Winnetka public meetings in 2023

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on December 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider two sign permit applications: one for replacement wall signs at 30 Green Bay Road and another for a door window sign and awning valance sign at 565 Lincoln Avenue. They will also discuss a proposed amendment to the Sign Code regarding window sign requirements for administrative approval, and check for a quorum for the January 18, 2024 meeting.

• Case No. 23-34-DR: Sign permit for replacement wall signs at 30 Green Bay Road (@ Properties)
• Case No. 23-35-DR: Sign permit for door window sign and awning valance sign at 565 Lincoln Avenue (JPMorgan Chase Bank)
• Discussion of Sign Code Amendment on window sign requirements for administrative approval
• Approval of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Quorum check for January 18, 2024 regular meeting

The Board approved sign replacement and installation requests for two businesses. Additionally, the Board recommended an amendment to the sign code to change how window signs are administratively approved.

• Approved replacement wall signs at 30 Green Bay Road (4-0)
• Approved door window and awning valance signs at 565 Lincoln Avenue (4-0)
• Recommended removing the requirement that signs must be applied to the inside of glass for administrative approval (4-0)
• Approved November 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission’s regular December 20 meeting was cancelled. No substantive decisions or discussions were scheduled or held.

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to adopt several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to zoning rules for lot consolidations, a variation for a pickleball court at 889 Sheridan Road, and the introduction of new zoning amendments. The council will also approve consent agenda items such as a backhoe loader purchase and a change order for street rehabilitation, and make appointments to various commissions.

• Ordinance MC-12-2023: Amending Title 16 and zoning chapters on lot consolidations (adoption)
• Ordinance M-17-2023: Variation for pickleball court at 889 Sheridan Road (adoption)
• Resolution R-106-2023: Purchase of a backhoe loader (adoption)
• Resolution R-107-2023: Change order with A. Lamp Concrete Contractors for 2023 Street Rehabilitation (adoption)
• Ordinance M-21-2023: Special uses & variation for 808 Oak Street (introduction)

The Winnetka Village Council adopted Ordinance MC-12-2023 amending lot consolidation rules, approved the consent agenda including a $1.7M warrant list and several resolutions, and introduced a zoning amendment for multifamily residential uses in C-2 districts. A pickleball court variation was deferred to January 2024. Appointments were made to boards and commissions.

• Adopted Ordinance MC-12-2023 amending lot consolidation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,745,347.74 warrant list (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-106-2023 for backhoe loader purchase (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-107-2023 approving change order with A. Lamp Concrete (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-108-2023 extending cocktail delivery/carry-out authorization (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-109-2023 on closed session minutes and recordings (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance MC-13-2023 for residential uses in C-2 district (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance M-22-2023 for event planning business special use at 962 Green Bay Rd (5-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental and Forestry Commission is meeting to discuss snow and ice control operations and a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, along with routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Presentation on Snow and Ice Control Operations
• Climate Pollution Reduction Grant discussion
• Approval of November 8 regular meeting minutes
• January communications

The Commission approved amended communications for January regarding organics disposal. Members discussed the new Sustainability Coordinator position, federal emission reduction grants, and the Village's snow and ice control operations.

• Approved October Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended January Communications via voice vote

Village Council

This meeting agenda is only a notice of cancellation. The Village Council study session scheduled for December 12, 2023, will not take place. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss pending litigation and minutes of prior closed sessions, as permitted by the Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes public comments before the closed session and adjournment afterward.

• Closed session for pending litigation and closed session minutes
• Public comments period
• Meeting at Village Hall, 510 Green Bay Road

The Winnetka Village Council held a special meeting on December 12, 2023, and voted unanimously to adjourn into closed session to discuss pending litigation and closed session minutes. No public comment was heard, and no other business was conducted. The closed session ended at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for pending litigation and closed session minutes (5-0, Trustee Dearborn absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for December 11, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for December 6, 2023, is cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will meet on December 5, 2023, to adopt the FY 2024 budget, amend service fees, and approve several contracts and zoning variations. The meeting includes routine procedural items and public comments before moving to key financial and administrative decisions.

• Adoption of FY 2024 Village Budget (Resolution R-98-2023)
• Amendment of building and utility fees (Resolutions R-99-2023, R-100-2023, Ordinance MC-11-2023)
• Purchase of police dash cameras from Axon Enterprises, Inc. (Resolution R-101-2023)
• Approval of change orders for 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project (Resolution R-102-2023)
• Introduction of zoning ordinance amendments for lot consolidations and residential additions (Ordinances MC-12-2023, M-17-2023, M-18-2023, M-19-2023)

The Village Council approved the 2024 annual budget, associated service fees, and the 2023 tax levy. The Council also passed several resolutions regarding police equipment, street rehabilitation, and a collective bargaining agreement with the Winnetka Police Association. Additionally, the Council introduced zoning ordinances related to lot consolidation and residential property variations.

• Approved 2024 annual budget and utility rates (6-0)
• Approved 2023 tax levy and bond abatement ordinances (6-0)
• Approved police dash camera purchase (6-0)
• Approved street rehabilitation change order (6-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Police Association (6-0)
• Introduced lot consolidation zoning ordinance (6-0)
• Introduced pickleball court variance for 889 Sheridan Road (6-0)
• Adopted residential addition variances for 717 Park Avenue (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Landmark Preservation Commission will review demolition permit applications for single-family residences at 1165 Whitebridge Hill Road and 883 Private Road. The commission will also discuss a potential name change for the body.

• Demolition permit review: 1165 Whitebridge Hill Road
• Demolition permit review: 883 Private Road
• Discussion regarding a name change for the Landmark Preservation Commission

The Commission unanimously required an HAIS for the demolition of the home at 1165 Whitebridge Hill Road due to its architectural significance, and approved the demolition permit for 883 Private Road without delay. It also voted to change its name from the Landmark Preservation Commission to the Historic Preservation Commission. All votes were 5-0.

• Required HAIS for demolition at 1165 Whitebridge Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 883 Private Road without delay (5-0)
• Approved name change to Historic Preservation Commission (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting, hear public comments, and review new applications including a zoning text amendment and special use permits for a four-story multifamily building at 808 Oak Street. The Commission will also consider a special use permit for an existing event planning business at 962 Green Bay Road.

• Case No. 23-13-TX: 808 Oak Street — zoning text amendment and special use permits for a four-story, three-unit multifamily building
• Case No. 23-16-SU: 962 Green Bay Road — special use permit for North Shore Events to remain in current location
• Public comment period open for all agenda items

The Winnetka Plan Commission recommended approval of a text amendment and special use permits for a four-story, three-unit multifamily building at 808 Oak Street, with a 4-1 vote. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for an event planning office at 962 Green Bay Road. Both recommendations go to the Village Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of text amendment and special use permits for 808 Oak Street multifamily building (4-1)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for North Shore Events office at 962 Green Bay Road (5-0)
• Approved September 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 p.m. (5-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to review and accept meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, discuss completed and pending purchases, and consider numerous new business items including equipment purchases and board re-elections. The agenda includes a wide range of potential expenditures, from small items like a pizza oven to larger ones like hazmat equipment and SPO2 monitor cables.

• SPO2 monitor cables ($13,500)
• Hazmat equipment ($11,000), possibly split with budget
• Live O2 systems ($5,100)
• Charging mount for computer ($1,000)
• Bunk room bed repairs ($1,000)

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a public hearing and introduce the FY 2024 budget, along with resolutions to amend fees and utility rates, and an ordinance changing building permit fees. It will also introduce the 2023 property tax levy and related abatement ordinances, and consider opting out of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as a warrant list and a license agreement amendment with New Cingular Wireless.

• Public hearing and introduction of FY 2024 budget (Resolution R-98-2023)
• Introduction of resolutions amending general, building, and utility service fees (R-99-2023, R-100-2023)
• Introduction of ordinance amending building permit fees and bonds (MC-11-2023)
• Introduction of 2023 tax levy and abatement ordinances (M-14-2023, M-15-2023, M-16-2023)
• Introduction/adoption of ordinance to opt out of Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (M-17-2023)

The Village Council approved an ordinance to maintain existing employee benefits and opt out of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act. The Council also approved a $1.9 million warrant list and introduced several resolutions regarding the 2024 fiscal budget, utility fees, and tax levies. A motion to introduce an ordinance regarding a property tax loss collection factor failed due to a lack of a second.

• Approved $1,946,188.58 warrant list (5-0)
• Approved license agreement amendment with New Cingular Wireless (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance to opt out of Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (5-0)
• Introduced 2024 fiscal budget resolution
• Introduced resolutions for service and utility fee adjustments
• Introduced 2023 tax levy ordinance
• Motion to introduce property tax loss collection factor ordinance failed (no second)
• Appointed Trustee Albinson as Hubbard Woods Streetscape Liaison (5-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board cancelled its November 20 meeting due to board member unavailability. The rescheduled meeting will be held November 27 at 7:30 AM in the Fire Department classroom at 428 Green Bay Road.

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will consider a continued application for a new three-story commercial building at 791 Elm Street (Chase Bank) and review seven sign permit applications along Green Bay Road and Lincoln Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from its October 16 special meeting and check quorum for the December 21 meeting.

• Case 23-05-PD: 791 Elm Street – Chase Bank preliminary planned development for a three-story commercial building (continued from Oct. 16)
• Case 23-28-DR: 564 Lincoln Avenue – Compass sign permit for face change and new window/door/wall signs
• Case 23-29-DR: 928 Green Bay Road – Wellyhaus sign permit and certificate of appropriateness for painting alcove ceiling/door/trim
• Case 23-30-DR: 64 Green Bay Road – Aboyer Restaurant new wall sign
• Case 23-33-DR: 606 Green Bay Road – Grand Food Center sign code variation for window signs exceeding 10% of window area

The Winnetka Design Review Board unanimously approved sign permits and variations for multiple downtown businesses, including Compass, Wellyhaus, Aboyer Restaurant, Baird & Warner, Alexandra Kaehler Design, and Grand Food Center. The Board also voted to recommend approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the preliminary planned development design of a new three-story commercial building for Chase Bank at 791 Elm Street.

• Approved sign permit for 564 Lincoln Avenue (Compass) (4-0)
• Approved sign permit and Certificate of Appropriateness for 928 Green Bay Road (Wellyhaus) (4-0)
• Approved sign permit for 64 Green Bay Road (Aboyer Restaurant) (4-0)
• Approved sign permit for 594 Green Bay Road (Baird & Warner) (4-0)
• Approved sign permit for 907 Green Bay Road (Alexandra Kaehler Design) (4-0)
• Approved sign permit and sign code variation for 606 Green Bay Road (Grand Food Center) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the design of a three-story commercial building at 791 Elm Street (Chase Bank) (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for November 15, 2023

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session and special meeting. The main discussion item is lakefront regulations. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes appointing a village treasurer, renewing a GIS contract, and approving the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of lakefront regulations
• Resolution R-96-2023: Appoint Village Treasurer for 2-year term
• Resolution R-97-2023: GIS Annual Contract Renewal
• Approval of Village Council Meeting Schedule for 2024
• Approval of Warrant List dated October 13 - November 2, 2023

The Village Council approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, a warrant list, the 2024 meeting schedule, and resolutions appointing a Village Treasurer and renewing a GIS contract. The Council also held a study session to discuss potential zoning and subdivision code amendments related to lakefront bluff, steep slope, and lot consolidation regulations.

• Approved October 10 and 17 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved warrant list for Oct 13–Nov 2 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-96-2023 appointing Village Treasurer (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-97-2023 for GIS annual contract renewal (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Village Council meeting schedule (6-0)

General

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator will meet on November 14, 2023, to review a zoning variation request for a deck at 381 Poplar Street that does not meet the minimum side yard setback. Public comment is permitted in person or via email/letter. The meeting will be held at Winnetka Village Hall Council Chambers.

• Case No. 23-18-ZA: Zoning variation for deck at 381 Poplar Street (less than minimum side yard setback)

The Zoning Administrator approved a zoning variation for 381 Poplar Street to allow a deck with a reduced side yard setback from the north property line. The decision was based on the lot's size and placement of structures. No public comments were made.

