates to the updated study area. The narrative provides a general justification for the placement of each use shown on the plan. To effectively guide appropriate residential development and densities that best fit the Comprehensive Land Use Plan's residential development goals, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update defines the following Residential Land Use classes: Estate Neighborhood, Suburban Neighborhood, Transitional Neighborhood, Urban Neighborhood and Traditional Residential Neighborhood. Future developments ideally would provide a variety of housing types, as well as opportunities for citizens to interact with each other, their natural surroundings and the entire United City of Yorkville. Such distinct residential environments are not only characterized by their location and density, but are defined by the quality of the architectural design, landscape and preservation of open spaces and existing natural features. The design of a development is equally crucial in its affect on the City as its overall density. An important consideration with regard to locational criteria for this land use classification is to ensure that any non - residential uses that are adjacent are as compatible as possible. Higher intensity residential land uses, such as townhomes and apartments, are considered to be compatible uses between single - family residential and non - residential uses. ■ Estate Neighborhood 12,164.4 acres • 36.7% Intent The Estate Neighborhood is intended to provide areas for low- density detached single - family residences. The Estate Neighborhood is characterized by substantial open spaces along roadways and between properties. This "open" character is often identified with the United City of Yorkville and this land use classification intends to protect and enhance this identity. Gross density in Estate Neighborhood areas should be less than 1.75 dwelling units per acre. Developments requesting densities above 1.5 dwelling units per acre shall illustrate compliance with the Design Guidelines chapter of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. In addition to showing compliance with design guidelines, the developer must also demonstrate their ability to add specific improvements such as: LA"ited City of Yop -6i►la 16 Compv`ekensive Lana Use Plan [Apdate Land Use Classifications • Assist with funding offsite City infrastructure improvements (water, wastewater, transportation) • Integration of architectural standards (i.e., masonry, side entry garages, anti - monotony setbacks and elevations) that exceed the requirements of the City's current appearance codes and architectural standards • Landscaping (i.e. increased landscape buffers, planting) • Increased allocation of open space beyond City requirement Location • Existing developed areas of large lot single - family detached residences • Planned locations outside of the City's urban /suburban core situated to create an effective transition to the outlying rural and agricultural areas • Areas adjacent to existing estate neighborhoods • Areas in the Northeast and Northwest portions of the study area which contain significant tree masses • In areas with more substantial topographic relief • In areas with limited wastewater service • Along the Prairie Parkway corridor to maintain a rural character • Along the eastern and western limits of the study area to maintain a lower density perimeter for the City • Special Study Area 4,785.4 acres • 14.4 % Intent Currently falling under the classification of Estate Neighborhood, the Special Study Area is designated to allow for additional analysis to evaluate factors affecting this area only. Variables to be considered include reviewing water and waste water service, land use classification and impacts from development to the south and east. During the Planning Commission Public Hearing on November 10, 2004, the eastern and southeastern portions of the Comprehensive Plan Update study area were identified as an area of special interest. The area is currently designated as primarily Estate Land Use classification. Because the eastern and southeastern portions of the study area have significant issues regarding waste water service, residential land uses and development pressure from the south, the Planning Commission has recommended additional discussion and evaluation of this area. An overlay designation has been placed on the map to graphically communicate the area identified for further discussion. LAnited C-Hy of YoNkville Comprehensive Land We Plan tApdafe Land Use Glassi f icafions A drainage divide occurs within the study area in the vicinity of Ament Road. The area north of the divide drains to the Fox River and the remainder of the study area drains to the south /southeast into the Aux Sable Creek watershed. The sanitary districts serving Yorkville are the Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary District (YBSD) and the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District ( FMWRD). The service area maps for both districts currently do not show this area being served by either district. Possible options for providing sanitary service to these areas might include: a. service by YBSD or FMWRD if future studies determine that service is physically and financially feasible for this area. b. compilation of large tracts of land into a master planned community using modern land application techniques to dispense treated water over large open space areas. c. waste water service from the developing Aux Sable Creek corridor. Due to the uncertainty and the number of variables involved in providing waste water service to the area, the land uses in this area should remain flexible. The land uses will need to work in conjunction and support the type of sanitary service ultimately created for this area. In order to properly evaluate the land uses and associated cost of serving the special study area, it is recommended that ongoing discussions between the City and the appropriate waste water service providers continue. It is recommended that the City request input on the respective district interest, feasibility and associated costs to provide service to this area. This coordination and communication will be critical to understanding the costs associated with serving the special area and the appropriate land uses necessary to justify the expense and remain competitive with the surrounding development pressures. Irregardless of the option selected to serve the area, the City has expressed sensitivity to the complexity of the current development situation and is committed to searching for flexible and creative solutions which provide win /win situations for the City, landowners, development community and utility service providers. Location • The eastern and southeastern portions of the study area • Generally, south of Wheeler Road and east of Ashley Road • South of Caton Farm Road and east of Ashley Road • Land east of the YBSD service map and south of the FMWRD service map LAPAi+ed Ci of YoNkville �8 Comprehensive Lana iAse Plan LAlocinfe- Lana Use Cassi f cafions • Suburban Neighborhood 8,266.8 acres • 24.9% Intent The Suburban Neighborhood is intended to be a residential area primarily comprised of single - family detached residences. The Suburban Neighborhood seeks to preserve existing developed areas at this density and to create new lower- density environments characterized by intimate neighborhoods and residences of distinctive design. As with the Estate Neighborhood, integration of open spaces, particularly along major roadways and at the periphery of each development to transition to adjacent areas, is vital to both the character of the development and the identity of the City. Gross density in this classification should be between 1.50 and 2.25 dwelling units per acre. Developments requesting densities above 2.0 dwelling units per acre shall illustrate compliance with the Design Guidelines chapter of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. In addition to showing compliance with design guidelines, the developer must also demonstrate their ability to add specific improvements such as: • Assist with funding offsite City infrastructure improvements (water, wastewater, transportation) • Integration of architectural standards (i.e., masonry, side entry garages, anti - monotony setbacks and elevations) that exceed the requirements of the City's current appearance codes and architectural standards • Landscaping (i.e. increased landscape buffers, planting) • Increased allocation of open space beyond City requirement Location • Planned locations generally situated between the Estate Neighborhoods and denser Transitional, Urban and non - residential locations within the planning area. • Generally in areas with limited topographical constraints • Centrally positioned along the Route 47 corridor ■ Transitional Neighborhood 1,476.4 acres • 4.5% Intent The Transitional Neighborhood establishes a medium - density residential setting that includes a mix of residential uses within master planned communities. These master planned communities can have neighborhoods of varying densities, open spaces and carefully integrated commercial uses. High - quality multi - family developments would also provide additional areas for young professionals and families moving into the City. Also, economic development opportunities are often enhanced by a diversified housing market that would offer a potential new company's employees a wide -range of housing choices, including Vv iced Giiy of Yowkville 19 Compee-kensive Land like Plan lilpdate Land Use Classifications attached housing. In order to ensure that new apartment and townhome complexes develop such that they are representative of the high quality of living found in Yorkville, the City should ensure that requirements related to aesthetics and compatibility are contained within related ordinances. Such requirements should address: • Masonry • Setbacks • Site Amenities (i.e. landscaping, open space) • Provision of covered and enclosed parking spaces This type of housing generally serves as a positive buffering element between single - family residential areas and major roadways, non - residential uses or high density residential uses. The Transitional Neighborhood can be designed to provide intermediary space between lower density residential areas and non - residential areas allowing greater flexibility of development adjacent to areas subject to development pressures. Gross residential density in this classification should be between 2.25 and 3.50 dwelling units per acre. In order to achieve a specific density for a Transitional area, the City's current standards for providing additional open space still apply. Please refer to the current Comprehensive Land Use Plan, dated September 10, 2002, for the open space calculation table to determine the additional amount of open space required to achieve the desired density. Location • Generally between Suburban Neighborhood areas and non - residential uses along primary roadways. • As a transitional use at major intersections such as Highway 71 and Highway 126 as well as Route 47 and Caton Farm Road • Along a potential interchange at Highway 71 and the Prairie Parkway as a housing option near a potential employment center. • Urban Neighborhood 36.4 acres • .1 % Intent The Urban Neighborhood is intended to recognize and preserve existing high- density residential use areas. Gross density in this classification is between 3.50 and 8.0 dwelling units per acre. Future development likely will be in the form of redevelopment of existing sites. Location ■ Existing areas in the City developed within the density intended by the Urban Neighborhood classification. Vnited City of Yop -Wile 20 Covnprekensive Land Use Plan Update Land LAse Classifications ■ Traditional Residential Neighborhood 197.8 acres • .6% Intent The Traditional Residential Neighborhood classification is created to recognize and preserve the existing unique residential and mixed use neighborhoods in the developed core of the City. Residential densities vary within the Traditional Neighborhood. Future development likely will be in the form of redevelopment of existing sites. Any redevelopment should be consistent with any future Downtown Plan prepared by the City. Location ■ Existing residential neighborhoods in and around the downtown area of the City. Vnited City of Yowkvilla 21 Comprehensive Land like Plan tApdate Land We Classifications ■ Commercial Land Use Classification The concept of providing areas for retail development is important for Yorkville; retail sales tax revenue can provide significant funding for City Projects, and will help Yorkville to continue to provide high quality public services to residents. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update recommendations regarding the locations and amounts of retail use are intended to provide adequate areas for retail development such that Yorkville's residents are able to purchase the goods they need locally, without having to travel to surrounding cities. This will benefit citizens by enabling them to have their retail needs met locally, and will benefit the City by enabling it to capture the retail tax revenue generated by its citizenry. ■ Commercial 925.6 acres • 2.8% Intent The Commercial Land Use classification includes uses such as retail, service, restaurant, entertainment and professional and small business offices. This land use classification intends to promote market - sensitive development of commercial uses within strategically located areas to efficiently, effectively and conveniently serve the growing local population while reinforcing the importance of the United City of Yorkville as a regional center. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan's goal for such development includes expanding the economic vitality and employment base of the City. Although office, retail and commercial uses are all permitted within areas on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan map that are designated as such, the nature of each of these uses are different in terms of their compatibility with residential uses and in terms of their aesthetic quality. The following discussion of each of these uses should be used to help guide the City in making specific decisions regarding the appropriateness of future proposed locations. Offices uses are generally considered compatible with residential uses, as long as they are relatively small in terms of their building (and related parking area) size. Offices can be developed between residential and higher intensity non - residential uses (commercial, light industrial) as a transitional use. When adjacent to residential uses, offices should be designed in a manner that is compatible with them. Small scale offices are recommended in designated Commercial areas throughout Yorkville while large -scale offices are recommended along major thoroughfares such as the proposed Prairie Parkway and at the higher intensity development node at Route 47 and Caton Farm Road. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update strengthens the presence of the existing core of commercial uses in the City while allowing for additional locations of commercial development that serve the planning area and minimize conflicts with the transportation network and adjoining properties. As the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update map shows, it is recommended that commercial uses locate along the major thoroughfares in Yorkville, principally so that such land uses will have good accessibility. However, because of the nature of commercial land uses, which often require outside storage, display and sales areas should be buffered from public view (i.e. they should not be visible from the roadways) and from nearby residential uses. In addition, it is not generally recommended that residential land uses be located directly adjacent to commercial land uses. LAY,itecl City of Yot-6ille 22 Comprekensive Land ( Ilse Plan Llpcla +e Land Llse Classifications Location ■ The intersection of State Routes 126 and 71 ■ Intersection of Route 47 and Walker Road ■ Intersection of Route 47 and Caton Farm Road • At the intersection and potential interchange of Highway 71 and the Prairie Parkway ■ Neighborhood Retail 295.3 acres • .9% Intent The purpose for the neighborhood retail classification is to provide opportunities for smaller scale, service oriented retail establishments intended to serve only the residents within the immediate area. Small -scale retail trade is further defined as land used for the purposes of serving the retail needs of neighborhoods in close proximity (e.g. convenience stores, florists, beauty salons, dry cleaners, cafes, coffee shops, day care centers, small grocery stores, restaurants, etc.). By providing retail opportunities in close proximity to future residents, trips for everyday needs and services can be concentrated near residents' homes and reduce the demands for continuous retail and additional vehicle trips along the major highway corridors. Where possible, developments should provide pedestrian connections to the neighborhood retail nodes for alternative transportation access. The neighborhood retail nodes should also strictly comply with the Design Guidelines sections of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update to ensure attractive, coordinated retail centers are planned. Location • At the intersection of existing and proposed major thoroughfares within the City such as: ■ Ashley Road and Wheeler Road • Emmanuel Road and Wheeler Road ■ Walker Road and Lisbon Road ■ Caton Farm Road and Lisbon Road ■ Ashley and Caton Farm Road • At centralized locations to areas of future residential concentrations • At intersections of highways and major collectors ■ Route 47 and Ament Road ■ Route 47 and Wheeler Road Vnite_d City of Yos- kvilte 23 Comprehensive Land [ Ase Plan Updafe Land We Classifications ■ Industrial Land Use Classifications The Comprehensive Land Use Plan includes distinct, significant areas to locate industrial uses and large office and business parks. Such uses provide necessary employment opportunities for area residents, and strengthen the economic base of the United City of Yorkville, as specified in the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. In order to provide a variety of industrial uses in Yorkville, two (2) classes within the Industrial Use Classification are established. The Industrial Use class includes uses such as manufacturing, assembly, wholesaling and warehousing. The Office /Research /Industrial Use class envisions a business park setting that includes a significant office component, along with provisions for limited industrial and hospitality uses. • Industrial Use 152.8 acres • .5% Intent The Industrial Use class intends to allow limited and general manufacturing, assembly, wholesale and warehouse uses in distinct areas that can be served well by transportation and other infrastructure. Because significant land use has been designated for industrial use at the Northwest portion of the City, this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update only illustrates the existing industrial area directly south of the downtown core. • Office /Research /Industrial Use 913.2 acres •2.8% Intent The Office /Research /Industrial Use class seeks to encourage development of office and light industrial uses in a business park -like setting. Primary uses are intended to be large office properties and facilities for research, testing and product development. Light manufacturing uses are intended to be limited in scope. Hospitality uses can be integrated into the business park as an ancillary use. The Office /Research /Industrial Use class can be used as a transition from traditional industrial uses to other land uses. Developments in this class should be designed to be non - obtrusive to adjoining properties and uses. It is recommended that the City concentrate on attracting businesses engaged in light - industrial type activities that would be contained within a building (i.e. a minimal amount of open storage), such as high -tech services, medical services and software manufacturing. Such light industrial businesses tend to have many of the advantages of general industrial uses (i.e. employment, increase tax base) without the disadvantages often related to traditional, heavier industrial uses (i.e. adjacency challenges, pollution). Target industries for these areas should be refined by the City through the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation. Due to the characteristics of the study area for the southern portion of the City, only limited areas were deemed appropriate for potential employment centers. Because the Prairie Parkway would provide exceptional access to the north and south from Yorkville, the intersection of Highway 71 and the Prairie Parkway was identified as an appropriate location for a future business park. Due to the intensity of land uses at Route 47 and Caton Farm Road, this area has also been identified as a location which LAY,ite-d Gift of Yowkville 24 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Land We Classifications would be very conducive to office park and employment opportunities. Additionally, although not specifically within the study area boundary, significant potential exists for an employment center at the intersection of the Prairie Parkway and Route 47 (approximately 3 — 4 miles south of Caton Farm Road). Location • Highway 71 and Prairie Parkway • Potentially at Route 47 and Caton Farm Road ■ Park/Open Space Land Use Classification 3,860.4 acres • 11.6% Intent The Park /Open Space Land Use classification is intended to preserve existing recreational and environmentally sensitive areas and to establish appropriate locations for new designated open spaces., Consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, the Land Use Plan also seeks to provide a connected open space and trail system linking developments and residents within Yorkville. Identified open space areas on the Land Use Plan Update include large privately held properties, properties under jurisdiction of the Kendall Country Forest Preserve District and City owned parks. This classification is not intended to establish locations for open spaces that are located with Planned Unit Developments or other developments. All planned developments are expected to consult with the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department to ensure that the recreational needs of Yorkville residents are being addressed. Location • Yorkville and Kendall County Forest Preserve District Property on Fox Road • Harris Forest Preserve • Richard Young Forest Preserve • Along existing floodplains and natural drainage corridors • Along the Fox River corridor • Lyon's Farm (united ciiy of Vov`kvillO 25 Comprekensiva Land Use Plan Vpdafe Land Use Glassi f Cafions ■ Public /Quasi Public Land Use Classification 62.0 acres • .2% Intent The Public /Quasi Public Land Use classification is intended to locate existing City, County and sanitary district facilities, as well as school, park and church properties, cemeteries and other non- I ~ private land uses. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update assumes that these _ future facilities are allowed within the various land use categories illustrated on , the plan as deemed necessary by the City.' Location • Existing locations of government, educational, religious or cemetery facilities. • Within future neighborhoods Based on the land use quantities and possible density ranges shown for the study area, it is estimated that between 45,000 and 175,000 future residents could inhabit the study area of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. Based on this potential future population, additional elementary, middle and high schools will be necessary to meet the needs of the future population. The exact acreages, quantities and locations for these future facilities will depend upon future growth and actual population densities proposed by new development. It is recommended that the Yorkville School District estimate and map future facilities in a supplemental study to this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update. [Aydfad CHy of Yop kvil►e 26 I !r r _ i t E i 'F �� y , , � ." ..- -... I � :..'.- .. . "f I y 'i � I;,�+i'f j��dL.14� I 1 ,� t . i� '. -- ��' i' T t d- 1. --�,.. 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Yorkville, IL 60560 U I CITY OF Y0 K�8 ALE 6F+EErFILETL^.9 AJUb51t3rEg l- nNllasWtultlarpUt &If�b \iJbryryiy ._ 5,; :,babR�r,ra „n,, : : 630- 553 -4350 Base mapping compiled from best available information. All map ILLINOIS data should be considered as preliminary, in need of verification, and subject to change. This land plan is conceptual in nature and does not represent any reguiatory approval Plan Is subject to change Gompi- akensive Land Use Plan Update ,Addifional ConsideNatloVlS — "Gateway" Ovewlay Gorµidors Additional Considerations — "Gateway" Overlav Corridors Although this Comprehensive Land Use Plan provides a means to guide growth and development within the United City of Yorkville, additional studies may be warranted to maintain the City's unique heritage and character. It is strongly recommended that an analysis of the major roadways both present and planned be undertaken to establish "gateway" corridor guidelines that emphasize the goals described by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Corridor overlays have been depicted on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as key visual "gateways" leading into Yorkville. These corridors and their corresponding visual quality are critical to the perception of the City. By analyzing the land uses, businesses, views and environmental features along the roadways of Yorkville, corridor plans and design guidelines can be implemented to guide development along these crucial avenues. Once in place, the design guidelines will work to create a sense of place, establishing uniform community signage, site furnishings, landscaping and gateway locations along the major roadways of Yorkville. Combined with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, a comprehensive corridor study will ensure that the unique character of Yorkville is not lost as the City continues to grow and develop. The City should consider undertaking an analysis of the major roadways, resulting in the adoption of design guidelines for new development. The corridors identified for further analysis include Routes 71, 47 and 126. This would ensure that development that occurs along these well - traveled corridors is in keeping not only with the character of Yorkville, but also with the image that the City wants to project. LAPAitecl Gift of Yot-kville 27 i 9 1 , r ;- mac- -�" ___ _ �''�✓ i , t � � �-,. �� , dr" 4 Wit , y t� _ I Li 1� ii Ic r t✓EP wf1Cu - 1.�- -. TO M r STATE an t T I •� I �` � r- � I 4 ! t - - 1 ii-{ 11 it 1 k, 1 t sIL1rER sPnrxls STATE PARK r _ I ! , l - I I 1 I t 11 r • TO i/ N tit ra M. - ♦EECwr e+r "°- _ - � Er a � � ■ 1 . „ . ' F • ,' i wo AL r .._... _.... wtai.m .. _ tt .• { TO C,%T vuw to I I I j — -- — - — - - - —�. _ -- — -- -4 v Q LAND USE ACRES % OF STUDY AREA t m FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wo •7- 3 MILES SOUTH OF HELMAR ROAD — ESTATE NEIGHBORHOOD 12.164.4 36J% T IN ATERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 47 �'- ---'-� AND PRAIRIE PARKWAY SPECIAL STUDY AREA 4,785.4 14.4% SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 8,266.8 26.9% i TRANSITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD 1.476.4 4.5% ® URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 36.4 .1% TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD 197.8 .6% r NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL 295.3 .9% COMMERCIAL 925.6 2.8% INDUSTRIAL 152.8 .5% ® OFFiC£IRESEARCHIINDUSTRIAL 913.2 2.8% ( PUBLICIQUASI- PUBLIC" 62.0 PARK/OPEN SPACE 3,860.4 11.6% Ili�� EMSTiNG ROADS - F—M PROPOSED ROADS - - SC HOPPE DESIGN , 4S. 0(WI TES City TOTAL STUDY AREA 3 f ff ac 100.0 k ' Duo to c�ampkxi�•s m sas;rvd tlris area 7+ith wasW emter srnko, Lily smt(to (.tatulscnt7C.'Ire'LurCtttrr arld Lafnll'hwfliNv (urtho, iff'. g=oplw%w -"atl,e afea arM wow. - W the in63strueturacoft and naus;ay den::Ry to lwury tha uxpet�o The City may also evaldato creative. anatnat:aa n:ctlxsds br •:r,�ta v�atcr uaatmaM in ttdc area. Fol tho purposo of this 40 430 II' II01117VCR PL1('L I'll. (t'i3(A) M16 plan d,a undeiVing land a:.e Y nMiAo NORTH :frtROA4. It, 6006 F:LV(630) N963.7_,y " Oocnvtitxtudeal :apcedxhoctsanppu6lic�anduses. 