Title
Zoning Map Amendment - 11300 151st Street - Lorenz Residence
History
Project: 2024-0835 - 11300 151st Street Zoning Map Amendment
Location: 11300 151st Street
P.I.N.: 27-07-401-014-0000
Parcel Size: 1.3 acres
Requested Actions: The petitioner seeks approval for the rezoning of the property at 11300 151st Street from E-1 Estate Residential to R-3 Single-family Residential
The subject property was approved by the Board of Trustees for annexation. The 1.2-acre property is an irregularly shaped lot with Spring Creek running along its eastern half. As referenced in the Annexation Agreement (1998-0121), the property was granted a variance to reduce the western side yard setback from 25' to 17'.
The subject property is in the Orland Grove Planning District, which is characterized throughout its western portion by wide lots, winding roads and cl-de-sacs that contribute to a rural sense of place.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Planning District - Orland Grove Planning District
Planning Land Use Designation - Open Space/ Single Family Residential
ZONING DISTRICT
Existing E-1 Estate Residential
Proposed R-3 Single Family Residential
LAND USE
Existing Single Family Residential
Proposed Single Family Residential (no change)
ADJACENT PROPERTIES
North E-1 Estate Residential Residential (annexed November 18, 2024)
East E-1 Estate Residential Place of Worship (St. Fancis of Assisi Catholic Church
South R-3 Residential Residential (Spring Creek Estates)
West E-1 Estate Residential Residential
When reviewing an application for rezoning property, the decision-making body shall review the following factors for consideration. The factors below come principally from the 1957 case LaSalle v. County of Cook. The petitioner has submitted responses to the factors, which are attached to the last page of this report. Staff finds the petitioner responses sufficient for this case.
1. The existing uses and zoning of nearby property;
2. The extent to which property values are diminished by a particular zoning classification or restriction;
3. The extent to which the destruction of property value of a petitioning property owner promotes the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the public;
4. The relative gain to the public as opposed to the hardship imposed on a petitioning property owner;
5. The suitability of the subject property for its zoned purposes;
6. The length of time the property has been vacant as zoned, considered in the context of land development in the area;
7. The Comprehensive Plan designation and the current applicability of that designation;
8. The evidence or lack of evidence, of community need for the use proposed.
Planning Discussion
The subject property is designated R-3 in the Comprehensive Plan and meets all the requirements of the R-3 Residential District. The site currently has a variance for a reduced west side yard setback of 17' within the E-1 District. The most recent Plat of Survey corrects this distance to 13.4'. Regardless, a 13.4' setback would no longer be necessary when zoned R-3 Residential as it satisfies the R-3 side setback requirements of no less than 10% of the lot width of each side of the principal building to the side lot line.
Additionally, the subject property is bordered by residential housing to the south and in close proximity to other parcels that are intended to future R-3 residential development according to the Comprehensive Plan. Re-zoning the subject property would serve to promote consistency and a sense of place not only within the Orland Grove Planning District but throughout the Village of Orland Park.
Recommended Action/Motion
Regarding Case Number 2024-0835, also known as 11300 151st Street Zoning Map Amendment, Staff recommends to accept and make findings of fact as discussed at this Plan Commission meeting and within the Staff Report dated December 13, 2024;
And
Staff recommends that the Plan Commission approve a zoning map amendment for 11300 151st Street from E-1 Estate Residential to R-3 Residential District.
Plan Commission Recommended Motion
Regarding Case Number 2024-0835, also known as 11300 151st Street Zoning Map Amendment, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case.