• Approved zoning variation for deck at 381 Poplar Street (Case No. 23-18-ZA)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review four new zoning cases, each seeking variations or special use permits. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive a community development report. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case 23-19-V2: zoning variation for pickleball court at 889 Sheridan Road to reduce corner yard setback along Tower Road
• Case 23-20-V2: variations for additions at 84 Abbottsford Road exceeding roofed lot coverage, gross floor area, and setback from private road easement
• Case 23-21-V2: variation for addition at 717 Park Avenue to reduce front yard setback along Park Avenue
• Case 23-13-TX: text amendment, special use permits, and variation for four-story, three-unit multifamily building at 808 Oak Street in C-2 District
• Quorum check for December 11, 2023 regular meeting

The Board recommended approval for a four-story residential building at 808 Oak Street, including a text amendment to allow ground-floor residential use in the C-2 district. Recommendations for home additions at 84 Abbottsford Road and 717 Park Avenue were also approved. A request for a pickleball court at 889 Sheridan Road was recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of text amendment, special use permits, and front yard setback for 3-unit building at 808 Oak Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning variations for home additions at 84 Abbottsford Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of front yard setback variation for home addition at 717 Park Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning variation for pickleball court at 889 Sheridan Road (4-2)
• Approved July 10, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental and Forestry Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its October 11 meeting, and to discuss updates on Metra/UPN salt use and pumpkin collection. They will also consider new items related to composting and the Wasted Food Scale. The agenda includes public comments and open forum.

• Approval of October 11 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Metra/UPN salt use
• Update on pumpkin collection
• New items: composting and Wasted Food Scale

The Environmental and Forestry Commission appointed Commissioner Kunkle as Chair Pro Tem and approved the October meeting minutes as amended. No substantive policy decisions were made; discussions covered salt use, pumpkin composting, and a proposed sustainability coordinator position.

• Appointed Commissioner Kunkle as Chair Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved October regular meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Winnetka Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items like minutes and bills, discuss cash projections and 2024 withdrawal instructions, and consider establishing 2024 meeting dates and authorized agents. They will also review an annual independent medical exam for a member and receive legal and training updates.

• Discussion/possible action on GCM recurring withdrawal instructions for 2024
• Annual FPIF cash flow projection for 2024
• Annual independent medical examination for Adam Kolka
• Establish 2024 board meeting dates
• Discussion/possible action on authorized agents and account representatives for FPIF

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council regular meeting scheduled for November 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM at Village Hall has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a routine agenda. The main item of business is a conditional offer of employment for a patrol officer, which will be discussed under new business. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of minutes, and a possible closed session.

• Patrol Officer Conditional Offer of Employment

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously approved conditional offers of employment for four patrol officer candidates, contingent on successful post-offer examinations. The board also removed five other candidates from the recruitment process. No public comment or other new business was conducted.

• Extended conditional offer to Daniel Schaefer for patrol officer (3-0)
• Extended conditional offer to Haley Hess for patrol officer (3-0)
• Extended conditional offer to Michael Cima for patrol officer (3-0)
• Extended conditional offer to Robert Lombardo for patrol officer (3-0)
• Removed Cristi Madam, Michael Marchione, Lindsay LaPaglia, Alex Todd-Tulloch, and Samuel Chivas from patrol officer recruitment (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission will review a demolition permit application for a single-family residence at 518 Elder Lane and a Historic and Architectural Impact Study for a property at 661 Sheridan Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of administrative items like a name change for the commission.

• Case No. 23-20-LPC: Demolition permit review for 518 Elder Lane
• Case No. 23-17-LPC: HAIS review for 661 Sheridan Road
• Approval of September 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of December 4, 2023 meeting quorum
• Proposed name change for Landmark Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission voted unanimously to require a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) for the demolition of 518 Elder Lane, despite the applicant's arguments that renovation was not feasible. The Commission also accepted the HAIS for 661 Sheridan Road and allowed demolition to proceed without delay. Minutes from September 18, 2023 were approved as amended.

• Approved September 18, 2023 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Required HAIS for 518 Elder Lane demolition (4-0, Good abstained)
• Found HAIS for 661 Sheridan Road complete (5-0)
• Allowed demolition at 661 Sheridan Road to proceed without delay (5-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a largely procedural agenda: call to order, public comments, approval of October 19, 2023 minutes, new business, closed session, other business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October 19, 2023 minutes
• Closed session (no details provided)

General

The Winnetka Village Council holds a full-day budget review meeting covering the 2023 tax levy and capital-improvement plan. Each department presents its budget segment, followed by a public-comment period and adjournment.

• 2023 Tax Levy overview (pages 4-25)
• Business District Revitalization Fund review (pages 195-200)
• Refuse, Fleet, and Sanitary Sewer updates (pages 305-378)
• Stormwater and Motor Fuel Tax presentations (pages 324-338, 184-187)
• Electric and Water Fund deep dives (pages 201-289)

The Winnetka Village Council held a budget review meeting to discuss the FY 2024 budget and proposed property tax levy, but took no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented departmental budgets, accomplishments, and goals across all Village departments, including a proposed 3% property tax increase (about $97 per year) and various capital projects. The meeting was informational, with no ordinances or resolutions approved.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget review

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Planned Development Commission scheduled for November 1, 2023, has been cancelled.

Plan Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Plan Commission scheduled for October 25, 2023, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for October 19, 2023, is cancelled due to lack of a quorum. All items originally noticed for that meeting will be considered at a special meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancellation due to lack of quorum
• Special meeting scheduled for October 16, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Village Hall Council Chambers, 510 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to approve the minutes from July 13, 2023, and to consider approving a final eligibility list for patrol officer positions. They will also review the police recruitment process. The meeting includes a closed session and other routine business.

• Approval of Patrol Officer Final Eligibility List
• Police Recruitment Process Review
• Approval of July 13, 2023 Minutes

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the Fall 2023 Patrol Officer Final Eligibility List, which includes 21 candidates and is valid for two years. The board also approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023 special meeting and discussed recruitment process details, including tentative interview dates.

• Approved Fall 2023 Patrol Officer Final Eligibility List (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2023 special meeting (voice vote)

General

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator is meeting to consider one new application: a zoning variation for 1057 Vine Street to allow a new garage door on an existing detached garage that would exceed the maximum permitted width for a front-facing garage door. The Zoning Administrator has final jurisdiction on this request. Public comment is permitted on the agenda item.

• Case No. 23-17-ZA: zoning variation for a new garage door exceeding maximum width at 1057 Vine Street

The Zoning Administrator approved a request to replace two eight-foot garage doors with a single 18-foot door at 1057 Vine Street. The applicant stated the current garage cannot accommodate their vehicles due to width and automatic brake limitations. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned shortly after the decision.

• Approved zoning variation for 18-foot garage door at 1057 Vine Street

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent agenda items and several resolutions. Key actions include awarding a demolition contract for a residential structure and approving a dispatch services agreement with Glenview. The agenda also includes public comments and a closed session.

• Resolution R-93-2023: Contract with Golgroup Excavating, Inc. for demolition at 1205 Sunset Road
• Resolution R-94-2023: Amendment to agreement with Safebuilt Illinois, Inc. for inspection and plan services
• Resolution R-95-2023: Dispatch services agreement with the Village of Glenview
• Approval of warrant lists dated August 31-September 14 and September 15-29, 2023
• Approval of minutes from September 12 and September 19, 2023 meetings

The Village Council approved a consent agenda that included past meeting minutes, warrant lists, a demolition contract at 1205 Sunset Road, and an inspection services agreement. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution approving a ten-year dispatch services agreement with the Village of Glenview.

• Approved consent agenda by roll call vote (6-0)
• Approved warrant list dated August 31, 2023 – September 14, 2023 in the amount of $1,720,283.63
• Approved warrant list dated September 15, 2023 – September 29, 2023 in the amount of $3,183,629.55
• Adopted Resolution No. R-93-2023 awarding demolition contract for 1205 Sunset Road to Golgroup Excavating, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution No. R-94-2023 approving agreement amendment with Safebuilt Illinois, Inc. for inspection and plan services
• Adopted Resolution No. R-95-2023 approving a dispatch services agreement with the Village of Glenview (6-0)

General

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals is meeting to consider continued and new applications, including a four-story multifamily building at 808 Oak Street and multiple sign permits for local businesses. The board will also review a preliminary planned development for a three-story commercial building at 791 Elm Street. Public comments are allowed on all agenda items.

• Case 23-13-TX: 808 Oak Street - new four-story multifamily building (continued from Sept. 21)
• Case 23-05-PD: 791 Elm Street - Chase Bank preliminary planned development, three-story commercial building
• Case 23-22-DR: 520 Green Bay Road - BMO Bank sign replacement
• Case 23-26-DR: 507 Chestnut Street - Tocco Italian Restaurant sign code variation
• Case 23-27-DR: 566 Chestnut Street - Soupicurean Sandwich Shop sign code variation

The Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new four-story multifamily building at 808 Oak Street. Several sign permits and variations were approved for local businesses, while a proposal for a new Chase Bank building was continued for further revisions.

• Approved multifamily residential building at 808 Oak Street (4-0)
• Approved BMO Bank sign replacement at 520 Green Bay Road (6-0)
• Approved Bahn Mi awning and window signs at 561 Lincoln Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Sarah Dippold Design projecting and window signs at 906 Green Bay Road (6-0)
• Approved Tocco Italian Restaurant sign code variation at 507 Chestnut Street (6-0)
• Approved Soupicurean Sandwich Shop sign variation with conditions to remove phone numbers (6-0)
• Tabled Chase Bank project at 791 Elm Street for façade and height revisions (6-0)
• Approved September 21, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several environmental initiatives, including pumpkin composting, Elm Street composting after the farmers market, and a presentation from an Active Transportation Alliance representative. The commission will also hear from a New Trier High School Green Award recipient and consider approving the September 13, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Presentation by New Trier High School Green Award recipient David Conway
• Update from Active Transportation Alliance
• Discussion of pumpkin composting
• Elm Street Composting post-Farmers Market update
• Approval of September 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session and special meeting. They will discuss a report on the Green Bay Trail and consider adopting two resolutions: one for a tuckpointing repair contract and one to join Cook County United Against Hate. Public comments will be heard.

• Resolution R-91-2023: Approving agreement with Safe-Way Tuckpointing LLP for repairs to Electric Plant exterior wall
• Resolution R-92-2023: Pledging Village to join Cook County United Against Hate
• Discussion of Green Bay Trail Report

The Village Council approved two consent agenda items: a contract with Safe-Way Tuckpointing LLC for repairs to the Electric Plant exterior wall and a resolution pledging to join Cook County United Against Hate. The council also received a presentation on the Green Bay Trail Master Plan, with cost estimates totaling $7,288,603, but took no formal action on the plan.

• Approved Resolution R-91-2023: Agreement with Safe-Way Tuckpointing LLC for Electric Plant wall repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-92-2023: Pledging to join Cook County United Against Hate (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals has cancelled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for October 9, 2023. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Winnetka Planned Development Commission scheduled for October 4, 2023, has been cancelled.

Village Council

The Village Council of Winnetka, IL, has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023. No substantive items were listed on the agenda.

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission scheduled for October 2, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission is meeting to consider a subdivision application for Crow Island Elementary School and Crow Island Woods Park, which would resubdivide the two properties into two lots. The request also seeks a finding of 'No Material Increased Adverse Impact' for existing improvements that do not meet setback requirements. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this matter.

• Case No. 23-15-SD: Final Plat of Subdivision for 1112 Willow Road (Crow Island School) and 1140 Willow Road (Crow Island Woods Park)
• Request for 'No Material Increased Adverse Impact' finding for front yard setback from Willow Road and corner yard setback from Glendale Avenue
• Public comments permitted on all agenda items
• Approval of July 13, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes

The Winnetka Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a two-lot resubdivision of Crow Island Elementary School and Crow Island Woods Park, subject to three conditions. The recommendation will go to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction. The commission also approved the July 13, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of Crow Island subdivision plat (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will consider continued and new applications, including a sign variation for 80 Green Bay Road, several sign permits for local businesses, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed four-story multifamily building at 808 Oak Street. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on the multifamily request. The board will also approve minutes and check quorum for the October meeting.

