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Plan Commission Minutes 2002 02-13-02
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE � © PLAN COMMISSION MEETING AFI- -� WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 13,2002 Chairman Lindblom called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Kerry Green, Clarence Holdiman,Jeff Baker,Anne Lucietto, Sandra Adams, Brian Schillinger, Jack Jones, Tom Mizel, Ted King, Michael Crouch, Andrew Kubala, Tom Lindblom Members absent: Bill Davis VISITORS Visitors filled the room and spilled into the hallways. Those who spoke at the meeting were: Roberta Peterson,Jeff Spang,Rodney Tonelli,Dallas Ingemunson, Craig Stewart, Tom Heiss, Duane Hartman,Mike Bollweg,John Resch,Richard Stone,Larry King, Steve Booth,Dale Woodworth,Randy Moore,Rita Brubaker,Dale Nelson,Camille Grimes,Mike Deutsch,Joe Barry,Ken Gillum,Betty Ross, Jesus Munoz,Dennis Olek,Denise Olek, John Burt, Sue Hills, Art Prochaska, Dan Kramer, Rose Walter, Vince Cook, Carolyn Chass, Dwight Farner, Melissa Maye,Alan Olson,Lori Heff Delancy,Kelly Murray,Brian Meyer,Loren Miller,Edmund Brown,Jill Ryan,Tony Graff,Roger Artson,Paul Tressler,Joe Wywrot,Mike Schoppe,Michael Capp A quorum was established.. Minutes from the January 9,January 24, and January 30 meetings were approved. PUBLIC HEARING 1 Amendment to the United City of Yorkville Comprehensive plan Yorkville resident Roberta Peterson wants the city to preserve the small town charm of the north side. She also wanted to suggested the city allow for houses along Route 47 be used for limited businesses. Yorkville resident Jeff Spang shared the same sentiments. Rodney Tonelli, of Ruettiger,Tonelli and Associates, said the concerns expressed were already put into the revisions. Andrew Kubala moved to table the public hearing until the March 13 meeting. Anne Lucietto seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING 2 PC 2001-18 Wyndham Deerpoint Homes annexation and re-zoning. Jeff Baker moved to open the public hearing. Lucietto seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Dallas Ingemunson representing Mary Block and the Block family said, "We are concerned about the future of the agricultural operation." He raised two main concerns the family holds over the proposed re-zoning. The family is concerned about the impact of run off water onto the farm. Secondly,the family is concerned about the impact that would occur because of people living next to the farm. He said the family farm needs protection from both of the issues. Two sides of the farm as well as the lane coming from Route 126 will be impacted by the proposed use. He asked that the Plan Commission continue the matter to another date. "We don't like the development at all,"he said. Those in the audience applauded his comment. "We're also trying not to be difficult about it, Ingemunson said. Yorkville resident Craig Stewart is concerned about potential runoff. He also indicated he's not worried about the density of the proposed development,but the duality. "I'd like to see something done well with this piece," he said. Yorkville resident Tom Heiss, said, "We moved out here to look at the cornfields."He is concerned about the traffic the proposed development would create. Plan Commission Chairman Tom Lindblom said the commission will have more discussion at the March 13 meeting and invited those who are concerned about the proposed development to attend the meeting. He also said a sketch of the proposed development will be placed in the Yorkville City Hall lobby for people to view. Lucietto moved to table the public hearing until the March 13 meeting. Sandra Adams seconded the motion_ The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING 3 PC2002-02 Heartland Circle annexation and re-zoning. Michael Crouch moved to open the public hearing. Baker seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Yorkville resident Duane Hartman wanted to know what the developers' plans are for the entrances near Spring Street and how those plans will effect the roadway. He also wanted to know if the developers are planning detention or retention ponds. He fears that what is now pervious ground will become impervious. Yorkville resident Mike Bollweg said he is also concerned about storm water run off and said there's a need for storm sewers. He said the developer has requested he lower the existing culverts on his property and he's not interested in doing that. Bollweg also aired concerns over the density of the development,the size of lots and congestion on existing roadways. Yorkville resident John Resch said he is"very concerned" about the business district proposed in the center of Heartland Circle and said it doesn't belong in a subdivision. Yorkville resident Richard Stone voiced concern over the potential increase in traffic on Tuma Road and the size of the lots in the development. Yorkville resident Larry King wondered about traffic congestion with the proposed development and the impact the development could have on Yorkville schools. Lindblom explained the plan commission's role in the zoning process and said the commission will continue the hearing until next month. Yorkville resident Rita Brubaker questioned how infrastructure improvements would be paid for and maintained. She said taxpayers usually end up paying for the improvements, not the developers. Yorkville resident Dale Nelson said he'd like to see the developer pay impact fees. Plan Commission member Jack Jones suggested the developer hold and informational meeting for the public, so that the public is informed about the proposed development. Camille