Title
Village of Orland Park Village Hall and Civic Center Signage - 14700 & 14750 Ravinia Avenue - Certificate of Appropriateness
History
QUICKFACTS
Project: 2024-0444, COA-24-00439
Petitioner: Joel Van Essen, Director of Public Works
Purpose: The purpose of this petition is to install 5 new signs on the Village Hall and Civic Center Buildings.
Project Attributes
Location: 14700 Ravinia Avenue, 14750 Ravinia Avenue
P.I.N.(s).: 27-09-401-037-0000, 27-09-401-032-0000
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
In 2016, the Village adopted a Wayfinding and Branding Plan (Legistar File 2016-0454). Since that time, monument and directional signs throughout the Village have been systematically replaced. The proposed signage will further aid in wayfinding and enforcing Orland Park’s branding and identity.
Proposed signage includes the “gem” logo on the east and west sides of the clock tower with “Orland Park” under the clock, “Village Hall” above the south entrance Village Hall doors, and “Civic Center” above the east entrance doors of the Civic Center.
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. Minor work is defined as changes that do not have a substantial impact on the exterior appearance of the structure or site, including alteration, addition, or removal of exterior architectural elements such as doors, windows, fences, skylights, siding, exterior stairs, roofs, tuck-pointing etc. The proposed work is mostly routine maintenance with the addition of removing and replacing the roof on the cabin with the chimney. All like materials will be used and the appearance of the cabins will not be changed.
The proposed work is to install 5 new signs on the Village Hall and Civic Center buildings. These changes are considered minor work under Old Orland Historic District Code. The 2 “gem” logos proposed for the clock tower are the only signs to be illuminated. The size and scale of the 5 signs will be consistent with existing signage on Village Campus and will conform to Section 6-307 Signs.
Overall, the proposed minor work conforms to the Village’s Land Development Code and policies for this area.
Recommended Action/Motion
Regarding Case Number 2024-0444, also known as Village of Orland Park Village Hall and Civic Center Signage, Staff recommends to accept and make findings of fact as discussed at this Plan Commission meeting and within the Staff Report dated July 12, 2024;
And
Staff recommends that the Plan Commission approve a Certificate of Appropriateness.
PLAN COMMISSON RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION
Regarding Case Number 2024-0444, also known as Village of Orland Park Village Hall and Civic Center Signage, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case.