• Case 23-17-DR: Sign variation for 80 Green Bay Road to allow non-street wall sign over 20 sq ft
• Case 23-18-DR: Sign and awning permits for Chestnut Street Flowers at 547 Chestnut Street
• Case 23-19-DR: Sign replacement for Bashy Bash at 550 Lincoln Avenue
• Case 23-20-DR: Sign permits for Winnetka Dental Associates at 42 Green Bay Road
• Case 23-13-TX: Certificate of Appropriateness for new four-story multifamily building at 808 Oak Street

The Design Review Board unanimously approved five sign permit applications, including one with a condition to change a sign's leaf motif to brushed silver. The Board also continued the Certificate of Appropriateness application for a new four-story multifamily building at 808 Oak Street to its October 19, 2023 meeting, after members requested a revised design without vertical slats on the first floor. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Approved Case 23-17-DR (80 Green Bay Road) sign permit and variation, with condition to change leaf motif to brushed silver (6-0)
• Approved Case 23-18-DR (547 Chestnut Street) sign permit, variation, and awning permit (6-0)
• Approved Case 23-19-DR (550 Lincoln Avenue) sign permit for replacement and additional signage (6-0)
• Approved Case 23-20-DR (42 Green Bay Road) sign permit and variation for existing signs (6-0)
• Approved Case 23-21-DR (725 Elm Street) sign permit for window sign (6-0)
• Continued Case 23-13-TX (808 Oak Street) multifamily building to October 19, 2023 (4-0, 2 recused)
• Approved August 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider several resolutions, including waiving competitive bidding for turbine evaluation services and approving a streetscape design plan for the Hubbard Woods Business District. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, a warrant list, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Resolution R-87-2023: Waive competitive bidding and contract with Progress Group, Inc. for turbine #4 evaluation
• Resolution R-90-2023: Agreement with Teska Associates for Hubbard Woods Business District streetscape design
• Resolution R-88-2023: Intergovernmental agreement with Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services for EMS reimbursement
• Resolution R-89-2023: Intergovernmental agreement with Wilmette for water vessel training
• Warrant list dated August 16-30, 2023

The Winnetka Village Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, a warrant list, and two intergovernmental agreements, then adopted resolutions to waive bidding for a turbine inspection contract and to hire Teska Associates for a Hubbard Woods streetscape design plan. All votes were unanimous among the six trustees present; President Rintz was absent.

• Approved consent agenda including Sept. 5 meeting minutes, $877,644.47 warrant list, and two intergovernmental agreements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-87-2023 waiving competitive bidding and contracting Progress Group, Inc. for turbine #4 evaluation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-90-2023 approving Teska Associates agreement for Hubbard Woods streetscape concept plan (unanimous)

General

The Winnetka board will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to accept minutes from May’s meeting, review the treasurer’s report, and approve completed and pending recurring purchases such as coffee supplies, kitchen funds, and equipment like binoculars and blankets. No major decisions or ordinances are listed.

• Review and acceptance of May meeting minutes
• Review of treasurer’s report
• Pending purchases: Coffee/Tea/Creamer, Miscellaneous Kitchen Fund, Conference Room Remodel, Binoculars, UA Fitness Budget, WFD Blankets, North Face Jackets for New Hires

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Fire Fighters Foreign Fire Insurance Board cancelled its regular meeting on September 18, 2023, due to lack of board member availability. A rescheduled regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 7:30am at the Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no listed agenda items.

• Cancelled September 18, 2023 regular meeting
• Rescheduled meeting on September 19, 2023 at 7:30am
• Meeting location: Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL

Historic Preservation Commission

The Landmark Preservation Commission will review demolition permit applications for two single-family residences and one commercial building. The Commission will also discuss a draft letter to the Village Council regarding a name change for the body.

• Demolition permit review: 661 Sheridan Road (single-family residence)
• Demolition permit review: 466 Chestnut Street (single-family residence)
• Demolition permit review: 915-917 Willow Road (commercial building)
• Draft letter to Village Council regarding Commission name change

The Landmark Preservation Commission approved demolition permits for 466 Chestnut Street and 915-917 Willow Road without delay, and recommended a Historic Architectural and Structural Inventory (HAIS) for 661 Sheridan Road before any demolition. The HAIS motion passed 3-1, while the other two permits were approved unanimously. The meeting also included discussion on a potential name change and communications, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved demolition permit for 466 Chestnut Street without delay (4-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 915-917 Willow Road without delay (4-0)
• Recommended HAIS for 661 Sheridan Road before demolition (3-1)
• Approved August 21, 2023 special meeting minutes (4-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, and Sustainability Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comments, updates, and a presentation by a New Trier High School Green Award recipient. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Presentation by New Trier High School Green Award recipient David Conway
• Recycling tips communication

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission held a regular meeting with a quorum present. No formal decisions were made; members discussed and assigned individual areas of interest for sustainability work, including alternative power generation, energy regulation ease, public financing of solar, school improvements, and carbon assessments. A presentation by a New Trier Green Award recipient was postponed to the October 11 meeting.

• Assigned Commissioner Andrew to alternative power generation
• Assigned Commissioner Ring to ease of use for energy regulations
• Assigned Commissioner Frezados to public financing of solar options
• Assigned Student Representative Harper to New Trier High School improvements
• Assigned Commissioner Eck to community carbon assessments

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a study session to discuss regulations regarding construction in the bluff steep slope area along Lake Michigan. This meeting is a discussion session and does not include formal votes.

• Discussion regarding lakefront regulations for construction in bluff steep slope areas

The Council held a study session to review lakefront regulations and the impact of development on the bluff ecosystem. No rules or regulations were adopted during the meeting. The Council concluded that further study and discussion are required before making decisions on implementing lakefront regulations.

• Concluded unanimously that further study and discussion are vital regarding lakefront regulations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Planned Development Commission

The Winnetka Planned Development Commission’s regular September meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions were scheduled.

Village Council

The Village Council will meet to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including equipment purchases and service contracts. The agenda also includes a special use permit request for a real estate office and the appointment of a student member to the Landmark Preservation Commission.

• Special Use Permit for a real estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue
• Purchase of two police vehicles for 2024
• Contract with Progress Group, Inc. for Turbine Generator #6 repair
• Contract with Dominion Lighting & Solar for a solar PV array installation
• Contract with Weg Transformers USA, LLC for a 1500 kVA pad mount transformer

The Council approved the installation of a solar photovoltaic array at the Village Yards and authorized repairs to turbine generator #6. Other actions included approving a real estate office special use permit and purchasing stormwater vaults for the Crow Island project.

• Approved solar PV array design and installation by Dominion Lighting & Solar (6-0)
• Approved repair of turbine generator #6 by Progress Group, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for real estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue (6-0)
• Approved purchase of underground stormwater vaults from Stormtrap, LLC (6-0)
• Approved $4,363,640.35 warrant list for Aug 1–Aug 15 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2024 police vehicles (6-0)
• Approved September 11 Memorial Flag Planting on the Green (Voice vote)
• Appointed Louis Zaransky as non-voting student member of Landmark Preservation Commission (Voice vote)

Plan Commission

The Village of Winnetka Plan Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for August 23, 2023, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for August 23, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission will review Historical Architectural Impact Studies for a residence at 620 Spruce Street and a commercial building at 791 Elm Street. The commission will also discuss a late preservation award nomination, a possible name change, and other administrative items.

• Case 23-10-LPC: HAIS review for 620 Spruce Street residence
• Case 23-13-LPC: HAIS review for 791 Elm Street commercial building
• Discussion of 2023 Preservation Award late nomination
• Discussion of name change for Landmark Preservation Commission
• Quorum check for September 18 regular meeting

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously approved Historical Architectural Impact Studies for 620 Spruce Street and 791 Elm Street, and allowed demolition to proceed without delay for both properties. The Commission also approved a late preservation award nomination for 740 Ardsley Road and voted to forward its minutes to the Design Review Board regarding the 791 Elm Street replacement building.

• Approved HAIS for 620 Spruce Street (6-0)
• Allowed demolition at 620 Spruce Street without delay (6-0)
• Approved HAIS for 791 Elm Street (6-0)
• Allowed demolition at 791 Elm Street without delay (6-0)
• Forwarded minutes to DRB regarding 791 Elm Street concerns (6-0)
• Approved 740 Ardsley Road preservation award nomination (6-0)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board meets to decide on continued and new applications for sign permits and building alterations, including a BP gas station update and barbershop sign changes. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a future meeting date.

• Case No. 22-10-DR: 1025 Tower Road - BP Gas Station exterior alterations
• Case No. 23-15-DR: 800 Elm Street - Lakeside Foods window sign permit and variation
• Case No. 23-16-DR: 1083 Gage Street - Northshore Barbershop sign permit and variation
• Case No. 23-17-DR: 80 Green Bay Road - John Plunkett Interiors sign permit (continued to September 21)

The Winnetka Design Review Board approved a sign permit and variation for Lakeside Foods at 800 Elm Street, contingent on removing red color and imagery under the Panini wording and slightly reducing window imagery size. The board also approved exterior alterations for the BP Gas Station at 1025 Tower Road and a sign permit for Northshore Barbershop at 1083 Gage Street. A sign application for John Plunkett Interiors was continued to September 21, 2023.

• Approved Lakeside Foods sign permit and variation with conditions (5-0)
• Approved BP Gas Station exterior alterations (5-0)
• Approved Northshore Barbershop sign permit and variation (5-0)
• Continued John Plunkett Interiors sign application to Sept 21 (5-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including a special use permit for a real estate office, amendments to the Landmark Preservation Commission chapter, and approval of contracts for a new public works tractor and bell tower repair. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and appointments.

• Ordinance No. M-13-2023: Special use permit for Compass Realty at 564 Lincoln Avenue
• Ordinance No. MC-10-2023: Amending Chapter 3.40 regarding Landmark Preservation Commission
• Resolution No. R-76-2023: Purchase of Kubota utility tractor for Public Works
• Resolution No. R-77-2023: Waiving bidding, contract to Leopardo Construction for Village Hall bell tower repair
• Environmental & Forestry Commission Green Awards presentation

The Winnetka Village Council approved Ordinance MC-10-2023, amending the Village Code to allow a student member on the Landmark Preservation Commission. The council also introduced a special use permit for Compass Realty at 564 Lincoln Avenue, with modifications to reflect a long-term art gallery tenant. Consent agenda items, including a $2.38 million warrant list and two resolutions, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance MC-10-2023 adding student member to Landmark Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance M-13-2023 for Compass Realty special use permit at 564 Lincoln Avenue, with modifications (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $2,384,649.32 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-76-2023 for purchase of Kubota utility tractor (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R-77-2023 waiving bidding and awarding contract to Leopardo Construction for bell tower repair (consent agenda)
• Appointed Tim Ring to Environmental & Forestry Commission full term (voice vote)

Planned Development Commission

The Winnetka Planned Development Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a continued application for the One Winnetka project, a proposed four-story mixed-use building at 714-16, 718-732, 736 & 740 Elm Street and 511 & 515 Lincoln Avenue. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments, as well as a community development report.

• Case No. 22-25-PD: One Winnetka Preliminary Planned Development at 714-16, 718-732, 736 & 740 Elm Street and 511 & 515 Lincoln Avenue (zoning relief for four-story mixed-use building)
• Public comment permitted on all agenda items
• Draft July 19, 2023, Planned Development Commission Meeting Minutes up for approval

The Winnetka Planned Development Commission voted unanimously (8-0) to recommend approval of the One Winnetka preliminary planned development at 714-740 Elm Street and 511-515 Lincoln Avenue, subject to conditions. The recommendation includes limits on financial and medical uses, such as a 10-year approval period and square footage caps. The Village Council has final jurisdiction.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended approval of One Winnetka preliminary planned development with conditions (8-0)
• Set 10-year limit for financial and medical use approvals
• Capped individual financial use at 6,500 sq ft or one-third of gross commercial area
• Capped individual medical use at 3,250 sq ft
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for August 14, 2023, is cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for August 14, 2023

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Winnetka Environmental and Forestry Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, a zoning conversation update, and a readout from a power plant study session. They will also approve meeting minutes and communication items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Revised Sustainability and Climate Action Plan and Timeline
• EFC x Zoning Conversation Update
• Power Plant Study Session Readout and Discussion
• Approval of June 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of August and September communication items

Firefighters Pension Board

The Winnetka Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including approving minutes, bills, and investment reports. They will also discuss and possibly act on cash projections, review the actuarial valuation, approve a tax levy request letter, and elect board officers. The agenda includes a possible closed session.