0 2640 5280 10564 I The United City Of Yorkville Scale: V = 1 MILE 800 Game Farm Rd. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Date: February 22, 2005 Yorkville, IL 60560 U I� NIT CITY OF v(1��,(� /��E 5 "d tF21 rcxaaonsatae _uxneanrattlanduuvwnv,.un ri.,_ccs np <oaourev,eonsv:q Base mapping compiled from best available information. All map 630 - 553 -4350 ! V I \ Y ILLI data should be considered as preliminary, in need of verification, and subject to change. This land plan is conceptual in nature and does not represent any regulatory approval. Plan Is subject to change. Comprehensive Land I'✓lse Plan tApdate ,Appendix Appendix Options for Preserving a Rural City Boundary In the process of creating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, debate ensued regarding the possibilities for preserving large contiguous tracts of open space and agricultural land. The open space was described as a rural perimeter defining the edge of Yorkville. In response to these discussions, several possibilities have been outlined below for further study and debate regarding the acquisition and /or preservation of open space within the study area. The pros and cons associated with each possibility have been listed to aid City Officials in future discussions. Land Pooling Pros Cons • Can better control land uses as property 0 No comparable case study owners have common goals and vested a Requires multiple land owner cooperation interest M Long term returns • Easier to entitle Impact Fees Pros Cons • Development can pay way for preserving E May drive developers away City boundary E Land prices are already very high • Only taxing new growth W Raises housing costs Bonds /Referendum Pros Cons • Buy large, contiguous property at one ■ Taxes all existing and future time homeowners • Risky for City financially • Compromises City's position to back other needed improvements Prairie Land Preserve — Conservation Group Pros Cons ■ Can preserve and restore large areas of ■ Price of land might be too high open space ■ Limited organizations available Greenbelt Pros Cons ■ Implement through master parks plan Narrower land area for buffer Vvute-d Giiy of Vowkvill0 28 Gompre(levneive Land (Ase Plan Update Appendix Density Transfer Pros Cons • Developer can receive an increase in unit ■ Higher density product count in return for bringing density from M High price of land desired City preserve area M Land owners must be willing to sell their • City could set up fund to bank all of density rights density credits and buy land in logical pattern U,PAited ciiy of Yoµkville 29 Design Gkidelines `Cable of Contents Design Guidelines Table of Contents Introduction 2 Description /Background Purpose of Guidelines Submittal /Approval Process Principles Overview Overall Plannina Principles 5 Desirable Elements Undesirable Elements PRINCIPLE 1: Preserve%nhance open space and environmental features 5 and rural character Preserve Existing Vegetation Create Recreational Opportunities PRINCIPLE 2: Promote connectivity between land uses and 6 adjacent developments Develop Comprehensive Master Plans Provide Continuous Paths PRINCIPLE 3: Provide transitions between land uses 7 Building Mass Hierarchy Use of Open Space and /or Landscaping as a Transition Zone Site Plannina Principles 9 Desirable Elements Undesirable Elements PRINCIPLE 4: Incorporate existing site conditions into development plans 10 Drainage Patterns Topography and Soils Vegetation PRINCIPLE 5: Provide a sense of architectural interest and unique 11 identity throughout the City Buildings Orientation Facades LAnite-d Gify of Yowkville Gompµekensive Lana LAse Plan LApdcite I DesioK Guidelines - Cable of Contents Roof Treatment Materials and Colors Height Scale Hierarchy Entrances Retaining Walls PRINCIPLE 6: Enhance pedestrian experience and establish sense of 19 place through careful design and location of open spaces View Corridors Parks and Trails Courtyards and Plazas PRINCIPLE 7: Thoughtful consideration of vehicular and pedestrian 21 circulation within individual developments Vehicular Circulation Primary Site Entrances Internal Drives Drop -Off Areas Service Areas Pedestrian Circulation Sidewalks Crosswalks Pedestrian Circulation in Parking Lots Accessibility PRINCIPLE 8: Appropriate design of parking lots, utilities, service areas 25 and detention areas to reduce the negative impact of typically unattractive site components Parking Shared Parking Store Front and Street Parking Requirements Bicycle Substations /Water /Wastewater Stations Detention Location of Utilities Location of Service /Delivery/Trash /Storage Areas Landscape Principles 29 PRINCIPLE 9: Provide a unified landscape treatment throughout the City 29 through the use of consistent right -of -way and buffer treatments Landscape Character "Gateway" Corridor Landscape Treatments Primary Gateway Corridors Vviife_d GHy of Yoµkvil le GompNekenSive Lavvcl LAse Plan Vpcicefe ii Design Guidelines Cable of Contents Secondary Gateway Corridors General Planting Requirements PRINCIPLE 10: Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development 33 and lessen the impact of undesirable site components through the effective use of landscaping Intersections and Site Entrances Landscaping Adjacent to Non - Residential Buildings Parking Lot Landscaping Unimproved Pad Sites Dumpster /Trash Receptacles /Outdoor Storage Communitv Character Principles 35 Desirable Elements Undesirable Elements PRINCIPLE 11: Establish unique gateway entry features to identify 36 the City PRINCIPLE 12: Establish a comprehensive theme and a consistent 37 family of lighting and site furnishings for all public and private spaces Architecture Site Furnishings Seating /Benches Planters Waste Receptacles Light Fixtures Public Art Program PRINCIPLE 13: Create a cohesive signage program. 41 Signage Design Project Entry and Monument Signs Neighborhood Entry Signs Directional Signs Wall Signs Projecting Signs Window Signs Street Address Markers Prohibited Signs LAnited Giiy of N2oµkville CompNekensive Land like "Plan LApdate iii Design Guidelines �ntNOduction Introduction In addition to presenting a pattern of land uses and guiding residential densities, this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update is equally committed to realizing attractive and functional de signs for land uses, stressing quality site design, building design and landscape design. Therefore this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update expands upon the more C general land use goals, objectives and policies through the establishment of specific development Design Guidelines. These Design Guidelines identify and address site development, architecture and landscape issues while providing general guidance to developers and City staff creating and evaluating land development proposals. As a result Rural character of Yorkville future development can respect and enhance the character and quality of life in the United City of Yorkville. ■ Description /Background The United City of Yorkville is located 55 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois. Yorkville is known as a picturesque community located along the Fox River, offering residents a pastoral setting and rural living. The community is currently faced with rapid growth and desires to maintain the natural characteristics of the area while planning for orderly, appropriate growth. The City has': commissioned a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update for approximately 30,000 acres south of " P pp Y the Fox River to ensure coordinated, high quality,: development occurs which maintains the unique Fox River heritage and character of Yorkville. These design guidelines are intended to supplement the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update and provide general direction for those wishing to develop property within the City's growth boundaries. Llni+e-d City of Yoi- k ville Gowmprekernsive Land LAse PIcin Llpciafe 2 Design Guidelines 0ntNOd action The key objectives of the Design Guidelines are to: • Educate the public, developers, property owners and plan reviewers as to the desired and expected vision for development in Yorkville. • Present clear principles and priorities for achieving the vision for the City. • Create a sense of place. • Increase connectivity and focus commercial activity into defined nodes. • Illustrate specific techniques to use when planning and developing within the City • Purpose of Guidelines The Design Guidelines for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan are intended to maintain the unique character and acknowledge the heritage of Yorkville. In order to respect these objectives, there is a need to establish and maintain certain standards by which future development within Yorkville may occur. While the guidelines provide specific recommendations for development, they cannot cover all circumstances. It is the intent of the design guidelines to provide flexibility while achieving a sense of continuity and visual harmony within the United City of Yorkville. These design guidelines illustrate the proposed community character and establish an overall framework and comprehensive set of principles to allow the community to develop in an orderly and cohesive manner. They establish criteria for overall community planning, individual site planning, landscape concepts, signage design as well as the architectural style and design for commercial, residential and civic areas. The guidelines outline ways to maintain the inherent character of the City while at the same time enabling individual developments to be distinct from one another. • Submittal /Approval Process All site development proposals are required to be submitted to the City for review. Further, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure compliance with the latest revisions to these guidelines. Copies will be made available upon request to the City. These design guidelines apply to all improvements including construction involving remodeling and /or additions to existing buildings and developments. The City will review all proposed site plans for compliance with the established regulations /guidelines contained herein. Modifications to this manual may be made to clarify or expand the requirements and to maintain the overall goals established in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. • Principles Overview The design guidelines focus on the overall scale of the City while also considering individual sites. In addition to general guidelines, detailed design components such as site furnishings, specific landscaping, architectural styles and themes for community identity are presented to further define the character of Yorkville. The Design Guidelines of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan are divided into four categories of design principles: Overall Planning, Site Planning, Landscaping and Community Character. tAnited cii o f Nlowkville Gompee-kensive Land Like Vian LApdate 3 Design Cmide Ines Jnfroduction • Overall Planning One of the objectives of the Overall Planning principles is to respect existing environmental and cultural features and outline ways development can appropriately occur without compromising the integrity of the existing features. Another critical component of the Overall Planning principles is ensuring coordinated, comprehensive developments which are connected and incorporate appropriate transitions between various land uses. • Site Planning The objective of the Site Planning principles is to address individual developments and provide standards for creating attractive projects. The Guidelines outline specific techniques to achieve the desired aesthetics within individual developments. • Landscaping The Landscaping principles outline requirements for landscape treatments for developments with respect to buffers, right of way treatments, screening and site enhancement. • Community Character A fundamental goal of the design guidelines is to create a cohesive vision that reflects the unique character of Yorkville. By establishing a vision /theme for public and private properties within the City, a sense of character will be evident throughout the entire community. The Community Character principles outline specific design features such as architectural elements, gateways, major intersection enhancements, site furnishings, light fixtures and signage criteria recommended to maintain a consistent and unique identity for the City. The character principles are intended to allow for variation between individual developments while maintaining consistent features throughout the City. Vnifed Gift of Yorkville Gowmpeekensive Land LAse Plan Vpdafe 4 Design Guidelines Overall Planning Principles Overall Planning Principles The Overall Planning Principles address issues that impact development within the City, primarily focused upon issues related to land -use within the City. PRINCIPLE 1: Preserve%nhance open space, environmental features and rural character PRINCIPLE 2: Promote connectivity between land uses and adjacent developments PRINCIPLE 3: Provide transitions between land uses • Desirable Elements: The following elements shall be incorporated into the developments within the City: • Preservation of historical structures and rural landmarks such as barns and farmsteads • Preservation of existing trees • Trailheads signifying the starting point of pedestrian pathways • Shared access points to development • Connections to adjacent properties to incorporate future development • 'Step down' of building height with respect to adjacent, lower intensity land uses • Protect and preserve right -of -way for future expansion • Incorporate exclusive turn lanes into developments and at intersections • Undesirable Elements: The following elements are discouraged in developments within the City: • Destruction or loss of natural open space and environmentally sensitive areas • Fragmented open space • Numerous traffic signals and uncoordinated driveway connections • Curb cuts for individual businesses • Drastic change in intensity of land use within developments and among adjacent properties PRINCIPLE 1: Preserve /enhance open space. environmental features and rural character One of the primary goals of the design guidelines is to preserve the unique character of Yorkville. Several strategies can be implemented in order to protect the open space that currently exists and enhance the quality of open space throughout the City. ■ Preserve Existing Vegetation Recognizing that the existing tree cover throughout ' Yorkville is a significant benefit to the character of the City,` r emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing trees. Y . • When developing private property, grading should be managed in an effort to reduce mass grading activities that would negatively impact existing tree cover., ,4 • Site planning should incorporate strict preservation..,. requirements, focusing development into clusters that protect existing tree stands. (Refer to PRINCIPLE 4) vegetation along roaaway LAr,ited Giiy of YoNkvine GompNekensive Land LAse 'Plan tApdctfe 5 Design GLnidelivnes Overall Plahnivi9 Pv inciples • Utilize existing vegetation as a natural screen for parking and other elements that need to be screened from public view. (Refer to PRINCIPLE 8) • Preserve historic structures and farmsteads >>' • When developing private property, consider incorporating barns or other structures and features, which express the rural character of Yorkville, into the plans for open space or parks. • 4 I, Create clear sight lines from adjacent major roadways to the preserved structures to maintain some of the rural qualities currently experienced Historic Farmhouse throughout the City. a Create Recreational Opportunities Yorkville's existing and proposed open space network provides a significant opportunity to establish a comprehensive trail system and expand the City's recreational open space system. Thoughtful design and incorporation of a _ coordinated trail system will provide critical linkages between developments and open - I spaces. Provide public trailheads within or adjacent to new development to serve as a means to I ntegrate deVeiOpiiieiit into the open Space system. Locate trails through open space ® Careful consideration should be given to trail connections within individual site plans to encourage alternative modes of transportation. PRINCIPLE 2: Promote connectivitv between land uses and adjacent developments Provide a comprehensive approach to development that focuses upon developing master plans that provide vehicular and pedestrian connections between adjacent properties. Consideration should be given to future development on and off -site. Planning for future expansion and connection helps create a sense of organization and assists in mitigating the traffic and number of access points along major roadways. Develop Comprehensive Master Plans Master plans should be developed to address relationships with adjacent properties, including but not limited to; the impact on circulation, building orientation, building massing, building scale, drainage patterns, topography and existing vegetation. LAnited C-Hy of N2ot- kville CompNekevisive- .-avid lhse- Mcin LApdctte- 6 Design Guidelines ®VeV`aii Punning Pr i nciples ■ Provide Continuous Paths Having convenient and easy access to a variety of activities and uses is important in creating a strong sense of community. Providing connections between developments and considering how future developments can be incorporated into the comprehensive plan is critical to the overall success of the City. Vehicular • In order to provide connections between developments while at the same time limiting the number of access points onto Route 47, site plans shall be developed to incorporate connections to existing and future adjacent development. • Site planning of non - residential areas shall consider designing parking lot circulation to provide shared access points for adjacent developments, thus minimizing access points along major roadways. Shared access points for • Add street stubs for future development in non - residential developments residential areas to create continuous street networks. Pedestrian • Proposed site plans shall incorporate pedestrian routes within the development as well as connections to adjacent development. • Pedestrian links shall be provided to public destinations such as schools and parks. • Buildings and plazas should be oriented to clearly identify linkages to adjacent developments. `� M Pedestrian link to park PRINCIPLE 3: Provide transitions between land uses Providing an appropriate means of transition between different land use intensities is important for creating compatible uses within the City. This can be done a variety of ways, ranging from the architectural style, scale and location of buildings, to the use of open space and landscaping. ■ Building Mass Hierarchy ' z - `N "' - � - Incorporate medium intensity • development between 1 projects of low and high intensities. -� c Go6J MOP] Of HIAH lNTN115ITY !N'}'Sw.,SlTY lN17RJ ?!FY Building masses `step down' between different intensities Lln itecl Giiy of Yowl<ville Gornppe-ke -nsive Lana L1se- 'Plan Llpclata 7 Design Guidelines Overall Planning Principles • Building massing and height should provide a "step down" effect as a transition between different land use intensities. • Similar architectural styles may be incorporated on different land uses and various densities within a development. • New buildings should be compatible in relation to scale and materials of existing adjacent developments. • In residential developments, higher densities should be located closest to core activity areas. ■ Use of Open Space and /or Landscaping as a Transition Zone When transitions cannot be achieved through the variety of techniques listed previously, landscaping and /or open space may be used to provide a transition. Utilizing any existing vegetation provides a mature, natual buffer. If existing vegetative buffers are not possible, utilize landscaping to screen and buffer residential uses from high intensity, non - residential uses. L mitecl City of N2ov- kville Comprehensive Lana Ltse Plan Update 8 Design Gkidelines Site Planning Principles Site Plannina Principles The Site Planning Principles address issues that affect the way that individual sites should be developed in order to blend in with the existing character of the City. PRINCIPLE 4: Incorporate existing site conditions into development plans PRINCIPLE 5: Provide a sense of architectural interest and unique identity throughout the City PRINCIPLE 6: Enhance pedestrian experience and establish sense of place through careful design and location of open spaces PRINCIPLE 7: Thoughtful consideration of vehicular and pedestrian circulation within individual developments PRINCIPLE 8: Appropriate design of parking lots, utilities, service areas and detention areas to reduce the negative impact of typically unattractive site components ■ Desirable Elements: The following elements shall be incorporated into development within the City: • Richness of building surface and texture =� j • Articulated mass and bulk • Clear visibility of entrances • Well organized commercial signage • Landscaped and screened parking k • Special paving identifying p . intersections and crosswalks • Pedestrian friendly streetscapes and open spacesi}:� • Thoughtful consideration of { ° circulation • Screening of mechanical equipment, service areas, parking Richness of building materials creates visual interest lots and any undesirable elements • Step -down of building scale along pedestrian routes and building entrances �; t • Recognition of building hierarchy • Formal entry plazas and y courtyards • Detention used as an amenity' -',r _ - ` ai • Existing trees incorporated into a development • Multi- planed, pitched roofs • Roof overhangs and arcades • Provide defined entrance roads into developments and provide adequate vehicle storage bays at egress drives Landscaping softens the view of parking LAPAi+ed Oiy of N2o GompNekansive Land Lt se flan Update g Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles Undesirable Elements: The following elements are discouraged in developments within the City: • Concrete detention basins • Large, blank, unarticulated wall surfaces • Visible outdoor storage, loading, equipment and mechanical areas Avoid large expanses of parking lots • Disjointed parking areas and confusing circulation patterns f • Large expanses of parking /asphalt • Service areas near major entries and /or that are easily visible from roadway • Poorly defined site access points • Large "boxlike" structures Avoid large blank wall surfaces PRINCIPLE 4: Incorporate existing site conditions into development plans New development shall protect the existing environmental features throughout the City and minimize the impact of the development on the site and the surrounding land.1 • Drainage Patterns Proposed site plans shall incorporate existing drainage patterns on site in an effort to avoid significantly altering the manner in which drainage flows offsite rile tlllle of Site pion Subliiiital to t City, a drainage and detention plan must be submitted. The location and type of drainage facilities must be shown. Drainage Swale utilizes natural drainage patterns • Topography and Soils • Minimize cut and fill on site to reduce effects upon the natural drainage pattern and natural character of the site. • Minimize disturbance in areas of significant existing vegetation. If necessary for site development, consider using tree wells and retaining walls to preserve existing trees where possible. Work with existing topography to avoid large cut and fit( LAni+ed Oi of Yop -60le GompNellensive Land LAse- Plan LApdat® 10 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles • Development on unsuitable soils is prohibited. Incorporate unsuitable soils into an open space component of the site plan. • Stockpile top soil for later use in landscape areas. ■ Vegetation ■ Preserve existing trees I Every effort should be made in i the planning process to i incorporate quality, existing trees into the site plan design. Any - quality, existing tree that occurs y �` within the specific buffer yard as 111, required per PRINCIPLE 9 shall remain undisturbed and be protected as part of the landscape buffer. Preservation of existing vegetation as buffer PRINCIPLE 5: Provide a sense of architectural interest and uniaue identitv throughout the City �p The Architectural standards are provided to preserve and guide the character of architecture throughout the City while allowing for individual architectural interpretation. All architectural r� proposals must be compatible with the vernacular of the northern Illinois region. In order to ensure compliance with the following architectural guidelines, the City requires that building elevations, plans, materials samples, color samples and x •�A . - illustrations be submitted for review and approval prior to the PP P �` commencement of building construction. ■ Buildings �* �•• Building orientation creates central open Orientation Space on axis lniiM the .main entry drive ■ Building orientation should take advantage of the building to site r relationship. The orientation and location of buildings defines open spaces and circulation corridors. ■ Align focal architectural elements along major view or circulation axis. T _. ■ Define pedestrian spaces and streetscapes with building orientation. Orient primary buildings on axis and use as focal points LAh ife-d Gify of Voi- kville Gomprekensive Land LA se PIcin Update Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles • Create view corridors ROPPORNTATY between buildings, plazas II FOR VIEWS OFF SM courtyards and adjacent 1 -- �, - FOOIPRINTAND buildings. / VEGETATION MAN a� GOOD —RMI1- FORPATIO • Create pedestrian spaces = L •9CAUSUILMGTO PRESERVE VEGETATION and plazas by varying ; building facades. j r.. PCMCH ENC W RAoES • Cluster buildings whenever FRONT YARD A CTIVITY possible, creating opportunities for plazas and Residential building orientation creates pedestrian malls. Prevent private, intimate backyard space long, linear facades from dominating the view. • Buildings adjacent to Routes 47, 71 and 126 wy= must face the primary ,` ^ roadway. No service OREMAEEAIDWGS F TO FORM OPEN SPACES, access, storage, etc. is PLAZAS. ESC allowed to face Routes r 47, 71 and 126. • Develop sites in a SITROONGAXIAL REIATIONEPkP comprehensive and coordinated manner to provide order and compatibility (especially in the case of large sites Building orientation can define main activity areas which will be developed in phases). • The exterior character and orientation of all buildings and the spaces they define should encourage and enhance pedestrian activity. • Attention should be given to the quality and usability of the outdoor spaces formed by the exterior of a dwelling and adjacent dwellings. Avoid locating the private area of one dwelling adjacent to the public area of an adjacent dwelling. Rear and side facades should incorporate architectural design elements United Giiy of Yowkville Gomprekeansive Land Use P Icin Vpdate 12 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles • In multi - family residential developments, buildings should be oriented to create functional outdoor spaces. • In residential neighborhoods, consideration should also be given to the views from adjacent dwellings and public spaces. ■ Facades Building facades should achieve a high level of visual interest when viewed from automobile and pedestrian vantage points. • In residential developments, front yards and porches should be used to create a sense of place and community. y • Natural stone and masonry materials are to be used on the lower portions of buildings to create a visual anchor to the ground and provide interest at the pedestrian level. • Vary the planes of exterior walls in depth and /or direction. Awnings along facade • Wall planes shall not run in a continuous •f.�. direction more than 65 feet without an offset of at least 3 feet. • Wall planes of more than 20 feet high are prohibited without incorporating meaningful 3 techniques, such as awnings or a change in building material, to break up the perceived Now OPEN :.■• building mass. om — � r • Awnings are encouraged along facades to provide color, shade and architectural interest. Where awnings are used along a M row of contiguous buildings, a consistent" form, material, color, location and mounting arrangement must be used. • Awnings should be located to provide a _. consistent minimum 8 feet vertical clearance, with a maximum generally not to exceed 12 feet. -,- — • Colors of awnings must complement the Awnings provide pedestrian scale element buildings. united Of of Yot-kville GompNekansive Land LAse Plan Update 13 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles • Incorporate the awnings along with any signage to provide a uniformly designed building fagade. • Signs on awnings are permitted. • Internally illuminated awnings are w prohibited. Garage doors oriented to side • Awnings and canopies may be made of sheet metal or canvas membrane. Plastic or vinyl awnings are not permitted. • In new residential neighborhoods, houses shall not repeat the same elevations without two lots of separation. Houses across the street from each other and back -to -back corner lots shall not be of the same elevation. • In residential areas, garages should not dominate the street view. Rather, provide parking and garages to the side or rear of lots or set the garage face back from the primary fagade of the house. Avoid allowing the garage to become the primary architectural feature. • Roof Treatment Rooftops should be considered important design elements as viewed from a variety of vantage points such as at ground level, from other buildings and from adjacent perimeter --„ roadways. A well- composed "roofscape" achieves an interesting skyline without becoming overly busy or contrived. Roof forms should serve as natural transitions from the ground* level to intermediate masses to the tallest masses and back to the Variation in roof treatments creates an interesting `rootscape' ground. Form should also be interesting when seen from above in adjacent buildings. • Materials & Colors Visual continuity in major building materials and colors is desired throughout the City. Specific criteria include the following: • Material samples of all proposed buildings must be provided for review and be approved by the City. • Materials should be consistent with the Community Character principles outlined in these guidelines. LAPAited Oiy of Yowkville Comprehensive .Land like Plan Vpdate 14 Design Guidelines Site planning principles • Wall materials that are muted, earth tone in color and have texture are to be used. • Reserve the use of strongly contrasting materials and colors for accents, such as building entrances, railings I and trim. Avoid an excessive variety of facade materials. • Avoid using highly reflective materials and surfaces, such as polished metal, that generate glare, particularly at the pedestrian level. • Materials which may be incorporated include: native VI stone, brick, stucco and textured concrete. Alternative materials that achieve similar looks and are of high, r quality and low maintenance may be considered. }= • Common materials shall be located on all sides of the building with the exception of service areas not visible from a public street. Varying roofline breaks up long expanse of building facade • Coordinating materials within a development can tie together buildings of different sizes, uses and forms. • In new residential neighborhoods at the time of initial building permit, houses shall not be the same color unless there are at least two lots of separation. Houses across the street from each other are not permitted to be the same color. • Use contrasting but compatible building materials and textures to unify exterior building elements and to create depth, proportion and scale. • In residential developments, buildings should complement each other by using materials and colors within the same "family ". • Building colors should be derived from, and related to, the finishes of primary building materials. • Height The overall appearance of development shall be low and horizontal, with building heights throughout the community generally low to medium scale. Building heights are expected (and desired) to vary to ensure . -- visual interest. wrr • Consider the use of taller buildings and /or elements to highlight significant intersections and pedestrian nodes. ; _,W • Building heights shall be determined in a manner t which enhances an overall residential quality. taller buildings help identify intersections Vnite-d Gift of Yop- kville Gom peeke -nstve Land LAse Plan Vpdctfe 15 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles • Maintain compatible relationships with adjacent dwellings and street frontages. • Building heights shall be responsive to heights of homes located on slopes above 1 " and below the dwelling. 1 r.. ON . Al a . • Sight lines to greenbelts, open areas, water features and scenic horizon views al are to be optimized and maintained to the ,. fullest extent possible by minimizing the building height and obstruction. Front porch provides one -story element • Scenic view compatibility shall be considered in determining building height ■ Within a neighborhood, a combination of one, one and a half and two story dwellings is encouraged to add diversity to the streetscape. Entire neighborhoods or blocks of continuous two story dwellings are discouraged. +' ■ For multilevel dwellings on corner lots, locate a one -story element of the dwelling Front porch roof provides human scale element at the street corner to help reduce the feeling of enclosure in the neighborhood. ■ A two -story dwelling can best relate to a neighboring one story if it contains a one -story element. ■ Scale Buildings should appear to be of a "pedestrian" or "human" scale. When components in the built environment are designed in such a way that people feel comfortable, then human scale has been achieved. In general, this means that the size, patterns, textures, forms and overall three - dimensional composition _ can be appreciated at the pedestrian level. ■ Vary the height of buildings, and /or Varied building scale provides distinction between masses building elements where feasible, so they appear to be divided into distinct elements or masses. LAnited Giiy of Yowl< ile Comprehensive Land Use Plan LApclate 16 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles • Avoid large -scale buildings that are "box -like" and `�-� -- typically dominate a site. -�— • Use building mass appropriate to the - site. Place buildings r, A" *�- with larger footprints, height ' and massing in core activity areas or in the heart of the development near similar densities. By r doing so, the impact On adjacent land Pedestrian scale elements located along building facade uses will be reduced. ■ In residential areas, the relationship between the lot size, street width and building scale are important to creating a human scale. Elements such as trees, fir_ pedestrian path lighting and porches can aid in achieving human scale. ■ Hierarchy It is important to recognize that future, projects will be developed using a variety of buildings with various uses. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic should be able to Avoid 'box like' building scale recognize the hierarchy of buildings and be able to decipher primary buildings from secondary buildings. ■ Primary Buildings Primary buildings; such as major anchors, public buildings or major attractions, shall be located at prominent locations, anchoring a major view axis and a serving as focal points in the community. t :. -$ ■ Gateway Buildings' ■ Buildings at major entrances, corners, intersections or along significant roads should use special,�� architectural elements to help identify that location as a "gateway ". These elements also begin to define the sense of place for the community. Primary buildings located on axis and create focal point LAnii Giiy of Yo k ville Gornprekensive Land Use Plan LApdate 17 Design 6vide-lin Site- Manning Principle-s Special architectural features may include corner towers, cupolas, clock towers, balconies, colonnades or spires. ■ The use of vertical elements helps to frame the entrance and guide people into and through the development. TONERS HELP IDEN"IFY CORNER OF BUILDING ASA EtiEL O71iE D DEVELOPMENT �I F , I ! �.1 .�� " J , ' }j L_ 'i , x r� V, I BALCONIES HELP BREAK BREAK UP HEIGHT OF TONER Gateway buildings ■ Entrances ® Primary entrances should be easily identifiable and relate �: r to hnth human scale as well as the scale of the buildinn[S) 1 7 E �11 they serve. ■ Wherever possible, entrances should be inviting without► becoming dark. I Main building entrances should be designed to be clearly l ■ identifiable from primary driveways and drop -offs. > Additionally, they should be visible from parking areas.] 1 Retaining walls • All retaining walls must be faced (veneered) with masonry Main entry to store (stone, brick, stucco or approved equal), clearly identifiable • Retaining walls adjacent to or visible from any street shall not exceed 4 feet in height. Grade changes that require retaining walls exceeding 4 feet must be terraced with a minimum of 4 feet clear separation between each wall. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the City in order to preserve existing tree stands. Vnite_d Ci of Yot-kville Comp- e - ke - nsive Lctnd lAse 'Plan Vpdcife 18 Design Guidelines Si +e Planning Principles • Walls should be designed as an integral part of the dwelling design. Stone sizes should be consistent and laid in a horizontal course. Masonry materials shall match or complement the facade of surrounding buildings. • Walls at intersections must not interfere with safe sight distances. PRINCIPLE 6: Enhance pedestrian experience and establish sense of place throuah careful desian and location of open spaces The creation of open space throughout the City is an essential technique used to break up building facades. The use of such pockets of interest creates views into the various developments. A wide range of open spaces such as public gathering plazas, open "greens ", common play areas, neighborhood parks and natural preserves can be incorporated into development plans. ■ View Corridors • Open space is considered a valuable amenity, therefore careful consideration of vistas into open spaces from residential lots, streets and drives is required. • Maintain view corridors to provide vistas of amenities, natural features, open spaces and other significant elements. • Create focal points at main entries, on axis with major circulation route and pedestrian corridors to establish a Community Park strong identity and structure for the project. 0 LOCATE SPECIAL FEATURE AT TERMINUS OF DRIVES, VEGETATION FRAMES VIEW AND CREATES CORRIDOR View of amenity feature is framed by use of vegetation and road alignment, creating a signature element LAhite-d Giiy o f Yot- kville Gompeekensive Lancl LAse Plan Vpcla+e 19 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles Parks and Trails • In residential areas, parks should be located within a 5 minute walk (approximately 1,000 feet) from each home. L9M • Trail linkages should be provided from proposed neighborhoods to the City's comprehensive trail system, forest preserve trails and adjacent developments. Courtyards and Plazas "" � Neighborhood Park Courtyards, plazas and terraces should be designed at a human scale and incorporated as public amenities around non - residential buildings. Interrupting building facades to create "outdoor rooms" as well as varying the width of walkways will help create pedestrian spaces. These pedestrian spaces will create opportunities for comfortable outdoor experiences and are critical in defining plazas and courtyards. • Orient plazas and courtyards to views of site amenities such as open space, water features, sculptural elements or landscaped areas. • Consider opportunities to orient plazas and courtyards toward views of 4 f significant buildings or down long corridors. • Wherever possible, create a sense of enclosure for outdoor seating areas. Such areas should be light and airy while providing a sense of safety from Landscaping and special paving give the the elements. seating area a sense of enclosure • Add elements such as trees, water features, a variety of seating areas and landscape color to give the public spaces an inviting appearance and visual interest. • Incorporate pedestrian scaled lighting for safety and to promote use in the evening. • Incorporate pavers and paving patterns to add interest and enhance the aesthetic quality of the spaces. 