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Lake Bluff preservation commission plans homeowner outreach, outlines landmarking incentives
Summary
The commission discussed mailing a letter to potential landmark homeowners, using Susan Benjamin survey lists, and publicizing incentives such as fee waivers and a village property-tax rebate (50% of the village share up to $2,000 annually for eight years after designation).
Members of the Lake Bluff Historic Preservation Commission discussed Nov. 12 a planned outreach effort to homeowners with historically significant properties and reviewed the local incentives the village offers to landmarked properties.
Commissioners said they plan to send a letter — potentially by mail and email — to an updated list of properties the commission considers priorities for landmarking. The commission…
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