Title/Name/Summary
Forest Grove
History
Project
Forest Grove
Petitioner
Dave Gust
Purpose
The purpose of this petition is to construct a new single family home on the undeveloped portion of a 4.4 acre currently unincorporated parcel.
Project Attributes
Address: 11250 West 151st Street
P.I.N.: 27-07-401-018-0000
Size: 4.44 acres
Comprehensive Plan designation: R-3 Residential District
Current Zoning: Unincorporated Cook County
All approvals are subject to annexation into the Village.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The petitioner proposes to construct a new home on a 4.4 acre lot that already includes two existing principal structures. The Cook County permits issued for the existing buildings define the existing structures as: “an approximately 9800 square foot single family recreational facility”, and the other as “an approximately 4900 square foot guest house with garages”. Both buildings include living quarters. The subject property is currently located in unincorporated Cook County, and all approvals are subject to annexation into the Village. The default zoning for an annexed property is E-1 Estate Residential, and a special use permit has been requested for a planned development with multiple buildings.
There are many challenges to the development of the site, including existing non-conforming principal and accessory structures, the existing private driveway shared by three lots, and considerable topography and tree cover. The existing structures, which will remain as legally non-conforming structures, are clustered on the east side of the property. The new home will be built on the west side of the site and includes storm water detention provisions. Under the proposal, the lot will be brought into Code compliance for lot coverage.
There are four total lots in this unincorporated ‘pocket’ totaling approximately 7.5 acres, including the petitioned lot. One of the lots is accessed directly from 151st Street, while three of the lots are accesse...
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