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AGENDA
JOINT WORKSHOP
CITY COUNCIL and
PLAN COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
1. Minutes for Approval/Correction: None
2. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update - Southern Study Area
3. Additional Business
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United City of Yorkville
Comprehensive Ldn H
se Plan Update
Southern Study Area
September 2004
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents Page
Introduction 3
Study Area Boundary Exhibit
Planning Process 5
Goals and Objectives 7
Intent 7
Character and Environment 7
Residential 10
Non-residential 10
Transportation 11
Open Space 12
Existing Land Use Analysis 13
Land Use Plan 14
Intent 14
Planning Considerations 14
Prairie Parkway 14
Interpretation Policies 15
Land Use Classifications 17
Residential 17
Commercial 21
Industrial 23
Park/Open Space 24
Public 25
Land Use Plan Exhibit
Additional Considerations 26
"Gateway" Corridors Exhibit 26
Appendix 27
Options for Preserving an Rural City Boundary 27
Design Guidelines 1
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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 IMPIII ,...••census data, the population has almostr.,.,7 PPI
doubled since 1990. It is expected that this . L E
trend will only continue in the coming years, — , ;.1; - -r f' --
as people continue to seek the quality of life- 4j,,® -� j ,$ -
offered in Yorkville. It is estimated that __ „
- - - : ---7 Yorkville's population will exceed 60,000 -�,:, , •R
residents by the year 2030. . .• -,
Desiring to preserve the unique character that embodies t.--,.� ,<y�- .-
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the spirit of Yorkville, a Comprehensive Land Use Plan s; _ ,,
was created for the United City of Yorkville and its '1'' - ��,''41
surrounding extra-territorial jurisdictions in Septemberi. .- i:- 04
2002. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan was designed ` ;"7.144 , ,
to guide growth and development in Yorkville while % �
documenting the City's goals and objectives. However, • . .. ., - $.�.'''---11....0:1444,c
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan drafted in 2002 did not = _ _ "`
address a significant area of land south of the Fox River. -- - ''` 1
This Comprehensive Plan Update has been created to `1`1
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 i ; i ,
Fox River to one mile south of Caton Farm Road, east to ' ;
Grove Road and west to Helmar Road, encompassing -_ __
approximately 33,000 acres.
The update is intended not to replace the ka• .• .
current Comprehensive Plan, but to �R � ' -.
supplement and update the document ,,►ink ,.
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based on the current community vision + .. '�
for the orderly growth of the Southern
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By utilizing the Comprehensive Land - w
Use Plan Update, City leaders will be - I - I I
able to guide growth and development in - ----� i • I- 1`" `—
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.
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ILLINOIS data should he 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.
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Ontvoduction
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.
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Planning Process
Planning 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, r
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
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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, Workshop picture/City Hall
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.
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Planning Process
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. _
" trOnce refined, the revised draft of the � ...r ` iiP
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
was presented to the Planning
Commission, October ??, 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 on October ??, 2004.
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Goals and Objectives
Goals and Objectives
• 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. -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.
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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 ti
development, create a uniform .. `,, .wyy I
design standard package for t,. x 1 -4",-.4-:
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public projects (i.e. common _ ,t ,�
signage theme, landscape and t,.l' K ;;, .
site furnishings consistently , '! ..�+�►: t F
used throughout Yorkville). \ ',t /I ;
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GOAL 3: Develop a set of Design
Guidelines for the City which
encourage quality
development throughout
Yorkville. Items to be
considered may include anti-
monotony standards,
masonry requirements,
building mass and orientation
guidelines, coordinated site
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planning efforts, signage
standards, building materials Fox River
and façade treatments,
landscaping, parking lot
design and lighting.
GOAL 4: Encourage the most desirable and efficient use of land while enhancing the
physical environment through functional and compatible land use
configurations.
Objective 4.1: Plan for future development that is compatible with the City's natural
features, environmentally sensitive areas and existing land uses.
Objective 4.2: 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 4.3: Ensure that the local infrastructure systems can accommodate future
growth; ensure that such systems are expanded as needed.
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Goals and Objectives
GOAL 5: 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 5.1: Ensure that all
reasonable efforts have
been made to preserve •
and incorporate existing
trees into future
development plans.
Objective 5.2: 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 5.3: Encourage
developments
which are sensitive
to the natural
forms of the land
and attempt to -I .
maintain scenic
vistas and natural
drainage patterns.
Avoid proposals for massive cut and fill alterations which modify the
visual character of the area.
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Goals and Objectives
• Residential
GOAL 1: Encourage high quality residential
development through a mix of larger
estate homes and cluster development, ,, x`..r y ,.N
establishing a high level of aesthetic
appeal while providing sufficient density r7_17
for retail nodes. r
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GOAL 2: Provide for a variety of housing types -
throughout the City.
Objective 2.1: 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 2.2: Encourage high density and multi-family to locate in proximity to
higher intensity land use nodes and roadways.
Objective 2.3: Encourage master planned communities that incorporate a mix of
housing types, recreational opportunities and shopping within a single
development.
Objective 2.4:Where possible, encourage clustering of residential units to reduce development
and infrastructure costs, preserve natural features and maximize the visual impact of open
space.
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 r
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.
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Objective 2.1: Explore economic development opportunities related to the proposed
Prairie Parkway, taking advantage of the limited access points to the
proposed thoroughfare.
■ Transportation
GOAL 1: Identify key future roadways
and 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.
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 County in planning and construction of
the Prairie Parkway.
