Plan Commission Minutes 2001 08-08-01 YORKVILLE PLAN COMMISSION
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 2001
Chairman Lindblom called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Member Roll Call:
Tom Lindblom-Present Brian Schillinger-Present
Kerry Green-Absent Jack Jones-Absent
Clarence Holdiman-Present Tom Mizel-Absent
Jeff Baker-Present Ted King-Present
Anne Lucietto-Present Janet Reaves-Present
Sandra Adams-Absent Andrew Kubala-Present
A quorum was established.
Minutes:
Mr. Baker motioned and Mr. Schillinger seconded to accept the minutes of the June 13, 2001
Plan Commission. On a voice vote all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
Public Hearing:
There were no public hearings.
Old Business: None
New Business:
PC 2001-12 - Inland Office Center
Petitioner: Inland Real Estate Development Corp.
Final Plat of Subdivision
Rich Artman, on behalf of Inland gave an overview of the site plan stating they proposed to build
a two story office building on the 1.2 acre parcel, custom finishing rental spaces for tenants
operating service type businesses related to real estate.
Chairman Lindblom asked what their time table was for construction.
Mr. Artman stated they hope to be in by Fall. The Bristol-Kendall Fire Dept. will take out their
existing building just east of the Mobile station in October.
Mr. Schillinger asked if the new building would be facing Route#34.
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Mr. Artman stated it would.
Mr. Schillinger if building access would be a problem since the building would face route#34, but
the parking would be behind the building facing Market Place Drive.
Mr. Artman stated they had originally sold the property to Tucker Development, the developer
for Jewel who will occupy the major part of this corner, but in fact bought back the one acre
parcel. Inland expects to occupy about 20% of the building with the rest being other service
businesses such as architects, attorneys, etc.
Mr. Schillinger stated he was curious about the back being the main entrance, with a nice front
facing route#34.
Mr. Artman stated the back would be primarily service entrance type doors for employees, etc.,
but there would be no road cut.
Ms. Reaves asked if this would be an extension of their Oak Brook office.
Mr. Artman stated it would.
Mr. Kubala asked if they would make the back more pleasing to the eye.
Mr. Artman stated there would be appropriate landscaping.
Mr. Baker asked about adequate parking.
Mr. Artman stated there would be a bout 20 parking spaces above what is required.
Chairman Lindblom asked if City Administrator Graff had the Engineers review.
Mr. Graff stated he did, and that City Engineer, Joe Wywrot had talked to the engineers about
moving a couple of hydrants, and the placement of manholes. Building Inspector Bill Dettmer
had also done a review of the site plan and parking. They have discussed the 20 foot set-back,
which is per the consent decree which they will honor. Land Planner, Mike Schoppe has had
discussion with Matt Fiascone of Inland regarding the landscaping, and if a buffer is needed they
will honor as required. They expect a permit is about 30 days and they will of course meet our
code requirements. The building will have a full basement and they will install a sump pump. All
concerned feel this is workable.
Mr. Schillinger asked about the ornamental lighting as they had discussed with Tucker.
Mr. Graff stated that under our standard which they have to meet, they do not plan for ornamental
lighting. The cost ratio is high for ornamental, but Tucker has not ruled it out.
Mr. Schillinger asked if this apply as part of the Tucker development.
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Mr. Graff stated not in this case.
Mr. King asked that if they have a bank with a drive-up how would that alter the building.
Mr. Artman stated that the front wouldn't change much, but there would be an overhang with
bays at the end. This hasn't been developed, But the easement from Tucker would allow entry.
This is simply a concept.
Chairman Lindblom asked for a motion.
Mr. Kubala motioned and Ms. Lucietto seconded to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision for the
Inland Office Building. On a roll call vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
PC 2001-13 Amendment to the PUD
Relocation of the Clubhouse and Swimming Pool to Lots 70 & 71.
Heartland of Yorkville
Petitioner: Richard Marker
Attorney Kramer stated that because this is an amendment to the PUD, a Public Hearing will be
held at the next City Council meeting.
Mr. Marker stated that they are askisng for the ability to build their club house and swimming
pool on lots #70 and 71 as the commercial parcel has been sold. The commercial is to the north
and west of these two lots and this placement would become a transition area. They still plan to
build the club house and install the swimming pool, this is for the purpose of relocation only.
Ms. Reaves asked if they would be the same size.
Mr. Marker stated they would.
Mr. Schillinger asked if 24 parking spaces would be adequate.
Mr. Marker stated that Heartland has 1 1/3 miles of trail system that connects to the pool, and
they hope most residents would walk to the pool, and they are probably over parked.
Mr. Schillinger asked about employees.
Mr. Marker stated there would probably be only one employee. The homeowners would
determine if they have employees.
Mr. Schillinger asked about overflow from the commercial.
Mr. Marker stated that 24 parking spaces was more than adequate, the subdivision is gear toward
pedestrians, roller bladers, etc., and this has been reviewed by staff with no objections.
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Chairman Lindblom asked about development of the commercial.
Mr. Marker stated they have had offers from an auto maintenance chain for oil change and lube
business who presented a contract, but they rejected this. They have also had overtures for office
use, but they are looking for something more compatible.
