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Scott Neil State Farm - 9917 W. 143rd Street - Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing old awnings and signs on windows
History, Overview, and Project Context
The subject commercial property at 9917 W. 143rd Street is a landmark Tudor-style structure built in 1937 that historically served as Orland Park's first public library. It is designated as a contributing structure in the Old Orland Historic (OOH) District, situated within the Downtown Planning District's Neighborhood Mixed Use designation. The petitioner, Scott Neil, on behalf of Neil Insurance & Financial Services Inc. (State Farm), is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to install a comprehensive exterior signage package. Prepared by Everbrite, LLC, the submittals include a 46.5" high x 22' wide x 2' deep non-illuminated red Sunbrella canvas replacement shed awning, a 48" x 96" (32 sq. ft.) non-illuminated low-profile wall sign to replace an existing non-conforming wall sign, and vinyl graphics applied to multiple exterior windows and doors. Surrounding properties within the district comprise mixed commercial and residential uses, alongside nearby general business and village center designations.
Under the Orland Park Land Development Code (LDC), particularly Section 6-209 and Sign District #5 rules for the OOH District, awning signs are limited to a maximum area percentage of the sloped canvas face and must maintain at least 8' of vertical clearance over public walkways. Crucially, the LDC strictly prohibits any text, logos, or printed signage on the lower valance or skirt of an awning. The submitted rendering depicts printed text-including a phone number (607-772-0068), the agent's name (Scott Neil), and a web address (southsuburbaninsurance.com)-along the 12-inch bottom valance. Consequently, the proposed awning is non-compliant as submitted and cannot be approved until all valance imprints are completely removed and any permitted branding is relocated excl...
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