Edith A. Schneider Trust Rezoning from F & B3 to E-1
Edith A. Schneider Trust Regional Planning Commission: N/A Zoning Board of Appeals: Approve
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
The proposed changes include the following items: - Changes to notice procedures for rezoning, special use and variance petitions 1. Extends the new notice area to 250 from the property lines of the parcel in question 2. Adds notice signage requirements
- Provision to maintain conformance of an existing residential use when a parcel is reduced in size due to a taking for public benefit. - Elimination of home occupations as a prohibited use in the PUD District. - Revision of agriculture as a prohibited use in the PUD District on lots less than one acre in size
- Elimination and revision of portions of Section A.4 (Some information may be posted as a separate document) - Minor housekeeping changes, including updating references to Departments to their current names, reference to the 2040 Land Use Plan and other minor corrections.
If desired, the Development Committee can send the proposed amendments to the Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals for a public hearing. The recommendation of the Zoning Board would come back to the Development Committee in September.
Current Ordinance: Adopts 2003 Editions of the International Code Council (ICC) model codes with amendments Adopted in 2004 Updates needed to retain ISO ratings for property insurance
Proposed New Ordinance: Will adopt 2012 Editions of the International Code Council (ICC) model codes with amendments
Types of Amendments: Remove code sections which don t apply to Kane County s structure of government and building code administration and enforcement. Remove types of materials and construction which are not suitable in Kane County. To refer to other local ordinances in cases where these other ordinances govern. Carry over other amendments included in the current ordinance including definitions and sections related to construction in Kane County. Remove the requirements for automatic fire sprinkler systems in one and two family dwellings and townhouses. This requirement can and is addressed by individual fire protection districts.
Proposed Schedule: September 18, 2012 Present draft Resolution adopting the new building codes with proposed amendments. September 19, 2012 Forward draft Resolution to the Illinois Public Building Commission for notification on their website for public review and comment. October 16, 2012 Development Committee review of any public comments received by the Illinois Public Building Commission and final review of the Resolution adopting the new building codes. November 13,2012 County Board approval of the Resolution adopting new the building codes. November 26, 2012 Effective date for new building codes. (Monday after Thanksgiving)
Requested action: Direct staff to draft a new building ordinance adopting the 2012 model codes with amendments following the proposed process and schedule.
Kane County Planning Cooperative
Kane County Planning Cooperative is the central core of the 2040 Implementation integrated planning: health, transportation and land use will fill GAPS in local planning resources will provide education and information on critical issues partners include all agencies involved in planning Kick-off Meeting June 28th open to elected officials, planning commission members, appointed officials, staff, private sector planners Kane County Regional Planning Commission serves as the leadership group
Creating Healthier Communities Grant Opportunity American Public Health Association Power of Policy Grant For 2040 Plan Implementation - one of six awarded out of 121 applications nationally! $40,000 Grant to the Kane County Health Department $9,400 of grant to reimburse Development Department for staff time and expenses $30,600 for County to fund local planning efforts up to $5,000 per project (100% match required) Request for proposals released, due July 31st
Creating Healthy Communities Grants American Public Health Association Power of Policy Grant Eligible Projects Develop bike and walkability plans Establish / expand community gardens Expand smoke-free campuses Expand safe routes to school plans Achieve USDA Healthier School standards Institute workplace wellness policies
Creating Healthy Communities Grants American Public Health Association Power of Policy Grant Eligible Project Categories Pre-planning / Readiness Planning Plan Publication / Social Media Plan Implementation
Creating Healthier Communities Grant: Regional Planning Commission Recommendations for Funding Organization Project Name Grant Village of Campton Hills Trails Planning: Develop a plan for biking, walking and horse trails to provide connectivity to the Great Western trail as well as to two $5,000 Active Transportation Alliance Elgin Community Garden Network St. Charles Park District St. Charles Park District elementary schools. Complete Stations: Analysis of the seven Metra stations in Kane County to determine if the facilities are completely bicycle and pedestrian accessible. Raising Awareness of Elgin s Community Gardens: Raise residents awareness of the presence of community garden s within walking or biking distance from their homes through the use of social media. Fit & Free STCPD Trail Action Plan: Project components include an engineering study to determine exact trail lengths, development of a Quick Response (QR) code of the trail/exercise paths, printed material for distribution, Fitness Kiosks at the four parks, web site enhancement and QR code access in 3 media options. River Bend Community Garden Water Main Extension: Engineering study to determine cost effective manner to provide essential water system to proposed community gardens at River Bend Park. $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 Kane County Walkability planning in unincorporated Aurora, St. Charles and Dundee Townships Identify needs and develop plans to assist the townships and the municipalities to work together with the County to improve walkability and active living opportunities in unincorporated areas. $5,600
