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Ordinance 2008-095 STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ss COUNTY OF KENDALL ) ORDINANCE NO. 2008- Q ORDINANCE ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE FOR THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE WHEREAS, the City Council of the United City of Yorkville after published notice has held a Public Hearing for public review and comment on a 2008 update of the City's Comprehensive Plan (hereinafter "Comprehensive Plan "); and WHEREAS, United City of Yorkville residents, Citizens Advisory Committee, the Yorkville Plan Commission, and City Council have all had substantial input into the drafting of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville deem it to be in the best interest of the City to provide for orderly growth and planning for future growth for the United City of Yorkville in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, that the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update for the United City of Yorkville, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and made the official United City of Yorkville Comprehensive Plan. Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this Day of , A.D. 2008, ROBYN SUTCLIFF JOSEPH BESCO GARY GOLINSKI ARDEN JOSEPH PLOCHER Vil WALTER WERDERICH MARTY MUNNS ROSE ANN SPEARS � BOB ALLEN LA— Page 1 of 2 l APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this dg Day of D �jF� , A.D. 2008. I� �? Mayor Attest: 0 City Clerk Page 2 of 2 lu - �a n EST. � " 1836 Fa � 2 Yorkvill ComprehM Plmi, Ev- w j go ( Game Y&rm R oac 'Y orkvMe , EL r o 6 1' TaD e Of c ont ent s Chapter Pages Acknowledgements 3 Community History 5 - 8 1. Introduction 9-16 1.1 Intent 9 1.2 Methodology 10 - 13 1.3 United City of Yorkville Planning Area 14 1.4 Vision Statement 15 - 16 2. Existing Conditions Chapter 17-32 2.1 Demographic and Socioeconomic 18-23 2.2 Natural Resources 24-26 2.3 Infrastructure 27-28 2.4 Community Facilities 29-30 2.5 Existing Land Use 31 -32 3. Goals and Objectives Chapter 33-42 3.1 Natural Resources 36-37 3.2 Infrastructure 38-39 3.3 Community Facilities 40 3.4 Land Use 41 -42 4. Land Use Plan 43-60 4.1 Intent 43 4.2 Land Use Classifications 44-59 4.3 2008 Land Use Map 60 5. Transportation Plan 61 -64 5.1 Intent 61 -62 5.2 Transportation Plan Map 63-64 6. Utilities Plan 65-66 6.1 Intent 65 6.2 Expansion Potential 66 7. Appendix 67-71 7.1 2000 Census Information 68-70 7.2 2007 United City of Yorkville School Site Study 71 Vn ite� City of Yorkvi 2008 Comprehensive Plan A e The 2008 Plan Commission, chaired by Am1e Lucietto, would like to thank the following for participating in all or part of the process. United City of Yorkville Elected Officials Mayor Valerie Burd Alderman Ward 1 Wally Werderich Alderman Ward 1 Bob Allen Alderman Ward 2 Arden Joe Plocher Alderman Ward 2 Gary Golinski Alderman Ward 3 Marty Munns Alderwoman Ward 3 Robyn Sutcliff Alderwoman Ward 4 Rose Spears Alderman Ward 4 Joe Besco City Clerk Jackie Milschewski Treasurer William Powell Plan Commission Members Chairwoman Anne Lucietto Sandra Adams Jeff Baker Mike Crouch Clarence Holdiman Jack Jones Charles Kraupner Tom Lindblom Brian Schillinger Citizens Advisory Committee Members Megan Andrews Jake Cooper Victoria Coveny Dave Dockstader Lynn Dubajic Don Duffy Fred DuSell Brent Ekwinski Tons Gilmour George Gilson Rich Guerard Deborah Horaz Kathy Jones Ron Kalina Fran Klaas Susan Kritzberg Dave Mogle Thomas Muth Peter Newton Ralph Pfister Arthur Prochaska Jr. Jim Ratos Richard Scheffrahn Bette Schoenholtz Donald Schwartzkopf Mary Unterbrunner Paula Wilkinson Nancy Wilson Angela Zubko United City of Yorkville Staff Brendan McLaughlin, City Administrator Charles Wunder, Urban Planner Bart Olson, Assistant City Administrator Greg Weber, GIS Coordinator Travis Miller, Community Development Director Glory Spies, Community Relations Officer Stephanie Boettcher, Senior Planner Nicole Leja, Community Relations Intern Anna Kurtzman, Zoning Coordinator unite City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 3 c ommuni , tv H�St off' v I I The Kendall County and Yorkville area was first settled around 1829 nSL y — 1832. The first reported permanent structure in the area was built in 1833 by Earl Adams. The structure was located south of the Fox River, atop of the hill which is now home to the Kendall County Courthouse. During the same time, Lyman and Burr Bristol began to develop property north of the Fox River. During the years 1834 — 1836 the communities of Bristol, north of the Fox River, and Yorkville, south of the Fox River, were platted. These communities continued to grow as similar, but separate entities for over 100 years with Bristol incorporating as a village in 1861 1922 Map of Bristol and Yorkville in 1873. The two entities merged as the United City of Yorkville in 1957. r " Business in Yorkville Business in the area began in 1834, with the opening of a saw mill operated by John Schneider in Bristol. This mill produced lumber which _ S - facilitated the growth of both residential and commercial buildings in both Bristol and Yorkville. Despite being in close proximity, both Bristol Y OR MLLE and Yorkville had prosperous business districts. Yorkville's was located _ `` along Route 47, also known as Bridge Street, and Bristol's along East 1922 Map of Yorkville Main Street, as it is known today. Yorkville's business district began to obtain prominence over Bristol's in the mid 1800s. This was the result of Yorkville being named the county seat along with the addition of the CB &Q railroad, in 1870, whose tracks ran immediately south of the Fox River. Most of the businesses during this time, such as Squire Dingee's pickle factory, the Yorkville Ice Company, and the Renbehn Brothers button factory, took advantage of the natural resources provided by the Fox River. Yorkville's downtown continued to be the City's only business district until 1972 when Countryside Center opened north of the River at the intersection of US 34 and Route 47. In 2004, the process began to [N ` redevelop this site and it is currently proposed to develop as a mixed -use town center. Other commercial and industrial properties have followed since Countryside Center, mainly along US 34 and Route 47. The 1970s was also marked by the opening of the Fox Industrial Park on the south '- - end of town. In the 1990s the Wrigley Corporation opened its world Downtown Yorkville early 1900s headquarters of its Amurol Confection Division just north of Route 47 and Cannonball Trail. This spurred other industrial development in the area, including FE Wheaton Corporation. In 2007, Kendall Marketplace, at the intersection of US 34 and Cannonball Trail, opened along with ground breaking of the Rush Copley Medical Center, on US 34 west of Kendall Marketplace. Aaamhk W9 United City oCYorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 5 Community History Schools in Yorkville The first school house was built in the 1830s in Bristol with Yorkville building its first school house in 1837. In 1883, Bristol and Yorkville t, ; T became a unified school district and constructed a new school, which housed grades first grade th a high school, in 1888. In the 1950s the school system expanded with a new high school followed by a new grade school, shutting down the original school built in 1888. This school, renamed Parkview School was reopened in the 20 years later, in the 1970s, due to the increase in school aged population. Parkview School was sold in 1992 and is now Parkview Christian Academy, a Bristol's original school house private school. The current public school system, which covers part of Kendall and Kane County (five communities), now has five grade schools (grades K -3 or K -6), with two just recently opening in 2006 and 2007, one intermediate school (grades 4 -6) which opened in 2004, one middle school (grades 7 -8) opened in Fall of 2008, and one high school in which a new building was built in 2002. Civic Life in Yorkville Civic improvements began in 1888 with a new fire house and city water service to in town residents, along with the new school which opened in the same year. The Beecher Community center was built in 1981 on the old game farm which was deeded to the City. The new Yorkville Public Library was also built on this land immediately south of the Beecher Center in 1983 due to the expansion of the bridge over the Fox River to a four lane bridge. The library completed a 34,000 square foot expansion in 2007. Kendall County History Kendall County was formed in 1841 with Yorkville holding the county seat until 1845. A special election 14 years later, in 1859, brought the county seat back to Yorkville as it continues to be today. The Kendall County Courthouse was originally built in 1864 on the same location it is today. Despite a fire in 1887, the exterior walls of the courthouse are still the same ones built in 1864. Kendall County offices have expanded since the Courthouse was originally built in 1953 Aerial View of Downtown 1864. Additions were added to the courthouse in the 1950s along with satellite buildings /office space built in 1975 across the street and a new jail, at US 34 and Cannonball Trail, opening in 1992. In 1997, a new courthouse was built to service Kendall County on US 34, and expansion plans are currently underway for the property on US 34 in 2008. The historic courthouse still remains in use serving as offices for other county departments. * *Photos provided by A History of Yorkville, Illinois 1836 -1986 WIMUM United City of Yovkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 6 Community History Date Event 1829 The Kendall County (Yorkville) area is first settled. -1832 1833 The first permanent structure in the area, a log cabin, was built by Earl Adams on a hill overlooking the Fox River. 1834 The City of Bristol is platted north of the Fox River. The first business, John Schneider's saw mill, opens in Bristol. 1830s The first school house is built in Bristol 1836 The Village of Yorkville is platted south of the Fox River 1837 The first school house is built in Yorkville 1841 Kendall County is formed and Yorkville is named the county seat 1845 The county seat moves from Yorkville to Oswego 1859 The county seat returns to Yorkville, where it has stayed since. 1861 The City of Bristol becomes incorporated 1864 The Kendall County Courthouse is built on the former Earl Adams cabin site 1870 The CB &Q railroad lays tracks immediately south of the Fox River in Yorkville 1873 The Village of Yorkville becomes incorporated 1883 Bristol and Yorkville become a unified school district 1887 Fire destroys the Courthouse except for the exterior walls which are used in the rebuild 1888 New civic improvements to Yorkville include a new fire house, city water service to in town residents and a new school 1906 The Kendall County Fairgrounds, open since 1858, closes to become a State of Illinois Game Farm 1915 The Yorkville Library is opened by the Yorkville's Women's Club 1920 The Kendall County Farm Bureau is formed 1924 The State of Illinois improves US 34, a main thoroughfare to Chicago 1928 The State of Illinois opens a garne farm on the site of the old fairgrounds 1936 The Bristol — Kendall Fire District is formed to service both in town and rural areas Yorkville celebrates the 100th anniversary of its platting 1947 The Yorkville Methodist Church, one of the City's oldest buildings burns down. It is immediately rebuilt and reopens in 1956 1950 Model Box opens a factory in downtown Yorkville 1952 The Yorkville Grade School is built. For the first time in history students will not attend the same school for all 12 years 1954 The Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District is formed to provide sewage treatment to the area 1957 Bristol and Yorkville merge as the United City of Yorkville The community of Bristol Station is now Bristol 1959 The new Yorkville High School opens 1960 A concrete darn is built on the Fox River United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan ,� Community History Date Event 1967 Waubonsee Community College District is formed allowing for higher educational opportunities to be located closer to home 1969 The Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Town Square Park 1972 Yorkville's second business district, Countryside Center, opens at US 34 and Rotate 47 Fox Industrial Park opens for light industrial uses on the south side of town The Kendall County Health Department is established 1974 Yorkville's first Comprehensive Plan is completed 1975 Yorkville is wired for Cable TV 1976 Residents of the community develop Bicentennial Riverfront Park along the south bank of the Fox River A new Kendall County Office Building is built at Fox Road and South Main 1979 The state transfers ownership of part of the game farm to the city Bristol- Kendall Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is approved to provide public ambulance service 1981 The city's Beecher Community Building is built fielded by the will of former city clerk Clarence Beecher. 1983 The Yorkville Public Library moved to its current location on Game Farm Road. 1984 A new, four -lane bridge is built over the Fox River on Route 47. 1990 Yorkville's municipal boundaries grow as far west as Eldamain Road, as far north as Galena Road, south past Legion Road, and east past Route 71. 1992 The state agrees to deed the remaining Game Farm property to the school district. Downtown businesses and community groups hold the first Yorkville Hometown Days. This has become an annual event which is still occurring. 1994 The City of Yorkville updates its Comprehensive Plan 1997 A new Courthouse is built to service Kendall County; however the Historic Courthouse is still used for county offices. 