Planning and Zoning Commission
Regular MeetingGeneva, IL · January 9, 2014
Minutes
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
City of Geneva
109 James Street - City Council Chambers
Meeting #1141 – January 9, 2014
Chairman Rogers called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call followed:
Present: Commissioners Case, Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stevenson, Stocking,
Chairman Rogers
Others Present: Community Development Dir. Dick Untch; Planner David DeGroot; Recording
Secretary Celeste Weilandt; Chicago-area Realtime Court Rptr. Paula Quetsch
Public Present: Mr. Dean Timson, Country House Restaurant; Mr. Mark Mastrorocco with Pulte
Homes; Mr. Chuck Hanlon with Wills, Burke, Kelsey Associates; and Mr. Bill Zalewski
with SPACECO.
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Approval of the December 12, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Under Other Business, discussing the consolidation of the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of
Appeals, Commissioner Erickson clarified that he meant to say was to let the mayor, with staff
assistance, decide the makeup of the Plan Commission, including one or two zoning board members.
Minutes of the December 12, 2013 meeting, with correction/clarification were approved on
motion by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Mead. Motion carried by
voice vote of 8-0.
Public Hearing
Sign Variation - Request for a sign variation to allow a wall sign on the north building façade,
which does not have frontage on a public street. Location: 2095 S. Kirk Road; Applicant:
Dean Timson, Country House Restaurant.
Chairman Rogers read the protocol for the public hearing.
[See Transcript from Chicago-Area Real Time Reporters]
Commissioner Mead moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Commissioner
Stevenson. Motion carried by voice vote of 8-0.
Commissioner Erickson moved to waive the two-week bifurcated process and vote on the
above matter. Seconded by Commissioner Stevenson. Motion carried by voice vote of 8-0.
Commissioner Erickson moved to approve the request for a sign variation to allow a wall sign
on the north building facade, which does not have frontage on a public street, and to include
the adoption of staff’s Findings of Fact on Page 3 of staff’s report. Seconded by
Commissioner Leidig. Roll call:
Aye: Case, Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stevenson, Stocking, Rogers
Nay: None MOTION CARRIED. VOTE: 8-0
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Concept Review
Amendments to the Fisher Farms Annexation Agreement and Planned Unit Development, an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, a Zoning Map Amendment from the B-4 Business
District to the R4 High Density Single-Family Residential District, and Final Planned Unit
Development Plans and Plat of Subdivision. (related to the proposed development of the vacant
+/- 15-acre commercial property west of the Shoppes of Geneva Commons as single-family detached
homes.) Location: Fisher Farms Area B; Applicant: Mark Mastrorocco, Pulte Group.
Mr. Mark Mastrorocco with Pulte Homes, Schaumburg, Illinois, introduced land planner/architect,
Mr. Chuck Hanlon with Wills, Burke, Kelsey Associates, St. Charles, Illinois, and civil engineer,
Mr. William Zalewski, with SPACECO, Rosemont, Illinois. Mr. Mastrorocco discussed the ideal
location of this development, given what a resident looks for: great sense of community, excellent
schools, parks and recreation, and nearby restaurants, stores and transportation. He was seeking
input and guidance from the Plan Commission.
Mr. Chuck Hanlon, land planner for the development, located the site on a map, noting it was behind
Geneva Commons Shopping Center. He stated his team will be working with the City of St. Charles
as it relates to the undeveloped property to the north and in regards to an access point. Connecting
the bike trail on the south side of Bricher to the existing trail will be beneficial. In general, Mr. Hanlon
elaborated on the benefits of the site to the nearby shopping areas. The proposal is for R-4 type
zoning, 48 single-family attached homes, with lot sizes of 60 ft. wide by 125 ft. He understands there
will be a six-foot high (nearly solid) fence on the east side buffering the homes from Geneva
Commons. The site layout will consist of a “closed” system where no other roads will connect into the
development. Mr. Hanlon stated the detention area to the south already takes into account the
development. A common park (HOA) area will be located on the north and south parts of the site.
Mr. Mastrorocco referenced six different floor plans and elevations in commissioners’ packets with
home square footage ranging from 2300 sq. feet to just over 3200 sq. feet (not including any extra
bump-outs). Minimum lot square footage was at 7500 sq. feet. Mr. Mastrorocco explained the
various floor plans and how they will be used to address three different consumer lifestyles: new
families, the empty nester, and in-law arrangements. Building materials were reviewed. All homes will
include three-car garages and those homes reflecting a two-door garage door will have a tandem
parking arrangement. Basements were included with the homes. Mr. Mastrorocco hoped to break
ground this spring. Prices, though not finalized, could range anywhere from $450,000 to $500,000.
