Title/Name/Summary
Lab 1860 re-painting - 7402 159th Street - Re-painting the existing façade
History
This property has been the subject of past cases:
2017-0173
2017-0490
2019-0501
Project
2026-0785
PPA-26-0063
Petitioner
SAN Investments, LLC & YZZ, LLC.
Property Owners
9156 S. Western Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
snubani@nubanidistributors.com
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to freshen the exterior with new paint aligned with the color scheme of the new tenant.
Requested Actions: Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 7402 159th Street
P.I.N.(s): 27-13-410-006-0000
Size: 1.27 acres
Building Size: Approximately ,476 sq. ft.
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: 159th & Harlem Planning District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Community Commercial
Existing Zoning: BIZ
Existing Land Use: BIZ
Proposed Land Use: Restaurant
Surrounding Land Use:
North: BIZ General Business District (vacant)
South: Tinley Park (across 159th Street) Multi-family housing
East: BIZ General Business District (vacant)
West: BIZ General Business District (vacant)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
Overall, the Petitioner is update the existing façade with a new color scheme while preserving the existing building design.
North
The Petitioner proposes to:
• Replace the existing drip edges along the top of the building with one painted SW 6884 Obstinate Orange.
• Re-paint the center EIFS surface SW6905 Goldfinch.
• Repaint the upper and lower parapet walls below the drip edge, and the EIFS surface on the recessed accent areas SW 6841 Green Bay.
• Re-paint the existing trim at the bottom of the EIFS surfaces SW 9541 White Snow.
• Replace the 3 existing goosenecked barn style exterior lighting fixtures with new ones, matching the same design but black in color.
• Replace the fabric on the existing awning colored SW 6884 Obstinate Orange
• Retain the 2 existing exterior patio fans and 4 patio seating sets as is.
South
The Petitioner proposes to:
• Replace the existing drip edges along the top of the building with one painted SW 6884 Obstinate Orange.
• Re-paint the center EIFS surface SW6905 Goldfinch.
• Repaint the upper and lower parapet walls below the drip edge, and the EIFS surface on the recessed accent areas SW 6841 Green Bay.
• Re-paint the existing trim at the bottom of the EIFS surfaces SW 9541 White Snow.
• Replace the 2 existing goosenecked barn style exterior lighting fixtures with new ones, matching the same design but black in color.
• Replace the fabric on existing 3 awnings colored SW 6884 Obstinate Orange
• Re-paint the existing access door SW 6481 Green Bay
East
The Petitioner proposes to:
• Replace the existing drip edges along the top of the building with one painted SW 6884 Obstinate Orange.
• Re-paint the center EIFS surface SW6905 Goldfinch.
• Repaint the upper and lower parapet walls below the drip edge, and the EIFS surface on the recessed accent areas SW 6841 Green Bay.
• Re-paint the existing trim at the bottom of the EIFS surfaces SW 9541 White Snow.
• Replace the 5 existing goosenecked barn style exterior lighting fixtures with new ones, matching the same design but black in color.
• Replace the fabric on existing 2 awnings colored SW 6884 Obstinate Orange
• Re-paint the existing bicycle rack SW 6884 Obstinate Orange.
West
The Petitioner proposes to:
• Replace the existing drip edges along the top of the building with one painted SW 6884 Obstinate Orange.
• Re-paint the center EIFS surface SW6905 Goldfinch.
• Repaint the upper and lower parapet walls below the drip edge, and the EIFS surface on the recessed accent areas SW 6841 Green Bay.
• Re-paint the existing trim at the bottom of the EIFS surfaces SW 9541 White Snow.
• Replace the 5 existing goosenecked barn style exterior lighting fixtures with new ones, matching the same design but black in color.
• Replace the fabric on existing 2 awnings colored SW 6884 Obstinate Orange
The existing brick façade will be power washed but will remain unpainted and unchanged. Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes and policies for this area.
DETAILED PLANNING DISCUSSION
This site is identified as Lot 5 within the 7420 W. 159th Street Planned Unit Development and was originally constructed as a Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers restaurant (see 2017-0173).
The Petitioner proposes to keep the approved site plan, landscape plan, and building layout as is. The Special Use Permit for the drive-through service window and outdoor seating area obtained by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers did expired due to inactivity (Land Development Code Section 5-106) and the Petitioner acknowledges that they will have to obtain a new Special Use Permit prior to operating either.
Signage
Signage is not part of this petition and should be submitted for separate review to the Development Services Department.
Recommended Action/Motion
The Appearance Review for the exterior improvements at 7402 159th Street, case number 2026-0785, was administratively approved on August 14, 2026. The project and exterior improvements are described in the plans prepared by BAU Design & Development titled Exterior Work on Existing Commercial Building submitted by the petitioner on July 31, 2026. The approval of the Appearance Review is subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained from the Village's Development Services Department prior to initiating work;
2. All building code-related requirements must be met;
3. All landscaping must be kept in good condition in perpetuity and in accordance with the approved landscaping plan for this site (see 2017-0490).