Title/Name/Summary
Vietnam Memorial - 14671 West Avenue - Relocating the memorial with two additional name plaques
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Vietnam Memorial - 14671 West Avenue - Relocating the memorial with two additional name plaques
Legistar ID: 2024-0761
Project ID: AR-24-00490
Petitioner
Village of Orland Park
Joel Van Essen (Public Works Director)
Purpose
This Appearance Review petition is for the construction of a Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, including the installation of 6 flagpoles, brick pavers, plaques, and a bench.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 14671 West Avenue
P.I.N.(s): 27-09-218-026
Parcel Size: ~10 acres
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Downtown
Comprehensive Land Designation: Open Space, Parks, and Recreation
Existing Zoning: OS Open Space District
Existing Land Use: Open Space
Surrounding Land Use:
North: OS Open Space District (Open Space)
South: OS Open Space District (Open Space)
East: VCD Village Center District (Orland Park Recreation Administration)
West: R-3 Residential District (Single-Family Detached)
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
The petitioner proposes to construct a Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in front of the new Veteran’s Building, which was previously used as the Parks Administration building. The area of the proposed memorial is currently used as open space for the site. The Vietnam Memorial will consist of 6 flagpoles, memorial plaques, signs, and a bench along a circular brick paver path. Minor landscaping will also be incorporated in a bed of mulch located around the brick pavers. The memorial is oriented to the West, along the property line facing West Avenue. It can be accessed directly via the public sidewalk along West Avenue.
According to Section 6-302 of the Land Development Code, federal, state, and local government agencies are exempt from the provisions of the flagpole and flag general requirements. Therefore, the proposed flagpoles meet Land Development Code requirements.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for the Village of Orland Park, case number 2024-0761, received October 4th, 2024, was administratively approved on October 16th, 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.