COVID-19 Updates
PHASE FOUR. Our region remains in Phase 4 of Restore Illinois, the statewide five-phase public health plan to reopen. Many facets of regular life have resumed subject to the continued use of face coverings and social distance. This is the most advanced phase until there is a vaccine or effective treatment for COVID-19.
FREE TESTS. You can get COVID-19 testing without symptoms, insurance, a prior appointment, or a doctor's referral at any IDPH community-based testing site. The closest site is at 102 W. Water St. in Waukegan and is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or while daily supplies last.
Village and Community Updates
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE... WALKWAY. Time is running out to order your Lake Bluff 125 commemorative brick. The order deadline is August 15.
SPEAKING OF WALKWAYS. The Chamber of Commerce's annual downtown sidewalk sale is next weekend, Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18.
LUNCH WITH THE MAYORS is going virtual. Join Lake Bluff Village President Kathy O'Hara and Lake Forest Mayor George Pandaleon for a virtual luncheon Thursday, July 16 at noon.
VEHICLE STICKER renewals are due by July 31. You can renew your sticker online, by U.S. mail, or postage-free using the white dropbox across from Village Hall.
LAKE COUNTY FORWARD. Lake County has announced a grant program for small businesses that can provide up to $30,000 in assistance with occupancy and COVID-19 related expenses.
WATER METER REPLACEMENT. The Village's water meter replacement program is resuming. Affected households will receive a scheduling invitation by mail.
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 Architectural Board of Review Meeting (July 7, 7 p.m.). The ABR:
- Recommended approval of a wall extension at the Lake Bluff Elementary School, 31 E. Sheridan Place.
- Approved a change to cell tower equipment at 45 E. Center Ave.
- Recommended approval of a window replacement, air conditioner, and fence installation modifying a single-family home at 105 E. North Ave. (Required due to R-5 Zoning.)
- Discussed a new sign facing automobiles mounted to the Robert McClory Trail bridge over Route 176.
Recent Historic Preservation Commission Meeting (July 8, 7 p.m.). The HPC reviewed proposed revisions to the Village's historic preservation regulations.
Upcoming Village Board Meeting (July 13, 7 p.m.). The Village Board will consider:
- Extending the Village's declaration of emergency.
- Approval of:
- An agreement to maintain the Village's elevator safety inspection program.
- Transferring $33,100 from the water fund to the general fund for stormwater investemnts.
- A change order for the water valve and hydrant replacement project.
- Site plan approval of a wall extension at the Lake Bluff Elementary School, 31 E. Sheridan Place.
- Site plan approval of a window replacement, air conditioner, and fence installation modifying a single-family home at 105 E. North Ave. (Required due to R-5 Zoning.)
- The sale of three police cruisers and the purchase of two replacements.
- Residential bulk variations at 709 Sheridan Road (Ragsdale) to allow construction of a ~590 square foot master suite on the second floor.
- Zoning relief to allow the relocation of BONK, the operation of the Cache speakeasy in the basement of Inovasi, and liquor retail sales inside Inovasi.
- Liquor license changes necessary for Inovasi's request, as well as to permanently allow beer and wine deliveries (currently allowed temporarily during COVID-19).
Upcoming Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting (July 15, 7 p.m.). The PCZBA will discuss the Comprehensive Plan’s Residential Environment policies, alternative housing, and accessory dwelling units. |
