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Council upholds Historic Preservation Commission approval for Gorton Center terrace
Summary
After neighbor appellants raised concerns about compatibility, noise and alcohol service, the Lake Forest City Council denied an appeal and upheld the Historic Preservation Commission’s 6–0 approval of a replacement terrace at the Gorton Center, noting use restrictions in the recently updated special use permit.
The Lake Forest City Council on April 1 denied an appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission’s decision to grant a certificate of appropriateness for a replacement terrace at the Gorton Center, effectively upholding the commission’s 6–0 vote.
City Attorney Tappendorf reminded the council that the council’s review is limited to the standards applied by the Historic Preservation Commission and that the council may deny the appeal (uphold HPC), grant the appeal (overturn HPC), or remand the matter back to the commission. "You will remember that on February 20, this city council approved an update to the Gorton Center Special Use Permit," staff said, noting the SUP adds 12 conditions intended to set parameters on events and terrace uses.
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