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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 EDC Meeting 6/17/97 & 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. I 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 2 EDC Meeting 6/17/97 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 3