Lake County Gazette

Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met Oct. 30

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 24-1472

Committee action approving the Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee minutes from September 25, 2024.

REGULAR AGENDA

*PLANNING, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT*

8.2 24-1476

Resolution on ZBA Case No. 001007-2024 to rezone approximately 35 acres from the General Office (GO) zoning district to the Agricultural (AG) zoning district.

· LPH Properties, LLC, record owner, has petitioned to rezone 35 acres of a 38.96 -acre parcel from the General Office (GO) zoning district to the Agricultural (AG) zoning district. The property is located in Fremont Township at 31615 N Fairfield Road, Grayslake, Illinois. (PIN 10-06-200-003).

· The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on October 9, 2024, and unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning request.

001007-2024 Information Paper

RZON-001007-2024 Staff Recommendation

RZON-001007-2024 Resolution Signed

#RZON-001007-2024 Rezoning Minutes 10-09-24

Application Complete_Redacted

RZON-001007-2024 Presentation

8.3 24-1288

Discussion on proposed streamlining of zoning text amendments process.

PBZE Amendment Process Info Paper

PBZE Amendment Process Presentation

8.4 24-1483

Joint resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the Lake County Planning, Building and Development Department (PB&D) and the Village of Libertyville for contract police services.

· The PB&D Department and the Village of Libertyville have developed an IGA that allows the Village of Libertyville to provide law enforcement/security services at the Lake County administrative adjudication hearings.

· The contract provides security specifications, establishes an hourly rate of service, and is set for an initial two-year term.

· The IGA has been reviewed and approved by the State’s Attorney’s Office.

· Following joint committee action, the agreement will proceed to the County Board for final action.

LV - Lake County IGA County for Administrative Adjudication Police Services Final

8.5 24-1488

Resolution accepting the Annual Evaluation Report of the (County-Wide) All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan for Unincorporated Lake County, Illinois and directing the Planning, Building and Development Department to make the report available on the Department’s website and issue a press release to meet Community Rating System (CRS) recertification requirements.

· The Lake County Planning, Building and Development Department participates in the Community Rating System (CRS), offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which has secured flood insurance premium discounts of up to 20 percent for residents of unincorporated Lake County

· The CRS program offers flood insurance premium discounts to residents of communities that have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to protecting residents and reducing flood damages.

· The FEMA CRS Program requires annual recertification.

· An Annual Evaluation Report for the All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan must be reviewed by the Lake County Board, posted on the Lake County website, issued in a press release, and submitted for recertification each year.

· The attached resolution accepts the Annual Evaluation Report of the All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan for Unincorporated Lake County, Illinois and directs the Planning, Building and Development Department to make the report available on the department’s website and issue a press release to meet CRS recertification requirements.

· Following the Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee’s review of the report and recommendation on the resolution, the resolution proceeds to the County Board for final action.

ANHMP Evaluation in 2024_Final

Lake County PowerPoint - ANHMP - Planning Building Development_2024_Final

8.6 24-0004

Director’s Report - Planning, Building and Development.

*STORMWATER MANAGEMENT*

8.7 24-1477

Joint resolution accepting grant award and authorizing an emergency appropriation for Regional Stormwater Projects in the amount of $30,000,000 and funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in Fund 743 Lake County Regional Stormwater Management Projects Fund.

· $122,098,000 was appropriated in Public Act 102-0017 for Regional Stormwater Projects in Lake County, to be awarded by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

· On August 13, 2024, the Lake County Board authorized a funding application to DCEO for Lake County Regional Stormwater Management Projects Round 2.0 in the amount of $30,000,000.

· DCEO awarded Lake County a second grant of $30,000,000 for Regional Stormwater Projects for the grant period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.

· No additional local match is required by DCEO; however, additional funding will be provided by project partners to reimburse the Stormwater Management Commission for project administration.

· An emergency appropriation is needed as the funds from this grant are not included in the current fiscal year budget.

· Authority to spend appropriated funds and execute any and all agreements with partners related to this allocation and distribution of DCEO Funds for Regional Stormwater Projects is delegated to the Stormwater Management Commission.

SMC DCEO Round 2 Notice of Award

SMC DCEO Round 2 Grant Budget

Budget Template Nov-24

*COUNTY ADMINISTRATION*

8.8 24-1356

Ordinance Authorizing the Dissolution of the Slocum Lake Drainage District.

· On August 13, 2024, the Lake County Board passed an Ordinance proposing dissolution of the Slocum Lake Drainage District.

· Per State Statute 55 ILCS 5/5-44025, this ordinance initiated the dissolution process and required that the District complete an audit detailing claims, receipts, inventory of property, and debts.

· The Lake County Finance Department has completed the audit and submitted a memo detailing the financial review.

· The Slocum Lake Drainage District Commissioners passed a resolution to support the dissolution as proposed by Lake County at their meeting held on September 21, 2024.

· This ordinance sets forth final steps in the formal dissolution of the District and provides details related to how the remaining funds should be used and distributed amongst the district area’s municipalities.

SLDD Authorizing Resolution

Slocum Lake Drainage District Memo Financial Review FINAL 9.20.2024

Slocum Lake Drainage District - Financial Review Attachment

09.26.24 Slocum Lake Drainage District Resolution & Letter supporting Dissolution

9. County Administrator's Report

10. Executive Session

11. Member Remarks and Requests

12. Adjournment

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