Title/Name/Summary
Orland Park Public Library - 14921 Ravinia Avenue - Pavilion Reinforcement Project
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Orland Park Public Library - 14921 Ravinia Avenue - Pavilion Reinforcement Project
Legistar ID: 2025-0943
Project ID: PPA-25-0056
Petitioner
Matthew Lepper, Krause Construction
Purpose
The petitioner is proposing to replace 32 bollards and install 21 new bollards underneath the pavilion at the building entrance. The bollards will also be fashioned with new lime green sleeves.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 14921 S. Ravinia Avenue
P.I.N.(s): 27-09-401-041-0000
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Downtown Planning District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Community & Institutional
Existing Zoning: VCD, Village Center District
Existing Land Use: Library
Surrounding Land Use:
North: VCD Village Center District (across 149th St.) - Community & Institutional (Orland Township Administration Building)
South: VCD Village Center District (across Ravinia Ave.) - Office (Ravinia Woods Office Center)
East: VCD Village Center District - Commercial Retail (Park Point Plaza Shopping Center)
West: OLD Open Lands District (across Ravinia Avenue) - Open Space (Humphrey Woods)
BACKGROUND
The Orland Park Public Library is located at the southeast corner of Ravinia Avenue and 149th Street. The 95,675 square foot building was approved by the Village Board in 2002 with variances to increase the maximum front setback from 30’ to 78’, increase the maximum building height from 35’ to 52’, and decrease the minimum parking requirement from 1 parking space per 200 square feet to 0.42 parking space per 200 square feet (2002-0464).
The Library complex includes the main building, parking lot, and covered pavilion drop off area with a plaza/sitting area to the west of the main building entrance. There is also a Children’s Reading Garden outside the northwest corner of the building, approved via Appearance Review in 2020 (2020-0186).
DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
The petitioner is proposing to replace 32 existing bollards and install 21 new bollards underneath the covered pavilion drop off area outside of the main entrance to the library. The bollards will measure at 3’ tall and are proposed to be covered with lime green sleeves to match the Orland Park Public Library’s branding and signage. The lime green sleeves will also allow for the most visibility, as the existing bollards are a tan color that blend in with the pavement.
Section 6-308 of the Land Development Code (LDC) states that while it is recognized that color is a very subjective matter and that creativity should not be stifled, colors should nonetheless be used harmoniously and with some restraint. Color schemes should consider and respect the character and quality of structures in the area. Excessively bright or brilliant colors should be used only for accent. Materials and colors should withstand the weather well over a twenty-five (25) year period. While the proposed lime green sleeves are vibrant, the bollards should be noticeable for safety purposes.
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes, and policies for this area.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for the Orland Park Public Library Pavilion Reinforcement Project, case number 2025-0943, received November 13, 2025, was administratively approved on November 19, 2025, subject to the following conditions:
1. Obtain a building permit prior to starting work;
2. Meet all Building and Land Development Code requirements.