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Kane County

KC County Development

Committee

Meeting Minutes

FORD, Williams, Berman, Daugherty, Iqbal, Kenyon, Linder & ex-officios Davoust

(Transportation Chair), Kious (Forest Preserve President), Pierog (County Chair) and Tepe

(County Vice Chair)

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

10:30 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

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

Roll Call

Board Member Ron Ford

PRESENT

Board Member Rick Williams

Board Member Dale Berman

Board Member Mo Iqbal

Board Member Michael Kenyon

Ex-Officio (Transportation Chairman) Mark Davoust

Ex-Officio (Forest Preserve President) Chris Kious

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe

Board Member Gary Daugherty

Board Member Michael Linder

REMOTE

Also present: Co. Bd. Members Allan*, Gumz*, Juby*, Molina*, Roth, Strathmann*;

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff & staff Mall, Diaz, McKenna, Castro; Environ. & Water Res. Dir.

Wollnik & staff Hinshaw; KDOT Deputy Dir. Rickert & staff Forbes, Hohertz; ASA

O'Brien; Spec. ASA Shepro; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and public.

Remote Attendance Requests

Chairman Ford announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. He

asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Members Daugherty

and Linder attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.

Approval of Minutes: February 20, 2024

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Rick Williams

Public Comment (Agenda Items)

All public comments were held until the Zoning Petition discussions.

Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

None.

Monthly Financials

Monthly Finance Reports

Chairman Ford 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

reported that the Building and Zoning Division is fully staffed, with a new Property

Inspector hired. This will be helpful as the busy construction season is coming up.

VanKerkhoff addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Zoning Petitions

Petition # 4626 Petitioner: Seven 14 Properties

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Zoning Petition 4626: Seven 14 Properties. He

noted that this petition came to the County's attention due to a building and

zoning ordinance violation. Additionally this is the first formal petition, since the

County amended it's Zoning Ordinance to reflect some of the changes and

current situations happening in the agricultural area of the County, such as

agritourism and agricultural events. This petition has requested a rezoning from

F-District Farming to F-1 District Rural Residential to accommodate an existing

family home and F-2 District Agricultural related sales, service, processing,

research, warehouse, and marketing with a Special Use for an event venue.

VanKerkhoff shared numerous maps and photographs of the parcel. (Madam

Chairman Pierog arrived in-person at 10:36 a.m.) The parcel is located off of

Waughon Road in Hampshire. Currently, the existing residential property and

business, Rancho La Muneca, belongs to the Manjarrenz Family. VanKerkoff

reviewed the proposed site plan depicting the possible rezoning of the residence

and the existing horse stables. He shared several photographs showing the

layout of the property. He reviewed the proposed seating layout in the converted

horse stable building when hosting events. VanKerkhoff spoke on the Land

Evaluation and Site Assessment (LESA) preformed by the Illinois Department of

Agriculture. The LESA is designed to determine the quality of land for

agricultural uses and to assess a site for long-term agricultural economic

viability. The LESA is a 100-point maximum numerical value based on two parts

- Land Evaluation (LE) and Site Assessment (SA). The LESA score for this

parcel is 66. VanKerkhoff stated that based on the LESA score and the Kane

County LESA score, this property warrants a Low Protection effort from the

Kane County Development Department. He reviewed the Kane County

Department of Transportation (KDOT), Kane County Health Department, and

Kane County Environmental & Water Resources Departments' staff

recommended stipulations. He shared that if this rezoning and Special Use was

approved, this parcel would bring events into conformance with Kane County

regulations. Additionally, Development staff recommended that a condition be

added that states the proposed converted structure be structurally modified to

be brought up to the adopted building codes for wind speed and snow loads, in

addition to building improvements required for health and safety at the time of

applying for a building permit and prior to any use as a event venue.

VanKerkhoff reviewed the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approval of this

Zoning Petition with additional recommended stipulations, such as no parking on

the roadways at any time and that noise at property line does not exceed 60

decibels. VanKerkhoff addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Discussion ensued.

