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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 Abigail Vollmers.

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.


2024 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting ScheduleThe * indicated below in the approved meeting schedule is a change in the normally scheduled meeting.  Meetings dates are subject to change from the approved schedule. Please check the Public Meeting Schedule for up to date information on the upcoming meetings. 

Meeting Date Submittal Deadline
January 24 December 15
February 28 January 19
Wednesday, March 20* February 9
April 24 March 15
May 22 April 12
June 26 May 17
July 24 June 14
August 28 July 19
September 25 August 23
October 23 September 20
Wednesday, November 20* October 4
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: Abigail Vollmers, Senior Planner
Staff: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development


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.
2024

11/20/24 Regular Meeting
10/23/24 Regular Meeting
09/25/24 Regular Meeting
08/28/24 Regular Meeting
07/24/24 Regular Meeting
06/26/24 Regular Meeting
05/22/24 Regular Meeting
04/24/24 Regular Meeting
03/20/24 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet      
02/28/24 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet      
01/30/24 Regular Meeting - Date Change Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
01/24/24 Regular Meeting - Date Change Agenda      
2023

11/18/23 Worksession Agenda      
11/15/23 Regular Meeting - Cancelled Agenda      
11/07/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
10/25/23 Regular Meeting - Cancelled Agenda      
09/27/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
08/23/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
07/26/23 Regular Meeting Agenda       Packet       Minutes      
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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