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Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission was established in 1997 as a continuation of the City's long tradition of taking proactive steps to preserve the historic character of Lake Forest. The Commission is made up of seven Lake Forest residents who are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. The Commissioners serve for a maximum of three two-year terms on a staggered basis.  The Commission is governed by the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

The Commission is responsible for carrying on the tradition in Lake Forest by preserving historic buildings, gardens and streetscapes as well as the overall historic character of the community. The Commission reviews projects that are inside the boundaries of the City's Historic Districts and projects that affect individual Landmark properties located throughout the City. The Commission reviews proposals for complete and partial demolitions, for new construction and requests for Building Scale variances. The Commission is also responsible for reviewing and evaluating the design and compatibility of additions and alterations. Utilize the links on the right to learn more about the Historic Preservation Commission or download an application.

To determine if your upcoming project requires review by the Historic Preservation Commission, please contact Jen Baehr, Planner, at 847-810-3520.

The Historic Preservation Commission meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath.  

To submit an application for Historic Preservation Commission consideration, click here.  You will be taken to the online submittal portal.  Select "Apply for a Planning, Zoning or Engineering Process" from the left column and upload a completed Historic Preservation Commission Application and submittal documents for your project.


2023 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting ScheduleThe * indicated below in the approved meeting schedule is a change in the normally scheduled meeting. 
Meeting Date Submittal Deadline
January 25 December 16
February 22 January 13
March 22 February 10
April 26 March 17
May 24 April 14
June 28 May 19
July 26 June 16
August 23 July 14
September 27 August 18
October 25 September 15
Wednesday, November 15* October 6
December - No Meeting  



Historic Preservation Commission Members
Name
Lloyd Culbertson
Elizabeth Daliere
Tina Dann-Fenwick
Maureen Grinnell, Chairman
Geoffrey Hanson
Robin Petit
Leif Soderberg
Staff: Jen Baehr, Planner
Staff: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development

To provide input to the Commission, please send correspondence to Jen Baehr, Planner or call 847-810-3520.

For access to historical agendas, minutes or packets, please visit the City's Online Records Portal available through the City's Content Management System, Laserfiche.
2023

11/15/23 Regular Meeting
10/25/23 Regular Meeting
09/27/23 Regular Meeting
08/23/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet      
07/26/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet      
06/28/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
06/21/23 Worksession Agenda       Minutes      
05/24/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
04/26/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
03/22/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
02/22/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
01/25/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
2022

11/16/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
10/26/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
10/11/22 Special Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
09/28/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet      
08/24/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet      
07/27/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
07/12/22 Work Session Agenda       More...
06/22/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
05/25/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
04/27/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
03/16/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
03/08/22 Special Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
02/23/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Video      
01/26/22 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
2021

11/17/21 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
10/28/21 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
10/27/21 Regular Meeting - Date Change
09/22/21 Regular Meeting - Cancelled
08/25/21 Regular Meeting - Postponed Agenda       Packet      
07/28/21 Regular Meeting - Cancelled
07/21/21 Special Meeting Agenda       Packet      
07/12/21 Special Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
06/23/21 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Video      
06/03/21 Regular Meeting - Date Change Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
05/26/21 Regular Meeting - Postponed Agenda      
04/28/21 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Video      
03/17/21 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Video      
02/24/21 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
01/27/21 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Video      
2020

11/18/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
10/28/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
10/10/20 Work Session Agenda      
09/23/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
09/14/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
08/26/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
07/22/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
06/24/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes       Video      
03/18/20 Cancelled Meeting Agenda      
02/26/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
01/22/20 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
2019

12/09/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
11/20/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
10/23/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
09/25/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
08/28/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
07/24/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
06/26/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
05/22/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
04/24/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
02/27/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
01/23/19 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
2018

11/28/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
09/26/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
08/22/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
07/25/18 Work Session Agenda       Minutes      
06/27/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
05/23/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
04/25/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
03/21/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
02/28/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
01/24/18 Regular Meeting Agenda       Minutes      
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