Plan Commission Minutes 2009 06-10-09 Page 1 of 3 APPROVED 7/8/09
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PLAN COMMISSION
Yorkville Public Library, Historic Meeting Room
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:00pm
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Chairman Anne Lucietto called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Roll Call:
Jeff Baker Tom Lindblom
Clarence Holdiman Michael Crouch
Sandra Adams Anne Lucietto
Jack Jones (an•v. 7:09pm)
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Absent: Charles I ,'aupner, Brian Schillinger
A quorum was established
Other Citv Staff:
Travis Miller, Community Development Director
Stephanie Boettcher, Senior Planner
Guests:
Richard Scheffrahn Matt Schury, Kendall County Record
John Foreman Robert Nelson, Attorney
Evelyn Cooper Larry Cooper
Minutes:
The minutes of May 13, 2009 were approved on a motion and second by Michael Crouch
and Jeff Baker, respectively. Motion approved unanimously.
New Business:
1. PC 2009 -05 Alan R. Haehner, petitioner, filed an application requesting
annexation and rezoning from Kendall County A -1 Agricultural to City of
Yorkville R -2 Residential. The 120 -acre property is located at the northwest
corner of Ament and Ashley Roads.
A Public Hearing was held at the meeting last month. Travis summarized the meeting
and said the consensus was that the Commission members were not in favor of straight
R -2 zoning due to the density. In staff discussions it was pointed out that under the
Comprehensive Plan, there would be approximately 230 units per acre. The petitioner
asked for increased density. The item was then tabled at the last meeting.
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In a revised report, the staff recommendation is to place a cap on the number of units in
the Annexation Agreement. They also recommended R2 zoning if the number did not
exceed 300.
Jeff Baker asked if the surrounding farms are strictly agricultural or if there is livestock.
Travis said the farm to the west is crops and the farm to the north historically had
animals, however, the cattle operation has been re- located. Mr. Baker also added that in
the past, new neighbors were not able to file complaints due to any odors and said that
similar restrictions should be included. He also stated he was not in favor of the R2
zoning that far out from the City. Mr. Crouch suggested language that included "the right
to farm ".
Action Items
i. Annexation
Tom Lindblom moved to recommend to the City Council that this annexation be
approved. The motion was seconded by Mike Crouch.
Roll call vote: Lindblom -yes, Holdiman -yes, Crouch -yes, Adams -yes, Jones -yes, Baker -
yes, Lucietto -yes. Passed unanimously.
ii. Rezoning
A motion was made by Michael Crouch and seconded by Tom Lindblom to approve the
rezoning of PC 2009 -05 to R2 with a cap of 300 units and subject to staff comments.
Roll call vote: Holdiman -yes, Crouch -yes, Adams -yes, Jones -yes, Baker -no, Lindblom -
yes, Lucietto -yes. Passed 6 -1.
2. Comprehensive Plan — Goals and Objectives Progress
Stephanie Boettcher presented a 6 -month review of the plan. Her report included a list of
priorities that were established after the last Open House. She said design guidelines
were updated and approved by the City Council. The goal is to consistently apply these
guidelines. Landscaping at the City gateways and also transportation will be worked on
in the future. Ms. Boettcher asked for any suggestions or other input that staff should
consider.
Mr. Baker reiterated that he wants to preserve trees when parcels of land are developed.
He said they are old trees and provide a buffer effect. Historically, he said the trees or
hedges are removed and they are replaced with roads. Crouch and Jones said they agreed
with Baker. Ms. Boettcher said that the Comprehensive Plan asks developers to keep the
trees.
Plan item marked "not applicable" were questioned by Crouch. These pertained to grant
writers on retainers.
Additional Business:
Chairman Lucietto noted that Platteville Mayor Jerry Friel had passed away.
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Ms. Lucietto said a group called CMAP 2040 who has worked with the City on other
projects, was trying to propose high -rise buildings for the downtown. These buildings
would block the views and she reminded them of the Comprehensive Plan that tries to
preserve the views.
According to Travis Miller, CMAP has hired a design firm to present visualizations and
Yorkville will be showcased. Yorkville is one of 12 communities CMAP is working with
on this project. A poster -size presentation will be on display at the Sears Tower,
Millenium Park and also at Yorkville City Hall. They will also set up a kiosk for input.
There will also be a vision plan for energy and transportation in 2040.
Ms. Lucietto noted that two parks were dedicated this weekend.
A Zoning Commission update was given by Mr. Crouch. They are reviewing the
language and the appropriateness of districts. He said it will take approximately 13 -14
months to complete, but noted that it has not been updated for 36 years. There has been
100% attendance at the 3 meetings.
There was no further business and a motion to adjourn was made by Crouch and
seconded by Baker. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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