Commissioner questions/comments about the proposal included: 1) exploring the addition of a
pedestrian walkway to Geneva Commons through the southeast corner of the site (between lots 18
and 19); 2) concern about the lot coverage ratio (staff did bring this matter up and staff’s expectation
is that there will have to be a “built in cushion” factor between the maximum lot coverage and the
coverage of each unit.); 3) concern about the density of the development as compared to Fisher
Farms; and 4) concern about one access road onto Bricher Road. Dir. Untch added that
development staff will need to discuss how to address this specific item with the City of St. Charles.
Mr. Hanlon also mentioned that having two lanes at the boulevard access point would physically
mitigate any concerns about a single road access. Lastly, commissioners did appreciate the bike
path being completed.
Per a question, Mr. Mastrorocco stated he has used the tandem garage in other Pulte developments.
Asked if there was a flexibility in the setbacks to provide variation, Mr. Hanlon was open to the idea.
As to fencing, Mr. Mastrorocco stated that fencing would be allowed with a standard restriction.
Asked whether some of the materials on the facades could be minimized, Mr. Mastrorocco stated it
could be considered. Other positive comments were that the residential use for the parcel was very
good. While traffic congestion at the single access point on Bricher was a concern, a suggestion was
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made to move the access further west since much traffic existed to the east. Dir. Untch explained
staff would have to work with the City of St. Charles and the applicant to address the traffic with a
traffic study. A last suggestion included consideration for another walkway on the west side of the
development connecting into the west neighborhood between two homes.
Public Comment - None
Other Business - Staff provided updates on the following: 1) the building addition to First Baptist
Church (Peck & Keslinger); whether commissioners were still interested in having the Planning
Commission packets available on lap tops or tablets (with some paper packets available at the
meeting); and the RTA technical assistance grant -- staff has reached an agreement as to the scope
of work. Dir. Untch envisions the project will start in a couple of months with input eventually from the
plan commissioners. Details followed. Updates also followed regarding the multi-community housing
policy being coordinated with the Metropolitan Planning Council and CMAP.
Per another question, staff had no further updates on the Patten House restaurant; however,
regarding the Prairie Ridge housing development, DeGroot reported the developer was completing
some of the townhomes and the development was on track.
Regarding the Mill Race Inn, Dir. Untch stated there was a contract purchaser and a number of
studies were underway. The city’s historic planner recently completed a development chronology of
the site and has discovered original walls of the structure which he was looking into whether the walls
could be used in some form of adaptive re-use. Lastly, Dir. Untch announced that there is a TIF
district study underway for the near east side area on both sides of Route 38 heading east up the hill.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Evans. Motion carried
unanimously.
Agenda
Meeting Agenda
CITY OF GENEVA PLAN COMMISSION
JANUARY 9, 2014 MEETING #1141
1. Call to Order
Location
City Hall 2. Roll Call
Council Chambers
109 James Street 3. Approval of Minutes: December 12, 2013
Geneva, IL 60134
4. Public Hearing
Time A. Sign Variation – Request for a sign variation to allow a wall
sign on the north building façade, which does not have
7:00 p.m. frontage on a public street.
Location: 2095 S. Kirk Road
Commissioners
Applicant: Dean Timson, County House Restaurant
Dave Rogers, Chairman
John Mead 5. Concept Review
Fred Case
A. Amendments to the Fisher Farms Annexation Agreement
Joel Erickson and Planned Unit Development, an amendment to the
Mim Evans Comprehensive Plan, a Zoning Map Amendment from the
Cindy Leidig B4 Business District to the R4 High Density Single‐Family
Scott Stocking Residential District, and Final Planned Unit Development
Ron Stevenson Plans and Plat of Subdivision – Related to the proposed
development of the vacant +/‐15 acre commercial property
west of the Shoppes of Geneva Commons as single‐family
Staff Liaison
detached houses.
David DeGroot
Location: Fisher Farms Area B
City Planner
(South side of Bricher Road, west of the Shoppes of Geneva
Phone: (630) 232‐0814
Commons)
Email: ddegroot@geneva.il.us
Applicant: Mark Mastrorocco, Pulte Group
6. Public Comment
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
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Plan Commission Agenda
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PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
It is the Plan Commission’s job to conduct public hearings in order to receive testimony for and
against petitions for general amendments to the zoning ordinance, zoning map amendments, zoning
text amendments, special use permits and amendments to special use permits.
The procedure followed for public hearings is as follows:
First, the Plan Commission secretary or the designated representative will read or describe
written items, reports, and plans into the record.
Second, the petitioner will present testimony in favor of the petition and will present any
supporting plans or exhibits.
Third, the Commission members will have an opportunity to question the petitioner.
Fourth, the Commission will then receive citizen testimony both for and against the
petition. Questions about the proposal may be directed to the petitioner or petitioner’s
witnesses and questions about the Plan Commission process itself may be directed to me.