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: Explore 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 trails.
Objective 4.3: Provide for pedestrian connectivity between various land uses (e.g.
parks, schools, neighborhood retail).
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■ 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
space corridors to preserve
desired views.
GOAL 2: Promote respect, conservation, enhancement and protection of important
natural features and resources.
Objective 2.1: Ensure the local environmentally `moi
sensitive areas are documented %•
so that any development in andl ;'
around such areas can be
carefully monitored.
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Objective 2.2: Develop guidelines for
preservation of significant trees •
and natural areas. e.
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GOAL 3: Incorporate the City's park and open
space system into natural areas of ' � � y
Yorkville.
Objective 3.1: Utilize floodplain areas (which are not developable) within the park
system, for greenbelts, improved trails and/or public open space.
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Existing Land Use Analysis
■ 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 4:,
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.
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• 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 Sii gra .°-
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 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,
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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 'a
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
and the associated policies in this
report to further establish the general
pattern of development within Yorkville v„
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.
At times, the City will likely encounter development proposals that do not directly reflect the
purpose and intent of the land use pattern shown on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. A
proposal to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan should include the following
considerations:
• Will the proposed change enhance the site and the surrounding area?
• Is the proposed change a better use than that which is recommended by the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
• Will the proposed change impact adjacent residential areas in a negative manner or will
the proposed change be compatible with and/or enhance adjacent residential areas?
• Are uses adjacent to the proposed change similar in nature in terms of appearance,
hours of operation and other general aspects of compatibility?
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• Does the proposed change present a
significant benefit to the public health,
safety and welfare of the community, and
would it contribute to the City's long-term
economic well being?
•
Development proposals that are inconsistent
tom..
with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (or that
do not meet its general intent) should be
reviewed based on the above questions and
should be evaluated on their merits. It should 1
be incumbent upon the applicant to provide
evidence that the proposal meets the
aforementioned considerations and supports _
Yorkville's goals and objectives, as set forth
within the Goals and Objectives section of theuthitiniv
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
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 for a
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
United City of Yorkville, then these proposals should be approved and the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan should be amended accordingly.
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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, specific
densities have been modified with the Estate and Suburban categories. 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
17,027.9 acres • 51.4%
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 or between 1.25 and 1.75 dwelling units per acre.
In addition to showing compliance with design guidelines, the developer must also
demonstrate their willingness to work with the City to add specific improvements such
as:
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■ 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
■ Landscaping, i.e. increased landscape buffers, planting
■ Increased allocation of open space beyond City requirement
In order to achieve a density on the higher range of the scale, new developments must
illustrate a concerted effort to comply with the design guidelines included in this
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update and communicate efforts being performed to
ensure a visually attractive addition to Yorkville which also respects the natural
characteristics of the land.
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 feel
• Along the eastern and western limits of the study area to maintain a lower density
perimeter for the City
• Suburban Neighborhood
8,308 acres •25.1%
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 on the upper range of the scale shall illustrate
compliance with the Design Guidelines chapter of this Comprehensive Land Use Plan
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Update. In addition to showing compliance with design guidelines, the developer must
also demonstrate their willingness to work with the City 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
• 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
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• Transitional Neighborhood
2,218 acres •6.7%
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 choice, including
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 (e.g. 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.
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
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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.
■ Traditional Residential Neighborhood
195.2 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 Urban Neighborhood. Future
development likely will be in the form of redevelopment of existing sites.
Location
■ Existing residential neighborhoods in and around the downtown area of the City.
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■ 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
922.5 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.
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.
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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 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 with 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 Block Roads
• At centralized locations to areas of future residential concentrations
• At intersections of highways and major collectors
• Highway 126 and Ashley Road
• Route 47 and Ament Road
• Route 47 and Wheeler Road
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■ 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 • .4%
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
266.5 acres • .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 determined appropriate for a potential employment center. 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 the
most appropriate location for a future business park. Alternative employment sites
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could also be appropriate around the designated commercial center at Route 47 and
Caton Farm Road.
Location
• Highway 71 and Prairie Parkway
• Potentially at Route 47 and Caton Farm Road
• Park/Open Space Land Use Classification
3,649 acres • 11%
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. "+{ ;ti•
.
Consistent with the goals and objectives of i v000R EDUCATrw
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, *'z° Ftr4 •
the Land Use Plan also seeks to provide a
connected open space and trail system - •
linking developments and residents within
Yorkville. i�""`
TPS__
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
• Chicago Council Boy Scouts of America property on Fox Road
• Harris Forest Preserve
• Kendall County Forest Preserve
• Along existing floodplains and natural drainage corridors
• Along the Fox River corridor
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• Public/Quasi Public Land Use Classification
62 acres • .2%
Intent
The Public/Quasi Public Land Use t�
classification is intended to locate existing
City, County and sanitary district facilities,
as well as school and church properties,
cemeteries and other non-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
I
• Existing locations of government, .
I - —
educational, religious or cemetery " I — -
facilities.
• Within future neighborhoods
Based on the land use quantities and possible density ranges shown for the study area, it is
estimated that between and future residents could inhabit the study area of this Comprehensive
Land Use Plan Update. Based on this potential future population, it is estimated that an additional
elementary, middle and high schools will be necessary to meet the needs of the future population.
The exact acreages and locations for these future facilities should be evaluated and mapped by the
Yorkville School District in a supplemental study to this Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update.
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Additional Considerations— "Gateway" Overlay 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.
