EDC Minutes 1997 05-20-97 s
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
Committee Minutes - Economic Development
Date of Meeting: May 20, 1997 Location: 111 W. Fox
Called to order: 7:00 PM Adjourned: 9:20 PM
Attendees:
Richard Sticka
Jerry Lynch
Jim Nanninga
Jeff Spang
Art Prochaska
Bill Dettmer
Kathryn Jones
Tom Sowinski
Don Rempert/USA Homes
Discussion:
2. ZBA 97 -1 USA BUILDERS Zoning Variance Request - 712 Clover Ct.
Dettmer stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals did not vote on this item as there was not a
quorum present, but they did make a reconunendation to grant the variation, referring to Judy
Bell's report. Nh Rempert is here tonight, and there was no intention by the builder to violate the
code. Jones stated that the rear ,yard should be 40 feet to the rear lot line and it is only 35 feet. i
The building was positioned incorrectly in error. The zoning variance is requested due to the 5
foot shortage. Sowinski stated it was his understanding the house was already built, so how can
you deny the request to vary. Dettmer stated if denied the builder would have to go to court to
seek a settlement. The error was unintentional, but the home is up. There was a public hearing
the adjoining home owners were notified, and there were no objections. Dettmer showed the
original plat and explains what happened, stating it was simply moved 5 feet back in error, and it
was missed on inspection. Jones asks for this item to go to COW on June 5th. Dettmer will
attend.
3. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
Dettmer explained that he has recommended that the City adopt a Contractor Registration. The
intent is to protect the residents and the City. Licensed plumbers and roofers do not have to pay a
fee to register. They are already licensed with the state, but they do have to post a bond and have
proof of insurance. Jones asked for a clarification item for the plumbers and roofers to be added
as #4 on his sheet.
4. BUILDING REPORT
Jones stated that the building report did not have 306 E. Somonauk, (3rd house from the corner')
building shed, is there a permit on this? The issue is it could be too close to property line.
1. & 8. 1V1ULHERN CT. - - R -3 & R -4 ZONING
The city met with a new group wanting to build a senior building, but they were unsure if there
was a market here. Nanninga told them that Fox Hollow, a senior development was directed here
by the State due to the high average income, as they get a tax credit from the government. This
makes a big difference in tax credits, and with the credits the rents are competitive. Told them
there are people calling and asking when it will be ready. Now they are more excited and are
going to prepare a plan. Since there is a question as to how many units they can develop per acre,
we should wait and see what they come in with on their plan. They are grandfathered, so sunset
won't affect what they do, but if we wait to see what they present it may be 8 units per acre.
Prochaska stated what if he comes in with 12 units per acre. Nanninga stated he isn't ready and
the standard is going to be changed. Jones stated there are several others out there with the sunset
clause, and they would be forced to make their move or be restricted to a lower density. Nanninga
stated this one is the only one that is ready now, and if we wait for their plan it will be better for
the City because he may come in with the lesser density.
5. ANTI MONOTONY STANDARD
Nanninga stated that Sticka had asked about Aurora's anti monotony standard. Jones stated that
since we haven't had any tract homes yet we should look at this. Sticka stated we don't want to
wait until we are faced with this issue. We don't want this to be a simple matter of a trivial change
being all that is required. Discussion followed covering colors and slight changes. Jones asked for
other examples of anti - monotony standards to be reviewed.
6. PC 97 -3 SPECIAL USE /SHER.IDAN, RT. #34 & CANNONBALL TRAIL, KENDALL CO.
Nanninga stated that Art Sheridan wasn't sure why he was on the agenda. He doesn't think he has
to deal with the City since he is in the County, but he is within our 1 1/2 mile and he is required to
come to the City. Prochaska stated we need a clarification fiom Kramer, he hasn't withdrawn his
application with the City, and has just gone to the County. He has to withdraw his application.
We need to know his intent.
7. PC 97 -4 SPECIAL, USE/RYAN, 209 S. BRIDGE ST.
Jones stated that this is a request to allow single family above thew establishment. Planning
Commission thought that the precedence was there. They claim it will help them sell their
property. Due to ordinance we can't say no with it rented upstairs. Prochaska stated that
previously it was the upstairs of the appliance store. Spang asked if the Fire Dept.. has checked it.
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9. FARMER'S MARKET
Nanninga stated we are talking about a Farmer's Market at the Riverfiont park on Saturday
mornings 8:00 am till 12:00 noon, and are in the process of drafting changes to update the old
ordinance. Spang stated we should waive the fee for Yorkville businesses operating a permanent
storefront location within the Yorkville School District. This will encourage them to come down
there. The application should require the retail tax I.D. number. Prochaska stated they should get
a 10' x 10' space. Spang stated that there should not be a Farmer's Market during Hometown
Days/Riverfront Festival, but it should run through October. Fees will be $10.00 daily, and
$50.00 for the Season for others inside the Yorkville School District, and $75.00 for all others.
Jones stated the $25.00 mentioned for crafters should be eliminated. Nanninga stated it will open
June 7th with a sidewalk sale downtown, and the Grist Mill having outside tables. Farmer's
Market will be sponsored by the Recreation Department.
10. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION
Jones asked if everyone got an existing and a proposed plan map. There is now more information
in the legend area. Nanninga stated we are looking only for information tonight. Prochaska stated
aren't we going to approve the upgrading of this? Nanninga stated that they wanted to take this to
the CCI Long Tenn Planning and have them bless it. I don't know that they will have a lot of
comments but its a way of integrating them. There are some existing and proposed boundaries
regarding future land use. Prochaska stated that they were supposed to be looking at future
recommendations to the City but not approving City documents. Jones stated that is where she
had a problem with them. They were trying to be too specific in their recommendations. This
should come from EDC and not CCI Long Tenn. Nanninga stated this is a revision to the land
use on the comp. plan. Spang asked if we can get a copy and digest it. Nanninga stated he could
do that. What is here is a culmination of all we have worked through. Jones asked that the copies
show a final draft approved by the Plan Commission and get them to the next EDC meeting.
11. DEVELOPMENT FLOWCHART
Nanninga stated that this is the development flow chart and narrative that goes along with it, but he
will redo it as this isn't in color and it needs to be. Jones asked if everyone has looked this over
and read the narrative and do we need to accept this? Nanninga stated it just explains what we
need from the developers. They have to meet with Joe, JT and Jim for a preliminary before they
go to Plan Commission, so they know what changes have to be made, etc. Prochaska asked why it
has to go back to the City Engineer before Final plat. Nanninga stated there seems to be a lot of
questions that need to be addressed that are not addressed in preliminary. It is Joe's last look
before Planning Commission. Final Engineering review should be added and should fall between
number 7 and 8. This will be the final seal of approval.
12. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Spang asked the committee to consider small signs, those generally not allowed & temporary signs.
Prochaska stated that the Chamber and the businesses had input into making this ordinance the
way it is.
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Lynch stated that we are supposed to be operating under a committee type basis, and the
committee chairman should be the only one going to Bill. We should write something up and
present it to the mayor. Each of the four committees members should be going to the chairman.
Sticka stated that committee members should go to the chairman, but the chairman should not be
going to any of the staff, they should be going to the mayor or Jun with the specific item to be
delegated to the staff. No one should be going direct to the staff members. Prochaska stated that
going direct was started by the last mayor. Nanninga stated that Dettmer was getting very
confused because of being called by various committee members. Jones stated if you have a
problem take it to the committee chairman who will take it to the mayor or Jim..
Sowinski asked what happened to Thornton. Nanninga explained that they were working on a
hand shake. Shell, not aware of the deal was working through a broker and came in, interested in
the entire piece. They got it in writing and the deal was theirs. Jones asked about removing the
special use request by Thornton on that parcel. Naruiinga stated that Kramer said it went with the
property. Thornton did come back and stated they are still interested in that corner, maybe they
will take over Mobil.
Adjourned 9:20 PM
Minutes by:
Sandy Nlarker
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