Following such testimony the petitioner and the Plan Commission may ask questions of
those who testified.
Finally, the petitioner may provide a rebuttal to any testimony in opposition.
When all the testimony is brought into the record the hearing will be closed and the Plan
Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council in the form of a motion or motions.
In order to give testimony, you must provide your name and address on the registration sheet
located at the entrance of the hearing room and sign in the space provided. By signing the
registration sheet, you agree and understand that anything you say will be considered sworn
testimony and affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
When giving testimony please approach the lectern, speak directly into the microphone so
that you may be heard. Please begin by stating your name and giving your address. If you
speak additional times, please state your name each time for the record.
Please be concise when presenting your testimony and if your point has already been made, it
is not necessary to repeat it. Each of these points is recorded and will be considered as the
Plan Commission develops findings of fact and a recommendation or recommendations.
You may provide your testimony in written form, but such written testimony must be
presented to the Plan Commission secretary or the designated representative prior to the
closing of this hearing.
After the process is completed and everyone wishing to present testimony has spoken, the
Commission will then decide whether it has heard adequate testimony in order to make a
decision. If it has, the public hearing will be closed.
After a public hearing is closed the Plan Commission will refrain from receiving any additional
testimony either for or against the petition. There is one exception to this rule.
City staff will submit a report based on the testimony presented at the hearing. This report will
consider comments or concerns from all City Departments such as the Fire Department, Public
Works Department or the Engineering Department.
PLAN COMMISSION MINUTES
City of Geneva
109 James Street - City Council Chambers
Meeting #1140 – December 12, 2013
Chairman Rogers called the Plan Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll call followed:
Present: Commissioners Erickson, Evans, Leidig, Mead, Stevenson, Stocking,
Chairman Rogers
Absent: Commissioners Case
Others Present: Community Development Dir. Dick Untch; Planner David DeGroot; Recording
Secretary Celeste Weilandt
Public Present: Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Art Kaindl
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Approval of the November 14, 2013 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the November 14, 2013 meeting were approved on motion by Commissioner Leidig,
seconded by Commissioner Evans. Motion carried by voice vote of 6-0-1 (Erickson abstains).
Review and Recommendation Session (Public Hearing held on 11/14/2013)
Text Amendments - Request for amendments to the applicable section of Title 11 (Zoning
Ordinance) and Title 12 (Subdivisions) of the Geneva City Code related to the consolidation of
the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission so that the duties and obligations of the
Zoning Board of Appeals be carried out by the Plan Commission.
Planner DeGroot recalled the discussion from last month included the public hearing, commissioner
comments on the reduction of members from 9 to 7, and concerns about the final authority on
variations. He opened it up for committee discussion.
Commissioner comments followed that the statute dictated the membership number, combining both
bodies allowed for an efficient process for city functions, and it was a simpler process for the
applicants. Per a question as to any new insight since the last meeting, DeGroot added that he has
been working with Building Commissioner Dustin Schultze on a few of the past applications to
prepare similar staff reports but has not participated in the last few variation requests. Dir. Untch
discussed some of the challenges he and DeGroot saw going from 9 to 7 members and what it might
mean, such as having two less perspectives or meeting quorum but he also reflected upon the fact
that the city has a very good amount of staff support to review the projects that come before the
commissioners, which was an added benefit.
Asked if there was a limit of legal or monetary responsibility to the members should a zoning appeal
be forwarded to the courts, Dir. Untch explained that the city’s insurance would be used for that
purpose. However, he emphasized that it would be important for the commissioners to thoroughly
address the four standards during the hearing discussion and carefully review and discuss the fact
finding portion of any appeal or variation request. Additionally, he pointed out that the commissioners
were similarly reviewing certain variations such as subdivision variations and sign variations, but in a
recommending mode. Most of the zoning cases coming before the commission would be residential
in nature.
Responding to the above question, ZBA Chairman, Art Kaindl, explained the process that follows a
legal appeal. He confirmed that the majority of the cases are residential in nature.
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Other comments followed that some commissioners did not favor the reduction in membership; the
reduction diluted the diversity of perspectives; and that given the few times the Zoning Board has
been called upon to act negated the amount of benefit to the community and did not justify or offset
reducing the size of the Plan Commission members from 9 to 7. Contrarily, other comments followed
that sometimes by keeping the group smaller, it was easier to reach consensus and that having
generalists on the commission was beneficial than having amateur planners.
Commissioner Erickson moved to approve request for amendments to the applicable section
of Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) and Title 12 (Subdivisions) of the Geneva City Code related to
the consolidation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission so that the duties and
obligations of the Zoning Board of Appeals be carried out by the Plan Commission. Seconded
by Commissioner Mead??
