DESTINATION PRESERVATION. Updating Lake Bluff's historic preservation rules may help better preserve and transmit its architectural history. The Historic Preservation Commission has prepared a slate of proposed changes and wants to hear your views.
PICK (FROM) A PECK OF PAINTED PUPPERS. You can fur-ever own one of twenty Dogs on the Bluff if you win the 125 Committee's online silent auction.
AT LEAST THESE ORIOLES HAVE A PLAN TO WIN. Lake County Forest Preserves is hosting an in-person open house Tuesday, September 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. to present master plan concepts for the Oriole Grove Forest Preserve within the Village. (After the open house, the plan exhibits will be posted online with a comment form.)
BOOKWORMS WANTED. Applications are wanted to fill two vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees.
COMMUTE WITH CONFIDENCE. Metra wants you to know that they are implementing safety precautions for all commuters.

Board and Committee Actions

For more information, visit the Village's meeting packets and videos page. Agendas and meeting materials are typically available the Friday before a meeting; videos within a week after the meeting; and minutes after they are approved at the next meeting of the public body. Not all meetings are recorded on video. Due to the COVID-19 emergency, meetings are primarily virtual. Click here for details on the format and how to participate.

Recent Village Board Meeting (Monday, September 14, 7 p.m.) The Village Board:

• Honored the public service of Fire Department member Bill Goodman.
• Extended the Village's declaration of emergency.
• Authorized a fence in a conservation area at 301 Belle Foret.
• Approved the replacement of parking lot lighting at the Target development (945-975 Rockland Road).
• Approved building alterations for JC Licht at 413 W. Washington Ave.
• Continued their discussion regarding a license agreement to use Village property for bluff stabilization.
• Approved a snow removal contract with TGF Enterprises of Libertyville, Illinois.
• Endorsed the Community Solar Clearinghouse, a program of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, for Village residents and businesses.

Recent Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting (Wednesday, September 16, 7 p.m.) The PCZBA:

• Recommended the Village Board approve text amendments necessary for the Zoning Regulations to match pending changes to the Village's historic preservation regulations.
• Approved a side yard setback variation at 714 Birch Rd. to allow the construction of a natural gas generator.
• Recommended the Village Board approve a special use permit and variations at 39-47 Sherwood Terrace to allow the operation of a new automobiles dealership.
• Recommended the Village Board approve a special use permit and variations at 28-38 E. Center Ave. and 53-91 E. Scranton Ave. to allow Prairie Espresso to expand into the tenant space addressed as 79 E. Scranton Ave.
• Continued to discuss accessory dwelling units (such as "granny flats").

There are no public meetings the week of September 21.