Chapter 19 Kane County Ordinance 2012 Proposed Subdivision Regulations Revisions
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE REVISION TIMELINE FINAL STAFF REVIEW MAY 31, 2012 KCDC PRESENTATION JUNE 19, 2012 45 DAY PUBLIC REVIEW & COMMENT JUNE 19 THRU AUGUST 21, 2012 KANE COUNTY BOARD APPROVAL SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 KANE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 KCDC 2ND PRESENTATION PUBLIC COMMENT & RECOMMENDATION AUGUST 21, 2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. Section 19-5. Definitions. Various definitions were revised, added or deleted as needed. 2. Section 19-7. Violations. Language was added to allow an Administrative Adjudication process. 3. Section 19-23. Fees. Updated fee schedule to cover costs for work completed by Kane County for various submittals and processes. The processes include: variations and exceptions; validity and adjustments; plat of vacation; and other. 4. Section 19-31. Generally. Further define subdivision process and submittals. 5. Section 19-35. Improvement Plans; Installation and Acceptance of Required Improvements. Committee authority to not issue building permits if developer fails to complete improvements. 6. Section 19-39. Additional Rights of the County. New section added to allow County to lien development for expenses associated with lack of developer/owners completion of required development and maintenance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY(CONTINUED) 7. Section 19-40. Forms. New section which references applications and submittals to administer various sections of this Chapter. 8. Section 19-41. Notices. New section which provides a savings clause for the County. 9. Section 19-56. Minimum Standards and Specifications. Updated various standards and specifications. 10.Section 19-72. Easements and Land Dedications. Added language to insure proper and timely dedication or conveyance of open space. 11.Section 19-131. Special Service Areas. New section allows the County to create Special Service Areas for various uses. 12.Section 19-136. Definitions. Updated the definition of a Planned Unit Development. 13.Division 3. Park Lands. Section 19-251. Generally. Revise to clarify the park lands process.
PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE SUBDIVISION STAGE PROPOSED FEES EXISTING FEES PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE N/A CONCEPT PLAN $500.00/SUBMITAL PRELIMINARY PLAN $250.00/LOT IMPROVEMENT PLAN $250.00/LOT FINAL PLAT $250.00/LOT $750.00/LOT MINOR SUBDIVISION STAGE PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE N/A CONCEPT/PRELIMINARY PLAN $250.00/LOT IMPROVEMENT PLAN $250.00/LOT FINAL PLAT $250.00/LOT $750.00/LOT VARIATIONS & EXCEPTIONS VARIATIONS & EXCEPTIONS $500.00 VALIDITY & ADJUSTMENTS MINOR ADJUSTMENT $500.00 MAJOR ADJUSTMENT $1,500.00 PLAT OF VACATION PLAT OF VACATION $500.00 OTHER OTHER $500.00
Kane County Water Resources Cost-Share Projects Development Committee Presentation August 21, 2012
Pasadena Drive Aurora Township, Section 31 Potential septic failure Basement flooding Standing water in yards
Pasadena Drive Bypass Sewer for Blackberry Creek Overflow
Village of Montgomery IGA Use of Easement on Lot 1-4 of Bohr Industrial Park Outlines future connections Details future maintenance responsible parties Recommend approval of Resolution Authorizing Chairman to sign IGA with Village of Montgomery
ESI Construction Observation Contract Construction observation services for Pasadena Bypass Storm Sewer Project Resident Engineer will be on-site part time and will report to our Drainage Consultant who will oversee the construction Contract amount $23,319.00 Recommend approval of Resolution Authorizing Chairman to sign contract with ESI for construction observation services
S&K Construction Contract 6 Bids received August 10 th High base bid was $713,821.22, low base bid was $379,546.00 Low bidder was S&K Excavating and Trucking out of Newark, IL References checked and reported a good experience with the contractor Recommend approval of a Resolution Authorizing Chairman to sign a contract with S&K in the amount of $419,277.60
Pasadena Drive Construction Contract Kane County Cost-Share 18% $73,908.10 Property Owners 5% $20,000.00 IKE Grant 68% $285,319.50 Aurora Twp Road District 9% $40,000.00 $419,277.60 Property owner s share does not include $400 Non Ad fee, bond fees or interest. IKE Grant amount has been reduced by soil testing and resident engineering contract amounts.
Each zoning district has its own sign requirements. Sign setbacks are standard for all districts. The setbacks are 35 feet from the road right of way and 10 feet from the side and rear property lines.
Permits one sign, not larger than 20 square feet in area. The sign must pertain to the sale, lease or identification of the premises upon which it is located or the sale of farm products produced thereon. The F-1 and F-2 Districts do not have specific sign regulations.
