City Council Minutes 2023 10-10-23 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
651 PRAIRIE POINTE ROAD ON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10,2023
Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
-- ROLL CALL
City Clerk Behland called the roll.
Ward I Koch Present
Transier Present
Ward 11 Plocher Present
Soling Present
Ward III Funkhouser Present
Marek Absent
Ward IV Tarulis Present
Corneils Present
Staff in attendance at City Hall: City Clerk Behland, City Administrator Olson, Chief of Police Jensen,
Attorney Lamb, Public Works Director Dhuse, Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble,
Finance Director Fredrickson,Parks and Recreation Director Evans, Assistant City Administrator
Willrett, and EEI Engineer Sanderson.
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in person as well as being able to access the
meeting remotely via Zoom which allowed for video, audio, and telephonic participation.
A meeting notice was posted on the City's website on the agenda, minutes, and packets webpage with
instructions regarding remote meeting access and a link was included for the public to participate in the
meeting remotely: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84466808586?pwd=Zi9NKOJrNXJ2VHe0ZksOZ I IjdmIyT09.
The Zoom meeting ID was 844 6680 8586.
QUORUM
A quorum was established.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Scott Osborn, TurningPoint Energy, shared with the City Council that they have pulled their application
for the 106 project and are only moving forward with 105. They will also be doing a wooden privacy
fence with a vegetation screen next to the fence. They will still be donating to the community as they
donate to the local communities for each project they have completed. Scott thanked the Council for their
consideration of the project.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Bill Payments for Approval
$ 655,199.38 (vendors)
$ 366,639.37 (payroll period ending 9/29/23)
$ 1,021,838.75 (total)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. So moved by Alderman Tarulis;
seconded by Alderman Soling.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye,
Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Corneils-aye
REPORTS
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MAYOR'S REPORT
2023 Tax Levy Estimate
(CC 2023-58)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve a tax levy estimate for 2023,to be used for the purpose of
conducting a public hearing on the tax levy in the amount of$5,073,005. So moved by Alderman
Transier; seconded by Alderman Comeils.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-7 Nays-0
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-aye, Tarulis-aye, Transier-aye,
Soling-aye,Comeils-aye, Koch-aye
Bristol Ridge Solar 105
(PZC 2022-02 & EDC 2023-22)
Ordinance 2023-31 Approving the First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement
for a Portion of the Bristol Ridge Subdivision (Daniel B Light)
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the
Annexation Agreement for a Portion of the Bristol Ridge Subdivision(Daniel B Light)and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Plocher; seconded by Alderman Comeils.
Alderman Koch asked if they would still be donating to the community. Scott Osborn said they are
looking at working with the library and possibly working with their scholarship program. For every
project they work on,they donate to that community. Their company aims to reach 1 million donated,
currently around 750k donated. Alderman Solling asked about the possible glare from the panels. Scott
reported that all calculations are through software that is used across this industry, and there were no
issues that arose. They also had a civil engineer review everything as well.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-6 Nays-2
Funkhouser-nay, Tarulis-nay, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,
Comeils-aye, Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Purcell-aye
Ordinance 2023-32 Approving the Rezoning to the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District
of Certain Territory Generally Located at East of Cannonball Trail
and North of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Line
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving the Rezoning to the A-1
Agricultural Zoning District of Certain Territory Generally Located at East of Cannonball Trail and North
of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Line and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute.
So moved by Alderman Transier; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays-2
Tarulis-nay, Transier-aye, Soling-aye,Corneils-aye,
Koch-aye, Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-nay
Ordinance 2023-33 Granting a Freestanding Solar Energy System Clearance Variance
for the Property Generally Located at East of Cannonball Trail and
North of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Line
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Granting a Freestanding Solar Energy
Systems Clearance Variance for the Property Generally Located at East of Cannonball Trail and North of
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Line and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So
moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays-2
Transier-aye, Soling-aye, Comeils-aye, Koch-aye,
Plocher-aye, Funkhouser-nay, Tarulis-nay
Ordinance 2023-34 Approving a Special Use for the Property Generally Located
at East of Cannonball Trail and North of the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad Line
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to approve an Ordinance Approving a Special Use for the Property
Generally Located at East of Cannonball Trail and North of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Line and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. So moved by Alderman Soling; seconded by
Alderman Plocher.
Motion approved by a roll call vote. Ayes-5 Nays-2
Soling-aye,Comeils-aye, Koch-aye,Plocher-aye,
Funkhouser-nay, Tarulis-nay, Transier-aye
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT
No report.
PARK BOARD
Halloween Events
Parks and Recreation Director Evans reported the Halloween Egg Hunt is Friday, October 20`h, at 7:00
p.m. at Town Square Park. The Halloween Costume Contest will occur before the Halloween Egg Hunt at
Town Square Park at 6:30 p.m. The Biz Boo! Community Trick-or-Treat is Saturday, October 2 V%from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A large part of the event is at NCG Yorkville Cinemas. There are also
participating businesses around the community. The City of Yorkville also has Halloween Hawaiian
shirts available at City Hall for purchase. As a reminder, Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Yorkville on
Tuesday, October 31't, are 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
No report.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No report.
