EDC Minutes 1997 06-17-97 CITY OF YORWILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 17,1997
Kathy Jones called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
R -3 & R-4 Zoning - Mulhern Ct.
The proposal was to phase out R -3 & R -4 Zoning under the current standards. There
was discussion of a "sunset" or if there would be a problem in "grandfathering" these
properties for a set number of years. Mr. Nanninga asked for 30 more days for the
planning to be done. This will be taken up at the next City Council meeting, June 26,
and it will be tabled and continued at the EDC level for one more month.
Art Sheridan - City & Kendall Co. Applications
The Kendall County petition was discussed. Mr. Sheridan has paid the $250 for
rezoning, but he did not put in a new application. Mr. Sheridan offered to submit a
letter resending the original application and said he has no new material to offer. The
Planning Commission previously denied this recommendation. Mr. Sheridan wants
rezoned from R -3 to B -3 with the County which would not require a Special Use for a
gas station. He said he does not necessarily intend to put a gas station there but wants
the rezoning to remain open to possibilities for development. The property is
contiguous to the City with water and sewer across the street. Ms. Jones said she
believes this property should be in the City, not County. She asked to know the uses
allowed under B -3. Mr. Prochaska asked for the exact verbiage of the County's
i Comprehensive Plan concerning properties contiguous to the municipalities. This will
be discussed at COW this Thursday the19 and it will be acted upon the 26 with a
negative recommendation.
PC 97 -5 Green Briar Unit 3 Final Plat
The requests from the developer for Unit 3 were discussed. Mr. Nanninga said this is
in conformance with the preliminary concerning the lot lay out. The original preliminary
had a dry detention but it has been changed to a retention. A June 4 letter from Joe
Wyrott stating that all requests and changes have been made and it is his
recommendation the plat be approved by the Planning Commission. They did approve
this with the item of tree destruction in the Conservation Easement being mentioned.
There was discussion of why trees were damaged in the easement. Mr. Wyrott stated
{ in the letter he had inspected this and it is estimated that 163 trees are missing.
Joe Hammer, of Morris Engineering, said the trees were removed for a mass grading
plan. Engineering was done for all three units at the same time. It was stated that
there needs to be tree surveys / inventories in the future and the Utility Easement not
run into the Conservation Easement.
There are issues also about the water looping. Ms. Jones said there at six items still
unclear on the "punch list". There is still $38,000 of fees overdue. Ms. Jones stated
the fees need to paid, a letter of credit established, a revised letter of credit for Units 1
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& 2, street lights along Green Briar Road, the water main looping for two sources and
installing a pressure reducing value. Mr. Prochaska stated that there is a need for
more concise documentation.
Ms. Jones suggested the unresolved issues be dealt with before starting with the new
unit. There also needs to be a landscaping plan submitted. She asked for a meeting to
be set up the developer, Mr. Kramer, Ron Wherli and herself and then schedule
another EDC meeting if there is resolution before going to COW and City Council.
PC 97 -6 Preliminary Site Plan / Shell Oil
Ms. Jones defined parcel #1 as closest to the corner and parcel #2 furthest away from
the corner of Rt. 47 & Rt. 34. The Special Use for a gas station is granted to parcel #2.
She said if the Special Use is granted to the front corner the Special Use would be
rescinded from the back parcel. This Special Use formerly was granted to Thorton Oil
but the current parcel #2 does not coincide exactly with the previous parcel.
The Syregelas family is agreeing to terminate the Special Use. Shell has a signed
lease for this 2 % acre property subject to City approval. T.J. Hiles stated in the
ordinance granting the Special Use for that particular parcel must be have a specific
legal description and show which portion would no longer have a Special Use.
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Michael Mills, real estate manager for Shell Oil Company, made his presentation. He
j said Shell already has approval from IDOT for the four access points. He explained the
various buildings which are the same as those built on New York Street and Eola in
Aurora. There will be a building with a drive through for a future tenant. There will
also be a car wash with a stacking area. The detention area placement was discussed
and Shell will conform with whatever the City requires. There will be a cross access
with McDonald's and they want a compatible user for the back area. They would like a
Goodyear type business to locate there.
Shell is proposing using yellow and gray aluminum clad materials. Mr. Prochaska
stated his concerns of using this material when all the other buildings in the area are
brick. .There was discussion of using a ribbed wall. Mr. Spang questioned what Shell
is planning to do with the other two sites they own in Yorkville. Mr. Mills said they want
to sell the building on Rt. 126 and will continue to operate the Shell on Rt. 71 & Rt. 47.
The landscape plan from Hitchcock Designs needs to be submitted to the City. The
one tree on the lot will probably not be saved. They would like to begin construction in
the spring. The shopping center needs to sign off that they will not require more than
the City asks.
Mr. Wyrott's letter of June 2 stating issues such as IDOT, 12" water main relocation,
sanitary sewer extension, storm water detention and drainage, engineering's estimate
of construction costs submitted, letter of credit, plat of easement and review and
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inspection fees need to be paid were discussed. Shell needs to present their
landscape plan and release of the covenant from the shopping center for open
discussion on June 19. Adding conditions such as building materials and enhanced
landscaping to the Special Use was discussed.
Farmer's Market Ordinance
Tony Graff commented on not having a current Farmer's Market Ordinance. He said to
make sure this is not a "home rule" authority. Mr. Nanninga said they took a former
ordinance and made changes to it. Mr. Prochaska said they need to look at a general
ordinance for Farmer's Markets to be held on city property. Mr. Graff said the current
ordinance is too specific and needs to be more generic with various changes to the
language. What to do with private Farmer's Markets was discussed. Ms. Jones
suggested setting the fees yearly by resolution and who would set it.
Mr. Nanninga said it would be acceptable for those participating to have made
application to the state for a tax W. number but they would have to put a $50 deposit
down until it is proved. A health department permit in booths selling food items should
be displayed. There have been requests from people wanting to sell items in the public
parks and they will be referred to Judy Bell for applications. Mr. Nanninga will get
samples of other town's Farmer's Market Ordinances. This will be discussed at the
next Park Board meeting.
Fox Mill Landing Request
This was tabled because the petitioner did not show. Mr. Graff said the cement slabs
on this property were becoming dangerous.
Comprehensive Plan
Mr. Prochaska recommended this go to the Committee of the Whole on July 3 for
adoption. There have been some text changes that need to be reviewed.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
Sheryl Washburn
Recording Secretary
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