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Appendix
Options for Preserving an 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 • No comparable case study
owners • Requires multiple land owner cooperation
• Easier to entitle • Long term returns
Impact Fees
Pros Cons
• Development can pay way for preserving • May drive developers away
City boundary • Land prices are already very high
• Only taxing new growth 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
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Density Transfer
Pros Cons
■ Developer can receive an increase in unit • Higher density product
count in return for bringing density from • High price of land
desired City preserve area • 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
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Design Guidelines
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
Description/Background
Purpose of Guidelines
Submittal/Approval Process
Principles Overview
Overall Corridor Planning Principles 5
Desirable Elements
Undesirable Elements
PRINCIPLE 1: Preserve/enhance 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 Planning 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
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Roof Treatment
Materials and Colors
Height
Scale
Hierarchy
Entrances
Retaining Walls
PRINCIPLE 6: Enhance pedestrian experience and establish sense of 18
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 20
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
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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
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through the use of consistent right-of-way and buffer
treatments
Landscape Character
"Gateway" Corridor Landscape Treatments
Residential Buffer Requirements
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Non-residential Buffer Requirements
General Planting Requirements
PRINCIPLE 10: Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development 30
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
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Desirable Elements
Undesirable Elements
PRINCIPLE 11: Establish unique gateway entry features to identify 34
the City
PRINCIPLE 12: Establish a comprehensive theme and a consistent 34
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. 36
Signage Design
Project Entry and Monument Signs
Neighborhood Entry Signs
Directional Signs
Wall Signs
Projecting Signs
Window Signs
Street Address Markers
Prohibited Signs
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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 t,t
Update expands upon the more
general land use goals, objectives _ •
and policies through the
establishment of specific development munimiti 3
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
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located 55 miles southwest of
Chicago, Illinois. Yorkville is �q
known as a picturesque
community located along the Fox r..
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 Fox River
approximately 30,000 acres south
of the Fox River to ensure coordinated, high quality development occurs which maintains the unique
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.
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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 thematics are presented to further define the character of
Yorkville.
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is divided into four categories of design principles: Overall
Planning, Site Planning, Landscaping and Community Character.
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■ 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.
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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/enhance 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 throughouti.:1;;;;:,-;z72.4,,,..,
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emphasis shall be placed on preservation of existing trees. ?e x,,e ' .Y
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• When developing private property, grading should be - uY :I; 'r k s -
managed in an effort to reduce mass grading activities s�' �-= `" =Alitr.t_
that would negatively impact existing tree cover. _- = L. ":
• Site planning should incorporate strict preservation .
requirements, focusing development into clusters that
protect existing tree stands. (Refer to PRINCIPLE 4) Preservation of existing
vegetation along roadway
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• Utilize existing vegetation as a natural screen for gyp,
parking and other elements that need to be .-_, , ��i 4.;_ :...1.40z),
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screened from public view. (Refer to PRINCIPLE 8) times4. .0
• Preserve historic structures and farmsteads -'eh' 1.417
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• When developing private property, consider r' �^ �., - '�
incorporating barns or other structures and ..'_ • _
features, which express the rural character of
Yorkville, into the plans for open space or parks. ` -
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• 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.
• Create Recreational Opportunities
Yorkville's existing and proposed open space z • 1,
network provides a significant opportunity to t"` •i , r'*
establish a comprehensive trail system and - -'`- —0-IP:, -„
expand the City's recreational open space system. =� -> N.�.-
Thoughtful design and incorporation of a - •'" , w .04
coordinated trail system will provide critical Iv_ }'' ;
linkages between developments and open
spaces.
• Provide public trailheads within or adjacent to
new development to serve as a means to
integrate development 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 connectivity 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.
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• 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 7
plans shall be developed to incorporate ,
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development. ,:�.•,� �
• Site planning of non-residential areas shall •
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consider designing parking lot circulation to ",.,` r� ;� - "�>,,,
provide shared access points for adjacent S � = %r�4,-
developments, thus minimizingaccess 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 "`F Y
within the development as well as connections to `±t 414�
adjacent development.
• Pedestrian links shall be provided to public destinations
such as schools and parks. ` ,�9� ,- •o-
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• Buildings and plazas should be oriented to clearly
identify linkages to adjacent developments.
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.
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• Incorporate medium intensity
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• 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.
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Site Planning 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 =y. ,•••••,,••• 7,7.""; i►
texture `. ; t,
• Articulated mass and bulk ► ,� 0
• Clear visibility of entrances ' `t >' .���'
• Well organized commercial > 1 r,),(Ok„ • .01
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• Landscaped and screened �/ ;\\` it
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• Special pavingidentifying - t•
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and open spaces � _ �'�'�..��= '� •'�3R'�
• Thoughtful consideration of a ¢ v*' '
circulation _-
• Screening of mechanical 'o - - _ _ -_ ==
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 ; ". -��
• Recognition of building hierarchy y; 5. ;.'
• Formal entry plazas and
courtyards -
• Detention used as an amenity • L ' i -
• Existing trees incorporated into •
development ,
• Multi-planed, pitched roofs
• Roof overhangs and arcades `' hv '���4 �M •
• Provide defined entrance roads • H i
into developments and provide
adequate vehicle storage bays at . _
egress drives Landscaping softens the view of parking
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• Undesirable Elements:
The following elements are discouraged in developments
within the City:
• Concrete detention basins
• Large, blank, unarticulated wall surfaces rt
• Visible outdoor storage, loading, equipment and
mechanical areas Avoid large expanses of parking lots
• Disjointed parking areas and confusing circulation
patterns
• Large expanses of parking/asphalt
• Service areas near major entries and/or that are easily .a
visible from roadway h '
• 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.
