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Ordinance 2025-51 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS _________________________________________________________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 2025-51 _________________________________________________________________________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE YORKVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois This 10th day of June, 2025 Published in pamphlet form by the authority of the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois on June 20, 2025. SECTION 9 - STEWARDSHIP AND IMPLEMENTATION189THE YORKVILLE PLAN • CONNECTING OUR PAST TO THE FUTUREFUTURE LAND USE - MAP ADDENDUMSNORTHPOINTE DEVELOPMENTNew Future Land Use Designation: Mid-Density Residential Summary:In 2023, an application was approved requesting rezoning and variance to construct a three-story 48-unit senior living apartment complex at the southeast intersection of Sycamore Road and Route 34. The 3.43-acre property was originally zoned B-3 General Business District and was rezoned to R-4 General Multi-Family Residence District. The variance request was to increase the density permitted in the R-4 District from eight (8) dwelling units per acre to fourteen (14) dwelling units per acre. The “Mid-Density Residential” designation is meant to provide higher density residential developments near commercial areas which include a variety of housing options. The “Neighborhood Retail” designation is meant for smaller-scaled commercial developments located in close proximity to nearby residential neighborhoods and subdivisions, primarily focused on convenience type retail. The original “Neighborhood Retail” designation reflected the former B-3 zoning. The proposed “Mid-Density Residential” land use is better suited to the approved senior living apartment development.NEW LEAF ENERGY SOLAR FARMNew Future Land Use Designation: Agricultural ZoneSummary:In 2023, an application wasapproved requesting annexation, rezoning, and special use permit approval to construct a 5-megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) freestanding community solar farm located immediately north of the BNSF railroad line and east of Beecher Road. The 48-acre farmland property consists of three parcels, which 19 of the acres will be used for a solar farm. The parcels were annexed to the City’s default R-1 Single Family Suburban Residential zoning and were rezoned to A-1 Agricultural District. The property was originally designated as “Metra Station Transit-Oriented Development”, which is intended to guide future development for the City’s two potential Metra train station districts. One of the three parcels was also originally designated as “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. The “Agricultural Zone” designation is meant for general farming uses. Changing this property’s designation to “Agricultural Zone” is consistent with the A-1 Agriculture zoning and the approved solar farm land use.YORKVILLE RENEWABLE SOLAR (NEXAMP)New Future Land Use Designation: Agricultural ZoneSummary:In 2024, an application was approved requesting rezoning, special use, and variance authorization to construct a 5-megawatt (MW) freestanding community solar facility located near the southwest corner of Galena Road and Route 47 within the former East Westbury Village Planned Unit Development (PUD). The property is currently utilized for farming. The property was rezoned R-2 Single-Family Traditional Residence District to the A-1 Agricultural District. The property was originally designated “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. The “Agricultural Zone” designation is meant for general farming uses. Changing this property’s designation to “Agricultural Zone” is consistent with the A-1 Agriculture zoning and the approved solar farm land use. SECTION 9 - STEWARDSHIP AND IMPLEMENTATION190THE YORKVILLE PLAN • CONNECTING OUR PAST TO THE FUTUREFUTURE LAND USE - MAP ADDENDUMS1.5 MILE REVIEW FOR 8115 IL ROUTE 47 (GRAINCO FS, INC. & A.B. SCHWARTZ)New Future Land Use Designation: General IndustrialSummary:In 2024, an application was approved requesting rezoning and an amendment to Kendall County’s Future Land Use Map from A-1 Agricultural District to M-1 Limited Manufacturing District located at 8115 IL Route 47 for the purpose of operating a tile business, offices, warehouses, fuel storage, and other light industrial uses within existing structures. The property is approximately 20 acres in size and is located within one and a half miles of the planning boundary for Yorkville, allowing the city the opportunity to review and provide comments to Kendall County. The property was originally designated “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. Part of the property was also originally designated “Agricultural Zone”, which is meant for general