Economic Development Minutes 2010 03-02-10
APPROVED W/ CORRECTIONS
5/4/10
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Vice-Chairman Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Wally Werderich
Alderman Robyn Sutcliff
Other City Officials
Mayor Valerie Burd
City Administrator Bart Olson
Interim Community Development Director Laura Schraw
Building Code Official Paul Zabel
Other Guests
Attorney Dan Kramer
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC
Herb Kleinwachter
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Rose Spears at 6:35pm.
Minutes for Correction/Approval
December 1, 2009 and January 5, 2010
Both sets of minutes were approved as read.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval:
1. PC 2010-01 Pam Kleinwachter dba We Grow Kids (Daycare) – Special Use Request
It was noted that a staff review had been completed and the Plan Commission had
parking lot concerns. It was also noted that one of the units was formerly a bar. The
liquor license there was discussed and Attorney Kramer said that as long as the license
was in place prior to the daycare going in, it would be permitted. He said the restaurant
was going to close and the only definite plan was for the daycare. He said all the
improvements were in place and DCFS regulates all the fencing to be used.
Alderman Werderich commented that the daycare would be a valuable asset in his Ward
and Attorney Kramer added that this daycare also provides care for special-needs
children. This matter will move to the City Council consent agenda.
In an unrelated item not on the agenda, Attorney Kramer noted that IDOT wants
additional roadway that will come right to the curb at his office location. He noted
concerns with the sign and said it is 100 sq. ft.---larger than the new ordinance allows,
however, it only needs to be moved and will not be changed. Paul Zabel will research
how the sign might be affected by the sign ordinance.
New Business
1. EDC 2010-05 Building Permit Report for December 2009
It was noted there were 23 permits issued in December.
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2. EDC 2010 –06 Building Permit Report for January 2010
No comment.
3. EDC 2010-07 Building Inspection Report Summary for January 2010
The committee requested that the original format be used for this report. Paul will revise
and this will come back to the committee next month.
4. EDC 2010-08 Sign Ordinance Discussion
Ms. Spears said the Mayor had received a call regarding the use of sandwich board style
signs. The Mayor is requesting a moratorium on the sign restrictions to allow businesses
to use these signs without a permit or maximum time frame due to the current state of the
economy. Alderman Golinski was also contacted about differences in the sign code
between temporary banner and temporary sign.
The Mayor asked to allow this temporary moratorium, but said a permit would still be
needed with a fee of $50. She requested it for 1 year and said the business in question is
set back from the highway and she feels the sandwich boards have a positive impact.
Currently, such a sign is only allowed for 14 days and 5 times a year.
Alderman Spears said she thought the City should work with business owners for
sandwich style signs as well as banner signs. She also felt the temporary banners should
be limited to 32 sq ft. If sandwich board signs were allowed, the available space on the
sidewalk was also discussed. Ads on parked trucks were also discussed and it was agreed
this type of sign should not be allowed.
It was noted that the sandwich board request is for temporary relief while the temporary
sign request is for permanent relief. Displaying the sandwich board signs only during
business hours was also recommended. Multiple signs in one location were also
discussed. Alderman Werderich suggested that if a moratorium is applied to the
sandwich boards, a date to revisit should be established. It was agreed that there should
be a moratorium of 6 months for the sandwich boards and they should only be displayed
during business hours. The size will be determined by industry standards
Recommendation for temporary signs and banners was for 32 square feet or less. The
matter will be moved to City Council for further discussion. Bart Olson will verify with
Attorney Orr if a City Council vote or amendment is needed. Alderman Sutcliff said the
Zoning Board should be advised as well.
It was decided to move forward with a Public Hearing based upon the recommendations
of the committee
5. EDC 2010-09 Permitted Uses Within M-1 District
A request was made to set up a nano-brewery with the product being sold to restaurants
or pubs. The application would yield 1-2 kegs at a given time. Alderman Werderich
asked if there are any City restrictions on size. It would be added as a permitted use in
the M-1 district according to Mr. Olson. The committee agreed that a new business
would be an asset
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Mr. Olson said that if a City Council vote is not needed for a zoning text amendment, a
Plan Commission Hearing would be needed, and then it would move forward to City
Council at a later date.
In a related matter, Mayor Burd said that Attorney Orr and Administrator Olson are
updating City procedures and information will be given to all Aldermen.
6. EDC 2010-10 Ideas for Regional Events and Attractions
Alderman Golinski had brought up this matter in regards to an upcoming baseball
tournament that would attract over 2,000 people. He said these visitors need to have
information about local businesses. Park District personnel are currently working on a
related brochure.
Alderman Werderich suggested keeping this item on old business to be able to discuss it
further and said the method of information distribution needs to be addressed. Alderman
Sutcliff showed an example of a vendor services map. Such a map could be sent to
registrants in registration packets for events. Glory Spies is currently working on a
similar brochure. Mayor Burd suggested email blasts and to work with the Chamber.
She also said a meeting with the Chamber and Sue Vos of the Tourism Bureau would be
beneficial to discuss available amenities. She cited the example of the Hunting & Fishing
Days that draws many people who need such amenities. Mayor Burd said she had a
recent meeting with the new hotel owner to discuss how to market packages of services
in the area. Bart said he had also spoken with the Chamber about this idea and the Mayor
will follow up.
This item will return to this committee for further discussion.
7. EDC 2010-11 Review of Committee Liaisons
Ms. Spears noted that it was the committee’s decision to appoint liaisons and asked for
the committee’s recommendation to be liaison for the YEDC. Mayor Burd asked if
Alderman Munns would then be bumped from this position. Ms. Spears replied that he is
not a member of this committee and the governing ordinance states the liaison
opportunity should be given to a member of the committee. Alderman Werderich said
he did not have a problem with this. Alderman Sutcliff stated that according to the
governing ordinance, the opportunity is to be given to persons on the committee first and
the committee should follow that ordinance.
Old Business:
None
Additional Business
: None
Meeting was adjourned at 7:44pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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