• Drainage Patterns
Proposed site plans shall incorporate existing
drainage patterns on site in an effort to avoid f '
significantly altering the manner in which drainage
flows offsite. At the time of site plan submittal to thes t ; M •
City, a drainage and detention plan must be 0
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
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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 fill
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• 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
Every effort should be made in I
the planning process to I
incorporate quality, existing trees -E-----=-7-_-:--,,__=,,_____
into the site plan design. Any -_ 1 __
quality, existing tree that occurs '-
within the specific buffer yard as -
required per PRINCIPLE 9 shall i- _ -===- ,.
remain undisturbed and be —-s' - —.4) -rte.
protected as part of the landscape
buffer. Preservation of existing vegetation as buffer
PRINCIPLE 5: Provide a sense of architectural interest and unique identity throughout the
City
The Architectural standards are provided to preserve and guideZ
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the character of architecture throughout the City while allowing " 4 1`^
for individual architectural interpretation. All architectural 0. •
proposals must be compatible with the vernacular of the �J.
northern Illinois region. In order to ensure compliance with the /,‘,:d\,,6#,following architectural guidelines, the City requires that building • \,,N.
elevations, plans, materials samples, color samples and ?.' � •
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illustrations be submitted for review and approval prior to the 1` �, O
commencement of buildingconstruction. J ,
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■ Buildings
Building orientation creates central open
space on axis with the main entry drive
• Orientation
Building orientation should take _:,,,... i'7'T4
advantage of the building to site `� s r' ' ' '.
relationship. The orientation and .`.\
location of buildings defines open -- ;` . a:
spaces and circulation corridors. r b ,
• Align focal architectural :. .% A`{
elements along major view or iti1r. .. p M_
circulation axis. �„_ --- • .� n_
■ Define pedestrian spaces and '-' - -
streetscapes with building
orientation.
Orient primary buildings on axis and use as focal points
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• Create view corridors
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between buildings, plazas, FOR VIEWS OFF 311E
courtyards and adjacent 1 I ,:1
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• Create pedestrian spaces -,:s7-.11`,, — 4.,_„.
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and plazas by varying I PRESERVE VEGETATION
building facades.
PORCH ENCOURAGES
• Cluster buildings whenever i ;F FRONT YARD ACTIVITY
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 r
must face the primary r '��
roadway. No service DRI�TAEBRI�INGS �,•' - _, t'� r Ki :
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access, storage, etc. is PLAZAS E-C r-- -moo - -r ,
allowed to face Routes `� - .r = `.- --\
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coordinated manner to ' ro`'_ s -v.`-'',1
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compatibility (especially - _-.---,---------:Y- >s "` .-- , `
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 ' , ,— 1 r .!'
exterior of a dwelling and -
adjacent dwellings. Avoid
locating the private area of I A 1 _ I
one dwelling adjacent to the ,,.
public area of an adjacent
dwelling. Rear and side facades should incorporate
architecture design elements
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• 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.
• Natural stone and masonry materials are to '"_-.
be used on the lower portions of buildings to
create a visual anchor to the ground and ---=------ ---4----
provide interest at the pedestrian level. Awnings along facade
• Vary the planes of exterior walls in depth and/or direction.
• Wall planes shall not run in a continuous
direction more than 65 feet without an offset 5,—__15.. ----_, -,
of at least 3 feet. 0r: 1
• Wall planes of more than 20 feet high are ;J .-'' 33--
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building material, to break up the perceived =NOW OPEN:.,--
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• Awnings are encouraged along facades to -i
provide color, shade and architectural s,
interest. Where awnings are used along a -,r '�''a * '
row of contiguous buildings, a consistent ,. ..• '-
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form, material, color, location and mounting -x
arrangement must be used. ..._
• Awnings should be located to provide a _ 4.
consistent minimum 8 feet vertical clearance,
with a maximum generally not to exceed 12 'v,
feet.
• Colors of awnings must complement the Awnings provide pedestrian scale element
buildings.
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• Incorporate the awnings along .` :K
with any signage to provide a -7,-:-.247t-s...,- �: ;a
uniformly designed building '.'' , _ . �7 �._ " -
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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 fapade of the house. Avoid allowing the garage to become the primary
architectural feature.
I • Roof Treatment
Rooftops should be considered ; ,-r , , - . -
important design elements as viewed --,., .,
from a variety of vantage points such •
as at ground level, from other r a "- w fi```r`_.'
buildings and from adjacent perimeter p♦ f q,�I, I��II �i,'. i
roadways. A well-composed
"roofscape" achieves an interesting `- a - „,„„ ,,
skyline without becoming overly busy 1
or contrived. Roof forms should serve '
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as natural transitions from the ground j V -
level to intermediate masses to the , '°.. - •Ili
tallest masses and back to the Variation in roof treatments creates an interesting 'roofscape
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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.
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• Wall materials that are muted, earth tone in color and
have texture are to be used.
• Reserve the use of strongly contrasting materials and4a : '� '� •
colors for accents, such as building entrances, railings f� 'p "-
and trim. Avoid an excessive variety of facade 1� --iiiii
materials.
• Avoid using highly reflective materials and surfaces, ii
such as polished metal, that generate glare, particularly
at the pedestrian level. m
• Materials which may be incorporated include: native r };f
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stone, brick, stucco and textured concrete with a - ' — ,
minimum thickness of 4 inches nominal. Alternative
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quality and low maintenance may be considered. • It' ' ' '---
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• Common materials shall be located on all sides of the -7M
building with the exception of service areas not visible Varying roofline breaks up long
expanse of building facade
from a public street.