Attorney Joe McMahon stated he is representing the petitioner, Jay Manjarrez.

He introduced Schoppe Design Associates, Director of Planning, Carrie Hansen.

He explained that Hansen would be sharing a presentation showing the use of

this property seeking rezoning. McMahon stated that there have been five

ordinance violations filed as court cases initiated against Manjarrez and the

property. He noted that all of these cases were dismissed. For the last 18

months, Manjarrez, McMahon, and Hansen have been working with the County

to bring the property in compliance, in order to bring forth this petition, today.

McMahon explained that there is one pending court case against the property,

but he hopes with this petition passing, the case will be dismissed, as well.

McMahon and VanKerkhoff addressed questions and comments from the

Committee. Much discussion ensued.

Shoppe Design Associates Director of Planning and Government Services,

Carrie Hansen, provided a presentation on the Manjarrez Property: Rancho La

Muneca. She explained that the land is a 10-acre site located at 12N011

Waughon Road in Burlington Township. This property is in unincorporated Kane

County with a F zoning classification. She reviewed the surrounding properties'

zoning classifications. All surrounding properties are zoned within the County's

farming district categories and the predominant use is agriculture. Hansen

reviewed the petitioner's requests in the Zoning Petition. They are seeking to

rezone the 10-acres from F to F-1 and F-2, with a Special Use for agritourism

intensive. Hansen explained that 7.25 acres would be rezoning to F-1, and the

remaining 2.25-acres as F-2. She shared the personal background of the

petitioner, Jay Manjarrez. She reviewed the project's specifics, such as utilizing

the established horse stables that have been converted into an event space for

weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and community events. Hansen reviewed

the proposed site plan. She shared the enhanced vegetation screening that the

property owner has already began planting. The operation hours of this

proposed event venue would be seasonal, held on Fridays and Saturdays from

5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Regarding the music/entertainment, the agreement

would state that live bands and DJs are allowed inside the main venue space

only, existing glass overhead door will be replaced with a more appropriate

sound deadening material, additional soundproofing will be applied to walls and

ceilings, and the sound decibel would be monitored during events. Hansen

addressed the measures put into place for food service and liquor. She reviewed

the proposed plan for the event parking and traffic, such as hiring a traffic

management team solely dedicated to operations at the entrance and

throughout the time of the event. She explained that she has worked with the

County for the past 18 months to address all requirements. Hansen reviewed

the measures taken at the property that were submitted with the application,

such as a new septic tank and permit. She defined the term of Special Use for

Agritourism Intensive and Agritourism Event Venue. Rancho La Muneca falls

into these two categories. She requested the Development Committee's

approval. Hansen addressed questions and comments from the Committee.

Jeff Harris, 11N722 McGough Road, Hampshire, stated he owns a neighboring

property about a 1/2 mile south of Rancho La Muneca. He stated that he

attended the Zoning Board of Appeals, along with two other surrounding

neighbors, to object to this zoning petition. He explained that, last year, the noise

coming from the mentioned property was loud at all hours of the night.

Additionally, there were many issues with parking and trespassing on

neighboring yards. Harris noted that the Sheriff's Office has been called out on

numerous occasions to address these issues. He would like to make sure the

proper stipulations are being addressed so neighbors are taken into

consideration to resolve the ongoing issues. He explained that the noise is a

huge concern for surrounding neighbors. He wondered how the 60 decibel level

would be enforced when neighbors have complaints. Harris thanked the

petitioner for accepting the lower decibel level and the minimal allowed events

per month. He noted that ZBA's stipulation of informing neighbors 30 days prior

to an event. Harris questioned how neighbors would be notified. He suggested

having an event website for neighbors to have access to with all listed events

occurring. Harris requested a stipulation be added that at the time of event all of

the doors located on the barn are to remain closed to lessen the noise. He

spoke on the parking and traffic issues surrounding neighbors face.

