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Recent Historic Preservation Commission Meeting (November 9, 7 p.m.). The HPC started a demolition review for the single-family residence located at 1 Moffett Road. The review will continue at the HPC's next meeting on December 14.
Upcoming Village Board Retreat. The Village Board will hold a retreat tomorrow (Saturday, November 12 at 8 a.m.) on the Lake Forest College campus.
Upcoming Finance Committee Meeting (Monday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m.). The Finance Committee will discuss a draft audit report concerning the last fiscal year as well as financial incentives to support historic preservation.
Upcoming Village Board Meeting (Monday, November 14 at 7 p.m.). The Village Board will:
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Receive reports regarding:
- An updated downtown parking study.
- The selection of a consultant to update the Village's Comprehensive Plan.
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Consider approval of:
- A request from the North Shore Water Reclamation District to waive permit fees for upcoming improvements to their pumping station at Sunrise Park and Beach.
- An estimate of the upcoming property tax levy.
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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.
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Prohibiting parking on one block of Simpson Avenue between East Center and East Scranton.
- A site plan for changes to the roof of the Public Safety Building (45 E. Center Ave.).
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Allowing taller fences for businesses in residential areas that need to screen their waste containers.
- Clarifying the Village's solid waste licensing rules regarding temporary "roll off" services.
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Purchasing rock salt for the upcoming winter season.
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Renewing the Village's agreement with Lauterbach and Amen for accounting support services.
- A new agreement with Lake Bluff School District #65 concerning emergency access to school facilities and security video fees.
The Sustainability and Community Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 15 is cancelled.
Upcoming Joint Historic Preservation Commission & Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Special Meeting (Wednesday, November 16 at 6 p.m.). The HPC and PCZBA will hold a joint workshop to discuss how Lake Bluff's land use regulations can promote historic preservation in the Village.
Upcoming Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting (Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m.). The PCZBA will consider:
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Formally recommending comprehensive amendments to Chapters 1, 2 and 4 of the Zoning Regulations. The changes primarily reorganize and simplify the code, but also include new provisions that, for example: promote historic preservation; change how the Architectural Board of Review looks at design changes; and adopts new procedures for administrative appeals and the settlement of litigation.
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Formally recommending uniform hours of operation for restaurants in the Central Business District.
- A report regarding the selection of a consultant to update the Village's Comprehensive Plan.
