Title/Name/Summary
Project: John Humphrey Complex - Installation of Pavilion
AR-24-00416 / 2024-0229
Petitioner: Village of Orland Park
Project Representative: Sean Faulkner, Public Works Director
Purpose: The purpose of this petition is to establish an area of the John Humphrey Complex for a pavilion.
Address: 14825 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
P.I.N.(s): 27-09-400-001-0000
Parcel Size: 19.92 Acres
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Downtown
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation: Open Space, Parks, and Recreation
Zoning District: OS Open Space
Existing Land Use: Public Park
Project Description & Context
14825 West Avenue, also known as the John Humphrey Complex, is a 19.92 acre site. The majority of the site is open space with baseball diamonds and a parking lot. The new pavilion is being proposed north of the parking lot, along the bikeway. The pavilion will be 400 SF, 20’x20’, and installed on a concrete pad of the same size.
The Land Development Code does not specifically define a pavilion; however the proposed pavilion can be categorized as a gazebo. According to section 6-213.B.1 of the Land Development Code, gazebos are a permitted accessory uses in OS zoning district.
All accessory structures must adhere to the regulations in section 6-213.E. Accessory buildings and structures cannot be placed closer than five (5) feet from an adjacent property line. Development Services has determined the conditions have been met.
No other changes are being proposed to the site. Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and policies for this area.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for John Humphrey Complex, case number 2024-0229, per the sketch drawing titled “Village of Orland Park Proposed Pavilion Location Parks Admin. Building”, prepared by the petitioner, dated received March 19th, 2024, has been administratively approved on March 26th, 2024, subject to the following conditions:
1. Meet all Building and Land Development Code requirements on the site;
2. Obtain the necessary permits from the Village’s Building Division prior to initiating work.