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- July 14, 2026 - audio
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Yorkville City Council Approves Establishment of Special Service Area 2026-01 for Foxhaven; Public Hearing Set
The City Council received a report on the establishment of a Yorkville Special Service Area (SSA) 2026-01 in the area of Foxhaven. The council approved an ordinance proposing this establishment and set September 26, 2026, as the date for a public hearing on the proposed SSA. The motion to approve and set the hearing date passed with all council members voting 'aye'.
Lake Michigan Water Project Advances; New Public Works Facility Nears Completion
The City Council received an update on the Lake Michigan Water Project, noting that the project is progressing despite waiting for a couple of final bids. The receiving station in Oswego was visited and described as 'pretty slick' and the project as 'nice.' The Public Works and Parks Department also provided an update on their new facility, stating that all pavement is completed and striping is being done, with an early August move-in expected.
Yorkville Council Approves Name Change for Non-Profit and Donated Patio Construction at 609 North Bridge Street
The City Council approved an ordinance related to a name change for 'We Are Called to Care' to 'Sale a Home for Kids NFP' and authorized capital improvements at 609 North Bridge Street in Yorkville. The improvements involve the donation of a patio worth over $10,000, which requires council approval according to the lease agreement for improvements exceeding $10,000. The name change was a requirement from an outside agency. The motion passed with all council members voting in favor.
Yorkville City Council Approves Major PUD Amendment for C1 Yorkville Data Center Project, Modifies Noise Study Requirements and Financial Terms
The City Council considered a first amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement between the City of Yorkville and C1 Yorkville LLC for a data center project. The amendment involved a major PUD amendment due to increased site coverage from 28-29% to 52%. Key changes included reconfigured site access points, stormwater management basins, enhanced landscaping, a reduction in the number of buildings from nine to eight, and a decrease in the overall building area from 2.2 million square feet to approximately 1.85 million square feet. The proposed buildings will be single-story with a two-story office component at the entrance. The PUD is in effect for 20 years, or in perpetuity if fully built. The phasing plan was also adjusted, with Phase 1 now being the northern section including two buildings, and Phase 3 comprising the remainder of the site. The council also discussed and modified terms related to noise studies, requiring predictive modeling and post-occupancy testing of actual equipment to ensure compliance, a process described as stringent and not yet widely implemented. The council also reviewed upfront payments, with C1 Yorkville agreeing to a $15 million lump sum at the time of the first building permit, primarily for the school district. Additionally, the prior $8.5 million incentive for water and sewer infrastructure extensions was reversed, meaning the city will retain 100% of the utility taxes generated on site.
Residents Voice Continued Concerns Over Data Center Impacts, Citing Noise, Pollution, Construction Disruptions, and Testing Validity
During public comment, a resident named Lisa Poss expressed gratitude for the council's attention to noise concerns regarding data centers but highlighted other issues, including potential power grid strain from generator use during outages, air pollution from generators, the validity of noise testing, and the cumulative impact of construction noise from multiple data center projects (Cardinal, Steel, and Cyrus). She questioned the city's reliance on developers' data without independent testing and expressed skepticism about the accuracy of estimates, urging for more checks and balances. Jose, another resident, echoed concerns about noise, referencing his experience with the Department of Navy and government audits, and questioning the lack of testing for PTSD triggers. Lisa Wilencevich testified about audible noise from a Cyrus One data center in Aurora, even miles away, and expressed concern about the slow pace of rectifying noise issues and the prolonged construction noise, urging the council to reconsider construction noise limitations.
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