• 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 . — ,
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generally low to medium scale. Building heights are
expected (and desired) to vary to ensure visual interest. y !
• No building shall exceed 35 feet unless part of a PUD l .
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agreement. *: .4 i ->
• Consider the use of taller buildings and/or elements to .--': --- '''''-.-.- .'• -
highlight significant intersections and pedestrian nodes. Taller buildings help identify
intersections
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• Building heights shall be determined in a
manner which enhances an overall ��T
residential quality. is
• Maintain compatible relationships with
adjacent dwellings and street frontages. ; •,
■ Building heights shall be responsive to - -�
heights of homes located on slopes above
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■ Sight lines to greenbelts, open areas, water Front porch provides one-story element
features and scenic horizon views are to be
optimized and maintained to the fullest
extent possible by minimizing the building -
height and obstruction.
• Scenic view compatibility shall be
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considered in determining building height.
• Within a neighborhood, a combination of - " jll _ i
one, one and a half and two story dwellings •
is encouraged to add diversity to the
streetscape. Entire neighborhoods or •••.-,'"4„,-. 1;-"--'1--,
blocks of continuous two story dwellings `=`
Front porch roof provides human scale element
are discouraged.
• For multilevel dwellings on corner lots, locate a one-story element of the dwelling 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 " i -
components in the built environment are
designed in such a way that people feel _yu1"
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.
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Covnprekensive Land LAse Plate l/lpdate 16
Design Guidelines
Site Planning Principles
• Avoid large-scale
buildings that are / - A---y
"box-like" and = 'Ii _\
y
typically dominate a -
site. ,,,!--- �, � ;,Id;i
• Use building masse --,,,-;/,.%-t//�d r j
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development near ,��/�' -- ..i. I,G,j //, ; ti ate;
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similar densities. By � L. -s , ,, ;n ti 1
doing so, the impact Li..,_, a__�r, .,'' �.
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,
pedestrian path lighting and porches can
aid in achieving human scale. r
■ Hierarchy • 1 . a
•It is important to recognize that future • _� . . 4 -_-�
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. *' .T
116777.7.• Primary Buildings w o.
Primary buildings; such as major anchors, public "° F'
buildings or major attractions, shall be located at iv . p. «« ,1
prominent locations, anchoring a major view axis and , 41 ..y
serving as focal points in the community.
• Gateway Buildings ,.
■ Buildings at major entrances, corners, intersections
or along significant roads should use special •,,"4P
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
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Gomprekensive Land Use Plan L4pdate 17
Design Guidelines
Site Planning Principles
■ 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.
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• Entrances
• Primary entrances should be easily identifiable and relate ; '1
to both human scale as well as the scale of the building(s) j t,:II
they serve.
• Wherever possible, entrances should be inviting without
becoming dark. -
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• Main building entrances should be designed to be clearly I 1 `,.
identifiable from primary driveways and drop-offs. . ±!i r ._�.±
Additionally, they should be visible from parking areas. sW : '
• 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.
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Comprekensive Lana lAse Plan L'tpdate 18
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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 through careful
design 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 IF
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 ro„
circulation route and pedestrian corridors to establish a Community Park
strong identity and structure for the project.
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View of amenity feature is framed by use of vegetation and
road alignment. creating a signature element
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Co nprekensive Land Use Plan L4pclate 'I9
Design Guidelines
Site Planning Principles
Parks and Trails # >: :3;•-
• In residential areas, parks should be located within a 5 minute i-
walk (approximately 1,000 feet)from each home.
• Trail linkages should be provided from proposed neighborhoods t. flo
to the City's comprehensive trail system, forest preserve trails ' -. f,,,�,t- �
and adjacent developments. -
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■ N Courtyards and Plazas
Y 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, a . ;
water features, sculptural elements or -
landscaped areas. ,.':-.;. =_f_,'''
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• Consider opportunities to orient plazas ➢^' qac
and courtyards toward views of =
significant buildings or down long
corridors. .,it ' } --:-..1.1-7i.:,' �
• 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 theme- �� � _
spaces.
• Allow for outdoor tables IJOORPORATEArARETY ,.r /�/ ��%_ ."r'��''
OF SFATNG.PAVERS ��� � / i ��; t�1
and seating to promote use COEOR.ETC.TOACO 4�'� '- T IV rI Ij 7,,
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of the space. By doing so, - :a-�� ;., ,�,__,, ,;t,,1 '
an energy is created along ilk:m __I'' _1:-
the structure. LOCATE SITEElRNSHNG - - - - - �_-
TO ENCOURAGE USE - - _ _ i i 1
Plazas and courtyards offer spaces for outdoor cafes
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Compi'ekehsive Land L'tse Plan Update 20
Design Guidelines
Site Planning Principles
PRINCIPLE 7: Thoughtful 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, individualYom,
building site or residential ` -r•
neighborhood from a primary . ;�� ' � f
roadway should be designed as a 5odw �c., • * � �`
"gateway" to the area it serves.
Design elements should be visually
interesting and consistent with other
•
streetscape materials used -.'
throughout the City. > , a., * .h� ;,
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When designing entries into Primary residential entrance highlighted with signage,
residential and non-residential landscaping and water elements
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
intensity 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.
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DESIGN PARKING WRHA
LOGICAL FLOW.
