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At a glance: planning commission actions and next steps

Lake Bluff Planning Commission · August 20, 2026

Summary

The commission approved corrected minutes, recommended approval of the 120 East Scranton pergola variation to the village board (roll-call: six ayes), and provided informal guidance on a setback request for Pasquese Home & Garden; staff will schedule ABR and lighting study sessions.

Key actions at the meeting included approval of corrected minutes, a unanimous recommendation to forward a pergola/trellis variation for 120 East Scranton to the village board and ABR, and informal guidance to a local garden center on a proposed setback reduction.

Motion to approve minutes: Commissioners moved and approved corrected minutes with a text change clarifying that one project phase is 'substantially complete.' Motion carried (no roll-call recorded). Motion to recommend relief for 120 East Scranton: Member Russell moved; roll-call recorded 'Aye' from Commissioners Berry, Danley, Fisher, Miller, Russell and Chairperson Peters; staff filed the recommendation and directed the applicant to pursue ABR review. Pasquese Home & Garden: the commission offered an unofficial consensus that a 30-foot setback reduction might be acceptable pending a formal PCD submittal, tree-preservation measures and circulation/parking details. Staff announcements: staff will schedule a joint ABR session and a consultant-led exterior-lighting work session and will resume the R5 district study.

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