Kane County County Development Committee Met April 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| John Martin | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| David Brown | Kane County | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Dale Berman | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Ron Ford | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Mo Iqbal | Kane County | Board Member | Absent | |
| Michael Kenyon | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Wojnicki | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Drew Frasz | Kane County | Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) | Present | |
| Chris Kious | Kane County | Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) | Present | |
| Corinne M. Pierog | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Chair | Present | |
| Kenneth C. Shepro | Kane County | Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair | Absent |
Member Kious reported a clarification that would be reflected in the approved minutes.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [8 TO 0]
MOVER: Chris Kious, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious ABSENT: Mo Iqbal |
The financial reports were attached to the agenda for review. Chair Martin suggested members contact the finance department with any specific questions.
4. Public Comment
(Chair Martin changed the order of the agenda and directed the committee to item 7)
Martin noted this would allow the speakers that have requested to speak regarding the vacation of roadway discussion in item 7 to address the committee earlier in the agenda.
5. Building & Zoning Division
A. Building & Zoning Report
Dir. VanKerkhoff reported the uptick in building permits continued. He also noted the development department continued to field neighborhood concerns County wide that typically they shared with the public health department.
B. Zoning Petitions
Dir VanKerkhoff acknowledged the petitions have been reviewed and approved by the Building and Zoning Appeals Board.
1. Petition No. 4573: Sandra Brackett (Daniel & Ashley Entile)
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/11/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Chris Kious, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro ABSENT: Mo Iqbal |
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/11/2021 9:45 AM TO: County Board
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: David Brown, Vice Chair AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro ABSENT: Mo Iqbal |
Dir. VanKerkhoff acknowledged the planning and special projects reports were attached to the agenda and are on file. He gave a brief oral summary.
7. Subdivision
(Item 7 was discussed earlier in the agenda)
A. Vacation of Roadway Reservation
Dir. Wollnik reported today the committee would only be discussing the removal of a restriction from the parcel at 4N560 Babson Lane located in District 20 (St. Charles Township) and noted this is not an action item. She used a visual aerial photo to identify the parcel for the committee. Dir. Wollnik reported the request was for the removal of a restriction that stated reserved for future roadway to the parcel. She noted the parcel is on the north side of the property and a roadway would extend Babson Lane to the west. Fire Chief John Nixon acknowledged his interest in whether or not this restriction was removed and stated he needed more background information before he could discuss further.
Chair Martin reported the legal status and the state's attorney's office request for more time to review. He noted today there was little to discuss as a committee and acknowledged the public speakers. Nixon acknowledged the long dead end road does create an obstacle and reviewed other accesses utilized. He questioned the future development in the areas to the west. Further discussion occurred. Wollnik reviewed the County and International Fire Code (IFC) codes. She then responded to the committee’s questions. State's attorney Baxter reported to the committee she had spoken to Special Assistant State’s Attorney Pat Jaeger in regard to vacating or amending a plat. She noted their determination would be for the owner to follow the dedicated process with the township highway commissioner. Baxter reported if the parcel was not dedicated the land owner could then use a different process.
John Thornhill representation for the petitioner addressed the committee. He acknowledged that unfortunately this parcel was not dedicated. He would be seeking a simple map amendment to adjust the property line. James Gaffney the property owner addressed the committee and acknowledged conversation he’d had with other property owners. He stated they do not support making this parcel a road. He noted his intent was to utilize the property.
8. Environmental Resources
None
9. Water Resources
A. Ordinance: An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 45W185 Plank Road Special Service Area (Or Special Service Area No. 54) of Kane County, Illinois and the Levy of Taxes for the Purpose of Paying the Cost of Fee-In-Lieu
Dir. Wollnik gave an oral report and recommended approval of the ordinance proposing the establishment of the 45W185 Plant Road Special Service Area.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 5/5/2021 9:00 AM TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious ABSENT: Mo Iqbal |
Dir. Wollnik reviewed the cost share project and acknowledged the residents on Adele Court do receive significant water at the end of the hill and are requesting the installation of a storm sewer. The project total was $6900 would be a 67/33% split between the residents of Adele Court and Kane County.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Committee Chairman) AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious ABSENT: Mo Iqbal |
OCR Dir. Berger acknowledged the Office of Community Reinvestment had no action items on the agenda. He gave a brief oral report. Berger confirmed the emergency rental assistance program is exclusively for residential.
11. Settler's Hill End Use Update
None
12. New Business
None
13. Reports Placed On File
| RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious ABSENT: Mo Iqbal |
None
15. Adjournment
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Dale Berman, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious ABSENT: Mo Iqbal |
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