COMMUNITY& LIAISON REPORT
Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District
Alderman Soling reported that the Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District expansion project will be a three-
year project. They will also have a UV inspection building.
STAFF REPORT
No report.
MAYOR'S REPORT(cont'd)
Unified Development Ordinance-Presentation
(PZC 2023-09& EDC 2023-36)
Community Development Director Barksdale-Noble presented on the Unified Development Ordinance.
(see attached presentation). After the presentation, a discussion took place on cluster developments and
the possibility of a density bonus for cluster developments. Discussions continued on yard signs and
terms used within the UDO. There was concern from an alderman that some recommendations from the
UDO Advisory Committee and Planning and Zoning Commission might have been wrong, and they
would like the recommendations looked over. Mayor Purcell said staff will review the items and make a
list or checklist for each item that the Council needs to approve before the final UDO approval.
City Buildings Update
(CC 2021-04)
City Administrator Olson shared that after the goal-setting sessions are complete, staff will bring forward
a public works facility discussion in the next few months. Staff will meet with the architect soon and hope
to have an action plan shortly after at a committee meeting.
Water Study Update
(CC 2021-38)
City Administrator Olson reported the City received a positive hearing officer recommendation and is one
step closer to the approval.Now, IDNR has 90 days to approve or deny the hearing officer
recommendation. Alderman Koch asked how the other towns are doing in their approval process. City
Administrator Olson said Oswego was just approved, and Montgomery has just received their hearing
officer.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
None.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Molly Krempski, a Yorkville resident, shared with the Council that she believes it does matter what the
recommendations are and what/who recommended it. Staff needs to report accurately.
Mike Krempski, a Yorkville resident, stated all yard signs are permitted, and both groups removed all
restrictions. He asked what the point of committees was. And noted this is a waste of taxpayer's money.
He also shared both committees recommended"family"be left in.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Purcell entertained a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. So moved by Alderman Soling;
seconded by Alderman Plocher.
Motion unanimously approved by a viva voce vote.
Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Jo i Behland,
ity Clerk, City of Yorkville, Illinois
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLEUNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
October 10, 2023City Council Meeting
Summary Recommendations
ADUs & Signage
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
•CITY COUNCIL FEEDBACK August 8, 2023
•UDO COMMITTEE FINAL MEETING August 31, 2023
•ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING September 5, 2023
•PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING September 13, 2023
•CITY COUNCIL INITIAL REVIEW September 26, 2023
•CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION (ADUs & SIGNAGE)October 10, 2023
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
CITY COUNCIL DECISION
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
CITY COUNCIL DECISION –August 8, 2023
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
CITY COUNCIL DECISION
Unified Development OrdinanceChapter 4 –Use Standards
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU)is a
small dwelling on the same grounds as,
or attached to,a single-family house.For
example,it could be an apartment over
the garage,a basement apartment,or a
stand-alone house in the backyard.
Unified Development OrdinanceChapter 4 –Use Standards
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Unified Development OrdinanceFamous ADU Dwellers
Accessory Dwelling Units (Typical Examples)
Accessory Dwelling Units (Current Code)
TABLE 10.16.03
MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Current Zoning Ordinance anticipated Accessory Dwelling Units, but provided no use standards or regulations
Accessory Commercial Units (Special Use)
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
Minimum 1-car garage vs. Minimum 2-car garage
Unified Development OrdinanceChapter 6 -Sign Standards
•Complete rewrite due to Reed V Gilbert (2015)
•Content neutral sign regulations
•Goal is to improve the quality of signs without limiting
options for businesses
o Created a two-tiered sign material classification
Base Quality Materials (stone veneer,fiber cement,
wood,EIFs,precast panels)Max.32 sq.ft.
High Quality Materials (Masonry,Natural Stone,
Steel/wrought iron)Max.48 sq.ft.
•Comprehensive Sign Plan
o Provides an alternative procedure under which signs can be
designed,constructed,and erected.The objective of the
comprehensive sign plan is to encourage a higher level of
design than is possible under the regular sign regulations.
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
CITY COUNCIL DECISION
Chapter 6 –Signs (YARD SIGNS)
Current Zoning Ordinance does not regulate the number of yard signs on private property
YARD SIGNS (Typical Examples)
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
CITY COUNCIL DECISION
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
CONNECTIVITY INDEX CALCULATION
a.Connectivity Index. A connectivity index shall be used to
determine the adequacy of street layout design. A
connectivity index is calculated as the ratio of the number
of street links (road sections between intersections) in the
subdivision street layout divided by the number of street
nodes (intersections and cul-de-sac heads).Streets
within a subdivision shall have a minimum connectivity
index measurement of one and two-tenths (1.2).
Unified Development OrdinanceSummary of Recommendations
CITY COUNCIL DECISION
Density Bonus for Cluster Developments
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLEUNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE