Title/Name/Summary
Orland Square Mall - 288 Orland Square Dr - Entry 1 Exterior Repairs
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Orland Square Mall - 288 Orland Square Dr - Entry 1 Exterior Repairs
Legistar ID: 2025-0430
Project ID: AR-25-00582
Petitioner
Bryan Rodriguez (Assistant Project Manager)
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to renovate one of the exterior mall entrances (Entry 1) on the north side of the mall, in between Macy’s and JC Penny.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 288 Orland Square Dr
P.I.N.(s): 27-10-301-007-0000
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Regional Core
Comprehensive Land Designation: Regional Mixed Use
Existing Zoning: COR Mixed Use District
Existing Land Use: Orland Square Mall (Commercial Retail)
Surrounding Land Use:
North: R-3 Residential District (across Orland Square Drive), Single Family Residential
VCD Village Center District (across Orland Square Drive), Place of Worship
South: COR Mixed Use District, Commercial Retail
East: COR Mixed Use District, Commercial Retail
West: COR Mixed Use District, Commercial Retail
BACKGROUND
The Orland Square Mall has 21 total exterior entrances, 4 of which are main entrances. Their proposal is to renovate the existing entrance located on the northern side of the building in between Macy’s and JC Penny.
DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
The petitioner is proposing to renovate the exterior of “Entry 1”. The existing entrance includes a pavilion structure over a concrete plaza area with bollards, a garbage can, a bicycle rack, and a bench. The proposal consists of the following work:
• Removal and replacement of the concrete plaza topping slab.
• Removal of planter beds with salvage of the thin stone veneer.
• Removal and replacement of subsurface waterproofing.
• Removal and replacement of the two-stage plaza drains.
• Cleaning and repair of exterior wall finishes.
• Miscellaneous concrete and sealant repairs.
Section 6-308.F.13 of the Land Development Code (LDC) discusses the design requirements for commercial buildings, specifically in that each commercial building must have a clearly defined highly visible customer entrance with features such as canopies or porticos, arcades, arches, wing walls, and integral planters. The proposal is simply to maintain their existing entrance, which meets the design standards in the LDC.
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes, and policies for this area.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for the Orland Square Mall Entry 1 Repairs, case number 2025-0430, received May 21, 2025, was administratively approved on May 28, 2025, subject to the following conditions:
1. Keep the existing entrance features, including the planters, garbage can, bench, bicycle rack, etc.;
2. Obtain building permits prior to starting work;
3. Meet all Land Development Code requirements.