City of Lake Forest City Council met March 1
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30 pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. Parks & Recreation Programing Update
- Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks & Recreation
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL .
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the meeting: 847-810-3643
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
PROPERTY AND PUBLIC LAND COMMITTEE
1. Consideration of a Recommendation from the Property and Public Lands Committee and the Housing Trust Fund Board. (Consideration of Motion)
PRESENTED BY: Alderman Goshgarian, Chairman Property and Public Land Committee
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Council is asked to consider recommendations from the Property and Public Lands Committee and the City’s Housing Trust Fund Board in support of proceeding with the due diligence necessary to determine the feasibility of developingSenior Cottages on City owned property located on the northwest corner of Everett andTelegraph Roads.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In September, 2018, representatives of the Senior ResourcesCommission presented a concept to the Housing Trust Fund Board for construction of SeniorCottages. In July, 2019, the City Council approved a motion in support of exploration of the feasibility of constructing Senior Cottages at Grove Campus. Due diligence was completed over the course of several months and ultimately it was determined that as a result of the topography at Grove Campus, extending sanitary sewer to serve a cottage development in the area north of Dickinson Hall would significantly increase the cost of the project and present an ongoing maintenance challenge.
An alternative site is now proposed for the Senior Cottages; the City owned property located on the northwest corner of Everett and Telegraph Roads, see map on page 17 of the Council packet. Other than the proposed change in location, the other aspects of the SeniorCottage development previously envisioned at Grove Campus remain the same; approximately twelve cottages, funding from various financial partners including grants and tax credits, and oversight of the project and ownership of the cottages by Community Partners for Affordable Housing. The Council previously approved the expenditure of $350,000 from the City’s Housing Trust Fund to support new Senior Cottages and the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Citizens’ Foundation agreed to match the City’s contribution. Community Partners for Affordable Housing is pursuing grants at both the County and State levels as well as tax credits to support the project. A requirement of the formal grant applications is an indication of the City’s willingness to donate the property for the development dependent upon securing all of the necessary approvals through the public process and confirming the necessary funding.
Importantly, the Council is not being asked to take any formal action approving a new SeniorCottage development or transferring the land at this time. The Council is being asked to indicate conceptual support for a Senior Cottage development on the Everett and Telegraph Roads site, to authorize the due diligence necessary to determine the feasibility of the project, and to express a willingness to consider donation of the property if the project moves forward. Board and Commission review and ultimately City Council action will be required to approve a Senior Cottage development and to authorize transfer of the land toCommunity Partners.
COUNCIL ACTION: If desired by the City Council, approve a motion in support of proceeding with the necessary due diligence and public review process to allow consideration of the development of Senior Cottages on City owned property located on the northwest corner of Everett and Telegraph Roads and indicating preliminary support for donation of the land if all required approvals and funding is secured
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approve the Extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency until the next City Council Meeting
STAFF CONTACT, Jason Wicha, City Manager
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: It is requested that the City Council extend the Declaration to the next City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Over the past months, the U.S. Government and the State ofIllinois have issued multiple orders declaring a state of emergency over the country and theState of Illinois in order to address the impact from the global pandemic from COVID-19. In order to address the impact this pandemic has had on the City of Lake Forest, Mayor Pandaleon exercised his authority to issue a Declaration of a Local State of Emergency onSaturday, April 4, 2020. At the April 6, 2020 City Council meeting, the City Council extended the Declaration to the next City Council meeting which was February 16, 2021.
In order to ensure that the emergency powers authorized by the local declaration remain in effect where necessary, the Mayor is asking the City Council to further extend the Declaration of a Local State of Emergency until the next City Council meeting that takes place after theMarch 1, 2021.
REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
| Reviewed | Date | Comments |
| City Council | 2/16/2021 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 2/1/2021 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 1/19/2021 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 12/7/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 11/16/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 11/2/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 10/19/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 10/5/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 9/8/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 8/3/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 7/20/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 6/15/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 6/1/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 5/18/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 5/4/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 4/20/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| City Council | 4/6/2020 | City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until the next City Council Meeting |
| 4/4/2020 | Mayor Pandaleon exercised his authority to issue a Declaration of a Local State of Emergency |
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency until the next City Council Meeting
2. Approval of the February 16, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 18
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the February 16, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of January 23 – February 19, 2021
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: City Code Section 38.02 sets forth payment procedures of the City. The Director of Finance is to prepare a monthly summary of all warrants to be drawn on the City treasury for the payment of all sums due from the City (including all warrants relating to payroll and invoice payments) by fund and shall prepare a detailed list of invoice payments which denotes the person to whom the warrant is payable. The warrant list detail of invoice payments shall be presented for review to the Chairperson of the City Council Finance Committee for review and recommendation. All items on the warrant list detail recommended for payment by the Finance Committee Chairperson shall be presented in summary form to the City Council for approval or ratification. Any member of the City Council shall, upon request to the City Manager or Director of Finance, receive a copy of the warrant list detail as recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson. The City Council may approve the warrant list as so recommended by the Finance Committee Chairperson by a concurrence of the majority of the City Council as recorded through a roll call vote.
The Council action requested is to ratify the payments as summarized below. The associated payroll and invoice payments have been released during the check register period noted.
The amount shown as “All other Funds” includes $427,136 in medical and dental claim payments in the Self Insurance Fund.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Check Register for the Period of January 23 – February 19, 2021
4. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award the 2021 Old Elm Parking Lot Low Bid to Schroeder Asphalt Services in the Amount of $107,747 to Include a 10% Construction Contingency in the Amount of $10,774 for a total of $118,521, and Approve the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Portion of this Project to Winston Electric in the amount of $22,950, for a Grand Total Project Cost of $141,471
STAFF CONTACT: Robert W. Ells, Superintendent of Engineering (847-810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and staff recommends approval of the 2021 Old Elm Parking Lot Project to Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc. and the EV Charging Station portion of the project to Winston Electric.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Old Elm Parking Lot provides 49 parking spaces (48 standard spaces and 1 accessible space) in southeast Lake Forest (Old Elm Rd. & Sheridan Rd.). Its proximity to the Robert McClory Bike Path as well as the Fort Sheridan Metra Station makes this lot popular with cyclists, runners, and Metra commuters alike. This project includes milling off the existing asphalt surface, removal and replacement of deteriorated sections of sidewalk, a stormwater drainage structure upgrade, repaving, and restriping. With an interest of introducing green infrastructure to this parking lot, a water quality drainage structure will replace the existing storm sewer structure immediately downstream of the parking lot, removing hydrocarbons and sediment prior to discharge to the Forest Preserve. In addition to the afore mentioned green infrastructure feature, this lot will now also offer an EV charging station capable of charging two electric vehicles simultaneously.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
| Reviewed | Date | Comments |
| Public Works Committee | 02/11/2021 | Reviewed & Recommended City Council Approval |
| Finance Committee | 11/9/2020 | Included with Capital Plan |
Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc. has experience working in Lake Forest and has consistently executed projects of this nature in a satisfactory manner.
If awarded, work on this project is expected to begin in early May and be substantially completed in early June. Upon award of the contract, the Lake Forest Engineering Section will meet with both contractors to coordinate a schedule for both portions of the project. The City’s engineering staff will provide oversight through daily inspections.
The Old Elm Lot will remain closed during construction. Motorists that park at the Old Elm Lot will be notified in advance of the start of construction via signage at the entrance. The City website, under Construction Updates, will also provide the details of the construction schedule.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
| Company Name | Dollar Amount Bid |
| Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc. | $107,747 |
| Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc. | $110,000 |
| Advantage Paving Solutions Inc. | $114,096 |
| Accu-Paving Co. | $119,210 |
| Maneval Construction | $121,114 |
| A Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. | $124,029 |
| Peter Baker & Son Co. | $128,465 |
| Company Name | Dollar Amount Proposal |
| Winston Electric Inc. | $22,950 |
| Gurtz Electric Co. | $35,000 |
| Connelly Electric | $35,150 |
| Redav Solutions Inc. | $41,500 |
| FY2022 Funding Source | Amount
Budgeted | Amount
Requested | Budgeted
Y/N |
| Capital Fund
311-3703-478.78-07 | $110,000 | $118,521 | Y |
| Sustainability
311-1103-435.35-40 | $37,500 | $22,950 | Y |
5. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award of Bid to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, V3 Construction Group for the Ringwood Ravine Project, in the Amount of $955,590 Plus a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $95,559 for a total of $1,051,149
STAFF CONTACT: Jim Lockefeer, Public Works Management Analyst (810-3542)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and City staff requests City Council award of bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, V3 Construction Group, for the Ringwood Ravine Project in the amount of $955,590 plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $95,559 for a total of $1,051,149.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: During the spring of 2018, City Water & Sewer Section staff identified a failure of a stone retaining wall on the north side of Ringwood Road, east of Sheridan Road. The retaining wall supports a stormwater culvert that conveys stormwater through the Walden ravine.
On April 4, 2019, Bleck Engineering inspected the headwall and the stormwater culvert at the request of the City. Bleck Engineering’s preliminary findings confirmed that multiple portions of the stone retaining wall had collapsed and that a portion of the failed wall fell into the box culvert. The failures have also resulted in a portion of the adjacent ravine slope sliding.
On June 17, 2019, City Council approved of an agreement in the amount of $44,500 with Bleck Engineering to provide a design for these repairs. As the project design progressed, Bleck Engineering discovered new ravine stormwater erosion on the south side of Ringwood Road that had caused an adjacent ravine slope to fail. In addition, this slope failure caused some channel obstructions.
On December 7, 2020, in an effort to complete a comprehensive repair of this particular ravine area, City Council approved of an $18,300 change order with Bleck Engineering to incorporate repairs on the south side of the road into the overall project design.
As outlined in the project design, project construction will include repair of the headwall (north side of the road), installation of two riffle pools for stormwater energy dissipation (north side of the road), repair & stabilization of adjacent ravine slopes (both north & south side of the road), lining of entire culvert under the road (both north & south side of the road), and the restoration of project limits with native plant material (both north & south side of the road).
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
| Reviewed | Date | Comments |
| Public Works Committee | 2/11/21 | Reviewed and Recommended Award of Bid to Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, V3 Construction |
| City Council | 12/7/20 | Change Order Approved |
| Public Works Committee | 11/30/20 | Reviewed and Recommended Design Change Order to City Council |
| Finance Committee | 11/9/20 | Project Reviewed and Change Order Discussed |
| City Council | 6/17/19 | Original Design Agreement Awarded |
| Public Works Committee | 6/11/19 | Reviewed and Recommended Original Design Agreement to City Council |
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
| Company Name | Dollar Amount Bid |
| Schwartz Construction Group Inc. | $952,980 |
| V3 Construction Group | $955,590 |
| Alliance Contractors Inc. | $966,506 |
| Landmark Contractors, Inc. | $1,242,566 |
| John Keno and Company, Inc. | $1,318,735 |
| Campanella & Sons, Inc. | $1,488,400 |
| Misfits Construction Company | $1,533,754 |
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
| FY2022 Funding Source | Amount
Budgeted | Amount
Requested | Budgeted? Y/N |
| Capital Improvement Fund
311-3703-467-6726 | $1,400,000 | $1,051,149 | Y |
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Award of Bid to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, V3 Construction Group for the Ringwood Ravine Project, in the Amount of $955,590 Plus a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $95,559 for a total of $1,051,149
6. Approval of a Recommendation from the Public Works Committee to Waive the Bid Process and Award a Contract to Northern Divers U.S.A. for the Water Plant Intake Cleaning Project Included in the FY ’22 Budget, in the amount of $185,000
STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee is recommending City Council authorization to waive the bid process and award a contract for the FY2022 Water Plant Intake Cleaning Project to Northern Divers U.S.A. The proposed cleaning process is a patented system that avoids shutting the plant down during cleaning and does not require removing the chemical feed system running along the entire length of each intake; saving considerable time and cost. If approved by City Council this evening, the proposed intake cleaning is scheduled to commence the first week of May, 2021 and should be completed prior to the high pumpage season.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The two intake pipelines deliver raw water from Lake Michigan into the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) for filtration. The raw water enters the plant by gravity flow. The 24” intake pipeline was constructed in the 1930’s and is a sand cast iron pipe. The pipe extends into the lake approximately 2975’ and has three inlets that are in a straight line with the pipe. The 42” intake pipeline was constructed in 1974 and is a pre-stressed concrete pipe. The pipe extends into the lake 3900’ and there is a “crow’s foot” at the end. The “crow’s foot” extends to the north and south and each segment is 50’ long and 36 inches in diameter. Both pipelines run along the bottom of the lake at an approximate depth of 30 feet.
