The Lakeside Chautauqua Community
Historic Preservation & Design Review Board
About
The Historic Preservation & Design Review Board (HP&DRB) consists of five voting members and up to two advisory members. All are appointed by the Lakeside Association Board Chair and serve up to two three-year terms. All members are Lakesiders who volunteer for this responsibility on behalf of the community.
Members
Chuck Baker, Board Chair
Skip Heibert
Tom Hilt
Ron Jacobs
Rich Parker
Advisory Member(s)
Isabel Hamilton
Charlie Meyer (March-June 2026)
Homeowners must submit plans to the HP&DRB for any physical changes to ensure they are in keeping with Lakeside’s heritage and character. Reviews are required for all external changes, including porches, decks, gazebos, windows, roofing, siding, fences, sheds, driveways, ornamentation, major landscaping and removal of all or part of a building. Approval is not required for painting and routine repairs.
Membership Information
Applicant Information
The HP&DRB meets one Saturday each month. Application materials and the meeting schedule are available to download (see below). Print copies are also available at the Lakeside Chautauqua Administration Office. After obtaining a HP&DRB Certificate of Appropriateness, the owner should apply for Danbury Township and Ottawa County permits.
Lakeside regulations for setbacks, lot coverage and other building requirements are contained in the Danbury Township L District zoning regulations. The Zoning Resolution, as well as contact information for the Danbury Zoning Inspector, can be viewed online at danburytownship.com. Copies can also be purchased from the Zoning Inspector for a nominal fee.
Allow additional time for construction in case the board or township requests changes. Questions may be directed to [email protected].
HP&DRB Application (All HP&DRB and MSC forms included at this link. Please submit the pages applicable to your project.)
2026 Meeting Dates
Visitor Policy to Attend HP&DRB Meetings
Lakeside Association Rules & Regulations
Road Right-of-Way Work Permit and/or Road Use Maintenance Agreement Application
Danbury Township Zoning Applications & Information
Ottawa County Building Application
Additional Information
Lakesider newspaper articles offer brief descriptions of Lakeside Chautauqua historic architectural styles and features. View here.
The Gaede Serne Report, released in 1993, is a historical document that outlined the formation of the HP&DRB. It contains an illustrated listing of existing Lakeside Chautauqua architectural types as well as diagrams of relevant construction features. View the report here.
Please take advantage of these useful resources when considering window and porch projects:
Qualified Window Restoration Professionals
The National Trust’s Saving Windows, Saving Money
National Park Service recommendations for open front porches in a historic district
The National Register of Historic Places application contains the original 1983 cottage inventory survey and filing that resulted in the Historic District designation for the boundaries as defined in the application for the Lakeside Association. Click here to view.
National Register Contributor Map.
Announcements
- Notice: HP-DRB has received an application for 224 W Sixth Street from Paul and Sarah Lang (04/02/26). Homeowner is requesting more than 50% removal of the roof to add a second story addition. This notice is posted pursuant to Lakeside Association Rule Title 3.6 in force as of April 2023. Should you have comments regarding this demolition request, please direct them to [email protected]. A copy of the demolition request is posted prominently in a front window of the cottage.
- Notice: HP-DRB has received an application for 328 Walnut from Esther Lehmann and William Johnson (2/4/2026). Homeowner is requesting more than 50% removal of the roof to add a second story addition in the rear. This notice is posted pursuant to Lakeside Association Rule Title 3.6 in force as of April 2023. Should you have comments regarding this demolition request please direct them to [email protected]. A copy of the demolition request is posted prominently in a front window of the cottage.
- Notice: HP-DRB has received an application for 223 Peach from Jason and Anne-Marie Warner (August 8, 2025). Request is to remove a small one-story bumpout on the North side to make the house zoning compliance and remove the roof so the floors can be adjusted for full height. This notice is posted pursuant to Lakeside Association Rule Title 3.6 in force as of April 2023. Should you have comments regarding this demolition request please respond to [email protected]. A copy of the demolition request will be posted prominently in a front window of the cottage.
Support Lakeside Chautauqua
Lakeside Chautauqua is a nonprofit organization that relies on the generosity of families, friends, volunteers and its dedicated staff. Our Chautauqua programming and upkeep of the facilities and grounds are made possible through the philanthropic support of generous Lakesiders like you.