Economic Development Minutes 2024 11-06-24
APPROVED 12/3/24
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 6:00pm
East Conference Room #337
651 Prairie Pointe Drive, Yorkville, IL
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Vice-Chairman Chris Funkhouser
Alderman Seaver Tarulis
Alderman Dan Transier via Zoom
Absent: Alderman Joe Plocher
Other City Officials
City Administrator Bart Olson
Assistant City Administrator Erin Willrett
Community Development Director Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Code Official Pete Ratos
Planner I Sara Mendez
City Consultant Lynn Dubajic Kellogg
Other Guests
Attorney Dan Kramer
Dave Riendeau via Zoom
Clayton Marker/Marker Inc.
Drew Daniels via Zoom
Cesar Cruz via Zoom
Ivan Perez via Zoom
The meeting was called to order at 6:05pm by Vice-Chairman Chris Funkhouser.
Citizen Comments None
Minutes for Correction/Approval October 1, 2024
The minutes were approved as presented.
New Business
1. EDC 2024-73 Building Permit Report for September 2024
Mr. Ratos said there were 128 permits issued in September, 4 of which were single
family detached and there was a 48-unit structure on Sycamore. Informational.
2. EDC 2024-74 Building Inspection Report for September 2024
There were 703 inspections for the month and most were single family homes with some
multi-family, said Mr. Ratos. This is informational.
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3. EDC 2024-75 Property Maintenance Report for September 2024
Mr. Ratos said 2 cases went before the Hearing Officer, both of which had become
compliant and they were dismissed. Twelve other cases corrected violations prior to the
Hearing. This is informational.
4. EDC 2024-76 Economic Development Report for October 2024
Ms. Dubajic Kellogg referred to the report in the agenda packet. She also noted the flag
for the new hotel is Hyatt Studios which are being rolled out in 2025. Tropical Smoothie
Cafe has also installed their new sign. This is informational.
5. EDC 2024-77 Heartland Meadows West – Rezone, PUD, Variance, Preliminary
Plan and Final Plat
Ms. Noble clarified that this is not a rezone, but it is a PUD amendment and Preliminary
Plan and Final Plat of approval. It is on a 8.38 acre site in Kendall Marketplace. The
original plan for the land was for a civic purpose. The city and Marker Inc. entered into
an agreement with a commercial and purchase agreement with a land plan attached. The
request is to amend the PUD agreement to allow a mixed use project comprised of 20
single family homes for active adults and 4 commercial outlots. The existing R-2 and
B-3 zoning would apply. She provided information about setbacks and other
requirements and noted the age-restriction will be de-restricted. A sample fee sheet was
attached with no requests for changes. Staff supports this request and it will come before
the PZC on November 13th and City Council on December 10.
Attorney Dan Kramer said he is preparing a response to a staff memo and they hope to
meet with the engineer about setbacks and utilities. He said they will incorporate cross
parking and cross access into this project since the exact uses are not known.
Alderman Funkhouser had concerns about the setbacks and said the front yard setback
requested is 25 feet, but the plan shows 20 feet. Ms. Noble said the petitioner will meet
this setback. He also addressed the setbacks on the corner and sideyards as well as no
parking, saying it was a safety issue. He wants to see consideration on lot 2 about
setbacks and the parking situation. His other concern is the commercial setback request
for a reduction from 50 feet to 18 feet, but is believed the petitioner will exceed. Mr.
Olson suggested allowing parking on the west side and restricting it on the east side. The
committee briefly discussed the 25 year term for the age restriction and it was noted that
the restriction is in the agreement. Mr. Olson added that there is case law about age
restrictions and he will research this.
Additional commercial property was also a concern for Mr. Funkhouser as he noted there
is already a large number of vacant commercial properties and he is in not favor of the
added property.
6. EDC 2024-78 Daniels, Malinski Yorkville Family LLLP – Annexation and
Rezoning
Ms. Noble presented background for this project and said Drew Daniels is the petitioner.
They are requesting annexation and rezoning from R-1 to M-2 General Manufacturing.
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The parcel is 270 acres at Beecher and Rt. 34 and currently used for agriculture. The
rezoning aligns with nearby property and the zoning change would be reflected in the
annexation agreement and zoning ordinance. The petitioner sent 95 notices to nearby
property owners in regards to the land use change. The Public Hearing for annexation
will be on November 12th before City Council and the Public Hearing for rezoning will
be at PZC on November 13th. December 10th is the tentative date for final approval.
Alderman Funkhouser asked about the setbacks and buffering for the nearby residential.
He also asked about the aesthetics of a future building and if more requirements can be
added. Ms. Noble said the appearance code will apply and more requirements can be
added. A concept plan was also suggested by Alderman Funkhouser and he said the city
should be able to have some idea what is being planned for the project.
7. EDC 2024-79 Grande Reserve – Units 18 & 25 Final Plat
Ms. Noble said this is for Final Plat approval for a development in Grande Reserve by
petitioner Cesar Cruz. It consists of 22 acres, 162 townhome lots and open space. EEI
has reviewed final plats and recommends approval. She described the exterior look of
the buildings and said staff gave them feedback on architectural materials. The petitioner
said the look they are planning is modern and sleek. The petitioner is required to have
the HOA be responsible for cul-de-sac maintenance. Alderman Funkhouser commented
on architectural elements and suggested window surrounds or lintels. Mr. Cruz said they
have trim around the windows on the second floor. This is informational and moves to
PZC on November 13th and City Council on November 26th.
8. EDC 2024-80 Grande Reserve – Unit 21 Final Plat
This project consists of 10 acres with 30 duplex units and will finalize this neighborhood.
Ms. Noble listed the design specifications and said the homes will be 1-story ranches.
Staff recommended adding further architectural elements to the front. EEI has reviewed
and they have recommended approval. Alderman Funkhouser commented that he is not
in favor of half vinyl and half brick. This also moves to the November 13th PZC and final
approval will be late November.
Old Business: None
Additional Business: None
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 6:47pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Marlys Young, Minute Taker