Title/Name/Summary
14335 Oak Place - Rivard Residence Lot Consolidation
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
14335 Oak Place - Rivard Residence Lot Consolidation
Legistar ID: 2024-0717
Project ID: DP-24-00482
Petitioner
Kurt Rivard (Property Owner)
John Lawler (Developer, 2nd Avenue Development)
Purpose
The Applicant is requesting approval to combine three parcels into one to construct a new single-family home.
Requested Actions: Plat of Consolidation, Variance from Section 6-209.C.1
Project Attributes
Address: 14335 Oak Place, Orland Park, IL 60462
P.I.N.(s): 27-207-006-0000, 27-09-207-007-0000, 27-09-207-008-0000
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Downtown Planning District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Mixed Residential
Existing Zoning: OOH Old Orland Historic District
Contributing Structure: No
Landmark: No
Existing Land Use: Vacant; former Single-Family Detached Residential
Surrounding Land Use:
North OOH Old Orland Historic District - Single-Family Detached Residential
South: OOH Old Orland Historic District - Single-Family Detached Residential
East: OOH Old Orland Historic District - Single-Family Detached Residential
West: OOH Old Orland Historic District - Single-Family Detached Residential
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
The subject property is located within the Old Orland Historic District. As such, the current configuration of the three lots do not allow for new construction, as new development is not permitted over property lines. The petitioner is seeking to combine the three parcels to create one buildable lot for a new single-family residence. They are also seeking approval of a variance from the Land Development Code, to allow for a lot width of 75 feet whereas the maximum lot width for a corner lot in the Old Orland Historic District is 50 feet.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The Applicant seeks approval for a lot consolidation to combine three lots into one at 14335 Oak Place. The proposed 7,500sf lot exceeds the minimum 2,500sf lot size required for residential properties in the OOH Zoning District. The proposed 75ft lot width exceeds the maximum lot width permitted, and does not comply with code requirements. The petitioner is requesting a variance to increase the maximum lot width from 50ft to 75ft.
Per the Land Development Code, the lot width is defined as the distance between the side lot lines measured along the front right-of-way, and the front setback on a corner lot shall be that area with the narrowest street frontage. Staff is in support of the variance request to increase the maximum lot width allowed because it is not out of character for the OOH District. The attached Exhibit A provides an aerial view of the District. The highlighted parcels are residential corner lots in the District with a lot width greater than 50ft, and the parcels outlined in red are the subject property.
Staff also concurs with the petitioner’s responses to the variance standards. The petitioner notes that the property will continue to be used as a single-family detached residential use, which is consistent with the surrounding properties and the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, they discuss that they decided to consolidate all three lots because consolidating the two northern lots of the three would create one lot that is not buildable and non-conforming. Therefore, while the proposed lot requires a variance due to the lot width, it is the minimum variance required for reasonable use of the land.
The petitioner plans to construct a new single-family home on the lot. A building permit application and a petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness have already been submitted for review.
Recommended Action/Motion
Staff Recommended Action
Regarding Case Number 2024-0717, also known as Rivard Residence Lot Consolidation, Staff recommends to accept and make findings of fact as discussed at this Plan Commission meeting and within the Staff Report dated November 14th, 2024;
And
Staff recommends that the Plan Commission approve a variance from Section 6-209.C.1 to increase the maximum lot width from 50’ to 75’;
And
Staff recommends that the Plan Commission approve a Plat of Consolidation.
Plan Commission Recommended Action/Motion
Regarding Case Number 2024-0717, also known as Rivard Residence Lot Consolidation, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case.