Title/Name/Summary
Volkswagen of Orland Park - Vehicle Service Area Building Addition - 8920 W. 159th Street
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Volkswagen of Orland Park - Vehicle Service Area Building Addition - 8920 W. 159th Street
2020-0492
Petitioner
Grant Currier - Linden Group Inc.
Kaleb Yanko - Linden Group Inc.
Purpose
The petitioner proposes to construct a new 4,424 square foot building addition for servicing customer vehicles to be constructed on the north side of the existing Volkswagen dealership located at 8920 159th Street.
Requested Actions: Special Use Permit Amendment, Site Plan, Elevations
Address: 8920 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60462
P.I.N.(s): 27-15-401-015-1002
Parcel Size: 6.6 Acres (288,841 Square Feet)
Comprehensive Plan Planning District & Designation: 159th and Harlem Planning District with Community Commercial Designation
Existing Zoning: BIZ - General Business District
Existing Land Use: Automobile Dealership (Motor Vehicle Sales and Service)
Proposed Land Use: Automobile Dealership (Motor Vehicle Sales and Service)
Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning:
North: OS Open Lands District - Open Space and Detention Pond
South: Orland Hills - (across 159th Street) Multi-Tenant Commercial
East: Orland Hills - Restaurant (Black Sheep)
West: BIZ General Business District - Commercial (Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins)
BACKGROUND
The property was originally developed as part of Roesch Park (Legistar File ID 2001-0200, 2002-0041). On January 21, 2002, the Village Board approved a Special Use Permit and Rezoning for the construction of two automobile dealerships on Lot 1 of Roesch Park by Ordinance No. 3589.
Three lots were included as part of the Roesch Park development. Lot 1 originally housed the Volkswagen (8920 159th Street) and Mitsubishi (8910 159th Street) automobile dealerships. Since that time, CJ Wilson Mazda has replaced Mitsubishi. Lot 2 is located west of Lot 1 and was developed as a restaurant (Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins). Lot 3 lies north of Lot 1 and was purchased by the Village in 2001 (Ordinance No. 3566). Lot 3 was constructed with a landscaped berm that provides screening between the automobile dealerships and the residential properties located to the north of the detention pond.
The current petition only includes proposed changes to the western parcel of Lot 1, which is currently occupied by the Volkswagen dealership.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The petitioner intends to construct a 4,424 square foot building addition to be used for the servicing of customer vehicles for the Volkswagen car dealership. The new building addition is to be constructed in the existing parking field located to the north of the dealership building. In addition, the petitioner proposes a new landscaped area adjacent to the addition, a new permeable pavement area, as well as two new concrete sidewalks that provide access to the addition. No other changes are proposed to the principal building or site.
The proposed change requires an amendment to the existing Special Use Permit to allow for the expanded Motor Vehicle Services use and expansion to the Motor Vehicles Sales use previously approved by Ordinance No. 3589.
No variances or modifications are requested as part of this petition.
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes, and policies for this area.
SITE PLAN
The proposed 4,424 square foot accessory building will be located on the north side of the existing Volkswagen dealership building with an existing row of parking adjacent to the building. The building addition will replace a total of twenty-six (26) existing parking spaces, the majority of which are double stacked parking spaces. Proposed parking is greater than the allowed limit per Section 6-207 of the Land Development Code but still less than the allowance approved as part of Ordinance No. 3589.
The existing drive aisle to the north of the addition will be slightly reduced in width, from twenty-seven (27) feet and six (6) inches wide to twenty-five (25) feet and six (6) inches wide. As proposed, the drive aisle meets the requirements of Section 6-306 of the Land Development Code.
Lot coverage is to be minimally impacted, with roughly nine-hundred and sixty-one (961) square feet of new impervious surface being created. Total lot coverage equates to roughly 77.9% which is greater than the allowed lot coverage per Section 6-207 of the Land Development Code but is less than the allowed 78% granted as part of Ordinance No. 3589.
PLAN COMMISSION DISCUSSION - OCTOBER 6, 2020
A public hearing was held before the Plan Commission on October 6, 2020. The issues discussed at the public hearing are summarized below:
1. Lighting. Commissioner Zomparelli asked about the proposed wall pack light fixtures to be installed on the building and whether they would match the existing wall pack light fixtures found on the same facade. Kaleb Yanko, project lead for Linden Group, said that the new wall pack light fixtures will be similar but the current fixtures are dated. The new light fixtures will be downwardly lit.
2. Services Provided. Commissioner Zomparelli asked about the type of services to be provided and whether there will be new services or rather expanded services. Sam Sweiss, a representative of Volkswagen, stated that the services to be conducted in the addition are the same as those offered currently at the dealership. Due to demand, Volkswagen needs to expand its ability to provide vehicular services.
Commissioner Paul asked about the type and size of vehicles to be serviced. Sam Sweiss replied that Volkswagen does not have a commercial license and therefore vehicles will range from compact vehicles to full SUVs. Large commercial vehicles will not be serviced at this location.
3. Concrete Masonry Unit. Commissioner Schussler commented on the type of masonry material to be used (CMU). Kaleb Yanko replied that the only difference aesthetically between the addition and the primary dealership will be the dimensions of the blocks. The color and texture are to match the existing brick of the dealership. Commissioner Schussler stated that because the addition is located to the rear of the building, not visible from public right-of-way, and will closely match the primary building, he had no concerns about the difference in masonry materials.
