CC_2025_03_17_AGENDA THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, March 17, 2025
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
The City Clerk will ask for a motion to appoint Alderman Goshgarian as Mayor Pro-Tem
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30pm
Honorable Mayor, Stanford R. Tack
Nancy Novit, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward
Peter Clemens, Alderman First Ward Alice LeVert, Alderman Third Ward
Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward
John Powers, Alderman Second Ward Richard Walther, Alderman Fourth Ward
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1.COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A.Lake Forest Day Proclamation “Dine, shop, live- Lake Forest every day”
A copy of the Proclamation can be found on page 15
2.COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A.Community Spotlight
Citadel Theatre
-Scott Phelps, Artistic Director
3.OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL
4.COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1.Award of the Low Bid for the 2025 Patching & Resurfacing Project to Peter Baker &
Son Co., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount
Not to Exceed $1,551,740
PRESENTED BY: Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering (810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and staff request City Council
approval of the Lake Forest share of the Joint 2025 Annual Patching & Resurfacing to Peter
Baker in the not to exceed amount of $1,551,740.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Each year engineering staff develops the resurfacing program
based on visual inspections, pavement testing, and input from Staff and Council. The results
culminate into an annual pavement rehabilitation program identifying the streets to be
resurfaced each year.
City staff has previously briefed the City Council on Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI), a
program that takes advantage of economies of scale by securing low bid prices among
neighboring municipalities who bid similar projects each year. This year, the City joined forces
again with Lake Bluff to have a joint bid for the Annual Street Resurfacing & Asphalt Patching
Program.
In 2025, the City bid out approximately 2.6 center-lane miles of street resurfacing and 3,600
square-yard of patches. The streets to be resurfaced are:
With the project being recommended to be awarded at the full budgeted amount there will
be available funds to add an additional street to this year’s program.
Upon approval of the contract, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff will meet with the contractor
separately to obtain tentative schedules for each community. The schedule this year for Lake
Forest is work starting any time after May 5 with final completion prior to August 1.
Upon confirming the start date of the project, a letter will be sent to residents and businesses
within the limits of the project two weeks prior to start of construction. The City’s website, under
“Construction Updates”, will also provide details on the construction schedule.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 3/3/2025
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Finance Committee 11/11/2024 Included with FY ’26 Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The project was placed out to bid in early-February with a
subsequent bid opening on February 20, 2025. Four contractors picked up plans, with a total of
four bids received. The bid prices consist of bid quantities that are to be completed by both
municipalities, Lake Forest, and Lake Bluff as part of their respective resurfacing and patching
programs. Both municipalities are scheduled to award their respective contracts in early Spring
2025. City engineering staff will oversee the contractor in Lake Forest, and work with the
Communications Director to ensure progress updates are provided weekly to the public. Local
Capitals funds will be utilized for the resurfacing, and patching; while Cemetery Funds will be
utilized for cemetery repaving; and Water Funds will be used for the replacement of leaking
manhole frame and lids.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
The following is a summary of the four bids received (Combined amount for Lake Forest and
Lake Bluff):
Peter Baker & Son Co.$1,812,158.60*
*Lake Forest Sub-Total Only = $1,304,604
The low bidder, Peter Baker & Son Co., has performed the resurfacing project in Lake Forest
many times and their work is deemed satisfactory to City staff.
Below is an estimated summary of the project budget:
Amount Requested
(Resurfacing) $1,121,757 $1,380,000 $1,380,000 Y
(Patching) $118,255 $100,000 $100,000 Y
$42,852 $50,000 $50,000 Y
(Manhole
Adjustments*) $21,740 $150,000 $21,740 Y
TOTAL $1,304,604 $1,680,000 $1,551,740
*Leaking manhole frames/lids were identified as part of the Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) report
that staff bid with the resurfacing project to take advantage of more cost-effective pricing for
this work-type as it is similar to other manhole adjustments already part of the resurfacing
project.
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Staff recommends awarding the Lake Forest portion of the resurfacing, patching, and
cemetery at the full budgeted amount. Staff recommends awarding the I&I repairs (manhole
adjustments) at the as-read bid amount of $21,740 with the remaining $128,260 of Water-
Sewer Funds not used for manhole adjustments on this project be added to the Sanitary Sewer
Lining program which will be awarded later this year.
