Zoning Commission Minutes 2010 10-27-10
APPROVED W/ CORRECTIONS
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11/17/10
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
ZONING COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:00pm
Parks & Recreation Administration Office
201 W. Hydraulic Ave.
Board Members in Attendance:
Michael Crouch, Chairman
Jeff Baker
Al Green
Gary Neyer
Greg Millen (7:06 pm)
Phil Haugen (7:06 pm)
Absent: Pete Huinker
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 7:02pm.
Roll Call:
Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Previous Meeting Minutes:
September 22, 2010
Minutes will be provided at the next meeting.
Old Business
A. Continued Review and Commentary of Previously Recommended Zoning Chapters
Chapter 2: Rules and Definitions
Changes are highlighted in red.
Discussion
Daycare Facility: This definition was revised per City Attorney recommendation, to be in compliance with
the Illinois Child Care Act of 1969, as amended. ‘Senior citizen buildings’ will be removed, and a separate
definition for ‘Adult Day care’ will be provided at the next meeting.
Daycare, In-Home: New definition.
Dwelling Group: New definition.
Dwelling, Multiple-Family: Amended per City Attorney, to include two-flat apartment style dwelling units.
Mr. Millen inquired if dwellings such as “PADS”, would it be allowed; Ms. Noble stated this would be a
Special Use if in a residential district, but not if in a church.
Trailer, travel: The maximum gross floor area for a travel trailer has been updated.
DRAFT
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Chapter 3: General Zoning Provisions
Changes are highlighted in red.
Discussion
10-3-2, D-3: Laundry drying equipment will be amended to clothesline.
10-3-5, A: Ms. Noble made a table of Permitted Accessory Buildings and Structures, as a visual aide. This
table is reflective of the language in Open Space. Mr. Baker inquired why balconies are not permitted in the
front or side yard; they are permitted; they just cannot project over the buildable area. Mr. Baker would like
Open Terraces, Awnings & Canopies, Balconies, and Open Porches to all have the same criteria. Mr. Neyer
stated that a structure more than four feet above grade or has a roof (even with open sides) is restricted to the
rear yard.
10-3-7, B: The provision stating that the pedestrian way or sidewalk cannot be blocked by a trailer has been
added. There is a survey on the City website, for public input: “Should recreational campers or travel trailers
be permitted in driveways?” As of the date of this meeting, there have been 572 responses: 13%- yes; 27%-
no; 15%- don’t own a camper or trailer; 1%- not sure; and Qty. 45- other, but no reasons or statements were
given. The majority of those responding do not want to see campers or trailers in driveways.
Mr. Crouch and Mr. Baker feel comfortable allowing one (1) trailer in a driveway; Mr. Baker reminded the
commission that this does not mean people cannot have more than one- they just need to store them in the
back or in the garage. The list of three trailers will be removed. Mr. Green would like Recreational Vehicles
(RV’s) added here, but Ms. Noble said that RV’s are vehicles, and you can’t tell people they cannot have a
vehicle in their driveway. The group questioned the words “Recreational Vehicles” in Title 10-3-7; Ms.
Noble stated that boats are Recreational Vehicles and are discussed under Item “F”. Ms. Noble will include
in the next packet a copy of the new state Ordinance, allowing for golf carts on certain residential streets.
10-3-9: Performance Standards will be moved to the Residential and Business District chapters, as a
subsection.
10-3-10, G: Mr. Neyer questioned why the practice of a profession cannot be done at one’s home- what if
the profession is an architect? One can have a home office, but the primary use of the structure must remain
residential (or a request for rezoning must be approved). This section contradicts those before it; Ms. Noble
will check with the City Attorney to inquire if there is a reason this section cannot be removed.
10-3-10, I: In-Home Daycare states that an operational permit shall be required from the Bristol-Kendall
Fire District, so that the fire district will know that there are a number of children present in the residence, in
the event of an Emergency-911 call.
Mr. Neyer inquired if the current or the proposed codes addresses churches in a residential home. The
current code states that churches, seminaries, and convents are permitted uses in all Residential and Business
Zoning Districts, and no Special Use Permit is required. Parking is currently regulated, but traffic is not.
There could also be a potential impact on neighbors. Ms. Noble will conduct further research of this code.
Churches cannot be denied in any Zoning District; however they can be regulated with a Special Use Permit.
DRAFT
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New Business
A: Review and Commentary
Chapter 4: Zoning Administration and Enforcement
Changes are highlighted in red.
Discussion
Plan Council was never memorialized in the Zoning Ordinance, and was therefore added here.
10-4-2, A: “or his/ her authorized appointee” will be removed.
10-4-3, B-6: Mr. Green inquired if the City Council should be added with the Zoning Board of Appeals; this
will be discussed at the next meeting.
10-4-4, B: The word “shall” will be replaced with “may”, because not all representatives may be required at
every Plan Council. The City Administrator determines who is required to attend each Plan Council, and this
will be added as Item E.
Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy have been relocated to Section 10-4-12.
10-4-7, B: Ms. Noble clarified the notice requirements, per current practice.
10-4-7, C-1-f: This section was added to clarify that these are state standards an applicant must meet when
applying for a variation.
10-4-7, D: A provision for land-banking was added.
Additional Business:
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday November 17, 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. Baker to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Green
seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned at 9:03pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by
Jennifer Woodrick