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Kane County

KC County Development

Committee

Meeting Minutes

WILLIAMS, Arroyo, Berman, Daugherty, Garcia, Linder & ex-officios Tepe (Transportation

Chair), Lenert (Forest Preserve President), Roth (County Vice Chair) and Pierog (County

Chair)

Monday, December 16, 2024

10:30 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

Chairman Williams called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM.

Roll Call

Board Member Rick Williams

Board Member Mo Iqbal

PRESENT

Board Member Dale Berman

Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Vern Tepe

Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Bill Lenert

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Sonia Garcia

REMOTE

ABSENT

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Gripe*, Juby*, Kious, Molina*; Dev. Dir.

VanKerkhoff & staff Mall; Environ. & Water Res. staff Orlik; OCR Dir. Berger*; KDOT

staff Forbes, Nika; ITD staff Peters; ASA O'Brien; and members of the press and public

including Jim Griffin, Matt Walsh, and Kyle Groger from Dundee Renewables, LLC.

Remote Attendance Requests

Chairman Williams announced the remote attendance requests. He asked the

Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Daugherty attending

today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.

Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2024

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Mo Iqbal

Public Comment

All public comments were held until the Zoning Petition discussions.

Monthly Financials

Monthly Finance Reports

Chairman Williams stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No

additional report was made.

Building & Zoning Division

A. Building & Zoning Report

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated the monthly Building and Zoning Report was on file. He

explained that the team has been active with permit applications, including large home

permits. He stated that the Fox River and Countryside Fire Rescue District's new

station is under construction, which will be an asset to the district due to the centralized

location.

Zoning Petitions

Petition # 4645 Petitioner: Dundee Renewables, LLC

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Zoning Petition 4645: Dundee Renewables,

LLC. This petition is for a Special Use Permit in the F-Farming District to allow

for the development of a commercial solar energy facility located on the west

side of Boyer Road and north of Huntley Road/Longmeadow Parkway in Dundee

Township. The owner or the property is LF4 Investment, LLC. VanKerkhoff

reviewed the criteria for a Special Use Permit application. He shared zoning

maps of the parcel. This parcel is categorized as Resource Management under

the 2040 Land Use Analysis and a Critical Growth Area on the 2040 Conceptual

Land Use Strategy. VanKerkhoff shared numerous maps and photographs of

the parcel's location. He noted that this parcel is north of the newly constructed

Longmeadow Parkway corridor. He provided the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge

Corridor Media Release from August 29, 2024. He shared the proposed site

plan of the commercial solar energy facility. He spoke on the setback

requirements of the proposed facility. This proposed site plan provides

approximately an 88 foot setback from existing road to the solar panels,

approximately 118 foot setback from centerline to solar panels, 50 foot setback

from property line to solar panels, and 150 foot setback from non-participating

residential properties. VanKerkhoff reviewed the landscaping and vegetation

screening plan of this proposed solar facility. He provided the fence detail that

would surround the facility. A fence of at least eight feet and not more than 25

feet in height would enclose and secure the commercial solar energy facility.

VanKerkhoff shared the racking structure detail of the solar panels. He stated

that no component of a solar panel, cell, or modules may exceed 20 feet in

height above the ground at full tilt. He shared the LESA score of this parcel is a

61. This score warrants a low protection effort. VanKerkhoff reviewed the

stipulations from the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT), Dundee

Township, and the Kane County Water Resources Department. He explained

that the Village of Algonquin has voiced an opposition to this solar facility in a

letter dated October 30, 2024. Within the letter, the Village voiced a number of

stipulations, if the County were to approve the petition. He reviewed Dundee

Renewables, LLC's proposed condition in response to the opposition. He noted

that the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved this petition with the

recommended stipulations.

Dundee Renewables' Representative, Jim Griffin, introduced Project Manager,

Matt Walsh, and Project Engineer, Kyle Groger. He explained that this 20-acre

parcel that is developmentally constrained by the two wetland areas. These

constraints will only allow a 1.5 mega-watt solar facility. He noted that this

project did receive an unanimous recommendation from the ZBA. He explained

that Nexamp is the affiliate of the developer. Nexamp has successfully

developed and operates projects in Kane County. Griffin noted that this project

would utilize American-made solar panels. VanKerkhoff addressed questions

and comments from the Committee. Much discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

Mo Iqbal

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Rick Williams, Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Michael

Linder, Vern Tepe, and Bill Lenert

AYE:

Sonia Garcia, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Petition # 4646 Petitioner: Richard & Kathy Rushing

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Zoning Petition 4646: Richard and Kathy

Rushing. This petition is for a rezoning from F-District Farming and F-2 District

Agricultural related sales, service, processing, research, warehouse, and

marketing with a Special Use for a landscaping business to F-1 District Rural

Residential to allow for a new home to be constructed on the property. The

property is located at 11N533 McGough Road in Burlington Township.

VanKerkhoff reviewed the 2040 Land Use Analysis. This parcel is categorized

as agriculture. VanKerkhoff reviewed the 2040 Conceptual Land Use Strategy.

The property falls under the agriculture/food, farm, and small town area

category. VanKerkhoff shared several maps and photographs depicting the

location of this parcel. He reviewed the Kane County Water Resources

Department's stipulation. He noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals approved

this petition with the recommended stipulation. He shared an additional

stipulation from the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) that would

be added if approved by the Development Committee.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mo Iqbal

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Bill Lenert

Rick Williams, Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Vern

Tepe, and Bill Lenert

AYE:

Sonia Garcia, and Corinne M. Pierog

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

AWAY:

Petition # 4647 Petitioner: Warren Bowman Trust

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Zoning Petition 4647: Warren Bowman Trust.

