Economic Development Minutes 2019 12-03-19Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 1/7/20
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 6:00pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Jackie Milschewski Alderman Ken Koch
Alderman Jason Peterson Alderman Joel Frieders
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Senior Planner Jason Engberg
Code Official Pete Ratos
Other Guests
Lynn Dubajic, City Consultant Attorney Dan Kramer
Mr. Chris Childress Matt Asselmeier, Kendall County
John Kehoe, Mars Wrigley Brian Werner, Mars Wrigley
Andrew Moun, Lennar Jonathan Booke, Mars Wrigley
Katie Finlon, Kendall County Record
The meeting was called to order at 6:01pm by Chairman Jackie Milschewski.
Citizen Comments: None
Minutes for Correction/Approval: November 5, 2019
The minutes were approved on a unanimous voice vote.
New Business
1. EDC 2019-93 Building Permit Report for October 2019
Mr. Ratos reported 15 single family detached permits and 4 single family attached. Pulte
has finished their project in Autumn Creek and are selling homes rapidly.
2. EDC 2019-94 Building Inspection Report for October 2019
October inspections included 248 for single family homes and 151 for roofs. Other
miscellaneous inspections were also done.
3. EDC 2019-95 Property Maintenance Report for October 2019
There were 10 cases heard in October, many of them for trash on vacant lots on Carly
Circle and chronic weeds on Liberty Street. Ms. Milschewski asked about the Heustis
St. weeds, which the City has cut and liens were placed on the property.
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4. EDC 2019-96 Economic Development Report for November 2019
Ms. Dubajic highlighted the following activity:
1. Ribbon cutting held for Holiday Inn Express on this date.
2. Paradise Cove restaurant opened.
3. Burnt Barrel Social will open next week.
5. EDC 2019-97 GRNE Solar – Kendall County – Special Use Request
Mr. Engberg presented the history of this project and said GRNE is requesting a Special
Use permit for construction of a solar farm on the Kendall County Government campus.
They were approved for a permit last December and after review of the conditions placed
on the Special Use, the petitioner wants to make some changes to the fencing material
and landscaping. The changes are: 1) The fencing material will change to a wooden
fence. 2) The petitioner wishes to put landscaping on the south side only and not on the
west side since it faces other commercial uses. Staff asked the petitioner to contact the
businesses across the street which Mr. Kramer has attempted. All other original
requirements will remain.
The committee and staff discussed the quality and durability of fencing material noting
that it will meet the code. Attorney Kramer said Mr. Childers spoke with an arborist
about saving some of the trees along with taxpayer money by moving the fence to the
inside of the trees. A plan will be provided for staff. This will go to Public Hearing at
the PZC January 8th meeting and then to City Council in February. Attorney Kramer
said the appropriate notices will be sent to explain the two changes requested.
6. EDC 2019-98 Wrigley Solar Panel & Wind Turbine – Special Use Request
Mr. Engberg said a petition has been received from Wrigley for a solar panel and wind
turbine and noted the structures are already in place. He said all free-standing solar
energy and wind energy units are Special Uses. Because the sign location is far from the
building, it was decided to use solar power to save on energy.
Both the panel and turbine do not meet the height requirements. Since they are located
far from the building and away from the public, the accessibility would be limited. Mr.
Engberg said the code disallows attention-getting signage on the systems, however, the
blades do have Wrigley products on them. Staff recommends having them removed to
conform to the code, however, it could be a condition to the Special Use. Project
manager John Kehoe said the symbols were made in the factory and were a source of
pride.
Mr. Engberg said staff approved of most of the Special Use requests and height changes
may be allowed as a fourth recommendation. The committee was OK with staff
recommendations and this will also move to the January 8th PZC for Public Hearing and
to City Council in February.
7. EDC 2019-99 Raintree Village – Unit 4 – PUD Agreement and Final Plat
Amendment
Ms. Noble said Lennar is building in Raintree and they encountered a couple issues.
Some of the easements need to be switched to lots, so an amended final plat was
provided and common space will be on outlots.
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The second item to be addressed is in regards to duplexes. People now desire larger
ranch-style homes and the side yard setback requirements cannot be met when building
the ranch homes. Lennar is asking for a reduction from 10 feet to 6 feet which is
consistent with other communities. Staff amended the development agreement to allow
them to have internal sprinklers under the 2009 code rather than the 2018 code that was
just adopted. She said staff is supportive of these changes. This will go to the January
PZC, but no Public Hearing is required.
The committee discussed the width between similar homes in Yorkville and it was noted
that Heartland has the narrowest lots at 10 feet. Mr. Moun said the ranches and duplex
side-by-side sell very well and they also want to have the ability to build some ranches
next to each other. Ms. Noble said only 17 lots are affected in Unit 4. Unit 3 will not
change. It was noted fences are not allowed on these lots and Mr. Ratos said mulch is not
allowed due to flammability and that flammable materials are limited on the sides of
homes.
The committee was OK with the proposed changes and this moves to the PZC with a
Public Hearing for the PUD, but no Hearing for the final plat.
8. EDC 2019-100 Mobile Food Truck and Retail Vendor Units – Text Amendment
Ms. Noble said food trucks have been approved for about a year. For trucks on private
parcels, staff is proposing no background checks or licensing. The change will affect the
business license regulations and zoning, so removal of the language referring to
certification of registration is recommended. This will proceed to an upcoming PZC
meeting for a Public Hearing. City Clerk Lisa Pickering will draft a memo regarding the
business license changes.
Mr. Olson added that insurance language will also change. No license will be required
for a private event and overall, insurance will be required for the food truck rally license
holder. Mr. Ratos added that most food trucks are professional businesses and would be
aware of the insurance requirement. The licensing portion will move forward to the City
Council.
9. EDC 2019-101 Economic Development Infographics
Mr. Engberg said staff responded to a request for infographics to help residents
understand the development process. A flow chart and FAQ were created and he
requested feedback. Committee members thanked staff and commented on a couple
items to be revised. This moves to City Council for information.
Old Business None
Additional Business None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:46pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Marlys Young, Minute Taker