Title
Lake Sedgewick Shoreline Zoning Map Amendment #1
History
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Project: 2025-0159 Lake Sedgewick Shoreline Zoning Map Amendment #1 -10100 159th Street
Petitioner: Jim Culotta, Interim Village Manager
Location: 10100 159th Street
P.I.N.s: 27-16-300-011-0000
Parcel Size: 1.58 acres
Requested Actions: The Petitioner, the Village of Orland Park, seeks approval of a zoning map amendment (“rezoning”) of a lake Sedgewick parcel site located along 159th Street just west of the Centennial Crossings townhome development. The petitioner seeks to rezone the subject site from E-1 Estate Residential to OS Open Space.
BACKGROUND
The Lake Sedgewick Shoreline parcel (#1) is a Village-owned property purchased using Open Lands funds in 2016. It is surrounded by Centennial Park on 3 sides. The parcel has driveway access off of 159th Street, but is difficult to develop due to its size and proximity to the lake and wetlands.
The Open Space District is intended to protect parks, natural areas, retention ponds, detention basins, civic and fraternal non-profit organizations, and open space corridor connections. It also ensures permanent access to outdoor recreation and natural areas, enhancing neighborhood value, and providing recreational opportunities for residents.
The existing property is zoned E-1 Estate Residential, which does not align with its current use. Rezoning this Lake Sedgewick parcel as Open Space will promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the public by preventing private development and maintaining open space uses.
Overall, the proposed zoning map amendment conforms to the Village’s Land Development Code and policies for this area.
LASALLE FACTORS
The subject property is currently zoned E-1 Estate Residential, the default zoning district assigned to properties upon annexation into the Village. When reviewing an application for rezoning property, the decision-making body shall review the following...
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