Grimes of Yorkville said she wants the city to take under consideration the rules regarding watershed and not to change them. Mike Deutch, of Yorkville, said he and his neighbors came to Yorkville because of the larger lot sizes and because it is a good place to raise a family. "It's just not what we envisioned would be our neighbors," he said. Dennis Olek also expressed concern about the commercial area in the planned subdivision saying it"doesn't make sense." Betty Ross questioned what kinds of businesses could go in that planned area under the zoning request. Attorney Dan Kramer said it would be limited to neighborhood-type businesses. Denise Olek suggested the main thorough fare run through the first Heartland development. In response to comments about what the developer pays, Mayor Art Prochaska said the city cannot tax developers, but it can have developers pay for certain costs through annexation agreements. Kubala moved to table the public hearing until the March 13 meeting. Lucietto seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING 4 PC 2002-04 Primus Corporation annexation and re-zoning.. Lucietto moved to open the public hearing. Kubala seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Kramer said this is the second amendment to the PUD agreement. The city had agreed to grant B-3 zoning if the developer made a park for the city in another location. The developer met his obligations and the re-zoning would fulfill the city's obligation. Kerry Green moved to approve the re-zoning. Lucietto seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. PUBLIC HEARING 5 PC 2002-05 Christopher Valentine request for annexation and re-zoning. Adams moved to open the public hearing. Lucietto seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. Concerns of residents focused on what types of businesses would be built in the area and how it would impact the value of their homes and the quality of life. Kramer said the types of approved businesses wouldn't include factories,but rather warehousing and assembly types of businesses. Chris Olson of Bristol asked what the benefits are to be annexed to Yorkville and wanted to know if Yorkville was"coming into"Bristol. Kramer said the city has reacted to requests from petitioners to be annexed into the city,but the city has not forced annexation on any property. Attorney Melissa Maye, hired by the petitioner to speak on his behalf, said the petitioner is looking into types of uses for the property. Bristol resident Lori Heffdelany shared her fear that any business development would create noise in the community. "We don't want any more noise than what we already have," she said. In response to other concerns voiced,Maye said Valentine does not intend too put any residential developments on the property. City Administrator Tony Graff also said Valentine is not in favor of a tavern going onto the property. Also, he said the City of Yorkville does not have a tavern license available. Green moved to close the hearing. Tom Mizel seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS PC 200-03 Final plat- Tucker Development Corporation and LaSalle Bank N.A., successor trustee to American National Bank&Trust Company of Chicago. Kramer said no changes have been made since the plan last came up for approval. Baker moved to approve the final plat for Tucker Development Corporation and LaSalle Bank. Kubala seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. NEW BUSINESS 1. PC 2001-18: Wyndham Deerpoint Homes petition to annex and re-zone. The item was tabled. 2. PC 2002-02: Richard Marker&Associates petition to annex and re-zone. The item was tabled. 3. PC 2002-04: Lucietto moved to approve Primus Corporation,petitioners, request to re- zone from United City of Yorkville Park to United City of Yorkville B-3 Service Business District. Crouch seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 11-1. Green, Clarence Holdiman,Baker, Lucietto,Adams, Schillinger,Jones,Mizel,King, Crouch and Lindblom voted yes. Kubala voted no. 4. PC 2002-05 Christopher Valentine petition to annex and re-zone. Lucietto said she was concerned about granting a re-zoning request from A 1 to M 1,one of the heavier manufacturing districts in the books. Lindblom said the zoning change would fall in line with approved land use for the area under the comprehensive plan. Jones asked in the commission could get more definition on what plans are for the area. Crouch said it would be helpful to know what part of the property is wetlands. Kubala moved to annex the property to the city of Yorkville. Jeff Baker seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 11-1. Green,Holdiman,Baker,Lucietto,Adams,Jones,Mizel,King, Crouch, Kubala and Lindblom voted yes. Schillinger cast a no vote. Kubala moved to table the re-zoning of the property until more can be learned about wetlands delineation and potential uses of the property. Jones seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 5. PC 2001-16 Final plat-Fox Hill,Unit 7,POD 10,DCl/Charrington,Inc. City Engineer Joe Wywrot presented the Plan Commission with a letter dated in January that listed items that still needed to be resolved by the developer. Mike Capp said many of the items outlined in the letter have been met. Jones moved to approve the final plat subject to full resolution of the comments made in Wywrot's letter. Lucietto seconded the motion. The motion passed 9-2-1. Green, Baker,Lucietto,Adams, Jones,King, Crouch and Lindblom Kvaa�� voted yes. Schillinger and Holdiman voted no. Mize] abstained. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Dina Gipe