City of Litchfield Park

The Litchfield Park City Council is considering a resolution to adopt new fees related to Traffic Control Fees (TCP). The proposed fees include TCP Application Fee, TCP Revision Fee, High Volume Arterial Road Lane Closure, Low Volume Arterial Road Closure, Collector Road Lane Closure, Night HV Arterial or Collector Road Lane Closure, Shoulder Edge Line Closure, Bike Lane Restriction, Sidewalk Closure, Alley Restriction, Special Event Closure, and TCP Re-inspection fee. Additionally, the council will consider TCP Penalties and Surcharges for violations such as presenting imminent risk of death or injury, restricting traffic near signalized intersections without an officer, restricting without a valid TCP, leaving devices in the Right-of-Way after TCP expiration, improper use of barricades, and violating restrictions per approved TCP.

The Board of Adjustment meeting included a public hearing and discussion regarding a variance request for property located at 1305 N. Villa Nueva Drive, which seeks to allow an addition to encroach approximately 21 feet into the required 35-foot rear yard setback. Additionally, the board considered the approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

The City Council held a special meeting to address a public hearing on the enlargement of Street Light Improvement District Number Three. A petition from property owners Mike and Gina Faith to include their parcel into the district was reviewed and approved. A resolution to formally enlarge the district was adopted.

The Planning & Zoning Work Study Session included a citizen review and presentations from Lisa Hegerty, executive director of the PW PW Litfield Heritage Center, and Ariana Urban, planner at the state historic preservation office. Key discussion points included the creation of a historic preservation program, the importance of preserving historic assets for future generations, and the role of historic preservation in community building and economic development. The session also addressed misconceptions about historic preservation and clarified that it is voluntary, does not restrict property rights, and often increases property values. The possibility of Litchfield Park becoming a Certified Local Government (CLG) was discussed, along with the potential benefits and processes involved.

The Design Review Board meeting addressed several key items. The board approved a new perimeter wall, subject to stipulations outlined by the applicant. Discussion included concerns about visibility for a neighboring property. The board also approved an accessory structure and garage addition, with modifications to address material choices and code compliance. The addition includes an RV garage, which prompted discussion about its design and integration with the main house. A staff report on current events concluded the meeting.