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Economic Development Packet 04-21-05 �,��o raj o United City of Yorkville J -c, County Seat of Kendall County `°' 800 Game Farm Road EST inrn 1836 Yorkville, Illinois, 60560 .� _ Telephone: 630-553-4350 O (f, `- 0 Fax: 630-553-7575 +L k-4'c'un � Website: www.yorkville.il.us AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, April 21, 2005 7:00 p.m. City Hall Conference Room 1. Approval/Correction of Minutes: March 17, 2005 2. Schoppe Design Associates Agreement for Professional Services 3. PC 2005-10 Whispering Meadows Units 3 & 4 — Final Plats 4. Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards 5. Amendment to Parking Ordinance 6. Amendment to B-3 Zoning District Regarding Mini-Warehouse Storage 7. Additional Business Page 1 of 3 UNITED CITY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING DRAFT Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:00 PM City Hall Conference Room City Council and Staff Present: Alderwoman Burd City Administrator Tony Graff Mayor Art Prochaska Alderman Sticka City Attorney John Wyeth Guests: Tom Grant Richard T. Stanciu Brian Henrick Rodger Brom Mark Kursnsky Lynn Dubajic The meeting was called to order by Alderman Sticka at 7:03PM. 1. Approval/Correction of Minutes: February 17,2005: With no suggestion of corrections needing to be made, the Committee moved to approve the minutes as written. 2. PC 2005-07 — 55 Riverside St. — 1 1/2 Mile Review: Alderman Sticka moved on to item#2 on the agenda stating that the property was located at the end of Tuma Road (Corner of Yorkville Road and Riverside St.) He stated that there was nothing in the packets regarding this item for the Committee to look over. He stated that this had gone through the Plan Commission and they had no issues with this request. Mr. Tony Graff stated that all the information was in the Council's Planning Commission packets. He went on to state that this meets County requirements and there is no impact on the City. The Committee found no problems with Mr. Henrick continuing on to split this one parcel into two. 3. Prairie Gardens PUD Amendment (public hearing at City Council 3/22/05): Mr. Tom Grant spoke in regards this to this item. He began by stating that they would like to do a sub-PUD with reference to lot 4. He explained how another site has been set up previously and how they would like to split the buildings up to have individual owners for each unit. He stated that the mapping currently shows the buildings as A, B, C and they will be changing that to sub-lot 1, 2 and so on to make the recorder happier when they go to record that way they are able to do some split-offs by meets and bounds descriptions. He stated there will actually be 6 lots sold off with the 7th lot owned by association as a common area. Page 2 of 3 These buildings will hold all commercial type businesses. They are requesting this change to make it easier dealing with all of the cross-easements. Mr. Wyeth questioned if the association for the common area would be modeled after a condo association? Mr. Grant replied that it would. The declaration will declare a portion of common area to each unit owner to prevent future problems with a building going unclaimed. They will be single-story structures that are going to be built. Mr. Richard Stanciu, the property owner, stated that 2 units are pre-sold and some are looking into buying. They are businesses as follows: dermatology, dentist, financial planner, medical transcription, etc... Lynn Dubajic stated she has been working with some of these business owners interested in buying a unit. Mr. John Wyeth clarified that there could be multiple owners in each building. They also clarified that there is no minimal size a unit may go down to, but it will not be made to have unusable space left. The Committee agreed to move this on to City Council on 3/22/05 for public hearing. 4. Inland—Route 34 & Eldamain Business Park Concept Plan: Mr. Roger Brown and Mark Kursnsky spoke on this item. Mr. Brown stated that this is located on the NE corner of Eldamain and Route 34. They are looking to plan a business park here. The piece they are showing this evening is part of a larger piece they own in the area and this one is their Faxon Road piece. He stated they met with Mr. Graff and some of the other City Staff earlier to talk about how it will be developed in the future. This land is currently zoned office research and suburban residential. They are looking to change zoning to more of a transit oriented design with the train station potentially going in the area. Mr. Graff went on to state that this is a secondary site in the Metra study if Plano does not get approval for a train station. If that does not go through, there should be a joint site with Plano and Yorkville on Eldamain Road. Alderwoman Burd questioned why Inland is coming in with a business park here when they gave up a business park idea when they were looking at Caledonia. At that time they told the Council they could not find any potential businesses to come into a business park. She questioned why this is now changing. They replied that this area has more potential for business owners. The Committee and all present discussed how the area is going to grow and where the roads will be laid out in the future. The Committee suggested to the Inland Representatives to come in and speak with the City and the neighboring land owners on the future of that area and how to set-up that area as a benefit to all involved. They will also check with Metra again to investigate the shared site. They will try to set up a meeting with the land owners in the next week or two. Page 3 of 3 5. Additional Business: • Mayor Prochaska stated he has received a document showing that a self- storage complex is planning on being built south of Narvick Concrete. Mayor Prochaska suggested to the Committee that they look into setting controls on the use of land in Yorkville and have self storage made as a special use zoning. The Committee discussed this idea and agreed among the safety issues of not having any way to restrict what is stored in the these units, they would like the City to keep standards set high and not have these buildings being built everywhere. Mr. Wyeth was asked to find language and ideas for resolving this and then this will come back to a future EDC meeting. Mayor Prochaska will also look to sit down with the owner coming in now to work together in requesting they build a more pleasant looking storage complex. • Alderwoman Burd suggested that they do something to help when big developments come in for the City to look at the whole building façade on both sides to help it make the building more attractive. She brought up how on of the buildings in front of Menards is just the plain back of the building showing against a City road with no facade requirements able to be put in force. The Committee discussed other lots in the City and how they appeared too. Mr. Wyeth stated he will look into 360 degree façade and the rearview issue to be put into the appearance code for the future. The Committee agreed they would like to not look at the rear entrance of a building on City Streets with no landscape upgrading or facade requirements. • Mayor Prochaska stated that IDOT would be coming in to speak with the City tomorrow morning regarding Rt. 47 and hopefully Rt. 126 that need to be worked on. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. Minutes by: Sheila Teausaw Mar . 17 . 2035 9 : 21AM No . 776B P. 2/4 Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. Landscape Architecture and Land Planning 126 S. Main St. Ph. (630) 551-3355 Oswego, IL 60543 Fax (630) 551.3639 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES between SCHOPPE DESIGN ASSOCIATES,INC. 126 S.MAIN STREET OSWEGO,ILLINOIS 60506 and THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE 800 GAME FARM ROAD YORKVILLE, ILLINOIS 60560 March 16,2005 1 PART ONE—PROJECT DESCRIPTION Name: City of Yorkville Location: Yorkville, Illinois Scope: Consulting Services for: 1. Plan Review and recommendations 2. Ordinances Updates 3.Miscellaneous Consulting and Design • Client Representative: Tony Graff,City Administrator Term of Contract: One Year Commencing: Ending: Pip Iof3 Mar . 17 . 2005 9 : 21AM No .7768 P . 3/4 PART TWO—BASIC SERVICES Plan Review: SDA will provide the following plan review services: 1. Prepare for and attend meetings with petitioners as requested 2. Provide recommendations for modifications to submitted plans. 3. Review annexation agreements. ; 4. Review development plans to ensure compliance with the Comprehensive plan,zoning, subdivision,and landscape ordinances. 5. Prepare memorandums to the UCY documenting our recommendations. 6. Attend the following regularly scheduled meetings: a. Plan Council b. Plan Commission c. City Council,as requested by Mayor d. Park Board planning meeting e. Committee of the Whole meetings as requested Ordinance Updates SDA will update sections of the subdivision control and zoning ordinances as directed by the UCY. This work will include: 1. Reviewing ordinances to incorporate new design standards and criteria, 2. Review ordinances against other City documents to eliminate inconsistent text. 3. Periodically update ordinances to conform to revised procedures and schedules. 4. Other special projects as requested by the UCY. Prior ft proceeding with any services under Ordinance Updates, SDA will submit a proposal outlining services, approximate range of fees, and hourly rates prior to proceeding with these services. Miscellaneous Consulting SDA will from time to time provide miscellaneous planning and design services as requested by the UCY. These may include the following: 1. Attendance at special staff meetings as requested. 2. Consulting on Comprehensive Plan amendments. 3. Prepare plans identifying future school sites. 4. Consulting and review of Transportation Study. 5. Prepare development plans and landscape plans requested by the City. Fees for miscellaneous consulting will be invoiced on an hourly basis. However,an expected range of fees will be provided if requested,for a specific scope of work. Additional Services SDA may provide additional services that are not included in the Basic Services, sucb as,but not limited to: 1. Requested services other than those described under Basic Services. 2. Attendance at meetings other than those described under Basic Services. If circumstances arise during our performance of the Basic Services,which we believe requires additional services, we will promptly notify you about the nature,extent and probable additional cost of the additional services and perform only such additional services following your written authorizations. Page 2of3 Mar . 17 . 2005 9 : 22AM No . 7768 P . 4/4 PART THREE—CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES UCY shall provide SDA with the following information: 1. For those items which the UCY is requesting written comments,the UCY shall provide plans and other supporting documents to SPA,a minimum of one week prior to the date at which the UCY is requesting such comments. 2. Copies of approved plans,annexation agreements, and other documents pertaining to development approvals. 3. Minutes of council meetings,which pertain to development approvals. 4. Current ordinances and the latest amendments. PART FOUR—COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT Bask Services: You agree to compensate us for the services described in Part Two of this Agreement as follows: Plan Review Hourly Ordinance Updates Hourly Miscellaneous Consulting and Design Hourly Additional Services You agree to compensate us for additional services as described in this agreement at our standard rates. Standard Rates: Project Principal S135.00 per hour Project Management . $110.00 per hour Attendance at Plan Commission,Park Board $110.00 per hour and City Council meetings Project Design $ 95,00 per hour Drafting . $ 65.00 per hour Administrative Support $ 60.00 per hour This rate schedule will be reviewed and updated annually based on mutual consent of both UCY and SPA. Payment: Each month,we will provide invoices that describe the invoice period,the services rendered, fees and expenses due. Invoices for hourly fees will describe the tasks,hours,and hourly rates for the service completed. Payments will be due 30 days from date of invoice. We reserve the right to suspend our services if you have unpaid invoices over 60 days old and upon notice thereof. PART FIVE—ACCEPTANCE UCY and SDA may terminate this Agreement upon 90 days prior written notice to the other party. Unless and until such termination, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Please indicate your acceptance of this Agreement by signing and returning both originals to us, A countersigned agreement will be returned to you. Accepted by: Date: Mayor Art Prochaska,United City of Yorkville Accepted by: Date: Mike Schoppe,Schoppc Design Associates 7.p. 3 of 3 Growing Greener Workbook Appendix 7!27/9° Model Subdivision Ordinance Language for Article 6 Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards 600 APPLICABILITY 601 PLANNING AND DESIGN STANDARDS General Standards to Minimize Impacts Groundwater Resources Stream Valleys, Swales, Springs, and Other Lowland Areas Woodlands Upland Rural-Agricultural Areas Slopes Significant Natural Areas and Features Historic Structures and Sites Historic Rural Road Corridors and Scenic Viewsheds Trails 602 DESIGN PROCESS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS