Title/Name/Summary
Engel - Rezoning (Subject to Annexation)
History
QUICKFACTS
Project
Engel - Rezoning (subject to annexation)
Petitioner
Russell Engel
Purpose
The petitioner wishes to connect to Village sewer and water.
Requested Actions: Rezone to R-2 Residential District subject to annexation into the Village
Project Attributes
Address: 7841 Redondo Lane
Size: .75 acres
Comprehensive Land Designation: Low intensity residential
Existing Zoning: Unincorporated Cook County
Proposed Zoning: R-2 Residential District
Existing Land Use: Single family residential
Proposed Land Use: Single family residential
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
In 1993 special assessments were established by the Village for Laguna Woods’s home owners to annex into Orland Park to receive water and sewer. Six properties opted out of the deal. An Ordinance was passed at the time establishing payment requirements if any of the six decided in the future to annex and connect. The Engel residence is one of those returning properties. The case was taken to the Board in March of 2011 to determine an equitable payment for connection to the mains. The case has now formally petitioned for annexation into the Village and rezoning with the end goal of connecting to water and sewer. The property must be rezoned to R-2 to conform to the surrounding Laguna Woods neighborhood. The petitioned lot conforms to all bulk requirements of the Village’s R-2 Residential District.
Once the property is annexed into the Village, the property owner must complete the connection with Village water and sewer. A written agreement between the property owner and Village will be needed to formalize the Annexation/Connection agreement and address the disposition of the existing well and septic systems. Under certain conditions the existing well may be utilized for irrigation.
The Engels have also petitioned for Annexation into the Village. Annexation public hearings and approvals are addressed at the Vill...
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