'E • Allow for outdoor tables { i� and seating to promote use , of the space. By doing so, - an energy is created along the structure. INCORPORATE A VA UM r OF SEATNG, PAVERS, x COLOR, ETC. TO ADD VISUAL MEREST - �C LOCATE $RE FURM"ir; TO ENCOURAGE USE Plazas and courtyards offer spaces for outdoor cafes Vnifed C-Y of Yoµkville Comprehensive Land LAse Plan Update 20 Design Guidelines Site Planning PNinciples PRINCIPLE 7: Thouqhtful consideration of vehicular and pedestrian circulation within individual developments The purpose of the circulation standards is to minimize hazards and conflicts and establish logical circulation patterns. The appropriate integration of vehicular and pedestrian circulation is intended to provide safe and convenient access to all sites while being attractive, efficient and functional. ■ Vehicular Circulation ■ Primary Site Entrances Each entrance to a parcel, individual -- - - — building site or residential neighborhood from a primary roadway should be designed as a � "gateway" to the area it serves. Design elements should be visually p interesting and consistent with other streetscape materials used throughout the City. Primary residential entrance highlighted with signage, When designing entries into landscaping and water elements residential and non - residential tracts, developers shall: • Coordinate with adjacent properties to consolidate entries and minimize access points along major roadways • Minimize pedestrian and vehicle conflicts by reducing the quantity of crosswalks. • Clearly identify site entries and provide a clear entry/arrival sequence. • Provide "secondary" entries to parking lots and smaller residential neighborhoods from adjacent perpendicular minor roadways to major roadways. Paving material, plants, signs and lighting should match primary entrance treatments, although landscaping inten and signage may be reduced in scale. • Provide at least one "primary" entry to parking lots or residential communities. The use of medians and /or special paving or landscaping to identify primary entries is required. DESIGN PARNBJG WI NA LOGICAL FLOW, HPNIMRING WIERSECBCNS AID CONFLICTS CROSSWAII(M MIFIED - WITHPA'ANG L_ w : PRIMARY ENTRY TO PARKING LOT IDENTIFIED BY LANDSCAP24GAM MEDM SECONDARY ENTRY CONSISTENT C1RH PRIMARY GATEWAY Single primary entrance reduces access points along Corridor Vnitea C+ of Yowkville Comprehensive Land Llse'Plan Vpdate 21 Design Guidelines Site Planning principles ® Internal Drives All internal drives should visually lead drivers to building entries, Y -t site amenities or focal elements. • Design drives and parking - areas to fit the natural contours of the site in order to minimize cut and fill and maintain natural drainage. • Align streets and drives to street alignment offers views ofsignificant architectural feature offer views to significant architectural features and site amenities and to direct drivers. • Internal streets shall be separated from parking lots by landscape islands and t a walkways. Drop -Off Areas: Drop -off areas for vehicle passengers shall be incorporated into development plans and should dM provide safe, convenient access to building entries, pedestrian plazas and public open Landscaped island separates spaces. Drop -off areas must conform to all ADA parking lot from internal drive regulations and standards. • Emphasize drop -off areas with special paving material. • Design drop -off lanes so they do not obstruct traffic flow when vehicles are stopped. • Install bollards at drop -offs to provide protection for buildings and pedestrian walkways. LANDSCAPING CREATES .. INVITING ENTRANCE �- USE BOLLARDS 1O CREME SPACE AND PROTECT PEDESIRMNS IDENTIFY DROP -OFF AREA INN SPECIAL Pl ROP -OFF AREA DOES NOT OBSTRUCL TRAFFIC FLOW Drop -off area doesn't conflict with regular traffic and is identified with paving and bollards Vvxited cii- o f Y01AWiie Gompe^ekensive Land LAse Plan IApdate 22 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles ■ Service Areas Service vehicle circulation throughout the City shall be designed to provide safe and efficient delivery *. routes for all anticipated service and delivery vehicles. The design of individual parcels to a - accommodate truck access shall meet all regulatory requirements for turning movements without sacrificing other important design objectives. • Locate service areas away from major streets and building entrances. • A noise barrier is required in situations where Service area screened with landscaping service areas are adjacent to a residential land use. • Minimize pedestrian and service vehicle conflicts. • Hide /screen views into service areas. Screening can be provided with landscaping or screen walls. Screen walls shall repeat materials and elements of the primary building. • Adjoining uses should share service drives where possible. • Design service drives to accommodate the traffic intended to use them including all entrance roads and access aisles that will be used to access the service areas. ■ Pedestrian Circulation The purpose of pedestrian circulation standards is to establish guidelines for creating a pedestrian circulation system that is safe and efficient. Good walking environments include: continuous routes between sites, clearly defined access from parking areas, a variety of connected destinations and a feeling of safety and security. In essence, creating a sense of comfort. ■ Sidewalks Sidewalks must be constructed to provide pedestrian access to adjacent development and connections to the pedestrian trails throughout the City. r. Within specific developments, - sidewalks shall provide access to and from parking lots, neighborhoods, schools, parks and open spaces. ■ Create distinct pedestrian corridors, which funnel pedestrians to logical gateways, plazas or other destinations. Path provides access to park and adjacent neighborhood LAPAi+ed Oiy of Yowkville Comprehensive Land Use flan Vpda+e 23 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles • Place special emphasis on pedestrian connections that link schools, recreation areas and other major activity areas. • Neighborhoods should have access to open space and pocket parks by way of sidewalks and trails. ■ 1 In residential areas, sidewalks should be located on both sides of the street. � • Pavers or other changes in material should be used for walks adjacent to buildings and at street intersections to Pavers next to building identify and enhance pedestrian routes. enhance appearance ■ Crosswalks Crosswalks are required at all intersections and key pedestrian crossings. Crosswalks must be identified by a change in color, height, width, texture, or materials. Refer to ADA regulations and standards for any specific criteria regarding crosswalks and ramps.... Enhanced paving delineates crosswalk ■ Pedestrian Circulation in Parking Lots Walkways that lead pedestrians from parking areas to buildings or plazas should be designed to facilitate easy movement and minimize crossing conflicts with vehicles. Pedestrians should T feel comfortable about their walkways to buildings and pedestrian corridors should be clearly identified.^ • Pedestrians should not be required to cross service drives to reach major entrances from primary parking lots. • Where major pedestrian routes within parking lots cross Landscaped median with sidewalk roadways and drives, use textured or colored paving materials to distinguish the route. • Medians with sidewalks allow for safe ro V P MU RM circulation and reduce circulation conflicts. + F �;� , • Wherever feasible orient parking aisles perpendicular to building entrances. � SPECIhLPAVN69616E5 - I.Lq)DR DROS51'bYlrfffXd PNCGteFiLW r1DW4t4ttN S .�1 -. Median with sidewalk allows safe access to building entry Crosswalk delineated with paving and bollards United cif of Yow6ille Comprekensive Land Use PIan LApc6fe 24 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles ■ Accessibility Owners and developers are expected to meet or exceed all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 1992, and all amendments thereto in the design and development of individual parcels, sites, buildings, and facilities. To the greatest extent possible, provide equal access in a manner that integrates ADA accessibility with ordinary accessibility, rather than separately. PRINCIPLE 8: Appropriate desian of parkina lots. utilities. service areas and detention areas to reduce the negative impact of tvpically unattractive site components This section provides standards for the siting and layout of parking lots, service and loading areas, utilities, trash, storage and detention facilities. Specific landscaping criteria for these areas are included in the Landscape Principles section. Site plans specifying parking and circulation designs, utility and detention requirements shall be submitted to the City for review. ■ Parking • Parking ratios and quantity of spaces shall comply with the criteria set forth in the United City of Yorkville Zoning Ordinance.'`, • Parking areas should be designed and located so {, =r; they provide safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation within a site. 4y 'q.•'' � it • Minimize negative visual impacts from adjacent roadways. IN Break large expanses of pavement with landscape Minimize negative visual impacts of medians and islands. parking from roadways ■ Divide parking areas which accommodate a large number of vehicles into a series of smaller, connected lots. ■ Avoid situations where parking spaces directly abut structures. ■ Separate parking aisles from interior collectors and entry drives whenever possible. Cluster buildings to create open space courtyards Walkways to buildings or t plazas should be designed to "- facilitate easy movement and •- minimize crossing conflicts with vehicles r Arrange parking aisles perpendicular to building Provide pedestrian entrances access to adjacent developments Vvxifed Gift of Vo i-k ville Gow►preke -nsive Land Lt se Pla Vpdafe 25 Design Guidelines Si +e Planning Principles • Shared Parking Where opportunities exist for shared parking between uses with staggered peak parking demands, consider reducing the total number of parking spaces within each site or parcel. Parking should be shared between complementary uses such churches and office buildings. • Store Front & Street Parking Requirements All store front parking areas shall use angled parking or parallel parking. Areas shall be provided for sidewalks and landscaping between the store front and the edge of parking stall. • Bicycle To encourage and accommodate alternative transportation modes, provide bicycle parking within each building site. Locate bicycle parking areas so they are visible from building entrances and convenient for riders. Parking areas shall be landscaped in a manner consistent with pedestrian plazas. Also, bike racks should be of a style consistent with other site elements. • Substations/WateriWastewater Stations Proposed electric substations, water pump stations and wastewater lift stations shall be screened from public views by a means of a 6 foot masonry wall on all sides with the exception of the area for gate access to the facility combined with landscaping. Service access shall be considered and incorporated into the screening program. • Detention • Drainage facilities should be used as an amenity to a development. If the existing topography allows, the location can be incorporated into an entry feature or can be the foundation for a park with trails and open space. • Natural and /or vegetated drainage swales provide open space connections, filter runoff and improve the aesthetic appearance of development. Lake serves as main entry feature • Detention facilities should not be designed as to require chain link fencing or concrete walls. If such designs are required due to engineering requirements, consider using decorative modular x {- stone to give the appearance of a retaining wall. ■ Detention ponds located in the front yard building setback shall be designed as a curvilinear, Naturalistic drainage channel provides contoured shape. opportunities for trail connection L/ PAH-e- d C-Hy o f Yo rkvi l le- Gompeekensive Land Use Plan UpcIa +e 26 Design Guidelines Site Planning Principles ■ Location of Utilities Visual and sound impacts of utilities, mechanical equipment, data transmission dishes, towers and other equipment should be minimized in all development plans. • Design and install all permanent utility service lines underground. • During construction and maintenance, minimize disruptions to other sites and businesses within the City. • Temporary overhead distribution power and telephone lines are permitted during construction but shall be removed immediately upon completion of site and building construction. • Wherever possible, mount data transmission and receiving telecommunication devices at ground level to the rear of structures and screen views from adjacent roadways, pedestrian paths and building sites. • Screen all electrical transformers, gas meters and other utility cabinets from view. • Structures are prohibited from being located in utility easements. Avoid locating signs, special landscape features, etc. in utility easements. • Air conditioning units, vent systems and other mechanical systems that must be located on building roofs shall be screened from sight at the ground plane. • In residential communities: • Items requiring screening should be located on the rear or side yards when possible and should be integrated into the unit design. • Air conditioning units must be located behind a screen wall or planting hedge. • Utility meters must be located on side or rear elevations of the dwelling. ■ Location of Service /Delivery /Trash /Storage Areas The visual impacts of service, delivery, trash and outdoor equipment or storage areas should be minimized, particularly relative to views from public roadways and pedestrian corridors. Thoughtful placement and integration into the architecture and site design is a priority for all sites. • Orient service entrances, loading docks, waste disposal areas and other similar uses toward service roads and away from major streets and primary building entrances. • Locate loading, service, trash and delivery areas so they do not encroach on any setbacks. Screen dumpsters with walls and materials that match architecture of primary building Vyae -d City o f Yorkville- Gow►prekensive Lana Ltse Plan Llpdctfe 27 Design GNidelines Site Planning Principles • Avoid locating service areas where they are visible from adjacent buildings or ' where they may impact view corridors. Such facilities are more appropriate at the rear of buildings or sites. • Trash enclosures must be located away from residential property lines. NOW • Wherever possible, coordinate the locations of service areas between adjacent users or developments, so that Screen dumpsters with walls and materials that service drives can be shared. match architecture of primaryhuilding • Locate parking areas for outdoor