Title/Name/Summary
HassleLess Mattress- 14700 S. LaGrange Rd Unit B - Exterior Work - Appearance Review
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
HassleLess Mattress- 14700 S. LaGrange Rd Unit B - Exterior Work - Appearance Review
Legistar ID: 2026-0241
Project ID: PPA-26-0011
Petitioner
Erin Borofka, COO of HassleLess Mattress
Purpose
The petitioner is proposing to renovate the building exterior at 14700 LaGrange Road by painting the stucco around the entire building and installing an awning in front of their tenant space, Unit B.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 14700 LaGrange Rd
P.I.N.(s): 27-09-401-022-0000
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Regional Core
Comprehensive Land Designation: Regional Mixed Use
Existing Zoning: VCD, Village Center District
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Proposed Land Use: Commercial Retail
Surrounding Land Use:
North: VCD, Village Center District, Commercial Retail (Walgreen’s)
South: VCD, Village Center District, Multi-Tenant Commercial (Grand Appliance Center)
East: COR, Mixed Use District, Financial Institution (Huntington Bank)
West: VCD, Village Center District, Multi-Tenant Office (Peoples Bank Plaza)
BACKGROUND
HassleLess Mattress is relocating to expand their mattress showroom space from their previous location at 14470 S. LaGrange Rd Unit 104 to 14700 LaGrange Rd Unit B. This space was formerly occupied by Advanced Auto Parts, who occupied both Units B and C in the plaza.
DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
The petitioner is proposing to one 44’ wide awning in the color Macaw, which is a neon green, by the brand Sunbrella. The awning will be installed within the lease lines of the tenant space, which is already broken up on the façade by brick and stucco. The awning will project 3’ out from the building, and will have 8’ of clearance. While the Macaw color is very vibrant, it is consistent with the HassleLess Mattress branding that aligns with their proposed signage, which will be reviewed under a separate sign permit application.
In addition to the awning installation, the petitioner is proposing to paint the stucco on the façade in the color Gauntlet Gray, which is a dark matte gray. They have agreed to paint the stucco on all sides of the building. The stucco material is utilized on the upper half of the façade along the east, north, and west building elevations. The existing color is a light beige. While the proposed color is darker, staff is comfortable with the change as long as the stucco on the entire building will have the same color.
Section 6-308.F of the Land Development Code discusses the design requirements for commercial buildings. Colors should be used harmoniously and with some restraint, considering the character and quality of structures in the area, and commercial buildings with facades greater than 100 feet in length must incorporate recesses and projections along at least 20% of the length of the façade. The proposed design meets the Village’s design standards.
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 HassleLess Mattress Exterior Work, case number 2026-0241, received March 2, 2026, was administratively approved on March 10, 2026, subject to the following conditions:
1. Obtain building permits prior to starting work;
2. Obtain a sign permit for the proposed signage;
3. Meet all Land Development Code and Building Code requirements.