CITY COUNCIL 9-6-05THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
COUNCIL AGENDA
Tuesday, September 6, 2005 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Honorable S. Michael Rummel, Mayor
Tom E. Swarthout, Alderman First Ward Roger J. Mohr, Alderman Third Ward
David D. Grumhaus, Jr., Alderman First Ward Timm Reynolds, Alderman Third Ward
Michael J. Burns, Alderman Second Ward James J. Cowhey, Jr., Alderman Fourth Ward
Stuart M. Widman, Alderman Second Ward John Looby III, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. Comments by Mayor
A. Proclamation for Lake Forest-Lake Bluff United Way to Kick-off their Annual
Campaign on September 16, 2005, presented by Jack Edwards
2. Comments by City Manager
A. Report from the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation
B. Consideration of a Recommendation to Remand the Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan as it Pertains to Certain Properties in the Route 60
Corridor including the Fitzmorris, Buker and Messervey Parcels back to the
Plan Commission
3. Comments by Council Members
4. Council Committee Reports
A. Planning and Preservation Committee Report
B. Ad Hoc Public Works Committee Report
1. Award of Contract for the 2005 Sidewalk Replacement Program
2. Award of Bid for the Public Safety Building’s Roof Rehabilitation
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Minutes of the August 1 and 18, 2005 City Council Meetings
2. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement and Bi-Laws for the Continued
Membership and Support of the Northern Illinois Police Crime Lab
September 6, 2005 Agenda Page 2
ORDINANCES
1. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for
a Variance from the Front and Side Yard Setback Requirements for Property Located
at 159 Summit Place. (First Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final
Approval)
2. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for
a Variance from the Front and Side Yard Setback Requirements for Property Located
at 1119 Griffith Road (First Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
3. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for
a Variance from the Side Yard Setback Requirement for Property Located at 494 E.
Illinois Road (First Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
4. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission to
designate 104 Atteridge Road as a Local Historic Landmark and Amend the Historic
Preservation Ordinance accordingly. Requested by Kenneth Marsch, property owner.
(First Reading and, if desired by the City Council, Final Approval.)
5. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission of a Request for
Rezoning from R-5, Single Family Residential, to R-4, Single Family Residential, for
two developed properties located at 1148 and 1170 Polo Drive (First Reading, and if
desired by City Council, Grant Final Approval)
6. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission to Amend the OR-2
Zoning District of the City of Lake Forest Zoning Code (First Reading, and if desired by
City Council, Final Approval)
7. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals In
Support of an Amendment to an Existing Special Use Permit to Approve an Updated
Campus Master Plan for Lake Forest Academy located on the North Side of Route 60,
east of Conway Park. (First Reading and if desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
8. Public Hearing Regarding the Annexation Agreement and Other Related Documents
for a Mixed Use Development, proposed on the South Side of Route 60, Between
Conway Farms Drive and Saunders Road (Amberley Woods Development)
9. Consideration of a Report and Recommendation from the Plan Commission Regarding
a Tentative Approval of a Plat of Subdivision and Application of the Transitional
Zoning District and consideration of an Annexation Agreement and Other Related
Documents for a Mixed Use Development Proposed on the South Side of Route 60,
between Conway Farms Drive and Saunders Road (Amberley Woods Development)
(First Reading)
10. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission Amending the City of
Lake Forest Zoning Code to Create a New Zoning District, the Transitional District
(Final Approval)
11. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission to Adopt an
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance as a mechanism to provide for Affordable Housing
Opportunities in Lake Forest. (First Reading, if desired by the City Council)
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Award of Bid for the Chimney Restoration at the Lake Forest / Lake Bluff Senior Center
APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZED INVOICES AND PAYROLLS
AUTHORIZATION OF TREASURER’S WARRANTS TO MEET EXPENSES OF SEPTEMBER 2005
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT