Economic Development Minutes 2009 09-01-09 APPROVED 10/6/09
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 7pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Wally Werderich Alderman Robyn Suteliff
Other Citv Officials:
Mayor Valerie Burd
City Administrator Brendan McLaughlin
Community Development Director Travis Miller
Community Relations Officer Glory Spies
Other Guests:
David Hene, Mid -Am Development
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Golinski at 7:00pm.
Minutes for Correction /Approval: August 4, 2009
The minutes were approved as read.
New Business:
1. EDC 2009 -34 Building Permit Report for July 2009
Nineteen permits were issued in July and the majority were for Autumn Creek. A
few were also issued for townhomes.
2. EDC 2009 -35 Plan Commission Report for August 2009
Travis reported action had already occurred on August 13 and there was no further
discussion.
3. PC 2009 -11 Midco Northgate (Rt. 47 & Galena — Preliminary Plan and Final
Plan /Plat
4. PC 2009 -15 JR Yorkville, LLC (Rt. 47 & Galena) - Rezoning
These 2 items were discussed together and relate to property at the northeast corner of
Galena and Rt. 47. In 2005, a 2.09 -acre piece of land was not developed as part of the
Bristol Bay subdivision and was zoned R3. Now the petitioner wants to rezone this to
B3. It is scheduled for Public Hearing at the next Plan Commission. There is one
identified user (CVS Pharmacy in contract negotiations) at this time.
The Plan Council has reviewed the plat of subdivision and there were some design issues
with the stormwater basin. Lot 5 will become a detention basin.
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Travis discussed the need for sidewalks, however, only on one side at this time. The
remainder of the sidewalks will be constructed as the property develops and will
eventually connect to Bristol Bay. A trail is also proposed for this area.
Alderwoman Spears asked about the merger of Centex and Pulte and how it might affect
this development. Travis gave a brief overview of this and said the City has an
agreement via emails regarding the sidewalks. Alderwoman Spears recommended a
more formal agreement, however, Mr. McLaughlin cautioned against pressing for an
agreement from upper management at this time, due to the builder merger.
This item will move to the September 22" City Council consent agenda.
5. EDC 2009 -36 Community Development Department Plan Review Fees —Proposed
Anaendfnent to City Code j
Changes have been recommended for the annexation and zoning fees. Up to this point,
most of the zoning reviews were done by ICCI. The consultant fee charged has been $75
per hour. The Community Development staff will begin performing those services now,
but there is no mechanism in place to collect fees.
Travis said GIS services and land use comprehensive plan compliance review are new
introductions he is proposing and is recommending a flat rate of $100.
A recommendation is being made to delete some of the language in the zoning ordinance.
At this time, there is a mechanism in place to charge for city staff time, specifically, the
rate at which the employee is paid plus 50% overhead. Due to a wide range of pay
among the staff, Travis recommends a flat rate of $35 to $65 per hour.
The proposed draft of the amendment was reviewed by Attorney Orr and she has some
concerns with terminology. Nothing in the State Statutes permits the Community
Development staff to charge fees. Language does allow the City to charge for building
review. Attorney Orr also reviewed the resolution and recommended that it become part
of the City ordinance.
Travis will revise the draft and staff report for the September Council meeting for the
consent agenda.
6. EDC 2009 -37 Wind Energy Ordinance — Proposed Amendment to City Code
Including Provisions for Small Wind Energy Systems
Alderwoman Sutcliff asked if the permit fees could be increased from the proposed $150.
The committee members approved of the revised ordinance. This item will move to the
next Council meeting for a "first reading" and public comment will also be allowed.
Then it will be moved to the September 22 meeting for a "second reading" and a vote.
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Old Business:
1. EDC 2009 -07 "Strop Yorkville" Update
The revised website was discussed and Ms. Spies commented that more businesses are
expected to sign up for the website when decals and logos are available. The committee
also discussed potential logos that were submitted as a result of the logo contest. The
committee chose a design they preferred and the final decision will be made at a Council
meeting. It was also suggested that the decals should be 8 -1/2 x 11 so they are visible
from the street.
Additional Business:
Chairman Golinski asked about the status of the Integrated Transportation Plan. Travis !
reported that the final plan has been prepared and it will be presented at the next City
Council meeting. The implementation process will be discussed at the next EDC
meeting. Mayor Burd added that a goal session is needed, perhaps next month and the
implementation process could be discussed at that time also.
It was also noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals Committee had extended an invitation
to the EDC committee to attend the next ZBA meeting.
Alderwoman Spears requested YEDC minutes be brought back to be shared with the
Aldermen.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:59pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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