VanKerkhoff and ASA O'Brien addressed questions and comments from the

Committee. Much discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

TO:

Michael Kenyon

MOVER:

Mo Iqbal

SECONDER:

AYE:

Ron Ford, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo Iqbal, Michael

Kenyon, Mark Davoust, and Chris Kious

Michael Linder

Rick Williams

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Petition # 4627 Petitioner: Donald Stoxen, Mary Oehler, Anne Wesemann, Linda

Stoxen and Julie Stoxen

Dev. Dir. VanKerkhoff introduced Zoning Petition 4627: Donald Stoxen, Mary

Oehler, Anne Wesemann, Linda Stoxen, and Julie Stoxen. This petition has

requested a rezoning from F-District Farming to F-1 District Rural Residential to

allow the farmland be sold separately from the established residence.

VanKerkhoff spoke on Kane County's 2040 Land Use Plan. This property

located at 49W895 Melms Road, Hampshire, is listed within the 2040 Plan as

agricultural. VanKerkhoff reviewed the characteristics of areas planned for

agriculture, such as these areas generally contain prime farmland or farmland of

statewide importance. He shared the 2040 Conceptual Land Use Strategy Map.

This parcel is categorized as a corridor of agricultural/food, farm and small town

area. VanKerkhoff shared several maps and photographs depicting the location

of this property. He reviewed the Kane County's Environmental & Water

Resources Department's stipulation. Overall, if this Zoning Petition is approved,

the rezoning will not increase the intensity of existing residential use in the

surrounding areas. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recommends approval

with the staff recommended stipulation. VanKerkhoff addressed questions and

comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

County Board

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

County Board

Mark Davoust

Michael Kenyon

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo

Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, Mark Davoust, and Chris Kious

AYE:

Michael Linder

ABSENT:

Property Code Enforcement Division

Monthly Report

Property Code Enforcement Officer Mall stated the monthly report was on file.

He reported that last month was busy due to the termination of an Enforcement

Officer. In February, the division had 50 new cases, 33 closed, and zero went to

adjudication. Mall stated that the new carpet was installed in the Development

Department. He introduced Kane County's new Property Code Enforcement

Officer, Santos Diaz. He explained that Diaz previously was a Hanover Park

police officer and worked for the Kane County State's Attorney's Office (KCSAO)

as an investigator. Santos stated he looks forward to his new position and is

thankful to have this opportunity.

10.

Planning & Special Projects

Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Development & Community

Services Department and Each of their Transaction Limits

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Rick Williams

MOVER:

Michael Kenyon

SECONDER:

Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo

Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, and Chris Kious

AYE:

Michael Linder, and Mark Davoust

ABSENT:

11.

Subdivision

None.

12.

Environmental Resources

Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Environmental & Water

Resources Department and Each of their Transaction Limits

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Rick Williams

MOVER:

Mo Iqbal

SECONDER:

Ron Ford, Rick Williams, Dale Berman, Gary Daugherty, Mo

Iqbal, Michael Kenyon, and Chris Kious

AYE:

Michael Linder, and Mark Davoust

ABSENT:

Amendment to the Kane County Code, Chapter 28: Electric Vehicle

Infrastructure

Environ. & Water Res. staff Hinshaw provided additional information on this

resolution. Environ. & Water Res. Dir. Wollnik & Hinshaw addressed questions

and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

Spec. ASA Shepro advised that this resolution be reviewed by the Kane County

State's Attorney's Office (KCSAO). Committee Member Williams motioned to

hold this resolution over until next month's Development Committee meeting to

allow time for the SAO to review this ordinance, Berman seconded. Motion

carried unanimously by voice vote.

KC County Development Committee

RESULT:

MOVER:

HELD OVER

Rick Williams

Dale Berman

SECONDER:

13.

14.

Water Resources

None.

Office of Community Reinvestment

None.