Plan Commission Minutes 2000 05-10-00 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PLAN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
MAY 10, 2000
Chairman Lindblom called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Roll Call:
Sandra Adams Jack Jones Clarence Holdiman
Tom Mizel-7:10 Joe Besco Jeff Baker
Andrew Kubala Janet Reaves Art Prochaska
Richard Sticka Lawrence Langland Brian Schillinger
Joe Wywrot
A quorum was established.
Mr. Wenman motioned and Mr. Jones seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April 12
2000. On a voice vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Holdiman motioned and Mr. Jones seconded to go into Public Hearing. On a voice vote all
members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Chairman Lindblom asked that those wishing to speak stand. He administered the oath to
speakers.
Public Hearing: PC 2000-06 Earl & Delores Kirk, petitioner request to annex into the
United City of Yorkville and re-zone from Kendall County"A" Agricultural
zoning to United City of Yorkville A-I Agricultural zoning. The property is
located on Kennedy Road approximately 1600 feet east of Route#47,
Yorkville.
Attorney Kramer explained that this parcel will be joined with the Menards and Hannan parcels.
There were no comments from the audience.
A motion was made by Mr. Wenman and seconded by Mr. Jones to close the public hearing for PC
2000-06. On a voice vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried
Public Hearing: PC 2000-07 Don& Carol Hamman, petitioner request to annex into the
United City of Yorkville and re-zone from Kendall County"A" Agricultural
to United City of Yorkville B-3 Service Business District and R-2 Single
Family Zoning with a PUD. The property is located at 8823 Route #34,
Yorkville.
Attorney, John Duggin, on behalf of the petitioner stated this parcel will adjoin the Menards parcel
and is being planned jointly with Menards. They plan to extend McHugh north from route #34, and
to also extend Countryside Parkway also to cross McHugh and meet route #34. This has been
planned in 1994 and is now possible due to expansion of the sewer plan.
A motion was made by Ms. Adams and seconded by Mr. Besco to adjourn the public hearing for
PC 2000-07. On a voice vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Public Hearing: PC 2000-08 Steven M. Helbesma, petitioner request to annex into the United
City of Yorkville and re-zone from Kendall County"A" Agricultural to
United City of Yorkville B-3 Service Business District zoning. The property
is located at 7144 S. Route #47, Yorkville.
Attorney Kramer explained that this property is adjacent to the Bell, Mulvey, Huston property that
has just annexed and was invited to annex.
A motion was made by Mr. Wenman and seconded by Mr. Jones to adjourn from PC 2000-08 On
a voice vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Public Hearing: PC2000-09 Kendall New Century Development L.L.C., petitioner request to
annex and rezone from Kendall County"A" Agricultural zoning to United
City of Yorkville M-2 General Manufacturing zoning. The property is
located on Corneils Road approximately 2500 feet east of Eldamain Road,
Yorkville.
Attorney for the petitioner, Mark Gershon stated that they were working on bringing this through
Kendall County and Yorkville at the same time and have had strong support from the City.
Gershon explained that Enron is proposing to build a gas powers peaking power plant to supply
electric to ComEd at their nearby sub-station. They were delayed about a year in this process as
ComEd was not ready. They are seeking a favorable recommendation from the City of Yorkville
for their re-zoning in Kendall County while at the same time they are seeking approval from the
City of Yorkville to annex into Yorkville and re-zone to M-2 General Manufacturing District upon
becoming contiguous to Yorkville.
Fred Metro, representative from Enron explained that had offices in Houston, Texas, and had just
opened an office here in Chicago. Enron is a large player as the largest natural gas company and
largest wholesale eclectic company in the U.S. They started as a pipe line company and de-
regulation has allowed them to have expanded into other areas of the business. They have holdings
around the world. This facility will be for peak time electric only, and will be generated by natural
gas. It is adjacent to a large ComEd sub-station that they will connect into and will not require
running any additional power lines. There are also many natural gas pipe lines in the area which will
afford an easy access of gas for generation of electric power. The area where they will locate is
designated as industrial in both the Kendall County Comprehensive Plan as well as Yorkville's
Comprehensive Plan and the area already has a Blacktop manufacturing plant, the Menards
Warehouse, and of course the ComEd sub-station. This is a $150,000,000. Investment in the
community. They plan to start generation of power with 5 generators and expand to a maximum of
10. They will have 4 to 8 employees and require very little infrastructure. They will meet the
landscape ordinance with buffers. They have changed the entrance due to a suggestion s from land
planner for the City, Mike Schoppe, and will have heavy landscaping at the entrance and there will
be a wet pond for detention. The construction will provide about 300 construction jobs, and once
completed will not present any traffic issues.
Mr. Landland asked if there is any air and/or noise pollution connected with this generation of
power. Mr. Gershon stated that there is only hot air, like what you would get from a gas stove.
Mr. Kubala asked about radiation and electric conduction. Mr. Gershon stated there is an electro
magnetic field related to the sub-station and the power in the lines, but they would have nothing in
addition to what is already there.
Chairman Lindblom asked if the generation plant would make this area less likely to experience a
brown out. Mr. Gershon stated that ComEd decides where the power goes, but the area system
would be more secure.
Mr. Metro stated they would add only one additional line, and it would be underground to the sub-
station. There would be no on site fuel storage and they plan to start construction in August.
Mr. Schillinger asked if they were likely to add more than 10 generators.
Mr. Gershon stated they were limited to the parcel size, and this is a maximum expected based on
their calculation of power they could sell to ComEd, and what ComEd can handle.
Ms. Adams asked if there would be a mumming noise.
Mr. Gershon stated this would be equal to a neighbors air conditioner if you went outside. The
noise level is regulated by the IEPA.
Mr. Kubala asked about excessive humidity and water vapors.
Mr. Metro stated no, the exhaust is at 800 degrees but it is far away by the time a vapor develops.
They have to have an application and permit from the EPA, and must meet their standards.
Mr. Jones motioned and Mr. Wenman seconded a to adjourn from PC 2000-09 On a voice vote all
members present voting_aye. Motion carried.
Old Business:
PC 99-09 Foxfield II- Final Plat and Plan
Barry Niles petitioner explained that this is 7 lots at the end of Teri Lane with the smallest one being
14,500 square feet. They will do a cul de sac rather than a T at the end of Teri Lane.
Attorney Kramer stated that the Final Plat conforms to the Preliminary Plan.
Mr. Wenman motioned and Mr. Jones seconded to approve the Final Plat. On a roll call vote all
members present voting aye. Motion carried.
PC 2000-01 Prairie Garden - Final Plat & Plan
Mr. Wywrot stated there are no substantia objections, but thought Mr. Schoppe who is not here
tonight may want another road into the development. Mr. Niles, the petitioner stated he strongly
opposes any other road in as he felt it would kill the project. Mr. Schellhammer of Parfection
Park's attorney has a copy of the Greenbriar Agreement at there is no time limit on the additional
road proposed for lot 165 Greenbriar, so no additional north street should be needed.
Attorney Kramer stated there is a substantia amount of property behind the Lee property and his
where there is also room to build another road out to route#47.
Mr. Jones asked about the golf ball issue.
Mr. Niles stated that the Park Board had said that if the golf balls are a big potential problem maybe
he shouldn't divide the planting,but put it all on one side as a buffer to Parfection.
Mr. Wywrot stated that they would look to Schoppe for clarification on landscaping required for R-
3 and B-3, but as this will be a PUD it will be spelled out, and Schoppe has submitted his review.
In regard to open space he will have to show it. As of now it is all cash fro land cash, unless the
Park Board resolves this issue.
There are two issues. The issue of land-cash and the street issue. The street issue is that the 66
foot should be 80 feet. The narrower right-of-way means that more be added to the set-back
requirement.
J.T. stated he is not comfortable with the water connection at Greenbriar, and asked if a meeting
had been arranged.
Attorney Kramer stated there was consent from the Greenbriar owner who is waiting for
engineering from Mr. Niles. Leonard Dreas is the engineering company and Niles is waiting for
them to get it done, but intends to get it done.
