Title/Name/Summary:
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins - 11309 W. 143rd Street - Appearance Review for exterior changes to drive-thru
History:
The property at 11309 W. 143rd Street is developed as a Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins store with an existing drive-thru facility. The petitioner proposes an exterior remodel to update the building façade and drive-thru elements in accordance with the most current Dunkin brand standards. No prior Appearance Reviews for this specific remodel have been submitted.
Quick facts –
Project: Exterior façade remodel and drive-thru accessory updates per Dunkin brand standards
Petitioner: Asif Nathani – Owner
Petitioner Contact: Hina Mistry – CAD Designer, MRV Architects
Purpose: Update the store’s exterior with new façade treatments, signage, canopies, and drive-thru equipment in line with current brand image
Project Attributes:
Address:
P.I.N.(s): 27-07-201-017-0000
Size: 2,655 SF tenant building (per application)
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Orland Grove
Comprehensive Land Designation: Courtyards of Orland Park
Existing Zoning: LSPD – Large Scale Planned Development
Surrounding Land Use:
North: OS – Open Space & R-4 Residential
South: OS – Open Space
East: LSPD – Large Scale Planned Development
West: LSPD – Large Scale Planned Development
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
The petitioner proposes a comprehensive remodel of the exterior building façade and site features consistent with Dunkin Donuts’ current brand standards. Key elements include:
- Replacement of existing fabric awnings with new pre-fabricated metal canopies painted orange with LED accent lighting.
- Replacement of building signage with updated Dunkin and Baskin Robbins illuminated channel letters, matching Pantone brand colors (Orange PMS 3564C, Pink PMS 7635C).
- Pressure washing of existing masonry walls and repainting as required to align with brand design.
- Drive-thru updates including new digital menu boards, clearance bars, new bollard covers, and refreshed pavement striping/graphics comply with Section 6-302.K of the Land Development Code. The Drive-thru Lane and circulation remain unchanged.
- Refacing of the existing monument sign to reflect updated branding.
- No landscape changes proposed.
The remodel modernizes the building appearance, provides consistent branding, and maintains compatibility with the existing LSPD zoning and surrounding land uses.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins, case number 2025-0640, as shown in the plan titled: “Appearance Review for exterior changes to drive-thru”, submitted on August 8, 2025, has been administratively approved on August 28, 2025, subject to the following conditions (Plan# PPA-25-0021):
1. All exterior improvements shall be constructed in compliance with the submitted plans and brand specifications.
2. Wall signage and monument sign refacing shall be reviewed under a separate sign permit application.
3. Drive-thru digital menu boards, canopy, clearance bars, and bollards shall comply with Village standards for placement, illumination, and safety.
4. Disturbed areas of pavement and striping shall be repaired or replaced to match existing conditions.
5. Building permit required; all work must comply with Building, Electrical, Fire, and Accessibility codes.
6. Approval limited to scope described.