Economic Development Minutes 2018 03-06-18Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 4/3/18
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 6:00pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Ken Koch
Alderman Joel Frieders
Alderman Carlo Colosimo
Absent: Alderman Alex Hernandez
Other City Officials
Interim Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Code Official Pete Ratos
Senior Planner Jason Engberg
Alderman Chris Funkhouser
City Consultant Lynn Dubajic
Other Guests
Gary Neyer, Marker Inc.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Koch at 6:00pm.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: February 6, 2018
The minutes were approved on a unanimous voice vote.
New Business
1. EDC 2018-17 Building Permit Reports for January 2018
Mr. Ratos reported 43 total permits, 15 single family permits, (11 were B.U.I.L.D.) and
also 10 commercial permits. No further discussion.
2. EDC 2018-18 Building Inspection Report for January 2018
There were 163 inspections, most of which were for Ryan Homes in Caledonia. No
further discussion.
3. EDC 2018-19 Property Maintenance Report for January 2018
Mr. Ratos cited a case of an unsafe structure on S. State St. where the 98 year old owner
does not reside in the house. Many offers have been made, however, the owner/bank will
only accept a certain minimum amount. No further discussion.
4. EDC 2018-20 Economic Development Report for February 2018
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Ms. Dubajic reported the following:
1. Owners of restaurant “1836” notified city of their immediate closure, plan to
reopen with a new concept and new signage
2. Owner of banquet hall on Stagecoach has gotten building permit for exterior
3. Idea Marketing and Subway have left Fountain Village development Lower rents
might encourage tenancy.
4. Owner of Kendall Marketplace has requested larger signs due to Rt. 34 expansion,
working with potential junior box store that wishes to be on the signs. Another
fashion store looking at this area. Residential building has also begun on the
nearby lots.
5. Chicago Fire coming to Go For It Sports to hold free camps, dates to be
announced.
5. EDC 2018-21 Kendall Marketplace SSA Amendment
Ms. Noble said this amendment revises the SSA since some lots had been erroneously
included. Attorney Orr has drafted the ordinance and it is recommended to move this
forward to the March 13th Council consent agenda.
6. EDC 2018-22 Warpinski – Walker Road Rezoning – 1.5 Mile Review
Mr. Engberg said the County had notified the city of a rezoning request on a 7-acre parcel
on Walker Road from A-1 to R-1 and requires the 1.5 Mile Review. The ITEP Plan
shows trails and the County and property owners were made aware. This matter moves
to the Planning and Zoning Commission on March 14 and the committee was OK with
this request.
Old Business
1. EDC 2018-15 Developer Deposit Report/Ordinance
Ms. Noble made some revisions after suggestions from the committee last month.
Developer fees will increase from $5,000 to $25,000 with a minimum deposit of $2,500.
An upfront engineering fee estimate will be provided and the developer can pay in full or
replenish as necessary. Ms. Noble also noted 2 charges that would be removed from the
changes suggested. All changes will be codified.
Ms. Noble reached out to Gary Neyer of Marker Inc. since he had voiced concern about
the high amounts. Mr. Neyer was present and said the plan review fees were much too
high. He said they did a development in 2011 when plan reviews were done by the city
in-house. He said just the earthwork is a very substantial cost.
Alderman Colosimo asked how the proposed rates compare to the nearby cities and Ms.
Noble said it was comparable. He does not want to scare developers away, while making
sure the city covers their costs. He would like to see a fixed fee. As the project moves
along, Alderman Frieders requested performance indicators. Alderman Funkhouser
compared the proposed rates to other towns he had researched. He said the proposal will
affect developers and he would like the rates tightened, though he prefers a fixed fee.
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This proposal will move forward for a Public Hearing and will return to EDC in May.
Mr. Sanderson and Ms. Noble will work together on the fee structure and invoices can be
adjusted.
Additional Business None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:47pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker