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Staff presented the concept plan and noted the site lies in an area the village comprehensive plan identifies for medium-density housing. The plan proposes private streets in a rectangular loop with a single access point onto Douglas Road aligned with Aventura's Douglas Road entrance. Staff raised concerns about the lack of a second access point and about landscape buffer yards and recommended approval of the concept plan only after those concerns were addressed.

In the commission discussion several members said the proposed density (about 8.25 dwelling units per acre as calculated in the staff presentation) felt too high for the parcel given its location and proximity to a traffic circle and other dense developments. Commissioners also questioned whether the plan's private street cross-sections — in which on-street parking is generally not feasible — would worsen parking and emergency access problems and whether the project should provide a gated emergency-only access rather than a permanent second full access.

One planning commissioner called the layout \"too dense\" for the site and said the proposed playground beside a detention pond and close to a busy road was inappropriate. Staff also reminded the commission that the village's subdivision regulations require a minimum 66-foot right-of-way for public streets, meaning a public-street alternative would reduce buildable area and likely force a lower unit count.

After the discussion the commission moved, seconded and voted to recommend denial of the concept plan. The motion passed on roll call. The denial is a recommendation to the Village Board; the developer may revise and resubmit with modifications to access, buffering, street design, and open-space layout.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oswego - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - Apr 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission voted to recommend denial of a concept plan for a proposed 66-duplex development (Jade Estates of Oswego) on an 8-acre site at Wolf's Crossing and Douglas Road, citing concerns about density, lack of a second access, private streets and a play area adjacent to detention and a busy road.","taxTitle","Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois","taxId",58385,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6607054,"Plan commission backs Silverthorn Homes plan to finish Pine Ridge Club with 113 townhomes; residents raise HOA, pond and parking concerns",3609,402000,4011000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956594-071649d65b1efdfb68917c2f7aa92a7c&start=402&end=4011","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956594-071649d65b1efdfb68917c2f7aa92a7c/thumbnail_402000.jpg","/articles/6607054/Oswego/Kendall-County/Illinois/Plan-commission-backs-Silverthorn-Homes-plan-to-finish-Pine-Ridge-Club-with-113-townhomes-residents-raise-HOA-pond-and-parking-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607054-b60a22200d5b608ed9f56467016b85fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136715&Signature=JGI7d7AhlM0ChVppFg0icY34chO8o~8uJjFuxuM1RbsnjQL-Hqd54LsdPyenkKtlp5TT9TycIi2hcWn~tKYzRp2WGfj~Qu3ozHDkzDbCGMzCKDrLbY9T~7LjPFj-KOc~9puuyVQcPIiWZJn94-rrLwgd1GBE9ely7VLU5jKnpAyoYiNCk54rrImAn7N0dbMNJQ-qrp9XcgYQXsTU388Lvss6bdkDaILzlsb5dxo6iHs0EQlokHNnB0tYdndc5yi-GjFUNH00C7DZQJVJ-exBLzTyHXSl9wcWzlozzDTyqrge5QXbk1iJFuEe8V3ftzvL6Fq8RGCCi7oCA0hu1-Eigw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oswego Plan Commission recommended approval of a major amendment to the Pine Ridge Club PUD and a preliminary PUD and plat to allow Silverthorn Homes to build a 113-unit townhome development on a long-dormant site, after a public hearing during which residents raised questions about shared maintenance, clubhouse funding and parking.

Planning staff told the commission the original Pine Ridge Club PUD (approved in February 2005) had envisioned up to 256 condominium units and additional apartments; construction produced 64 condominiums before work stopped in 2008. The developer, Silverthorn Homes, proposed a plan for 31 single-story ranch villas and 82 two-story rear-loaded townhomes — a total of 113 units — which the applicant said represents a substantial reduction in density compared with the original approvals. The applicant said the plan would reduce impervious surface by about 4.37 acres and that the proposed density is approximately 5 dwelling units per acre on roughly 22.5 acres versus the higher density in the 2005 plan.

Carrie Hansen, director of planning and government services for Shopee Design Associates, presenting for the applicant, said the proposal \"complies with the Village's comprehensive plan\" and noted architecture and landscaping revisions intended to preserve an existing densely vegetated berm along the railroad.

Residents and association representatives used the public hearing to press for clarity about private agreements that govern stormwater and clubhouse costs. Ron Kulikowski, president of the Pine Ridge condo recreation association, said he was concerned the original maintenance agreement for the detention pond does not include some properties that now drain into that pond and asked staff to \"investigate that\" so costs are shared fairly. He also said the reduced unit count lowers anticipated contributions to the association's reserve: \"With only 113 units ... it's only $39,550,\" he said, contrasting that with a previously estimated $68,600 and describing a roughly $29,000 reduction in expected reserve contributions tied to lower new-unit buy-ins.