This is a unit-price contract in which the contractor is only paid for the actual quantity of work
performed.
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of the Low Bid for the 2025 Patching & Resurfacing Project to Peter
Baker & Son Co., and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement in the Amount
Not to Exceed $1,551,740
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the March 3, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 16
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the March 3, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in Connection
with Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for the School of St. Mary Parents
Association (Approval by Motion)
STAFF CONTACT: Margaret Boyer, City Clerk (847.810.3674)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests City Council consideration of waiving the
fidelity bond requirement in connection with the proposed raffle from the School of St. Mary
Parents Association.
BACKGROUND: In January 2020 the City Council approved an Ordinance Amending Chapter
110, titled “Licenses and Miscellaneous” related to Raffles, to align these sections with recent
State of Illinois Legislation. Section 110.0149, J, allows the raffle manager designated by the
organization to seek a waiver of the bond requirement from the City Council.
At this time, the School of St. Mary Parents Association is requesting a waiver of the bond
requirement and has submitted a request. A copy of the request can be found beginning on
page 19
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
COUNCIL ACTION: Consideration of a Request to Waive the Fidelity Bond Requirement in
Connection with Holding a Raffle in the City of Lake Forest for the School of St. Mary Parents
Association. (Approval by Motion)
3. Annual Vendor Approval for FY2026
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STAFF CONTACT: Diane Hall, Interim Finance Director (847-810-3614)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of the vendors included in the
packet for FY2026.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Section 38.37 of the City Code sets forth the authority to approve
other purchases and contracts. On June 15, 2020, the City Council approved revisions to
Chapter 38 of the City Code to increase the Council approval threshold from $20,000 to
$25,000 effective May 1, 2020.
Section 38.37(A) provides that contracts with vendors or other providers delivering supplies or
services on an unspecified but ongoing basis in annual amounts anticipated to exceed
$25,000 shall be presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the review and
approval of the City budget. City staff is seeking approval of FY26 vendors at this time to allow
City operating departments to begin entering FY26 purchase orders on March 31. It should be
noted that payment for FY26 goods/services will not begin until May 1.
The attached list identifies the vendors requested for approval for FY2026, with an indication of
their approvals for FY2023-FY2025, if applicable. The City Council will continue to approve any
single purchase over $25,000 as specified in Chapter 38 of the City Code.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the attached vendor list does not have an immediate
fiscal impact. The amounts designated for each vendor for FY2026 have been included in the
annual budget.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the attached list of vendors (page 20) for Fiscal Year 2026.
4. Approval of a Recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Board to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Sundance Lawncare for City-Wide
Grounds Maintenance Services in the Parks FY2026 Budget, for an Amount Not to
Exceed $208,890.
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry, 810-3565
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks and Recreation Board and City Staff requests
approval to award a one-year contract Sundance Lawncare, for $208,890 to provide mowing
and grounds maintenance services city-wide.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Annually, the Public Works Department researches opportunities
to improve operational efficiencies and deliver services in the most cost effective manner. In
2011, the Parks section began outsourcing the mowing of many of our passive parks and
miscellaneous parcels. We chose not to bid out all other park properties, such as the
neighborhood parks and community parks, due to the significant need to coordinate with
ever-changing public use and athletic field schedules. The outsourcing of mowing has proven
to be a beneficial fiscal approach by reducing labor expenses and long-term capital
equipment replacement costs.
In an effort to restructure the larger contract, staff created a “tiered” system to distinguish the
level of maintenance required for various sites. Tier 1 includes some of the City’s higher profile
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sites that require more extensive maintenance, Tier 2 includes City properties with lower
maintenance requirements and includes the City’s 167 cul-de-sacs, and Tier 3 includes various
City owned right-of-ways along roadways.
In December 2023, staff conducted an expansive bid request that included mowing and
grounds maintenance on fifteen City property areas, 167 cul-de-sacs and the mowing only of
twenty City rights-of-ways. Additional grounds maintenance includes lawn care, weed control,
and bed maintenance. Similar to the selection rationale for outsourcing areas in 2011, the
right-of-ways and cul-de-sacs are also desirable to outsource because they involve routine
scheduling requirements.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Parks & Recreation Board 02/25/25 Recommend Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the FY2026 City-wide Grounds Maintenance contract is
budgeted in the Parks Fund 220 operating budget.
On January 4, 2024 City staff received bids for City-wide Grounds Maintenance Services.
Sundance Landscape was selected and approved by City Council for FY2025 services. In
addition, staff included 3-year bids (FY2025 - FY2027) with the bid process and can extend the
contract after the first season or rebid the contract for FY2026.
City staff is satisfied with the services performed by Sundance Landscape in FY2025 and are
recommending the continuation of their services for FY2026.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2026 Funding Source
$208,890 $208,890 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Board to
authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sundance Lawncare for City-Wide
Grounds Maintenance Services in the Parks FY2026 Budget, for an Amount Not to Exceed
$208,890.
5. Approval of a Recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Board to Authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Sports Surface Pros for Waveland Park
Tennis and Basketball Court Resurfacing Services, in the Amount of $45,000 to
include a Contingency in the Amount of $4,500 for a Total Cost of $49,500
STAFF CONTACT: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks & Forestry, 810-3565
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Parks and Recreation Board and City Staff requests
approval to award a contract with Sports Surface Pros for Waveland Park tennis and
basketball court resurfacing services, in the amount of $45,000 to include a contingency in the
amount of $4,500 for a total cost of $49,500.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On November 20, 2024, City staff conducted a bid opening for
the resurfacing of the three tennis courts and one basketball court at Waveland Park. These
courts, last resurfaced in 2020, are exhibiting signs of normal wear and tear due to weather
effects, water pooling and frequent use. The repair and resurfacing process will include power
washing all courts, filling cracks with crack filler or larger cracks with Armor Crack patching
material, grinding of surface to level, filling all low spots that hold water, and multiple
applications of acrylic court surfacing filler and color coating surfacing compound.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Parks & Recreation Board 02/25/25 Recommend Approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the Waveland Park tennis/basketball court resurfacing
project is budgeted in the FY2025 CIP (Parks & Public Land Fund). Staff received two bids for
the court resurfacing as detailed below. If this contract is awarded, the work will be
completed by June 13, 2025.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? Yes
Recommended Bidder/Proposer is BOLDED
Company Name Dollar Amount Bid
Tennis Courts Unlimited $67,440
City staff is recommending that the project be awarded to Sports Surface Pros, LLC, based on
qualifications and reference checks.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2025 Funding Source
201-8457-467.67-37 $40,000 $49,500 Y
The $9,500 budget overage will be taken from the reserve balance of the Park & Public Land
Fund.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Board to
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sports Surface Pros for Waveland Park
Tennis and Basketball Court Resurfacing Services, in the Amount of $45,000 to include a
Contingency in the Amount of $4,500 for a Total Cost of $49,500
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6. Approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution Appropriating $42,811
in Rebuild Illinois Funds to be used for Phase I Design Engineering Services of the
Ringwood Bridge Project
STAFF CONTACT: Byron Kutz, P.E., Superintendent of Engineering (810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff request approval of
appropriating $42,811 of Rebuild Illinois (RBI) funds to be used for phase I design of the
Ringwood Bridge. The Illinois Highway Code requires each municipality to submit a City
Council Resolution appropriating RBI funds similar to the process for Motor Fuel Tax funds (MFT).
Staff is proposing to reduce the $150,000 of MFT funds approved at the December 2, 2024 City
Council meeting for this project down to $107,189 to allow usage of the City’s remaining
$42,811 of RBI funds prior to the July 1, 2025 obligation deadline. The total amount of the
design engineering services agreement is unchanged. Staff requests authority to execute
necessary IDOT agreements related to the appropriation of this RBI funding.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Ringwood Bridge is a single span concrete spandrel arch
bridge over a ravine, located on Ringwood Road just northeast of the Westleigh and Sheridan
intersection. The bridge was constructed in 1913 with a new deck and bridge railings
constructed in 1989. City staff have been monitoring the deteriorating condition, and in
October 2022 submitted for construction grant funds via the Illinois Special Bridge Program
(ISBP) to fund potential future reconstruction of the bridge.
Although the grant application was unsuccessful, IDOT provided positive feedback that the
bridge is a good candidate for this program and would be more favorable for future grant
awards following completion of a Phase I design. The 2022 sufficiency rating of the bridge was
18 (the IDOT Bridge Sufficiency Rating Scale is from 1 to 100 with 1 being the worst and greater
than 50 considered satisfactory per Federal guidelines). The load rating of the bridge has been
previously reduced (restricting the weight of trucks allowed to cross the bridge) following
findings from a thorough inspection performed as part of the City’s bridge study. The 2022
study states ‘based on the chloride profiles from previous core samples, concrete removal and
overlay of the deck would need to be deeper than the top layer of reinforcement, which
would require a reinforced overlay, making replacement a reasonable alternative.’ The
project will remove the existing bridge and replace it with a structure that will recognize and
be compatible with the historic character of the surrounding historic district. The project is
proceeding within the context that federal funding will be utilized for construction. The
utilization of federal funds for construction will require an extensive public input process via the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The public will be given opportunity to provide their
opinions and feedback on the bridge-type.
This RBI resolution is the first step in fulfilling IDOT’s requirements for the use of RBI funds. The City
is required to follow IDOT guidelines in terms of project design and contract specifications.
The Phase I design engineering services was previously awarded to the Ciorba Group at the
December 2, 2024 City Council meeting. Due to the bridge’s current low Sufficiency Rating,
staff recommends that the City proceed with completing Phase I design. Completion of Phase
I milestones will better the City’s chances with future grant applications. Once completed, the
design will be submitted to IDOT for their review and comments. The anticipated phase I
duration including review time by IDOT is a minimum of 24 months. Projects reviewed by IDOT
(all federally funded projects) typically have three distinct phases with the Phase I (or the
project Study) phase consisting of developing the project scope, conducting public input,
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environmental and drainage studies, utility coordination, and preliminary design of a project.
The consultant will provide concepts for different proposed bridge types, with two or three
being recommended to the Historic Preservation Commission and the community. The first 6-9
months of the Phase I process will be initial set up and IDOT coordination in which City Council
preference for bridge-types would not yet be necessary. This will allow for City Council
decisions to be made first for the Lake Woodbine Bridge project which will then help guide the
aesthetic direction for the Ringwood Bridge. A Tentative construction date would be
determined upon award of federal funds, however, is estimated around 2029/2030 at the
earliest.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee 3/3/2025
Council Approval for Appropriating
$42,811 in Rebuild Illinois Funds (RBI) to
be used for Phase I Design Engineering
City Council 12/2/2024 $150,000 in MFT Funds, and Award of
Phase I Design Engineering to Ciorba
Public Works Committee 11/18/2024
Council Approval for Appropriating
$150,000 in MFT Funds, and Award of
Phase I Design Engineering to Ciorba
Finance Committee 11/12/2024
Finance Committee 11/13/2023 $225,000 Included in Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of RBI funds is similar to that of MFT funds, as City Council
approval will initiate the process with IDOT to authorize the use of RBI funds for the phase I
design of the Ringwood Bridge. Construction of this project is currently unfunded and
dependent on receiving an Illinois Special Bridge Program (ISBP) grant award with the
remaining balance to be funded by MFT funds. Any design and construction amount above
that would be local capital funds. The current estimated construction cost is $4,000,000 which
is solely a rough estimate as a bridge-type has not yet been determined.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? N/A
Below is an estimated summary of project budget:
The Phase I design engineering services was previously awarded to the Ciorba Group at the
December 2, 2024 City Council meeting in the amount of $249,344 which includes a 5%
Contingency.
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Funding Source
$25,000 $24,344 Y
$75,000 $75,000 Y
$150,000 $107,189* Y
$42,811 $42,811 N
*The usage of MFT funds is proposed to be reduced by $42,811 from originally approved to
allow usage of the City’s remaining RBI funds prior to the July 1, 2025 obligation deadline. The
remaining MFT funds will stay in the City’s bank account for future use.
In terms of background for RBI funding, according to the May 1, 2020, Circular Letter- The
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was authorized to implement a $1.5 billion grant
program using proceeds from general obligation (transportation, series A) bonds authorized in
the Rebuild Illinois capital program to provide Local Public Agencies (LPAs) with the funds for
capital projects. Grants are allotted among LPAs based on the regular Motor Fuel tax (MFT)
formula. The money for Rebuild Illinois grants comes from proceeds of general obligation
bonds authorized pursuant to subsection (a) of Section 4 of the General Obligation Bond Act
(30 ILCS 330/4). IDOT is authorized to use these funds to make grants “for planning,
engineering, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, development, improvement, extension,
and all construction-related expenses of the public infrastructure and other transportation
improvement projects.” Funds received from these Rebuild Illinois grants must be deposited
into the LPA’s MFT account. However, grant funds are separately accounted for, and
expenditures must be in accordance with purposes authorized in subsection (a) of Section 4 of
the General Obligation Bond Act. The City has previously expended all but $42,811 of its RBI
Funds. City Staff received initial approval from IDOT on February 26, 2025 that design for the
Ringwood Bridge utilizing the City’s remaining RBI funds is an applicable stated use.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Illinois Department of Transportation Resolution
Appropriating $42,811 in Rebuild Illinois Funds to be used for Phase I Design Engineering
Services of the Ringwood Bridge Project
7. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review
Board for 1138 Ridge Road, 825 Morningside Drive, 1080 Sir William Lane and 1411
Estate Lane. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendations from the Building Review Board
are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND
1138 Ridge Road - The Board recommended approval of a new single family residence on a vacant
lot, the associated hardscape, and the conceptual landscape plan. No public testimony was
presented on this petition. (Board vote - 7 to 0)
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825 Morningside Drive - The Board recommended approval of the demolition of the existing single
family residence and approval of a new single family residence, the associated hardscape, and the
conceptual landscape plan. No public testimony was presented on this petition. (Board vote - 6 to
0)
1080 Sir William Lane - The Board recommended approval of a new single family residence on a
vacant lot, the associated hardscape, and the conceptual landscape plan. No public testimony
was presented on this petition. (Board vote - 6 to 0)
1411 Estate Lane - The Board recommended approval of the demolition of the existing single family
residence and approval of a new single family residence, the associated hardscape, and the
conceptual landscape plan. Three letters were submitted noting concerns about drainage in the
general area. The Board noted that all appropriate drainage will be required as part of the
redevelopment of the site. As a note, staff is working to convene an informational meeting,
separate from this petition, with residents in the area where concerns were raised. (Board vote - 6
to 0)
Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Building Review Board with key exhibits
attached are included in the Council packet beginning on page 21. The Ordinances, complete
with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of the Ordinances approving the petitions for 1138 Ridge Road, 825
Morningside Drive, 1080 Sir William Lane and 1411 Estate Lane in accordance with the Building
Review Board’s recommendations.
8. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic
Preservation Commission in Support of Granting a Building Scale Variance for
Additions at 1051 Meadow Lane. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council,
Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendation from the Historic Preservation
Commission is presented to the City Council for consideration along with the Ordinance as part of
the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND
1051 Meadow Lane – The Commission recommended approval of an Ordinance granting a
building scale variance for two small additions at the rear of the residence. The Commission
has final authority over design related decisions however, City Council approval is required for
building scale variances recommended by the Commission. Letters were submitted by two
property owners in support of the petition. This petition was also considered by the Zoning
Board of Appeals as detailed in the following agenda item. (Approved 6 – 0)
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An Ordinance approving a building scale variance for 1051 Meadow Lane, with key exhibits
attached, is included in the Council packet beginning on page 62. The Ordinance with complete
exhibits is available for review in the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of an Ordinance approving a building scale variance for an addition
to the residence at 1051 Meadow Lane as recommended by the Historic Preservation
Commission.
9. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board of
Appeals for 1251 Edgewood Road and 1051 Meadow Lane. (First Reading, and if
Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The following recommendations from the Zoning Board of
Appeals are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda along
with the associated Ordinances.
BACKGROUND
1251 Edgewood Road – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of an Ordinance
granting a setback variance for an open front porch addition to the residence within the front yard.
No public testimony was presented on this petition. (Board vote: 5-0, approved)
1051 Meadow Lane – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of an Ordinance
granting a variance from the rear yard setback for additions to the residence. Letters from two
neighbors were submitted in support of the petition. The Historic Preservation Commission also
considered this petition and recommended approval as detailed in the previous agenda item.
(Board vote: 5-0, approved)
Ordinances approving variances as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, with key
exhibits attached, are included in the Council packet beginning on page 75. The Ordinances,
complete with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading
and grant final approval of Ordinances approving variances from zoning setbacks for 1251
Edgewood Road and 1051 Meadow Lane in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals’
recommendations.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the nine (9) omnibus items as presented
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
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8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
9. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters is included with this agenda following this page.
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