Title/Name/Summary
Certificate of Appropriateness for the Old Orland/Old Library - Exterior Work (Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Gutters) - 9917 W. 143rd Street
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
9917 W. 143rd Street - Exterior Work (additional windows, replacement of siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters) - Certificate of Appropriateness
Legistar ID: 2025-0708
Project ID: PPA-25-0033
Petitioner
Rafael Rosales, Rosales Roofing LLC (on behalf of 9917 W 143rd LLC / Owner: Scott Neil)
Requested Action
The Petitioner is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for exterior cladding, additional windows, and roof-edge component replacements at 9915-9917 143rd Street, a contributing property and landmark within the Old Orland Historic (OOH) District.
Plan Commission Summary
At the January 6, 2026, Plan Commission meeting, six commissioners were present (including one attending remotely), along with members of staff, the petitioner/contractor, and members of the public. During the meeting, the Plan Commission recommended approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness for 9915-9917 W. 143rd Street, located within the Village’s Old Orland Historic District, based on the color “Rich Espresso” (James Hardie) as reflected in the staff report at that time. During the presentation, the contractor and staff identified a discrepancy in the understanding of the intended color palette, as the staff report listed “Rich Espresso” as the only recommended color.
Following the meeting, the property owner confirmed with staff that “Rich Espresso” (James Hardie) will be used for the soffit, gutters, fascia, and window trim only, while “Watering Can” (James Hardie) will be used as the siding color. Staff reviewed the proposed siding color, supports the corrective action to the color palette, and finds “Watering Can” to be compatible with and consistent with the character of other buildings throughout the Old Orland Historic District.
At the February 3, 2026, Plan Commission meeting, five commissioners were present (two absent), along with members of staff and members of the public. Following the staff presentation, regarding the corrective action, the commissioners reiterated support for the project and supported the corrective action, with only minor questions for clarification and no additional substantive discussion.
This is now before the Board of Trustees for consideration.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Plan Commission Recommended Action for Case Number 2025-0708, also known as Old Orland Park Public Library Exterior Work;
AND
Approve a Certificate of Appropriateness with the conditions that the exterior work be performed with the approved color palette.