VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK - File #: 2009-0258

• File #: 2009-0258
• Version: 2
• Name: Southmoor Commons Discussion of Potential Uses and Restricted Uses
• Type: MOTION
• Status: PASSED
• File created: 5/19/2009
• In control: Plan Commission
• Final action: 7/6/2009
• Title: /Name/Summary Southmoor Commons Discussion of Potential Uses and Restricted Uses

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/6/2009	2	Board of Trustees	APPROVED	Pass
7/5/2009	2	Development Services Department	INTRODUCED TO BOARD
6/22/2009	1	Development Services & Planning Committee	NO ACTION
6/21/2009	1	Development Services Department	INTRODUCED TO COMMITTEE
5/26/2009	0	Development Services & Planning Committee	CONTINUED	Pass
5/25/2009	0	Development Services Department	INTRODUCED TO COMMITTEE

Title/Name/Summary

Southmoor Commons Discussion of Potential Uses and Restricted Uses

History

Permitted Land Uses in Projects With Restrictions

Background. Southmoor Commons (131^st & LaGrange) was approved as an upscale shopping center during the Palos Country Club annexation and plan review process. A list of specific uses was approved, resulting in the prohibition of other uses that might normally be in a shopping center. That list was amended by the Village Board on May 18, 2009 to permit medical offices. Committee Chairman Dodge expressed concern over potential loss of new businesses and requested that a separate discussion of restrictive land uses be added to the May 26 Committee agenda.

Discussion. Normally, the Village relies on the different zoning districts to control land use. There have been some exceptions in the past, including Southmoor Commons. Another exception is some of the older business/industrial parks that had many specific restrictions and requirements. At the time, apparently the Village had a plan for those areas to develop a certain way. Since then, circumstances have changed and exceptions to those restrictions have been sought and given. The MFG District has been amended along the way to reflect changes in Village goals and in the general environment. Looking ahead, the Main Street Triangle is proposed for restrictive uses rather than simply deferring to the Village Center Zoning District.

Issues to consider include potential lost businesses, additional confusion of numerous exceptions and additional requirements, time and resources needed to research and enforce exceptions and additional requirements, adequacy of zoning district language, level of desired flexibility, and maintenance of an area’s desired character.

On May 26, 2009 the Development Services and Planning Committee move to continue this matter to the June Committee.

On June 22, 2009 the Committee recommended eliminating the land use restrictions on Southmoor Commons. It will then be subject to the normal BIZ Zoning District land uses. This will require public hearings to amend the special use and to amend the annexation agreement.

Recommended Action/Motion

I move to direct staff to proceed with the public hearing process to amend the special use and annexation agreement for Southmoor Commons to delete the land use restrictions.