Economic Development Minutes 2022 12-06-22APPROVED 1/3/23
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 6:00pm
City Council Chambers
800 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville, IL
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 ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Vice-Chairman Ken Koch/in-person
Alderman Chris Funkhouser/in-person
Alderman Joe Plocher/in-person
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson/in-person
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett/in-person
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble/in-person
Senior Planner Jason Engberg/in-person
Code Official Pete Ratos/in-person
Other Guests
Jake Victor, Northpointe Development/in-person
Molly Krempski/in-person
Mike Krempski/in-person
Dave Guss/in-person
Tom Bowman, Bowman Subdivision/electronic attendance
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Vice-Chairman Ken Koch.
Citizen Comments None
Minutes for Correction/Approval October 4, 2022
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business
1. EDC 2022-68 Building Permit Reports for September and October 2022
Mr. Ratos reported 126 building permits issued in September and 142 in October. He
gave a breakdown of the types of structures that will be built.
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2. EDC 2022-69 Building Inspection Reports for September and October 2022
There were 767 inspections in September and 754 in October. Mr. Ratos said some of
the inspections are still being outsourced.
3. EDC 2022-70 Property Maintenance Reports for September and October 2022
In September there were 26 cases and 3 of those were heard. In October there were 15
cases and all violations were remediated.
4. EDC 2022-71 Economic Development Reports for October and November 2022
Mr. Olson gave the report and said Station One Smokehouse is progressing in Kendall
Crossing. It is the last developable lot in that area. Craft'd will open soon and there are
many other projects as outlined in the report from Lynn Dubajic Kellogg. It was noted
that the Morris Hospital facility is leaving the city.
5. EDC 2022-72 Bowman Subdivision – Final Plat
Mr. Engberg said this is the Final Plat for the subdivision located at the SW corner of
Van Emmon and Timber Oak Lane (street formerly named Benjamin). The petitioner
wishes to subdivide the land into 2 separate parcels and a right-of-way needs to be
dedicated to the city. Committee members also briefly discussed the easements for
stormwater and ComEd. This moves to PZC next week and to City Council in January.
6. EDC 2022-73 Northpointe Development – Rezoning and Variance
Mr. Jake Victor, Vice-President of Development with Northpointe Development, was
present to explain their proposed senior living project at the SE corner of Sycamore Rd.
and Rt. 34. It is a 3-story, 45 unit condo complex. It is currently zoned B-3 and the
developer will ask for R-4. The maximum number of dwelling units for R-4 is 8 per acre
and they wish to increase that 13 units. Mr. Engberg said that during a recent “lifecycle”
meeting, city residents requested more senior living availability.
Mr. Victor said his company has been doing these projects in the Chicago area for 10
years. He said this is affordable housing and the site was chosen based on the many
services available in the area. He explained the many details and amenities of the
housing itself and he said current Yorkville residents would be prioritized for rental
options. He said there will be a virtual neighborhood meeting with Fox Hill residents
next week. Notices have been sent to the residents and another mailing will be done to
including a greater area of Fox Hill. Alderman Koch asked for an update of feedback
from that meeting.
Rentals will be for households earning between $25,000 to $80,000 and it will be age-
restricted. Mr. Victor will be applying for tax credits from the state and if he does not
receive them, the project cannot go forward. He will receive notice of the tax credits by
June. Alderman Funkhouser requested a data sheet of all this information. Alderman
Koch stated, and others agreed, they would not be in favor of any zoning change until the
tax credits are determined.
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Ms. Noble said a Plan Council meeting was held which included traffic information.
Additional information will be placed on the city website and the project will come back
in the summer for a Public Hearing.
Old Business:
1. EDC 2021-44 Lisa Pickering Loop – Proposed Virtual Bike Path & Monument
Mr. Engberg gave an update on the feasibility of a monument at Rt. 47 and Somonauk to
honor former City Clerk Pickering. IDOT said it would need to be as far from the road as
possible and be a breakaway type. Staff is asking for input on this, but a memorial will
still be erected in Beecher Park. The committee asked staff to pursue the SW corner of
Rt. 47 and Somonauk. A spring-time dedication is desired.
Additional Business:
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker/in-person