Aye: Erickson, Leidig, Stevenson, Stocking, Rogers
Nay: Evans, Mead MOTION PASSED. VOTE: 5-2
Chairman Rogers encouraged the City Council to consider the comments made by Commissioners
Evans and Mead. Staff expected this topic to be discussed at the next Committee of the Whole
meeting scheduled for January 13, 2014.
Public Comment - None
Other Business - Mr. DeGroot provided updates on the following: the sign variation for Past Basket
was approved; a new sign variation request was received from The Country House; and staff received
an application for a preliminary/final PUD for First Baptist Church on Peck Road for a west campus
addition. Dir. Untch reported that the city received a technical assistance grant from the RTA for a
zoning ordinance update on the City’s downtown master plan. Details followed. Lastly, DeGroot
announced that a redesign of the city’s web site has recently taken place and easier options were now
available to the public.
As a consideration for the consolidation of the Zoning Board with the Plan Commission,
Commissioner Erickson suggested that those commissioners go before the mayor indicating their
interest in resigning and then letting staff determine the membership of new Planning and Zoning
Commission and whether it wants to add a couple of ZBA board members. Commissioners supported
the suggestion.
Chairman Rogers announced Happy Holidays to all.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on motion by Commissioner Evans. Motion carried
unanimously.
Community Development Department Report
CITY OF GENEVA PLAN COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM 4A SIGN VARIATION
JANUARY 9, 2014
2095 S. KIRK ROAD
COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT
Applicant & Property Owner
Dean Timson, Country House
Restaurnt
Location
2095 S. Kirk Road
Request
Sign variation request to allow
a wall sign on the north
building façade, which does
not have frontage on a public
street.
Recommendation
Staff will provide a
recommendation at the
conclusion of the public
hearing
Staff Liaison
David DeGroot Figure 1. Location Map. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, December 2013.
City Planner
BACKGROUND
Phone: (630) 232‐0814
Email: ddegroot@geneva.il.us The Country House Restaurant, located at 2095 S. Kirk Road, would
like to add a wall sign on the north façade of the building. The
restaurant is a single‐tenant building on a corner lot, the northeast
corner of the intersection of Fabyan Parkway and Kirk Road. Per
Section 11‐12‐6 of the Geneva Zoning Ordinance, single‐tenant
buildings located on corner lots are permitted to have 2 wall signs
per building façade with street frontage. The total sign area per
street frontage may not exceed 40 square feet. Wall signs are not
permitted on the north building façade of the Country House
restaurant because it does not have street frontage. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a Sign Variation to allow a wall sign on a
building façade that does not have frontage on a public street.
Agenda Item 4A
Page 2 of 5 Sign Variation: 2095 S. Kirk Road
REQUEST
Request for a Sign Variation, in accordance with Section 11‐14‐5A of the Geneva Zoning Ordinance, to
allow a wall sign on a building façade which does not have frontage on a public street.
REVIEW COMMENTS/PROPERTY INFORMATION
As stated in the attached narrative from the applicant, Dean Timson, a sign has not been placed on the
west building faced (fronting Kirk Road) because the architecture of the building and the large setback
from Kirk Road make it difficult to place a sign large enough to be read by higher speed traffic on Kirk
Road. However, the north building façade has less architectural detail and is visible to southbound
traffic on Kirk Road. The proposed sign on the north building façade would have a sign area of 39.66
square feet (2’10” x 14’0”). The depth of the proposed sign would be approximately 4” on the west and
12” on the east, tilting the sign slightly toward Kirk Road. Please see the attached sign plan.
As shown in Table 1, the City’s sign regulations allow the subject property to have one freestanding sign
and two wall signs per façade with street frontage. The freestanding sign is allowed to be up to 40
square feet in area and the wall
signs are allowed to have a
combined area of up to 40 square
feet per façade with street
frontage. The County House
currently has a freestanding sign
along Kirk Road but does not
have any wall signs on the
building. Although the
applicant’s proposal would allow
Figure 2. 2095 S. Kirk Road. North building facade, looking south from Kirk Road.
a sign on a building façade that
does not have street frontage, signs are not located on facades that do have street frontage and the
total proposed sign area is consistent with the intent of the City’s sign regulations.
SIGN TYPE NUMBER NUMBER AREA PERMITTED AREA PROPOSED
PERMITTED PROPOSED
Freestanding Sign 1 1 (existing) 40 square feet 40 square feet (existing)
Wall Sign – Kirk Road Frontage 2 0 40 square feet 0
Wall Sign ‐ Fabyan Parkway 2 0 40 square feet 0
Frontage
Wall Sign – East Facade 0 0 0 0
Wall Sign – North Facade 0 1 0 40 square feet
Totals 5 2 120 square feet 80 square feet
Table 1. Freestanding Signs & Walls, permitted compared to proposed. 2095 S. Kirk Road. Prepared by Geneva Planning
Division, January 2014.
