Plan Commission Minutes 2007 06-13-07 Page 1 of 4
APPROVED 7/11/07
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE �
PLAN COMMISSION
YORKVILLE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:00pm
Chairman Anne Lucietto called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.
ROLL CALL:
Members present: Tom Lindblom, Sandra Adams, Charles Kraupner, Clarence
Holdiman, Jack Jones, Michael Crouch ( arrived 7:27pm Member absent: Brian
Schillinger. A quorum was established.
CITY STAFF AND VISITORS:
Mayor Valerie Burd, Community Development Director Travis Miller, City Planner
Charlie Wunder, Interim City Manager Bart Olson, Alderman Joe Plocher, Alderwoman
Rose Spears, Alderwoman Robyn Sutcliff, Economic Development Director Lynn
Dubajic. See also guest list attached.
Prior to proceeding with the regular agenda, Chairman Lucietto asked Mayor Burd to
present Tom Lindblom a plaque in recognition of 12 years of service as Plan Commission
Chairman.
MINUTES:
The minutes from the January 10, 2007 meeting were approved on a motion by Adams
and second by Holdiman. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: - Requested by Petitioner
1. PC 2007 -19
A motion was made by Lindblom and seconded by Adams to open Public Hearing 2007-
19. The motion was approved unanimously on a voice vote. Charles and Jacquelyn
Briguglio filed an application requesting annexation to the City and a change in zoning to
R -1. The property consists of 1.1 acres and is located at 10940 River Road.
Attorney Dan Kramer was present on the petitioner's behalf and said the Public Hearing
was conducted at the Plan Council. He said he wished to continue the Public Hearing on
this night to hear final staff comments. The petition has been scheduled for the June 21,
Plan Council meeting for staff review. A July 11 continuation date to Plan Commission,
is requested for the Public Hearing
A nearby resident, Glen Levy of 10911 River Road, asked to speak and was sworn in by
Chairman Lucietto. He asked what the ramifications of annexation would be for people
in the general area. Attorney Kramer explained that the requested annexation would not
require Mr. Levy's property to be annexed and there are no forced annexations.
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A motion was then made by Lindblom and seconded by Adams to move the petition to
the June 21 Plan Council meeting. Approved unanimously on a voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. PC 2007 -16 Yorkville Crossing Unit 1(Wal -Mart)
Travis Miller said Yorkville Crossing was annexed in 2000 and consists of a 6 -lot
subdivision. This item is for final plat and he gave a synopsis of the staff comments. He
said the stormwater will be managed by an infiltration basin and will percolate into the
ground. Also, City staff is working with the developer and property owner to revise the
current PUD agreement and add easement language.
Chairman Lucietto asked for any comments from the commission members. Kraupner
asked where the retention basin is located and if there is any concern for the size.
Tom Lindblom made a motion to recommend that City Council approve the final plat
subject to staff comments and Jack Jones seconded this motion. Roll call was taken:
Jones -yes, Lucietto -yes, Holdiman-yes, Kraupner -yes, Adams -yes, Lindblom -yes.
Motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PC2007 -20 Shamrock Farms — Concept Plan
Ron Adams of Shamrock Farms introduced Jeff Martin of Teska Associates (land
planners). Mr. Martin gave an overview of the proposed development. He said it is
located at Walker and Caton Farm Road on the east side of Rt. 47 and consists of 128
acres with 15 acres of retail along Rt. 47. City staff has also recommended a frontage
road.
Also featured will be row homes backing up to commercial, duplexes around the town
square, 10,000 — 12,000 square foot lots for single family homes and 3 -acre commons.
Bio- swales are also proposed near Aux Sable Creek.
Sandy Adams commented that she preferred 12,000 square foot lots. The smaller lots
will be nearer to the commercial according to Ron Adams. Jones added that if there is
green space behind the smaller lots, the Board would be more likely to consider the
smaller lots, but he said the overall concept is good.
The location of parks has not been determined at this time because Mr. Adams said he is
gathering input from the Park District.
When questioned about the possible alley access for garages, Ron Adams said that
determination has not yet been made. They are looking at engineering issues and will
also base their decision on City staff recommendations.
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2. PC 2007 -21 Hearthwood Farms — Concept Plans
Brian Schumaker, Wendler Engineering Services and Jack Zausa were present on behalf
of Zausa Homes. Their proposed development is north of Galena Rd and south of Rt. 30,
west of Dickson and the Montgomery city limits is just to the east. Concord Drive from
Montgomery is an arterial street that they plan to continue through their subdivision.
City staff asked that a curve be added to that street.
They have met with the Park Board and school district and a 3 -acre park is planned.
Pedestrian and bike paths will be constructed along Concord and Dickson.
There is a total of 74.5 acres with 180 single - family lots ranging in size from 10,500-
12,000 square feet. Forty -eight townhomes are also planned due to the Com Ed lines on
the north side, making it a less desirable single - family area. The total gross density for
the entire development is 4.08.
Mr. Schumaker said it is not known if Hearthwood Homes would be in the Yorkville or
Montgomery city limits. He asked the two towns to come together for a decision on this
matter and he said their preference would be Yorkville. When questioned by Mr. Jones
about the strengths /weaknesses for Yorkville or Montgomery, Mr. Schumaker said that
he understood that Montgomery asked for 20 -25 acres of commercial. That would not be
profitable for the developers. Mr. Jones asked for larger lot sizes and more creativity.
Mr. Crouch was concerned about the density. The lot sizes are just under the
recommended 12,000 square feet and he asked the developers to move the lot lines to
achieve the minimum size. He was also not in favor of the one way in and one way out.
Parking for the park was also questioned. This will be determined by the Park Board's
decision as to what kind of park it will be.
Developer Jack Zausa commented that currently there are 6- million platted lots in the
U.S. and smaller projects are not currently economical. It is thought that housing will not
rebound until 2012. He believes the commercial that Montgomery asked for will sit
vacant because of that.
Tom Lindblom said that regardless if the development is in Montgomery or Yorkville,
Bristol Kendall Fire protection would object to the 1 -way in, 1 -way out. A second
possible entrance was discussed. Other comments made by other committee members
were: need more green buffers and bigger lot sizes, less density, too plain and curvier
roads are needed.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
In additional business, Travis Miller said that various portions of the Comprehensive Plan
have been updated in the past years and that another update is now needed. The goals
and strategies should also be reviewed for relevance. The staff recommendation is to
begin dialogue and conduct an in -house update since the city now has a dedicated City
Planner. Mr. Miller would like to begin this summer.
Mr. Miller said a scope of update and goals have been drafted. He said he would like to
involve the public for their input, as early as this fall. He would like the final version to
be done at this time next year. Mr. Lindblom said there should be representation from the
sanitary district also.
Charlie Wunder, City Planner said another reason the update is necessary is because the
State of Illinois passed the Local Planning Technical Assistance Act. This details the
elements to be included in a comprehensive plan and Yorkville is currently missing a
couple of those elements. In the legislation, it states that certain favors can be granted to
municipalities that meet the requirements. There is no funding from the State for this
project, but an update will make it easier to request grants.
Mr. Jones said it would be helpful to see the current Comprehensive Plan and any
changes that were made to that plan, in a Power Point presentation.
City staff will ask the Plan Commission to help facilitate meetings and Mr. Miller asked
for a steering committee to be established by July. This concluded the discussion.
In another matter, Ms. Lucietto asked the commission members to complete a computer
survey regarding their preference for paper or digital material for meetings.
As there was no further additional business, a motion was made by Jones and seconded
by Adams to adjourn the meeting. Passed unanimously on a voice vote. Adjourned
8:03pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker
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