Title
Village of Orland Park Village Hall Generator Fence - 14700 Ravinia Avenue - Certificate of Appropriateness
History
QUICKFACTS
Legistar ID: 2024-04612,
Project ID: COA-24-00460
Petitioner: Joel Van Essen, Director of Public Works
Purpose: The purpose of this petition is to install a fence to screen a generator in the rear of Village Hall.
Project Attributes
Location: 14700 Ravinia Avenue
P.I.N.(s): 27-09-401-037-0000
Requested Approvals: The petitioner is seeking approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for minor work on a landmark structure.
Please see attached Staff Report and supporting documents for more information.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
Completed in 1989, the Village Hall was designated as a landmark structure. Any exterior work completed requires Plan Commission and Board of Trustees approval.
The Village of Orland Park installed a natural gas standby generator in the rear of the campus. The generator is capable of suppling Village Hall with enough energy to function normally in the case of a power outage, including critical hardwired systems like HVAC, computer, and security systems. With the installation of the generator, screening is required and is being proposed through this petition.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Downtown Orland Park is centered around the LaGrange Road and 143rd Street intersection and served by the 143rd Street Metra station. The Downtown is separated into four Character Districts, each with a distinct identity, but all integrated via a well-connected transportation network. This area is envisioned to become the heart of Orland Park, with a unique sense of place and an emphasis on walkability and pedestrian scale. Civic buildings and open spaces will continue to be the focal points in the district.
DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
Old Orland Historic District
Per Section 6-209.G.1, the review and approval process for Contributing Structures and Landmarks for minor work require Plan Commission and Board approval.
Per Section 6-308.J.1, Service areas, utility areas, loading areas, storage areas, mechanical equipment, overhead doors, trash collection and recycling areas, and other potentially unattractive places shall be completely screened from view on all sides so that no portion of such areas are visible from streets, drives, and adjacent properties. Screening shall be accomplished by the use of walls, fencing, landscaping, or a combination of measures. Screening shall be equally effective in the winter and the summer seasons. Screening shall be architecturally compatible with the principal building in terms of design type, materials, and colors. Wherever possible, mechanical equipment shall be contained within buildings or shall be roof-mounted per Code requirements.
The proposed work is to install a fence around the natural gas standby generator to screen it from view. The fence is a PVC fence in the color Sierra Blend. The style is Galveston with CertaGrain texture and is eight feet in height.
Overall, the proposed minor work conforms to the Village’s Land Development Code and policies for this area.
PLAN COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Present at the Plan Commission were 6 commissioners in person and members of staff. Discussion included project details and scope of work. Five of the commissioners expressed support for the project with 1 commissioner voting nay due to the fence having already been installed before any planning approvals could be given.
The case passed with 5 ayes, 1 nay, and 1 absent.
Motion: Regarding Case Number 2024-0612, also known as Village of Orland Park Village Hall Generator Fence, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DISCUSSION
Present at the Committee of the Whole were 6 Trustees, the Mayor, and members of staff. The case passed with 7 ayes.
Motion: I move to recommend to the Village Board approve the Plan Commission recommended action for case number 2024-0612 also known as Village of Orland Park Village Hall Generator Fence;
AND
Recommend approving a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Committee of the Whole recommended action for case number 2024-0612 also known as Village of Orland Park Village Hall Generator Fence;
AND
I move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness.