Title/Name/Summary
Weber Grill Restaurant - Appearance Review
History
QUICKFACTS
Project: Weber Grill - PPA-26-0048
Project Representative: Kaylee Kaufman, DxU Architects
Purpose: This Appearance Review petition retroactively requests approval of revisions to the building elevations for the Weber Grill Restaurant. The installed elevations differ from those approved as part of the Special Use Permit granted by Ordinance No. 6030 on September 2, 2025, and therefore require Appearance Review approval.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 9705 142nd Street
P.I.N.(s): 27-04-42-008-400-0000
Size: 2.8 Acres
Comprehensive Plan
Planning District: Downtown Planning District
Subdistrict: Main Street
Comprehensive Land Designation: Downtown Mixed Use
Existing Zoning: VCD Village Center District
Surrounding Land Use:
North: VCD - Village Center District Vacant (Proposed Parcel B and Outlot B)
South: VCD - Village Center District Medical Office (University of Chicago Medical)
East: VCD - Village Center District Commercial Retail (Orland Park Crossing)
West: VCD - Village Center District Commercial Retail (Orland Park Crossing)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The Special Use permit for Weber Grill restaurant was approved on 09/02/2025 via Ordinance 6030. One of the conditions of this approval was the substantial conformance with the site plan and building elevations prepared by DxU Architects, last revised August 15, 2025.
However, during the construction phase, the building elevations were modified from the plans approved by the Village Board as part of the Special Use Permit. Because these changes were made without prior Village approval, the petitioner has submitted this Appearance Review petition to request approval of the revised elevations.
The revisions to the elevations are as follows:
West Elevation
• Shigu Ban siding is replaced with grey Hardie siding on the roof of the outdoor covered patio.
North Elevation
• Shigu Ban siding is replaced with grey Hardie siding at the roof level.
East Elevation
• Shigu Ban siding at the northeast corner is replaced with off-white Hardie siding at the roof level.
• Shigu Ban siding at roof level is replaced with grey Hardie siding at the roof level.
• White accent bricks on the masonry wall have been deleted from material palette.
South Elevation
• Shigu Ban siding is replaced with grey Hardie siding at the roof level.
• Trash enclosure is painted brown and not clad in wood.
• White accent bricks on the masonry wall at the south east corner of the building have been deleted from material palette.
The updated plans include “A2-100_Exterior Elevations” and “A2-101_Exterior Elevations” dated 03/06/2026, and photo of material board named “2026-06-16_WG-Hardie-Siding Color”.
Upon review of the revised elevations, staff finds that the building remains in substantial conformance with the elevations approved by the Village Board as part of the Special Use Permit. The proposed revisions do not alter the building height, overall massing, masonry extents, fenestration, or other major architectural elements. As such, the modifications are generally consistent with the design intent established by the Board-approved elevations and the requirements of the Special Use Permit.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for Weber Grill Restaurant - Updated Elevations, case number 2026-0630, as shown in the attached plans, has been administratively approved on June 18, 2026.