Title/Name/Summary
Public Works Optimization Project - 15655 S. Ravinia Ave.
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Public Works Optimization Project - 15655 S. Ravinia Ave.
Legistar ID: 2024-0892 (2025-0470, 2025-0474)
Project ID: DP-24-00505
Petitioner
Mike Mazza, Public Works Operations Manager
Purpose
The petitioner is seeking approval of a Rezoning from OS to COR, a Plat of Consolidation, a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Modifications from the Land Development Code, a Site Plan, and Building Elevations to construct a 62,173 square-foot building addition to the North Garage of the existing Public Works Facility and to construct a new 19,293 square-foot Salt Shed.
Project Attributes
Address: 15655 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
P.I.N.(s): 27-16-401-010-0000, 27-16-401-012-0000, 27-16-401-018-0000, 27-16-401-019-0000
PLAN COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Present at the Plan Commission were 6 Commissioners and members of staff. No members of the public were present. Following the presentations by public works and planning staff, the commissioners discussed that they are generally supportive of the project, but noted a couple of minor concerns.
Commissioners engaged in a discussion about the significance of granting a modification from the brick/masonry requirement for the proposed addition to the North Garage and the proposed Salt Shed. Several commissioners expressed concern about setting a precedent, but ultimately decided that this project qualifies for such a modification due to the use of the buildings for material and vehicle storage, and keeping the design consistent with the other buildings on site and match the building addition to the existing design of the North Garage. The commissioners also questioned the cost and scale of the project, as some were concerned whether the project took population growth and new development into consideration. Public works staff noted that the need for the expansion is so that the site can accommodate addit...
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