Title/Name/Summary
Boley Farm Roofs, Cupola Weathervanes, and Siding - Certificate of Appropriateness
History
Project: Boley Farm Roofs, Cupola Weathervanes, and Siding - Certificate of Appropriateness
2026-0907 / PPA-26-0077
Petitioner: Greg Bruggeman, Assistant Recreation Director
Purpose: The Petitioner is requesting the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for new roofs, siding, and cupola weathervanes on two landmarked structures.
Requested Action:
Certificate of Appropriateness
Project Attributes:
Address: 8041 151st Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
P.I.N.(s): 27-14-201-015, 27-14-201-016
Lot size: 5.8 acres
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Silver Lake South
Comprehensive Land Use Designation: Open Space & Open Space
Existing Zoning: Open Space
Existing Land Use: Open Space & Open Space
Surrounding Land Use:
North: R-2 - Single Family Detached Residential
East: R-3 - Senior Living & Open Space
South: R-3 - Single Family Detached Residential
West: R-3 - Single Family Detached Residential
BACKGROUND
Boley Farm is a 5.8-acre property that was bought by the Village in 2001 through the Open Lands Program. In 2002, the property was annexed into the Village, and in 2008 Boley Farm was designated a landmark.
In 2020, the Village discovered that some structures at Boley Farm had degraded to the point that they might be hazardous to the public.
In 2021, the Board of Trustees approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of structures on the site, including the farmhouse, machine shed, and chicken coop. In 2024, this demolition was completed. The site currently contains a ground barn with attached milk house, silo, and granary.
PLANNING DISCUSSION
This proposal is to replace the roofs on both the ground barn/milk shed and granary, alongside the replacement of a section of siding on the granary. As part of the roofing work, four cupola weathervanes will be replaced.
The roofing work is expected to look largely the same as exi...
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