farming uses. The “General Industrial” designation is meant to accommodate a broad range of warehousing, manufacturing, and energy/industrial land uses. Changing this property’s designation to “General Industrial” is consistent with the County’s M-1 zoning and the approved industrial land use.CORNEILS ROAD SOLARNew Future Land Use Designation: Agricultural ZoneSummary:In 2024, an application was approved requesting annexation, rezoning, and special use permit approval to construct a 5-megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) freestanding community solar farm located immediately north of Corneils Road, east of Beecher Road and west of IL Route 47 (N. Bridge Street). The 94-acre existing farmland property, which 31 acres will be used for a solar farm, was annexed to the City’s default R-1 Single Family Suburban Residential zoning and was rezoned to A-1 Agricultural District. The property was originally designated “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. The “Agricultural Zone” designation is meant for general farming uses. Changing this property’s designation to “Agricultural Zone” is consistent with the A-1 Agriculture zoning and the approved solar farm land use.KELAKA / GREEN DOOR CAPITALNew Future Land Use Designation: General IndustrialSummary:In 2024, an application was approved requesting annexation and rezoning approximately 148-acres of unincorporated farmland generally located south of the Burlington Santa Fe railroad line, just southeast of Faxon Road for the purpose of constructing and operating a future industrial/data center land use. The subject property consists of a portion of an existing 191-acre parcel. The property was rezoned R-1 Single-Family Suburban Residential District to M-2 General Manufacturing District. The property was originally designated “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. The “General Industrial” designation is meant to accommodate a broad range of warehousing, manufacturing, and energy/industrial land uses. Changing this property’s designation to “General Industrial” is consistent with the M-2 General Manufacturing zoning and future industrial / data center land use. SECTION 9 - STEWARDSHIP AND IMPLEMENTATION191THE YORKVILLE PLAN • CONNECTING OUR PAST TO THE FUTUREFUTURE LAND USE - MAP ADDENDUMS1.5 MILE REVIEW FOR 1520 CANNONBALL TRAIL (FOX VALLEY FAMILY YMCA)New Future Land Use Designation: Destination CommercialSummary:In 2024, an application was approved requesting site plan approval to construct a YMCA recreational facility, parking, and related infrastructure to a property at 1520 Cannonball Trail in Bristol Township. The property is approximately 25.8 acres and is located within one and a half miles of the planning boundary for Yorkville, allowing the city the opportunity to review and provide comments to Kendall County. The property was originally designated “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. Part of the property was also originally designated “Agricultural Zone”, which is meant for general farming uses. The “Destination Commercial” is intended for a broad range of commercial activities ranging from large format retail and strip centers to hotels and recreational complexes. Changing this property’s designation to “Destination Commercial” is consistent with the County’s B-4 zoning and the approved recreational facility land use.1.5 MILE REVIEW FOR 7789 IL ROUTE 47 (JERRY STYRCZULA / A&D PROPERTIES)New Future Land Use Designation: General IndustrialSummary:In 2024, an application was approved requesting rezoning from B-3 Highway Business District to M-1 Limited Manufacturing District located at 7789 IL Route 47 to operate a trucking business for the sale and storage of semi-trailers, small trailers, semi-tractors, and similar uses at the subject property. The property is approximately 16.4 acres and is located within one and a half miles of the planning boundary for Yorkville, allowing the city the opportunity to review and provide comments to Kendall County. The property was originally designated “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. Part of the property was also originally designated “Agricultural Zone”, which is meant for general farming uses. The “General Industrial” designation is meant to accommodate a broad range of warehousing, manufacturing, and energy/industrial land uses. Changing this property’s designation to “General Industrial” is consistent with the County’s M-1 zoning and the approved industrial land use.DMYF, LLLP (DANIELS, MALINSKI YORKVILLE FAMILY)New Future Land Use Designation: General IndustrialSummary:In 2025, an application was approved requesting annexation and rezoning approximately 270-acres of unincorporated farmland generally north of US 34 (Veterans Parkway), west of Beecher Road and Kendall Marketplace, and approximately 850 feet east of Eldamain Road for