1999 Construction begins on a new Yorkville City Hall on Game Farm Road. 2002 The United City of Yorkville updates is Comprehensive Plan (Land Use Plan) 2005 Construction begins on the expansion of the Yorkville Public Library The United City of Yorkville updates is Comprehensive Plan (south study area) Additional City accomplishments include the Downtown Vision Plan, the Master Facilities Plan, the City's Facade Program, the Appearance Code, the Economic Incentive Program, and the Fund Balance Reserve Contingency Fund Policy 2006 The City of Yorkville annexes 5 square miles into its municipal boundaries marking the largest expansion of City territory in a single year. 2007 The Yorkville Public Library completes its 34,000 square foot expansion project The United City of Yorkville celebrates its 50th anniversary of the merging of the City of Bristol and the Village of Yorkville Retail and commercial development continue to expand with Kendall Marketplace Development of Rush — Copley Medical Center begins United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Phan g I G nt r oc uct� o o n 1.� Intent A Comprehensive Plan is a document prepared by the Plan Commission which sets forth policies for the future development of the community. It is the result of considerable study and analysis of existing physical, economic, and social characteristics, and includes a projection of future needs and conditions. The value and purpose of a Comprehensive Plan is to rationally and objectively identify the timing Me United City of Yorkiritte � and location of land and infrastructure development - something that COMPREHENSIVE PLAN zoning and subdivision regulations alone cannot accomplish. �. However, a Comprehensive Plan is not merely a technical document; it is a community's vision for its future. The overall purpose of the plan is to create a vision and strategy for the management of the City's f : growth over the next five to ten years. Through the use of written text, illustrations and maps, this plan will provide an image of the type of rt community Yorkville wishes to be in the ears to come. It will suggest I y y objectives for accomplishing these goals, and will serve as a manual for maintaining and improving the quality of life in the City. Most importantly, the Comprehensive Plan is a guide. In order for the people of Yorkville to accomplish the vision set forth in this document, the plan must be used and its recommendations must be acted upon. The role of the Comprehensive Plan is to serve as a guidebook for planners and government officials as to the type of 1994 Comprehensive Plan Cover development that should be permitted and encouraged in the City, realizing that each new development creates a lasting impact on the City's character. The plan should also influence policy decisions in a broad range of areas including, but not limited to, the following: land use, transportation, infrastructure and utilities, environmental and agricultural preservation, economic development, recreation and open space, and housing. Finally, the plan should be reevaluated and edited periodically in light of changing conditions so that it remains the true vision of the community. The 2008 Comprehensive Plan is intended to guide the community for the next 5 to 10 years at which point an update should be considered by the United City of Yorkville. AgambL Vnite� City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 1.2 Methodology ,r'P A �� P1 Yorkville's first Comprehensive Plan was completed in 1974 with STEF.RIV(, f F \ \'ORK M ,N �. A updates in 1994, 2002 and 2005. The most current comprehensive plans guide growth and decision making for the community north of the Fox River, 2002 Comprehensive Plan, and south of the Fox River, 2005 Comprehensive Plan. M. � ®� hl the summer of 2007, it was decided by the Plan Commission that ��41M ® given the population growth, in which population has increased over i& Z=O <9D two -fold since the last Census in 2000 and is projected to continue ® 41M 4 " steadily increasing, the existing comprehensive plans needed to be updated. The Plan Commission also recognized that the two current Citizens Advisory Committee comprehensive plans should be merged into one cohesive document Framework for the entire Yorkville planning area. Following the decision to update the comprehensive plan, the Plan Commission aided by the City Council formulated a Citizens Advisory Committee to represent a cross - section of the Yorkville community, each with diverse and unique interests in the comprehensive plan process. Approximately thirty members were appointed to the Citizens Advisory Committee. The participating members and their constituency group affiliation are listed below. Ron Kalina, Ward 1 Constituency Group; George Gilson, Ward 1 Constituency Group; Fred DuSell, Ward 2 Constituency Group; Tom Gilmour, Ward 2 — - -- Constituency Group; Art Prochaska, Ward 3 Constituency Group; Mary Unterbrunner, Ward 3 Constituency Group; Peter Newton, Ward 4 Constituency . '! • Group; Jim Ratos, Ward 4 Constituency Group; Jake Cooper, Agriculture Constituency Group; Brent Ekwinski, Banking /Financial Constituency Group; ' Richard Scheffrahn, Engineering Constituency Group; Nancy Wilson, Healthcare Constituency Group; Rich Guerard, Home Builder Constituency Group; Kathy Jones, Manufacturing Constituency Group; Megan Andrews, Natural Resource Constituency Group; Paula Wilkinson, Realtor Constituency Group; Susan Kritzberg, Retail /Business Constituency Group; Bette Schoenholtz, Seniors Constituency Group; Dave Mogle, United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation; Victoria Coveny, Yorkville Park Board; Deborah Horaz, Yorkville Park Board; Donald - Schwartzkopf, United City of Yorkville Police Department; Angela Zubko, Kendall Meeting of the Citizens Advisory County Planning, Building and Zoning; Fran Klaas, Kendall County Highway Committee Engineer; Dave Dockstader, School Board # 11 (Education Constituency Group); Ralph Pfister, Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary District; Thomas Muth, Fox Metro Sanitary District; Lynn Dubajic, Yorkville Economic Development Corporation; Don Duffy, Yorkville Chamber of Commerce United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 10 1.2 Methodology Beginning in November of 2007, the Citizens Advisory Committee met every month, either the third Thursday or the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Yorkville Public Library from 5:30 — 7:30 PM, to discuss a component of the comprehensive plan. This discussion aided in formulating the goals and objectives chapter along with the land use plan chapter. Topics of discussion included natural resources, infrastructure, community facilities, non- residential land use and 1 residential land use. Given the diversity of the Citizens Advisory ' Committee, some members of the committee served as an "expert' in a specific topic aiding in discussion and answering questions during that meeting. Each meeting had a similar format with most beginning with a guest Citizens Advisory Committee members presentation to familiarize the group with the meeting topic. The working on a draft land use map second half of the meeting was devoted to group discussion. The members of Citizens Advisory Committee in attendance were split into four discussion groups. These groups of 5 — 6 committee members were led by staff in their discussion. Staff also recorded the discussion through hand - written notes. Following the individual group discussion, each group was given a chance to report back to the entire Citizens Advisory Committee on what they discussed. Meetings devoted to land use were of a different format, as the committee had most of the meeting to discuss the topic and each discussion group j produced their own land use map. Time was given at the end to report back to the committee as a whole. 1, Information was taken from all of the hand- written group discussion notes and compiled with common threads becoming goals and /or r'J objectives for a chapter of the comprehensive plan. These goals and objectives can been seen in Chapter 3. The discussion notes were also included in the meeting summaries. Also, each discussion groups' " land use map was referenced as City Staff completed the Land Use Plan Map seen in Chapter 4. Citizens Advisory Committee members j were also given the opportunity to formally comment on the goals E objectives, land use classifications, and land use map drafted by staff either through write in comment or through consensus building at the committee meetings. Sample draft land use map drawn up by a discussion group United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 11 1.2 Methodology The general public was also given the opportunity to comment at two open houses. The first open house was held on Wednesday Unhaa0ty9fYadM& March 5th, 2008 at the Yorkville Public Library from 4:00 — 8:00 CongnA sWePUnOpenHouse PM. The March Open House drew over 100 total attendees, including arafaa,. �ian s. a �.��. - a n .m. \fPLtii71C Bn6ae i.16fA1'i- I1f2 �t {4 ��g� Citizens Advisory Committee members, City Council members, Plan Commission members, staff, and residents. Of the over 100 attendees, 70 of them were Yorkville residents. Attendees were encouraged to comment on the natural resources, infrastructure, and community facilities section of the Goals and Objectives chapter of the Plan. Citizens were able to comment orally to Staff and other LL City representatives or through a hand- written comment card. Both oral and written comments were provided in a summary report to the Please fill out a feedback urd at 'be Open Hau— Plan Commission and the Citizens Advisory Committee following the ML Im meeting. The second open house was held on Thursday June 19th, 2008 at the Yorkville Public Library from 4:00 — 8:00 PM. The June Open House drew over 75 total attendees, including Citizens Advisory Committee members, City Council members, Plan Commission members, staff, Flyer for the March Open House and residents. Of the over 75 attendees, over half of them were Yorkville residents. Attendees were encouraged to help prioritize all of the goals and objectives, presented in draft form, from that chapter of the plan. To prioritize the goals and objectives, attendees were given six blue dots, or stickers, which they stuck to poster boards displaying the goals and objectives. Attendees were asked to place stickers by the goal or objective which they felt was the highest priority for the City of Yorkville to implement. Attendees were able to vote multiple times > for one objective. Top vote getters were: Section, Goal, and Objective Number of Votes - - v Infrastructure, 2, 2.1 19 Natural Resources, 4, 4.2 12 Infrastructure, 2, 2.2 12 Land Use, 1, 1.5 11 Infrastructure, 4, 4.1 7 Community Facilities, 1, 1.3 7 March Open House Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of the goals and objectives, just the top six vote getters, as their was a tie for fifth place. This priority ranking does not imply anything about implementation process, but provides additional information going forward on which United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 12 1.2 Methodology those who attended the June Open House felt were the of the highest omprehenslvc Plan Open House priority for the City to implement. For further information on the J" " °'yp ' " " Goals and Objectives listed lease reference Chapter 3. Goals and \'oticvlUc Public u 9II2 toe I stns Iteuul p lease What's your PLAN for Yorkville? Objectives on pages 33 - 42. Also, please note, that Chapter 3. Goals The entire comprchensive Plan draft will and Objectives is not ordered by priority. be available for review and comment. Topics addressed include: Land Use orauenmmo W vsemapon Goats, Objectives, & Action Plans - termed to ranect the tnparer lee maro, Attendees at the June Open House were also able to comment orally 11 WIunhertAltFn58tl ,158tY..em @ a toMltleratiVn Iniam411bn d st ing Conditio t- eM ,>re more t wn =lvep�ntl nnun.p�exem�hntl.� damegrapilt and to Staff and other City representatives or through a hand - written Draft Park s Recreation Master plan available for comment card. Comments were provided in a summary report to the review and comment. Topics include! Plnn Reenmmr,.ndnhuns Plan Commission following the meeting. Conceptual Trolls Map ` 5oD Planning Areas —_ Park srW Reaealion Dept. Mad5 —ey Rcsvils Following the open house in June, changes were made to the draft Give us Your input per citizen comment from the June Open House. At the July 9, 2008 Please attend the Open House. More information is online at vrrrwgorkville.lLus. the Citizens Advisory Committee presented its work to the Plan Commission. Plan Commissioners were iventhe opportunity to g pp Y comment, review, and revise the draft of the Comprehensive Plan. Flyer for the June Open House At the July 9, 2008 meeting the Plan Commission recommended the revised Comprehensive Plan Draft be presented to City Council for approval. The Comprehensive Plan Draft was discussed at the City Council's Economic Development Committee at their August 5th, 2008 and October 7th, 2008 meetings. A public hearing was held at the October 28, 2008 City Council meeting for additional public comment. Subsequently, the 2008 Comprehensive Plan, in its presented form, was approved at the October 28, 2008 City Council meeting. 1 + June Open House United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 13 1.3 Planning Area Illinois Municipal Code states that a Plan Commission has the authority to prepare and recommend a comprehensive plan for present and future growth and redevelopment to be adopted by the City. The Comprehensive Plan, "may be made applicable, by the terms thereof, to land situated within the corporate limits and contiguous territory not more than one and one half miles beyond the corporate limits and not included in any municipality" (65 ILLS 5111 — 12 — 5). Given this and the existing and proposed boundary agreements with surrounding municipalities (Millbrook, Montgomery, Oswego, Plano, and Sugar Grove), the United City of Yorkville Planning Area is generally, US 30 to the north, Boundary Agreement lines with Montgomery and Oswego (north of the Fox River) and Grove Road (south of the Fox River) to the east, Helmar Road to the south, and Eldamain Road (north of the Fox River) and Highpoint Road (south of the Fox River) to the west. This area encompasses approximately 47,726 acres, or approximately 74.6 square miles. A map of the United City of Yorkville's municipal boundaries and 1.5 mile surrounding planning area can be seen on the following page. `-- united City of Yorkville- 2008 Comprehensive Plan 14 - x Legend j 17 —_____ W�P� „_ Sugar` Grove I -- L- _ I Yorkville Boundary I I - - - - -- s 2008 Planning Boundary j M6 �ome United City of Yorkville GIS� j ' ✓ � <' 1 1 o p • ; r ---- 1 . —��. 