Zoning Commission Minutes 2010 09-22-10
APPROVED 11/17/10
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ZONING COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:00pm
Parks & Recreation Administration Office
201 W. Hydraulic Ave.
Board Members in Attendance:
Michael Crouch, Chairman
Jeff Baker
Al Green
Gary Neyer
Pete Huinker (7:10 pm)
Greg Millen (7:16 pm)
Absent: Phil Haugen
City Officials in Attendance:
Krysti Barksdale-Noble, Community Development Director
Paul Zabel, Building Code Official
Guests:
None
Meeting Called to Order:
Chairman Michael Crouch called the meeting to order at 7:05pm.
Roll Call:
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Previous Meeting Minutes:
August 25, 2010
August 25, 2010 minutes were approved as read on a motion by Jeff Baker and second by Al Green.
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Comments by Chairman Crouch
Mr. Crouch appreciates that packets can be projected onto the screen, as opposed to printing out so many
pages.
Mr. Crouch would like to set a 9:00pm meeting cutoff time for this and future Zoning Commission
meetings.
A. Continued Review and Commentary of Previously Recommended Zoning Chapters
Table of Contents
Ms. Noble indicated that the monikers for Residential Districts have been changed, to eliminate redundancy.
Chapter 1: Zoning Purpose and Interpretation
Changes are highlighted in red.
Discussion
10-1-4/ V: This is a statement that the Commission intends, with their enforcement of zoning and
applications of zoning, to adhere to the standards within the Subdivision Control Ordinance.
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Chapter 2: Rules and Definitions
Changes are highlighted in red.
Discussion
Club or Lodge, Private: Ms. Noble stated “for profit” should be included, and she listed ten types of “for
profit” private clubs.
Daycare Facility: This definition was adjusted, to be in compliance with the Department of Children and
Family Services (DCFS) licensing standards.
Dwellings were all updated, to be consistent with the new Residential District descriptions.
Flag Lots: Prohibited if the minimum required lot frontage is not met; Mr. Green mentioned that the
definition contradicts the Regulatory Use language as stated in Chapter 3. The Regulatory Use language will
be updated to eliminate the contradiction with the definition, as well as the contradiction within itself.
Ms. Noble stated that flag lot language was added because the City doesn’t know yet what challenges future
developments may have; this language allows for a mechanism to use administrative judgment to allow a
certain use without having to go through a large process, and it allows for flexibility in the code.
Trailer, travel: Mr. Green noted that the maximum gross floor area for a travel trailer should be less than
320 square feet, not 220.
Chapter 3: General Zoning Provisions
Changes are highlighted in red.
Discussion
10-3-2: Recreational and laundry drying equipment will be moved to the rear-yard.
10-3-5: Ms. Noble will provide a chart for the next meeting, listing the permitted accessory buildings and
structures. The permitted location was also clarified.
10-3-7: Ms. Noble stated that there a lot of opportunities and locations to park trailers in ways that don’t
infringe on anyone’s ability to own one. The majority of current complaints come from the older sections of
Yorkville, and many newer subdivisions have covenants which address trailers and RV’s (Recreational
Vehicles). This code section does not apply to RV’s, as they are vehicles; not trailers. The current code
states that utility and travel trailers must be stored in an enclosed structure; they may not be parked on a
driveway. Additionally, not more than one camping trailer may be parked or stored in the open area of a
residential property, as long as it’s not in the required yard. Pop-up campers are allowed in driveways under
the current and the proposed code. The proposed changes state that not more than one travel, camping, or
utility trailer may be parked or stored openly in the driveway (with conditions), and that trailers may be
stored openly in the rear yard (with conditions). Additionally, temporary parking and use of travel trailers
will require a permit. Mr. Baker does not support storing trailers on a hard surface; he would like this
removed & any weed complaints dealt with under the Weed Ordinance; Ms. Noble will remove this
language. Mr. Crouch prefers seeing trailers on the side of the house, as opposed to the driveways- but there
are required yard issues on side yards. Mr. Crouch asked if storage trailers such as “Pods” are allowed in
driveways; as with dumpsters, they are allowed temporarily (with conditions) on the private side of the yard.
Perhaps those should be regulated/ permitted, and this can be explored by another committee. Mr. Neyer
suggested that if a trailer is parked outside for more than thirty (30) days, it could be assumed to be an
accessory structure and therefore must comply with all accessory structure codes. Verification will be
difficult, and the owner could remove it on day twenty nine (29) and re-park it. Mr. Green suggested a poll
on the City website, to get the public’s input. Screening was brought up, but the group felt that the possible
methods of screening might be more visually offensive than the actual trailer. Mr. Millen inquired if
neighboring communities’ regulations could be used as a template; Ms. Noble responded that the proposed
language does mimic existing codes in neighboring communities, and that she researched online many
different codes to use as a tool when writing this. The committee agreed to think further about this section,
and discuss again at the next meeting.
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Additional Business:
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday October 27, 2010 at 7:00pm, and will be held at the Parks and
Recreation Building at 201 W. Hydraulic Ave.
Adjournment:
There was no further business and a motion was made by Mr. Huinker to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Millen
seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 9:00pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Jennifer Woodrick