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Recent Sustainability and Community Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee Meeting (October 18, 7 p.m.). The SEC discussed possible bicycle improvements connecting to Sunrise Park and Beach.
Recent Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting (October 19, 7 p.m.). The PCZBA:
- Recommended the Village Board allow taller fences for businesses in residential areas that need to screen their waste containers.
- Approved residential variations for 714 East Prospect Avenue and 456 Sunrise Avenue.
- Discussed:
- A draft rewrite of Chapters 1, 2 and 4 of the Zoning Regulations.
- Uniform hours of operation for restaurants.
Upcoming Finance Commitee Meeting (Monday, October 24, 5:30 p.m.). The Finance Committee will discuss:
- The upcoming property tax levy.
- Financial incentives for landmark properties in the Village.
- The Village's ongoing study of a stormwater utility.
Upcoming Village Board Meeting (Monday, October 24, 7 p.m.). The Village Board will consider:
- An informational overview of the activities of the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA).
- Appointing Edward Deegan to the Architectural Board of Review.
- Clarifying the Village's solid waste licensing rules regarding temporary "roll off" services.
- Adopting a new set of regulations to govern future planned residential developments.
- Updating the Village's Comprehensive Plan to reflect the new planned residential development regulations as well as the current status of various residential developments included in the Comprehensive Plan.
- Purchasing body cameras, replacement in-car camera systems, and digital evidence management software for the Police Department.
- Retaining Bridge Brothers, Inc. for design engineering of the Glen Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.
- Allowing taller fences for businesses in residential areas that need to screen their waste containers.
- Creating a new liquor license at the request of Hansa Coffee Roasters that would allow the sale of beer and wine both on- and off-premises.
Upcoming Business Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Meeting (Wednesday, October 26, 7 p.m.). The BAC will discuss:
- A draft update to the Village's 2014 downtown parking study.
- Retaining a consultant to evaluate redevelopment opportunities in the Waukegan Road Business Park and near the U.S. Route 41 & Illinois Rt. 176 interchange.
- Its work plan to evaluate the economy of the Village and recommend actions to promote the local business climate.
Upcoming Historic Preservation Commission Meeting (Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m.). The HPC will consider:
- A landmark nomination and advisory review for 618 Maple Avenue.
- The current landmark status of 231 E. Prospect Avenue.
- A staff report regarding a pending demolition request for 1 Moffett Road.