Agenda Item 4A
Page 3 of 5 Sign Variation: 2095 S. Kirk Road
LOCATION ZONING DISTRICT LAND USE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Subject Property B1 Business District Restaurant Commercial
North Unincorporated Kane County Undeveloped farmland Commercial
F Farming District
South City of Batavia Undeveloped farmland General Commercial
GC General Commercial District
East B1 Business District Offices Industrial
West OR Office Research District Offices Commercial
Table 2. Surrounding Property Information. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, January 2014.
Sign Variation Standards – Findings of Fact
Staff has evaluated the requested Sign Variation in relation to the five (5) sign variation standards the
Plan Commission uses in formulating it findings of fact, as set forth in Section 11‐14‐5A(G) of the Zoning
Ordinance. The staff analysis below is based on the information and documents provided by the
applicant and staff’s review of the request. Based on evidence and testimony provided at the public
hearing, the Plan Commission may choose to use the staff analysis in formulating its findings of fact, or
formulate its owns findings.
1. General Standard: Carrying out the strict letter of the regulations set forth in chapter 12 (Signs)
would create a particular hardship or a practical difficulty not caused by an act or omission of the
applicant.
Carrying out the strict letter of the City’s sign regulations would not allow the applicant to place a
wall sign on the building that could be easily viewed from Kirk Road. As discussed in Standard 2
below, the architecture of the west building façade (fronting Kirk Road) and the building setback
from Kirk Road make placing a wall sign on the west building facade large enough to be read by
higher speed traffic on Kirk Road difficult.
2. Unusual Physical Limitations: The subject property or the structure on which the sign is proposed to
be located is burdened with an unusual physical limitation, such as an irregular shape, unusual
geographic location, exceptional topographical feature, or other extraordinary physical condition,
that is particular to the subject property and that is more than merely an inconvenience or cost
consideration to the applicant.
The property is setback more than 150 feet
from Kirk Road and more than 100 feet
from Fabyan Parkway. The architecture of
the building makes placing a wall sign on
the west building façade large enough to be
read by higher speed traffic on Kirk Road
Figure 3. 2095 S. Kirk Road. West building facade, looking east
from Kirk Road.
Agenda Item 4A
Page 4 of 5 Sign Variation: 2095 S. Kirk Road
extremely difficult. The large setback
and the architecture of the building,
combined with the visibility of the north
building façade from southbound traffic
on Kirk Road present a unique condition
that cannot be generally applied to
other commercial properties.
3. Adverse Impacts: The variation, if granted, would have no adverse impact on any abutting or
adjacent property and no adverse Figure 4. 2095 S. Kirk Road. South building facade, looking north from
Fabyan Parkway.
impact on the essential character of any
part of or all the neighborhood of the
subject property.
The requested sign variation would not have an adverse impact on any abutting or adjacent
property or an adverse impact on the character of area in which it is located. Although the
undeveloped farmland to the north is
planned for commercial use in the
future, the Country House restaurant
is setback more than 150 feet from the
north lot line. The proposed sign on
the restaurant’s north building façade
should not impact development of the
property to the north. Besides being
located on a façade without street
frontage, the proposed sign would Figure 5. 2095 S. Kirk Road. Fabyan Parkway ingress/egress.
otherwise comply with the City’s sign
regulations and would not be out of character for the Kirk Road corridor which includes the Fifth
Third Bank Ballpark and Fox Valley Ice Arena.
4. Public Health and Safety: The variation, if granted, would have no adverse impact on, and would not
endanger, the public health or safety.
The requested sign variation would not have an impact on, or endanger the public health and safety.
5. Minimum Variation: The variation requested is the minimum variation necessary for the reasonable
use of the land.
The requested sign variation is the minimum necessary to allow a wall sign on the building that can
be easily read from Kirk Road.
Agenda Item 4A
Page 5 of 5 Sign Variation: 2095 S. Kirk Road
RECOMMENDATION
Staff will provide a recommendation at the conclusion of the public hearing.
REVIEW/APPROVAL PROCESS: NEXT STEPS*
1. January 28, 2014 – Committee of the Whole review and recommendation to City Council
2. February 3, 2014 – City Council consideration of request
*This timeline is provided for informational purposes only, exact dates are subject to change.
ATTACHMENTS
Narrative – prepared by Dean Timson
Sign Plan
October 11, 2013
City of Geneva
22 South First Street
Geneva, IL 60134
RE: COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT
2095 S KIRK ROAD, GENEVA, IL 60134
Brittain & Foster, Inc. is requesting a variation for a proposed single face sign located on The
Country House Restaurant, Geneva, Illinois. The display shall be 2’10” high x 14’0” long
equaling 39.66 square feet and installed on the North elevation of the building. The depth of the
display is approximately 4” on one end and 12” on the other end (tipping the sign slightly
towards Kirk Road). It would have a brown aluminum face panel and white copy. Please refer
to the attached sketch 2192-2 Option A. The sign would be lit by a protracting flood light.
The City code requires that signage should face the road and we request a variance to allow the
sign to be placed on the North façade. The Country House, which is set far back from traffic, has
always been difficult to recognize as a dining establishment. People confuse it with an office
building or even a residence. Kirk Road is a fast paced road and a sign would be easier read
from the north at a further distance than by having to turn your head 90 degrees as you pass the
building to view a sign facing west. It would also be difficult to place a 40 sq. ft. sign on the west
façade because of the building’s design (windows, doors and dormers). The property to the north
has gone undeveloped for the last several decades with no sign of change.
Your attention and consideration of this matter is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Dean Timson
President
Brittain & Foster, Inc. / The Country House
Enclosure: Sketch 2192-2 Option A
14’-0”
2’-10”
“A” OPTION
2 (1) S/F NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN - REAR ELEVATION
40 SQ. FT.
4” DEEP PANNED ALUM. SIGN BOX
SIGN FACE & RETURNS - DARK MAHOGANY BROWN (PMS 7595 C)
COPY - WHITE
EXTERIOR
LIGHT FIXTURE
REAR ELEVATION
APPROVED: DATE:
DATE REVISION SCALE DATE
COUNTRY HOUSE 7-9-13 CHANGE LAYOUT OF LETTERS 3/8"=1'-0" 4-19-13
GENEVA, IL 8-1-13
DESIGNER SALES
9-5-13
Colors represented in this drawing are for presentation purposes only.
They will not match your finished product exactly. 9-13-13 LM RC
Actual color samples can be obtained from your sales representative.
This design is the original and unpublished work of MK SIGNS and may not be FILE DRAWING NUMBER
reproduced, copied or exhibited in any fashion without the expressed written
consent of MK SIGNS. The rights to this design may be purchased. Country House-Wall2REV 2192-2
Community Development Department Report
CITY OF GENEVA PLAN COMMISSION
AGENDA ITEM 5A CONCEPT REVIEW
JANUARY 9, 2014
PUD AMENDMENTS & REZONING
FISHERS FARMS AREA B
Applicant
Mark Mastrorocco, Pulte
Group
Location
Area B of the Fisher Farms
PUD, south side of Bricher
Road, west of the Shoppes of
Geneva Commons
Request
Conceptual review of a
proposal by the Pulte Group to
develop the vacant +/‐15 acre
commercial property west of
the Shoppes of Geneva
Commons as single‐family
detached houses. The proposal
would require amendments to
the Fisher Farms Annexation
Agreement and Planned Unit
Development (PUD), an Figure 1. Location Map. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, January 2014.
amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan, rezoning BACKGROUND/PROPOSAL
of the property to the R4 High
Density Single‐Family District, The undeveloped +/‐ 15 acre property located on the south side of
Final PUD Plans and a Plat of Bricher Road just west of the Shoppes of Geneva Commons was
Subdivision. originally planned for office and commercial development. The
Recommendation property, known as Area B of the Fisher Farms Planned Unit
Development (PUD), is zoned B4 Business District. The property is
Staff has no recommendation
designated for “Commercial: Retail, Service, Office” use in the City’s
at this time. This conceptual
adopted Comprehensive Plan. Please see Table 1 and Figures 2 and
review provides the Plan
3 for surrounding property information including existing zoning,
Commission with an
existing land uses, and future land use designations. The Pulte
opportunity to ask questions,
Group, applicant and contract purchaser of the property, is
provide informal review
requesting conceptual review of a proposal to develop the property
comments, and convey any
as a 48 lot single‐family subdivision. The lots would be improved
concerns they may have.
with one of six models ranging from 2,292 square feet to 3,235
Pulte Group Concept Review
Page 2 of 3 Agenda Item 5A
square feet in size. The proposed density is similar to the City’s R4 High Density Single‐Family
Residential District. Please see the attached site plan, floor plans, and architectural elevations for more
information.
REQUESTS
At this time the applicant is requesting conceptual review of a proposal to develop the vacant property
as single‐family detached houses. The proposal would require the following:
1) An amendment to the Fisher Farms Annexation Agreement to allow the property to be rezoned
from the B4 Business District to the R4 High Density Single‐Family Residential District.
2) An amendment to the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use
designation of the property from “Commercial: Retail, Service, Office” to “Single‐Family
Residential”.
3) A Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the property from the B4 Business District to the R4 High
Density Single‐Family Residential District.
4) Amendments to the Preliminary Fisher Farms Planned Unit Development Plans for Area B,
related to the zoning, permitted uses, and development standards for the property.
