Economic Development Minutes 2010 07-06-10
APPROVED 12/7/10
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 6:30pm
City Conference Room
In Attendance:
Committee Members
Chairman Gary Golinski
Alderman Rose Spears
Alderman Robyn Sutcliff
Alderman Wally Werderich
Other City Officials
Community Development Director Krysti Noble
Building Code Official Paul Zabel
City Park Designer Laura Schraw
Other Guests
Lynn Dubajic, YEDC
(arr. 6:47pm)
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Chairman Gary Golinski. He welcomed
and thanked everyone for their attendance.
Minutes for Correction/Approval
June 1, 2010
Two corrections were noted: From the last page, Alderman Spears will be the new
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liaison for the Cable Consortium. Krysti Noble’s name was misspelled on the 1 page.
The minutes were then approved with these corrections.
Items Recommended by Plan Commission for Approval:
1. PC 2010-07 Zoning Code Test Amendment Regarding Alcohol Manufacturing and
Microbreweries
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This was part of Plan Commission Public Hearing from June 9. The Commission
recommended approval of the text amendment with changes. They recommended that
the text amendment should allow for manufacturing of alcohol in the M1 district and for
microbreweries to be special uses within the business district. Other changes included
increasing the permitted yearly production from 5,000 to 15,000 barrels and also
removing the reference to “bars” in the definition of the microbreweries.
Alderman Werderich asked what determined the increase in quantity. Ms. Noble said she
suggested the recommended amount after conducting a survey of other towns. This item
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will move to the July 13 Council consent agenda.
New Business
1. EDC 2010-24 Building Permit Report for May 2010
No comments
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2. EDC 2010-25 Building Inspections Report Summary for May 2010
Mr. Zabel said there was an average of 6 inspections a day in May and he is spending a
half day in the field. Alderman Spears commented that she liked the term “re-inspection”
on the report.
3. EDC 2010-26 Foreclosure Update
Ms. Noble said that she receives the data on the number of foreclosures from YEDC on a
monthly basis. She noted that Yorkville has the highest number in comparison to
surrounding communities. Alderman Golinski asked if there was a list of addresses for
pre-foreclosures and foreclosures. The City GIS employee is also working on a layered
map of these houses. Ms. Noble will send a list of addresses to the committee members.
4. EDC 2010-27 Integrated Transportation Plan Implementation Update
Laura Schraw reported that a grant application for ComEd was again open. She said
matching funds cannot be used on this trail that is less than a mile from Rt. 47. She
suggested looked at the Kennedy Road area, but said that it would require some
acquisition. The Kennedy Road trail would extend from Rt. 47 to Mill Street. Alderman
Sutcliff noted that she had received emails about safety issues for that stretch of road.
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Ms. Schraw said this grant application is due by August 31, but she said that if the City
cannot match the funds, there is a 2-year penalty from IDNR before another application
can be made. Alderman Werderich said a clearer picture is needed, but the cash outlay of
$220,000 of the $800,000 is very large for the City. He added that there are differing
opinions on the need for trails. Chairman Golinski asked Laura to obtain more
information.
It was suggested by Ms. Noble that perhaps a meeting to discuss ITP issues could be held
prior to EDC from 6-6:30. Committee members approved of this idea.
This matter will be discussed with EEI and then move to Park Board and City Council.
Ms. Schraw noted that the grant money was just released in the prior week.
5. EDC 2010-28 Zoning Commission Update
Krysti Noble reported that the Commission is looking at adoption of the revised codes in
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June of 2011. The next meeting will be held on July 28 and the guest speaker will be
the person who writes the Illinois Land Use Law.
6. EDC 2010-29 Building Code Update Committee
Paul Zabel and Krysti Noble have been reviewing the Building Code. There will be a
series of meetings with a 3-phase approach: assessment, review and adoption. The
process is expected to be complete by July 2011. The committee will meet on July 18.
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Old Business
1. EDC 2010-23 Telecommunications Tower Fees
A survey of surrounding towns was conducted by Krysti Noble to obtain feedback on the
entitlement process of these towers. She said some towns address this is a special use
while others use variance requests. She said the City’s fees are consistent, but low in
some areas. Overall, she said the fees vary widely depending on the approach used by
the municipality. She said changing the fee structure could be an option. Krysti said
there are both application fees and permit fees. Structural and electrical reviews would
be done also. Currently in the City ordinance, an inspection and review is required.
More research will be conducted and this item will be brought back next month.
There was no additional business and the meeting was adjourned at 7:04pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted
Marlys Young
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