the purpose of constructing and operating a future industrial/data center land use. The property was rezoned R-1 Single-Family Suburban Residential District to M-2 General Manufacturing District. The property was originally designated “Suburban Neighborhood”, which is meant to provide single family detached housing options in traditional subdivision layouts. Part of the property was also designated “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. The “General Industrial” designation is meant to accommodate a broad range of warehousing, manufacturing, and energy/industrial land uses. Changing this property’s designation to “General Industrial” is consistent with the M-2 General Manufacturing zoning and future industrial / data center land use. SECTION 9 - STEWARDSHIP AND IMPLEMENTATION192THE YORKVILLE PLAN • CONNECTING OUR PAST TO THE FUTUREFUTURE LAND USE - MAP ADDENDUMS1115, LLC (FOX HAVEN MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT)New Future Land Use Designation: Mid-Density ResidentialSummary:In 2025, an application was approved requesting rezoning the 13-acre parcel from R-1 Single-Family Suburban Residence District to R-4 General Multi-Family Residence District for the purpose of developing a townhome community, known as Fox Haven, with 18 buildings totaling 105 townhome units located at 1115 South Bridge Street. The one-acre parcel fronting S Bridge Street will remain zoned as B-3 General Business District, with plans for a future commercial development and is not part of the amendment The property was formally occupied by the Parfection Park which included a golf range, batting cages, and mini golf outdoor entertainment venue which closed in October 2017. The property was originally designated “Commercial Office”, which is meant to provide commercial, office, and retail space along the City’s main commercial corridors including Route 47 and Route 34. The “Mid-Density Residential” designation is meant to provide higher density residential developments near commercial areas which include a variety of housing options. Changing this property’s designation to “Mid-Density Residential” is consistent with the R-4 zoning and the approved multi-family residential land use.HAMMAN – KELAKA, LLCNew Future Land Use Designation: General IndustrialSummary:In 2025, an application was approved requesting annexation and rezoning. The annexation request involves two parcels totaling approximately 62.54 acres, located south of Faxon Road and west of Iroquois Lane, which are currently undeveloped and used for farming. Additionally, the rezoning request is for three parcels totaling approximately 112.44 acres. The three parcels include the two annexation related parcels and one parcel north of West Veterans Parkway (US 34) and east of Eldamain Road, which is already located within City limits. The two northern parcels were rezoned from R-1 Single-Family Suburban Residential District to M-2 General Manufacturing District and the one parcel within City limits along US 34 was rezoned from B-3 General Business District to M-2 General Manufacturing District to accommodate future uses consistent with a proposed data center development. All three parcels were originally designated “Estate/Conservation Residential”, which is intended to allow flexibility in residential design, accommodating low-density detached single-family housing while preserving sensitive environmental and scenic features. The “General Industrial” designation is meant to accommodate a broad range of warehousing, manufacturing, and energy/industrial land uses. Changing this property’s designation to “General Industrial” is consistent with the M-2 General Manufacturing zoning and future industrial / data center land use.COSTCO WHOLESALE WAREHOUSENew Future Land Use Designation: Destination CommericalSummary:In 2025, an application was submitted requesting a PUD amendment, special use, and final plat to develop a members-only retail store spanning approximately 160,000 square feet and to establish and operate a standalone fueling facility generally located north of Veteran’s Parkway, east of McHugh Road, and southwest of East Countryside Parkway. The project is considered a major PUD amendment and would amend the Yorkville Crossing PUD. Additionally, the property’s existing B-3 zoning classification will remain unchanged. The property was originally designated “Mid-Density Residential”, which is meant to provide higher density residential developments near commercial areas which include a variety of housing options. The “Destination Commercial” is intended for a broad range of commercial activities ranging from large format retail and strip centers to hotels and recreational complexes. Changing this property’s designation to “Destination Commercial” is consistent with the B-3 zoning and the approved large retail store and fueling facility land use.