WITH GREENWAY LANDS Resource Inventory and Analysis Four-Step Design Process Step 1: Delineation of Greenway lands and Development Areas Step 2: Location of I-louse Sites Step Alignment of Streets and Trails Step 4: Design of Lot Lines 603 GREENWAY DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS Resources to be Conserved Other Design Considerations Ownership and Maintenance 604 DEDICATION OF GREENWAY LANDS FOR PUBLIC USE 605 RESOURCE CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR SITE PREPARATION AND CLEANUP Monitoring Construction Activities Conservation Practices During Site Preparation and Cleanup Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix ARTICLE 6 Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards SECTION 600 APPLICABILITY The standards for resource conservation, as set forth in this Article, shall apply to all land subdivision and developments in the municipality. The standards for Greenway delineation shall apply to all land subdivision and developments within the Conservation Design Residential Overlay District. SECTION 601 PLANNING AND DESIGN STANDARDS A. General Standards to Minimize Adverse Impacts All subdivisions and land developments shall avoid or minimize adverse impacts on the municipality's natural, cultural and historic resources, as defined below. B. Groundwater Resources This section is intended to ensure that the municipality's limited groundwater resources are protected for purposes of providing water supplies for its residents and businesses, and to protect the base flow of the Municipality's surface waters. These regulations shall be applied in conjunction with those provided for in other sections of this ordinance, dealing with groundwater conservation and replenishment. 1. The proposed subdivision and land development of any tract shall be designed to cause the least practicable disturbance to natural infiltration and percolation of precipitation to the groundwater table, through careful planning of vegetation and land disturbance activities, and the placement of streets, buildings and other impervious surfaces in locations other than those identified on the Existing Resources and Site Analysis Plan as having the greatest permeability where precipitation is most likely to infiltrate and recharge the groundwater. C. Stream Valleys, Swales, Springs, and Other Lowland Areas The municipality's Open Space Plan describes and maps stream valleys (which include stream channels and flood plains), swales, springs and other lowland areas as resources that warrant restrictive land use controls because of flooding hazards to human life and property, their ground water recharge functions, their importance to water quality and the health of aquatic communities, and their wildlife habitats. They are generally poorly suited for on-site subsurface sewage disposal systems. 1. The following activities shall be minimized: a. Disturbance to streams and drainage swales b. Disturbance to year-round wetlands, areas with seasonally high water tables, and areas of surface water concentration. Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix c. Because of their extreme limitations, stream valleys, swales and other lowland areas warrant designation as Greenway lands. They may also require adjoining buffer lands to be included in the Greenway, to be determined by an analysis of the protection requirements of such areas on a case-by-case basis. In certain instances, seasonal high water table soils may be excluded from the Greenway where it can be demonstrated that they are suitable for low density residential uses and conventional on-site sewage systems. D. Woodlands Woodlands occur extensively throughout the municipality, often in association with stream valleys and wet areas, poor and erodible agricultural soils, and moderate to steep slopes. Woodland conditions within the municipality vary with respect to species composition, age, stocking, and health. They range from relatively recent post-agricultural young stands to mature mixed-age forests. Most woodlands in the Municipality represent one or more of the following resource values: a. As soil stabilizers, particularly on moderate to steep slopes, thereby controlling erosion into nearby streams, ponds, impoundments and roads. A closely related function is their enhancement of ground water recharge. b. As a means of ameliorating harsh microclimatic conditions, in both summer and winter. c. As a source of wood products, i.e., poles, sawtimber, veneer and firewood. d. As habitats for woodland birds, mammals and other wildlife. e. As recreation resources for walkers, equestrians, picnickers and other related outdoor activities. f. As visual buffers between areas of development and adjacent roads and properties. 1. Because of their resource values, all woodlands on any tract proposed for subdivision or land development shall be evaluated by the applicant to determine the extent to which such woodlands should be designated partly or entirely as Greenway or development lands. Evaluation criteria shall include: a. Configuration and size. b. Present conditions, i.e., stocking, health and species composition c. Site potential, i.e., the site's capabilities to support woodlands,based upon its topographic, soil and hydrologic characteristics. d. Ecological functions: i.e., in protecting steep slopes,erodible soils, maintaining stream quality and providing for wildlife habitats. f. Relationship to woodlands on adjoining and nearby properties and the potential for maintaining continuous woodland areas. 2. The evaluation of the tract's woodlands shall be undertaken by a forester, landscape architect, horticulturist or another qualified professional acceptable to the municipality. This evaluation shall be submitted as a report and made a part of the application for a preliminary plan. At a minimum, that report shall include one or more maps indicating boundaries and conditions of woodland areas accompanied by a report addressing the criteria in paragraph 1 above. 