• Review/approve actuarial valuation
• Review/approve tax levy request letter
• Board officer elections for President and Secretary
• Annual independent medical examination for Adam Kolka
• Approval of initial increase for Robert Bowne

Village Council

The Village Council study session scheduled for August 8, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The August 7, 2023 meeting of the Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission was canceled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. All items scheduled for August 7 will be discussed at a special meeting on August 21, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers.

Planned Development Commission

The regular monthly meeting of the Planned Development Commission scheduled for August 2, 2023, is cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancellation notice

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting to approve a subdivision plat, zoning variations, and contracts for temporary staffing, fire tower repairs, and a public works vehicle. Residents may also discuss a proposed text amendment to allow multi-family buildings on Oak Street.

• Ordinance No. M-11-2023: Approving Final Plat of Subdivision and Granting Variations from the Winnetka Zoning Ordinance (1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue)
• Resolution No. R-72-2023: Waiving Bidding and Approving an Agreement with Govtemp USA, LLC for Temporary Staffing Services
• Resolution No. R-73-2023: Awarding a Contract to O.A.K.K. Construction Co., Inc. for Repair Services to the Fire Training Tower
• Resolution No. R-75-2023: Waiving Bidding and Approving the Purchase of a New Public Works Vehicle from Custom Truck One Source Inc.
• 808 Oak Street - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Allow New Multi-Family Buildings in the C-2 General Retail Commercial District (Policy Direction)

The Council approved a warrant list totaling $4,954,893.81 and several contracts for public works and fire training services. Zoning variations were granted for properties on Asbury Avenue and Ridge Avenue. The Council also authorized $32,760 for a joint streetscape concept plan for Green Bay Road with the Village of Kenilworth.

• Approved warrant list dated July 3, 2023 – July 17, 2023 for $4,954,893.81
• Approved final plat of subdivision and zoning variations for 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue
• Approved agreement with Govtemp USA, LLC for temporary staffing services
• Awarded repair contract for Fire Training Tower to O.A.K.K. Construction Co., Inc.
• Approved purchase of new Public Works vehicle from Custom Truck One Source Inc.
• Approved zoning variation for residence addition at 258 Ridge Avenue (4-0)
• Approved $32,760 reimbursement to Village of Kenilworth for Green Bay Road streetscape design (4-0)
• Directed Plan Commission, ZBA, and Design Review Board to review zoning text amendment for 808 Oak Street

Police Pension Board

The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the Winnetka Police Department. The board will review financial reports, including an investment report from Verus Advisory, Inc., and a treasurer’s report with bill approvals. Key items include actuarial valuation and tax levy requests, municipal compliance reports, and board officer elections.

• Review and approval of actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Review and adoption of municipal compliance report
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Presentation of IPOPIF investment report by Verus Advisory, Inc.
• Review of IDOI annual statement and vacant appointed member position

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission’s regular July 26, 2023 meeting at Village Hall has been cancelled. No substantive items were listed on the agenda.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to review and accept meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, discuss completed and pending purchases, and consider new business items. The agenda includes routine administrative items and several proposed expenditures.

• Review and acceptance of May meeting minutes
• Review and acceptance of treasurer's report
• Pending purchases: Conference Room Remodel, Binoculars, Riding Assignment Board, EMS Report Computer
• New business: Yeti Tumblers (Rescue Red Collection), Station Patio Chairs, Flexible Tire Gauge
• Recurring purchases: Coffee/Tea/Creamer, Miscellaneous Kitchen Fund

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the June 15 meeting, review a new sign permit application for Lakeside Foods at 800 Elm Street, and conduct other routine business. Public comment is permitted on all agenda items.

• Case No. 23-15-DR: Sign permit for Lakeside Foods at 800 Elm Street with side code variations for window signs

The Design Review Board approved the June 15, 2023 meeting minutes and discussed a sign permit and side code variation request for Lakeside Foods at 800 Elm Street. The Board reviewed proposed window graphics and canopies, suggesting the removal of food photos and changes to the awnings. The request was continued to the August 2023 meeting based on the Board's suggestions.

• Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled/continued Case No. 23-15-DR (800 Elm Street - Lakeside Foods) to the August 2023 meeting (5-0)

Planned Development Commission

The Winnetka Planned Development Commission is holding a special meeting to review a preliminary planned development application for the One Winnetka project, which would build a four-story mixed-use building on Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from a 2021 meeting and discuss scheduling for future meetings. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case No. 22-25-PD: 714-16, 718-732, 736 & 740 Elm Street and 511 & 515 Lincoln Avenue - One Winnetka Preliminary Planned Development
• Request for plat of consolidation to create one lot of record, with exception for side lot line abutting rear lot line
• Zoning exceptions requested: building height, front/corner/rear yard setbacks, rear yard landscaped area, fourth story setback
• Special uses requested: ground-floor parking, medical office and financial service office uses in C-2 Commercial Overlay District
• Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request

The Planned Development Commission heard a proposal for a four-story mixed-use building at Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue. The Commission voted to continue the public hearing to allow for further discussion regarding special use approvals for medical and financial offices.

• Approved February 3, 2021, meeting minutes (8-0)
• Continued public hearing for Case No. 22-25-PD (One Winnetka) to August 14, 2023 (8-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider adopting several zoning ordinances, including establishing a Lakefront Preservation Overlay District and a study/abeyance period for steep slope construction. They will also vote on contracts for cable, pavement marking, and concrete work, and receive a financial report and policy direction on lead service line replacement.

• Ordinance MC-07-2023: Establish Lakefront Preservation Overlay District (adoption)
• Ordinance M-09-2023: Map amendment for Lake Michigan properties in overlay district (adoption)
• Ordinance MC-08-2023: Study and permit abeyance for steep slope construction (adoption)
• Resolution R-67-2023: Contract with Okonite Company for 15kV underground cable (adoption)
• Resolution R-70-2023: Waive bidding, ratify Resco contract for single phase transformers (adoption)

The Winnetka Village Council adopted several zoning ordinances on July 18, 2023, including a lakefront preservation overlay district, a steep slope construction abeyance period, and special use amendments. The Council also granted policy direction to expand the Voluntary Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program with an additional $300,000 in funding and approved various contracts and appointments.

• Granted policy direction for Voluntary Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program expansion with $300,000 in funding
• Approved warrant list dated June 16, 2023 – June 30, 2023 in the amount of $350,072.12
• Adopted Resolution No. R-67-2023 for a contract with the Okonite Company for 15kV Underground Cable
• Adopted Resolution No. R-68-2023 for a contract with Precision Pavement Marking Inc. for paving services
• Adopted Resolution No. R-69-2023 for a contract with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. for concrete flatwork
• Adopted Resolution No. R-70-2023 waiving competitive bidding and ratifying a contract with Resco for single phase transformers
• Adopted Ordinance No. MC-08-2023 establishing a study and permit abeyance period for steep slope areas along Lake Michigan (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinances No. MC-07-2023 and M-09-2023 establishing a Lakefront Preservation Overlay District and map (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission will review a Historical and Architectural Impact Study for a proposed maximum building size bonus at 615 Elm Street. The commission will also discuss renaming itself, monthly communications, and check quorum for the August 7 meeting. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case No. 23-11-LPC: Review of HAIS for 615 Elm Street bonus application
• Discussion on changing the commission's name
• Discussion on monthly communications
• Quorum check for August 7, 2023 regular meeting
• Approval of June 19, 2023 special meeting minutes

The Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously approved the Historical Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) for 615 Elm Street and found the home architecturally and historically significant, qualifying it for a 20% Gross Floor Area bonus. The motion identified critical exterior features to preserve, including the flared front gable and wrap-around porch. Other agenda items were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Found HAIS for 615 Elm Street complete (motion made, no vote recorded)
• Found 615 Elm Street architecturally and historically significant for GFA bonus (4-0)

General

The Winnetka Zoning Administrator will hear a single zoning-variance request at this meeting. The applicant seeks approval to replace a legally nonconforming rear-yard portion of a residence at 789 Humboldt Avenue, which would reduce the setback from the west property line below the minimum required. The Zoning Administrator has final jurisdiction on this request.

• Case No. 23-12-ZA — rear-yard setback variance at 789 Humboldt Avenue

The Zoning Administrator approved a zoning variation for 789 Humboldt Avenue to allow replacement of a legally nonconforming portion of the residence with a smaller rear yard setback than required. The decision was based on the applicant's presentation and staff review, with no public comments or correspondence received.

• Approved zoning variation for 789 Humboldt Avenue (Case No. 23-12-ZA)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Fire Fighters Foreign Fire Insurance Board cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023, because board members were unavailable. A rescheduled regular meeting will be held Monday, July 24, 2023, at 7:30am at the Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. The agenda contains no substantive items—only the cancellation and rescheduling notice.

• Cancelled regular meeting of July 17, 2023
• Rescheduled regular meeting on July 24, 2023 at 7:30am
• Meeting location: Fire Department, 428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, IL

General

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a special use permit application for a Compass Real Estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue. The Village Council has final jurisdiction over this request. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and a community development report.

• Case No. 23-07-SU: Special Use Permit for Compass Real Estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue

The Plan Commission recommended that the Village Council approve a special use permit for a Compass real estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue. The proposal includes a 4,500 square foot office and a pop-up retail space.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Compass real estate office at 564 Lincoln Avenue (4-2)
• Approved April 26, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business: public comments, approving the March 23, 2023 minutes, and entering closed session. The main new item is a call for examination to begin entry-level recruitment for patrol officers.

• Call for examination for patrol officer entry-level recruitment
• Approval of March 23, 2023 minutes
• Closed session

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved a call for examination for entry-level patrol officers to create a new eligibility list, after the 2023 list was exhausted. The exam will be administered by IOS Recruitment with an application deadline of August 21 and a virtual written exam in September. The board also approved the minutes from the March 23, 2023 special meeting.

• Approved call for examination for entry-level patrol officer (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2023 special meeting (voice vote)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a study session to discuss an overview of the Winnetka Electric System and Power Plant. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

The Village Council held a study session with no formal decisions. Staff presented an overview of the electric system and power plant, including the IMEA supply contract through 2035, generation assets, and costs. Council discussed operations and finances but requested no policy direction. The meeting adjourned to closed session for litigation discussion.

• Adjourned to closed session for pending litigation (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals holds its regular meeting to consider a zoning variation for a one-story addition at 258 Ridge Avenue that would exceed the maximum permitted gross floor area. The board will also receive a community development report and act on minutes from the June 12 meeting.

• Case No. 23-09-V2: 258 Ridge Avenue zoning variation for one-story addition exceeding gross floor area

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended approval of a zoning variation request for a one-story addition at 258 Ridge Avenue that exceeds the maximum permitted gross floor area. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023, meeting and discussed upcoming meeting availability.

• Approved June 12, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning variation for 258 Ridge Avenue (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine minutes and warrants, adopt a postal lease amendment, and introduce/adopt four new zoning ordinances creating a Lakefront Preservation Overlay District and steep slope construction rules. Public hearings are scheduled for the zoning changes.

• Resolution No. R-65-2023: Approving a First Amendment to a Lease Agreement between the Village of Winnetka and the United States Postal Service
• Resolution No. R-66-2023: Granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for Exterior Site Improvements at 80 Green Bay Road
• Ordinance No. MC-07-2023: Establishing a Lakefront Preservation Overlay District (public hearing)
• Ordinance No. M-09-2023: Placing certain Lake Michigan shoreline property into the new overlay district (public hearing)
• Ordinance No. MC-08-2023: Creating a study and permit abeyance period for steep slope construction along Lake Michigan (public hearing)

The Village Council held public hearings and introduced four ordinances concerning zoning regulations for Lake Michigan bluff construction, the creation of a lakefront preservation overlay district, and procedures for special use permits. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,002,079.82 warrant list and lease amendments.