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The Unitcuracy, tim City o cof Yorkville makes n o appropiateess of its use. United Cty okville akes o warranties, expressed or implied, to the use of the Data. October 28, 2008 1.4 Vision Statement United City of Yorkville Vision Statement Adopted 9/11/2007 by the United City of Yorkville City Council Yorkville continues to embody the social and physical characteristics of a small town— epitomized by a sense of community and a charming, revitalized downtown. The mechanisms established to engage residents, businesses, youth, seniors, and special populations, help leaders make decisions. Our strategic location will encourage _ continued development and expansion of the community, for which we have effectively planned. Successful planning efforts have achieved a mutually advantageous balance among retail, service, industrial and residential development. Such plans, in combination with development exaction programs, assist Yorkville in maintaining a reasonable tax base to fund services. Foresight has also prevented Aerial view of Downtown Yorkville growth from outpacing quality service provision to an increasingly diverse population— requiring housing alternatives to accommodate a variety of income levels and accessibility preferences. Development will challenge residents' ability to effectively traverse the community. However, the City continues to encourage neighborhood connections through its planning processes— ensuring opportunities for vehicular, pedestrian and non - vehicular travel to avoid congestion, primarily created by Route 47. Blending community with nature through beautification efforts remains a high priority. By requiring developments to provide and improve large open spaces and by creating walking paths along the river, Yorkville has ensured there is room for both recreation and relaxation in beautiful public areas. We realize that growth, diversity and state funding limitations are all _ critical challenges for the community to navigate in order to maintain Yorkville's reputation for an excellent public school system. Finally, recognizing the importance of collaborative relationships to Yorkville's long -term success, we seek to foster an environment of mutual benefit among and between elected officials, staff, citizens, and other state and local governments. Residents enjoying Riverfront Park along the Fox River United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 15 IA Vision Statement Our vision is brought to life through perceptions, decision- making activities, events and experiences such as: Emphasizing the river and downtown as focal points of the community's identity Acknowledging and celebrating our history to provide a commonality of citizenship Supporting community events that encourage a sense of family, community and affiliation The picturesque Fox River Maintaining community assets • Fostering relationships and developing systems that prepare the City for development opportunities • Assessing the transportation and development impact of the Prairie Parkway • Establishing efficient development processes that allow the City to compete for targeted development types • Safeguarding property values by adhering to high building j standards • Expanding the park system and recreational programs to p y• support community growth F� Seeking input routinely from the community on issues of significant concern • Providing opportunities for people of similar ages and /or interests to interact Residents celebrate the opening of Raintree park Becoming a recognized leader in environmental matters, • including Community sustainability • Creating systems for routine collaboration among and between organizations that influence City goals. i Un ited City of Yoi kWf 2008 Comprehensive Plan 16 Ex� The following sections contain community profile information establishing the existing conditions for the United City of Yorkville planning area at the time of this Comprehensive Plan Update in 2008. The information presented in these sections was also given to the members of the Citizens Advisory Committee to help them in formulating goals and objectives and in their land use decisions. This chapter is intended to provide the background information necessary to aid in understanding the policy and guideline decisions made in the rest of the document. y4 United City of Yorkville �,,� 2008 Comprehensive Plan 1 2.1 Demographic & Socioeconomic A 2008 report by the United States Census Bureau identified Kendall Comity, Illinois, in which the United City of Yorkville is the county seat, as the fastest growing county in the nation from 2000 to 2007 with a 77.5% increase in population during this time. A 2006 report by the United States Census Bureau identified Kendall County, as the 4th fastest growing county in the nation with a 45.8% increase in population from April 2000 to June 2005. These two reports show sustained rapid growth in the county during the 7 year period particularly from 2005 -2007 in which the rate of growth increased 31.7 %. The City of Yorkville has exceeded this rate of growth with an 81 % increase in population from 2000 to 2005 as seen in Figure 2.1. This change in population along with the changing physical landscape that comes with it, were key identifiers for the need for an update to the existing comprehensive plan. Due to this, demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, along with the additional sections of this chapter, are an integral part of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update as it tells the story of were Yorkville has been in the past and where it may go in the years to come. Information was provided by the United States Census Bureau along with supplemental information from the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation. Census information is based on the City boundaries, not the entire planning area; however these statistics will be considered representative of the entire Yorkville Planning area. The information provided by the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation is based on a 3 mile radius drawn around the intersection of US 34 and Route 47. While this trade area may take other municipalities into account it is the best representation of Yorkville's municipal boundaries with the most up to date information. Additional demographic and socioeconomic trends strictly from the 2000 Census can be found in Appendix 7.1. United City ocYorkvi[le - 2008 Comprehensive Plan 18 2.1 Demographic & Socioeconomic 12.999 Current population is based on the decennial Census studies from 1960 — 2000 and the two special Census studies taken 10'000 — in 2003 and 2005, Figure 2.1. In 2005, Yorkville had a 8.000 population of 11,204, which as previously mentioned, is an 81% increase in population in 5 years. In 15 years, since 6000 — — 1990, the population has increased 185% from 3,925 to 11,204. 0 I.. - 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2003 2005 Figure 2.1 Change in Population Following the 2003 Special Census, United City of Yorkville staff has done a population projection based 70.000 on the number of housing permits issued each year and the average number of individuals per household. This 60000 ratio of individuals to household is also tailored to the type of housing unit which was built. Since a Special Census was done in 2005, the population projection for the 40000 United City of Yorkville, Figure 2.2, shows the projected 30.090 population by year from 2006 — post 2012. This projection takes into account the entire planning area, not just the 20.000 municipal boundaries as with the Census. At the end 10000 of 2007, Yorkville had a projected population of 15,240 residents, a 10.6% increase from 2006 and a 36% increase 2006 2007 2008 2008 2010 2011 2012 1,512012 in population from the last Special Census in 2005. It is Figure 2.2 Population Projection projected that by 2012 Yorkville's population will increase by 216% since 2007, with a population of over 48,000 residents. Beyond 2012 Yorkville's population is projected to increase up to 64,000, a 319% increase since 2007. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 19 2.1 Demographic & Socioeconomic 45 The most notable trends in age demographics is that the age `,i 40% bracket of 20 — 44 decreased by 1.8 %, the age bracket of 35A 45 — 64 increased by 2.4 %, and the age bracket of 65 and older decreased by 1.7% in 5 years, from 2000 -2005. The ASP,. 25% increase in 45 -64 year old age group is common through out the United States as the "baby- boom" generation continues to age. However, 71 % of the Yorkville population, in 2005, is under 44 years of age, identifying that Yorkville continues to attract and retain families of —I H LI whom the majority of the population in these age brackets. 6a T— Und,5 5_13 20_44 45_64 65.6 older ZOOGCenau¢ L2PS 5peviyl Lereos aZOCS Spexal tens ux Figure 2.3 Change in Population by Age United City oCYorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 20 2.1 Demographic & Socioeconomic The series of figures, Figure 2.4 - Figure 2.6, represents the change in racial makeup from 2000 to 2005. This trend shows the white population decreasing by 3.2% in 5 years from 98.2% o of the population to 95.0% while the African- American and Other categories increased by 0.9% and 1.8 %, respectively. There are two important things to note in this inventory. First, the four percentages listed may add to more than 100% as individuals were allowed to report more than one race. Also, the Hispanic population is not included in this information, as the United States Census Bureau tracks this information separately, as Hispanic is owx „ <,W- „ considered to be a cultural representation as opposed to Figure 2.4 2000 Race a racial representation. However, in 2005, 6.6% of the population (of any race) is considered to be Hispanic. This 3.7% increase since 2000, the most notable trend in Yorkville's racial /cultural dynamic, is consistent with the national trend as the Hispanic population is the fastest growing throughout the nation. � Gramm ts.ixt �arsaQam<,,�usu va,ax, -n.>x� vox<. to oml Figure 2.5 2003 Race OWnee is5.a %� �AhaemAmedcen ttexl Oquaq n3aq �Oteer�a. €`hl l Figure 2.6 2005 Race United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 21 2.1 Demographic & Socioeconomic One of the few economic trends surveyed by the Census 1 do.o . Bureau in a Special Census is the amount of total housing 9C.09'° units and the occupancy and tenure rates of these units. In — a oog 2000, there were 2,291 housing units which increased to 3,321 in 2003 and 4,443 in 2005. In the five years, 2000 - oak 2005, there was a 94% increase in the total housing units 5C.09; in Yorkville. This trend mimics the substantial population growth along with the increasing amount of land within Yorkville's municipal boundaries as the City still continues to annex. However, as the amount of housing units rise as does the amount of vacant units, Figure 2.7. The increasing number of vacant units can be attributed to owoea uwelny ua. .,m oemig urn. the increasing number of residential developments under Figure 2.7 occupied /vacant Dwelling Units construction. Approximately 20 residential developments were under construction in 2007, in which units are built prior to purchase to serve as models and /or to provide ease in moving. It is expected that the amount of vacant units will decrease in the coming years as more residential developments build out. Of the occupied dwelling units, housing tenure (ownership structure), is measured, Figure 2.8, Since 2000, the amount of owner occupied units has increased by 8.9% to a total of 8 1. 1 % of the total occupied units owned versus only 18.9% e009 _ rented. This information is indicative of a more stable residential base. 7 -- oo.. Figure 2.8 Housing Tenure (owned /rented) for Occupied Units United City of YOrkVille 2008 Comprehensive Play, 22 21 Demographic & Socioeconomic According to the Census Bureau, in 2000, Yorkville had a ° median household income of $60,391. Median household ° °.. income identifies the income level of the household in the middle of the income distribution. Yorkville's per capita income, in 2000, was $24,514, which is the average income per person. This is found through dividing the total aggregate income for the City of Yorkville by the a total number of individuals. Typically, median household income is used an income gauge. According to the Yorkville Economic Development Corporation, based m F on a 3 mile radius surrounding the intersection of Route 34 and Route 47 � the median household income in 2006 61° ° °° td 695 5 419,a ._ < 49999 A�99 ` 99999 d9.99 999 °ra Figure 2.9 2000 & 2006* Comparison of Households was $90,128. This is almost a 50% increase of median by Income (* 2006 hafotrnation provided b YEDC household income. This trend can be seen in Figure 2.9 as via Tactician Corp. 2007) larger percentages of households have increased median incomes. 