3. In designing a subdivision and land development plan for any tract, the applicant shall be guided by the following standards: Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix a. Healthy woodlands exceeding one acre shall be preserved and designated as Greenway areas, to the maximum extent possible. Proposed site improvements shall be located, designed and constructed to minimize the loss or degradation of woodland areas. b. Subdivisions shall be designed to preserve woodlands along roadways, property lines and lines occurring within a site such as streams, swales, stone fences and hedgerows. Such lines and the native vegetation associated with them shall be preserved as buffers between adjacent properties and between areas being subdivided within a property. Preservation shall include ground, shrub, understory and canopy vegetation. c. Disturbance or removal of woodlands occupying environmentally sensitive areas shall be undertaken only when approved by the Board and on a limited, selective basis to minimize the adverse impacts of such actions. This shall include but not necessarily be limited to, vegetation performing important soil stabilizing functions on wet soils, stream banks and sloping lands. d. No clearing or earth disturbance (except for soil analysis for proposed sewage disposal systems) shall be permitted on a site before the completion of subdivision and land development agreements. The determination of sight distance clearances along roadways shall be made graphically and not by clearing on-site prior to final plan approval. E. Upland Rural-Agricultural Areas These areas comprise fields, pastures, meadows, and former agricultural areas in early stages of woodlands succession, with fences, stone walls, tree copses and hedgerows, typically bordered by stream valleys and upland woodlands. These comprise the Municipality's historic working landscape, dotted with historic houses, barns and other structures. They give the municipality much of its rural character. They also contain the greatest concentration of prime agricultural soils. Because of their openness and high visibility, development in these areas is likely to be most readily seen and disruptive to the historic landscape. They sometimes provide habitat for wildlife, in conjunction with nearby woodlands and stream valleys. However, it is recognized that these areas also frequently offer the fewest constraints for development. 1. Several elements of these working landscapes lend themselves to incorporation into the municipality's Greenway network. These include prime agricultural soils and natural features which visually punctuate the landscape, such as hedgerows, tree copses, stone walls, and visually prominent places such as knolls and hilltops. 2. These areas can also accommodate development, with preferred locations being the non-prime agricultural soils and lower topographic settings where development will be visually less obtrusive. Compact clustered residential designs, with coordinated architectural and landscape architectural themes, are encouraged in highly visible locations where future development cannot be avoided (such as at the far edge of open fields). F. Slopes Moderately sloping lands (15 to 25 percent) and steeply sloping lands (over 25 percent) are prone to severe erosion if disturbed. Erosion and the resulting overland flow of soil sediments into streams, ponds and public roads, are detrimental to water quality and aquatic life, and a potential hazard to public safety. 1. Areas of steep slope shall be preserved in accordance with Article of the Zoning Ordinance and as required below. 2. All grading and earthmoving on slopes exceeding 15 percent shall be minimized. 3. No site disturbance shall be allowed on slopes exceeding 25 percent except grading for a portion of a driveway accessing a single family dwelling when it can be demonstrated that no other routing which avoids slopes exceeding 25 percent is feasible. Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix 4. On slopes of 15 to 25 percent,the only permitted grading beyond the terms described above, shall be in conjunction with the siting of a single family dwelling , its access driveway and the septic system (which should typically be designed with a long, narrow drainage field following the land contours. 5. Grading or earthmoving on all sloping lands of 15 percent or greater shall not result in earth cuts or fills whose highest vertical dimension exceeds six feet, except where in the judgment of the Board no reasonable alternatives exist for construction of roads, drainage structures and other public improvements, in which case such vertical dimensions shall not exceed 12 ft. Roads and driveways shall follow the line of existing topography to minimize the required cut and fill. Finished slopes of all cuts and fills shall be as required to minimize disturbance of natural grades. G. Significant Natural Areas and Features Natural areas containing rare or endangered plants and animals, as well as other features of natural significance exist throughout the municipality. Some of these have been carefully documented, e.g., by the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory, whereas for others, only their general locations are known. Subdivision applicants shall take all reasonable measures to protect significant natural areas and features either identified by the Municipality's map of Potential Conservation Areas or by the applicant's Existing Resources and Site Analysis Map(as required in Section 502.C) by incorporating them into proposed Greenway areas or avoiding their disturbance in areas proposed for development. H. Historic Structures and Sites The muinicipality's documented historical resources begin with the Indians in the early 18th century and extend through its colonial agricultural, residential and industrial development in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Many of the Municipality's historic structures and sites have been extensively researched and remain intact. The municipality's extensive historic records are maintained by its Historical Commission. 1. All subdivisions and land developments shall comply with Article , Historic Preservation Standards of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. Plans requiring subdivision and land development approval shall be designed to protect existing historic resources of all classes. The protection of an existing historic resource shall include the conservation of the landscape immediately associated with and significant to that resource, to preserve its historic context. Where, in the opinion of the Board, a plan will have an impact upon an historic resource, the developer shall mitigate that impact to the satisfaction of the Board by modifying the design, relocating proposed lot lines, providing landscape buffers, or other approved means. 3. Township participation, review and approval of the applicant's interaction with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with regard to the preservation of historic resources, as required for DEP approval of proposed sewage disposal systems. Historic Rural Road Corridors and Scenic Viewsheds The municipality's Open Space Plan identifies a number of historic rural roads in various parts of the municipality. All applications for subdivision and land development shall attempt to preserve the scenic visual corridors along such roads by incorporating them into Greenway areas or otherwise providing for building setbacks and architectural designs to minimize their intrusion. In instances, where such designs fail to satisfactorily protect corridors, applicants will be required to provide naturalistic landscape buffers to minimize their adverse visual impacts. The species specified for such buffers shall be selected on the basis of an inventory of tree and shrub species found in existing hedgerows and along wooded roadside edges in the vicinity of the development proposal. Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix J. Trails 1, When a subdivision or land development proposal is traversed by or abuts an existing trail customarily used by pedestrians and/or equestrians, the Governing body may require the applicant to make provisions for continued recreational use of the trail. 2. The applicant may alter the course of the trail within the tract for which development is proposed under the following conditions: a. The points at which the trail enters and exits the tract remain unchanged. b. The proposed alteration exhibits quality trail design according to generally accepted principles of landscape architecture (For example: DCNR, Bureau of State Parks publication Non-Motorized Trails). c. The proposed alteration does not coincide with a paved road intended for use by motorized vehicles. 3. When trails are intended for public or private use, they shall be protected by a permanent conservation easement on the properties on which they are located. The width of the protected area in which the trail is located should be a minimum of ten feet. The language of the conservation easement shall be to the satisfaction of the Governing Body upon recommendation of the Municipal Solicitor. 4. The land area permanently designated for trails for public use may be credited toward the open space requirement described in Section 5. An applicant may propose and develop a new trail. If said trail is available for use by the general public and connects with an existing trail, the land area protected for said trail may be credited toward the open space requirement described in Section 6. Trail improvements shall demonstrate adherence to principles of quality trail design. 7. Trails shall have a vertical clearance of no less than ten (10) feet. 8. Width of the trail surface may vary depending upon type of use to be accommodated, but in no case shall be less than three (3) feet or greater than six (6) feet. 9. No trail shall be designed with the intent to accommodate motorized vehicles. SECTION 602 DESIGN PROCESS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS WITH GREENWAY LANDS A. Resource Inventory and Analysis. The tract's resources shall be delineated on an Existing Resources and Site Analysis Map, as required in Section 402.0.2. B. Four-Step Design Process. Following the resource inventory and analysis, all residential subdivisions with Greenway lands shall generally follow a four-step design process as described below. Applicants will be required to document the design process as described in Section 402.03. 1, Step 1: Delineation of Greenway Lands and Development Areas Greenway lands and development areas shall be delineated according to the following procedure, as illustrated below, using as an example a hypothetical 50-acre subdivision parcel. Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix Total Tract Area 50 acres Adjusted Tract Area (ATA) 40 acres Minimum Greenway Requirements Primary Conservation Areas (land unsuitable for development 10 acres Secondary Conservation Areas (50% of ATA) 20 acres Total 30 acres Development Area (50% of ATA) 20 acres a. All lands deducted from the gross tract to determine adjusted tract size, i.e., floodplains, wetlands and slopes over 25 percent, shall be delineated in their entirety as"Primary Conservation Areas", comprising 10 acres in the illustration. b. Additional minimum acreage requirements for Greenway areas consist of "Secondary Conservation Areas", to be calculated on the basis of the standards in Section of the Zoning Ordinance. In the example, a minimum of 50% of the adjusted tract (or 20 acres) must be Class B Greenway lands. c. Total Greenway area requirements are the sum of Primary and Secondary Conservation Areas which, in the example, comprise 30 acres. d. The locations and boundaries of Primary Conservation Areas shall follow the actual boundaries of floodplains, wetlands and slopes as indicated in paragraph 1 above. e. The locations and boundaries of Secondary Conservation Areas shall be based upon the applicant's analysis of the tract's resource features, using the design standards in Section 402.C.3. The applicant shall also be guided by any written recommendations provided by the municipality regarding the delineation of Secondary Conservation Areas lands, following the Site Inspection or the Pre- Sketch Conference. f. Development areas constitute the remaining lands of the tract outside of the designated Greenway areas, which in the above example consist of 20 acres, where house sites, streets and lots are to be delineated in accordance with steps 2, 3 and 4 below. D Step 2: Location of House Sites a. Applicants shall identify house site locations in the tract's designated development areas, designed to: fit the tract's natural topography, served by adequate water and sewerage facilities, and provide views of and access to adjoining Greenway areas (without encroaching upon them in a manner visually intrusive to users of such areas). House sites should be located no closer than 100 feet and 50 feet from Primary and Secondary Conservation Areas, respectively. 3. Step 3: Alignment of Streets and Trails a. With house site locations identified, applicants shall delineate a street system to provide vehicular access to each house in a manner conforming to the tract's natural topography and providing for a safe pattern of circulation and ingress and egress to and from the tract. b. Streets shall avoid or at least minimize adverse impacts on the Greenway areas. To the greatest extent practicable, wetland crossings and new streets or driveways traversing slopes over 15 percent shall be avoided. Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix c. Street connections shall generally be encouraged to minimize the number of new cul-de-sacs to be maintained by the municipality and to facilitate easy access to and from homes in different parts of the tract (and on adjoining parcels). d. A tentative network of trails shall also be shown, conecting streets with various natural and cultural features in the conserved grenway lands. Potential trail connections to adjacent parcels shall also be shown, in areas where a Municipal trail network is envisioned. 