equipment, trucks, trailers, service vehicles, etc. away from public parking lots and major pedestrian circulation routes. Unless totally out of view, screen these areas architecturally and with landscaping. • All proposed dumpsters, trash receptacles, refuse storage containers, outdoor storage, and ground mounted equipment should be located within an enclosure providing screening along with landscaping along the perimeter. Such enclosures shall repeat materials and elements on the primary building. Vyxitecl City of Yowkville Comprehensive .Lancl LAse Plavv Vpda+e 28 Design Guidelines Landscape Principles Landscape Principles Landscape guidelines are essential for reflecting and enhancing the distinct character of the City. The standards and requirements for the installation of landscaping and screening walls throughout the City are set forth in order to: • Enhance Yorkville's sense of place. ■ Promote the general welfare of the community. • Enhance the living environment. ■ Aid in the enhancement of property values. ■ Create an attractive, consistent appearance. • Complement the visual effect of buildings. ■ Provide appropriate buffers between land uses. ■ Support the landscape character of the City. ■ Use sustainable practices to reduce the impact of the built landscape on the natural ecosystem. PRINCIPLE 9: Provide a unified landscape treatment throughout the City through the use of consistent right -of -way and buffer treatments. PRINCIPLE 10: Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development and lessen the impact of undesirable site components through the effective use of landscaping. PRINCIPLE 9: Provide a unified landscape treatment throuahout the Citv throuah the use of consistent riaht- of -wav and buffer treatments ■ Landscape Character The overall character of the City will be enhanced in large part by the landscaping found throughout the City. To enhance the overall desired character throughout the City: j Gateway Vnifed City of Yowkville GompNekansive Land Use Vian Update 29 Design Guidelines Landscape Pi- inciples • Landscaping will be done in informal clusters to create a more natural appearance. • Street lighting will be kept to a minimum. • Meandering sidewalks will be located throughout the City in the landscape buffers. ■ "Gateway" Corridor Landscape Treatments ■ Primary Gateway Corridors Several major corridors lead residents and visitors into the City of Yorkville. The visual experience along these "Gateways" is critical to the overall perception and character associated with Yorkville. Due to the —` importance of these "Gateways" and the influence they have on the identity for the City, specific criteria have been added to these guidelines to ensure that an attractive landscape appearance is maintained as properties are developed adjacent to these primary corridors. The primary corridors identified for specific landscape buffers include: • Route 47 Scenic vista • Route 126 • Route 71 • Prairie Parkway and Caton Farm Road Primary Gateway Residential Buffer Requirements All residential development adjacent to the primary "Gateway" corridors must have a landscape buffer of 100 feet or more measured from the edge of the ultimate right -of -way. Residential land uses require larger depth buffers to allow for berms, tree preservation, view shed protection, noise barrier and separation of residential areas from the roadway. However, where scenic vistas are prominent along a "Gateway" corridor (such as Route 71) the buffers should be designed in a manner which frames the Preserve existing trees for Gateway buffers distant views. Development plans should consider creative means to preserve the sight lines which currently provide the scenic views that define the rural character of Yorkville. Landscape plans within the buffers should have an informal quality to capture the natural feel of the rural landscape. To enhance the rural identity, additional elements should be considered when designing the buffers, i.e. incorporating split rail fencing, using plant material to frame scenic vistas and preservation of existing vegetation and tree lines to maintain the rural quality of Yorkville. LAPAite-d City of YoNkvine Gompwekensive Lana LAse 'Plan Vpdcife 30 Design Guidelines Landscape Principles Non - Residential Buffer Requirements For all non - residential development, a 25 foot minimum landscape buffer is required along the primary "Gateway" corridors. The 25 ft. buffer allows for a meandering walk within the buffer and provides more area for plant clusters and massing. Focus should be placed on site entrances by highlighting entries with ornamental landscaping to signal the access point. The landscape buffer width must be measured from the edge of the ultimate right -of- way. All buildings must be set back a minimum of 150 feet from the ultimate right -of -way line. AiLt:.- -- Non - residential planting requirements ■ Secondary Gateway Corridors In addition to the primary gateway corridors leading into the City, several additional roadways have been identified as secondary gateway corridors, possessing unique and attractive qualities which also define the character of the City. Development along these secondary corridors should be carefully evaluated to ensure the inherent rural character of Yorkville is preserved. These roadways include: • Fox Road • High Point Road • Legion Road • Van Emmon Road • Collectors identified on the City Thoroughfare Plan Vnite_d G•ly o f N2op - 6ille Gornpreke -nsive Lancl LAse Plan Llpclate 31 Design Guidelines Landscape 1�vinciples Secondary Gateway Residential Buffer Requirements All residential development adjacent to the secondary "Gateway" corridors must have a c" A. landscape buffer in the range of 50 to 100 feet measured from the edge of the,.ultimate right -of- way. However, where scenic vistas are prominent along a "Gateway" corridor (such as Route 71) d the buffers should be designed in a manner which frames the distant views. Development - 'x plans should consider creative means to preserve the sight lines which currently provide Landscape buffer the scenic views that define the rural character of Yorkville. Landscape plans within the buffers should have an informal quality to capture the natural feel of the rural landscape. To enhance the rural identity, additional elements should be considered when designing the buffers, i.e. incorporating split rail fencing, using plant material to frame scenic vistas and preservation of existing vegetation and tree lines to maintain the rural quality of Yorkville. ■ General Planting Requirements Proper installation and maintenance of landscape plantings is essential to No wall" fence or saucWre ehal achieving the desired character e �'Id bstmotuhe throughout the City. The following 1 ` yewbfyehlwa tra °� requirements specify critical W considerations for landscape plantings. ■ All landscaping shall be separated -- 40 FEET from vehicular use areas by some form of barrier such as raisedbGa concrete curbing, bollards, curb stops or other suitable permanent alternative. " R, fe or • Landscaping shall not obstruct the t No xiW ;neaca� kall a�mal�omao>Wuct me view between access drives and yew of yehicufar hatha parking aisles, nor shall any landscaping which obstructs views Sight lines at intersection be located in the radius of any curb return. • No artificial plant material may be used to satisfy the requirements of this section. • In residential developments, planting strips should be in proportion to the width of the street and the building setbacks. Coordinate tree plantings with utility locations to avoid conflicts. LAnite-d City of Vow- kville- GompNekensive Land Llse Plan L1pclate 32 Desi Guidelines Landscape PNincipies ■ At the intersection of two streets, or at the intersection of a commercial driveway and a street, nothing shall be erected, placed or planted that will impede vision between the height of 3 feet and 10 feet above the curb within a triangle formed by the intersecting streets or street and driveway, and measuring 40 feet along the sides of the triangle that face the intersection. Triangle sides shall be measured from the face of the curb to the face of the curb at intersections and driveways. PRINCIPLE 10: Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development and lessen the impact of undesirable site components throuah the effective use of landscaoinq, • Intersections and Site Entrances Intersections and development entrances should be identified with ornamental landscaping coordinated with the signage. Clearly enhancing the entrances with landscaping and lighting will help identify key access points and add to the aesthetic appeal of the City. • Landscaping Adjacent to Non - Residential Buildings • Incorporate planting beds into plazas to create shade and add human scale. } • Consider evergreen trees to create wind - blocks Ornamental plantings accent entrance against prevailing winter winds. • Accent entrances and architectural elements with ornamental plantings. • Landscaped islands shall be planted with seasonal color and /or groundcover. • Use plantings adjacent to buildings and along! -``° walkways to soften the experience. ` • Mature trees should be pruned of branches up to 9 feet high to maintain safe pedestrian passage. = • Incorporate landscape beds and planters at key° entryways and seating areas. Plantings along building soften edge • Landscaping is encouraged at pedestrian crossings and seating areas. However, consideration should be given to vehicular /pedestrian sight lines. • Explore opportunities to break up large expanses of pavement. Vv►ited C-Hy of Yov`WIle Comprehensive Land We flan Vpdate 33 Design Gtiidelines Landscape pl- inciples ■ Parking Lot Landscaping • Landscape islands are required at the terminus of each parking bay. Within ACCFS?4fr VAI64G C403E.Sb WItQlG. AeCV each island, 2 shade trees or 2`°°`' ""`` ornamental trees shall be planted. The ground plane shall be seeded with grass, mulched or planted with groundcover. • Avoid more than 10 parking stalls in a row" without a landscaped island. ' r • A 10 foot landscape median is required '� " between every other parking bay. Medians are required between every other parking bay • Every parking stall must be located within 60 feet of a tree. ■ Unimproved Pad Sites All portions of the development site not occupied by buildings, structures, vehicle access and parking areas, loading /unloading areas and approved storage areas shall be landscaped. Future building pads within a phased development shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner though no landscaping is required. ■ Dumpster /Trash Receptacles /Outdoor Storage All proposed dumpsters, trash receptacles, refuse storage containers and outdoor storage - --. shall be located within an enclosure providing N screening by means of combining the following landscape elements: • Decorative masonry wall with a non - masonry gate, a minimum of 6 feet in height. The construction materials of the' . _ . - wall shall match material used on the principal building. • Large shrubs and small trees shall be arranged as foundation planting around the ",, perimeter of the pad area. The opening for Screen dumpsters with walls and landscaping the equipment however shall not be obstructed. The above landscape requirements do not apply when the enclosure is an architectural extension of a principal building or where service areas are not visible. t. Place utility boxes at the rear of structures and screen with berms and /or landscaping L&Aife-d ci+ of Yo t-k ville Comprehensive Land Use Plan Vpdctfe 34 Design GLAidelines C- OMMunity Gkawacter Principles Communitv Character Principles The Community Character Principles address issues related to creating a unified sense of place and a positive identity for the United City of Yorkville. PRINCIPLE 11: Establish unique gateway entry features to identify the City. PRINCIPLE 12: Establish a comprehensive theme and a consistent family of lighting and furnishings for all public and private spaces. PRINCIPLE 13: Create a cohesive signage program. ■ Desirable Elements: The following elements are encouraged within Al all public and private areas throughout the . Y City: • Significant gateway defining entry into the City° • Unique intersection enhancements to provide visual landmarks and repetitive design elements • Significant landscape areas with interesting hardscape design • Comprehensive, uniformly themed x signage program for public and private spaces Character of Yorkville • Consistent family of site furnishings and light fixtures • Continuation of landscape buffer yards along the "Gateway" Corridors • Richness of building surface and texture • Consistent and cohesive architectural elements on buildings • Consistent window and door patterns • Significant wall articulation • Building facades with many windows for streetscape interest and appeal ■ Undesirable Elements: The following elements are discouraged within the City: • Large, billboard type signage structures for individual businesses • Wide ranging lighting and site furnishing styles • Stand alone signage for individual businesses within a development • Large, out -of -scale signs with flashy colors • Highly reflective surfaces or heavily tinted glass fronts • Metal siding on primary facades • Vinyl siding on residential buildings • Mix of unrelated styles, i.e. rustic wood shingles and polished chrome • Strongly themed architectural styles, which will soon become dated • Sparsely landscaped parking lots, entries and right -of -ways • Large non - residential building facades with few or no windows [united City of A2op -601e Gompeeke -nsive Land Use Plan LApdate 35 Design Guidelines Gommunify Ckciracte- Principles PRINCIPLE 11: Establish uniaue aatewav entry features to identifv the Citv Creating clearly defined gateways provides definition of the City's corporate limits, makes a welcoming statement to visitors and creates a sense of arrival. It also allows visitors to associate elements found within the City, such as signage and architectural elements, to characteristics of the gateway design. The gateway feature should incorporate "Welcome to the United City of Yorkville" in some consistent articulation and be consistent with the signage styles adopted for use in other public areas in the City. Using similar materials, forms and colors will help introduce those elements that will be consistently found throughout the City. Area for future gateway �y _ IWA r •� 'R'E'„.