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Recent Village Board Retreat (November 12, 8 a.m.). The Village Board held a retreat on the Lake Forest College campus.
Recent Finance Committee Meeting (November 14, 5:30 p.m.). The Finance Committee reviewed a draft audit report and recommended the Village Board adopt financial incentives to support historic preservation, including a local property tax rebate program and a waiver of building permit fees.
Recent Village Board Meeting (November 14, 7 p.m.). The Village Board:
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Received reports regarding:
- An updated downtown parking study.
- The selection of a consultant to update the Village's Comprehensive Plan.
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Approved:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Gave first reading approval to:
- Prohibiting parking on one block of Simpson Avenue between East Center and East Scranton.
- Updating parking regulations at the Lake Bluff Train Station parking lot.
The Sustainability and Community Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 15 was cancelled.
Recent Joint Historic Preservation Commission & Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Special Meeting (November 16, 6 p.m.). The HPC and PCZBA held a joint workshop to discuss how Lake Bluff's land use regulations can promote historic preservation in the Village.
Recent Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting (November 16, 7 p.m.). The PCZBA:
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Recommended the Village Board update 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.
- Recommended the Village Board authorize uniform hours of operation for restaurants in the Central Business District.
- Discussed the upcoming selection of a consultant to update the Village's Comprehensive Plan.
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet on Monday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m. to interview police officer candidates. (After the meeting begins, interviews are closed to the public.)