09•. — Figure 2.10 represents the percentage of employment by industry comparison between the 2000 Census and the major private and public employers in Yorkville as tracked by the Yorkville Economic Development a°9 Corporation (YEDC), as of February 2008. Only the top 5 employment sectors are shown. The YEDC information is representative of Yorkville's top 25 private employers and �— -- - -- the top 4 public employers and is not an exhaustive list as with the 2000 Census. Due to this, some of the percentages may be skewed. Despite this, the information is still useful in identifying the major shifts in employment, such as in "' ° ° " " °° "W I'- r the Public Administration (Local or County govermnent) Figure 2.10 Employment by Sector (* 2008 and the Retail Trade Industries. It also identifies that Igformation provided by YEDC) Manufacturing continues to be the largest employment sector for Yorkville. Un ite� City of Yorkvi 2008 Comprehensive Plan 23 2.2 Natural Resources Natural resources include, but are not limited to, woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, lakes and streams. They include areas which are in public parks (i.e. state parks, forest preserves, and local parks), within public right -of -ways (i.e. easements and stream banks), and private properties. Identifying the location of these natural features not only aides in preserving these features, but also celebrating them as a unique amenity to the City of Yorkville. The following is a set of base maps which are useful in identifying the most appropriate preservation and buildable locations in Yorkville's planning area. The following maps include: Topographic Map Information obtained from the Kendall County, Illinois GIS. The map displays the changes in slope within the planning area. Low lying Residents take advantage of one of areas are marked by green contour lines, while higher elevations have Yorkville's natural resources, the Fox red contour lines. Spacing between lines represents a five foot change River in elevation. Lines which are spaced close together represent areas of steep changes in slope. Examples of these areas include the ridge line south of Route 71 and the stream banks along the Fox River. Overall, the lowest elevation in the planning area is 560 feet while the highest elevation in the planning area is 820 feet, a change of 260 feet total throughout the area. Floodplain/Watershed Map Information obtained from FEMA and USES. The map displays the areas contiguous to rivers and streams identified by pink, blue, or green, which are equal to or less than the highest potential flood level. Areas which are highlighted in pink or blue represent areas in which mandatory flood insurance is required due to a I% chance annually to flood and a 26% chance of flooding over a 30 year mortgage. These areas are considered high risk areas for flooding. Areas highlighted in green do not have mandatory flood insurance regulations from FEMA and have less than a 1 % chance annually to flood. These areas are considered low or moderate risk areas. In general, all floodplain areas either prohibit development or have additional wetland mitigation necessary in order to develop. Watersheds are also included on this map to identify the land which feed into each water body in the planning area. These areas are identified by the earth tone colors on the map. United City of yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 24 2.2 Natural Resources Soil Classification Map Information obtained from USDA. The map displays soil properties which should be considered when a property is developed. Locations shown in brown are soils which are considered prime farmland. Prime farmland as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture, 'M _vWf "is land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops and is available for these uses." Locations in yellow are those very limited to development. Soils were considered in their suitability for dwellings with and without basements, small commercial buildings, and local roads /streets. For a soil type to be considered very limited to development, for the purposes of this Comprehensive Plan, a soil had to have three or more limiting features in the highest rating class in each of the categories listed above. Areas which are not classified Yorkville's prime farmland is one of its which include floodplains and floodways, should not be automatically many natural resources considered suitable for development, instead these soils should be identified as not fitting into the above listed categories. By no means, does this map identify areas in which development should or should not occur. It is merely a tool to identify that extra consideration should be given to developments in these areas due to the continuing decline in prime farmland and the potential building limitations. Un ite� City of Yorkville 2008 ComprehCnsive Plan 25 2.2 Natural Resources Open Space Opportunities Map Information obtained from The Conservation Foundation (Protect Kendall Now! Plan). The map identifies current and future lands which are or can be preserved as open space. Areas which are either existing public or private preserved open space are shown in light/ dark green. Open space opportunities, in red, represent a 150 foot buffer along all streams, wetlands, and 100 year FEMA floodzones. Additional open space opportunities, in gray, represent potential open space areas identified by the Protect Kendall Now! Steering Committee. Developable Land Map Generic representation of land within the planning area which has the potential to be developed. All land which is currently developed, under construction, listed as open space opportunities either current or proposed (on the aforementioned map), or within floodplains or floodzones were subtracted from the total plarming area. The remaining land approximately 45 square miles, in purple, represents the developable land within Yorkville's planning area. 45 square miles of developable land is over double Yorkville's current, 2008, municipal boundaries which contain approximately 20 square miles. United City ocyorkville • ®ly. 2008 Comprehensive Plan 26 i 1 I 11� � r IN s / r --yy rrY3:... •,. 1.r a ,.-� ;•��arra �.x � - ,,fit . � ■ �Z .,."- I �� ' 4 1 t „. y, f �. �� .. ^ � J k.x-- -- s -�`� 4 �'� `�'~ '°dc's � _ ".. + �R� r -�' � � ` r ��_ " • •9 � nw- lop ME �f',. "= X � �� C ` ■ .; �, , • =' r ..,rte`'! `� +�5 7`r��, � �,� r.. it f u 'r s United City, jrkville GIS Legend '.. 2000 Planning Boundary Floodplains � Zone � ID AE - 100 Year Flood, Base flood elevation determined A- 100 Year Flood, Base flood elevation undetermined X500 -500 Year Flood — d i - r 4 ) 1 ,�.._.._.., Mist " � I �� 1 � ' � � (� fi r' � ^• . t /�.r�} 7"(1 N r i °F� � ate` . �t � •!� .. � ✓. \ '✓ a , L•, .. „ /1 C7 M ' :`••+ „ i ■ I I S n' ;• I i i 11 .J ;� I I f i I i I I I U nited City of Yorkville The Data is provided without warranty or any representation of accuracy, timeliness, or completeness. It is the responsibility of the " Requester" to determine accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and Flo o dplains/Wa tersh eds appropriateness of its use. The United City of Yorkville makes no warranties, expressed or implied, to the use of the Data. October 28, 2008 1 *1 11 If 1 '� r• Ab P Alp K a � �_ Ar 1 -, �► fill ZIP fi I { + 1 G o • oo ff- .7 IN A6 ' dk I • ! ',V� f � V .� ! r ,h� 2.3 lnfrastructure Infrastructure is a twofold definition. First, it represents multimodal transportation systems which includes automobile transit and roadway systems, public transportation systems, airports and air travel, railroad (freight and commuter) systems, and bicycle and pedestrian transit systems. Transportation systems can be local, regional, state -wide, or even national. The United City of Yorkville and Kendall County already have a number of transportation plans in place in regards to automobile and roadway systems. These plans include: • 2003 United City of Yorkville Transportation Study • 2006 United City of Yorkville Transportation Model • 2007 Kendall County Transportation Improvement Plan z Second, infrastructure also includes utilities, such as water and wastewater systems. A majority of Yorkville's planning area is serviced by the Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District with part of the planning area serviced by Fox Metro Reclamation District. The service areas of these two sanitary districts are important in identifying Infrastructure includes railroad systems proper locations of growth opportunities. Future expansion maps for these districts include • 2007 Yorkville — Bristol Sanitary District Future Wastewater Collection System Map • 2008 Fox Metro Reclamation District Boundary Map The plans and maps listed above, but not limited to these, shall be considered appendices or an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan to provide more detail on that specific topic. These documents will not be included in the appendix section of the Comprehensive Plan. The following set of base maps provides a current assessment of Yorkville's infrastructure not addressed in the plans listed above. Un ite� City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 27 2.3 Infrastructure Airport Map Lists all public airports within 50 mile radius of Yorkville. There are two primary airports, four reliever airports, and six general aviation airports within this 50 mile radius. Primary airports are public, commercial service airports which service more than 10,000 passenger boardings a year. These are considered airline hubs. Reliever airports are designed to relieve congestion at primary airports and can be publicly or privately owned. General aviation airports are either public or private which service 2,500 to 10,000 passengers a year. Prairie Parkway Alignment Map The Prairie Parkway is a future highway project intended to connect Interstate 80 to Interstate 88. The current Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) alignment, B5, is shown along with the proposed highway interchanges. There are two highway interchanges in Yorkville's planning area, one at Route 71 and the other at Route 47. The project received its record of decision from federal transportation agencies in September 2008. This positive decision provides IDOT with the approval necessary and also federal funds to build the B5 alignment. The project will now move into final design and construction. The overall construction of the 37 mile highway will take numerous years, however a 5 mile section spanning from US 34 to Route 71 will begin the construction phase in 2009. Rail Line Services Map There are two rail lines serving Yorkville, the Burlington Northern — Santa Fe (BNSF) and Illinois Railway Inc. The BNSF runs both passenger and freight service nationwide. Passenger and commuter rail is not currently available in Yorkville, but is provided in Aurora, Illinois through Metra and Plano, Illinois through Amtrak. Feasibility studies have been done by BNSF in regards to extending Metra service to Kendall County with a potential commuter train station in Yorkville. No significant action has taken place on the project since the studies were completed in 2001 and 2002. 2005 Draft Trails Map This map shows proposed trails as a dashed line, and existing trails are shown as a solid line. For further information on trail development please reference Chapter 5. Transportation Plan on pages 61 -64. United City of YOrkVi I le 2008 Comprehensive Plan 28 2.4 Community Facilities Community facilities describe services provided to residents by a municipality. Generally, community facilities are all city buildings or locations and services provided by those locations, i.e. City Hall, Police Department, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation. Community facilities also include schools, fire stations, and libraries. Community facilities and the services rendered from them directly impact and can improve residents' quality of life. As with the Infrastructure Section, the United City of Yorkville already has a - number of community facility plans in place. Other than the 2007 United City of Yorkville School Site Study, these documents should O be considered an addendum to the Comprehensive Plan and are not located in the appendix. The plans include, but are not limited to, • 2005 United City of Yorkville Downtown Vision and Community Facilities include schools Municipal Facilities Plan such as Parkview Christian Academy . 2008 United City of Yorkville Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update • 2007 United City of Yorkville School Site Study • 2004 Kendall County Trails and Greenways Plan • 2007 Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District Existing and Future Facilities Map The following base map locates the current community facilities within Yorkville's planning area. Existing Community Facilities Map Shows the existing facilities for the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District, School District, and other entities. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 29 2.5 La nd Use The following base map displays the existing land use conditions within Yorkville's planning area. Existing land use was determined by reviewing the current use of the land along with any proposed development plans, which are classified as entitled projects, for properties. The existing land use map is displayed here to allow for ease in recognizing changes in or similarities between existing conditions and the future land use map. Generally, the land uses have been divided into seven uses: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Office, Park /Open Space, Public /Quasi Public, and Agricultural. Residential — identifies all residential properties and developments. Includes residences in agricultural areas which are on a separate parcel than the agricultural use. Commercial — identifies all existing commercial areas of all intensities. Industrial — identifies all existing industrial areas. Office — identifies all existing office areas. Park /Open Space — identifies all existing recreational park space and publicly conserved open space Public /Quasi Public — identifies all existing local and county governmental buildings, schools, churches, libraries, etc. Agricultural — lands not classified as any of the existing land uses listed above is considered agricultural. United City of Yoi-kville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 31 G oa sin d O'D cc gives As described in the introduction, the most importation function of a comprehensive plan is to serve as a guide for the community in future land use and policy decisions.. In order to accomplish the vision set forth in this document, the plan must be used and its recommendations must be acted upon. The goals and objectives presented in this chapter provide the means necessary for implementing the comprehensive plan's recommendations. A GOAL is defined as general language outlining a need or desire which compliments the overall intent and vision of the comprehensive plan. An OBJECTIVE is a specific task in order to implement or achieve a goal. Typically, there are multiple objectives for each goal. In general, a goal is what the community hopes to accomplish through the comprehensive plan, and an objective is the means of accomplishing it. The goals and objectives of this chapter have been organized into four categories corresponding to the meeting topics of the Citizens Advisory Committee. This chapter