...Title
Special Use for Animal Services - VEG Veterinary ER
...History
Project: 2025-0895 Special Use for Animal Services - VEG Veterinary ER
Petitioner: Jennifer Hanlon, VEG Veterinary ER
Project Representative: Shelby Manning, Kimley Horn & Associates
Location: 15230-15234 LaGrange Road, Ravinia Plaza, Orland Park
P.I.N.s: 27-16-206-008-0000
Parcel Size: 8.7 acres
Requested Action: The Petitioner seeks approval of a Special Use for Animal Services - VEG Veterinary ER at 15230-15234 LaGrange Road (also known as 15232 LaGrange Road), a unit of Ravinia Plaza. The establishment is proposed to be located in the vacant tenant spaces formerly occupied by Pro Nails, James & Son’s Jewelry, and Cool Kids Cutz. Improvements to the site will include a new landscape island and interior build-out.
The Village’s Comprehensive Plan identifies the site as a part of the Regional Core Planning District and recommends the LaGrange Road corridor be maintained as “a regional destination with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities.” Orland Park currently has 6 animal service establishments, only one operates as a 24-hour emergency vet clinic.
The proposed development will invest in interior upgrades to 5,481 square feet (SF) of tenant space, allowing for its reuse by a national veterinary chain. Along with the investments in the unit, the Petitioner is also proposing to install a new landscape island along their frontage which will bring the parking lot closer to code-compliance.
The proposed VEG Veterinary ER would occupy a 5,481 SF unit within Ravina Plaza, neighbored by Whole Foods and Huntington Learning Center. No exterior changes to the building are proposed as a part of the petition, but the petitioner does propose to install one new landscape island along their tenant frontage which will bring Ravinia Plaza’s parking lot closer to full code compliance.
Lot Coverage
The VEG Veterinary ER development would only propose a minor reduction to the lot coverage on site with the installation of the landscape island.
Buffers and Setbacks
No changes to the configuration of the building, parking lot, buffers, or setbacks are proposed.
Parking
The VEG Veterinary ER tenant space has a total gross floor area of 5,481 square feet, with a parking requirement of 1 space per 300 square feet. The development does not impact parking supply or demand. Based on the square footage, 18 parking spaces are required. The required number of parking spaces for the center is currently estimated to be 417 parking spaces, less than the 456 parking spaces provided on-site; therefore, the requirement is met.
The Ravinia Plaza Shopping Center has sufficient parking to accommodate the proposed use, especially considering their typical peak times in the late evening. Additionally, the installation of a landscape island area brings the parking lot closer to code compliance for lot coverage (if the site currently exceeds lot coverage) and parking lot landscape islands without making any changes to parking count or traffic flow.
Signage
Proposed changes to signage will be conducted administratively under a separate application to review compliance with Section 6-307 of the Land Development Code.
Vehicular Mobility
The site can be accessed from the south (153rd Street), the east (LaGrange Road), and the north (cross access from Michael’s Plaza). No changes are proposed to these access points or to the vehicular circulation within the site.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility
Orland Park Place is located along the main commercial corridor of Orland Park and is served by a variety of pedestrian walkways. Existing sidewalks along 153rd Street, LaGrange Road, and an internal sidewalk network throughout Ravinia Plaza. No changes are proposed as a part of this Petition.
When considering an application for a special use permit, the decision-making body shall consider the Findings of Fact below. The petitioner has submitted responses to the Special Use Standards Worksheet attached to this report, and staff finds the petitioner responses sufficient for this case.
Please see the attached Proposed Findings of Fact by the petitioner and the draft Findings of Fact Certification attached to this staff report for consideration during the Plan Commission meeting and certification by the Plan Commission Chairperson eight days after the Plan Commission meeting.
...Recommended Action/Motion
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED ACTION
Regarding Case Number 2025-0895, also known as Special Use for Animal Services - VEG Veterinary ER, staff recommends to accept and make findings of fact as discussed at this Plan Commission meeting and within the Staff Report dated March 26, 2026.
And
Staff recommends the Plan Commission approve a Special Use for Animal Services - VEG Veterinary ER at 15132 LaGrange Road, subject to the following conditions:
1. Meet all building code requirements and final engineering requirements, including required permits from outside agencies.
2. In cooperation with property ownership, provide and maintain a new parking lot landscape island along the drive aisle east of the main entryway consistent with the submitted plans.
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED MOTION
Regarding Case Number 2025-0895, also known as Special Use for Animal Services - VEG Veterinary ER, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case.