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THE BRIDGE NEWSLETTER June 2016 ISSUE #5

UPDATE: Comprehensive Plan Update Project Sub-Area Plans Coming Together: Take A Look! A key element of our Comprehensive Plan Update process is the determination of land use, design, and transportation policies that will direct the development of the several large undeveloped tracts of land within the Village. The Envision Long Grove Public Workshop held on April 11th described in our April project update article was designed to assist the Village in better understanding the preferences, ideas, and concerns for the development of each of five sub-areas. The 5 sub-areas under consideration include:

Midlothian Road Area – bounded by Route 60, Midlothian Road and the EJ&E Railroad

Route 22/Old McHenry Road

“Triangle Area” (Historic Downtown) – bounded by IL Route 53, Old McHenry Road and the southeast edge of the commercially developed portion of downtown

Sunset Grove/ Ballybunion – bounded by Route 83, Arlington Heights Road and Briarcrest Subdivision

Lake Cook Road/Route 53 – bounded by Lake Cook Road, Old Hicks, Long Grove Road and the Village western boundary

Highlighted considerations for these areas range from capitalizing on existing retail and expansion of downtown retail, expanding commercial and office uses, continued stewardship in protecting floodplains and wetlands, exploring new residential development, continued open space preservation and agricultural uses, incorporating farm-to-market uses, multi-family housing options, gateway development strategies, improved transportation interconnections including trails to … greenfield retail center development & exploring community meeting place development. Your resident led steering committee met May 17th to review initial consultant work output summarizing the sub-area planning workshop results. The team’s feedback is now being incorporated into the draft plans. In addition, the final member of the Steering Committee was in attendance… Tyler Somlo, Stevenson High School Student Council President … who immediately provided a youthful and inspiring contribution to the committee’s discussion!

Where are we in the process? December 2015 Project Initiation February/March Stakeholder Interviews/Inaugural Steering Committee (CPSC) Meeting April Community Assessment Summary Report/EnVision Long Grove Public Workshop May Review of Specific Sub-Area Plans

July Village-Wide Plan Elements & Draft Plan August Public Open House & Public Hearing September Final Plan Review & Approval

NEXT MONTH’S ARTICLE: Summary of Comprehensive Plan Update "Policy" Issues

on Your Board's Radar

Questions? Please contact Village Planner James Hogue at the Village Office: (847) 634-9440 or jhogue@longgrove.net

TIME TO FIRE UP THE GRILL! There is nothing like cooking food outdoors on the barbeque grill. The smell permeates the air and the barbeque flavor is insanely delicious. With the start of summer - the season for grilling - you may want to take a few minutes to reacquaint yourself with some safety tips to avoid a potential disaster. Each year close to 9,000 home fires are caused by grilling, with an average of 10 deaths, 160 reported injuries, and $120 million in property damage. Why so many home fires? The leading factor is failure to clean the grill, followed by placing something flammable too

close to the grill, and leaving the grill unattended.

Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. Place the grill well away from the house, deck railings, and overhanging branches. Make sure children and pets are kept a safe distance away from the grill. While grilling, use long-handled tools to help keep your hands away from the heat and flames, and never wear loose clothing.

For a gas grill, make sure after each use the drip tray is cleaned. Regularly clean the cooking grates and the flame diffusers. On an annual basis, check that the gas

burners are in good working order - clean as needed. Check the major connection points between the propane tank hose and the regulator and cylinder, and where the hose connects to the burners. Check the tank hose for potential gas leaks. Transport, store and use the propane gas cylinder in an upright position.

For a charcoal grill, properly attach the ash catcher to the kettle grill. If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquid to the fire. If after your done grilling you need to dispose of the coals, soak them in water to extinguish them and then dispose in a metal container. Otherwise, cover the grill and close the vents to extinguish the coals. Whatever coals are left can be used the next time you grill.

if you follow these grilling guidelines, you're sure to have a lip-smacking barbeque feast.

Summer Fest, a revamped version of the popular Long Grove Strawberry Fest, will be held on Friday, June 24 through Sunday, June 26. This festival will include a broad array of bands, art, shopping, family activities, and food. The inaugural Summer Fest 2016 will feature live music with three stages of non-stop tunes. Headliners include 90’s Hip Hop cover band, Too White Crew on Friday, 80’s tour de force Sixteen Candles on Saturday, and jam band Mr. Blotto, who’ll bring their unique blend of rock, folk and country on Sunday. There will be an assortment of treats from an anticipated 70+ vendors. For kids a variety of activities are planned including 3-legged races, potato sack races, arts and crafts, and DIY gardening demos for little green thumbs. In addition, live karaoke on the Fountain Square Stage on Sunday will provide fun for the whole family – as will another highlight of the weekend, the exhilarating pie-eating competitions on Saturday and Sunday! Complementary admission tickets for Long Grove residents to Summer Fest 2016 can be found in Long Grove Living magazine (page 29). For questions or for further information contact the Visitors' Center at 847-634-0888 or visit www.visitlonggrove.com.

