Title/Name/Summary
Orland Park Nature Center
History
Project: Orland Park Nature Center final design and engineering plans.
Purpose: The Village proposes to develop and operate an Orland Park Nature Center facility on a 3.5 acre parcel on LaGrange Road just north of the Metra line.
Requested Actions: Consultant approval for the Nature Center final site design and engineering plans.
Project Attributes:
Address: 13901 LaGrange Road
Size: 3.5 acres (less IDOT taking)
Comprehensive Plan Planning District: Sandburg District
Comprehensive Land Designation: Open Space
Existing Zoning: BIZ Business District
Proposed Zoning: No change at this time
Surrounding Zoning & Land Use: North: E-1 undeveloped land; South: Open lands District; Orland Crossing park land (across RR tracks); East: Open lands District; Orland Crossing park land (across RR tracks); West: Forest Preserve District of Cook County - McGinnis Slough
Discussion
In April 2012, the Village purchased the former Pebble Creek Nursery property with funds from the Village's Open Lands Program, with the vision to restore and preserve the land, and to convert the existing building and property to a nature center. Since that time, the property has been cleaned up by Village’s Parks personnel, and a conceptual master plan has been completed and approved by the Village Board. The next step is to select a consultant to do the final site engineering and design plans, which also includes assistance in securing outside permits, contractor selection and construction observation.
On September 15, 2015, an RFP was issued seeking final site design and engineering plans. The final plans will be based on the Village Board approved master plan, with the exception of building improvements, detailed exhibits, and signage, which will be addressed at a later time. Fifteen firms submitted proposals.The proposals were all reviewed and analyzed by staff, who narrowed the selection down to four finalists to be interviewed. A Villag...
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