VILLAGE OF NORTH AURORA
PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 4, 2011
CALL TO ORDER – 7:30 pm
Chairman Mike Brackett called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Plan Commission Board in attendance: Chairman Mike Brackett, Commissioners Andrea Rattray, Mark Carroll, Jennifer Duncan, Connie Holbrook, Mark Rivecco, Tom Lenkart, Ryan Lambert. Commissioner Ed Sweeney was absent. Also in attendance: Community Development Director Scott Buening, Village Clerk Lori Murray, Pete Iosue (Teska Assoc).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 7, 2010
Motion made by Commissioner Lambert and seconded by Commissioner Duncan to approve the Minutes of December 7, 2010. All in favor. Motion approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. 10-013: Randall Highlands/Crossing PUD Amendment-Signs (Kobler Builders, Inc.)
Chairman Brackett opened the public hearing. Those who would be speaking at the hearing were sworn in at this time.
Scott Buening stated that the petitioner was requesting several deviations from the sign ordinance. One of the requests was for a free standing sign of 202 s.f. and for it to be 14-1/2 feet from the crown of the road. The petitioner also requested 15 tenant panels along with an LED display panel. The petitioner submitted drawings of the proposed signs.
Andy Goldberg, 4N821 Old Farm Road, St. Charles, IL – The petitioner, Mr. Goldberg, said that his other development is located at 444 N. Eola Road and that he was requesting a similar sign for the North Aurora development.
There were no audience comments. Chairman Brackett closed the public portion of the hearing.
Commissioner Duncan asked about the number of tenant spaces at the development. Goldberg said there would be 13.
Commissioner Holbrook asked if there are any tenants lined up for this development. Goldberg said he did not have anyone signed, but that there are inquiries.
Commissioner Rattray asked if the electronic sign could be used as a community bulletin board similar to Walgreens which publicizes community events. Goldberg said that it could. Goldberg then said that the LED sign would not be for the use of the center and would belong to the renter.
Rattray said that if there are 13 panels, the empty spots could be used for the “for rent” signs that the developer would advertise.
Commissioner Duncan asked where the location of the sign would be for the far west lot. Buening said it is located on the lot line.
Commissioner Lenkart inquired about the total square footage of the building. Gold berg said it was 21,000 s.f.
The Commission agreed to the following:
**Overall height of sign – 14-1/2 feet requested from 10 feet.
**Location of LED – below sign panels instead of in the middle.
**Extra panels – approved 13 panels instead of 15.
**Location of Sign – center of building. Amendment to the PUD Amendment to delete the unified sign on the property line.
**The Commission agreed to the 202 s.f. for the freestanding sign.
Motion to recommend approval made by Commissioner Duncan and seconded by Commissioner Holbrook. Roll Call Vote: Duncan – yes, Holbrook – yes, Rivecco – yes, Lambert – yes, Rattray – yes, Carroll – yes, Lenkart – no. Motion approved (6-1).
NEW BUSINESS
a. 10-013: Randall Highlands/Crossing PUD Amendment-Signs (Kobler Builders, Inc.)
(see above)
OLD BUSINESS – None
PLAN COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND PROJECT UPDATES
Scott Buening provided an update on Village projects:
1. Rezoning of Properties on Oakwood Drive and Riverview Street – This item was tabled by the Village Board. There were some concerns about zoning changes particularly along Riverview. This item will probably go back to Development Committee for further discussion.
2. Text Amendment-Outdoor Video Rental Kiosks – The Village Board will regulate outdoor vending machines instead of just kiosks. This will not impact existing businesses since the Village currently only has 2 bait machines and a Red Box.
3. CVS/Giordano’s Site Plan Review and Variances – Will be discussed at the Development Committee on January 19th.
4. Mango Creek Annex/Rezone/PUD – Village Board recommended approval.
5. 149 S. Grant Street—Special Use for Recycling Drop-Off Center – Will be discussed at the Development Committee on the 19th.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Lenkart and seconded by Commissioner Lambert. All in favor. Motion approved.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori J. Murray
Village Clerk