The last time the entire lengths of both intake lines were cleaned was in 2018 by Northern Divers U.S.A., a professional diving company with a patented cleaning technology. The invented process creates a high pressure vortex using mixed air and water to loosen and remove the accumulated sediment and debris from inside the 24” and 42” diameter intake pipelines and expels the sediment back into Lake Michigan. Northern Divers U.S.A. patented intake cleaning process allows the WTP to stay in operation and can be done without removing/re-placing the chemical feed system estimated to cost over $350,000. In addition, this process will improve plant operations, increase capacity, and save operating costs by reducing backwash cycles and using less chemicals.
The intake pipelines are inspected periodically to be sure there are no major collapses or broken chlorine lines and to monitor the level of sediment buildup. The last visual inspection was completed in April 2019. Sediment levels were increasing in a manner consistent with past inspections. Prior to the cleaning in 2018 plant staff performed a high flow pumping test on the intake lines to measure instantaneous turbidity. Test results indicated greater than 100 ntu (nephelometric turbidity units) within 15 minutes of operation. A similar test performed in January 2021 yielded similar results. The increased amount of accumulated sediment on the bottom of the intake becomes a serious issue during peak demand due to the “artificial” turbidity (dirt in the water) that is created. While the turbidity is high, the backwash frequency can double, increasing the water volume needed for the backwash by as much as 20%. The increase backwash cycles cause higher operating costs, a reduction in capacity, and a negative impact on membrane module lifespan. As of January, 2019 all of the six new GE skids have been on-line so it is imperative to continue with this maintenance cleaning prior to the increase in demand.
Northern Divers used their proprietary system to successfully clean the intakes at the North Chicago (2018), Abbott Laboratories (2018), Glencoe Water Plant (2017), Waukegan Water Plant (2013), Great Lakes Naval Base plant (2013) and the Thermal Chicago, Inc. water intakes in Chicago. Additional savings may be achieved in future years by coordinating intake cleaning schedules with neighboring communities, which the City is proactively seeking.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
| Reviewed | Date | Comments |
| Public Works Committee | 1/28/2021 | Review and approved request to waive the bid process. |
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1I – Existing Relationship
Northern Divers U.S.A. proposal to clean the intakes pipelines this spring is $185,000, which is the same amount paid in 2018. Compared to the original intake cleaning of $268,000 in 2014, an $83,000 savings is realized in both FY2018 and FY2022. Approximately 30% of the savings (or $25,000) is a result of the modifications that were made in the raw water intake well to install a by-pass system. As part of the 2015 Algae Pre-Screen project, the necessary piping and valve installations were done to install the by-pass to increase the efficiencies for future intake cleanings. The by-pass significantly reduces the amount of labor and materials needed to attached the series of pumps to each intake pipelines.
After a thorough review and discussion of the cleaning process, the Public Works Committee recommended waiving the bid process and moving forward with Northern Divers U.S.A.
| FY2022 Funding Source | Amount
Budgeted | Amount
Requested | Budgeted? Y/N |
| Water Fund Capital Improvement | $185,000 | $185,000 | Y |
7. Consideration of a Professional Services Contract to Provide Surveying and Engineering Services Related to Assessing the Feasibility of the Development of Senior Cottages on the Northwest Corner of Everett And Telegraph Roads
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine J. Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Council consideration is requested of a contract with Bleck Engineering for professional services related to surveying and development of preliminary grading, drainage, utility and site plans as part of the due diligence for a potential Senior Cottage development.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: As part of the due diligence to assess the feasibility of a Senior Cottage development, surveying and preliminary engineering work is required and site plans need to be developed in preparation for the required public hearings. Bleck Engineering has considerable familiarity with this site as a result of work in the past.
Bleck Engineering has provided a reduction in the contract amount of 15% in support of the development of Senior Cottages to help meet the demand for housing options for seniors in the community.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The purpose of the Housing Trust Fund is to provide financial resources to further the City’s goal of providing a diversity of housing types in the community. These funds are restricted to housing diversity initiatives. The current unencumbered balance in the Housing Trust Fund is $1,072,119.
