Title/Name/Summary
Seritage - Orland Square Mall - Sears Redevelopment
History
Project
Seritage - Orland Square Mall - Sears Redevelopment (AMC Theater)
Petitioner
Matthew McDonnell, VP Development, Seritage Growth Properties
Purpose
The petitioner proposes to construct and operate a new 49,777 square foot movie theater and remodeled 198,557 approx. square feet of existing retail space, in Orland Square Mall in the former Sears Store.
Project Attributes
Address: 2 Orland Square Drive
P.I.N.: 27-10-301-008-0000
Size: 16.29 acres
Current Zoning: COR Mixed Use Zoning District
Comprehensive Plan designation: Regional Mixed Use
Surrounding land use and zoning:
North: Orland Square Mall (COR Zoning District)
South: Offices (across Ring Road) (COR Zoning District)
East: Detention pond, commercial retail and services (across Ring Road) (COR Zoning District)
West: Orland Square Mall and parking field; commercial retail (across Ring Road) (COR Zoning District)
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
The existing 1.2 million square foot Orland Square Mall was constructed in the mid-1970s at the northeast intersection of Lagrange Road and 151st Street. The Village’s first ‘planned unit development’ included both 130 acres of commercial development and 100 acres of multi-family residential development, which was fully developed and still exists today. The Orland Square Mall is an established fixture and focal point in the Village, and purportedly includes some of the highest performing stores in the region. It has evolved through the years to include a wide variety of commercial uses.
Theaters were one of the potential users listed in the original Orland Square Zoning ordinance approved in 1971. ‘Orland Square Cinemas’, a four screen theater was constructed along the outer Ring Road in the late 70’s, plus a later addition, but eventually closing in the late 90’s. There is not currently a theater in the Mall area. Orland Park is currently served by Marcus Theater, located a...
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