�+f�`N'$'ffiC�'I7k'1E i�.TF89 C77"t43�` - �� R YO N71L k i • Masonry columns constructed of red brick and limestone as a counterpart to the historic Kendall County courthouse • Cast metal signage and bridge like detailing to recall the historic significance of the Fox River and the original iron bridge that connected Yorkville and Bristol Una +ea ci+ ofYot-kviiie Go -nsive Land Use Plan U pd afe 36 Design Guid elines Community Gkaracfew Principles FM • Split rail fence between columns to impart the importance of Yorkville as a town founded as a community of agricultural settlers on the prairie • Six masonry columns (three before the sign and three after the sign) with the Yorkville six pillars of character set in limestone • Plantings that move from naturalistic to more ordered in composition as you move towards the City PRINCIPLE 12: Establish a comprehensive theme and a consistent familv of liahtina and site furnishinas for all public and private spaces Develop special areas that contain similar forms and /or materials to visually unify a sequence of events within the 7' .•i►— City. Establish design themes with complementary , -- architecture, site furnishings, landscaping and lighting which C "' are carefully coordinated to create unique identities while -- enhancing the sense of place that defines Yorkville. ■ Architecture Design themes for individual developments should have I a. a consistent palette of materials, forms and fixtures that is consistent with the Illinois vernacular architecture that unifies the City. The intent is to allow for unique designs and flexibility, but within a set of parameters outlined in Principle 5. By doing so, development within the City is 1 ■� visually compatible. Examples of a shopping center with a unified theme lim ited Gift of Yo,- kville Gompee kensive Land else - P lan Vpdafe 37 Design Guidelines Communify Character Principles ■ Site furnishings A palette of complementary site furnishings shall be used throughout the City to provide continuity between developments. The palette includes the following furnishings: seating, planters, waste receptacles and street lights. When development occurs within the City, the following furnishings or equivalent styles must be utilized in the site design and approved by the City planning staff. ■ Seating /Benches Outdoor seating should be constructed of materials r that are durable and easy to maintain in order to best -- withstand the elements and vandalism. Where seating is designed to be affixed, provide a variety of arrangements (both linear and grouped), which may accommodate 2 to 6 people. Provide benches at major building entryways, drop —off areas and pedestrian courtyards and plazas. Seating / Bench ■ Planters Planters shall complement the other furnishings in the palette. Planters should be incorporated into building entrances, plazas, or as a complementary _+ - feature to the overall architecture. I Planters accent building entrance MIA r r!s - - Planters incorporated into architecture Planters complement surrounding materials a Waste Receptacles Waste receptacles shall complement the other furnishings in the palette. Waste receptacles shall be provided at building entrances, intersections, plazas as well as other locations. l` Waste Receptacle LAP,itead City of Yowkville Comprehensive Lana Use PIctn LApcIcite 38 Design Guidelines Community Character Pl- inciples • Light fixtures Developing a family of lighting fixtures is critical to successfully developing a consistent style throughout the City. As a prominent element in the landscape, during the day and night, lighting must respond to a number of design criteria, including: 6 • Provide consistent street lights throughout the City; allowing flexibility within the family of fixtures to provide for varying applications. ■ Lights should be pedestrian in scale; larger lighting applications such as traffic lights shall incorporate a detailed base which provides interest at the pedestrian level.` ■ Highlight interesting architectural or landscape elements with the use of accent lighting. ■ Light fixtures attached to buildings shall be consistent with the style of the lighting family and compatibility with the architectural style. Light fixture ■ Creatively utilize lighting to emphasize design elements, including entry signage and public art. q� I I ■ Fixtures shall be appropriately shielded so that the light source is not directly visible from public roads or adjacent properties. ■ Aesthetic and other non - security lights shall be placed on timers which are set to turn off during non -peak hours of the evening. ■ Indirect light designs should limit light pollution onto , surrounding properties. - r Utilize lighting to emphasize design elements and special features r �t The variety of lighting applications should be selected from a family of compatible fixtures Vnife_d Gift of Yo wk ville Compµekensive Lana like Pictn LApdctfe 39 Design Guidelines Community Goa -CtC+" PriV%CiPles Public Art Program Incorporating outdoor sculptures, fountains and other artwork is encouraged. Such elements and features help establish strong visual identities for individual facilities and greatly enhance the unique character of Yorkville. • Artwork should have relevance to the United City of Yorkville; past, present or future. • The placement of artwork shall be visibly located throughout the City • Accent public open spaces with sculptures or fountains to give added community character. • Fountain provides focal point Utilize sculpture to add ---� community character Sculpture incorporated into Building architecture LAvAi +ed Oiy of Yot- k ville Gompeekensive Land Use Plan Vpda +e 40 Design Guidelines COMP unity Gllaracter Pµinciples PRINCIPLE 13: Create a cohesive sionaae Droaram It is important to consider the experience of a first time visitor when developing a family of signage. Creating an easily identifiable, unified signage system facilitates movement to both public and private destinations. Consolidating the identification of multiple individual entities into a single system reduces the amount of visual clutter usually associated with individual businesses using competitive signage strategies. Proposed signage should be evaluated on material, color, shape, scale, size, location and overall appropriateness. Signs of all scales within a development should relate to each other through a consistent use of materials, colors and text style. The following criteria are intended to supplement the signage requirements currently adopted by the City. Where any conflict or overlap exists with current City codes, the stricter of the two shall apply. u ■ Signage Design t :. e • Colors • Sign colors should complement the colors and theme of the entire development.` Neighborhood Entry • Avoid too many colors, small accents may make the sign more attractive and unique but limit amount of colors used. • Materials • Sign materials should be compatible with the materials used on the building fagade upon which they are associated with or placed upon. • New materials may be appropriate only if they are designed in a manner consistent with the theme established by that development. • Metal signs are permitted but avoid finishes that will create glare. • Paper and cloth signs are not permitted. • Legibility • Limit the number of text styles to avoid confusion and increase legibility, • Avoid symbols and fonts that are hard to read or too intricate. • Use symbols and logos in place of words whenever appropriate. LAnited Giiy of Yot-kville GompNekensive Land Use flan LApclafe 41 Design Guidelines Community G6tracfeN Principles • Illumination • Illuminate only signs that are necessary, allow for illumination from other sources, such as streetlights or pedestrian lights. Cko • Individually illuminated signs, either individual � illuminated letters or back - lighted are encouraged. • Internally illuminated plastic cabinet signs are _ discouraged. Signs with individual letters are better 1 ' integrated with the architecture.; • Location • Signs should not dominate the site in height and should not project above the rooflines of the Monument sign with individual buildings. letters and indirect lighting • Signs should not obstruct doors or windows. • Utilize the building's architectural features to delineate where signs should be located. • Window signs should not cover a majority of the window. ■ Project Entry and Monument Signs Project entry identifiers are located within landscape lot areas adjacent to major 2W°11 fill: VtLLgt,t, thoroughfares and at major intersections and primary entries. Projects with more than one tenant .+ should locate no more than one sign along the City's "Gateway" corridors. • All freestanding signs should be monument type. Monument sign with correlating materials • Freestanding monument signs should be perpendicular to the street. ., a.. • Signs should be oriented so that sight lines at intersections are not obstructed. • Solid architectural bases and sides are <, encouraged. Each sign should incorporate a base, which is a minimum of 2 feet high. Sign materials should complement the materials used throughout the development. • Landscaping should be incorporated at the Multiple tenants consolidated on a single sign Vnifed CifY of Yo Compee-kensive Lana LAse PIcin LApcla+e 42 Design Guidelines COMMt4nify C�kQ rGtCteY` Principles base of the sign. A minimum 5 ft. landscape bed shall be created on all sides of the sign. • Lighting of monument signs is permitted, minimize the amount of light pollution and glare onto surrounding property. • Neighborhood Entry Signs f Neighborhood entry identifiers shall be a placed at the primary entrance of individual neighborhoods within a community and shall T a be installed by the neighborhood t' e ii tt .yam homebuilder. The neighborhood signs shall be reflective of the main entry signage Y =t: through the use of like forms, materials, logo and landscape. The location of neighborhood signs must be reviewed and approved by the City. Neighborhood Entry Sign • Directional Signs When deemed necessary by the City or developer, easy to read motorist and pedestrian directional signs will be placed along public streets and greenbelts within va Bader Yorkville. The location of each of these signs must Gonssinp; receive the approval of the City � ww „d�d� 4 Sa d Wc_r' � ■ Wall Signs • All wall signs should not project from the surface of I* which they are mounted more than 12 inches. • Wall signs should be located where the building's �* architectural features suggest. Wall signs can help��" break up large blank walls and can provide a variation on walls greater than one story. Direction sign • New wall signs in a development should be consistent in location with all other adjacent wall signs in the development. • Lettering should not occupy more than 75% of the area of the panel where the sign is located. • Wall signs should not project above the roofline or outside the edge of a building corner. st Projecting Signs ' 3 Locate signage at a consistent ■ On a multistoried building, the sign should be height with adjacent businesses suspended between the bottom of the second floor Vni+ed ci+ of Yos-kville GompNeke- pisive Land LAse Plctn Vpdafe 43 Design Guidelines Community Cllaracteµ PI-inciples windowsill and the top of the first floor doors. • Projecting signs should be made of metal, wood or fiberglass. Plastic signs are discouraged. • Signs should be hung at a 90 degree angle to the building fagade. Signs should be pinned away from the building slightly to increase visibility but should not protrude into the vertical plane of drives or streets. • The bottom of the sign should provide a 10 foot clearance above pedestrian sidewalks. • Decorative iron and wood brackets are K encouraged and should complement the overall design theme of the development. f 40 EDAM Sign projects from fagade Projecting sign does not ■ Window Signs dominate front of building Text should be limited to the business name and /or a message to describe the services offered. Signs should be limited to individual letters placed on the interior surface of the window. ® Letters should be white, black or gold leaf paint. Avoid bright, distracting colors that may become too dominant and contrast the overall theme. LAPAi+e -d C-iiy of Ycm- kville. Comprehensive .Lct"J lhsa Pjcen Vpdata 44 Design Guidelines Community G6tr aCtev 'Principles o Street Address Markers • In non - residential developments, address markers should be incorporated into the project signage with similar materials and colors. • In residential developments: The address marker must be located within 5 feet of a light fixture, which will illuminate the street number from dusk until dawn. The address marker must be located closest to the street either on the front fapade of the house closest to the driveway or porch column closest to the driveway. Prohibited Signs • Signs that obstruct the clear view of pedestrian and /or vehicular traffic or interfere with efficient operations of vehicles. • Billboards within "Gateway" corridors. e Neon or signs with bright lights unless individually MII approved by the City. BUILDERS, INC. � ^:ni n.r,tn .m sir . nvvn�tws - IMai ML1gY �. Signs excessive in scale, - -- — size, height or use materials — -� - -- not consistent with the overall design theme. Off- premise signs including signs or graphics applied to parked vehicles for nearby vendor identification. Signs or graphics painted directly on exterinr of buildings, fences or walls. Landscaping that becomes a sign or message. Pole mounted and billboard signs are prohibited Pole mounted signs. LAv i te -d Cify of YoµWlle Gompaellensive L and LAse 1: lApc6te 45