4. Noise. Commissioner Murphy expressed that she had initial concerns regarding noise pollution impacting the residences to the north of the Village-owned open space. However, the Commissioner’s concerns were addressed during the staff presentation as well as the answers provided by the petitioners.
5. Safety. Commissioner Zaatar voiced concerns regarding the safety of the area around the building addition as the overhead service doors open directly to a drive aisle. Sam Sweiss stated that customers will not drive their vehicles to the new service area. Rather, there is an existing customer vehicle check-in point, at which time, a staff member will bring the vehicle to the rear yard and to the service addition. Staff and the petitioner clarified that the site is sloped down toward the North and the new addition will be constructed on the lower level, which is not at grade with the main customer area of the building.
Overall, the Plan Commission expressed support for the project.
PLAN COMMISSION MOTION - OCTOBER 6, 2020
On October 6, 2020, the Plan Commission moved by a vote of 6-0 to accept and make findings of fact as discussed at this Plan Commission meeting and within the Staff Report dated October 6, 2020.
And moved, by a vote of 6-0, to recommend to the Village Board approval of the Preliminary Site Plan titled “Preliminary Site Plan,” Sheet Z-1.0, prepared by Linden Group, dated and last revised September 16, 2020, and the detailed site plan sheets shown on Sheet 2 of 10, Sheet 3 of 10, and Sheet 5 of 10, prepared by Joseph A. Schudt & Associates, dated and last revised September 1, 2020, subject to the following conditions:
1. Meet all building code requirements and final engineering requirements, including required permits from outside agencies.
2. All ground-based and roof-mounted mechanical equipment must be fully screened from view and shall meet the code requirements listed in Section 6-308.J.
3. Submit a sign permit application to the Development Services Department for a separate review. Signs are subject to additional review and approval via the sign permitting process and additional restrictions may apply.
4. The proposed use, Motor Vehicle Services, shall meet Village Code requirements, including Title 6 Chapter 2 Nuisances and Title 6 Chapter 4 Noise Control, and the conditions listed in Section 2-102 of the Land Development Code.
5. Provide a landscape plan that includes plant material meeting the requirements of Section 6-305.D.5 within the proposed landscape bed located on the west side of the building addition.
6. Electric vehicle charging stations are subject to an additional review and approval via an Appearance Review by the Development Services Department and additional restrictions may apply.
And moved, by a vote of 6-0, to recommend to the Village Board approval of the Elevations titled “Exterior Elevations,” on Sheet Z-4.0, dated and last revised July 27, 2020, subject to the same conditions as outlined in the Preliminary Site Plan motion and subject to the following condition:
1. All masonry must be of anchored veneer type masonry with a 2.625” minimum thickness.
And moved, by a vote of 6-0, to recommend to the Village Board approval of a Special Use Permit Amendment to allow for the construction of a 4,424 square foot vehicle service area building addition for the Volkswagen car dealership and the operation of Motor Vehicle Services and Sales uses in the BIZ General Business District.
This case is now before the Village Board of Trustees for final consideration.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Site Plan, Elevations, and Special Use Permit Amendment for the Volkswagen Vehicle Service Area Building Addition located at 8920 W. 159 Street, as recommended at the October 6, 2020, Plan Commission meeting and as fully referenced in the motion below.
THIS SECTION FOR REFERENCE ONLY (NOT NECESSARY TO BE READ)
I move to approve the Preliminary Site Plan titled “Preliminary Site Plan,” Sheet Z-1.0, prepared by Linden Group, dated and last revised September 16, 2020, and the detailed site plan sheets shown on Sheet 2 of 10, Sheet 3 of 10, and Sheet 5 of 10, prepared by Joseph A. Schudt & Associates, dated and last revised September 1, 2020, subject to the following conditions:
1. Meet all building code requirements and final engineering requirements, including required permits from outside agencies.
2. All ground-based and roof-mounted mechanical equipment must be fully screened from view and shall meet the code requirements listed in Section 6-308.J.
3. Submit a sign permit application to the Development Services Department for a separate review. Signs are subject to additional review and approval via the sign permitting process and additional restrictions may apply.
4. The proposed use, Motor Vehicle Services, shall meet Village Code requirements, including Title 6 Chapter 2 Nuisances and Title 6 Chapter 4 Noise Control, and the conditions listed in Section 2-102 of the Land Development Code.
5. Provide a landscape plan that includes plant material meeting the requirements of Section 6-305.D.5 within the proposed landscape bed located on the west side of the building addition.
6. Electric vehicle charging stations are subject to an additional review and approval via an Appearance Review by the Development Services Department and additional restrictions may apply.
And
I move to approve the Elevations titled “Exterior Elevations,” on Sheet Z-4.0, dated and last revised July 27, 2020, subject to the same conditions as outlined in the Preliminary Site Plan motion and subject to the following condition:
1. All masonry must be of anchored veneer type masonry with a 2.625” minimum thickness.
And
I move to approve the Special Use Permit Amendment to allow for the construction of a 4,424 square foot vehicle service area building addition for the Volkswagen car dealership and the operation of Motor Vehicle Services and Sales uses in the BIZ General Business District, subject to the same conditions as outlined in the Preliminary Site Plan motion.