4. Step 4: Design of Lot Lines Lot lines for the subdivision should be drawn as the last step in the design procedure. They should follow the configuration of house sites and streets in a logical and flexible manner. SECTION 603 GREENWAY DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS A. Prioritized List of Resources to be Conserved. The design of Greenway lands in any subdivision or land development plan shall reflect the standards set forth in Section 601 and, to the fullest extent possible, incorporate any of the following resources if they occur on the trac (listed in order of significance): 1. Stream channels, floodplains, wet soils, swales, springs and other lowland areas, including adjacent buffer areas which may be required to insure their protection. 2. Significant natural areas of species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern, such as those listed in the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory. 3. Moderate to steep slopes, particularly those adjoining water courses and ponds, where disturbance and resulting soil erosion and sedimentation could be detrimental to water quality. 4. Healthy woodlands, particularly those performing important ecological functions such as soil stabilization and protection of streams, wetlands and wildlife habitats. 5. Areas where precipitation is most likely to recharge local groundwater resources because of topographic and soil conditions affording high rates of infiltration and percolation. 6. Hedgerows, groups of trees, large individual trees of botanic significance, and other vegetational features representing the site's rural past. 7. Class 1, 11 and III agricultural soils as defined by the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. 8. Historic structures and sites. 9. Visually prominent topographic features such as knolls, hilltops and ridges, and scenic viewsheds as seen from public roads (particularly those with historic features). 10. Existing trails connecting the tract to other locations in the muncipality. B. Other Design Considerations. The configuration of proposed Greenway lands set aside for common use in residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards: 1. They shall be free of all structures except historic buildings, stone walls, and structures related to Greenway uses. The Governing body may grant approval of Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix structures and improvements required for storm drainage, sewage treatment and water supply within the Greenway provided that such facilities would not be detrimental to the Greenway (and that the acreage of lands required for such uses is not credited towards minimum Greenway acreage requirements for the tract, unless the land they occupy is appropriate for passive recreational use). 2. They shall generally not include parcels smaller than three acres, have a length-to- width ratio of less than 4:1, or be less than 75 feet in width, except for such lands specifically designed as neighborhood greens, playing fields or trail links. 3. They shall be directly accessible to the largest practicable number of lots within the subdivision. Non-adjoining lots shall be provided with safe and convenient pedestrian access to Greenway land. 4. They shall be suitable for active recreational uses to the extent deemed necessary by the Governing body, without interfering with adjacent dwelling units, parking, driveways, and roads. 5. They shall be interconnected wherever possible to provide a continuous network of Greenway lands within and adjoining the subdivision. 6. They shall provide buffers to adjoining parks, preserves or other protected lands. 7. Except in those cases where part of the greenway is located within private houselots, they shall provide for pedestrian pathways for use by the residents of the subdivision. Consideration shall be given to providing for public access on such trails if they are linked to other publicly-accessible pathway systems within the municipality. Provisions should be made for access to the Greenway lands, as required for land management and emergency purposes. 8. They shall be undivided by public or private streets, except where necessary for proper traffic circulation. 9. They shall be suitably landscaped either by retaining existing natural cover and wooded areas and/or according to a landscaping plan to protect Greenway resources. 10. They shall be made subject to such agreement with the municipality and such conservation easements duly recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Deeds as may be required by the Governing Body for the purpose of preserving the common open space for such uses. 11. They shall be consistent with the municipality's Comprehensive Plan and its Open Space Plan. C. Ownership and Maintenance. Applicants shall demonstrate compliance with Greenway ownership and maintenance standards in Article of the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 604 DEDICATION OF GREENWAY LAND FOR PUBLIC USE A. Land Setasides for Public Recreational Use and the "Fee-In-Lieu" Alternative The following standards shall apply to new subdivisions. All actions by the Governing body under this section must also be consistent with the provisions of the Municipalities Planning Code, Section 503.11. 1. Applicants for new residential developments involving ten or more dwelling units shall be required to set aside five percent of their gross tract acreage as undivided Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix recreational land designated for public usage. Such land shall be suitable for active and/or passive recreation, with at least half the land suitable for active sports, where such facilities are required by the Governing body. 2. In lieu of a setaside for public usage, two alternatives exist for the applicant proposing subdivision involving ten or more dwellings: a. The applicant may offer a setaside limited to recreational usage by the residents of the proposed subdivision. If land is set aside in this manner for private recreational use, it shall also be permanently protected through a conservation easement enforceable by the municipality and/or a land trust, prohibiting future nonrecreational (or commercial recreational) uses. b. The applicant may offer to pay a fee to the municipality in lieu of any recreational land setaside. Situations in which it would be appropriate for the municipality to accept such offers include cases where the land would not provide a particular public benefit because of its small size or location. Exceptions to this rule, where public use of relatively small land areas would still be appropriate, include situations in which the land could be used to buffer or extend public parks or public schoolgrounds, or could provide potential linkage in a future township trail network. c. The decision whether to accept a fee-in-lieu offer by the applicant shall lie with the Board, which shall also establish the amount of the fee in lieu, based upon the municipality's estimated cost of acquiring land that is similar in area and attributes, which would better serve public recreational needs. In appraising alternative sites, the municipality shall be guided by the site selection criteria contained in its Open Space Plan. Such estimates shall be based on discussions with realtors or appraisers familiar with land values in the locality. All such fees collected shall be deposited in an interest-bearing account earmarked for recreational land or facility provision by the municipality, and the applicant shall be informed of the use to which the fee will be put. Alternatively, the Board may establish a flat fee (based on discussions with realtors or appraisers familiar with land values in the area) for general use with subdivision applicants. 