5) Final Planned Unit Development Plans and Plats of Subdivision for Fisher Farms Area B.
Table 1. Surrounding Property Information. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, January 2014.
LOCATION ZONING DISTRICT LAND USE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Subject Property B4 Business District Vacant Commercial: Retail, Service,
Office
North Unincorporated Kane County Vacant Unincorporated Kane County
F Farming District
South R7 Multiple‐Family Residential Townhomes Single‐Family Attached
District Residential
East B5 Business District Shoppes of Geneva Commercial: Retail, Service,
Commons Office
West R5 Low Density Two‐ and Two and Three Unit Homes Single‐Family Residential
Three‐Family Residential
District
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has no recommendation at this time. The Plan Commission is not expected to formulate a
recommendation on the proposed redevelopment at this time. This conceptual review provides the
Plan Commission with an opportunity to ask questions, provide informal review comments, and convey
any concerns they may have.
ATTACHMENTS
Project Introduction
Conceptual Site Plan
Elevations and Floor Plans
Pulte Group Concept Review
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Figure 2. Zoning Map of the Subject Property and Surrounding Area. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, January 2014.
Figure 3. Future Land Use Designation of the Subject Property and Surrounding Area, based on the 2003 Comprehensive
Plan. Prepared by Geneva Planning Division, January 2014
Geneva - Dempsey Property
Bricher Road | Geneva, IL 60134
Developer
Pulte Homes Corporation
1901 North Roselle Road, Suite 1000
Schaumburg, IL 60195
Mark Mastrorocco
mark.mastrorocco@pulte.com
(847) 230-5281
Urban Planner
PLANNING
Wills Burke Kelsey Associates
116 West Main Street, Suite 201
St. Charles, IL 60174
+ DESIGN Chuck Hanlon
chanlon@wbkengineering.com
(630) 443-7755
Engineer & Surveyor
SPACECO
9575 West Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
Bill Zalewski
bzalewski@spacecoinc.com
(847) 696-4060
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Geneva-Dempsey Property Introduction
A Pulte Homes Community
Table of Contents
I. Project Location 4
II. Preliminary Plan 5
III. Architecture 6
»» Westchester
»» Victoria
»» Riverton
»» Hilltop
»» Greenfield
»» Amberwood
Introduction
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Project Location
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Geneva-Dempsey Property Project Location
A Pulte Homes Community
Preliminary Plan
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Preliminary Plan
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Westchester
OPT.
PANTRY
KITCHEN
OPT.
CAFE GATHERING ROOM
9'-6" x 20'-1" 15'-11" x 20'-1"
OPT. BENCH
OPT. CABINETS
UP
ENTRY
OPT. DROP ZONE
OPT. CABINETS
PPC L
5'-11" x 7'-0"
PR
OPT.
FOYER
1 CAR GARAGE FLEX
9'-7" x 20'-9" 11'-3" x 16'-4"
2 CAR GARAGE
19'-3" x 21'-3"
Ground
FirstFloor
FloorPlan
9'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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OWNER'S BATH BEDROOM 2
11'-1" x 12'-11"
OWNDER'S BEDROOM
13'-10" x 16'-3"
BATH 2 WIC
OPT.
OPT.
LAUNDRY BEDROOM 3
WIC 11'-0" x 13'-0"
OPT.
OPT. CABINETS
WIC
WIC
LOFT
12'-9" x 18'-10"
BEDROOM 4
14'-5" x 11'-3"
Second
Second Floor
Floor Plan
8'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING (c) Copyright 2013 Pulte Homes, Inc.
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OPPORTUNITY
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Westchester
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Architecture
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Victoria
MORNING ROOM CAFE GATHERING ROOM
11'-10" x 12'-0" 16'-11" x 12'-10" 17'-11" x 17'-11"
OPT. CABS
OPT. BUFFET
WIC PPC
5'-7" x 5'-9"
OPT. KITCHEN
OPT.
OPT. BENCH
ENTRY
OPT.
PANTRY
DROP ZONE
PR
OPT. FOYER
2 CAR GARAGE 1 CAR GARAGE
19'-3" x 20'-11" 9'-11" x 20'-11" FLEX
11'-6" x 12'-6"
First Floor
Ground Floor Plan
9'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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BATH 2
BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3
12'-2" x 12'-8" 13'-7" x 12'-8"
OWNER'S SUITE
14'-5" x 17'-11"
OPT. TRAY CLG.
OPT.
WIC
WIC
L L
OWNER'S BATH
WIC
OPT.
LAUNDRY
OPT.
WIC OPT.
