EDC Minutes 2008 10-07-08 Page 1 of 4 I APPROVED 12/02/08
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 7pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski
Alderman Joe Besco
Alderman Robert Allen
Alderman Marty Munns
Other Citv Officials:
Mayor Valerie Burd
City Administrator Brendan McLaughlin
Community Development Director Travis Miller j
Alderwoman Robyn Sutcliff
Other Guests:
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC Dan Kramer, Attorney
Mason Oliver, HRM Tony Scott, Kendall County Record
Clayton Marker, Marker & Associates
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Golinski at 7:00pm.
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Presentation:
None
Minutes for Correction /Approval: August 5, 2008
The minutes were approved as read.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval:
1. PC 2008 -18 Richard Marker Associates — Heartland Center Special Use Request for
a Drive Through Facility
Clayton Marker was present on behalf of Marker Assoc. with a request for the first drive -
through facility since the ordinance has been updated. He said a coffee shop has been
proposed for Heartland Center. They have appeared before the Plan Commission who
gave a unanimous recommendation, but with some concern for signage. All neighbors
were notified of this request. This moves to the consent agenda at the City Council
meeting on October 14 .
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2. PC 2008 -19 Urness Land Company (Star European Imports) — Annexation, PUD
Zoning and Concept PUD Plan
Mason Oliver, HRM and Attorney Dan Kramer were present for this petition. A draft of
a proposed annexation agreement was noted. Travis said the Public Hearing is scheduled
for October 28 however, here are still some questions on the part of the petitioner. Mr.
Oliver gave an overview of the plans for the property.
The difficulties of no sanitary sewer were discussed and Kramer said waste could be
pumped by a life station into a nearby sanitary sewer to the west or another option is a
septic system. A lift station would need to be approved through the sanitary district. A
long -term future solution should be realized when the property north of Rt. 34 develops.
3. PC 2008 -21 Loren and Rhonda Miller -1 -112 Mile Review for Rezoning
(A -1 to M -1)
The Plan Commission has already given a favorable recommendation. This property is
contiguous to the City and is located off Cannonball. Annexation is not being pursued at
this time because there are no utilities in that area and the owner is not looking for
annexation at this time. He is just seeking zoning consistent with the County's current
uses. Travis also said that the owner's license must be approved each year and since the
business is a legal, non - conforming use, the State questions this at each license renewal.
The new zoning will assist Mr. Miller. Alderman Allen asked if the City would be in a
position to ask for improvements to the property. A letter will be sent to Mr. Miller
suggesting some improvements to the property. This will move forward to City Council
regular agenda asking for a motion to draft the letter.
4. EDC 2008 -31 Comprehensive Plan Update — Commuter Station Land Use Map
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Modification
EDC had previously discussed a proposed Metra station and what is necessary to attract
one. Senior Planner Stephanie Boettcher revised the previous plans and increased the
mixed use near a possible Metra site. Travis said he had also received a letter from
Attorney Bob Kenny who represents the nearby Rob Roy Falls. He has requested the
City to overlay uses.
Density was also discussed, however, Travis said the staff recommended focusing on the
Plan as a whole and not on specific areas. He said that "mixed use" allows for higher
density. City Administrator McLaughlin also said that higher density is currently selling
better than single— family housing. Alderman Allen cautioned that the Police Department
reports that many calls come from the higher density residential areas.
A Public Hearing is scheduled for October 28 and Travis will have an ordinance ready
for adoption at that time.
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New Business:
I. EDC 2008 -42 Monthly Building Permit Report for August 2008
2. EDC 2008 -43 Monthly Building Permit Report for September 2008
Travis noted an error in the September report—the number of single - family detached
housing should be 111 not 211.
3. EDC 2008 -44 Monthly Plan Commission Report for September 2008
For information only.
5. EDC 2008 -45 Naturalized Storm water Basin Management –Discussion Regarding
HOA Education
Golinski said many Homeowners' Associations are now maintaining their own
stormwater /detention areas. Travis said most of these areas are private and the key to
successfully managing them is through education. On October 15 there will be a
seminar about this subject at the Library and all Associations are invited. Newspaper
stories and direct mail were methods suggested to notify homeowners of the upcoming
seminar. Travis will also obtain a targeted list of people near the basins.
The City is currently compiling an inventory of the basins using GPIS. The Mayor
suggested some sort of advertising in the future to demonstrate the value of the basins.
She also suggested an edging of some type around the basins to define the area and make
it more attractive.
6. EDC 2008 -46 Off Street Parking Regulations –Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment Recommendation
This pertains to truck parking and some felt the policy was too broad. The
recommendation came as a result of a resident complaint at the south -side Shell- station.
Alderman Besco said he did not want to jeopardize businesses by placing restrictions on
the amount of time a track could park at a certain business. It was decided to redirect this
matter to the Public Safety Committee for further consideration before it moves to Plan
Commission.
7. EDC 2008 -47 Zoning Ordinance Update –Steering Committee Formulation and
Project Update
Golinski said the Plan Commission formed a steering committee comprised of a technical
group of people, according to staff suggestions. EDC committee members commented
that the steering committee had many Plan Commission members and also some who
worked on the Comprehensive Plan and that perhaps other opinions are needed. Travis
said that focus groups will most likely also be included for input. No further action was
taken.
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8. EDC 20087 -48 Integrated Transportation Plan —Steering Committee Formulation
and Project Update
Travis said 12 persons had been identified to be on this committee and are scheduled to
meet on October 16 at 4:30 at the Library. Alderman Allen suggested that someone
from the schools should also be on the committee. It was decided that Robyn Sutcliff,
liaison to the School Board, should approach the Schools about this. Travis will
coordinate with her.
9. EDC 2008 -49 Proposed Economic Development Committee 2009 Meeting Schedule
The committee approved of the meeting schedule.
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Additional Business:
It was noted that Travis is reviewing some of the SSA documents and that City Council is
reviewing some of the current policies. Administrator McLaughlin noted that back -up
SSA's are desirable so that maintenance continues, but that some backups are not in
place. Staff will be contacting developers or Homeowners' Association presidents about
this. There was further discussion of some developments that do not have SSA's or
Homeowners' Associations.
Alderman Besco was designated to be the Plan Commission liaison and it was suggested
that EDC members should attend more of the Plan Commission meetings.
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There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 8:27pm.
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