Title/Name/Summary
Fields Mercedes Benz of Orland Park - 8430 W 159th Street - Additional Delivery Spaces and Exterior Screening Wall
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Fields Mercedes Benz of Orland Park - 8430 W 159th Street - Additional Delivery Spaces and Exterior Screening Wall Additional Delivery Spaces and Exterior Screening Wall
2024-0256/ AR-24-00421
Petitioner
James Smith - Treasurer
Jeffrey Brown - Principal Architect
Requested Actions
Appearance Review
Purpose
The petitioner is looking to renovate the existing utilities on the site to accommodate the proposed changes in AR-23-00405. The petitioner intends to install a new transformer, utility screening, and concrete to support the utility services. The petitioner will be removing some of the existing landscaping on the site to accommodate the new utility services.
Project Attributes
Address: 8430 W 159th Street
P.I.N. (s): 27-14-313-027-0000
Parcel Size: 4.34 acres
Building Size: 51,440 sq. ft.
Zoning and Land Use
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: 159th & Harlem
Comprehensive Land Designation: Neighborhood Mixed Use - Automobile Dealership
Existing Zoning: BIZ
Existing Land Use: Auto Dealership
Planning Overview
Project description & Context
The petitioner intends to install a new transformer to the site located at 8430 W 159th Street. To support the new transformer, concrete new concrete will be poured, and parts of the proposed landscaping will be removed. The petitioner will screen the transformer from public view.
Mechanicals/Utility Conduits
Per the Land Development Code, " All associated and ancillary equipment, batteries, devices, structures, or support(s) for EVSE shall be screened from the public right-of-way with low native landscaping. petitioner intends to add an additional 480V transformer 6' from the existing transformer on the west portion of the building. Both transformers will be screen from public view via a new white 8' high CMU block wall system that will match the existing building.
Lot Coverage
The building located at 8430 W 159th Street is in the BIZ General Business District which has a maximum lot coverage allowance of 75% of the parcel being covered with building, pavement, and storm water storage, leaving at least 25% of the total parcel area in green space. Section 6-207.G allows for up to 80% impervious surfaces when BMPs are utilized, and up to 40% of the BMPs will be considered pervious, provided that the design standards outlined in the code for BMPs are met. The current lot coverage of the site is 84.5% which exceeds the allowable lot coverage in this district; however, a Special Use Permit was granted in 1988 (1998-0655) to allow Mercedes Benz located at 8430 W. 159th Street an increase of 10% impervious surface. The allowable lot coverage for this site is 85% impervious surface.
The petition intended to install new concrete to support the additional transformer. The proposed lot coverage is 84.7% and meets the allowable lot coverage requirements per the Special Use Permit approved for Mercedes Benz located at 8430 W. 159th Street.
Landscaping
Two 12' tall existing evergreen trees will be removed. The two evergreens will be replaced with 6 juniperus chinensis "Kallays Compact”.
Tree preservation fencing will be provided to protect the existing adjacent grasses during construction.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for Mercedes Benz, case number 2024-0102, received March 27th, 2024. was administratively approved on April 2nd, 2024 subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained from the Village's Building Department prior to initiating work.
2. Meet all building and Land Development Code requirements at the site.