Kane County Development Committee met Dec. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:32 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 | Present | |
| 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 | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: November 16, 2022
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ron Ford, Board Member SECONDER: Chris Kious, Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
A. November Development Committee Financial Reports
Chairman Martin stated that the financial reports were on file for review.
4. Public Comment
None.
5. Building & Zoning Division
A. Building & Zoning Report
1. PETITION NO. 4585: David Giordano, et ux
Chair Martin introduced this petition and provided a brief history of the recent concerns. He explained that the Department of Transportation had requested a 33-foot right-of-way easement. Martin stated the easement issue had been resolved, but that a different issue had arisen. He noted that Zoning Planner Berkhout would discuss the issue.
Berkhout discussed this petition, which would allow a Special Use Permit for a private landing strip. He stated the location of the property is on the North side of Norris Road. Berkhout explained that the petitioner was residing on the property, which was zoned for F-District Farming. He provided several photographs of the parcel and included the Plat of Survey. He presented a draft picture depicting the potential runway. Berkhout discussed the stipulations in Section 5.13 and stated that all requirements have been met with the exception of one, which was Section B: “Any landing strip has to be not within a five mile boundary of any public use area”. He noted that in this case there could be a conflict with the Aurora Airport. Berkhout spoke on a precedent that was set in 1982 regarding a variance that was granted to a specific case. He stated that there were originally two stipulations from Water Resources and KDOT. Rickert confirmed that KDOT no longer had a stipulation. Chairman Martin discussed the past precedent, which required the Zoning Board’s approval of the variance before it would come before this Committee. He recommended that it be approved by the Zoning Board to protect the procedural aspect and comply with the Ordinance. Discussion ensued. Berkhout answered questions from the Committee regarding the neighbors and concerns.
| RESULT: MOVED BY ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/11/2022
TO: Zoning Board MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
6. Planning & Special Projects
A. Staff Report
Development staff Tansley provided a summary of the Planning Division Staff Report. He highlighted an article written by a colleague, Historic Preservation Planner Julia Thavong, which was attached to the report for review. He encouraged everyone to read it and learn more about Kane County’s Rustic Road Program. Madam Chairman Pierog inquired on the Rustic Road Designation and the potential for expansion. Tansley answered questions from the committee. Much discussion ensued. 7. Subdivision
None.
8. Environmental Resources
None.
9. Water Resources
Madam Chairman Pierog inquired on a newspaper article that stated in the near future, all municipalities will be required to map the lead water pipelines. She asked if the requirement will extend to the unincorporated areas in Kane County. Environmental and Water Resources Dir. Wollnik explained the reasons that it will not be a requirement.
10. Office of Community Reinvestment
None.
11. New Business
A. Approval: Ratifying County Board's Authorization of Wage Increases for Fiscal Year 2022 for Department Heads under Jurisdiction of Development Committee
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member SECONDER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
Iqbal motioned to move into Executive Session to discuss the potential release of Closed Session Minutes. Seconded by Kenyon. The Committee moved into Executive Session at 10:53 a.m.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member SECONDER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
The Committee returned to Open Session at 10:56 a.m. on a motion by Iqbal. Frasz seconded.
B. Release of Closed Session Minutes
Iqbal noted a Scribner’s error. He requested that agenda items 13A and 13B be numbered independently for subsequent meetings.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, Board Member SECONDER: Barbara Wojnicki, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
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