LONG GROVE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Long Grove Craft Beer Days July 23, 24 Illinois Booze & Blues July 23 Veterans Event & Pig Roast July 24 Vintage Days August 20, 21 Irish Days September 3, 4, 5 Long Grove Heritage Race September 10 Apple Fest September 23, 24, 25 Oktoberfest Sept. 17-18, Sept. 24-25, Oct. 1-2 DIY Scarecrow Day October 8 Holiday Festivities Begins November 18 Carriage Rides Begins November 26

LONG GROVE PARK DISTRICT SUMMER PROGRAM With summer weather hopefully around the corner, the Long Grove Park District (LGPD) is looking forward to some fun camps and classes to help keep your children busy and having fun on their summer break. The Summer 2016 Brochure is now posted on the Park District website at www.lgparks.org. This year for the first time, several daily week-long camps, as well

as some new classes, are being offered. In addition to kid's favorites such as Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Chess and Tennis (as well as Adult Tennis Classes),the LGPD has added a T-Ball camp for 2-4 year old children accompanied with a parent; two different Soccer Camps (one a little more advanced) for children entering 1st thru 3rd grades, and one for those entering 4th thru 6th grades; and a Super Fun Camp, including water gun battles (this camp for children entering grades 1 thru 5). Also added are the following classes: Dad & Me Fun Football for children 3-5 years old; a Family Olympics Class for children 2-4 years old accompanied with a

parent; Friday Night Family Olympics where the families have the opportunity to have a night where they are the Olympic Athletes (for children entering grades 1 thru 6 ); Tiny Tot Soccer/with Parent (ages 2-3 yrs). Two of the most popular classes held during the school year are Chess and Yoga. This year these classes will continue to be offered for the kids to enjoy throughout the summer. Also continuing is the Safe Sitter Babysitting Class for ages 11-15. This is a weekend class that will be held July 23 and July 24. For further information, please check the LGPD website (listed above) or call the Park District Office at 847-438-4743 and Nancy or Stephanie will be happy to help you.

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club Garden Walk

Friday, June 24, 2016, 9:00 a.m.

This is your opportunity to tour five of the outstanding private gardens in the

Long Grove – Kildeer area. Don’t miss it!

Reservations are essential and must be made no later than June 14 to allow for luncheon ordering.

You will begin your tour by picking up your map to the gardens at Reed-Turner

Woodland Nature Center, starting at 9:00 a.m. on June 24. After you have

enjoyed the gardens, you will return to Reed-Turner for your lunch.

For information / reservation, contact Angie Underwood at 847-478-5140 or angie@aunder.com.

Cost: $25/person, including lunch.

The Long Grove Arts & Music Council has once again planned an incredible line-up of music for this year's summer concerts. These free concerts will be held on Sundays at 4 p.m. at Towner Green (132 Old McHenry Road - across the street from the Village Tavern). Bring your family and friends and don't forget a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Beverages and treats will be available for purchase, or bring a snack or dinner and picnic on the Green.

YOU KNOW IT'S SUMMER WHEN THE CONCERTS BEGIN!

LONG GROVE 2016 SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE

July 10 Harpeth Rising A combination of bluegrass, folk and classical July 17 Corkey Siegel, Howard Levy & Chris Siebold

An Incredible gathering of some of Chicago's best musical talent. July 24 BeauSoleil Trio with Michael Doucet A Cajun legend. August 7 Alfonso Ponticelli & Swing Gitan Chicago's premier gypsy-jazz band. The group plays the 1930s-style

music of guitarist Django Reinhardt. August 21 Special Consensus A bluegrass band in a classic style but with more modern sensibilities. August 28 Sons of the Never Wrong

A trio made up of Sue Demel, Deborah Lader, and Bruce Roper. For 20 years, Sons has been wowing fans with their music, humor, and outrageously fun live shows.

Are you up for the challenge?

2017 VEHICLE STICKER PHOTO CONTEST

Are you the creative type, just itching to get started on a project? Well, here's your opportunity! The Village is holding a contest for the photograph that best captures the spirit of Long Grove. The winner of the contest will have their photo featured on the 2017 Village of Long Grove vehicle sticker. The contest is open to Long Grove residents only, one entry per resident. Photos may be dropped off or mailed to the Village Hall (3110 Old McHenry Road); the deadline for entry is the close of business on July 15, 2016. Please include your name, contact phone number, and email address with your submittal. Judging the contest entries will be the Village Staff who will be looking for the photo that best exemplifies the spirit of Long Grove. A decision will be made on July 29, and the winner, as well as all entrants, will be notified by email. Select photographs will be featured in a future Bridge newsletter.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CSC Committee June 1 7 pm Village Hall Long Grove Park District June 6 7 pm Reed-Turner Woodland Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals June 7 7 pm Village Hall Board of Trustees June 14 7 pm Village Hall CPR/AED Class June 14 6 pm - 10 pm Long Grove Fire Dept. $15 In-District Residents $30 Out-of-District Residents For information, call Jeff at 847-634-3143 Architectural Commission June 20 7 pm Village Hall

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club For more information & reservations call Garden Walk 9 am Angie Underwood: 847-478-5140 SUMMER FEST More fest information: June 24, 25, 26 www.visitlonggrove.com or 847-634-0888 Board of Trustees June 28 7 pm Village Hall

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