EDC Minutes 2000 09-19-00 THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
Attendees:
Mayor Prochaska
Rich Sticka
Tom Sowinski
Dave Dockstader
Valerie Burd
Jim Nanninga
1. PC 2000 -15 Overstreet Acres - Doug Overstreet seeking re- zoning and re- platting of
a 24 acre parcel in Kendall County within 11 /2 miles of Yorkville
Mr. Wywrot stated that this is to far out to talk about annexation, but we should discuss
sidewalks and this should be included in our letter to Kendall County.
Mr. Overstreet stated that this is a 24 acre parcel broken into 5 lots, with the front lots averaging
about 1 1/4 acres each and the back being 18 acres. Kendall County has asked that the 18 acres
be split into to two lots, with one being an out -lot never to be developed or built on, and only one
home on the other lot. This development is a cul de sac with one way in and out. The City of
Yorkville has said they want sidewalks, but the County has said they prefer no sidewalks due to
lot size and safety concerns at route #71. They do not feel sidewalks are appropriate.
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Mr. Sticka stated that Farm Colony has none.
Mayor Prochaska stated that we did recommend sidewalks in Farm Colony. The only comments
at Plan Commission was for sidewalks and detention.
Mr. Nanninga stated that at Plan Council they had discussed the street widths which are 24 feet,
and we require 25 feet, and asked the radius of the cul de sac.
Mr. Overstreet stated the cul de sac has a 50 foot radius.
Mayor Prochaska stated that the roadway should be 28 feet with a 25 foot driving area.
Mr. Nanninga stated that we require sidewalk or trail to every home. The letter from the Plan
Commission will reflect that sidewalks are required by the City of Yorkville.
Alderman Dockstader stated that the radius is large enough for garbage trucks to turn around.
Chairman Sticka stated there was no mention of fire trucks at Plan Commission, but Chairman
Lindblom was not there.
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Alderman Dockstader stated that in rural areas it is more than just getting in there and parking, a
tanker has to go in and out constantly.
Alderman Dockstader stated that fire safety is remote, but garbage trucks are not.
Mr. Overstreet stated that the back two acres is a pond and completely un- buildable, and Kendall
County wants the back to remain open space.
Mayor Prochaska stated that Mr. Schoppe was OK with the development due to so much open
space.
Chairman Sticka stated this should go to COW with a recommendation for approval with
sidewalks recommended so as to follow the City Ordinance. All members present agreed.
2. PC 2000 -16 Robert & Gail Fisher, petitioner requesting to rezone from Kendall
County A -1 Agricultural to Kendall County R -2, One Family Residential District of 2.409
acres located on Conover Lane in unincorporated Kendall County within 11/2 miles of
Yorkville.
Chairman Sticka stated this is simply a division of 5 acres into two 2 1/2 acre parcels so their kids
can build a house.
Mayor Prochaska stated the only reason for the request is that in Kendall County it requires a
change of zoning. This should go to COW for discussion.
3. PC 2000 -17 Carolyn Herren, petitioner (Asparagus Crate) requesting to annex into
the United City of Yorkville and re -zone from Kendall County A -1 Agricultural to United
City of Yorkville B -3, Service Business District.
Chairman Sticka stated that this parcel is one that the City has invited to annex as it is within the
area we are pursuing for commercial expansion. The are requesting B -3.
Mayor Prochaska stated this should be taken to COW.
4. PC 2000 -18 Robert Kunicek, petitioner requesting to annex into the United City of
Yorkville and re -zone from Kendall County A -1 Agricultural to United City of Yorkville
M -1 Limited Manufacturing District.
Chairman Sticka stated that this was the same situation and that recently we had done an
annexation agreement for the Enron facility. This is the balance of Mr. Kunicek's property that
was not sold for the Enron Plant. He is asking for M -1 zoning. Asking for comments, with none,
Chairman Sticka stated this should go to COW.
5. Downtown Parking Update.
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Mayor Prochaska asked if we have an update on this.
Alderman Sowinski stated that he had seen a letter from the Police Department regarding this.
Chairman Sticka stated that the state has agreed to pay for replacement parking spaces.
Mayor Prochaska stated that Mr. Daniels had indicated his property could be used for long term
parking lot. Businesses need to discuss where they want the parking to be. The stated can do 4
lanes without taking much of the sidewalk, but we don't know about Muellner's yet. He will have
the final word on whether his building will stay or go.
Mr. Nanninga stated he had tried to reach him, and was told he will be back Monday.
Ingumunson who owns the building behind this has indicated he is interested in selling.
Alderwoman Burd stated a 2 story parking garage in that slot would be perfect allowing for
access from up at the courthouse level and on the Van Emmon Street level.
Chairman Sticka asked if IDOT would build a structure.
Mayor Prochaska stated they would probably put money toward a structure. We need a number
from the businesses on how many spaces they need. Not an open ended answer, but a number.
While we are working on this we need to look at the whole picture.
Alderman Dockstader stated this comes down to appraisal of land, that is what IDOT will base it
on.
Mayor Prochaska stated we have to decide what we want. They will pay for engineering and
other things too. There is grant money and some of it is matching funds, so lets get serious and
look now.
Alderwoman Burd stated she wanted to go on record as being against removing any buildings on
route #47. She would oppose parking spaces taking the place of an historic building.
Mayor Prochaska stated that it would depend on where it was located whether they would want
to take out a building to add asphalt. WE need to look at what we need, get the businesses to
talk about what they want and talk to IDOT.
Chairman Sticka stated businesses have to have places to park cars.
Mayor Prochaska stated different people think different areas are good parking. It is a matter of
opinion, we need feedback from businesses before we ask for specifics from IDOT. They meet in
two weeks. And they should vote for a recombination for the City Council to follow. The west
side businesses are adamant about west side parking. They say east side parking will not help
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Alderman Dockstader stated that east side businesses are not as dependent on walk in customers
as the west side businesses are.
Alderman Sowinski stated we have to weigh all factors, and asked for a time table.
Mayor Prochaska stated we want the new parking in before the old parking is taken out. With
grant money for brick sidewalks and old street lights we want to know where sidewalks need to
be.
Alderman Dockstader asked about funding for the widening of route #47.
Mr. Nanninga stated it is not on their 5 year plan.
Mayor Prochaksa stated this could happen in 3 years at ten soonest.
Alderman Sowinski asked about guidelines for sidewalk.
Mayor Prochaska stated we would ban bikes in that block of route #47 once the widened road is
put in.
Alderman Dockstader stated some businesses will move on to other areas.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Alderwoman Burd mentioned the noise from the PNA camp over the weekend, both Saturday and
Sunday.
Mayor Prochaska stated Pete Austin at the County was flooded with calls complaining. He was
on the phone all day Monday.
Mr. Nanninga stated they are now working on an ordinance for outdoor entertainment, he will get
the time for everyone.
Alderman Sowinski asked about York Meadows. Is Kramer checking on this?
Mr. Nanninga stated that he was, but Mr. Dettmer stated that putting that trailer on the property
constituted the beginning of construction, so we need a legal opinion.
Adjourned 8:00 PM
Minutes by Sandy Marker
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