is not organized by priority. These categories are: • Natural Resources • Infrastructure • Community Facilities • Land Use These goals and objectives should be used in conjunction with the proposed land use plan to guide and direct future land use and policy decisions in the City of Yorkville. Uhite� City of Yovkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 33 Goals and Objectives The goals and objectives listed in this Chapter will involve many stakeholders in the implementation process. The United City of Yorkville will continue to look to these stakeholders for guidance and assistance as the City works to achieve the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The following list identifies and defines some of these stakeholder groups. Yorkville Green Committee An Ad -Hoc, City sponsored, volunteer committee established in October 2007 to provide research, advice and recommendations to the City Council on environmental issues facing the community. ( http: / /www.yorkville.il.us /greencommittee.cfm) Fox River Study Group A diverse coalition of stakeholders established in 2001 working together to assess water quality in the Fox River watershed. Its mission is to, "bring together a diverse coalition of stakeholders to work together to preserve and /or enhance water quality in the Fox River watershed." ( http: / /foxriverstudygroup.org /) Kendall County Forest Preserve A County department whose mission is to, "preserve and manage natural areas and open spaces, provide environmental education, and offer recreational opportunities for Kendall County residents." (http: // www.co.kendall.il.us/forestpreserves/index.htm) Conservation Foundation A not -for -profit land and watershed protection agency founded in 1972 whose mission is to, "preserve open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of our environment." (http://www.theconservationfoundation.org/) Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary District Provides sanitary sewer service to the majority of Yorkville residents. (http://www.ybsd.org/) United City of Yorkvi I le 2008 Comprehensive Plan 34 Goals and Objectives Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Governs a six county region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Lake and McHenry) with the mission to, "ensure financially sound, comprehensive and coordinated public transportation for northeastern Illinois." The RTA provides transportation planning and funding to three service boards, Chicago Transit Authority, Metra Commuter Rail, and Pace Suburban Bus. (http: / /rtachicago.com) Yorkville Economic Development Corporation A private organization working with the City of Yorkville to attract new business and employment opportunities to the City. (http: / /www.yedcontine.org/) Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce A business based organization providing networking, increased visibility, and ideas to its members. (http://www.yorkvillechamber.org/) Illinois Historic Preservation Agency An agency of the State of Illinois with an, "over - arching purpose to preserve and protect public and private historic properties and library collections, while at the same time making those properties and collections accessible to the public." ( http : / /www.illinoishistory.gov /) Vnite� City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 35 3.1 Natural Resources Goal 1 Aid in the preservation and enhancement of the Fox River Watershed, the Fox River's tributaries' watersheds (Blackberry Creek, Hollenback Creek, Morgan Creek, Pavilion Creek, and Rob Roy Creek) and the Mid Aux Sable Creek Watershed Objective 1.1 Apply for grants and other funding sources to finance river /stream bank stabilization projects for the Fox River and other waterways. Objective 1.2 Continue to support the Fox River Study Group's activities of water quality assessment and watershed protection plan implementation Objective 1.3 Support the public /private purchase of riverfront lands in order to acquire at least 10% of the (additional) open space opportunities as delineated on the Open Space Opportunities Map in Section 2 of the Existing Conditions Chapter by 2012. Goal 2 Preserve changes in elevation, and the scenic viewsheds provided by them, within Yorkville's planning area. Objective 2.1 Set height limitations for new or renovated buildings within downtown Yorkville in the zoning ordinance to provide a step back of building heights from the Fox River, Objective 2.2 Amend Yorkville's subdivision control ordinances and /or design guidelines to preserve significant topographic features, i.e. changes in elevation, within Yorkville's planning area. ~� Uh ite� City of Yorkvi 2008 Comprehensive Plan 36 3A Natural Resources Goal 3 Reduce the amount stormwater runoff through increased ground water infiltration while reducing and preventing the pollution of and pollutants in stormwater runoff. Objective 3.1 Revise and strengthen Yorkville's stormwater management regulations in the subdivision control ordinance. Objective 3.2 Produce educational materials for residents on how an individual can implement conservation practices addressing issues such as, but not limited to, stormwater management, water conservation, water quality, sustainable design, and green building. Objective 3.3 Amend Yorkville's subdivision control ordinance to increase the use of conservation practices in the design and during the construction of development projects. Goal 4 Preserve, enhance, and /or re- establish existing natural areas Objective 4.1 Publicly acquire open space to develop a contiguous open space /greenway network Objective 4.2 Upon public acquisition of open space /greenway network, develop passive recreational opportunities, such as trails and riverwalks, in these areas. Objective 4.3 Amend United City of Yorkville's Zoning Ordinance to include a tree protection ordinance which addresses a tree inventory program, street tree replacement program, tree monitoring program, and /or the preservation of significant trees /wooded areas. Unite City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 37 3.2 16a5tWCture Goal 1 Support and encourage water conservation Objective 1.1 Update Yorkville's Water Conservation Ordinance to provide a more comprehensive water conservation plan Objective 1.2 Develop a water reclamation program for non - potable water reuse in industrial uses and commercial /industrial toilet flushing. Objective 1.3 Develop a gray water irrigation program for non - potable/ reclaimed water reuse for commercial, industrial, recreational (i.e. golf courses), and residential uses. Goal 2 Support multi -modal transportation Objective 2.1 Encourage the development of a commuter rail station along the Metra -BNSF railroad line and /or the reintroduction of the trolley line per the 2005 Downtown Vision Plan along the Illinois Railway Inc. railroad line. Objective 2.2 Include bike paths and trails in street development to provide linkages throughout the community Objective 2.3 Identify large activity generators, such as municipal buildings and commercial properties, and provide multi -modal transportation to these facilities Agamhl Vnite� City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehen5ive Plan 38 3.2 I h fra st r u ct u re Goal 3 Upgrade and maintain the transportation network Objective 3.1 Evaluate existing capital improvement plans to ensure project feasibility and a positive cost /benefit analysis to taxpayers. Objective 3.2 Apply for and provide local funding initiatives to implement transportation plans. Goal 4 Encourage new development to utilize and improve existing infrastructure, where appropriate Objective 4.1 Maintain a street hierarchy to preserve small town character. Objective 4.2 Reduce the need for infrastructure expansion through projects developing within or contiguous to Yorkville's municipal boundaries. Goal 5 Develop a city -wide green infrastructure program Objective 5.1 Revise the landscape ordinance to include a native plants and lawn seed application policy. This policy would be applicable to the public open space areas in a development. Open space areas can include, but are not limited to, parks, parkways, parking lots, storm water basins, and medians. Objective 5.2 Update the subdivision control ordinance to include an alternative storm water management policy. This policy may address alternatives such as, but not limited to, utilizing bioswales as opposed to curb and gutter systems in new developments. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 39 3.3 Community Facilities Goal 1 Support the development and /or redevelopment of efficient and cost - effective facilities to serve current and future Yorkville residents. Objective 1.1 Evaluate the existing municipal facilities plan and update at least every 5 years, dependent on population growth, with consideration given to current population trends and cost/ benefit analysis to taxpayers Objective 1.2 Produce a public facility site study (similar to the school site study) to feasibly determine the locations which serve as the highest and best use for each new municipal building construction. Consideration should be given to a downtown municipal campus as outlined in the 2005 Municipal Facilities Plan and the development of a regional park facility on the south side of town. Objective 1.3 Encourage the development of multi -use and /or shared facilities to maximize the efficiency of each municipal building Objective 1.4 Identify and seek funding initiatives to construct new municipal facilities United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 3.4 Land Use Goal 1 Encourage high quality, distinct and creative development which reinforces and unifies the identity of Yorkville. Objective 1.1 Develop a policy for consistent application of Yorkville's Design Guidelines. Objective 1.2 Develop community entrance features per design guideline specifics. Objective 1.3 Developments along roadways designated as gateways in the 2005 Comprehensive Plan (south of the Fox River), and subsequently the gateways identified north of the Fox River, should adhere to design guideline landscape specifics for gateway corridors Objective 1.4 Encourage the development of use - oriented districts, including, but not limited to, a medical district, entertainment district, downtown/mixed use district, town center district, office /research/development district, cultural district, age - restrictive residential, and a recreation district, in Yorkville's planning area. Objective 1.5 Encourage commercial development in the form of nodes around intersections and not strip development along roadways in order to limit access onto arterial roadways to ease traffic congestion and for aesthetic considerations. Goal 2 Begin a neighborhood planning initiative Objective 2.1 Produce neighborhood land use plans as appendices to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update which would provide more planning and implementation specifics in that area. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 41 3.4 Land Use Objective 2.2 Develop a historical preservation ordinance, which includes a statement of purpose, provides for the establishment of a review commission, outlines a process for designating local landmarks and /or historic districts, and includes a process for reviewing actions affecting designated places, and a historical building inventory to become a Certified Local Government Program through the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Objective 2.3 Revise existing Yorkville Economic Incentives Policy to include incentives for neighborhood based, locally owned, small businesses. Goal 3 Increase open space standards and requirements for new developments Objective 3.1 Encourage the use of conservation design principles and green building techniques for new developments through amending Yorkville's subdivision control ordinances and /or design guidelines Objective 3.2 Produce a feasibility study on land preservation techniques to decide which is best suited for protecting open space in Yorkville. Objective 3.3 Amend United City of Yorkville's subdivision control ordinances and /or design guidelines to include a minimum open space requirement for all new developments. Goal 4 Improve communication and cooperation between the United City of Yorkville and other municipalities, counties and regional planning bodies. Objective 4.1 Ensure continuity between United City of Yorkville planning documents and other municipality, county and regional planning documents United City ofYorkville 2008 Comprehen ive Plan 42 L and U�se P-an Intent The land uses that develop in the coming years, combined with maintaining the viability of existing land uses, will shape the character and quality of Yorkville as it expands geographically and as redevelopment of existing city territory occurs. The Land Use Plan takes into account the elements that define the unique character of Yorkville and attempts to preserve and enhance these elements to create a unique and recognizable identity for the City. While areas of the Land Use Plan do coincide with the current use of the land, other areas propose a use different than the existing one. Many areas identified with a new future land use are now undeveloped, underdeveloped, or agricultural. It is recommended that with the development or redevelopment of any of these properties the new use should follow the Land Use Plan proposal. In all instances the Land Use Plan seeks to protect desirable existing uses and natural features, while proposing future uses in which the land is used to the highest and best use appropriate. The Land Use Plan will assist City leaders in guiding and directing growth and change to ensure that new developments are well integrated into the fabric of Yorkville. To accomplish this goal, the Land Use Plan builds off of the two previous chapters (Existing Conditions and Goals and Objectives) to create criteria which will effectively direct growth and development. Such criteria include: compatibility with existing land uses, existing zoning, environmental features, residential density, open space, transportation, other infrastructure systems and aesthetic criteria. Context for the general pattern of development is provided through the description and explanation of the specific land use classifications in the following pages. It is important to note that the Land Use Plan is not the City's official zoning map. Rather, it is a guide for decision making in the context of the City's future land use patterns. For several specific reasons, including but not limited to, changing market demands, development trends and /or economic trends that occur at some point in the future after the Comprehensive Plan is adopted, certain proposals that are contrary to the land uses shown for a particular parcel could be deemed as more beneficial to the City than what this plan recommends. When such a case occurs, the City will indicate why the deviation from the Comprehensive Plan is being considered and what factors are considered beneficial to the City. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 43 4.2 Land Use Classifications ]residential Land Use Classifications One of the main goals for residential development in the Comprehensive Plan is to provide quality, distinct, and creative housing opportunities which preserve existing natural areas and emulate the unique character of the United City of Yorkville. The following land use classifications and the locations of them throughout the planning area attempt to follow this goal while providing quality housing choices and alternatives for all residents of the United City of Yorkville. Future developments ideally would provide a variety of housing types, as well as opportunities for citizens to interact with each other, their natural surroundings and the entire United City of Yorkville. Such distinct residential environments are not only characterized by their location and density, but are defined by the quality of the architectural design, landscaping, and preservation of open spaces and existing natural features. The design of a development is equally crucial in its affect on the City as its overall density. To effectively guide appropriate residential development and densities that best fit the Comprehensive Plan's residential development goals, the Land Use Plan defines the following Residential Land Use classifications: Rural Neighborhood, Estate Neighborhood, Suburban Neighborhood, and Traditional Residential Neighborhood. These land use definitions have been amended from the City's 2002 and 2005 Comprehensive Plans. As a supplement to the definitions, a brief narrative is included for each land use as it relates to the planning area. The narrative provides a general justification for the placement of each use shown on the plan. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 44 4.2 Land USC Cla55ifiCations Rums Neighborhood 4,658.1 Acres 10.4% of Planning Area _ Intent The Rural Neighborhood Land Use classification is intended to provide areas for very low- density detached single-family residences. g Y Generally, areas designated as Rural Neighborhood have existing limitations regarding the provision of water and wastewater service. The Rural Neighborhood is characterized by substantial open spaces along roadways and between properties and may be considered more agricultural in nature. Gross density in Rural Neighborhood should be less than 0.5 dwelling units per acre. Existing Rural Neighborhood in Location Kendall County • Southeast corner of Yorkville's Planning area (Generally, east of Block Road and south of Route 126) • Areas which contain significant tree masses • Areas with substantial topographic constraints • Areas with limited wastewater services • Outlying rural and agricultural areas 0 Estate Neighborhood 11,154.3 Acres 24.9% of Planning Area Intent The Estate Neighborhood Land Use classification is intended to provide areas for low- density detached single- family residences. The Estate Neighborhood is characterized by substantial open spaces along roadways and between properties. This "open" character is often identified with the United City of Yorkville and this land use classification intends to protect and enhance this identity. Gross density in Estate Neighborhood areas should be less than 1.75 dwelling units per acre. Example of Estate Neighborhood Developments requesting densities above 1.5 dwelling units per acre shall illustrate compliance with the City of Yorkville's Design Guidelines. In addition to showing compliance with the design guidelines, the developer must also demonstrate their ability to add specific improvements such as: United City oCYorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 45 4.2 Land Use Classifications • Assist with funding offsite City infrastructure improvements (water, wastewater, transportation) • Integration of architectural standards (i.e. masonry, side entry garages, anti - monotony setbacks and elevations) that exceed the requirements of the City's current appearance code and architectural standards. • Landscaping (i.e. increased landscape buffers, planting) • Increased allocation of open space beyond City requirement Location • Existing developed areas of large lot single - family detached residences • Planned locations to create an effective transition from suburban neighborhood to rural neighborhood and outlying rural and agricultural areas • Areas which contain significant tree masses • Areas with substantial topographic constraints • Areas with limited wastewater services • Along the Prairie Parkway corridor to maintain rural character Suburban Neighborhood 11,246.9 Acres 25.1% of Planning Area Intent The Suburban Neighborhood Land Use classification is intended to be a residential area primarily comprised of single - family detached residences. The Suburban Neighborhood land use seeks to preserve existing developed areas at this density and to create new lower - density environments characterized by intimate neighborhoods and residences of distinctive design. As with the Estate Neighborhood, integration of open spaces, particularly along major roadways and at the periphery of each development to transition to adjacent areas, is vital to both the character of the development and the identity of the City. Gross density in this classification should be between 1.50 and 2.25 dwelling units per acre. Existing Suburban Neighborhood United City of YorkVille 2008 Comprehensive Plan 46 4.2 Land Use ClassifiCations Developments requesting densities above 2.0 dwelling units per acre shall illustrate compliance with the City of Yorkville's Design Guidelines. In addition to showing compliance with design guidelines, the developer must also demonstrate their ability to add specific improvements such as: • Assist with funding offsite City infrastructure improvements (water, wastewater, transportation) • Integration of architectural standards (i.e. masonry, side entry garages, anti - monotony setbacks and elevations) that exceed the requirements of the City's current appearance code and architectural standards. • Landscaping (i.e. increased landscape buffers, planting) • Increased allocation of open space beyond City requirement Location • Existing developed areas of single - family detached residential • Planned locations to create an effective transition from transitional land uses to estate neighborhood • Areas with some topographic constraints • Generally, centrally positioned along main thoroughfare corridors =Traditional Residential Neighborhood 473.1 Acres 1.1 % of Planning Area Intent The Traditional Residential Neighborhood classification is created to recognize and preserve the existing unique residential neighborhoods ' in the developed core of the City. Residential densities vary within the t Traditional Residential Neighborhood. Future development will likely be in the form of redevelopment of existing sites. Any redevelopment should be consistent with the 2005 Downtown Vision Plan prepared by _ the City. _ Location • Existing residential neighborhoods in and around the downtown area Example of Traditional Residential Neighborhood of the City • Existing residential neighborhoods in the Town of Bristol United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 47 4.2 Land Use Classifications Commercial Land Use Classifications Providing areas for retail development is important for Yorkville as retail sales tax revenue can provide significant funding for City projects. By providing adequate areas for retail development Yorkville's residents are able to purchase the goods they need locally, without having to travel to surrounding cities. This provides significant benefits to citizens by enabling them to have their retail needs met locally, benefits to the City by enabling it to capture the retail tax revenue generated by its citizenry, and benefits to the environment by reducing the length of trips and thus car emissions by residents needing to fulfill their retail needs. To effectively guide appropriate commercial development to best fit the Comprehensive Plan's commercial development goals, the Land Use Plan defines the following Commercial Land Use classifications: Commercial and Neighborhood Retail. These land use definitions have been amended from the City's 2002 and 2005 Comprehensive Plans. As a supplement to the definitions, a brief narrative is included for each land use as it relates to the planning area. The narrative provides a general justification for the placement of each use shown on the plan. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 48 4.2 Land Use Classifications ® Commercial 2,233.8 - 3,324.8 Acres 5.0 - 7.4% of Planning Area Intent The Commercial Land Use classification includes uses such as retail, service, restaurant, entertainment. This land use classification intends to promote market- sensitive development of commercial uses within strategically located areas to efficiently, effectively and conveniently serve the growing local population while reinforcing the importance of , t .. the United City of Yorkville as a regional center. The Comprehensive Plan's goal for such development includes expanding the economic vitality and employment base of the City. The Land Use Plan strengthens the presence of the existing core of commercial uses in the City while allowing for additional locations of commercial development that serve the planning area and minimize conflicts with the transportation network and adjoining properties. As Commercial Land Use at Kendall Marketplace the Land Use Plan ma p shows it is recommended that commercial uses locate along major thoroughfares in Yorkville, principally so that such land uses will have good accessibility. However, because of the nature of commercial land uses, which often require outside storage, display and sales areas, these areas should be buffered from public view (i.e. that should not be visible from the roadways) and from nearby residential uses. Despite being located along major thoroughfares throughout the planning area, strip commercial development which runs the length of the corridor is not encouraged. Where possible, developments should provide pedestrian connections to the commercial nodes for alternative transportation access. Commercial development should also strictly comply with the City of Yorkville's Design Guidelines to ensure attractive, coordinated retail centers are planned. Further, as a goal of this Comprehensive Plan, use- oriented districts should be encouraged to provide an agglomeration of uses. These use - oriented districts include, but are not limited to, entertainment, healthcare downtown, cultural and recreation. These districts while they are defined as commercial development, function as unique locations within Yorkville's planning area, and should be handled and identified as such. Unites{ City of Yorlkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 49 4.2 Land Use Classifications Location • At the interchange of Prairie Parkway and Route 47 • Downtown Yorkville • Generally, at the intersections of arterials and major collector thoroughfares (Baseline Road, Route 47, Galena Road, Eldamain Road, US 34, Route 71, Route 126, Highpoint Road. Ament Road, Walker Road, and Caton Farm Road) Neighborhood Retail 305.7 Acres 0.7% of Planning Area Intent The Neighborhood Retail classification provides opportunities for - smaller scale, service oriented retail establishments intended to serve 4 only the residents within the immediate area. Small -scale retail trade is further defined as land used for the purposes of serving the retail needs of neighborhoods in close proximity (i.e. convenience stores, ' florists, beauty salons, dry cleaners, cafes, coffee shops, day care centers, small grocery stores, restaurants, etc.). By providing retail opportunities in close proximity to future residents, trips for everyday needs and services can be concentrated near residents' homes and reduce the demands for continuous retail development along major highway corridors, which in turn, reduces the additional vehicle trips Example of Neighborhood Retail along these Corridors. Where possible, developments should provide pedestrian connections to the neighborhood retail nodes for alternative transportation access. The neighborhood retail nodes should also strictly comply with the City of Yorkville's Design Guidelines to ensure attractive, coordinated retail centers are planned. Location • Near the proposed commuter rail station at Beecher and Faxon Roads to develop transit - oriented uses • Generally, at the intersections of major collector and collector thoroughfares (Beecher Road, Galena Road, Corneils Road, Greenbriar Road, Walker Road and Lisbon Road) �. Unites} City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 50 4.2 Land Use Classifications Industrial and Office Land Use Classifications The Land Use Plan includes distinct, significant areas to locate industrial uses and office /business parks. Such uses provide necessary employment opportunities for area residents, and strengthen the economic base of the United City of Yorkville. In order to provide a variety of industrial uses in Yorkville, two classes within the Industrial and Office Use classification are established, Industrial and Office /Research. As a supplement to the definitions, a brief narrative is included for each land use as it relates to the planning area. The narrative provides a general justification for the placement of each use shown on the plan. Unite-4 City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 51 4.2 Land Use Classifications Rndustrial 1,228.2 - 1,553.2 Acres 2.7 - 3.5% of Planning Area Intent The Industrial Use class intends to allow limited and general manufacturing, assembly, wholesale and warehouse uses in distinct areas that can be adequately served by transportation and other .