Economic Development Minutes 2024 06-04-24
APPROVED 7/2/24
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:00pm
East Conference Room, #337
651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, IL
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Joe Plocher Alderman Dan Transier
Alderman Chris Funkhouser Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Other City Officials
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Code Official Pete Ratos
Planner I Sara Mendez
Alderman Ken Koch via Zoom
Alderman Craig Soling
Other Guests
City Consultant Lynn Dubajic Kellogg Mike Krempski
Steve Holland Tina Achille
Doug Shannon via Zoom D. Riendeau/D.R. Horton via Zoom
Russell Whitaker via Zoom Matt Gilbert via Zoom
Steve Bauer D.R. Horton via Zoom Dominic Cappellett, Youniverse Collective
Bradd Hout Matt Gilbert via Zoom
The meeting was called to order at 6:01pm by Chairman Joe Plocher.
Citizen Comments None
Minutes for Correction/Approval May 7, 2024
The minutes were approved as presented.
(Chairman Plocher asked to move agenda items 6, 5, 7, 8 (in this order) to the beginning of the
meeting and there was no objection).
New Business:
(out of sequence)
6. EDC 2024-40 Grande Reserve – Units 10A & 11A – Final Plat
The petitioner, D.R. Horton, is seeking a Final Plat for Units 10A & 11a on a 22 acre site for 158
new residential lots. Full buildout will be 312 townhome units, an increase of 14 units. The
petitioner is seeking approval on the architectural standards. Ms. Noble noted the cul de sacs will
be required to provide their own snowplowing. She described the styles of models available and
said the developer received credit for other features they are adding. Staff is supportive. The
petitioner will provide updated Final Plats before the July 10 PZC meeting.
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Alderman Funkhouser noted he would recuse himself from this matter since he does work for
D.R.. Horton. The committee was OK with this and it will move forward.
5. EDC 2024-39 102 Worsley Street - Rezone
The petitioner and contract purchaser, Steve Holland, is seeking to rezone the property to
construct a multi-generational home. It is currently zoned R-1 and he is seeking R-2. The
property is 11,969 sq. ft. and the required minimum for R-2 zoning is 12,000 square feet for
which he seeks a variance. The rezoning would also allow for smaller setbacks. Ms. Mendez
described the surrounding zoning and she said the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. Mr. Ratos added that the home is similar to a 2-story home and will be inter-connected
within the home to accommodate the owner's parents. Staff was OK with this and the request
will move to the July PZC meeting.
7. EDC 2024-41 Cyrus One – Preliminary PUD Plan
Representatives from Cyrus One gave a presentation for their proposed data center. Attorney
Russ Whitaker said the developer is a leading global data center operator and they operate 32 data
centers in the U.S. with 2 in Illinois. It will be on 228 acres and the zoning is M-2 General
Manufacturing. They are seeking a Special Use development. The project will include nine
2-story buildings which will be phased in within 10-20 years depending on demand. He also
described the type of building. Security was discussed and the property will also be fenced.
Access will be a driveway across from Menards and the second access point is off Faxon for
egress only. This project will generate very minimal traffic. Nearby wetlands will be preserved
and there will be basins around the property. Setbacks and landscaping were also discussed.
Overall Mr. Whitaker said the project would generate significant tax revenue.
Ms. Noble added comments and said the petitioner is seeking Special Use for the PUD and has
asked for 10 deviations from the M-2 zoning. The city UDO requires at least one benefit to the
city to qualify for the PUD, which in this case would be improvement to the regional utilities.
Road improvements will also be made along Beecher and Faxon and it is unsure if the petitioner
will undertake the road improvements or provide cash to the city. Alderman Funkhouser said he
would prefer front-funding for the Beecher improvements. A clarification was made that instead
of 4 access points, there will be only 2. The city also hired a sound engineer to address the hum
emitted by the data centers. This item will move forward to PZC on June 12th.
8. EDC 2024-42 Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Title 3, Chapter 10 of the Yorkville City
Code (Tattoo and Body Piercing Establishments)
Ms. Willrett said a request for a tattoo business was received, but no sites were available.
Regulations are in place, but staff looked at current surrounding ordinances and realized that state
law has changed. The main requirement does not allow them to be open on Sunday and there are
updated hours for the week. The petitioner, Dominic Cappellett, provided a packet of
information about his business. Staff also provided an updated draft of the ordinance.
Alderman Funkhouser asked about the setbacks. Ms. Noble said the licensing was part of the
original city's ordinance and it was kept. She said since no sites were found in the city, the
direction was to remove the buffering, but to enforce the state requirements. Alderman
Funkhouser preferred the buffering and some setbacks in the licensing. Ms. Kellogg noted the
petitioner has found a location in Fountain Valley where he would like to establish his business.
Alderman Transier noted that any setback would prohibit the petitioner from locating there and he
said the residences nearby would only see the back of the building. Alderman Tarulis asked if
there is an age restriction which is 18 in Illinois or with parental consent. This request will be
moved forward.
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(order of agenda resumed)
1. EDC 2024-35 Building Permit Report for April 2024
Mr. Ratos said there were 177 permits issued which included 31 single-family detached, 4
commercial and many other miscellaneous.
2. EDC 2024-36 Building Inspection Report for April 2024
There were 940 inspections in April, many for single-family homes and other spring inspections.
3. EDC 2024-37 Property Maintenance Report for April 2024
Fourteen complaints were received, but all came into compliance before the deadline.
4. EDC 2024-38 Economic Development Report for May 2024
Ms. Kellogg reported that QuikTrip is planning on breaking ground at Rt. 71 & 47 in August.
A.I.D. needs to have their site certified by the state and it has delayed their operation. It is likely
they will make their move in the fall. Alderman Funkhouser asked about the ICSC in Las Vegas
which Ms. Kellogg attended. She had numerous meetings with retailers and restaurants of
interest to Yorkville.
Old Business: None
Additional Business: None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker