City of Lake Forest Zoning Board of Appeals Met Jan. 25.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Introduction of Board members and staff, overview of meeting procedures – Chairman Pasquesi.
2. Consideration of the minutes of the October 26, 2020 and December 23, 2020 meetings.
3. Consideration of a request for a variance from lot-in-depth setback requirements to allow construction of two small additions to the north side of the residence at 445 E. Wisconsin Avenue.
Property Owners: John and Loren Dixon
Representative: Peter Witmer, architect
Other Items
4. Opportunity for the public to address the Zoning Board of Appeals on matters not on the agenda.
5. Additional information from staff.
MEETING PROCEDURES
Zoning Board of Appeals’ meetings follow the procedures outlined below. In the spirit of fairness to all parties, any of these procedures may be modified for a particular item at the discretion of the Chairman.
1. Introduction of the Item by the Chairman
2. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest and Ex Parte Contacts
3. Swearing in of Parties Intending to Testify
4. Presentation by the Petitioner – not to exceed 10 minutes for variances, 20 minutes for Special Use Permits.
5. Identification of Issues by Staff - not to exceed 5 minutes.
6. Questions and requests for clarification from Board to Petitioner or Staff.
7. Public Testimony - not to exceed 5 minutes per speaker.
8. Opportunity for cross examination. Requires submittal of request to cross examine prior to meeting.
9. Final Questions from Board to Petitioner or Staff, or direction to Petitioner and Staff to provide additional information.
10. Petitioner Rebuttal - not to exceed 10 minutes.
11. Staff Response to Public Testimony - not to exceed 5 min.
12. Board Discussion and Comment
13. Board Action
Mandatory Adjournment Time 11:00 p.m.