- infrastructure. In addition to the location need determined by infrastructure, these areas should also locate where truck and /or rail traffic and hours of operation would not serve as a nuisance to their surrounding neighbors. Industrial Land Use at Fox Industrial Location Park • Eldamain Corridor between the BNSF railroad and Galena Road • Along Route 47 at the BNSF Railroad • East side of Route 47, north of Route 71 • At the Route 71 Interchange of the Prairie Parkway Office and Research 615.3 - 2,031.3 Acres 1.4 - 4.5% of Planning Area Intent The Office and Research Use class seeks to encourage development of office and light industrial uses in a larger -scale business park- like setting. Primary uses are intended to be large office properties and facilities for research, testing and product development. Light manufacturing uses are intended to be limited in scope. Hospitality uses can be integrated into the business park as an ancillary use. '" It is recommended that the City concentrate on attracting businesses engaged in light - industrial and office /research/development type activities that would be contained within a building (i.e. a minimal - - —:� amount of open storage), such as high -tech services, medical services Office Land Use at Prairie Pointe and software manufacturing. The City should also look to attract "green collar" employers whose business missions" are to improve environmental equality and promote sustainability within their business. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 52 4,2 L�n� Use Cla5516Cations Light industrial businesses tend to have many of the advantages of general industrial uses (i.e. employment, increase tax base) without the disadvantages often related to traditional, heavier industrial uses (i.e. adjacency challenges, pollution). Location • East of Beecher Road at the BNSF Railroad • At the Route 71 Interchange of the Prairie Parkway • At the Route 47 Interchange of the Prairie Parkway Un itch City of Yor-kvi I le 2008 Comprehensive Plan 53 4.2 Land Use Classifications Mixed Use Land Use Classification The Land Use Plan identifies locations to serve as a buffer between intensive land uses (commercial, industrial, or office /research) and low- density residential uses. This land use classification, Mixed Use, acknowledges that the highest and best use of land not only differs from location to location, but is also dependent on the existing development conditions and on market conditions. As a supplement to the definition, a brief narrative is included for each land use as it relates to the planning area. The narrative provides a general justification for the placement of each use shown on the plan. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 54 4.2 Land Use Classifications ___- Mixed Use 1, 561.3 Acres 3.5% of Planning Area Intent The Mixed Use classification establishes unique areas which are best fit for medium density residential, small office complexes or open space. Each development falling into the Mixed Use classification will be unique, as it is considered that these uses will be established as - -- —�y� planned unit developments (PUD). These planned unit developments can incorporate all or one of the following uses: residential neighborhoods of varying densities, open spaces or carefully integrated office uses. Developments within the mixed use classification should comply with the City of Yorkville's design guidelines to ensure the ;;; S development is representative of the high quality of living found in _ - Yorkville. This use generally serves as a positive buffering element between single - family residential areas and major roadways and /or non - Example of potential office uses in residential uses. If it is determined that a location will develop as a Mixed Use Land use residential use, gross residential density in this classification should not exceed 3.50 dwelling units per acre. Or, if an area will develop as an office use, buildings shall be relatively small in terms of their building (and related parking area) size and designed in a manner that is compatible with the surrounding residential uses. The mixed use classification also encompasses open space, as it is acknowledged that open space either passive, active, or preservation can be a positive buffering element between intense commercial or industrial properties and lower density residential. Examples of potential developments in the mixed use classification include single family attached residential units, age restrictive residential, one story office buildings, or recreational amenities (playgrounds, ballfields, or golf courses). Again, it should be acknowledged that each development is unique and in no manner does a previous development set the precedent for another. Each development submittal will be handled as a unique case with the highest and best use of the land to the City of Yorkville determined on a case by case basis. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 55 4.2 Land Use Classifications Location • Existing developed areas of single- family attached residential • Generally, at plarmed locations to create an effective transition from intense land uses (commercial, industrial, office /research) to suburban neighborhood • Along Route 71, east of Route 47 • Along Route 47 between Conservation Drive and Caton Farm Road • At the Route 47 Interchange of the Prairie Parkway • Near the proposed commuter rail station at Beecher and Faxon Roads to develop transit - oriented uses Example of potential residential uses in Mixed Use Land Use AIRNIM United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan, 56 4.2 Land Use Classif cations Institutional Land Use Classifications The Land Use Plan includes areas to locate institutional, public or semi- public ownership, uses. Such uses strengthen the overall quality of life for residents in the United City of Yorkville. Two classes within the Institutional classification are established, Public /Quasi Public and Park /Open Space. As a supplement to the definitions, a brief narrative is included for each land use as it relates to the planning area. The narrative provides a general justification for the placement of each use shown on the plan. UniteC City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 57 4.2 Land Use Classifications Public /Quasi Public 470.2 Acres 1.1 % of Planning Area Intent �rL The Public /Quasi Public Land Use classification identifies existing and M �x proposed City facilities, Kendall County facilities, Yorkville Bristol Y �, Sanitary District facilities, Bristol Kendall Fire Department facilities, MEETS, _ wM as well as school, religious institutions, and other non - private land � uses. The Comprehensive Plan assumes that the proposed facilities located on the Land Use Plan map are subject to change and that additional future facilities are allowed within the various land use categories illustrated on the plan as deemed necessary by the City. Yorkville's City Hall Location • Kendall County Government Complex along US 34 • Yorkville City Hall along Game Farm Road • Existing and proposed District 115 School Sites • Yorkville Post Office along Countryside Parkway • Yorkville Bristol Sanitary District along the Fox River • Religious Institutions throughout the Planning Area Park/Open Space 9,527.1 Acres 21.2% of Planning Area Intent The Park /Open Space Land Use classification is intended to preserve existing public open spaces such as recreational areas (park lands), existing privately held open space properties such as cemeteries, while N identifying environmentally sensitive areas to establish appropriate . locations for new designated open spaces. Consistent with the goals the Comprehensive Plan, the Land Use Plan seeks to provide a connected open space and trail system linking developments and residents within Yorkville to establish a green infrastructure system. Also, consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, the Land Example of Park /open space Land use Use Plan seeks to preserve features of topographic significance. i' United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 58 4.2 Land Use Classifications This classification is not intended to establish potential locations for open spaces that are located with Planned Unit Developments or other developments. All planned developments are expected to consult with the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department to ensure that the recreational needs of Yorkville residents are being addressed. Location • Along existing floodplains and natural drainage corridors • Areas with significant topographic features • Open Space Areas and Opportunities Areas from the Protect Kendall Now! Plan • Forest Preserve Properties • Commonwealth Edison Right of Ways United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 59 4,3 2008 Land Use Map Each of the land use classifications identified are shown on the Land Use Plan map on the following page. Each land use classification relates to a subsequent color, as seen next to the land use classification name. Generally, residential land uses are shown in a shade of yellow, commercial land uses are shown in a shade of red, industrial land uses are shown in purple and open space land uses are shown in green. Additionally, some areas on the Land Use Plan map are hatched with two colors representing different land use classifications. This is done to identify that some areas are suitable to multipliable land uses. This is also way some land use classifications have a range of acreage and percentage of the planning area. Generally, land use pairings include, but are not limited to: Commercial & Office and Research ® Industrial & Office and Research United city of Yorkville 2008 ComprACnsive Plan 60 T�ans P an 5.1 Intent The Transportation Plan presented here is not to serve in place of the 2003 United City of Yorkville Transportation Plan. The information presented identifies the existing street network, along with the proposed roadways identified in the 2003 Transportation Plan, 2008 Kendall County Long -Range Transportation Plan, and the Kendall County Land Resources Management Plan. The Transportation Plan divides the roadways into a hierarchy system of classifications. These include: Arterial, Major Collector, Collector, Minor Collector, and Local Residential. The definitions, below, have been utilized from the United City of Yorkville's Subdivision Control Ordinance and reference average daily traffic (ADT) which is the number of vehicles traveling on a roadway per day. Roads are classified based on the future land uses and intensity of land uses in that area. Thus, some roads are not classified in their existing state. Arterial Roadways which are components of a regional roadway network. Their foremost function is to facilitate regional original and destination travel. Arterials should have the most restricted number of access points and carry the greatest volume of daily traffic at the highest speeds. Arterial roadways in Yorkville's planning area are US 34, US 30, State Route 47, State Route 126, State Route 71, and the Proposed Prairie Parkway. Major Collector Roadways which serve as a main traffic thoroughfare, both within and outside the City, carrying heavy volumes of traffic. They facilitate the movement of regional traffic, and are intended to carry more than 12,000 ADT. Major collector roadways within the Yorkville planning area are: Galena Road, Cannonball Trail, Bristol Ridge Road, Eldamain Road, Beecher Road, Fox Road, Highpoint Road, Van Emmon Road, Minkler Road, Ashley Road, Caton Farm Road, Walker Road, Grove Road, and Lisbon Road. r . United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 61 5.1 I ntent Collector Roadways which collect and distributes traffic primarily within residential areas. Streets carry between 2,500 and 12,000 ADT. This classification also applies to areas directly serving commercial or industrial zoned areas. Collector roadways within the Yorkville Planning Area are: Baseline Road, Faxon Road, Alice Avenue, Center Parkway, Countryside Parkway, McHugh Road, Kennedy Road, Mill Road, Spring Street, River Road, Greenbriar Road, Prairie Crossing Drive, Penman Road, Walker Road (east of Route 47), and Canton Farm Road (west of Route 47). Minor Collector Collects and distributes traffic within developed areas, and is used primarily for internal trips within the planning area. This street carries between 1,000 and 2,500 ADT. Minor Collector roadways within the Yorkville Planning Area are: Bristol Bay Drive, Rosenwinkel Street, Bertram Drive, Corneils Road, Tuscany Trail, Freedom Place, Grande Trail, McLellan Boulevard, American Way, Marketview Drive, High Ridge Lane, Alan Dale Lane, John Street, Game Farm Road, Somonauk Street, Popular Drive, Ament Road, Legion Road, Immanuel Road, Helmar Road, Raintree Road, and Fairfax Way. Local Residential A street of limited continuity, used primarily for access to abutting rural residential properties and local needs of a neighborhood. This street carries less than 1000 ADT. Local residential streets are the remaining thoroughfares in the Yorkville Planning Area. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 62 5.2 Transportation Plan Map The Transportation Plan not only classifies the existing roadway network, but displays the proposed roadways and classification of them. Proposed roadways were identified from the 2003 United City of Yorkville Transportation Plan, 2008 Kendall County Long - Range Transportation Plan, and the Kendall County Land Resources Management Plan. These proposed roadways were established in these documents to address the ever increasing population and build out potential of Yorkville's planning area, along with providing a roadway network in Yorkville. A network is established based on roadway spacing and destination of trips. For example, major collector roadways should be spaced approximately '/2 mile from each other in both the east/west direction and north/south direction. These roadways will direct traffic onto an arterial road, state or county highway. Additionally, access onto major collectors should be limited to approximately every' /4 mile. A Transportation Plan does not only address automobile traffic, but alternative modes such as bicycle, pedestrian, and rail transportation as seen on the multi -modal transportation network map on the following page. The United City of Yorkville has developed a draft Shared - Use Trail Map which identifies trail locations serving bicycle and pedestrian users. Currently, the construction of the shared -use trail network has been limited to locations within development projects. However, this has left the City with many unconnected links of the network. The United City of Yorkville has begun to take a more proactive approach as a City to connect these links together. These measures include applying for and obtaining grant funding, along with developing an Integrated Transportation Plan to identify, prioritize, and schematically design these links (to be complete Summer of 2009). These linkages were identified as an important goal of the Comprehensive Plan. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 63 5.2 Tran5portation Plan Map Additionally, supporting rail transportation and the development of a commuter station in Yorkville was another goal of the Comprehensive Plan. It was determined that an extension of the existing Metra -BNSF rail line into Kendall County with a stop in Yorkville was feasible in the Phase 2 Kane /Kendall Commuter Rail Extension Feasibility Study. However no additional work since this study was completed in 2002, to the City's understanding, has been done on the project. Despite this fact, the City of Yorkville will continue to support a rail line extension into Kendall County with a commuter station in Yorkville. This Comprehensive Plan proposes a potential site for a commuter station along with future land uses which would accompany a commuter station development. However, as identified in the Goals and Objectives Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, along with in the 2003 Transportation Plan, these capital improvement plans should be evaluated periodically with potential changes made due to feasibility and cost /benefit to taxpayers. The proposed roadway network, shared -use trail network, and commuter rail station are not set plans. These are subject to change. but are pertinent to the Comprehensive Plan as land use changes and development will directly impact the multi -modal transportation network in Yorkville due to volume, type of users, and types of trips taken. The Roadway Network map and Multi Modal Network map on the following pages are guide documents, as is the rest of the Comprehensive Plan. The information presented here is not policy, but sound suggestions for the future of the City of Yorkville. -,_: Vnite� City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 64 o a o e S P -a n 6.1 Intent The Utilities Plan addresses utility services in Yorkville, which include: sanitary sewer, water distribution, refuse, electrical, natural gas, telephone, cable, and Internet services. Water distribution is the only utility service provided by the City of Yorkville, the additional services are provided by Yorkville- Bristol Sanitary District and Fox Metro Water Reclamation District (sanitary sewer), Veolia Environmental Services (refuse), Commonwealth Edison (electrical), Nicor (natural gas), and Comcast (telephone, cable and internet). The Utilities Plan while it identifies the current capacity of utility services is more focused on expansion and future capacity of these services. Given this, the Utilities Plan will focus on sanitary sewer and water distribution as the additional expansion and capacity, i.e. physical improvements and infrastructure, will be necessary due to projected population growth and the land use decisions made in the Comprehensive Plan. The Utilities Plan does not address refuse service or expansion as the Kendall County Solid Waste Plan which was updated in 2006 shall be considered an addendum to the Utilities Plan. For further information on the Kendall County Solid Waste Plan, please contact the Kendall County Health Department. The remaining services already have the physical infrastructure established and are less affected by population and land use changes. The information presented in the Utilities Plan is not intended to replace or alter existing expansion plans for these utility services. United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 65 6.2 Expansion Potential In the summer of 2007 the existing water distribution system for the City of Yorkville was evaluated. In this evaluation, the current capacity of the existing water works system is approximately 25,000 persons for supply and treatment and approximately 30,000 persons for storage. This means that without any improvements the existing system can supply and treat water for 25,000 persons and store enough water for 30,000 persons. The Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary District, which serves the majority of the City of Yorkville, has one wastewater treatment facility designed to serve up to 36,000 persons. Currently, their 6.6 square mile service area has a population equivalent of 18,000 people. The Fox Metro Water Reclamation District currently only services the Grande Reserve Subdivision in the City of Yorkville and at this time does not have any expansion plans to aid in servicing Yorkville's planning area. At the end of 2007, the population projection for the City of Yorkville was 15,240 people, which means the City of Yorkville's water works system is at 50% capacity for storage and 60% capacity for supply and treatment. The Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary District is currently at 50% capacity, given their population equivalent and facility capacity. As seen in the Existing Conditions chapter of this document, the City of Yorkville still anticipates dramatic growth with the potential for City to reach over 30,000 residents by 2012, which would be a 100% change in population in 4 years. The City of Yorkville needs to ensure it has the means to provide utility service to sustain such growth. The 2007 Water Works System Plan Map for the City of Yorkville and the 2007 Future Waste Water Collect System Map for the Yorkville - Bristol Sanitary District, addendums to this document and are not included, shall be considered the guides for water distribution and sanitary sewer expansion. + United City of Yorkvi l le a o, 2008 Comprehensive Plan 66 (� m Appendix Pages 7.1 2000 Census Information 68 -70 Comparative demographic and socioeconomic information between the United City of Yorkville, surrounding communities, Kendall County, and the United States of America. This information is not included in Chapter 2. Existing Conditions, as much of the information would be considered out of date due to the rapid growth which was made apparent in this chapter. However, since the 2000 Census is the most recent national Census, it is important to include this information in the Comprehensive Plan for reference. 71 7.2 2007 United City of Yorkville School Site Study A School Site Study was done in 2007 for the City of Yorkville to identify necessary school facilities based on full build out potential of the Yorkville planning area. The School Site Study utilized the 2002 and 2005 Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Maps to determine the potential build out scenario. The list of assumptions used for the study, along with the number of schools facilities necessary can be seen on Page 71. The school site study map on the next page gives a general graphic representation of schools sites needed in Yorkville's planning area. VIM AMR- United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 67 7.1 2000 Census I nformation 40 38 37.2 35.3 36 33.2 34 32 30 2000 Median Age Comparison 28 26 24 22 Plano Oswego YorkvJle KendallCou my Sugar Grove US Montgomery 14 000 12,000 10 000 B 2000 Population Comparison 6.000 4,000 2,000 e. auger Grove Mon tgom cry Plano Yorkville Oswego 5160 00[ :20 OJf s,ne ner 2000 Median House Value Comparison =e� ane ,<e eon Plano US Montgomery Ken dell County Yorkville Oswego Sugar Grove Agamk Un ite� City o Yorkvi 2008 Comprehensive Plan 68 7.1 2000 Ccn5U5 lnfOrMaWn 2000 Employment/Unemployment for Yorkville DEm I. d X72,- i DU—Pm (1,4% Qlht,n I, b., f.... (25 7- 2000 Top Employment Classifications for Yorkville Residents LI United City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Plan 69 712000 Census I nformation $80.00° $70,000 $60 MO �- $59000 _ — 2000 Household Income Comparison $40000 — — $30 000 . . 530 000 — $10,000 — — $0 US Plano Montgomery Yorkville Kendall C... ty Oswego SugarG —a 35% 30% 25% 20% T 15 °_ F— 2000 Household Income Distribution for Yorkville 5% — les e. 510000 E15 515000. 525000- 559,9 575,001- 510909 $159900- 5100000 or c10090 1d 99, 24999 3a 9AP a9.954 74409 9 - 91 119.199 1.v., 7. more qp Unites} City of Yorkville 2008 Comprehensive Ptah 70 7.2 2007 United City o f Yorkville School Site Study Yorkville School Calculations July 17, 2007 Prepared by: Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. Prepared for, United City of YOrkvim Schools Required for Planning Area 1 - 13 (All land Affiih limits of Yokville Land Use Plan) Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 1 -13 Dial Units: 71,365 � Students Students) School Schools Required Elementary Schools I 31,47` 650 48.42 Middle Schools i I 17,832 1000 17.83 Hinh Schools 21,388 1800 11.88 Aeaumotionat A. .98 Students per D -fling Unit 7, Density Assumptions 2. 45.6% Sementary School students 1.5 Iyu/Acfor Estate Land Use Category 23% Middle school students 20 CU As for Suburban Land Use Catagory 31% High School students 3.0 DulAC for Transitional Land Use Category 3. 650 Students per Elementary School 25 OulAc for TmdlSonali land Use Category 1000 Students per WWdie Series] 5.0 OulAC for Urban Land Use Catagory 1800 Students per High school a. Estate is considered a bedmom attached homes 4. For the pure= of this study k is assumed: Suburban is considered 4 bedroom detaohod homes K-6 - bementary School Transitional is considered 3215 el tsehad 4 bedroom and 68% attached 2 bedroom homes 7.6 - Middle Sehoel Traditional is considered 3 bedroom detachod homes 9.12 - High School - Urban is considered 50% 3 bedroom deleth.d antl 5046 3 bedroom anacnotl homes 5. .059755 Acres (Ac.) of school lands cash requirement pa unit in Suburban and Estate land use areas. 9. The rosutq of this particular study are based onlyon The City of Yon vines planning limits as kdon5fiad on the City .051202 Aces tA¢) of schaai Iandt ash rcquiremant per unk in Urban land use areas. of Y.IhrPlo Comprin -1 o plan. .0350 t Aces (Ac.) of school land! cash requirements per unit in Tradifionai fond use aroas. Yorkville Schad Districto actually incorporates 85 sq,rrL of land, including parts.! PlaihWd, dMiiel Montgomery and O-ego. .02918 Acs. (Ao.) of school land/ rash requiroment per unit in Trantitional land use areas Th. Yarkvfllo corporal. limes also include app,.td..Wy 1,886 As. In the Piano School District (Extmpolat.d from Landr Cash Ordinance, Ordinance 91956.3) 6. 15 Acras for oath Elementary School Site 35 Awes far each Middle School site 4a Ac,sa for each Wad lol Elomentaty Scf, -1 Cambi u d Sb, 70 Acres for each High School Site Summary of Schools Required in each Planning Area Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 1 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 8 Total Units: 6417 Total Units: 2341 T, pe Students Students! School S gpl Required Type Students Students) Schoo€ Schools Required Elementary Schools 2,893 65 44 Elementary Schools 1,046 650 1.61 Middle Schools 1,455 1000 1.46 Middle Schools 619 1000 0.62 Hiqh Schools 1,966 1800 1.09 H oh Schools I 7107 1800 0.39 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 2 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 9 Total Units: 5840 _jotal Units: 4253 �fype Students Students! School Schools Required TType Students StudenWSchool Schools Required Elementary Schools 2,609 650 4,01 Elementary Schools 1,900 650 2.92 Middle Schools 1,317 1000 1.32 Middle Schools 1,126 1000 1.13 High Schools 1,773 1800 0.99 Hiqh Schools 1,293 1800 012 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 3 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 10 Total Units; 2251 Total Units: 12843 Type Students Students /School Sc7j Type Students Students/School Schools Required Elemantary Schools 1 1,072 6510 1.65 Elementary Schools 5,744 650 8.84 Middle Schools 540 1 0.54 Middle Schools ( 3,399 1000 3.40 Hiqh Schools I 728 1800 I 0.40 High Schools 1 3,901 1800 2.17 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 4 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 11 Total Units: 3449 Total Units: 16964 Type Students Students) School Schools Required Tyype Students )Students] School Schools Required �lementarySchools 1,541 650 I 2-37 �IementarySchools 7,59 650 11,68 Middle Schools 778 1000 0.78 Middle Schools 4,497 1000 4.50 High Schools 1,048 1800 0.58 Hiqh Schools 5,162 9 1800 2.87 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 5 Number of Schools Required In Planning Area 12 Total Units; 2213 Total Units: 3937 Type Students )StudentsfSchool Schools Required Type Students Students/ School Schools Required Elementary Schools 989 650 1.52 Elementary Schools 1,231 650 1.89 Middle Schools 498 1000 0.50 Middle Schools 729 1000 0.73 High Schools 672 1800 0.37 High Schools 637 1800 0.47 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 6 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 13 Total Units: 1874 Total Units: 4338 Type Students StudentslSchooi Schoof$Rewired Type Students Students/ School SoNAlsRequired Elementary Schools 638 650 1.29 Elementary Schools I 1,988 650 2118 Middle Schools 496 1000 0.50 Middle Schools 1,148 1000 1.15 High Schools 570 1800 0.32 High Schools 1,318 1800 0.73 Number of Schools Required in Planning Area 7 Total Units: 4645 Type Students Students! School Schools Required Elementary Schools 2,075 fi50 !rt 3.19 Middle Schools 1,230 1000 I 1.23 Hinh Schools 1 1.410 1800 018 Un ited City of Yorkvi l le 2008 Comprehensive Plan 71