• Approved $2,002,079.82 warrant list (5-0)
• Approved lease amendment with USPS (5-0)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 80 Green Bay Road (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance MC-08-2023 regarding steep slope construction (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance MC-07-2023 regarding lakefront overlay district (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance M-09-2023 regarding zoning map amendments (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance MC-09-2023 regarding special use permit procedures (5-0)

Planned Development Commission

The Winnetka Planned Development Commission’s regular July 5, 2023 meeting was cancelled. No substantive decisions or discussions were scheduled.

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission's regular meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023, is cancelled due to lack of a quorum. All items originally on the agenda will be considered at a special meeting on July 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in Village Hall Council Chambers. This notice is procedural only; no decisions or discussions are scheduled for the cancelled date.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled to special meeting July 13, 2023, 7:00 p.m., Village Hall Council Chambers

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes adopting an ordinance on leaf blower use and licensing, waiving bidding for surveying services for the 2024 street rehabilitation project, and awarding contracts for custodial services and holiday lighting. They will also review a concept plan for a Chase Bank at 791 Elm Street and make appointments to boards.

• Ordinance MC-06-2023: Amending Village Code on leaf blower use and licensing (adoption)
• Resolution R-62-2023: Waiving bidding and approving agreement with Baxter & Woodman for surveying and CADD services for 2024 Street Rehabilitation and Public Improvement Project
• Resolution R-63-2023: Awarding contract to Alpha Building Maintenance Services, Inc. for custodial services
• Resolution R-64-2023: Approving agreement with B&B Holiday Decorating, LLC for holiday lighting installation/removal on public trees
• Chase Bank, 791 Elm Street - Planned Development Concept Plan Review

The Village Council approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, a warrant list, leaf blower code amendments, and various service contracts. The Council also reviewed a concept plan for a three-story commercial development at 791 Elm Street and made several board and commission appointments.

• Approved May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved Warrant List dated May 19, 2023 – June 1, 2023 in the amount of $501,056.84 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. MC-06-2023 concerning leaf blower use and licensing (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-62-2023 waiving bidding and approving an agreement with Baxter & Woodman for 2024 Street Rehabilitation surveying and CADD services (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-63-2023 awarding a custodial services contract to Alpha Building Maintenance Services, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. R-64-2023 approving an agreement with B&B Holiday Decorating, LLC for holiday lighting installation and removal (6-0)
• Appointed Katie Moor as Design Review Board Chair through June 20, 2028
• Appointed members to two-year terms on the Planned Development Commission expiring April 30, 2025

General

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission meets to review five demolition permit applications for both single-family homes and a commercial building. The commission will also discuss 2023 Preservation Awards nominations and member tours of a property at 1205 Sunset Road.

• Case No. 23-10-LPC: 620 Spruce Street single-family residence demolition review
• Case No. 23-13-LPC: 791 Elm Street commercial building demolition review
• Case No. 23-14-LPC: 1035 Sunset Road single-family residence demolition review
• Case No. 23-15-LPC: 844 Prospect Avenue single-family residence demolition review
• Case No. 23-16-LPC: 608 Willow Road single-family residence demolition review

The Commission approved demolition permits for four properties, requiring Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS/HAIS) documentation for two of them. Additionally, the Commission approved three nominations for the 2023 Preservation Awards and approved the minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Required HAIS documentation for 620 Spruce Street (4-0)
• Required HAIS documentation for 791 Elm Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 844 Prospect Avenue (4-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 608 Willow Road (4-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 1035 Sunset Road (4-0)
• Approved three 2023 Preservation Award nominations (4-0)

General

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2023, to consider continued and new applications. The main item is a continued review of a preliminary planned development for a four-story mixed-use building on Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue, which the Village Council will ultimately decide. The board will also review several sign permits and a certificate of appropriateness for exterior changes.

• Case 22-25-PD: Four-story mixed-use building at 714-740 Elm St and 511-515 Lincoln Ave (continued)
• Case 23-11-DR: Sign permit for Fons Plant-Based Empanadas/Deep Purple at 552 Lincoln Ave
• Case 23-12-DR: Sign replacement at Winnetka/Northfield Library, 768 Oak St
• Case 23-13-DR: Awning permit at 554-558 Green Bay Rd
• Case 23-14-DR: Window replacement, lighting, and painting at 80 Green Bay Rd (John Plunkett Interiors)

The Board recommended approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the One Winnetka mixed-use building, subject to four conditions including replacing gables with shed dormers and modifying the cornice. It also approved sign permits and certificates for other properties, and unanimously approved the May 18 minutes.

• Recommended approval of One Winnetka Certificate of Appropriateness with 4 conditions (5-0)
• Approved sign permit for 552 Lincoln Avenue (4-1)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 768 Oak library signs (5-0)
• Approved awning permit for 554-558 Green Bay Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 80 Green Bay Road (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Winnetka Environmental and Forestry Commission is meeting to review May minutes, discuss materials management, and hear a presentation from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. They will also discuss the Winnetka Power Plant and approve communication items for July and August.

• Presentation by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD)
• Discussion of Winnetka Power Plant
• Approval of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Materials management discussion
• Approval of July communication items

Village Council

The Village Council study session scheduled for June 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled and will not convene. This agenda contains only a notice of cancellation, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for June 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals meets to review continued and new zoning cases, including a two-lot subdivision at 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue and an addition at 615 Elm Street. The board also receives a community development report and hears public comments.

• Case No.23-02-SD: 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue — two-lot resubdivision with zoning variations for setbacks and floor area
• Case No. 23-06-V: 615 Elm Street — zoning variations for addition including side yard setback and gross floor area

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended approval of a two-lot resubdivision at 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue, including zoning variations for setbacks and gross floor area, forwarding the case to the Village Council. The Board also unanimously approved zoning variations for an addition at 615 Elm Street, which has final jurisdiction with the ZBA. Both votes were 5-0.

• Recommended approval of Case 23-02-SD (1415/1423 Asbury) with variations (5-0)
• Approved Case 23-06-V (615 Elm Street) variations for addition (5-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a special use permit for a new mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road, an ordinance on leaf blower use, and the purchase of police body cameras. The consent agenda includes agreements for beach staffing, a vehicle purchase, water intake maintenance, and transformers. Public comments and reports are also scheduled.

• Ordinance M-08-2023: Special use permit and variations for mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road (adoption)
• Ordinance MC-06-2023: Amending village code on leaf blower use and licensing (introduction)
• Resolution R-57-2023: Purchase of police body worn cameras, Tasers, and software from Axon Enterprises (adoption)
• Resolution R-58-2023: Intergovernmental agreement with Winnetka Park District for Cherry Street Beach staffing (adoption)
• Resolution R-59-2023: Waiving bidding, disposal and purchase of Public Works vehicle from Currie Motors (adoption)

The Village Council approved a special use permit for a new mixed-use building and authorized the purchase of police body cameras and tasers. Council also introduced an ordinance to restrict gasoline-powered leaf blowers with specific extensions for the Park District.

• Approved construction of mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road (5-0)
• Approved purchase of body worn cameras, tasers, and software from Axon Enterprises, Inc. (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance MC-06-2023 to restrict gasoline leaf blowers with modifications for Park District (Voice vote)
• Approved $2,971,461.41 warrant list (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Global Infrastructure, LLC for water plant intake maintenance (5-0)
• Approved contract with Weg Transformers USA, LLC for pad mount transformers (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Winnetka Park District for Cherry Street Beach staffing (5-0)
• Appointed Brendan Andrew to the Environmental & Forestry Commission through June 6, 2026 (Voice vote)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board holds a rescheduled regular meeting to review and accept the March meeting minutes and the treasurer's report showing an approximately $143,000 balance. Members will review completed purchases from prior minutes and discuss a long list of pending purchases and new business items, ranging from recurring supplies to equipment and training gear. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

• Treasurer's report: approx. $143,000 balance
• Pending purchases include conference room remodel, binoculars, riding assignment board, WFD blankets, North Face jackets for new hires
• New business: IdentiFire SCBA Accountability System, cancer reducing hoods, exposure suits, rehab chairs
• New business: Stop the Bleed training equipment, breast cancer duty shirts, PFD/strobe light
• New business: monitor brackets for ambulances, EMS report computer, locker room update

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board meets to review continued and new applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The board will continue a pending planned development project at Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue and review a new application for signage changes at a coffee shop on Green Bay Road.

• Case No. 22-25-PD: Continued review of One-Winnetka mixed-use building at 714-16, 718-732, 736 & 740 Elm Street and 511 & 515 Lincoln Avenue
• Case No. 23-07-DR: Continued review of Bank of America lighting changes at 1010 Green Bay Road
• Case No. 23-10-DR: New application for Tala Coffee signage and facade revisions at 93 Green Bay Road

The Design Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for new exterior lighting at 1010 Green Bay Road (Bank of America), conditioned on moving two pole fixtures to locations suggested by board members. It also approved an amendment for Tala Coffee at 93 Green Bay Road, allowing minor facade revisions and illuminated wall and door signs. A planned development application for Elm Street and Lincoln Avenue was continued to the June 15, 2023 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Bank of America exterior lighting, with two pole fixtures moved per board suggestions (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness amendment for Tala Coffee facade revisions and illuminated signs (5-0)
• Continued Case 22-25-PD (Elm Street/Lincoln Avenue planned development) to June 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Katie Moor as Acting Chairperson (5-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to consider a special use permit, zoning variations, and a certificate of appropriateness for a new mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including contracts for security system upgrades, sewer relining, and sanitary sewer inspection, as well as an amendment to a stormwater project agreement with the Park District.

• Ordinance M-08-2023: Special use permit, zoning variations, and certificate of appropriateness for new mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road (introduction)
• Resolution R-53-2023: Contract with Scientel Solutions, LLC for security and door system upgrade and expansion
• Resolution R-54-2023: Amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Winnetka Park District for North of Willow Road Stormwater Project
• Resolution R-55-2023: Contract with Hoerr Construction, Inc. for sewer relining work
• Resolution R-56-2023: Contract with American Underground Inc. for sanitary sewer inspection services

The Village Council introduced Ordinance No. M-08-2023, which would grant a special use permit, zoning variations, and a certificate of appropriateness for a new four-story mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road. The motion passed 5-1, with Trustee Dearborn voting no. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including contracts for security systems, sewer relining, and inspection services, and a $2.72 million warrant list.

• Introduced Ordinance No. M-08-2023 for mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $2,719,788.94 (6-0)
• Awarded contract to Scientel Solutions for security and door system upgrade
• Approved amendment to IGA with Winnetka Park District for North of Willow Road stormwater project
• Awarded sewer relining contract to Hoerr Construction, Inc.
• Awarded sanitary sewer inspection contract to American Underground Inc.
• Approved additional annual outdoor seating area permits

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Fire Fighters Foreign Fire Insurance Board cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023, due to board member unavailability. A rescheduled regular meeting will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 7:30am in the Fire Department classroom at 428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. No agenda items are listed; the notice only provides the cancellation and rescheduling details.

• Cancellation of May 15, 2023 regular meeting
• Rescheduled meeting: May 22, 2023, 7:30am, Fire Department classroom, 428 Green Bay Road

Firefighters Pension Board

The Winnetka Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and investment reports. They will also discuss and possibly take action on a crime/cyber security proposal, certify board election results, and consider accounting services proposals. The meeting includes public comment and may go into closed session if needed.

• Discussion/Possible Action – Crime/Cyber Security Proposal
• Certify Board Election Results – Active Member Position
• Discussion/Possible Action – Authorized Agents and Account Representatives for FPIF
• Discussion/Possible Action – Accounting Services Proposals
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Winnetka Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will review 2023 priorities, a climate action plan update, and SolSmart progress. The meeting also includes forester updates and new business on energy topics. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a study session to discuss the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Discussion of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart meters

The Council held a study session to review the proposed Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project to modernize water and electric metering. No contracts were approved during this session.

• Unanimously agreed that the AMI project would be beneficial for the Village and improve systems

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a regular meeting that includes the adoption of a collective bargaining agreement with a union, a contract for directional boring work, and the swearing-in of newly elected officials. The agenda also includes appointments to various commissions and organizational assignments for the new council term.

