Economic Development Minutes 2021 03-02-21Page 1 of 2
APPROVED 5/4/21
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 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 Alderman Joel Frieders/remote
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
Attorney Dan Kramer/remote
Consultant Lynn Dubajic/remote
Matt Asselmeier, Kendall County/remote
The meeting was called to order at 6:02pm by Chairman Jackie Milschewski.
Citizen Comments None
Minutes for Correction/Approval February 2, 2021
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business
1. EDC 2021-16 Building Permit Report for January 2021
Mr. Ratos reported a total of 62 permits issued for January. Of that total, 17 were single-
family, 4 were single-family attached and 9 were for commercial.
2. EDC 2021-17 Building Inspection Report for January 2021
In January, 412 inspections were done and most were for permits issued in 2020. The
harsh weather slowed work down a bit, said Mr. Ratos. More inspections are being
outsourced due to the volume of work.
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3. EDC 2021-18 Property Maintenance Report for January 2021
Several properties were in violation at the time of the report, however, many have now
become compliant. Mr. Ratos said a property on Heustis which had construction debris
has now obtained a permit.
4. EDC 2021-19 Cox Landscaping (Rezoning and Special Use) 1.5 Mile Review
Mr. Engberg presented the background for this 1.5 Mile Review. Cox Landscaping is
located near Rt. 34 and Tuma Rd. and has been operating for 30 years. The question was
raised about the business having the correct special use. He said there are 2 different
parcels and 2 different types of zoning on one parcel, which is called split zoning. Part of
the landscaping company is in B-3 zoning. They propose to rezone the front half of the
property to B-3 along with a special use where Cox Landscaping is located and leave the
back as agricultural. He said this is just a cleanup to avoid any future issues. Staff did
not have objection and this moves to the Planning and Zoning Commission next week
and then to City Council at the end of the month.
5. EDC 2021-20 Cordero Real Estate (Rezoning) 1.5 mile Review
The property up for the 1.5 Mile Review is located on the southwest corner of Beecher
and Galena Rd. where a rezone is being requested. The zoning would change from A-1
Agriculture to M-1 Ltd. Manufacturing. The petitioner would like to start a tree service
business on property next to the Westhaven development which has not had any growth
since 2005. Mr. Engberg described the current uses and gave general information about
the parcel. He said staff did not oppose the project, however, he said the owner would
have the right to sell the entire property as M-1 if they sold in the future, noting that
Westhaven is a state conservation area.
Alderman Frieders asked if the Manufacturing zoning is detrimental to the future
development. Attorney Kramer added that 60% of the property is wetlands and is not
usable. He also discussed blacktopping the entrance which is on the east side and about
the operation itself. This moves to Planning and Zoning next week and then onto City
Council at the end of the month.
6. EDC 2021-21 TIF Inducement Resolution - Northwest Corner of Van Emmon St.
and S. Main St.
Imperial Investments currently owns the 4 houses which they are selling to the Fox River
Development Group. There are no plans to develop the property at this time, but this is
an effort to protect their ability to obtain TIF assistance in the future. Mr. Olson said a
resolution was in the packet. This transfers the property from Imperial Investments to
Fox River Group.
Old Business:
Additional Business: None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:23pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by Marlys Young/remote