This petition is for a rezoning from F-Farming Zoning District to E2-A District

Estate Residential to allow for a portion of the property to be spilt off and sold to

the neighboring property to the west. The location of this property is 4N011

Thorn Tree Road in St. Charles Township. VanKerkhoff reviewed the 2040 Land

Use of this parcel. He shared several maps and photographs depicting the

location of the parcel. He reviewed the Kane County Water Resources

Department's stipulation. He noted that the Zoning Board of Appeals approved

this petition with the recommended stipulation.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mo Iqbal

MOVER:

Dale Berman

SECONDER:

Rick Williams, Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Michael

Linder, Vern Tepe, and Bill Lenert

AYE:

Sonia Garcia, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Petition # 4648 Petitioner: Midwest Bank & Trust #00-3-7742

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Zoning Petition 4648: Midwest Bank and Trust.

This petition is for a rezoning from F-Farming Zoning District to F-1 District Rural

Residential to create a residential parcel on the property. The location of this

parcel is 46W235 Beith Road in Virgil Township. VanKerkhoff reviewed several

maps and photographs depicting the location of the property. He shared the

Kane County Water Resources Department's five stipulations. He noted that the

Zoning Board of Appeals approved this petition with the recommended

stipulations. VanKerkhoff addressed questions and comments from the

Committee.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

Mo Iqbal

TO:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Rick Williams, Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Michael

Linder, Vern Tepe, and Bill Lenert

AYE:

Sonia Garcia, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Petition # 4649 Petitioner: Barbara Stuckemeyer

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Zoning Petition 4649: Barbara Stuckemeyer

located at 8N486 Thomas Road in Burlington Township. This petition is for a

rezoning from F-Farming Zoning District to R-7 District Two-Family Residential

to allow the existing duplex to be sold off from the remaining property.

VanKerkhoff shared several maps and photographs depicting the location of this

parcel. He reviewed the Kane County Water Resources Department's

stipulation. He noted that the Regional Planning Commission and the Zoning

Board of Appeals approved this petition with the recommended stipulation.

VanKerkhoff and petitioner, Kathy Judy, addressed questions and comments

from the Committee.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Dale Berman

Mo Iqbal

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Rick Williams, Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Michael

Linder, Vern Tepe, and Bill Lenert

AYE:

Sonia Garcia, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Property Code Enforcement Division

Monthly Report

Dev. staff Mall stated the monthly Property Code Enforcement Report was on

file. He noted that cases were up by nine from November 2023, due to adequate

weather. The division continues to assist other Kane County

departments/divisions with inspections and translation. Mall spoke on Kane

County's advantage of being able to utilize bilingual staff on inspections.

VanKerkhoff commended the Property Code Enforcement staff on their work

with assisting with other communities.

Planning & Special Projects

Monthly Report

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated the monthly Planning and Special Projects Report

was on file. Within the report, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects

are listed. VanKerkhoff explained that all of these projects are under contract

and are underway. He noted that a follow-up report would be given in the near

future on these projects.

10.

Subdivision

Final Plat Stuckemeyer Subdivision

Environ. & Water Res. staff Orlik presented the Final Plat for the Stuckemeyer

Subdivision. This request is for a final approval for a two-lot subdivision located

at Thomas Road and McDonald Road in Burlington Township. The parcel is

approximately 22.2 acres and is currently zoned F. There is a proposal to rezone

the parcel to F and R7. Orlik stated that the owner of the property desires to

remove the residence from the farmed portion of the parcel. She provided

several aerial photographs depicting the location of the parcel. She noted that

there are sheds that will spilt the new property line. She explained that the

previous owners of this property and the owners of the parcel to the north will

have updated agreements on how those sheds would be handled. Currently,

one of the sheds are used as a garage for the duplex. Orlik reviewed the Plat of

Subdivision. She shared technical staff's findings. She stated that staff

recommends approval of the Final Plat for Stuckemeyer Subdivision, and to

allow the plat to obtain signatures and be recorded.

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

Mo Iqbal

Dale Berman

SECONDER:

Rick Williams, Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Michael

Linder, Vern Tepe, and Bill Lenert

AYE:

Sonia Garcia, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

11.

12.

Environmental Resources

None.

Water Resources

Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik stated that the department's 2025 Committee Goals

were not included on the list located at the top of today's meeting agenda. She asked

that these goals be included. The Committee provided consensus on allowing the goals

to be added to the list.

13.

Office of Community Reinvestment

OCR Dir. Berger stated that the Office of Community Reinvestment's (OCR) 2025

goals were also not included on the list. He requested that OCR's goals be included, as

well.

14.

New Business

Amending Section 2-48 of the Kane County Code (Standing Committees) to

Revise Language Related to the County Development Committee

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff stated that the current Kane County Ordinance's verbiage

does not reflect the way each program is organized between the Environmental

and Water Resources Department, Development Department, and the Office of

Community Reinvestment. The amendment will reflect these changes.

VanKerkhoff noted that these types of ordinance amendments will continue to

be listed on agendas in order to make sure all of them are up-to-date. Environ. &

Water Res. Dir. Wollnik and VanKerkhoff addressed questions and comments

from the Committee.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Bill Lenert

MOVER:

Mo Iqbal

SECONDER:

Rick Williams, Mo Iqbal, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Michael

Linder, Vern Tepe, and Bill Lenert

AYE:

Sonia Garcia, and Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

15.

16.

Reports Placed On File

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Bill Lenert

Executive Session (if needed)

None.