Lake County Gazette

Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met May 1

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call of Members

4. Addenda to the Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Chair's Remarks

7. Unfinished Business

8. New Business

CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8.1)

*MINUTES*

8.1 24-0374

Committee action approving the Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee minutes from February 28, 2024.

PBZ&E 2.28.24 Final Minutes

REGULAR AGENDA

*PLANNING, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT*

8.2 24-0411

Resolution to vacate an unimproved portion of the Klondike Avenue right-of-way located in Block 5 of the Groveland Park Subdivision in Antioch Township.

· John and Lisa Szlenk, record owners, are requesting vacation of an unimproved portion of the Klondike Avenue right-of-way, located south of 26616 W. Klondike Avenue; and 26604 W. Klondike Avenue, Antioch, Illinois. The portion of unimproved right-of-way to be vacated is 65.53 feet wide, extending 101.24 feet east, and consists of 0.14 acres.

· The right-of-way has not been improved nor accepted by the Antioch Township Highway Commissioner. No objections were submitted by the utility companies, so long as the utility easements are maintained.

· The Board of Vacations held a public hearing on January 29, which was continued to February 22, 2024. At the conclusion of the public hearing, a motion to approve the requested vacation failed by a vote of 0 to 3.

· Following a recommendation by the Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee, the vacation request will proceed to the County Board for final action.

Klondike Avenue ROW Vacation Report PTRL 000937-2023

Klondike Plat of Vacation

Location Map - Klondike Ave - PTRL 000937-2023

Minutes - Klondike Ave. Vacation 000937-2023

Klondike Ave Presentation PTRL 000937_2023

8.3 24-0350

Resolution directing the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on proposed text amendments to Chapter 151 of the Lake County, Illinois, Code of Ordinances relating to the enhanced planting and protection of native tree and plant species in unincorporated Lake County.

· Staff previously presented a discussion series on the benefits of various proposed zoning amendments to the Lake County Code of Ordinances focused on the enhanced planting and protection of native tree and plant species.

· The amendments include modifying the Plant Materials list to remove invasive or disease-affected trees; adding trees that are either native or adapted to future climate conditions; reducing required minimum plant caliper width; and increasing species mix limits to ensure more biodiverse and resilient plantings. The final draft, attached as “Exhibit A”, reflects committee feedback and input from subject matter experts.

· A resolution has been prepared for County Board action directing the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendments.

Exhibit A: Native Tree Ordinance Draft Amendments

*ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY*

8.4 24-0500

Presentation on sustainability workplan update and project status.

· The 2024 Strategic Plan includes several strategies to accomplish the mission of providing exceptional and sustainable services in Lake County.

· Staff have prepared an informational presentation providing an update on the status of strategy implementation and ongoing sustainability projects.

Sustainability Workplan Progress 2024

9. County Administrator's Report

10. Executive Session

11. Member Remarks and Requests

12. Adjournment

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