• Resolution R-48-2023: Approving collective bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150
• Resolution R-51-2023: Contract with Maple Cable Construction, Inc. for directional boring work
• Oath of office for Village President Chris Rintz and Trustees Dearborn, Orsic, and Albinson
• Resolution R-52-2023: Appointing director and alternate to Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County
• Appointments to Environmental & Forestry Commission and Plan Commission Chairperson

The Winnetka Village Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, a $756,919.23 warrant list, and a collective bargaining agreement with Operating Engineers Local 150. The council also adopted resolutions for directional boring work with Maple Cable Construction, appointed officials to SWANCC and local commissions, and swore in newly elected officials. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $756,919.23 (6-0)
• Adopted collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 150 (6-0)
• Adopted contract with Maple Cable Construction for directional boring (6-0)
• Adopted resolution appointing SWANCC director and alternate (voice vote)
• Appointed Gregory A. Frezados to Environmental & Forestry Commission (voice vote)
• Appointed Layla Danley as Plan Commission Chair (voice vote)
• Approved Council Organizational Assignments for 2023-2024 (voice vote)
• Adopted commendations for outgoing Trustees Swierk and Cripe (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission will review a continued Historical Architectural Impact Study for a single-family residence at 13 Indian Hill Road. The commission will also discuss renaming the commission, monthly communications, potential local preservation programs, and check quorum for the June 5 meeting.

• Continued HAIS review for 13 Indian Hill Road (Case No. 23-01-LPC)
• Discussion on changing the commission's name
• Discussion of potential local preservation programs
• Quorum check for June 5, 2023 regular meeting

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission voted 4-0 to approve the demolition of the single-family residence at 13 Indian Hill Road without imposing a 270-day delay. The decision followed a continued review of the Historical Architectural Impact Study and discussion of the applicant's site restoration plans. The Commission also discussed a potential name change to 'Historic Preservation Commission' and other preservation initiatives, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved demolition of 13 Indian Hill Road without delay (4-0)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Police Pension Board

The Winnetka Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, investment and treasurer reports, and trustee training expenses. They will also vote on new fund members, retirement benefits for two officers, and possible adoption of a cash management policy and other resolutions.

• Approve regular retirement benefits for Marc Hornstein and Ian Levy
• Approve applications for membership from Charles Janes and Jeffery Laabs
• Discussion/possible action on resolution to amend rules (adoption of cash management policy)
• Discussion/possible action on accounting services proposals
• Appointed member term expiration for John O'Malley

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 26, 2023. The main item is a new application for a Special Use Permit to allow street-level off-street parking along the alley for a proposed four-story mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road. The Village Council has final jurisdiction on this request. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 22 meeting and check for a quorum for the May 24 meeting.

• Case No. 23-04-SU: Special Use Permit for off-street parking at 564 Green Bay Road
• Approval of March 22, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Quorum check for May 24, 2023, Regular Meeting

The Winnetka Plan Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for 564 Green Bay Road, allowing two off-street parking spaces at street level along the alley for a new four-story mixed-use building. The recommendation will go to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction. The Commission also approved the March 22, 2023 meeting minutes and discussed scheduling for a potential May meeting.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for off-street parking at 564 Green Bay Road (7-0)
• Approved March 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM was cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider several applications for certificates of appropriateness, sign permits, and variations. Key items include a continued application for a new four-story mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road, a withdrawn sign application, and several new sign and lighting requests. The board will also review a preliminary planned development for a four-story building on Elm Street.

• Case 23-04-SU: 564 Green Bay Road - new four-story mixed-use building (continued)
• Case 23-03-DR: 594 Green Bay Road - Baird & Warner sign application withdrawn
• Case 23-07-DR: 1010 Green Bay Road - Bank of America exterior lighting
• Case 23-08-DR: 64 Green Bay Road - Aboyer permanent pergola
• Case 22-25-PD: One-Winnetka preliminary planned development on Elm Street

The Winnetka Design Review Board recommended approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new four-story mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road, with a unanimous 4-0 vote. The board also approved several sign permits and a fence installation, continued a lighting application, and continued the One Winnetka planned development for further review.

• Recommended approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 564 Green Bay Road mixed-use building (4-0)
• Approved sign variance for Bliss Salon at 818 Elm Street (4-0)
• Approved sign and awning permit for Bunny & Babe at 557 Chestnut Street (4-0)
• Continued Bank of America lighting application at 1010 Green Bay Road to May 18 (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for permanent pergola at 64 Green Bay Road with condition to paint white (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for backyard fence at 962-964 Green Bay Road (4-0)
• Continued One Winnetka planned development to May 18 for further review (4-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes adopting a new comprehensive plan, waiving bidding for several professional services and equipment purchases, and approving a special use for an addition at Hubbard Woods School. The meeting also includes proclamations for Monarch Remembrance Day and Arbor Day.

• Ordinance M-06-2023: Adopting a Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Winnetka
• Resolution R-44-2023: Waiving bidding for engineering services with Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
• Resolution R-45-2023: Waiving bidding to dispose of a fire vehicle and purchase a new incident command vehicle from Schmidt Chevrolet Cadillac
• Resolution R-46-2023: Waiving bidding for software licenses from Liftoff, LLC
• Ordinance M-07-2023: Special use and variations for an addition at Hubbard Woods School

The Village Council adopted a Comprehensive Plan and approved zoning amendments for additions and site improvements at Hubbard Woods School. The Council also approved a warrant list for over $1.3 million and several professional service and equipment contracts.

• Adopted Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Winnetka
• Approved Ordinance M-07-2023 for Hubbard Woods School addition and site improvements (6-0)
• Approved warrant list dated March 24 – April 6, 2023 for $1,364,043.76
• Approved professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
• Approved purchase of new Incident Command Vehicle from Schmidt Chevrolet Cadillac
• Approved purchase of software licenses from Liftoff, LLC
• Approved purchase of pedestrian crossing signs from Lightguard Systems, Inc.
• Adopted proclamations for Monarch Remembrance Day and Arbor Day

Historic Preservation Commission

The Landmark Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review demolition permits and historical architectural impact studies. The commission will also discuss the 2023 Preservation Awards and upcoming meeting quorum.

• Demolition permit review for 1205 Sunset Road
• Historical Architectural Impact Study review for 13 Indian Hill Road
• Historical Architectural Impact Study review for 614 Pine Lane
• 2023 Preservation Awards update

The Commission approved a demolition permit for 1205 Sunset Road (4-0) and found the HAIS complete for 13 Indian Hill Road, but tied 2-2 on whether to delay that demolition, so the matter was continued to May 1, 2023. The Commission also approved demolition without delay for 614 Pine Lane (4-0).

• Approved demolition permit for 1205 Sunset Road (4-0)
• Found HAIS complete for 13 Indian Hill Road (4-0)
• Motion to delay demolition for 13 Indian Hill Road failed on tie (2-2)
• Motion to approve demolition without delay for 13 Indian Hill Road failed on tie (2-2)
• Continued 13 Indian Hill Road demolition decision to May 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Found HAIS complete for 614 Pine Lane (4-0)
• Approved demolition without delay for 614 Pine Lane (4-0)
• Approved March 26, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission will discuss new business including a village-wide composting program and next steps for the Climate Action Plan. The meeting also includes updates on a coal tar ban report and the SolSmart expansion.

• Coal Tar Ban Report and Discussion
• Village-wide Composting Program discussion
• Climate Action Plan Next Steps
• SolSmart Expansion discussion
• EFC Green Award Submission

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council is holding a study session with one substantive discussion item: the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of gasoline-powered leaf blowers

The Village Council held a study session to discuss proposed regulations for gasoline-powered leaf blowers, including a 9-month ban allowing use only in April, October, and November, an annual license requirement, and a target implementation date of January 1, 2024. No formal vote was taken; staff will consult stakeholders and report back on potential exemptions.

• Discussed proposed 9-month ban on gas leaf blowers (no vote)
• Considered annual license and fee requirement (no vote)
• Set target implementation date of January 1, 2024 (discussed)
• Directed staff to engage stakeholders on exemptions (no vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two new cases: a resubdivision and garage construction at 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue (continued to May 8), and a special use permit for a four-story mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road. The board will also approve minutes from the March 13 meeting and receive a community development report. Public comments are permitted on all agenda items.

• Case 23-02-SD: Two-lot resubdivision at 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue, with zoning variations for setbacks and gross floor area; continued to May 8, 2023.
• Case 23-04-SU: Special use permit for off-street parking and zoning variations for a four-story mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road.
• Approval of March 13, 2023, regular meeting minutes.
• Community Development Report.
• Quorum check for May 8, 2023, regular meeting.

The Board recommended approval for a four-story mixed-use building featuring residential units and commercial space. The request included a special use permit for street-level parking and variations for rear yard setbacks and parking space minimums. One other case was continued to a future meeting.

• Recommended approval of special use permit and zoning variations for 564 Green Bay Road (4-1)
• Continued Case No. 23-02-SD (1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue) to May 8, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider several items, including introducing a new comprehensive plan, a special use and variation for Northshore Country Day School, and awarding a contract for pad mount transformers. The consent agenda includes rejecting bids and awarding a contract to Weg Transformers USA, LLC, extending a health inspection agreement, and approving temporary staffing services.

• Ordinance M-05-2023: Special use, variations, and certificate of appropriateness for Northshore Country Day School at 310 Green Bay Road
• Ordinance M-06-2023: Adopting a comprehensive plan for the Village (introduction)
• Resolution R-35-2023: Awarding contract to Weg Transformers USA, LLC for three 1000 kVA pad mount transformers
• Resolution R-42-2023: Extending agreement with Health Inspection Professionals, Inc.
• Resolution R-43-2023: Agreement with Govtemp USA, LLC for temporary staffing

The Council adopted a grant agreement for $16 million to fund the Stormwater Project and approved zoning amendments for the North Shore Country Day School. The Council also introduced a new Comprehensive Plan for the Village and approved several service contracts via the consent agenda.

• Approved $16M grant agreement for Stormwater Project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance M-05-2023 for North Shore Country Day School site improvements (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance M-06-2023 to adopt a Comprehensive Plan (Voice Vote)
• Approved $1,560,412.06 warrant list (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Weg Transformers USA, LLC for three transformers (5-0)
• Approved agreement extension with Health Inspection Professionals, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Govtemp USA, LLC for temporary staffing (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Winnetka-Northfield-Glencoe Chamber of Commerce Day (5-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board will hold a special meeting via Zoom to conduct official business. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes and a discussion regarding a conditional offer of employment for a patrol officer.

• Approval of March 15, 2023 minutes
• Patrol Officer Conditional Offer of Employment

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved a conditional offer of employment for a new patrol officer. The board also approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023, meeting and held a closed session regarding personnel and employment.

• Approved conditional offer of employment to Jeffrey Laabs for patrol officer
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel and employment discussion

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will consider two new applications: a special use permit amendment for an addition to Hubbard Woods Elementary School and a subdivision with zoning variations for properties on Asbury Avenue. Public comments are allowed on all agenda items.

• Case 23-03-SU: Hubbard Woods Elementary School (1110 Chatfield Road) addition, special use permit amendment
• Case 23-02-SD: Two-lot resubdivision at 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue with zoning variations
• Approval of minutes from February and March meetings
• Community Development Report
• Quorum check for April 26, 2023 meeting

The Winnetka Plan Commission recommended approval of an amendment to the special use permit for Hubbard Woods Elementary School to allow construction of an addition. The Commission also approved a two-lot resubdivision at 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue, including zoning variations. Both recommendations will go to the Village Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of special use amendment for Hubbard Woods Elementary addition (5-0)
• Approved final plat of subdivision and zoning variations for 1415 and 1423 Asbury Avenue (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 15, February 22, and March 1 meetings (6-0 each)

Village Council

The Village Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering several adoptions, including an ordinance amending firearm regulations, contracts for forestry and tree watering services, and compensation changes for the Village Manager and department heads. Under ordinances and resolutions, the Council will also consider introducing/adopting a Class X special use liquor permit classification change and adopting lakefront regulation updates.