Permits one temporary 2 square foot sign which identifies different varieties of seeds and plants used in the production of food for animal and human use or identifies special conservation practices. The sign may only be displayed during the period between June 1 and December 1 of any given year.
One sign not over six (6) square feet in area pertaining only to the sale, lease or, identification of the premises upon which it is displayed, which may be illuminated by such lighting as, in the opinion of the Enforcing Officer, shall not constitute a traffic hazard, or a nuisance to neighboring property E-1, E-2, E-2A and E-3
E-1, E-2, E-2A and E-3 A single temporary sign, not over three (3) square feet in area, advertising the premises upon which it is displayed, for sale or lease, may be permitted without a permit and must be removed when the premises are sold or leased. One sign for the purpose of identifying the premises upon which it is displayed or the occupants thereof, located outside the public right-of-way, may be erected or installed without a permit, and such signs shall conform to the following size limitations: (1) Upon premises having two hundred (200) feet or less of frontage on the public right-of-way, a sign not more than one square foot in area; and (2) Upon premises having more than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on the public right-of-way, a sign not more than three (3) square feet in area.
One sign not over six (6) square feet in area pertaining only to the sale, lease or, identification of the premises upon which it is displayed, which may be illuminated by such lighting as, in the opinion of the Enforcing Officer, shall not constitute a traffic hazard, or a nuisance to neighboring property
A single temporary sign, not over three (3) square feet in area, advertising the premises upon which it is displayed, for sale or lease, may be permitted without a permit and must be removed when the premises are sold or leased. One sign for the purpose of identifying the premises upon which it is displayed or the occupants thereof, located outside the public right-of-way, may be erected or installed without a permit, and such signs shall conform to the following size limitations: (1) Upon premises having two hundred (200) feet or less of frontage on the public right-of-way, a sign not more than one square foot in area; and (2) Upon premises having more than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on the public right-of-way, a sign not more than three (3) square feet in area.
A business sign is defined as a sign which directs attention to a business or profession conducted, or to a commodity, service or entertainment sold or offered, upon the premises where such sign is located or to which it is affixed.
The RB Restricted Business District allows one sign not to exceed 8 square feet in display area per side. The B-1 through the B-6 Business Districts allow Business signs as defined herein not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in display area per side and twenty (20) feet in height. Business signs lawfully in place prior to May 10, 1988 may be continued subject to the regulations for nonconforming buildings, structures and uses set forth in Article VI of this ordinance.
The LI Light Industry District does not have any sign provisions. However, County policy has been to allow 32 square feet business signs in the LI District. The I Industry District permits advertising signs and business signs.
Each PUD Planned Unit Development has its own sign regulations specific to that PUD.
Home occupations are permitted in all of the Estate and Residential zoning districts. Home occupation allow one sign not over 2 square feet in area to be displayed on the property.
On May 10, 1988, the County Board made billboards/advertising signs a special use within the B-1 District. Under the special use advertising signs may not exceed ninety-six (96) square feet in display area per side and forty (40) feet in height. Advertising signs lawfully in place prior to May 10, 1988 may be continued subject to the regulations for nonconforming buildings, structures and uses set forth in Article VI of this Ordinance
The Subdivision Regulations has its own signage regulations that are separate from the Zoning Ordinance. Signage is permitted with a temporary sales office for a period not to exceed 36 months. One 32 square feet entryway sign shall be permitted on each approved corner.
Upgrading nonconforming billboards to electronic billboards Size and location of F-2 signage Regulation of interior window signs in the business districts Temporary signs for events Campaign signs Road widening impacts on existing signs
M.A. Center (formerly Broadview Academy)
M.A. Center Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma) formally inaugurated M.A. Center Chicago ashram by conducting Her summer program from June 30 through July 4, 2012
M.A. Center Path to Occupancy April 10, 2012 Special Use Zoning approved by the Kane County Board May 15, 2012 Development Department, KDOT and Fire District meet on site to discuss plans for major event for Amma s visit. June, 2012 weekly site inspections by Building Division and fire protection district to review progress and preparations.
M.A. Center Challenges Prepare for thousands of visitors over a four day period Restore and improve water and sanitary systems Identify and install life safety improvements to all buildings to be used Clean and repair dining hall and kitchen building Identify and complete repairs for temporary occupancy for overnight sleeping for 300 + people in one dormitory and the administration / classroom building Develop traffic and parking plan for KDOT s approval Install site lighting and other campus improvements Clean, clean, clean
M.A. Center Cleaning done by volunteers
M.A. Center Highlights Many visitors over a four day period Utilized emergency plan during severe weather No known complaints about the event from neighbors Five major buildings rehabilitated and used for the event Kitchen and dining hall used to serve meals Direct discharge from sanitary system into Blackberry Creek eliminated Long range rehabilitation plans for campus under development
M.A. Center (formerly Broadview Academy)