Kane County Development Committee met Jan. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 10:22 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 |
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
A. December Development Committee Financial Reports
Chairman Martin stated the financial reports were included in the agenda packet.
4. Public Comment
None.
5. Building & Zoning Division
A. Building & Zoning Report
Dev. Exec. Dir. VanKerkhoff provided an update of the reopening of the office. He stated that there were 39 building permit customers and 13 zoning customers totaling 52 over 42 business days. VanKerkhoff announced the updated building codes were effective beginning January 1, 2022. He stated that online training was provided pertaining to the new codes. VanKerkhoff introduced Kurt Baum, who began working for Building Inspections and Code Compliance, after Michael Siciliano left. The Committee welcomed Baum. VanKerkhoff discussed the training and experience that Baum had. He noted that the reports were on file.
B. Zoning Petitions
1. PETITION NO. 4585: David Giordano, et ux
Dev. Exec. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated this petition had been tabled at the last meeting due to additional setbacks and distances from the airport. He explained that this petition will be heard by the Zoning Board in February. He requested it be tabled until that meeting has concluded.
| RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/15/2022 10:00 AM
TO: County Development Committee MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Ron Ford, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
Dev. Exec. Dir. VanKerkhoff discussed this petition for rezoning from F-District Farming to E2A District Estate Residential. He explained that it would allow the vacant parcel to have a new single-family residence built. VanKerkhoff provided several photographs of the parcel and its location. He noted the existing access drive on the North side of the property. VanKerkhoff presented the proposed preliminary site plan for the new single-family residence and the plat of survey. He detailed the staff recommended stipulations from Water Resources and the Health Department. He stated the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval with the two stipulations. Environmental & Water Res. Exec. Dir. Wollnik answered questions from the Committee regarding the water system. Petitioner Caulfield stated that he has been working with the City of Geneva to connect to the city water supply once the home is constructed. He answered questions from the Committee.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLLCALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/8/2022 9:45 AM
TO: County Board 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 |
Referencing a presentation, Dev. Exec. Dir. VanKerkhoff discussed beekeeping. He explained the increasing popularity of beekeeping. He stated 2016 was the last time the County Board addressed beekeeping and potential regulations. At that time, Illinois had over 3k beekeepers, 25k colonies, and 4,500 apiaries. VanKerkhoff spoke on Beekeeping Association meetings and seminars that were attended by staff in order to gain a better understanding of the needs, challenges, and opportunities for beekeeping in Kane County. Beekeepers have encouraged the county not to over regulate beekeeping. He spoke on resources that were available to beekeepers in the county and the region. VanKerkhoff named two approaches for Kane County to encourage a robust healthy bee population, which were education and outreach. He spoke to nuisance level issues, hive density, and exceptions for isolated parcels. He discussed grant funding for bee habitat planning. VanKerkhoff spoke on potential regulations for hive placement, flight barrier, registration, and signage. He stated the next steps, which include input from partners and draft amendments to the County Code. VanKerkhoff answered several questions from the Committee. Much discussion on beekeeping complaints and regulations ensued.
6. Planning & Special Projects
A. Staff Report
Dev. Exec. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated that the report was included in the agenda packet.
7. Subdivision
None.
8. Environmental Resources
9. Water Resources
A. Resolution: Resolution: Approving a Change Order with Integral Construction for the Ogden Gardens Water Storage Tank project
Environmental & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik discussed this resolution. She provided a brief history of the project and its funding. She explained that the Water Trust had several meetings with the IEPA regarding the permitting. Wollnik stated that after the bids were accepted and received, the IEPA permit had not been received. She explained that the IEPA presented additional requirements, and that significant changes needed to be made. She noted that this change order reflects those changes. Wollnik spoke on a change in the architectural plan, which had an incorrect tank length in the building. She stated additional requirements for access to the tank. The change order amount was $119,739 making the total contract amount $420,259 for Integral Construction. Wollnik answered questions from the Committee.
| RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH ROLLCALL VO [UNANIMOUS] Next: 1/26/2022 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee MOVER: Ron Ford, 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, Corinne M. Pierog, Kenneth C. Shepro |
None.
11. New Business
Madam Chairman Pierog inquired on protection of wild bees. Kious spoke on the differences of honeybees and wild bees. VanKerkhoff stated there was no County mandated protection for wild bees. Pierog noted that the non-domestic bee should have protection as well.
12. Reports Placed On File
| RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Drew Frasz, Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) SECONDER: Mo Iqbal, Board Member AYES: John Martin, David Brown, Dale Berman, Ron Ford, Mo Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Barbara Wojnicki, Drew Frasz, Chris Kious |
None.
14. Adjournment
| RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Michael Kenyon, 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 |
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