MINIMIZING INTERSECTION:
AND CONFLICTS
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Comprehensive Land IAse Plan Mpdate 21
Design Guidelines
Site Planning Principles
• Internal Drives
All internal drives should visually
lead drivers to building entries,
site amenities or focal elements. '_r
• Design drives and parking �'
areas to fit the natural � �' 'T ! - _ ` °F.11
contours of the site in order to r.'-' - - gip OB=mum
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minimize cut and fill and
maintain natural drainage.
• Align streets and drives to Street alignment offers views of significant architectural feature
offer views to significant
architectural features and site amenities and
to direct drivers. ,
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• Internal streets shall be separated from -I j �t �ga.,f�, 4.411
parking lots by landscape islands and
walkways. 4.-
■ Drop-Off Areas
Drop-off areas for vehicle passengers shall be •
incorporated into development plans and should _
provide safe, convenient access to building L
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.
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INVITING ENTRANCE
USE BOLLARDS TO CREATE SPACE AND
PROTECT PEDESTRIANS
IDENTIFI DROP-OFF AREA WITF SPECIAL
PAVING
DROP-OFF AREA COES NOT'CBSTWJCI
TRAFFIC FLOW
Drop-off area doesn't conflict with regular traffic
and is identified with paving and bollards
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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
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.
Within specific developments,
sidewalks shall provide access to and
*
from parking lots, neighborhoods, '4 %`
schools, parks and open spaces. �` '''` '
• Create distinct pedestrian corridors, P, -tet
which funnel pedestrians to logical ' ` �
gateways, plazas or other . - - 7.;
destinations. w
Path provides access to park and adjacent neighborhood
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Design C idelihes
Site Planning Principles
• Place special emphasis on pedestrian connections that
link schools, recreation areas and other major activity
areas. F s
• Neighborhoods should have access to open space and ..;,;.
pocket parks by way of sidewalks and trails. ' 1I °5 V
• In residential areas, sidewalks should be located on both ,:_ X
ti-
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 est Y
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 _ _ >
feel comfortable about their walkways to buildings and pedestrian
corridors should be clearly identified.
• Pedestrians should not be required to cross service drives to ,es
reach major entrances from primary parking lots. M
• 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 LOCATE SEryICEAREA
TO AVOIC PEDESTRIAN
C ONFLIC I AND SCREEN
circulation and reduce circulation conflicts. 1 T FROM MANN DRAT
• Wherever feasible orient parking aisles I
perpendicular to building entrances.
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Compv.ekevisive Land Llse Plan Lpdate 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 design of parking lots, utilities, service areas and detention
areas to reduce the negative impact of typically 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 : i . - r
they provide safe and efficient vehicular and ,irk 7 .
pedestrian circulation within a site. •
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• Minimize negative visual impacts from adjacent
roadways. `-
• 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 4100_44
courtyards
•
Walkways to buildings or / •, 'J ��-
plazas should be designed to R„.. 74 • • y,
facilitate easy movement and �® �
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minimize crossing conflicts tkik , /i
with vehicles %�.
Arrange parking aisles
perpendicular to building Provide pedestrian
entrances access to adjacent
developments
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Coinpvehehsive Land l'1se Plan L4perate 25
Design Guidelines
Site 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/Water/Wastewater 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 ^ ti . _�,
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 ,, t>: :
designs are required due to engineering 1 � 'ad • �rj "61i* °
requirements, consider using decorative modular 1.
stone to give the appearance of a retaining wall. '
• Detention ponds located in the front yard building
setback shall be designed as a curvilinear,
contoured shape. Naturalistic drainage channel provides
opportunities for trail connection
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subject to change This land plan is conceptual in nature and does
not represent any regulatory approval. Plan is subject to change.
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/DeliverylTrash/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
rhat match architecture of primary building
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.: ° "GATEWAY OVERLAYS" Date: September 2, 2004
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Yorkville, IL 60560 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE SHEETF°Edfro J best 1005\aes,nform officio,- All rlwg
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Base mapping compiled from best available information.All map
630-553-4350 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 regulatory approval. Plan is subject to change.
Design Gtiidelines
Si+e Planning Principles
• Avoid locating service areas where they _
are visible from adjacent buildings or
where they may impact view corridors. �` 4
Such facilities are more appropriate at the r7-; }_
rear of buildings or sites. I
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• Trash enclosures must be located away _ �11+
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from residential property lines. - "
• Wherever possible, coordinate the
locations of service areas between r. `y `"
adjacent users or developments, so that Screen dumpsters with walls and materials that
1pmatch architecture of primary building
service drives can be shared.
• 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.
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Compeekevsive Land lAse Plan lApdate 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 throughout the City through the use
of consistent right-of-way 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:
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Design Guidelines
Landscape Principles
• 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
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 has been added to these guidelines to ensure that an
attractive landscape appearance is maintained as properties are developed adjacent to these
major corridors. The corridors identified for specific landscape buffers include:
• Route 47
• Route 126
• Route 71
• Prairie Parkway and Caton Farm Road
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 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.
