Plan Commission Minutes 2007 09-12-07 Page 1 of 3
APPROVED 10/10/07
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PLAN COMMISSION
YORKVILLE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Wednesday, September 12, 2007 7:00pm
Chairman Anne Lucietto called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Roll Call:
Members present Sandy Adams, Clarence Holdiman, Charles Kraupner, Michael
Crouch, Jeff Baker, Tom Lindblom, John Hegeler, Anne Lucietto
Absent: Jack Jones, Brian Schillinger
A quorum was established
Citv Staff And Visitors:
Community Development Director Travis Miller, Richard Scheffrahn, Pete Huinker-
Smith Engineering, William Dunn - Engineering Enterprises, Michael O'Brien- O'Brien
Law Offices, Matt Schury- KENDALL CouNTYRECORD
Minutes:
The August 8, 2007 minutes were approved on a motion by Michael Crouch and second
by Charles Kraupner. Approved unanimously on a voice vote.
Presentation:
None
Public Hearings:
1. PC 2007 -30
Roger Jensen and Betty Jensen, petitioners, filed an application with the United City of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, requesting annexation to the United City of Yorkville
and rezoning from Kendall County to United City of Yorkville M -1 Limited
Manufacturing District. The real property consists of approximately .6108 acres, located
at 24 and 26 S. Cannonball Trail, Bristol Township, Kendall County, Illinois.
Chairman Lucietto noted that the petitioner requested this public hearing be continued to
October 10, 2007. In order to continue the hearing, the case must be opened and then
continued. A motion and second were made by Kraupner and Adams, respectively, to
open the hearing. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Michael O'Brien, Attorney for the Jensens spoke briefly and said the continuance was
requested following a Plan Council meeting. He said a number of issues related to the
property from which Septran operates, became apparent and need to be resolved. The
hearing will return to the Plan Council on September 27 and then the Plan Commission.
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A motion was made by Lindblom and seconded by Baker to continue this case. This
motion was approved unanimously on a voice vote.
New Business:
1. PC 2007 -29 Autumn Creek Unit 2
The final plat for Autumn Creek was presented to the Plan Commission. Pete Huinker of
Smith Engineering said this was the second phase of Autumn Creek. The 27 acres
includes a 16 -acre school site and a 5.9 -acre park site with the remainder being dedicated
right -of -way. He said the plat conforms to the preliminary engineering. Mr. Huinker
said the schools have been contacted.
In his staff comments, Travis Miller said there were a couple outstanding issues,
however, he recommended approval subject to the comments. The petitioner has agreed
to make the adjustments.
Action Item:
i. final plat
Crouch moved and Kraupner seconded a motion to approve the final plat for PC 2007 -29
Autumn Creek Phase 2. Roll was taken: Adams -aye, Baker -aye, Hegeler -aye,
Lindblom -aye, Holdiman-aye, Crouch -aye, Kraupner -aye, Lucietto -aye. Motion passed
unanimously.
Additional Business:
Chairman Lucietto reminded the Board that September 20 is the Planning Commission
Summit. Rick Powell from 11DOT will speak and in addition, Fran Klaas will be present.
Mr. Powell will speak on proposed projects and ways to address traffic congestion. After
the presentations, the group will have time to share ideas. She asked Board members to
call to indicate their attendance. Ms. Lucietto said she will order nameplates to wear at
the summit.
Hegeler asked when the Rt. 47 bridge widening is going to occur. He was directed to
speak with Mr. Powell. The former Countryside Shopping area was also discussed and
Ms. Adams asked about the progress. Travis Miller said the property owner, Tri-Lands,
brought in a team of architects two weeks ago and met with the Mayor. The current
dilemma is that originally the property was earmarked for a big -box retailer. Some of the
hoped -for retailers have located in other areas and there are fewer such retailers coming
to Yorkville at this time.
The TIF agreement required a certain square footage of retail, which Tri-Land does not
have. They hope to gain more flexibility in that agreement and incorporate destination-
type uses in addition to others. The architect is working on a concept plan with a town
center type of plan. Mr. Miller expects the plan will move forward through the Plan
Council by the end of this year. The deadline for the TIF agreement is March 2008.
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In another matter, Mr. Kraupner questioned the progress of the Tuscan Plaza in
downtown Yorkville. Travis Miller said the City Council made some modifications to
the original agreement and it was approved in August. The developer's lender asked for
some revised terminology and for a developer note to be issued. The financing needs to
be confirmed by the end of September and all permits need to be obtained by December
31 The building is to be complete by August, 2008 in order to be reimbursed with the
TIF money. Construction should begin by year -end.
Possible flooding in the below grade parking was questioned. Mr. Miller said 30 borings
were conducted since the location is so close to the river. The geology of the area
consists of soft shale and dolomite.
Mr. Hegeler also asked about the Cannonball Trail construction progress since it is
currently closed. A timetable was not known at this time.
Moving forward, Chairman Lucietto said there are currently seven items scheduled for
the October Plan Commission meeting. She asked the committee if they wished to break
this into two consecutive -week meetings. Four items are expected to involve Public
Hearings. Mr. Miller noted that not all the seven items have been through Plan Council
so it is possible they may not appear before the Plan Commission. The Board left the
decision to the Chairman depending on the number of items.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Kraupner and seconded by
Hegeler to adjourn. On a voice vote, the motion was approved by all and the meeting
adjourned at 7:18pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young, Minute Taker
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