Lake County Gazette

Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met Nov. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order 

Chair Vealitzek called the meeting to order at 10:36 a.m. 

2. Pledge of Allegiance 

Member Altenberg led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

3. Roll Call of Members    

Present 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Frank, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Schlick, Chair Vealitzek and Member Wasik  

Absent 1 - Member Roberts

*Electronic Attendance: Member Frank  

Other Attendees:  

In Person:  

Bailey Wyatt, Communications  

Brad Denz, Planning, Building and Development Dawn Selleck, Public  

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development 

Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office  

Jeff Levrant, JFMC Facilities Corporation  

John Cassara, Public  

John Kadlec, Public  

Justine Gilbert, Communications  

Karen Nomovicz, Public  

Kathy Kadlec, Public  

Kevin Hanzel, Public  

Kevin Quinn, Communications  

Krista Barkley Braun, Planning, Building and Development 

Lisle Stalter, State's Attorney's Office  

Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office  

Rich Namovicz, Public  

Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office  

Electronically:  

Abby Krakow, Communications  

Brett Rogers, Public  

Eric Steffen, Planning, Building and Development 

Fernando Gertzenstein, JFMC Facilities Corporation 

Frank Olson, Planning, Building and Development 

Jaclyn Melka, Public 

James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office  

Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office 

Jennifer Zislis, JCC Chicago-Sunrise Day Camp  

Kristy Cechini, County Board Office  

Patrice Sutton, Finance  

Paul Frank, Board Member  

RuthAnne Hall, Purchasing  

Scott Puma, Ancel Glink  

ShaTin Gibbs, Finance  

Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing  

Taylor Gendel, Planning, Building and Development  

Tom Duensing, Public 

4. Addenda to the Agenda  

There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.  

5. Public Comment  

Public comments were heard during their respective agenda items.  

6. Chair's Remarks  

There were no Chair remarks.  

7. Unfinished Business  

7.1 23-0327  

Resolution to vacate an unimproved portion of Midway Street located in the Allen City Subdivision in Cuba Township.  

Brad Denz and Krista Barkley Braun, Planning, Building and Development (PB&D), gave a brief overview about the vacation request for an unimproved portion of Midway Street, located in the Allen City Subdivision of Cuba Township. Ms. Barkley Braun noted that no agreement has been reached between the applicant and the Township.  

Public comment was provided by: John Kadlec, Kathy Kadlec, John Cassara, Kevin Hanzel, Dawn Selleck, Brett Rogers, Scott Puma, and Tom Duensing.  

Discussion ensued.  

A motion was made by Member Schlick, seconded by Member Wasik, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following voice vote: 

Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Frank, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Schlick, Chair Vealitzek and Member Wasik  

Absent: 1 - Member Roberts 

8. New Business  

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.2)  

*MINUTES*  

8.1 23-1591  

Committee action approving the Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee minutes from September 27, 2023. 

A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Altenberg, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:    

Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Frank, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Schlick, Chair Vealitzek and Member Wasik  

Absent: 1 - Member Roberts 

8.2 23-1592  

Committee action approving the Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee minutes from October 4, 2023. 

A motion was made by Member Wasik, seconded by Member Altenberg, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:    

Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Frank, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Schlick, Chair Vealitzek and Member Wasik  

Absent: 1 - Member Roberts 

REGULAR AGENDA  

*PLANNING, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT*  

8.3 23-1583  

Committee action approving a minor modification to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Planned Unit Development (PUD) #3455 to allow additional on-site improvements - District 18.  

Brad Denz and Krista Barkley Braun, Planning, Building and Development (PB&D), gave a brief overview about the request for minor modification to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Planned Unit Development (PUD) #3455. Mr. Denz noted that staff recommends approval of the modification.  

Public comment was provided by Jeff Levrant.  

Discussion ensued.  

A motion was made by Member Altenberg, seconded by Member Schlick, that this committee action be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:    

Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Frank, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Schlick, Chair Vealitzek and Member Wasik  

Absent: 1 - Member Roberts 

8.4 23-1584  

Committee action amending the final plat relating to Lots 5, 16, 17, 18, 36, and 37 in the Warren H. Fales Columbia Bay Estates Subdivision - District 5.  

Brad Denz and Krista Barkley Braun, Planning, Building and Development (PB&D), gave a brief overview of the proposed amendment to the final plat relating to lots 5, 16, 17, 18, 36, and 37 in the Warren H. Fales Columbia Bay Estates Subdivision. Mr. Denz noted that staff recommends approval of this proposed amendment.  

Discussion ensued.  

A motion was made by Member Schlick, seconded by Member Wasik, that this committee action be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:    

Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Frank, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Schlick, Chair Vealitzek and Member Wasik  

Absent: 1 - Member Roberts 

8.5 23-0010  

Director's Report - Planning, Building and Development. 

Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development (PB&D) Director, noted that staff has completed their research with Openlands regarding increasing native vegetation in the County's ordinance. Director Waggoner further noted that highlights of a draft of fill-grade amendments will also be forthcoming.  

Lastly, Director Waggoner introduced Bob Springer, Deputy Director of PB&D, to recognize him for his years of service to Lake County, as he will be retiring. Director Waggoner also explained that Mr. Springer has trained the following staff to take over his job responsibilities in the interim: Krista Barkley Braun, Interim Deputy Director/Zoning Administrator, Eva Donev, Interim Building Official, and Eric Tooke, Interim Code Enforcement Programs Manager.  

*ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY*  

8.6 23-1612  

Presentation and Discussion on modification to Farmer’s Fridge service in Lake County facilities. 

Robin Grooms, Sustainability Programs Manager, gave a presentation regarding the Farmer's Fridge service provided in Lake County facilities. Ms. Grooms noted that the staff recommendation is to remove the Farmer's Fridge in Libertyville and to retain the Farmer's Fridge in Waukegan at this time.  

Discussion ensued.  

Ms. Grooms also provided an update regarding inviting Hawthorn Woods to speak about the dark sky initiative.  

9. County Administrator's Report  

There was no County Administrator's report. 

10. Executive Session  

The Committee entered Executive Session at 11:36 a.m.  

A motion was made by Member Altenberg, seconded by Vice Chair Pedersen, that the Committee go into executive session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:  

Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Frank, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Schlick, Chair Vealitzek and Member Wasik 

Absent: 1 - Member Roberts 

10.1 23-1599  

Executive session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1). 

10.2 23-1601  

Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21). 

10.2 23-1602 

Committee action regarding periodic review of closed session minutes. Regular Session resumed at 11:54 a.m. Action was taken outside of Executive Session. A motion was made by Member Altenberg, seconded by Member Wasik, to accept and follow the State's Attorney's recommended guidelines. The motion carried by the following voice vote:    

Aye: 6 - Member Altenberg, Member Frank, Vice Chair Pedersen, Member Schlick, Chair Vealitzek and Member Wasik  

Absent: 1 - Member Roberts 

11. Member Remarks and Requests  

There were no remarks from members.  

12. Adjournment  

Chair Vealitzek declared the meeting adjourned at 11:56 a.m.  

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