EDC Minutes 1996 04-16-96 UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE
Committee Minutes - Economic Development
Date of Meeting: April 16, 1996 Location: 111 W. Fox
Time Convened: 7:10 P.M. Time Adjourned: 9:15 P.M.
Attendees:
Kathyy Jones
Jeff Spang
Jim Nanninga
Jeff Baker
Bill Schmanski
Dan Kramer
Ken Baldwin
Keith Kushkowski
Discussion:
1.) Rt. 71 - Sr. Housing- Elleby /Lawyer - Outside City limits next to Shell.
They are requesting a letter from Mayor Johnson saying they are
discussing this issue with City of Yorkville. Discussion tabled.
2.) Setbacks - Tabled
3.) Sunset Motel Annexation - The City has been trying to annex this
piece of property for years. Kramer has sent letters. He did get a
letter back asking the City to leave them alone. They feel the only
reason the City is bothering them is because one owner is of Indian
decent and is female. Baker would like to force them to annex. The
motel needs to be brought up to codes. There are some public
safety issues that need to be addressed. Jones would like to check
with some of the other properties that have not annexed to the City.
She does not want to single any one property out. Spang feels the
City should try to eliminate the little islands of property that have not
annexed, but all property around them has been annexed. Take to
COW.
4.) Comprehensive Plan Update - Looking for date to review. Spang
suggest Town Meeting. $25,000 was invested on plan. The plan is
three years old. Jones feels that things have changed since the plan
was done and it should be updated. Announce at the Town Meeting
that the City will be reviewing the plan. Baker would like to have a
special meeting to do review.
5.) R -1 Zoning Standards - This was discussed at Planning Council.
Planning Council suggest street lights should be placed at
intersections. At curves, if the City feels a light is needed. And also
at 500 feet minimum spacing. Sidewalks will not be required, but
each property owner be served with a paved trail system. Driveways
must be paved with a concrete culvert with flared end section. They
feel galvanized culverts are not much better that cardboard.
Nanninga feels the cost would be approximately $400 to $500 higher.
Streets will require a 70 foot Right of Way with a 50 foot setback.
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28 feet of asphalt with a 25 foot driving area marked with reflective
striping. 32 foot width full depth stone to provide 2 foot stone
shoulders. A ditch on either side with a 1 percent slope. Spang is
concerned with this. He feels that all streets should have some kind
of curbing to keep the asphalt from crumbling. Schmanski said that
as long as it is done correctly with three and one half inches of stone
the road will not crumble. The problem with a curb is that when the
street need resurfaced then it would have to be grated. With no
curbing then you can lay new blacktop and put more stone down.
The reason for curbing and gutters in the city is there is not room for
a ditch and the water needs to drain to a storm sewer. Planning
Council recommends only well or septic, not both, if annexed into the
City. If the property owner wants City water and sewer that is ok.
Nanninga is not sure if one acre of property is enough property for
both well and septic. That would nee be decided by the County
Health Department.
6.) Curt Minnecci Recapture - Dan is writing a recapture. Minnecci has
requested the City purchase the recapture from him. Baker does not
feel the City will do this. The City has not done this in the past.
7.) Keith Kushkowski Recapture - Baker stated that this recapture should
have been done one and one half to two years ago. Baker feels this
should be written with parcel numbers. If the property does not get
developed then Kushkowski will not get a recapture fees. Maximum
time on a recapture fee is 20 years. Baker suggest three parcels of
property. Three developable sites. Attach an amount to each parcel
with eight percent interest.
8.) Marketing Strategy - Erdman is working on map. Nanninga would like
authorization to advertise for part -time marketing position. Erdman
would be an applicant. Looking for someone that will work 10 -12
hours a week. Spang suggest maybe a marketing student that could
work on marketing stuff for 20 -25 hours and then supplement the
administration staff the rest of the time. Person would need good
telephone skills. Committee members at the meeting give ok to
advertise.
9.) Additional Business
Fox Hill - In 1992 20 percent of gross property was for parks, open
space, green land. Density is not to exceed seven dwelling units per
acre. Approximately 37 acres along Rob Roy will be restored. Six
acres per parcel is for bike trail. Bike trail will be continuous behind
yards. Rear yards are 40 feet. Some greenways are 40 feet wide,
some are 25 feet. In POD 6 there is a detention area. Lot size
averages 14,000 square feet including green space. Schmanski said
there needs to be a 25 foot tangent between two reverse curves.
Ken said it is not a problem to change the road. There is a
Homeowners Association. If the Homeowners Association fails the
City does have the right to go in and charge a fee for taking care of
the property. Take to COW for recommendation, then to City
Council.