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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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