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Plan Commission Minutes 2009 01-14-09 Page 1 of 4 I APPROVED 3/11/09 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION Yorkville Public Library, Historic Meeting Room Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:00pm Chairman Anne Lucietto called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Roll Call: Michael Crouch Charles Kraupner Sandra Adams Tom Lindblom Anne Lucietto Absent: Jack Jones, Brian Schillinger, Jeff Baker, Clarence Holdiman A quorum was established Other Citv Staff: Travis Miller, Community Development Director Stephanie Boettcher Guests: Daniel Laniosz, Thistle Stop Garden Matt Schury, Kendall County Record Bill Garrett Minutes: The minutes of December 10, 2008 were approved as read on a motion by Crouch and " second by Kraupner. Approved unanimously on a voice vote. Chairman Lucietto suggested a change in the agenda to move forward, case PC 2008 -28 Daniel Laniosz. Crouch moved and Kraupner seconded to move this item to the beginning of the meeting. Voice vote approval. Old Business: 1. PC 2008 -28 Daniel A. Laniosz, petitioner, filed an application requesting an amendment to an annexation agreement. The property consists of 3.127 acres, located at 803 W. Stagecoach Trail, Yorkville. Travis Miller referred to a staff report from January 6, 2009 that recommended a trail easement would be appropriate in the Annexation Agreement. This recommendation and the site plan have not changed. There was a brief discussion that Beecher Road would possibly one day go through this property, though many years in the future. Travis recapped the petitioner's request is to amend the Annexation Agreement with an additional site plan. The City requests to acknowledge a provision for Beecher Road alignment and the trail, both shown on the Comprehensive Plan. Page 2 of 4 In order to clarify the petition, Mr. Laniosz wanted to go on record saying his request is for the amendment for the site plan only and that he would not agree to any other requests. Commissioner Crouch also wanted to go on record as follows —the agreement states that Mr. Laniosz will agree to cooperate and negotiate in good faith in the future. He said this does not mean just saying "no ". Also for the record, Mr. Laniosz replied that he is saying "no" at this time, but would agree to negotiate in the future. Mr. Bill Garrett, neighbor to Mr. Laniosz' property asked how his property would be buffered to maintain privacy from the landscaping business. He said he did not want a fence and was promised trees. Travis said two items need to be considered: 1) the location and type of plant material for the buffer and 2) a deadline for installation. The site plan includes the pond and greenhouse. The remaining area is inventory. Mr. Garrett said the property has gone from part use to full use and that no expansion of the property was guaranteed to him 4 years ago. Crouch countered that by saying, in the last meeting the issue was screening and now it has expanded to other issues. Mr. Garrett said he had brought a document from a 2005 Economic Development Commission meeting where he was told this property would be "limited use ". When asked if he had an issue with the back property being used, if he would be screened from seeing the business, Mr. Garrett said he would not have a problem. Garrett said he had no objection to material being stored near him as long as customers were not allowed in that area. He said he was upset that promises had been made and no resolution had occurred after 4 years. Discussion turned to the type and placement of vegetation for the buffering. It was suggested the mature vegetation should be 6 feet in height. The buffering would begin 30 feet inside the nursery property and should be offset. Mr. Garrett said his property is higher than the nursery property. Chairman Lucietto summarized what is needed: 1) Mr. Laniosz should work with the staff to design the buffer with consideration of the topography, determine installation date, (possibly done by Memorial Day); 2) the plan should be put in writing. Travis Miller said a Public Hearing is scheduled for February 10 since this is an amendment. A site plan will be needed by February I s '. Mr. Garrett asked if 7 -8 foot tall trees could be planted and he referred to trees wrapped in burlap that had just been placed on the property. He asked how tall they would be at maturation. Mr. Laniosz replied that the white pines would grow to a height of 45 feet. Action Item: 1. Site Plan Amendment – Annexation Agreement A motion was made by Commissioner Crouch to approve PC 2008 -28 subject to staff comments, with additions of a February I" deadline for site plan showing location of trees, types of trees and tentative installation date by Memorial Day. This is pending approval by City Council. Adams seconded this motion. Page 3 of 4 Roll Call: Lindblom -aye; Crouch -aye; Kraupner -aye; Adams -aye; Lucietto -aye. Unanimous approval. This moves to the February I 01 City Council meeting. 2. PC 2008 -25 United City of Yorkville is considering amending Section 10- 11-3A of the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate time limitations for parking certain types of vehicles within business and manufacturing districts. This subject was discussed at the last meeting and it was agreed that the City should not take action on these vehicles parked on private property longer than 24 hours as long as it does not impact the private property owner. The property owners(s) should resolve any such situation. Action Item 1. Amend Zoning Ordinance Section 10 -11 -3A Since there was no support for this revision and there have been very few problems, no further action will be taken at this time and the item will be shelved. Public Hearin: 1. PC 2009 -01 United City of Yorkville has filed an application with the City of Yorkville requesting to add Chapter 16 to the Municipal Zoning Code regarding Wind Energy Systems. Travis Miller presented a brief overview and said communities may begin receiving requests for sustainable /green energy systems. Current city codes do not address these. types of structures so staff members created a separate Chapter for the code to include these definitions: 1. Large turbines: recommend special use only and Public Hearing with recommendation and approval by City Council. 2. Small system with tower no larger than commercial TV antenna: require special use and the zoning classification would be expanded to allow. 3. Rooftop: require administrative recommendation and one per property. Stephanie Boettcher added that smaller systems would include agriculture, business and manufacturing uses. All systems have requirements regarding the proximity to residences and the decibel level. When questioned about the noise level, she said rooftop system information was difficult to find and the larger systems have a humming sound. Both the larger and small systems would require permit fees and annual administrative fees. The rooftop system is a one -time fee. At this time Chairman Lucietto officially opened the Public Hearing and it was approved on a voice vote. The County currently has no policy for these systems, though Ms. Boettcher noted that Oswego has passed an ordinance for the smaller wind energy systems. Page 4 of 4 Chairman Lucietto questioned the height restrictions and ground clearance. She also said the towers should be grounded. Travis found information in the ordinance stating 6 stories or 80 feet was allowed. The agricultural classification has no height maximum. The Commissioners all agreed on the need for this ordinance. Action Item: 1. Add Chapter 16 to the Municipal Zoning Code Lindblom moved and Crouch seconded the motion to add PC2009 -01, Chapter 16 (with changes) to the Municipal Code. Roll call: Crouch -aye; Kraupner -aye; Adams -aye; Lindblom -aye; Lucietto -aye. Unanimous approval. The Public Hearing was closed on a unanimous voice vote. Additional Business: On January 15 at 1pm and 5pm, there will be meetings for discussion of the Aux Sable Watershed study regarding water quality. The meetings will be held at the historic courthouse. An Integrated Transportation Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for 4:30 on January 15 at the Library A Planning Consortium meeting will be held on January 22 at 7pm at the Library. Plans for 2009 will be discussed. There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Kraupner and second by Adams. Meeting adjourned at 8:04pm. 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