Title/Name/Summary
14232 Ashford Court Geothermal Project
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
14232 Ashford Court Geothermal Project - 2014-0568
Petitioner
Mahendra Patel
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to install and maintain a residential geothermal heat pump renewable energy system at the private residence of 14232 Ashford Court.
Requested Actions: Site Plan, Appearance Review
Project Attributes
Address: 14232 Ashford Court
P.I.N.(s): 27-05-309-010
Size: 19,598 square feet
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Orland Grove Planning District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Single Family Residential
Existing Zoning: R-2 Residential District
Existing Land Use: Single Family Home
Surrounding Land Use:
North: R-2 Residential District - (across Ashford Court) Single Family Home
South: Not in Orland Park - (across 143rd Street) Single Family Home
East: R-2 Residential District - Single Family Home
West: R-2 Residential District - Single Family Home
Preliminary Engineering: N/A. The engineering of geothermal renewable energy systems are regulated through state licensing criteria.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The petitioner proposes to install a geothermal renewable energy system in the rear yard of the single family home at 14232 Ashford Court. Geothermal renewable energy systems boost building heating and cooling performance for higher efficiencies and lower utility costs. In the summer, geothermal systems act as heat sinks to cool buildings via the constant temperature of the Earth (typically 65 degrees at depth). In the winter, the systems channel the Earth’s constant temperature (again typically 65 degrees at depth) to provide a heating boost to the structure. As a result, heating and cooling mechanical systems are not required to operate as much to attain desired heating and cooling levels since the Earth is providing a 65 degree base line temperature for the building.
The petitioner does not request any variances for this project.
The recommendation motion includes the following conditions:
1) Meet all Building Code related items.
2) Obtain necessary permits from the State prior to issuance of a building permit.
3) Maintain the required 10 foot setback from all public utilities and infrastructure.
4) All mechanical equipment must be screened at grade level with landscaping.
Overall, the project conforms to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Codes and policies for this area.
Additional details about the project are discussed in the Plan Commission report, which is attached for reference.
PLAN COMMISSION MOTION
On November 11, 2014, the Plan Commission moved 6-0 to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees to approve the appearance review (environmental clean technology) for a geothermal heat pump renewable energy system.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MOTION
On November 17, 2014, the Development Services and Planning Committee moved 3-0 to recommend to the Village Board of Trustees to approve the appearance (environmental clean technology) review for a geothermal heat pump system at 14232 Ashford Court as depicted on the plat of survey titled “Plat of Survey”, prepared by the petitioner M. Patel, dated received on September 12, 2014, subject to the following conditions:
1) Meet all Building Code related items.
2) Obtain necessary permits from the State prior to issuance of a building permit.
3) Maintain the required 10 foot setback from all public utilities and infrastructure.
4) All mechanical equipment must be screened at grade level with landscaping.
This case is now before the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the geothermal heat pump system for 14232 Ashford Ct., a single family residence as indicated in the below fully referenced motion.
THIS SECTION FOR REFERENCE ONLY (NOT NECESSARY TO BE READ)
I move to approve the appearance (environmental clean technology) review for a geothermal heat pump system at 14232 Ashford Court as depicted on the plat of survey titled “Plat of Survey”, prepared by the petitioner M. Patel, dated received on September 12, 2014, subject to the following conditions:
1) Meet all Building Code related items.
2) Obtain necessary permits from the State prior to issuance of a building permit.
3) Maintain the required 10 foot setback from all public utilities and infrastructure.
4) All mechanical equipment must be screened at grade level with landscaping.