Kane County County Development Committee met March 21.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order Chairman Kojzarek called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.
Also present: Co. Bd. members Kenyon, Gillam, Molina, Wegman; Finance staff Waggoner; Development Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Berkhout; Environmental/Water Resources Dir. Anderson & staff Wollnik; KDOT staff T. Rickert, Benda; ITD staff Peters; members of the press and public.
2. Approval of Minutes: February 21, 2017
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brian Dahl, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek
3. Monthly Financials Monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported that there were no budget concerns at this time.
4. Public Comment Chairman Kojzarek asked that those signed up to speak on zoning petitions hold their comments until the item comes up on the agenda. There was no other public comment.
5. Building & Zoning Division Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff reviewed the following Zoning Petitions:
A. Zoning Petitions
1. PETITION NO. 4397: Bruce Vajgert
The petitioner is requesting rezoning of a portion of property from F to F-2 to an existing landscaping business. The ZBA recommends denial and area property owners are objecting. Dir. VanKerkhoff said this had been heard by the ZBA in October and since that time the petitioner has amended the petition to expand the area to include a building which is partially used for supporting agriculture uses on the property and partially used for the F-2 business. There is also a portion of the property that a landscape contractor uses, which is being added to the F-2 as well. VanKerkhoff said there have been some drainage concerns from neighboring property owners and the petitioner has been working with the Water Resources Department to resolve them. The property is currently in violation of the zoning ordinance, and this would bring it into compliance. Back in October the ZBA expressed concern about the property being in violation as well as concerns as to whether this was directly related to an F-2 District.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Bill Hanson, neighboring property owner to the east, believed F-2 would not cover this zoning and that the heavy equipment that the petitioner has out there doesn't belong under F-2. He said he didn't believe heavy excavating equipment was covered under landscaping.
Mr. John Thornhill, representing the petitioner, explained that the property owner discovered he was not in compliance with the zoning ordinance last March as a result of a drainage issue having to do with filling in a farmed wetland. He said there was a lot of discussion at the zoning hearings about drainage problems, but those have since been resolved and the stormwater plan is ready to be approved. He discussed the conditions placed on them. Thornhill believed all of the unfinished business has been wrapped up and all concerns have been addressed that were outlined at the zoning hearing.
Ray Hanson, neighboring property owner to the south, stated he was not supportive of this zoning change and wanted the property to stay agricultural. He claimed that the petitioner had been operating illegal operations there for years.
Some discussion followed. Mr. Thornhill said the property is in Board member Wojnicki’s district and he had spoken with her and she did not voice any objections. Frasz believed Wojnicki was supportive as well. Frasz thought this was a typical F-2 operation that has been in business for years. He noted there is a lot of nursery stock on site, and thought the petitioner was just bringing the property into compliance. Water Resources staff Wollnik confirmed all the major drainage issues had been resolved.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/11/2017 9:45 AM TO: County Board MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Margaret Auger, Board Member AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek ABSENT: Thomas Smith
2. PETITION NO. 4403: Darold Cutsinger The petitioner is requesting rezoning from F-District Farming to F-1 District Rural Residential. The ZBA recommends approval. There are no objectors.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/11/2017 9:45 AM TO: County Board MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek ABSENT: Thomas Smith
3. PETITION NO. 4415: Jon Butcher, et ux The petitioner is requesting a Special Use for a Bed & Breakfast. The ZBA recommends approval with stipulations. There are no objectors.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/11/2017 9:45 AM TO: County Board MOVER: Margaret Auger, Board Member SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek ABSENT: Thomas Smith
4. PETITION NO. 4416: Michael Kowalczyk Chairman Kojzarek explained that at the request of the petitioner this item was being pulled from the agenda.
RESULT: PULLED FROM AGENDA
5. PETITION NO. 4417: Anton Marano Rev. Trust The petitioner is requesting a Special Use for a public horse stable. The ZBA recommends approval. There are no objectors.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/11/2017 9:45 AM TO: County Board MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Brian Dahl, Board Member AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek ABSENT: Thomas Smith
6. PETITION NO. 4418: Lane Burnidge, et ux The petitioner is requesting rezoning from F-District Farming to E-1 District Estate Residential. The ZBA recommends approval with stipulations from KDOT. There are no objectors.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/11/2017 9:45 AM TO: County Board MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek ABSENT: Thomas Smith
6. Planning & Special Projects Dir. VanKerkhoff provided highlights from the monthly report that was included in the agenda packet.
7. Subdivision
A. Discussion: Subdivision Ordinance Land/Cash Annual Review Fiscal Year 2016 Plat Officer Anderson explained that according to the Kane County Subdivision Ordinance, the ROE is to review the provisions of Article V “Dedication of School/Park Sites or Payment of Fees in Lieu Thereof” on an annual basis. He reported that the review had taken place and the ROE had found everything to be in order. The Land/Cash Subcommittee had reviewed this earlier.
B. Discussion: Subdivision Land/Cash - Cutsinger Minor Subdivision - 2 Lots on 2.96 Acres (2 Existing Homes) Section 6, Sugar Grove Township Kaneland School District #302: No Fees Required Sugar Grove Park District: No Fees Required A public hearing was held this morning as part of the Land/Cash Subcommittee meeting. The subcommittee recommended approval.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Theresa Barreiro, Board Member SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Board Member AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek ABSENT: Thomas Smith
8. Environmental Resources None
9. Water Resources None
10. Office of Community Reinvestment None
11. Settler's Hill End Use Update None
12. New Business
Lenert asked if discussion on the rooster issue could be placed on next month's agenda.
13. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Margaret Auger, Board Member AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek ABSENT: Thomas Smith
14. Executive Session (IF NEEDED)
None
15. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Bill Lenert, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) AYES: Margaret Auger, Theresa Barreiro, Brian Dahl, Drew Frasz, Michael Kenyon, Bill Lenert, John Martin, Kurt R. Kojzarek ABSENT: Thomas Smith This meeting was adjourned at 11:07 AM.
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