EDC Minutes 2008 08-05-08 Page 1 of 6 APPROVED 10/7/08
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 7pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski
Alderman Joe Besco
Alderman Robert Allen
Alderman Marty Munns (left 9:25pm)
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Other Citv Officials: p '
Mayor Valerie Burd
City Administrator Brendan McLaughlin
Alderwoman Robyn Sutcliff
Community Development Director Travis Miller
Parks & Recreation Director Dave Mogle
Other Guests:
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC Dan Kramer, Attorney
Tony Graff Tony Scott, Kendall County Record
John Philipchuck, Attorney Jason Polakow, Pulte Homes
Paul Sestak, CMP Properties Paul Dresden, DCS
Glenn Richmond, Lennar Jeff Pelock, Mainstreet Commercial Partner
Brian Neltzer, Attorney Bob Kenny, Attorney- Sexton
Drew Daniels, Sexton Mike Cook, C.M. Lavoie & Assoc.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Golinski at 7:05pm.
Presentation:
None
Minutes for Correction /Approval: July 3, 2008
The minutes were approved as read.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval:
1. PC 2008 -12 Zangler — Annexation and Subdivision Plat
This item was tabled until September.
(out of sequence)
New Business:
1. EDC 2008 -32 Monthly Building Permit Report for June 2008
Travis had no further comments for the June report, but said that the numbers in July will
reflect a total of 102 residential permits including townhomes. Also, progress is being
made in Autumn Creek.
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2. EDC 2008 -33 Cobblestone Commons Amended Development Agreement and
Economic Incentive Agreement
Spokesperson Jeff Pelock was on hand to represent Cobblestone. Miller said there were
2 items for action: 1) development agreement and 2) incentive agreement. Both items
were agreed to in 2007 by the Council, however, neither item was executed. The original
incentive agreement only encompassed the stormwater improvements. Final engineering
has been approved and the final plats have been approved by staff and will be released
when the fees are paid. Staff and legal reviews must also be done.
A sales tax rebate will be triggered if the developer has one tenant open for business
within a 2 -year period.
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This development originally went through Plan Commission in June 2007. The
development agreement with the amendment has not yet been presented to the
Commission and Alderman Allen suggested that their input is needed. Travis noted that
the physical layout is much the same as the original agreement.
Travis will speak with Attorney Orr regarding this agreement and it will appear on the
City Council consent agenda on August 26
3. EDC 2008 -34 Raintree Village SSA Bond — Lennar Transfer to New Developer
Attorney Dan Kramer represents the purchasers of the property and he said they are a
group of local builders. He said new letters of credit would be brought forth, the balance
of the SSA #2 would be taken over and the improvements would be finished.. The
annexation agreement will also be assigned to the new buyers. There are 366 new units
left to build.
This will appear on the City Council consent agenda in the coming week
4. EDC 2008 -35 Lincoln Prairie Temporary Stormwater Management Easement
Travis said the subdivison plat was approved a few months ago and that approval was
subject to an easement being obtained, to get the outfall from this property to the Rob
Roy Creek. Lot #2 is likely to be developed prior to the outfall being constructed,
consequently a temporary stormwater management system would be needed. Lot 4 is the
holding area for overflow. The agreement before the committee would address this
temporary situation and would be in place until the outfall is built.
Besco asked if the agreement addressed standing water. The overflow should channel to
lot 2 and will percolate into the ground. Travis conceded the temporary situation could
actually become permanent. If and when all 4 lots are occupied, the permanent solution
will automatically be put in place. If the vegetation is preserved, it will prevent the
runoff from going directly to the creek. Mayor Burd asked if the State is moving towards
mandates to not allow runoff to drain to creeks and rivers directly.
This item moves to the next City Council meeting on the consent agenda.
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S. EDC 2008 -36 Rush- Copley/Kendall County Government Center Development
Update
The following 2 items resulted from a joint meeting of Rush Copley and Kendall County
(regarding their courthouse expansion), 1) proposed route for Rush Copley stormwater
(they had a temporary route approved). The original proposal would route the water to
the Fox River, however, an alternative solution to run it to the east to Blackberry Creek is
favored by the City. 2) an easement across County property would be needed.
Travis stated there are 2 action items:
1. A letter of understanding will be needed since Rush Copley does not know when
it would proceed with Phase 2 that would trigger this improvement. They want to
reach an agreement with Kendall County.
2. A maintenance agreement of the 30' strip of land to be conveyed to the City, but
maintained by the County. An inter - governmental agreement has been drafted.
Attorney Philipchuck said Phase 2 is the kidney dialysis center and Beecher Road needs
to be done soon. This would also allow access to the County building.
It was also noted there is a high water table at this point. A deep pipe would allow for
water table reduction in this area. Rush also has liability concerns with the strip of
Beecher Road near their main entrance that has not yet been dedicated to the City.
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Briefly, the committee discussed a possible connection between the High School and the
government center.
It was decided to move this matter forward to the City Council.
6. EDC 2008 -37 City Council Goal Action Plan —Open Space Acquisition
This is a City Council Goal that is being worked on according to Dave Mogle and is
scheduled for the August 14 Park Board meeting. This moves to the August 26
consent agenda for City Council.
