Economic Development Minutes 2021 02-02-21Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 3/2/21
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 6:00pm
City Council Chambers
Note: In accordance with Public Act 101-0640 and Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
issued by Governor Pritzker pursuant to the powers vested in the Governor under the
Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, remote attendance was allowed for this
meeting to encourage social distancing due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Jackie Milschewski/remote Alderman Ken Koch/remote
Alderman Jason Peterson/remote
Absent: Alderman Joel Frieders
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson/in-person
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett/remote
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble/remote
Senior Planner Jason Engberg/remote
Code Official Pete Ratos/remote
Alderman Chris Funkhouser/remote
Other Guests
Consultant Lynn Dubajic/remote Abel Marin/remote
Attorney Dan Kramer/remote Cesar Cruz/remote
Abby Property rep/remote
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chairman Jackie Milschewski.
Citizen Comments None
Minutes for Correction/Approval January 5, 2021
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business
1. EDC 2021-09 Building Permit Report for December 2020
Mr. Ratos reported 27 single-family detached, 4 single-family attached and 4 commercial
permits for the month. There was a total of 1,827 permits issued for the year which
translates to over $2 million of permit fees.
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2. EDC 2021-10 Building Inspection Report for December 2020
In December, 512 inspections were completed some of which were outsourced. More
outsourcing is anticipated due to the increased number of permits, said Mr. Ratos.
3. EDC 2021-11 Property Maintenance Report for December 2020
Only 1 case was heard which was a building code violation for building a fence without a
permit. The property is adjacent to county property that has been filled in and caused a
flooding issue for the violator property. Elevation and wetlands issues are also in
question. No further discussion.
4. EDC 2021-12 Economic Development Report for January 2021
Ms. Dubajic reported progress is being made at the former Blackstone, now known as
Silver Fox restaurant, and they hope to open Valentine's Day weekend.
5. EDC 2021-13 Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County for
Building Inspection Services
Ms. Noble said this agreement has been in place for 7 years and both parties are in
support of extending it for another year. This moves to the February 9th City Council
consent agenda for approval.
6. EDC 2021-14 Corneils Property Concept Plan
Ms. Noble gave the history on this property and the developer, Abel Marin, is now
seeking feedback on his plan to build four, 6-story buildings with 300 rental units. No
formal application has been submitted and feedback is desired before more investment.
The density allowed there is 8 units per acre and the owner is asking for 300 units per
acre. This property is located in a transitory oriented development (TOD) area and is
consistent with the Comp Plan. Alderman Koch asked if the fire department could
handle the tall buildings. It was confirmed they are capable of doing so and in addition,
each unit is fully fire-suppressed.
Attorney Dan Kramer was present on behalf of the owner and said these rental units
would be higher end. They would be age-targeted and he encouraged the owner to
include some indoor parking. He also said the student yield would be low. Mr. Kramer
also inquired about the possibility of a stoplight at Corneils and Rt. 47, however, Mr.
Olson said it is not likely at this time based on state studies. Attorney Kramer said
anything less than 280 units would not be cost-effective and his client would not move
forward with the project. Alderman Peterson had concern for the number of families this
project would generate and wondered if the schools have been notified, adding that some
of the schools are already overcrowded.
Chairman Milschewski commented that she is not in favor of tall buildings such as the
proposed and also said the surrounding tall trees would be taken down. Attorney Kramer
said many of the trees are hollow and will come down anyway. Alderman Funkhouser
said he had concerns for the density and also height of the buildings.
The committee asked the developers to re-evaluate the proposal and come back to EDC
for further discussion, after which it will move to City Council.
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7. EDC 2021-15 Parking Regulations – W. Van Emmon St.
Ms. Noble said the business owners at Rt. 47 and Van Emmon had asked for restricted
parking near their business one year ago and 4 parking spots were approved for
restrictions. The restaurant has changed their hours of operation and city staff is
suggesting a repeal of the old ordinance. This will move to the February 9th City
Council for approval.
Old Business:
Additional Business: None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:44pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker/remote