Was competitive pricing solicited for the services? No, the contractor was selected based on previous work on and familiarity with the site in an effort to minimize cost. An exception is requested as authorized by Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.11 – Existing Relationship.
| FY2021 Funding Source | Amount
Budgeted | Amount
Requested | Budgeted
Y/N |
| Housing Trust Fund | $350,000 | Not to Exceed $29,000 | Yes |
8. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Building Review Board. (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 Building Review Board is presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: 840 S. Waukegan Road – The Building Review Board recommended approval of wall signs for two new restaurants, The Station and Everett Farms, in the Forest Square commercial development in the Waukegan Road/Settlers’ Square Business District. No public testimony was presented to the Board on the proposed signage. Comments were offered in support of and expressing excitement for the new restaurants both of which are expected to open this spring. (Board vote: 5 - 0, approved)
The Ordinance approving the petition as recommended by the Building Review Board, with key exhibits attached, is included in the Council packet beginning on page 22. The Ordinance, complete with all 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 the Ordinance approving the petition in accordance with the Building Review Board’s recommendation.
9. Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
The following recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission is presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda.
85 E. Westminster – The Commission recommended approval of a building scale variance to allow a small, one story addition to the existing historically significant residence. No public testimony was presented. (Approved 7 – 0)
The ordinance approving the petition, with key exhibits attached, is included in the Council’s packet beginning on page 29. 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 the Ordinance approving the petition as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the nine (9) omnibus items as presented.
| 6. OLD BUSINESS |
| 7. NEW BUSINESS |
Presented by: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Council is asked to consider recommendations from the Plan Commission and Building Review Board in support of the redevelopment of the southeast corner of Everett and Waukegan Roads by the Iosue family. Approval of a Special Use Permit and the design aspects of the project are requested through the approval of two ordinances.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION: The property located on the southeast corner of Everett and Waukegan Roads is about one and half acres in size. The property has been vacant for a number of years since Pasquesi Home and Garden and the gas station previously located on the site closed. Previous redevelopment proposals for the site included a retail development with a drug store and more recently, a car wash. In 2019, the Iosue family acquired the property and after much study, now propose redevelopment of the site in combination with the existing office building to the east which is also owned by the Iouse family.
The proposed development as recommended by the Plan Commission and Building Review Board includes a three story medical office building in the southwest corner of the property, a small retail building at the northwest corner of the building with a drive thru for a coffee shop, shared parking for the two new buildings and the existing office building, landscaped perimeter buffers for the neighboring residential properties, enhancement of the streetscapes, pedestrian walkways and reduced access points on to the adjacent streets. The development is designed to allow for the dedication of additional right-of-way as may be needed in the future for roadway improvements however, the development is not dependent on those improvements. The property owner is in discussions with various tenants and assuming approval from the City Council, anticipates signing leases soon and beginning construction on the site later this year.
A Special Use Permit is required for the development to authorize a drive thru and professional offices on the first floor in the B-1 District and to grant variances from the parking standards to allow for off site employee parking and from the zoning setback along Waukegan Road to allow a small portion of the office building to encroach up to four feet into the 20 foot required setback. The Plan Commission report is included in the Council packet beginning on page 41 and provides more detailed information on the proposed development and the Plan Commission’s analysis.
The Plan Commission voted 5 to 2 to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit to the City Council. The two dissenting votes were related to preferences to see the site developed without a drive thru, the incorporation of a parking deck into the development, and a reduction in the size of the office building. The Commission heard general support from neighbors for the proposed development.
The Building Review Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the design aspects of the development subject to some further review of architectural detailing. The final signage, lighting and detailed landscape plans for the development will be subject to further review by the Board and Council action.
The Ordinances approving the Special Use Permit and the overall site and building designs are included in the Council packet beginning on page 48.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT :This site has been vacant since about 2008. Redevelopment of the site with a medical office building and small retail building will generate increased property taxes, sales tax revenues, building permit revenues and other related fees.
This development is expected to create a visual gateway from the south into the Waukegan Road/Settlers’ Square Business District, calling attention to the area. Additional employees, patients and customers coming into the business district will support other retail business and the existing and new restaurants in the area.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, approve first reading of an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit authorizing redevelopment of the property and approving a drive thru for a coffee shop, professional offices on the first floor in the B-1 District and variances to allow off site employee parking and an encroachment of a small portion of the office building into the required setback.
AND
If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, grant first reading of an ordinance approving the design aspects of the overall site and building for the Iosue development.
| 8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS |
| 9. ADJOURNMENT |
Office of the City Manager February 24, 2021
The City of Lake Forest is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are required to contact City Manager Jason Wicha, at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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