City of Lake Forest Zoning Board of Appeals met July 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Introduction of Board members and staff, overview of meeting procedures –Chairman Bass.
2. Consideration of the minutes of the May 22, 2023 and June 26, 2023 meetings.
3. Consideration of a request for a recommendation in support of a variance to allow a rear addition and wall mounted air conditioning unit within the side yard setback at 845 Northmoor Road.
Property Owners: David and Rose Ann Simpson
Representative: Daniel Lesus, architect
4. Consideration of a request for a recommendation in support of variances to allow additions, alterations and a new driveway within the front, corner side and interior side yard setbacks at 845 Maplewood Road.
Property Owners: Tristan and Megan Hoag
Representative: Scott Streightiff, architect
5. Consideration of a request for a recommendation in support of amendments to the Special Use Permit for Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive. The Elawa Farm Foundation is proposing programs and use of the indoor and outdoor facilities to backfill areas recently vacated by the Wildlife Discovery Center.
Property Owner: The City of Lake Forest
Tenant: Elawa Farm Foundation
Other Items
6. Opportunity for the public to address the Zoning Board of Appeals on matters not on the agenda.
7. 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.
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