3. In Option 3 and 4 subdivisions involving fewer than five dwelling units where, in the judgment of the Governing body, there would be no particular public benefit accruing from a public dedication (as described above), or from a setaside for shared private recreational usage among the subdivision lot owners, the applicant may offer to place a conservation easement on certain areas of land within individual houselots where certain environmentally-sensitive features are present, without conferring common access rights or privileges for the subdivision residents or the broader public. The percentage of land that is thus protected shall generally be not less than twenty percent (20%) of the gross land area of the subdivision. This land may be access- restricted not only from the public but also from other residents in the subdivision. 4. In Option 1 and 2 subdivisions with fewer than ten dwelling units, where there would be no particular benefit accruing from a public dedication (as described above), the recreational land that is part of the requirement for undivided open space shall be designated for private shared recreational usage among the subdivision lot owners. SECTION 605 RESOURCE CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR SITE PREPARATION AND CLEANUP A. Conservation Practices During Site Preparation and Clean-Up 1. Protection of Vegetation from Mechanical Injury. Where earthwork, grading, or construction activities will take place in or adjacent to woodlands, old fields or other significant vegetation or site features, the Governing body may require that the limit of disturbance be delineated and vegetation protected through installation of temporary fencing or other approved measures. Such fencing shall be installed prior to commencing of and shall be maintained throughout the period of construction activity. Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards Growing Greener Workbook Appendix 2. Protection of Vegetation from Grading Change. Grade changes to occur at any location of the property shall not result in an alteration to soil or drainage conditions which would adversely affect existing vegetation to be retained following site disturbance, unless adequate provisions are made to protect such vegetation and its root systems. 3. Protection of Vegetation from Excavations a. When digging trenches for utility lines or similar uses, disturbances to the root zones of all woody vegetation shall be minimized. b. If trenches must be excavated in the root zone, all disturbed roots shall be cut as cleanly as possible. The trench shall be backfilled as quickly as possible, d. Grading and earthmoving operations shall be scheduled to minimize site disturbance during the period November 1 to April 1 when revegetation of exposed ground surfaces is difficult avoiding soil compaction. 4. Protection of Topsoil a. No topsoil shall be removed from the site. b. Prior to grading operations or excavation, topsoil in the area to be disturbed shall be removed and stored on site. c. Topsoil removed shall be redistributed and stabilized as quickly as possible following the establishment of required grades for a project or project phase. All exposed earth surfaces shall be stabilized by hydroseeding on slopes of less than ten percent, and by sodding, hydroseeding, or rip-rap on slopes exceeding ten percent. d. Grading and earthmoving operations shall be scheduled to minimize site disturbance during the period from November 1 to April 1, when revegation of exposed ground is difficult. Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6: Resource Conservation and Greenway Delineation Standards United City of Yorkville �� --\ County Seat of Kendall County l 800 Game Farm Road EST. `1 s1836 Yorkville, Illinois, 60560 . .< r Telephone: 630-553-4350 O Fax: 630-553-7575 Website: www.yorkville.il.us /41-E ,'v DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY & ZONING MEMORANDUM DATE: April 14, 2005 TO: Tony Graff, City Administrator FROM: William A. Dettrner; Code Official & Anna B. Kurtzman, Zoning Coordinator SUBJECT: Amendment to Parking Ordinance CC: Liz D'Anna, Deputy City Clerk Please find attached a copy of the Ordinance amending the off street parking requirements to permit different types of angled parking space widths and lengths. We would like to have this scheduled for the next Economic Development Committee Meeting. Please let me know what date this will be scheduled for. STATE OF tt:riF COUNTY OF KENDALL AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING CODE IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE WHEREAS_ THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE is in need of changes to 10-11-3C OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING zoning regulations; and :WHEREAS THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE by and through it's Mayor and Cite Council consider it to be the best interest of the United City of Yorkville to enact such an ordinance: NOW THEREFORE, BE it resolved by the CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, that the City Policy will now require the following: ]0-11-3C — Size: Required minimum off-street parking dimensions shall be as shown in this Section: Angle of Parking Space _ Width of Space Length of Space Parallel Parking 8' 20' 45' Angle Parking 9' 17' 60° Anele Parking 9' 19' 90° Arulle Parking 8.5' 18.5' NOTE: I . Stall length measured to curb. 2. Isle width minimum design A. One way minimum desi en - 12' B. Two way minimum desi en —24' 3. Barber Free Accessibility All required parking lots by this code shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the State of IIlinois Accessibility Code and the ADA. Applicability: This Ordinance change will be in effect for all new developments not yet having a site plan approved. Passed and enacted this day of . 2005 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK crT�o United City of Yorkville Memo '/` 800 Game Farm Road EST. misia1836 Yorkville, Illinois 60560 Telephone: 630-553-4350 off, Ill -: p Fax: 630-553-7575 Date: April 20, 2005 To: Economic Development Committee From: Liz D'Anna, Deputy Clerk RE: April 21, 2005 Meeting Please add the attached memo from Joe Wywrot regarding "Amendment to Parking Ordinance" to your packet for this meeting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, KO) crT� United City of Yorkville Memo 800 Game Farm Road EST. ,e3s Yorkville, Illinois 60560 Telephone: 630-553-8545 09 p Fax: 630-553-3436 Kentldl Canty `2 194 ,4‘' Date: April 20, 2005 To: Bill Dettmer, Code Official From: Joe Wywrot, City Engineer 0,-,z.\--)b0,-,z.\--)bb CC: Tony Graff, City Administrator Anna Kurtzman, Zoning Coordinator Subject: Amendment to Parking Ordinance I received a copy of the proposed criteria for off-street parking, and have the following comments: • Add a note for parallel parking that end stalls shall be at least 22 feet long, or that appropriate tapers be provided for end stalls to improve access. • Clarify that the "Length of Space" is actually the dimension measured perpendicular from the edge of the aisle to the curbline. • Clarify Note 1 to state that the stall length is measured either to the edge of curb (a.k.a. edge of pavement) or the face or curb. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please see me. 246(-L6 -2- of o :-s i ; Fbc_ T1L ,�v) ci, United City of Yorkville , . �~- County Seat of Kendal; County j5 ; 800 Game Farm Road EST ,---FS,--.11I, 11836 Yorkville, Illinois, 60560 cal-,----1 Telephone: 630-553-4350 -8 1 O Fax: 630-553-7575 'f"L %ex.`°"'� ..:1, , Website: www.yorkville.il.us • 74LE ,\� DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY & ZONING MEMORANDUM DATE: April 14, 2005 TO: Tony Graff, City Administrator FROM: William A. Dettmer; Code Official & Anna B. Kurtzman, Zoning Coordinator SUBJECT: Amendment to Parking Ordinance CC: Liz D'Anna. Deputy Cite Clerk Please find attached a copy of the Ordinance amending the off street parking requirements to permit different types of angled parking space widths and lengths. We would like to have this scheduled for the next Economic Development Committee Meeting. Please let me know what date this will be scheduled for. STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF KENDALL AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING CODE IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE WHEREAS, THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE is in need of changes to 10-1]-3C OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING zoning regulations. and WHEREAS THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE by and thl-D1121:1 it's Mayor and City Council consider it to be the best interest of the United City of Yorkville to enact such an ordinance: NOW THEREFORE, BE it resolved by the CITY COUNCIL AND THE lvILAYOR OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, that the Ciu' Policy will now require the following: 10-11-3C — Size: Required minimum off-street parking dimensions shall be as shown in this Section: Angle of Parking Space Width of Space Length of Space Parallel Parking 8' 20' 45° Angle Parking 9' 1 60' A-ngle Parking 9' 90' ,Angie Parking 8.5' 15.5' NOTE: 1. Stall length measured to curb. 2. isle width minim= design A. One way minimum design - 12' B. Two way minimum design— 24' Barrier Free A.ccessbility • All required parking lots by this code shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the State of Illinois Accessibility Code and the ADA. Applicability: This Ordinance change will be in effect for all now developments not yet having a site plan approved. Passed and enacted this day of 2005 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK United City of Yorkville o County Seat of Kendall Cpunty " 800 Game Farm Road EST. z Class Yorkville, Illinois, 60560 Telephone: 630--553-4350 0 �E: � Fax: 630-553-7575 CoungSbe d cfrie °""°""' Website: www.yorkville.il.us DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY & ZONING MEMORANDUM DATE: April 14, 2005 TO: Tony Graff, City Administrator FROM: William A. Dettme �Code Official & Anna B. Kurtzman, Zoning Coordinator SUBJECT: Mini-Warehouse Storage CC: Liz D'Anna, Deputy City Clerk Please find attached our recommendation to delete mini-warehouses from the B-3 Zoning District and make it a Special Use in the M-1 and M-2 Zoning Districts. Please have this scheduled for the next Economic Development Committee Meeting. • DRAFT ..l STATE OF ILLI IO s• • COUNTY OF KENDALL AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING CODE IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE WHEREAS, THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE is in need of changes to Sections 10-8A-3 and 10-8B-3 of the zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE by and through its Mayor and City Council consider it to be in the best interest of the United City of Yorkville to enact such an ordinance: NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE - UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, that the City Policy will now require the following: Add "Mini-warehouse storage" as a Special Use in Sections 10-8A-3 and 10-8B-3; with all other uses remaining unchanged. Applicability: This ordinance change will be in effect for all new developments for which no building permit-applicaticr, has been filed as of the time of enactment. Passed and enacted this day of , 2005 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DRAFT STATE OF ILLINIOS COUNTY OF KENDALL AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING CODE IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE WHEREAS; THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE is in need of changes to 10-7D-1 PERMITTED USES in the B-3 zoning district; and WHEREAS, THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE by and through its Mayor and City Council consider it to be in the best interest of the United City of Yorkville to enact such an ordinance: NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the CITY COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR OF THE • - UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, that the City Policy will now require the following: "Mini-warehouse storage" be removed from Section 10-7D-1 (list of Permitted Uses), with all other permitted uses remaining unchanged. Applicability: This ordinance change will be in _effect for all new developments for which.no building permit application has bcerr filed as cctl�c time of enactment. Passed and enacted this day of . 2005 MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK