Plan Council Minutes 2003 02-27-03 4
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
Plan Council Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date: February 27, 2003
Convened at 9:57 a.m.
Attendees
Joe Wywrot—City Engineer Bill Dettmer—Building &Zoning
Anna Kurtzman—Planning Coordinator Mike Schoppe—City Planner
Lynn Dubajic—YEDC Tony Graff— City Administrator
Tim Fairfield—BKFPD Ron Diederich—Sergeant YPD
Dawn McCarty- BKFPD Laura Brown—Parks & Rec Dept
Tom Hughes—Pride Pantry Mamisha Desai—Pride Pantry
Nmpesh Desai—Pride Pantry Badal Pamar—Pride Pantry
MINUTES
Minutes from January 23, 2003 were accepted by consensus as presented.
PC 2003-02—Pride Pantry—Special Use for Gas Station
Overview
This property is located on the east side of Route 47 across from Town Square Park. Petitioner is
requesting a special use for a gas station to strengthen his ability to compete economically. Years ago
this was a gas station. Tom Hughes knows the history of the site and the owners asked him to be
involved in this request. The owners are planning to remove the front portion (8x14) of the building
for extra room.
Site Plan Issues—Planning Coordinator
➢ Ms. Kurtzman reviewed scope of approval and process. This will go before the Plan
Commission, EDC, COW and City Council for consideration and approval. Land use issues
and impact, and life safety issues will be reviewed. There will be a Public Hearing before the
Plan Commission which is scheduled for 3/12/2003.
➢ It was suggested that the petitioner review the City's Zoning Ordinance, Special Use section.
The Plan Commission's recommendation is based on findings of fact. Ms. Kurtzman advised
that the petitioner review them and identify that their proposal meets the requirements. Some
of the findings of fact that were reviewed were; impact on immediate area, life safety issues
like layout to minimize issues, and whether this is an economic detriment to the area-no.
➢ Variances should also be identified. There is a Zoning Ordinance section on findings of fact
for variances.
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➢ Ms. Kurtzman has been in contact with Rick Powell, IDOT. IDOT will only respond to
approve or disapprove if a permit is required. It appears, at this point, that a permit is not
required. They will consider the future of Route 47, as well as the current.
➢ A change of use permit may also be required from IDOT due to the access points. The
possibility of closing the south driveway to reduce entrances onto the highway was discussed.
IDOT may require it. The standard for driveway width was discussed as well.
➢ Mr. Dettmer explained the city's proposed zoning Overlay Ordinance,business/residential.
This does not apply to the fire marshal. The most restrictive use will be followed,which is
residential.
Site Plan Issues—City Planner
➢ Mr. Schoppe recommended that with review of this site plan, the location be brought up to
current city standards (current ordinances) including the number of parking spaces, setbacks
(pavement to property and building location), minimizing impact to the neighbors and
landscape screening.
➢ More information is needed on the site plan including,number of parking places, scaled
drawing, dumpster site, a landscape plan is needed, existing sidewalk and entrances should be
shown along with the changes proposed. This should be submitted to Anna Kurtzman as the
city's point person.
Plat Issues—Engineering
A few comments were discussed;
➢ Setbacks need to be determined. IDOT needs to be contacted.
➢ A State Fire Marshal permit will be required. Their office is speaking with the contractors;
other permits needed are unclear at this point. The underground storage tanks may be located
on the north side. Standards and history need to be investigated.
➢ The State Fire Marshal & IDOT will review the placement of the underground storage tanks.
IDOT will review based on the planned widening of Route 47.
➢ IDOT and IEPA should be contacted. There was a gas station previously on this site years ago
that contaminated the soil. There is an IEPA agreement in place that my impact future site
development. Ms. Kurtzman will research.
➢ The petitioner's engineer needs to be prepared to answer questions for Plan Commission
regarding how they are planning safety for cars coming in and out.
Mr. Graff asked that the petitioner bring in projections of increased use and new customers. The
petitioner stated that he owns 3 other locations and we are welcome to visit one at 143rd and LaGrange
Rd. in Orland Park which is similar.
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The city encourages viability. Issues need to be worked out prior to City Council approval taking in
to account now and the future.
The accident rate at the entrances were discussed. Sgt. Diederich stated that when traffic increases,
accidents increase, they go hand in hand. There are ways to reduce the threat of accidents. He will
speak with IDOT. Sgt. Diederich will check the actual numbers.
If new or additional plans are being submitted for Plan Commission, they need to be here before
March 5th to allow for review by the city planner, building and zoning and engineering. The public
hearing may be continued if no additional information is submitted. Should the petitioner choose to
wait until the April Plan Commission meeting,plans are needed by March 17th. The later would make
it easier for the Commission to approve.
Next step Plan Commission on 3/12/03.
Additional Business
None
Meeting Adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Minutes submitted by Holly Baker.
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