• Residential Buffer Requirements
All residential development adjacent to the R^
"Gateway" corridors must have a landscape buffer '
of 100 feet or more measured from the edge of the -,...,.- x
ultimate right-of-way. Residential land uses will - `� :r`, .--
require larger depth buffers to allow for berms andy
separation of residential areas from the roadway. ; '.. - '
Landscape plans should incorporate evergreen yew.
plants to provide a continuous screen year round. j
Meandering berms can also provide a permanent
screen between the roadway and the residential I - -
homes, providing a noise barrier. Preserve existing trees for Gateway buffers
• Non-residential buffer requirements 'I"` -:'=
For all non-residential development, a 25 foot .,' l_� "'" `
minimum landscape buffer is required along the : £ ..t- '' -: .7.'. b ,..:
"Gateway" corridors. 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 1 7 `k'..," 4V.:, ...4--.
line. - ,
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Design Guidelines
Landscape Principles
• 25 ft. buffer allows for 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.
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• General Planting Requirements
Proper installation and maintenance of landscape plantings is essential to achieving the desired
character throughout the City. The following requirements specify critical considerations for
landscape plantings.
• All newly planted trees shall be selected from the approved plant list and shall have the
following minimum size at the time of installation. Sizes are consistent with definitions
established by the Illinois Nurserymen's Association.
• Shade tree species: 3 inch caliper
• Evergreen tree species: 8 feet in height
• Ornamental tree species: 6 feet in height
• At the time of installation, all shrubs planted for the purpose of screening shall have a
minimum height of 2.5 feet measured from the top of the root ball to the top of the plant.
• No more than 50% of the trees and shrubs shall be from the same species.
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Design GuicJelihes
Landscape principles
• All landscaping shall be separated from vehicular use areas by some form of barrier such
as raised concrete curbing, bollards, curb stops or other suitable permanent alternative.
• Landscaping shall not obstruct the view between access drives and parking aisles, nor
shall any landscaping which obstructs views 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.
• At the intersection of two
No wall,fence or structure shall
streets, or at the , be placed within the shaded
T • area that would obstruct the
intersection of a driveway viewcf vehicular traffic.
and a street, nothing shall ` '
be erected, placed or w i,
planted that will impede 11r
vision between the height <.-
of 3 feet and 10 feet above 1
the curb within a triangle <O FEET
formed by the intersecting _ / .
streets or street and j
driveway, and measuring ... e
40 feet along the sides of
Property line
the triangle that face the R° , -
intersection. Triangle i
sides shall be measured
from the face of the curb to No wall,fence or structure shat
be placed within the shaded
the face of the curb at urea that would obstruct the
view of vehicular traffic.
intersections and
driveways. Sight lines at intersection
PRINCIPLE 10: Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development and lessen the impact
of undesirable site components through the effective use of landscaping
• 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 r. '.
lighting will help identify key access points and add to the ..t
lighting
aesthetic appeal of the City. ?.-
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■ Landscaping Adjacent to Non-Residential Buildings ' I- • ° " • • ,
• Incorporate planting beds into plazas to create shademm•.
and add human scale. .
• Consider evergreen trees to create wind-blocks against Ornamental plantings accent entrance
prevailing winter winds.
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Design Guidelines
Landscape Principles
• Accent entrances and architectural elements with is 5
ornamental plantings.
• Landscaped islands shall be planted with seasonal I�
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color and/or groundcover. }L
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• 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.
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• 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.
■ Parking Lot Landscaping
• Landscape islands are required at the terminus of each parking bay. Within 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.
• A 10 foot landscape median is required between every other parking bay. Landscaping
within each landscape median shall include:
• 1 shade tree per
50 linear feet, or; PROVIDE REQUIRED
ACCESSIBLE PAWING
CLOSE TO BUILDING.AVOID
• CROSSING DRIVES WHEN
1 ornamental tree POSSIBLE
every 25 linear ,
feet. ! 1 L
• A minimum of 25% of �. �� 1
the landscape island PROVIDE MEDIANS AT • .air
ground plane shall be EIVHERNDsEoFBAYSANc
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• Every parking stall Medians are required between every other parking bay
must be located within
60 feet of a tree.
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Landscape Principles
■ 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
screening by means of combining the APS
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• Decorative masonry wall with a non-
masonry gate, a minimum of 6 feet in _ -
height. The construction materials ofT1wl r •
the wall shall match material used on ,--.-� Mr
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the principal building.
• Large shrubs and small trees shall be ---
arranged as foundation planting around —
the perimeter of the pad area. One
small tree shall be planted on each of ;, -: ;•s
the three sides of the enclosure, except
the side where the gate is located. 1 - '
large shrub shall be planted for every 4 Screen dumpsters with walls and landscaping
linear feet of wall constructed. The
opening for the equipment however shall not be obstructed. Minimum shrub height at
installation shall be 2.5 feet. 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.
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Design Guidelines
Co►nmtinity Character Principles
Community 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
all public and private areas throughout the ,fit �, :# •�1 <-,
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• Significant gateway defining entry into the
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• Unique intersection enhancements to r s>
provide visual landmarks and repetitive
design elements
• Significant landscape areas with ^
interesting hardscape design
• Comprehensive, uniformly themed
signage program for public and private
spaces
• 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
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PRINCIPLE 11: Establish unique gateway entry features to identify the City
Creating clearly defined gateways provides ` rEiTil
definition of the City's corporate limits, makes a
welcoming statement to visitors and creates a sense of arrival. It also allows visitors toassociate elements found within the City, such M 'f.
as signage and architectural elements, to a+
characteristics of the gateway design. The — -- „ 1 n_
gateway feature should incorporate "Welcome to sow r-
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 � t, ` ,
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• 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
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• 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 family of lighting and
site furnishings 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 L. _41►
City. Establish design themes with complementary –•=-.1,...' a ®
architecture, site furnishings, landscaping and lighting which . , ®,
are carefully coordinated to create unique identities while _. . • ._ .,
enhancing the sense of place that defines Yorkville. • _ ,,,i. =_1p4
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Design themes for individual developments should have - i--%r. _-� , 4
a consistent palette of materials, forms and fixtures that - ,- ,, :;. if”
is consistent with the Illinois vernacular architecture that
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unifies the City. The intent is to allow for unique designs - '''
and flexibility, but within a set of parameters outlined in , P
Principle 5. By doing so, development within the City is i ..
