Title/Name/Summary
14439 First Avenue Accessory Structure - COA
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
14439 First Avenue - 2012-0046
Petitioner
Mr. John Lawler
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to construct a two-story 1,232 square foot accessory structure at the northeast corner of the property. The petition includes a swimming pool that will locate between the proposed structure and the principal residence.
Requested Actions: Site Plan, Appearance Review, Certificate of Appropriateness
Project Attributes
Address: 14439 First Avenue
Size: 18,750 square feet
Comprehensive Land Designation: Low Intensity Population
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The proposed accessory structure is considered a detached garage per the Land Development Code, which does provide a limit to the number of detached garages in the Old Orland Historic District if the lot size allows it. However, its actual use will function more as a pool house and personal office versus a place to store an automobile. The pool house will contain the proposed swimming pool’s mechanical and other equipment as well as provide additional storage and multi-use space typical of detached garages.
The recommendation motion includes the following conditions:
1) That the petitioner completes the lot consolidation process prior to constructing the proposed improvements.
2) That the petitioner screens all mechanical equipment at grade level with landscaping.
3) That the petitioner changes the bathroom window to match Code appropriate windows.
The proposed improvements are compatible with the general area of the Old Orland Historic District, the Historic District’s vision and the Comprehensive Plan. The setting retains the pedestrian feel of the area and is in keeping with the quaint public realm experience that the District seeks.
Additional details about the project are discussed in the Historic Preservation Review Commission report, which is attached for reference.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION MOTION
On February 21, 2012, the Historic Preservation Review Commission (HPRC) moved 5-1-1 to recommend to the Village Board approval of the preliminary site plan titled “Site and Grading Plan 14439 First Street, Orland Park, IL.”, prepared by Geopool Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, and dated 1.23.12, sheet number 1 of 1.
And
Moved 5-1-1 to recommend to the Village Board approval of the Elevations titled “Lawler Pool House Orland Park, IL”, prepared by IJM Group Inc., and dated 1.23.12, sheet A-1.0, subject to the following conditions. All changes should be made prior to the Board of Trustees Meeting wherever possible unless otherwise noted.
1. That the petitioner completes the lot consolidation process prior to constructing the proposed improvements.
2. That the petitioner screens all mechanical equipment at grade level with landscaping.
3. That the petitioner changes the bathroom window to match Code appropriate windows.
and
Moved 5-1-1 to recommend to the Village Board approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 1,232 square foot detached garage/ pool house for the single family home at 14439 First Avenue in the Old Orland Historic District.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION DISCUSSION
At the meeting, the Chairwoman voted against the project, ostensibly on the idea that an in-ground pool is not appropriate for the historic district. Commissioner Lawler abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest. The proposed project is located on her family’s property at her residence.
The conditions attached to the recommendation motion are not considered conditions that should require a re-submittal of the elevation drawings from a homeowner.
The HPRC motion included condition 3 that the petitioner matches the bathroom window on the east elevation of the detached accessory structure with the other code appropriate window styles proposed for the building. The petitioner noted at the meeting that he would do this.
Condition 3 can be met following approval during building permit review.
This case is now before the Board of Trustees for final review/approval.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the site plan, elevation drawings and the Certificate of Appropriateness for 14439 First Avenue to construct a 1,232 square foot detached accessory structure and swimming pool as noted in the attached fully referenced motion.
THIS SECTION FOR REFERENCE ONLY (NOT NECESSARY TO BE READ)
I move to approve the preliminary site plan titled “Site and Grading Plan 14439 First Street, Orland Park, IL.”, prepared by Geopool Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, and dated 1.23.12, sheet number 1 of 1.
And
I move to approve the Elevations titled “Lawler Pool House Orland Park, IL”, prepared by IJM Group Inc., and dated 1.23.12, sheet A-1.0, subject to the following conditions. All changes should be made prior to the Board of Trustees Meeting wherever possible unless otherwise noted.
1. That the petitioner completes the lot consolidation process prior to constructing the proposed improvements.
2. That the petitioner screens all mechanical equipment at grade level with landscaping.
3. That the petitioner changes the bathroom window to match Code appropriate windows.
and
I move to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 1,232 square foot detached garage/ pool house for the single family home at 14439 First Avenue in the Old Orland Historic District.