Chairman Lindblom asked for a motion.
Ms Lucietto motioned and Mr. Baker seconded to approve PC 2000-13 Heartland of Yorkville -
Amendment to the PUD to relocate the Clubhouse and Swimming Pool to Lots 70 & 71. On a
roll call vote all members present voting yes. Motion carried.
PC 2001-13 Final Plat of Subdivision, Unit 2 & 3
Heartland of Yorkville
Petitioner: Richard Marker
Chairman Lindblom stated Heartland has a second request tonight to approve their Final Plat of
Subdivision for Units 2 and 3.
Mr. Marker stated this conformed exactly to their approved plans that have been approved by the
City and the City Engineer, and once the Letter-of-credit is in place the plat will be signed and
recorded.
City Administrator, Tony Graff stated there are no outstanding issues.
Ms Lucietto motioned and Mr. Kubala seconded to approve PC 2000-13 Heartland of Yorkville
-Unit 2 & 3 Final Plat of Subdivision subject to engineering. On a roll call vote a members
present voting yes. Motion carried.
PC 2001-14 Amendment to the PUD
Modify the Path of the Trail
Prairie Garden
Petitioner: Windham Homes
Chairman Lindblom stated that they are asking to remove the westerly and southerly portions of
the walking trail.
Richard Scheffi-ahn, Windham Homes representative stated this would form somewhat of a loop,
but not a complete loop. There is a nice stand of trees that would have to be removed to
complete the trail as planned. The trees form a buffer to the homes to the west and those
residents would like the trees to stay.
City Administrator Tony Graff stated they have accepted the easement on the western part of the
property and there are no other easements. If future trails were wanted they would be between
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the subdivisions and the Park Board felt the benefit was to the west. They will give a $5500.
credit for the easement with protective language from Attorney Kramer. There is also a 20 foot
conservation easement. They have had discussion with Greebriar regarding the pedestrian trail.
Greenbriar may be coming in to change the Duplexes along this boundary to Single family. Mike
Schoppe would then make a recommendation for this.
Mr. Schillinger stated that what is happening with the duplexes is unknown.
Mayor Prochaska stated it is unsure if that will happen and when.
Administrator Graff stated we can only address the easement.
Mr. Scheffrahn stated this was what the Park Board wanted.
Mr. Baker asked if it would be open to the public.
Administrator Graff stated the easement opens it to the public.
Mr. Scheffrahn stated that the proposed fence was to protect walker from golf balls coming from
Parfection, so eliminated they wanted the wording changed to eliminate the fence.
Administrator Graff stated they need to remove the language referencing land cash from the PUD,
and add the preservation of the easement.
Chairman Lindblom asked for a motion.
Mr. Baker motioned and Mr. Holdiman seconded to approve PC 2000-14 Prairie Garden -
Amendment to modify the path of the walking trail. On a roll call vote 3 members voted yes,
members voted no, and Ms. Lucietto abstained. Motion failed
Mayor Prochaska announced they have a schedule from Ruttiger and Tonelli for the revisions to
the Comprehensive Plan which will be working through the Plan Commission workshops, and
hoped to schedule extra meetings for workshops to discuss the updates to the Comprehensive
Plan.
Administrator Graff stated they are looking to get the public hearing done before things get hectic
here in the Spring. They want to get a draft out for review with time to draft revisions.
Mayor Prochaska stated that Harold Feltz has accepted to temporarily chair the Zoning Board of
Appeals until such time as they are able to place a permanent replacement for Bob Wenman.
Administrator Graff stated that the NIU Downtown Study will need one member from Plan
Commission to sit on that committee. Just something to keep in mind.
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Richard Scheffrahn stated he had not heard any descending comments and was perplexed by the
negative votes on the PUD amendment request for Prairie Garden and asked that they justify the
votes.
Mr. Baker stated he objected to removal of part of the trail.
Attorney Kramer stated they do not have to state why they gave negative votes.
Mayor Prochaska stated this was at the request of the Park Board.
Mr. Kubala stated they were taking a way what had been required for the previous affirmative
vote.
Mr. Schillinger stated he voted yes, but wanted to point out that the trail was a big selling point
for this senior development. Now the property changes hands and the trail is dropped.
Mr. Scheffrahn stated the club house was not in the PUD.
Mr. Schillinger state this is what was presented when it was approved. It was sold as being good
for Yorkville and it was approved.
Mayor Prochaska stated that the Plan Commission only makes a recommendation to the City
Council who approves or modifies.
Administrator Graff stated development problems and now a new developer has come in seeking
to make adjustment s to fit the numbers, this didn't allow it to develop, so they ask for changes.
The vote was based on active living and to set a trend, but the problem with developers is to be
able to produce the product. The staff supports the amendment with the easement. The will give
more cash to buy park land, its a good mix.
Mayor Prochaska stated that the Park Board wanted the easement for future trails.
Chairman Lindblom asked for a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Kubala motioned and Ms. Lucietto seconded to adjourn. On a roll call vote all members
present voting yes. Motion carried .
Meeting Adjourned at 8:20 PM
Minutes By Sandy Marker
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