Mr. Mizel stated that according to Wywrot's memo the set-back should be 17 feet.
Mr. Langland asked about storm water run off from Greenbriar.
Chairman Lindblom stated he was very uncomfortable with the late arrival of paperwork, and the
scheduling.
Attorney Kramer stated that this would be a development for residents who are 55 years and older
only. This restriction has a 25 year window so for schools and everyone it will remain that way.
Ms. Adams stated she liked the 80 feet at the entrance because it is an entrance.
Mr. Besco stated especially since it is the only way in.
Mr. Niles stated he felt the easement could be less because the sewer would not run in the POW.
s stated he would clean some out, but leave some as it is adjacent to the path.
Mr. Baker stated this is Greenbriar's conservation easement.
Met. Landland asked about the trees on the west lot line. Mr. Nile stated there is a strip of Osage
Orange with some Elm& Maples trees. He said he would leave the trees, but will clean it up as it is
adjacent to their path.
Mr. Baker stated that Greenbriar has a 20 foot conservation easement.
Mr. Langland stated this is a conservation area and accordingly, he should replace any tree he
removes with another one even if it is a dead tree he cuts down.
Mr. Jones motioned and Mr. Wenman seconded to accept the Final Plat and Plan for Prairie
Garden. On a roll call vote a members present voting aye. Motion carried.
PC 2000-06 Earl & Delores Kirk petition to annex
Chairman Lindblom asked for questions and discussion.
Mr. Turner who lives in Blackberry Creek South on Concord Court stated he had concerns about
Menards and development along Kennedy Road.
Attorney Kramer explained that the Kirk annexation was requesting A-1 use which is agricultural
and that is the only thing we can consider at this time.
Mr. Wenman motioned and Mr. Jones seconded to approve the annexation of PC 2000-06. On a
roll call vote Mr. Holdiman abstained the balance of members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Wenman motioned and Mr. Jones seconded to approve re-zoning of PC 2000-06 On a roll call
vote Mr. Holdiman abstained, the balance of members present voting aye. Motion carried
PC 2000-07 Hamman Annexation & Re-zoning
Mr. Wenman motioned and Mr. Langland seconded to approve PC 2000-07 annexation
On a roll call vote all members present voting ave. Motion carried
Mr. Jones motioned and Mr. Schillinger seconded to approve re-zoning of PC 2000-07 from
Kendall County"A"to CAA of Yorkville B-3 and R-2 with a PUD. On a roll call vote all members
present voting aye. Motion carried.
PC 2000-08 Steven Helbesma Annexation and Re-zoning
Mr. Jones motioned and Mr. Kubala seconded to approve PC 2000-08 annexation into the City of
Yorkville. On a roll call vote all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Wenman motioned and Mr. Jones seconded to approve PC 2000-08 and re-zone from Kendall
County"A"to City of Yorkville B-3. On a roll call vote all members voting aye. Motion carried.
PC 2000-09 Kendall New Century Development L.L.C.
Chairman Lindblom asked for comments from the Plan Commission, and stated this does conform
to the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Wenman motioned and Mr. Jones seconded to recommend approval to the Kendall County
Board the request for a Special Use Permit. On a roll call vote all members voting aye. Motion
carried.
Mr. Jones motioned and Mr. Wenman seconded to approve annexation into the City of Yorkville
upon becoming contiguous. On a roll call vote all members voting aye. Motion carried.
Ms. Adams motioned and Mr. Jones seconded a motion to re-zone Kendall New Century L.L.C.
from Kendall County"A"to City of Yorkville M-2 upon becoming contiguous. On a roll call vote
all members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Chairman Lindblom thanked everyone present for their interest and patience with tonight schedule.
Chairman Lindblom stated that he wanted to publicly thanked recording Secretary Sandy Marker
for the minutes from the April Plan Commission Meeting stating it was a very difficult and time
consuming meeting and she had done a great job with putting the minutes together.
Adjourned 8:30 PM
Minutes by Sandy Marker
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