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with a unified theme
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Design Guidelines
Community ClAaracter Pei nciples
• 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 14' ;
that are durable and easy to maintain in order to best ry'
withstand the elements and vandalism. Where imp _______,_ ___,_
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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. -
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• Planters
Planters shall complement the other furnishings in q` y,',w g v
the palette. Planters should be incorporated into ke,,...4
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• Waste Receptacles _ -
Waste receptacles shall complement the other furnishings in the -. �lillr
palette. Waste receptacles shall be provided at building entrances, , „,,,
intersections, plazas as well as other locations.
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Community Character Principles
• Light fixtures
Developing a family of lighting fixtures is critical to successfully
developing a consistent style throughout the City. As a °'
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prominent element in the landscape, during the day and night,
lighting must respond to a number of design criteria, including: j_
• Provide consistent street lights throughout the City; allowing : r" T
flexibility within the family of fixtures to provide for varying .-
applications. -4 "' ,
• Lights should be pedestrian in scale; larger lighting
applications such as traffic lights shall incorporate a detailed i . ''
base which provides interest at the pedestrian level. ---0. ER i --
• Highlight interesting architectural or landscape elements ^�•,., g
with the use of accent lighting.
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• Light fixtures attached to buildings shall be consistent with .
the style of the lighting family and compatibility with the -_ -
architectural style.
• Creatively utilize lighting to emphasize design ,V-f .` tic
elements, including entry signage and public art.
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• Fixtures shall be appropriately shielded so that the `;f ; r � rtr '`
light source is not directly visible from public roads or _ t
adjacent properties. k r rr''''.!'.-.
• Aesthetic and other non-security lights shall be placed ► l , `? "y ;..
on timers which are set to turn off during non-peak 4 y f -' s' '.(;--
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selected from a family of compatible fixtures
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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.
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Design Guidelines
Community Character Principles
PRINCIPLE 13: Create a cohesive signage program
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.
■ Signage Design
■ 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 facade
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.
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Community Character Principles
• Illumination
• Illuminate only signs that are necessary, allow for - j
illumination from other sources, such as streetlights z , '
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or pedestrian lights. 7; ;' _ ,
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• Individually illuminated signs, either individual I 'l -i= 'f<!+
illuminated letters or back-lighted are encouraged. / ; .
• Internally illuminated plastic cabinet signs are i _;}.
discouraged. Signs with individual letters are better I I®
integrated with the architecture. ,,.: i " illi
• Location ;" R
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• Signs should not dominate the site in height and
should not project above the rooflines of the Monument sign with individual
letters and indirect lighting
buildings.
• 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 - _,
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thoroughfares and at major intersections and
primary entries. Projects with more than one tenant r" k�w
should locate no more than one sign along theiiirit� '"'
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City's "Gateway" corridors.
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type.
Monument sign with correlating materials
• Freestanding monument signs should be
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intersections are not obstructed. -� - ;Y'.'rit '
• Solid architectural bases and sides are a ,
encouraged. Each sign should incorporate a
base, which is a minimum of 2 feet high. Sign " f,,,
materials should complement the materials - I
used throughout the development.
• Landscaping should be incorporated at the
Multiple tenants consolidated on a single sign
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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.
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Neighborhood entry identifiers shall be �-‘"
placed at the primary entrance off� _
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neighborhood signs shall be reflective of -- f.,�. ` '
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of like forms, materials, logo and ' ' -•
landscape. The location of
neighborhood signs must be reviewed ,.
and approved by the City. ..
• Directional Signs
When deemed necessary by the City or developer, easy
to read motorist and pedestrian directional signs will be `• ,
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• Wall Signs - .es.. ,
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• All wall signs should not project from the surface of :� �i',
which theyare mounted more than 12 inches. - ', ' -
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architectural features suggest. Wall signs can help '.'`fa 'R
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 i ` ' ::‘•,;-.-1,
area of the panel where the sign is located. •I ,,
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• Projecting Signs
• On a multistoried building, the sign should be Locate signage ata consistent
height with adjacent businesses
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suspended between the bottom of the second floor 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 facade. Signs should be pinned
away from the building slightly to increase visibility but should not protrude into the vertical
plane of drives or streets.
• Signs should be no more than 10 square feet in ':-,-
size with a maximum vertical dimension of 4 feet <`
and maximum 4 foot projection from the building. ¢e
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• The bottom of the sign should provide a 10 foot
clearance above pedestrian sidewalks.
• Decorative iron and wood brackets are
encouraged and should complement the overall Hi
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dominate front of building
• Window Signs
• Window signs should not cover more than 25% of the window and should be designed for
viewing from the outside.
• 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.
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• 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 facade 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.
• Neon or signs with bright
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• Off-premise signs including x- +
signs or graphics applied to ' '. + - _' .
parked vehicles for nearby
vendor identification.
• Signs or graphics painted
directly on exterior of --
buildings, fences or walls. '
• Landscaping that becomes a
sign or message. Pole mounted and billboard signs are prohibited
• Pole mounted signs.
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