Jim Work, the contract purchaser and founder of Silverthorn Homes, said he and his team had met with some association leaders and that he was \"willing to look at the existing clubhouse and find some areas where he can contribute\" and that he wanted to be \"good neighbors.\" Silverthorn representatives told the commission each new unit would provide four parking spaces (a two-car garage plus two driveway spaces) and that three guest parking areas in phase 2 would add 15 visitor spots. Staff and the developer said the stormwater detention was sized for the full original development and that sharing arrangements were private agreements created by the original developer; staff said those private agreements do not fall under village control but staff would work with the parties to seek clarity.

Commissioners asked multiple questions about phasing and access. The developer said phase 1 (the southeast ranch villas) would be built first with access and turnaround appropriate for that phase and that the north–south street connections to the existing units would be completed with later phases. Several commissioners praised the reduced density compared with the 2005 approvals; one commissioner called the revised plan \"a much better plan than the original.\" After deliberation the commission moved, seconded and voted to recommend approval of the major PUD amendment and preliminary PUD/plat.

The commission's recommendation is advisory; final approvals and any required private HOA agreements or amendments remain matters for the parties and subsequent Village Board action.","The Oswego Plan Commission recommended approval of a major PUD amendment and preliminary PUD and plat for Pine Ridge Club, allowing Silverthorn Homes to complete a long-dormant development with 113 townhomes. Neighbors asked the developer and staff to clarify maintenance agreements for a detention pond, clubhouse funding and visitor parking.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6607059,"Oswego plan commission recommends variance to allow 4-foot chain-link fence at 429 Main Street",300,67000,367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956594-071649d65b1efdfb68917c2f7aa92a7c&start=67&end=367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956594-071649d65b1efdfb68917c2f7aa92a7c/thumbnail_67000.jpg","/articles/6607059/Oswego/Kendall-County/Illinois/Oswego-plan-commission-recommends-variance-to-allow-4-foot-chain-link-fence-at-429-Main-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607059-da5fa88edf975d2ff249fcca4e7409b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136715&Signature=U-GAcXg2UUwAYtqi59Hq4l3F8i5~sVrUGYj2qeO~88Xv0VtH8R-k-qEv6GoigvqYmVDfxtBCgK2UeTna8MeOKnBtr~4uxXdF~1mQ7IsJweTXBUJRxSPUpQpoPbedtn1kWfpy5j7oTwyz6SnbTRNRBLfVPNlqR45c4Lbjw9XSZoyX3XZYZKoU6GN7t7wMeUpsmVHGLdwJ~8B5eze6XLbq97gSs7gOj2JUUGcuDcyRQTZMeV0d-udwmoc1Ucja5AyJtw3bF5PSz5686s72vT9DLl5h~AVFCK12i-eeI~t2~JDvOMiCj3oFyBtCmeNKq32yXkaOME1zjfHjiccyXszfIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oswego Plan Commission on an unspecified date voted to recommend approval of a variance for 429 Main Street that would allow the property owner to enclose a backyard with a 4-foot-tall chain-link fence, despite a Unified Development Ordinance provision that now generally prohibits chain-link fencing in residential districts.

Staff told the commission the subject property is about 1.15 acres, zoned R1, and backs up to the Illinois Railway and the Fox River. Staff said a prior owner installed a code-compliant chain-link fence on the sides of the backyard in 2018 and that the petitioner seeks to extend that fence along the back of the lot. \"Steph recommends approval,\" planning staff said during the hearing.

Homeowner Christie (last name not specified) spoke at the public hearing after being sworn. She said the existing fence \"already goes down a healthy distance of both sides of the yard and attaches to the house\" and that the family wants to \"be able to enclose the backyard\" because they have \"two dogs and a lot of family that visit.\" She said the extension would match existing fence material and would keep the backyard visible.

Commissioners asked only clarifying questions, including whether the existing fence enclosed the rear now (it did not) and whether the existing chain-link was intended to deter neighborhood dogs. After public comment closed, a motion to accept the findings of fact and recommend approval of a variance from section 9.03 (Accessory Uses and Structures) of the Unified Development Ordinance was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. The motion carried.

The commission did not attach additional conditions on the record beyond staff recommendations. The matter will proceed to the next step described by village procedures for final action; the commission's vote was a recommendation to the Village Board rather than a final permit.

Votes at a glance: The commission recorded the motion as carried on roll call; a majority voted in favor (yes votes recorded during roll call). The record shows the commission moved and seconded the recommendation and the chair announced \"Motion carries. Congratulations, enjoy your fence.\"","The Oswego Plan Commission voted to recommend approval of a variance to extend an existing chain-link fence along the sides and rear of the property at 429 Main Street, after a brief public hearing in which the homeowner said the fence is needed for dogs and visiting family.","actionData","errors"]

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Plan commission recommends denial of concept plan for 66-unit 'Jade Estates' on Douglas Road over density and access concerns

Plan commission backs Silverthorn Homes plan to finish Pine Ridge Club with 113 townhomes; residents raise HOA, pond and parking concerns

Oswego plan commission recommends variance to allow 4-foot chain-link fence at 429 Main Street