Title/Name/Summary
Founders of Orland Park Residential Planned Development
History
Project: 2023-0309 - Founders of Orland Park
Petitioner: John McHale, Bridge Street Properties, LLC.
Project Representative: Caitlin Csuk, Rosanova & Whitaker, Ltd.
Location: 16101-11 Wolf Road
P.I.N.s: 27-20-101-013-0000, 27-20-101-011-0000
Parcel Size: approximately 15 acres
SUMMARY
The Public Hearing for this case occurred on November 19, 2024. In attendance were 6 Commissioners, the Petitioner and their project team, and members of staff. No members of the public attended the Hearing.
The Plan Commission denied the requested density modification for the proposed planned development, which significantly impacts key elements of the project, including the plat of subdivision, site plan, landscape plan, building elevations, and stormwater requirements. As a result, the Plan Commission’s current recommendation cannot be approved as-is by the Village Board. This project will proceed to the Village Board once outstanding items are addressed by the petitioner.
Following the presentations by the Petitioner and Staff, the Commissioners discussed and posed questions on several key topics summarized below.
Site Layout
The Commissioners supported the overall site layout, including the 51% common open space, which far exceeds the required 20% amount of green space for the site. They also expressed support for the parking layout, which exceeds Code requirements. The dead-end stub streets, Yelnick and Yunker, were discussed and supported for their potential to ensure future connectivity as adjacent properties develop.
Overall, the Commissioners supported the site layout, noting that the proposed layout meets all bulk requirements such as setbacks, parking, and open space, except that the plan does not meet the density requirement due to the size of the detention pond.
Stormwater Management
Founders of Orland’s stormwater management plan proposes a retention pond that occupies 3.44 a...
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