• Ordinance MC-02-2023 amending Chapter 9.12 on firearm regulations (adoption)
• Resolution R-36-2023 awarding forestry contract to Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management
• Resolution R-37-2023 awarding tree watering contract to Advanced Tree Care, Inc.
• Resolution R-39-2023 establishing Village Manager compensation changes
• Ordinance MC-04-2023 on Class X special use liquor permit classification (introduction/adoption)

The Winnetka Village Council approved a consent agenda including a $1.6M warrant list, firearm regulation amendments, and multiple contracts. It also adopted an ordinance allowing Farmer's Market vendors to obtain a single liquor license for the season, and adopted updated lakefront regulations. All votes were unanimous with one trustee absent.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,602,632.38 warrant list (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-02-2023 amending firearm regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-36-2023 awarding forestry contract to Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-37-2023 awarding tree watering contract to Advanced Tree Care, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-38-2023 extending Strand Associates contract for Hibbard Preserve Stormwater Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-39-2023 establishing Village Manager compensation changes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-40-2023 establishing department head compensation effective Jan 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-04-2023 allowing single-season liquor license for Farmer's Market vendors (5-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board is holding a regular meeting to review and accept minutes from January, the treasurer's report, and completed purchases. They will also discuss pending purchases and new business items, including a conference room remodel, patio remodel, and various equipment purchases.

• Conference Room Remodel
• Patio Remodel/ Dumpster Relocation
• Electric Vehicle Fire Blankets x3
• North Face Jackets for New Hires
• Foreign Fire Insurance Municipal League Fee Paperwork

The Board approved funding for fire department blankets, new hire jackets, and a fitness budget for members. Several previous purchases, including an ice maker and electric vehicle fire blankets, were noted as completed.

• Approved $350 per member for 2023 UAS Clothing/Shoes Fitness Budget
• Approved up to $3,000 for Winnetka Fire Department blankets
• Approved up to $950 for North Face Jackets for new hires
• Accepted January 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Treasurer's report
• Tabled Patio Remodel/Dumpster relocation pending permits and quotes

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board will consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and sign permits. Key items include a school addition at Hubbard Woods Elementary School, a new four-story mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road, and various sign requests. The board will also approve minutes from its February meeting and check for a quorum for the April meeting.

• Case 23-03-SU: Hubbard Woods Elementary School addition at 1110 Chatfield Road
• Case 23-04-SU: New four-story mixed-use building at 564 Green Bay Road
• Case 23-06-DR: Wall sign for Lana Jewelry at 912 Green Bay Road
• Case 23-03-DR: Window decal signs and variation for Baird & Warner at 594 Green Bay Road
• Case 23-05-DR: Replace iron railings and balconies with Juliette railings at 1041-47 Tower Road

The Design Review Board recommended approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Hubbard Woods Elementary School addition, subject to review of a landscape plan to buffer the mechanical enclosure. The board also approved a wall sign for Lana Jewelry and a railing replacement project, continued a Baird & Warner sign request, and continued a mixed-use building application for further review.

• Approved wall sign at 912 Green Bay Road (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for railing replacement at 1041-47 Tower Road (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Hubbard Woods Elementary School addition with landscaping condition (4-0)
• Continued Baird & Warner window decal sign request to next meeting (4-0)
• Continued 564 Green Bay Road mixed-use building application to April 20 (4-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and entering a closed session. The main actionable item is a conditional offer of employment for a patrol officer, which the board will discuss or decide.

• Approval of minutes from February 27 and 28, 2023
• Closed session (reason not specified)
• Patrol Officer Conditional Offer of Employment

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners removed eight individuals from the patrol officer recruitment process. The board also approved minutes from two February meetings and held a closed session to discuss personnel and employment.

• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Removed John Schmuttenmaer from patrol officer recruitment process (3-0)
• Removed Chance Ballog, Kyle Codd, Eric Drozdek, Evan Leonard, Scott Scully, Michael Sherman, and Sebastian Strozik from patrol officer recruitment process (3-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council and Plan Commission are holding a joint study session to discuss the proposed Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes public comments and a review of the plan, followed by a closed session. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Review of Proposed Comprehensive Plan

The Village Council and Plan Commission held a joint study session to review the proposed Winnetka Futures 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Council directed staff and the Lakota Group to make three adjustments: add a lakefront development goal, improve digital navigation features, and reword certain goals to reflect ongoing work. No formal adoption occurred; an ordinance to adopt the plan will be considered at a future meeting.

• Directed staff and Lakota Group to add lakefront development goal to Comprehensive Plan
• Directed insertion of digital navigation features in the Plan PDF
• Directed rewording of goals to clarify existing work on certain items
• Scheduled future consideration of ordinance to adopt Comprehensive Plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from Winnetka Public School District 36 to amend a special use permit and grant zoning variations for an addition at Hubbard Woods Elementary School, 1110 Chatfield Road. The variations would allow the addition to exceed limits on gross floor area, roofed lot coverage, and impermeable lot coverage. The board will also approve minutes from the February 13 meeting and receive a community development report. Final jurisdiction on the school request rests with the Village Council.

• Case 23-03-SU: amendment to special use permit for playground improvements at 1110 Chatfield Road
• Requested variations to exceed maximum gross floor area, roofed lot coverage, and impermeable lot coverage
• Addition proposed on southwest corner of existing school building
• Approval of February 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Quorum check for April 10, 2023 regular meeting

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit amendment and zoning variations for an addition to Hubbard Woods Elementary School at 1110 Chatfield Road. The recommendation will go to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction. The board also approved the February 13, 2023 meeting minutes and discussed scheduling for the April 10 meeting.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit amendment and zoning variations for 1110 Chatfield Road addition (7-0)

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental and Forestry Commission is meeting to discuss several environmental initiatives, including a village-wide composting program, next steps for the Climate Action Plan, and a report on the coal tar ban. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from its February 8, 2023 meeting and consider Green Awards.

• Discussion of village-wide composting program
• Climate Action Plan next steps
• Coal tar ban report and discussion
• EFC Green Awards
• Approval of February 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering several adoptions, including ordinances on renewable energy interconnection and a setback variation, plus resolutions on a contract for streetscape work and an intergovernmental agreement. The council will also introduce or adopt items on Class X liquor permits, firearm regulations, and lakefront code updates, and consider change orders for boiler work.

• Ordinance MC-03-2023: Amending Chapter 13.08 on renewable energy source interconnection (adoption)
• Ordinance M-04-2023: 232 Sheridan - GFA, corner & rear yard setback variations (adoption)
• Resolution R-32-2023: Awarding contract to A. Lamp Concrete, Inc. for streetscape and site improvements at 93 Green Bay Road (adoption)
• Ordinance MC-04-2023: Amending Class X special use liquor permit classification (introduction/adoption)
• Ordinance MC-02-2023: Amending Chapter 9.12 on firearm regulations (introduction)

The Winnetka Village Council approved the consent agenda, including ordinances on renewable energy interconnection and a setback variation, and resolutions for a streetscape contract and administrative services. It also approved two change orders for boiler repairs at the electric plant, waiving competitive bidding for one. Two ordinances were introduced for future consideration: one on firearm regulations and one updating lakefront regulations.

• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $782,138.87 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-03-2023 on renewable energy interconnection (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance MC-04-2023 for 232 Sheridan setback variations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-30-2023 amending renewable energy credit calculation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-31-2023 for intergovernmental agreement with Fire Insurance Board (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-32-2023 awarding contract to A. Lamp Concrete for 93 Green Bay Road (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-33-2023 waiving bidding for asbestos abatement change order (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-34-2023 approving boiler tube installation change order (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission will review three demolition permit applications for single-family residences and two Historical Architectural Impact Studies (HAIS), including one for Leicester Hall on the North Shore Country Day School campus. The commission will also discuss a possible name change and other administrative matters.

• Demolition permit review for 1304 Asbury Avenue (Case 23-04-LPC)
• Demolition permit review for 1205 Sunset Road (Case 23-05-LPC)
• Demolition permit review for 1087 Cherry Street (Case 23-06-LPC)
• HAIS review for 645 Sheridan Road (Case 22-23-LPC)
• HAIS review for Leicester Hall, 310 Green Bay Road (Case 23-03-LPC)

The Commission approved demolition permits for residences at 1304 Asbury Avenue and 1087 Cherry Street. It imposed 270-day demolition delays for 645 Sheridan Road and 310 Green Bay Road (Leicester Hall) to explore preservation alternatives. The application for 1205 Sunset Road was continued to April 2023.

• Approved demolition permit for 1304 Asbury Avenue (6-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 1087 Cherry Street (6-0)
• Continued demolition application for 1205 Sunset Road to April 2023 (6-0)
• Found HAIS for 645 Sheridan Road complete (6-0)
• Imposed 270-day demolition delay for 645 Sheridan Road (6-0)
• Found HAIS for 310 Green Bay Road complete (6-0)
• Imposed 270-day demolition delay for 310 Green Bay Road until Nov 3, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission is holding a special meeting to continue a public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan and consider recommending its approval to the Village Council. The meeting also includes quorum checks for upcoming joint and regular meetings. Public comment is allowed on all agenda items.

• Public hearing on the Proposed Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Winnetka (continued from Feb 15, 2023)
• Consider recommendation of approval of the Comprehensive Plan to the Village Council
• Quorum check for March 14, 2023 Special Joint Plan Commission/Village Council Meeting
• Quorum check for March 22, 2023 Regular Meeting

The Winnetka Plan Commission held a continued public hearing on the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan, heard public comments on parking, lakefront, and zoning concerns, and then voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval of the Plan to the Village Council. The recommendation includes deferring prioritization of initiatives to the Village Council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to Village Council (6-0)
• Deferred prioritization of initiatives in the Implementation section to Village Council (as part of recommendation)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting, largely procedural, with a closed session and a single item of new business: a conditional offer of employment for a patrol officer. Public comments will be heard before the closed session.

• Patrol Officer Conditional Offer of Employment

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. Following the session, the Board approved a conditional offer of employment for a new patrol officer and removed seven candidates from the current recruitment process.

• Extended conditional offer of employment to Daniel Yousif (3-0)
• Removed seven candidates from patrol officer recruitment process (3-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners held a special meeting to approve past minutes and discuss new business, including a conditional job offer to a patrol officer. No substantive decisions were listed beyond routine procedural items.

• Approval of February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Conditional offer of employment for patrol officer

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners held a special meeting and approved a conditional offer of employment to Charles Janes for a patrol officer position, subject to post-offer exams. The board also approved the February 7, 2023 minutes and adjourned to closed session to discuss personnel. No public comment or new business was conducted.

• Approved conditional offer of employment to Charles Janes as patrol officer (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 7, 2023 special meeting (2-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for personnel discussion (2-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission will consider an amendment to a Special Use Permit for North Shore Country Day School at 310 Green Bay Road. The amendment would allow renovation of the existing gymnasium and construction of an addition with a new gymnasium and multi-purpose space. The Village Council has final jurisdiction. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and quorum checks for upcoming meetings.

• Case No. 23-01-SU: Special Use Permit amendment for North Shore Country Day School gymnasium addition
• Approval of January 25, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
• Quorum checks for March 1, March 14, and March 22 meetings

The Winnetka Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of an amendment to the existing special use permit for North Shore Country Day School, allowing renovation of the Mac Gym and construction of a new gymnasium and multi-purpose space at 310 Green Bay Road. The recommendation will go to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction. The Commission also approved the January 25, 2023 meeting minutes and discussed quorum for upcoming meetings.

• Recommended approval of special use amendment for North Shore Country Day School gym renovation and addition (5-0)
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (5-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and permits, plus introductions of an ordinance for property variations at 232 Sheridan and amendments to the village code on renewable energy interconnection and production credits. Public comments and reports are also scheduled.

• Ordinance M-04-2023: 232 Sheridan - GFA, Corner & Rear Yard Setback Variations (Introduction)
• Ordinance MC-03-2023: Amending Chapter 13.08 on Interconnection of Renewable Energy Sources (Introduction)
• Resolution R-30-2023: Amending method of calculating Renewable Energy Production Credits (Introduction)
• Resolution R-23-2023: Contract with Rubino Engineering, Inc. for Material Testing Services (Adoption)
• Resolution R-26-2023: Non-exclusive license for Farmers Market at Elm Street Train Station Parking Lot and Station Park (Adoption)

The Winnetka Village Council approved two outdoor dining agreements (Tocco and Good Grapes) after removing them from the consent agenda for separate consideration, with Trustee Swierk voting against both. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a warrant list of $508,954.24 and several resolutions for contracts and permits. Introductions were made for ordinances on zoning variations and renewable energy interconnection, as well as a resolution on renewable energy credits.

• Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $508,954.24 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-24-2023: Outdoor Dining Agreement with Tocco (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-2023: Outdoor Dining Agreement with Good Grapes (5-1)
• Introduced Ordinance M-04-2023: zoning variations for 232 Sheridan (voice vote)
• Introduced Ordinance MC-03-2023: renewable energy interconnection code changes (voice vote)
• Introduced Resolution R-30-2023: renewable energy production credit calculation (voice vote)

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board/Sign Board of Appeals is meeting to review a sign permit application for window signs at 986 Green Bay Road (Selleria Veneta), approve prior meeting minutes, and check for a quorum at the next meeting. Public comment is allowed on all agenda items.

• Case No. 23-04-DR: Sign permit for window signs at 986 Green Bay Road (Selleria Veneta)
• Approval of January 19, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Quorum check for March 16, 2023 meeting

The Design Review Board approved a sign permit for Selleria Veneta to install three window signs at 986 Green Bay Road. The board also approved the minutes from the January 19, 2023, meeting.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved sign permit for 986 Green Bay Road (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Winnetka Plan Commission is holding a public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan for the Village and will consider recommending its approval to the Village Council. The meeting also includes public comments, a Community Development report, and quorum checks for upcoming meetings.

• Public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Winnetka
• Consider recommendation of approval of the Comprehensive Plan to the Village Council
• Quorum check for next regular meeting on February 22, 2023
• Quorum check for joint meeting with Village Council on March 14, 2023

The Winnetka Plan Commission held a public hearing to review and discuss revisions to the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan, including land use classifications, institutional and open space zoning requirements, and implementation priorities. After hearing public comments from residents regarding lakefront access, parking, housing options, and energy use, the Commission unanimously voted to continue the public hearing to March 1, 2023.

• Continued the public hearing on the Proposed Comprehensive Plan to March 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. (7-0)

Village Council

The Village Council's regular meeting scheduled for February 14, 2023, is cancelled and will not convene. No business items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• Meeting cancellation notice for February 14, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an amendment to a Special Use Permit and zoning variations for North Shore Country Day School at 310 Green Bay Road. The request would allow renovation of the Mac Gymnasium and construction of an addition with a new gymnasium and multi-purpose space, exceeding limits on gross floor area and building height. The Village Council has final jurisdiction. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a quorum check for the next meeting.

• Case 23-01-SU: amendment to Special Use Permit for North Shore Country Day School
• Zoning variations to exceed maximum gross floor area and building height (2-1/2 stories)
• Renovation of existing Mac Gymnasium and construction of gymnasium addition
• Public comment accepted via email or letter before meeting
• Village Council has final jurisdiction on the request

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended approval for an amendment to a special use permit and zoning variations for North Shore Country Day School. The project includes renovating the Mac Gymnasium and constructing a new gymnasium and multi-purpose space. Final jurisdiction rests with the Village Council.

• Recommended approval of special use permit amendment and zoning variations for 310 Green Bay Road (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports, investment results, and membership applications. The meeting includes discussions on annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners and a crime/cyber security proposal.

• Approval of annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
• Discussion of crime/cyber security proposal
• Review of Lauterbach and Amen LLP engagement letter
• Contribution refund application for Larry Matthies
• Independent Medical Examination for Adam Kolka

Environmental, Forestry, & Sustainability Commission

The Environmental and Forestry Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving January minutes, receiving updates on the Winnetka 2040 plan and sustainability coordinator activities, and discussing new items like the Green Awards and a review of the 2021 draft sustainability plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of 2021 Draft Sustainability Plan
• Green Awards Update
• Naperville Renewable Energy Program Report
• Plan Commission/Winnetka 2040 Update
• Approval of January 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is meeting virtually to approve the 2023 Patrol Officer Eligibility List, along with minutes from two prior meetings. Public comments will be taken. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of 2023 Patrol Officer Eligibility List
• Approval of November 16, 2022 minutes
• Approval of November 21, 2022 minutes
• Public comments period

The Winnetka Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved the minutes from two previous meetings and approved the 2023 Patrol Officer Eligibility List containing 26 candidates.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2023 Patrol Officer Eligibility List with 26 candidates (3-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, renewal of a mutual aid agreement, rejection of bids and award of a transformer contract, purchase of police squad cars, a plat consolidation for properties on Elder Lane, and contracts for streetscape, street rehab, and stormwater projects. Public comments will be heard, and the council will also approve minutes and the warrant list.

• Resolution R-14-2023: Approval of collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Firefighters
• Resolution R-15-2023: MABAS Intergovernmental Agreement Renewal
• Resolution R-18-2023: Rejecting all bids, waiving bidding requirements, awarding contract to Weg Transformers USA, LLC for 750 kVA pad mount transformer
• Resolution R-22-2023: Purchase of two police squad cars
• Ordinance M-02-2023: Plat of consolidation & variation for 484 & 488 Elder

The Winnetka Village Council approved a plat of consolidation for 484 & 488 Elder Lane, allowing the lots to be merged into one for a home addition. The Council also awarded contracts for the Streetscape Phase 5 project, the annual street rehabilitation program, and the Hibbard Preserve stormwater project, all by unanimous roll call votes. The consent agenda, including a $3.8 million warrant list and several resolutions, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance M-02-2023 consolidating lots at 484 & 488 Elder Lane (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-19-2023 awarding Streetscape Phase 5 contract to A Lamp Concrete Contractors (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-20-2023 awarding Annual Street Rehab Program contract (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-2023 awarding Hibbard Preserve Stormwater contract (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,827,681.71 warrant list and resolutions R-14, R-15, R-18, R-22 (6-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council convened a special meeting with only procedural items. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed on the agenda beyond a closed session for personnel matters under state law.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Historic Preservation Commission meets to review public comments, approve past meeting minutes, and consider two demolition permit applications. The meeting also includes updates on a property at 525 Ash Street and a call for nominations for preservation awards.

• Review of demolition permit for 67 Brier Street single-family residence
• Review of demolition permit for Leicester Hall at 310 Green Bay Road (North Shore Country Day School campus)
• Update on supplementary information for 525 Ash Street
• Call for nominations for 2023 Preservation Awards

The Commission approved a demolition permit for the single-family residence at 67 Brier Street (5-0), finding no architectural or historical significance. For Leicester Hall at 310 Green Bay Road, the Commission voted (5-0) that the building has sufficient historic merit to warrant a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) before any demolition permit is issued, despite the applicant's presentation. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and discussion of preservation awards.

• Approved demolition permit for 67 Brier Street (5-0)
• Determined Leicester Hall at 310 Green Bay Road warrants an HAIS prior to demolition permit (5-0)
• Approved January 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council held a special study session to discuss existing lakefront zoning, development, and engineering regulations. Council members reviewed current Village Code provisions and identified a lack of clarity, reaching consensus to implement clarification and guidance. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was educational and directed future amendments to be brought before Council.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session
• Council consensus to implement clarification and guidance on lakefront regulations

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board held a special meeting on January 31, 2023. The board discussed and unanimously approved a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Winnetka. The approved agreement is to be signed by board members and returned to the Village.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village (all in favor)

Village Council

The Village Council convened for a special meeting and voted to enter a closed session to discuss probable or imminent litigation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for litigation discussion (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission reviewed a draft Comprehensive Plan, discussing land use categories, parking concerns in business districts, and the integration of lakefront assets. The Commission decided to continue the review of the Implementation section and hold a formal public hearing at the next special meeting.

• Approved December 21, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Decided to hold a formal public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan on February 15, 2023
• Agreed to remove specific community quotes from the draft plan
• Decided not to move the sustainability Pillar in the plan's order at this time
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (8-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Winnetka Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved multiple purchases and allocations, including $5,000 for gear racks, $3,000 for a Peloton bike, $25,000 for a LUCAS device, and $11,000 for hose replacement. The board also re-elected three members to two-year terms and scheduled a special meeting to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the village. No treasurer's report was given, and a patio remodel was tabled pending permits and quotes.

• Approved $5,000 additional for gear racks (motioned by RC, seconded by KT)
• Approved $3,000 for Peloton bike (motioned by JR, seconded by TM)
• Approved $25,000 for LUCAS device (motioned by KS, seconded by JR)
• Approved $11,000 for hose replacement (motioned by JC, seconded by TM)
• Approved $1,500 for riding assignment board (motioned by JR, seconded by JC)
• Approved $350 per member for fitness clothing/shoes for 2023 (motioned by KT, seconded by JR)
• Approved $500 for gym equipment replacement (motioned by TM, seconded by KS)
• Re-elected Colpaert, Clement, and Tuttle to two-year terms expiring 12/31/2024

Design Review Board

The Winnetka Design Review Board unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the renovation and expansion of the gymnasium at North Shore Country Day School, 310 Green Bay Road, without conditions. The board also approved a revised sign and exterior material for the Evereve storefront at 551-553 Chestnut Street, and a wall sign permit for Memorable, Inc. at 24 Green Bay Road. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for North Shore Country Day School gym renovation and addition (4-0)
• Approved revised exterior sign and option 3 (Waves 3D Rose Aurora Tile) for Evereve storefront at 551-553 Chestnut Street (4-0)
• Approved wall sign permit for Memorable, Inc. at 24 Green Bay Road (4-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 special meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council approved the Winnetka Music Fest license agreement (Resolution R-17-2023) by a 4-1 vote with one abstention, after removing it from the consent agenda for separate consideration. The Council also adopted an ordinance for the 1303-1311 Scott subdivision and variation, and approved a contract for boiler repairs. All other consent agenda items, including warrant lists totaling $2,612,727.49, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Winnetka Music Fest license agreement (4-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance M-03-2023 for 1303-1311 Scott subdivision and variation (6-0)
• Approved contract with Independent Mechanical Industries for Boiler #8 repairs (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,612,727.49 in warrants and multiple contracts (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Winnetka Landmark Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting. The Commission then reviewed a demolition permit application for the single-family residence at 13 Indian Hill Road and voted 6-0 to require a Historic Architectural Impact Study (HAIS) before any demolition permit is issued. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Required HAIS for 13 Indian Hill Road before demolition permit (6-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council held a study session on January 10, 2023, to discuss lakefront regulations with presentations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Village Attorney, and staff. No formal decisions or votes were made; the session was educational, and Council agreed to reconvene later for continued discussion.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session
• Council agreed to reconvene at a later date for continued lakefront discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winnetka Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-2 to recommend approval of amended zoning variations for an addition at 232 Sheridan Road, reducing roofed lot coverage, gross floor area, rear yard setback, and garage width from the original request. The recommendation will go to the Village Council, which has final jurisdiction. The board also approved the December 12, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously and heard a staff update on Elder Lane properties and the Comprehensive Plan.

• Recommended approval of zoning variations for 232 Sheridan Road addition (4-2)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (6-0)

Village Council

The Winnetka Village Council approved the consent agenda, including warrant lists totaling $992,415.16 and multiple contract resolutions for tree work, thermography, pole inspection, transformer supply, fire protection, and the Willow Road project. The Council also introduced two ordinances: Sign Code amendments and surplus property disposal. Three appointments to the Firefighters Pension Board and Board of Fire and Police Commissioners were made. The meeting adjourned to closed session for employee compensation and collective bargaining discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including warrant lists of $992,415.16 (4-0)
• Approved contract extension with Advanced Tree Care (R-01-2023) (4-0)
• Approved contract extension with SavATree (R-02-2023) (4-0)
• Approved contract with Menezil Engineering for thermography (R-04-2023) (4-0)
• Awarded contract to INTEC Services for wood pole inspection (R-05-2023) (4-0)
• Awarded contract to Weg Transformers for 300 kVA transformer (R-07-2023) (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Phoenix Fire Systems for fire protection (R-08-2023) (4-0)
• Approved joint funding agreement for Willow Road project (R-09-2023) (4-0)