OPT. CABS
LOFT
14'-1" x 17'-2"
OPT. BEDROOM 4
11'-6" x 13'-10"
Second
Second FloorPlan
Floor
8'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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Architecture
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Victoria
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Victoria
Architecture
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A Pulte Homes Community
Riverton
OPT. CABS
PPC
10'-0" x 5'-11" KITCHEN
CAFE
10'-0" x 18'-0" GATHERING ROOM
15'-8" x 19'-7"
TANDEM
9'-11" x 18'-0" OPT. REF.
PANTRY
OPT. CABINET
OPT.
OPT. BOOT
DROP
BENCH
ZONE
ENTRY
DN
OPT. CABINETS
PR
OPT.
OPT.
2 CAR GARAGE
19'-4" x 21'-0" FLEX
9'-11" x 12'-0"
DINING FOYER
11'-8" x 14'-1"
OPT. TRAY CLG.
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor
9'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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1853-Riverton-IL-Dfld-09042013
WIC
WIC
OWNER'S BATH
BEDROOM 2
11'-0" x 13'-0"
OWNER'S SUITE
14'-0" x 16'-11"
OPT. TRAY CLG. OPT.
LINEN
BEDROOM 3
11'-0" x 14'-0"
OPT.
OPT. LAUN
WIC BATH 2
OPT.
OPT. CABS
OPT.
WIC
LOFT
15'-8" x 11'-11"
BEDROOM 4
11'-7" x 14'-0"
Second Floor
Second Plan
Floor
8'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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Riverton
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Riverton
Architecture
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A Pulte Homes Community
Hilltop
PANTRY CAFE
PPC 10'-7" x 7'-11"
5'-3" x 7'-8"
GATHERING ROOM
15'-10" x 17'-4"
OPT.
OPT.
TANDEM GARAGE OPT.
10'-11" x 23'-6"
LAUNDRY
OPT. DROP
OPT. BOOT
ZONE
BENCH
KITCHEN
ENTRY
L OPT.
PR
OPT.
FOYER
L
DINING ROOM
10'-10" x 13'-7"
OPT. TRAY CLG.
2 CAR GARAGE
OPT.
19'-3" x 21'-7"
FLEX
Ground
FirstFloor
FloorPlan
9'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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WIC WIC
BEDROOM 2 OWNER'S BATH
12'-0" x 11'-10"
OWNER'S SUITE
WIC 14'-0" x 17'-4"
OPT. TRAY CLG.
OPT.
WIC
L
OPT.
BEDROOM 3
11'-6" x 11'-1"
BATH 2
WIC
BEDROOM 4
14'-0" x 11'-1"
LOFT
13'-2" x 16'-2"
Second
Second Floor Floor
Plan
8'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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Architecture
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A Pulte Homes Community
Greenfield
OPT. CABS
KITCHEN
LAUN CAFE GATHERING ROOM
10'-7" x 16'-1" 17'-10" x 16'-1"
OPT.
P
OPT.
OPT. CABINETS
OPT. BENCH
PPC
OPT. CABS
ENTRY 3'-11" x 6'-3"
L
DN
PR
OPT. FOYER
1 CAR GARAGE 2 CAR GARAGE
9'-11" x 18'-11" 19'-3" x 20'-11"
FLEX
11'-3" x 15'-0"
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor
9'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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WIC
BEDROOM 4 LOFT
12'-0" x 11'-4" 11'-2" x 11'-8"
BATH 2
OWNER'S SUITE
13'-5" x 14'-11"
OPT. TRAY CLG.
WIC
OPT.
BEDROOM 3
12'-9" x 10'-6"
WIC
L
OWNER'S
BATH
OPT.
BEDROOM 2
11'-2" x 12'-1"
WIC
Second Floor Plan
Second Floor
8'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING (c) Copyright 2013 Pulte Homes, Inc.
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OPPORTUNITY
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Amberwood
OPT. OWNER'S SUITE
CAFE 15'-11" x 13'-1"
13'-4" x 13'-11" OPT. TRAY CLG.
GATHERING ROOM
18'-6" x 21'-8"
OPT.
KITCHEN OPT. OWNER'S
BATH
WIC
P PPC
OPT.
BEDROOM 2
10'-9" x 12'-10"
STORAGE OPT.
10'-0" x 15'-11" PR WIC
LAUN
OPT.
OPT. BENCH
OPT.
BATH 2
OPT.
FOYER
L
WIC
FLEX
11'-0" x 17'-3"
2 CAR GARAGE
19'-3" x 21'-0"
BEDROOM 3
10'-11" x 12'-11"
FirstFloor
Ground FloorPlan
9'-0" Ceiling
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
OPT. OPT.
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
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OPT. OPT.
FINISHED BASEMENT
HVAC
STORAGE
Opt. Finished
Optional Basement
Finished Basement
Floor plans, Elevations and Options will vary from Community
to Community and may not reflect current changes. Dimensions shown are approximate.
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OPPORTUNITY
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