7 EDC 2008 -38 Developers Handbook
This handbook would serve as a flowchart for developers so that no steps are missed in
the development process. Travis noted that the City previously had one in place. Mayor
Burd said the handbook should go before the City Council first for review and ultimately
return to the Council for final approval after committee review. No further action taken.
8. EDC 2008 -39 CMAP — 2040 Regional Plan Indicators Workshop —Update
This workshop was held in Yorkville recently and indicators were identified for the year
2040 vision. The County and most surrounding towns were in attendance.
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Old Business:
L EDC 2008 -21 Pulte (Autumn Creek Subdivision) —Water Main and Sanitary Sewer
Recapture Agreements
Travis noted 2 action items before this committee:
1. Water Recovery agreement
2. Sanitary Sewer recapture agreement
Discussion of water recovery agreement: Pulte had to advance a portion of the water
system that MPI had originally contemplated to build as part of their system. This would
have been Pulte's 2 nd source of water. Due to timing, MPI had not developed yet, but
Autumn Creek opted to advance this portion of the agreement. A recapture agreement d
has not yet been entered into. Staff recommended a consent letter from the Grand
Reserve developer acknowledging this agreement. MPI is no longer in control of this
property and in order to gain consent, a North Carolina bank must be consulted. Autumn
Creek Attorney Jason Polakow, is willing to obtain the consent letter and do the legwork
to be able to move forward.
This moves to the August 12 City Council consent agenda.
(out of sequence)
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval
2 PC 2007 -26 Rob Roy Falls Annexation, PUD Zoning /Concept PUD —Status
Update
DENSITY:
Travis said the City is moving forward on the annexation agreement, however, there are
some items yet to be negotiated. Density is the first of those considerations. There are 2
residential areas, one being the senior component west of the creek and the other is the
Rob Roy Club east of the creek. He said it makes sense to increase the density along the
Rt. 34 corridor and the commercial area. However, it was noted that some aldermen will
not be comfortable with higher density.
The petitioner is asking for flexibility west of the creek where the preference is age 55
and older, which would then allow for higher density. Travis received a letter from the
petitioner showing the justification for more units in this area.
Mayor Burd asked if infrastructure would be located under the streets (similar to Del
Webb). There should be adequate open space to allow for utilities according to Tony
Graff.
Information regarding Metra standards was requested by Mayor Burd. She said high
density along the tracks is needed to contract Metra.
There was discussion of the rental properties that require fees for the amenities and the
fact that the renter must belong to the club. Age - targeted and age - restricted areas and the
number of units were also discussed.
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BEECHER AND FAXON OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS:
Staff has looked at the tax base for widening some major roads. Beecher Road would be
extending to Baseline Road, then to Rt. 47 and Faxon Road would be a major east/west
connection. It is anticipated that all these improvements would cost $4 million. It is
recommended this be included in the annexation agreement.
Travis spoke about creating a business district and said that there would be a shortfall
between the actual money needed for the entire development with improvements and the
actual money to be generated from the business district and other taxes.
As a result, he asked the committee for direction on whether Beecher Road is a necessity
in this total package. Besco said this is a very necessary component to improve the
traffic flow. Mayor Burd noted that Tom Cross had obtained money for Rt. 34 in
Oswego and she suggested lobbying for the money.
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Attorney Kenny said their most challenging projects are recapture and the Beecher Road
extension. They view the Beecher Road project as a city project rather than a need for
their project. They have a need to get the shopping center built first to generate tax
money to pay for the roads. Besco said that transportation has been neglected in other
developments and now the City has gridlock. The price tag for Rt. 34 work is about $4
million according to Engineer Mike Cook.
The recapture was discussed further and Drew Daniels said the project should be viewed
from a 20 -year standpoint and the money that will be generated at that point. Besco said
that the Fox Hill developer, Paul Dresden, should be addressed regarding the recapture
and the relationship to this project.
3. EDC 2008 -31 Comprehensive Plan Update — Plan Commission Recommendation
Golinski said the Metra station is proposed to be located near commercial developments
rather than heavily populated areas and he did not feel this was the best location. In the
southeast section, the City is looking at 2 units per acre with Joliet offering 10,000 square
foot lots. Travis said since this plan was completed, The Plan Commission has realized
the need to address this area.
Some concessions will need to be made in this area according to Besco. He suggested
possible farm preservation like Kane County. The committee agreed that this area is the
last one available for estate zoning, but that it may not be possible.
Golinski noted that the City should gain control of the Caton Farm Rd. area. It was also
agreed that the City should have discussions with landowners with whom the City has
pre - annexation agreements and also identify the land the City would like. An incentive
plan should be drafted to present to these landowners. It was also agreed that the City
should protect the Prairie Parkway area and work with Platteville.
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The land use map was discussed and the City's liability was questioned if the plan is not
followed. It was noted that the map now encompasses land that would be in the
Yorkville School District. Golinski said that the City is only 2 -3 properties away from
the MPI south property.
The Comprehensive Plan will come back to EDC in September for further consideration.
Additional Business:
Alderman Allen volunteered to be a contact with Springfield to support the 2008 City
Council goal of land use planning along Rt. 47.
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Besco asked if the Council had looked any further into economic incentives for industrial
uses. Lynn Dubajic said there are some guidelines in place based on job creation.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 9:55pm. j
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