Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 2010 07-07-10
APPROVED 8/3/11
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 7pm
City Hall Council Chambers
Board Members in Attendance
Jeff Baker, Chairman Mike Skinner
Charlie Walker Don Hirsch
Chris Funkhouser
Absent: Corey Johnson, Ryan Woods
Other City Officials In Attendance
Krysti Barksdale-Noble
Other Guests
Erick Jenkins, WFI/US Cellular
G. M. Sadat, P.E, Concordia
Paul Sestak, CMP Properties
Meeting Called to Order
Chairman Jeff Baker called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Roll Call
Krysti Barksdale-Noble was introduced and welcomed to the meeting. Roll call was then
taken and a quorum was established
Previous Meeting Minutes
April 7, 2010
A motion was made by Skinner and seconded by Walker to approve the minutes as read.
Unanimously approved on voice vote.
Public Hearing
1.ZBA 2010-02 US Cellular, Petitioner, filed an application requesting a
variance to City Code, Title 10, Chapter 15, Section 5, to permit for height
exceeding the legal cell tower conforming height of 100 feet. The real
property consists of approximately 1.89 acres, located immediately north of
Route 34 and immediately east of Eldamain Road.
Funkhouser moved and Hirsch seconded to enter into Public Hearing. Voice vote
approval. Chairman Baker then swore in those who would speak.
Erick Jenkins of US Cellular said US Cellular wants to build a cell tower with a height
variance of 94 feet at 1947 US Hwy. 34. They also wish to make the tower marketable to
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other carriers. He stated there is a coverage gap between the towers existing at this time
on Rt. 47 and Main St. in Plano.
Paul Sestak said he is one of the owners of a parcel east of the location. He said is
concerned since the proposed tower is 2 times the allowable height. He hopes that this
location will be retail in the future and is concerned that the tower would be a very tall
structure in a retail area. Board member Skinner questioned if land east of the tower
would be secured in the event the tower fell and if the area was residential. Mr. Jenkins
said there is a 500-foot setback requirement and Ms. Barksdale-Noble confirmed the
distance from each nearby street. The tower would also be designed to break away at
certain points and it was noted that the structure laws are very strict.
Mr. Walker asked if other businesses had been notified regarding the tower. Ms.
Barksdale-Noble said property owners within 500 feet were notified and a notice was
also placed in the Kendall County Record.
The Hearing was then closed at 7:20pm on a motion by Skinner and second by
Funkhouser. Voice vote approval.
Some Board members expressed concern over possible future development in this area
and the placement of the tower. However, it was also noted that more phone coverage in
this area is desired
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This matter will go before Plan Commission on July 14.
The Board then reviewed the Standards for Granting a Variance.
A motion was made by Skinner and seconded by Hirsch to approve ZBA 2010-02 to
grant a variance for the conforming height of 100 feet to 194 feet.
Roll call vote: Walker-yes, Skinner-yes, Hirsch-yes, Funkhouser-yes, Baker-yes. Passed
unanimously.
Additional Business
Mr. Skinner noted that he had been appointed to the committee to review the Yorkville
Building Codes and he encouraged any suggestions from Board members. He noted the
issue of residential sprinklers and the related insurance costs. The first meeting will be
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held July 19.
There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Hirsch and
second by Funkhouser.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Marlys Young
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